; and (II) in the matter preceding subparagraph (B) (as so added), by striking (4) The Secretary and inserting the following: (4) Applications for deepwater ports for natural gas (A) Deadline for determination The Secretary ; (E) in subsection (j)(1), by striking of Transportation ; and (F) by adding at the end the following: (k) Transparency in issuance of licenses and permits (1) Definition of applicable deadline In this subsection, the term applicable deadline , with respect to an applicant, means the deadline or date applicable to the applicant under any of the following: (A) Section 4(c)(6). (B) Section 4(d)(3). (C) Subsection (c)(1)(B) (including clause (ii)(I) of that subsection). (D) Subsection (d)(3). (E) Paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (e). (F) Subsection (g). (G) Paragraph (1) or (4)(A) of subsection (i). (2) Suspensions and delays If the Secretary suspends or delays an applicable deadline, the Secretary shall submit to the applicant, and publish in the Federal Register, a written statement— (A) describing the reasons for the suspension or delay; (B) describing and requesting any information necessary to issue the applicable license or permit and the status of applicable license or permit application at the lead agency and any cooperating agencies