; and (bb) the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area; or (II) after the date described in subclause (I), the Secretary. (B) Approval (i) States The one or more States that receive an application under subparagraph (A)(ii)(I)(aa), in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, shall approve the Council as eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant if— (I) the requirements under subsection (b) for the composition of the membership of a Council are satisfied; and (II) the area to be represented by the Council— (aa) is of practicable geographic size; and (bb) demonstrates evidence of economic, social, and cultural cooperation that enhances the potential for comprehensive, asset-based regional development. (ii) Secretary Not less frequently than once each year, the Secretary, in coordination with the applicable State offices of the rural development mission area, may approve applications received under subparagraph (A)(ii)(II) if the requirements described in clause (i) are satisfied. (3) Indian reservations (A) In general To be eligible to receive a rural partnership block grant— (i) an Indian Tribe that has jurisdiction over a reservation shall establish a rural partnership council in accordance with subsection (b)