objectives and adult education and literacy activities of the eligible providers’ programs if the Secretary determines that an application from such an eligible agency meets the requirements of this subsection. (2) Pilot period An eligible agency applying to pilot an innovative performance accountability system under this subsection shall propose in its application the period of time that the agency desires to implement such system, except that the period shall not exceed 5 years. (3) Extension of a pilot period The Secretary shall approve an eligible agency’s request to extend the period of a pilot under this subsection if the Secretary determines that the innovative performance system is meeting the objectives of this subsection. (4) Application (A) In general An eligible agency desiring to undertake a pilot under this subsection shall submit an application at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. (B) Contents An application described in subparagraph (A) shall include— (i) a description of how the eligible agency engaged in an outreach process with eligible providers within its State to— (I) inform the eligible providers of the opportunity to implement a pilot under this subsection