; (C) marine and hydrokinetic technologies, including wave, tidal, and in-river systems; (D) mini- and micro-hydropower facilities within irrigation, water supply, industrial, agricultural, or other open or closed water conduit systems; and (E) other facilities that produce electricity from generators driven by turbines that convert the potential energy of falling or flowing water. 5. Modernizing hydropower licensing Part I of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 792 et seq. ) is further amended by adding at the end the following: 38. Licensing process coordination and improvement (a) Definition of Federal authorization In this section, the term Federal authorization means any authorization required under Federal law (including any license, condition of any license by a Secretary under section 4(e), prescription submitted by a Secretary under section 18, permit, special use authorization, certification, opinion, consultation, determination, or other approval) with respect to an application for a license under this part. (b) Designation as lead agency (1) In general The Commission shall act as the lead agency for purposes of all applicable Federal authorizations (including for purposes of complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969), and for purposes of complying with any required State or local environmental reviews. (2) Other agencies Each Federal, State, and local government agency considering an aspect of an application for a Federal authorization shall coordinate with the Commission and comply with the deadline established in the schedule developed for the license under this part, in accordance with the rule issued under subsection (d)(2)(C). (c) Use of existing studies (1) In general To the maximum extent practicable and in accordance with the best available science, the Commission and other Federal and State agencies with a responsibility for a Federal authorization shall— (A) use relevant existing studies and data