; and (B) explains the reason for the inconsistency or conflict, supported by information in the public record. (f) Public notice and participation (1) Notice The Commission shall issue public notice of each technical conference between the Commission and a conditioning agency under this section. (2) Participation Each technical conference under this section shall be held open to participation by— (A) the applicable license applicant; and (B) other licensing participants. (g) Rulemaking Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Community and Hydropwer Improvement Act , after providing notice and an opportunity for public comment, the Commission shall promulgate regulations to implement the requirements of this section. . 15. Off-site considerations in hydropower licensing Part I of the Federal Power Act ( 16 U.S.C. 792 et seq. ) (as amended by section 14) is amended by adding at the end the following: 39. Off-site considerations in hydropower licensing (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Conditioning agency; Federal authorization The terms conditioning agency and Federal authorization have the meanings given the terms in section 38(a). (2) Nonjurisdictional dam The term nonjurisdictional dam means any non-Federal dam, dike, embankment, or other barrier that— (A) is constructed to hold back or divert water; and (B) is not— (i) licensed under this part