; and (2) by adding after section 43 the following new section: 44. Cooperative federalism in oil and gas permitting on available Federal land (a) Authorizations (1) In general Upon receipt of an application under subsection (b), the Secretary may delegate to a State exclusive authority— (A) to issue an APD on available Federal land; or (B) to approve drilling plans on available Federal land. (2) Sundry notices Any authorization under paragraph (1) may, upon the request of the State, include authority to issue sundry notices. (3) Inspection and enforcement Any authorization under paragraph (1) may, upon the request of the State, include authorization to inspect and enforce an APD or drilling plan, as applicable. (b) State application process (1) Submission of application A State may submit an application under subparagraph (A) or (B) of subsection (a)(1) to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. (2) Content of application An application submitted under this subsection shall include— (A) a description of the State program that the State proposes to administer under State law; and (B) a statement from the Governor or attorney general of such State that the laws of such State provide adequate authority to carry out the State program. (3) Deadline for approval or disapproval Not later than 180 days after the date of receipt of an application under this subsection, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove such application. (4) Criteria for approval The Secretary may approve an application received under this subsection only if the Secretary has— (A) determined that the State applicant would be at least as effective as the Secretary in issuing APDs or in approving drilling plans, as applicable; (B) determined that the State program of the State applicant— (i) complies with this Act