,i #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eddi ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #aa1 #bjad ,mr4 ,shuster 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rahall1 ,mr4 ,denham1 and ,ms4 ,brown of ,florida7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize ,federal support for passenger rail programs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,title ,i--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization for ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,authorization for ,amtrak ,office of the ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,national infrastructure investments4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,northeast ,corridor4 ,title ,,ii--,amtrak ,reform ,sec4 #bja4 ,amtrak planning and grant process4 ,sec4 #bjb4 #e-year capital and operating plan4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,state-supported routes4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,route and service planning decisions4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,competition4 ,sec4 #bjf4 ,food and beverage reform4 ,sec4 #bjg4 ,right of way leveraging4 ,sec4 #bjh4 ,station development4 ,sec4 #bji4 ,amtrak debt4 ,sec4 #baj4 ,amtrak pilot program for passengers transporting domesticated cats and dogs4 ,sec4 #baa4 ,amtrak boarding procedures4 ,title ,,iii--,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,policy ,sec4 #cja4 ,federal-,state partnership for ,northeast ,corridor development and improvement4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,,rrif improvements4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,,nec fast forward4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,large capital project requirements4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,small business participation study4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,gulf ,coast rail service working group4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,miscellaneous4 ,title ,,iv--,project ,delivery ,sec4 #dja4 ,project delivery rulemaking4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,historic preservation of railroads4 ,title ,v--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #eja4 ,definition4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,title #di definitions4 ,i ,authorization of ,appropriations #aja4 ,authorization for ,amtrak 7a7 ,northeast corridor improvement fund ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the use of ,amtrak for deposit into the ,northeast ,corridor ,improvement ,fund account established under section #bdcai7;a77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by section #bja of this ,act71 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 #dci1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjaf1 #dfd1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjag1 #dhj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjah1 #dih1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,national network ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the use of ,amtrak for deposit into the ,national ,network account established under section #bdcai7;a77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by section #bja of this ,act71 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 #igc1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjaf1 #igd1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjag1 #ihe1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjah1 #iig1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to #b1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated pursuant to subsection 7a71 and up to #b1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated pursuant to subsection 7b71 for the costs of management oversight of ,amtrak4 #ajb4 ,authorization for ,amtrak ,office of the ,inspector ,general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of ,amtrak the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 #bc1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjaf1 #bd1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjag1 #bd1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjah1 #be1jjj1jjj4 #ajc4 ,national infrastructure investments 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary for capital grants under chapter #bdd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,for fiscal year #bjaf1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjag1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for fiscal year #bjah1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,federal-,state partnership for ,northeast ,corridor development and improvement ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 #ej percent for each fiscal year shall be available for carrying out section #bddjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #cja of this ,act4 7c7 ,project management oversight ,the ,secretary may withhold up to of #a percent of amounts appropriated pursuant to chapter #bdd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the costs of project management oversight of capital projects carried out pursuant to such chapter4 #ajd4 ,northeast ,corridor ,for purposes of this title1 the term ,northeast ,corridor means the ,northeast ,corridor main line between ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 and the ,district of ,columbia1 and facilities and services used to operate and maintain that line4 ,,ii ,amtrak ,reform #bja4 ,amtrak planning and grant process 7a7 ,requirements and procedures 7#a7 ,amendment ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #bdcag4 ,costs and revenues 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 ,amtrak shall establish and maintain internal controls to ensure ,amtrak's costs and revenues are allocated to either the ,northeast ,corridor or the ,national ,network1 including proportional shares of common and fixed costs4 7b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this chapter1 the term ,northeast ,corridor means the ,northeast ,corridor main line between ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 and the ,district of ,columbia1 and facilities and services used to operate and maintain that line4 #bdcah4 ,grant process 7a7 ,procedures for grant requests ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish and transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate substantive and procedural requirements1 including schedules1 for grant requests under this section4 7b7 ,grant requests ,amtrak shall transmit grant requests for ,federal funds to be appropriated to the ,secretary for the use of ,amtrak to-- 7#a7 the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7c7 ,contents ,a grant request under subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 provide a detailed financial analysis for the upcoming fiscal year for the ,northeast ,corridor1 ,state-supported routes1 and long-distance routes1 including projections for the items listed in #bdcbj7;c77#a71 as applicable1 in comparison to prior fiscal year projections2 7#b7 include a description of the work to be funded1 along with cost estimates and an estimated timetable for completion of the projects covered by the request2 7#c7 include an assessment of the continuing financial stability of ,amtrak2 7#d7 be displayed on ,amtrak's website within a reasonable timeframe following its submission to the entities described in subsection 7b72 and 7#e7 be in similar format and substance to those submitted by executive agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,review and approval 7#a7 #cj-;day approval process ,the ,secretary shall complete the review of a grant request and approve or disapprove the request not later than #cj days after the date on which ,amtrak submits the grant request4 ,if the ,secretary disapproves the request or determines that the request is incomplete or deficient1 the ,secretary shall include the reason for disapproval or the incomplete items or deficiencies in a notice to ,amtrak4 7#b7 #ae-;day modification period ,not later than #ae days after receiving notification from the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a71 ,amtrak shall submit a modified request for the ,secretary's review4 7#c7 ,revised requests ,not later than #ae days after receiving a modified request from ,amtrak1 the ,secretary shall either approve the modified request1 or1 if the ,secretary finds that the request is still incomplete or deficient1 the ,secretary shall identify in writing to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate the remaining deficiencies and recommend a process for resolving the outstanding portions of the request4 7e7 ,payment to ,amtrak 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 in each fiscal year for which amounts are authorized to be appropriated1 amounts appropriated shall be paid to ,amtrak as follows3 7,a7 #ej percent on ,october #a4 7,b7 #be percent on ,january #a4 7,c7 #be percent on ,april #a4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may make a payment to ,amtrak of appropriated funds more frequently than once every #ij days if ,amtrak1 for good cause1 requests more frequent payment before a #ij-;day period ends4 7f7 ,availability of amounts and early appropriations ,amounts appropriated to the ,secretary for the use of ,amtrak shall remain available until expended4 ,amounts for capital acquisitions and improvements may be appropriated for a fiscal year before the fiscal year in which the amounts will be obligated4 7g7 ,limitations on use ,amounts appropriated to the ,secretary for the use of ,amtrak