,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bcbb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,may #ab1 #bjad ,mrs4 ,boxer 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,vitter1 ,mr4 ,carper1 and ,mr4 ,barrasso7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to reauthorize ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,,map-#ba ,reauthorization ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,,title ,i--,federal-aid highways ,subtitle ,a--,authorizations and programs ,sec4 #aaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,obligation ceiling4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,apportionment4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,national highway performance program4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,federal share payable4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,surface transportation program4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,bundling of bridge projects4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,flexibility for certain rural road and bridge projects4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,requirements for eligible bridge projects4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,highway safety improvement program4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,data collection on unpaved roads4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,highway safety improvement program performance measure4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,national freight program4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,state freight advisory committees4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,state freight plans4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,projects of national or regional significance4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,transportation alternatives4 ,sec4 #aaba4 ,assessing policy and system financing alternatives4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,consolidation of programs4 ,sec4 #aabc4 ,state flexibility for national highway system modifications4 ,sec4 #aabd4 ,department of ,transportation performance measures4 ,sec4 #aabe4 ,american transportation awards4 ,subtitle ,b--,highway ,trust ,fund ,transparency and ,accountability ,sec4 #abja4 ,highway ,trust ,fund transparency and accountability4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,report on ,highway ,trust ,fund administrative expenditures4 ,subtitle ,c--,acceleration of project delivery ,sec4 #acja4 ,categorical exclusion for projects of limited ,federal assistance4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,programmatic agreement template4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,satisfaction of requirements for certain historic sites4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,initiation of environmental review process and elimination of duplicative reviews4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,accelerated decisionmaking in environmental reviews4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,integration of planning and environmental review4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,use of programmatic agreement4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,technical assistance for ,states4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,improvement of application of categorical exclusions for multimodal projects4 ,,title ,,ii--,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #aiih ,amendments ,sec4 #bjja4 ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #aiih amendments4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,state infrastructure banks4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,,tifia loans for ,state infrastructure banks4 ,,title ,,iii--,technical ,corrections to ,,map-#ba ,sec4 #cjja4 ,technical corrections4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 ,i ,federal-aid highways ,a ,authorizations and programs #aaja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,the following sums are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 7#a7 ,federal-aid highway program ,for the national highway performance program under section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the surface transportation program under section #acc of that title1 the highway safety improvement program under section #adh of that title1 the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section #adi of that title1 the national freight program under section #afg of that title1 and to carry out section #acd of that title-- 7,a7 #ch1dda1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 7,b7 #ci1agc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7,c7 #ci1ihg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7,d7 #dj1hdb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,e7 #da1fih1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,f7 #db1eid1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program ,for credit assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program under chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7#c7 ,federal lands and tribal transportation programs 7,a7 ,tribal transportation program ,for the tribal transportation program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7,b7 ,federal lands transportation program ,for the ,federal lands transportation program under section #bjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj1 of which #bdj1jjj1jjj of the amount made available for each fiscal year shall be the amount for the ,national ,park ,service and #cj1jjj1jjj of the amount made available for each fiscal year shall be the amount for the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4 7,c7 ,federal lands access program ,for the ,federal lands access program under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7#d7 ,projects of national or regional significance program ,for the projects of national or regional significance program under section #aga of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7#e7 ,territorial and puerto rico highway program ,for the territorial and ,puerto ,rico highway program under section #afe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aij1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7b7 ,research1 technology1 and education authorizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the following sums are authorized to be appropriated3 7,a7 ,highway research and development program ,to carry out the highway research and development program under section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7,b7 ,technology and innovation deployment program ,to carry out the technology and innovation deployment program under section #ejc7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fb1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7,c7 ,training and education ,to carry out training and education under section #ejd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bd1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7,d7 ,intelligent transportation systems program ,to carry out the intelligent transportation systems program under sections #eab through #eah of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7,e7 ,university transportation centers program ,to carry out the university transportation centers program under section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #gb1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7,f7 ,bureau of transportation statistics ,to carry out chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bf1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj4 7#b7 ,administration ,the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall administer the programs described in subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,disadvantaged business enterprises 7#a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 while significant progress has occurred due to the establishment of the disadvantaged business enterprise program1 discrimination and related barriers continue to pose significant obstacles for minority- and women-owned businesses seeking to do business in federally assisted surface transportation markets across the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the continuing barriers described in subparagraph 7,a7 merit the continuation of the disadvantaged business enterprise program2 7,c7 ,congress has received and reviewed testimony and documentation of race and gender discrimination from numerous sources1 including congressional hearings and roundtables1 scientific reports1 reports issued by public and private agencies1 news stories1 reports of discrimination by organizations and individuals1 and discrimination lawsuits1 which show that race- and gender-neutral efforts alone are insufficient to address the problem2 7,d7 the testimony and documentation described in subparagraph 7,c7 demonstrate that discrimination across the ,united ,states poses a barrier to full and fair participation in surface transportation-related businesses of women business owners and minority business owners and has impacted firm development and many aspects of surface transportation-related business in the public and private markets2 and 7,e7 the testimony and documentation described in subparagraph 7,c7 provide a strong basis that there is a compelling need for the continuation of the disadvantaged business enterprise program to address race and gender discrimination in surface transportation-related business4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection1 the following definitions apply3 7,a7 ,small business concern 7i7 ,in general ,the term small business concern means a small business concern 7as the term is used in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7ii7 ,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 individuals ,the term socially and economically disadvantaged individuals 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 subsection4 7#c7 ,amounts for small business concerns ,except to the extent that the ,secretary determines otherwise1 not less than #aj percent of the amounts made available for any program under title ,i of this ,act and section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be expended through small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals4 7#d7 ,annual listing of disadvantaged business enterprises ,each ,state shall annually-- 7,a7 survey and compile a list of the small business concerns referred to in paragraph 7#b7 in the ,state1 including the location of the small business concerns in the ,state2 and 7,b7 notify the ,secretary1 in writing1 of the percentage of the small business concerns that are controlled by-- 7i7 women2 7ii7 socially and economically disadvantaged individuals 7other than women72 and 7iii7 individuals who are women and are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged individuals4 7#e7 ,uniform certification 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish minimum uniform criteria for use by ,state governments in certifying whether a concern qualifies as a small business concern for the purpose of this subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the minimum uniform criteria established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to a potential small business concern-- 7i7 on-site visits2 7ii7 personal interviews with personnel2 7iii7 issuance or inspection of licenses2 7iv7 analyses of stock ownership2 7v7 listings of equipment2 7vi7 analyses of bonding capacity2 7vii7 listings of work completed2 7viii7 examination of the resumes of principal owners2 7ix7 analyses of financial capacity2 and 7x7 analyses of the type of work preferred4 7#f7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary shall establish minimum requirements for use by ,state governments in reporting to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 information concerning disadvantaged business enterprise awards1 commitments1 and achievements2 and 7,b7 such other information as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate for the proper monitoring of the disadvantaged business enterprise program4 7#g7 ,compliance with court orders ,nothing in this subsection limits the eligibility of an individual or entity to receive funds made available under title ,i of this ,act and section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the entity or person is prevented1 in whole or in part1 from complying with paragraph 7#b7 because a ,federal court issues a final order in which the court finds that a requirement or the implementation of paragraph 7#b7 is unconstitutional4 #aajb4 ,obligation ceiling 7a7 ,general limitation ,subject to subsection 7e71 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the obligations for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs shall not exceed-- 7#a7 #dj1ijg1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 7#b7 #da1fci1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7#c7 #db1dec1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7#d7 #dc1cjh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#e7 #dd1afd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7#f7 #de1jfj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the limitations under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to obligations under or for-- 7#a7 section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 section #adg of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,stat4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i of the ,federal-,aid ,highway ,act of #aiha 7#ie ,stat4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 and 7j7 of section #aca of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #adi of the ,surface ,transportation and ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance ,act of #aihg 7#aja ,stat4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc through #aajh of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7#aje ,stat4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #aiih through #bjjd1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#i7 ,federal-aid highway programs for which obligation authority was made available under the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#aab ,stat4 #ajg7 or subsequent ,acts for multiple years or to remain available until expended1 but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used2 7#aj7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjje through #bjab1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#aa7 section #afjc of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,stat4 #abdh71 to the extent that funds obligated in accordance with that section were not subject to a limitation on obligations at the time at which the funds were initially made available for obligation2 7#ab7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjac and #bjad1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 and 7#ac7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj1 only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years74 7c7 ,distribution of obligation authority ,for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not distribute obligation authority provided by subsection 7a7 for the fiscal year for amounts authorized for administrative expenses and programs by section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 not distribute an amount of obligation authority provided by subsection 7a7 that is equal to the unobligated balance of amounts-- 7,a7 made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs for previous fiscal years the funds for which are allocated by the ,secretary 7or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 for which obligation authority was provided in a previous fiscal year2 7#c7 determine the proportion that-- 7,a7 the obligation authority provided by subsection 7a7 for the fiscal year1 less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for the ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs 7other than sums authorized to be appropriated for provisions of law described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ab7 of subsection 7b7 and sums authorized to be appropriated for section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ac7 for the fiscal year71 less the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 distribute the obligation authority provided by subsection 7a71 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 for each of the programs 7other than programs to which paragraph 7#a7 applies7 that are allocated by the ,secretary under this ,act and title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of that title1 by multiplying-- 7,a7 the proportion determined under paragraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such program for the fiscal year2 and 7#e7 distribute the obligation authority provided by subsection 7a71 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the amounts distributed under paragraph 7#d71 for ,federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs that are apportioned by the ,secretary under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than the amounts apportioned for the national highway performance program in section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are exempt from the limitation under subsection 7b77#ac7 and the amounts apportioned under sections #bjb and #bjd of that title7 in the proportion that-- 7,a7 amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to each ,state for the fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to