Studies and analyses of the impacts of the covered transmission project.

Examination of up to 3 alternate siting corridors within which the covered transmission project feasibly could be sited.

Participation by the siting authority in regulatory proceedings or negotiations in another jurisdiction, or under the auspices of a Transmission Organization (as defined in section 796 of title 16) that is also considering the siting or permitting of the covered transmission project.

Participation by the siting authority in regulatory proceedings at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or a State regulatory commission for determining applicable rates and cost allocation for the covered transmission project.

Other measures and actions that may improve the chances of, and shorten the time required for, approval by the siting authority of the application relating to the siting or permitting of the covered transmission project, as the Secretary determines appropriate.

to a siting authority upon approval by the siting authority of the applicable covered transmission project; and

to any other State, local, or Tribal governmental entity upon commencement of construction of the applicable covered transmission project in the area under the jurisdiction of the entity.

for which such entity has applied, or informed a siting authority of such entity’s intent to apply, for regulatory approval.