may not be used to subsidize operating losses of commuter rail passenger or rail freight transportation4 #bdcai4 ,accounts 7a7 ,establishment of accounts ,amtrak shall establish-- 7#a7 a ,northeast ,corridor ,improvement ,fund account2 and 7#b7 a ,national ,network account4 7b7 ,northeast corridor improvement fund account 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak shall deposit in the ,northeast ,corridor ,improvement ,fund account established under subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 grant funds appropriated for the ,northeast ,corridor ,improvement ,fund pursuant to section #aja7;a7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad or any subsequent ,act2 7,b7 compensation received from commuter rail passenger transportation on the ,northeast ,corridor provided to ,amtrak pursuant to section #bdije7;c72 and 7,c7 any operating surplus of the ,northeast ,corridor1 as allocated pursuant to section #bdcag4 7#b7 ,use of northeast corridor improvement fund account ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 amounts deposited in the ,northeast ,corridor ,improvement ,fund account shall be made available for the use of ,amtrak for-- 7,a7 capital projects described in section #bddja7b7 7,a7 or 7,b7 to bring the ,northeast ,corridor to a state-of-good-repair1 including projects described in section #bdijf7;a77#b77;,e77i77,i72 7,b7 capital projects intended to increase corridor capacity1 improve service reliability1 and reduce travel time for rail users on the ,northeast ,corridor1 including projects described in subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 of section #bdijf7;a77#b77;,e77i71 consistent with the planning process established under section #bdijf2 and 7,c7 retirement of principal and payment of interest on loans for capital equipment1 or capital leases1 attributable to the ,northeast ,corridor4 7c7 ,national network account 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak shall deposit in the account established under subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 grant funds appropriated for the ,national ,network pursuant to section #aja7;b7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 or any subsequent ,act2 7,b7 compensation received from ,states provided to ,amtrak pursuant to section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note72 and 7,c7 any operating surplus from the ,national ,network1 as allocated pursuant to section #bdcag4 7#b7 ,use of national network account ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 amounts deposited in the ,national ,network account shall be made available for the use of ,amtrak for capital expenses and operating costs of the ,national ,network and retirement of principal and payment of interest on loans for capital equipment1 or capital leases1 attributable to the ,national ,network4 7d7 ,transfer authority 7#a7 ,authority ,amtrak may transfer any funds appropriated pursuant to the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad or any other ,act1 or any surplus generated by operations1 between the ,northeast ,corridor ,improvement ,fund and ,national ,network accounts upon the expiration of #fj days after ,amtrak has notified the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors of such transfer4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors receives notification from ,amtrak under paragraph 7#a71 the ,board shall transmit a report to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 that includes-- 7,a7 the amount of the transfer2 and 7,b7 a detailed explanation of the reason for the transfer1 including effects on ,amtrak services if no transfer were made4 7e7 ,letters of intent 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall issue a letter of intent to ,amtrak announcing an intention to obligate1 for a major capital project described in subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 of section #bdijf7;a77#b77;,e77i71 an amount from future available budget authority specified in law that is not more than the amount stipulated as the financial participation of the ,secretary in the project4 7#b7 ,notice to congress ,at least #cj days before issuing a letter under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall notify in writing the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 of the proposed letter4 ,the ,secretary shall include with the notification a copy of the proposed letter1 the criteria used for selecting the project for a grant award1 and a description of how the project meets criteria of this section4 7#c7 ,contingent nature of obligation or commitment ,an obligation or administrative commitment may be made only when amounts are appropriated4 ,the letter of intent shall state that the contingent commitment is not an obligation of the ,federal ,government1 and is subject to the availability of appropriations under ,federal law and to ,federal laws in force or enacted after the date of the contingent commitment4 7f7 ,rolling stock purchases ,prior to entering into contracts in excess of #ajj1jjj1jjj for rolling stock procurements1 ,amtrak shall submit a business case analysis to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 on the utility of such purchase4 ,this analysis shall-- 7#a7 include a cost and benefit comparison that describes the total lifecycle costs and the anticipated benefits related to revenue1 operational efficiency1 reliability1 and other factors2 7#b7 set forth the total payments by fiscal year2 7#c7 identify the specific source and amounts of funding for each payment1 including ,federal funds1 ,state funds1 ,amtrak profits1 ,federal1 ,state1 or private loans or loan guarantees1 and other funding2 7#d7 include whether any payment under the contract will increase ,amtrak's grant request1 as required under section #bdcah1 in that particular fiscal year2 and 7#e7 describe how ,amtrak will adjust the procurement if future funding is not available4 4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new items3 #bdcag4 ,costs and revenues4 #bdcah4 ,grant process4 #bdcai4 ,accounts4 4 7b7 ,northeast ,corridor planning 7#a7 ,amendment ,chapter #bdi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdijf4 ,northeast ,corridor planning 7a7 ,northeast corridor capital investment plan 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 and annually thereafter1 the ,northeast ,corridor ,infrastructure and ,operations ,advisory ,commission established under section #bdije 7referred to in this section as the ,commission7 shall develop a capital investment plan for the ,northeast ,corridor main line between ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 and the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,northeast ,corridor branch lines connecting to ,harrisburg1 ,pennsylvania1 ,springfield1 ,massachusetts1 and ,spuyten ,duyvil1 ,new ,york1 and facilities and services used to operate and maintain those lines4 7#b7 ,contents ,each such plan shall-- 7,a7 be developed to establish a coordinated approach to capital spending on the ,northeast ,corridor2 7,b7 cover a period of #e fiscal years1 beginning with the first fiscal year after the date of the plan2 7,c7 notwithstanding section #bdijb7;b71 prioritize projects and investments along the ,northeast ,corridor based on-- 7i7 the anticipated benefits and costs of projects2 7ii7 the anticipated ,federal and non-,federal funding available2 and 7iii7 the information contained in the ,northeast ,corridor asset management plans required under subsection 7b71 once available2 7,d7 ensure coordination and optimization across the entire ,northeast ,corridor and among the various owners and users2 7,e7 include a financial plan for the investment period that-- 7i7 categorizes each capital project as being primarily associated with-- 7,i7 normalized capital replacement2 7,,ii7 replacement1 rehabilitation1 or repair of ,northeast ,corridor infrastructure assets1 including tunnels1 bridges1 stations1 and other assets2 or 7,,iii7 improvement of train performance on the ,northeast ,corridor1 including reduced trip times1 increased train frequencies1 higher operating speeds1 and other improvements2 7ii7 identifies the anticipated funding source and financing method for each capital project described in subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 of clause 7i72 7iii7 describes the anticipated outcomes of each project1 including-- 7,i7 an assessment of the potential effect on passenger accessibility1 operations1 safety1 reliability1 and resiliency1 and on the ability of infrastructure owners and operators to meet regulatory requirements should the project not be funded2 and 7,,ii7 an assessment of the benefits and costs2 7iv7 identifies the extent to which the capital assets are or will be jointly used by intercity passenger rail service and other users1 and the proportionate share of that joint usage2 and 7v7 for projects that are expected to be fully or partially funded through ,federal financial assistance1 identifies the most appropriate public agency or entity to receive those funds and implement each capital project4 7#c7 ,additional contents ,any plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 after the publication by the ,secretary of ,transportation of the ,northeast ,corridor service development plan shall also-- 7,a7 be developed to identify1 prioritize1 and phase the implementation of projects necessary to achieve the goals and findings contained in such ,northeast ,corridor service development plan2 7,b7 allow for flexibility to change prioritization and