; and (ii) reflect a thorough examination of the potential impacts of the project; but (B) shall not exceed 300 pages without substantial justification. (2) Notice and comment requirements (A) In general An agency may exceed the 300-page limit under paragraph (1)(B) if the agency provides to proponents of the applicable project a notice, and a period of not less than 30 days for comment, regarding the proposed exceedance. (B) Eligibility to comment The opportunity to comment under subparagraph (A) shall not be provided to any individual or entity other than a proponent of the applicable project. 106. Permittee bill of rights Section 101 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4331 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Permittee bill of rights (1) Statement of policy It is the policy of the United States— (A) to use natural resources in a responsible manner to maximize value and utility, while protecting public health and welfare; and (B) that, therefore, in implementing a Federal permitting law, a Federal agency should, to the maximum extent practicable, seek to issue permit decisions favorably. (2) Definition of Federal permitting law In this subsection: (A) In general The term Federal permitting law means any provision of Federal law pursuant to which a Federal agency may issue a permit. (B) Inclusions The term Federal permitting law includes— (i) the Toxic Substances Control Act ( 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.); (ii) the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.); (iii) the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.); (iv) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); (v) the Safe Drinking Water Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.); (vi) the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); (vii) the Solid Waste Disposal Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.); (viii) the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.)