; and (ii) to provide to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate an annual report that describes the status of coordination between developers and the communities affected by development under this Act. (c) Application (1) In general To receive assistance under subsection (b), a community described in subsection (b)(1) shall submit to the Secretary an application for assistance, in such form and under such procedures as the Secretary may prescribe by regulation. (2) North slope borough communities A community located in North Slope Borough, Alaska, may apply for assistance under this section either directly with the Secretary or through the North Slope Borough. (3) Application assistance The Secretary shall work closely with and assist North Slope Borough, Alaska, and other communities eligible for assistance under this section in developing and submitting applications under this subsection. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary from the Fund $7,000,000 for each fiscal year to provide financial assistance under this section.