,,ii #aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #abfd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,june #bg1 #bjac ,mr4 ,casey introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to foster market development of clean energy fueling facilities by steering infrastructure installation toward designated ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,traditional transportation refueling networks are well-established1 but market uncertainties continue to hamper the full use of cleaner alternative domestic energy resources4 7#b7 ,despite considerable investor interest1 higher capital costs and an uncertain consumer base has limited expansion of cleaner alternative refueling options and its customer base4 7#c7 ,reduced emissions and energy independence are important factors at a ,national level1 but they are not a sufficient inducement to create large-scale changes4 7#d7 ,while ,american-made fuels provide many energy security and environmental benefits1 a significant portion of imported oil continues to be consumed as diesel fuel in on-road motor vehicles4 7#e7 ,motor vehicles fueled by domestically generated1 cleaner alternative transportation fuels1 such as compressed natural gas1 liquefied natural gas1 propane1 electricity1 hydrogen1 and advanced biofuels1 can pay for themselves over time1 but sales of such vehicles1 other than return-to-base vehicles1 have been hampered because of insufficient refueling infrastructure4 7#f7 ,simultaneous facilitation of infrastructure development and a robust customer base is needed to avoid penalizing current users or early adopters4 7#g7 ,facilitating focused infrastructure development along designated routes will foster an expansion of cleaner alternative fuel vehicles and increase the likelihood for commercial success4 7#h7 ,eliminating the logistical barriers that are delaying infrastructure development along ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors will-- 7,a7 provide cleaner alternative refueling stations with a larger customer base2 7,b7 attract more buyers to the purchase of clean vehicles2 and 7,c7 provide new market outlets for clean fuel providers4 #c4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this ,act are-- 7#a7 to provide market certainty to drive private and commercial capital investment in clean transportation options2 7#b7 to promote clean transportation technologies that will-- 7,a7 lead to increased diversity and dissemination of cleaner alternative fuel options2 and 7,b7 enable the ,united ,states to bridge the gap from foreign energy imports to secure1 domestically produced energy2 and 7#c7 to facilitate clean transportation incentives that will-- 7,a7 attract a critical mass of clean transportation vehicles that will give cleaner alternative fueling stations an assured customer base and market certitude2 7,b7 provide for ongoing increases in energy demands2 7,c7 support the growth of jobs and businesses in the ,united ,states2 7,d7 reduce emissions by motor vehicles2 7,e7 decrease our ,nation's use of foreign oil2 and 7,f7 encourage innovation in transportation energy and technology4 #d4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,cleaner alternative fuels ,the term cleaner alternative fuels includes-- 7,a7 compressed natural gas2 7,b7 liquefied natural gas2 7,c7 liquefied petroleum gas 7also known as propane72 7,d7 plug-in electric2 7,e7 advanced biofuels 7as defined in section #baa7o77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a77;,b77i772 7,f7 hydrogen2 and 7,g7 other fuels designated by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,clean cities ,the term ,clean ,cities means the voluntary public-private partnership and technology deployment program managed by the ,department of ,energy to meet goals in the ,alternative ,motor ,fuels ,act of #aihh 7,public ,law #ajj-did71 the ,clean ,air ,act ,amendments of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-edi71 and the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-dhf74 7#c7 ,highways ,the term highways is limited to roadways that are part of-- 7,a7 the ,national ,highway ,system1 as established by the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 7,b7 the ,dwight ,d4 ,eisenhower ,national ,system of ,interstate and ,defense ,highways2 7,c7 the ,national ,truck ,network1 as authorized by the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7,public ,law #ig-dbd7 and established by the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 and 7,d7 other roadways most critical to trucks as determined by the ,office of ,freight ,management and ,operations in the ,federal ,highway ,administration and authorized by the ,moving ,ahead for ,progress in the #bast ,century ,act 7,,map-#ba7 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 7#d7 ,supporting infrastructure ,the term supporting infrastructure includes fueling stations1 rest stops1 travel plazas1 and other service areas on public or private property that are found to be most practically located along a ,clean ,vehicle ,corridor4 #e4 ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors ,program 7a7 ,corridor designations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall designate not fewer than #e ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors along ,federal highways1 interstates1 or other contiguous highways4 7#b7 ,consultation ,before making a designation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with the ,secretary of ,energy regarding the analysis of data collected by both agencies at cleaner alternative fueling projects authorized by this ,act and other ,acts to better understand usage patterns and petroleum displacement to inform ,corridor designation2 7,b7 receive approval from the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,c7 