; and (II) by striking clauses (i) through (iii) and inserting the following: (A) consult with the Secretary of Commerce regarding the methodological and policy questions raised in any investigation initiated under paragraph (1); (B) prepare an assessment of the defense requirements and national security impact of any article that is the subject of an investigation, which shall focus on— (i) the impact of the importation of the article on military readiness and critical infrastructure; and (ii) the need for a reliable supply of the article to protect national security; (C) seek information and advice from the Secretary of Commerce; (D) consult with appropriate officers of the United States; (E) consult with members of the Committee on Finance of the Senate and members of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives; and (F) hold public hearings, co-chaired with the Department of Commerce, or otherwise afford interested parties an opportunity to present information and advice relevant to such investigation. ; (C) in paragraph (3)— (i) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D)