; or (ii) a notice that describes the reasons why the certification of the applicable nuclear reactor was denied. (d) Bidding process (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Administrator shall establish a deadline by which each certified nuclear reactor shall submit to the Administrator a sealed bid that— (A) describes the price per megawatt-hour required to maintain operations of the certified nuclear reactor during the 4-year period for which the certified nuclear reactor would receive credits; and (B) includes a commitment, subject to the receipt of credits, to provide a specific number of megawatt-hours of generation during the 4-year period for which credits would be allocated. (2) Requirement The deadline established under paragraph (1) shall be not later than 30 days after the first date on which the Administrator has made the determination described in paragraph (2)(A)(i) of subsection (c) with respect to each application submitted under paragraph (1)(A) of that subsection. (e) Allocation (1) Auction The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary, shall— (A) in consultation with the heads of applicable Federal agencies, establish a process for evaluating bids submitted under subsection (d)(1) through an auction process