; (C) are sited, designed, and operated in a manner that maintains indigenous marine life and a healthy and diverse marine community within a reasonable distance from the discharge point; (D) do not cause significant unmitigated harm to aquatic life; and (E) include a construction and operation plan designed to minimize loss of coastal habitat as well as aesthetic, noise, and air quality impacts. . (c) Priority scoring system As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, for purposes of making recommendations to Congress for projects to be carried out under section 4 of the Water Desalination Act of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 10301 note; Public Law 104–298 ), the Commissioner of Reclamation shall establish a priority scoring system that provides for the assignment of priority scores for the projects based on the prioritization criteria established under subsection (c) of that section. (d) Other requirements Non-Federal entities that receive Federal assistance for projects or facilities authorized under this Act shall implement the projects or facilities consistent with the standards for activities assisted under section 401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 300j–3c ). (e) Research authority Section 8(a) of the Water Desalination Act of 1996 ( 42 U.S.C. 10301 note; Public Law 104–298 ) is amended— (1) in the first sentence, by striking 2021 and inserting 2028