; (iv) a marine or hydrokinetic project, including a project that utilizes a wave technology, tidal technology, or in-river technology; or (v) a hydropower facility within an irrigation, water supply, industrial, agricultural, or other open or closed water conduit system. (c) Expedited licensing process (1) Notification of intent (A) Filing of notification An applicant for any next-generation hydropower project shall commence the licensing process by filing a notification of intent with the Commission. (B) Deadline for filing Notwithstanding section 15(b)(1), an applicant for a next-generation hydropower project shall file a notification of intent at least 2 years before the expiration of the existing license, if applicable. (2) Filing of application (A) General deadline An applicant for a next-generation hydropower project shall submit to the Commission an application not later than 1 year after filing the notification of intent under paragraph (1). (B) Existing licencee deadline Notwithstanding section 15(c)(1), an application for any next-generation hydropower project shall be filed with the Commission at least 1 year before the expiration of the term of the existing license, if applicable. (3) Deadline for issuance The Commission shall take final action on a license for a next-generation hydropower project under this section not later than 2 years after the applicant notifies the Commission of its intent to file an application for a license, as provided under paragraph (1). (d) Requirements In issuing a license under this section the Commission and all resource agencies with regulatory responsibilities in the licensing process shall— (1) maximize reliance on existing studies and information and require any person or agency requesting a new study or information to demonstrate that collection of any new data or preparation of any new study will not jeopardize the Commission’s ability to meet the licensing deadline under subsection (c)(3)