; and (B) with respect to which the project sponsor complies with— (i) the prefiling regulations described in subsection (h)(7)(C); and (ii) all other applicable regulations promulgated by the Commission relating to an application for a permit under subsection (c). (11) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Energy. (12) State or local authorization (A) In general The term State or local authorization means any authorization required under State or local law in order to site a transmission facility. (B) Inclusions The term State or local authorization includes such permits, special use authorizations, certifications, opinions, or other approvals as may be required under State or local law in order to site a transmission facility. (b) Study, report, and designation of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (1) Study Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the FASTER Act of 2023 , and every 3 years thereafter, the Secretary, in consultation with affected States and Indian Tribes, shall conduct a study of electric transmission capacity constraints and congestion. (2) Report and designation Not less frequently than once every 3 years, the Secretary, after considering alternatives and recommendations from interested parties (including an opportunity for comment from affected States and Indian Tribes), shall issue a report, based on the study under paragraph (1) or other information relating to electric transmission capacity constraints and congestion, which may designate as a national interest electric transmission corridor any geographic area that— (A) is experiencing electric energy transmission capacity constraints or congestion that adversely affects consumers