; and (ii) with respect to which the Commission finds that the proposed construction or modification of the facility— (I) is consistent with the public interest; (II) will significantly reduce transmission congestion in interstate commerce; (III) will protect or benefit consumers; (IV) is consistent with sound national energy policy; (V) will enhance energy independence; and (VI) in the case of a modification, will maximize, to the extent reasonable and economical, the transmission capabilities of existing towers or structures; or (B) an electric transmission facility that— (i) has a transmission capacity of not less than— (I) 345 kilovolts; or (II) 750 megawatts; and (ii) is located in not fewer than 2 States. (8) Participating agency The term participating agency has the meaning given the term in section 41001 of the FAST Act ( 42 U.S.C. 4370m ). (9) Prefiling process The term prefiling process means the prefiling process established under subsection (h)(7)(C). (10) Qualifying project The term qualifying project means a project— (A) for the siting, construction, or modification of a national interest electric transmission facility; and (B) with respect to which the project sponsor complies with— (i) the prefiling regulations described in subsection (h)(7)(C)