programs based upon the availability of ,federal and non-,federal funding2 7,c7 inform the ,secretary in developing recommendations for ,congress on ,federal funding needs for the ,northeast ,corridor and any corresponding ,federal investments in the respective capital programs for ,northeast ,corridor infrastructure owners and users2 and 7,d7 capture the network-level anticipated outcomes associated with plan implementation1 including the anticipated effect on passenger accessibility1 operations1 safety1 reliability1 and resiliency4 7b7 ,northeast corridor asset management plans 7#a7 ,contents ,amtrak1 and ,states and public transportation entities that own infrastructure that supports or provides for intercity rail passenger transportation on the ,northeast ,corridor1 shall develop and update as necessary ,northeast ,corridor asset management plans for the ,northeast ,corridor main line between ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 and the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,northeast ,corridor branch lines connecting to ,harrisburg1 ,pennsylvania1 ,springfield1 ,massachusetts1 and ,spuyten ,duyvil1 ,new ,york1 and facilities and services used to operate and maintain those lines1 that-- 7,a7 are consistent with the ,federal ,transit ,administration process1 as authorized under section #ecbf1 when implemented2 7,b7 include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 an inventory of all capital assets owned by the developer of the plan2 7ii7 an assessment of the condition of each of those assets2 7iii7 a description of how the condition of each asset has changed since the previous iteration of the plan2 and 7iv7 a description of the necessary resources and processes for bringing or maintaining those assets in a state-of-good repair1 including decision support tools and investment prioritization methodologies4 7#b7 ,transmittal to ,commission ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 each entity described in paragraph 7#a7 shall transmit to the ,commission a plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 ,any updates to such plan shall also be transmitted to the ,commission4 7c7 ,northeast corridor service development plan updates ,the ,commission shall1 at least once every #aj years1 update the ,northeast ,corridor service development plan4 4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bdi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bdijf4 ,northeast ,corridor planning4 4 7c7 ,repeals ,the following provisions are repealed3 7#a7 ,sections #bjf and #baa of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh4 7#b7 ,section #bdajd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjb4 #e-year capital and operating plan 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdcbj4 #e-year capital and operating plan 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of an ,act appropriating funds pursuant to section #aja of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 or any subsequent authorization of appropriations for the same purposes1 the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors shall prepare and transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate a #e-year capital and operating plan for the ,northeast ,corridor and ,national ,network4 7b7 ,consultation ,each such plan shall be prepared in consultation with-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 7#b7 the ,northeast ,corridor ,infrastructure and ,operations ,advisory ,commission1 with respect to the ,northeast ,corridor2 and 7#c7 the requisite ,states1 with respect to the ,national ,network4 7c7 ,contents ,a plan prepared under this section shall-- 7#a7 for each of the ,northeast ,corridor and the ,national ,network1 include-- 7,a7 projected revenues and expenditures for the ,northeast ,corridor1 ,state-supported routes1 long-distance routes1 and corporate development1 including ,federal and non-,federal funding sources2 7,b7 projected ridership levels for the ,northeast ,corridor1 ,state-supported routes1 and long-distance routes2 7,c7 projected capital and operational funding requirements necessary to maintain passenger service in order to accommodate predicted ridership levels and predicted sources of ,federal and non-,federal funding2 7,d7 projected capital and operating requirements1 ridership1 revenue1 and expenditures for new passenger service operations or service expansions2 7,e7 an assessment of the continuing financial stability of ,amtrak1 as indicated by factors including anticipated ,federal funding of capital and operating costs1 ,amtrak's ability to efficiently recruit1 retain1 and manage its workforce1 and ,amtrak's ability to effectively provide passenger rail service2 7,f7 estimates of long-term and short-term debt and associated principal and interest payments 7both current and anticipated72 7,g7 annual cash flow forecasts2 7,h7 a statement describing methods of estimation and significant assumptions2 7,i7 specific measures that demonstrate measurable improvement year over year in the financial results of ,amtrak's operations2 7,j7 prior fiscal year and projected-- 7i7 operating ratio1 cash operating loss1 and cash operating loss per passenger on a route1 business line1 and corporate basis2 7ii7 specific costs and savings estimates resulting from reform initiatives2 7iii7 productivity statistics on a route1 business line1 and corporate basis2 and 7iv7 equipment reliability statistics2 7,k7 capital and operating expenditures for anticipated security needs2 and 7,l7 a prioritization of capital expenditures by business line2 and 7#b7 reflect the ,northeast ,corridor planning1 as applicable1 and grant processes established under sections #bdijf and #bdcah4 7d7 ,conformance to authorized funding levels 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 any financial projection for a fiscal year that is included in a plan prepared under this section shall be based on the amount of dedicated funding for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,absence of appropriation ,in the absence of an appropriation of funds for such fiscal year1 the projection shall be based on the amount of funds authorized by law to be appropriated for that fiscal year1 plus other dedicated funding4 7#c7 ,dedicated funding defined ,in this subsection1 the term dedicated funding means any amounts appropriated for a fiscal year and any other funding sources1 including revenues and other ancillary funding streams1 for the ,northeast ,corridor or the ,national ,network4 7e7 ,standards ,to promote financial stability ,in preparing a plan under this section1 the ,board shall apply sound budgetary practices1 including reducing costs and other expenditures1 improving productivity1 increasing revenues1 or combinations of such practices4 7f7 ,updates ,amtrak shall provide monthly reports for the current fiscal year in electronic format to the ,secretary and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate regarding the items described in subsection 7c77#a71 which shall include a description of the work completed to date1 any differences from projections1 and the reasons for such differences4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections for such chapter #bdc is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bdcbj4 #e-year budget and business plan4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #bjd of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is repealed4 #bjc4 ,state-supported routes 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #bdg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdgab4 ,state-supported routes 7a7 ,state-,supported route advisory committee 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a ,state-,supported ,route ,advisory ,committee to promote mutual cooperation and planning pertaining to the rail operations and related activities of trains operated on ,state-supported routes and to further implement section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,committee shall consist of representatives of-- 7,a7 ,amtrak2 7,b7 the ,department of ,transportation1 including the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 and 7,c7 #g ,states that sponsor ,state-supported routes1 selected by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration on the basis of appropriate expertise and geographic balance1 and in a manner that ensures that all appropriate ,states are represented periodically on the ,committee4 7#c7 ,distribution of membership ,the membership belonging to any of the groups described in each individual subparagraph of paragraph 7#b7 shall not constitute a majority of the ,committee's memberships4 7#d7 ,meetings2 rules and procedures ,the ,committee shall establish a schedule and location for convening meetings1 but shall meet no less than #b times every fiscal year4 ,the ,committee shall develop rules and procedures to govern the ,committee's proceedings4 7b7 ,cost1 service1 and ridership forecasts 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjae1 and annually thereafter1 ,amtrak shall transmit to each ,state that sponsors a ,state-supported route1 and to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate-- 7,a7 a final statement of costs1 revenues1 ridership1 and other information determined appropriate by the ,committee established under subsection 7a71 pertaining to each such route for the prior fiscal year2 and 7,b7 a cost1 service1 and ridership forecast for each such route for the upcoming fiscal year1 developed pursuant to the methodology established under section #bji