; and (B) in the case of a denial, provide a written explanation of the basis for the denial and a description of any curative steps that may be taken for such request to be approved. (7) Deemed approval If the Attorney General fails to grant or deny a request for registration under this subsection to manufacture or distribute marijuana within the 30-day period referred to in paragraph (5), such request is deemed approved. (8) Definition For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified medical marijuana researcher means a researcher who is registered to conduct research with marijuana under subsection (f)(3). . 5. Termination of interdisciplinary review process for non-NIH-funded researchers The Secretary of Health and Human Services may not— (1) reinstate the Public Health Service interdisciplinary review process described in the guidance entitled Guidance on Procedures for the Provision of Marijuana for Medical Research (issued on May 21, 1999); or (2) create an additional review of scientific protocols that is only conducted for research on marijuana other than the review of research protocols performed at the request of a researcher conducting nonhuman research that is not federally funded, in accordance with section 303(f)(3)(A)(ii)(II) of the Controlled Substances Act ( 21 U.S.C. 823(f)(3)(A)(ii)(II) ), as amended by section 3. 6. Consideration of results of research Immediately upon the approval by the Food and Drug Administration of an application for a marijuana-based drug under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 355 ), and (irrespective of whether any such approval is granted) not later than the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall— (1) conduct a review of existing medical and other research with respect to marijuana; (2) submit a report to the Congress on the results of such review