all ,states for the fiscal year4 7d7 ,redistribution of unused obligation authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall1 after ,august #a of each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj-- 7#a7 revise a distribution of the obligation authority made available under subsection 7c7 if an amount distributed cannot be obligated during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 redistribute sufficient amounts to those ,states able to obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed during that fiscal year1 giving priority to those ,states having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under sections #add 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 and #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,redistribution of certain authorized funds 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7c7 for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall distribute to the ,states any funds 7excluding funds authorized for the program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 that-- 7,a7 are authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year for ,federal-aid highway programs2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines will not be allocated to the ,states 7or will not be apportioned to the ,states under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code71 and will not be available for obligation1 for the fiscal year because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for the fiscal year4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds shall be distributed under paragraph 7#a7 in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7c77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds distributed to each ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for any purpose described in section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aajc4 ,apportionment ,section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 by striking ,administration-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,administration #ddj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj42 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting the national freight program1 after highway safety improvement program12 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 each place it appears and inserting paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking determined for the ,state under subsection 7c7 and inserting remaining under subsection 7c7 after making amounts available in accordance with paragraph 7#f7 for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking determined for the ,state under subsection 7c7 and inserting remaining under subsection 7c7 after making amounts available in accordance with paragraph 7#f7 for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,national freight program ,for the national freight program under section #afg1 the ,secretary shall set aside from the amount determined under subsection 7c7 prior to distributing amounts under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7-- 7,a7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7,b7 #hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 7,c7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7,d7 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7,e7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,for fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj 7,a7 ,state share ,for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj1 the amount for each ,state of combined apportionments for the national highway performance program under section #aai1 the surface transportation program under section #acc1 the highway safety improvement program under section #adh1 the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section #adi1 the national freight program under section #afg1 and to carry out section #acd shall be determined as follows3 7i7 ,initial amount ,the initial amount for each ,state shall be determined by multiplying the total amount available for apportionment by the share for each ,state which shall be equal to the proportion that-- 7,i7 the amount of apportionments that the ,state received for fiscal year #bjad2 bears to 7,,ii7 the amount of those apportionments received by all ,states for that fiscal year4 7ii7 ,adjustments to amounts ,the initial amounts resulting from the calculation under clause 7i7 shall be adjusted to ensure that1 for each ,state1 the amount of combined apportionments for the programs shall not be less than #ie percent of the estimated tax payments attributable to highway users in the ,state paid into the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 in the most recent fiscal year for which data are available4 7,b7 ,state apportionment ,for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj1 on ,october #a1 the ,secretary shall apportion the sum authorized to be appropriated for expenditure on the national highway performance program under section #aai1 the surface transportation program under section #acc1 the highway safety improvement program under section #adh1 the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section #adi1 the national freight program under section #afg1 and to carry out section #acd in accordance with subparagraph 7,a74 4 #aajd4 ,national highway performance program ,section #aai7;d77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,q7 ,replacement 7including replacement with fill material71 rehabilitation1 preservation1 and protection 7including scour countermeasures1 seismic retrofits1 impact protection measures1 security countermeasures1 and protection against extreme events7 of bridges on ,federal-aid highways 7other than on the ,national ,highway ,system71 except that a ,state may not obligate in excess of #aj percent of the funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#a7 for such purpose4 4 #aaje4 ,federal share payable ,section #abj7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting 7including pedestrian hybrid beacons7 after control signalization12 7,b7 by inserting roadway improvements that provide separation between pedestrians and motor vehicles 7including medians and pedestrian crossing islands71 after safety rest areas12 and 7,c7 by inserting safe routes to schools1 after crossing closure12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by inserting engineering1 or design approaches1 after technologies12 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv7 by striking or2 7ii7 in clause 7v7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 contracts for engineering and design services as described in section #aab7;b77#b74 4 #aajf4 ,surface transportation program ,section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aj7 by inserting 1 including emergency evacuation plans after programs2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,transportation research activities1 including university transportation centers1 under chapter #ee of title #di4 4 #aajg4 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b77#b77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and #bjad and inserting through #bjbj4 #aajh4 ,bundling of bridge projects 7a7 ,in general ,section #add of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7k72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the end the following3 7j7 ,bundling of bridge projects 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to save costs and time by encouraging ,states to bundle multiple bridge projects as #a project4 7#b7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means an entity eligible to carry out bridge projects under section #aai or #acc4 7#c7 ,bundling of bridge projects ,an eligible entity may bundle #b or more similar bridge projects that are-- 7,a7 eligible projects under section #aai or #acc2 7,b7 included as a bundled project in a transportation improvement program under section #acd7;j7 or a statewide transportation improvement program under section #ace1 as applicable2 and 7,c7 awarded to a single contractor pursuant to a contract for engineering and design or construction between the contractor and a ,state department of transportation4 7#d7 ,itemization ,notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including regulations71 an eligible bridge project included in a bundle under this subsection may be listed as-- 7,a7 #a project for purposes of sections #acd and #ace2 and 7,b7 a single project within the applicable bundle4 7#e7 ,financial characteristics 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 projects bundled under this subsection shall have the same financial characteristics1 including-- 7i7 the same funding category or subcategory2 and 7ii7 the same ,federal share4 7,b7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding section #abf1 at the request of an eligible entity1 the ,secretary may transfer from funds suballocated under section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 the amount of funds for which #a or more of the bundled projects is eligible such that the funds for the entire bundle of projects are in a single fund category4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,section #abj7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #aaje7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7v7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7vi7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 bundled projects1 as described in section #add7;j74 4 #aaji4 ,flexibility for certain rural road and bridge projects 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary is authorized1 upon request by a ,state1 to exercise all existing flexibilities and exceptions from the requirements of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other requirements administered by the ,secretary1 in whole or part1 and otherwise provide additional flexibility or expedited processing with respect to such requirements1 with respect to rural road and rural bridge projects eligible for funding under such title1 pursuant to the provisions of this section4 7b7 ,types of projects ,a rural road or rural bridge project under this section shall-- 7#a7 be located in a county or parish that1 based on the most recent decennial census1 either-- 7,a7 has a population density of #bj or fewer persons per square mile of land area2 or 7,b7 is the county or parish that has the lowest population density of all counties or parishes in the ,state2 7#b7 be located within the operational right-of-way 7as defined in section #acaf7;b7 of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada77 of an existing road or bridge2 and 7#c7 7,a7 receive less than #e1jjj1jjj of ,federal funds2 or 7,b7 have a total estimated cost of not more than #cj1jjj1jjj and ,federal funds comprising less than #ae percent of the total estimated project cost4 7c7 ,process ,to assist rural projects 7#a7 ,assistance with federal requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,for projects eligible under this section1 the ,secretary shall seek to provide1 to the maximum extent practicable1 regulatory relief and flexibility consistent with this section4 7,b7 ,exceptions1 exemptions1 and additional flexibility ,exceptions1 exemptions1 and additional flexibility from regulatory requirements may be granted if1 in the opinion of the ,secretary-- 7i7 the project is not expected to have a significant adverse impact on the environment2 7ii7 the project is not expected to have an adverse impact on safety2 and 7iii7 such assistance would be in the public interest for #a or more reasons such as-- 7,i7 reduced project costs2 7,,ii7 expedited construction1 particularly in an area where the construction season is relatively short and not granting the waiver or additional flexibility could delay the project to a later construction season2 or 7,,iii7 improved safety4 7#b7 ,maintaining protections ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 waives sections #aac or #ach of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 supersedes1 amends1 or modifies-- 7i7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any other ,federal environmental law2 or 7ii7 any requirement of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,c7 affects the responsibility of any ,federal officer to comply with or enforce any such law or requirement4 #aaaj4 ,requirements for eligible bridge projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible bridge project ,the term eligible bridge project means a project for construction1 alteration1 or repair work on a bridge or overpass funded directly by1 or provided other assistance through1 the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,qualified training program ,the term qualified training program means a training program that-- 7,a7 7i7 is certified by the ,secretary of ,labor2 and 7ii7 with respect to an eligible bridge project located in an area in which the ,secretary of ,labor determines that a training program does not exist1 is registered with-- 7,i7 the ,department of ,labor2 or 7,,ii7 a ,state agency recognized by the ,department of ,labor for purposes of a ,federal training program2 or 7,b7 is a corrosion control1 mitigation1 and prevention personnel training program that is offered by an organization whose standards are recognized and adopted in other ,federal agencies or ,state departments of transportation4 7b7 ,eligibility requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,each contractor and subcontractor that carries out any aspect of an eligible bridge project described in paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 before entering into the applicable contract1 be certified by the ,secretary or a ,state1 in accordance with paragraph 7#d71 as meeting the eligibility requirements described in paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 remain certified as described in subparagraph 7,a7 while carrying out the applicable aspect of the eligible bridge project4 7#b7 ,description of aspects of eligible bridge projects ,an aspect of an eligible bridge project referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 surface preparation or coating application on bridge steel of an eligible bridge project2 7,b7 removal of a lead-based or other hazardous coating from bridge steel of an existing eligible bridge project2 7,c7 shop painting of structural steel fabricated for installation on bridge steel of an eligible bridge project2 and 7,d7 the design1 application1 installation1 and maintenance of a cathodic protection system4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the eligibility requirements referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are that a contractor or subcontractor shall-- 7,a7 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 use corrosion mitigation and prevention methods to preserve relevant bridges and overpasses1 taking into account-- 7,i7 material selection2 7,,ii7 coating considerations2 7,,iii7 cathodic protection considerations2 7,,iv7 design considerations for corrosion2 and 7,v7 trained applicators2 7ii7 use best practices-- 7,i7 to prevent environmental degradation2 and 7,,ii7 to ensure careful handling of all hazardous materials2 and 7iii7 demonstrate a history of employing industry-respected inspectors to ensure funds are used in the interest of affected taxpayers2 and 7,b7 demonstrate a history of compliance with applicable requirements of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#d7 ,state consultation ,in determining whether to certify a contractor or subcontractor under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 a ,state shall consult with engineers and other experts trained in accordance with a qualified training program specializing in corrosion control1 mitigation1 and prevention methods4 7c7 ,optional training program ,as a condition of entering into a contract for an eligible bridge project1 each contractor and subcontractor that performs construction1 alteration1 or repair work on a bridge or overpass for the eligible bridge project may provide1 or make available1 training1 through a qualified training program1 for each applicable craft or trade classification of employees that the contractor or subcontractor intends to employ to carry out aspects of eligible bridge projects as described in subsection 7b77#b74 #aaaa4 ,construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities 7a7 ,construction of ferry boats and ferry terminal facilities ,section #adg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 7k71 and 7l71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,boarding 7,a7 ,in general ,the term boarding means the initial boarding of a ferry by a passenger or vehicle at the initial terminal of departure4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term boarding does not include boarding of a ferry by a passenger or vehicle at any subsequent terminal stop of the ferry4 7#b7 ,ferry route ,the term ferry route means a permanent publicly controlled fixed route in accordance with section #abi7;c7 from one terminal to the next terminal in one direction4 ,a route which serves the opposite direction is considered a separate route4 ,for purposes of nautical miles reported1 an alternative limited scheduled ferry route that is otherwise served regularly by other routes with multiple stops shall not be reported as a separate ferry route unless otherwise determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 any of the #ej ,states2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,d7 ,guam2 7,e7 ,american ,samoa2 