of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,committee may establish a different deadline than is required under paragraph 7#a7 for submission of final financial statements and cost1 service1 and ridership forecasts4 7#c7 ,quarterly updates ,beginning in #bjae1 and each year thereafter1 ,amtrak shall transmit to each ,state that sponsors a ,state-supported route quarterly updates of the cost1 service1 and ridership forecast described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to enable ,states to pace costs against ,state budgets1 plan effectively1 and address unexpected changes in costs in a timely manner1 on the following dates3 7,a7 ,april #cj1 for the period encompassing ,january through ,march of such year4 7,b7 ,july #ca1 for the period encompassing ,april through ,june of such year4 7,c7 ,october #ca1 for the period encompassing ,july through ,september of such year4 7c7 ,invoices ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjae1 and monthly thereafter1 ,amtrak shall provide to each ,state that sponsors a ,state-supported route a monthly invoice of the cost of operating such route1 including fixed costs and third-party costs4 7d7 ,dispute resolution 7#a7 ,request for expedited resolution ,if a dispute arises with respect to a forecast developed under subsection 7b71 an invoice developed under subsection 7c71 or the terms of a contract for operation of a ,state-supported route negotiated between ,amtrak and a ,state that sponsors the route1 either ,amtrak or the ,state may request that the ,surface ,transportation ,board conduct expedited dispute resolution under this subsection4 7#b7 ,procedures ,the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall establish procedures for expedited resolution of disputes brought before it under this subsection4 7#c7 ,binding effect ,the decision of the ,surface ,transportation ,board under this subsection shall be binding on the parties to the dispute4 7e7 ,,fra assistance ,the ,federal ,railroad ,administration may provide assistance to the parties in the course of negotiations for a contract for operation of a ,state-supported route4 7f7 ,performance metrics ,in negotiating a contract for operation of a ,state-supported route1 ,amtrak and the ,state or ,states that sponsor the route shall consider including provisions that provide penalties and incentives for performance based on metrics that take into account only those factors within the control of ,amtrak or the ,state or ,states4 7g7 ,definition of ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state means each of the #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections for such chapter #bdg is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bdgab4 ,state-supported routes4 4 #bjd4 ,route and service planning decisions ,section #bjh of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is amended to read as follows3 #bjh4 ,methodologies for ,amtrak route and service planning decisions 7a7 ,methodology development ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 as a condition of receiving a grant under section #aja of such ,act1 ,amtrak shall obtain the services of an independent entity to develop and recommend objective methodologies for ,amtrak to use in determining what intercity rail passenger transportation routes and services it should provide1 including the establishment of new routes1 the elimination of existing routes1 and the contraction or expansion of services or frequencies over such routes4 7b7 ,considerations ,amtrak shall require the entity1 in developing the methodologies described in subsection 7a71 to consider-- 7#a7 the current and expected performance and service quality of intercity rail passenger transportation operations1 including cost recovery1 on-time performance1 ridership1 on-board services1 stations1 facilities1 equipment1 and other services2 7#b7 connectivity of a route with other routes2 7#c7 the transportation needs of communities and populations that are not well served by intercity rail passenger transportation service or by other forms of intercity transportation2 7#d7 the methodologies of ,amtrak and major intercity rail passenger transportation service providers in other countries for determining intercity passenger rail routes and services2 7#e7 the views of ,states1 rail carriers that own infrastructure over which ,amtrak operates1 ,amtrak employee representatives1 and other interested parties2 and 7#f7 the funding levels that will be available under authorization levels that have been enacted into law4 7c7 ,recommendations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 ,amtrak shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the recommendations developed by the entity pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consideration of recommendations ,not later than #ij days after transmitting the recommendations pursuant to subsection 7c71 the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors shall consider the adoption of the recommendations and transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing an explanation of any reasons for adopting or not adopting the recommendations4 4 #bje4 ,competition 7a7 ,amendment ,section #bdgaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #bdgaa4 ,alternate passenger rail service pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall complete a rulemaking proceeding to develop a pilot program that-- 7#a7 permits a rail carrier or rail carriers that own infrastructure over which ,amtrak operates a passenger rail service route described in subparagraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 of section #bdajb7e7 or in section #bdgjb7;a7 to petition the ,federal ,railroad ,administration to be considered as a passenger rail service provider over that route in lieu of ,amtrak for an operations period of #e years2 7#b7 requires the ,federal ,railroad ,administration to notify ,amtrak within #cj days after receiving a petition under paragraph 7#a7 and establish a deadline by which both the petitioner and ,amtrak would be required to submit a bid to provide passenger rail service over the route to which the petition relates2 7#c7 requires that each bid describe how the bidder would operate the route1 what ,amtrak passenger equipment would be needed1 if any1 and what sources of non-,federal funding the bidder would use1 including any ,state subsidy1 among other things2 7#d7 requires the ,federal ,railroad ,administration to execute a contract within a specified1 limited time after the deadline established under paragraph 7#b7 and award to the winning bidder-- 7,a7 the right and obligation to provide passenger rail service over that route subject to such performance standards as the ,federal ,railroad ,administration may require2 and 7,b7 an operating subsidy-- 7i7 for the first year at a level not in excess of #ij percent of the level in effect for that specific route during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the petition was received1 adjusted for inflation2 and 7ii7 for any subsequent years at the level calculated under clause 7i71 adjusted for inflation2 and 7#e7 requires that each bid contain a staffing plan describing the number of employees needed to operate the service1 the job assignments and requirements1 and the terms of work for prospective and current employees of the bidder for the service outlined in the bid1 and that such staffing plan be made available by the winning bidder to the public after the bid award4 7b7 ,route limitations ,the ,federal ,railroad ,administration may not make the program available with respect to more than #b ,amtrak intercity passenger rail routes4 7c7 ,performance standards2 access to facilities2 employees ,if the ,federal ,railroad ,administration awards the right and obligation to provide passenger rail service over a route under this section to a rail carrier or rail carriers-- 7#a7 it shall execute a contract with the rail carrier or rail carriers for rail passenger operations on that route that conditions the operating and subsidy rights on-- 7,a7 the service provider continuing to provide passenger rail service on the route that is no less frequent1 nor over a shorter distance1 than ,amtrak provided on that route before the award2 and 7,b7 the service provider's compliance with the standards established under subsection 7a77#d77;,a71 and such additional performance standards as the ,administration may establish2 7#b7 it shall1 if the award is made to a rail carrier other than ,amtrak1 require ,amtrak to provide access to its reservation system1 stations1 and facilities directly related to operations to any rail carrier or rail carriers awarded a contract under this section1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 necessary to carry out the purposes of this section2 7#c7 an employee of any person used by such rail carrier or rail carriers in the operation of a route under this section shall be considered an employee of that carrier or carriers and subject to the applicable ,federal laws and regulations governing similar crafts or classes of employees of ,amtrak1 including provisions under section #aba of the ,amtrak ,reform and ,accountability ,act of #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #dcab note7 relating to employees that provide food and beverage service2 and 7#d7 the winning bidder shall provide hiring preference to qualified ,amtrak employees displaced by the award of the bid1 consistent with the staffing plan submitted by the bidder1 and shall be subject to the grant conditions under section #bddje of