; (B) after taking into consideration any comments resulting from such consultation, approve or disapprove the project proposal; and (C) provide written notification of the approval or disapproval to the individual or entity that submitted the project proposal, such other Federal officials, and each State or territory described in subparagraph (A). (d) Criteria for approval (1) In general The Secretary may approve a project proposal under this section if the project will help recover and sustain viable populations of threatened and endangered plants by assisting efforts to implement Pacific Islands plant conservation programs. (2) Priority In selecting projects for approval, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that conserve species of plants that are listed as a threatened or endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et. seq.). (3) Project sustainability To the maximum extent practicable, in determining whether to approve a project proposal under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to projects that are designed to ensure effective and long-term Pacific Islands plant conservation. (4) Matching funds In determining whether to approve a project proposal under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to projects for which matching funds are available. (5) Waiver The Secretary may waive the application of paragraphs (2), (3), or (4) with respect to a project if the Secretary— (A) has identified the project as of high priority