( 30 U.S.C. 226(p) ) is amended by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: (2) Applications for permits to drill reform and process (A) In general Not later than the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date an application for a permit to drill is received by the Secretary, the Secretary shall decide whether to issue the permit. (B) Extension (i) In general The Secretary may extend the period described in subparagraph (A) for up to 2 periods of 15 days each, if the Secretary has given written notice of the delay to the applicant. (ii) Notice The notice shall— (I) be in the form of a letter from the Secretary or a designee of the Secretary