this title4 7d7 ,disputes ,if ,amtrak and the rail carrier or rail carriers awarded a route under this section cannot agree upon terms to carry out subsection 7c77#b71 and the ,surface ,transportation ,board finds that access to ,amtrak's facilities or equipment1 or the provision of services by ,amtrak1 is necessary to carry out subsection 7c77#b7 and that the operation of ,amtrak's other services will not be impaired thereby1 the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall1 within #abj days after submission of the dispute1 issue an order that the facilities and equipment be made available1 and that services be provided1 by ,amtrak1 and shall determine reasonable compensation1 liability1 and other terms for use of the facilities and equipment and provision of the services4 7e7 ,cessation of service ,if a rail carrier or rail carriers awarded a route under this section cease to operate the service or fail to fulfill their obligations under the contract required under subsection 7c71 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 in collaboration with the ,surface ,transportation ,board1 shall take any necessary action consistent with this title to enforce the contract and ensure the continued provision of service1 including the installment of an interim service provider and rebidding the contract to operate the service4 ,the entity providing service shall either be ,amtrak or a rail carrier defined in subsection 7a77#a74 7f7 ,adequate resources ,before taking any action allowed under this section1 the ,secretary shall certify that the ,federal ,railroad ,administration has sufficient resources appropriated under section #aja7;b7 of ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 or any subsequent appropriation1 for that purpose that are adequate to undertake the program established under this section4 7g7 ,budget authority ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may provide to a winning bidder selected under this section appropriations authorized under sections #aja7;b7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 or any subsequent appropriation for the same purposes1 necessary to cover the operating subsidy described in subsection 7a77#d77;,b74 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the conclusion of the pilot program established under the amendment made by subsection 7a71 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results on the pilot program established under section #bdgaa of title #di ,united ,states ,code1 and any recommendations for further action4 #bjf4 ,food and beverage reform 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bdcba4 ,food and beverage reform 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 ,amtrak shall develop and begin implementing a plan to eliminate1 within #e years of such date of enactment1 the operating loss associated with providing food and beverage service on board ,amtrak trains4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing and implementing the plan1 ,amtrak shall consider a combination of cost management and revenue generation initiatives1 including-- 7#a7 scheduling optimization2 7#b7 on-board logistics2 7#c7 product development and supply chain efficiency2 7#d7 training1 awards1 and accountability2 7#e7 technology enhancements and process improvements2 and 7#f7 ticket revenue allocation4 7c7 ,savings clause ,amtrak shall ensure that no ,amtrak employee holding a position as of the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad is involuntarily separated because of-- 7#a7 the development and implementation of the plan required under subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 any other action taken by ,amtrak to implement this section4 7d7 ,no ,federal funding for operating losses ,beginning on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 no ,federal funds may be used to cover any operating loss associated with providing food and beverage service on a route operated by ,amtrak or an alternative passenger rail service provider that operates a route in lieu of ,amtrak pursuant to section #bdgaa4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 ,amtrak shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the plan developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 and a description of progress in the implementation of the plan4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bdcba4 ,food and beverage reform4 4 #bjg4 ,right of way leveraging 7a7 ,request for proposals ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall issue a ,request for ,proposals seeking private sector persons or entities to utilize ,amtrak-owned right-of-way for telecommunications systems1 energy distribution systems1 and other activities considered appropriate by ,amtrak4 ,the ,request for ,proposals shall provide sufficient information on ,amtrak's right-of-way real estate assets to enable respondents to propose an arrangement that will monetize such assets through revenue sharing agreements with ,amtrak4 7b7 ,consideration of proposals ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors shall review and consider each proposal submitted pursuant to subsection 7a74 ,amtrak may enter into such agreements as are necessary to implement any such proposal or proposals4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the ,request for ,proposals required by this section1 including summary information of any proposals submitted to ,amtrak and any proposals accepted by the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors4 #bjh4 ,station development 7a7 ,report on development options ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on options to enhance development around ,amtrak stations1 including-- 7#a7 strengthening multimodal connections1 including intercity buses2 7#b7 options for capturing development-related revenue streams2 and 7#c7 other opportunities to better leverage station assets4 7b7 ,proposals 7#a7 ,request for proposals ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall issue a ,request for ,proposals seeking persons or entities1 where appropriate1 to carry out the options identified under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,consideration of proposals ,not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors shall review and consider each proposal submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 ,amtrak may enter into such agreements as are necessary to implement any such proposal or proposals4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the ,request for ,proposals required by this section1 including summary information of any proposals submitted to ,amtrak and any proposals accepted by the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors4 #bji4 ,amtrak debt ,section #bje of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 to the extent provided in advance in appropriations ,acts after ,amtrak's indebtedness2 7#b7 by striking as of the date of enactment of this ,act each place it appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the second sentence2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking by section #ajb of this division2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking by section #ajb and inserting for ,amtrak4 #baj4 ,amtrak pilot program for passengers transporting domesticated cats and dogs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 ,amtrak shall develop a pilot program that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats or dogs on certain trains operated by ,amtrak4 7b7 ,pet policy ,in developing the pilot program required under subsection 7a71 ,amtrak shall-- 7#a7 in the case of a passenger train that is comprised of more than #a car1 designate1 where feasible1 at least #a car in which a ticketed passenger may transport a domesticated cat or dog in the same manner as carry-on baggage if-- 7,a7 the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel2 7,b7 the pet kennel is stowed in accordance with ,amtrak size requirements for carriage of carry-on baggage2 7,c7 the passenger is traveling on a train operating on a route described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,d7 of section #bdajb7e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 the passenger pays a fee described in paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 allow a ticketed passenger to transport a domesticated cat or dog on a train in the same manner as cargo if-- 7,a7 the cat or dog is contained in a pet kennel2 7,b7 the pet kennel is stowed in accordance with ,amtrak requirements for cargo stowage2 7,c7 the passenger is traveling on a train operating on a route described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,d7 of section #bdajb7e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 the cargo area is temperature controlled in a manner protective of cat and dog safety and health2 and 7,e7 the passenger pays a fee described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7#c7 collect fees for each cat or dog transported by a ticketed passenger in an amount that1 in the aggregate and at a minimum1 covers the full costs of the pilot program4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the pilot program required under subsection 7a7 is first implemented1 ,amtrak shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing an evaluation of the pilot program4 7d7 ,limitation on statutory construction 7#a7 ,service animals ,the pilot program required under subsection 7a7 shall be separate from and in addition to the policy governing ,amtrak passengers traveling with