; and (2) includes any permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under Federal law to approve or implement the license, license amendment, or exemption under this part. (b) Designation as lead agency (1) In general The Commission shall act as the lead agency for the purposes of coordinating all applicable Federal authorizations and for the purposes of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.). (2) Other agencies and Indian tribes (A) In general Each Federal, State, and local government agency and Indian tribe considering an aspect of an application for Federal authorization shall coordinate with the Commission and comply with the deadline established in the schedule developed for the license, license amendment, or exemption under this part in accordance with the rule issued by the Commission under subsection (c). (B) Identification The Commission shall identify, as early as practicable after it is notified by the applicant for a license, license amendment, or exemption under this part, any Federal or State agency, local government, or Indian tribe that may consider an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization. (C) Notification (i) In general The Commission shall notify any agency and Indian tribe identified under subparagraph (B) of the opportunity to participate in the process of reviewing an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization. (ii) Deadline Each agency and Indian tribe receiving a notice under clause (i) shall submit a response acknowledging receipt of the notice to the Commission within 30 days of receipt of such notice and request. (D) Issue identification and resolution (i) Identification of issues Federal, State, and local government agencies and Indian tribes that may consider an aspect of an application for Federal authorization shall identify, as early as possible, and share with the Commission and the applicant, any issues of concern identified during the pendency of the