7,f7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7,g7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 by striking ,in general and inserting ,program2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7e72 and 7#e7 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,formula ,of the amounts allocated pursuant to subsection 7d7-- 7#a7 #ce percent shall be allocated among eligible entities in the proportion that-- 7,a7 the number of ferry passengers1 including passengers in vehicles1 carried by each ferry system in the most recent fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the number of ferry passengers1 including passengers in vehicles1 carried by all ferry systems in the most recent fiscal year2 7#b7 #ce percent shall be allocated among eligible entities in the proportion that-- 7,a7 the number of vehicles carried by each ferry system in the most recent fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the number of vehicles carried by all ferry systems in the most recent fiscal year2 and 7#c7 #cj percent shall be allocated among eligible entities in the proportion that-- 7,a7 the total route nautical miles serviced by each ferry system2 bears to 7,b7 the total route nautical miles serviced by all ferry systems4 7f7 ,certain routes ,for a ferry route that provides service between #b ,states or a ,state and ,canada1 nautical miles for a route shall be reported by and assigned to the ,state of departure on the ferry route to the first destination of the ferry in the subsequent ,state or in ,canada4 7g7 ,redistribution of unobligated amounts ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 withdraw amounts allocated to an eligible entity under subsection 7d7 that remain unobligated by the end of the third fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the amounts were allocated2 and 7#b7 in the subsequent fiscal year1 redistribute those funds in accordance with the formula under subsection 7e7 among eligible entities for which no amounts were withdrawn under paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,minimum amount ,notwithstanding subsection 7d71 a ,state with an eligible entity that meets the requirements of this section shall receive not less than #ajj1jjj under this section for a fiscal year4 7i7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,data collection 7,a7 ,national ferry database ,amounts made available for a fiscal year under this section shall be allocated using the most recent data available1 as collected and imputed in accordance with the national ferry database established under section #ahja7;e7 of the ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei74 7,b7 ,eligibility for funding ,to be eligible to receive funds under subsection 7d71 data shall have been submitted in the most recent collection of data for the national ferry database under section #ahja7;e7 of the ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 for at least #a ferry service within the ,state4 7#b7 ,adjustments ,on review of the data submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary may make adjustments to the data as the ,secretary determines necessary to correct misreported or inconsistent data4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,national ferry database ,section #ahja7;e77#d7 of the ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,d7 make available1 from the amounts made available for each fiscal year to carry out chapter #fc of title #di1 not more than #ejj1jjj1 to maintain the database4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #abi7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 1 or on a public transit ferry eligible under chapter #ec of title #di after ,interstate ,system2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#c7 ,such ferry and inserting 7#c77;,a7 ,such ferry2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,such ,federal participation shall not involve the construction or purchase1 for private ownership1 a ferry boat1 ferry terminal facility1 or other eligible project under this section4 2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 ,the ferry service shall be maintained in accordance with section #aaf1 and no ferry boat or ferry terminal with such ,federal participation may be sold1 leased1 or otherwise disposed of1 except in accordance with part #ah of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7including successor regulations74 ,the ,federal share of any proceeds from such a disposition shall be used for eligible purposes under this title4 4 #aaab4 ,highway safety improvement program ,section #adh7;a77#d77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 1 but is not limited to12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7xxv7 ,an infrastructure safety project not described in clauses 7i7 through 7xxiv74 4 #aaac4 ,data collection on unpaved roads ,section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,state option ,to extend period for collection of data regarding unpaved public roads ,a ,state is hereby authorized1 at the discretion of the ,state1 to complete collection of fundamental data elements for the model inventory of roadway elements on public roads that are gravel roads or otherwise unpaved1 by up to #e years after the deadline otherwise established by the ,secretary1 at no penalty1 if-- 7#a7 the ,state notifies the ,secretary of the intent of the ,state to exercise the option2 and 7#b7 after the deadline otherwise established by the ,secretary and until the ,state completes a collection of the required model inventory of roadway elements data for any unpaved public road1 the ,state does not undertake a project under this section on that road4 4 #aaad4 ,congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program ,section #adi of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i77,i7 by inserting in the designated nonattainment area before the semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting or maintenance after attainment2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking is likely to contribute to the attainment of a national ambient air quality standard and inserting is likely to contribute to the area's attainment or maintenance of a national ambient air quality standard2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by inserting would otherwise be eligible under subsection 7b7 if the project were carried out in a nonattainment or maintenance area or before is eligible under2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting 1 in a manner consistent with the approach that was in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,,map-#ba1 after the ,secretary shall modify2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,states and metropolitan and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,states and metropolitan 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,use of priority funding ,to the maximum extent practicable1 ,,pm#b4e priority funding shall be utilized on the most cost-effective projects and programs that are proven to reduce directly emitted fine particulate matter4 4 #aaae4 ,highway safety improvement program performance measure ,section #aej7;c77#d77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting for both motorized and nonmotorized transportation before the period at the end4 #aaaf4 ,national freight program ,section #afg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #afg4 ,national freight program 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to improve the condition and performance of the national freight network to ensure that the national freight network provides the foundation for the ,united ,states to compete in the global economy and achieve each goal described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,goals ,the goals of the national freight program are-- 7#a7 to invest in infrastructure improvements and to implement operational improvements on our ,nation's highways that-- 7,a7 strengthen the contribution of the national freight network to the economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 reduce congestion and relieve bottlenecks in the freight transportation system2 7,c7 reduce the cost of freight transportation2 7,d7 improve the reliability of freight transportation2 and 7,e7 increase productivity1 particularly for domestic industries and businesses that create high-value jobs2 7#b7 to improve the safety1 security1 efficiency1 and resiliency of freight transportation in rural and urban areas2 7#c7 to improve the state of good repair of the national freight network2 7#d7 to use advanced technology to improve the safety and efficiency of the national freight network2 7#e7 to incorporate concepts of performance1 innovation1 competition1 and accountability into the operation and maintenance of the national freight network2 7#f7 to improve the efficiency and productivity of the national freight network2 and 7#g7 to reduce the environmental impacts of freight4 7c7 ,establishment of a national highway freight network 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a national highway freight network in accordance with this section to assist ,states in strategically directing resources toward improved system performance for efficient movement of freight on highways4 7#b7 ,network components ,the national highway freight network shall consist of-- 7,a7 the primary highway freight network1 as designated by the ,secretary under subsection 7d7 7referred to in this section as the primary highway freight network7 as most critical to the movement of freight2 7,b7 the portions of the ,interstate ,system not designated as part of the primary highway freight network2 7,c7 critical rural freight corridors established under subsection 7e72 7,d7 critical urban freight corridors established under subsection 7f72 and 7,e7 ,national ,highway ,system intermodal connectors4 7d7 ,designation of primary highway freight network 7#a7 ,initial designation of primary highway freight network 7,a7 ,designation ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba ,reauthorization ,act1 subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall designate a primary highway freight network-- 7i7 based on an inventory of national freight volume conducted by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in consultation with stakeholders1 including system users1 transport providers1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and ,states2 and 7ii7 that shall be comprised of not more than #bg1jjj centerline miles of existing roadways that are most critical to the movement of freight4 7,b7 ,factors for designation ,in designating the primary highway freight network1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the origins and destinations of freight movement in1 to1 and from the ,united ,states2 7ii7 the total freight tonnage and value of freight moved via highways2 7iii7 the percentage of annual average daily truck traffic in the annual average daily traffic on principal arterials2 7iv7 the annual average daily truck traffic on principal arterials2 7v7 land and maritime ports of entry2 7vi7 access to energy exploration1 development1 installation1 or production areas2 7vii7 the significance of goods movement1 including consideration of points of origin1 destination1 and linking components of the global and domestic supply chains2 7viii7 proximity of access to other freight intermodal facilities1 including rail1 air1 water1 and pipelines2 7ix7 population centers2 7x7 significant freight bottlenecks1 as identified by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 and 7xi7 network connectivity4 7#b7 ,additional miles on primary highway freight network ,in addition to the miles initially designated under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the ,secretary may increase the number of miles designated as part of the primary highway freight network by not more than #c1jjj additional centerline miles of roadways 7which may include existing or planned roads7 critical to the future efficient movement of goods on the primary highway freight network2 and 7,b7 each ,state may increase the number of miles designated as part of the primary highway freight network in that ,state by not more than #aj percent of the miles designated in that ,state under paragraph 7#a7 if the additional miles-- 7i7 close gaps between primary highway freight network segments2 7ii7 establish first- and last-mile connections of the primary highway freight network critical to the efficient movement of goods1 including ports1 international border crossings1 airports1 intermodal facilities1 railyards1 logistics centers1 warehouses1 and agricultural facilities2 or 7iii7 designate critical emerging freight routes4 7#c7 ,state flexibility for designation of miles on the primary highway freight network ,each ,state that increases the number of miles on the primary highway freight network under paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 consider nominations for such additional miles from metropolitan planning organizations within the ,state2 7,b7 ensure that the additional miles are consistent with the freight plan of the ,state2 7,c7 review the primary highway freight network of the ,state designated under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and redesignate miles in a manner that is consistent with paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 submit to the ,secretary a list of the additional miles added under this subsection4 7#d7 ,redesignation of primary highway freight network 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #e years after the designation of the primary highway freight network and every #e years thereafter1 using the designation factors described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall redesignate the primary highway freight network 7including any additional mileage added to the primary highway freight network under paragraph 7#b7 as of the date on which the redesignation process is initiated74 7,b7 ,considerations ,in redesignating the primary highway freight network1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall rely on measurable data to assess the significance of goods movement1 including consideration of points of origin1 destination1 and linking components of the ,united ,states global and domestic supply chains4 7e7 ,critical rural freight corridors ,a ,state may designate a road within the borders of the ,state as a critical rural freight corridor if the road-- 7#a7 is a rural principal arterial roadway and has a minimum of #be percent of the annual average daily traffic of the road measured in passenger vehicle equivalent units from trucks 7,,fhwa vehicle class #h to #ac72 7#b7 provides access to energy exploration1 development1 installation1 or production areas2 7#c7 connects the primary highway freight network1 a roadway described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 or ,interstate ,system to facilities that handle more than-- 7,a7 #ej1jjj #bj-;foot equivalent units per year2 or 7,b7 #ejj1jjj tons per year of bulk commodities2 7#d7 provides access to-- 7,a7 a grain elevator or other regionally significant agricultural facility2 or 7,b7 an intermodal transfer facility2 7#e7 connects to an international port of entry2 7#f7 provides access to significant air1 rail1 water1 or other freight facilities in the ,state2 or 7#g7 is1 in the determination of the ,state1 vital to improving the efficient movement of freight of importance to the economy of the ,state4 7f7 ,critical urban freight corridors ,a ,state1 or a city or a metropolitan planning organization in coordination with the ,state1 may designate a road within the borders of the ,state as a critical urban freight corridor if the road-- 7#a7 connects an intermodal facility to-- 7,a7 the primary highway freight network2 7,b7 the ,interstate system2 or 7,c7 an intermodal facility2 7#b7 is located within a corridor of a route on the primary highway freight network and provides alternative highway options important to goods movement2 7#c7 serves a major freight generator1 logistic center1 or manufacturing and warehouse industrial land2 or 7#d7 is important to the movement of freight within the region1 as determined by the ,state1 city1 or metropolitan planning organization4 7g7 ,national freight strategic plan 7#a7 ,initial development of national freight strategic plan ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba ,reauthorization ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with ,state departments of transportation1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and other appropriate public and private transportation stakeholders1 develop and post on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation a national freight strategic plan that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the condition and performance of the national freight network2 7,b7 an identification of highway bottlenecks on the national freight network that create significant freight congestion problems1 based on a quantitative methodology developed by the ,secretary1 which shall1 at a minimum1 include-- 7i7 information from the ,freight ,analysis ,framework of the ,federal ,highway ,administration2 and 7ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 an estimate of the cost of addressing each bottleneck and any operational improvements that could be implemented2 7,c7 forecasts of freight volumes for the #aj- and #bj-year period beginning in the year during which the plan is issued based on the most recent data available2 7,d7 an identification of major trade gateways and national freight