; (II) verification of the personnel resources or a plan to hire the personnel, not later than 1 year after the date on which the application is approved, necessary to carry out the authority that may be granted to the State under the program; and (III) evidence of the notice and solicitation of public comment by the State relating to participation of the State in the program, including copies of comments received from that solicitation. (ii) Denial (I) In general The Secretary shall only deny an application submitted by a State under clause (i) if the Secretary determines that the State does not demonstrate the legal, financial, or personnel capability to assume responsibility under the program. (II) Denial requirements On denial of an application submitted by a State under clause (i)— (aa) the Secretary shall— (AA) respond to the State in writing, identifying the reasons for the denial; and (BB) at the request of the State, provide technical assistance to the State to address the reasons identified under subitem (AA); and (bb) the State may reapply in accordance with the requirements of clause (i). (C) Public notice (i) In general Not less than 30 days before the date of submission of an application of a State under subparagraph (B)(i), the State shall, in accordance with the applicable public notice law of the State— (I) publish the complete application of the State; and (II) provide an opportunity for public comment on the application, which shall not exceed 30 days. (ii) Response to comments Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a State shall not be required to respond to public comments received under clause (i)(II). (D) Selection criteria The Secretary shall approve the application of a State submitted under subparagraph (B)(i) if— (i) the Secretary determines that the State has demonstrated the legal, financial, and current or future personnel capability to assume the responsibility