,9 ! ,s5ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,july #cj1 #bjae4 ,am5dm5ts3 ,t ! bill f ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 7,h4,r4 #bb7 entitl$ ,an ,act to am5d ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf to exempt employees ) heal? cov]age "u ,,tric>e or ! ,vet]ans ,adm9i/ration f be+ tak5 into acc\nt = purposes ( det]m9+ ! employ]s to :i* ! employ] m&ate applies "u ! ,pati5t ,protection & ,af=dable ,c>e ,act41 d pass ) ! foll[+ ,/rike all aft] ! enact+ clause & ins]t ! foll[+3 #a4 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,develop+ a ,reliable & ,innovative ,vision = ! ,economy ,act or ! ,,drive ,act4 #b4 ,organization ( ,act into divisions2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,divisions ,?is ,act is organiz$ into #i divisions z foll[s3 7#a7 ,division ,a-,f$]al-aid ,highways & ,highway ,safety ,con/ruction ,programs4 7#b7 ,division ,b-,public ,transportation4 7#c7 ,division ,c-,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 7#d7 ,division ,d-,freight & ,major ,projects4 7#e7 ,division ,e-,f9ance4 7#f7 ,division ,f-,miscellane\s4 7#g7 ,division ,g-,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion4 7#h7 ,division ,h-,budget>y ,effects4 7#i7 ,division ,i-,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #b4 ,organization ( ,act into divisions2 table ( cont5ts4,sec4 #c4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #d4 ,effective date4 ,,division ,a--,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs,t,i,t,l,e ,i--,f$]al-aid highways,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations & programs,sec4 #aajja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,obligation ceil+4,sec4 #aajjc4 ,apportionm5t4,sec4 #aajjd4 ,surface transportation program4,sec4 #aajje4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+4,sec4 #aajjf4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4,sec4 #aajjg4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4,sec4 #aajjh4 ,bundl+ ( bridge projects4,sec4 #aajji4 ,flexibility = c]ta9 rural road & bridge projects4,sec4 #aajaj4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities4,sec4 #aajaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program4,sec4 #aajab4 ,data collection on unpav$ public roads4,sec4 #aajac4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program4,sec4 #aajad4 ,transportation alt]natives4,sec4 #aajae4 ,consolidation ( programs4,sec4 #aajaf4 ,/ate flexibility = ,national ,highway ,sy/em modifications4,sec4 #aajag4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries4,sec4 #aajah4 ,,hov facilities4,sec4 #aajai4 ,int]/ate sy/em recon/ruction & rehabilitation pilot program4,sec4 #aajbj4 ,em]g5cy relief = f$]ally own$ roads4,sec4 #aajba4 ,bridges requir+ closure or load re/rictions4,sec4 #aajbb4 ,national electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ corridors4,sec4 #aajbc4 ,asset managem5t4,sec4 #aajbd4 ,tribal transportation program am5dm5t4,sec4 #aajbe4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program4,sec4 #aajbf4 ,f$]al l&s programmatic activities4,sec4 #aajbg4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program4,sec4 #aajbh4 ,innovative project deliv]y4,sec4 #aajbi4 ,obligation & release ( funds4,subtitle ,b--,accel]ation ( project delivery,sec4 #aaaja4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance4,sec4 #aaajb4 ,programmatic agreem5t template4,sec4 #aaajc4 ,ag5cy coord9ation4,sec4 #aaajd4 ,initiation ( environm5tal review process4,sec4 #aaaje4 ,improv+ collaboration = accel]at$ decision mak+4,sec4 #aaajf4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4,sec4 #aaajg4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews4,sec4 #aaajh4 ,integration ( plann+ & environm5tal review4,sec4 #aaaji4 ,use ( programmatic mitigation plans4,sec4 #aaaaj4 ,adoption ( ,dep>tm5tal environm5tal docum5ts4,sec4 #aaaaa4 ,te*nical assi/ance = ,/ates4,sec4 #aaaab4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program4,sec4 #aaaac4 ,categorical exclusions = multimodal projects4,sec4 #aaaad4 ,mod]nization ( ! environm5tal review process4,sec4 #aaaae4 ,s]vice club1 *>itable association1 or religi\s s]vice signs4,sec4 #aaaaf4 ,satisfaction ( requirem5ts = c]ta9 hi/oric sites4,sec4 #aaaag4 ,bridge exemption f consid]ation "u c]ta9 provisions4,sec4 #aaaah4 ,elim9ation ( b>ri]s to improve at-risk bridges4,sec4 #aaaai4 ,at-risk project preagreem5t au?ority4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,sec4 #aabja4 ,cr$its = untax$ transportation fuels4,sec4 #aabjb4 ,ju/ification reports = access po9ts on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em4,sec4 #aabjc4 ,exemptions4,sec4 #aabjd4 ,high priority corridors on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4,sec4 #aabje4 ,repeat intoxicat$ driv] law4,sec4 #aabjf4 ,vehicle-to-infra/ructure equipm5t4,sec4 #aabjg4 ,rel9qui%m5t4,sec4 #aabjh4 ,transf] & sale ( toll cr$its4,sec4 #aabji4 ,regional infra/ructure accel]ator demon/ration program4,sec4 #aabaj4 ,sonoran ,corridor ,int]/ate developm5t4,,title ,,ii--,transportation innovation,subtitle ,a--,research,sec4 #abjja4 ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education4,sec4 #abjjb4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems4,sec4 #abjjc4 ,future int]/ate /udy4,sec4 #abjjd4 ,rese>*+ surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives4,subtitle ,b--,data,sec4 #abaja4 ,tribal data collection4,sec4 #abajb4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program4,subtitle ,c--,transp>5cy & be/ practices,sec4 #abbja4 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative4,sec4 #abbjb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation p]=mance measures4,sec4 #abbjc4 ,grant program = a*ievem5t 9 transportation = p]=mance & innovation4,sec4 #abbjd4 ,highway tru/ fund transp>5cy & acc\ntability4,sec4 #abbje4 ,report on highway tru/ fund adm9i/rative exp5ditures4,sec4 #abbjf4 ,availability ( reports4,sec4 #abbjg4 ,p]=mance p]iod adju/m5t4,sec4 #abbjh4 ,design /&>ds4,,title ,,iii--,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation act ( #aiih amendments,sec4 #acjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts4,,title ,,iv--,te*nical corrections,sec4 #adjja4 ,te*nical corrections4,,title ,v--,miscellaneous,sec4 #aejja4 ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em4,sec4 #aejjb4 ,appala*ian regional developm5t program4,sec4 #aejjc4 ,wat] infra/ructure f9ance & innovation4,sec4 #aejjd4 ,adm9i/rative provisions to enc\rage poll9ator habitat & =age on transportation rights-(-way4,sec4 #aejje4 ,/udy on p]=mance ( bridges4,sec4 #aejjf4 ,sport fi% re/oration & recreational boat+ safety4,,division ,b--,public ,transportation,t,i,t,l,e ,,xxi--,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act,sec4 #bajja4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #bajjb4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #bajjc4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+4,sec4 #bajjd4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4,sec4 #bajje4 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants4,sec4 #bajjf4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants4,sec4 #bajjg4 ,mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities4,sec4 #bajjh4 ,=mula grants = rural areas4,sec4 #bajji4 ,rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t program4,sec4 #bajaj4 ,private sector p>ticipation4,sec4 #bajaa4 ,innovative procurem5t4,sec4 #bajab4 ,human res\rces & tra9+4,sec4 #bajac4 ,g5]al provisions4,sec4 #bajad4 ,project managem5t ov]sight4,sec4 #bajae4 ,public transportation safety program4,sec4 #bajaf4 ,/ate ( good repair grants4,sec4 #bajag4 ,au?orizations4,sec4 #bajah4 ,grants = bus & bus facilities4,sec4 #bajai4 ,sal>y ( ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/rator4,sec4 #bajbj4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts4,,division ,c--,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae,sec4 #cajja4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cajjb4 ,ref]5ces to title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4,sec4 #cajjc4 ,effective date4,,title ,,xxxi--,(fice ( ! ,secretary,subtitle ,a--,accel]at+ project delivery,sec4 #caaja4 ,delegation ( au?ority4,sec4 #caajb4 ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t]4,sec4 #caajc4 ,accel]at$ decision-mak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4,sec4 #caajd4 ,environm5tal review alignm5t & re=m4,sec4 #caaje4 ,multimodal categorical exclusions4,sec4 #caajf4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews4,sec4 #caajg4 ,local transportation infra/ructure program4,sec4 #caajh4 ,au?orization ( grants = positive tra9 control4,subtitle ,b--,research,sec4 #cabja4 ,f9d+s4,sec4 #cabjb4 ,modal rese>* plans4,sec4 #cabjc4 ,consolidat$ rese>* prospectus & /rategic plan4,sec4 #cabjd4 ,rese>* ,ombudsman4,sec4 #cabje4 ,sm>t cities transportation plann+ /udy4,sec4 #cabjf4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics indep5d5ce4,sec4 #cabjg4 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts4,sec4 #cabjh4 ,repeal ( obsolete (fice4,subtitle ,c--,port ,p]=mance ,act,sec4 #cacja4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cacjb4 ,f9d+s4,sec4 #cacjc4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program4,,title ,,xxxii--,comm]cial motor vehicle & driv] programs,subtitle ,a--,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability ,reform,sec4 #cbjja4 ,correlation /udy4,sec4 #cbjjb4 ,safety improvem5t metrics4,sec4 #cbjjc4 ,data c]tification4,sec4 #cbjjd4 ,data improvem5t4,sec4 #cbjje4 ,accid5t report in=mation4,sec4 #cbjjf4 ,po/-accid5t report review4,sec4 #cbjjg4 ,recogniz+ excell5ce 9 safety4,sec4 #cbjjh4 ,high risk c>ri] reviews4,subtitle ,b--,transp>5cy & accountability,sec4 #cbbja4 ,petitions = regulatory relief4,sec4 #cbbjb4 ,inspector /&>ds4,sec4 #cbbjc4 ,te*nology improvem5ts4,subtitle ,c--,truck+ rules updat$ by compreh5sive & key safety reform,sec4 #cbcja4 ,update on /atutory requirem5ts4,sec4 #cbcjb4 ,/atutory rulemak+4,sec4 #cbcjc4 ,guidance re=m4,sec4 #cbcjd4 ,petitions4,sec4 #cbcje4 ,regulatory re=m4,subtitle ,d--,/ate authorities,sec4 #cbdja4 ,em]g5cy r\te work+ gr\p4,sec4 #cbdjb4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority4,sec4 #cbdjc4 ,comm]cial driv] access4,subtitle ,e--,motor c>ri] safety grant consolidation,sec4 #cbeja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #cbejb4 ,grants to ,/ates4,sec4 #cbejc4 ,new entrant safety review program /udy4,sec4 #cbejd4 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t4,sec4 #cbeje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #cbejf4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation4,sec4 #cbejg4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety programs = fiscal ye> #bjaf4,sec4 #cbejh4 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program allocation4,sec4 #cbeji4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculation4,subtitle ,f--,miscellane\s provisions,sec4 #cbfja4 ,w9d%ield te*nology4,sec4 #cbfjb4 ,electronic logg+ devices requirem5ts4,sec4 #cbfjc4 ,lapse ( requir$ f9ancial security2 susp5sion ( regi/ration4,sec4 #cbfjd4 ,access to ,national ,driv] ,regi/]4,sec4 #cbfje4 ,/udy on comm]cial motor vehicle driv] commut+4,sec4 #cbfjf4 ,h\sehold goods consum] protection work+ gr\p4,sec4 #cbfjg4 ,int]/ate van op]ations4,sec4 #cbfjh4 ,report on design & implem5tation ( wireless roadside inspection sy/ems4,sec4 #cbfji4 ,motorcoa* h\rs ( s]vice /udy4,sec4 #cbfaj4 ,,gao ,review ( s*ool bus safety4,sec4 #cbfaa4 ,use ( hair te/+ = preemploym5t & r&om controll$ sub/ances te/s4,,title ,,xxxiii--,haz>d\s materials,sec4 #ccaja4 ,endorsem5ts4,sec4 #ccajb4 ,enhanc$ report+4,sec4 #ccajc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ial in=mation4,sec4 #ccajd4 ,national em]g5cy & disa/] response4,sec4 #ccaje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,,title ,,xxxiv--,highway & motor vehicle safety,subtitle ,a--,highway traffic safety,p,a,r,t ,i--,highway safety,sec4 #cdaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #cdajb4 ,highway safety programs4,sec4 #cdajc4 ,grants = alcohol-ignition int]lock laws & #bd-g sobriety programs4,sec4 #cdajd4 ,repeat (f5d] crit]ia4,sec4 #cdaje4 ,/udy on ! national roadside survey ( alcohol & drug use by driv]s4,sec4 #cdajf4 ,increas+ public aw>5ess ( ! dang]s ( drug-impair$ driv+4,sec4 #cdajg4 ,improvem5t ( data collection on *ild occupants 9 vehicle cra%es4,,"p ,,ii--,/op ,motorcycle ,*eckpo9t ,fund+ ,act,sec4 #cdaba4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cdabb4 ,grant re/riction4,,"p ,,iii--,improv+ ,driv] ,safety ,act ( #bjae,sec4 #cdaca4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cdacb4 ,di/ract$ driv+ inc5tive grants4,sec4 #cdacc4 ,b>ri]s to data collection report4,sec4 #cdacd4 ,m9imum requirem5ts = ,/ate graduat$ driv] lic5s+ inc5tive grant program4,,"p ,,iv--,te*nical & con=m+ amendments,sec4 #cdada4 ,te*nical corrections to ! ,motor ,vehicle & ,highway ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjab4,subtitle ,b--,vehicle safety,sec4 #cdbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #cdbjb4 ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations4,sec4 #cdbjc4 ,improvem5ts 9 availability ( recall in=mation4,sec4 #cdbjd4 ,recall process4,sec4 #cdbje4 ,pilot grant program = ,/ate notification to consum]s ( motor vehicle recall /atus4,sec4 #cdbjf4 ,recall obligations "u bankruptcy4,sec4 #cdbjg4 ,deal] requirem5t to *eck = op5 recall4,sec4 #cdbjh4 ,ext5sion ( "t p]iod = rem$y ( tire defects4,sec4 #cdbji4 ,r5tal c> safety4,sec4 #cdbaj4 ,increase 9 civil p5alties = violations ( motor vehicle safety4,sec4 #cdbaa4 ,electronic odomet] disclosures4,sec4 #cdbab4 ,corporate responsibility = ,,nhtsa reports4,sec4 #cdbac4 ,direct vehicle notification ( recalls4,sec4 #cdbad4 ,unatt5d$ *ildr5 w>n+4,sec4 #cdbae4 ,tire pressure monitor+ sy/em4,subtitle ,c--,rese>* & developm5t & vehicle electronics,sec4 #cdcja4 ,report on op]ations ( ! ,c\ncil = ,vehicle ,electronics1 ,vehicle ,s(tw>e1 & ,em]g+ ,te*nologies4,sec4 #cdcjb4 ,coop]ation ) =eign gov]nm5ts4,subtitle ,d--,miscellane\s provisions,p,a,r,t ,i--,driv] ,privacy ,act ( #bjae,sec4 #cddja4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cddjb4 ,limitations on data retrieval f vehicle ev5t data record]s4,sec4 #cddjc4 ,vehicle ev5t data record] /udy4,,"p ,,ii--,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae,sec4 #cddba4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cddbb4 ,pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation4,,"p ,,iii--,tire ,effici5cy1 ,safety1 & ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjae,sec4 #cddca4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cddcb4 ,tire fuel effici5cy m9imum p]=mance /&>ds4,sec4 #cddcc4 ,tire regi/ration by indep5d5t sell]s4,sec4 #cddcd4 ,tire recall database4,,title ,,xxxv--,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,efficiency,sec4 #cejja4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #cejjb4 ,pass5g] transportation2 def9itions4,subtitle ,a--,au?orization ( appropriations,sec4 #ceaja4 ,au?orization ( grants to ,amtrak4,sec4 #ceajb4 ,national infra/ructure & safety inve/m5ts4,sec4 #ceajc4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d rail inve/igations4,sec4 #ceajd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al4,sec4 #ceaje4 ,national coop]ative rail rese>* program4,subtitle ,b--,amtrak reform,sec4 #cebja4 ,amtrak grant process4,sec4 #cebjb4 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & assets plans4,sec4 #cebjc4 ,/ate-support$ r\te committee4,sec4 #cebjd4 ,r\te & s]vice plann+ decisions4,sec4 #cebje4 ,competition4,sec4 #cebjf4 ,roll+ /ock pur*ases4,sec4 #cebjg4 ,food & bev]age policy4,sec4 #cebjh4 ,local products & promotional ev5ts4,sec4 #cebji4 ,"r-(-way lev]ag+4,sec4 #cebaj4 ,/ation developm5t4,sec4 #cebaa4 ,amtrak debt4,sec4 #cebab4 ,amtrak pilot program = pass5g]s transport+ dome/icat$ cats & dogs4,sec4 #cebac4 ,amtrak bo>d ( directors4,sec4 #cebad4 ,amtrak bo>d+ proc$ures4,subtitle ,c--,int]city pass5g] rail policy,sec4 #cecja4 ,competitive op]at+ grants4,sec4 #cecjb4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair4,sec4 #cecjc4 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts4,sec4 #cecjd4 ,small bus9ess p>ticipation /udy4,sec4 #cecje4 ,gulf coa/ rail s]vice work+ gr\p4,sec4 #cecjf4 ,integrat$ pass5g] rail work+ gr\p4,sec4 #cecjg4 ,%>$-use /udy4,sec4 #cecjh4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission4,sec4 #cecji4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ?r\gh-ticket+ & procurem5t effici5cies4,sec4 #cecaj4 ,data & analysis4,sec4 #cecaa4 ,p]=mance-bas$ proposals4,sec4 #cecab4 ,amtrak ,inspector ,g5]al4,sec4 #cecac4 ,miscellane\s provisions4,subtitle ,d--,rail safety,p,a,r,t ,i--,safety improvement,sec4 #cedja4 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety4,sec4 #cedjb4 ,spe$ limit action plans4,sec4 #cedjc4 ,signage4,sec4 #cedjd4 ,al]t]s4,sec4 #cedje4 ,signal protection4,sec4 #cedjf4 ,te*nology implem5tation plans4,sec4 #cedjg4 ,commut] rail track inspections4,sec4 #cedjh4 ,em]g5cy response4,sec4 #cedji4 ,private highway-rail grade cross+s4,sec4 #cedaj4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t4,sec4 #cedaa4 ,rail police (fic]s4,sec4 #cedab4 ,op]ation deep dive2 report4,sec4 #cedac4 ,po/-accid5t assessm5t4,sec4 #cedad4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts4,sec4 #cedae4 ,,gao /udy on use ( locomotive horns at highway-rail grade cross+s4,sec4 #cedaf4 ,bridge inspection reports4,,"p ,,ii--,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvements,sec4 #cedba4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4,,"p ,,iii--,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail safety & o!r safety enhancements,sec4 #cedca4 ,real-"t em]g5cy response in=mation4,sec4 #cedcb4 ,!rmal blankets4,sec4 #cedcc4 ,compreh5sive oil spill response plans4,sec4 #cedcd4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail liability /udy4,sec4 #cedce4 ,/udy & te/+ ( electronically-controll$ pneumatic brakes4,sec4 #cedcf4 ,record+ devices4,sec4 #cedcg4 ,rail pass5g] transportation liability4,sec4 #cedch4 ,modification report+4,sec4 #cedci4 ,report on crude oil *>act]i/ics rese>* /udy4,,"p ,,iv--,positive tra9 control,sec4 #cedda4 ,coord9ation ( spectrum4,sec4 #ceddb4 ,updat$ plans4,sec4 #ceddc4 ,e>ly adoption & int]op]ability4,sec4 #ceddd4 ,positive tra9 control at grade cross+s effectiv5ess /udy4,subtitle ,e--,project delivery,sec4 #ceeja4 ,%ort title4,sec4 #ceejb4 ,pres]vation ( public l&s4,sec4 #ceejc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews4,sec4 #ceejd4 ,advance acquisition4,sec4 #ceeje4 ,railroad rights-(-way4,sec4 #ceejf4 ,sav+s clause4,sec4 #ceejg4 ,transition4,subtitle ,f--,financing,sec4 #cefja4 ,%ort title2 ref]5ces4,sec4 #cefjb4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #cefjc4 ,eligible applicants4,sec4 #cefjd4 ,eligible purposes4,sec4 #cefje4 ,program adm9i/ration4,sec4 #cefjf4 ,loan t]ms & repaym5t4,sec4 #cefjg4 ,cr$it risk premiums4,sec4 #cefjh4 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts4,sec4 #cefji4 ,priorities & conditions4,sec4 #cefaj4 ,sav+s provision4,,division ,d--,freight & ,major projects,t,i,t,l,e ,,xli--,freight policy ,sec4 #dajja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( freight *apt]4,sec4 #dajjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy4,sec4 #dajjc4 ,national multimodal freight network4,,title ,,xlii--,planning,sec4 #dbjja4 ,national freight /rategic plan4,sec4 #dbjjb4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4,sec4 #dbjjc4 ,/ate freight plans4,sec4 #dbjjd4 ,freight data & tools4,sec4 #dbjje4 ,sav+s provision4,,title ,,xliii--,=mula freight program,sec4 #dcjja4 ,national highway freight program4,,title ,,xliv--,grants,sec4 #ddjja4 ,purpose2 def9itions2 adm9i/ration4,sec4 #ddjjb4 ,grants4,,division ,e--,finance,sec4 #ejjja4 ,%ort title4,,title ,,li--,highway tru/ fund & relat$ taxes,subtitle ,a--,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority & relat$ taxes,sec4 #eaaja4 ,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority4,sec4 #eaajb4 ,ext5sion ( highway-relat$ taxes4,subtitle ,b--,additional transf]s to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund,sec4 #eabja4 ,fur!r additional transf]s to tru/ fund4,sec4 #eabjb4 ,transf] to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ( c]ta9 motor vehicle safety p5alties4,sec4 #eabjc4 ,appropriation f ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund4,,title ,,lii--,offsets,subtitle ,a--,tax provisions,sec4 #ebaja4 ,consi/5t basis report+ betwe5 e/ate & p]son acquir+ prop]ty f dec$5t4,sec4 #ebajb4 ,revocation or d5ial ( passport 9 case ( c]ta9 unpaid taxes4,sec4 #ebajc4 ,cl>ification ( #f-ye> /atute ( limitations 9 case ( ov]/atem5t ( basis4,sec4 #ebajd4 ,additional in=mation on returns relat+ to mortgage int]e/4,sec4 #ebaje4 ,return due date modifications4,sec4 #ebajf4 ,re=m ( rules relat+ to qualifi$ tax collection contracts4,sec4 #ebajg4 ,special compliance p]sonnel program4,sec4 #ebajh4 ,transf]s ( excess p5sion assets to retiree heal? acc\nts4,subtitle ,b--,fees & receipts,sec4 #ebbja4 ,ext5sion ( deposits ( security s]vice fees 9 ! g5]al fund4,sec4 #ebbjb4 ,adju/m5t = inflation ( fees = c]ta9 cu/oms s]vices4,sec4 #ebbjc4 ,divid5ds & surplus funds ( ,res]ve banks4,sec4 #ebbjd4 ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve drawd[n & sale4,sec4 #ebbje4 ,ext5sion ( ent]prise gu>antee fee4,subtitle ,c--,outlays,sec4 #ebcja4 ,int]e/ on ov]paym5t4,,division ,f--,miscellaneous,t,i,t,l,e ,,lxi--,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvement,sec4 #fajja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #fajjb4 ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c\ncil4,sec4 #fajjc4 ,p]mitt+ process improvem5t4,sec4 #fajjd4 ,int]/ate compacts4,sec4 #fajje4 ,coord9ation ( requir$ reviews4,sec4 #fajjf4 ,delegat$ ,/ate p]mitt+ programs4,sec4 #fajjg4 ,litigation1 judicial review1 & sav+s provision4,sec4 #fajjh4 ,report to ,congress4,sec4 #fajji4 ,fund+ = gov]nance1 ov]sight1 & process+ ( environm5tal reviews & p]mits4,sec4 #fajaj4 ,application4,sec4 #fajaa4 ,,gao ,report4,,title ,,lxii--,additional provisions,sec4 #fbjja4 ,hire ,m ,h]oes4,,division ,g--,surface transportation ext5sion ,sec4 #gjjja4 ,%ort title4,,title ,,lxxi--,ext5sion ( ,f$]al-aid highway programs,sec4 #gajja4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al-aid highway programs4,sec4 #gajjb4 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses4,,title ,,lxxii--,tempor>y ext5sion ( public transportation programs,sec4 #gbjja4 ,=mula grants = rural areas4,sec4 #gbjjb4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = =mula grants4,sec4 #gbjjc4 ,au?orizations = public transportation4,sec4 #gbjjd4 ,bus & bus facilities =mula grants4,,title ,,lxxiii--,ext5sion ( highway safety programs,subtitle ,a--,ext5sion ( ,highway ,safety ,programs,sec4 #gcaja4 ,ext5sion ( ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration highway safety programs4,sec4 #gcajb4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration programs4,sec4 #gcajc4 ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act4,subtitle ,b--,haz>d\s ,materials,sec4 #gcbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,,title ,,lxxiv--,rev5ue provisions,sec4 #gdjja4 ,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority4,,division ,h--,budget>y effects,sec4 #hjjja4 ,budget>y effects4,sec4 #hjjjb4 ,ma9t5ance ( highway tru/ fund ca% balance4,sec4 #hjjjc4 ,prohibition on rescissions ( c]ta9 contract au?ority4,,division ,i--,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,states,sec4 #ijjja4 ,%ort title4,,title ,,xci--,taxpay] protection provisions & increas$ accountability,sec4 #iajja4 ,r$uction 9 au?oriz$ am\nt ( out/&+ loans1 gu>antees1 & insurance4,sec4 #iajjb4 ,increase 9 loss res]ves4,sec4 #iajjc4 ,review ( fraud controls4,sec4 #iajjd4 ,(fice ( ,e?ics4,sec4 #iajje4 ,*ief ,risk ,(fic]4,sec4 #iajjf4 ,risk ,managem5t ,committee4,sec4 #iajjg4 ,indep5d5t audit ( bank portfolio4,sec4 #iajjh4 ,pilot program = re9surance4,,title ,,xcii--,promotion ( small bus9ess exports,sec4 #ibjja4 ,increase 9 small bus9ess l5d+ requirem5ts4,sec4 #ibjjb4 ,report on programs = small & m$ium-siz$ bus9esses4,,title ,,xciii--,mod]nization ( operations,sec4 #icjja4 ,electronic paym5ts & docum5ts4,sec4 #icjjb4 ,reau?orization ( in=mation te*nology updat+4,,title ,,xciv--,g5]al provisions,sec4 #idjja4 ,ext5sion ( au?ority4,sec4 #idjjb4 ,c]ta9 updat$ loan t]ms & am\nts4,,title ,,xcv--,o!r matters,sec4 #iejja4 ,prohibition on discrim9ation bas$ on indu/ry4,sec4 #iejjb4 ,negotiations to end export cr$it f9anc+4,sec4 #iejjc4 ,/udy ( f9anc+ = in=mation & communications te*nology sy/ems4 #c4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 #d4 ,effective date ,except z o!rwise provid$1 divisions ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 & ,d1 includ+ ! am5dm5ts made by ^? divisions1 take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 ,a ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs ,i ,f$]al-aid highways ,a ,au?orizations & programs #aajja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,f$]al-aid highway program ,= ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! surface transportation program "u section #acc ( t title1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh ( t title1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi ( t title1 ! national freight program "u section #afg ( t title1 ! transportation alt]natives program "u section #bac ( t title1 & to c>ry out section #acd ( t title-- 7,a7 #ci1egi1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #dj1gga1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #db1abg1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #dc1dgf1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #dd1egj1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #de1fia1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program ,= cr$it assi/ance "u ! transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7#c7 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs 7,a7 ,tribal transportation program ,= ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #dfe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7ii7 #dge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7iii7 #dhe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7iv7 #die1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7v7 #eje1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7vi7 #eae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7,b7 ,f$]al l&s transportation program 7i7 ,au?orization ,= ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,i7 #cje1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,,ii7 #caj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,,iii7 #cae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,,iv7 #cbj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,v7 #cbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,,vi7 #ccj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7ii7 ,special rule 7,i7 #bdj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nt made available = ea* fiscal ye> %all be ! am\nt = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice2 & 7,,ii7 #cj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nt made available = ea* fiscal ye> %all be ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice4 7,c7 ,f$]al l&s access program ,= ! ,f$]al l&s access program "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7ii7 #bee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7iii7 #bfj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7iv7 #bfe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7v7 #bgj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7vi7 #bge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#d7 ,t]ritorial & pu]to rico highway program ,= ! t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aij1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7#e7 ,assi/ance = major projects program ,= ! assi/ance = major projects program "u section #aga ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #cej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education au?orizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program ,to c>ry out ! highway rese>* & developm5t program "u section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #acj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7,b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,to c>ry out ! te*nology & innovation deploym5t program "u section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #fb1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7,c7 ,tra9+ & education ,to c>ry out tra9+ & education "u section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bd1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7,d7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program ,to c>ry out ! intellig5t transportation sy/ems program "u sections #eab ?r\gh #eah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7,e7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,to c>ry out ! univ]sity transportation c5t]s program "u section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #gb1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7#b7 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7#c7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,applicability ( title #bc1 unit$ /ates code ,funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 rema9 available until exp5d$2 & 7,c7 n be transf]able4 7c7 ,disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 :ile significant progress has occurr$ due to ! e/abli%m5t ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program1 discrim9ation & relat$ b>ri]s cont9ue to pose significant ob/acles = m9ority- & wom5-own$ bus9esses seek+ to d bus9ess 9 f$]ally assi/$ surface transportation m>kets across ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! cont9u+ b>ri]s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 m]it ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program2 7,c7 ,congress has receiv$ & review$ te/imony & docum5tation ( race & g5d] discrim9ation f num]\s s\rces1 includ+ congressional he>+s & r\ndtables1 sci5tific reports1 reports issu$ by public & private ag5cies1 news /ories1 reports ( discrim9ation by organizations & individuals1 & discrim9ation lawsuits1 :i* %[ t race- & g5d]-neutral ef=ts alone are insuffici5t to address ! problem2 7,d7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 demon/rate t discrim9ation across ! ,unit$ ,/ates poses a b>ri] to full & fair p>ticipation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9esses ( wom5 bus9ess own]s & m9ority bus9ess own]s & has impact$ firm developm5t & _m aspects ( surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess 9 ! public & private m>kets2 & 7,e7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 provide a /rong basis t !re is a compell+ ne$ = ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program to address race & g5d] discrim9ation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7,a7 ,small bus9ess conc]n 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n means a small bus9ess conc]n 7z ! t]m is us$ 9 section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same socially & economically disadvantag$ individual or individuals t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #bc1ihj1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 7,b7 ,socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals ,! t]m socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #h7;d7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 & relevant subcontract+ regulations issu$ pursuant to t ,act1 except t wom5 %all be presum$ to be socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals = purposes ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,am\nts = small bus9ess conc]ns ,except to ! ext5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es o!rwise1 n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = any program "u divisions ,a & ,b ( ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be exp5d$ ?r\gh small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#d7 ,annual li/+ ( disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises ,ea* ,/ate %all annually-- 7,a7 survey & compile a li/ ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ ! location ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 notify ! ,secret>y1 9 writ+1 ( ! p]c5tage ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns t are controll$ by-- 7i7 wom52 7ii7 socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals 7o!r ?an wom572 & 7iii7 individuals :o are wom5 & are o!rwise socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#e7 ,uni=m c]tification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum uni=m crit]ia = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 c]tify+ :e!r a conc]n qualifies z a small bus9ess conc]n = ! purpose ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! m9imum uni=m crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 ) respect to a pot5tial small bus9ess conc]n-- 7i7 on-site visits2 7ii7 p]sonal int]views ) p]sonnel2 7iii7 issuance or inspection ( lic5ses2 7iv7 analyses ( /ock own]%ip2 7v7 li/+s ( equipm5t2 7vi7 analyses ( bond+ capacity2 7vii7 li/+s ( "w complet$2 7viii7 exam9ation ( ! resumes ( pr9cipal own]s2 7ix7 analyses ( f9ancial capacity2 & 7x7 analyses ( ! type ( "w pref]r$4 7#f7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum requirem5ts = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 report+ to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 in=mation conc]n+ disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise aw>ds1 commitm5ts1 & a*ievem5ts2 & 7,b7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate = ! prop] monitor+ ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program4 7#g7 ,compliance ) c\rt ord]s ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! eligibility ( an individual or entity to receive funds made available "u divisions ,a & ,b ( ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! individual or entity is prev5t$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f comply+ ) p>agraph 7#b7 because a ,f$]al c\rt issues a f9al ord] 9 :i* ! c\rt f9ds t a requirem5t or ! implem5tation ( p>agraph 7#b7 is uncon/itutional4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #aaja7;b7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #dad7 is repeal$4 #aajjb4 ,obligation ceil+ 7a7 ,g5]al limitation ,subject to subsection 7e71 & not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #da1fbe1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #db1hif1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #dd1cca1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #de1gei1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7#e7 #df1hhb1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7#f7 #dh1jcb1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,exceptions ,! limitations "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to obligations "u or =-- 7#a7 section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 section #adg ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,/at4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i ( ! ,f$]al-,aid ,highway ,act ( #aiha 7#ie ,/at4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 & 7j7 ( section #aca ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihb 7#if ,/at4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #adi ( ! ,surface ,transportation & ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihg 7#aja ,/at4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc ?r\gh #aajh ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #aiih ?r\gh #bjjd1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#i7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjab1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#aj7 ,f$]al-aid highway programs = :i* obligation au?ority 0 made available "u ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7#aab ,/at4 #ajg7 or subsequ5t ,acts = multiple ye>s or to rema9 available until exp5d$1 b only to ! ext5t t ! obligation au?ority has n laps$ or be5 us$2 7#aa7 section #afjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,/at4 #abdh71 to ! ext5t t funds obligat$ 9 accordance ) t section 7 n subject to a limitation on obligations at ! "t at :i* ! funds 7 initially made available = obligation2 7#ab7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 & 7#ac7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7b1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s74 7c7 ,di/ribution ( obligation au?ority ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 n di/ribute obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye> =-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses & programs by section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 am\nts au?oriz$ = ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics2 7#b7 n di/ribute an am\nt ( obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 t is equal to ! unobligat$ balance ( am\nts-- 7,a7 made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = previ\s fiscal ye>s ! funds = :i* are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y 7or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb or #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,b7 = :i* obligation au?ority 0 provid$ 9 a previ\s fiscal ye>2 7#c7 det]m9e ! proportion t-- 7,a7 an am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7i7 ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 ! aggregate am\nt n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 be>s to 7,b7 an am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7i7 ! total ( ! sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs 7o!r ?an sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = provisions ( law describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 ( subsection 7b7 & sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 equal to ! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#ac7 = ! fiscal ye>72 & 7ii7 ! aggregate am\nt n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 7#d7 di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nt n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 = ea* ( ! programs 7o!r ?an programs to :i* p>agraph 7#a7 applies7 t are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act & title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb or #bjd ( t title1 by multiply+-- 7,a7 ! proportion det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ea* su* program = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#e7 di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nt n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ! am\nts di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs t are apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7o!r ?an ! am\nts apportion$ = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t are exempt f ! limitation "u subsection 7b77#ac7 & ! am\nts apportion$ "u sections #bjb & #bjd ( t title7 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ea* ,/ate = ! fiscal ye>2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to all ,/ates = ! fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,r$i/ribution ( unus$ obligation au?ority ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 aft] ,augu/ #a ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba-- 7#a7 revise a di/ribution ( ! obligation au?ority made available "u subsection 7c7 if an am\nt di/ribut$ _c be obligat$ dur+ t fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 r$i/ribute suffici5t am\nts to ^? ,/ates able to obligate am\nts 9 addition to ^? previ\sly di/ribut$ dur+ t fiscal ye>1 giv+ priority to ^? ,/ates hav+ l>ge unobligat$ balances ( funds apportion$ "u sections #add 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #dje77 & #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,applicability ( obligation limitations to transportation rese>* programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 obligation limitations impos$ by subsection 7a7 %all apply to contract au?ority = transportation rese>* programs c>ri$ out "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation au?ority made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 rema9 available = a p]iod ( #d fiscal ye>s2 & 7,b7 be 9 addition to ! am\nt ( any limitation impos$ on obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = future fiscal ye>s4 7f7 ,r$i/ribution ( c]ta9 au?oriz$ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute to ! ,/ates any funds 7exclud+ funds au?oriz$ = ! program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t-- 7,a7 are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! fiscal ye> = ,f$]al-aid highway programs2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es w n be allocat$ to ! ,/ates 7or w n be apportion$ to ! ,/ates "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 & w n be available = obligation1 = ! fiscal ye> because ( ! imposition ( any obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds %all be di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same proportion z ! di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds di/ribut$ to ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available = any purpose describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aajjc4 ,apportionm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #def1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #dfe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #dgd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #dhc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #dib1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #eja1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program & ins]t+ ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program1 ! national freight program2 7,b7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f71 & section #bac7;a72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #fc4g p]c5t & ins]t+ #fe p]c5t2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bi4c p]c5t & ins]t+ #bi p]c5t2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #g p]c5t & ins]t+ #f p]c5t2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ rema9+ "u subsection 7c7 aft] mak+ ! set-asides 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e7 & section #bac7;a72 7,g7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#f72 7,h7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,national freight program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! national freight program "u section #afg1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside f ! am\nt det]m9$ = a ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 an am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c74 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt set aside = ! national freight program = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7ii7 #a1dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7iii7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7iv7 #b1cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7v7 #b1djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7vi7 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7,c7 ,/ate %>e ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! total set-aside am\nt = ! national freight program "u subp>agraph 7,b7 s t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! total apportionm5t det]m9$ "u subsection 7c7 = a ,/ate2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total apportionm5ts = all ,/ates4 7,d7 ,metropolitan plann+ ,( ! am\nt set aside "u ?is p>agraph = a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out section #acd an am\nt det]m9$ by multiply+ ! set-aside am\nt by ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate to c>ry out section #acd = fiscal ye> #bjji2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate = t fiscal ye> = ! programs ref]r$ to 9 section #aje7;a77#b71 except = ! high priority projects program ref]r$ to 9 section #aje7;a77#b77;,h7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #dje74 2 & 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,g771 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ rema9+ "u subsection 7c7 aft] mak+ ! set-asides 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e7 & section #bac7;a72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba 7,a7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 ! am\nt = ea* ,/ate ( comb9$ apportionm5ts = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai1 ! surface transportation program "u section #acc1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi1 ! national freight program "u section #afg1 ! transportation alt]natives program "u section #bac1 & to c>ry out section #acd1 %all be det]m9$ z foll[s3 7i7 ,initial am\nt ,! initial am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt available = apportionm5t by ! %>e = ea* ,/ate1 :i* %all be equal to ! proportion t-- 7,i7 ! am\nt ( apportionm5ts t ! ,/ate receiv$ = fiscal ye> #bjad2 be>s to 7,,ii7 ! am\nt ( ^? apportionm5ts receiv$ by all ,/ates = t fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,adju/m5ts to am\nts ,! initial am\nts result+ f ! calculation "u clause 7i7 %all be adju/$ to ensure t1 = ea* ,/ate1 ! am\nt ( comb9$ apportionm5ts = ! programs %all n be less ?an #ie p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ tax paym5ts attributable to highway us]s 9 ! ,/ate paid into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 9 ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye> = :i* data are available4 7,b7 ,/ate apportionm5t ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 on ,octob] #a1 ! ,secret>y %all apportion ! sum au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = exp5diture on ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai1 ! surface transportation program "u section #acc1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi1 ! national freight program "u section #afg1 ! transportation alt]natives program "u section #bac1 & to c>ry out section #acd 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #ajd7;d77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b77#e7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,section #abj7;c77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ or 7#e7 & ins]t+ 7#e77;,d71 or 7#f72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i71 by /rik+ & 7#e7 & ins]t+ 7#e77;,d71 & 7#f74 7#c7 ,section #ace7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ajd7;b77#e7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b74 7#d7 ,section #acf7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #ajd7;b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b74 7#e7 ,section #ada7;b77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #ajd7;b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b74 7#f7 ,section #eje7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ?r\gh 7#d7 & ins]t+ ?r\gh 7#e74 #aajjd4 ,surface transportation program ,section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ em]g5cy evacuation plans aft] programs2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#ac71 by add+ a p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ or = projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 7#aa71 7#bj71 7#be71 & 7#bf7 ( subsection 7b72 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #ee p]c5t2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ great] ?an #e1jjj & ins]t+ ( #e1jjj or m2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #de p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a77iii72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ great] ?an #e1jjj & less ?an #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ ( #e1jjj to #bjj1jjj2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjaa ?r\gh #bjad & ins]t+ ea* fiscal ye>2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7i72 7#f7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,bridges (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 7#a7 ,def9ition ( (f-,,nhs bridge ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m (f-,,nhs bridge means a highway bridge locat$ on a public road1 o!r ?an a bridge on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,set-aside ,ea* ,/ate %all obligate = replacem5t 7includ+ replacem5t ) fill mat]ial71 rehabilitation1 pres]vation1 & protection 7includ+ sc\r c\nt]measures1 seismic retr(its1 impact protection measures1 security c\nt]measures1 & protection aga9/ extreme ev5ts7 = (f-,,nhs bridges an am\nt equal to ! great] (-- 7i7 #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b72 & 7ii7 an am\nt equal to at lea/ #aaj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( funds set aside = bridges n on ,f$]al-aid highways 9 ! ,/ate = fiscal ye> #bjad4 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ (f-sy/em & ins]t+ (f-,,nhs2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,set-aside = c]ta9 (f-nhs bridges ,ea* ,/ate %all obligate an am\nt equal to n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt set aside "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = (f-,,nhs bridges locat$ on public roads t are n ,f$]al-aid highways4 2 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z subsection 7h72 7#g7 9 subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,cr$it = bridges n on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4--2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! replacem5t ( a bridge or rehabilitation (2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 1 & is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ^u completion to be no long] a defici5t bridge2 7#h7 9 subsection 7i77#a7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#e771 by /rik+ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a77iii7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjad & ins]t+ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a77ii7 = ea* fiscal ye>2 & 7#i7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,bord] ,/ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] consultation ) relevant transportation plann+ organizations1 ! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate t %>es a l& bord] ) ,canada or ,mexico may designate = ea* fiscal ye> n m ?an #e p]c5t ( funds made available to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 = bord] infra/ructure projects eligible "u section #acjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei74 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,funds designat$ "u ?is subsection %all be available "u ! requirem5ts ( section #acjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei74 7#c7 ,c]tification ,be=e mak+ a designation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,gov]nor %all c]tify t ! designation is consi/5t ) transportation plann+ requirem5ts "u ?is title4 7#d7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] mak+ a designation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,gov]nor %all submit to ! relevant transportation plann+ organizations )9 ! bord] region a writt5 notification ( any suballocat$ or di/ribut$ am\nt ( funds available = obligation by jurisdiction4 7#e7 ,limitation ,?is subsection applies only to funds apportion$ to a ,/ate aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act4 7#f7 ,deadl9e = designation ,a designation "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 be submitt$ to ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! beg9n+ ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! designation is be+ made2 & 7,b7 rema9 9 effect = ! funds designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a fiscal ye> until ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate notifies ! ,secret>y ( ! t]m9ation ( ! designation4 7#g7 ,unobligat$ funds aft] t]m9ation ,on ! date ( a t]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 all rema9+ unobligat$ funds t 7 designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! designation is be+ t]m9at$ %all be made available to ! ,/ate = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 4 #aajje4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by ins]t+ resili5t be=e surface transportation sy/ems2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ & bicycle transportation facilities & ins]t+ 1 bicycle transportation facilities1 int]modal facilities t support int]city transportation1 includ+ int]city buses & int]city bus facilities1 & commut] vanpool provid]s2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#g71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,repres5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,designation or selection ( (ficials or repres5tatives "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be det]m9$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization accord+ to ! bylaws or enabl+ /atute ( ! organization4 7,b7 ,public transportation repres5tative ,subject to ! bylaws or enabl+ /atute ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 a repres5tative ( a provid] ( public transportation may also s]ve z a repres5tative ( a local municipality4 7,c7 ,p[]s ( c]ta9 (ficials ,an (ficial describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 %all h responsibilities1 actions1 duties1 vot+ rights1 & any o!r au?ority comm5surate ) o!r (ficials describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,a771 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#f72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#d77;,b71 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#f72 7#e7 9 subsection 7g77#c77;,a71 by ins]t+ natural disa/] risk r$uction1 aft] environm5tal protection12 7#f7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5ce & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ & 9 section #ecja7;c7 ( title #di & ins]t+ & ! g5]al purposes describ$ 9 section #ecja ( title #di2 7#g7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ transit & ins]t+ public transportation facilities1 int]city bus facilities2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ & provide & ins]t+ 1 provide2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ 1 & r$uce vuln]ability due to natural disa/]s ( ! exi/+ transportation infra/ructure be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ consid]ation ( ! role t int]city buses may play 9 r$uc+ conge/ion1 pollution1 & en]gy consumption 9 a co/-effective mann] & /rategies & inve/m5ts t pres]ve & enhance int]city bus sy/ems1 includ+ sy/ems t are privately own$ & op]at$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s12 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators & commut] vanpool provid]s7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ 7#b77;,c7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ 7#b77;,e72 7#h7 9 subsection 7j77#e77;,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7k77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k77#c72 7#i7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ a p]iod at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d71 by /rik+ ( less ?an #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or less2 7#aa7 by /rik+ subsection 7n72 7#ab7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7o7 ?r\gh 7q7 z subsections 7n7 ?r\gh 7p71 respectively2 7#ac7 9 subsection 7o7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ set aside "u section #ajd7;f7 & ins]t+ apportion$ "u p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b7 2 & 7#ad7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7q7 ,treatm5t ( ,lake ,tahoe ,region 7#a7 ,def9ition ( ,lake ,tahoe ,region ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,lake ,tahoe ,region has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m region 9 subsection 7a7 ( ,article ,,ii ( ! ,lake ,tahoe ,regional ,plann+ ,compact 7,public ,law #if-eea2 #id ,/at4 #cbcd74 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,= ! purpose ( ?is title1 ! ,lake ,tahoe ,region %all be treat$ z-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,b7 a transportation managem5t area "u subsection 7k72 & 7,c7 an urbaniz$ area1 :i* is compris$ ( a population ( #ade1jjj 9 ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia & a population ( #fe1jjj 9 ! ,/ate ( ,nevada4 7#c7 ,suballocat$ fund+ 7,a7 ,section #acc ,:5 det]m9+ ! am\nt "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( section #acc7;d77#a7 t %all be obligat$ = a fiscal ye> 9 ! ,/ates ( ,cali=nia & ,nevada "u clauses 7i71 7ii71 & 7iii7 ( t subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all1 = ea* ( ^? ,/ates-- 7i7 calculate ! population "u ea* ( ^? clauses2 7ii7 decrease ! am\nt "u section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77iii7 by ! population specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection = ! ,lake ,tahoe ,region 9 t ,/ate2 & 7iii7 increase ! am\nt "u section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i7 by ! population specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection = ! ,lake ,tahoe ,region 9 t ,/ate4 7,b7 ,section #bac ,:5 det]m9+ ! am\nt "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #bac7;c7 t %all be obligat$ = a fiscal ye> 9 ! ,/ates ( ,cali=nia & ,nevada "u subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( t p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all1 = ea* ( ^? ,/ates-- 7i7 calculate ! population "u ea* ( ^? subp>agraphs2 7ii7 decrease ! am\nt "u section #bac7;c77#a77;,c7 by ! population specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection = ! ,lake ,tahoe ,region 9 t ,/ate2 & 7iii7 increase ! am\nt "u section #bac7;c77#a77;,a7 by ! population specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection = ! ,lake ,tahoe ,region 9 t ,/ate4 4 #aajjf4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ & bicycle transportation facilities & ins]t+ 1 bicycle transportation facilities1 int]modal facilities t support int]city transportation1 includ+ int]city buses & int]city bus facilities1 & commut] vanpool provid]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5ce & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ & 9 section #ecja7;c7 ( title #di & ins]t+ & ! g5]al purposes describ$ 9 section #ecja ( title #di2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ subsection 7l72 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ subsection 7l72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ subsection 7l72 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators & commut] vanpool provid]s7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ %\ld & ins]t+ %all2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ consid]ation ( ! role t int]city buses may play 9 r$uc+ conge/ion1 pollution1 & en]gy consumption 9 a co/-effective mann] & /rategies & inve/m5ts t pres]ve & enhance int]city bus sy/ems1 includ+ sy/ems t are privately own$ & op]at$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ subsection 7l72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators71 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ subsection 7l72 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7j72 & 7#g7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7k7 ?r\gh 7m7 z subsections 7j7 ?r\gh 7l71 respectively4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #acd7;b77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ace7m7 & ins]t+ section #ace7l74 #aajjg4 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,f adm9i/rative funds made available "u section #ajd7;a71 ! ,secret>y %all d$uct su* sums z are necess>y1 n to exce$ #d1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>1 to c>ry out ?is section4 4 #aajjh4 ,bundl+ ( bridge projects ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ ! natural condition ( ! bridge & ins]t+ ! natural condition ( ! wat]2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k72 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,bundl+ ( bridge projects 7#a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is subsection is to save co/s & "t by enc\rag+ ,/ates to bundle multiple bridge projects z #a project4 7#b7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible entity means an entity eligible to c>ry out a bridge project "u section #aai or #acc4 7#c7 ,bundl+ ( bridge projects ,an eligible entity may bundle #b or m simil> bridge projects t are-- 7,a7 eligible projects "u section #aai or #acc2 7,b7 includ$ z a bundl$ project 9 a transportation improvem5t program "u section #acd7;j7 or a /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace1 z applicable2 & 7,c7 aw>d$ to a s+le contractor or consultant pursuant to a contract = eng9e]+ & design or con/ruction betwe5 ! contractor & an eligible entity4 7#d7 ,itemization ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ regulations71 an eligible bridge project includ$ 9 a bundle "u ?is subsection may be li/$ z-- 7,a7 #a project = purposes ( sections #acd & #ace2 & 7,b7 a s+le project )9 ! applicable bundle4 7#e7 ,f9ancial *>act]i/ics ,projects bundl$ "u ?is subsection %all h ! same f9ancial *>act]i/ics1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! same fund+ category or subcategory2 & 7,b7 ! same ,f$]al %>e4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7k77#b7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#b771 by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#b74 #aajji4 ,flexibility = c]ta9 rural road & bridge projects 7a7 ,au?ority ,) respect to rural road & rural bridge projects eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 subject to ! provisions ( ?is section & on reque/ by a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 ex]cise all exi/+ flexibilities "u & exceptions to-- 7,a7 ! requirem5ts ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 o!r requirem5ts adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 :ole or "p2 & 7#b7 o!rwise provide additional flexibility or exp$it$ process+ ) respect to ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,types ( projects ,a rural road or rural bridge project "u ?is section %all-- 7#a7 be locat$ 9 a c\nty t1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus-- 7,a7 has a population d5sity ( #hj or few] p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area2 or 7,b7 is ! c\nty t has ! l[e/ population d5sity ( all c\nties 9 ! ,/ate2 7#b7 be locat$ )9 ! op]ational "r-(-way 7z def9$ 9 section #acaf7;b7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 #abf ,/at4 #edi77 ( an exi/+ road or bridge2 & 7#c7 7,a7 receive less ?an #e1jjj1jjj ( ,f$]al funds2 or 7,b7 h a total e/imat$ co/ ( n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj & ,f$]al funds compris+ less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! total e/imat$ project co/4 7c7 ,process ,to assi/ rural projects 7#a7 ,assi/ance ) ,f$]al requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= projects "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to provide1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 regulatory relief & flexibility consi/5t ) ?is section4 7,b7 ,exceptions1 exemptions1 & additional flexibility ,exceptions1 exemptions1 & additional flexibility f regulatory requirem5ts may be grant$ if1 9 ! op9ion ( ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 ! project is n expect$ to h a significant adv]se impact on ! environm5t2 7ii7 ! project is n expect$ to h an adv]se impact on safety2 & 7iii7 ! assi/ance w\ld be 9 ! public int]e/ = #a or m reasons1 includ+-- 7,i7 r$uc$ project co/s2 7,,ii7 exp$it$ con/ruction1 p>ticul>ly 9 an area :]e ! con/ruction season is relatively %ort & n grant+ ! waiv] or additional flexibility c\ld delay ! project to a lat] con/ruction season2 or 7,,iii7 improv$ safety4 7#b7 ,ma9ta9+ protections ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 waives ! requirem5ts ( section #aac or #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 sup]s$es1 am5ds1 or modifies-- 7i7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any o!r ,f$]al environm5tal law2 or 7ii7 any requirem5t ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7,c7 affects ! responsibility ( any ,f$]al (fic] to comply ) or en=ce any law or requirem5t describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph4 #aajaj4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities 7a7 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities ,section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,9 g5]al & ins]t+ ,program2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,=mula ,( ! am\nts allocat$ "u subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 #ce p]c5t %all be allocat$ among eligible entities 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( f]ry pass5g]s1 includ+ pass5g]s 9 vehicles1 c>ri$ by ea* f]ry sy/em 9 ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> = :i* data is available2 be>s to 7,b7 ! numb] ( f]ry pass5g]s1 includ+ pass5g]s 9 vehicles1 c>ri$ by all f]ry sy/ems 9 ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> = :i* data is available2 7#b7 #ce p]c5t %all be allocat$ among eligible entities 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( vehicles c>ri$ by ea* f]ry sy/em 9 ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> = :i* data is available2 be>s to 7,b7 ! numb] ( vehicles c>ri$ by all f]ry sy/ems 9 ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> = :i* data is available2 & 7#c7 #cj p]c5t %all be allocat$ among eligible entities 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! total r\te nautical miles s]vic$ by ea* f]ry sy/em 9 ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> = :i* data is available2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total r\te nautical miles s]vic$ by all f]ry sy/ems 9 ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> = :i* data is available4 7e7 ,r$i/ribution ( unobligat$ am\nts ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 )draw am\nts allocat$ to an eligible entity "u subsection 7c7 t rema9 unobligat$ by ! end ( ! ?ird fiscal ye> foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts 7 allocat$2 & 7#b7 9 ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 r$i/ribute ! funds ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 accordance ) ! =mula "u subsection 7d7 among eligible entities = :i* no am\nts 7 )drawn "u p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,m9imum am\nt ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 a ,/ate ) an eligible entity t meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is section %all receive n less ?an #ajj1jjj "u ?is section = a fiscal ye>4 7g7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,data collection 7,a7 ,national f]ry database ,am\nts made available = a fiscal ye> "u ?is section %all be allocat$ us+ ! mo/ rec5t data available1 z collect$ & imput$ 9 accordance ) ! national f]ry database e/abli%$ "u section #ahja7;e7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note2 #aai ,/at4 #adef74 7,b7 ,eligibility = fund+ ,to be eligible to receive funds "u subsection 7c71 data %all h be5 submitt$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t collection ( data = ! national f]ry database "u section #ahja7;e7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note2 #aai ,/at4 #adef7 = at lea/ #a f]ry s]vice )9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts ,on review ( ! data submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y may make adju/m5ts to ! data z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to correct misreport$ or inconsi/5t data4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to c>ry out ?is section #hj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7i7 ,p]iod ( availability ,not)/&+ section #aah7;b71 funds made available to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7j7 ,applicability ,all provisions ( ?is *apt] t are applicable to ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 o!r ?an provisions relat+ to apportionm5t =mula & ,f$]al %>e1 %all apply to funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 except z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be inconsi/5t ) ?is section4 4 7b7 ,national f]ry database ,section #ahja7;e77#d7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note2 #aai ,/at4 #adef7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 make available1 f ! am\nts made available = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 n m ?an #ejj1jjj to ma9ta9 ! database4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #abi7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 1 or on a public transit f]ry eligible "u *apt] #ec ( title #di aft] ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#c7 ,su* f]ry & ins]t+ 7#c77;,a7 ,! f]ry2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,any ,f$]al p>ticipation %all n involve ! con/ruction or pur*ase1 = private own]%ip1 ( a f]ry boat1 f]ry t]m9al facility1 or o!r eligible project "u ?is section4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & repair1 & ins]t+ repair12 & 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,! f]ry s]vice %all be ma9ta9$ 9 accordance ) section #aaf4 7#g7 7,a7 ,no f]ry boat or f]ry t]m9al ) ,f$]al p>ticipation "u ?is title may be sold1 leas$1 or o!rwise dispos$ (1 except 9 accordance ) "p #ah ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ,decemb] #ah1 #bjad74 7,b7 ,! ,f$]al %>e ( any proce$s f a disposition ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be us$ = eligible purposes "u ?is title4 4 #aajaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ includes1 b is n limit$ to1 & ins]t+ only includes2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xxv7 ,in/allation ( vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication equipm5t4 7xxvi7 ,p$e/rian hybrid beacons4 7xxvii7 ,roadway improvem5ts t provide sep>ation betwe5 p$e/rians & motor vehicles1 includ+ m$ians & p$e/rian cross+ isl&s4 7xxviii7 ,an infra/ructure safety project n describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xxvii74 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#aj7 & r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aa7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 z p>agraphs 7#aj7 ?r\gh 7#ab71 respectively2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#ab7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#aa72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#ab7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#aa72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ increases & ins]t+ does n decrease2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & exce$s ! national fatality rate on rural roads1 aft] available14 #aajab4 ,data collection on unpav$ public roads ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,data collection on unpav$ public roads 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may elect n to collect fundam5tal data elem5ts = ! model inv5tory ( roadway elem5ts on public roads t are gravel roads or o!rwise unpav$ if-- 7,a7 7i7 m ?an #de p]c5t ( ! public roads 9 ! ,/ate are gravel roads or o!rwise unpav$2 & 7ii7 less ?an #aj p]c5t ( fatalities 9 ! ,/ate occur on ^? unpav$ public roads2 or 7,b7 7i7 m ?an #gj p]c5t ( ! public roads 9 ! ,/ate are gravel roads or o!rwise unpav$2 & 7ii7 less ?an #be p]c5t ( fatalities 9 ! ,/ate occur on ^? unpav$ public roads4 7#b7 ,calculation ,! p]c5tages describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be bas$ on ! av]age = ! #e mo/ rec5t ye>s = :i* relevant data is available4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,if a ,/ate elects n to collect data on a road describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,/ate %all n use funds provid$ to c>ry out ?is section = a project on t road until ! ,/ate completes a collection ( ! requir$ model inv5tory ( roadway elem5ts = ! road4 4 #aajac4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program ,section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i77,i71 by ins]t+ 9 ! designat$ nonatta9m5t area aft] air quality /&>d2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ or ma9t5ance aft] likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ atta9m5t ( & ins]t+ atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( ! area (2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a77ii7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ or port-relat$ freight op]ations aft] con/ruction projects2 & 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by ins]t+ or *apt] #ec ( title #di aft] ?is title2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by ins]t+ 7giv+ priority to corridors designat$ "u section #aea7 aft] at any location 9 ! ,/ate2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ w\ld o!rwise be eligible "u subsection 7b7 if ! project 7 c>ri$ out 9 a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area or aft] may use = any project t2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ 7exclud+ ! am\nt ( funds res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a772 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ ,,map-#bat & ins]t+ ,,map-#ba2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ 1 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! approa* t 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba1 aft] ! ,secret>y %all modify2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ n lat] t & ins]t+ n lat] ?an2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,/ates & metropolitan & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,/ates & metropolitan 2 7ii7 by /rik+ are prov5 to r$uce & ins]t+ r$uce directly emitt$2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,use ( priority fund+ ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ,,pm#b4e priority fund+ %all be us$ on ! mo/ co/-effective projects & programs t are prov5 to r$uce directly emitt$ f9e p>ticulate matt]4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ t has a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area & ins]t+ t has #a or m nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance areas2 7ii7 by /rik+ a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area t are & ins]t+ ! nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance areas t are2 7iii7 by /rik+ su* area bo? places x appe>s & ins]t+ su* areas2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ su* f9e p>ticulate & ins]t+ directly-emitt$ f9e p>ticulate2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ highway con/ruction & ins]t+ transportation con/ruction2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,pm#b4e nonatta9m5t & ma9t5ance 9 l[ population d5sity ,/ates 7,a7 ,exception ,9 any ,/ate ) a population d5sity ( #hj or few] p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus1 ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7g77#c7 & p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection %all n apply to a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area 9 ! ,/ate if-- 7i7 ! nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area does n h projects t are "p ( ! emissions analysis ( a metropolitan transportation plan or transportation improvem5t program2 & 7ii7 regional motor vehicle emissions are an insignificant contributor to ! air quality problem = ,,pm#b4e 9 ! nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area4 7,b7 ,calculation ,if subp>agraph 7,a7 applies to a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area 9 a ,/ate1 ! p]c5tage ( ! ,,pm#b4e set-aside "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be r$uc$ = t ,/ate proportionately bas$ on ! weight$ population ( ! area 9 f9e p>ticulate matt] nonatta9m5t4 7#d7 ,port-relat$ equipm5t & vehicles ,to meet ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization may elect to obligate funds to ! mo/ co/-effective projects to r$uce emissions f port-relat$ l&side nonroad or on-road equipm5t t is op]at$ )9 ! b\nd>ies ( a ,,pm#b4e nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7l77#a77;,b71 by ins]t+ air quality & traffic conge/ion be=e p]=mance t>gets2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7m71 by /rik+ section #ajd7;b77#b7 & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#d74 #aajad4 ,transportation alt]natives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,res]vation ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside f ! am\nt det]m9$ = a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;c7 an am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 7#b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt set aside = ! program "u ?is section %all be #hej1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7#c7 ,/ate %>e ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! total set-aside am\nt "u p>agraph 7#b7 s t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ! transportation enhancem5ts program = fiscal ye> #bjji "u section #acc7;d77#b71 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #dje72 be>s to 7,b7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates = t fiscal ye> = ! transportation enhancem5ts program = fiscal ye> #bjji4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,( ! funds & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all be obligat$ "u ?is section 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ,funds res]v$ 9 a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be obligat$2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ great] ?an #e1jjj & ins]t+ ( #e1jjj or m2 & 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 bo? places x appe>s & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vii7 z clause 7viii72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vi7 ! foll[+3 7vii7 a nonpr(it entity responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( local transportation safety programs2 & 2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,= funds res]v$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= funds res]v$ 2 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,no re/riction on suballocation ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts a metropolitan plann+ organization f fur!r suballocat+ funds )9 ! b\nd>ies ( ! metropolitan plann+ area if a competitive process is implem5t$ = ! aw>d ( ! suballocat$ funds4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization responsible = c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report t describes-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( project applications receiv$ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7i7 ! aggregate co/ ( ! projects = :i* applications are receiv$2 & 7ii7 ! types ( project to be c>ri$ out 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7b771 express$ z p]c5tages ( ! total apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 ! numb] ( projects select$ = fund+ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! aggregate co/ & location ( projects select$4 7#b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public1 9 a us]-fri5dly =mat on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 a copy ( ea* annual report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7i7 ,exp$it+ infra/ructure projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all develop regulations or guidance relat+ to ! implem5tation ( ?is section t enc\rages ! use ( ! programmatic approa*es to environm5tal reviews1 exp$it$ procurem5t te*niques1 & o!r be/ practices to facilitate productive & timely exp5diture = projects t are small1 l[-impact1 & con/ruct$ )9 an exi/+ built environm5t4 7#b7 ,/ate processes ,! ,secret>y %all "w ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to ensure t any regulation or guidance develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is consi/5tly implem5t$ by ,/ates & ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration to avoid unnecess>y delays 9 implem5t+ projects & to ensure ! effective use ( ,f$]al doll>s4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #abf7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ set-asides4-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,funds t 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ set-asides4--,funds t2 7#b7 by /rik+ sections #ajd7;d7 & #acc7;d7 & ins]t+ sections #ajd7;d71 #acc7;d71 & #bac7;c72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b74 #aajae4 ,consolidation ( programs ,section #aeai7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #egd7 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjba4 #aajaf4 ,/ate flexibility = ,national ,highway ,sy/em modifications 7a7 ,national ,highway ,sy/em flexibility ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance relat+ to work+ ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation t reque/ assi/ance f ! division (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 to review roads classifi$ z pr9cipal art]ials 9 ! ,/ate t 7 add$ to ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em z ( ,octob] #a1 #bjab1 s z to comply ) section #ajc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 to id5tify any necess>y functional classification *anges to rural & urban pr9cipal art]ials4 7b7 ,adm9i/rative actions ,! ,secret>y %all direct ! division (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration to "w ) ! applicable ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation t reque/s assi/ance "u ?is section-- 7#a7 to assi/ 9 ! review ( roads 9 accordance ) guidance issu$ "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 to exp$iti\sly review & facilitate reque/s f ,/ates to reclassify roads classifi$ z pr9cipal art]ials2 & 7#c7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t reque/s ! )drawal ( reclassifi$ roads f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em "u section #ajc7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to c>ry out t )drawal if ! inclusion ( ! reclassifi$ road 9 ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em is n consi/5t ) ! ne$s & priorities ( ! community or region 9 :i* ! reclassifi$ road is locat$4 7c7 ,national ,highway ,sy/em modification regulations ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em modification process describ$ 9 app5dix ,d ( "p #dgj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 & 7#b7 take any action necess>y to ensure t a ,/ate may submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ to modify ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em by )draw+ a road f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes a description (-- 7#a7 ea* reque/ = reclassification ( ,national ,highway ,sy/em roads2 7#b7 ! /atus ( ea* reque/2 & 7#c7 if applicable1 ! ju/ification = ! d5ial by ! ,secret>y ( a reque/4 7e7 ,modifications to ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,section #ajc7;b77#c77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 includ+ any modification consi/+ ( a connector to a major int]modal t]m9al12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ any modification consi/+ ( a connector to a major int]modal t]m9al or ! )drawal ( a road f t sy/em1 aft] ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 & 7#b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7ii7 enhances & ins]t+ 7ii77,i7 enhances2 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( ! )drawal ( a road1 is reasonable & appropriate4 4 #aajag4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries ,section #abi7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7o!r ?an a highway on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ non-,,hov aft] toll-free ea* place x appe>s2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,i7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,h71 respectively2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & p>agraph 7#f72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 & 7#aj7 z p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 & 7#i71 respectively2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! ,f$]al-aid sy/em & ins]t+ ,f$]al-aid highways2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,equal access = motorcoa*es ,a private motorcoa* t s]ves ! public %all be provid$ access to a toll facility "u ! same rates1 t]ms1 & conditions z public transportation buses 9 ! ,/ate4 4 #aajah4 ,,hov facilities ,section #aff ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,high occupancy toll vehicles 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,/ate ag5cy may all[ vehicles n o!rwise exempt "u ?is subsection to use ! ,,hov facility if ! op]ators ( ! vehicles pay a toll *>g$ by ! ag5cy = use ( ! facility & ! ag5cy-- 7i7 e/abli%es a program t addresses h[ motori/s c enroll & p>ticipate 9 ! toll program2 7ii7 9 ! case ( a high occupancy vehicle facility t affects a metropolitan area1 submits to ! ,secret>y a writt5 /atem5t t ! metropolitan plann+ organization designat$ "u section #acd = ! area has be5 consult$ conc]n+ ! placem5t & am\nt ( tolls on ! conv]t$ facility2 7iii7 develops1 manages1 & ma9ta9s a sy/em t w automatically collect ! toll2 & 7iv7 e/abli%es policies & proc$ures-- 7,i7 to manage ! dem& to use ! facility by v>y+ ! toll am\nt t is *>g$2 7,,ii7 to en=ce violations ( ! use ( ! facility2 & 7,,iii7 to ensure t private motorcoa*es t s]ve ! public are provid$ access to ! facility "u ! same rates1 t]ms1 & conditions1 z public transportation buses 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,exemption f tolls ,9 levy+ a toll on a facility "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate ag5cy may-- 7i7 designate classes ( vehicles t are exempt f ! toll2 & 7ii7 *>ge diff]5t toll rates = diff]5t classes ( vehicles4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,inh]5tly l[ emission vehicle ,if a ,/ate ag5cy e/abli%es proc$ures = en=c+ ! re/rictions on ! use ( a ,,hov facility by vehicles describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 ! ,/ate ag5cy may all[ ! use ( ! ,,hov facility by-- 7i7 alt]native fuel vehicles2 & 7ii7 any motor vehicle describ$ 9 section #cj;,d7d77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,tolls & ins]t+ ,not)/&+ section #cja1 tolls2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ not)/&+ section #cja &1 except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,ma9t5ance ( op]at+ p]=mance 7i7 ,submission ( plan ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* a facility is degrad$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,/ate ag5cy ) jurisdiction ov] ! facility %all submit to ! ,secret>y = approval a plan t details ! actions ! ,/ate ag5cy w take to br+ ! facility into compliance ) ! m9imum av]age op]at+ spe$ p]=mance /&>d ?r\gh *anges to op]ation ( ! facility1 includ+-- 7,i7 increas+ ! occupancy requirem5t = ,,hov lanes2 7,,ii7 v>y+ ! toll *>g$ to vehicles all[$ "u subsection 7b7 to r$uce dem&2 7,,iii7 discont9u+ all[+ non-,,hov vehicles to use ,,hov lanes "u subsection 7b72 or 7,,iv7 increas+ ! available capacity ( ! ,,hov facility4 7ii7 ,notice ( approval or disapproval ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a plan "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,/ate ag5cy a writt5 notice indicat+ :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! plan bas$ on a det]m9ation ( :e!r ! implem5tation ( ! plan w br+ ! ,,hov facility into compliance4 7iii7 ,biannual progress updates ,until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate ag5cy has br\ght ! ,,hov facility into compliance ) ?is subsection1 ! ,/ate ag5cy %all submit biannual updates t describe-- 7,i7 ! actions tak5 to br+ ! ,,hov facility into compliance2 & 7,,ii7 ! progress made by ^? actions4 7,e7 ,compliance ,! ,secret>y %all subject ! ,/ate to appropriate program sanctions "u section #a4cf ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 until ! p]=mance is no long] degrad$1 if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate ag5cy fails to submit an approv$ action plan "u subp>agraph 7,d7 to br+ a degrad$ facility into compliance2 or 7ii7 aft] ! ,/ate submits & ! ,secret>y approves an action plan "u subp>agraph 7,d71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t1 on a date t is n e>li] ?an #a ye> aft] ! approval ( ! action plan1 ! ,/ate ag5cy is n mak+ significant progress t[>d br++ ! ,,hov facility into compliance ) ! m9imum av]age op]at+ spe$ p]=mance /&>d4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ solely be=e op]at+4 #aajai4 ,int]/ate sy/em recon/ruction & rehabilitation pilot program ,section #abaf7;b7 ( ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7,public ,law #aje-agh2 #aab ,/at4 #bab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! age1 condition1 & int5sity ( use ( ! facility & ins]t+ an analysis demon/rat+ t ! facility has a significant age1 condition1 or int5sity ( use to require exp$it$ recon/ruction or rehabilitation2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77iii71 by ins]t+ 1 & t demon/rates ! capability ( t ag5cy to p]=m or ov]see ! build+1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( a toll expressway sy/em meet+ crit]ia = ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,an analysis %[+ h[ ! ,/ate plan = implem5t+ tolls on ! facility takes into acc\nt ! int]e/s & use ( local1 regional1 & int]/ate travel]s4 7,f7 ,an explanation ( h[ ! ,/ate w collect tolls us+ electronic toll collection1 includ+ at highway spe$s1 if practicable4 7,g7 ,a plan describ+ ! propos$ location = ! collection ( tolls on ! facility1 includ+ any locations 9 proximity to a ,/ate bord]4 7,h7 ,approv$ docum5tation t ! project-- 7i7 has receiv$ a categorical exclusion1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7ii7 complies ) ! ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance & ,real ,prop]ty ,acquisition ,policies ,act ( #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq474 2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#f72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#d72 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,be=e ! ,secret>y may p]mit & ins]t+ ,z a condition ( p]mitt+2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ =-- & ins]t+ = p]missible uses describ$ 9 section #abi7;a77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 &2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,application process+ proc$ure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt ( an application "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicant a writt5 notice in=m+ ! applicant :e!r-- 7i7 ! application is complete & meets all requirem5ts "u ?is subsection2 or 7ii7 additional in=mation or mat]ials are ne$$-- 7,i7 to complete ! application2 or 7,,ii7 to meet ! eligibility requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,additional in=mation or mat]ials 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt ( an application1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 id5tify any additional in=mation or mat]ials t are ne$$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7,,ii7 provide to ! applicant writt5 notice specify+ ! details ( ! additional requir$ in=mation or mat]ials4 7ii7 ,am5d$ application ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt ( ! additional in=mation "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e if ! am5d$ application is complete & meets all requirem5ts "u ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,on ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to facilitate ! developm5t ( a complete application "u ?is p>agraph t is likely to satisfy ! eligibility crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,d7 ,approval ( application ,on writt5 notice by ! ,secret>y t ! application is complete & meets all requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ! project is consid]$ approv$ & %all be p]mitt$ to p>ticipate 9 ! program "u ?is subsection4 7,e7 ,limitation on approv$ application 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= an application receiv$ "u ?is subsection on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act = ! recon/ruction or rehabilitation ( a facility1 a ,/ate %all-- 7,i7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! application is approv$1 issue a solicitation = a contract to provide = ! recon/ruction or rehabilitation ( ! facility2 & 7,,ii7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! application is approv$1 execute a contract = ! recon/ruction or rehabilitation ( ! facility4 7ii7 ,prior applications ,= an application t receiv$ a conditional provisional approval "u ?is subsection be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 = ! recon/ruction or rehabilitation ( a facility1 a ,/ate %all-- 7,i7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 issue a solicitation = a contract to provide = ! recon/ruction or rehabilitation ( ! facility2 & 7,,ii7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 execute a contract = ! recon/ruction or rehabilitation ( ! facility4 7iii7 ,cancellation or ext5sion ,if an applicable deadl9e "u clause 7i7 or 7ii7 is n met1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 cancel ! application approval2 or 7,,ii7 grant an ext5sion ( n m ?an #a ye> = ! applicable deadl9e1 on ! condition t-- 7aa7 !re has be5 demon/rable progress t[>d meet+ ! applicable requirem5ts2 & 7bb7 ! requirem5ts are likely to be met )9 #a ye>4 7#f7 ,limitation on ! use ( national highway p]=mance program funds ,dur+ ! t]m ( ! pilot program1 funds apportion$ = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #ajd7;b77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may n be us$ = a facility = :i* tolls are be+ collect$ "u ! pilot program unless ! funds are us$ = a ma9t5ance purpose1 z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 2 7#f7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#h7 & 7#i71 respectively2 7#g7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,)drawal ,a ,/ate may elect to )draw p>ticipation ( ! ,/ate 9 ! pilot program at any "t4 2 & 7#h7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#f771 by ins]t+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act aft] #aj ye>s4 #aajbj4 ,em]g5cy relief = f$]ally own$ roads 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #abe7;d77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 projects eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section locat$ on tribal transportation facilities1 ,f$]al l&s transportation facilities1 or o!r f$]ally own$ roads t are op5 to public travel 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77#a774 4 7b7 ,def9ition ,section #abe7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,op5 to public travel ,! t]m op5 to public travel means1 ) respect to a road1 t1 except dur+ s*$ul$ p]iods1 extreme wea!r conditions1 or em]g5cies1 ! road-- 7i7 is ma9ta9$2 7ii7 is op5 to ! g5]al public2 & 7iii7 c accommodate travel by a /&>d pass5g] vehicle1 )\t re/rictive gates or prohibitive signs or regulations1 o!r ?an = g5]al traffic control or re/rictions bas$ on size1 weight1 or class ( regi/ration4 7,b7 ,/&>d pass5g] vehicle ,! t]m /&>d pass5g] vehicle means a vehicle ) #f in*es ( cle>ance f ! l[e/ po9t ( ! frame1 body1 susp5sion1 or diff]5tial to ! gr\nd4 4 #aajba4 ,bridges requir+ closure or load re/rictions ,section #add7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,bridges requir+ closure or load re/rictions 7,a7 ,bridges own$ by ,f$]al ag5cies or tribal gov]nm5ts ,if a ,f$]al ag5cy or tribal gov]nm5t fails to ensure t any highway bridge t is op5 to public travel & locat$ 9 ! jurisdiction ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy or tribal gov]nm5t is prop]ly clos$ or re/rict$ to loads t ! bridge c c>ry safely1 ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all1 on le>n+ ( ! ne$ to close or re/rict loads on ! bridge1 require ! ,f$]al ag5cy or tribal gov]nm5t to take action necess>y-- 7,i7 to close ! bridge )9 #dh h\rs2 or 7,,ii7 )9 #cj days1 to re/rict public travel on ! bridge to loads t ! bridge c c>ry safely2 & 7ii7 may1 if ! ,f$]al ag5cy or tribal gov]nm5t fails to take action requir$ "u clause 7i71 )hold all fund+ au?oriz$ "u ?is title = ! ,f$]al ag5cy or tribal gov]nm5t4 4 7,b7 ,o!r bridges ,if a ,/ate fails to ensure t any highway bridge1 o!r ?an a bridge describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 t is op5 to public travel & is locat$ )9 ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,/ate is prop]ly clos$ or re/rict$ to loads ! bridge c c>ry safely1 ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all1 on le>n+ ( ! ne$ to close or re/rict loads on ! bridge1 require ! ,/ate to take action necess>y-- 7,i7 to close ! bridge )9 #dh h\rs2 or 7,,ii7 )9 #cj days1 to re/rict public travel on ! bridge to loads t ! bridge c c>ry safely2 & 7ii7 may1 if ! ,/ate fails to take action requir$ "u clause 7i71 )hold approval = ,f$]al-aid projects 9 t ,/ate4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#a771 by /rik+ 7#f7 & ins]t+ 7#g74 #aajbb4 ,national electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ corridors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aej ! foll[+3 #aea4 ,national electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ corridors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all designate national electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ corridors t id5tify ! ne>- & long-t]m ne$ =1 & location (1 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure at /rategic locations along major national highways to improve ! mobility ( pass5g] & comm]cial vehicles t employ electric & natural gas fuel+ te*nologies across ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,designation ( corridors ,9 designat+ ! corridors "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 solicit nom9ations f ,/ate & local (ficials = facilities to be includ$ 9 ! corridors2 7#b7 incorporate exi/+ electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ corridors designat$ by a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates2 & 7#c7 consid] ! dem& =1 & location (1 exi/+ electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7c7 ,/akehold]s ,9 designat+ corridors "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all involve1 on a volunt>y basis1 /akehold]s t include-- 7#a7 ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#b7 ,/ate & local (ficials2 7#c7 repres5tatives (-- 7,a7 en]gy utilities2 7,b7 ! electric & natural gas vehicle indu/ries2 7,c7 ! freight & %ipp+ indu/ry2 7,d7 clean te*nology firms2 7,e7 ! hospitality indu/ry2 7,f7 ! re/aurant indu/ry2 & 7,g7 highway re/ /op v5dors2 & 7#d7 su* o!r /akehold]s z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7d7 ,r$esignation ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! corridors "u subsection 7a71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all update & r$esignate ! corridors4 7e7 ,report ,dur+ designation & r$esignation ( ! corridors "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a report t-- 7#a7 id5tifies electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure & /&>dization ne$s = electricity provid]s1 natural gas provid]s1 infra/ructure provid]s1 vehicle manufactur]s1 electricity pur*as]s1 & natural gas pur*as]s2 & 7#b7 e/abli%es an aspirational goal ( a*iev+ /rategic deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure 9 ^? corridors by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjba4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis ( *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aea & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aea4 ,national ,electric ,vehicle ,*>g+ & ,natural ,gas ,fuel+ ,corridors4 4 #aajbc4 ,asset managem5t 7a7 ,section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ /ructurally defici5t & ins]t+ be+ 9 poor condition2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ /ructurally defici5t & ins]t+ be+ 9 poor condition2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,critical infra/ructure 7#a7 ,def9ition ( critical infra/ructure ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m critical infra/ructure means ^? facilities ! incapacity or failure ( :i* w\ld h a debilitat+ impact on national or regional economic security1 national or regional en]gy security1 national or regional public heal? or safety1 or any comb9ation ( ^? matt]s4 7#b7 ,designation ,! asset managem5t plan ( a ,/ate develop$ pursuant to subsection 7e7 may include a designation ( a critical infra/ructure network ( facilities f among ^? facilities 9 ! ,/ate t are eligible "u subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,risk r$uction ,a ,/ate may use funds apportion$ "u ?is section = projects int5d$ to r$uce ! risk ( failure ( facilities designat$ z be+ on ! critical infra/ructure network ( ! ,/ate4 4 7b7 ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by /rik+ defici5t 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 by /rik+ ea* /ructurally defici5t bridge & ins]t+ ea* bridge 9 poor condition4 7c7 ,section #bjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ defici5t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ defici5t2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c74 #aajbd4 ,tribal transportation program am5dm5t ,section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#f71 by /rik+ #f p]c5t & ins]t+ #e p]c5t2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #b p]c5t & ins]t+ #c p]c5t4 #aajbe4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program 7a7 ,purpose ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal projects program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program7 to provide fund+ to con/ruct1 recon/ruct1 or rehabilitate nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation projects4 7b7 ,eligible applicants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 entities eligible to receive funds "u sections #bja1 #bjb1 #bjc1 & #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may apply = fund+ "u ! program4 7#b7 ,special rule ,a ,/ate1 c\nty1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t may only apply = fund+ "u ! program if sponsor$ by an eligible ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy or ,indian tribe4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible project "u ! program %all be a s+le cont9u\s project-- 7#a7 on a ,f$]al l&s transportation facility1 a ,f$]al l&s access transportation facility1 or a ,tribal transportation facility 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 except t su* facility is n requir$ to be includ$ on an inv5tory describ$ 9 sections #bjb or #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 = :i* completion ( activities requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 has be5 demon/rat$ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 a record ( decision ) respect to ! project2 7,b7 a f9d+ t ! project has no significant impact2 or 7,c7 a det]m9ation t ! project is categorically exclud$2 & 7#c7 hav+ an e/imat$ co/1 bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+1 equal to or exce$+ #be1jjj1jjjj1 ) priority consid]ation giv5 to projects ) an e/imat$ co/ equal to or exce$+ #ej1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible applicant receiv+ funds "u ! program may only use ! funds = con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 & rehabilitation activities4 7#b7 ,ineligible activities ,an eligible applicant may n use funds receiv$ "u ! program = activities relat+ to project design4 7e7 ,applications ,eligible applicants %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7f7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 select+ a project to receive funds "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! project-- 7#a7 fur!rs ! goals ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ /ate ( good repair1 environm5tal su/a9ability1 economic competitiv5ess1 quality ( life1 & safety2 7#b7 improves ! condition ( critical multimodal transportation facilities2 7#c7 ne$s con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 or rehabilitation2 7#d7 is includ$ 9 or eligible = inclusion 9 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places2 7#e7 enhances environm5tal ecosy/ems2 7#f7 uses new te*nologies & innovations t enhance ! effici5cy ( ! project2 7#g7 is support$ by funds1 o!r ?an ! funds receiv$ "u ! program1 to con/ruct1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! facility2 7#h7 spans #b or m ,/ates2 & 7#i7 s]ves l& own$ by multiple ,f$]al ag5cies or ,indian tribes4 7g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project %all be #ie p]c5t4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 to rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts 7 appropriat$4 #aajbf4 ,f$]al l&s programmatic activities ,section #bja7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>ies & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>ies 2 7,c7 by ins]t+ a p]iod aft] tribal transportation program2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ 9 accordance ) & all t foll[s ?r\gh includ+-- & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,data collect$ to implem5t ! tribal transportation program %all be 9 accordance ) ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq474 7iii7 ,inclusions ,data collect$ "u ?is p>agraph includes-- 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+-- 7#g7 ,coop]ative rese>* & te*nology deploym5t ,! ,secret>y may conduct coop]ative rese>* & te*nology deploym5t 9 coord9ation ) ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#h7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is subsection = ,f$]al l&s transportation facilities1 ,f$]al l&s access transportation facilities1 & o!r f$]ally own$ roads op5 to public travel 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #abe7;e771 ! ,secret>y %all comb9e & use n great] ?an #e p]c5t = ea* fiscal ye> ( ! funds au?oriz$ = programs "u sections #bjc & #bjd4 7,b7 ,o!r activities ,9 addition to ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 funds describ$ "u t subp>agraph may be us$ =-- 7i7 bridge inspections on any f$]ally own$ bridge ev5 if t bridge is n includ$ on ! inv5tory describ$ "u section #bjc2 & 7ii7 transportation plann+ activities c>ri$ out by ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies eligible = fund+ "u ?is *apt]4 4 #aajbg4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program ,section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ op]ation & ins]t+ capital1 op]ations12 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a77iv7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77iv77,i72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation2 & 7vii7 indep5d5t ,f$]al ag5cies ) natural res\rce & l& managem5t responsibilities4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ p]=mance managem5t1 includ+ aft] support2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 ,! ,bureau ( ,reclamation4 4 #aajbh4 ,innovative project deliv]y ,section #abj7;c77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ eng9e]+ or design approa*es1 aft] te*nologies12 & 7,b7 by /rik+ or contract+ & ins]t+ or contract+ or project deliv]y2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 by ins]t+ & alt]native bidd+ be=e ! semicolon at ! end4 #aajbi4 ,obligation & release ( funds ,section #aah7;c77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,any funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any funds 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,same class ( funds no long] au?oriz$ ,if ! same class ( funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 is no long] au?oriz$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t au?oriz+ law1 ! funds may be cr$it$ to a simil> class ( funds1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 ,b ,accel]ation ( project deliv]y #aaaja4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance ,section #acag ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,inflation>y adju/m5t ,! doll> am\nts describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be adju/$ = inflation-- 7#a7 effective ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 to reflect *anges s9ce ,july #a1 #bjab1 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor2 & 7#b7 effective ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 & ea* succe$+ ,octob] #a1 to reflect *anges = ! prec$+ #ab-mon? p]iod 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 4 #aaajb4 ,programmatic agreem5t template 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acah ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,programmatic agreem5t template 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a template programmatic agreem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 t provides = effici5t & adequate proc$ures = evaluat+ ,f$]al actions describ$ 9 section #gga4aag7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection74 7#b7 ,use ( template ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 on receipt ( a reque/ f a ,/ate1 %all use ! template programmatic agreem5t develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 c>ry+ out ?is section2 & 7,b7 on cons5t ( ! applicable ,/ate1 may modify ! template z necess>y to address ! unique ne$s & *>act]i/ics ( ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,outcome measurem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a me?od to v]ify t actions describ$ 9 section #gga4aag7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection71 are evaluat$ & docum5t$ 9 a consi/5t mann] by ! ,/ate t uses ! template programmatic agreem5t "u ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,categorical exclusion det]m9ations ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise section #gga4aag7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to all[ a programmatic agreem5t "u ?is section to include responsibility = mak+ categorical exclusion det]m9ations-- 7#a7 = actions describ$ 9 subsections 7c7 & 7d7 ( section #gga4aag ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7#b7 t meet ! crit]ia = a categorical exclusion "u section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act71 & are id5tifi$ 9 ! programmatic agreem5t4 #aaajc4 ,ag5cy coord9ation 7a7 ,roles & responsibility ( lead ag5cy ,section #aci7;c77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to consid] & respond to comm5ts receiv$ f p>ticipat+ ag5cies on matt]s )9 ! special exp]tise or jurisdiction ( ! p>ticipat+ ag5cies4 4 7b7 ,p>ticipat+ ag5cy responsibilities ,section #aci7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,p>ticipat+ ag5cy responsibilities ,an ag5cy p>ticipat+ 9 ! collaborative environm5tal review process "u ?is section %all-- 7,a7 provide comm5ts1 responses1 /udies1 or me?odologies on ^? areas )9 ! special exp]tise or jurisdiction ( ! ,f$]al p>ticipat+ or coop]at+ ag5cy2 & 7,b7 use ! process to address any environm5tal issues ( conc]n to ! p>ticipat+ or coop]at+ ag5cy4 4 #aaajd4 ,initiation ( environm5tal review process ,section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m project means any highway project1 public transportation capital project1 or multimodal project t1 if implem5t$ z propos$ by ! project sponsor1 w\ld require approval by any op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt1 if kn[n1 any s\rces ( ,f$]al fund+ or f9anc+ id5tifi$ by ! project sponsor1 includ+ discretion>y grant1 loan1 & loan gu>antee programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ any additional in=mation t ! project sponsor consid]s to be important to initiate ! process = ! propos$ project7 aft] location ( ! propos$ project2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,review ( application ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* an application is receiv$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! project sponsor a writt5 response t1 z applicable-- 7,a7 describes ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 to initiate ! environm5tal review process1 includ+ a timel9e & an expect$ date = ! publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ( ! relevant notice ( int5t2 or 7ii7 to decl9e ! application1 includ+ an explanation ( ! reasons = t decision2 or 7,b7 reque/s additional in=mation1 & provides to ! project sponsor an acc\nt+1 reg>d+ :at is necess>y to initiate ! environm5tal review process4 7#d7 ,reque/ to designate a lead ag5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any project sponsor may submit a reque/ to ! ,secret>y to designate a specific op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to s]ve z ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy = a project4 7,b7 ,propos$ s*$ule ,a reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may include a propos$ s*$ule = complet+ ! environm5tal review process4 7,c7 ,secret>ial action 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if a reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is receiv$1 ! ,secret>y %all respond to ! reque/ n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! response %all-- 7,i7 approve ! reque/2 7,,ii7 d5y ! reque/1 ) an explanation ( ! reasons2 or 7,,iii7 require ! submission ( additional in=mation4 7iii7 ,additional in=mation ,if additional in=mation is submitt$ 9 accordance ) clause 7ii77,,iii71 ! ,secret>y %all respond to t submission n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,r$uction ( duplication 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is p>agraph1 ! lead ag5cy %all r$uce duplication1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 betwe5-- 7,i7 ! evaluation ( alt]natives "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7,,ii7 ! evaluation ( alt]natives 9 ! metropolitan transportation plann+ process "u section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or an environm5tal review process c>ri$ out "u ,/ate law 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subp>agraph z a ,/ate environm5tal review process74 7ii7 ,consid]ation ( alt]natives ,! lead ag5cy may elim9ate f detail$ consid]ation an alt]native propos$ 9 an environm5tal impact /atem5t reg>d+ a project if1 z det]m9$ by ! lead ag5cy-- 7,i7 ! alt]native 0 consid]$ 9 a metropolitan plann+ process or a ,/ate environm5tal review process by a metropolitan plann+ organization or a ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy1 z applicable2 7,,ii7 ! lead ag5cy provid$ guidance to ! metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy1 z applicable1 reg>d+ analysis ( alt]natives 9 ! metropolitan plann+ process or ,/ate environm5tal review process1 includ+ guidance on ! requirem5ts "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any o!r requirem5ts ( ,f$]al law necess>y = approval ( ! project2 7,,iii7 ! applicable metropolitan plann+ process or ,/ate environm5tal review process includ$ an opportunity = public review & comm5t2 7,,iv7 ! applicable metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy reject$ ! alt]native aft] consid]+ public comm5ts2 7,v7 ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy indep5d5tly review$ ! alt]native evaluation approv$ by ! applicable metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate or local transportation ag5cy2 & 7,,vi7 ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy has det]m9$-- 7aa7 9 consultation ) ,f$]al p>ticipat+ or coop]at+ ag5cies1 t ! alt]native to be elim9at$ f consid]ation is n necess>y = compliance ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7bb7 ) ! concurr5ce ( ,f$]al ag5cies ) jurisdiction ov] a p]mit or approval requir$ = a project1 t ! alt]native to be elim9at$ f consid]ation is n necess>y = any p]mit or approval "u any o!r ,f$]al law4 4 #aaaje4 ,improv+ collaboration = accel]at$ decision mak+ 7a7 ,coord9ation & s*$ul+ ,section #aci7;g77#a77;,b77i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! lead ag5cy & ins]t+ ,= a project requir+ an environm5tal impact /atem5t or environm5tal assessm5t1 ! lead ag5cy2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all4 7b7 ,issue id5tification & resolution ,section #aci7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,c71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#e72 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a77ii77,i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ modifications to ! project s*$ule aft] review process2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,description ( date ,! date ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is #a ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,! date t is #cj days aft] ! date = r5d]+ a decision z describ$ 9 ! project s*$ule e/abli%$ pursuant to subsection 7g77#a77;,b74 7,,ii7 ,if no s*$ule exi/s1 ! lat] (-- 7aa7 ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an application = ! p]mit1 lic5se or approval is complete2 or 7bb7 ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy issues a decision on ! project "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,,iii7 ,a modifi$ date consi/5t ) subsection 7g77#a77;,d74 4 #aaajf4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7n7 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 prep>+ a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 if ! lead ag5cy modifies ! /atem5t 9 response to comm5ts t are m9or & are conf9$ to factual corrections or explanations reg>d+ :y ! comm5ts d n w>rant additional ag5cy response1 ! lead ag5cy may write on errata %eets atta*$ to ! /atem5t in/ead ( rewrit+ ! draft /atem5t1 subject to ! condition t ! errata %eets %all-- 7,a7 cite ! s\rces1 au?orities1 or reasons t support ! position ( ! lead ag5cy2 & 7,b7 if appropriate1 indicate ! circum/ances t w\ld trigg] ag5cy reappraisal or fur!r response4 7#b7 ,incorporation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! lead ag5cy %all exp$iti\sly develop a s+le docum5t t consi/s ( a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t & a record ( decision1 unless-- 7,a7 ! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t makes sub/antial *anges to ! propos$ action t are relevant to environm5tal or safety conc]ns2 or 7,b7 !re are significant new circum/ances or in=mation t-- 7i7 are relevant to environm5tal conc]ns2 & 7ii7 be> on ! propos$ action or ! impacts ( ! propos$ action4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #acai ( ,,map-#ba 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb;a7 is repeal$4 #aaajg4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews ,section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aaajf7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7o7 ,reviews1 approvals1 & p]mitt+ plat=m 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an onl9e plat=m &1 9 coord9ation ) ag5cies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 issue report+ /&>ds to make publicly available ! /atus ( reviews1 approvals1 & p]mits requir$ = compliance ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or o!r applicable ,f$]al laws = projects & activities requir+ an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t4 7#b7 ,f$]al ag5cy p>ticipation ,a ,f$]al ag5cy ( jurisdiction ov] a review1 approval1 or p]mit describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all provide /atus in=mation 9 accordance ) ! /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,/ate responsibilities ,a ,/ate t is assign$ & assumes responsibilities "u section #cbf or #cbg %all provide applicable /atus in=mation 9 accordance ) /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #aaajh4 ,integration ( plann+ & environm5tal review ,section #afh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #afh4 ,integration ( plann+ & environm5tal review 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,environm5tal review process ,! t]m environm5tal review process means ! process = prep>+ = a project an environm5tal impact /atem5t1 environm5tal assessm5t1 categorical exclusion1 or o!r docum5t prep>$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,lead ag5cy ,! t]m lead ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aci7;a74 7#c7 ,plann+ product ,! t]m plann+ product means a decision1 analysis1 /udy1 or o!r docum5t$ in=mation t is ! result ( an evaluation or decisionmak+ process c>ri$ out by a metropolitan plann+ organization or a ,/ate1 z appropriate1 dur+ metropolitan or /atewide transportation plann+ "u section #acd or #ace1 respectively4 7#d7 ,project ,! t]m project has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aci7;a74 7b7 ,adoption ( plann+ products = use 9 ,,nepa proce$+s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7d71 ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy = a project may adopt & use a plann+ product 9 proce$+s relat+ to any class ( action 9 ! environm5tal review process ( ! project4 7#b7 ,id5tification ,if ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy makes a det]m9ation to adopt & use a plann+ product1 ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy %all id5tify ! ag5cies t p>ticipat$ 9 ! developm5t ( ! plann+ products4 7#c7 ,p>tial adoption ( plann+ products ,! ,f$]al lead ag5cy may-- 7,a7 adopt an entire plann+ product "u p>agraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 select portions ( a plann+ project "u p>agraph 7#a7 = adoption4 7#d7 ,tim+ ,a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! adoption ( a plann+ product may-- 7,a7 be made at ! "t ! lead ag5cies decide ! appropriate scope ( environm5tal review = ! project2 or 7,b7 occur lat] 9 ! environm5tal review process1 z appropriate4 7c7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,plann+ decisions ,! lead ag5cy 9 ! environm5tal review process may adopt decisions f a plann+ product1 includ+-- 7,a7 :e!r toll+1 private f9ancial assi/ance1 or o!r special f9ancial measures are necess>y to implem5t ! project2 7,b7 a decision ) respect to g5]al travel corridor or modal *oice1 includ+ a decision to implem5t corridor or sub>ea /udy recomm5dations to advance diff]5t modal solutions z sep>ate projects ) indep5d5t utility2 7,c7 ! purpose & ! ne$ = ! propos$ action2 7,d7 prelim9>y scre5+ ( alt]natives & elim9ation ( unreasonable alt]natives2 7,e7 a basic description ( ! environm5tal sett+2 7,f7 a decision ) respect to me?odologies = analysis2 & 7,g7 an id5tification ( programmatic level mitigation = pot5tial impacts ( transportation projects1 includ+-- 7i7 measures to avoid1 m9imize1 & mitigate impacts at a regional or national scale2 7ii7 inve/m5ts 9 regional ecosy/em & wat] res\rces2 & 7iii7 a programmatic mitigation plan develop$ 9 accordance ) section #afi4 7#b7 ,plann+ analyses ,! lead ag5cy 9 ! environm5tal review process may adopt analyses f a plann+ product1 includ+-- 7,a7 travel dem&s2 7,b7 regional developm5t & gr[?2 7,c7 local l& use1 gr[? managem5t1 & developm5t2 7,d7 population & employm5t2 7,e7 natural & built environm5tal conditions2 7,f7 environm5tal res\rces & environm5tally s5sitive areas2 7,g7 pot5tial environm5tal effects1 includ+ ! id5tification ( res\rces ( conc]n & pot5tial indirect & cumulative effects on ^? res\rces2 & 7,h7 mitigation ne$s = a propos$ action1 or = programmatic level mitigation1 = pot5tial effects t ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy det]m9es are mo/ effectively address$ at a regional or national program level4 7d7 ,conditions ,! lead ag5cy 9 ! environm5tal review process may adopt & use a plann+ product "u ?is section if ! lead ag5cy det]m9es1 ) ! concurr5ce ( o!r p>ticipat+ ag5cies ) relevant exp]tise & project sponsors1 z appropriate1 t ! foll[+ conditions h be5 met3 7#a7 ,! plann+ product 0 develop$ ?r\gh a plann+ process conduct$ pursuant to applicable ,f$]al law4 7#b7 ,! plann+ product 0 develop$ 9 consultation ) appropriate ,f$]al & ,/ate res\rce ag5cies & ,indian tribes4 7#c7 ,! plann+ process includ$ broad multidiscipl9>y consid]ation ( sy/ems-level or corridor-wide transportation ne$s & pot5tial effects1 includ+ effects on ! human & natural environm5t4 7#d7 ,! plann+ process includ$ public notice t ! plann+ products produc$ 9 ! plann+ process may be adopt$ dur+ a subsequ5t environm5tal review process 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#e7 ,dur+ ! environm5tal review process1 ! lead ag5cy has-- 7,a7 made ! plann+ docum5ts available = public review & comm5t2 7,b7 provid$ notice ( ! int5tion ( ! lead ag5cy to adopt ! plann+ product2 & 7,c7 consid]$ any result+ comm5ts4 7#f7 ,!re is no significant new in=mation or new circum/ance t has a reasonable likelihood ( affect+ ! cont9u$ validity or appropriat5ess ( ! plann+ product4 7#g7 ,! plann+ product has a rational basis & is bas$ on reliable & reasonably curr5t data & reasonable & sci5tifically acceptable me?odologies4 7#h7 ,! plann+ product is docum5t$ 9 suffici5t detail to support ! decision or ! results ( ! analysis & to meet requirem5ts = use ( ! in=mation 9 ! environm5tal review process4 7#i7 ,! plann+ product is appropriate = adoption & use 9 ! environm5tal review process = ! project & is incorporat$ 9 accordance ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & section #aejb4ba ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act74 7e7 ,effect ( adoption ,any plann+ product adopt$ by ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy 9 accordance ) ?is section may be-- 7#a7 incorporat$ directly into an environm5tal review process docum5t or o!r environm5tal docum5t2 & 7#b7 reli$ on & us$ by o!r ,f$]al ag5cies 9 c>ry+ out reviews ( ! project4 7f7 ,rules ( con/ruction 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is section does n make ! environm5tal review process applicable to ! transportation plann+ process conduct$ "u ?is title & *apt] #ec ( title #di4 7#b7 ,transportation plann+ activities ,initiation ( ! environm5tal review process z a "p (1 or concurr5tly )1 transportation plann+ activities does n subject transportation plans & programs to ! environm5tal review process4 7#c7 ,plann+ products ,?is section does n affect ! use ( plann+ products 9 ! environm5tal review process pursuant to o!r au?orities "u any o!r provision ( law or re/rict ! initiation ( ! environm5tal review process dur+ plann+4 4 #aaaji4 ,use ( programmatic mitigation plans ,section #afi7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ may use & ins]t+ %all consid]2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ or o!r ,f$]al environm5tal law be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #aaaaj4 ,adoption ( ,dep>tm5tal environm5tal docum5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjf ! foll[+3 #cjg4 ,adoption ( ,dep>tm5tal environm5tal docum5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,an op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t may adopt any draft environm5tal impact /atem5t1 f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t1 environm5tal assessm5t1 or any o!r docum5t issu$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 by ano!r op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7#a7 )\t recirculat+ ! docum5t 7except t a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t %all be recirculat$ prior to adoption72 & 7#b7 if ! op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice adopt+ ! docum5t c]tifies t ! project is sub/antially ! same z ! project review$ "u ! docum5t to be adopt$4 7b7 ,coop]at+ ag5cy ,an adopt+ op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice t 0 a coop]at+ ag5cy & c]tifies t ! project is sub/antially ! same z ! project review$ "u ! docum5t to be adopt$ & t its comm5ts & sugge/ions h be5 address$ may adopt a docum5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 )\t recirculat+ ! docum5t4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cjg & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,adoption ( ,dep>tm5tal environm5tal docum5ts4 4 #aaaaa4 ,te*nical assi/ance = ,/ates ,section #cbf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,assi/ance to ,/ates ,on reque/ ( a ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,/ate te*nical assi/ance1 tra9+1 or o!r support relat+ to-- 7,a7 assum+ responsibility "u subsection 7a72 7,b7 develop+ a memor&um ( und]/&+ "u ?is subsection2 or 7,c7 address+ a responsibility 9 ne$ ( corrective action "u subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,t]m9ation by ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! p>ticipation ( any ,/ate 9 ! program1 if-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate is n adequately c>ry+ out ! responsibilities assign$ to ! ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y provides to ! ,/ate-- 7i7 a notification ( ! det]m9ation ( noncompliance2 7ii7 a p]iod ( n less ?an #abj days to take su* corrective action z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to comply ) ! applicable agreem5t2 & 7iii7 on reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 a detail$ description ( ea* responsibility 9 ne$ ( corrective action reg>d+ an inadequacy id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 ! ,/ate1 aft] ! notification & p]iod describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,b71 fails to take satisfactory corrective action1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aaaab4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program ,section #cbg7;j7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,t]m9ation by ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! p>ticipation ( any ,/ate 9 ! program if-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate is n adequately c>ry+ out ! responsibilities assign$ to ! ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y provides to ! ,/ate-- 7i7 a notification ( ! det]m9ation ( noncompliance2 7ii7 a p]iod ( n less ?an #abj days to take su* corrective action z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to comply ) ! applicable agreem5t2 & 7iii7 on reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 a detail$ description ( ea* responsibility 9 ne$ ( corrective action reg>d+ an inadequacy id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 ! ,/ate1 aft] ! notification & p]iod provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 fails to take satisfactory corrective action1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aaaac4 ,categorical exclusions = multimodal projects 7a7 ,multimodal project def9$ ,section #aci7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,multimodal project ,! t]m multimodal project means a project t requires approval by m ?an #a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice4 4 7b7 ,application ( categorical exclusions = multimodal projects ,section #cjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ op]at+ au?ority t is n ! lead au?ority ) respect to a project & ins]t+ op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice t has exp]tise b is n ! lead au?ority ) respect to a propos$ multimodal project2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,lead au?ority ,! t]m lead au?ority means a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice t has ! lead responsibility = compliance ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 = a propos$ multimodal project4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a categorical exclusion designat$ "u ! implem5t+ regulations or & ins]t+ a categorical exclusion designat$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 implem5t+ regulations or2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ o!r compon5ts ( ! & ins]t+ a propos$ multimodal2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ! lead au?ority makes a det]m9ation1 9 consultation ) ! coop]at+ au?ority1 on ! applicability ( a categorical exclusion to a propos$ multimodal project2 7#b7 ! coop]at+ au?ority does n object to ! det]m9ation ( ! lead au?ority ( ! applicability ( a categorical exclusion2 7#c7 ! lead au?ority det]m9es t ! compon5t ( ! propos$ multimodal project to be cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion ( ! coop]at+ au?ority has indep5d5t utility2 & 7#d7 ! lead au?ority det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! propos$ multimodal project does n individually or cumulatively h a significant impact on ! environm5t2 & 7,b7 extraord9>y circum/ances d n exi/ t m]it additional analysis & docum5tation 9 an environm5tal impact /atem5t or environm5tal assessm5t requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,coop]ative au?ority exp]tise ,a coop]at+ au?ority %all provide exp]tise to ! lead au?ority on aspects ( ! multimodal project 9 :i* ! coop]at+ au?ority has exp]tise4 4 #aaaad4 ,mod]nization ( ! environm5tal review process 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all exam9e ways to mod]nize1 simplify1 & improve ! implem5tation ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq47 by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,inclusions ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! use ( te*nology 9 ! process1 su* z-- 7,a7 se>*able databases2 7,b7 geographic in=mation sy/em mapp+ tools2 7,c7 integration ( ^? tools ) fiscal managem5t sy/ems to provide m detail$ data2 & 7,d7 o!r innovative te*nologies2 7#b7 ways to prioritize use ( programmatic environm5tal impact /atem5ts2 7#c7 me?ods to enc\rage coop]at+ ag5cies to pres5t analyses 9 a concise =mat2 & 7#d7 any o!r improvem5ts t c be made to mod]nize process implem5tation4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! review c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a74 #aaaae4 ,s]vice club1 *>itable association1 or religi\s s]vice signs ,not)/&+ section #aca ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & "p #gej ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 a ,/ate may all[ ! ma9t5ance ( a sign ( a s]vice club1 *>itable association1 or religi\s s]vice t 0 erect$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! area ( :i* is less ?an or equal to #cb squ>e feet1 if ! ,/ate notifies ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 #aaaaf4 ,satisfaction ( requirem5ts = c]ta9 hi/oric sites 7a7 ,highways ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,satisfaction ( requirem5ts = c]ta9 hi/oric sites 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 align1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq47 & section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 includ+ implem5t+ regulations2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,c\ncil7 to e/abli% proc$ures to satisfy ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7includ+ regulations74 7#b7 ,avoidance alt]native analysis 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 9 an analysis requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq471 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is no feasible or prud5t alt]native to avoid use ( an hi/oric site1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 include ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! analysis requir$ "u t ,act2 7ii7 provide a notice ( ! det]m9ation to-- 7,i7 ea* applicable ,/ate hi/oric pres]vation (fic] & tribal hi/oric pres]vation (fic]2 7,,ii7 ! ,c\ncil1 if ! ,c\ncil is p>ticipat+ 9 ! consultation process "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed2 & 7,,iii7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7iii7 reque/ f ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior a concurr5ce t ! det]m9ation is suffici5t to satisfy ! requirem5t ( subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,concurr5ce ,if ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior ea* provide a concurr5ce reque/$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 no fur!r analysis "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all be requir$4 7,c7 ,publication ,a notice ( a det]m9ation1 toge!r ) ea* relevant concurr5ce to t det]m9ation1 "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 includ$ 9 ! record ( decision or f9d+ ( no significant impact ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 po/$ on an appropriate ,f$]al website by n lat] ?an #c days aft] ! date ( receipt by ! ,secret>y ( all concurr5ces reque/$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7#c7 ,align+ hi/orical reviews 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y1 ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior concur t no feasible & prud5t alt]native exi/s z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may provide to ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior notice ( ! int5t ( ! ,secret>y to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a77#b7 ?r\gh ! consultation requirem5ts ( section #cjfajh ( title #ed4 7,b7 ,satisfaction ( conditions ,to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a77#b71 ea* individual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 %all concur 9 ! treatm5t ( ! applicable hi/oric site describ$ 9 ! memor&um ( agreem5t or programmatic agreem5t develop$ "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed4 4 7b7 ,public transportation ,section #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d7 & 7e72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,satisfaction ( requirem5ts = c]ta9 hi/oric sites 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 align1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! requirem5ts ( ?is section ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq47 & section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 includ+ implem5t+ regulations2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,c\ncil7 to e/abli% proc$ures to satisfy ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7includ+ regulations74 7#b7 ,avoidance alt]native analysis 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 9 an analysis requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq471 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is no feasible or prud5t alt]native to avoid use ( an hi/oric site1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 include ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! analysis requir$ "u t ,act2 7ii7 provide a notice ( ! det]m9ation to-- 7,i7 ea* applicable ,/ate hi/oric pres]vation (fic] & tribal hi/oric pres]vation (fic]2 7,,ii7 ! ,c\ncil1 if ! ,c\ncil is p>ticipat+ 9 ! consultation process "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed2 & 7,,iii7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7iii7 reque/ f ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior a concurr5ce t ! det]m9ation is suffici5t to satisfy ! requirem5t ( subsection 7c77#a74 7,b7 ,concurr5ce ,if ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior ea* provide a concurr5ce reque/$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 no fur!r analysis "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all be requir$4 7,c7 ,publication ,a notice ( a det]m9ation1 toge!r ) ea* relevant concurr5ce to t det]m9ation1 "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 includ$ 9 ! record ( decision or f9d+ ( no significant impact ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 po/$ on an appropriate ,f$]al website by n lat] ?an #c days aft] ! date ( receipt by ! ,secret>y ( all concurr5ces reque/$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7#c7 ,align+ hi/orical reviews 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y1 ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior concur t no feasible & prud5t alt]native exi/s z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may provide to ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior notice ( ! int5t ( ! ,secret>y to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c77#b7 ?r\gh ! consultation requirem5ts ( section #cjfajh ( title #ed4 7,b7 ,satisfaction ( conditions ,to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c77#b71 ! applicable pres]vation (fic]1 ! ,c\ncil1 & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all concur 9 ! treatm5t ( ! applicable hi/oric site describ$ 9 ! memor&um ( agreem5t or programmatic agreem5t develop$ "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed4 4 #aaaag4 ,bridge exemption f consid]ation "u c]ta9 provisions 7a7 ,pres]vation ( p>kl&s ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #aaaaf1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,bridge exemption f consid]ation ,a common po/-#aide concrete or /eel bridge or culv]t 7z describ$ 9 #gg ,f$4 ,reg4 #fhgij7 t is exempt f individual review "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be exempt f consid]ation "u ?is section4 4 7b7 ,policy on l&s1 wildlife & wat]f[l refuges1 & hi/oric sites ,section #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #aaaaf1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,bridge exemption f consid]ation ,a common po/-#aide concrete or /eel bridge or culv]t 7z describ$ 9 #gg ,f$4 ,reg4 #fhgij7 t is exempt f individual review "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be exempt f consid]ation "u ?is section4 4 #aaaah4 ,elim9ation ( b>ri]s to improve at-risk bridges 7a7 ,tempor>y au?orization 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,until ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior takes ! action describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! take ( ne/+ swall[s to facilitate a con/ruction project on a bridge eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ) any compon5t condition rat+ ( #c or less 7z def9$ by ! ,national ,bridge ,inv5tory ,g5]al ,condition ,guidance issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration7 is au?oriz$ "u ! ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq47 betwe5 ,april #a & ,augu/ #ca4 7#b7 ,measures to m9imize impacts 7,a7 ,notification be=e tak+ ,prior to ! tak+ ( ne/+ swall[s au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 any p]son tak+ t action %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior a docum5t t conta9s-- 7i7 ! "n ( ! p]son act+ "u ! au?ority ( p>agraph 7#a7 to take ne/+ swall[s2 7ii7 a li/ ( practicable measures t w be und]tak5 to m9imize or mitigate significant adv]se impacts on ! population ( t species2 7iii7 ! "t p]iod dur+ :i* activities w be c>ri$ out t w result 9 ! tak+ ( t species2 & 7iv7 an e/imate ( ! numb] ( birds1 by species1 to be tak5 9 ! propos$ action4 7,b7 ,notification aft] tak+ ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! tak+ ( ne/+ swall[s au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 any p]son tak+ t action %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior a docum5t t conta9s ! numb] ( birds1 by species1 tak5 9 ! action4 7b7 ,au?orization ( take 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all promulgate a regulation "u ! au?ority ( section #c ( ! ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjd7 au?oriz+ ! take ( ne/+ swall[s to facilitate bridge repair1 ma9t5ance1 or con/ruction-- 7,a7 )\t individual p]mit requirem5ts2 & 7,b7 "u t]ms & conditions det]m9$ to be consi/5t ) treaties relat+ to migratory birds t protect swall[ species occurr+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,t]m9ation ,on ! effective date ( a f9al rule "u ?is subsection by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 subsection 7a7 %all h no =ce or effect4 7c7 ,susp5sion or )drawal ( take au?orization ,if ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 det]m9es t tak+ ( ne/+ swall[s c>ri$ out "u ! au?ority provid$ 9 subsection 7a77#a7 is hav+ a significant adv]se impact on swall[ populations1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior may susp5d t au?ority ?r\gh publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 #aaaai4 ,at-risk project preagreem5t au?ority 7a7 ,def9ition ( prelim9>y eng9e]+ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m prelim9>y eng9e]+ means all[able precon/ruction project developm5t & eng9e]+ co/s4 7b7 ,at-risk project preagreem5t au?ority ,a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( ,f$]al-aid funds "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may-- 7#a7 incur prelim9>y eng9e]+ co/s = an eligible project "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 be=e receiv+ project au?orization f ! ,/ate1 9 ! case ( a subrecipi5t1 & ! ,secret>y to proce$ ) ! project2 & 7#b7 reque/ reimbursem5t ( applicable ,f$]al funds aft] ! project au?orization is receiv$4 7c7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y may reimburse prelim9>y eng9e]+ co/s incurr$ by a recipi5t or subrecipi5t "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 if ! co/s meet all applicable requirem5ts "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 at ! "t ! co/s are incurr$ & ! ,secret>y concurs t ! requirem5ts h be5 met2 7#b7 9 ! case ( a project locat$ )9 a designat$ nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area = air quality1 if ! con=mity requirem5ts ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 h be5 met2 & 7#c7 if ! co/s w\ld h be5 all[able if incurr$ aft] ! date ( ! project au?orization by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,at-risk ,a recipi5t or subrecipi5t t elects to use ! au?ority provid$ "u ?is section %all-- 7#a7 assume all risk = prelim9>y eng9e]+ co/s incurr$ prior to project au?orization2 & 7#b7 be responsible = ensur+ & demon/rat+ to ! ,secret>y t all applicable co/ eligibility conditions are met aft] ! au?orization is receiv$4 7e7 ,re/rictions ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 all[s a recipi5t or subrecipi5t to use ! au?ority "u ?is section to advance a project beyond prelim9>y eng9e]+ prior to ! completion ( ! environm5tal review process2 7#b7 waives ! applicability ( ,f$]al requirem5ts to a project o!r ?an ! reimbursem5t ( prelim9>y eng9e]+ co/s incurr$ prior to an au?orization to proce$ 9 accordance ) ?is section2 or 7#c7 gu>antees ,f$]al fund+ ( ! project or ! eligibility ( ! project = future ,f$]al-aid highway fund+4 ,c ,miscellane\s #aabja4 ,cr$its = untax$ transportation fuels 7a7 ,def9ition ( qualifi$ rev5ues ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m qualifi$ rev5ues means any am\nts-- 7#a7 collect$ by a ,/ate-- 7,a7 = ! regi/ration ( a vehicle t op]ates solely on a fuel t is n subject to a ,f$]al tax2 & 7,b7 n soon] ?an ! second regi/ration p]iod foll[+ ! pur*ase ( ! vehicle2 & 7#b7 t d n exce$1 = a vehicle describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 an annual am\nt det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be equal to ! annual am\nt paid = ,f$]al motor fuels taxes on ! fuel us$ by an av]age pass5g] c> fuel$ solely by gasol9e4 7b7 ,cr$it 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 if a ,/ate contributes qualifi$ rev5ues to cov] n less ?an #e p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( a project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title1 ! ,f$]al %>e payable = ! project "u ?is section may be increas$ by an am\nt t is-- 7,a7 equal to ! p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project f contribut$ qualifi$ rev5ues2 b 7,b7 n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,expiration ,! au?orization ( an increas$ ,f$]al %>e = a project pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 expires on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc4 7c7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,be=e ! expiration date ( ! cr$it "u subsection 7b77#b71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! mo/ effici5t & equitable means ( tax+ motor vehicle fuels n subject to a ,f$]al tax z ( ! date ( submission ( ! report4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! means describ$ 9 ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all p>allel1 z closely z practicable1 ! /ructure ( o!r ,f$]al taxes on motor fuels4 #aabjb4 ,ju/ification reports = access po9ts on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em ,section #aaa7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ new or modifi$ freeway-to-crossroad int]*anges inside a transportation managem5t area7 aft] ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em4 #aabjc4 ,exemptions ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,natural gas vehicles ,a vehicle1 if op]at$ by an eng9e fuel$ prim>ily by natural gas1 may exce$ any vehicle weight limit 7up to a maximum gross vehicle weight ( #hb1jjj p\nds7 "u ?is section by an am\nt t is equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7#a7 ! weight ( ! vehicle attributable to ! natural gas tank & fuel+ sy/em c>ri$ by t vehicle2 & 7#b7 ! weight ( a comp>able diesel tank & fuel+ sy/em4 7n7 ,em]g5cy vehicles 7#a7 ,def9ition ( em]g5cy vehicle ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m em]g5cy vehicle means a vehicle design$ to be us$ "u em]g5cy conditions-- 7,a7 to transport p]sonnel & equipm5t2 & 7,b7 to support ! suppression ( fires & mitigation ( o!r haz>d\s situations4 7#b7 ,em]g5cy vehicle weight limit ,not)/&+ subsection 7a71 a ,/ate %all n en=ce aga9/ an em]g5cy vehicle a vehicle weight limit 7up to a maximum gross vehicle weight ( #hf1jjj p\nds7 ( less ?an-- 7,a7 #bd1jjj p\nds on a s+le /e]+ axle2 7,b7 #cc1ejj p\nds on a s+le drive axle2 7,c7 #fb1jjj p\nds on a t&em axle2 or 7,d7 #eb1jjj p\nds on a t&em re> drive /e] axle4 7o7 ,op]ation ( c]ta9 specializ$ vehicles on c]ta9 highways 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arkansas ,if any segm5t ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #fc betwe5 ! exits = highways #ad & #ge 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arkansas is designat$ z "p ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em-- 7#a7 a vehicle t c\ld legally op]ate on ! segm5t be=e ! date ( ! designation at ! po/$ spe$ limit may cont9ue to op]ate on t segm5t2 & 7#b7 a vehicle t c only travel bel[ ! po/$ spe$ limit on ! segm5t t c\ld o!rwise legally op]ate on ! segm5t be=e ! date ( ! designation may cont9ue to op]ate on t segm5t dur+ daylight h\rs4 4 #aabjd4 ,high priority corridors on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,section #aaje ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjca7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7 7#aje ,/at4 #bjcb2 #aab ,/at4 #aij2 #aai ,/at4 #abac7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ac7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,raleigh-,norfolk ,corridor f ,raleigh1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 ?r\gh ,rocky ,m\nt1 ,william/on & ,elizabe? ,city1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 to ,norfolk1 ,virg9ia4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#ah77;,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 include ,texas ,/ate ,highway #dd f ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ei at ,fre]1 ,texas1 to ,texas ,/ate ,highway #ceh4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#fh7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#fh7 ,! ,wa%oe ,c\nty ,corridor & ! ,int]m\nta9 ,we/ ,corridor %all g5]ally foll[3 7,a7 9 ! case ( ! ,wa%oe ,c\nty ,corridor1 along ,int]/ate ,r\te #ehj_/,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ie_/,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ie;,a1 f ,r5o1 ,nevada1 to ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( ! ,int]m\nta9 ,we/ ,corridor1 f ! vic9ity ( ,las ,vegas ext5d+ nor? along ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ie1 t]m9at+ at ,int]/ate ,r\te #hj4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ha7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aag_/;,int]/ate ,r\te #gie f ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gj 9 ,goldsboro1 ,wayne ,c\nty1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 to ,int]/ate ,r\te #dj we/ ( ,faison1 ,sampson ,c\nty1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 7#hb7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gj f its int]section ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #dj 9 ,g>n]1 ,wake ,c\nty1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 to ! ,port at ,morehead ,city1 ,c>t]et ,c\nty1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 7#hc7 ,! ,c5tral ,texas ,corridor comm5c+ at ! logical t]m9us ( ,int]/ate #aj1 & g5]ally foll[+ portions ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij ea/w>d pass+ 9 ! vic9ity ,=t ,hood1 ,kille51 ,belton1 ,temple1 ,bryan1 ,college ,/ation1 ,huntsville1 ,liv+/on1 ,woodville1 & to ! logical t]m9us ( ,texas ,highway #fc at ! ,sab9e ,riv] ,bridge at ,burrs ,cross+4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#e7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7#aji ,/at4 #eig2 #aah ,/at4 #bic2 #aai ,/at4 #abac71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ac71 aft] subsection 7c77#i712 7ii7 by /rik+ subsections 7c77#ah7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7c77#cf7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ah71 subsection 7c77#bj71 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b77i7 ( subsection 7c77#bf71 subsection 7c77#cf7 2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ & subsection 7c77#eg7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#eg71 subsection 7c77#fh77;,b71 subsection 7c77#ha71 & subsection 7c77#hb72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 7#aji ,/at4 #eih2 #abf ,/at4 #dbg71 by /rik+ ! la/ s5t5ce & ins]t+ ,! r\tes ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b77i7 ( subsection 7c77#bf7 & 9 subsection 7c77#fh77;,b7 are designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#aa4 4 #aabje4 ,repeat intoxicat$ driv] law ,section #afd7;a77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ or comb9ation ( laws aft] means a ,/ate law4 #aabjf4 ,vehicle-to-infra/ructure equipm5t 7a7 ,national highway p]=mance program ,section #aai7;d77#b77,l7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! in/allation ( int]op]able vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication equipm5t aft] capital improvem5ts4 7b7 ,surface transportation program ,section #acc7;b77#af7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! in/allation ( int]op]able vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication equipm5t aft] capital improvem5ts4 #aabjg4 ,rel9qui%m5t ,a ,/ate transportation ag5cy may rel9qui% p>k-&-ride lot facilities or portions ( p>k-&-ride lot facilities to a local gov]nm5t ag5cy = highway purposes if au?oriz$ to d s "u ,/ate law4 #aabjh4 ,transf] & sale ( toll cr$its 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,eligible /ate ,! t]m eligible ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 is eligible to use a cr$it "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 has be5 select$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#b74 7#b7 ,recipi5t ,/ate ,! t]m recipi5t ,/ate means a ,/ate t receives a cr$it by transf] or by sale "u ?is section f an eligible ,/ate4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot program ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! e/abli%m5t ( a nationwide toll cr$it monitor+ & track+ sy/em "u subsection 7g71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a toll cr$it m>ketplace pilot program 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 are-- 7#a7 to id5tify :e!r a monet>y value c be assign$ to toll cr$its2 7#b7 to id5tify ! disc\nt$ rate ( toll cr$its = ca%2 7#c7 to det]m9e if ! pur*ase ( toll cr$its by ,/ates provides ! pur*as+ ,/ate budget flexibility to deal ) fund+ issues1 includ+ (f-sy/em ne$s1 transit sy/ems ) high op]at+ co/s1 or ca% fl[ issues2 & 7#d7 to te/ ! feasibility ( exp&+ ! toll cr$it m>ket to all[ all ,/ates to p>ticipate on a p]man5t basis4 7d7 ,selection ( eligible ,/ates 7#a7 ,application to ,secret>y ,9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b71 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,selection ,( ! ,/ates t submit an application "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may select n m ?an #aj ,/ates to be designat$ z an eligible ,/ate4 7e7 ,transf] or sale ( cr$its 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide t an eligible ,/ate may transf] or sell to a recipi5t ,/ate a cr$it n us$ by ! eligible ,/ate "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,use ( cr$its by transf]ee or pur*as] ,a recipi5t ,/ate may use a cr$it receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5t = any funds made available to c>ry out title #bc or *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,condition on transf] or sale ( cr$its ,to receive a cr$it "u p>agraph 7#a71 a recipi5t ,/ate %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y describ$ 9 section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,use ( proce$s f sale ( cr$its ,an eligible ,/ate %all use ! proce$s f ! sale ( a cr$it "u subsection 7e77#a7 = any project 9 ! eligible ,/ate t is eligible "u ! surface transportation program e/abli%$ "u section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,toll cr$it monitor+ & track+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a nationwide toll cr$it monitor+ & track+ sy/em t functions z a real-"t database on ! inv5tory & use ( toll cr$its among all ,/ates 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7h7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* a cr$it is transf]r$ or sold "u subsection 7e77#a71 ! eligible ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y 9 writ+ a notification ( ! transf] or sale4 7i7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! pilot program "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! progress ( ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,/ate report 7,a7 ,report by eligible ,/ate ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] a pur*ase or sale "u subsection 7e77#a71 an eligible ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7i7 in=mation on ! transaction2 7ii7 ! am\nt ( ca% receiv$ & ! value ( toll cr$its sold2 7iii7 ! int5d$ use ( ! ca%2 & 7iv7 an update on ! rema9+ toll cr$it balance ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,report by recipi5t ,/ate ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] a pur*ase or sale "u subsection 7e77#a71 a recipi5t ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7i7 ! value ( toll cr$its pur*as$2 7ii7 ! anticipat$ use ( ! toll cr$its2 & 7iii7 plans = ma9ta9+ ma9t5ance ( ef=t = sp5d+ on ,f$]al-aid highways projects4 7#c7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program "u subsection 7b7 is e/abli%$ & ea* ye> !reaft] t ! pilot program is 9 effect1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7i7 det]m9es :e!r a toll cr$it m>ketplace is viable2 7ii7 describes ! buy+ & sell+ activities ( ! pilot program2 7iii7 describes ! monet>y value ( toll cr$its2 7iv7 det]m9es :e!r ! pilot program c\ld be exp&$ to m ,/ates or all ,/ates2 & 7v7 provides updat$ in=mation on ! toll cr$it balance accumulat$ by ea* ,/ate2 & 7,b7 make ! report describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7j7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section or ! p>ticipation ( any ,/ate 9 ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! program is n s]v+ a public b5efit4 #aabji4 ,regional infra/ructure accel]ator demon/ration program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a regional infra/ructure demon/ration program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program7 to assi/ entities 9 develop+ improv$ infra/ructure priorities & f9anc+ /rategies = ! accel]at$ developm5t ( a project t is eligible = fund+ "u ! ,,tifia program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,designation ( regional infra/ructure accel]ators ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may designate regional infra/ructure accel]ators t w-- 7#a7 s]ve a def9$ geographic area2 & 7#b7 act z a res\rce 9 ! geographic area to qualifi$ entities 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible = a designation "u subsection 7b71 a propos$ regional infra/ructure accel]ator %all submit to ! ,secret>y a proposal at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7d7 ,crit]ia ,9 evaluat+ a proposal submitt$ "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! ne$ = geographic div]sity among regional infra/ructure accel]ators2 & 7#b7 ! ability ( ! proposal to promote inve/m5t 9 cov]$ infra/ructure projects1 :i* %all include a plan-- 7,a7 to evaluate & promote innovative f9anc+ me?ods = local projects1 includ+ ! use ( ! ,,tifia program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 to build capacity ( ,/ate1 local1 & tribal gov]nm5ts to evaluate & /ructure projects involv+ ! inve/m5t ( private capital2 7,c7 to provide te*nical assi/ance & in=mation on be/ practices ) respect to f9anc+ ! projects2 7,d7 to increase transp>5cy ) respect to infra/ructure project analysis & us+ innovative f9anc+ = public infra/ructure projects2 7,e7 to deploy pr$evelopm5t capital programs design$ to facilitate ! creation ( a pipel9e ( infra/ructure projects available = inve/m5t2 7,f7 to bundle small]-scale & rural projects into l>g] proposals t may be m attractive = inve/m5t2 & 7,g7 to r$uce transaction co/s = public project sponsors4 7e7 ,annual report ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! f9d+s & effectiv5ess ( ! program4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! program #ab1jjj1jjj1 ( :i* ! ,secret>y %all use-- 7#a7 #aa1gej1jjj = initial grants to regional infra/ructure accel]ators "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 #bej1jjj = adm9i/rative co/s ( c>ry+ out ! program4 #aabaj4 ,sonoran ,corridor ,int]/ate developm5t 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t ! designation ( ! ,sonoran ,corridor ,int]/ate connect+ ,int]/ate #ai to ,int]/ate #aj s\? ( ! ,tucson ,int]national ,airport z a future "p ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em w\ld-- 7#a7 enhance direct l9kage betwe5 major trad+ r\tes connect+ gr[+ ports1 agricultural regions1 infra/ructure & manufactur+ c5t]s1 & exi/+ high priority corridors ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 & 7#b7 significantly improve connectivity on ! future ,int]/ate #aa & ! ,,canamex ,corridor1 a r\te directly l9k+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) ,mexico & ,canada4 7b7 ,high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjcb2 #aai ,/at4 #abaj7 7z am5d$ by section #aabjd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#hd7 ,/ate ,r\te #daj1 ! ,sonoran ,corridor connect+ ,int]/ate #ai to ,int]/ate #aj s\? ( ! ,tucson ,int]national ,airport4 4 7c7 ,future p>ts ( ,int]/ate ,sy/em ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,a7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjcc2 #aai ,/at4 #abac7 7z am5d$ by section #aabjd7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ & subsection 7c77#hb7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#hb71 & subsection 7c77#hd74 ,,ii ,transportation innovation ,a ,rese>* #abjja4 ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education 7a7 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program ,section #ejc7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7xviii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7xix71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xx7 accel]at$ mobile1 highway-spe$1 bridge inspection me?ods t provide quantitative data-driv5 decisionmak+ capabilities )\t requir+ lane closures2 & 7xxi7 innovative segm5tal wall te*nology = soil bank /abilization & roadway s\nd att5uation1 & articulat$ te*nology = hydraulic %e]-resi/ant erosion control4 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i71 by ins]t+ & section #aai7;e7 aft] ?is subp>agraph4 7b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ c>ry out & ins]t+ e/abli% & implem5t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 use n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! funds au?oriz$ to c>ry out ?is subsection to make grants to1 & ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts & contracts )1 ,/ates1 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 in/itutions ( high] education1 private sector entities1 & nonpr(it organizations to c>ry out demon/ration programs t w accel]ate ! deploym5t & adoption ( transportation rese>* activities2 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,innovation grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a transp>5t competitive process 9 :i* entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 may submit an application to receive a grant "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,publication ( application process ,a description ( ! application process e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 be po/$ on a public website2 7,,ii7 id5tify ! in=mation requir$ to be includ$ 9 ! application2 & 7,,iii7 id5tify ! crit]ia by :i* ! ,secret>y %all select grant recipi5ts4 7iii7 ,submission ( application ,to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 %all submit an application to ! ,secret>y4 7iv7 ,selection & approval ,! ,secret>y %all select & approve an application submitt$ "u clause 7iii7 bas$ on :e!r ! project describ$ 9 ! application meets ! goals ( ! program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjad & ins]t+ ea* fiscal ye>4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #eje7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ejc7;c77#b77;,c7 & ins]t+ section #ejc 7c77#b77;,d74 #abjjb4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems 7a7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems deploym5t ,section #eac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,sy/em op]ations & ,,its deploym5t grant program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to accel]ate ! deploym5t1 op]ation1 sy/ems managem5t1 int]modal integration1 & int]op]ability ( ! ,,its program & ,,its-enabl$ op]ational /rategies-- 7,a7 to measure & improve ! p]=mance ( ! surface transportation sy/em2 7,b7 to r$uce traffic conge/ion & ! economic & environm5tal impacts ( traffic conge/ion2 7,c7 to m9imize fatalities & injuries2 7,d7 to enhance mobility ( p & goods2 7,e7 to improve travel] in=mation & s]vices2 & 7,f7 to optimize exi/+ roadway capacity4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all submit an application to ! ,secret>y t includes-- 7,a7 a plan to deploy & provide = ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems to improve safety1 effici5cy1 sy/em p]=mance1 & return on inve/m5t1 su* z-- 7i7 autonom\s vehicle communication te*nologies2 7ii7 vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication te*nologies2 7iii7 real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation2 7iv7 advanc$ traffic1 freight1 p>k+1 & incid5t managem5t sy/ems2 7v7 advanc$ te*nologies to improve transit & comm]cial vehicle op]ations2 7vi7 syn*roniz$1 adaptive1 & transit pref]5tial traffic signals2 7vii7 advanc$ infra/ructure condition assessm5t te*nologies2 & 7viii7 o!r te*nologies to improve sy/em op]ations1 includ+ ,,its applications necess>y = multimodal sy/ems integration & = a*iev+ p]=mance goals2 7,b7 quantifiable sy/em p]=mance improvem5ts1 includ+-- 7i7 r$uctions 9 traffic-relat$ cra%es1 conge/ion1 & co/s2 7ii7 optimization ( sy/em effici5cy2 & 7iii7 improvem5t ( access to transportation s]vices2 7,c7 quantifiable safety1 mobility1 & environm5tal b5efit projections1 includ+ data-driv5 e/imates ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! project w improve ! effici5cy ( ! transportation sy/em & r$uce traffic conge/ion 9 ! region2 7,d7 a plan = p>tn]+ ) ! private sector1 includ+ telecommunications indu/ries & public s]vice utilities1 public ag5cies 7includ+ multimodal & multijurisdictional entities71 rese>* in/itutions1 organizations repres5t+ transportation & te*nology lead]s1 & o!r transportation /akehold]s2 7,e7 a plan to lev]age & optimize exi/+ local & regional ,,its inve/m5ts2 & 7,f7 a plan to ensure int]op]ability ( deploy$ te*nologies ) o!r toll+1 traffic managem5t1 & intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7#c7 ,selection 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,effective beg9n+ n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 ! ,secret>y may provide grants to eligible entities "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,geographic div]sity ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t grant recipi5ts repres5t div]se geographical areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ urban1 suburban1 & rural areas4 7,c7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ! subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to grant recipi5ts t demon/rate an ability to contribute a significant non-,f$]al %>e to ! co/ ( c>ry+ out ! project = :i* ! grant is receiv$4 7#d7 ,eligible uses ,projects = :i* grants aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may be us$ include-- 7,a7 ! deploym5t ( autonom\s vehicle communication te*nologies2 7,b7 ! deploym5t ( vehicle-to-vehicle or vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication te*nologies2 7,c7 ! e/abli%m5t & implem5tation ( ,,its & ,,its-enabl$ op]ations /rategies t improve p]=mance 9 ! areas (-- 7i7 traffic op]ations2 7ii7 em]g5cy response to surface transportation incid5ts2 7iii7 incid5t managem5t2 7iv7 transit & comm]cial vehicle op]ations improvem5ts2 7v7 wea!r ev5t response managem5t by ,/ate & local au?orities2 7vi7 surface transportation network & facility managem5t2 7vii7 con/ruction & "w zone managem5t2 7viii7 traffic fl[ in=mation2 7ix7 freight managem5t2 & 7x7 conge/ion managem5t2 7,d7 c>ry+ out activities t support ! creation ( networks t l9k metropolitan & rural surface transportation sy/ems into an integrat$ data network1 capable ( collect+1 %>+1 & ar*iv+ transportation sy/em traffic condition & p]=mance in=mation2 7,e7 ! implem5tation ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems & te*nologies t improve highway safety ?r\gh in=mation & communications sy/ems l9k+ vehicles1 infra/ructure1 mobile devices1 transportation us]s1 & em]g5cy respond]s2 7,f7 ! provision ( s]vices necess>y to ensure ! effici5t op]ation & managem5t ( ,,its infra/ructure1 includ+ co/s associat$ ) communications1 utilities1 r5t1 h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 labor1 adm9i/rative co/s1 tra9+1 & te*nical s]vices2 7,g7 ! provision ( support = ! e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( in/itutional relation%ips betwe5 transportation ag5cies1 police1 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices1 private em]g5cy op]ators1 freight op]ators1 %ipp]s1 public s]vice utilities1 & telecommunications provid]s2 7,h7 c>ry+ out multimodal & cross-jurisdictional plann+ & deploym5t ( regional transportation sy/ems op]ations & managem5t approa*es2 & 7,i7 p]=m+ project evaluations to det]m9e ! co/s1 b5efits1 lessons le>n$1 & future deploym5t /rategies associat$ ) ! deploym5t ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7#e7 ,report to ,secret>y ,= ea* fiscal ye> t an eligible entity receives a grant "u ?is subsection1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] receiv+ ! grant1 ea* recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes h[ ! project has met ! expectations project$ 9 ! deploym5t plan submitt$ ) ! application1 includ+ in=mation on-- 7,a7 h[ ! program has help$ r$uce traffic cra%es1 conge/ion1 co/s1 & o!r b5efits ( ! deploy$ sy/ems2 7,b7 ! effect ( measur+ & improv+ transportation sy/em p]=mance ?r\gh ! deploym5t ( advanc$ te*nologies2 7,c7 ! effectiv5ess ( provid+ real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation to ! public t all[s ! public to make in=m$ travel decisions2 & 7,d7 lessons le>n$ & recomm5dations = future deploym5t /rategies to optimize transportation effici5cy & multimodal sy/em p]=mance4 7#f7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection & annually !reaft] = ea* fiscal ye> = :i* grants are aw>d$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! effectiv5ess ( ! grant recipi5ts 9 meet+ ! project$ deploym5t plan goals1 includ+ data on h[ ! grant program has-- 7,a7 r$uc$ traffic-relat$ fatalities & injuries2 7,b7 r$uc$ traffic conge/ion & improv$ travel-"t reliability2 7,c7 r$uc$ transportation-relat$ emissions2 7,d7 optimiz$ multimodal sy/em p]=mance2 7,e7 improv$ access to transportation alt]natives2 7,f7 provid$ ! public ) access to real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation to make in=m$ travel decisions2 7,g7 provid$ co/ sav+s to transportation ag5cies1 bus9esses1 & ! travel+ public2 & 7,h7 provid$ o!r b5efits to transportation us]s & ! g5]al public4 7#g7 ,additional grants ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es1 bas$ on a report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#e71 t a grant recipi5t is n comply+ ) ! e/abli%$ grant crit]ia1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 cease paym5t to ! recipi5t ( any rema9+ grant am\nts2 & 7,b7 r$i/ribute any rema9+ am\nts to o!r eligible entities "u ?is section4 7#h7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#i7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds made available ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! intellig5t transportation sy/em program "u sections #eab ?r\gh #eah1 n less ?an #cj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems goals & purposes ,section #ead7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 improvem5t ( ! ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to respond to security-relat$ or o!r manmade em]g5cies & natural disa/]s2 & 7#f7 enhancem5t ( ! freight sy/em ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & support to freight policy goals by conduct+ heavy duty vehicle demon/ration activities & accel]at+ adoption ( ,,its applications 9 freight op]ations4 4 7c7 ,,its advisory committee report ,section #eae7;h77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,febru>y #a ( ea* ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,transportation ,rese>* & ,innovative ,te*nology ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ,may #a ( ea* ye>4 #abjjc4 ,future int]/ate /udy 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 a well-develop$ sy/em ( transportation infra/ructure is critical to ! economic well-be+1 heal?1 & welf>e ( ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 ! #dg1jjj-mile national ,int]/ate ,sy/em is ! backbone to t transportation infra/ructure sy/em2 & 7#c7 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 _m segm5ts ( ! approximately #fj-ye>-old ,int]/ate ,sy/em are well beyond ! #ej-ye> design life ( ! ,sy/em & yet ^! ag+ facilities are c5tral to ! transportation infra/ructure sy/em1 c>ry+ #be p]c5t ( ! vehicle traffic ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on j #a p]c5t ( ! total public roadway mileage2 7,b7 ! ne$ = ongo+ ma9t5ance1 pres]vation1 & recon/ruction ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em has gr[n due to increas+ & *ang+ travel dem&s2 & 7,c7 simple ma9t5ance ( ! curr5t condition & configuration ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em is insuffici5t = ! ,sy/em to fully s]ve ! transportation ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! next #ej ye>s4 7b7 ,future ,int]/ate ,sy/em /udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy on ! actions ne$$ to upgrade & re/ore ! ,dwight ,d4 ,eis5h[] ,national ,sy/em ( ,int]/ate & ,def5se ,highways to its role z a premi] sy/em network t meets ! gr[+ & %ift+ dem&s ( ! #ba/ c5tury & = ! next #ej ye>s 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! /udy74 7c7 ,me?odologies ,9 conduct+ ! /udy1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all build on ! me?odologies exam9$ & recomm5d$ 9 ! report prep>$ = ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway & ,transportation ,(ficials entitl$ ,national ,coop]ative ,highway ,rese>* ,program ,project #bj-bd7gi73 ,specifications = a ,national ,/udy ( ! ,future #c,r1 #d,r1 & ,capacity ,ne$s ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & dat$ ,decemb] #bjac4 7d7 ,recomm5dations ,! /udy-- 7#a7 %all include specific recomm5dations reg>d+ ! features1 /&>ds1 capacity ne$s1 application ( te*nologies1 & int]gov]nm5tal roles to upgrade ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 includ+ any revisions to law 7includ+ regulations7 t ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es appropriate to a*ieve ! goals2 & 7#b7 is enc\rag$ to build on ! robu/ in/itutional k 9 ! highway indu/ry 9 apply+ ! te*niques involv$ 9 implem5t+ ! /udy4 7e7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all det]m9e ! ne$ = recon/ruction & improvem5t ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em by consid]+-- 7#a7 future dem&s on transportation infra/ructure det]m9$ = national plann+ purposes1 includ+ comm]cial & private traffic fl[s to s]ve future economic activity & gr[?2 7#b7 ! expect$ condition ( ! curr5t ,int]/ate ,sy/em ov] ! next #ej ye>s1 includ+ long-t]m det]ioration & recon/ruction ne$s2 7#c7 ^? ,national ,highway ,sy/em r\tes t %\ld be add$ to ! exi/+ ,int]/ate ,sy/em to m effici5tly s]ve national traffic fl[s2 7#d7 features t w\ld take advantage ( te*nological capabilities to address mod]n /&>ds ( con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 & op]ations1 = purposes ( safety1 & sy/em managem5t1 tak+ into fur!r consid]ation sy/em p]=mance & co/2 & 7#e7 ! res\rces necess>y to ma9ta9 & improve ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 includ+ ! res\rces requir$ to upgrade ^? ,national ,highway ,sy/em r\tes id5tifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 to ,int]/ate /&>ds4 7f7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d-- 7#a7 %all conv5e & consult ) a panel ( national exp]ts includ+ curr5t & future own]s1 op]ators1 & us]s ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & private sector /akehold]s2 & 7#b7 is enc\rag$ to consult )-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 ,/ates2 7,c7 plann+ ag5cies at ! metropolitan1 ,/ate1 & regional levels2 7,d7 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 7,e7 freight %ipp]s2 7,f7 highway safety gr\ps2 & 7,g7 o!r appropriate entities4 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u ?is section4 7h7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts au?oriz$ to c>ry out ! ,highway ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all use up to #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf to c>ry out ?is section4 #abjjd4 ,rese>*+ surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promote ! rese>* ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms t pres]ve a us] fee /ructure to ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7b7 ,objectives ,! objectives ( ! rese>* describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be-- 7#a7 to /udy unc]ta9ties relat+ to ! design1 acceptance1 & implem5tation ( #b or m future us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms2 7#b7 to def9e ! functionality ( ^? us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms2 7#c7 to conduct or promote rese>* activities to demon/rate & te/ ^? us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms1 includ+ by conduct+ field trials1 by p>tn]+ ) individual ,/ates1 gr\ps ( ,/ates1 or o!r appropriate entities to conduct ! rese>* activities2 7#d7 to conduct outrea* to increase public aw>5ess reg>d+ ! ne$ = alt]native fund+ s\rces = surface transportation programs & provide in=mation on possible approa*es2 7#e7 to provide recomm5dations reg>d+ adoption & implem5tation ( ^? us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms2 & 7#f7 to m9imize ! adm9i/rative co/ ( any pot5tial us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7c7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to individual ,/ates1 gr\ps ( ,/ates1 or o!r appropriate entities to conduct rese>* t addresses-- 7#a7 ! implem5tation1 int]op]ability1 public acceptance1 & o!r pot5tial hurdles to ! adoption ( a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism2 7#b7 ! protection ( p]sonal privacy2 7#c7 ! use ( indep5d5t & private ?ird-p>ty v5dors to collect fees & op]ate ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism2 7#d7 equity conc]ns1 includ+ ! impacts ( ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism on diff]+ income gr\ps1 v>i\s geographic areas1 & ! relative burd5s on rural & urban driv]s2 7#e7 ease ( compliance = diff]5t us]s ( ! transportation sy/em2 7#f7 ! reliability & security ( te*nology us$ to implem5t ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism2 7#g7 ! flexibility & *oices ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms1 includ+ ! ability ( us]s to select f v>i\s te*nology & paym5t options2 7#h7 ! co/ ( adm9i/]+ ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism2 & 7#i7 ! ability ( ! adm9i/]+ entity to audit & en=ce us] compliance4 7d7 ,advisory c\ncil 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all e/abli% & lead a ,surface ,transportation ,rev5ue ,alt]natives ,advisory ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,c\ncil7 to in=m ! selection & evaluation ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil %all-- 7i7 be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 include1 at a m9imum-- 7,i7 repres5tatives ) exp]i5ce 9 us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms1 ( :i*-- 7aa7 n few] ?an #a %all be f ! ,dep>tm5t2 7bb7 n few] ?an #a %all be f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury2 & 7cc7 n few] ?an #b %all be f ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,,ii7 repres5tatives f applicable us]s ( ! surface transportation sy/em2 & 7,,iii7 appropriate te*nology & public privacy exp]ts4 7,b7 ,geographic consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all consid] geographic div]sity :5 select+ memb]s "u ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,functions ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,c\ncil is e/abli%$1 ! ,c\ncil %all1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 def9e ! functionality ( #b or m us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms2 7,b7 id5tify te*nological1 adm9i/rative1 in/itutional1 privacy1 & o!r issues t-- 7i7 are associat$ ) ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms2 & 7ii7 may be rese>*$ ?r\gh rese>* activities2 7,c7 conduct public outrea* to id5tify & assess que/ions & conc]ns ab\t ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms = future evaluation ?r\gh rese>* activities2 & 7,d7 provide recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on ! process & crit]ia us$ = select+ rese>* activities "u subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,evaluations ,! ,c\ncil %all conduct p]iodic evaluations ( ! rese>* activities t h receiv$ assi/ance f ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,applicability ( f$]al advisory committee act ,! ,c\ncil %all n be subject to ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7e7 ,bi5nial reports ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #b ye>s !reaft] until ! completion ( ! rese>* activities "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 ! ,committee on ,f9ance & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! progress ( ! rese>* activities4 7f7 ,f9al report ,on ! completion ( ! rese>* activities "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 act+ jo9tly1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,f9ance & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! rese>* activities & any recomm5dations4 7g7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds au?oriz$ to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out ?is section 9 fiscal ye> #bjaf2 & 7#b7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out ?is section 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjba4 ,b ,data #abaja4 ,tribal data collection ,section #bja7;c77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,tribal data collection ,9 addition to ! data to be collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 any entity c>ry+ out a project "u ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb %all submit to ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,int]ior1 bas$ on obligations & exp5ditures "u ! tribal transportation program dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 ! foll[+ data3 7i7 ,! names ( projects or activities c>ri$ out by ! entity "u ! tribal transportation program dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,a description ( ! projects or activities id5tifi$ "u clause 7i74 7iii7 ,! curr5t /atus ( ! projects or activities id5tifi$ "u clause 7i74 7iv7 ,an e/imate ( ! numb] ( jobs creat$ & ! numb] ( jobs reta9$ by ! projects or activities id5tifi$ "u clause 7i74 4 #abajb4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program 7a7 ,p]=mance managem5t data support ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all develop1 use1 & ma9ta9 data sets & data analysis tools to assi/ metropolitan plann+ organizations1 ,/ates1 & ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 9 c>ry+ out p]=mance managem5t analyses 7includ+ ! p]=mance managem5t requirem5ts "u section #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7b7 ,inclusions ,! data analysis activities au?oriz$ "u subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 collect+ & di/ribut+ vehicle probe data describ+ traffic on ,f$]al-aid highways2 7#b7 collect+ h\sehold travel behavior data to assess local & cross-jurisdictional travel1 includ+ to accommodate ext]nal & ?r\gh travel2 7#c7 enhanc+ exi/+ data collection & analysis tools to accommodate p]=mance measures1 t>gets1 & relat$ data1 s z to bett] und]/& trip orig9 & de/9ation1 trip "t1 & mode2 7#d7 enhanc+ exi/+ data analysis tools to improve p]=mance pr$ictions & travel models 9 reports describ$ 9 section #aej7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#e7 develop+ tools-- 7,a7 to improve p]=mance analysis2 & 7,b7 to evaluate ! effects ( project inve/m5ts on p]=mance4 7c7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts au?oriz$ to c>ry out ! ,highway ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,program1 ! ,adm9i/rator may use up to #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba to c>ry out ?is section4 ,c ,transp>5cy & be/ practices #abbja4 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is 9 ! national int]e/ = ! ,dep>tm5t1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 & all o!r recipi5ts ( ,f$]al transportation funds-- 7#a7 to id5tify1 accel]ate1 & deploy innovation aim$ at %ort5+ project deliv]y1 enhanc+ ! safety ( ! roadways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & protect+ ! environm5t2 7#b7 to ensure t ! plann+1 design1 eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 & f9anc+ ( transportation projects is done 9 an effici5t & effective mann]2 7#c7 to promote ! rapid deploym5t ( prov5 solutions t provide great] acc\ntability = public inve/m5ts & enc\rage great] private sector involvem5t2 & 7#d7 to create a culture ( innovation )9 ! highway community4 7b7 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative ,to advance ! policy describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all cont9ue ! ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative to "w ) ,/ates1 local transportation ag5cies1 & indu/ry /akehold]s to id5tify & deploy prov5 innovative practices & products t-- 7#a7 accel]ate innovation deploym5t2 7#b7 %ort5 ! project deliv]y process2 7#c7 improve environm5tal su/a9ability2 7#d7 enhance roadway safety2 & 7#e7 r$uce conge/ion4 7c7 ,innovation deploym5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,at lea/ e #b ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all "w collaboratively ) /akehold]s to id5tify a new collection ( innovations1 be/ practices1 & data to be deploy$ to highway /akehold]s ?r\gh case /udies1 web9>s1 & demon/ration projects4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 id5tify+ a collection describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt m>ket read9ess1 impacts1 b5efits1 & ease ( adoption ( ! innovation or practice4 7d7 ,publication ,ea* collection id5tifi$ "u subsection 7c7 %all be publi%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator on a publicly available website4 #abbjb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation p]=mance measures 7a7 ,p]=mance measures ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies ) responsibility = ! review & approval ( projects fund$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all measure & report on-- 7#a7 ! progress made t[>d align+ ,f$]al reviews ( projects fund$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! improvem5t ( project deliv]y associat$ ) ^? projects2 & 7#b7 z applicable1 ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 a*iev+ ! goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?r\gh discretion>y programs4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,inspector g5]al report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #abbjc4 ,grant program = a*ievem5t 9 transportation = p]=mance & innovation 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity includes-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a tribal organization 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b772 & 7,d7 a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 & 7,d7 any o!r t]ritory 7z def9$ 9 section #afe7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to rew>d-- 7#a7 a*ievem5t 9 transportation p]=mance managem5t2 & 7#b7 ! implem5tation ( /rategies t a*ieve innovation & effici5cy 9 surface transportation4 7c7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program "u ?is section %all be to rew>d entities = ! implem5tation ( policies & proc$ures t-- 7#a7 support p]=mance-bas$ managem5t ( ! surface transportation sy/em & improve transportation outcomes2 or 7#b7 use innovative te*nologies & practices t improve ! effici5cy & p]=mance ( ! surface transportation sy/em4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may submit to ! ,secret>y an application = a grant "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all indicate ! means by :i* ! eligible entity has met ! requirem5ts & purpose ( ! program "u ?is section1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 e/abli%+1 & mak+ progress t[>d a*iev+1 p]=mance t>gets t exce$ ! requirem5ts ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 us+ innovative te*niques & practices t enhance ! effective movem5t ( p1 goods1 & s]vices1 su* z te*nologies t r$uce con/ruction "t1 improve op]ational effici5cies1 & ext5d ! s]vice life ( highways & bridges2 & 7,c7 employ+ transportation plann+ tools & proc$ures t improve transp>5cy & ! developm5t ( transportation inve/m5t /rategies )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity4 7e7 ,evaluation crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! ext5t to :i* ! application ( ! applicable eligible entity "u subsection 7d7-- 7#a7 demon/rates p]=mance 9 meet+ ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 promotes ! national goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,eligible activities ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be us$ = projects eligible = fund+ "u-- 7#a7 title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#b7 *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,limitation ,! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section %all be n m ?an #ae1jjj1jjj4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury to c>ry out ?is section #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,! ,secret>y %all )hold a reasonable am\nt ( funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = adm9i/ration ( ! program "u ?is section1 n to exce$ #c p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* applicable fiscal ye>4 7i7 ,applicability ( requirem5ts ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all be adm9i/]$ z if ! funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #abbjd4 ,highway tru/ fund transp>5cy & acc\ntability 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,highway tru/ fund transp>5cy & acc\ntability report 7#a7 ,publicly available report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act & qu>t]ly !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all compile data 9 accordance ) ?is subsection on ! use ( ,f$]al-aid highway program funds made available "u ?is title4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! reports requir$ "u ?is subsection are made available 9 a us]-fri5dly mann] on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & c be se>*$ & d[nload$ by us]s ( ! website4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ( report 7,a7 ,apportion$ & allocat$ programs ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! report %all include compreh5sive data = ea* program1 organiz$ by ,/ate1 t includes-- 7i7 ! total am\nt ( funds available = obligation1 id5tify+ ! unobligat$ balance ( funds available at ! end ( ! prec$+ fiscal ye> & new fund+ available = ! curr5t fiscal ye>2 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( fund+ obligat$ dur+ ! curr5t fiscal ye>2 7iii7 ! rema9+ am\nt ( funds available = obligation2 7iv7 *anges 9 ! obligat$1 unexp5d$ balance dur+ ! curr5t fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! obligat$1 unexp5d$ balance at ! end ( ! prec$+ fiscal ye> & curr5t fiscal ye> exp5ditures2 & 7v7 ! p]c5tage ( ! total am\nt ( obligations = ! curr5t fiscal ye> us$ = con/ruction & ! total am\nt obligat$ dur+ ! curr5t fiscal ye> = rehabilitation4 7,b7 ,project data ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! report %all include project-specific data1 includ+ data describ+-- 7i7 ! specific location ( a project2 7ii7 :e!r ! project is locat$ 9 an area ( ! ,/ate ) a population (-- 7,i7 less ?an #e1jjj individuals2 7,,ii7 #e1jjj or m individuals b less ?an #ej1jjj individuals2 or 7,,iii7 #ej1jjj or m individuals2 7iii7 ! total co/ ( ! project2 7iv7 ! am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+ be+ us$ on ! project2 7v7 ! #a or m programs f :i* ,f$]al funds are obligat$ on ! project2 7vi7 ! type ( improvem5t be+ made1 su* z categoriz+ ! project z-- 7,i7 a road recon/ruction project2 7,,ii7 a new road con/ruction project2 7,,iii7 a new bridge con/ruction project2 7,,iv7 a bridge rehabilitation project2 or 7,v7 a bridge replacem5t project2 & 7vii7 ! own]%ip ( ! highway or bridge4 7,c7 ,transf]s betwe5 programs ,! report %all include a description ( ! am\nt ( funds transf]r$ betwe5 programs by ea* ,/ate "u section #abf4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #aejc ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c74 #abbje4 ,report on highway tru/ fund adm9i/rative exp5ditures 7a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration fund$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund dur+ ! #c mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>s4 7b7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! report is submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ,congress a report t updates ! in=mation provid$ 9 ! report "u t subsection = ! prec$+ #e-ye> p]iod4 7c7 ,inclusions ,ea* report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 or 7b7 %all include a description ( !