corridors that connect major population centers1 trade gateways1 and other major freight generators for current and forecasted traffic and freight volumes1 the identification of which shall be revised1 as appropriate1 in subsequent plans2 7,e7 an assessment of statutory1 regulatory1 technological1 institutional1 financial1 and other barriers to improved freight transportation performance 7including opportunities for overcoming the barriers72 7,f7 an identification of routes providing access to energy exploration1 development1 installation1 or production areas2 7,g7 best practices for improving the performance of the national freight network2 7,h7 best practices to mitigate the impacts of freight movement on communities2 7,i7 a process for addressing multistate projects and encouraging jurisdictions to collaborate2 7,j7 identification of locations or areas with high crash rates or congestion involving freight traffic1 and strategies to address those issues2 and 7,k7 strategies to improve freight intermodal connectivity4 7#b7 ,updates to national freight strategic plan ,not later than #e years after the date of completion of the first national freight strategic plan under paragraph 7#a71 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall update and repost on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation a revised national freight strategic plan4 7h7 ,highway freight transportation conditions and performance reports ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba ,reauthorization ,act and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall prepare and submit to ,congress a report that describes the conditions and performance of the national highway freight network in the ,united ,states4 7i7 ,transportation investment data and planning tools 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba ,reauthorization ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 begin development of new tools and improve existing tools to support an outcome-oriented1 performance-based approach to evaluate proposed freight-related and other transportation projects1 including-- 7i7 methodologies for systematic analysis of benefits and costs on a national and regional basis2 7ii7 tools for ensuring that the evaluation of freight-related and other transportation projects could consider safety1 economic competitiveness1 environmental sustainability1 and system condition in the project selection process2 7iii7 improved methods for data collection and trend analysis2 7iv7 encouraging public-private partnerships to carry out data sharing activities while maintaining the confidentiality of all proprietary data2 and 7v7 other tools to assist in effective transportation planning2 7,b7 identify transportation-related model data elements to support a broad range of evaluation methods and techniques to assist in making transportation investment decisions2 and 7,c7 at a minimum1 in consultation with other relevant ,federal agencies1 consider any improvements to existing freight flow data collection efforts that could reduce identified freight data gaps and deficiencies and help improve forecasts of freight transportation demand4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,federal1 ,state1 and other stakeholders to develop1 improve1 and implement the tools and collect the data described in paragraph 7#a74 7j7 ,use of apportioned funds 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state shall obligate funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#f7 to improve the movement of freight on the national highway freight network4 7#b7 ,primary highway freight network funding ,for each fiscal year1 of the funds apportioned to a ,state under section #ajd7;b77#f71 the ,state shall obligate for projects on the primary highway freight network an amount that is not less than the proportion that-- 7,a7 the total mileage in the ,state designated as primary highway freight network2 bears to 7,b7 the sum of-- 7i7 the total mileage in the ,state designated as primary highway freight network2 and 7ii7 the total mileage in the ,state on the ,interstate system that is not designated as part of the primary highway freight network4 7#c7 ,freight planning ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 effective #b years after the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba ,reauthorization ,act1 a ,state may not obligate funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#f7 unless the ,state has-- 7,a7 established a freight advisory committee in accordance with section #aaag of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note2 #abf ,stat4 #dgb72 and 7,b7 developed a freight plan in accordance with section #aaah of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note2 #abf ,stat4 #dgc74 7k7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in this subsection1 for a project to be eligible for funding under this section1 a ,state shall provide information to the ,secretary describing the improvement made by the project to the efficient movement of freight on the national highway freight network and how the project is consistent with the freight investment plan included in the freight plan of the ,state4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects ,a ,state may obligate not more than #aj percent of the total apportionment to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#f7 for projects within the boundaries of public and private freight rail1 maritime projects1 and intermodal facilities1 but shall only include surface transportation infrastructure necessary to facilitate direct intermodal interchange1 transfer1 and access into and out of the facility4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#f7 for the national highway freight program may be obligated to carry out #a or more of the following3 7,a7 ,development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities4 7,b7 ,construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land relating to the project and improvements to land71 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements directly relating to improving system performance4 7,c7 ,intelligent transportation systems and other technology to improve the flow of freight4 7,d7 ,efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of freight4 7,e7 ,environmental and community mitigation of freight4 7,f7 ,railway-highway grade separation4 7,g7 ,geometric improvements to interchanges and ramps4 7,h7 ,truck-only lanes4 7,i7 ,climbing and runaway truck lanes4 7,j7 ,adding or widening of shoulders4 7,k7 ,truck parking facilities eligible for funding under section #adja of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada74 7,l7 ,real-time traffic1 truck parking1 roadway condition1 and multimodal transportation information systems4 7,m7 ,electronic screening and credentialing systems for vehicles1 including weigh-in-motion truck inspection technologies4 7,n7 ,traffic signal optimization including synchronized and adaptive signals4 7,o7 ,work zone management and information systems4 7,p7 ,highway ramp metering4 7,q7 ,electronic cargo and border security technologies that improve truck freight movement4 7,r7 ,intelligent transportation systems that would increase truck freight efficiencies inside the boundaries of intermodal facilities4 7,s7 ,additional road capacity to address highway freight bottlenecks4 7,t7 ,a highway project1 other than a project described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,s71 to improve the flow of freight on the national highway freight network4 7,u7 ,any other surface transportation project to improve the flow of freight into and out of a facility described in paragraph 7#b71 subject to the limitation of that paragraph4 7#d7 ,other eligible costs ,in addition to the eligible projects identified in paragraph 7#c71 a ,state may use funds apportioned under section #ajd7;b77#f7 for-- 7,a7 carrying out diesel retrofit or alternative fuel projects defined in section #adi for class #h vehicles2 and 7,b7 the necessary costs of-- 7i7 conducting analyses and data collection2 7ii7 developing and updating performance targets to carry out this section2 and 7iii7 reporting to the ,secretary to comply with section #aej4 7#e7 ,applicability of planning requirements ,programming and expenditure of funds for projects under this section shall be consistent with the requirements of sections #acd and #ace4 7l7 ,state performance targets ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state has not met or made significant progress toward meeting the performance targets of the ,state established under section #aej7;d7 by the date that is #b years after the date of the establishment of the performance targets1 until the date on which the ,secretary determines that the ,state has met 7or has made significant progress towards meeting7 the ,state performance targets1 the ,state shall submit to the ,secretary1 on a biennial basis1 a freight performance improvement plan that includes-- 7#a7 an identification of significant freight system trends1 needs1 and issues within the ,state2 7#b7 a description of the freight policies and strategies that will guide the freight-related transportation investments of the ,state2 7#c7 an inventory of freight bottlenecks within the ,state and a description of the ways in which the ,state is allocating funds to improve those bottlenecks2 and 7#d7 a description of the actions the ,state will undertake to meet the performance targets of the ,state4 7m7 ,study of multimodal projects ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 a study of freight projects identified in ,state freight plans under section #aaah of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 and 7#b7 an evaluation of multimodal freight projects included in the ,state freight plans1 or otherwise identified by ,states1 that are unable to be funded under this section due to the limitation under subsection 7k77#b74 4 #aaag4 ,state freight advisory committees ,section #aaag7;a7 of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall encourage each ,state to establish and inserting ,each ,state shall establish2 and 7#b7 by striking representatives of and inserting all modes of freight transportation active in the ,state1 including airports1 highways1 rail14 #aaah4 ,state freight plans ,section #aaah of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,the ,secretary shall encourage each ,state to develop a and inserting ,each ,state shall develop a2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 consideration of any significant congestion or delay caused by freight movements and any strategies to mitigate that congestion or delay2 and 7#h7 a freight investment plan that includes a list of priority projects and describes how funds made available under section #afg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 would be invested and matched4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,relationship to long-,range plan 7#a7 ,incorporation ,a freight plan described in subsection 7a7 may be developed separately from or incorporated into the statewide strategic long-range transportation plan required by section #ace of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,fiscal constraint ,the priority freight investment plan component of a freight plan shall include a project1 or an identified phase of a project1 only if funding for completion of the project can reasonably be anticipated to be available for the project within the time period identified in the freight investment plan4 7d7 ,planning period ,the freight plan shall address a #aj-year forecast period4 7e7 ,updates 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state shall update the freight plan not less frequently than once every #e years4 7#b7 ,freight investment plan ,a ,state may update the freight investment plan more frequently than required under paragraph 7#a74 4 #aaai4 ,projects of national or regional significance 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aga4 ,projects of national or regional significance 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary shall establish a program in accordance with this section to provide grants for projects that will have a significant impact on a region or the ,nation4 7b7 ,purpose of program ,the purpose of the projects of national or regional significance program shall be to assist in funding critical high-cost surface transportation infrastructure projects that are difficult to complete with existing ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and private funds and that will provide #a or more of the following benefits3 7#a7 ,generate national or regional economic benefits and increase the global economic competitiveness of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,reduce congestion and the impacts of congestion4 7#c7 ,improve roadways vital to national energy security4 7#d7 ,improve the efficiency1 reliability1 and affordability of the movement of freight4 7#e7 ,improve transportation safety4 7#f7 ,improve existing and designated future ,interstate ,system routes4 7#g7 ,improve the movement of people through improving rural connectivity and metropolitan accessibility4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible applicant ,the term eligible applicant means-- 7,a7 a ,state 7or a group of ,states72 7,b7 a local government2 7,c7 a tribal government 7or a consortium of tribal governments72 7,d7 a transit agency2 7,e7 a public authority2 7,f7 a port authority2 7,g7 a political subdivision of a ,state or local government2 or 7,h7 a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,the term eligible project means a surface transportation project or a program of integrated surface transportation projects closely related in the function the projects perform that-- 7,a7 is a capital project that is eligible for ,federal financial assistance under-- 7i7 this title2 or 7ii7 chapter #ec of title #di2 and 7,b7 has eligible project costs that are reasonably anticipated to equal or exceed the lesser of-- 7i7 #cej1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 7,i7 for a project located in a single ,state1 #cj percent of the amount of ,federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the ,state for the most recently completed fiscal year2 7,,ii7 for a project located in a single rural ,state with a population density of #ej or fewer persons per square mile based on the most recent decennial census1 #ae percent of the amount of ,federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the ,state for the most recently completed fiscal year2 or 7,,iii7 for a project located in more than #a ,state1 #ge percent of the amount of ,federal-aid highway funds apportioned to the participating ,state that has the largest apportionment for the most recently completed fiscal year4 7#c7 ,eligible project costs ,the term eligible project costs means the costs of-- 7,a7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 7,b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 and acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment directly related to improving system performance1 and operational improvements2 and 7,c7 the subsidy amount 7as defined in section #fja7;a77 and administrative costs of projects eligible for credit assistance under chapter #f1 if the ,secretary determines that the unobligated balances of amounts made available to carry out the ,,tifia program 7as defined in section #fja7;a77 are insufficient to meet the needs of the ,,tifia program for that fiscal year4 7#d7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area that is outside of an urbanized area with a population greater than #aej1jjj individuals1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census4 7#e7 ,rural ,state ,the term rural ,state means a ,state that has a population density of #ej or fewer persons per square mile1 based on the most recent decennial census4 7d7 ,solicitations and applications 7#a7 ,grant solicitations ,the ,secretary shall conduct a transparent and competitive national solicitation process to select eligible projects for funding under this section4 7#b7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible applicant seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines necessary4 7,b7 ,contents ,each application submitted under this paragraph shall include data on the most recent system performance and estimated system improvements that will result from completion of the eligible project1 including projections for improvements #e1 #aj1 and #bj years after completion of the project4 7,c7 ,resubmission of applications ,an eligible applicant whose project is not selected by the ,secretary for funding under this section may resubmit an application in a subsequent solicitation4 7e7 ,criteria for project evaluation and selection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may select a project for funding under this section only if the ,secretary determines that the project-- 7,a7 is consistent with the national goals described in section #aej7;b72 7,b7 will significantly improve the performance of the national surface transportation network1 nationally or regionally2 7,c7 is based on the results of preliminary engineering2 7,d7 is consistent with the long-range statewide transportation plan2 7,e7 cannot be readily and efficiently completed without ,federal financial assistance2 7,f7 is justified based on the ability of the project to achieve #a or more of the following3 7i7 ,generate national economic benefits that reasonably exceed the costs of the project4 7ii7 ,reduce long-term