; (C) the scope of, and schedule for, the baseline studies required to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (D) preparation of any draft environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (E) preparation of a final environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); (F) any consultations required under applicable law; (G) submission and review of any comments required under applicable law; (H) publication of any public notices required under applicable law; and (I) any final or interim decisions. (2) Time Limit for Permitting Process Except if extended by mutual agreement of the project proponent and the lead agency, the time period for the total review process described in paragraph (1) shall not exceed 30 months. (e) Limitation on Addressing Public Comments The lead agency shall not be required to address any agency or public comments that were not submitted— (1) during a public comment period or consultation period provided during the permitting process