( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (2) Development of regulations The development of any regulation pursuant to this section shall constitute a major Federal action under section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(C) ). (k) Definitions In this section: (1) In general The terms Application for Permit to Drill , applications for Permit to Drill , available Federal land , and drilling plan have the meaning given those terms in section 44. (2) Surface use plan of operation The term surface use plan of operation means a plan containing— (A) the road and drill pad location