; and (B) provide public notice and an opportunity for public comment for a period of not less than 60 days for each offshore aquaculture permit application. (3) Comments and consultation The Secretary shall take any comments submitted by Governors and the public into consideration, and shall consult with interested aquaculture stakeholders as warranted before making a final decision on the disposition of an offshore aquaculture permit application. (4) Deadlines for consideration of applications for permits Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an offshore aquaculture permit application, the Secretary shall— (A) notify the applicant that the application is complete; or (B) notify the applicant that information is missing and specify any information that is required to be submitted for the application to be complete. (5) Issuance or deferral Not later than 90 days after the period for public comments on a completed application has concluded, the Secretary shall— (A) issue the permit, if the application complies with the provisions of this Act, including the national standards for sustainable offshore aquaculture in section 101, requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 ( 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ), and other applicable law; (B) defer the decision on the permit, if the Secretary determines that the application can be improved to meet the requirements of paragraph (1), and provide to the applicant a notice that specifies any steps that the applicant could take for the permit to be issued