Availability of site (i) In general The sites described in clauses (i) and (ii) of subparagraph (B) shall remain available until the date on which the Board of Regents designates a site for the Museum under subparagraph (A). (ii) Transfer to Smithsonian Institution If the site designated for the Museum is in an area that is under the administrative jurisdiction of a Federal agency, as soon as practicable after the date on which the designation is made, the head of the Federal agency shall transfer to the Smithsonian Institution administrative jurisdiction over the area. (D) Factors considered In designating a site under subparagraph (A), the Board of Regents shall take into consideration each of the following factors: (i) An estimate of the costs associated with each potential site. (ii) An assessment of the suitability of the space of each potential site, including size, proximity to other buildings and transportation, and other external environmental conditions, as appropriate. (iii) The recommendations of the Congressional Commission. (E) Consultation The Board of Regents shall carry out its duties under this paragraph in consultation with each of the following: (i) The Chair of the National Capital Planning Commission. (ii) The Chair of the Commission on Fine Arts. (iii) The Chair of the Congressional Commission. (iv) The chair and ranking minority member of each of the following Committees: (I) The Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. (II) The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives. (III) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. (IV) The Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (V) The Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (F) Priority In designating a site under subparagraph (A), the Board of Regents shall give priority to a site which is on or near the National Mall. (b) Construction of building The Board of Regents, in consultation with the council established under section 4, may plan, design,