service animals4 ,nothing in this section may be interpreted to limit or waive the rights of passengers to transport service animals4 7#b7 ,additional train cars ,nothing in this section may be interpreted to require ,amtrak to add additional train cars or modify existing train cars4 7#c7 ,federal funds ,no ,federal funds may be used to implement the pilot program required under this section4 #baa4 ,amtrak boarding procedures 7a7 ,report ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,amtrak ,office of ,inspector ,general shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates ,amtrak's boarding procedures at its #aj stations through which the most people pass2 7#b7 compares ,amtrak's boarding procedures to-- 7,a7 commuter railroad boarding procedures at stations shared with ,amtrak2 7,b7 international intercity passenger rail boarding procedures2 and 7,c7 fixed guideway transit boarding procedures2 and 7#c7 makes recommendations1 as appropriate1 to improve ,amtrak's boarding procedures1 including recommendations regarding the queuing of passengers and free-flow of all station-users4 7b7 ,consideration of recommendations ,not later than #f months after the release of the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,amtrak ,board of ,directors shall consider each recommendation provided under subsection 7a77#c7 for implementation across the ,amtrak system4 ,,iii ,intercity ,passenger ,rail ,policy #cja4 ,federal-,state partnership for ,northeast ,corridor development and improvement 7a7 ,amendment ,chapter #bdd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bddjg4 ,federal-,state partnership for ,northeast ,corridor rehabilitation and improvement 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop and implement a program for issuing grants to applicants1 on a competitive basis1 for the purpose of financing the capital projects included in the ,northeast ,corridor ,priority ,project ,list developed under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,applicant ,the term applicant means a ,state 7including the ,district of ,columbia71 a group of ,states1 an ,interstate ,compact1 or a public agency established by one or more ,states and having responsibility for providing intercity passenger or commuter rail service4 7#b7 ,major state-of-good-repair project ,the term major state-of-good-repair project means a capital project primarily intended to replace1 rehabilitate or repair major ,northeast ,corridor infrastructure assets utilized for providing intercity rail passenger transportation1 including tunnels1 bridges1 stations1 and other assets as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,improvement project ,the term improvement project means a capital project primarily intended to improve intercity passenger rail performance on the ,northeast ,corridor1 including reduced trip times1 increased train frequencies1 higher operating speeds1 and other improvements as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,northeast ,corridor priority project list ,the ,northeast ,corridor ,infrastructure and ,operations ,advisory ,commission1 established under section #bdije1 shall develop and approve a ,northeast ,corridor ,priority ,project ,list that shall include-- 7#a7 a list of prioritized individual major state-of-good-repair projects and improvement projects along the ,northeast ,corridor that-- 7,a7 can be completed based on-- 7i7 the funding authorized under section #ajc7;b7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad2 7ii7 any subsequent applicable authorization in effect2 7iii7 in the absence of such an authorization1 a #e-year funding amount based on the most recent appropriation2 or 7iv7 the requirements of subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 are consistent with the ,northeast ,corridor capital investment plan required under section #bdijf7;a72 7#b7 an identification of the applicant for each individual project2 7#c7 an identification of the sources of non-,federal matching funds for each project2 and 7#d7 a description of the benefits each project will bring to intercity rail passenger services4 7d7 ,use of funds ,the ,federal grants authorized under this section shall be for no more than #ej percent of the net project cost of the project involved4 7e7 ,applicability of capital grant requirements ,except as specifically provided in this section1 the use of any amounts appropriated for grants under this section shall be subject to the requirements of this chapter4 7f7 ,match requirements ,no grants may be obligated to an applicant under this section unless the applicant has transmitted to the ,secretary of ,transportation a binding written commitment to provide all amounts necessary for the purpose of matching ,federal contributions as required by this section4 7g7 ,updates to list ,the ,northeast ,corridor ,infrastructure and ,operations ,advisory ,commission shall revise the ,,nec ,priority ,project ,list as necessary to reflect-- 7#a7 any differences in the availability of ,federal funding from the levels assumed for purposes of subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 7i7 and 7ii72 7#b7 any elimination or addition of projects2 and 7#c7 any reduction or increase in benefits to be derived from a project4 7h7 ,availability ,amounts appropriated for carrying out this section shall remain available until expended4 7i7 ,savings ,clause ,nothing in this section shall supplant the requirement of applicants to compensate ,amtrak for the use of ,amtrak facilities or services pursuant to section #bdije7;c74 7j7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,northeast ,corridor means the ,northeast ,corridor main line between ,boston1 ,massachusetts1 and the ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,northeast ,corridor branch lines connecting to ,harrisburg1 ,pennsylvania1 ,springfield1 ,massachusetts1 and ,spuyten ,duyvil1 ,new ,york1 and facilities and services used to operate and maintain those lines4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #bdd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bddjg4 ,federal-,state partnership for ,northeast ,corridor rehabilitation and improvement4 4 #cjb4 ,,rrif improvements 7a7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue regulations implementing the amendments made by this section4 7b7 ,collateral ,section #ejb7;h77#b7 of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;h77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#b7 ,the ,secretary and inserting 7#b77;,a7 ,the ,secretary2 7#b7 by inserting ,the ,secretary may subordinate rights of the ,secretary under any provision of title #di or title #bc of the ,united ,states ,code1 to the rights of the ,secretary under this section and section #ejc4 after from another source42 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall1 for purposes of making a finding under subsection 7g77#d71 accept the net present value on a future stream of ,state or local subsidy income or dedicated revenue as collateral offered to secure the loan4 4 7c7 ,office of ,management and ,budget review ,section #ejb7;i7 of such ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;i77 is amended by inserting ,in order to enable compliance with such time limit1 the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall take any actions required with respect to the application within such #ij-;day period4 after disapprove the application44 7d7 ,,rrif application ,section #ejb7;i7 of such ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;i77 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,disapproval4--,not later than #ij days after receiving and inserting ,disapproval4-- 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after an application is determined pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 to be 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,completion of application ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures for making a determination1 not later than #de days after submission of an application under this section1 whether the application is complete4 ,such procedures shall-- 7,a7 provide for a checklist of the required components of a complete application2 7,b7 require the ,secretary to provide to the applicant a description of the specific components of the application that remain incomplete if an application is determined to be incomplete2 and 7,c7 permit reapplication without prejudice for applications determined to be incomplete4 7#c7 ,independent ,financial ,analyst ,the ,secretary shall assign an independent financial analyst within #de days of submittal of a complete application4 4 7e7 ,positive train control ,section #ejb7;c77#a7 of such ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;c77#a77 is amended by inserting 1 including projects for the installation of a positive train control 7as defined in section #bjaeg7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 system after public safety4 7f7 ,report to congress ,section #ejb of such ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall transmit to ,congress a report on the program under this section that provides information on loans approved and disapproved by the ,secretary during the previous year4 ,such report shall not disclose the identity of direct loan or loan guarantee recipients4 ,the report shall describe-- 7#a7 the number of pre-application meetings with potential applicants2 7#b7 the number of applications received and determined complete under subsection 7i77#b71 including the requested loan amounts2 7#c7 the dates of