; and (B) review each project proposal in a timely manner to determine whether the proposal meets the criteria described in paragraph (3). (2) Consultation; approval or disapproval Subject to the availability of funds, not later than 180 days after receiving a project proposal, the Secretary, after consulting with other Federal officials, as appropriate, shall— (A) consult with the government of each country in which the project is to be carried out regarding the proposal; (B) after taking into consideration any comments resulting from the consultation under subparagraph (A), approve or disapprove the project proposal; and (C) provide written notification of the approval or disapproval of the project proposal to— (i) the person that submitted the project proposal; (ii) other appropriate Federal officials; and (iii) each country described in subparagraph (A). (3) Criteria for Approval (A) In general The Secretary may approve a project proposal under this section if the project will help recover and sustain viable populations of butterflies in the wild by assisting efforts in North America to implement butterfly conservation programs. (B) Priority In determining whether to approve a project proposal under this section, the Secretary shall give the highest priority to projects that conserve species listed as threatened species or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (C) Preferences In determining whether to approve a project proposal under this section, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall give preference to— (i) conservation projects that are designed to ensure effective, long-term conservation of butterflies and butterfly habitats