; (ii) the orbital characteristics of each space object, including altitude, inclination, orbital period, and estimated operational lifetime; and (iii) a list of the names of all persons that have or will have direct operational or financial control of the Earth observation activity; (B) a plan to prevent orbital debris consistent with the 2001 United States Orbital Debris Mitigation Standard Practices or any subsequent revision thereof; and (C) a description of the capabilities of each instrument to be used to observe the Earth in the conduct of the Earth observation activity. (2) Application status Not later than 14 days after the date of receipt of an application, the Secretary shall make a determination whether the application is complete or incomplete and notify the applicant of that determination, including, if incomplete, the reason the application is incomplete. (d) Review (1) In general Not later than 120 days after the date that the Secretary makes a determination under subsection (c)(2) that an application is complete, the Secretary shall review all information provided in that application and, subject to the provisions of this subsection, notify the applicant in writing whether the application was approved or denied. (2) Approvals The Secretary shall approve an application under this subsection if the Secretary determines that— (A) the Earth observation activity is consistent with the purposes described in section 60121; and (B) the applicant is in compliance, and will continue to comply, with this subchapter, including regulations. (3) Denials (A) In general If an application under this subsection is denied, the Secretary— (i) shall include in the notification under paragraph (1)— (I) a reason for the denial; and (II) a description of each deficiency, including guidance on how to correct the deficiency; (ii) shall sign the notification under paragraph (1); (iii) may not delegate the duty under clause (ii)