-- 7#a7 types ( adm9i/rative exp5ses ( programs & (fices fund$ by ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 7#b7 track+ & monitor+ ( adm9i/rative exp5ses2 7#c7 controls 9 place to ensure t fund+ = adm9i/rative exp5ses is us$ z effici5tly z practicable2 & 7#d7 flexibility ( ! ,dep>tm5t to reallocate am\nts f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund betwe5 full-"t equival5t employees & o!r functions4 #abbjf4 ,availability ( reports 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t any report requir$ to be submitt$ by ! ,secret>y to ,congress aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,deadl9e ,ea* report describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be made available on ! website n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! report is submitt$ to ,congress4 #abbjg4 ,p]=mance p]iod adju/m5t 7a7 ,national highway p]=mance program ,section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#g71 by /rik+ = #b consecutive reports submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph %all include 9 ! next report submitt$ & ins]t+ %all include z "p ( ! p]=mance t>get report "u section #aej7;e72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ ,if1 dur+ #b consecutive report+ p]iods1 ! condition ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 exclud+ bridges on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 9 a ,/ate falls & ins]t+ ,if a ,/ate reports t ! condition ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 exclud+ bridges on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 has fall54 7b7 ,highway safety improvem5t program ,section #adh7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ p]=mance t>gets ( ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d7 by ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ! p]=mance t>gets & ins]t+ safety p]=mance t>gets ( ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 by ins]t+ safety be=e p]=mance t>gets ea* place x appe>s4 #abbjh4 ,design /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aji ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ may take into acc\nt & ins]t+ %all consid]2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ access = & ins]t+ access & safety =2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! publication entitl$ ,highway ,safety ,manual ( ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway & ,transportation ,(ficials2 7,e7 ! publication entitl$ ,urban ,/reet ,design ,guide ( ! ,national ,association ( ,city ,transportation ,(ficials2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f71 by ins]t+ p$e/rian walkways1 aft] bikeways12 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7s7 ,safety = motoriz$ & nonmotoriz$ us]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% /&>ds to ensure t ! design ( ,f$]al surface transportation projects provides = ! safe & adequate accommodation 7z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate or o!r direct recipi5t ( funds71 9 all phases ( project plann+1 developm5t1 & op]ation1 ( all us]s ( ! transportation network1 includ+ motoriz$ & nonmotoriz$ us]s4 7#b7 ,waiv] = ,/ate law or policy ,! ,secret>y may waive ! application ( /&>ds e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to a ,/ate t has adopt$ a law or policy t provides = ! safe & adequate accommodation 7z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate or o!r direct recipi5t ( funds71 9 all phases ( project plann+ & developm5t1 ( us]s ( ! transportation network on f$]ally fund$ surface transportation projects4 7#c7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation %all submit a report to ! ,secret>y1 at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y %all require1 t describes measures implem5t$ by ! ,/ate to comply ) ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,det]m9ation by secret>y ,^u ! receipt ( a report f a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r ! ,/ate is 9 compliance ) ?is section4 4 7b7 ,design /&>d flexibility ,not)/&+ section #aji7o7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a local jurisdiction may use a roadway design guide t is diff]5t f ! roadway design guide us$ by ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! local jurisdiction is locat$ = ! design ( projects on all roadways "u ! own]%ip ( ! local jurisdiction 7o!r ?an a highway on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em7 if-- 7#a7 ! local jurisdiction is ! project sponsor2 7#b7 ! roadway design guide-- 7,a7 is recogniz$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 is adopt$ by ! local jurisdiction2 & 7#c7 ! design complies ) all o!r applicable ,f$]al laws4 ,,iii ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation act ( #aiih am5dm5ts #acjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 ?is *apt]1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ to sections #fja ?r\gh #fji aft] apply2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 capitaliz+ a rural projects fund us+ ! proce$s ( a secur$ loan made to a ,/ate infra/ructure bank 9 accordance ) sections #fjb & #fjc1 = ! purpose ( mak+ loans to sponsors ( rural infra/ructure projects 9 accordance ) section #faj4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ relat$ be=e projects2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7:i* %all receive an inve/m5t grade rat+ f a rat+ ag5cy72 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ subject to ! availability ( future funds be+ made available to c>ry out ?is *apt]2 & ins]t+ 8subject to-- 7i7 ! availability ( future funds be+ made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program2 & 7ii7 ! satisfaction ( all ( ! conditions = ! provision ( cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program1 includ+ section #fjc7;b77#a72 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 z clauses 7iii7 & 7iv71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 receiv+ an inve/m5t grade rat+ f a rat+ ag5cy2 2 7iii7 9 clause 7iii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ section #fjb7;c7 & ins]t+ includ+ sections #fjb7;c7 & #fjc7;b77#a72 & 7iv7 9 clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 a project to improve or con/ruct public infra/ructure t is locat$ )9 walk+ di/ance (1 & accessible to1 a fix$ guideway transit facility1 pass5g] rail /ation1 int]city bus /ation1 or int]modal facility1 includ+ a transportation1 public utility1 & capital project describ$ 9 section #ecjb7c77;,g77v7 ( title #di1 & relat$ infra/ructure2 7,f7 a project = ! acquisition ( plant & wildlife habitat pursuant to a cons]vation plan t-- 7i7 has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior pursuant to section #aj ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci72 & 7ii7 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 w\ld mitigate ! environm5tal impacts ( transportation infra/ructure projects o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program2 & 7,g7 ! capitalization ( a rural projects fund by a ,/ate infra/ructure bank ) ! proce$s ( a secur$ loan made 9 accordance ) sections #fjb & #fjc1 = ! purpose ( mak+ loans to sponsors ( rural infra/ructure projects 9 accordance ) section #faj4 2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#ae71 by /rik+ means & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ means a surface transportation infra/ructure project locat$ 9 an area t is outside ( an urbaniz$ area ) a population great] ?an #aej1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus42 7#g7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 & 7#bj7 z p>agraphs 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#bj71 7#ba71 & 7#bb71 respectively2 7#h7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ae7 ! foll[+3 7#af7 ,rural projects fund ,! t]m rural projects fund means a fund-- 7,a7 e/abli%$ by a ,/ate infra/ructure bank 9 accordance ) section #faj7;d77#d72 7,b7 capitaliz$ ) ! proce$s ( a secur$ loan made to ! bank 9 accordance ) sections #fjb & #fjc2 & 7,c7 = ! purpose ( mak+ loans to sponsors ( rural infra/ructure projects 9 accordance ) section #faj4 2 7#i7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ah7 7z r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#ai7 ,/ate infra/ructure bank ,! t]m ,/ate infra/ructure bank means an infra/ructure bank e/abli%$ "u section #faj4 2 & 7#aj7 9 p>agraph 7#bb7 7z r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ e/abli%$ "u sections #fjb ?r\gh #fji aft] ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility & project selection ,section #fjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,eligible project co/ p>amet]s4--2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b71 to be eligible = assi/ance "u ?is *apt]1 a project & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 a project "u ! ,,tifia program2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj2 & 2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ assi/ance2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! subp>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems ,9 ! case 2 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,transit-ori5t$ developm5t projects ,9 ! case ( a project describ$ 9 section #fja7;a77#ab77;,e71 eligible project co/s %all be reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj4 7iii7 ,rural projects ,9 ! case ( a rural infra/ructure project or a project capitaliz+ a rural projects fund1 eligible project co/s %all be reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj1 b n to exce$ #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7iv7 ,local infra/ructure projects ,eligible project co/s %all be reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj 9 ! case ( projects or programs ( projects-- 7,i7 9 :i* ! applicant is a local gov]nm5t1 public au?ority1 or in/rum5tality ( local gov]nm5t2 7,,ii7 locat$ on a facility own$ by a local gov]nm5t2 or 7,,iii7 = :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a local gov]nm5t is sub/antially involv$ 9 ! developm5t ( ! project4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,to be eligible & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 to be eligible 2 7ii7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7iii7 by /rik+ n lat] ?an & ins]t+ no lat] ?an2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,rural projects fund ,9 ! case ( a project capitaliz+ a rural projects fund1 ! ,/ate infra/ructure bank %all demon/rate1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* a secur$ loan is obligat$ = ! project "u ! ,,tifia program1 t ! bank has execut$ a loan agreem5t ) a borr[] = a rural infra/ructure project 9 accordance ) section #faj4 ,aft] ! demon/ration is made1 ! bank may draw ^u ! secur$ loan4 ,at ! end ( ! #b-ye> p]iod1 to ! ext5t ! bank has n us$ ! loan commitm5t1 ! ,secret>y may ext5d ! t]m ( ! loan or )draw ! loan commitm5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts 7,a7 ,program ( relat$ projects ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t = a program ( relat$ projects secur$ by a common security pl$ge on t]ms acceptable to ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,adequate fund+ n available ,if ! ,secret>y fully obligates fund+ to eligible projects = a fiscal ye> & adequate fund+ is n available to fund a cr$it in/rum5t1 a project sponsor ( an eligible project may elect to ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t & wait to execute a cr$it in/rum5t until ! fiscal ye> = :i* additional funds are available to receive cr$it assi/ance4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program4 7c7 ,secur$ loan t]ms & limitations ,section #fjc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! am\nt ( & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt ( 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,rural projects fund ,9 ! case ( a project capitaliz+ a rural projects fund1 ! maximum am\nt ( a secur$ loan made to a ,/ate infra/ructure bank %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #fjb7;a77#e77;,b77iii74 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77i7-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end & ins]t+ or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,v7 9 ! case ( a secur$ loan = a project capitaliz+ a rural projects fund1 any o!r d$icat$ rev5ue s\rces available to a ,/ate infra/ructure bank1 includ+ repaym5ts f loans made by ! bank = rural infra/ructure projects2 & 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ "u ?is *apt] & ins]t+ or a rural projects fund "u ! ,,tifia program2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ & rural project funds aft] rural infra/ructure projects2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! f9al & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! f9al 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,rural projects fund ,9 ! case ( a project capitaliz+ a rural projects fund1 ! f9al maturity date ( ! secur$ loan %all n exce$ #ce ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! secur$ loan is obligat$4 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ on a project receiv+ a loan "u ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a loan "u ! ,,tifia program 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,rural projects fund ,a project capitaliz+ a rural projects fund %all satisfy clause 7i7 ?r\gh compliance ) ! ,f$]al %>e requirem5t describ$ 9 section #faj7;e77#c77;,b74 4 7d7 ,program adm9i/ration ,section #fje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,assi/ance to small projects 7#a7 ,res]vation ( funds ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program = ea* fiscal ye>1 & aft] ! set-aside "u section #fjh7;a77#f71 n less ?an #b1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! ,secret>y to use 9 lieu ( fees collect$ "u subsection 7b7 = projects "u ! ,,tifia program hav+ eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ n to equal or exce$ #ge1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,release ( funds ,any funds n us$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made available on ,octob] #a ( ! foll[+ fiscal ye> to provide cr$it assi/ance to any project "u ! ,,tifia program4 4 7e7 ,/ate & local p]mits ,section #fjf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program4 7f7 ,regulations ,section #fjg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program4 7g7 ,fund+ ,section #fjh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ ( aft] #ejd7;f72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or rural projects funds aft] rural infra/ructure projects2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ or rural projects funds aft] rural infra/ructure projects2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #j4ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #a4e p]c5t4 7h7 ,reports to ,congress ,section #fji ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?is *apt] 7o!r ?an section #faj7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program4 7i7 ,/ate infra/ructure bank program ,section #faj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,rural infra/ructure project ,! t]m rural infra/ructure project has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja4 7#ab7 ,rural projects fund ,! t]m rural projects fund has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ea* fiscal ye> "u ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#e7 ( section #ajd7;b72 &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ 9 ea* fiscal ye>2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ 9 ea* fiscal ye>2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g71 respectively2 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,rural projects fund ,subject to subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y may p]mit a ,/ate ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section to e/abli% a ,/ate infra/ructure bank to deposit into ! rural projects fund ( ! bank ! proce$s ( a secur$ loan made to ! bank 9 accordance ) section #fjb & #fjc4 2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z r$esignat$71 by /rik+ section #acc7;d77#c7 & ins]t+ section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i72 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,=ms ( assi/ance f ,/ate infra/ructure banks 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate infra/ructure bank e/abli%$ "u ?is section may-- 7,a7 ) funds deposit$ into ! highway acc\nt1 transit acc\nt1 or rail acc\nt ( ! bank1 make loans or provide o!r =ms ( cr$it assi/ance to a public or private entity to c>ry out a project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ) funds deposit$ into ! rural projects fund1 make loans to a public or private entity to c>ry out a rural infra/ructure project4 7#b7 ,subord9ation ( loan ,! am\nt ( a loan or o!r =m ( cr$it assi/ance provid$ = a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be subord9at$ to any o!r debt f9anc+ = ! project4 7#c7 ,maximum am\nt ( assi/ance ,a ,/ate infra/ructure bank e/abli%$ "u ?is section may-- 7,a7 ) funds deposit$ into ! highway acc\nt1 transit acc\nt1 or rail acc\nt1 make loans or provide o!r =ms ( cr$it assi/ance to a public or private entity 9 an am\nt up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out a project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ) funds deposit$ into ! rural projects fund1 make loans to a public or private entity 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out a rural infra/ructure project4 7#d7 ,initial assi/ance ,initial assi/ance provid$ ) respect to a project f ,f$]al funds deposit$ into a ,/ate infra/ructure bank "u ?is section may n be made 9 ! =m ( a grant4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ea* acc\nt & ins]t+ ! highway acc\nt1 ! transit acc\nt1 & ! rail acc\nt2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ 1 except t any loan fund$ f ! rural projects fund ( ! bank %all be> int]e/ at or bel[ ! int]e/ rate *>g$ = ! ,,tifia loan provid$ to ! bank "u section #fjc aft] feasible2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ ,= ea* fiscal ye>4 ,,iv ,te*nical corrections #adjja4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,section #aja7;a77#bi7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] disabilities2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77i71 by /rik+ #acc7;b77#aa7 & ins]t+ #acc7;b77#ad74 7b7 ,section #aai7;d77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ mobility1 & ins]t+ conge/ion r$uction1 sy/em reliability14 7c7 ,section #abf7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aajad7;b771 is am5d$ by /rik+ #acc7;d7 & ins]t+ #acc7;d77#a77;,a74 7d7 ,section #abg7;a77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aah7;b77#b7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ #aah7;b74 7e7 ,section #aej7;c77#c77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod4 7f7 ,section #aec7;h77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d74 7g7 ,section #afc7;f77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aah7;b77#b7 & ins]t+ #aah7;b74 7h7 ,section #afe7;c77#g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#g71 7#h71 7#ad71 & 7#ai7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 & 7#ad74 7i7 ,section #bjb7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ 7a77#f71 aft] subsections2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77ii77,,iv71 by /rik+ 7,,iii74 & ins]t+ 7,,iii744 7j7 ,section #bag7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#d74 7k7 ,section #cbg7;a77#b77;,b77iii7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ac #dcba et seq47 & ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7l7 ,section #ejd7;a77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#b74 7m7 ,section #eae ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?is *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ sections #eab ?r\gh #eah4 7n7 ,section #eah7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ a report aft] ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7o7 ,section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b77vi77,,iii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #fcaj & ins]t+ #fcji4 7p7 ,section #acja7l77#c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ compli$ & ins]t+ compil$2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a74 7q7 ,section #ddjg ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,/at4 #aggg71 is am5d$ by /rik+ h]eby enact$ into law & ins]t+ grant$4 7r7 ,section #eajja7;a77#a7 ( ! ,transportation ,rese>* & ,innovative ,te*nology ,act ( #bjab 7#abf ,/at4 #hfd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #ejc7;b71 #ejc7;d71 & #eji & ins]t+ section #ejc7;b74 ,v ,miscellane\s #aejja4 ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em ,section #aebh ( ,,map-#ba 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #adeja note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjba ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjej2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ %all be #ajj p]c5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate4 #aejjb4 ,appala*ian regional developm5t program 7a7 ,high-spe$ broadb& developm5t initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ade ( subtitle ,,iv ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adeji4 ,high-spe$ broadb& deploym5t initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission may provide te*nical assi/ance1 make grants1 ent] into contracts1 or o!rwise provide am\nts to individuals or entities 9 ! ,appala*ian region = projects & activities-- 7#a7 to increase af=dable access to broadb& networks ?r\gh\t ! ,appala*ian region2 7#b7 to conduct rese>*1 analysis1 & tra9+ to increase broadb& adoption ef=ts 9 ! ,appala*ian region2 7#c7 to provide te*nology assets1 includ+ comput]s1 sm>tbo>ds1 & video projectors to educational sy/ems ?r\gh\t ! ,appala*ian region2 7#d7 to increase di/ance le>n+ opportunities ?r\gh\t ! ,appala*ian region2 7#e7 to increase ! use ( teleheal? te*nologies 9 ! ,appala*ian region2 & 7#f7 to promote e-comm]ce applications 9 ! ,appala*ian region4 7b7 ,limitation on available am\nts ,( ! co/ ( any activity eligible = a grant "u ?is section-- 7#a7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7#b7 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out 9 a c\nty = :i* a di/ress$ c\nty designation is 9 effect "u section #adebf1 n m ?an #hj p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out 9 a c\nty = :i* an at-risk designation is 9 effect "u section #adebf1 n m ?an #gj p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section4 7c7 ,s\rces ( assi/ance ,subject to subsection 7b71 a grant provid$ "u ?is section may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section 9 comb9ation ) am\nts made available-- 7#a7 "u any o!r ,f$]al program2 or 7#b7 f any o!r s\rce4 7d7 ,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ any provision ( law limit+ ! ,f$]al %>e "u any o!r ,f$]al program1 am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section may be us$ to increase t ,f$]al %>e1 z ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission det]m9es to be appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ade ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #adejh ! foll[+3 #adeji4 ,high-spe$ broadb& deploym5t initiative4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #adgjc ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#e71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjab & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjab ?r\gh #bjba2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,high-spe$ broadb& deploym5t initiative ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a71 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out section #adeji = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 4 7c7 ,t]m9ation ,section #adgjd ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjab & ins]t+ #bjba4 7d7 ,effective date ,?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 #aejjc4 ,wat] infra/ructure f9ance & innovation ,section #cijg7;a7 ( title #cc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively4 #aejjd4 ,adm9i/rative provisions to enc\rage poll9ator habitat & =age on transportation rights-(-way 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ ! enhancem5t ( habitat & =age = poll9ators7 be=e adjac5t2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,enc\ragem5t ( poll9ator habitat & =age developm5t & protection on transportation rights-(-way ,9 c>ry+ out any program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 conjunction ) will+ ,/ates1 z appropriate-- 7#a7 enc\rage integrat$ vegetation managem5t practices on roadsides & o!r transportation rights-(-way1 includ+ r$uc$ m[+2 & 7#b7 enc\rage ! developm5t ( habitat & =age = ,mon>* butt]flies1 o!r native poll9ators1 & honey bees ?r\gh plant+s ( native =bs & grasses1 includ+ non9vasive1 native milkwe$ species t c s]ve z migratory way /ations = butt]flies & facilitate migrations ( o!r poll9ators4 4 7b7 ,provision ( habitat1 =age1 & migratory way /ations = ,mon>* butt]flies1 o!r native poll9ators1 & honey bees ,section #cbi7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ provision ( habitat1 =age1 & migratory way /ations = ,mon>* butt]flies1 o!r native poll9ators1 & honey bees1 be=e & ae/hetic enhancem5t4 #aejje4 ,/udy on p]=mance ( bridges 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7c71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all commission ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to conduct a /udy on ! p]=mance ( bridges t receiv$ fund+ "u ! innovative bridge rese>* & con/ruction program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program7 "u section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,/at4 #aadd77 9 meet+ ! goals ( t program1 :i* includ$-- 7#a7 ! developm5t ( new1 co/-effective innovative mat]ial highway bridge applications2 7#b7 ! r$uction ( ma9t5ance co/s & lifecycle co/s ( bridges1 includ+ ! co/s ( new con/ruction1 replacem5t1 or rehabilitation ( defici5t bridges2 7#c7 ! developm5t ( con/ruction te*niques to increase safety & r$uce con/ruction "t & traffic conge/ion2 7#d7 ! developm5t ( eng9e]+ design crit]ia = innovative products & mat]ials = use 9 highway bridges & /ructures2 7#e7 ! developm5t ( co/-effective & innovative te*niques to sep>ate vehicle & p$e/rian traffic f railroad traffic2 7#f7 ! developm5t ( highway bridges & /ructures t w )/& natural disa/]s1 includ+ alt]native processes = ! seismic retr(it ( bridges2 & 7#g7 ! developm5t ( new nonde/ructive bridge evaluation te*nologies & te*niques4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy commission$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an analysis ( ! p]=mance ( bridges t receiv$ fund+ "u ! program 9 meet+ ! goals describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( subsection 7a72 7#b7 an analysis ( ! utility1 comp>$ to conv5tional mat]ials & te*nologies1 ( ea* ( ! innovative mat]ials & te*nologies us$ 9 projects = bridges "u ! program 9 meet+ ! ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 #bjae & 9 ! future = a su/a9able & l[ lifecycle co/ transportation sy/em2 7#c7 recomm5dations to ,congress on h[ ! in/all$ & lifecycle co/s ( bridges c\ld be r$uc$ ?r\gh ! use ( innovative mat]ials & te*nologies1 includ+1 z appropriate1 any *anges 9 ! design & con/ruction ( bridges ne$$ to maximize ! co/ r$uctions2 & 7#d7 a summ>y ( any additional rese>* t may be ne$$ to fur!r evaluate innovative approa*es to r$uc+ ! in/all$ & lifecycle co/s ( highway bridges4 7c7 ,public comm5t ,be=e commission+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t on ! /udy proposal4 7d7 ,data f ,/ates ,ea* ,/ate t receiv$ funds "u ! program %all provide to ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d any relevant data ne$$ to c>ry out ! /udy commission$ "u subsection 7a74 7e7 ,deadl9e ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress ! /udy commission$ "u subsection 7a7 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #aejjf4 ,sport fi% re/oration & recreational boat+ safety ,section #d ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c71 z am5d$ by section #gcajc1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjae & ins]t+ #bjba2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ #bjae & ins]t+ #bjba4 ,b ,public ,transportation ,,xxi ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act #bajja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae4 #bajjb4 ,def9itions ,section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,e71 by /rik+ bicycle /orage facilities & in/all+ equipm5t & ins]t+ bicycle /orage %elt]s & p>k+ facilities & ! in/allation ( equipm5t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,f7 leas+ equipm5t or a facility = use 9 public transportation2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv71 by add+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ clause 7vi72 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,k71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,l71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,m7 associat$ transit improvem5ts2 or 7,n7 te*nological *anges or innovations to modify l[ or no emission vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #ecci7;c77 or facilities4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bd7 ,value capture ,! t]m value capture means recov]+ ! increas$ value to prop]ty locat$ ne> public transportation result+ f inve/m5ts 9 public transportation4 4 #bajjc4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by ins]t+ resili5t aft] developm5t (2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ & bicycle transportation facilities & ins]t+ 1 bicycle transportation facilities1 int]modal facilities t support int]city transportation1 includ+ int]city buses & int]city bus facilities1 & commut] vanpool provid]s2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#g71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,repres5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,designation or selection ( (ficials or repres5tatives "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be det]m9$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization accord+ to ! bylaws or enabl+ /atute ( ! organization4 7,b7 ,public transportation repres5tative ,subject to ! bylaws or enabl+ /atute ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 a repres5tative ( a provid] ( public transportation may also s]ve z a repres5tative ( a local municipality4 7,c7 ,p[]s ( c]ta9 (ficials ,an (ficial describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 %all h responsibilities1 actions1 duties1 vot+ rights1 & any o!r au?ority comm5surate ) o!r (ficials describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#f72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#d77;,b71 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#f72 7#e7 9 subsection 7g77#c77;,a71 by ins]t+ natural disa/] risk r$uction1 aft] environm5tal protection12 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5ce & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ transit & ins]t+ public transportation facilities1 int]city bus facilities2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ & provide & ins]t+ 1 provide2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 1 & r$uce vuln]ability due to natural disa/]s ( ! exi/+ transportation infra/ructure2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 1 includ+ consid]ation ( ! role t int]city buses may play 9 r$uc+ conge/ion1 pollution1 & en]gy consumption 9 a co/-effective mann] & /rategies & inve/m5ts t pres]ve & enhance int]city bus sy/ems1 includ+ sy/ems t are privately own$ & op]at$2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators & commut] vanpool provid]s7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 ea* place t t]m appe>s & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b77;,e72 7#h7 9 subsection 7j77#e77;,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7k77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k77#c72 7#i7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ a p]iod at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d71 by /rik+ ( less ?an #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or less2 7#aa7 by /rik+ subsection 7n72 7#ab7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7o71 7p71 & 7q7 z subsections 7n71 7o71 & 7p71 respectively2 7#ac7 9 subsection 7o71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ set aside "u section #ajd7;f7 ( title #bc & ins]t+ apportion$ "u p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b7 ( title #bc2 & 7#ad7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7q7 ,treatm5t ( ,lake ,tahoe ,region 7#a7 ,def9ition ( ,lake ,tahoe region ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,lake ,tahoe ,region has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m region 9 subsection 7a7 ( ,article ,,ii ( ! ,lake ,tahoe ,regional ,plann+ ,compact 7,public ,law #if-eea2 #id ,/at4 #cbcd74 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,= purposes ( ?is title1 ! ,lake ,tahoe ,region %all be treat$ z-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,b7 a transportation managem5t area "u subsection 7k72 & 7,c7 an urbaniz$ area1 :i* is compris$ (-- 7i7 a population ( #ade1jjj & #be squ>e miles ( l& area 9 ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia2 & 7ii7 a population ( #fe1jjj & #ab squ>e miles ( l& area 9 ! ,/ate ( ,nevada4 4 #bajjd4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ & bicycle transportation facilities & ins]t+ 1 bicycle transportation facilities1 int]modal facilities t support int]city transportation1 includ+ int]city buses & int]city bus facilities1 & commut] vanpool provid]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5ce & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 by /rik+ urbaniz$ areas ) a population ( few] ?an #bjj1jjj individuals1 z calculat$ accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus1 & & ins]t+ areas2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ title #bc & ins]t+ ?is *apt]2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ urbaniz$ areas ) a population ( few] ?an #bjj1jjj individuals1 z calculat$ accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus1 & & ins]t+ areas2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ',9 & ins]t+ ,92 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7l7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k72 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7l7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ subsection 7l7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k72 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators & commut] vanpool provid]s7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ %\ld & ins]t+ %all2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ consid]ation ( ! role t int]city buses may play 9 r$uc+ conge/ion1 pollution1 & en]gy consumption 9 a co/-effective mann] & /rategies & inve/m5ts t pres]ve & enhance int]city bus sy/ems1 includ+ sy/ems t are privately own$ & op]at$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7l7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7l7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k72 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7i72 & 7#g7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7j71 7k71 & 7l7 z subsections 7i71 7j71 & 7k71 respectively4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ecjc7;b77#e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ecjd7l7 & ins]t+ section #ecjd7k74 #bajje4 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants ,section #ecjg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ or g5]al public dem& response s]vice be=e dur+ ea* place t t]m appe>s2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,exception to special rule ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 if a public transportation sy/em describ$ 9 t p>agraph executes a writt5 agreem5t ) #a or m o!r public transportation sy/ems )9 ! urbaniz$ area to allocate funds = ! purposes describ$ 9 t p>agraph by a me?od o!r ?an by measur+ vehicle rev5ue h\rs1 ea* public transportation sy/em t is a p>ty to ! writt5 agreem5t may foll[ ! t]ms ( ! writt5 agreem5t )\t reg>d to measur$ vehicle rev5ue h\rs ref]r$ to 9 t p>agraph4 7#d7 ,tempor>y & t>get$ assi/ance 7,a7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is section to f9ance ! op]at+ co/ ( equipm5t & facilities to a recipi5t = use 9 public transportation 9 an area t ! ,secret>y det]m9es has-- 7i7 a population ( n few] ?an #bjj1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 & 7ii7 a #c-mon? unemploym5t rate1 z report$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics1 t is-- 7,i7 great] ?an #g p]c5t2 & 7,,ii7 at lea/ #b p]c5tage po9ts great] ?an ! l[e/ #c-mon? unemploym5t rate = ! area dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date ( ! det]m9ation4 7,b7 ,aw>d ( grant 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is p>agraph = n m ?an #b consecutive fiscal ye>s4 7ii7 ,additional ye> ,if1 at ! end ( ! second fiscal ye> foll[+ ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to an area1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! #c-mon? unemploym5t rate = ! area is at lea/ #b p]c5tage po9ts great] ?an ! unemploym5t rate = ! area at ! "t ! ,secret>y made ! det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may make a grant to a recipi5t 9 ! area = #a additional consecutive fiscal ye>4 7iii7 ,exclusion p]iod ,beg9n+ on ! la/ day ( ! la/ consecutive fiscal ye> = :i* a recipi5t receives a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may n make a subsequ5t grant "u ?is p>agraph to ! recipi5t = a numb] ( fiscal ye>s equal to ! numb] ( consecutive fiscal ye>s 9 :i* ! recipi5t receiv$ a grant "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,limitation 7i7 ,fir/ fiscal ye> ,= ! fir/ fiscal ye> foll[+ ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to an area1 n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ to a designat$ recipi5t "u section #eccf = ! fiscal ye> %all be available = op]at+ assi/ance = ! area4 7ii7 ,second & ?ird fiscal ye>s ,= ! second & ?ird fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to an area1 n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ to a designat$ recipi5t "u section #eccf = ! fiscal ye> %all be available = op]at+ assi/ance = ! area4 7,d7 ,p]iod ( availability = op]at+ assi/ance ,op]at+ assi/ance aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph %all be available = exp5diture to a recipi5t 9 an area until ! end ( ! second fiscal ye> foll[+ ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to ! area1 aft] :i* "t any unexp5d$ funds %all be available to ! recipi5t = o!r eligible activities "u ?is section4 7,e7 ,c]tification ,! ,secret>y may make a grant = op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is p>agraph = a fiscal ye> only if ! recipi5t c]tifies t-- 7i7 ! recipi5t w ma9ta9 public transportation s]vice levels at or above ! curr5t s]vice level1 :i* %all be demon/rat$ by provid+ an equal or great] numb] ( vehicle h\rs ( s]vice 9 ! fiscal ye> ?an ! numb] ( vehicle h\rs ( s]vice provid$ 9 ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 7ii7 any non-,f$]al entity t provides fund+ to ! recipi5t1 includ+ a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal entity1 w ma9ta9 ! tax rate or rate ( allocations d$icat$ to public transportation at or above ! rate = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 7iii7 ! recipi5t has allocat$ ! maximum am\nt ( fund+ "u ?is section = prev5tive ma9t5ance co/s eligible z a capital exp5se necess>y to ma9ta9 ! level & quality ( s]vice provid$ 9 ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7iv7 ! recipi5t w n use fund+ "u ?is section = new capital assets except z necess>y = ! exi/+ sy/em to ma9ta9 or a*ieve a /ate ( good repair1 assure safety1 or replace obsolete te*nology4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ 9 a /ate ( good repair aft] equipm5t & facilities2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,j71 by add+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,k72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,l7 z subp>agraph 7,k74 #bajjf4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & week5d days2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 small />t projects1 aft] new fix$ guideway capital projects2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 #b or m projects t are any comb9ation ( new fix$ guideway capital projects1 small />t projects1 & core capacity improvem5t projects4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #bej1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cjj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ 1 policies & l& use patt]ns t promote public transportation12 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii71 by add+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iv72 & 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7v7 z clause 7iv72 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#b77;,a77i71 by /rik+ 1 ! policies & l& use patt]ns t support public transportation12 7#d7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 or 7e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ new fix$ guideway capital project or core capacity improvem5t aft] f$]ally fund$2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! program ( int]relat$ projects1 :5 evaluat$ z a :ole-- 7i7 meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d77#b71 subsection 7e77#b71 or p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7h71 z applicable1 if ! program is compris$ entirely (-- 7,i7 new fix$ guideway capital projects2 7,,ii7 core capacity improvem5t projects2 or 7,,iii7 small />t projects2 or 7ii7 meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d77#b7 if ! program is compris$ ( any comb9ation ( new fix$ guideway projects1 small />t projects1 & core capacity improvem5t projects2 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by ins]t+ or 7h77#e71 z applicable aft] subsection 7f72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,project advancem5t ,a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section t is "p ( a program ( int]relat$ projects may n advance-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a small />t project1 f ! project developm5t phase to ! con/ruction phase unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! program ( int]relat$ projects meets ! applicable requirem5ts ( ?is section & !re is a reasonable likelihood t ! program w cont9ue to meet su* requirem5ts2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a new fix$ guideway capital project or a core capacity improvem5t project1 f ! project developm5t phase to ! eng9e]+ phase1 or f ! eng9e]+ phase to ! con/ruction phase1 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! program ( int]relat$ projects meets ! applicable requirem5ts ( ?is section & !re is a reasonable likelihood t ! program w cont9ue to meet su* requirem5ts4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7p7 ,jo9t public transportation & int]city pass5g] rail projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants = new fix$ guideway capital projects & core capacity improvem5t projects t provide bo? public transportation & int]city pass5g] rail s]vice4 7#b7 ,eligible co/s ,eligible co/s = a project "u ?is subsection %all be limit$ to ! net capital co/s ( ! public transportation co/s attributable to ! project bas$ on project$ use ( ! new segm5t or exp&$ capacity ( ! project corridor1 n includ+ project elem5ts design$ to a*ieve or ma9ta9 a /ate ( good repair1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,project ju/ification & local f9ancial commitm5t ,a project "u ?is subsection %all be evaluat$ = project ju/ification & local f9ancial commitm5t "u subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 & 7h71 z applicable to ! project1 bas$ on-- 7,a7 ! net capital co/s ( ! public transportation co/s attributable to ! project z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 ! %>e ( funds d$icat$ to ! project f s\rces o!r ?an ?is section includ$ 9 ! unifi$ f9ance plan = ! project4 7#d7 ,calculation ( net capital project co/ ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! net capital co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection bas$ on-- 7,a7 eng9e]+ /udies2 7,b7 /udies ( economic feasibility2 7,c7 ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities2 & 7,d7 ! public transportation co/s attributable to ! project4 7#e7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( net capital project co/ 7,a7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! net capital co/ attributable to ! public transportation co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,non-gov]nm5t %>e ,! rema9d] ( ! net capital co/ attributable to ! public transportation co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection %all be provid$ f an undi/ribut$ ca% surplus1 a replacem5t or depreciation ca% fund or res]ve1 or new capital4 4 7b7 ,exp$it$ project deliv]y = capital inve/m5t grants pilot program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions %all apply3 7,a7 ,applicant ,! t]m applicant means a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal au?ority t applies = a grant "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,capital project2 fix$ guideway2 local gov]nm5tal au?ority2 public transportation2 ,/ate2 /ate ( good repair ,! t]ms capital project1 fix$ guideway1 local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 public transportation1 ,/ate1 & /ate ( good repair h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,c7 ,core capacity improvem5t project ,! t]m core capacity improvem5t project-- 7i7 means a sub/antial corridor-bas$ capital inve/m5t 9 an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em t increases ! capacity ( a corridor by n less ?an #aj p]c5t2 & 7ii7 may include project elem5ts design$ to aid ! exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em 9 mak+ sub/antial progress t[>ds a*iev+ a /ate ( good repair4 7,d7 ,corridor-bas$ bus rapid transit project ,! t]m corridor-bas$ bus rapid transit project means a small />t project utiliz+ buses 9 :i* ! project repres5ts a sub/antial inve/m5t 9 a def9$ corridor z demon/rat$ by features t emulate ! s]vices provid$ by rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems-- 7i7 includ+-- 7,i7 def9$ /ations2 7,,ii7 traffic signal priority = public transportation vehicles2 7,,iii7 %ort headway bidirectional s]vices = a sub/antial "p ( weekdays2 & 7,,iv7 any o!r features ! ,secret>y may det]m9e support a long-t]m corridor inve/m5t2 & 7ii7 ! majority ( :i* does n op]ate 9 a sep>at$ "r-(-way d$icat$ = public transportation use dur+ peak p]iods4 7,e7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a new fix$ guideway capital project1 a small />t project1 or a core capacity improvem5t project t has n ent]$ into a full fund+ grant agreem5t ) ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,f7 ,fix$ guideway bus rapid transit project ,! t]m fix$ guideway bus rapid transit project means a bus capital project-- 7i7 9 :i* ! majority ( ! project op]ates 9 a sep>at$ "r-(-way d$icat$ = public transportation use dur+ peak p]iods2 7ii7 t repres5ts a sub/antial inve/m5t 9 a s+le r\te 9 a def9$ corridor or sub>ea2 & 7iii7 t includes features t emulate ! s]vices provid$ by rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems1 includ+-- 7,i7 def9$ /ations2 7,,ii7 traffic signal priority = public transportation vehicles2 7,,iii7 %ort headway bidirectional s]vices = a sub/antial "p ( weekdays & week5d days2 & 7,,iv7 any o!r features ! ,secret>y may det]m9e are necess>y to produce high-quality public transportation s]vices t emulate ! s]vices provid$ by rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems4 7,g7 ,new fix$ guideway capital project ,! t]m new fix$ guideway capital project means-- 7i7 a fix$ guideway project t is a m9imum op]able segm5t or ext5sion to an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em2 or 7ii7 a fix$ guideway bus rapid transit project t is a m9imum op]able segm5t or an ext5sion to an exi/+ bus rapid transit sy/em4 7,h7 ,recipi5t ,! t]m recipi5t means a recipi5t ( fund+ "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,i7 ,small />t project ,! t]m small />t project means a new fix$ guideway capital project1 a fix$ guideway bus rapid transit project1 or a corridor-bas$ bus rapid transit project = :i*-- 7i7 ! ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ or to be provid$ "u ?is subsection is less ?an #ge1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 ! total e/imat$ net capital co/ is less ?an #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to ,/ates & local gov]nm5tal au?orities to assi/ 9 f9anc+-- 7,a7 new fix$ guideway capital projects or small />t projects1 includ+ ! acquisition ( real prop]ty1 ! initial acquisition ( roll+ /ock = ! sy/em1 ! acquisition ( rights-(-way1 & relocation1 = projects 9 ! advanc$ /ages ( plann+ & design2 & 7,b7 core capacity improvem5t projects1 includ+ ! acquisition ( real prop]ty1 ! acquisition ( rights-(-way1 d\ble track+1 signalization improvem5ts1 electrification1 exp&+ sy/em plat=ms1 acquisition ( roll+ /ock associat$ ) corridor improvem5ts increas+ capacity1 con/ruction ( infill /ations1 & su* o!r capacity improvem5t projects z ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate to increase ! capacity ( an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em corridor by n less ?an #aj p]c5t4 ,core capacity improvem5t projects d n include elem5ts to improve g5]al /ation facilities or p>k+1 or acquisition ( roll+ /ock alone4 7#c7 ,grant requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make n m ?an #aj grants "u ?is subsection = an eligible project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! eligible project is "p ( an approv$ transportation plan requir$ "u sections #ecjc & #ecjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7ii7 ! applicant has1 or w h-- 7,i7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity to c>ry out ! eligible project1 includ+ ! safety & security aspects ( ! eligible project2 7,,ii7 satisfactory cont9u+ control ov] ! use ( ! equipm5t or facilities2 7,,iii7 ! te*nical & f9ancial capacity to ma9ta9 new & exi/+ equipm5t & facilities2 & 7,,iv7 advisors provid+ guidance to ! applicant on ! t]ms & /ructure ( ! project t are indep5d5t f inve/ors 9 ! project2 7iii7 ! eligible project is support$1 or w be support$1 9 "p1 ?r\gh a public-private p>tn]%ip1 provid$ su* support is det]m9$ by local policies1 crit]ia1 & decisionmak+ "u section #ecjf7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iv7 ! eligible project is ju/ifi$ bas$ on f9d+s pres5t$ by ! project sponsor to ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7,i7 mobility improvem5ts attributable to ! project2 7,,ii7 environm5tal b5efits associat$ ) ! project2 7,,iii7 conge/ion relief associat$ ) ! project2 7,,iv7 economic developm5t effects d]iv$ z a result ( ! project2 & 7,v7 e/imat$ rid]%ip projections2 & 7v7 ! eligible project is support$ by an acceptable degree ( local f9ancial commitm5t 7includ+ evid5ce ( /able & dep5dable f9anc+ s\rces74 7,b7 ,c]tification ,an applicant t has submitt$ ! c]tifications requir$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,h7 ( section #ecjg7;c77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be deem$ to h provid$ suffici5t in=mation ^u :i* ! ,secret>y may make ! det]m9ations requir$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,te*nical capacity ,! ,secret>y %all use an exp$it$ te*nical capacity review process = applicants t h rec5tly & successfully complet$ n less ?an #a new fix$ guideway capital project1 small />t project1 or core capacity improvem5t project1 if-- 7i7 ! applicant a*iev$ budget1 co/1 & rid]%ip outcomes = ! project t are consi/5t ) or bett] ?an projections2 & 7ii7 ! applicant demon/rates t ! applicant cont9ues to h ! /aff exp]tise & o!r res\rces necess>y to implem5t a new project4 7,d7 ,f9ancial commitm5t 7i7 ,requirem5ts ,9 det]m9+ :e!r an eligible project is support$ by an acceptable degree ( local f9ancial commitm5t & %[s evid5ce ( /able & dep5dable f9anc+ s\rces = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77v71 ! ,secret>y %all require t-- 7,i7 ea* propos$ s\rce ( capital & op]at+ f9anc+ is /able1 reliable1 & available )9 ! propos$ eligible project timetable2 & 7,,ii7 res\rces are available to recapitalize1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! ov]all exi/+ & propos$ public transportation sy/em1 includ+ ess5tial fe$] bus & o!r s]vices necess>y1 )\t degradation to ! exi/+ level ( public transportation s]vices4 7ii7 ,consid]ations ,9 assess+ ! /ability1 reliability1 & availability ( propos$ s\rces ( f9anc+ "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,i7 ! reliability ( ! =eca/+ me?ods us$ to e/imate co/s & rev5ues made by ! applicant & ! contractors to ! applicant2 7,,ii7 exi/+ grant commitm5ts2 7,,iii7 ! degree to :i* f9anc+ s\rces are d$icat$ to ! propos$ eligible project2 7,,iv7 any debt obligation t exi/s or is propos$ by ! applicant1 = ! propos$ eligible project or o!r public transportation purpose2 & 7,v7 private contributions to ! eligible project1 includ+ co/-effective project deliv]y1 managem5t or transf] ( project risks1 exp$it$ project s*$ule1 f9ancial p>tn]+1 & o!r public-private p>tn]%ip /rategies4 7,e7 ,labor /&>ds ,! requirem5ts "u section #eccc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,project advancem5t ,an applicant t desires a grant "u ?is subsection & meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#c7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 & ! ,secret>y %all approve = advancem5t1 a grant reque/ t conta9s-- 7,a7 id5tification ( an eligible project2 7,b7 a s*$ule & f9ance plan = ! con/ruction & op]ation ( ! eligible project2 7,c7 an analysis ( ! effici5cies ( ! propos$ eligible project developm5t & deliv]y me?ods & innovative f9anc+ arrangem5t = ! eligible project1 includ+ any docum5ts relat$ to !-- 7i7 public-private p>tn]%ip requir$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77iii72 & 7ii7 project ju/ification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77iv72 & 7,d7 a c]tification t ! exi/+ public transportation sy/em ( ! applicant or1 9 ! ev5t t ! applicant does n op]ate a public transportation sy/em1 ! public transportation sy/em to :i* ! propos$ project w be atta*$1 is 9 a /ate ( good repair4 7#e7 ,writt5 notice f ! ,secret>y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a grant reque/ ( an applicant "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y %all provide writt5 notice to ! applicant-- 7i7 ( approval ( ! grant reque/2 or 7ii7 if ! grant reque/ does n meet ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#d71 ( disapproval ( ! grant reque/1 includ+ a detail$ explanation ( ! reasons = ! disapproval4 7,b7 ,concurr5t notice ,! ,secret>y %all provide concurr5t notice ( an approval or disapproval ( a grant reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#f7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may grant a waiv] to an applicant t does n comply ) p>agraph 7#d77;,d7 if-- 7,a7 ! eligible project meets ! def9ition ( a core capacity improvem5t project2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y c]tifies t ! eligible project w all[ ! applicant to make sub/antial progress 9 a*iev+ a /ate ( good repair4 7#g7 ,selection crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a full fund+ grant agreem5t ) an applicant "u ?is subsection = an eligible project = :i* an application has be5 submitt$ & approv$ = advancem5t by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#d71 only if ! applicant has complet$ ! plann+ & activities requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#h7 ,lett]s ( int5t & full fund+ grant agreem5ts 7,a7 ,lett]s ( int5t 7i7 ,am\nts int5d$ to be obligat$ ,! ,secret>y may issue a lett] ( int5t to an applicant ann\nc+ an int5tion to obligate1 = an eligible project "u ?is subsection1 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! eligible project4 ,:5 a lett] is issu$ = an eligible project "u ?is subsection1 ! am\nt %all be suffici5t to complete at lea/ an op]able segm5t4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,! issuance ( a lett] "u clause 7i7 is deem$ n to be an obligation "u section #aajh7;c71 #aeja1 or #aejb7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or an adm9i/rative commitm5t4 7,b7 ,full fund+ grant agreem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7v71 an eligible project %all be c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection ?r\gh a full fund+ grant agreem5t4 7ii7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into a full fund+ grant agreem5t1 bas$ ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph1 ) ea* applicant receiv+ assi/ance = an eligible project t has receiv$ a writt5 notice ( approval "u p>agraph 7#e77;,a77i74 7iii7 ,t]ms ,a full fund+ grant agreem5t %all-- 7,i7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( p>ticipation by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! eligible project2 7,,ii7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! eligible project2 7,,iii7 include ! p]iod ( "t = complet+ con/ruction ( ! eligible project1 consi/5t ) ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 ev5 if t p]iod ext5ds beyond ! p]iod ( an au?orization2 & 7,,iv7 make timely & effici5t managem5t ( ! eligible project easi] accord+ to ! law ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7iv7 ,special f9ancial rules 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,a full fund+ grant agreem5t "u ?is subp>agraph obligates an am\nt ( available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law & may include a commitm5t1 cont+5t on am\nts to be specifi$ 9 law 9 advance = commitm5ts "u ?is subp>agraph1 to obligate an additional am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law4 7,,ii7 ,/atem5t ( cont+5t commitm5t ,a full fund+ grant agreem5t %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7,,iii7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ( effici5tly c>ry+ out a "p ( ! eligible project )9 a reasonable "t are a co/ ( c>ry+ out ! eligible project "u a full fund+ grant agreem5t1 except t eligible co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! eligible project at ! "t ( borr[+4 ,! applicant %all c]tify1 9 a way satisfactory to ! ,secret>y1 t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms4 7,,iv7 ,completion ( op]able segm5t ,! am\nt /ipulat$ 9 an agreem5t "u ?is subp>agraph = a new fix$ guideway capital project1 core capacity improvem5t project1 or small />t project %all be suffici5t to complete at lea/ an op]able segm5t4 7v7 ,exception 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all provide ,f$]al assi/ance "u ?is subsection = a small />t project 9 a s+le grant4 ,if ! ,secret>y _c provide su* a s+le grant1 ! ,secret>y may execute an exp$it$ grant agreem5t 9 ord] to include a commitm5t on ! "p ( ! ,secret>y to provide fund+ = ! project 9 future fiscal ye>s4 7,,ii7 ,t]ms ( exp$it$ grant agreem5ts ,9 execut+ an exp$it$ grant agreem5t "u ?is clause1 ! ,secret>y may include 9 ! agreem5t t]ms simil> to ^? e/abli%$ "u clause 7iii74 7,c7 ,limitation on am\nts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into full fund+ grant agreem5ts "u ?is p>agraph = eligible projects t conta9 cont+5t commitm5ts to incur obligations 9 su* am\nts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate4 7ii7 ,appropriation requir$ ,an obligation may be made "u ?is p>agraph only :5 am\nts are appropriat$ = obligation4 7,d7 ,notification to ,congress 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues a lett] ( int5t or ent]s into a full fund+ grant agreem5t = an eligible project "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all notify1 9 writ+1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ( ! propos$ lett] ( int5t or full fund+ grant agreem5t4 7ii7 ,cont5ts ,! writt5 notification "u clause 7i7 %all include a copy ( ! propos$ lett] ( int5t or full fund+ grant agreem5t = ! eligible project4 7#i7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( net capital project co/ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant = an eligible project %all n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/4 7,b7 ,rema9d] ( net capital project co/ ,! rema9d] ( ! net capital project co/ %all be provid$ f an undi/ribut$ ca% surplus1 a replacem5t or depreciation ca% fund or res]ve1 or new capital4 7,c7 ,limitation on /atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ z au?oriz+ ! ,secret>y to require a non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t = a project t is m ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/4 7,d7 ,special rule = roll+ /ock co/s ,9 addition to am\nts all[$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 a plann$ ext5sion to a fix$ guideway sy/em may include ! co/ ( roll+ /ock previ\sly pur*as$ if ! applicant satisfies ! ,secret>y t only am\nts o!r ?an am\nts provid$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 7 us$ & t ! pur*ase 0 made = use on ! ext5sion4 ,a refund or r$uction ( ! rema9d] may be made only if a refund ( a proportional am\nt ( ! grant ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t is made at ! same "t4 7,e7 ,failure to c>ry out project ,if an applicant does n c>ry out an eligible project = reasons )9 ! control ( ! applicant1 ! applicant %all repay all ,f$]al funds aw>d$ = ! eligible project f all ,f$]al fund+ s\rces1 = all eligible project activities1 facilities1 & equipm5t1 plus reasonable int]e/ & p5alty *>ges all[able by law4 7,f7 ,cr$it+ ( funds receiv$ ,any funds receiv$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t "u ?is p>agraph1 o!r ?an int]e/ & p5alty *>ges1 %all be cr$it$ to ! appropriation acc\nt f :i* ! funds 7 orig9ally d]iv$4 7#aj7 ,availability ( am\nts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an am\nt made available = an eligible project %all rema9 available to t eligible project = #e fiscal ye>s1 includ+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nt is made available4 ,any am\nts t are unobligat$ to ! eligible project at ! end ( ! #e-;fiscal-ye> p]iod may be us$ by ! ,secret>y = any purpose "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,use ( deobligat$ am\nts ,an am\nt available "u ?is subsection t is deobligat$ may be us$ = any purpose "u ?is subsection4 7#aa7 ,annual report on exp$it$ project deliv]y = capital inve/m5t grants ,n lat] ?an ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,febru>y ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes a propos$ am\nt to be available to f9ance grants = anticipat$ projects "u ?is subsection4 7#ab7 ,be=e & aft] /udy & report 7,a7 ,/udy requir$ ,ea* recipi5t %all conduct a /udy t-- 7i7 describes & analyzes ! impacts ( ! eligible project on public transportation s]vices & public transportation rid]%ip2 7ii7 describes & analyzes ! consi/5cy ( pr$ict$ & actual b5efits & co/s ( ! innovative project developm5t & deliv]y me?ods or innovative f9anc+ = ! eligible project2 & 7iii7 id5tifies reasons = any diff]5ces betwe5 pr$ict$ & actual outcomes = ! eligible project4 7,b7 ,submission ( report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] an eligible project t is select$ "u ?is subsection beg9s rev5ue op]ations1 ! recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#ac7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to-- 7,a7 require ! privatization ( ! op]ation or ma9t5ance ( any project = :i* an applicant seeks fund+ "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 revise ! det]m9ations by local policies1 crit]ia1 & decisionmak+ "u section #ecjf7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 alt] ! requirem5ts = locally develop$1 coord9at$1 & implem5t$ transportation plans "u sections #ecjc & #ecjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7,d7 alt] ! eligibilities or priorities = assi/ance "u ?is subsection or section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bajjg4 ,mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,coord9ation ( public transportation s]vices ) o!r f$]ally assi/$ local transportation s]vices 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m allocat$ co/ model means a me?od ( det]m9+ ! co/ ( trips by allocat+ ! co/ to ea* trip purpose s]v$ by a transportation provid] 9 a mann] t is proportional to ! level ( transportation s]vice t ! transportation provid] deliv]s = ea* trip purpose1 to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by applicable ,f$]al requirem5ts2 & 7,b7 ! t]m ,c\ncil means ! ,int]ag5cy ,transportation ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil on ,access & ,mobility e/abli%$ "u ,executive ,ord] #acccj 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note74 7#b7 ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil on ,access & ,mobility /rategic plan ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,c\ncil %all publi% a /rategic plan = ! ,c\ncil t-- 7,a7 outl9es ! role & responsibilities ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy ) respect to local transportation coord9ation1 includ+ non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation2 7,b7 id5tifies a /rategy to /r5g!n int]ag5cy collaboration2 7,c7 addresses any out/&+ recomm5dations made by ! ,c\ncil 9 ! #bjje ,report to ! ,presid5t relat+ to ! implem5tation ( ,executive ,ord] #acccj1 includ+-- 7i7 a co/-%>+ policy endors$ by ! ,c\ncil2 & 7ii7 recomm5dations to increase p>ticipation by recipi5ts ( ,f$]al grants 9 locally develop$1 coord9at$ plann+ processes2 & 7,d7 to ! ext5t feasible1 addresses recomm5dations by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates conc]n+ local coord9ation ( transportation s]vices4 7#c7 ,developm5t ( co/-%>+ policy 9 compliance ) applicable ,f$]al requirem5ts ,9 e/abli%+ ! co/-%>+ policy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,c\ncil may consid]1 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 ! developm5t ( recomm5d$ /rategies = grantees ( programs fund$ by memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil1 includ+ /rategies = grantees ( programs t fund non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation1 to use ! co/-%>+ policy 9 a mann] t does n violate applicable ,f$]al requirem5ts2 & 7,b7 optional incorporation ( an allocat$ co/ model to facilitate local coord9ation ef=ts t comply ) applicable requirem5ts ( programs fund$ by memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil1 su* z-- 7i7 eligibility requirem5ts2 7ii7 s]vice deliv]y requirem5ts2 & 7iii7 reimbursem5t requirem5ts4 7b7 ,pilot program = innovative coord9at$ access & mobility 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m eligible project has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m capital project 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 ! t]m eligible recipi5t means a recipi5t or subrecipi5t1 z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #ecaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to eligible recipi5ts to assi/ 9 f9anc+ innovative projects = ! transportation disadvantag$ t improve ! coord9ation ( transportation s]vices & non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! deploym5t ( coord9ation te*nology2 7,b7 projects t create or increase access to community ,"o-,call_/,"o-,click ,c5t]s2 & 7,c7 su* o!r projects z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,application ,an eligible recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t1 at a m9imum1 conta9s-- 7,a7 a detail$ description ( ! eligible project2 7,b7 an id5tification ( all eligible project p>tn]s & _! specific role 9 ! eligible project1 includ+-- 7i7 private entities engag$ 9 ! coord9ation ( non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices = ! transportation disadvantag$2 or 7ii7 nonpr(it entities engag$ 9 ! coord9ation ( non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices = ! transportation disadvantag$2 7,c7 a description ( h[ ! eligible project w\ld-- 7i7 improve local coord9ation or access to coord9at$ transportation s]vices2 7ii7 r$uce duplication ( s]vice1 if applicable2 & 7iii7 provide innovative solutions 9 ! ,/ate or community2 & 7,d7 specific p]=mance measures ! eligible project w use to quantify actual outcomes aga9/ expect$ outcomes4 7#d7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,non-,gov]nm5t %>e ,! non-,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may be d]iv$ f 9-k9d contributions4 7#e7 ,rule ( ,con/ruction ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices %all be limit$ to s]vices eligible "u ,f$]al programs o!r ?an programs au?oriz$ "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,te*nical correction ,section #ecaj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,recipi5t ,! t]m recipi5t means-- 7,a7 a designat$ recipi5t or a ,/ate t receives a grant "u ?is section directly2 or 7,b7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal entity t op]ates a public transportation s]vice4 4 #bajjh4 ,=mula grants = rural areas ,section #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 z am5d$ by division ,g1 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> %all be di/ribut$ on a competitive basis by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> %all be apportion$ z =mula grants1 z provid$ 9 subsection 7j74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7j77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 by /rik+ 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 & ins]t+ 7,am]ican ,indian ,areas1 ,alaska ,native ,areas1 & ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s1 z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,allocation betwe5 multiple ,indian tribes ,if m ?an #a ,indian tribe provides public transportation s]vice on tribal l&s 9 a s+le ,tribal ,/ati/ical ,area1 & ! ,indian tribes d n det]m9e h[ to allocate ! funds apportion$ "u clause 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 betwe5 ! ,indian tribes1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate ! funds su* t ea* ,indian tribe %all receive an am\nt equal to ! total am\nt apportion$ "u su* clause 7iii7 multipli$ by ! ratio ( ! numb] ( annual unl9k$ pass5g] trips provid$ by ea* ,indian tribe1 z report$ to ! ,national ,transit ,database1 to ! total unl9k$ pass5g] trips provid$ by all ! ,indian tribes 9 ! ,tribal ,/ati/ical ,area4 4 #bajji4 ,rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ projects & ins]t+ program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,projects & ins]t+ ,program2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ demon/ration1 deploym5t1 or evaluation be=e project t2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ! deploym5t ( l[ or no emission vehicles1 z]o emission vehicles1 or associat$ advanc$ te*nology4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,prohibition ,! ,secret>y may n make grants "u ?is subsection = ! demon/ration1 deploym5t1 or evaluation ( a vehicle t is 9 rev5ue s]vice unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project makes significant te*nological advancem5ts 9 ! vehicle4 7#f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m direct c>bon emissions means ! quantity ( direct gre5h\se gas emissions f a vehicle1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,b7 ! t]m l[ or no emission vehicle means-- 7i7 a pass5g] vehicle us$ to provide public transportation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es suffici5tly r$uces en]gy consumption or h>mful emissions1 includ+ direct c>bon emissions1 :5 comp>$ to a comp>able /&>d vehicle2 or 7ii7 a z]o emission vehicle us$ to provide public transportation2 & 7,c7 ! t]m z]o emission vehicle means a l[ or no emission vehicle t produces no c>bon or p>ticulate matt]4 2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7f7 & 7g71 respectively2 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t assessm5t 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m cov]$ in/itution ( high] education means an in/itution ( high] education ) :i* ! ,secret>y ent]s into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t1 or to :i* ! ,secret>y makes a grant1 "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 to op]ate a facility designat$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 7,b7 ! t]ms direct c>bon emissions & l[ or no emission vehicle h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 subsection 7d77#f72 7,c7 ! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajb ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb72 & 7,d7 ! t]m l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t means an item t is sep>ately in/all$ 9 & removable f a l[ or no emission vehicle4 7#b7 ,assess+ l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all designate n m ?an #b facilities to conduct te/+1 evaluation1 & analysis ( l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts int5d$ = use 9 l[ or no emission vehicles4 7,b7 ,op]ation & ma9t5ance 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t )1 or make a grant to1 n m ?an #b in/itutions ( high] education to ea* op]ate & ma9ta9 a facility designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,an in/itution ( high] education describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all h-- 7,i7 previ\s exp]i5ce ) transportation-relat$ advanc$ compon5t & vehicle evaluation2 7,,ii7 laboratories capable ( te/+ & evaluation2 7,,iii7 direct access to or a p>tn]%ip ) a te/+ facility capable ( emulat+ real-_w circum/ances 9 ord] to te/ l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts in/all$ on ! int5d$ vehicle2 7,,iv7 ext5sive k ( public-private p>tn]%ips 9 ! transportation sector1 ) emphasis on developm5t & evaluation ( mat]ials1 products1 & compon5ts2 7,v7 ! ability to r$uce co/s to p>tn]s by lev]ag+ exi/+ programs to provide complem5t>y rese>*1 developm5t1 te/+1 & evaluation2 & 7,,vi7 ! means to conduct p]=mance assessm5ts on l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts bas$ on indu/ry /&>ds4 7,c7 ,fees ,a cov]$ in/itution ( high] education %all e/abli% & collect fees1 :i* %all be approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 = ! assessm5t ( l[ or no emission compon5ts at ! applicable facility designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,availability ( am\nts to pay = assessm5t ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t )1 or make a grant to1 ea* cov]$ in/itution ( high] education "u :i*-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y %all pay #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( assess+ a l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t at ! applicable facility designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7ii7 ! rema9+ #ej p]c5t ( su* co/ %all be paid f am\nts recov]$ ?r\gh ! fees e/abli%$ & collect$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,volunt>y te/+ ,a manufactur] ( a l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t is n requir$ to assess ! l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t at a facility designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,f7 ,compliance ) section #ecah ,not)/&+ :e!r a l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t is assess$ at a facility designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ea* new bus model %all comply ) ! requirem5ts "u section #ecah4 7,g7 ,sep>ate facility ,ea* facility designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be sep>ate & di/9ct f ! facility op]at$ & ma9ta9$ "u section #ecah4 7#c7 ,l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t p]=mance reports ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a report on l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t assessm5ts conduct$ at ea* facility designat$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 :i* %all include in=mation relat$ to ! ma9ta9ability1 reliability1 p]=mance1 /ructural integrity1 effici5cy1 & noise ( ^? l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts4 7#d7 ,public availability ( assessm5ts ,ea* assessm5t conduct$ at a facility designat$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 %all be made publically available1 includ+ to affect$ indu/ries4 7#e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to require-- 7,a7 a l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t to be te/$ at a facility designat$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 or 7,b7 ! developm5t or disclosure ( a privately fund$ compon5t assessm5t4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 a li/ ( any projects t return$ negative results 9 ! prec$+ fiscal ye> & an analysis ( su* results2 & 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 bas$ on projects 9 ! pipel9e1 ongo+ projects1 & anticipat$ rese>* ef=ts necess>y to advance c]ta9 projects to a subsequ5t rese>* phase2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,coop]ative rese>* program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli%-- 7,a7 a public transportation coop]ative rese>* program "u ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 an indep5d5t gov]n+ bo>d = ! program1 :i* %all recomm5d public transportation rese>*1 developm5t1 & te*nology transf] activities ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#b7 ,f$]al assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may make grants to1 & coop]ative agreem5ts )1 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to c>ry out activities "u ?is subsection t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#c7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ,if !re w\ld be a cle> & direct f9ancial b5efit to an entity "u a grant or contract f9anc$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,gov]nm5t %>e consi/5t ) t b5efit4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,title #di ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ecac4 7#b7 ,table ( sections am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! items relat+ to sections #ecab & #ecac & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecab4 ,rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t program4#ecac4 ,repeal$4 4 #bajaj4 ,private sector p>ticipation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to alt]-- 7#a7 ! eligibilities1 requirem5ts1 or priority = assi/ance provid$ "u ?is *apt]2 or 7#b7 ! requirem5ts ( section #ecjf7;a74 4 7b7 ,,map-#ba te*nical correction ,section #bjjac7;d7 ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #fid7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ecjg7;c7 & ins]t+ #ecjg7;b74 #bajaa4 ,innovative procurem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ecae ! foll[+3 #ecaf4 ,innovative procurem5t 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m grantee means a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt]4 7b7 ,coop]ative procurem5t 7#a7 ,def9itions2 g5]al rules 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7i7 ! t]m coop]ative procurem5t contract means a contract-- 7,i7 ent]$ into betwe5 a ,/ate gov]nm5t or eligible nonpr(it & #a or m v5dors2 & 7,,ii7 "u :i* ! v5dors agree to provide an option to pur*ase roll+ /ock & relat$ equipm5t to multiple p>ticipants2 7ii7 ! t]m eligible nonpr(it entity means-- 7,i7 a nonpr(it entity t is n a grantee2 or 7,,ii7 a consortium ( entities describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 7iii7 ! t]ms lead nonpr(it entity & lead procurem5t ag5cy mean an eligible nonpr(it entity or a ,/ate gov]nm5t1 respectively1 t acts 9 an adm9i/rative capacity on behalf ( ea* p>ticipant 9 a coop]ative procurem5t contract2 7iv7 ! t]m p>ticipant means a grantee t p>ticipates 9 a coop]ative procurem5t contract2 & 7v7 ! t]m p>ticipate means to pur*ase roll+ /ock & relat$ equipm5t "u a coop]ative procurem5t contract us+ assi/ance provid$ "u ?is *apt]4 7,b7 ,g5]al rules 7i7 ,procurem5t n limit$ to intra/ate p>ticipants ,a grantee may p>ticipate 9 a coop]ative procurem5t contract )\t reg>d to :e!r ! grantee is locat$ 9 ! same ,/ate z ! p>ties to ! contract4 7ii7 ,volunt>y p>ticipation ,p>ticipation by grantees 9 a coop]ative procurem5t contract %all be volunt>y4 7iii7 ,contract t]ms ,! lead procurem5t ag5cy or lead nonpr(it entity = a coop]ative procurem5t contract %all develop ! t]ms ( ! contract4 7iv7 ,duration ,a coop]ative procurem5t contract-- 7,i7 subject to subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii71 may be = an initial t]m ( n m ?an #b ye>s2 7,,ii7 may include n m ?an #c optional ext5sions = t]ms ( n m ?an #a ye> ea*2 & 7,,iii7 may be 9 effect = a total p]iod ( n m ?an #e ye>s1 includ+ ea* ext5sion au?oriz$ "u subclause 7,,ii74 7v7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,a lead procurem5t ag5cy or lead nonpr(it entity1 z applicable1 t ent]s into a coop]ative procurem5t contract-- 7,i7 may *>ge ! p>ticipants 9 ! contract = ! co/ ( adm9i/]+1 plann+1 & provid+ te*nical assi/ance = ! contract 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #a p]c5t ( ! total value ( ! contract2 & 7,,ii7 ) respect to ! co/ describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 may incorporate ! co/ into ! price ( ! contract or directly *>ge ! p>ticipants = ! co/1 b n bo?4 7#b7 ,/ate coop]ative procurem5t s*$ules 7,a7 ,au?ority ,a ,/ate gov]nm5t may ent] into a coop]ative procurem5t contract ) #a or m v5dors if-- 7i7 ! v5dors agree to provide an option to pur*ase roll+ /ock & relat$ equipm5t to ! ,/ate gov]nm5t & any o!r p>ticipant2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate gov]nm5t acts ?r\gh\t ! t]m ( ! contract z ! lead procurem5t ag5cy4 7,b7 ,applicability ( policies & proc$ures ,9 procur+ roll+ /ock & relat$ equipm5t "u a coop]ative procurem5t contract "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate gov]nm5t %all comply ) ! policies & proc$ures t apply to procurem5t by ! ,/ate gov]nm5t :5 us+ non-,f$]al funds1 to ! ext5t t ! policies & proc$ures are 9 con=mance ) applicable ,f$]al law4 7#c7 ,pilot program = nonpr(it coop]ative procurem5ts 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a pilot program to demon/rate ! effectiv5ess ( coop]ative procurem5t contracts adm9i/]$ by nonpr(it entities4 7,b7 ,designation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all designate n less ?an #a eligible nonpr(it entity to ent] into a coop]ative procurem5t contract "u :i* ! nonpr(it entity acts ?r\gh\t ! t]m ( ! contract z ! lead nonpr(it entity4 7,c7 ,numb] ( entities ,! ,secret>y may designate n m ?an #c geographically div]se eligible nonpr(it entities "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,notice ( int5t to p>ticipate ,at a "t det]m9$ appropriate by ! lead nonpr(it entity1 ea* p>ticipant 9 a coop]ative procurem5t contract "u ?is p>agraph %all submit to ! lead nonpr(it entity a nonb9d+ notice ( int5t to p>ticipate4 7c7 ,leas+ arrangem5ts 7#a7 ,capital lease def9$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m capital lease means any agreem5t "u :i* a grantee acquires ! "r to use roll+ /ock or relat$ equipm5t = a specifi$ p]iod ( "t1 9 ex*ange = a p]iodic paym5t4 7,b7 ,ma9t5ance ,a capital lease may require t ! lessor provide ma9t5ance ( ! roll+ /ock or relat$ equipm5t cov]$ by ! lease4 7#b7 ,program to support innovative leas+ arrangem5ts 7,a7 ,au?ority ,a grantee may use assi/ance provid$ "u ?is *apt] to ent] into a capital lease if-- 7i7 ! roll+ /ock or relat$ equipm5t cov]$ "u ! lease is eligible = capital assi/ance "u ?is *apt]2 & 7ii7 !re is or w be no ,f$]al int]e/ 9 ! roll+ /ock or relat$ equipm5t cov]$ "u ! lease z ( ! date on :i* ! lease takes effect4 7,b7 ,grantee requirem5ts ,a grantee t ent]s into a capital lease %all-- 7i7 ma9ta9 an inv5tory ( ! roll+ /ock or relat$ equipm5t acquir$ "u ! lease2 & 7ii7 ma9ta9 on ! acc\nt+ records ( ! grantee ! liability ( ! grantee "u ! lease4 7,c7 ,eligible lease co/s ,! co/s = :i* a grantee may use assi/ance "u ?is *apt]1 ) respect to a capital lease1 include-- 7i7 ! co/ ( ! roll+ /ock or relat$ equipm5t2 7ii7 associat$ f9anc+ co/s1 includ+ int]e/1 legal fees1 & f9ancial advisor fees2 7iii7 ancill>y co/s su* z deliv]y & in/allation *>ges2 & 7iv7 ma9t5ance co/s4 7,d7 ,t]ms ,a grantee %all negotiate ! t]ms ( any lease agreem5t t ! grantee ent]s into4 7,e7 ,applicability ( procurem5t requirem5ts 7i7 ,lease requirem5ts ,"p #fci ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 & implem5t+ guidance applicable to leas+ %all n apply to a capital lease4 7ii7 ,buy ,am]ica ,! requirem5ts "u section #ecbc7;j7 %all apply to a capital lease4 7#c7 ,inc5tive program = capital leas+ ( roll+ /ock 7,a7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an inc5tive program = capital leas+ ( roll+ /ock 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z ! program74 7,b7 ,selection ( p>ticipants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select n less ?an #f grantees to p>ticipate 9 ! program1 :i* %all be-- 7,i7 geographically div]se2 & 7,,ii7 ev5ly di/ribut$ among grantees 9 accordance ) clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,population size ,9 select+ an ev5 di/ribution ( grantees "u clause 7i77,,ii71 ! ,secret>y %all select n less ?an-- 7,i7 #b grantees t s]ve rural areas2 7,,ii7 #b grantees t s]ve urbaniz$ areas ) a population ( few] ?an #bjj1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 & 7,,iii7 #b grantees t s]ve urbaniz$ areas ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 7iii7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive a requirem5t "u clause 7ii7 if an insuffici5t numb] ( eligible grantees ( a p>ticul> population size apply to p>ticipate 9 ! program4 7,c7 ,p>ticipant requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a grantee t p>ticipates 9 ! program %all-- 7,i7 ent] into a capital lease = a p]iod ( n less ?an #e ye>s2 & 7,,ii7 replace n less ?an #a_/d ( ! grantee's fleet ?r\gh ! capital lease4 7ii7 ,vehicle requirem5ts ,! vehicles replac$ "u clause 7i77,,ii71 ) respect to ! fleet z con/itut$ on ! day be=e ! date on :i* ! capital lease is ent]$ into1 %all-- 7,i7 be ! olde/ vehicles 9 ! fleet2 or 7,,ii7 produce ! highe/ quantity ( direct gre5h\se gas emissions relative to ! o!r vehicles 9 ! fleet1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7iii7 ,waiv] ( ,f$]al int]e/ requirem5ts ,if a grantee p>ticipat+ 9 ! program seeks to replace vehicles t h a rema9+ ,f$]al int]e/1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 evaluate ! economic & environm5tal b5efits ( waiv+ ! ,f$]al int]e/1 z demon/rat$ by ! grantee2 7,,ii7 if ! grantee demon/rates a net economic or environm5tal b5efit1 grant an e>ly disposition ( ! vehicles2 & 7,,iii7 publi% ea* evaluation & f9al det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is clause 9 a conspicu\s location on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7,d7 ,p>ticipant b5efit ,dur+ ! p]iod dur+ :i* a capital lease describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i77,i71 ent]$ into by a grantee p>ticipat+ 9 ! program1 is 9 effect1 ! limit on ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( op]at+ exp5ses "u subsection 7d77#b7 ( section #ecjg1 subsection 7d77#b7 ( section #ecaj1 or subsection 7g77#b7 ( section #ecaa %all n apply ) respect to any grant aw>d$ to ! grantee "u ! applicable section4 7,e7 ,report+ requirem5t ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* a grantee ent]s into a capital lease "u ! program1 ! grantee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t conta9s-- 7i7 an evaluation ( ! ov]all co/s & b5efits ( leas+ roll+ /ock2 7ii7 a co/ comp>ison ( leas+ v]sus buy+ roll+ /ock2 7iii7 a comp>ison ( ! expect$ %ort-t]m & long-t]m ma9t5ance co/s ( leas+ v]sus buy+ roll+ /ock2 & 7iv7 a project$ budget %[+ ! *anges 9 ov]all op]at+ & capital exp5ses due to ! capital lease t ! grantee ent]$ into "u ! program4 7#d7 ,inc5tive program = capital leas+ ( c]ta9 z]o emission vehicle compon5ts 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 ! t]m removable p[] s\rce-- 7,i7 means a p[] s\rce t is sep>ately in/all$ 91 & removable f1 a z]o emission vehicle2 & 7,,ii7 may include a batt]y1 a fuel cell1 an ultra-capacitor1 or o!r advanc$ p[] s\rce us$ 9 a z]o emission vehicle2 & 7ii7 ! t]m z]o emission vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ecci7;c74 7,b7 ,leas$ p[] s\rces ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! co/ ( a removable p[] s\rce t is necess>y = ! op]ation ( a z]o emission vehicle %all n be treat$ z "p ( ! co/ ( ! vehicle if ! removable p[] s\rce is acquir$ us+ a capital lease4 7,c7 ,eligible capital lease ,a grantee may acquire a removable p[] s\rce by itself ?r\gh a capital lease4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,table ( sections ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ecae ! foll[+3 #ecaf4 ,innovative procurem5t4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ecbe7;e77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ?is subsection ! foll[+3 1 section #ecaf14 #bajab4 ,human res\rces & tra9+ ,section #ecbb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,program e/abli%$ & ins]t+ ,9 g5]al2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,programs ,a program eligible = assi/ance "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide skills tra9+1 on-!-job tra9+1 & "w-bas$ le>n+2 7,b7 (f] c>e] pa?ways t support ! movem5t f initial or %ort-t]m employm5t opportunities to su/a9able c>e]s2 7,c7 address curr5t or project$ work=ce %ortages2 7,d7 replicate successful work=ce developm5t models2 or 7,e7 respond to su* o!r work=ce ne$s z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 z s r$esignat$-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 give priority to m9orities1 wom51 individuals ) disabilities1 vet]ans1 l[-income populations1 & o!r und]s]v$ populations4 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,coord9ation ,a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 id5tify ! work=ce ne$s & comm5surate tra9+ ne$s at ! local level 9 coord9ation ) entities su* z local employ]s1 local public transportation op]ators1 labor union organizations1 work=ce developm5t bo>ds1 ,/ate work=ce ag5cies1 ,/ate appr5tice%ip ag5cies 7:]e applicable71 univ]sity transportation c5t]s1 community colleges1 & community-bas$ organizations repres5t+ m9orities1 wom51 disabl$ individuals1 vet]ans1 & l[-income populations2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 conduct local tra9+ programs 9 coord9ation ) exi/+ local tra9+ programs support$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor 7includ+ regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs71 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 7#e7 ,program outcomes ,a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is subsection %all demon/rate outcomes = any program t includes skills tra9+1 on-!-job tra9+1 & "w-bas$ le>n+1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! impact on r$uc+ public transportation work=ce %ortages 9 ! area s]v$2 7,b7 ! div]sity ( tra9+ p>ticipants2 7,c7 ! numb] ( p>ticipants obta9+ c]tifications or cr$5tials requir$ = specific types ( employm5t2 7,d7 employm5t outcomes1 includ+ job placem5t1 job ret5tion1 & wages1 us+ p]=mance metrics e/abli%$ 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,labor & consi/5t ) metrics us$ by programs "u ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 & 7,e7 to ! ext5t practical1 evid5ce t ! program did n preclude work]s :o are p>ticipat+ 9 skills tra9+1 on-!-job tra9+1 & "w-bas$ le>n+ f be+ ref]r$ to1 or hir$ on1 projects fund$ "u ?is *apt] )\t reg>d to ! l5g? ( "t ( _! p>ticipation 9 ! program4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use = te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section to provide te*nical assi/ance = activities & programs develop$1 conduct$1 & ov]se5 "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,availability ( am\nts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n m ?an #j4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to a recipi5t "u sections #ecjg1 #eccg1 & #ecci is available = exp5diture by ! recipi5t1 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 to pay n m ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( eligible activities "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,exi/+ programs ,a recipi5t may use am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7,a7 to c>ry out exi/+ local education & tra9+ programs = public transportation employees support$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 4 #bajac4 ,g5]al provisions ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 :5 procur+ roll+ /ock 7includ+ tra9 control1 communication1 & traction p[] equipm5t1 & roll+ /ock prototypes7 "u ?is *apt]-- 7i7 ! co/ ( compon5ts & subcompon5ts produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,i7 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf & #bjag1 is m ?an #fj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! roll+ /ock2 7,,ii7 = fiscal ye>s #bjah & #bjai1 is m ?an #fe p]c5t ( ! co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! roll+ /ock2 & 7,,iii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbj & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 is m ?an #gj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! roll+ /ock2 & 7ii7 f9al assembly ( ! roll+ /ock has occurr$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#aa71 respectively2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 9 ! case ( a roll+ /ock procurem5t receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is *apt] 9 :i* ! av]age co/ ( a roll+ /ock vehicle 9 ! procurem5t is m ?an #cjj1jjj1 if roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells are n produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! calculation ( ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock ! co/ ( /eel or iron us$ 9 ! roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells if-- 7,a7 all manufactur+ processes = ! /eel or iron occur 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 ! am\nt ( /eel or iron us$ 9 ! roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells is significant4 7#f7 ,c]tification ( dome/ic supply & disclosure 7,a7 ,c]tification ( dome/ic supply ,if ! ,secret>y d5ies an application = a waiv] "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicant a writt5 c]tification t-- 7i7 ! /eel1 iron1 or manufactur$ goods1 z applicable1 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subp>agraph z ! item7 is produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 a suffici5t & reasonably available am\nt2 7ii7 ! item produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is ( a satisfactory quality2 & 7iii7 includes a li/ ( kn[n manufactur]s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates f :i* ! item c be obta9$4 7,b7 ,disclosure ,! ,secret>y %all disclose ! waiv] d5ial & ! writt5 c]tification to ! public 9 an easily id5tifiable location on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#aa71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#ab7 ,production 9 ,unit$ ,/ates ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 /eel & iron may be consid]$ produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates if all ! manufactur+ processes1 except metallurgical processes involv+ ref9em5t ( /eel additives1 took place 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#ac7 ,def9ition ( small pur*ase ,= purposes ( det]m9+ :e!r a pur*ase qualifies = a g5]al public int]e/ waiv] "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 ( ?is subsection1 includ+ "u any regulation promulgat$ "u t p>agraph1 ! t]m small pur*ase means a pur*ase ( n m ?an #aej1jjj4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7q77#a71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7s7 ,value capture rev5ue eligible = local %>e ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] may use ! rev5ue g5]at$ f value capture f9anc+ me*anisms z local mat*+ funds = capital projects & op]at+ co/s eligible "u ?is *apt]4 7t7 ,value eng9e]+ ,no?+ 9 ?is *apt] %all be con/ru$ to au?orize ! ,secret>y to m&ate ! use ( value eng9e]+ 9 projects fund$ "u ?is *apt]4 4 #bajad4 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,section #ecbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ section #ecch7;i7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;h72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;i7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;h72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 a requirem5t t ov]sight-- 7,a7 beg9 dur+ ! project developm5t phase ( a project1 unless ! ,secret>y f9ds x m appropriate to beg9 ! ov]sight dur+ ano!r phase ( ! project1 to maximize ! transportation b5efits & co/ sav+s associat$ ) project managem5t ov]sight2 & 7,b7 be limit$ to qu>t]ly reviews ( compliance by ! recipi5t ) ! project managem5t plan approv$ "u subsection 7b7 unless ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! recipi5t requires m frequ5t ov]sight because ! recipi5t has1 = #b consecutive qu>t]ly reviews1 fail$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( su* plan & ! project is at risk ( go+ ov] budget or becom+ beh9d s*$ule2 & 7#c7 a process = recipi5ts t ! ,secret>y has f\nd require m frequ5t ov]sight to return to qu>t]ly reviews = purposes ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 4 #bajae4 ,public transportation safety program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 m9imum safety /&>ds to ensure ! safe op]ation ( public transportation sy/ems t-- 7i7 are n relat$ to p]=mance /&>ds = public transportation vehicles develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7ii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 take into consid]ation-- 7,i7 relevant recomm5dations ( ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d2 7,,ii7 be/ practices /&>ds develop$ by ! public transportation indu/ry2 7,,iii7 any m9imum safety /&>ds or p]=mance crit]ia be+ implem5t$ across ! public transportation indu/ry2 & 7,,iv7 any additional in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y & appropriate2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#b71 by ins]t+ aft] public transportation sy/em ( a recipi5t ! foll[+3 or ! public transportation indu/ry g5]ally2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ an eligible ,/ate1 z def9$ 9 subsection 7e71 & ins]t+ a recipi5t4 7b7 ,review ( public transportation safety /&>ds 7#a7 ,review requir$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all comm5ce a review ( ! safety /&>ds & protocols us$ 9 rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t exam9es ! efficacy ( exi/+ /&>ds & protocols4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ( review ,9 conduct+ ! review "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all review-- 7i7 m9imum safety p]=mance /&>ds develop$ by ! public transportation indu/ry2 7ii7 safety p]=mance /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols 9 use by rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems1 includ+-- 7,i7 writt5 em]g5cy plans & proc$ures = pass5g] evacuations2 7,,ii7 tra9+ programs to ensure public transportation p]sonnel compliance & read9ess 9 em]g5cy situations2 7,,iii7 coord9ation plans ) local em]g5cy respond]s hav+ jurisdiction ov] a rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em1 includ+-- 7aa7 em]g5cy prep>$ness tra9+1 drills1 & famili>ization programs = ^? fir/ respond]s2 & 7bb7 ! s*$ul+ ( regul> field ex]cises to ensure appropriate response & effective radio & public safety communications2 7,,iv7 ma9t5ance1 te/+1 & inspection programs to ensure ! prop] function+ (-- 7aa7 tunnel1 /ation1 & vehicle v5tilation sy/ems2 7bb7 signal & tra9 control sy/ems1 track1 me*anical sy/ems1 & o!r infra/ructure2 & 7cc7 o!r sy/ems z necess>y2 7,v7 c]tification requirem5ts = tra9 & bus op]ators & control c5t] employees2 7,,vi7 cons5sus-bas$ /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols available to ! public transportation indu/ry2 & 7,,vii7 any o!r /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 & 7iii7 vehicle safety /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols 9 use by public transportation sy/ems1 conc]n+-- 7,i7 bus design & ! work/ation ( bus op]ators1 z x relates to-- 7aa7 ! r$uction ( bl9dspots t contribute to accid5ts involv+ p$e/rians2 & 7bb7 protect+ bus op]ators f ! risk ( assault2 & 7,,ii7 s*$ul+ fix$ r\te bus s]vice ) adequate "t & access = op]ators to use re/room facilities4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,aft] conduct+ ! review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 consultation ) repres5tatives ( ! public transportation indu/ry1 evaluate ! ne$ to e/abli% ,f$]al m9imum public transportation safety /&>ds1 includ+-- 7,a7 /&>ds gov]n+ work] safety2 7,b7 /&>ds = ! op]ation ( signals1 track1 on-track equipm5t1 me*anical sy/ems1 & control sy/ems2 & 7,c7 any o!r areas ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! public transportation indu/ry1 det]m9es require fur!r evaluation4 7#c7 ,report ,^u complet+ ! review & evaluation requir$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively1 & n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ( ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 f9d+s bas$ on ! review conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 ! outcome ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 a compreh5sive set ( recomm5dations to improve ! safety ( ! public transportation indu/ry1 includ+ recomm5dations = legislative *anges :]e applicable2 & 7,d7 actions t ! ,secret>y w take to address ! recomm5dations provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,c71 includ+1 if necess>y1 ! e/abli%m5t ( ,f$]al m9imum public transportation safety /&>ds4 #bajaf4 ,/ate ( good repair grants ,section #eccg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nt au?oriz$ or made available = a fiscal ye> "u section #ecch7;a77#b77,l7-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available 9 accordance ) ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 #ig4ae p]c5t ( ! rema9d] %all be apportion$ to recipi5ts 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by ins]t+ ! provisions ( be=e section #eccf7;b77#a72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,i71 #b4he p]c5t & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77,l71 ! rema9d] aft] ! application ( subsection 7c77#a72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts apportion$ "u ?is subsection may be us$ = any project t is an eligible project "u subsection 7b77#a74 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7#a7 ,capital projects ,a grant = a capital project "u ?is section %all be = #hj p]c5t ( ! net project co/ ( ! project4 ,! recipi5t may provide additional local mat*+ am\nts4 7#b7 ,rema9+ co/s ,! rema9d] ( ! net project co/s %all be provid$ f an undi/ribut$ ca% surplus1 a replacem5t or depreciation ca% fund or res]ve1 or new capital4 4 #bajag4 ,au?orizations ,section #ecch ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by division ,g1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecch4 ,au?orizations 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to c>ry out sections #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbb7;b71 #ecbb7;d71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 & #ecdj1 section #bjjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab1 & section #bajjg7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae-- 7,a7 #i1ahd1gdg1djj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #i1chj1jci1cdi = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #i1fhe1gde1gdd = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #aj1aja1jea1bch = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #aj1cea1gfc1hjf = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #aj1fji1ddb1eec = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #acb1jbj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #acd1icd1cdb = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #ach1jjd1jih = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #ada1cbh1faf = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #add1hic1fca = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #adh1eeg1gja = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecje2 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #bjjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab2 7,c7 #d1ech1ije1gjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #d1fci1ajb1jdc = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #d1gid1fda1fae = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #d1ige1hgi1aeh = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #e1aja1cie1gaj = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #e1bcj1cii1hjd = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be allocat$ 9 accordance ) section #eccf to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg2 7,d7 #bfc1dff1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #bfi1bhb1jab = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #bge1djh1agh = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #bhh1bfd1bib = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bie1ece1gei = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #cjc1jji1bfg = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be available to provide f9ancial assi/ance = s]vices = ! enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities "u section #ecaj2 7,e7 #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available = ! pilot program = innovative coord9at$ access & mobility "u section #bajjg7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae2 7,f7 #fai1ief1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #fcc1fda1ebi = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #fdh1jef1hgc = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #fgh1cjh1caa = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #fie1dah1fch = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #gac1jjd1che = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be available to provide f9ancial assi/ance = rural areas "u section #ecaa1 ( :i* n less ?an-- 7i7 #ce1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaa7;c77#a72 & 7ii7 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaa7;c77#b72 7,g7 #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;e72 & 7ii7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 7,h7 #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecad2 7,i7 #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available = bus te/+ "u section #ecah2 7,j7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available = ! national transit in/itute "u section #ecbb7;d72 7,k7 #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecce2 7,l7 #b1dbh1cdb1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #b1dgi1gdj1ffa = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #b1ecc1hgi1gfa = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #b1eib1eaa1ibd = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #b1fee1che1ecg = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #b1gbj1jjf1abg = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #eccg2 7,m7 #dcj1gid1fjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #ddj1cjd1cia = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #die1cba1caf = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #ehe1hea1dih = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #fje1dbb1ceb = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #fbe1ecf1iic = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be available = ! bus & bus facilities program "u section #ecci7;a72 7,n7 #ahj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf & #bjag1 #ahe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & #aij1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjba %all be available = bus & bus facilities competitive grants "u section #ecci7;b7 & no or l[ emission grants "u section #ecci7;c71 ( :i* #ee1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecci7;c72 7,o7 #ecc1bfb1fjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #ede1jcd1cgb = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #eeg1dcc1ijd = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #ehf1ijg1dch = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #fja1gab1agh = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #faf1ibh1bgf = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be allocat$ 9 accordance ) section #ecdj to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg & rural areas "u section #ecaa2 & 7,p7 #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbb7;b74 7b7 ,rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ecab1 o!r ?an subsections 7e7 & 7h7 ( t section1 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance & /&>ds developm5t ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ecad1 #g1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7d7 ,human res\rces & tra9+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 & 7e7 ( section #ecbb1 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7e7 ,em]g5cy relief program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out section #ecbd4 7f7 ,capital inve/m5t grants ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ecji ( ?is title & section #bajjf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae1 #b1cja1ghe1gfj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #b1ceb1eig1fha = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #b1djf1aai1bgh = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #b1dfd1jhb1fia = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #b1ebf1bci1agg = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #b1eij1abb1gac = fiscal ye> #bjba1 ( :i* #bgf1bad1bia = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #bhb1caa1gbb = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #bhh1gcd1cac = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #bie1fhi1ibc = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #cjc1adh1gja = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #caj1had1gbf = fiscal ye> #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #bajjf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae4 7g7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #eccd1 #aae1jaf1edc = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #aag1eee1ecc = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #abj1bbi1iba = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #abc1abf1bfj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #abf1bcb1abj = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 & #abi1dbd1bgh = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,section #ecbi ,( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 n less ?an #h1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbi4 7#c7 ,section #ecbf ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#b71 n less ?an #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbf4 7h7 ,ov]sight 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is *apt] = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an ! foll[+ am\nts = ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b73 7,a7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecje4 7,b7 #j4ge p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecjg4 7,c7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecji4 7,d7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #fja ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abf ,/at4 #difh74 7,e7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecaj4 7,f7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecaa4 7,g7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #eccg1 ( :i* n less ?an #j4be p]c5t %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbi4 7,h7 #j4ge p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecci4 7#b7 ,activities ,! activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,activities to ov]see ! con/ruction ( a major capital project4 7,b7 ,activities to review & audit ! safety & security1 procurem5t1 managem5t1 & f9ancial compliance ( a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u ?is *apt]4 7,c7 ,activities to provide te*nical assi/ance g5]ally1 & to provide te*nical assi/ance to correct defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 compliance reviews & audits c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s ,! ,gov]nm5t %all pay ! entire co/ ( c>ry+ out a contract "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,availability ( c]ta9 funds ,funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be made available to ! ,secret>y be=e allocat+ ! funds appropriat$ to c>ry out any project "u a full fund+ grant agreem5t4 7i7 ,grants z contractual obligations 7#a7 ,grants f9anc$ f highway tru/ fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,grants f9anc$ f g5]al fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts appropriat$ 9 advance f ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project only to ! ext5t t am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose by an ,act ( ,congress4 7j7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available by or appropriat$ "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #bajah4 ,grants = bus & bus facilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by division ,g1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ecci & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecci4 ,grants = bus & bus facilities 7a7 ,=mula grants 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m l[ or no emission vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 subsection 7c77#a72 7,b7 ! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 ! t]m t]ritory means ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 7#b7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to assi/ eligible recipi5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 9 f9anc+ capital projects-- 7,a7 to replace1 rehabilitate1 & pur*ase buses & relat$ equipm5t1 includ+ te*nological *anges or innovations to modify l[ or no emissions vehicles or facilities2 & 7,b7 to con/ruct bus-relat$ facilities4 7#c7 ,grant requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts (-- 7,a7 section #ecjg %all apply to recipi5ts ( grants made 9 urbaniz$ areas "u ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 section #ecaa %all apply to recipi5ts ( grants made 9 rural areas "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts 7,a7 ,recipi5ts ,eligible recipi5ts "u ?is subsection are-- 7i7 designat$ recipi5ts t allocate funds to fix$ r\te bus op]ators2 or 7ii7 ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal entities t op]ate fix$ r\te bus s]vice4 7,b7 ,subrecipi5ts ,a recipi5t t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may allocate am\nts ( ! grant to subrecipi5ts t are public ag5cies or private nonpr(it organizations engag$ 9 public transportation4 7#e7 ,di/ribution ( grant funds ,funds allocat$ "u section #ecch7;a77#b77,m7 %all be di/ribut$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,national di/ribution #ajc1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be allocat$ to all ,/ates & t]ritories1 ) ea* ,/ate receiv+ #b1jjj1jjj = ea* su* fiscal ye> & ea* t]ritory receiv+ #ejj1jjj = ea* su* fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,di/ribution us+ population & s]vice factors ,! rema9d] ( ! funds n o!rwise di/ribut$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be allocat$ pursuant to ! =mula set =? 9 section #eccf o!r ?an subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,transf]s ( apportionm5ts 7,a7 ,transf] flexibility = national di/ribution funds ,! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate may transf] any "p ( ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 to supplem5t am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ecaa7;c7 ( ?is title or am\nts apportion$ to urbaniz$ areas "u subsections 7a7 & 7c7 ( section #eccf ( ?is title4 7,b7 ,transf] flexibility = population & s]vice factors funds ,! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate may exp5d 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( less ?an #bjj1jjj any am\nts apportion$ "u p>agraph 7#e77;,b7 t are n allocat$ to designat$ recipi5ts 9 urbaniz$ areas ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m4 7#g7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7,a7 ,capital projects ,a grant = a capital project "u ?is subsection %all be = #hj p]c5t ( ! net capital co/s ( ! project4 ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection may provide additional local mat*+ am\nts4 7,b7 ,rema9+ co/s ,! rema9d] ( ! net project co/ %all be provid$-- 7i7 9 ca% f non-,gov]nm5t s\rces o!r ?an rev5ues f provid+ public transportation s]vices2 7ii7 f rev5ues d]iv$ f ! sale ( adv]tis+ & concessions2 7iii7 f an undi/ribut$ ca% surplus1 a replacem5t or depreciation ca% fund or res]ve1 or new capital2 7iv7 f am\nts receiv$ "u a s]vice agreem5t ) a ,/ate or local social s]vice ag5cy or private social s]vice organization2 or 7v7 f rev5ues g5]at$ f value capture f9anc+ me*anisms4 7#h7 ,p]iod ( availability to recipi5ts ,am\nts made available "u ?is subsection may be obligat$ by a recipi5t = #c fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nt is apportion$4 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! end ( ! #c-;fiscal-ye> p]iod describ$ 9 ! prec$+ s5t5ce1 any am\nt t is n obligat$ on ! la/ day ( t p]iod %all be add$ to ! am\nt t may be apportion$ "u ?is subsection 9 ! next fiscal ye>4 7b7 ,bus & bus facilities competitive grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to designat$ recipi5ts to assi/ 9 ! f9anc+ ( bus & bus facilities capital projects1 includ+-- 7,a7 replac+1 rehabilitat+1 pur*as+1 or leas+ buses or relat$ equipm5t2 & 7,b7 rehabilitat+1 pur*as+1 con/ruct+1 or leas+ bus-relat$ facilities4 7#b7 ,grant consid]ations ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! age & condition ( buses1 bus fleets1 relat$ equipm5t1 & bus-relat$ facilities4 7#c7 ,/atewide applications ,a ,/ate may submit a /atewide application on behalf ( a public ag5cy or private nonpr(it organization engag$ 9 public transportation 9 rural areas or o!r areas = :i* ! ,/ate allocates funds4 ,! submission ( a /atewide application %all n preclude ! submission & consid]ation ( any application "u ?is subsection f o!r eligible recipi5ts 9 an urbaniz$ area 9 a ,/ate4 7#d7 ,requirem5ts = ! ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 disclose all metrics & evaluation proc$ures to be us$ 9 consid]+ grant applications "u ?is subsection ^u issuance ( ! notice ( fund+ availability 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 & 7,b7 publi% a summ>y ( f9al scores = select$ projects1 metrics1 & o!r evaluations us$ 9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7#e7 ,rural projects ,n less #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> %all be di/ribut$ to projects 9 rural areas4 7#f7 ,grant requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant "u ?is subsection %all be subject to ! requirem5ts (-- 7i7 section #ecjg = recipi5ts ( grants made 9 urbaniz$ areas2 & 7ii7 section #ecaa = recipi5ts ( grants made 9 rural areas4 7,b7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#g7 ,availability ( funds ,any am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection-- 7,a7 %all rema9 available = #b fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nt is made available2 & 7,b7 t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be add$ to ! am\nt made available to an eligible project 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 7#h7 ,limitation ,( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t may be aw>d$ to a s+le grantee4 7c7 ,l[ or no emission grants 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! t]m direct c>bon emissions means ! quantity ( direct gre5h\se gas emissions f a vehicle1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,b7 ! t]m eligible project means a project or program ( projects 9 an eligible area =-- 7i7 acquir+ l[ or no emission vehicles2 7ii7 leas+ l[ or no emission vehicles2 7iii7 acquir+ l[ or no emission vehicles ) a leas$ p[] s\rce2 7iv7 con/ruct+ facilities & relat$ equipm5t = l[ or no emission vehicles2 7v7 leas+ facilities & relat$ equipm5t = l[ or no emission vehicles2 7vi7 con/ruct+ new public transportation facilities to accommodate l[ or no emission vehicles2 or 7vii7 rehabilitat+ or improv+ exi/+ public transportation facilities to accommodate l[ or no emission vehicles2 7,c7 ! t]m leas$ p[] s\rce means a removable p[] s\rce1 z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 ( section #ecaf7;c71 t is made available ?r\gh a capital lease "u t section2 7,d7 ! t]m l[ or no emission bus means a bus t is a l[ or no emission vehicle2 7,e7 ! t]m l[ or no emission vehicle means-- 7i7 a pass5g] vehicle us$ to provide public transportation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es suffici5tly r$uces en]gy consumption or h>mful emissions1 includ+ direct c>bon emissions1 :5 comp>$ to a comp>able /&>d vehicle2 or 7ii7 a z]o emission vehicle us$ to provide public transportation2 7,f7 ! t]m recipi5t means a designat$ recipi5t1 a local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 or a ,/ate t receives a grant "u ?is subsection = an eligible project2 & 7,g7 ! t]m z]o emission vehicle means a l[ or no emission vehicle t produces no c>bon or p>ticulate matt]4 7#b7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants to recipi5ts to f9ance eligible projects "u ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,grant requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant "u ?is subsection %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #ecjg4 7,b7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s = c]ta9 projects ,section #ecbc7;i7 applies to eligible projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection1 unless ! recipi5t reque/s a l[] grant p]c5tage4 7,c7 ,comb9ation ( fund+ s\rces 7i7 ,comb9ation p]mitt$ ,an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may receive fund+ "u section #ecjg or any o!r provision ( law4 7ii7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph %all be con/ru$ to alt] ! ,gov]nm5t %>e requir$ "u p>agraph 7#g71 section #ecjg1 or any o!r provision ( law4 7#d7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available = obligation "u ?is subsection = a full fiscal ye>1 solicit grant applications = eligible projects on a competitive basis2 & 7,b7 aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! solicitation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n lat] ?an ! e>li] (-- 7i7 #ge days aft] ! date on :i* ! solicitation expires2 or 7ii7 ! end ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y solicit$ ! grant applications4 7#e7 ,consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all only consid] eligible projects relat+ to ! acquisition or leas+ ( l[ or no emission buses t-- 7,a7 make great] r$uctions 9 en]gy consumption & h>mful emissions1 includ+ direct c>bon emissions1 ?an comp>able /&>d buses or o!r l[ or no emission buses2 & 7,b7 are "p ( a long-t]m integrat$ fleet managem5t plan = ! recipi5t4 7#f7 ,availability ( funds ,any am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection-- 7,a7 %all rema9 available to an eligible project = #b fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nt is made available2 & 7,b7 t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be add$ to ! am\nt made available to an eligible project 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 7#g7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may be d]iv$ f 9-k9d contributions4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ecci & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecci4 ,grants = bus & bus facilities4 4 #bajai4 ,sal>y ( ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/rator 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecac ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/rator4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ecad ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/rator44 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! fir/ day ( ! fir/ pay p]iod beg9n+ on or aft] ! fir/ day ( ! fir/ fiscal ye> beg9n+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #bajbj4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ecai2 7,b7 9 section #ecbe-- 7i7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 by /rik+ at lea/ two2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae2 7,c7 9 section #eccf-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7h77#e72 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7h71 z am5d$ by division ,g-- 7,i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> %all be set aside to c>ry out section #ecjg7;h72 2 & 7,,ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #a4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #b p]c5t2 & 7,d7 9 section #ecdj7;b71 by /rik+ section #ecch7;b77#b77,m7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77,o74 7#b7 ,table ( sections ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ecai & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecai4 ,repeal$4 4 7b7 ,*apt] #aje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,section #ajeja7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ section #ecjb7;a7 & ins]t+ section #ecjb2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ mass transportation & ins]t+ public transportation2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ section #ecjb7;a7 & ins]t+ section #ecjb2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ mass transportation & ins]t+ public transportation4 ,c ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae #cajja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 #cajjb4 ,ref]5ces to title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 :]ev] 9 ?is division an am5dm5t or repeal is express$ 9 t]ms ( an am5dm5t to1 or repeal (1 a section or o!r provision1 ! ref]5ce %all be consid]$ to be made to a section or o!r provision ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cajjc4 ,effective date ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,xxxii1 sections #ccajc1 #cdaja7;g71 #cdaje1 #cdajf1 #cdajg1 #cdacc1 #cdada1 #cdbjb1 #cdbjc1 #cdbjd1 #cdbje1 #cdbjf1 #cdbjg1 #cdbjh1 #cdbaa1 #cdbab1 #cdbac1 #cdbad1 #cdbae1 subtitles ,c & ,d ( title ,,xxxiv1 & title ,,xxxv take effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,xxxi ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ,a ,accel]at+ project deliv]y #caaja4 ,delegation ( au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aaf4 ,adm9i/rations2 act+ (fic]s ,no p]son designat$ to s]ve z ! act+ head ( an adm9i/ration 9 ! dep>tm5t ( transportation "u section #ccde ( title #e may cont9ue to p]=m ! functions & duties ( ! (fice if ! "t limitations 9 section #ccdf ( t title w\ld prev5t ! p]son f cont9u+ to s]ve 9 a =mal act+ capacity4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #a is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aae ! foll[+3 #aaf4 ,adm9i/rations2 act+ (fic]s4 4 7c7 ,application ,! am5dm5t "u subsection 7a7 %all apply to any applicable (fice ) a position designat$ = a ,s5ate confirm$ (ficial4 #caajb4 ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by sections #caajd & #caajf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #caa ! foll[+3 #cab4 ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y an ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c5t]74 7b7 ,roles & responsibilities 7#a7 ,gov]nance ,! ,c5t] %all report to ! *air ( ! ,/e]+ ,committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to ensure t ! p]spectives ( all memb] ag5cies are repres5t$4 7#b7 ,infra/ructure p]mitt+ /e]+ committee ,an ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,/e]+ ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,/e]+ ,committee7 is e/abli%$ to ov]see ! "w ( ! ,c5t]4 ,! ,/e]+ ,committee %all be *air$ by ! ,f$]al ,*ief ,p]=mance ,(fic] 9 consultation ) ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality & %all be compris$ ( ,deputy-level repres5tatives f ! foll[+ dep>tm5ts & ag5cies3 7,a7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7,b7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7,c7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7,d7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce4 7,e7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,f7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7,g7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,h7 ,! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7,i7 ,! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation4 7,j7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,army4 7,k7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 7,l7 ,o!r ag5cies ! ,*air ( ! ,/e]+ ,committee invites to p>ticipate4 7#c7 ,activities ,! ,c5t] %all support ! ,*air ( ! ,/e]+ ,committee & und]take ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,coord9ate & support implem5tation ( priority re=m actions = ,f$]al ag5cy p]mitt+ & reviews = areas z def9$ & id5tifi$ by ! ,/e]+ ,committee4 7,b7 ,support mod]nization ef=ts at ,f$]al ag5cies & int]ag5cy pilots = innovative approa*es to ! p]mitt+ & review ( infra/ructure projects4 7,c7 ,provide te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to field & headqu>t]s /aff ( ,f$]al ag5cies on policy *anges1 innovative approa*es to project deliv]y1 & o!r topics z appropriate4 7,d7 ,id5tify1 develop1 & track metrics = timel9ess ( p]mit reviews1 p]mit decisions1 & project outcomes4 7,e7 ,adm9i/] & exp& ! use ( onl9e transp>5cy tools provid+ =-- 7i7 track+ & report+ ( metrics2 7ii7 developm5t & po/+ ( s*$ules = p]mit reviews & p]mit decisions2 & 7iii7 %>+ ( be/ practices relat$ to effici5t project p]mitt+ & reviews4 7,f7 ,provide report+ to ! ,presid5t on progress t[>d a*iev+ great] effici5cy 9 p]mitt+ decisions & review ( infra/ructure projects & progress t[>d a*iev+ bett] outcomes = communities & ! environm5t4 7,g7 ,meet n less frequ5tly ?an annually ) gr\ps or individuals repres5t+ ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts t are engag$ 9 ! infra/ructure p]mitt+ process4 7#d7 ,infra/ructure sectors cov]$ ,! ,c5t] %all support process improvem5ts 9 ! p]mitt+ & review ( infra/ructure projects 9 ! foll[+ sectors3 7,a7 ,surface transportation4 7,b7 ,aviation4 7,c7 ,ports & wat]ways4 7,d7 ,wat] res\rce projects4 7,e7 ,r5ewable en]gy g5]ation4 7,f7 ,electricity transmission4 7,g7 ,broadb&4 7,h7 ,pipel9es4 7,i7 ,o!r sectors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/e]+ ,committee4 7c7 ,p]=mance measures 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies on ! ,/e]+ ,committee ) responsibility = ! review & approval ( infra/ructure projects sectors describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d71 %all evaluate & report on-- 7,a7 ! progress made t[>d align+ ,f$]al reviews ( su* projects & ! improvem5t ( project deliv]y associat$ ) ^? projects2 & 7,b7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,c5t] 9 a*iev+ r$uction ( p]mitt+ "t & project deliv]y "t4 7#b7 ,p]=mance t>gets ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation e/abli%es p]=mance measures 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% p]=mance t>gets relat+ to ea* ( ! measures & /&>ds describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! progress t[>ds a*iev+ ! t>gets e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,inspector g5]al report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! progress t[>ds a*iev+ ! t>gets e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by sections #caajd & #caajf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caa ! foll[+3 #cab4 ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t]4 4 #caajc4 ,accel]at$ decision-mak+ 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjd ! foll[+3 #cjd;a4 ,accel]at$ decision-mak+ 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 prep>+ a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 if ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 :5 act+ z lead ag5cy1 modifies ! /atem5t 9 response to comm5ts t are m9or & are conf9$ to factual corrections or explanations ( :y ! comm5ts d n w>rant additional ,dep>tm5tal response1 ! ,dep>tm5t may write on errata %eets atta*$ to ! /atem5t in/ead ( rewrit+ ! draft /atem5t1 subject to ! condition t ! errata %eets-- 7#a7 cite ! s\rces1 au?orities1 or reasons t support ! position ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7#b7 if appropriate1 indicate ! circum/ances t w\ld trigg] ,dep>tm5tal reappraisal or fur!r response4 7b7 ,incorporation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,dep>tm5t %all exp$iti\sly develop a s+le docum5t t consi/s ( a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t & a record ( decision1 unless-- 7#a7 ! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t makes sub/antial *anges to ! propos$ action t are relevant to environm5tal or safety conc]ns2 or 7#b7 !re are significant new circum/ances or in=mation relevant to environm5tal conc]ns & t be> on ! propos$ action or ! impacts ( ! propos$ action4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjd ! foll[+3 #cjd;a4 ,accel]at$ decision-mak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4 4 #caajd4 ,environm5tal review alignm5t & re=m 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cji ! foll[+3 #caj4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,coord9at$ & concurr5t environm5tal reviews ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,/e]+ ,committee describ$ 9 section #cab ( ?is title1 %all develop a coord9at$ & concurr5t environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process = transportation projects :5 initiat+ an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,,nepa74 ,! coord9at$ & concurr5t environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process %all-- 7#a7 ensure t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ,f$]al ag5cies ( jurisdiction possess suffici5t in=mation e>ly 9 ! review process to det]m9e a /atem5t ( a transportation project's purpose & ne$ & range ( alt]natives = analysis t ! lead ag5cy & ag5cies ( jurisdiction w rely ^u = concurr5t environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions requir$ = ! propos$ project2 7#b7 a*ieve e>ly concurr5ce or issue resolution dur+ ! ,,nepa scop+ process on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's /atem5t ( a project's purpose & ne$ & dur+ developm5t ( ! environm5tal impact /atem5t on ! range ( alt]natives = analysis t ! lead ag5cy & ag5cies ( jurisdiction w rely ^u = concurr5t environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions requir$ = ! propos$ project abs5t circum/ances t require reconsid]ation 9 ord] to meet an ag5cy ( jurisdiction's legal obligations2 & 7#c7 a*ieve concurr5ce or issue resolution 9 an exp$it$ mann] if circum/ances arise t require a reconsid]ation ( ! purpose & ne$ or range ( alt]natives consid]$ dur+ any ,f$]al ag5cy's environm5tal or p]mitt+ review 9 ord] to meet an ag5cy ( jurisdiction's legal obligations4 7b7 ,environm5tal *eckli/ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ,f$]al ag5cies ( jurisdiction likely to h sub/antive review or approval responsibilities on transportation projects1 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 %all jo9tly develop a *eckli/ to help project sponsors id5tify pot5tial natural1 cultural1 & hi/oric res\rces 9 ! area ( a propos$ project4 ,! purpose ( ! *eckli/ is-- 7#a7 to id5tify ag5cies ( jurisdiction & coop]at+ ag5cies1 7#b7 to develop ! in=mation ne$$ = ! purpose & ne$ & alt]natives = analysis2 & 7#c7 to improve int]ag5cy collaboration to help exp$ite ! p]mitt+ process = ! lead ag5cy & ,f$]al ag5cies ( jurisdiction4 7c7 ,int]ag5cy collaboration ,consi/5t ) ,f$]al environm5tal /atutes & ! priority re=m actions = ,f$]al ag5cy p]mitt+ & reviews def9$ & id5tifi$ by ! ,/e]+ ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #cab1 ! ,secret>y %all facilitate annual int]ag5cy collaboration sessions at ! appropriate jurisdictional level to coord9ate bus9ess plans & facilitate coord9ation ( workload plann+ & work=ce managem5t4 ,?is engagem5t %all ensure ag5cy /aff is fully engag$ & utiliz+ ! flexibility ( exi/+ regulations1 policies1 & guidance & id5tify+ additional actions to facilitate high quality1 effici5t1 & t>get$ environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions4 ,! sessions & ! int]ag5cy collaborations !y g5]ate %all focus on h[ to "w ) ,/ate & local transportation entities to improve project plann+1 sit+1 & application quality & h[ to consult & coord9ate ) relevant /akehold]s & ,f$]al1 tribal1 ,/ate1 & local repres5tatives e>ly 9 p]mitt+ processes4 7d7 ,p]=mance measurem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,/e]+ ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #cab ( ?is title1 %all e/abli% a program to measure & report on progress t[>ds align+ ,f$]al reviews z outl9$ 9 ?is section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cji ! foll[+3 #caj4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews4 4 #caaje4 ,multimodal categorical exclusions ,section #cjd is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ op]at+ au?ority & ins]t+ op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice2 7ii7 by ins]t+ has exp]tise b be=e is n ! lead2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ propos$ multimodal be=e project2 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,lead au?ority ,! t]m lead au?ority means a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice t has ! lead responsibility = a propos$ multimodal project4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aci7;a7 ( title #bc & ins]t+ means an action by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation t involves exp]tise ( #a or m ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/rations or secret>ial (fices2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a categorical exclusion designat$ "u ! implem5t+ regulations or & ins]t+ categorical exclusions designat$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 implem5t+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ o!r compon5ts ( ! & ins]t+ a propos$ multimodal2 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ! lead au?ority makes a prelim9>y det]m9ation on ! applicability ( a categorical exclusion to a propos$ multimodal project & notifies ! coop]at+ au?ority ( its int5t to apply ! coop]at+ au?ority categorical exclusion2 7#b7 ! coop]at+ au?ority does n object to ! lead au?ority's prelim9>y det]m9ation ( its applicability2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ ! lead au?ority det]m9es t be=e ! compon5t (2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ propos$ multimodal be=e project to be cov]$2 & 7,d7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#d7 to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ! lead au?ority1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! coop]at+ au?ority-- 7,a7 foll[s implem5t+ regulations or proc$ures "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 det]m9es t ! propos$ multimodal project does n individually or cumulatively h a significant impact on ! environm5t2 & 7,c7 det]m9es t extraord9>y circum/ances d n exi/ t m]it additional analysis & docum5tation 9 an environm5tal impact /atem5t or environm5tal assessm5t requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 2 & 7#d7 by am5d+ subsection 7d7 to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,coop]at+ au?ority exp]tise ,a coop]at+ au?ority %all provide exp]tise to ! lead au?ority on aspects ( ! multimodal project 9 :i* ! coop]at+ au?ority has exp]tise4 4 #caajf4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by section #caajd ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #caj ! foll[+3 #caa4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% an onl9e plat=m &1 9 coord9ation ) ,f$]al ag5cies describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 issue report+ /&>ds to make publicly available ! /atus & progress ) respect to compliance ) applicable requirem5ts "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any o!r ,f$]al approval requir$ "u applicable laws = projects & activities requir+ an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t4 7b7 ,f$]al ag5cy p>ticipation ,a ,f$]al ag5cy ( jurisdiction ov] an approval requir$ = a project "u applicable laws %all provide in=mation reg>d+ ! /atus & progress ( ! approval to ! onl9e plat=m1 consi/5t ) ! /&>ds e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,assignm5t ( responsibilities ,an entity ) assign$ au?ority = responsibilities "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 "u section #cbf or section #cbg ( title #bc %all be responsible = supply+ project developm5t & compliance /atus = all applicable projects4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by section #caajd ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caj1 ! foll[+3 #caa4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews4 4 #caajg4 ,local transportation infra/ructure program ,section #faj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #aj p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba "u ea* ( sections #ajd7;b77#a71 #ajd7;b77#b71 & #add2 & 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ section #acc7;d77#c7 & ins]t+ section #acc7;d77#d72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 #caajh4 ,au?orization ( grants = positive tra9 control 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to c>ry out ?is section #aii1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf to assi/ 9 f9anc+ ! in/allation ( positive tra9 control sy/ems4 7b7 ,programs ,! