Upon receipt of a request for approval of a designation made under this section, the Secretary of Energy shall:
Determine to the best of his ability the consistency of the supporting data submitted along with the designation by the Governor;
Confer with Rural Development on approval;
Notify the Governor and the Under Secretary for Rural Development of action taken on each designation within 30 calendar days of the receipt of a request for approval;
Consult with the Governor before the disapproval of any designation; and
Publish a description in the Federal Register of all designated areas approved within 30 days of their approval.