; (B) after taking into consideration any comments resulting from such consultation, approve or disapprove the project proposal; and (C) provide written notification of the approval or disapproval to the individual or entity that submitted the project proposal, such other Federal officials, and each State described in subparagraph (A). (d) Criteria for approval (1) In general The Secretary may approve a project proposal under this section if the project shows promise for contributing to recovering and sustaining freshwater mussel populations in the wild in the United States. (2) Priority In selecting projects for approval, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that conserve species of freshwater mussels that are listed as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ). (3) Project sustainability To the maximum extent practicable, in determining whether to approve a project proposal under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to projects that are designed to ensure effective and long-term United States freshwater mussel conservation. (4) Matching funds In determining whether to approve a project proposal under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to projects for which matching funds are available. (5) Waiver The Secretary may waive the application of paragraphs (2), (3), or (4) with respect to a project if the Secretary— (A) has identified the project as of high priority