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section may be us$ to assi/ 9 f9anc+ ! in/allation ( positive tra9 control sy/ems ?r\gh-- 7#a7 grants made "u ! rail safety te*nology grants program "u section #bjaeh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 grants made "u ! consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts program "u section #bddjh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#c7 fund+ ! co/1 includ+ ! subsidy co/ or co/ ( cr$it risk premiums1 ( direct loans & loan gu>antees "u sections #ejb ?r\gh #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq474 7c7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section may be us$ only to assi/ a recipi5t ( funds "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?r\gh ! programs describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t f ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u t subsection4 7e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ z au?oriz+ ! am\nts appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 to be us$ = any purpose o!r ?an f9anc+ ! in/allation ( positive tra9 control sy/ems4 7f7 ,grants f9anc$ f ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,a grant1 contract1 direct loan1 or loan gu>antee t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund "u ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7g7 ,availability ( am\nts ,not)/&+ subsection 7h71 am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7h7 ,sunset ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all provide ! grants1 direct loans1 & loan gu>antees "u subsection 7b7 by ,septemb] #cj1 #bjag4 ,b ,rese>* #cabja4 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+s f9d+s3 7#a7 ,f$]al transportation rese>* plann+ & coord9ation-- 7,a7 %\ld occur )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 %\ld be1 to ! ext5t practicable1 multi-modal & n occur solely )9 ! subag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,manag+ a multi-modal rese>* portfolio )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y w-- 7,a7 help id5tify opportunities :]e rese>* c\ld be appli$ across modes2 & 7,b7 prev5t duplication ( ef=ts & wa/e ( limit$ ,f$]al res\rces4 7#c7 ,an ombudsman = rese>* at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation w-- 7,a7 give /akehold]s a =mal opportunity to address conc]ns2 7,b7 ensure unbias$ rese>*2 & 7,c7 improve ! ov]all rese>* products ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#d7 ,increas+ transp>5cy ( transportation rese>* ef=ts w-- 7,a7 build /akehold] confid5ce 9 ! f9al product2 & 7,b7 lead to ! improv$ implem5tation ( rese>* f9d+s4 #cabjb4 ,modal rese>* plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,june #ae ( ! ye> prec$+ ! rese>* fiscal ye>1 ! head ( ea* modal adm9i/ration & jo9t program (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all submit a compreh5sive annual modal rese>* plan to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subtitle z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y74 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 = ea* plan submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 %all-- 7,a7 review ! scope ( ! rese>*2 & 7,b7 7i7 approve ! plan2 or 7ii7 reque/ t ! plan be revis$4 7#b7 ,publications ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #cj ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ea* plan t has be5 approv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i7 on a public website4 7#c7 ,rejection ( duplicative rese>* ef=ts ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may n approve any plan submitt$ by ! head ( a modal adm9i/ration or jo9t program (fice pursuant to subsection 7a7 if su* plan duplicates ! rese>* ef=ts ( any o!r modal adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,fund+ limitations ,no funds may be exp5d$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation on rese>* t has n previ\sly be5 approv$ z "p ( a modal rese>* plan approv$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y unless-- 7#a7 su* rese>* is requir$ by an ,act ( ,congress2 7#b7 su* rese>* 0 "p ( a contract t 0 fund$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7#c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation c]tifies to ,congress t su* rese>* is necess>y be=e ! approval ( a modal rese>* plan4 7d7 ,duplicative rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 no funds may be exp5d$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation on rese>* projects t ! ,secret>y id5tifies z duplicative "u subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to-- 7,a7 updates to previ\sly commission$ rese>*2 7,b7 rese>* commission$ to c>ry out an ,act ( ,congress2 or 7,c7 rese>* commission$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,c]tification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all annually c]tify to ,congress t-- 7,a7 ea* modal rese>* plan has be5 review$2 & 7,b7 !re is no duplication ( /udy = rese>* direct$1 commission$1 or conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,corrective action plan ,if ! ,secret>y1 aft] submitt+ a c]tification "u p>agraph 7#a71 id5tifies duplication ( rese>* )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 notify ,congress ( ! duplicative rese>*2 & 7,b7 submit a corrective action plan to ,congress t w elim9ate su* duplicative rese>*4 #cabjc4 ,consolidat$ rese>* prospectus & /rategic plan 7a7 ,prospectus 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all annually publi%1 on a public website1 a compreh5sive prospectus on all rese>* projects conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+1 to ! ext5t practicable1 rese>* fund$ ?r\gh ,univ]sity ,transportation ,c5t]s4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! prospectus publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 include ! consolidat$ modal rese>* plans approv$ "u section #acjb2 7,b7 describe ! rese>* objectives1 progress1 & allocat$ funds = ea* rese>* project2 7,c7 id5tify rese>* projects ) multi-modal applications2 7,d7 specify h[ relevant modal adm9i/rations h assi/$1 w contribute to1 or plan to use ! f9d+s f ! rese>* projects id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,e7 id5tify areas 9 :i* multiple modal adm9i/rations are conduct+ rese>* projects on simil> subjects or subjects :i* h be>+ on multiple modes2 7,f7 describe ! int]ag5cy & cross modal communication & coord9ation t has occurr$ to prev5t duplication ( rese>* ef=ts )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,g7 indicate h[ rese>* is be+ dissem9at$ to improve ! effici5cy & safety ( transportation sy/ems2 7,h7 describe h[ ag5cies develop$ _! rese>* plans2 & 7,i7 describe ! opportunities = public & /akehold] input4 7b7 ,fund+ report ,9 conjunction ) ea* ( ! ,presid5t's annual budget reque/s "u section #aaje ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to appropriate committees ( ,congress t describes-- 7#a7 ! am\nt sp5t 9 ! la/ complet$ fiscal ye> on transportation rese>* & developm5t2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt propos$ 9 ! curr5t budget = transportation rese>* & developm5t4 7c7 ,p]=mance plans & reports ,9 ! plans & reports submitt$ "u sections #aaae & #aaaf ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all include-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! ,f$]al transportation rese>* & developm5t activities = ! previ\s fiscal ye> 9 ea* topic area2 7#b7 ! am\nt sp5t 9 ea* topic area2 7#c7 a description ( ! ext5t to :i* ! rese>* & developm5t is meet+ ! expectations set =? 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,a72 & 7#d7 any am5dm5ts to ! /rategic plan develop$ "u subsection 7d74 7d7 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan to guide future ,f$]al transportation rese>* & developm5t activities4 7#b7 ,consi/5cy ,! /rategic plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be consi/5t )-- 7,a7 section #cjf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 sections #aaae & #aaaf ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 any o!r rese>* & developm5t plan )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ,! /rategic plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 describe ! prim>y purposes ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t program1 :i* %all include-- 7i7 promot+ safety2 7ii7 r$uc+ conge/ion2 7iii7 improv+ mobility2 7iv7 pres]v+ ! exi/+ transportation sy/em2 7v7 improv+ ! durability & ext5d+ ! life ( transportation infra/ructure2 & 7vi7 improv+ goods movem5t2 7,b7 = ea* ( ! purposes ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 li/ ! prim>y rese>* & developm5t topics t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation int5ds to pursue to accompli% t purpose1 :i* may include-- 7i7 fundam5tal rese>* 9 ! physical & natural sci5ces2 7ii7 appli$ rese>*2 7iii7 te*nology rese>*2 & 7iv7 social sci5ce rese>* int5d$ = ea* topic2 & 7,c7 = ea* rese>* & developm5t topic-- 7i7 id5tify ! anticipat$ annual fund+ levels = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /rategic plan2 & 7ii7 include any additional in=mation ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation expects to discov] at ! end ( ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /rategic plan z a result ( ! rese>* & developm5t 9 t topic area4 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! /rategic plan develop$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 reflects input f a wide range ( /akehold]s2 7,b7 includes & integrates ! rese>* & developm5t programs ( all ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's modal adm9i/rations1 includ+ aviation1 transit1 rail1 & m>itime2 & 7,c7 takes into acc\nt h[ rese>* & developm5t by o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 private sector1 & nonpr(it in/itutions-- 7i7 contributes to ! a*ievem5t ( ! purposes id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a72 & 7ii7 avoids unnecess>y duplication ( su* ef=ts4 7e7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,*apt] #e ( title #bc ,*apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ejh2 7,b7 9 ! table ( cont5ts1 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ejh2 7,c7 9 section #ejb-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a77#i71 by /rik+ transportation rese>* & te*nology developm5t /rategic plan develop$ "u section #ejh & ins]t+ transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #cabjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7b77#d71 by /rik+ transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan ( ! ,secret>y develop$ "u section #ejh & ins]t+ transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #cabjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,d7 9 section #eab7;b71 by /rik+ z "p ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan develop$ "u section #ejh4 7#b7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems ,section #ebje ( ! ,intellig5t ,transportation ,sy/ems ,act ( #aiih 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejb note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ z "p ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,/rategic ,plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ z "p ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #cabjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ or ! ,surface ,transportation ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,/rategic ,plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ or ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #cabjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 7#c7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em rese>* ,subtitle ,c ( title ,v ( ! ,safe1 ,acc\ntable1 ,flexible1 ,effici5t ,transportation ,equity ,act3 ,a ,legacy = ,us]s 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #eab note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #ecje7;h77#c77;,a71 by /rik+ ! /rategic plan "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ ! #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #cabjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,b7 9 section #ecjg7;c77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ or ! surface transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ or ! #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #cabjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 #cabjd4 ,rese>* ,ombudsman 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,,iii is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] *apt] #fc ! foll[+3 #fe ,rese>* ombudsman ,sec4#feja4 ,rese>* ombudsman4 #feja4 ,rese>* ombudsman 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology %all appo9t a c>e] ,f$]al employee to s]ve z ,rese>* ,ombudsman4 ,?is appo9tm5t %all n dim9i% ! au?ority ( pe] review ( rese>*4 7b7 ,qualifications ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman appo9t$ "u subsection 7a71 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 %all h a backgr\nd 9 academic rese>* & a /rong und]/&+ ( s\nd /udy design2 7#b7 %all develop a work+ k ( ! /akehold] communities & rese>* ne$s ( ! transportation field2 & 7#c7 %all n h s]v$ z a political appo9tee ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7c7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,address+ compla9ts & que/ions ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all-- 7,a7 receive compla9ts & que/ions ab\t-- 7i7 significant alleg$ omissions1 improprieties1 & sy/emic problems2 & 7ii7 excessive delays (1 or )91 a specific rese>* project2 & 7,b7 evaluate & address ! compla9ts & que/ions describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,petitions 7,a7 ,review ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all review petitions relat+ to-- 7i7 conflicts ( int]e/2 7ii7 ! /udy design & me?odology2 7iii7 assumptions & pot5tial bias2 7iv7 ! l5g? ( ! /udy2 & 7v7 ! composition ( any data sampl$4 7,b7 ,response to petitions ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all-- 7i7 respond to relevant petitions )9 a reasonable p]iod2 7ii7 id5tify defici5cies 9 ! petition's /udy design2 & 7iii7 propose a rem$y = su* defici5cies to ! adm9i/rator ( ! modal adm9i/ration responsible = complet+ ! rese>* project4 7,c7 ,response to propos$ rem$y ,! adm9i/rator ( ! modal adm9i/ration *>g$ ) complet+ ! rese>* project %all respond to ! propos$ rese>* rem$y4 7#c7 ,requir$ reviews ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all evaluate ! /udy plan = all /atutorily requir$ /udies & reports be=e ! comm5cem5t ( su* /udies to ensure t ! rese>* plan has an appropriate sample size & composition to address ! /at$ purpose ( ! /udy4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u ! completion ( ea* review "u subsection 7c71 ! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all-- 7,a7 submit a report conta9+ ! results ( su* review to-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 ! head ( ! relevant modal adm9i/ration2 & 7iii7 ! /udy or rese>* lead]2 & 7,b7 publi% su* results on a public website1 ) ! modal adm9i/ration response requir$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,c74 7#b7 ,indep5d5ce ,ea* report requir$ "u ?is section %all be provid$ directly to ! individuals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 )\t any comm5t or am5dm5t f ! ,secret>y1 ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ! head ( any modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 or any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t or ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget4 7e7 ,report to ,inspector ,g5]al ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all submit any evid5ce ( misfeasance1 malfeasance1 wa/e1 fraud1 or abuse uncov]$ dur+ a review "u ?is section to ! ,inspector ,g5]al = fur!r review4 7f7 ,removal ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all be subject to adv]se employm5t action = misconduct or good cause 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures & gr\nds set =? 9 *apt] #ge ( title #e4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( *apt]s = subtitle ,,iii is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to *apt] #fc ! foll[+3 #fe4,rese>* ombudsman#feja 4 #cabje4 ,sm>t cities transportation plann+ /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy ( digital te*nologies & in=mation te*nologies1 includ+ %>$ mobility1 data1 transportation network companies1 & on-dem& transportation s]vices-- 7#a7 to und]/& ! degree to :i* cities are adopt+ ^! te*nologies2 7#b7 to assess future plann+1 infra/ructure & inve/m5t ne$s2 & 7#c7 to provide be/ practices to plan = sm>t cities 9 :i* in=mation & te*nology are us$-- 7,a7 to improve city op]ations2 7,b7 to gr[ ! local economy2 7,c7 to improve response 9 times ( em]g5cies & natural disa/]s2 & 7,d7 to improve ! lives ( city resid5ts4 7b7 ,compon5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 id5tify broad issues t influ5ce ! ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to plan = & inve/ 9 sm>t cities1 includ+ b>ri]s to collaboration & access to sci5tific in=mation2 & 7#b7 review h[ ! exp&$ use ( digital te*nologies1 mobile devices1 & in=mation may-- 7,a7 enhance ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( exi/+ transportation networks2 7,b7 optimize dem& managem5t s]vices2 7,c7 impact l[-income & o!r disadvantag$ communities2 7,d7 assess opportunities to %>e1 collect1 & use data2 7,e7 *ange curr5t plann+ & inve/m5t /rategies2 & 7,f7 provide opportunities = enhanc$ coord9ation & plann+4 7c7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 to a public website4 #cabjf4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics indep5d5ce ,section #fcjb is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,indep5d5ce ( ,bureau 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all n be requir$-- 7,a7 to obta9 ! approval ( any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) respect to ! collection or analysis ( any in=mation2 or 7,b7 prior to publication1 to obta9 ! approval ( any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t ) respect to ! sub/ance ( any /ati/ical te*nical reports or press releases lawfully prep>$ by ! ,director4 7#b7 ,budget au?ority ,! ,director %all h a significant role 9 ! disposition & allocation ( ! ,bureau's au?oriz$ budget1 includ+-- 7,a7 all hir+1 grants1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & contracts aw>d$ by ! ,bureau to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! disposition & allocation ( am\nts paid to ! ,bureau = co/-reimbursable projects4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,! ,secret>y %all direct ext]nal support functions1 su* z ! coord9ation ( activities involv+ multiple modal adm9i/rations4 7#d7 ,in=mation te*nology ,! ,dep>tm5t ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] %all consult ) ! ,director to ensure decisions relat$ to in=mation te*nology gu>antee ! protection ( ! confid5tiality ( in=mation provid$ solely = /ati/ical purposes1 9 accordance ) ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note74 4 #cabjg4 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,assi/ant ,secret>ies2 ,g5]al ,c\nsel ,section #ajb7;e7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #e & ins]t+ #f2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology1 be=e & an ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,section #aab is repeal$4 7#c7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #a is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aab4 7#d7 ,rese>* contracts ,section #ccj is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ contracts & ins]t+ activities2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,! ,secret>y2 7,c7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ ,responsibilities4-- be=e ,9 c>ry+ out2 7,d7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ ,publications4-- be=e ,! ,secret>y2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,duties ,! ,secret>y %all provide = ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,coord9ation1 facilitation1 & review ( ! ,dep>tm5t's rese>* & developm5t programs & activities4 7#b7 ,advancem5t1 & rese>* & developm5t1 ( innovative te*nologies1 includ+ intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7#c7 ,compreh5sive transportation /ati/ics rese>*1 analysis1 & report+4 7#d7 ,education & tra9+ 9 transportation & transportation-relat$ fields4 7#e7 ,activities ( ! ,volpe ,national ,transportation ,sy/ems ,c5t]4 7e7 ,additional au?orities ,! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 ent] into grants & coop]ative agreem5ts ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 o!r public entities1 private organizations1 & o!r p]sons-- 7,a7 to conduct rese>* into transportation s]vice & infra/ructure assurance2 & 7,b7 to c>ry out o!r rese>* activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 c>ry out1 on a co/-%>$ basis1 collaborative rese>* & developm5t to enc\rage innovative solutions to multimodal transportation problems & /imulate ! deploym5t ( new te*nology )-- 7,a7 non-,f$]al entities1 includ+ ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 =eign gov]nm5ts1 in/itutions ( high] education1 corporations1 in/itutions1 p>tn]%ips1 sole proprietor%ips1 & trade associations t are incorporat$ or e/abli%$ "u ! laws ( any ,/ate2 7,b7 ,f$]al laboratories2 & 7,c7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7#c7 directly initiate contracts1 grants1 coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #ab ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a771 & o!r agreem5ts to fund1 & accept funds f1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,rese>* ,c\ncil ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 cities1 c\nties1 in/itutions ( high] education1 associations1 & ! ag5ts ( ^? entities to c>ry out jo9t transportation rese>* & te*nology ef=ts4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u subsection 7e77#c7 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t4 7#b7 ,exception ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! activity is ( sub/antial public int]e/ or b5efit1 ! ,secret>y may approve a great] ,f$]al %>e4 7#c7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,all co/s directly incurr$ by ! non-,f$]al p>tn]s1 includ+ p]sonnel1 travel1 facility1 & h>dw>e developm5t co/s1 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7g7 ,program evaluation & ov]sight ,= fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to exp5d n m ?an #a & a half p]c5t ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = necess>y exp5ses = adm9i/ration & op]ations ( ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology = ! coord9ation1 evaluation1 & ov]sight ( ! programs adm9i/]$ "u ?is section4 7h7 ,use ( te*nology ,! rese>*1 developm5t1 or use ( a te*nology "u a contract1 grant1 coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5t1 or o!r agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section1 includ+ ! t]ms "u :i* ! te*nology may be lic5s$ & ! result+ royalties may be di/ribut$1 %all be subject to ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq474 7i7 ,waiv] ( adv]tis+ requirem5ts ,section #faja ( title #da %all n apply to a contract1 grant1 or o!r agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section4 4 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! item relat+ to section #ccj 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by /rik+ ,contracts & ins]t+ ,activities4 7#f7 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics ,section #fcjb7;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 4 7b7 ,title #e am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,positions at level ,,ii ,section #ecac ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,security44 7#b7 ,positions at level ,,iii ,section #ecad ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator1 ,rese>* & ,innovative ,te*nology ,adm9i/ration44 7#c7 ,positions at level ,,iv ,section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7#d7 9 ! undesignat$ item relat+ to ,assi/ant ,secret>ies ( ,transportation & ins]t+ 7#e74 7#d7 ,positions at level ,v ,section #ecaf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,associate ,deputy ,secret>y1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation44 #cabjh4 ,repeal ( obsolete (fice 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eejc is repeal$4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #ee is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #eejc4 ,c ,port ,p]=mance ,act #cacja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,port ,p]=mance ,act4 #cacjb4 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,am]ica's ports play a critical role 9 ! ,nation's transportation supply *a9 network4 7#b7 ,reliable & effici5t movem5t ( goods ?r\gh ! ,nation's ports ensures t ,am]ican goods are available to cu/om]s ?r\gh\t ! _w4 7#c7 ,breakd[ns 9 ! transportation supply *a9 network1 p>ticul>ly at ! ,nation's ports1 c result 9 trem5d\s economic losses = agriculture1 bus9esses1 & retail]s t rely on timely %ipm5ts4 7#d7 ,a cle> und]/&+ ( t]m9al & port productivity & ?r\ghput %\ld help-- 7,a7 to id5tify freight bottl5ecks2 7,b7 to indicate p]=mance & tr5ds ov] "t2 & 7,c7 to in=m inve/m5t decisions4 #cacjc4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fcad4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all e/abli%1 on behalf ( ! ,secret>y1 a port p]=mance /ati/ics program to provide nationally consi/5t measures ( p]=mance (1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 ! ,nation's top #be ports by tonnage2 7#b7 ! ,nation's top #be ports by #bj-;foot equival5t unit2 & 7#c7 ! ,nation's top #be ports by dry bulk4 7b7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,port capacity & ?r\ghput ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ae ( ea* ye>1 ! ,director %all submit an annual report to ,congress t includes /ati/ics on capacity & ?r\ghput at ! ports describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,port p]=mance measures ,! ,director %all collect mon?ly port p]=mance measures = ea* ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ports ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 t receives ,f$]al assi/ance or is subject to ,f$]al regulation to submit an annual report to ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics t includes mon?ly /ati/ics on capacity & ?r\ghput z applicable to ! specific configuration ( ! port4 7,a7 ,mon?ly measures ,! ,director %all collect mon?ly measures1 includ+-- 7i7 ! av]age numb] ( lifts p] h\r ( conta9]s by crane2 7ii7 ! av]age vessel turn "t by vessel type2 7iii7 ! av]age c>go or conta9] dwell "t2 7iv7 ! av]age truck "t at ports2 7v7 ! av]age rail "t at ports2 & 7vi7 any additional metrics1 z det]m9$ by ! ,director aft] receiv+ recomm5dations f ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,modifications ,! ,director may consid] a modification to a metric "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! modification meets ! int5t ( ! section4 7c7 ,recomm5dations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all obta9 recomm5dations =-- 7,a7 specifications & data measurem5ts = ! port p]=mance measures li/$ 9 subsection 7b77#b72 7,b7 additionally ne$$ data elem5ts = measur+ port p]=mance2 & 7,c7 a process = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to collect timely & consi/5t data1 includ+ id5tify+ safegu>ds to protect propriet>y in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,work+ gr\p ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,port ,p]=mance ,act1 ! ,director %all commission a work+ gr\p compos$ (-- 7,a7 op]at+ adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,b7 ! ,coa/ ,gu>d2 7,c7 ! ,f$]al ,m>itime ,commission2 7,d7 ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection2 7,e7 ! ,m>9e ,transportation ,sy/em ,national ,advisory ,c\ncil2 7,f7 ! ,army ,corps ( ,eng9e]s2 7,g7 ! ,sa9t ,lawr5ce ,seaway ,developm5t ,corporation2 7,h7 ! ,advisory ,committee on ,supply ,*a9 ,competitiv5ess2 7,i7 #a repres5tative f ! rail indu/ry2 7,j7 #a repres5tative f ! truck+ indu/ry2 7,k7 #a repres5tative f ! m>itime %ipp+ indu/ry2 7,l7 #a repres5tative f a labor organization = ea* indu/ry describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,k72 7,m7 #a repres5tative f a port au?ority2 7,n7 #a repres5tative f a t]m9al op]ator2 7,o7 repres5tatives ( ! ,national ,freight ,advisory ,committee ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,p7 repres5tatives ( ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,port ,p]=mance ,act1 ! work+ gr\p commission$ "u ?is subsection %all submit its recomm5dations to ! ,director4 7d7 ,access to data ,! ,director %all ensure t ! /ati/ics compil$ "u ?is section are readily accessible to ! public1 consi/5t ) applicable security con/ra9ts & confid5tiality int]e/s4 4 7b7 ,prohibition on c]ta9 disclosures ,section #fcjg7;b77#a7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or section #fcad7;b7 aft] section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b7 ea* place x appe>s4 7c7 ,copies ( reports ,section #fcjg7;b77#b77;,a7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or section #fcad7;b7 aft] section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b74 7d7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #fc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fcad4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program4 4 ,,xxxii ,comm]cial motor vehicle & driv] programs ,a ,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability ,re=m #cbjja4 ,correlation /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subtitle z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all commission ! ,national ,rese>* ,c\ncil ( ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy (-- 7#a7 ! ,safety ,measurem5t ,sy/em 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subtitle z ,,sms72 & 7#b7 ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subtitle z ! ,,csa program74 7b7 ,scope ( /udy ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy commission$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,national ,rese>* ,c\ncil-- 7#a7 %all analyze-- 7,a7 ! accuracy ) :i* ! ,behavior ,analysis & ,safety ,improvem5t ,categories 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subtitle z ,,basic7 safety measures us$ by ,,sms-- 7i7 id5tify high risk driv]s & c>ri]s2 & 7ii7 pr$ict or be correlat$ ) future cra% risk1 cra% sev]ity1 or o!r safety indicators = individual driv]s1 motor c>ri]s1 & ! highe/ risk c>ri]s2 7,b7 ! me?odology us$ to calculate ,,basic p]c5tiles & id5tify c>ri]s = en=cem5t1 includ+ ! weights assign$ to p>ticul> violations1 & ! tie betwe5 cra% risk & specific regulatory violations1 9 ord] to accurately id5tify & pr$ict future cra% risk = motor c>ri]s2 7,c7 ! relative value ( inspection in=mation & roadside en=cem5t data2 7,d7 any data collection gaps or data suffici5cy problems t may exi/ & ! impact ( ^? data gaps & insuffici5cies on ! efficacy ( ! ,,csa program2 & 7,e7 ! accuracy ( data process+2 & 7#b7 %\ld consid]-- 7,a7 :e!r ! curr5t ,,sms provides comp>able precision & confid5ce = ,,sms al]ts & p]c5tiles = ! relative cra% risk ( individual l>ge & small motor c>ri]s2 7,b7 :e!r alt]native sy/ems w\ld id5tify high risk c>ri]s or id5tify high risk driv]s & motor c>ri]s m accurately2 & 7,c7 ! recomm5dations & f9d+s ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 & indep5d5t review team reports issu$ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! complet$ /udy to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#c7 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7#d7 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,corrective action plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! ,adm9i/rator submits a report "u subsection 7c7 t id5tifies a defici5cy or opportunity = improvem5t 9 ! ,,csa program or 9 any elem5t ( ,,sms1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a corrective action plan to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7,a7 responds to ! conc]ns highlight$ by ! report2 7,b7 id5tifies h[ ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration w address su* conc]ns2 & 7,c7 provides an e/imate ( ! co/1 includ+ *anges 9 /aff+1 en=cem5t1 & data collection necess>y to implem5t ! recomm5dations4 7#b7 ,program re=ms ,! corrective action plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an implem5tation plan t-- 7,a7 includes b5*m>ks2 7,b7 includes programmatic re=ms1 revisions to regulations1 or proposals = legislation2 & 7,c7 %all be consid]$ 9 any rulemak+ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation t relates to ! ,,csa program1 includ+ ! ,,sms data sets or analysis4 7e7 ,inspector g5]al review ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! ,adm9i/rator issues a corrective action plan "u subsection 7d71 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 review ! ext5t to :i* su* plan implem5ts-- 7,a7 recomm5dations conta9$ 9 ! report submitt$ "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 recomm5dations issu$ by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al or ! ,inspector ,g5]al be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on ! responsiv5ess ( ! corrective action plan to ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,fiscal limitation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out ! /udy requir$ "u ?is section us+ am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration & available = obligation & exp5diture z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cbjjb4 ,safety improvem5t metrics 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all incorporate a me?odology into ! ,,csa program or e/abli% a ?ird-p>ty process to all[ recognition1 includ+ cr$it1 improv$ score1 or by e/abli%+ a safety ,,basic 9 ,,sms = safety te*nology1 tools1 programs1 & sy/ems approv$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ?r\gh ! qualification process develop$ "u subsection 7b7 t exce$ regulatory requirem5ts or are us$ to enhance safety p]=mance1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! in/allation ( qualify+ advanc$ safety equipm5t1 su* z-- 7,a7 collision mitigation sy/ems2 7,b7 lane dep>ture w>n+s2 7,c7 spe$ limit]s2 7,d7 electronic logg+ devices2 7,e7 electronic /ability control2 7,f7 critical ev5t record]s2 & 7,g7 /r5g!n+ re> gu>ds & sidegu>ds = und]ride protection2 7#b7 ! use ( enhanc$ driv] fitness measures t exce$ curr5t regulatory requirem5ts1 su* z-- 7,a7 additional new driv] tra9+2 7,b7 enhanc$ & ongo+ driv] tra9+2 & 7,c7 rem$ial driv] tra9+ to address specific defici5cies z id5tifi$ 9 roadside inspection or en=cem5t reports2 7#c7 ! adoption ( qualify+ adm9i/rative fleet safety managem5t tools te*nologies1 driv] p]=mance & behavior managem5t te*nologies1 & programs2 & 7#d7 te*nologies & measures id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! process describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7b7 ,qualification ,! ,adm9i/rator1 ?r\gh a notice & comm5t process1 %all develop te*nical or o!r p]=mance /&>ds = te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems us$ by motor c>ri]s t w qualify = cr$it "u ?is section4 7c7 ,additional requirem5ts ,9 modify+ ! ,,csa program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator1 ?r\gh notice & comm5t1 %all develop a process = id5tify+ & review+ o!r te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems us$ by motor c>ri]s to improve safety p]=mance t-- 7#a7 provides = a petition = review+ te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 7#b7 seeks input & p>ticipation f indu/ry /akehold]s1 includ+ driv]s1 te*nology manufactur]s1 vehicle manufactur]s1 motor c>ri]s1 en=cem5t communities1 & safety advocates1 & ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,advisory ,committee2 & 7#c7 includes te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems ) a date c]ta9 = future /atutory or regulatory implem5tation4 7d7 ,safety improvem5t metrics use & v]ification ,! ,adm9i/rator1 ?r\gh notice & comm5t process1 %all develop a process =-- 7#a7 provid+ recognition or cr$it )9 a motor c>ri]'s ,,sms score = ! in/allation & use ( measures 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( subsection 7a72 7#b7 ensur+ t ! safety improvem5t metrics develop$ "u ?is section are pres5t$ ) o!r ,,sms data2 7#c7 v]ify+ ! in/allation or use ( su* te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 7#d7 modify+ or remov+ recognition or cr$it ^u v]ification ( noncompliance ) ?is section2 7#e7 ensur+ t ! cr$its or recognition ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 reflect ! safety improvem5t anticipat$ z a result ( ! in/allation or use ( ! specific te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measure1 tool1 program1 or sy/em2 7#f7 v]ify+ ! deploym5t & use ( qualify+ equipm5t or managem5t sy/ems by a motor c>ri] ?r\gh a c]tification f ! vehicle manufactur]1 ! sy/em or s]vice provid]1 ! insurance c>ri]1 or ?r\gh docum5ts submitt$ by ! motor c>ri] to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7#g7 annually review+ ! li/ ( qualify+ safety te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 & 7#h7 remov+ sy/ems m&at$ by law or regulation1 or if su* sy/ems demon/rate a lack ( efficacy1 f ! li/ ( qualify+ te*nologies1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems eligible = cr$it "u ! ,,csa program4 7e7 ,dissem9ation ( in=mation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ma9ta9 a public website t conta9s in=mation reg>d+-- 7#a7 ! te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems eligible = cr$it & improv$ scores2 7#b7 any petitions = /udy ( ! te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 & 7#c7 /ati/ics & in=mation relat+ to ! use ( su* te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems4 7f7 ,public report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,safety ,improvem5t ,metrics ,sy/em 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,,sims7 "u ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi%1 on a public website1 a report t id5tifies-- 7#a7 ! types ( te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems t are eligible = cr$it2 7#b7 ! numb] ( in/ances 9 :i* ea* te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measure1 tool1 program1 or sy/em is us$2 7#c7 ! numb] ( motor c>ri]s1 & a description ( ! c>ri]'s fleet size1 t receiv$ recognition or cr$it "u ! modifi$ ,,csa program2 & 7#d7 ! pre- & po/-adoption safety p]=mance ( ! motor c>ri]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7g7 ,implem5tation & ov]sight responsibility ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t ! activities describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7f7 ( ?is section are n requir$ "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act4 7h7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! implem5tation ( ,,sims "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ,,sims by review+ ! impacts ( ,,sims on-- 7,a7 law en=cem5t1 comm]cial driv]s & motor c>ri]s1 & motor c>ri] safety2 & 7,b7 safety & adoption ( new te*nologies4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #cj mon?s aft] ! implem5tation ( ! program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! actions ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration plans to take to modify ! demon/ration program bas$ on su* results4 7i7 ,use ( e/imates ( safety effects ,9 conduct+ regulatory impact analyses = rulemak+s relat+ to ! te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems select$ = cr$it "u ! ,,csa program1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 to ! ext5t practicable1 %all use ! data ga!r$ "u ?is section & appropriate /ati/ical me?odology1 includ+ suffici5t sample sizes1 composition1 & appropriate comp>ison gr\ps1 includ+ repres5tative motor c>ri]s ( all sizes1 to e/imate ! effects on safety p]=mance & r$uction 9 ! numb] & sev]ity ( accid5ts ) qualify+ te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 tools1 programs1 & sy/ems4 7j7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to provide ! ,adm9i/rator ) additional au?ority to *ange ! requirem5ts = ! op]ation ( a comm]cial motor vehicle4 #cbjjc4 ,data c]tification 7a7 ,limitation ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an #a day aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 none ( ! analysis ( violation in=mation1 en=cem5t prioritization1 n-at-fault cra%es1 al]ts1 or ! relative p]c5tile = ea* ,behavioral ,analysis & ,safety ,improvem5t ,category develop$ ?r\gh ! ,,csa program may be made available to ! g5]al public1 b violation & inspection in=mation submitt$ by ! ,/ates may be pres5t$1 until ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation c]tifies t-- 7#a7 any defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 ! correlation /udy requir$ "u section #cbjja h be5 address$2 7#b7 ! corrective action plan has be5 implem5t$ & ! conc]ns rais$ by ! correlation /udy "u section #cbjja h be5 address$2 7#c7 ! ,adm9i/rator has fully implem5t$ or satisfactorily address$ ! issues rais$ 9 ! ,febru>y #bjad ,,gao report entitl$ ,modify+ ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability ,program ,w\ld ,improve ! ,ability to ,id5tify ,high ,risk ,c>ri]s 7,,gao-#ad-aad71 :i* call$ into "q ! accuracy & complet5ess ( safety p]=mance calculations2 7#d7 ! /udy requir$ "u section #cbjja has be5 publi%$ on a public website2 & 7#e7 ! ,,csa program has be5 modifi$ 9 accordance ) section #cbjjb4 7b7 ,limitation on use ( ,,csa analysis ,! en=cem5t prioritization1 al]ts1 or ! relative p]c5tile = ea* ,behavioral ,analysis & ,safety ,improvem5t ,category develop$ ?r\gh ! ,,csa program )9 ! ,,sms sy/em may n be us$ = safety fitness det]m9ations until ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a7 h be5 satisfi$4 7c7 ,cont9u$ public availability ( data ,inspection & violation in=mation submitt$ to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration by comm]cial motor vehicle inspectors & qualifi$ law en=cem5t (ficials %all rema9 available = public view+4 7d7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ ! limitations set =? 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ,/ate & local comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t ag5cies may only use ! in=mation ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 = purposes ( inve/igation & en=cem5t prioritization2 7,b7 motor c>ri]s & comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s may access in=mation ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 t relates directly to ! motor c>ri] or driv]1 respectively2 & 7,c7 ! data analysis ( motorcoa* op]ators may be provid$ onl9e1 ) a notation indicat+ t ! rat+s or al]ts li/$ are n int5d$ to imply any ,f$]al safety rat+ ( ! c>ri]4 7#b7 ,notation ,! notation describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all include3 ,read]s %\ld n draw conclusions ab\t a c>ri]'s ov]all safety condition simply bas$ on ! data display$ 9 ?is sy/em4 ,unless a motor c>ri] has receiv$ an ,,unsatisfactory safety rat+ "u "p #che ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or has o!rwise be5 ord]$ to discont9ue op]ations by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 x is au?oriz$ to op]ate on ! ,nation's roadways44 7#c7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 may be con/ru$ to re/rict ! (ficial use by ,/ate en=cem5t ag5cies ( ! data collect$ by ,/ate en=cem5t p]sonnel4 7e7 ,c]tification ,! c]tification process describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all occur concurr5tly ) ! implem5tation ( ,,sims "u section #cbjjb4 7f7 ,completion ,! ,secret>y %all modify ! ,,csa program 9 accordance ) section #cbjjb n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( completion ( ! report describ$ 9 section #cbjja7;c74 #cbjjd4 ,data improvem5t 7a7 ,functional specifications ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop functional specifications to ensure ! consi/5t & accurate input ( data into sy/ems & databases relat+ to ! ,,csa program4 7b7 ,functionality ,! specifications develop$ pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all provide = ! h>dcod+ & sm>t logic functionality = roadside inspection data collection sy/ems & databases2 & 7#b7 %all be made available to public & private sector develop]s4 7c7 ,effective data managem5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t int]nal sy/ems & databases accept & effectively manage data us+ uni=m /&>ds4 7d7 ,consultation ) ! ,/ates ,be=e implem5t+ ! functional specifications describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 or ! /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek input f ! ,/ate ag5cies responsible = en=c+ section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cbjje4 ,accid5t report in=mation 7a7 ,review ,! ,adm9i/rator %all initiate a demon/ration program t all[s motor c>ri]s & driv]s to reque/ a review ( cra%es1 & ! removal ( cra% data = use 9 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration's safety measurem5t sy/em ( cra%es1 & removal f any weight+1 or c>ri] safety analysis1 if ! comm]cial motor vehicle 0 op]at$ legally & ano!r motori/ 9 connection ) ! cra% is f\nd-- 7#a7 to h be5 driv+ "u ! influ5ce2 7#b7 to h be5 driv+ ! wrong direction on a roadway2 7#c7 to h /ruck ! comm]cial motor vehicle 9 ! re>2 7#d7 to h /ruck ! comm]cial motor vehicle :i* 0 legally /opp$2 7#e7 by ! inve/igat+ (fic] or ag5cy to h be5 responsible = ! cra%2 or 7#f7 to h committ$ o!r violations det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7b7 ,docum5ts ,z "p ( a reque/ = review "u subsection 7a71 ! motor c>ri] or driv] %all submit a copy ( available police reports1 cra% inve/igations1 judicial actions1 insurance claim in=mation1 & any relat$ c\rt actions submitt$ by ea* p>ty involv$ 9 ! accid5t4 7c7 ,solicitation ( o!r in=mation ,foll[+ a notice & comm5t p]iod1 ! ,adm9i/rator may solicit o!r types ( in=mation to be collect$ "u subsection 7b7 to facilitate appropriate reviews "u ?is section4 7d7 ,evaluation ,! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all review ! in=mation submitt$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7e7 ,results ,subject to subsection 7h77#b71 ! results ( ! review "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all be us$ to recalculate ! motor c>ri]'s cra% ,,basic p]c5tile2 7#b7 if ! c>ri] is det]m9$ n to be responsible = ! cra% incid5t1 su* in=mation1 %all be reflect$ on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#c7 %all n be admitt$ z evid5ce or o!rwise us$ 9 a civil action4 7f7 ,fee sy/em 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator may e/abli% a fee sy/em1 9 accordance ) section #igja ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 :i* a motor c>ri] is *>g$ a fee = ea* review ( a cra% reque/$ by su* motor c>ri] "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,disposition ( fees ,fees collect$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 may be cr$it$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation appropriations acc\nt = purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is section2 & 7,b7 %all be us$ to fully fund ! op]ation ( ! review program au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 7g7 ,review & report ,n e>li] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! demon/ration program "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( ! int]nal cra% review program to det]m9e if o!r cra% types %\ld be includ$2 & 7#b7 submit a report to ,congress t describes-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( cra%es review$2 7,b7 ! numb] ( cra%es = :i* ! comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator 0 det]m9$ n to be at fault2 & 7,c7 relevant in=mation relat+ to ! program1 includ+ ! co/ to op]ate ! program & ! fee /ructure e/abli%$4 7h7 ,implem5tation & ov]sight responsibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t ! activities describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d7 ( ?is section are n requir$ "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,reviews involv+ fatalities ,if a review "u subsection 7a7 involves a fatality1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all audit & c]tify ! review prior to mak+ any *anges "u subsection 7e74 #cbjjf4 ,po/-accid5t report review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p-- 7#a7 to review ! data elem5ts ( po/-accid5t reports1 = t[-away accid5ts involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles1 t are report$ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7#b7 to report to ! ,secret>y its f9d+s & any recomm5dations1 includ+ be/ practices = ,/ate po/-accid5t reports to a*ieve ! data elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7b7 ,composition ,n less ?an #ea p]c5t ( ! work+ gr\p %\ld be compos$ ( individuals repres5t+ ! ,/ates or ,/ate law en=cem5t (ficials4 ,! rema9+ memb]s ( ! work+ gr\p %all repres5t indu/ry1 labor1 safety advocates1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,! work+ gr\p %all consid] requir+ additional data elem5ts1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! prim>y cause ( ! accid5t1 if ! prim>y cause c be det]m9$2 7#b7 ! physical *>act]i/ics ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle & any o!r vehicle involv$ 9 ! accid5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! vehicle configuration2 7,b7 ! gross vehicle weight if ! weight c be readily det]m9$2 7,c7 ! numb] ( axles2 & 7,d7 ! di/ance betwe5 axles1 if ! di/ance c be readily det]m9$2 & 7#c7 any data elem5ts t c\ld contribute to ! appropriate consid]ation ( reque/s "u section #cbjje4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ! f9d+s ( ! work+ gr\p2 7#b7 id5tify ! be/ practices = ,/ate po/-accid5t reports t are report$ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ id5tify+ ! data elem5ts t %\ld be collect$ foll[+ a t[-away comm]cial motor vehicle accid5t2 & 7#c7 recomm5d to ! ,/ates ! adoption ( new data elem5ts to be collect$ foll[+ reportable comm]cial motor vehicle accid5ts4 #cbjjg4 ,recogniz+ excell5ce 9 safety 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program to publicly recognize motor c>ri]s & driv]s ^: safety records & programs exce$ compliance ) ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration's safety regulations & demon/rate cle> & out/&+ safety practices4 7b7 ,re/riction ,! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 may n be deem$ to be an endorsem5t (1 or a pref]5ce =1 motor c>ri]s or driv]s recogniz$ "u ! program4 #cbjjh4 ,high risk c>ri] reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ! completion ( ! c]tification "u section #cbjjc ( ?is ,act1 & ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,safety ,fitness ,det]m9ation program1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t a review is complet$ on ea* motor c>ri] t demon/rates ?r\gh p]=mance data t x poses ! highe/ safety risk4 ,at a m9imum1 a review %all be conduct$ :5ev] a motor c>ri] is among ! highe/ risk c>ri]s = #d consecutive mon?s4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! completion ( ! c]tification "u section #cbjjc ( ?is ,act & ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,safety ,fitness ,det]m9ation program1 ! ,secret>y %all po/ on a public website a report on ! actions ! ,secret>y has tak5 to comply ) ?is section1 includ+ ! numb] ( high risk c>ri]s id5tifi$ & ! high risk c>ri]s review$4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #dach ( ! ,safe1 ,acc\ntable1 ,flexible1 ,effici5t ,transportation ,equity ,act3 ,a ,legacy = ,us]s 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caadd note7 is repeal$4 ,b ,transp>5cy & acc\ntability #cbbja4 ,petitions = regulatory relief 7a7 ,applications = regulatory relief ,not)/&+ subp>t ,c ( "p #cha ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ! ,secret>y %all all[ an applicant repres5t+ a class or gr\p ( motor c>ri]s to apply = a specific exemption f any provision ( ! regulations "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 = comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s4 7b7 ,review process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! proc$ures = ! application = & ! review ( an exemption "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( an application = an exemption1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! application 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & provide ! public ) an opportunity to comm5t4 7#c7 ,public comm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* application %all be available = public comm5t = a #cj-;day p]iod1 b ! ,secret>y may ext5d ! opportunity = public comm5t = up to #fj days if x is a significant or complex reque/4 7,b7 ,review ,beg9n+ on ! date t ! public comm5t p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ends1 ! ,secret>y %all h #fj days to review all ( ! comm5ts receiv$4 7#d7 ,det]m9ation ,at ! end ( ! #fj-;day p]iod "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a det]m9ation 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! reason = grant+ or d5y+ ! application2 & 7,b7 if ! application is grant$-- 7i7 ! specific class ( p]sons eligible = ! exemption2 7ii7 ea* provision ( ! regulations to :i* ! exemption applies2 & 7iii7 any conditions or limitations appli$ to ! exemption4 7#e7 ,consid]ations ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation :e!r to grant or d5y an application = an exemption1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! safety impacts ( ! reque/ & may provide appropriate conditions or limitations on ! use ( ! exemption4 7c7 ,opportunity = resubmission ,if an application is d5i$ & ! applicant c reasonably address ! reason = ! d5ial1 ! ,secret>y may all[ ! applicant to resubmit ! application4 7d7 ,p]iod ( applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection & subsection 7f71 ea* exemption grant$ "u ?is section %all be valid = a p]iod ( #e ye>s unless ! ,secret>y id5tifies a compell+ reason = a %ort] exemption p]iod4 7#b7 ,r5ewal ,at ! end ( ! #e-ye> p]iod "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y1 at ! ,secret>y's discretion1 may r5ew ! exemption = an additional #e-ye> p]iod2 or 7,b7 an applicant may apply "u subsection 7a7 = a p]man5t exemption f ea* applicable provision ( ! regulations4 7e7 ,limitation ,no exemption "u ?is section may be grant$ to or us$ by any motor c>ri] t has an unsatisfactory or conditional safety fitness det]m9ation4 7f7 ,p]man5t exemptions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make p]man5t ! foll[+ limit$ exceptions3 7,a7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,milit>y ,surface ,deploym5t & ,di/ribution ,comm& transport ( weapons1 munitions1 & s5sitive classifi$ c>go z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,april #af1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #bjeef74 7,b7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy transport ( security-s5sitive radioactive mat]ials z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #bb1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #cegjc74 7,c7 ,motor c>ri]s t transport haz>d\s mat]ials %ipm5ts requir+ security plans "u regulations ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,may #a1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #bejjd74 7,d7 ,p]i%able con/ruction products z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,april #b1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aghai74 7,e7 ,pass5g] vehicle record ( duty /atus *ange z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #d1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #caifa74 7,f7 ,transport ( comm]cial bee hives z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #ai1 #bjah4 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #cedbe74 7,g7 ,specializ$ c>ri]s & driv]s responsible = transport+ loads requir+ special p]mits z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #ah1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #cdieg74 7,h7 ,safe transport ( live/ock z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #ab1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #ccehd74 7#b7 ,additional exemptions ,! ,secret>y may make any tempor>y exemption f any provision ( ! regulations "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 = comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s t is 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act p]man5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! p]man5t exemption w n degrade safety4 ,! ,secret>y %all provide public notice & comm5t on a li/ ( ! additional tempor>y exemptions to be made p]man5t "u ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,revocation ( exemptions ,! ,secret>y may revoke an exemption issu$ "u ?is section if ! ,secret>y c demon/rate t ! exemption has _h a negative impact on safety4 #cbbjb4 ,inspector /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all revise ! regulations "u "p #che ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z necess>y1 to incorporate by ref]5ce ! c]tification /&>ds = roadside inspectors issu$ by ! ,comm]cial ,vehicle ,safety ,alliance4 #cbbjc4 ,te*nology improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all conduct a compreh5sive analysis on ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration's in=mation te*nology & data collection & managem5t sy/ems4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 evaluate ! efficacy ( ! exi/+ in=mation te*nology1 data collection1 process+ sy/ems1 & data managem5t sy/ems & programs1 includ+ _! int]action ) ea* o!r & _! efficacy 9 meet+ us] ne$s2 7#b7 id5tify any r$undancies among ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 explore ! feasibility ( consolidat+ data collection & process+ sy/ems2 7#d7 evaluate ! ability ( ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to meet ! ne$s (-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 at bo? ! headqu>t]s & ,/ate level2 7,b7 ! ,/ate ag5cies t implem5t ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 o!r us]s2 7#e7 evaluate ! adaptability ( ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ord] to make necess>y future *anges to ensure us] ne$s are met 9 an easi]1 timely1 & m co/ effici5t mann]2 7#f7 inve/igate & make recomm5dations reg>d+-- 7,a7 defici5cies 9 exi/+ data sets impact+ program effectiv5ess2 & 7,b7 me?ods to improve any & all us] int]faces2 & 7#g7 evaluate ! appropriate role ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %\ld take ) respect to s(tw>e & in=mation sy/ems design1 developm5t1 & ma9t5ance = ! purpose ( improv+ ! efficacy ( ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 ,c ,truck+ rules updat$ by compreh5sive & key safety re=m #cbcja4 ,update on /atutory requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #ij days !reaft] until a f9al rule has be5 issu$ = ea* ( ! requirem5ts describ$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! /atus ( a f9al rule =-- 7#a7 ! m9imum entry-level tra9+ requirem5ts = an individual op]at+ a comm]cial motor vehicle "u section #cacje7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 motor c>ri] safety fitness det]m9ations2 7#c7 visibility ( agricultural equipm5t "u section #cafja ( division ,c ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaa note72 7#d7 regulations to require comm]cial motor vehicles 9 int]/ate comm]ce & op]at$ by a driv] subject to ! h\rs ( s]vice & record ( duty /atus requirem5ts "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 be equipp$ ) an electronic control module capable ( limit+ ! maximum spe$ ( ! vehicle2 & 7#e7 any out/&+ comm]cial motor vehicle safety regulation requir$ by law & incomplete = m ?an #b ye>s4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report "u subsection 7a7 %all include a description ( ! "w plan1 an updat$ rulemak+ timel9e1 curr5t /aff allocations1 any res\rce con/ra9ts1 & any o!r details associat$ ) ! developm5t ( ! rulemak+4 #cbcjb4 ,/atutory rulemak+ ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all prioritize ! use ( ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration res\rces = ! completion ( ea* out/&+ /atutory requirem5t = a rulemak+ be=e beg9n+ any new rulemak+ unless ! ,secret>y c]tifies to ,congress t !re is a significant ne$ to move =w>d ) a new rulemak+4 #cbcjc4 ,guidance re=m 7a7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,po9t ( contact ,ea* guidance docum5t1 o!r ?an a regulatory action1 issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all h a date ( publication or a date ( revision1 z applicable1 & ! "n & contact in=mation ( a po9t ( contact at ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration :o c respond to que/ions reg>d+ ! g5]al applicability ( ! guidance4 7#b7 ,public accessibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* guidance docum5t & int]pretation issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all be publi%$ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website on ! date ( issuance4 7,b7 ,r$action ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration may r$act f a guidance docum5t or int]pretation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 any in=mation t w\ld reveal inve/igative te*niques t w\ld compromise ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration en=cem5t ef=ts4 7#c7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date t a guidance docum5t is publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 or dur+ ! compreh5sive review "u subsection 7c71 :i*ev] is e>li]1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all revise ! applicable regulations to incorporate ! guidance docum5t to ! ext5t practicable4 7#d7 ,reissuance ,if a guidance docum5t is n incorporat$ into ! applicable regulations "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 reissue an updat$ guidance docum5t2 & 7,b7 review & reissue an updat$ guidance docum5t e #e ye>s dur+ ! compreh5sive review process "u subsection 7c7 until ! date t ! guidance docum5t is remov$ or incorporat$ into ! applicable regulations "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( ?is subsection4 7b7 ,update ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all review regulations1 guidance1 & en=cem5t policies publi%$ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website to ensure ! regulations1 guidance1 & en=cem5t policies are curr5t1 readily accessible to ! public1 & meet ! /&>ds "u subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 n less ?an once e #e ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all conduct a compreh5sive review ( its guidance & en=cem5t policies to det]m9e :e!r-- 7,a7 ! guidance & en=cem5t policies are consi/5t & cle>2 7,b7 ! guidance is uni=mly & consi/5tly en=ceable2 & 7,c7 ! guidance is /ill necess>y4 7#b7 ,notice & comm5t ,prior to beg9n+ ! review1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice & reque/ = comm5t solicit+ input f /akehold]s on :i* regulations %\ld be updat$ or elim9at$4 7#c7 ,prioritization ( out/&+ petitions ,z "p ( ! review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all prioritize consid]ation ( ea* out/&+ petition 7z def9$ 9 section #cbcjd7;b7 ( ?is ,act7 submitt$ by a /akehold] = rulemak+4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date t a review "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complete1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website a report detail+ ! review & a full inv5tory ( guidance & en=cem5t policies4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( ?is p>agraph %all include a summ>y ( ! response ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to ea* comm5t receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 indicat+ ea* reque/ ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration is grant+4 #cbcjd4 ,petitions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 publi% on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website all petitions = regulatory action submitt$2 7#b7 prioritize /akehold] petitions bas$ on ! likelihood ( provid+ safety improvem5ts2 7#c7 =mally respond to ea* petition by indicat+ :e!r ! ,adm9i/rator w accept1 d5y1 or fur!r review1 ! petition n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ! petition is publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7#d7 prioritize result+ actions consi/5t ) an action's pot5tial to r$uce cra%es1 improve en=cem5t1 & r$uce unnecess>y burd5s2 & 7#e7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( receipt1 publi%1 & update z necess>y1 on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website an inv5tory ( ! petitions describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any applicable disposition in=mation = t petition4 7b7 ,def9ition ( petition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m petition means a reque/ = new regulations1 regulatory int]pretations or cl>ifications1 or retrospective review ( regulations to elim9ate or modify obsolete1 ineffective1 or ov]ly-burd5some rules4 #cbcje4 ,regulatory re=m 7a7 ,regulatory impact analysis 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,)9 ea* regulatory impact analysis ( a propos$ or f9al rule issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,secret>y %all :5ev] practicable-- 7,a7 consid] effects ( ! propos$ or f9al rule on a c>ri] ) diff]+ *>act]i/ics2 & 7,b7 =mulate e/imates & f9d+s on ! be/ available sci5ce4 7#b7 ,scope ,to ! ext5t feasible & appropriate1 & consi/5t ) law1 ! analysis describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 use data g5]at$ f a repres5tative sample ( comm]cial vehicle op]ators1 motor c>ri]s1 or bo?1 t w be cov]$ "u ! propos$ or f9al rule2 & 7,b7 consid] effects on comm]cial truck & bus c>ri]s ( v>i\s sizes & types4 7b7 ,public p>ticipation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,be=e promulgat+ a propos$ rule "u "p ,b ( subtitle ,,vi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! propos$ rule is likely to lead to ! promulgation ( a major rule ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 issue an advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+2 or 7,b7 det]m9e to proce$ ) a negotiat$ rulemak+4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,ea* advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify ! compell+ public conc]n = a pot5tial regulatory action1 su* z failures ( private m>kets to protect or improve ! safety ( ! public1 ! environm5t1 or ! well-be+ ( ! ,am]ican p2 7,b7 id5tify & reque/ public comm5t on ! be/ available sci5ce or te*nical in=mation on ! ne$ = regulatory action & on ! pot5tial regulatory alt]natives2 7,c7 reque/ public comm5t on ! b5efits & co/s ( pot5tial regulatory alt]natives reasonably likely to be includ$ or analyz$ z "p ( ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+2 & 7,d7 reque/ public comm5t on ! available alt]natives to direct regulation1 includ+ provid+ economic inc5tives to enc\rage ! desir$ behavior4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,?is subsection %all n apply :5 ! ,secret>y1 = good cause1 f9ds 7& incorporates ! f9d+ & a