; and (ii) include in a determination under clause (i) information relevant to efforts to resolve such issues. (3) Closed-loop and off-stream pumped storage project applications (A) In general Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commission determines under paragraph (2) that a closed-loop or off-stream pumped storage project meets the qualifying criteria, an applicant for the closed-loop or off-stream pumped storage project shall submit to the Commission an application for a license under this section. (B) Inclusions An application under subparagraph (A) shall include a description of each protection, mitigation, and enhancement measure proposed to be carried out in order for the applicable closed-loop or off-stream pumped storage project to receive a license from the Commission, in accordance with subsection (e). (e) Requirements In determining whether to approve an application submitted for a closed-loop or off-stream pumped storage project under subsection (d)(3), in accordance with the deadline described in subsection (b)(4), the Commission, in consultation with applicable Federal and State resource agencies and Indian Tribes with regulatory responsibility for the closed-loop or off-stream pumped storage project, shall— (1) (A) use relevant existing studies, monitoring information, and data that are applicable to the relevant project, in accordance with section 10( l ); (B) avoid duplicating current, existing studies; and (C) design any new studies and information requirements to be consistent with the ability of the Commission to meet the licensing deadline under subsection (b)(4); (2) consider whether obligations under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) may be met through— (A) preparing an environmental assessment; or (B) supplementing a previously prepared environmental assessment or environmental impact statement