congestion1 including impacts on a national1 regional1 and statewide basis4 7iii7 ,increase the speed1 reliability1 and accessibility of the movement of people or freight4 7iv7 ,improve transportation safety1 including reducing transportation accident and serious injuries and fatalities2 and 7,g7 is supported by a sufficient amount of non-,federal funding1 including evidence of stable and dependable financing to construct1 maintain1 and operate the infrastructure facility4 7#b7 ,additional considerations ,in evaluating a project under this section1 in addition to the criteria described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which the project-- 7,a7 leverages ,federal investment by encouraging non-,federal contributions to the project1 including contributions from public-private partnerships2 7,b7 is able to begin construction within #ah months of being selected2 7,c7 incorporates innovative project delivery and financing where practical2 7,d7 helps maintain or protect the environment2 7,e7 improves roadways vital to national energy security2 7,f7 improves or upgrades designated future ,interstate ,system routes2 7,g7 uses innovative technologies1 including intelligent transportation systems1 that enhance the efficiency of the project2 and 7,h7 helps to improve mobility and accessibility4 7f7 ,geographic distribution ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall take measures to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 an equitable geographic distribution of amounts2 and 7#b7 an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of rural and urban communities4 7g7 ,funding requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of a grant under this section shall not exceed #ej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,rural projects ,not less than #bj percent of the amounts made available for a fiscal year under this section shall be for eligible projects located in rural areas or in rural ,states4 7#c7 ,reservation of funds ,the ,secretary shall reserve for projects eligible to receive grant assistance under this title 7other than projects otherwise eligible under chapter #ec of title #di or described in section #afg7k77#b77 not less than #hj percent of the amount made available for a fiscal year to carry out this section4 7#d7 ,state cap ,not more than #bj percent of the funds made available for a fiscal year to carry out this section may be awarded to projects in a single ,state4 7h7 ,grant requirements 7#a7 ,applicability of planning requirements ,the programming and expenditure of funds for projects under this section shall be consistent with the requirements of sections #acd and #ace4 7#b7 ,determination of applicable modal requirements ,if an eligible project that receives a grant under this section has a crossmodal component1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall determine the predominant modal component of the project2 and 7,b7 may apply the applicable requirements of that predominant modal component to the project4 7i7 ,report to the secretary ,for each project funded under this section1 the project sponsor shall reassess system performance and submit to the ,secretary a report not later than #e1 #aj1 and #bj years after completion of the project to assess whether the project outcomes have met preconstruction projections4 7j7 ,notification and reports 7#a7 ,congressional notification1 approval1 and disclosure 7,a7 ,notification ,at least #cj days before notifying an applicant of selection of a project for funding under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify1 in writing1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives of the proposed selection along with a description of the reasons for selecting the project1 based on the criteria described in subsection 7e74 7,b7 ,congressional approval ,the ,secretary may not make any obligation or commitment to fund a project under this section if ,congress enacts a joint resolution disapproving funding for the project before the last day of the #cj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,public report ,the ,secretary shall make available on the website of the ,department at the end of each fiscal year an annual report that lists each project that has received assistance under this section during that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,comptroller general 7,a7 ,assessment ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an assessment of the establishment1 solicitation1 selection1 and justification process with respect to the funding of projects under this section4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the initial awarding of funding under this section1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes-- 7i7 the process by which each project was selected2 7ii7 the criteria used for the selection of each project2 and 7iii7 the justification for the selection of each project based on the criteria described in subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,inspector general 7,a7 ,assessment ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall conduct an assessment of the establishment1 solicitation1 selection1 and justification process with respect to the funding of projects under this section4 7,b7 ,initial report ,not later than #b years after the initial awarding of funding under this section1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes the initial results of the assessment conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,final report ,not later than #d years after the initial awarding of funding under this section1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a final report that describes the findings of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department with respect to the assessment conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aga4 ,projects of national or regional significance44 #aabj4 ,transportation alternatives ,section #bac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 by striking of fiscal years #bjac and #bjad and inserting fiscal year2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #ej and inserting #ff4fg2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking #ej and inserting #cc4cc2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting to any eligible entity after obligated2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7vi7 by striking and2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7vii7 as clause 7viii72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7vi7 the following3 7vii7 a nonprofit entity responsible for the administration of local transportation safety programs2 and 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,annual reports ,each ,state or metropolitan planning organization responsible for carrying out the requirements under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an annual report describing-- 7#a7 the number of project applications received for each fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the estimated cost of each project for which an application is received2 7,b7 the aggregate value of the projects for which applications are received2 7,c7 for each project1 the proposed cost share of the project sponsor2 and 7,d7 for each project1 identification of the type of project to be carried out1 as described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 the number of projects selected for funding for each fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the cost of each selected project2 7,b7 the cost share for each selected project2 7,c7 the type of each selected project1 as described in subsection 7b72 and 7,d7 the aggregate value of projects selected4 7i7 ,expediting infrastructure projects 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall develop regulations or guidance relating to the implementation of this section that encourages the use of the programmatic approaches to environmental reviews1 expedited procurement techniques1 and other best practices to facilitate productive and timely expenditure for projects that are small1 low-impact1 and constructed within an existing built environment4 7#b7 ,state processes ,the ,secretary shall work with ,state departments of transportation to ensure that any regulation or guidance developed under paragraph 7#a7 is consistently implemented by ,states and the ,federal ,highway ,administration to avoid unnecessary delays in implementing projects and to ensure the effective use of ,federal dollars4 4 #aaba4 ,assessing policy and system financing alternatives ,section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting at the end the following3 7#i7 ,assessing policy and system financing alternatives 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a research and innovation program to explore alternative transportation revenue mechanisms that preserve a user fee structure to maintain the long-term solvency of the ,highway ,trust ,fund4 7,b7 ,objectives ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall carry out research and development activities-- 7i7 to direct a coordinated research and development program to study remaining uncertainties relating to the design1 acceptance1 and implementation of #c or more future sustainable alternative transportation revenue mechanisms2 7ii7 to define the functionality of #c or more user-based alternative revenue mechanisms2 7iii7 to conduct or promote research activities to demonstrate and test such user-based alternative revenue mechanisms1 including field trials1 by partnering with individual ,states1 groups of ,states1 or other appropriate entities to conduct such research2 7iv7 to conduct outreach to increase public awareness regarding the need for alternative funding sources for surface transportation programs and provide information on possible approaches2 7v7 to provide recommendations regarding adoption and implementation of such user-based alternative revenue mechanisms2 and 7vi7 to reduce the administrative cost of any potential alternative revenue mechanisms4 7,c7 ,contents ,research and technology activities carried out under this paragraph may include partnering with and providing grant funding to individual ,states1 groups of ,states1 or other appropriate entities to conduct research that addresses-- 7i7 the implementation1 interoperability1 public acceptance1 and other potential hurdles to the adoption of an alternative revenue mechanism2 7ii7 the protection of personal privacy2 7iii7 the utilization of independent and private third-party vendors to collect fees and operate the alternative revenue mechanism2 7iv7 equity concerns1 including the impacts of the alternative revenue mechanism on differing income groups1 various geographic areas1 and the relative burdens on rural and urban drivers2 7v7 ease of compliance for different users of the transportation system2 7vi7 the reliability of technology used to implement the alternative revenue mechanism2 7vii7 the flexibility and choices with alternative revenue mechanisms1 including the ability of users to select from various technology and payment options2 7viii7 the cost of administering the alternative revenue mechanism2 and 7ix7 the ability of the administering entity to audit and enforce user compliance4 7,d7 ,advisory council 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall establish and lead a ,surface ,transportation ,revenue ,alternatives ,advisory ,council 7hereinafter referred to as the ,council7 to inform the selection and evaluation of alternative revenue mechanisms4 7ii7 ,membership 7,i7 ,in general ,the members of the ,council shall-- 7aa7 be appointed by the ,secretary2 and 7bb7 include1 at a minimum-- 7,,aa7 representation with experience in alternative revenue mechanisms from the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 and not less than #b ,state departments of transportation2 7,,bb7 representation from applicable users of the surface transportation system2 and 7,,cc7 are appropriate technology and public privacy experts4 7,,ii7 ,geographic considerations ,the ,secretary shall consider geographic diversity when selecting members under this clause4 7iii7 ,functions ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,council is established1 the ,council shall1 at a minimum-- 7,i7 define the functionality of #c or more alternative revenue mechanisms2 7,,ii7 identify technological1 administrative1 institutional1 privacy1 and other issues that are-- 7aa7 associated with the alternative revenue mechanisms2 and 7bb7 may be researched through research activities2 7,,iii7 conduct public outreach to identify and assess questions and concerns about the alternative revenue mechanisms for future evaluation through research activities2 7,,iv7 provide recommendations to the ,secretary on the process and criteria used for selecting research activities under subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,v7 conduct periodic evaluations of the research activities that have received assistance under this paragraph from the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,biennial reports ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and every #b years thereafter until the completion of the research activities1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,committee on ,finance and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report with findings on the progress of the research activities4 7,f7 ,final report ,on the completion of the research activities1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the ,committee on ,finance and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the findings and any recommendations4 7,g7 ,funding 7i7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available for administrative expenses under section #ajd7;a71 not less than #d percent shall be used to carry out this paragraph4 7ii7 ,user-based alternative revenue mechanisms ,of the amounts made available to carry out this paragraph1 not more than #dj percent shall be used to carry out #a of the user-based alternative revenue mechanisms4 4 #aabb4 ,consolidation of programs ,section #aeai7;a7 of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,stat4 #egd7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjac and #bjad and inserting fiscal years #bjac through #bjbj4 #aabc4 ,state flexibility for national highway system modifications 7a7 ,national highway system flexibility ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance relating to working with ,state departments of transportation that request assistance from the division offices of the ,federal ,highway ,administration-- 7#a7 to review roads classified as principal arterials within the ,state that were added to the ,national ,highway ,system as of ,october #a1 #bjab1 in order to comply with section #ajc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 to identify any functional classification changes needed to rural and urban principal arterials4 7b7 ,administrative actions ,the ,secretary shall direct each division office of the ,federal ,highway ,administration to work with the applicable ,state departments of transportation that have requested assistance under this section-- 7#a7 to assist in the review of roads pursuant to the guidance issued under subsection 7a72 7#b7 to expeditiously review and facilitate requests from ,states to reclassify roads classified as principal arterials2 and 7#c7 to work with ,states that request that certain roads be withdrawn from the ,national ,highway ,system in a manner consistent with section #ajc7;b77#c77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out that withdrawal if the inclusion of that road on the ,national ,highway ,system is not consistent with the needs and priorities of the community or region through which the road exists4 7c7 ,,nhs modification regulations ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review the ,national ,highway ,system modification process described in appendix ,d of part #dgj of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7#b7 take any actions necessary to ensure that a process exists for a ,state to submit a request to the ,secretary to modify the ,national ,highway ,system by withdrawing a road from the ,national ,highway ,system4 7d7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a description of-- 7#a7 each request for reclassification of ,national ,highway ,system roads2 7#b7 the status of each request2 and 7#c7 if applicable1 the justification for the denial of the request by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,modifications to ,,nhs ,section #ajc7;b77#c77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by inserting or the withdrawal of a road from that system after intermodal terminal2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 by striking 7ii7 enhances and inserting 7ii77,i7 enhances2 7,b7 by striking period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 in the case of the withdrawal of a road1 is reasonable and appropriate4 4 #aabd4 ,department of ,transportation performance measures 7a7 ,performance measures ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with other ,federal agencies with responsibility for the review and approval of projects funded under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall establish a program to measure and report on-- 7#a7 the progress made toward aligning ,federal reviews of projects funded under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the improvement of project delivery associated with those projects2 and 7#b7 as applicable1 the effectiveness of the ,department in