provided in the application process and related forms and materials. (d) Application process (1) Joint application The Commission shall require an established broadcaster and an emerging broadcaster who propose to enter into a qualifying incubation relationship under the Program to submit to the Commission a joint application for participation in the Program. (2) Process, forms, and materials The Commission shall develop an application process and related forms and materials necessary to carry out the Program. (3) Application review process (A) Deadline (i) In general Except as provided in clause (ii) and subparagraph (B), the Commission shall approve or deny an application for participation in the Program not later than 90 days after the date of the submission of the application. (ii) Additional time needed by Commission If the Commission determines that, because an excessive number of applications have been filed at one time, the Commission needs additional time for employees of the Commission to process the applications, the Commission may extend the deadline described in clause (i) for not more than 45 days. (B) Opportunity for applicant to cure deficiency If the Commission determines that an application is materially deficient, the Commission shall provide the applicants a 15-day period to cure the defect before denying the application. If such period would extend beyond the deadline under subparagraph (A) for approving or denying the application, such deadline shall be extended through the end of such period. (C) Effect of denial Denial of an application for participation in the Program shall not preclude the applicants from resubmitting the application or any applicant from submitting a new application for participation in the Program at a later date. (4) Certifications The Commission shall require each applicant submitting an application for participation in the Program to certify to the Commission in the application that, as of the date of the submission of the application— (A) the applicant intends to