; or (bb) the National Institutes of Health or another Federal agency that funds scientific research; or (II) in the case of nonhuman research that is not federally funded, has been voluntarily submitted by the applicant to, and approved by, the National Institutes of Health. (B) The Secretary shall grant an application for registration under this paragraph unless the Secretary determines that the issuance of the registration would be inconsistent with the public interest. In determining the public interest, the Secretary shall consider the following factors: (i) The applicant's experience in dispensing, or conducting research with respect to, controlled substances. (ii) Compliance with applicable Federal or State laws relating to controlled substances. (iii) Conduct by the applicant that may threaten the public health and safety. . (2) Conforming amendment Section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 802(16) ) is amended by inserting or marijuana after The term marihuana . 6. Provision by Department of Veterans Affairs health care providers of recommendations and opinions regarding veteran participation in State marijuana programs Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall authorize physicians and other health care providers employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs to— (1) provide recommendations and opinions to veterans who are residents of States with State marijuana programs regarding the participation of veterans in such State marijuana programs; and (2) complete forms reflecting such recommendations and opinions.