; and (II) identify potential courses of action for overcoming specific issues that led to the denial. (C) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as requiring the Chief or the Director to enter into a contract or an agreement with respect to a stewardship contracting project proposed by a private person or other public or private entity. (10) Environmental review (A) In general Not later than 120 days after the date on which a private person or other public or private entity submits to the Chief or the Director a proposal to enter into a stewardship contracting project under subsection (b), the Chief or the Director may issue public notice of initiation of any necessary environmental review. (B) Agreements and contracts Following completion of any necessary environmental review, the Chief or the Director may enter into an agreement or contract with the private person or other public or private entity under subsection (b). (11) Conflicting proposals In the case of conflicting proposals for a stewardship contracting project under subsection (b), the Chief and the Director shall have sole discretion in determining which such proposals, if any, are accepted. (12) Other requirements A contract or agreement entered into under this section— (A) shall be made on a best value basis, as determined by the Chief and the Director; (B) may not be carried out— (i) on acres that are— (I) included in the National Wilderness Preservation System; or (II) located within an inventoried roadless area; or (ii) on any area where removal of vegetation is prohibited by Federal statute