brief /atem5t ( reasons = su* f9d+ 9 ! propos$ or f9al rule7 an advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ impracticable1 unnecess>y1 or contr>y to ! public int]e/4 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to limit ! cont5ts ( any ,advance ,notice ( ,propos$ ,rulemak+4 ,d ,/ate au?orities #cbdja4 ,em]g5cy r\te work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to det]m9e be/ practices = exp$iti\s ,/ate approval ( special p]mits = vehicles involv$ 9 em]g5cy response & recov]y4 7#b7 ,memb]s ,! work+ gr\p %all include repres5tatives f-- 7,a7 ,/ate highway transportation dep>tm5ts or ag5cies2 7,b7 relevant modal ag5cies )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,c7 em]g5cy response or recov]y exp]ts2 7,d7 relevant safety gr\ps2 & 7,e7 p]sons affect$ by special p]mit re/rictions dur+ em]g5cy response & recov]y ef=ts4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ be/ practices "u subsection 7a71 ! work+ gr\p %all consid] :e!r-- 7#a7 hurdles curr5tly exi/ t prev5t ! exp$iti\s ,/ate approval = special p]mits = vehicles involv$ 9 em]g5cy response & recov]y2 7#b7 x is possible to pre-id5tify & e/abli% em]g5cy r\tes betwe5 ,/ates ?r\gh :i* infra/ructure repair mat]ials c\ld be deliv]$ foll[+ a natural disa/] or an em]g5cy2 7#c7 a ,/ate c\ld pre-designate an em]g5cy r\te id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z a c]tifi$ em]g5cy r\te if a motor vehicle t exce$s ! o!rwise applicable ,f$]al & ,/ate truck l5g? or wid? limits may safely op]ate along su* r\te dur+ p]iod ( em]g5cy recov]y2 & 7#d7 an onl9e map c\ld be creat$ to id5tify ea* pre-designat$ em]g5cy r\te "u p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ in=mation on specific limitations1 obligations1 & notification requirem5ts along t r\te4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report ( its f9d+s "u ?is section & any recomm5dations = ! implem5tation ( ! be/ practices = exp$iti\s ,/ate approval ( special p]mits = vehicles involv$ 9 em]g5cy recov]y4 ,^u receipt1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! report on a public website4 7d7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act exemption ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 #cbdjb4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 any ,/ate impact$ by section #djjf ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #badh7 %all be provid$ ! option to update ! r\tes li/$ 9 ! f9al li/ z long z ! update %ifts r\tes to divid$ highways or does n increase c5t]l9e miles by m ?an #e p]c5t & ! *ange is expect$ to increase safety p]=mance4 #cbdjc4 ,comm]cial driv] access 7a7 ,int]/ate ,compact pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration may e/abli% a #f-ye> pilot program to /udy ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & safety impacts ( all[+ a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 7#b7 ,int]/ate ,compacts ,! ,secret>y %all all[ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 to ent] into an int]/ate compact ) contigu\s ,/ates to all[ a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba to op]ate a motor vehicle across ! applicable ,/ate l9es4 ,! ,secret>y %all approve z _m z #c int]/ate compacts1 ) no m ?an #d ,/ates p] compact p>ticipat+ 9 ea* int]/ate compact4 7#c7 ,mutual recognition ( lic5ses ,a valid intra/ate comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses issu$ by a ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 an int]/ate compact "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be recogniz$ z valid n m ?an #ajj air miles f ! bord] ( ! driv]'s ,/ate ( lic5sure 9 ea* ,/ate t is p>ticipat+ 9 t int]/ate compact4 7#d7 ,/&>ds ,9 develop+ an int]/ate compact "u ?is subsection1 p>ticipat+ ,/ates %all provide = m9imum lic5sure /&>ds acceptable = int]/ate travel "u ?is section1 :i* may include1 = a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program-- 7,a7 age re/rictions2 7,b7 di/ance f orig9 7measur$ 9 air miles72 7,c7 report+ requirem5ts2 or 7,d7 additional h\rs ( s]vice re/rictions4 7#e7 ,limitations ,an int]/ate compact "u p>agraph 7#b7 may n p]mit special configuration or haz>d\s c>go op]ations to be transport$ by a lic5s$ driv] "u ! age ( #ba4 7#f7 ,additional requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 prescribe su* additional requirem5ts1 includ+ tra9+1 = a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y2 & 7,b7 provide risk mitigation re/rictions & limitations4 7b7 ,approval ,an int]/ate compact "u subsection 7a77#b7 may n g into effect until x has be5 approv$ by ! gov]nor ( ea* ,/ate 7or ! ,mayor ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 if applicable7 t is a p>ty to ! int]/ate compact1 aft] consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,data collection ,! ,secret>y %all collect & analyze data relat+ to accid5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 9 :i* a driv] "u ! age ( #ba p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program is involv$4 7d7 ,report ,beg9n+ #c ye>s aft] ! date ! fir/ compact is e/abli%$ & approv$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! data collection & f9d+s ( ! pilot program1 a det]m9ation ( :e!r a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba c op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce ) an equival5t level ( safety1 & ! reasons = t det]m9ation4 ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! air mileage requirem5ts "u subsection 7a77#c7 to exp& op]ation areas & ga!r additional data = analysis4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! pilot program if ! data collect$ "u subsection 7c7 indicates t driv]s "u ! age ( #ba d n op]ate 9 int]/ate comm]ce ) an equival5t level ( safety ( ^? driv]s age #ba & ov]4 ,e ,motor c>ri] safety grant consolidation #cbeja4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caaja is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #caaja1 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] pass5g]s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ ( ,transportation4 #cbejb4 ,grants to ,/ates 7a7 ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program ,section #caajb is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caajb4 ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program fund$ "u section #caajd4 7b7 ,goal ,! goal ( ! program is to ensure t ! ,secret>y1 ,/ates1 local gov]nm5ts1 o!r political jurisdictions1 f$]ally-recogniz$ ,indian tribes1 & o!r p]sons "w 9 p>tn]%ip to e/abli% programs to improve motor c>ri]1 comm]cial motor vehicle1 & driv] safety to support a safe & effici5t surface transportation sy/em-- 7#a7 by mak+ t>get$ inve/m5ts to promote safe comm]cial motor vehicle transportation1 includ+ ! transportation ( pass5g]s & haz>d\s mat]ials2 7#b7 by inve/+ 9 activities likely to g5]ate maximum r$uctions 9 ! numb] & sev]ity ( comm]cial motor vehicle cra%es & fatalities result+ f su* cra%es2 7#c7 by adopt+ & en=c+ effective motor c>ri]1 comm]cial motor vehicle1 & driv] safety regulations & practices consi/5t ) ,f$]al requirem5ts2 & 7#d7 by assess+ & improv+ /atewide p]=mance by sett+ program goals & meet+ p]=mance /&>ds1 measures1 & b5*m>ks4 7c7 ,/ate plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe proc$ures = a ,/ate to submit a multiple-ye> plan1 & annual updates !reto1 "u :i* ! ,/ate agrees to assume responsibility = improv+ motor c>ri] safety1 adopt+ & en=c+ compatible regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t on comm]cial motor vehicle safety & haz>d\s mat]ials transportation safety4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,secret>y %all approve a plan if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! plan is adequate to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 & ! plan-- 7,a7 implem5ts p]=mance-bas$ activities1 includ+ deploym5t & ma9t5ance ( te*nology to enhance ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety programs2 7,b7 designates a lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ ! plan ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate2 7,c7 conta9s satisfactory assurances t ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy has or w h ! legal au?ority1 res\rces1 & qualifi$ p]sonnel necess>y to en=ce ! regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s2 7,d7 conta9s satisfactory assurances t ! ,/ate w devote adequate res\rces to ! adm9i/ration ( ! plan & en=cem5t ( ! regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s2 7,e7 provides a "r ( entry & inspection to c>ry out ! plan2 7,f7 provides t all reports requir$ "u ?is section be available to ! ,secret>y on reque/2 7,g7 provides t ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy w adopt ! report+ requirem5ts & use ! =ms = recordkeep+1 inspections1 & inve/igations t ! ,secret>y prescribes2 7,h7 requires all regi/rants ( comm]cial motor vehicles to demon/rate k ( applicable safety regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ! ,/ate2 7,i7 provides t ! ,/ate w grant maximum reciprocity = inspections conduct$ "u ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,inspection ,/&>ds ?r\gh ! use ( a nationally-accept$ sy/em t all[s ready id5tification ( previ\sly inspect$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 7,j7 ensures t activities describ$ 9 subsection 7h71 if f9anc$ ?r\gh grants to ! ,/ate made "u ?is section1 w n dim9i% ! effectiv5ess ( ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! programs to improve motor c>ri]1 comm]cial motor vehicle1 & driv] safety z describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7,k7 ensures t ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy w coord9ate ! plan1 data collection1 & in=mation sy/ems ) ! ,/ate highway safety improvem5t program requir$ "u section #adh7;c7 ( title #bc2 7,l7 ensures p>ticipation 9 appropriate ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration in=mation te*nology & data sy/ems & o!r in=mation sy/ems by all appropriate jurisdictions receiv+ ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program fund+2 7,m7 ensures t in=mation is ex*ang$ among ! ,/ates 9 a timely mann]2 7,n7 provides satisfactory assurances t ! ,/ate w und]take ef=ts t w emphasize & improve en=cem5t ( ,/ate & local traffic safety laws & regulations relat$ to comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 7,o7 provides satisfactory assurances 9 ! plan t ! ,/ate w address national priorities & p]=mance goals1 includ+-- 7i7 activities aim$ at remov+ impair$ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s f ! highways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh adequate en=cem5t ( regulations on ! use ( alcohol & controll$ sub/ances & by ensur+ ready roadside access to alcohol detection & measur+ equipm5t2 7ii7 activities aim$ at provid+ an appropriate level ( tra9+ to ,/ate motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program (fic]s & employees on recogniz+ driv]s impair$ by alcohol or controll$ sub/ances2 & 7iii7 :5 conduct$ ) an appropriate comm]cial motor vehicle inspection1 crim9al int]diction activities1 & appropriate /rategies = c>ry+ out ^? int]diction activities1 includ+ int]diction activities t affect ! transportation ( controll$ sub/ances 7z def9$ "u section #ajb ( ! ,compreh5sive ,drug ,abuse ,prev5tion & ,control ,act ( #aigj 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7 & li/$ 9 "p #acjh ( title #ba1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z updat$ & republi%$ f "t to "t7 by any occupant ( a comm]cial motor vehicle2 7,p7 provides t ! ,/ate has e/abli%$ & d$icat$ suffici5t res\rces to a program to ensure t-- 7i7 ! ,/ate collects & reports to ! ,secret>y accurate1 complete1 & timely motor c>ri] safety data2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate p>ticipates 9 a national motor c>ri] safety data correction sy/em prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,q7 ensures t ! ,/ate w coop]ate 9 ! en=cem5t ( f9ancial responsibility requirem5ts "u sections #acijf1 #caach1 & #caaci ( ?is title1 & regulations issu$ "u ^! sections2 7,r7 ensures consi/5t1 effective1 & reasonable sanctions2 7,s7 ensures t roadside inspections w be conduct$ at locations t are adequate to protect ! safety ( driv]s & en=cem5t p]sonnel2 7,t7 provides t ! ,/ate w include 9 ! tra9+ manuals = ! lic5s+ exam9ation to drive bo? noncomm]cial motor vehicles & comm]cial motor vehicles in=mation on be/ practices = driv+ safely 9 ! vic9ity ( noncomm]cial & comm]cial motor vehicles2 7,u7 provides t ! ,/ate w en=ce ! regi/ration requirem5ts ( sections #acijb & #caacd ( ?is title by prohibit+ ! op]ation ( any vehicle discov]$ to be op]at$ by a motor c>ri] )\t a regi/ration issu$ "u ^? sections or to be op]at$ beyond ! scope ( ! motor c>ri]'s regi/ration2 7,v7 provides t ! ,/ate w conduct compreh5sive & highly visible traffic en=cem5t & comm]cial motor vehicle safety inspection programs 9 high-risk locations & corridors2 7,w7 except 9 ! case ( an imm95t haz>d or obvi\s safety haz>d1 ensures t an inspection ( a vehicle transport+ pass5g]s = a motor c>ri] ( pass5g]s is conduct$ at a /ation1 t]m9al1 bord] cross+1 ma9t5ance facility1 de/9ation1 or o!r location :]e adequate food1 %elt]1 & sanitation facilities are available = pass5g]s1 & reasonable accommodations are available = pass5g]s ) disabilities2 7,x7 ensures t ! ,/ate w transmit to its roadside inspectors ! notice ( ea* ,f$]al exemption grant$ "u section #cacae7;b7 ( ?is title & sections #cij4bc & #cij4be ( title #di ( ! ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations & provid$ to ! ,/ate by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ ! "n ( ! p]son grant$ ! exemption & any t]ms & conditions t apply to ! exemption2 7,y7 except z provid$ 9 subsection 7d71 provides t ! ,/ate-- 7i7 w conduct safety audits ( int]/ate &1 at ! ,/ate's discretion1 intra/ate new entrant motor c>ri]s "u section #caadd7;g7 ( ?is title2 & 7ii7 if ! ,/ate au?orizes a ?ird p>ty to conduct safety audits "u section #caadd7;g7 on its behalf1 ! ,/ate v]ifies ! quality ( ! "w conduct$ & rema9s solely responsible = ! managem5t & ov]sight ( ! activities2 7,z7 provides t ! ,/ate agrees to fully p>ticipate 9 ! p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/em managem5t "u section #caajf7;b7 n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 by comply+ ) ! conditions = p>ticipation "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t section2 7,,aa7 provides t a ,/ate t %>es a l& bord] ) ano!r c\ntry-- 7i7 w conduct a bord] comm]cial motor vehicle safety program focus+ on int]national comm]ce t includes en=cem5t & relat$ projects2 or 7ii7 w =feit all funds calculat$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on bord]-relat$ activities if ! ,/ate decl9es to conduct ! program describ$ 9 clause 7i7 9 its plan2 & 7,,bb7 provides t a ,/ate t meets ! o!r requirem5ts ( ?is section & agrees to comply ) ! requirem5ts e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7l77#c7 may fund op]ation & ma9t5ance co/s associat$ ) innovative te*nology deploym5t "u subsection 7l77#c7 ) ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program funds au?oriz$ "u section #caajd7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,publication 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ea* approv$ ,/ate multiple-ye> plan1 & ea* annual update !reto1 on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ! ,secret>y approves ! plan or update4 7,b7 ,limitation ,be=e po/+ an approv$ ,/ate multiple-ye> plan or annual update "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all r$act any in=mation id5tifi$ by ! ,/ate t1 if disclos$-- 7i7 w\ld reasonably be expect$ to int]f]e ) en=cem5t proce$+s2 or 7ii7 w\ld reveal en=cem5t te*niques or proc$ures t w\ld reasonably be expect$ to risk circumv5tion ( ! law4 7d7 ,exclusion ( ,u4,s4 t]ritories ,! requirem5t t a ,/ate conduct safety audits ( new entrant motor c>ri]s "u subsection 7c77#b77,y7 does n apply to a t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates unless requir$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,intra/ate compatibility ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations specify+ tol]ance guidel9es & /&>ds = ensur+ compatibility ( intra/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety laws1 includ+ regulations1 ) ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety regulations to be en=c$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 ,to ! ext5t practicable1 ! guidel9es & /&>ds %all all[ = maximum flexibility :ile ensur+ a degree ( uni=mity t w n dim9i% motor vehicle safety4 7f7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t 7#a7 ,basel9e ,except z provid$ "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & 9 accordance ) section #cbejh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 a ,/ate plan "u subsection 7c7 %all provide t ! total exp5diture ( am\nts ( ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ ! plan w be ma9ta9$ at a level ea* fiscal ye> at lea/ equal to-- 7,a7 ! av]age level ( t exp5diture = fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje2 or 7,b7 ! level ( t exp5diture = ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y implem5ts a new allocation =mula "u section #cbejh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 7#b7 ,adju/$ basel9e aft] fiscal ye> #bjag ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may evaluate additional docum5tation relat$ to ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t & may make reasonable adju/m5ts to ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t basel9e aft] ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y implem5ts a new allocation =mula "u section #cbejh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 & ?is adju/$ basel9e w replace ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,waiv]s ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may waive or modify ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection = #a fiscal ye> if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a waiv] or modification is reasonable1 bas$ on circum/ances describ$ by ! ,/ate1 to ensure ! cont9uation ( comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t activities 9 ! ,/ate4 7#d7 ,level ( ,/ate exp5ditures ,9 e/imat+ ! av]age level ( ,/ate exp5diture "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 may all[ ! ,/ate to exclude ,/ate exp5ditures = ,f$]ally-sponsor$ demon/ration & pilot programs & /rike =ces2 7,b7 may all[ ! ,/ate to exclude exp5ditures = activities relat$ to bord] en=cem5t & new entrant safety audits2 & 7,c7 %all require ! ,/ate to exclude ,/ate mat*+ am\nts us$ to receive ,f$]al f9anc+ "u section #caajd4 7g7 ,use ( unifi$ c>ri] regi/ration fees agreem5t ,am\nts g5]at$ "u section #adejd;a ( ?is title & receiv$ by a ,/ate & us$ = motor c>ri] safety purposes may be includ$ z "p ( ! ,/ate's mat* requir$ "u section #caajd ( ?is title or ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ by subsection 7f7 ( ?is section4 7h7 ,use ( grants ,to en=ce o!r laws ,:5 approv$ 9 ! ,/ates' plan "u subsection 7c71 a ,/ate may use ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program funds receiv$ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 if ! activities are c>ri$ out 9 conjunction ) an appropriate inspection ( a comm]cial motor vehicle to en=ce ,f$]al or ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety regulations1 =-- 7,a7 en=cem5t ( comm]cial motor vehicle size & weight limitations at locations1 exclud+ fix$ weight facilities1 su* z ne> /eep grades or m\nta9\s t]ra9s1 :]e ! weight ( a comm]cial motor vehicle c significantly affect ! safe op]ation ( ! vehicle1 or at ports :]e int]modal %ipp+ conta9]s ent] & leave ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 detection ( & en=cem5t actions tak5 z a result ( crim9al activity1 includ+ ! traffick+ ( human be+s1 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle or by any occupant1 includ+ ! op]ator1 ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle2 7#b7 = docum5t$ en=cem5t ( ,/ate traffic laws & regulations design$ to promote ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles1 includ+ docum5t$ en=cem5t ( su* laws & regulations relat+ to noncomm]cial motor vehicles :5 necess>y to promote ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles1 if-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( motor c>ri] safety activities1 includ+ roadside safety inspections1 conduct$ 9 ! ,/ate is ma9ta9$ at a level at lea/ equal to ! av]age level ( su* activities conduct$ 9 ! ,/ate 9 fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate does n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! basic am\nt ! ,/ate receives "u a grant aw>d$ "u section #caajd7;a77#a7 = en=cem5t activities relat+ to noncomm]cial motor vehicles necess>y to promote ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a high] p]c5tage w result 9 significant increases 9 comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 & 7#c7 = ! en=cem5t ( h\sehold goods regulations on intra/ate & int]/ate c>ri]s if ! ,/ate has adopt$ laws or regulations compatible ) ! ,f$]al h\sehold goods regulations4 7i7 ,evaluation ( plans & aw>d ( grants 7#a7 ,aw>ds ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = ! application1 evaluation1 & approval ( ,/ate plans "u ?is section4 ,subject to subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y may allocate ! am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a77#a7 among ! ,/ates4 7#b7 ,opportunity to cure ,if ! ,secret>y disapproves a plan "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give ! ,/ate a writt5 explanation ( ! reasons = disapproval & all[ ! ,/ate to modify & resubmit ! plan = approval4 7j7 ,allocation ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 by regulation1 %all prescribe allocation crit]ia = funds made available "u section #caajd7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,annual allocations ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 or z soon z practicable !reaft]1 & aft] mak+ a d$uction "u section #caajd7;c71 ! ,secret>y %all allocate am\nts made available 9 section #caajd7;a77#a7 to c>ry out ?is section = ! fiscal ye> among ! ,/ates ) plans approv$ "u ?is section 9 accordance ) ! crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,elective adju/m5ts ,subject to ! availability ( fund+ & not)/&+ fluctuations 9 ! data elem5ts us$ by ! ,secret>y to calculate ! annual allocation am\nts1 aft] ! creation ( a new allocation =mula "u section #cbejh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae ! ,secret>y may n make elective adju/m5ts to ! allocation =mula t decrease a ,/ate's ,f$]al fund+ levels by m ?an #c p]c5t 9 a fiscal ye>4 ,! #c p]c5t limit %all n apply to ! )hold+ provisions ( subsection 7k74 7k7 ,plan monitor+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! basis ( reports submitt$ by ! lead ,/ate ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ an approv$ ,/ate plan & an inve/igation by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all p]iodically evaluate ,/ate implem5tation ( & compliance ) ! ,/ate plan4 7#b7 ,)hold+ ( funds 7,a7 ,disapproval ,if1 aft] notice & an opportunity to be he>d1 ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! ,/ate plan previ\sly approv$ is n be+ foll[$ or has become inadequate to ensure en=cem5t ( ! regulations1 /&>ds1 or ord]s1 or ! ,/ate is o!rwise n 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may )draw approval ( ! plan & notify ! ,/ate4 ,! plan is no long] 9 effect once ! ,/ate receives notice1 & ! ,secret>y %all )hold all fund+ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,noncompliance )hold+ ,9 lieu ( )draw+ approval ( ! plan1 ! ,secret>y may1 aft] provid+ notice & an opportunity to be he>d1 )hold fund+ f ! ,/ate to :i* ! ,/ate w\ld o!rwise be entitl$ "u ?is section = ! p]iod ( ! ,/ate's noncompliance4 ,9 ex]cis+ ?is option1 ! ,secret>y may )hold-- 7i7 up to #e p]c5t ( funds dur+ ! fiscal ye> t ! ,secret>y notifies ! ,/ate ( its noncompliance2 7ii7 up to #aj p]c5t ( funds = ! fir/ full fiscal ye> ( noncompliance2 7iii7 up to #be p]c5t ( funds = ! second full fiscal ye> ( noncompliance2 & 7iv7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( funds = ! ?ird & any subsequ5t full fiscal ye> ( noncompliance4 7#c7 ,judicial review ,a ,/ate adv]sely affect$ by a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#b7 may seek judicial review "u *apt] #g ( title #e4 ,not)/&+ ! disapproval ( a ,/ate plan "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 or ! )hold+ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,/ate may reta9 jurisdiction 9 an adm9i/rative or a judicial proce$+ t comm5c$ be=e ! notice ( disapproval or )hold+ if ! issues involv$ are n relat$ directly to ! reasons = ! disapproval or )hold+4 7l7 ,high priority f9ancial assi/ance program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a high priority f9ancial assi/ance program fund$ "u section #caajd = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 7#b7 ,activities relat$ to motor c>ri] safety ,! purpose ( ?is p>agraph is to make discretion>y grants to & coop]ative agreem5ts ) ,/ates1 local gov]nm5ts1 f$]ally-recogniz$ ,indian tribes1 o!r political jurisdictions z necess>y1 & any p]son to c>ry out high priority activities & projects t augm5t motor c>ri] safety activities & projects plann$ 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c71 includ+ activities & projects t-- 7,a7 increase public aw>5ess & education on comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 7,b7 t>get unsafe driv+ ( comm]cial motor vehicles & non-comm]cial motor vehicles 9 areas id5tifi$ z high risk cra% corridors2 7,c7 support ! en=cem5t ( ,/ate h\sehold goods regulations on intra/ate & int]/ate c>ri]s if ! ,/ate has adopt$ laws or regulations compatible ) ! ,f$]al h\sehold good laws2 7,d7 improve ! safe & secure movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials2 7,e7 improve safe transportation ( goods & p]sons 9 =eign comm]ce2 7,f7 demon/rate new te*nologies to improve comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 7,g7 support p>ticipation 9 p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t "u section #caajf7;b7-- 7i7 = entities n responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c72 or 7ii7 = entities responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 to a*ieve compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( p>ticipation2 & 7,,ii7 beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 or once compliance is a*iev$1 :i*ev] is soon]1 = special initiatives or projects t exce$ r\t9e op]ations requir$ = p>ticipation2 7,h7 conduct safety data improvem5t projects-- 7i7 t complete or exce$ ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c77#b77,p7 = entities n responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c72 or 7ii7 t exce$ ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c77#b77,p7 = entities responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c72 & 7,i7 o!rwise improve comm]cial motor vehicle safety & compliance ) comm]cial motor vehicle safety regulations4 7#c7 ,innovative te*nology deploym5t grant program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an innovative te*nology deploym5t grant program to make discretion>y grants fund$ "u section #caajd7;a77#b7 to eligible ,/ates = ! innovative te*nology deploym5t ( comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks4 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program %all be-- 7i7 to advance ! te*nological capability & promote ! deploym5t ( intellig5t transportation sy/em applications = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ations1 includ+ comm]cial motor vehicle1 comm]cial driv]1 & c>ri]-specific in=mation sy/ems & networks2 & 7ii7 to support & ma9ta9 comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks-- 7,i7 to l9k ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety in=mation sy/ems ) ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle sy/ems2 7,,ii7 to improve ! safety & productivity ( comm]cial motor vehicles & driv]s2 & 7,,iii7 to r$uce co/s associat$ ) comm]cial motor vehicle op]ations & ,f$]al & ,/ate comm]cial vehicle regulatory requirem5ts4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 h a comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks program plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y t describes ! v>i\s sy/ems & networks at ! ,/ate level t ne$ to be ref9$1 revis$1 upgrad$1 or built to accompli% deploym5t ( comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks capabilities2 7ii7 c]tify to ! ,secret>y t its comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t activities1 includ+ h>dw>e procurem5t1 s(tw>e & sy/em developm5t1 & infra/ructure modifications-- 7,i7 are consi/5t ) ! national intellig5t transportation sy/ems & comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks ar*itectures & available /&>ds2 & 7,,ii7 promote int]op]ability & effici5cy to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7iii7 agree to execute int]op]ability te/s develop$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to v]ify t its sy/ems con=m ) ! national intellig5t transportation sy/ems ar*itecture1 applicable /&>ds1 & protocols = comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks4 7,d7 ,use ( funds ,grant funds may be us$-- 7i7 = deploym5t activities & activities to develop new & innovative advanc$ te*nology solutions t support comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks2 7ii7 = plann+ activities1 includ+ ! developm5t or updat+ ( program or top level design plans 9 ord] to become eligible or ma9ta9 eligibility "u subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7iii7 = ! op]ation & ma9t5ance co/s associat$ ) innovative te*nology4 7,e7 ,secret>y au?orization ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to aw>d a ,/ate fund+ = ! op]ation1 & ma9t5ance co/s associat$ ) innovative te*nology deploym5t ) funds made available "u bo? sections #caajd7;a77#a7 & #caajd7;a77#b7 ( ?is title4 4 7b7 ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators ,grant ,program ,section #caajc is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caajc4 ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators ,grant ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program fund$ "u section #caajd4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! grant program is to tra9 individuals 9 ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #cacja74 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #caajd is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caajd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance programs ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund = ! foll[+ ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,f9ancial ,assi/ance ,programs3 7#a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection & subsection 7c7 ( ?is section1 to c>ry out section #caajb-- 7,a7 #bie1fcf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #cja1hde1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #cjh1ahc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #cad1fee1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #cba1bfc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,high priority activities f9ancial assi/ance program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to make grants & coop]ative agreem5ts "u section #caajb7l7 ( ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may set aside f am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection up to-- 7,a7 #db1cbc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #dc1bab1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #dd1aai1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #de1jdf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #de1iib1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#c7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program ,to c>ry out section #caajc-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#d7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #cacac-- 7,a7 #ca1bgc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #ca1icj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #cb1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #cc1bhe1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #cc1ihd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,reimbursem5t & paym5t to recipi5ts = ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 %all be us$ to reimburse f9ancial assi/ance recipi5ts proportionally = ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( ! co/s incurr$4 7#b7 ,reimbursem5t am\nts ,! ,secret>y %all reimburse a recipi5t1 9 accordance ) a f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t made "u section #caajb1 #caajc1 or #cacac1 an am\nt t is at lea/ #he p]c5t ( ! co/s incurr$ by ! recipi5t 9 a fiscal ye> 9 develop+ & implem5t+ programs "u ^! sections4 ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! recipi5t an am\nt n m ?an ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! total co/s approv$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t4 ,! ,secret>y %all include a recipi5t's 9-k9d contributions 9 det]m9+ ! reimbursem5t4 7#c7 ,v\*]s ,ea* recipi5t %all submit v\*]s at lea/ qu>t]ly = co/s ! recipi5t incurs 9 develop+ & implem5t+ programs "u section #caajb1 #caajc1 or #cacac4 7c7 ,d$uctions = p>tn] tra9+ & program support ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 or z soon aft] t date z practicable1 ! ,secret>y may d$uct f am\nts made available "u p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7a7 = t fiscal ye> n m ?an #a4ej p]c5t ( ^? am\nts = p>tn] tra9+ & program support 9 t fiscal ye>4 ,! ,secret>y %all use at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ^? d$uct$ am\nts to tra9 non-,f$]al ,gov]nm5t employees & to develop relat$ tra9+ mat]ials 9 c>ry+ out ^! programs4 7d7 ,grants & coop]ative agreem5ts z contractual obligations ,! approval ( a f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t by ! ,secret>y "u section #caajb1 #caajc1 or #cacac is a contractual obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = paym5t ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( co/s 9 c>ry+ out ! provisions ( ! grant or coop]ative agreem5t4 7e7 ,eligible activities ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = eligible activities to be fund$ ) f9ancial assi/ance agreem5ts "u ?is section & publi% ^? crit]ia 9 a notice ( fund+ availability be=e ! f9ancial assi/ance program application p]iod4 7f7 ,p]iod ( availability ( f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t funds = recipi5t exp5ditures 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! p]iod ( availability = a recipi5t to exp5d a grant or coop]ative agreem5t au?oriz$ "u subsection 7a7 is z foll[s3 7,a7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajb1 o!r ?an section #caajb7l71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,= grants or coop]ative agreem5ts made = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l77#b71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next #b fiscal ye>s4 7,c7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l77#c71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next #d fiscal ye>s4 7,d7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajc1 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next fiscal ye>4 7,e7 ,= grants or coop]ative agreem5ts made = c>ry+ out #cacac1 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next #d fiscal ye>s4 7#b7 ,reobligation ,am\nts n exp5d$ by a recipi5t dur+ ! p]iod ( availability %all be releas$ back to ! ,secret>y = reobligation = any purpose "u sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd1 & #cacac 9 accordance ) subsection 7i7 ( ?is section4 7g7 ,contract au?ority2 initial date ( availability ,am\nts au?oriz$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund by ?is section %all be available = obligation on ! date ( _! apportionm5t or allocation or on ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* !y are au?oriz$1 :i*ev] occurs fir/4 7h7 ,availability ( fund+ ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7i7 ,transf] ( obligation au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! contract au?ority au?oriz$ = motor c>ri] safety grants1 ! ,secret>y %all h au?ority to transf] available unobligat$ contract au?ority & associat$ liquidat+ ca% )9 or betwe5 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance programs au?oriz$ "u ?is section & make new ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>ds "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,co/ e/imates ,( ! funds transf]r$1 ! contract au?ority & associat$ liquidat+ ca% or obligations & exp5ditures /emm+ f ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>ds made ) ?is contract au?ority %all n be scor$ z new obligations by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget or by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,no limitation on total ( obligations ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 no limitation on ! total ( obligations = ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance programs c>ri$ out by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration "u ?is section %all apply to unobligat$ funds transf]r$ "u ?is subsection4 4 7d7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,safety fitness ( own]s & op]ator2 safety reviews ( new op]ators ,section #caadd7;g7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,in=mation sy/ems2 p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation program ,section #caajf7;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,bord] en=cem5t grants ,section #caajg is repeal$4 7#d7 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/em managem5t ,section #caaji is repeal$4 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #caa is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! items relat+ to #caajg & #caaji2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! items relat+ to sections #caajb1 #caajc1 & #caajd & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #caajb4 ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program4#caajc4 ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators ,grant ,program4#caajd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 7#f7 ,grants = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation ,section #cacac7;a71 z am5d$ by section #cbejf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all adm9i/] a f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all adm9i/] a f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation fund$ "u section #caajd ( ?is title = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7#g7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t ,section #dabf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajf note7 is repeal$4 7#h7 ,safety data improvem5t program ,section #dabh ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note7 is repeal$4 7#i7 ,grant program = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators ,section #dacd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacja note7 is repeal$4 7#aj7 ,w9t] home heat+ oil deliv]y ,/ate flexibility program ,section #cdf ( ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,designation ,act ( #aiie 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caaff note7 is repeal$4 7#aa7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t z condition on grants to ,/ates ,section #ajc7;c7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajb note7 is repeal$4 7#ab7 ,/ate compliance ) ,,cdl requirem5ts ,section #ajc7;e7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajb note7 is repeal$4 7#ac7 ,bord] /aff+ /&>ds ,section #bah7;d7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacc note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ "u section #caajd7;f77#b77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ section #caajd7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 7e7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 7f7 ,transition ,not)/&+ ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any sections repeal$ "u subsection 7d7 ( ?is section1 z necess>y1 z ^? sections 7 9 effect on ! day be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 ) respect to applications = grants1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or contracts "u ^? sections submitt$ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 #cbejc4 ,new entrant safety review program /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on its assessm5t ( ! new op]ator safety review program1 requir$ "u section #caadd7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ ! program's effectiv5ess 9 r$uc+ comm]cial motor vehicles involv$ 9 cra%es1 fatalities1 & injuries1 & 9 improv+ comm]cial motor vehicle safety4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] completion ( ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! actions ! ,secret>y w take to address any recomm5dations includ$ 9 ! /udy "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act ( #aiie2 exception ,! /udy & ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al assessm5t %all n be subject to section #cejf or section #cejg ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cbejd4 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t ,section #caajf7;b7 is am5d$ 9 ! head+ by /rik+ program & ins]t+ sy/ems managem5t4 #cbeje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #caa is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #caaaj4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to pay adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 #bfd1dci1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #bfi1iib1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #bge1ffb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #bha1dea1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7#e7 #bhg1cfa1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7#f7 #bic1cif1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,! funds au?oriz$ by ?is section %all be us$-- 7#a7 = p]sonnel co/s2 7#b7 = adm9i/rative infra/ructure2 7#c7 = r5t2 7#d7 = in=mation te*nology2 7#e7 = programs = rese>* & te*nology1 in=mation managem5t1 regulatory developm5t1 ! adm9i/ration ( ! p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t2 7#f7 = programs = outrea* & education "u subsection 7d72 7#g7 to fund ! motor c>ri] safety facility work+ capital fund e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c72 7#h7 = o!r op]at+ exp5ses2 7#i7 to conduct safety reviews ( new op]ators2 & 7#aj7 = su* o!r exp5ses z may f "t to "t become necess>y to implem5t /atutory m&ates ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration n fund$ f o!r s\rces4 7c7 ,motor c>ri] safety facility work+ capital fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% a motor c>ri] safety facility work+ capital fund4 7#b7 ,purpose ,am\nts 9 ! fund %all be available = mod]nization1 con/ruction1 leases1 & exp5ses relat$ to vacat+1 occupy+1 ma9ta9+1 & exp&+ motor c>ri] safety facilities1 & associat$ activities4 7#c7 ,availability ,am\nts 9 ! fund %all be available )\t reg>d to fiscal ye> limitation4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,am\nts may be appropriat$ to ! fund f ! am\nts made available 9 subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,fund transf]s ,! ,secret>y may transf] funds to ! work+ capital fund f ! am\nts made available 9 subsection 7a7 or f o!r funds z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,outrea* & education program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may conduct1 ?r\gh any comb9ation ( grants1 contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r activities1 an int]nal & ext]nal outrea* & education program to be adm9i/]$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( an outrea* & education program = :i* a grant1 contract1 or coop]ative agreem5t is made "u ?is subsection may be up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! grant1 contract1 or coop]ative agreem5t4 7#c7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts made available 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make available su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is subsection ea* fiscal ye>4 7e7 ,contract au?ority2 initial date ( availability ,am\nts au?oriz$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund by ?is section %all be available = obligation on ! date ( _! apportionm5t or allocation or on ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* !y are au?oriz$1 :i*ev] occurs fir/4 7f7 ,fund+ availability ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7g7 ,contractual obligation ,! approval ( funds by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = paym5t ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( co/s4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses2 au?orization ( appropriations ,section #caajd is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7i72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7j7 & 7k7 & subsections 7i7 & 7j71 respectively4 7#b7 ,use ( am\nts made available "u subsection 7i7 ,section #daaf7;d7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajd note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #caajd7;i7 & ins]t+ section #caaaj4 7#c7 ,int]nal coop]ation ,section #caafa is am5d$ by /rik+ #caajd7;i7 & ins]t+ #caaaj4 7#d7 ,,safetea-,,lu2 outrea* & education ,section #dabg ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agda2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is repeal$4 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #caa is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #caaaj4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 #cbejf4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cacac is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cacac4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all adm9i/] a f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7#a7 ,/ate comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation grants ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may make a grant to a ,/ate ag5cy 9 a fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( section #cacaa2 7,b7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t is mak+ a good fai? ef=t t[>d sub/antial compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #cacaa1 to improve its implem5tation ( its comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program1 includ+ exp5ses-- 7i7 = comput] h>dw>e & s(tw>e2 7ii7 = publications1 te/+1 p]sonnel1 tra9+1 & quality control2 7iii7 = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program coord9ators2 & 7iv7 to implem5t or ma9ta9 a sy/em to notify an employ] ( an op]ator ( a comm]cial motor vehicle ( ! susp5sion or revocation ( ! op]ator's comm]cial driv]'s lic5se consi/5t ) ! /&>ds develop$ "u section #cbcjc7;b7 ( ! ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacjd note74 7#b7 ,priority activities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant or coop]ative agreem5t 9 a fiscal ye> to a ,/ate ag5cy1 local gov]nm5t1 or any p]son = rese>*1 developm5t or te/+1 demon/ration projects1 public education1 or o!r special activities & projects relat+ to comm]cial driv]'s lic5s+ & motor vehicle safety t-- 7,a7 b5efit all jurisdictions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 address national safety conc]ns & circum/ances2 7,c7 address em]g+ issues relat+ to comm]cial driv]'s lic5se improvem5ts2 7,d7 support innovative ideas & solutions to comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program issues2 or 7,e7 address o!r comm]cial driv]'s lic5se issues1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,prohibitions ,a recipi5t may n use f9ancial assi/ance funds aw>d$ "u ?is section to r5t1 lease1 or buy l& or build+s4 7c7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all issue an annual report on ! activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7d7 ,apportionm5t ,all am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> %all be apportion$ to a ,/ate or recipi5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 accord+ to crit]ia prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #cac is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cacac & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cacac4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program4 4 #cbejg4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety programs = fiscal ye> #bjaf 7a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program grant ext5sion ,section #caajd7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ &1 = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 sections #caajb1 #caajg1 & #caaji ( ?is title & section #dabh ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note7 aft] #caajb2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#aj7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#aj7 #bah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 & 7#aa7 #8#bei1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 4 7b7 ,ext5sion ( grant programs ,section #daja7;c7 ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agae2 ,public ,law #aji-ei71 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,grant programs fund+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ! foll[+ sums = ! foll[+ ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration programs3 7#a7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program improvem5t grants ,= c>ry+ out ! comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program improvem5t grants program "u section #cacac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#b7 ,bord] en=cem5t grants ,f am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = bord] en=cem5t grants "u section #caajg ( t title1 #cb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#c7 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t grant programs ,f am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ! p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t grant program "u section #caaji ( t title1 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#d7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t ,= c>ry+ out ! comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t program "u section #dabf ( ?is ,act 7! innovative te*nology deploym5t program71 #be1jjj1jjj1 = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#e7 ,safety data improvem5t grants ,f am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = safety data improvem5t grants "u section #dabh ( ?is ,act1 #c1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 4 7c7 ,high-priority activities ,section #caajd7;j77#b71 z r$esignat$ by section #cbeje ( ?is ,act is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjae & ins]t+ #bjaf4 7d7 ,new entrant audits ,section #caadd7;g77#e77;,b7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,set aside ,! ,secret>y %all set aside f am\nts made available by section #caajd7;a7 up to #cb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf = audits ( new entrant motor c>ri]s conduct$ "u ?is p>agraph4 4 7e7 ,grant program = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators ,section #dacd7;c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacja note7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts made available "u section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all make available1 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf to c>ry out ! comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program4 4 7f7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dabf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajf note2 #aai ,/at4 #agch2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,funds deobligat$ by ! ,secret>y f previ\s ye> grants %all n be c\nt$ t[>ds ! #b1ejj1jjj maximum aggregate am\nt = core deploym5t42 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,funds may also be us$ = plann+ activities1 includ+ ! developm5t or updat+ ( program or top level design plans42 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,funds may also be us$ = plann+ activities1 includ+ ! developm5t or updat+ ( program or top level design plans44 7#b7 ,innovative te*nology deploym5t program ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 ! comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t program "u section #dabf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agch2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 may also be ref]r$ to z ! innovative te*nology deploym5t program4 #cbejh4 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program allocation 7a7 ,work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program =mula work+ gr\p 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! work+ gr\p4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! work+ gr\p %all consi/ ( repres5tatives ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7ii7 ,! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cies responsible = adm9i/]+ ! plan requir$ by section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7iii7 ,an organization repres5t+ ,/ate ag5cies responsible = en=c+ a program = inspection ( comm]cial motor vehicles4 7iv7 ,su* o!r p]sons z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y4 7,b7 ,composition ,repres5tatives ( ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cies %all comprise at lea/ #ea p]c5t ( ! memb]%ip4 7#c7 ,new allocation =mula ,! work+ gr\p %all analyze requirem5ts & factors = a new motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program allocation =mula4 7#d7 ,recomm5dation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! work+ gr\p %all make a recomm5dation to ! ,secret>y reg>d+ a new ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program allocation =mula4 7#e7 ,,faca exemption ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,publication ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all publi% on a public website summ>ies ( its meet+s1 & ! f9al recomm5dation provid$ to ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,notice ( propos$ rulemak+ ,aft] receiv+ ! recomm5dation "u subsection 7a77#d71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice seek+ public comm5t on a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,basis = =mula ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! new allocation =mula is bas$ on factors t reflect1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 ! relative ne$s ( ! ,/ates to comply ) section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ! relative adm9i/rative capacities ( & *all5ges fac$ by ,/ates 9 comply+ ) section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#c7 ! av]age ( ea* ,/ate's new entrant motor c>ri] inv5tory = ! #c-ye> p]iod prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#d7 ! numb] ( int]national bord] inspection facilities & bord] cross+s by comm]cial vehicles 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7#e7 any o!r factors ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7d7 ,fund+ am\nts prior to developm5t ( a new allocation =mula 7#a7 ,int]im =mula ,prior to ! developm5t ( ! new allocation =mula1 ! ,secret>y may calculate ! int]im fund+ am\nts = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program 9 fiscal ye> #bjag 7& lat] fiscal ye>s1 z necess>y7 "u section #caajd7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act1 by ! foll[+ me?odology3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y %all calculate ! fund+ am\nt us+ ! allocation =mula ! ,secret>y us$ to aw>d motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program fund+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjaf "u section #bejg ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y %all av]age ! fund+ aw>d$ or o!r equitable am\nts to a ,/ate 9 fiscal ye>s #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae = bord] en=cem5t grants aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 & new entrant audit grants aw>d$ "u t section1 or o!r equitable am\nts4 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y %all add ! am\nts calculat$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts ,subject to ! availability ( fund+ & not)/&+ fluctuations 9 ! data elem5ts us$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! initial am\nts result+ f ! calculation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be adju/$ to ensure t1 = ea* ,/ate1 ! am\nt %all n be less ?an #ig p]c5t ( ! av]age am\nt ( fund+ receiv$ or o!r equitable am\nts 9 fiscal ye>s #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae =-- 7,a7 motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program funds aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,b7 bord] en=cem5t grants aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 & 7,c7 new entrant audit grants aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada74 7#c7 ,imm$iate relief ,9 develop+ ! new allocation =mula1 ! ,secret>y %all provide imm$iate relief = at lea/ #c fiscal ye>s to all ,/ates curr5tly subject to ! )hold+ provisions ( ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program funds = matt]s ( noncompliance4 7#d7 ,future )hold+s ,beg9n+ on ! date t ! new allocation =mula is implem5t$1 ! ,secret>y %all impose all future )hold+s 9 accordance ) section #caajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,?is section expires ^u ! implem5tation ( a new ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program ,allocation ,=mula4 #cbeji4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculation 7a7 ,be=e new allocation =mula 7#a7 ,fiscal ye> #bjag ,if a new allocation =mula has n be5 e/abli%$ = fiscal ye> #bjag1 !n1 = fiscal ye> #bjag1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all calculate ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ "u section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act1 by av]ag+ ! exp5ditures = fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje requir$ by section #cbfja7;a77#e7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada71 z t section 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s ,! ,secret>y may use ! me?odology = calculat+ ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t = fiscal ye> #bjag & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] if a new allocation =mula has n be5 e/abli%$4 7b7 ,beg9n+ ) new allocation =mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c77;,b71 beg9n+ on ! date t a new allocation =mula is e/abli%$ "u section #bejh1 ^u ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may modify ! basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ by section #caajb7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act1 = ! purpose ( e/abli%+ a new basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a waiv] or modification-- 7,a7 is equitable due to reasonable circum/ances2 7,b7 w ensure ! cont9uation ( comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t activities 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,c7 is necess>y to ensure t ! total am\nt ( ,/ate ma9t5ance ( ef=t & mat*+ exp5ditures requir$ "u sections #caajb & #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act1 does n exce$ a sum great] ?an ! av]age ( ! total am\nt ( ,/ate ma9t5ance ( ef=t & mat*+ exp5ditures = ! #c fiscal ye>s prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,adju/m5t me?odology ,if reque/$ by a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may modify ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t basel9e accord+ to ! foll[+ me?odology3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t us+ ! av]age ( fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje1 z requir$ by section #cbfja7;a77#e7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y %all calculate ! av]age requir$ mat* by a lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy = fiscal ye>s #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae = motor c>ri] safety assi/ance grants e/abli%$ at #bj p]c5t by section #caajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z t section 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y %all calculate ! e/imat$ mat* requir$ "u section #caajd7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act4 7,d7 ,! ,secret>y w subtract ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 f ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 &-- 7i7 if ! numb] is great] ?an #j1 !n ! ,secret>y %all subtract ! numb] f ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 if ! numb] is n great] ?an #j1 !n ! ,secret>y %all calculate ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t us+ ! me?odology 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use ! am\nt calculat$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 z ! basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ 9 section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,deadl9e ,if a ,/ate does n reque/ a waiv] or modification "u ?is subsection be=e ,septemb] #cj dur+ ! fir/ fiscal ye> t ! ,secret>y implem5ts ! new allocation =mula "u section #cbejh1 ! ,secret>y %all calculate ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t us+ ! me?odology 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 ( ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t describ$ ,! ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculat$ "u ?is section is ! am\nt requir$ "u section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cbejb ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority "u ?is section t]m9ates effective on ! date t ! new ma9t5ance ( ef=t is calculat$ bas$ on ! new allocation =mula implem5t$ "u section #cbejh4 ,f ,miscellane\s provisions #cbfja4 ,w9d%ield te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! regulations 9 section #cic4fj7;e7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to ! prohibition on ob/ructions to ! driv]'s field ( view7 to exempt f t section ! volunt>y m\nt+ on a w9d%ield ( vehicle safety te*nology likely to a*ieve a level ( safety t is equival5t to or great] ?an ! level ( safety t w\ld be a*iev$ abs5t ! exemption4 7b7 ,def9ition ( vehicle safety te*nology ,9 ?is section1 vehicle safety te*nology includes fleet-relat$ incid5t managem5t sy/em1 p]=mance or behavior managem5t sy/em1 spe$ managem5t sy/em1 lane dep>ture w>n+ sy/em1 =w>d collision w>n+ or mitigation sy/em1 active cruise control sy/em1 & any o!r te*nology t ! ,secret>y consid]s applicable4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,= purposes ( ?is section1 any w9d%ield m\nt$ te*nology ) a %ort t]m exemption "u "p #cha ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all be consid]$ likely to a*ieve a level ( safety t is equival5t to or great] ?an ! level ( safety t w\ld be a*iev$ abs5t an exemption "u subsection 7a74 #cbfjb4 ,electronic logg+ devices requirem5ts ,section #caacg7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ apply to & ins]t+ except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 apply to2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,exception ,a motor c>ri]1 :5 transport+ a motor home or recreation vehicle trail] )9 ! def9ition ( driveaway-t[away op]ation 7z def9$ 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 may comply ) ! h\rs ( s]vice requirem5ts by requir+ ea* driv] to use-- 7,a7 a pap] record ( duty /atus =m2 or 7,b7 an electronic logg+ device4 4 #cbfjc4 ,lapse ( requir$ f9ancial security2 susp5sion ( regi/ration ,section #acijf7;e7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or susp5d aft] revoke4 #cbfjd4 ,access to ,national ,driv] ,regi/] ,section #cjcje7;b7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration may reque/ ! *ief driv] lic5s+ (ficial ( a ,/ate to provide in=mation "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section ab\t an individual 9 connection ) a safety inve/igation "u ! ,adm9i/rator's jurisdiction4 4 #cbfje4 ,/udy on comm]cial motor vehicle driv] commut+ 7a7 ,effects ( commut+ ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all conduct a /udy ( ! effects ( motor c>ri] op]ator commutes exce$+ #aej m9utes commut+ "t on safety & comm]cial motor vehicle driv] fatigue4 7b7 ,/udy ,9 conduct+ ! /udy1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! preval5ce ( driv] commut+ 9 ! comm]cial motor vehicle indu/ry1 includ+ ! numb] & p]c5tage ( driv]s :o commute2 7#b7 ! di/ances travel$1 "t zones cross$1 "t sp5t commut+1 & me?ods ( transportation us$2 7#c7 rese>* on ! impact ( excessive commut+ on safety & comm]cial motor vehicle driv] fatigue2 7#d7 ! commut+ practices ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s & policies ( motor c>ri]s2 7#e7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration regulations1 policies1 & guidance reg>d+ driv] commut+2 & 7#f7 any o!r matt]s ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! f9d+s "u ! /udy & any recomm5dations = legislative action conc]n+ driv] commut+4 #cbfjf4 ,h\sehold goods consum] protection work+ gr\p 7a7 ,work+ gr\p ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p = ! purpose ( develop+ recomm5dations on h[ to be/ convey to inexp]i5c$ consum]s ! in=mation su* consum]s ne$ to "k ) respect to ! ,f$]al laws conc]n+ ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods by motor c>ri]4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! work+ gr\p is compris$ ( individuals ) exp]tise 9 consum] affairs1 educators ) exp]tise 9 h[ p le>n mo/ effectively1 & repres5tatives ( ! h\sehold goods mov+ indu/ry4 7c7 ,recomm5dations 7#a7 ,cont5ts ,! recomm5dations develop$ by ! work+ gr\p %all include1 at a m9imum1 recomm5dations on-- 7,a7 cond5s+ publication ,,esa #jcjje ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration into a =mat t is m easily us$ by consum]s2 7,b7 us+ /ate-(-!