; or (B) in cases in which those benefits are difficult to quantify, using the cost allocation methodology described in subsection (a)(1)(F). (3) Savings provision Nothing in this section limits, or may be construed to limit, any rights of transmission developers to submit and have rates approved by the Commission pursuant to section 205 of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 824d ). (c) Availability of resource plans The Commission may require a load-serving entity to make publicly available any applicable resource plans, including any plans relating to the requirement described in subsection (a)(1)(C), if, in the determination of the Commission, the plans are not adequately described in publicly stated plans in Securities and Exchange Commission filings, State agency filings, and power purchase contracts. (d) Technical conferences (1) In general As part of the rulemaking process under subsection (a), the Commission may convene a technical conference to consider implementation details, as the Commission determines to be appropriate. (2) Participation (A) Leadership A technical conference convened under paragraph (1) may be led by the members of the Commission, subject to subparagraph (B). (B) Required invitations On election under subparagraph (A) by members of the Commission to lead a technical conference, the Commission shall invite to participate in the technical conference representatives of residential ratepayers, transmission providers, environmental justice and equity groups, Tribal communities, Independent System Operators, Regional Transmission Organizations, consumer protection groups, renewable energy advocates, State utility commission and energy offices, and such other entities as the Commission determines to be appropriate. (C) Timeline The Commission may establish and enforce a timeline for a technical conference convened under paragraph (1) that discourages actions by participants that may unnecessarily delay the conference. (3) Public comment The Commission may provide an opportunity for public