; (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) as paragraphs (1), (2), and (3), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and (C) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated)— (i) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting paragraph (1) ; and (ii) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting paragraph (2) . (3) Effective date The amendments made by paragraphs (1) and (2) shall take effect on October 1, 2019. (b) Prohibition on subordination of debt Section 1702(d)(3) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16512(d)(3) ) is amended by striking is not subordinate and inserting (including any reorganization, restructuring, or termination of the obligation) shall not at any time be subordinate . (c) Loan program transparency Section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16513 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Loan status (1) Request If the Secretary does not make a final decision on an application for a loan guarantee under this section by the date that is 270 days after receipt of the application by the Secretary, on that date and every 90 days thereafter until the final decision is made, the applicant may request that the Secretary provide to the applicant a description of the status of the application. (2) Response Not later than 10 days after receiving a request from an applicant under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the applicant a response that includes— (A) a summary of any factors that are delaying a final decision on the application