receipt of applications2 7#d7 the dates applications were determined complete under subsection 7i77#b72 7#e7 the number of applications determined incomplete under subsection 7i77#b72 7#f7 the final decision dates for both approvals and disapprovals of applications2 7#g7 the number of applications withdrawn from consideration2 and 7#h7 the annual loan portfolio asset quality4 4 #cjc4 ,,nec fast forward 7a7 ,northeast corridor authority ,section #ejb7;d7 of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;d77 is amended by inserting #dj percent shall be available solely for projects described in subsection 7l77#a71 and after ,of this amount14 7b7 ,northeast corridor fast forward program ,section #ejb of such ,act is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,northeast corridor fast forward 7#a7 ,purpose ,the ,secretary1 as part of the ,railroad ,rehabilitation and ,improvement ,financing program1 shall provide direct loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities described in subsection 7a7 for capital projects to improve the ,northeast ,corridor 7as used in section #bdijf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,collateral ,loans made or guaranteed under this subsection shall require collateral equal to the loan amount requested4 7#c7 ,investment grade rating ,a direct loan or loan guarantee shall be made under this subsection only if a rating agency has assigned an investment grade rating of ,,bbb minus1 ,baa#c1 bbb minus1 ,,bbb 7low71 7or equivalent7 or higher to the project obligation4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term rating agency means a credit rating agency registered with the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization 7as that term is defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a7774 7#d7 ,inclusion in ,,nec planning ,loans and loan guarantees made under this subsection shall be for projects that are included in the most recent #e-year budget and business plan prepared pursuant to section #bdijf7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,refinancing ,loans made or guaranteed under this subsection shall not be used for the refinancing of outstanding debt incurred4 7#f7 ,cohort of loans ,subsection 7f77#d7 shall not apply to loans made or guaranteed under this subsection4 4 7c7 ,report on leveraging ,,rrif ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report identifying potential revenue sources1 projects1 and service improvements that could be achieved by the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,conditions of funding 7#a7 ,grants ,section #bddje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #ae days and inserting #cj days in subsection 7a77#d77;,b72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,passenger ,rail ,reform and ,investment ,act of #bjad1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report listing any waiver issued under this section during the preceding year4 4 7#b7 ,,rrif ,section #ejb7;h77#c7 of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;h77#c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,a72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the requirements of section #bddje7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #cjd4 ,large capital project requirements ,section #bddjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following subsection3 7m7 ,large capital project requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,for a grant awarded under this chapter for an amount in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 the following conditions shall apply3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall not obligate any funding unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that it has committed and will be able to fulfill the non-,federal share required for the grant within the applicant's proposed project completion timetable4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall not obligate any funding for work activities that occur after the completion of final design unless-- 7i7 the applicant transmits to the ,secretary a financial plan that generally identifies the sources of the non-,federal funding required for any subsequent segments or phases of the corridor service development program covering the project for which the grant is made2 7ii7 the grant will result in a useable segment1 a transportation facility1 or equipment1 that has operational independence2 and 7iii7 the intercity passenger rail benefits anticipated to result from the grant1 such as increased speed1 improved on-time performance1 reduced trip time1 increased frequencies1 new service1 safety improvements1 improved accessibility1 or other significant enhancements are detailed by the grantee and approved by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the project is maintained to the level of utility that is necessary to support the benefits approved under subparagraph 7,b77iii7 for a period of #bj years from the date the useable segment1 transportation facility1 or equipment described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 is placed in service4 ,if the project property is not maintained as required by this subparagraph for a period of time in excess of #ab months1 then a pro-rata share of the ,federal contribution1 based upon the percentage remaining of the #bj-year period that commenced when the project property was placed in service1 shall be refunded4 7#b7 ,early work ,the ,secretary may allow a grantee subject to this subsection to engage in at-risk work activities subsequent to the conclusion of final design where the ,secretary determines that such work activities are reasonable and necessary4 4 #cje4 ,small business participation study 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall conduct a nationwide disparity and availability study on the availability and use of small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in publically funded intercity rail passenger transportation 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 projects administered by the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,small business concern 7,a7 ,in general ,the term small business concern means a small business concern as the term is used in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term small business concern does not include any concern or group of concerns controlled by the same socially and economically disadvantaged individual or individuals that have average annual gross receipts during the preceding #c fiscal years in excess of #bb1daj1jjj1 as adjusted annually by the ,secretary for inflation4 7#b7 ,socially and economically disadvantaged individual ,the term socially and economically disadvantaged individual has the meaning given the term in section #h7;d7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 and relevant subcontracting regulations issued pursuant to that ,act1 except that women shall be presumed to be socially and economically disadvantaged individuals for purposes of this section4 7d7 ,funding ,of the total amount made available to the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,department of ,transportation and the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf1 #c1jjj1jjj shall be used to implement the requirements of this section4 #cjf4 ,gulf ,coast rail service working group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration shall convene a working group to evaluate the restoration of intercity rail passenger service in the ,gulf ,coast region between ,new ,orleans1 ,louisiana1 and ,orlando1 ,florida4 7b7 ,membership ,the working group shall consist of representatives of-- 7#a7 ,amtrak2 7#b7 the ,states along the proposed route or routes2 7#c7 regional transportation planning organizations and metropolitan planning organizations1 municipalities1 and communities along the proposed route or routes1 selected by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 7#d7 the ,southern ,rail ,commission2 7#e7 freight railroad carriers whose tracks may be used for such service2 and 7#f7 other entities determined appropriate by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 evaluate all options for restoring intercity rail passenger service in the ,gulf ,coast region1 including options outlined in the report transmitted to ,congress pursuant to section #bbf of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb72 7#b7 select a preferred option for restoring such service2 7#c7 develop a prioritized inventory of capital projects and other actions required to restore such service and cost estimates for such projects or actions2 and 7#d7 identify ,federal and non-,federal funding sources required to restore such service1 including options for entering into public-private partnerships to restore such service4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the working group shall transmit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure in the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation in the ,senate a report that includes-- 7#a7 the preferred option selected under subsection 7c77#b7 and the reasons for selecting such option2 7#b7 the information described in subsection 7c77#c72 7#c7 the funding sources identified under subsection 7c77#d72 7#d7 the costs and benefits of restoring intercity rail passenger transportation in the region2 and 7#e7 any other information the working group determines appropriate4 #cjg4 ,miscellaneous 7a7 ,title #di amendments ,title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #bbajf7;b71 by striking interest