; (2) to achieve significant reductions in emissions from wood heaters in terms of pollution produced by wood heaters and wood heater emissions exposure; (3) to help homeowners transition to safer and more efficient sources of heat; and (4) to support retailers and manufacturers that sell and make wood heaters that are more efficient and cleaner-burning. (b) Applications The Administrator shall— (1) provide to States, regional agencies, and Indian tribes guidance for use in applying for funding under this section, including information regarding— (A) the process and forms for applications; (B) permissible uses of funds received under this section; and (C) the cost-effectiveness of various emission reduction wood heater technologies eligible for funds provided under this section; (2) establish, for applications described in paragraph (1)— (A) an annual deadline for submission of the applications; (B) a process by which the Administrator shall approve or disapprove each application; (C) a simplified application submission process to expedite the provision of funds; and (D) a streamlined process by which a State, regional agency, or Indian tribe may renew an application described in paragraph (1) for subsequent fiscal years; (3) require States or regional agencies applying for funding under this section to provide detailed information on how the State or regional agency intends to carry out and verify projects under the wood heater emissions reduction program of the State or regional agency, including— (A) a description of the air quality in the State or the area in which the regional agency has jurisdiction; (B) the means by which the project will achieve a significant reduction in wood heater emissions and air pollution, including the estimated quantity of— (i) residences that depend on non-EPA-certified Step 2 wood heaters as a primary or secondary source of heat; and (ii) air pollution produced by wood heaters in the State or the area in which the regional agency has jurisdiction