achieving the goals described in section #aej7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 through discretionary programs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the outcome of the evaluation under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,inspector ,general report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the outcome of the evaluation under subsection 7a74 #aabe4 ,american transportation awards 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity includes-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a tribal organization 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b772 and 7,c7 a metropolitan planning organization4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,d7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive grant program to support best practices that promote progress1 innovation1 and efficiency for surface transportation programs within ,state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations4 7c7 ,purpose of program ,the purpose of the program shall be to reward entities for the implementation of policies and procedures that-- 7#a7 support a performance-based transportation program2 7#b7 improve efficiency of and reduce the cost and time to construct surface transportation projects2 7#c7 enhance connectivity and accessibility to move people and goods2 and 7#d7 adopt practices that improve the safety of and extend the service life of highways and bridges4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may submit to the ,secretary an application for a grant under this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,the application-- 7,a7 shall indicate how the eligible entity has achieved #a or more of the purposes listed in subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 may include information regarding how the eligible entity has adopted or implemented #a or more best practices that meet those purposes1 including by-- 7i7 demonstrating fiscal responsibility by delivering ,federal highway projects under budget or ahead of schedule2 7ii7 establishing and making strong progress towards achieving performance targets pursuant to section #aej7;d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 utilizing innovative management techniques and practices that enhance the effective movement of people1 goods1 and services2 7iv7 increasing transportation efficiency2 7v7 improving safety1 accessibility1 and aiding traffic management2 7vi7 extending the service life of highways and bridges2 7vii7 integrating transportation investment decisions with a planning process that takes into account economic development2 7viii7 adopting laws1 policies1 rules1 and regulations or committing resources for practices that have been demonstrated to reduce transportation-related fatalities and injuries2 7ix7 reducing project delivery times2 and 7x7 delivering transportation projects that improve accessibility while providing effective and efficient transportation options1 as appropriate for the community4 7e7 ,evaluation criteria ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which the application-- 7#a7 demonstrates performance in implementing the best practices listed in subsection 7d77#b77;,b72 7#b7 promotes the national goals described in section #aej7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 highlights how the eligible entity has efficiently utilized ,federal transportation funding to maintain and improve ,federal highways within the respective jurisdiction of the eligible entity4 7f7 ,eligible activities ,amounts made available to carry out this section shall be used for capital or planning expenses for projects eligible for funding under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,limitation ,the amount of a grant under this section shall be not more than #aj1jjj1jjj4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #abe1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj1 to remain available until expended4 7i7 ,applicability of requirements ,amounts made available under this section shall be administered as if such funds were apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,highway ,trust ,fund ,transparency and ,accountability #abja4 ,highway ,trust ,fund transparency and accountability 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,highway trust fund transparency and accountability 7#a7 ,data collection ,not later than #ahj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall compile and make available in a user-friendly manner on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation data on the amounts made available under this title for that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the data made available on the public website of the ,department of ,transportation-- 7,a7 is updated regularly to reflect the most recent status of obligations1 expenditures1 and ,federal-aid projects1 to the maximum extent practicable2 7,b7 can be searched and downloaded by users of the website2 7,c7 is organized by ,state and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 project2 7,d7 categorizes the project as-- 7i7 a pavement widening project2 7ii7 a pavement improvement project2 7iii7 a new road construction project2 7iv7 a new bridge construction project2 7v7 a bridge improvement project2 or 7vi7 a bridge replacement project2 7,e7 identifies the location of project1 including whether the project is located in an urbanized or rural area2 7,f7 identifies the #a or more programs from which the amounts were obligated2 and 7,g7 includes comprehensive data1 organized by fiscal year1 that includes-- 7i7 the total amount obligated1 organized by ,state1 during the preceding fiscal year2 7ii7 the balance1 as of ,september #cj of the preceding fiscal year1 of the unobligated apportionment under this section1 organized by ,state and fiscal year2 7iii7 the balance of the unobligated amounts available for expenditure at the discretion of the ,secretary under this chapter for the fiscal year2 7iv7 the amount obligated for each ,federal-aid highway program during the preceding fiscal year2 7v7 the percentage of the total amount of obligations for the preceding fiscal year under each ,federal-aid highway program that is from the ,highway ,trust ,fund2 7vi7 the percentage of the total amount of obligations for the preceding fiscal year made from the ,highway ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund used for construction and rehabilitation2 7vii7 the rate of obligation of the amounts apportioned or set aside under this section1 organized by-- 7,i7 program2 7,,ii7 funding category or subcategory2 7,,iii7 type of improvement2 7,,iv7 ,state2 and 7,v7 sub-,state geographical area1 including urbanized and rural areas1 on the basis of the population of each such area2 and 7viii7 the average cost and time associated with preparing the environmental review documents required for projects that received funding from the ,highway ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund during the preceding fiscal year that require-- 7,i7 a categorical exclusion2 7,,ii7 an environmental assessment2 or 7,,iii7 an environmental impact statement4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aejc of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 #abjb4 ,report on ,highway ,trust ,fund administrative expenditures 7a7 ,initial report ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report describing the administrative expenses of the ,federal ,highway ,administration funded from the ,highway ,trust ,fund during the #c most recently completed fiscal years4 7b7 ,updates ,not later than #e years after the date on which the report is submitted under subsection 7a7 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report that updates the information provided in the report under that subsection for the applicable #e-year period4 7c7 ,inclusions ,a report submitted under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall include a description of-- 7#a7 the types of administrative expenses in programs and offices funded by the ,highway ,trust ,fund2 7#b7 how administrative expenses are tracked and monitored2 7#c7 what controls are in place to ensure that funding for administrative expenses are being used as efficiently as practicable2 and 7#d7 what flexibility the ,department of ,transportation has to reallocate amounts from the ,highway ,trust ,fund between full-time equivalent employees and other functions4 ,c ,acceleration of project delivery #acja4 ,categorical exclusion for projects of limited ,federal assistance ,section #acag7a7 of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 7as adjusted each fiscal year to reflect changes for the #ab-month period ending the preceding ,november #cj in the ,national ,highway ,construction ,cost ,index7 after #e1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting 7as adjusted each fiscal year to reflect changes for the #ab-month period ending the preceding ,november #cj in the ,national ,highway ,construction ,cost ,index7 after #cj1jjj1jjj4 #acjb4 ,programmatic agreement template ,section #acah of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,programmatic agreement template 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop a template programmatic agreement described in subsection 7d7 that provides for efficient and adequate procedures for evaluating ,federal actions described in section #gga4aag7;c7 of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection74 7#b7 ,use of template ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 on receipt of a request from the ,governor of a ,state1 shall use the template programmatic agreement developed under paragraph 7#a7 in carrying out this section2 and 7,b7 on consent of the applicable ,state1 may modify the template as necessary to address the unique needs and characteristics of the ,state4 7#c7 ,outcome measurements ,the ,secretary shall establish a method to verify that actions described in section #gga4aag7;c7 of title #bc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection71 are evaluated and documented in a consistent manner by the ,governor of any ,state that uses the template programmatic agreement under this subsection4 4 #acjc4 ,satisfaction of requirements for certain historic sites 7a7 ,title #bc amendment ,section #ach of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,satisfaction of requirements for certain historic sites 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 align1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the requirements of this section with the requirements of-- 7i7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq47 and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that ,act2 and 7ii7 section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f7 and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that section2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,executive ,director of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation to establish procedures that will satisfy the requirements of the provisions of law 7including regulations7 referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 by not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#b7 ,avoidance alternative analysis 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 in an analysis required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq471 the ,secretary determines that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to avoid use of a historic site1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 include that determination in the analysis2 7ii7 provide a notice of the determination to-- 7,i7 each applicable ,state historic preservation officer and tribal historic preservation officer2 7,,ii7 the ,executive ,director of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation 7if the ,council is participating in a relevant consultation process under section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f772 and 7,,iii7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7iii7 request from each individual described in clause 7ii7 a concurrence that the determination is sufficient to satisfy the requirement of subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,action on concurrence ,if each individual described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 provides a concurrence requested under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 no further analysis under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be required4 7,c7 ,publication ,a notice of a determination1 together with each relevant concurrence to that determination1 under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 included in the record of decision or finding of no significant impact of the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 posted on an appropriate ,federal website by not later than #c days after the date of receipt by the ,secretary of all concurrences requested under subparagraph 7,a77iii74 7#c7 ,aligning historical reviews 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary and the individuals described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 concur that no feasible and prudent alternative exists as described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may provide to each individual described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 a notice of the intent of the ,secretary to satisfy the requirements of subsection 7a77#b7 through the consultation requirements of section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f74 7,b7 ,satisfaction of conditions ,to satisfy the requirements of subsection 7a77#b71 each individual described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 shall concur in the treatment of the applicable historic site described in the memorandum of agreement or programmatic agreement developed under section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f74 4 7b7 ,title #di amendment ,section #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsections 7d7 and 7e72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,satisfaction of requirements for certain historic sites 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 align1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the requirements of this section with the requirements of-- 7i7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq47 and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that ,act2 and 7ii7 section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f7 and the regulations promulgated pursuant to that section2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,executive ,director of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation to establish procedures that will satisfy the requirements of the provisions of law 7including regulations7 referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 by not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection4 7#b7 ,avoidance alternative analysis 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 in an analysis required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq471 the ,secretary determines that no feasible or prudent alternative exists to avoid use of a historic site1 the ,secretary may-- 7i7 include that determination in the analysis2 7ii7 provide a notice of the determination to-- 7,i7 each applicable ,state historic preservation officer and tribal historic preservation officer2 7,,ii7 the ,executive ,director of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation 7if the ,council is participating in a relevant consultation process under section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f772 and 7,,iii7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7iii7 request from each individual described in clause 7ii7 a concurrence that the determination is sufficient to satisfy the requirement of subsection 7c77#a74 7,b7 ,action on concurrence ,if each individual described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 provides a concurrence requested under subparagraph 7,a77iii71 no further analysis under subsection 7c77#a7 shall be required4 7,c7 ,publication ,a notice of a determination1 together with each relevant concurrence to that determination1 under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 included in the record of decision or finding of no significant impact of the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 posted on an appropriate ,federal website by not later than #c days after the date of receipt by the ,secretary of all concurrences requested under subparagraph 7,a77iii74 7#c7 ,aligning historical reviews 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary and the individuals described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 concur that no feasible and prudent alternative exists as described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may provide to each individual described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 a notice of the intent of the ,secretary to satisfy the requirements of subsection 7c77#b7 through the consultation requirements of section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f74 7,b7 ,satisfaction of conditions ,to satisfy the requirements of subsection 7c77#b71 each individual described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 shall concur in the treatment of the applicable historic site described in the memorandum of agreement or programmatic agreement developed under section #ajf of the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;f74 4 #acjd4 ,initiation of environmental