; (2) a determination of the scope of any environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (3) the scope of, and schedule for, the baseline studies required to prepare an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (4) preparation of any draft environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (5) preparation of a final environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under such Act; (6) any consultations required under applicable law; (7) submission and review of any comments required under applicable law; (8) publication of any public notices required under applicable law; and (9) any final or interim decisions. (e) Addressing public comments As part of the review process under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), the lead agency may not address any agency or public comments that were not submitted— (1) during a public comment period or consultation period provided during the permitting process; or (2) as otherwise required by law. (f) Review and report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the Secretary of Agriculture shall submit to Congress a report that— (1) identifies additional measures (including regulatory and legislative proposals, as appropriate) that would increase the timeliness of permitting activities for the exploration and development of domestic critical minerals; (2) identifies options (including cost recovery paid by permit applicants, as appropriate) for ensuring adequate staffing and training of Federal entities and personnel responsible for the consideration of applications, operating plans, leases, licenses, permits, and other use authorizations for critical mineral-related activities on Federal land