; and (D) other elements of the subscription contract process, in accordance with this part. (2) Development of final regulations Before finalizing the regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall solicit public comment and hold public meetings for the period beginning on the date on which the proposed regulations are issued and ending on the date that is 150 days after such date of issuance. The Secretary shall finalize and publish such regulations not later than 150 days after the close of such period of public comment and meetings. (3) Committee recommendations In issuing regulations under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider the recommendations of the Committee under subsection (c)(2). (e) List of infections The Secretary, in collaboration with the Committee, shall update the list of infections under subsection (c)(1) at least every 2 years following the development of the initial list under that subsection. (f) Transitional subscription contracts (1) In general Not earlier than 30 days after the date of enactment of this part and ending on the date that the Secretary finalizes the regulations under subsection (d), the Secretary may use up to 10 percent of the amount appropriated under section 399OO–4(a) to engage in transitional subscription contracts of up to 5 years in length with antimicrobial developers, as determined by the Secretary, that have developed antimicrobial drugs treating infections listed in the most recent report entitled Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the United States issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and may include antimicrobial drugs that are qualified infectious disease products (as defined in section 505E(g) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), innovative biological products, or innovative drugs that achieve improved clinical outcomes. Such a contract may authorize the contractor to use funds made available under the contract for completion of postmarketing clinical studies, manufacturing, and other preclinical and clinical efforts.