; or (B) is required by Federal law to consult with the Commission in conjunction with the issuance of an authorization under section 3 of that Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) or a Federal authorization required for the certificate of public convenience and necessity. (2) Invitation (A) In general Not later than 45 days after receiving an application for an authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) or a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the Commission shall invite any agency identified under paragraph (1) to participate in the review process for the applicable Federal authorization. (B) Deadline An invitation issued under subparagraph (A) shall establish a deadline by which a response to the invitation shall be submitted to the Commission, which may be extended by the Commission for good cause. (3) Designation as participating agencies Not later than 60 days after the Commission receives an application for an authorization under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) or a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the Commission shall designate an agency identified under paragraph (1) as a participating agency with respect to an application for an authorization under section 3 of that Act ( 15 U.S.C. 717b ) or a certificate of public convenience and necessity unless the agency informs the Commission, in writing, by the deadline established pursuant to paragraph (2)(B), that the agency— (A) has no jurisdiction or authority with respect to the applicable Federal authorization; (B) has no special expertise or information relevant to any project-related NEPA review