review process and elimination of duplicative reviews ,section #aci of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including any additional information that the project sponsor considers to be important to initiate the process for the proposed project7 after location of the proposed project2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,review of application ,not later than #de days after the date on which an application is received by the ,secretary under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide to the project sponsor a written response that1 as applicable-- 7,a7 describes the determination of the ,secretary-- 7i7 to initiate the environmental review process1 including a timeline and an expected date for the publication in the ,federal ,register of the relevant notice of intent2 or 7ii7 to decline the application1 including an explanation of the reasons for that decision2 or 7,b7 requests additional information regarding1 and provides to the project sponsor an accounting1 regarding what is necessary to initiate the environmental review process4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#d71 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,reduction of duplication 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the head of a ,federal agency shall reduce duplication1 to the maximum extent practicable1 between-- 7,i7 the evaluation of alternatives under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 7,,ii7 the evaluation of alternatives in the metropolitan transportation planning process or by a ,state transportation department or local transportation agency pursuant to ,state law relating to the environmental review process4 7ii7 ,consideration of alternatives ,the head of a ,federal agency may eliminate from detailed consideration an alternative proposed in an environmental impact statement regarding a project if1 as determined by the head of the ,federal agency-- 7,i7 the ,federal lead agency provided to the ,state transportation department or local transportation agency guidance regarding analysis of alternatives during the metropolitan transportation planning process1 including guidance on the requirements under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and any other requirements of ,federal law necessary for approval of the project2 7,,ii7 the applicable metropolitan planning process or ,state or local transportation agency environmental review process included an opportunity for public review and comment2 7,,iii7 the ,state transportation department or local transportation agency rejected the alternative after considering public comments2 7,,iv7 the ,federal lead agency independently reviewed the alternative evaluation approved by the ,state transportation department or local transportation agency2 and 7,v7 the ,federal lead agency1 in consultation with any ,federal agency with jurisdiction over a permit or approval required for a project1 has determined that the alternative to be eliminated from consideration is not necessary for-- 7aa7 compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7bb7 any permit or approval under any other ,federal law4 4 #acje4 ,accelerated decisionmaking in environmental reviews 7a7 ,in general ,section #aci of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,accelerated decisionmaking in environmental reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,in preparing a final environmental impact statement under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 if the lead agency modifies the statement in response to comments that are minor and are confined to factual corrections or explanations regarding why the comments do not warrant additional agency response1 the lead agency may write on errata sheets attached to the statement instead of rewriting the draft statement1 subject to the conditions that the errata sheets shall-- 7,a7 cite the sources1 authorities1 or reasons that support the position of the lead agency2 and 7,b7 if appropriate1 indicate the circumstances that would trigger agency reappraisal or further response4 7#b7 ,incorporation ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the lead agency shall expeditiously develop a single document that consists of a final environmental impact statement and a record of decision1 unless-- 7,a7 the final environmental impact statement makes substantial changes to the proposed action that are relevant to environmental or safety concerns2 or 7,b7 there are significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns and that bear on the proposed action or the impacts of the proposed action4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #acai of ,,map-#ba 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb;a7 is repealed4 #acjf4 ,integration of planning and environmental review ,section #afh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g71 respectively2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting general travel corridor or before modal choice2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 the purpose and the need for the proposed action2 7,d7 preliminary screening of alternatives and elimination of unreasonable alternatives2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by inserting and is incorporated in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and section #aejb4ba of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,,map-#ba ,reauthorization ,act7 before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,the planning product is sufficient to meet the requirements for a permit or approval under applicable ,federal law4 4 #acjg4 ,use of programmatic agreement ,section #afi7;f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking may use and inserting shall give substantial weight to2 and 7#b7 by inserting or other ,federal environmental law before the period at the end4 #acjh4 ,technical assistance for ,states ,section #cbf of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,assistance to ,states ,on request of a ,governor of a ,state1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,state technical assistance1 training1 or other support relating to-- 7,a7 assuming responsibility under subsection 7a72 7,b7 developing a memorandum of understanding under this subsection2 or 7,c7 addressing a responsibility in need of corrective action under subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,termination by ,secretary ,the ,secretary may terminate the participation of any ,state in the program if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that the ,state is not adequately carrying out the responsibilities assigned to the ,state2 7,b7 the ,secretary provides to the ,state-- 7i7 a notification of the determination of noncompliance2 7ii7 a period of not less than #abj days to take such corrective action as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to comply with the applicable agreement2 and 7iii7 on request of the ,governor of the ,state1 a detailed description of each responsibility in need of corrective action regarding an inadequacy identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 the ,state1 after the notification and period provided under subparagraph 7,b71 fails to take satisfactory corrective action1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #acji4 ,improvement of application of categorical exclusions for multimodal projects ,section #cjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,subsection 7a77#a7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking operating authority and inserting operating administration or secretarial office2 7,b7 by inserting has expertise but before is not the lead2 and 7,c7 by inserting proposed multimodal before project4 7#b7 ,subsection 7a77#b7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,lead authority ,the term lead authority means a ,department of ,transportation operating administration or secretarial office that has the lead responsibility for a proposed multimodal project4 4 7#c7 ,subsection 7a77#c7 is amended by striking has the meaning given the term in section #aci7;a7 of title #bc and inserting means an action by the ,department of ,transportation that involves expertise of one or more ,department of ,transportation operating administrations or secretarial office4 7#d7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended by striking under this title and inserting by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,subsection 7c7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking a categorical exclusion designated under the implementing regulations or and inserting categorical exclusions designated under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 implementing2 7,b7 by striking other components of the and inserting a proposed multimodal2 7,c7 by amending paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#a7 the lead authority makes a preliminary determination on the applicability of a categorical exclusion to a proposed multimodal project and notifies the cooperating authority of its intent to apply the cooperating authority categorical exclusion2 7#b7 the cooperating authority does not object to the lead authority's preliminary determination of its applicability2 2 7,d7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 by inserting the lead authority determines that at the beginning1 and proposed multimodal before project to be covered2 and 7,e7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 the lead authority1 with the concurrence of the cooperative authority-- 7,a7 follows implementing regulations or procedures under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 determines that the proposed multimodal project does not individually or cumulatively have a significant impact on the environment2 and 7,c7 determines that extraordinary circumstances do not exist that merit additional analysis and documentation in an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 and 4 7#f7 ,subsection 7d7 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,cooperative authority expertise ,a cooperating authority shall provide expertise to the lead authority on aspects of the multimodal project in which the cooperating authority has expertise4 4 ,,ii ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #aiih ,amendments #bjja4 ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #aiih amendments 7a7 ,definitions ,section #fja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#aj7 and inserting the following3 7#aj7 ,master credit agreement ,the term master credit agreement means an agreement to extend credit assistance for a program of related projects secured by a common security pledge 7which shall receive an investment grade rating from a rating agency prior to the ,secretary entering into such master credit agreement71 or for a single project covered under section #fjb7;b77#b7 that would-- 7,a7 make contingent commitments of #a or more secured loans or other ,federal credit instruments at future dates1 subject to-- 7i7 the availability of future funds being made available to carry out this chapter2 and 7ii7 the satisfaction of all of the conditions for the provision of credit assistance under this chapter1 including section #fjc7;b77#a72 7,b7 establish the maximum amounts and general terms and conditions of the secured loans or other ,federal credit instruments2 7,c7 identify the #a or more dedicated non-,federal revenue sources that will secure the repayment of the secured loans or secured ,federal credit instruments2 7,d7 provide for the obligation of funds for the secured loans or secured ,federal credit instruments after all requirements have been met for the projects subject to the master credit agreement1 including-- 7i7 completion of an environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7ii7 compliance with such other requirements as are specified in this chapter1 including sections #fjb7;c7 and #fjc7;b77#a72 and 7iii7 the availability of funds to carry out this chapter2 and 7,e7 require that contingent commitments result in a financial close and obligation of credit assistance not later than #c years after the date of entry into the master credit agreement1 or release of the commitment1 unless otherwise extended by the ,secretary4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d77iv7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 a project to improve or construct public infrastructure that is located within walking distance of1 and accessible to1 a fixed guideway transit facility1 passenger rail station1 intercity bus station1 or intermodal facility1 including transportation1 public utility1 and capital projects described in section #ecjb7c77;,g77v7 of title #di1 and related infrastructure2 and 7,f7 a project for the acquisition of plant and wildlife habitat pursuant to a conservation plan that-- 7i7 has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior pursuant to section #aj of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci72 and 7ii7 in the judgment of the ,secretary1 would mitigate the environmental impacts of transportation infrastructure projects otherwise eligible for assistance under this chapter4 2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#ae7 and inserting the following3 7#ae7 ,rural infrastructure project ,the term rural infrastructure project means a surface infrastructure project located in an area that is outside of an urbanized area with a population greater than #aej1jjj individuals1 as determined by the ,bureau of the ,census4 4 7b7 ,eligible project costs ,section #fjb7;a77#e77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,b7 ,intelligent transportation system projects4--,in the case and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,intelligent transportation systems ,in the case 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,transit-oriented development projects ,in the case of a project described in section #fja7;a77#ab77;,e71 eligible project costs shall be reasonably anticipated to be equal to or exceed #aj1jjj1jjj4 4 7c7 ,master credit agreements ,section #fjb7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,master credit agreements 7,a7 ,program of related projects ,the ,secretary may enter into a master credit agreement for a program of related projects secured by a common security pledge on terms acceptable to the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,adequate funding not available ,if the ,secretary fully obligates funding to eligible projects in a fiscal year1 and adequate funding is not available to fund a credit instrument1 a project sponsor of an eligible project may elect to enter into a master credit agreement and wait to execute a credit instrument until the fiscal year during which additional funds are available to receive credit assistance4 4 7d7 ,program administration ,section #fje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,assistance to small projects ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #b1jjj1jjj of administrative funding per year in lieu of fees collected under subsection 7b7 for projects under this chapter with a total project cost of less than #ge1jjj1jjj4 4 7e7 ,funding ,section #fjh7;a77#f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #j4ej and inserting #j4ge4 #bjjb4 ,state infrastructure banks ,section #faj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #aj percent of the funds apportioned to the ,state for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjbj under each of sections #ajd7;b77#a71 #ajd7;b77#b71 and #ajd7;b77#f72 and 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #bjje through #bjji and inserting #bjae through #bjbj2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjje through #bjji and inserting #bjae through #bjbj2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking section #acc7;d77#c7 and inserting section #acc7;d77#a72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k71 by striking #bjje through #bjji and inserting #bjae through #bjbj4 #bjjc4 ,,tifia loans for ,state infrastructure banks 7a7 ,,tifia loans ,chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #faa4 ,,tifia loans for ,state infrastructure banks 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,letter of interest ,the term letter of interest means a letter submitted by a potential ,state infrastructure bank applicant prior to an application for credit assistance in a format prescribed by the ,secretary on the website of the ,,tifia program that-- 7,a7 outlines the proposed financial plan1 including the requested credit assistance2 and 7,b7 provides information regarding satisfaction of other eligibility requirements of the ,,tifia program4 7#b7 ,limited buydown ,the term limited buydown means a buydown of the interest rate by the obligor if the interest rate has increased between-- 7,a7 the date on which an application acceptable to the ,secretary is submitted2 and 7,b7 the date on which the ,secretary executes the secured loan4 7#c7 ,obligor ,the term obligor means a ,state infrastructure bank established under section #faj that is primarily liable for payment of the principal of or interest on a secured loan4 7#d7 ,secured loan ,the term secured loan means a direct loan or other debt obligation issued by an obligor and funded by the ,secretary in connection with the capitalization or deposit into a ,state infrastructure bank established under section #faj4 7#e7 ,senior obligation ,except as provided in subsection 7i71 the term senior obligation means any note1 bond1 debenture1 or other debt obligation issued by an obligor1 other