thereof and inserting interest thereon2 7#b7 in section #bdaja7;b71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 in section #bdgjf-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking a discontinuance under section #bdgjd or or2 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking section #bdgjd or2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking section #bdgjd or4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the item relating to section #bdcaf in the table of sections for chapter #bdc of such title is amended by striking ,plan to assist and inserting ,plans to address needs of4 7c7 ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act amendments ,section #cje of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting after equipment manufacturers1 the following3 nonprofit organizations representing employees who perform overhaul and maintenance of passenger railroad equipment12 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 1 and may establish a corporation1 which may be owned or jointly-owned by ,amtrak1 participating ,states1 or other entities1 to perform these functions2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking and establishing a jointly-owned corporation to manage that equipment4 ,,iv ,project ,delivery #dja4 ,project delivery rulemaking 7a7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall begin a rulemaking to govern the ,federal review1 permitting1 and approval or disapproval of-- 7#a7 freight railroad and intercity rail passenger transportation infrastructure projects1 including those that are carried out or planned to be carried out with the use of ,federal funds administered by the ,department of ,transportation through a grant1 contract1 loan1 or other financing instrument2 and 7#b7 commuter rail passenger transportation 7as defined in section #bdajb7c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 infrastructure projects that are funded in whole or in part through a direct loan or loan guarantee under title ,v of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq474 7b7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall complete the rulemaking required under subsection 7a7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,requirements and ,considerations ,the rulemaking under subsection 7a7 shall include procedures that-- 7#a7 reduce the aggregate time for review and permitting of infrastructure projects described under subsection 7a7 while preserving existing statutory requirements for public comment or assessing the impact of a proposed project2 7#b7 institutionalize or expand best practices or process improvements that agencies are already implementing to improve the efficiency of reviews2 7#c7 identify high-performance attributes of infrastructure projects described under subsection 7a7 that demonstrate how projects seek to advance existing statutory and policy objectives1 thereby facilitating a more efficient review and permitting process2 7#d7 create a process to invite ,federal agencies and ,state1 local1 and tribal governments to participate in the review process1 expand coordination with such agencies and governments1 and require the identification as early as practicable in the process of any-- 7,a7 ,federal agency or ,state1 local1 or tribal government with jurisdiction over the project or required by law to conduct or issue a review or make a determination with regard to the project2 and 7,b7 review1 analysis1 opinion1 and permit1 license1 or approval required for the project2 7#e7 create process efficiencies1 including-- 7,a7 designating ,federal agencies and ,state1 local1 and tribal governments as cooperating and participating agencies2 7,b7 conducting concurrent and integrated reviews1 analyses1 opinions1 and permits1 licenses1 or approvals to the maximum extent practicable2 7,c7 establishing timelines1 in coordination with affected ,federal agencies1 for completion of those reviews1 analyses1 opinions1 and permits1 licenses1 or approvals2 7,d7 developing a coordination plan and schedule1 in coordination with affected ,federal agencies1 for participation in the review by ,federal agencies1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 and the public2 and 7,e7 implementing a process to effectively identify and resolve issues that may affect completion of reviews in a timely manner2 7#f7 effectively engage the public and interested stakeholders as early in the review process as possible2 7#g7 include opportunities to use existing share-in-cost authorities and other nonappropriated funding sources to support early coordination and project review2 7#h7 expand the use of information technology tools and identify priority areas for information technology investment to replace paperwork processes1 enhance effective project siting decisions1 enhance interagency collaboration1 and improve the monitoring of project impacts and mitigation commitments2 7#i7 ensure that documents developed under the procedures are adopted and used by other ,federal agencies1 and ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 to the maximum extent practicable1 to eliminate redundancy and duplicative reviews2 7#aj7 include improvements to mitigation policies to provide added predictability1 facilitate landscape-scale mitigation based on conservation plans and regional environmental assessments1 facilitate interagency mitigation plans where appropriate1 ensure accountability and long-term effectiveness of mitigation activities1 and utilize innovative mechanisms where appropriate2 and 7#aa7 develop a process for periodically considering expansion of categorical exclusions for infrastructure projects described under subsection 7a7 that conform to those of other modal administrations4 #djb4 ,historic preservation of railroads 7a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,federal agencies1 including the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation1 the ,national ,conference of ,state ,historic ,preservation ,officers1 the ,national ,association of ,tribal ,historic ,preservation ,officers1 and nongovernmental stakeholders representing the railroad industry and historic preservation concerns1 shall-- 7#a7 administratively pursue program alternatives 7as that term is used in #cf ,c4,f4,r4 #hjj4ad7 to promote a consistent approach in the treatment of railroad and rail-related properties for historic preservation review under section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f72 and 7#b7 develop mechanisms for streamlining compliance with the requirements of section #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 for railroad and rail-related properties4 7b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consider1 among other options1 the development of-- 7,a7 programmatic agreements1 program comments1 exempted categories of undertakings1 and guidance for historic reviews under section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7as those terms are used in #cf ,c4,f4,r4 #hjj4ad72 and 7,b7 programmatic evaluations1 de minimis impact determinations1 and regulatory guidance for reviews under section #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7as those terms are used in #bc ,c4,f4,r4 #ggd72 and 7#b7 take into account1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 maintenance and repair of railroad and rail-related property2 7,b7 repair and replacement of bridges1 structures1 or facilities in a like-for-like manner1 or when the bridge1 structure1 or facility is not a contributing element of a historic district2 7,c7 safety-related projects1 including installation1 maintenance1 and repair of positive train control systems2 7,d7 management of railroad and rail-related properties that include both historic and non-historic components2 7,e7 integration of reviews under section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act1 reviews under section #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and environmental reviews2 and 7,f7 consistency in treatment of railroads nationwide for historic preservation purposes4 ,v ,miscellaneous #eja4 ,definition ,for purposes of this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #ejb4 ,title #di definitions 7a7 ,title #di amendments ,section #bdajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 long-distance route means a route described in subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#g74 7#f7 ,national ,network includes long-distance routes and ,state-supported routes4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ab7 state-of-good-repair means a condition in which physical assets1 both individually and as a system1 are-- 7,a7 performing at a level at least equal to that called for in their as-built or as-modified design specification during any period when the life cycle cost of maintaining the assets is lower than the cost of replacing them2 and 7,b7 sustained through regular maintenance and replacement programs4 7#ac7 ,state-supported route means a route described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#g71 or in section #bdgjb1 that is operated by ,amtrak1 excluding those trains operated by ,amtrak on the routes described in paragraph 7#g77;,a74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #di amendment ,section #bdgaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bdajb7e7 and inserting #bdajb7g74 7#b7 ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act amendment ,section #bag of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdgjb note7 is amended by striking #bdajb7e77;,d7 and inserting #bdajb7g77;,d74