; (iv) a higher percentage of instances of low birth weight than the national average; or (v) designation under section 332 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 254e ) as a health professional shortage area; and (C) are part of a Metropolitan Statistical Area or Micropolitan Statistical Area identified by the Office of Management and Budget. (b) Solicitation of applications The Secretary shall— (1) not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, solicit applications under subsection (c); and (2) publish on the website of the Department of Health and Human Services— (A) the names of all applicants, together with the names of each applicant’s coalition partners; and (B) a description of all areas proposed to be designated as Health Disparity Zones. (c) Submission of applications To seek the designation of an area as a Health Disparity Zone, a community-based nonprofit organization or local governmental agency, in coalition with an array of health care providers, hospitals, nonprofit community health clinics, health centers, social service organizations, and other related organizations shall submit an application to the Secretary. (d) Contents An application under subsection (c) shall— (1) include an effective and sustainable plan with respect to the area proposed for designation— (A) to reduce health disparities; (B) to reduce the costs of, or to produce savings to, the health care system; (C) to improve health outcomes; and (D) to utilize one or more of the incentives established pursuant to sections 4, 5, 6, and 7 to address health care provider capacity, improve health services delivery, effectuate community improvements, or conduct outreach and education efforts