; (II) to the extent the certifying authority determines to be appropriate, public hearings in connection with specific certification applications; and (III) a prefiling meeting as described in clause (ii). (ii) Prefiling meeting (I) Request Before submitting a certification application, the prospective applicant may request a prefiling meeting with the certifying authority— (aa) to ensure that the certifying authority receives early notification of projects for which a certification under subparagraph (B) is necessary; and (bb) to discuss informational needs with the certifying authority before submitting the application. (II) Response required If a prospective applicant requests a prefiling meeting with a certifying authority pursuant to subclause (I), the certifying authority shall— (aa) respond to the request not later than 30 days after the date on which the request is received; and (bb) hold the prefiling meeting with the prospective applicant not later than 60 days after the date on which the request is received. (iii) Denials of certification (I) Individual licenses and permits If a certifying authority denies a certification application for an individual license or permit, the certifying authority is authorized to provide to the applicable Federal licensing or permitting agency— (aa) the specific water quality requirements with which the discharge will not comply; (bb) a statement explaining why the discharge will not comply with the identified water quality requirements