than a secured loan1 that is secured by the dedicated revenue sources that also secure the secured loan and that is senior in right of payment to the secured loan4 7#f7 ,state infrastructure bank obligation ,the term ,state infrastructure bank obligation means any note1 bond1 debenture1 or other debt obligation issued by a ,state infrastructure bank1 other than a secured loan1 that is secured by the dedicated revenue sources that also secure the secured loan4 7#g7 ,subsidy amount ,the term subsidy amount means the amount of budget authority sufficient to cover the estimated long-term cost to the ,federal ,government of a secured loan-- 7,a7 calculated on a net present value basis2 and 7,b7 excluding administrative costs and any incidental effects on governmental receipts or outlays in accordance with the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may set aside up to #aj percent of the funds made available to carry out the ,,tifia program under this chapter 7excluding the amount set aside under section #fjh7;a77#c77 to provide credit assistance for the capitalization of1 or deposit into1 a ,state infrastructure bank established under section #faj4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,letter of interest ,to apply for credit assistance under this section1 a ,state infrastructure bank shall submit a letter of interest prior to submission of a formal application for a secured loan4 7#b7 ,creditworthiness 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a secured loan under this section1 a ,state infrastructure bank shall satisfy applicable creditworthiness standards1 which1 at a minimum1 shall include-- 7i7 adequate coverage requirements to ensure repayment2 7ii7 an investment grade rating from at least #b rating agencies on debt senior to the secured loan2 and 7iii7 a rating from at least #b rating agencies on the secured loan1 subject to the condition that1 with respect to clause 7ii71 if the total amount of the senior debt and the secured loan is less than #ge1jjj1jjj1 #a rating agency opinion for each of the senior debt and secured loan shall be sufficient4 7,b7 ,senior debt ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 in a case in which the secured loan is the senior debt of the ,state infrastructure bank-- 7i7 if the secured loan is for an amount that equals or exceeds #ge1jjj1jjj1 the secured loan shall be required to receive an investment grade rating from at least #b rating agencies2 and 7ii7 if the secured loan is for an amount less than #ge1jjj1jjj1 the secured loan shall be required to receive an investment grade rating from at least #a rating agency4 7#c7 ,dedicated revenue sources ,the secured loan shall be repayable from pledged revenues not affected by the performance of any loans made by the ,state infrastructure bank receiving the ,federal credit assistance1 such as a tax-backed revenue pledge4 7d7 ,preliminary rating opinion letter ,after the submission of a letter of interest and prior to the submission of an application1 upon request of the ,secretary1 each ,state infrastructure bank seeking a secured loan under this section shall provide a preliminary rating opinion letter from at least #a rating agency-- 7#a7 indicating that the senior debt of the ,state infrastructure bank1 which may be the secured loan1 has the potential to achieve an investment-grade rating2 and 7#b7 including a preliminary rating opinion on the secured loan4 7e7 ,application process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a rolling application process to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,submission ,a ,state infrastructure bank seeking a secured loan under this section shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7f7 ,application processing procedures 7#a7 ,notice of complete application ,not later than #cj days after the date of receipt of an application under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide to the applicant a written notice informing the applicant whether-- 7,a7 the application is complete2 or 7,b7 additional information or materials are needed to complete the application4 7#b7 ,approval or denial of application ,not later than #fj days after the date of issuance of the written notice under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,state infrastructure bank a written notice informing the applicant whether the ,secretary has approved or disapproved the application4 7g7 ,agreements 7#a7 ,risk assessment ,before entering into an agreement under this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall determine an appropriate capital reserve subsidy amount for each secured loan1 taking into account each preliminary rating opinion letter received under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,secured loans ,credit assistance provided under this section shall be provided through an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and a ,state infrastructure bank for a secured loan1 the proceeds of which shall be used for the capitalization of1 or deposit into1 the ,,tifia account of a ,state infrastructure bank established under section #faj4 7#c7 ,terms and limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,a secured loan under this section shall be on such terms and conditions and contain such covenants1 representations1 warranties1 and requirements 7including requirements for audits7 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,interest rate ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the interest rate on a secured loan under this section shall be not less than the yield on ,united ,states ,treasury securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the secured loan on the date of execution of the secured loan agreement4 7,c7 ,limited buydowns 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 an obligor shall be entitled to buy down the interest rate of a secured loan under this section through a limited buydown4 7ii7 ,limitation ,a limited buydown may not lower the interest rate of a secured loan by more than the lesser of-- 7,i7 #a percentage points 7#aej basis points72 and 7,,ii7 the amount of the increase in the interest rate4 7#d7 ,maturity date ,the final maturity date of a secured loan under this section shall not be later than #ce years after the date on which the ,secretary executes the secured loan4 7h7 ,use of secured loans 7#a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 credit assistance provided to an obligor under this section shall be in an amount that is not less than #be1jjj1jjj1 but not more than #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state infrastructure bank receiving credit assistance under this section shall-- 7,a7 deposit those amounts into the ,,tifia account of the ,state infrastructure bank2 and 7,b7 use such credit assistance for projects eligible under section #faj4 7i7 ,nonsubordination 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the secured loan shall not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of senior obligations in the event of bankruptcy1 insolvency1 or liquidation of the obligor4 7#b7 ,preexisting indenture 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 for a ,state infrastructure bank that has outstanding senior obligations under a preexisting indenture if the secured loan is rated in the ,a category or higher4 7,b7 ,restriction ,if the ,secretary waives the nonsubordination requirement under this paragraph-- 7i7 the maximum credit subsidy to be paid by the ,federal ,government shall be not more than #aj percent of the principal amount of the secured loan2 and 7ii7 the obligor shall be responsible for paying the remainder of the subsidy cost1 if any4 7j7 ,fees ,the ,secretary may establish fees at a level sufficient to cover all or a portion of the costs to the ,federal ,government of making a secured loan under this section4 7k7 ,repayment 7#a7 ,schedule ,the ,secretary shall establish a repayment schedule for each secured loan under this section based on the projected cash flow from the dedicated repayment sources4 7#b7 ,commencement ,scheduled loan repayments of principal or interest on a secured loan under this section shall commence not later than #e years after the date on which the ,secretary executes the secured loan4 7#c7 ,deferred payments 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 at any time after the date on which the ,secretary executed the secured loan1 the revenues pledged to pay the scheduled loan repayments of principal and interest on the secured loan are not sufficient to make such payments1 the ,secretary may1 subject to subparagraph 7,c71 allow the obligor to add unpaid principal and interest to the outstanding balance of the secured loan4 7,b7 ,interest ,any payment deferred under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 continue to accrue interest in accordance with subsection 7g77#c77;,b7 until fully repaid2 and 7ii7 be scheduled to be amortized over the remaining term of the loan4 7,c7 ,criteria 7i7 ,in general ,any payment deferral under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be contingent on the obligor meeting criteria established by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,repayment standards ,the criteria established pursuant to clause 7i7 shall include standards for reasonable assurance of repayment4 7#d7 ,prepayment 7,a7 ,use of excess revenues ,any excess revenues that remain after satisfying scheduled debt service requirements on the ,state infrastructure bank obligations and secured loan and all deposit requirements under the terms of any trust agreement1 bond resolution1 or similar agreement securing ,state infrastructure bank obligations may be applied annually to prepay the secured loan without penalty4 7,b7 ,use of proceeds of refinancing ,the secured loan may be prepaid at any time without penalty from the proceeds of refinancing from non-,federal funding sources4 7l7 ,sale of secured loans 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may sell to another entity or reoffer into the capital markets a secured loan if the ,secretary determines that the sale or reoffering can be made on favorable terms4 7#b7 ,consent of obligor ,in making a sale or reoffering under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may not change the original terms and conditions of the secured loan without the written consent of the obligor4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #faj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,,tifia account 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7j71 the ,secretary may permit a ,state entering into a cooperative agreement under this section to establish a ,state infrastructure bank to deposit into the ,,tifia account of the bank funds received under section #faa4 7,b7 ,treatment of account ,federal funds deposited into the ,,tifia account shall constitute a capitalization secured loan for the ,,tifia account of the ,state infrastructure bank4 7,c7 ,limitation ,amounts in the ,,tifia account shall be used only to carry out projects eligible for assistance under chapter #a of this title or chapter #ec of title #di4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting 1 except that funds in the ,,tifia account of a ,state infrastructure bank established under this section may be used only for projects with reasonably anticipated eligible project costs of not less than #e1jjj1jjj but not more than #ej1jjj1jjj before the period at the end4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,the analysis for chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #faa4 ,,tifia loans for ,state infrastructure banks4 4 ,,iii ,technical ,corrections to ,,map-#ba #cjja4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,section #aja7;a77#bi7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting a comma after disabilities2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f77i7 by striking #acc7;b77#aa7 and inserting #acc7;b77#ad74 7b7 ,section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 by striking mobility1 and inserting congestion reduction1 system reliability12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#g7-- 7,a7 by striking this paragraph and inserting section #aej7;e72 and 7,b7 by inserting under that section after next report submitted4 7c7 ,section #abj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#e7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b7 by striking ,federal land access transportation facilities and inserting other federally owned roads that are open to public travel4 7d7 ,section #abf7;b77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #acc7;d7 and inserting #acc7;d77#a77;,a74 7e7 ,section #abg7;a77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aah7;b77#b7 and inserting #aah7;b74 7f7 ,section #abi7;a77#e77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,federal-aid system and inserting ,federal-aid highways4 7g7 ,section #acc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 by striking greater than #e1jjj and inserting of #e1jjj or more2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a77iii72 and 7ii7 by striking greater than #e1jjj and less than #bjj1jjj and inserting of #e1jjj to #bjj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a7 by striking #ajd7;b77#c7 and inserting #ajd7;b77#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#b77;,a7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h77#a7 by striking subsection 7d77#a77;,a77iii7 and inserting subsection 7d77#a77;,a77ii74 7h7 ,section #acd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i77#h7 by striking 7#b77;,c7 each place it appears and inserting 7#b77;,e72 7#b7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting a period at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d7 by striking of less than #bjj1jjj and inserting with a population of #bjj1jjj or less2 7#c7 in subsection 7n77#a7 by striking chapter #ec of title1 and inserting chapter #ec of title #di12 and 7#d7 in subsection 7p7 by striking set aside under section #ajd7;f7 and inserting apportioned under section #ajd7;b77#e74 7i7 ,section #add of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 by striking the natural condition of the bridge and inserting their natural condition2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k77#b7 7as redesignated by section #aajh7;a77#a77 by striking #ajd7;b77#c7 and inserting #ajd7;b77#b74 7j7 ,section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,b77xx7 by striking for safety purposes2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking performance targets each place it appears and inserting safety performance targets4 7k7 ,section #adi of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7 by striking 7excluding the amount of funds reserved under paragraph 7l772 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7 by striking ,,map-#bat and inserting ,,map-#ba2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#b77;,b7 by striking later that and inserting later than2 7#c7 in subsection 7l77#a77;,b7 by inserting air quality and traffic congestion before performance targets2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7m7 by striking #ajd7;b77#b7 and inserting #ajd7;b77#d74 7l7 ,section #aej7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting a period4 7m7 ,section #aec7;h77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#d74 7n7 ,section #afc7;f77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aah7;b77#b7 and inserting #aah7;b74 7o7 ,section #bjb7;b77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7 by inserting 7a77#f71 after subsections2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii77,,iv7 by striking 7,,iii74 and inserting 7,,iii744 7p7 ,section #bjc7;b77#a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjaa and inserting #bjab4 7q7 ,section #bac of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,a77ii7 by striking greater than #e1jjj and inserting of #e1jjj or more2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7 by striking this chapter and inserting chapter #a4 7r7 ,section #bag7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajd7;b77#c7 and inserting #ajd7;b77#d74 7s7 ,section #ejd7;a77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajd7;b77#c7 and inserting #ajd7;b77#b74 7t7 ,section #eae of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking this chapter each place it appears and inserting sections #eab through #eah4 7u7 ,section #eah7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting a report after ,house of ,representatives4 7v7 ,section #fjh7;a77#b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting of after #ejd7;f74 7w7 ,section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b77vi77,,iii7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #fcaj and inserting #fcji4 7x7 ,section #aajb of ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd note2 #abf ,stat4 #daf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#aj7 by striking #bjaa and inserting #bjab2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#e7 by striking section #bjd and inserting sections #bjb and #bjd4 7y7 ,section #acja7l77#c7 of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 #abf ,stat4 #dic7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i7 by striking complied and inserting compiled2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a74 7z7 ,section #eajja7;a77#a7 of the ,transportation ,research and ,innovative ,technology ,act of #bjab 7#abf ,stat4 #hfd7 is amended by striking sections #ejc7;b71 #ejc7;d71 and #eji and inserting section #ejc7;b74