consult with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,d7 consult with ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments through whose jurisdictions the proposed corridor runs or abuts2 7,e7 gather information from ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 nongovernmental organizations1 businesses1 ,clean ,cities1 and individuals to help determine which highways should be included in the corridors designated under paragraph 7#a72 7,f7 consider existing programs1 whether ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 or private1 which can be leveraged to achieve the purposes of this ,act2 7,g7 give preference to corridors that connect ,clean ,cities1 as designated by the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,h7 give consideration to air quality nonattainment areas1 as determined by the ,administration of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7b7 ,infrastructure development for cleaner alternative fuels 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall encourage the addition of cleaner alternative fuel options and other supporting infrastructure along ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors4 ,these refueling stations should provide at least #a cleaner alternative fuel and allow any motor vehicle that operates on such fuels to refuel at distances comfortably within #a tank range without the need for prior arrangement4 ,existing and private facilities should be encouraged to be included in the ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors network4 7#b7 ,incentives ,to promote ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors1 the ,secretary may provide waivers to statutory restrictions for cleaner alternative fuel projects and vehicles along ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors1 including-- 7,a7 modifying ,,hov_/,,hot lane restrictions under section #aff of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to accommodate vehicles using cleaner alternative fuels2 7,b7 modifying weight limits under section #abg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to accommodate the additional weight to vehicles caused by cleaner alternative fuel technology such as fuel cylinders for natural gas or auxiliary power sources2 7,c7 deeming ,clean ,vehicle ,corridor projects designated under subsection 7a7 as eligible projects for an increased ,federal funding share under section #aaaf of the ,moving ,ahead for ,progress in the #bast ,century ,act 7,,map-#ba7 7,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,d7 allowing owners and operators of publicly owned supporting infrastructure to designate parking spaces that are conveniently located near major facilities for use by vehicles that use cleaner alternative fuels2 7,e7 allowing the inclusion of cleaner alternative fueling infrastructure projects in ,state energy conservation plans1 in accordance with section #cfb7;d77#e7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77#e772 and 7,f7 giving areas surrounding ,clean ,cities a priority preference for ,department of ,energy funding opportunities4 7c7 ,information and resources on ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors 7#a7 ,website 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall maintain a publicly accessible website containing information and resources for ,clean ,vehicle ,corridors4 7,b7 ,best practices ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,federal agencies1 ,tribes1 ,states1 and ,clean ,cities1 shall-- 7i7 identify best practices and case studies of communities and complementary programs that have successfully promoted cleaner alternative fuel use2 and 7ii7 post the information described in clause 7i7 on the website referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,available mechanisms ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 identify all existing technical and financial mechanisms available to promote the development of cleaner alternative fuel infrastructure2 and 7ii7 post the information described in clause 7i7 on the website referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,hyperlink ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the website referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is linked to the ,alternative ,fuels ,data ,center maintained by the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,data gathering ,the ,secretary shall collaborate with the ,secretary of ,energy and all relevant ,clean ,vehicle ,corridor stakeholders to collect data on cleaner alternative fueling station usage patterns1 including energy consumption1 performance1 petroleum displacement1 and other factors deemed important by the ,secretaries to inform ,corridor designation and performance4 7#c7 ,interstate compacts 7,a7 ,establishment ,two or more contiguous ,states may enter into an interstate compact to establish ,clean ,vehicle ,corridor partnerships to facilitate planning for and siting of necessary facilities within those ,states4 7,b7 ,technical assistance 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 may provide technical assistance to interstate compact partnerships established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,federal authority ,nothing contained in clause 7i7 or in any compact may be construed-- 7,i7 to limit the applicability of any ,federal law2 7,,ii7 to diminish or otherwise impair the jurisdiction of any ,federal agency2 or 7,,iii7 to alter1 amend1 or otherwise affect any ,federal law governing the judicial review of any action taken pursuant to any compact4 7,c7 ,congressional review ,each compact established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall acknowledge that ,congress may withdraw its consent under this paragraph every #c years after the compact has taken effect4