-art education te*niques & te*nologies1 includ+ optimiz+ ! use ( ! ,int]net z an educational tool2 & 7,c7 r$uc+ & simplify+ ! pap]work requir$ ( motor c>ri]s & %ipp]s 9 int]/ate transportation4 7#b7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all make ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 :i* ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a public website4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p makes its recomm5dations1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a report to ,congress on ! implem5tation ( su* recomm5dations4 7e7 ,f$]al advisory committee act exemption ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7f7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cbfjg4 ,int]/ate van op]ations ,section #dacf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,/at4 #agde2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #caaf note7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ) ! exception ( commut] vanpool op]ations1 :i* %all rema9 exempt be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #cbfjh4 ,report on design & implem5tation ( wireless roadside inspection sy/ems 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report reg>d+ ! design1 developm5t1 te/+1 & implem5tation ( wireless roadside inspection sy/ems4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include a det]m9ation z to :e!r wireless roadside inspection sy/ems-- 7#a7 conflict ) exi/+ non-,f$]al electronic scre5+ sy/ems1 or create capabilities already available2 7#b7 require additional /atutory au?ority to incorporate g5]at$ inspection data into ! safety measurem5t sy/em or ! safety fitness det]m9ations program2 & 7#c7 provide appropriate re/rictions to specifically address privacy conc]ns ( affect$ motor c>ri]s & op]ators4 #cbfji4 ,motorcoa* h\rs ( s]vice /udy 7a7 ,requirem5t be=e implem5t+ new rules 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may n am5d1 adju/1 or revise ! driv] h\rs ( s]vice regulations = motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s1 by rulemak+ or any o!r means1 until ! ,secret>y conducts a =mal /udy t prop]ly acc\nts = op]ational diff]5ces & v>iances 9 cra% data = driv]s 9 int]city motorcoa* s]vice & int]/ate prop]ty c>ri] op]ations & betwe5 segm5ts ( ! int]city motorcoa* indu/ry4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! impact ( ! curr5t h\rs ( s]vice regulations = motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s on fo/]+ safe op]ation ( int]city motorcoa*es2 7,b7 ! sep>ation ( ! failures ( ! curr5t pass5g] c>ri] h\rs-(-s]vice regulations & ! lack ( en=cem5t ( ! curr5t regulations by ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies2 7,c7 ! correlation ( noncompliance ) curr5t pass5g] c>ri] h\rs ( s]vice rule to pass5g] c>ri] accid5ts us+ data f #bjjj ?r\gh #bjac2 & 7,d7 h[ pass5g] c>ri] cra%es c\ld h be5 mitigat$ by any *anges to pass5g] c>ri] h\rs ( s]vice rules4 7b7 ,em]g5cy regulations ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect ! ,secret>y's exi/+ au?ority to provide relief f ! h\rs ( s]vice regulations 9 ! ev5t ( an em]g5cy "u section #cij4bcb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #cbfaj4 ,,gao ,review ( s*ool bus safety ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit1 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 a review ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,exi/+ ,f$]al & ,/ate rules & guidance1 z ( ! date ( ! review1 conc]n+ s*ool bus transportation ( elem5t>y s*ool & second>y s*ool /ud5ts engag+ 9 home-to-s*ool transport or o!r transport det]m9$ by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al to be a r\t9e "p ( k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh grade #ab education1 includ+ regulations & guidance reg>d+ driv] tra9+ programs1 capacity requirem5ts1 programs = special ne$s /ud5ts1 inspection /&>ds1 vehicle age requirem5ts1 be/ practices1 & public access to inspection results & cra% records4 7#b7 ,any correlation betwe5 public or private s*ool bus fleet op]ators ^: vehicles are involv$ 9 an accid5t z def9$ by section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a failure by ^? same op]ators ( ,/ate or local safety inspections4 7,b7 ,! av]age age or odomet] read+s ( ! s*ool buses 9 ! fleets ( su* op]ators4 7,c7 ,violations ( ,f$]al laws adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 or ( ,/ate law equival5ts ( su* laws4 7,d7 ,violations ( ,/ate or local law relat+ to illegal pass+ ( a s*ool bus4 7#c7 ,a regulatory framework comp>ison ( public & private s*ool bus op]ations4 7#d7 ,exp]t recomm5dations on be/ practices = safe & reliable s*ool bus transportation1 includ+ driv] tra9+ programs1 inspection /&>ds1 s*ool bus age & odomet] read+ maximums = retirem5t1 ! p]c5tage ( buses 9 a local bus fleet ne$$ z sp>e buses1 & capacity levels p] s*ool bus = diff]5t age gr\ps4 #cbfaa4 ,use ( hair te/+ = preemploym5t & r&om controll$ sub/ances te/s 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is section may be cit$ z ! ,drug ,free ,comm]cial ,driv] ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,au?orization ( hair te/+ z an acceptable proc$ure = preemploym5t & r&om controll$ sub/ance te/s ,section #cacjf is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! regulations %all p]mit su* motor c>ri]s to conduct preemploym5t te/+ ( su* employees = ! use ( alcohol4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,! regulations prescrib$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all p]mit motor c>ri]s-- 7i7 to conduct preemploym5t te/+ ( comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators = ! use ( alcohol2 & 7ii7 to use hair te/+ z an acceptable alt]native to ur9alysis-- 7,i7 9 conduct+ preemploym5t scre5+ = ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance2 & 7,,ii7 9 conduct+ r&om scre5+ = ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance by individuals :o 7 subject to preemploym5t scre5+4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 laboratory protocols & cut-(f levels = hair te/+ to detect ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance2 4 7c7 ,exemption f m&atory ur9alysis 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any motor c>ri] t demon/rates1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 t x c c>ry out an applicable hair te/+ program1 consi/5t ) g5]ally accept$ indu/ry /&>ds1 to detect ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance by comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators1 may apply to ! ,adm9i/rator = an exemption f ! m&atory ur9alysis te/+ requirem5ts set =? 9 subp>t ,c ( "p #chb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations until a f9al rule is issu$ implem5t+ ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,evaluation ( applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 evaluat+ applications = an exemption "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all det]m9e if ! applicant's te/+ program employs proc$ures & protections simil> to fleets t h c>ri$ out hair te/+ programs = at lea/ #a ye>4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,a te/+ program may n receive an exemption "u p>agraph 7#a7 unless ! applicable te/+ laboratories-- 7i7 h obta9$ laboratory accr$itation specific to hair te/+ f an accr$it+ body1 compliant ) int]national or o!r ,f$]al /&>ds1 z appropriate1 su* z ! ,college ( ,am]ican ,pa?ologi/s2 & 7ii7 utilize hair te/+ assays t h be5 cle>$ by ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration "u section #eaj7k7 ( ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj7k774 7#c7 ,deadl9e = decisions ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] receiv+ an application f a motor c>ri] "u ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all det]m9e :e!r ! motor c>ri] is exempt f ! te/+ requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,report+ requirem5t ,any motor c>ri] t is grant$ an exemption "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all submit records to ! national cle>+h\se e/abli%$ "u section #cacjf;a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 relat+ to all positive te/ results & te/ refusals f ! hair te/+ program describ$ 9 t p>agraph4 7d7 ,guidel9es = hair te/+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all issue sci5tific & te*nical guidel9es = hair te/+ z a me?od ( detect+ ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance = purposes ( section #cacjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by subsection 7b74 ,:5 issu+ ! sci5tific & te*nical guidel9es1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices may consid] diff]5tiat+ betwe5 exposure to1 & usage (1 v>i\s controll$ sub/ances4 7e7 ,annual report to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all submit an annual report to ,congress t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! results ( preemploym5t & r&om drug te/+ us+ bo? hair te/+ & ur9alysis2 7#b7 evaluates ! efficacy ( ea* me?od2 & 7#c7 det]m9es :i* me?od provides ! mo/ accurate means ( detect+ ! use ( controll$ sub/ances ov] "t4 ,,xxxiii ,haz>d\s mat]ials #ccaja4 ,endorsem5ts 7a7 ,exclusions ,section #eaag7;d77#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 a s]vice vehicle 7z def9$ 9 section #ccaja ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae7 c>ry+ diesel fuel 9 quantities ( #c1ghe lit]s 7#a1jjj gallons7 or less t is-- 7i7 driv5 by a class ,a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se hold] :o is a cu/om h>ve/]1 an agricultural retail]1 an agricultural bus9ess employee1 an agricultural coop]ative employee1 or an agricultural produc]2 & 7ii7 cle>ly m>k$ ) a plac>d read+ ,diesel ,fuel4 4 7b7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t exemption ,! ,secret>y %all exempt all class ,a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se hold]s :o are cu/om h>ve/]s1 agricultural retail]s1 agricultural bus9ess employees1 agricultural coop]ative employees1 or agricultural produc]s f ! requirem5t to obta9 a haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t "u "p #chc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 :ile op]at+ a s]vice vehicle c>ry+ diesel fuel 9 quantities ( #c1ghe lit]s 7#a1jjj gallons7 or less if ! tank conta9+ su* fuel is cle>ly m>k$ ) a plac>d read+ ,diesel ,fuel4 7c7 ,def9ition ( s]vice vehicle ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m s]vice vehicle means a vehicle c>ry+ diesel fuel t w be d$uctible z a pr(it-seek+ activity-- 7#a7 "u section #afb ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf z a bus9ess exp5se2 or 7#b7 "u section #bab ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf z a production ( income exp5se4 #ccajb4 ,enhanc$ report+ ,section #eaba7;h7 is am5d$ by /rik+ transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ins]t+ po/ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation public website4 #ccajc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ial in=mation 7a7 ,d]ailm5t data 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! =m = report+ a rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u section #bbe4ba ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7,=m ,,fra ,f #fahj4ed1 ,rail ,equipm5t ,accid5t_/,incid5t ,report71 includ+ to its in/ructions1 to require additional data conc]n+ rail c>s c>ry+ crude oil or e?anol t are involv$ 9 a reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( t title4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! data "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( rail c>s c>ry+ crude oil or e?anol2 7,b7 ! numb] ( rail c>s c>ry+ crude oil or e?anol damag$ or d]ail$2 & 7,c7 ! numb] ( rail c>s releas+ crude oil or e?anol4 7#c7 ,diff]5tiation ,! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be report$ sep>ately = crude oil & = e?anol4 7b7 ,database connectivity 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t in=mation managem5t practices to ensure t ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,incid5t ,reports ,database 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,incid5t ,reports ,database7 & ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,railroad ,safety ,in=mation ,sy/em conta9 accurate & consi/5t data on a reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 involv+ ! release ( haz>d\s mat]ials4 7#b7 ,id5tifi]s ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,incid5t ,reports ,database uses a se>*able ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration report numb]1 or o!r applicable unique id5tifi] t is l9k$ to ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,safety ,in=mation ,sy/em1 = ea* reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 involv+ ! release ( haz>d\s mat]ials4 7c7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all-- 7,a7 evaluate ! accuracy ( in=mation 9 ! ,incid5t ,reports ,database1 includ+ det]m9+ :e!r any inaccuracies exi/ 9-- 7i7 ! type ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 7ii7 ! quantity ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 7iii7 ! location ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 7iv7 ! damages or effects ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 & 7v7 any o!r data conta9$ 9 ! database2 & 7,b7 consid]+ ! requirem5ts 9 subsection 7b71 evaluate ! consi/5cy & accuracy ( data involv+ accid5ts or incid5ts reportable to bo? ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ :e!r ! ,incid5t ,reports ,database uses a se>*able id5tifi] describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report ( ! f9d+s "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 & recomm5dations = resolv+ any inconsi/5cies or inaccuracies4 7d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,secret>y f requir+ o!r commodity-specific in=mation = any reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #ccajd4 ,national em]g5cy & disa/] response 7a7 ,purpose ,section #eaja is am5d$ by ins]t+ & & to facilitate ! safe movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials dur+ national em]g5cies aft] comm]ce4 7b7 ,g5]al regulatory au?ority ,section #eajc is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,f$]ally decl>$ disa/] & em]g5cy areas ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 may prescribe /&>ds to facilitate ! safe movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials into1 f1 & )9 a f$]ally decl>$ disa/] area or a national em]g5cy area4 4 #ccaje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #eabh is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eabh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is *apt] 7except sections #eajg7;e71 #eajh7;g77#b71 #eaac1 #eaae1 #eaaf1 & #eaai7-- 7#a7 #dc1ffj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #dd1egg1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #de1eac1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #df1dfi1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7#e7 #dg1dde1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7#f7 #dh1dda1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eaaf7;i71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d1 dur+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba-- 7#a7 #ahh1jjj to c>ry out section #eaae2 7#b7 #ba1hjj1jjj to c>ry out subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #eaaf1 ( :i* n less ?an #ac1fej1jjj %all be available to c>ry out section #eaaf7;b72 7#c7 #aej1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;f72 7#d7 #fbe1jjj to publi% & di/ribute ! ,em]g5cy ,response ,guidebook "u section #eaaf7;i77#c72 & 7#e7 #a1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;j74 7c7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ grants ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ pursuant to section #eaaf7;i71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba to c>ry out section #eajg7;e74 7d7 ,cr$its to appropriations 7#a7 ,exp5ses ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y may cr$it am\nts receiv$ f a ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 or o!r public au?ority or private entity = exp5ses ! ,secret>y incurs 9 provid+ tra9+ to ! ,/ate1 au?ority1 or entity4 7#b7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 ,,xxxiv ,highway & motor vehicle safety ,a ,highway traffic safety ,i ,highway safety #cdaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,= c>ry+ out section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bdc1ebf1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #beb1bfg1igb = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bfa1bbi1bhh = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bgj1dae1dbi = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #bgi1hca1dhb = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #bhi1dhb1fdf = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,= c>ry+ out section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #acg1hce1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #adj1gbi1ece = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #adc1fhd1hee = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #adf1gjb1bcg = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #adi1ghb1ihd = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #aeb1ibh1dbg = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#c7 ,national priority safety programs ,= c>ry+ out section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bgd1gbj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bgg1dfg1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bhj1bda1hgb = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bhc1jdd1bia = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #bhe1hgd1gcd = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #bhh1gcc1dha = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#d7 ,national driv] regi/] ,= ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #e1aje1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #e1bab1bje = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #e1cba1ffa = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #e1dcc1daf = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #e1edg1eah = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #e1ffd1jaf = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#e7 ,high visibility en=cem5t program ,= c>ry+ out section #bjji ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7-- 7,a7 #bi1bij1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bi1ehb1ijj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bi1hgh1gbi = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #cj1agg1eaf = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #cj1dgi1bia = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #cj1ghd1jhd = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,= adm9i/rative & relat$ op]at+ exp5ses ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 c>ry+ out *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ?is subtitle-- 7,a7 #be1gee1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bf1jab1eej = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bf1bgb1fgf = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bf1ece1djb = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #bf1hjj1gef = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #bg1jfh1gfd = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,prohibition on o!r uses ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 ?is subtitle1 & 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle1 ! am\nts made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = a program "u su* *apt]-- 7#a7 %all only be us$ to c>ry out su* program2 & 7#b7 may n be us$ by ,/ates or local gov]nm5ts = con/ruction purposes4 7c7 ,applicability ( title #bc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & 9 ?is subtitle1 am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if su* funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,regulatory au?ority ,grants aw>d$ "u ?is subtitle %all be 9 accordance ) regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,/ate mat*+ requirem5ts ,if a grant aw>d$ "u ?is subtitle requires a ,/ate to %>e 9 ! co/1 ! aggregate ( all exp5ditures = highway safety activities made dur+ any fiscal ye> by ! ,/ate & its political subdivisions 7exclusive ( ,f$]al funds7 = c>ry+ out ! grant 7o!r ?an plann+ & adm9i/ration7 %all be available = ! purpose ( cr$it+ ! ,/ate dur+ su* fiscal ye> = ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any project "u ?is subtitle 7o!r ?an plann+ or adm9i/ration7 )\t reg>d to :e!r su* exp5ditures 7 actually made 9 connection ) su* project4 7f7 ,grant application & deadl9e ,to receive a grant "u ?is subtitle1 a ,/ate %all submit an application1 & ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a s+le deadl9e = su* applications to enable ! aw>d ( grants e>ly 9 ! next fiscal ye>4 7g7 ,transf]s ,section #dje7;a77#a77;,g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,g7 ,transf]s ,not)/&+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f71 ! ,secret>y %all reallocate1 be=e ! la/ day ( any fiscal ye>1 any am\nts rema9+ available ( ! am\nts allocat$ to c>ry out any ( ! activities describ$ 9 subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7g7 to increase ! am\nt made available to c>ry out section #djb1 9 ord] to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 t all su* am\nts are obligat$ dur+ su* fiscal ye>4 4 #cdajb4 ,highway safety programs 7a7 ,re/riction ,section #djb7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,re/riction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to au?orize ! appropriation or exp5diture ( funds = highway con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 or design 7o!r ?an design ( safety features ( highways to be incorporat$ into guidel9es74 4 7b7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb7;c77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ,a ,/ate may provide ! funds apportion$ "u ?is section to a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 includ+ ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts4 aft] neighbor+ ,/ates44 7#b7 ,national priority safety programs ,section #dje7;a77#a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,political subdivisions ,a ,/ate may provide ! funds aw>d$ "u ?is section to a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 includ+ ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts4 4 7c7 ,track+ process ,section #dab ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,track+ process ,! ,secret>y %all develop a process to id5tify & mitigate possible sy/emic issues across ,/ates & regional (fices by review+ ov]sight f9d+s & recomm5d$ actions id5tifi$ 9 tri5nial ,/ate managem5t reviews4 4 7d7 ,highway safety plans ,section #djb7k77#e77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #fj & ins]t+ #de4 7e7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t ,section #dje7;a77#a77;,h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,h7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t c]tification ,z "p ( ! grant application requir$ 9 section #djb7k77#c77;,f71 a ,/ate receiv+ a grant 9 any fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b71 subsection 7c71 or subsection 7d7 ( ?is section %all provide c]tification t ! lead ,/ate ag5cy responsible = programs describ$ 9 any ( ^? sections is ma9ta9+ aggregate exp5ditures at or above ! av]age level ( su* exp5ditures 9 ! #b fiscal ye>s prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 4 #cdajc4 ,grants = alcohol-ignition int]lock laws & #bd-g sobriety programs ,section #dje7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ ! head+ to read z foll[s3 ,additional grants4--2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by am5d+ ! head+ to read z foll[s3 ,grants to ,/ates ) alcohol-ignition int]lock laws4--2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,e71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a71 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,grants to ,/ates ) #bd-g sobriety programs ,! ,secret>y %all make a sep>ate grant "u ?is subsection to ea* ,/ate t-- 7i7 adopts & is en=c+ a law t requires all individuals convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or ( driv+ :ile intoxicat$ to receive a re/riction on driv+ privileges2 & 7ii7 provides a #bd-g sobriety program4 2 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ & subp>agraph 7,b7 aft] subp>agraph 7,a72 7,f7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 z r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ & subp>agraph 7,b7 aft] subp>agraph 7,a72 7,g7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,e71 z r$esignat$1 to read z foll[s3 7,e7 ,fund+ 7i7 ,fund+ = grants to ,/ates ) alcohol-ignition int]lock laws ,n m ?an #ab p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> %all be made available by ! ,secret>y = mak+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,fund+ = grants to ,/ates ) #bd-g sobriety programs ,n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> %all be made available by ! ,secret>y = mak+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,b74 2 & 7,h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,exceptions ,a ,/ate alcohol-ignition int]lock law "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may include exceptions = ! foll[+ circum/ances3 7i7 ,! individual is requir$ to op]ate an employ]'s motor vehicle 9 ! c\rse & scope ( employm5t & ! bus9ess entity t owns ! vehicle is n own$ or controll$ by ! individual4 7ii7 ,! individual is c]tifi$ by a m$ical doctor z be+ unable to provide a deep lung brea? sample = analysis by an ignition int]lock device4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ or a ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ or an ag5cy ) jurisdiction2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ bond1 be=e s5t5ce2 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ :o plead guilty or & ins]t+ :o 0 arre/$1 plead guilty1 or2 & 7,c7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ at a te/+ location aft] p] day4 #cdajd4 ,repeat (f5d] crit]ia ,section #afd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 #bd-g sobriety program ,! t]m #bd-g sobriety program has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #dje7;d77#g77;,a74 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 z r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or comb9ation ( laws or programs aft] ,/ate law2 & 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 receive1 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #a ye>-- 7i7 a susp5sion ( all driv+ privileges2 7ii7 a re/riction on driv+ privileges t limits ! individual to op]at+ only motor vehicles ) an ignition int]lock device in/all$1 unless a special exception applies2 7iii7 a re/riction on driv+ privileges t limits ! individual to op]at+ motor vehicles only if p>ticipat+ 91 & comply+ )1 a #bd-g sobriety program2 or 7iv7 any comb9ation ( clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii72 2 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 respectively2 & 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z r$esignat$-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ 2 &2 & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 ! ,/ate c]tifies t ! g5]al practice is t su* an individual w be inc>c]at$2 & 2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ 2 &2 & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 ! ,/ate c]tifies t ! g5]al practice is t su* an individual w receive approximately #aj days ( inc>c]ation4 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end-- 7#f7 ,special exception ,! t]m special exception means an exception "u a ,/ate alcohol-ignition int]lock law = ! foll[+ circum/ances3 7,a7 ,! individual is requir$ to op]ate an employ]'s motor vehicle 9 ! c\rse & scope ( employm5t & ! bus9ess entity t owns ! vehicle is n own$ or controll$ by ! individual4 7,b7 ,! individual is c]tifi$ by a m$ical doctor z be+ unable to provide a deep lung brea? sample = analysis by an ignition int]lock device4 4 #cdaje4 ,/udy on ! national roadside survey ( alcohol & drug use by driv]s ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date t ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al reviews & reports on ! ov]all value ( ! ,national ,roadside ,survey to rese>*]s & o!r public safety /akehold]s1 ! diff]5ces betwe5 a ,national ,roadside ,survey site & typical law en=cem5t *eckpo9ts1 & ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,national ,roadside ,survey me?odology at protect+ ! privacy ( ! driv+ public1 z reque/$ by ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate on ,june #e1 #bjad 7,s5ate ,report #aac-ahb71 ! ,secret>y %all report to ,congress on ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration's progress t[>d review+ t report & implem5t+ any recomm5dations made 9 t report4 #cdajf4 ,increas+ public aw>5ess ( ! dang]s ( drug-impair$ driv+ 7a7 ,additional actions ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,:ite ,h\se ,(fice ( ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ,/ate highway safety (fices1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all id5tify & c>ry out additional actions t %\ld be und]tak5 by ! ,adm9i/ration to assi/ ,/ates 9 _! ef=ts to increase public aw>5ess ( ! dang]s ( drug-impair$ driv+1 includ+ ! dang]s ( driv+ :ile "u ! influ5ce ( h]o9 or prescription opioids4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes ! additional actions und]tak5 by ! ,adm9i/ration pursuant to subsection 7a74 #cdajg4 ,improvem5t ( data collection on *ild occupants 9 vehicle cra%es 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! cra% inve/igation data collection sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to include ! collection ( ! foll[+ data 9 connection ) vehicle cra%es :5ev] a *ild re/ra9t sy/em 0 9 use 9 a vehicle involv$ 9 a cra%3 7#a7 ,! type or types ( *ild re/ra9t sy/ems 9 use dur+ ! cra% 9 any vehicle involv$ 9 ! cra%1 includ+ :e!r a five-po9t h>ness or belt-position+ boo/]4 7#b7 ,if a five-po9t h>ness *ild re/ra9t sy/em 0 9 use dur+ ! cra%1 :e!r ! *ild re/ra9t sy/em 0 =w>d-fac+ or re>-fac+ 9 ! vehicle conc]n$4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 implem5t+ subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all "w ) law en=cem5t (ficials1 safety advocates1 ! m$ical community1 & rese>* organizations to improve ! recordation ( data describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 9 police & o!r applicable incid5t reports4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on *ild occupant cra% data collection 9 ! cra% inve/igation data collection sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration pursuant to ! revision requir$ by subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,/op ,motorcycle ,*eckpo9t ,fund+ ,act #cdaba4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,/op ,motorcycle ,*eckpo9t ,fund+ ,act4 #cdabb4 ,grant re/riction ,not)/&+ section #aec ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may n provide a grant or any funds to a ,/ate1 c\nty1 t[n1 t[n%ip1 ,indian tribe1 municipality1 or o!r local gov]nm5t t may be us$ = any program-- 7#a7 to *eck helmet usage2 or 7#b7 to create *eckpo9ts t specifically t>get motorcycle op]ators or motorcycle pass5g]s4 ,,iii ,improv+ ,driv] ,safety ,act ( #bjae #cdaca4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,improv+ ,driv] ,safety ,act ( #bjae4 #cdacb4 ,di/ract$ driv+ inc5tive grants ,section #dje7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ includes di/ract$ driv+ issues z "p ( ! ,/ate's driv]'s lic5se exam9ation & aft] any ,/ate t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 e/abli%es a m9imum f9e = a violation ( ! /atute2 & 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 does n provide = an exception t specifically all[s a driv] to use a p]sonal wireless communications device = text+ :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 prohibits ! use ( a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+ = driv]s-- 7i7 y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age2 or 7ii7 9 ! le>n]'s p]mit & int]m$iate lic5se /ages2 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 e/abli%es a m9imum f9e = a violation ( ! /atute2 & 7,d7 does n provide = an exception t specifically all[s a driv] to text ?r\gh a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ section #caaeb & ins]t+ section #caacf2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 any additional exceptions det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ?r\gh ! rulemak+ process4 2 7#e7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f7 to read z foll[s3 7#f7 ,additional di/ract$ driv+ grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all use up to #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts available = grants "u ?is subsection to aw>d grants to any ,/ate t-- 7i7 9 fiscal ye> #bjag-- 7,i7 c]tifies t x has enact$ a basic text messag+ /atute t-- 7aa7 is applicable to driv]s ( all ages2 & 7bb7 makes violation ( ! basic text messag+ /atute a prim>y (f5se or second>y en=cem5t action z all[$ by ,/ate /atute2 & 7,,ii7 is o!rwise ineligible = a grant "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 9 fiscal ye> #bjah-- 7,i7 meets ! requirem5ts "u clause 7i72 7,,ii7 imposes f9es = violations2 & 7,,iii7 has a /atute t prohibits driv]s :o are y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age f us+ a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+4 7,b7 ,use ( grant funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#e7 & subject to clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 ( ?is subp>agraph1 am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ = activities relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( di/ract$ driv+ laws1 includ+ = public in=mation & aw>5ess purposes4 7ii7 ,fiscal ye> #bjag ,9 fiscal ye> #bjag1 up to #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ = any eligible project or activity "u section #djb4 7iii7 ,fiscal ye> #bjah ,9 fiscal ye> #bjah1 up to #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ = any eligible project or activity "u section #djb4 2 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,a77i71 by /rik+ 1 includ+ op]ation :ile tempor>ily /ation>y because ( traffic1 a traffic light or /op sign1 or o!rwise4 #cdacc4 ,b>ri]s to data collection report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7#a7 id5tifies any legal & te*nical b>ri]s to captur+ adequate data on ! preval5ce ( ! use ( wireless communications devices :ile driv+2 & 7#b7 provides recomm5dations on h[ to address su* b>ri]s4 #cdacd4 ,m9imum requirem5ts = ,/ate graduat$ driv] lic5s+ inc5tive grant program ,section #dje7;g77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ba & ins]t+ #ah2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,lic5s+ process ,a ,/ate is 9 compliance ) ! #b-/age lic5s+ process describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph if ! ,/ate's driv]'s lic5se laws include-- 7i7 a le>n]'s p]mit /age t-- 7,i7 is at lea/ #f mon?s 9 duration2 7,,ii7 conta9s a prohibition on ! driv] us+ a p]sonal wireless communications device 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77 :ile driv+ except "u an exception p]mitt$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 ( t subsection1 & makes a violation ( ! prohibition a prim>y (f5se2 7,,iii7 requires applicants to successfully pass a vision & k assessm5t prior to receiv+ a le>n]'s p]mit2 7,,iv7 requires t ! driv] be accompani$ & sup]vis$ at all times :ile ! driv] is op]at+ a motor vehicle by a lic5s$ driv] :o is at lea/ #ba ye>s ( age or is a ,/ate-c]tifi$ driv+ in/ructor2 7,v7 has a requirem5t t ! driv]-- 7aa7 complete a ,/ate-c]tifi$ driv] education or tra9+ c\rse2 or 7bb7 obta9 at lea/ #ej h\rs ( beh9d-!-:eel tra9+1 ) at lea/ #aj h\rs at night1 ) a lic5s$ driv]2 7,,vi7 rema9s 9 effect until ! driv]-- 7aa7 rea*es #af ye>s ( age & ent]s ! int]m$iate /age2 or 7bb7 rea*es #ah ye>s ( age2 7ii7 an int]m$iate /age t-- 7,i7 comm5ces imm$iately aft] ! expiration ( ! le>n]'s p]mit /age & successful completion ( a driv+ skills assessm5t2 7,,ii7 is at lea/ #f mon?s 9 duration2 7,,iii7 prohibits ! driv] f us+ a p]sonal wireless communications device 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77 :ile driv+ except "u an exception p]mitt$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 ( t subsection1 & makes a violation ( ! prohibition a prim>y (f5se2 7,,iv7 = ! fir/ #f mon? ( ! int]m$iate /age1 re/ricts driv+ at night betwe5 ! h\rs ( #aj3jj p4m4 & #e3jj a4m4 :5 n sup]vis$ by a lic5s$ driv] #ba ye>s ( age or old]1 exclud+ transportation to "w1 s*ool1 religi\s activities1 or em]g5cies2 7,v7 prohibits ! driv] f op]at+ a motor vehicle ) m ?an #a nonfamilial pass5g] y\ng] ?an #ba ye>s ( age unless a lic5s$ driv] :o is at lea/ #ba ye>s ( age is 9 ! motor vehicle2 & 7,,vi7 rema9s 9 effect until ! driv] rea*es #ag ye>s ( age2 & 7iii7 a le>n]'s p]mit & int]m$iate /age t require1 9 addition to any o!r p5alties impos$ by ,/ate law1 ! grant+ ( an unre/rict$ driv]'s lic5se be automatically delay$ = any individual :o1 dur+ ! le>n]'s p]mit or int]m$iate /age1 is convict$ ( a driv+-relat$ (f5se dur+ ! fir/ #f mon?s1 includ+-- 7,i7 driv+ :ile intoxicat$2 7,,ii7 misrepres5tation ( ! individual's age2 7,,iii7 reckless driv+2 7,,iv7 driv+ )\t we>+ a seat belt2 7,v7 spe$+2 or 7,,vi7 any o!r driv+-relat$ (f5se1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 ,,iv ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts #cdada4 ,te*nical corrections to ! ,motor ,vehicle & ,highway ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjab 7a7 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 by /rik+ except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c712 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 9 :i* a ,/ate & ins]t+ = :i* a ,/ate2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7k77#d71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,section #djc7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$ by ins]t+ ( title #di aft] *apt] #cja4 7c7 ,national priority safety programs ,section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#e71 by /rik+ section #djb7;c7 & ins]t+ section #djb2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#d77;,a77iv71 by /rik+ develop$ "u subsection 7g74 ,b ,vehicle safety #cdbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7b71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out *apt] #cja ( title #di1 & "p ,c ( subtitle ,,vi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 am\nts z foll[s3 7#a7 #acb1gcj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#b7 #ace1eag1ccj = fiscal ye> #bjag4 7#c7 #ach1cfc1aid = fiscal ye> #bjah4 7#d7 #ada1bfh1hba = fiscal ye> #bjai4 7#e7 #add1bce1dff = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#f7 #adg1bfd1daa = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,additional au?orization ( appropriations if a c]tification is made 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 to c>ry out *apt] #cja ( title #di1 & "p ,c ( subtitle ,,vi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! c]tification describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 is made dur+ a fiscal ye> !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = t purpose = t fiscal ye> & subsequ5t fiscal ye>s an additional am\nt z foll[s3 7,a7 #df1bgj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7,b7 #ea1ecg1fgj = fiscal ye> #bjag4 7,c7 #eg1bif1ccf = fiscal ye> #bjah4 7,d7 #fb1iii1gbh = fiscal ye> #bjai4 7,e7 #fi1hcg1igd = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,f7 #gf1fef1djg = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,c]tification describ$ ,! c]tification describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is a c]tification made by ! ,secret>y & submitt$ to ,congress t ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration has implem5t$ all ( ! recomm5dations 9 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,audit ,report issu$ ,june #ah1 #bjae 7,,/-#bjae-jfc74 ,z "p ( ! c]tification1 ! ,secret>y %all review ! actions ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration has tak5 to implem5t ! recomm5dations & issue a report to ,congress detail+ h[ ! recomm5dations 7 implem5t$4 ,! ,secret>y %all n delegate or assign ! responsibility "u ?is p>agraph4 #cdbjb4 ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & p]iodically !reaft] until ! completion date1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all report to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress on :e!r & :at progress has be5 made to implem5t ! recomm5dations 9 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,audit ,report issu$ ,june #ah1 #bjae 7,,/-#bjae-jfc74 7b7 ,implem5tation progress ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & p]iodically !reaft] until ! completion date1 provide a brief+ to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress on ! actions ! ,adm9i/rator has tak5 to implem5t ! recomm5dations 9 ! audit report describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 includ+ a plan = implem5t+ any rema9+ recomm5dations2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 issue a f9al report to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress on ! implem5tation ( all ( ! recomm5dations 9 ! audit report describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ( ,congress ,! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,completion date ,! t]m completion date means ! date t ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration has implem5t$ all ( ! recomm5dations 9 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,audit ,report issu$ ,june #ah1 #bjae 7,,/-#bjae-jfc74 #cdbjc4 ,improvem5ts 9 availability ( recall in=mation 7a7 ,vehicle recall in=mation ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t curr5t in=mation te*nology1 web design tr5ds1 & be/ practices t w help ensure t motor vehicle safety recall in=mation available to ! public on ! ,f$]al website is readily accessible & easy to use1 includ+-- 7#a7 by improv+ ! organization1 availability1 readability1 & functionality ( ! website2 7#b7 by accommodat+ high-traffic volume2 & 7#c7 by e/abli%+ be/ practices = s*$ul+ r\t9e website ma9t5ance4 7b7 ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice public aw>5ess report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all /udy ! curr5t use by consum]s1 deal]s1 & manufactur]s ( ! safety recall in=mation made available to ! public1 includ+ ! usability & cont5t ( ! ,f$]al & manufactur]s' websites & ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration's ef=ts to publicize & educate consum]s ab\t safety recall in=mation4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all issue a report ) ! f9d+s ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ recomm5d+ any actions ! ,secret>y c take to improve public aw>5ess & use ( ! websites = safety recall in=mation4 7c7 ,promotion ( public aw>5ess ,section #cacja7;c7 ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaff note7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,promotion ( public aw>5ess ,! ,secret>y %all improve public aw>5ess ( safety recall in=mation made publicly available by p]iodically updat+ ! me?od ( convey+ t in=mation to consum]s1 deal]s1 & manufactur]s1 su* z ?r\gh public s]vice ann\ncem5ts4 4 7d7 ,consum] guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on ! ,int]net detail$ guidance = consum]s submitt+ safety compla9ts1 includ+-- 7#a7 a detail$ explanation ( :at in=mation a consum] %\ld include 9 a compla9t2 & 7#b7 a detail$ explanation ( ! possible actions ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration c take to address a compla9t & respond to ! consum]1 includ+ in=mation on-- 7,a7 ! consum] records1 su* z photographs & police reports1 t c\ld assi/ ) an inve/igation2 & 7,b7 ! l5g? ( "t a consum] %\ld reta9 ! records describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7e7 ,,v9 se>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) indu/ry1 includ+ manufactur]s & deal]s1 %all /udy-- 7,a7 ! feasibility ( se>*+ multiple vehicle id5tification numb]s at a "t to retrieve motor vehicle safety recall in=mation2 & 7,b7 ! feasibility ( mak+ ! se>* me*anism describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! pot5tial co/s1 & pot5tial risks to privacy & security 9 implem5t+ su* a se>* me*anism4 #cdbjd4 ,recall process 7a7 ,notification improvem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe a f9al rule revis+ ! regulations "u section #egg4g ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to include notification by electronic means 9 addition to notification by fir/ class mail4 7#b7 ,def9ition ( electronic means ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m electronic means includes electronic mail & may include su* o!r means ( electronic notification1 su* z social m$ia or t>get$ onl9e campaigns1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,notification by manufactur] ,section #cjaah7;c7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or electronic mail aft] c]tifi$ mail4 7c7 ,recall completion rates report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & bi5nially !reaft] = #d ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 conduct an analysis ( vehicle safety recall completion rates to assess pot5tial actions by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to improve vehicle safety recall completion rates2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! analysis4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report %all include-- 7,a7 ! annual recall completion rate by manufactur]1 model ye>1 compon5t 7su* z brakes1 fuel sy/ems1 & air bags71 & vehicle type 7pass5g] c>1 sport utility vehicle1 pass5g] van1 & pick-up truck7 = ea* ( ! #e ye>s be=e ! ye> ! report is submitt$2 7,b7 ! me?ods by :i* ! ,secret>y has conduct$ analyses ( ^! recall completion rates to det]m9e tr5ds & id5tify risk factors associat$ ) l[] recall rates2 & 7,c7 ! actions ! ,secret>y has plann$ to improve recall completion rates bas$ on ! results ( ?is data analysis4 7d7 ,inspector ,g5]al audit ( vehicle recalls 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all conduct an audit ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration's managem5t ( vehicle safety recalls4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! audit %all include a det]m9ation ( :e!r ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 appropriately monitors recalls to ensure ! appropriat5ess ( scope & adequacy ( recall completion rates & rem$ies2 7,b7 ensures manufactur]s provide safe rem$ies1 at no co/ to consum]s2 7,c7 is capable ( coord9at+ recall rem$ies & processes2 & 7,d7 c improve its policy on consum] notice to combat effects ( recall fatigue4 #cdbje4 ,pilot grant program = ,/ate notification to consum]s ( motor vehicle recall /atus 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t a #b-ye> pilot program to evaluate ! feasibility & effectiv5ess ( a ,/ate process = in=m+ consum]s ( op5 motor vehicle recalls at ! "t ( motor vehicle regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,grants ,to c>ry out ?is program1 ! ,secret>y may make a grant to ea* eligible ,/ate1 b n m ?an #f eligible ,/ates 9 total1 t agrees to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c74 ,funds made available to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be us$ by ! ,/ate = ! pilot program describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant1 a ,/ate %all-- 7#a7 submit an application 9 su* =m & mann] z ! ,secret>y prescribes2 7#b7 agree to notify1 at ! "t ( regi/ration1 ea* own] or lessee ( a motor vehicle pres5t$ = regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate ( any op5 recall on t vehicle2 7#c7 provide ! op5 motor vehicle recall in=mation at no co/ to ea* own] or lessee ( a motor vehicle pres5t$ = regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#d7 provide su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7d7 ,aw>ds ,9 select+ an applicant = an aw>d "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ,/ate's me?odology = det]m9+ op5 recalls on a motor vehicle1 = in=m+ consum]s ( ! op5 recalls1 & = det]m9+ p]=mance4 7e7 ,p]=mance p]iod ,ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all require a #b-ye> p]=mance p]iod4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! completion ( ! p]=mance p]iod "u subsection 7e71 a grantee %all provide to ! ,secret>y a report ( p]=mance conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to evaluate ! ext5t to :i* op5 recalls h be5 rem$i$4 7g7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! completion ( ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! ext5t to :i* op5 recalls id5tifi$ h be5 rem$i$4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,consum] ,! t]m consum] includes own] & lessee4 7#b7 ,motor vehicle ,! t]m motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m "u section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,op5 recall ,! t]m op5 recall means a recall = :i* a notification by a manufactur] has be5 provid$ "u section #cjaai ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & t has n be5 rem$i$ "u section #cjabj ( t title4 7#d7 ,regi/ration ,! t]m regi/ration means ! process = regi/]+ motor vehicles 9 ! ,/ate4 7#e7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m "u section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cdbjf4 ,recall obligations "u bankruptcy ,section #cjabj;,a is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] #aa ( title #aa1 & ins]t+ *apt] #g or *apt] #aa ( title #aa4 #cdbjg4 ,deal] requirem5t to *eck = op5 recall ,section #cjabj7;f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,a manufactur] & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 if-- 7,a7 at ! "t ( provid+ s]vice = ea* ( ! manufactur]'s motor vehicles x s]vices1 ! deal] notifies ! own] or ! individual reque/+ ! s]vice ( any op5 recall2 & 7,b7 ! notification requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is specifi$ 9 a fran*ise1 op]at+1 or o!r agreem5t betwe5 ! deal] & ! manufactur]4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,def9ition ( op5 recall ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m op5 recall means a recall = :i* a notification by a manufactur] has be5 provid$ "u section #cjaai & t has n be5 rem$i$ "u ?is section4 4 #cdbjh4 ,ext5sion ( "t p]iod = rem$y ( tire defects ,section #cjabj7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #fj days & ins]t+ #ahj days2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #fj-;day ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ahj-;day4 #cdbji4 ,r5tal c> safety 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is section may be cit$ z ! ,rae*el & ,jacquel9e ,h\ck ,safe ,r5tal ,c> ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,def9itions ,section #cjajb7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#ab7 & 7#ac71 respectively2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 cov]$ r5tal vehicle means a motor vehicle t-- 7,a7 has a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( #aj1jjj p\nds or less2 7,b7 is r5t$ )\t a driv] = an initial t]m ( less ?an #d mon?s2 & 7,c7 is "p ( a motor vehicle fleet ( #e or m motor vehicles t are us$ = r5tal purposes by a r5tal company4 2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#aj71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#aa7 r5tal company means a p]son :o-- 7,a7 is engag$ 9 ! bus9ess ( r5t+ cov]$ r5tal vehicles2 & 7,b7 uses = r5tal purposes a motor vehicle fleet ( #e or m cov]$ r5tal vehicles4 4 7c7 ,rem$ies = defects & noncompliance ,section #cjabj7;i7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by add+ 1 or r5tal at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,if notification & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if notification 2 7,b7 by ind5t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 f\r ems f ! left m>g92 7,c7 by ins]t+ or ! manufactur] has provid$ to a r5tal company notification ab\t a cov]$ r5tal vehicle 9 ! company's possession at ! "t ( notification aft] "t ( notification2 7,d7 by /rik+ ! deal] may sell or lease1 & ins]t+ ! deal] or r5tal company may sell1 lease1 or r5t2 & 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ sale or lease & ins]t+ sale1 lease1 or r5tal agreem5t2 7#c7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to prohibit a deal] or r5tal company f (f]+ ! vehicle or equipm5t = sale1 lease1 or r5t4 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,specific rules = r5tal companies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ "u ?is p>agraph1 a r5tal company %all comply ) ! limitations on sale1 lease1 or r5tal set =? 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 & p>agraph 7#a7 z soon z practicable1 b n lat] ?an #bd h\rs aft] ! e>lie/ receipt ( ! notice to own] "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 ( section #cjaah 7includ+ ! vehicle id5tification numb] = ! cov]$ vehicle7 by ! r5tal company1 :e!r by electronic means or fir/ class mail4 7,b7 ,special rule = l>ge vehicle fleets ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 if a r5tal company receives a notice to own] cov]+ m ?an #e1jjj motor vehicles 9 its fleet1 ! r5tal company %all comply ) ! limitations on sale1 lease1 or r5tal set =? 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 & p>agraph 7#a7 z soon z practicable1 b n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] ! e>lie/ receipt ( ! notice to own] "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 ( section #cjaah 7includ+ ! vehicle id5tification numb] = ! cov]$ vehicle7 by ! r5tal company1 :e!r by electronic means or fir/ class mail4 7,c7 ,special rule = :5 rem$ies n imm$iately available ,if a notification requir$ "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 ( section #cjaah indicates t ! rem$y = ! defect or noncompliance is n imm$iately available & specifies actions to tempor>ily alt] ! vehicle t elim9ate ! safety risk pos$ by ! defect or noncompliance1 ! r5tal company1 aft] caus+ ! specifi$ actions to be p]=m$1 may r5t 7b may n sell or lease7 ! motor vehicle4 ,once ! rem$y = ! r5tal vehicle becomes available to ! r5tal company1 ! r5tal company may n r5t ! vehicle until ! vehicle has be5 rem$i$1 z provid$ 9 subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,inapplicability to junk automobiles ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ?is subsection does n prohibit a r5tal company f sell+ a cov]$ r5tal vehicle if su* vehicle-- 7i7 meets ! def9ition ( a junk automobile "u section #bja ( ! ,anti-,c> ,!ft ,act ( #aiib 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjeja72 7ii7 is retitl$ z a junk automobile pursuant to applicable ,/ate law2 & 7iii7 is report$ to ! ,national ,motor ,vehicle ,in=mation ,sy/em1 if requir$ "u section #bjd ( su* ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjejd74 4 7d7 ,mak+ safety devices & elem5ts inop]ative ,section #cjabb7;b7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ r5tal company1 aft] deal]1 ea* place su* t]m appe>s4 7e7 ,inspections1 inve/igations1 & records ,section #cjaff is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ or deal] ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ deal]1 or r5tal company2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ or deal] ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ deal]1 or r5tal company2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ or to own]s & ins]t+ 1 r5tal companies1 or o!r own]s4 7f7 ,rese>* au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may conduct a /udy (-- 7#a7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section2 & 7#b7 o!r activities ( r5tal companies 7z def9$ 9 section #cjajb7;a77#aa7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 relat$ to _! use & disposition ( motor vehicles t are ! subject ( a notification requir$ "u section #cjaah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,additional requirem5t ,section #cbbjf7;b77#b7 ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #ghe7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 evaluate ! completion ( safety recall rem$ies on r5tal trucks2 & 4 7#b7 ,report ,section #cbbjf7;c7 ( su* ,act is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,report4--,n lat] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,n lat] 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & 7,g7 ( subsection 7b77#b72 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,safety recall rem$y report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,rae*el & ,jacquel9e ,h\ck ,safe ,r5tal ,c> ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! congressional committees set =? 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t conta9s-- 7,a7 ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,f72 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations = legislation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 4 7h7 ,public comm5ts ,! ,secret>y %all solicit comm5ts reg>d+ ! implem5tation ( ?is section f memb]s ( ! public1 includ+ r5tal companies1 consum] organizations1 automobile manufactur]s1 & automobile deal]s4 7i7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section-- 7#a7 may be con/ru$ to create or increase any liability1 includ+ = loss ( use1 = a manufactur] z a result ( hav+ manufactur$ or import$ a motor vehicle subject to a notification ( defect or noncompliance "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 ( section #cjaah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#b7 %all sup]s$e or o!rwise affect ! contractual obligations1 if any1 betwe5 su* a manufactur] & a r5tal company 7z def9$ 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7j7 ,rulemak+ ,! ,secret>y may promulgate rules1 z appropriate1 to implem5t ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 7k7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cdbaj4 ,increase 9 civil p5alties = violations ( motor vehicle safety 7a7 ,increase 9 civil p5alties ,section #cjafe7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e1jjj & ins]t+ #ba1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ce1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aje1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e1jjj & ins]t+ #ba1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ce1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aje1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section take effect on ! date t ! ,secret>y c]tifies to ,congress t ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration has issu$ ! f9al rule requir$ by section #cabjc7;b7 ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress ,9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #geh2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjafe note74 7c7 ,publication ( effective date ,! ,secret>y %all publi% notice ( ! effective date "u subsection 7b7 ( ?is section 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 #cdbaa4 ,electronic odomet] disclosures ,section #cbgje7;g7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 be=e ,n lat] ?an & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a7 & subject to p>agraph 7#c71 a ,/ate1 )\t approval f ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d71 may all[ = writt5 disclosures or notices & relat$ matt]s to be provid$ electronically if-- 7,a7 9 compliance )-- 7i7 ! requirem5ts ( sub*apt] #a ( *apt] #if ( title #ae2 or 7ii7 ! requirem5ts ( a ,/ate law "u section #gjjb7;a7 ( title #ae2 & 7,b7 ! disclosures or notices o!rwise meet ! requirem5ts "u ?is section1 includ+ appropriate au!ntication & security measures4 7#c7 ,p>agraph 7#b7 ceases to be effective on ! date ! regulations "u p>agraph 7#a7 become effective4 4 #cdbab4 ,corporate responsibility = ,,nhtsa reports ,section #cjaff7o7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #cdbac4 ,direct vehicle notification ( recalls 7a7 ,recall notification report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a report on ! feasibility ( a te*nical sy/em t w\ld op]ate 9 ea* new motor vehicle to indicate :5 ! vehicle is subject to an op5 recall4 7b7 ,def9ition ( op5 recall ,9 ?is section ! t]m op5 recall means a recall = :i* a notification by a manufactur] has be5 provid$ "u section #cjaai ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & t has n be5 rem$i$ "u section #cjabj ( t title4 #cdbad4 ,unatt5d$ *ildr5 w>n+ ,section #caejd7;a7 ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaa note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all4 #cdbae4 ,tire pressure monitor+ sy/em 7a7 ,propos$ rule ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a propos$ rule t updates ! /&>ds p]ta9+ to tire pressure monitor+ sy/ems to ensure t a tire pressure monitor+ sy/em t is in/all$ 9 a new motor vehicle aft] ! effective date ( ! revis$ /&>ds _c1 to a level o!r ?an a safe pressure level1 be-- 7#a7 ov]ridd52 7#b7 reset2 or 7#c7 recalibrat$4 7b7 ,safe pressure level ,= ! purposes ( subsection 7a71 ! t]m safe pressure level %all mean a pressure level consi/5t ) ! ,,tpms detection requirem5ts conta9$ 9 ,s#d4b7;a7 ( section #ega4ach ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any correspond+ simil> regulation or rul+4 7c7 ,f9al rule ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 aft] provid+ ! public ) suffici5t opportunity = notice & comm5t on ! propos$ rule publi%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule on ! subject describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 ,c ,rese>* & developm5t & vehicle electronics #cdcja4 ,report on op]ations ( ! ,c\ncil = ,vehicle ,electronics1 ,vehicle ,s(tw>e1 & ,em]g+ ,te*nologies ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report reg>d+ ! op]ations ( ! ,c\ncil = ,vehicle ,electronics1 ,vehicle ,s(tw>e1 & ,em]g+ ,te*nologies e/abli%$ "u section #cadja ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aje note74 ,! report %all include in=mation ab\t ! accompli%m5ts ( ! ,c\ncil1 ! role ( ! ,c\ncil 9 integrat+ & aggregat+ electronic & em]g+ te*nologies exp]tise across ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 ! role ( ! ,c\ncil 9 coord9at+ ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 & ! priorities ( ! ,c\ncil ov] ! next #e ye>s4 #cdcjb4 ,coop]ation ) =eign gov]nm5ts 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5t ,section #cjahb7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 9 coord9ation ) ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts & collaborative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts ) =eign gov]nm5ts4 4 7b7 ,title #bc am5dm5t ,section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 by ins]t+ =eign gov]nm5t 79 coord9ation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate7 aft] in/itution12 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ =eign gov]nm5ts1 aft] local gov]nm5ts14 7c7 ,audit ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all conduct an audit ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation's managem5t & ov]sight ( coop]ative agreem5ts & collaborative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts1 includ+ any coop]ative agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & =eign gov]nm5ts "u section #cjahb7;b77#f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & subsections 7b77#b77;,c7 & 7c77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,d ,miscellane\s provisions ,i ,driv] ,privacy ,act ( #bjae #cddja4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,driv] ,privacy ,act ( #bjae4 #cddjb4 ,limitations on data retrieval f vehicle ev5t data record]s 7a7 ,own]%ip ( data ,any data reta9$ by an ev5t data record] 7z def9$ 9 section #efc4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations71 reg>dless ( :5 ! motor vehicle 9 :i* x is in/all$ 0 manufactur$1 is ! prop]ty ( ! own]1 or1 9 ! case ( a leas$ vehicle1 ! lessee ( ! motor vehicle 9 :i* ! ev5t data record] is in/all$4 7b7 ,privacy ,data record$ or transmitt$ by an ev5t data record] describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 may n be access$ by a p]son o!r ?an an own] or a lessee ( ! motor vehicle 9 :i* ! ev5t data record] is in/all$ unless-- 7#a7 a c\rt or o!r judicial or adm9i/rative au?ority hav+ jurisdiction-- 7,a7 au?orizes ! retrieval ( ! data2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t t !re is retriev$ data1 ! data is subject to ! /&>ds = admission into evid5ce requir$ by t c\rt or o!r adm9i/rative au?ority2 7#b7 an own] or a lessee ( ! motor vehicle provides writt51 electronic1 or record$ audio cons5t to ! retrieval ( ! data = any purpose1 includ+ ! purpose ( diagnos+1 s]vic+1 or repair+ ! motor vehicle1 or by agree+ to a subscription t describes h[ data w be retriev$ & us$2 7#c7 ! data is retriev$ pursuant to an inve/igation or inspection au?oriz$ "u section #aaca7;a7 or #cjaff ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation ( an own] or a lessee ( ! vehicle & ! vehicle id5tification numb] is n disclos$ 9 connection ) ! retriev$ data1 except t ! vehicle id5tification numb] may be disclos$ to ! c]tify+ manufactur]2 7#d7 ! data is retriev$ = ! purpose ( det]m9+ ! ne$ =1 or facilitat+1 em]g5cy m$ical response 9 response to a motor vehicle cra%2 or 7#e7 ! data is retriev$ = traffic safety rese>*1 & ! p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation ( an own] or a lessee ( ! vehicle & ! vehicle id5tification numb] is n disclos$ 9 connection ) ! retriev$ data4 #cddjc4 ,vehicle ev5t data record] /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ,congress a report t conta9s ! results ( a /udy conduct$ by ! ,adm9i/rator to det]m9e ! am\nt ( "t ev5t data record]s in/all$ 9 pass5g] motor vehicles %\ld capture & record = retrieval vehicle-relat$ data 9 conjunction ) an ev5t 9 ord] to provide suffici5t in=mation to inve/igate ! cause ( motor vehicle cra%es4 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] submitt+ ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all promulgate regulations to e/abli% ! appropriate p]iod dur+ :i* ev5t data record]s in/all$ 9 pass5g] motor vehicles may capture & record = retrieval vehicle-relat$ data to ! "t necess>y to provide accid5t inve/igators ) vehicle-relat$ in=mation p]t95t to cra%es involv+ su* motor vehicles4 ,,ii ,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae #cddba4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae4 #cddbb4 ,pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation ,section #cbcjb is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,cra% avoidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate a rule to ensure t cra% avoidance in=mation is indicat$ next to cra%wor?9ess in=mation on /ick]s plac$ on motor vehicles by _! manufactur]s4 4 ,,iii ,tire ,effici5cy1 ,safety1 & ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjae #cddca4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,tire ,effici5cy1 ,safety1 & ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjae or ! ,,tesr ,act4 #cddcb4 ,tire fuel effici5cy m9imum p]=mance /&>ds ,section #cbcjd;,a is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ & /&>ds aft] ,consum] tire in=mation2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,rulemak+ & ins]t+ ,consum] tire in=mation2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7e7 z subsections 7e7 ?\gh 7h71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,promulgation ( regulations = tire fuel effici5cy m9imum p]=mance /&>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all promulgate regulations = tire fuel effici5cy m9imum p]=mance /&>ds =-- 7,a7 pass5g] c> tires ) a maximum spe$ capability equal to or less ?an #adi miles p] h\r or #bdj kilomet]s p] h\r2 & 7,b7 pass5g] c> tires ) a maximum spe$ capability great] ?an #adi miles p] h\r or #bdj kilomet]s p] h\r4 7#b7 ,tire fuel effici5cy m9imum p]=mance /&>ds 7,a7 ,/&>d basis & te/ proc$ures ,! m9imum p]=mance /&>ds promulgat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be express$ 9 t]ms ( ! roll+ resi/ance coeffici5t measur$ us+ ! te/ proc$ure specifi$ 9 section #ege4ajf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7,b7 ,no disp>ate effect on high p]=mance tires ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! m9imum p]=mance /&>ds promulgat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 w n h a disproportionate effect on pass5g] c> high p]=mance tires ) a maximum spe$ capability great] ?an #adi miles p] h\r or #bdj kilomet]s p] h\r4 7,c7 ,applicability 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,?is subsection applies to new pneumatic tires = use on pass5g] c>s4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,?is subsection does n apply to light truck tires1 deep tread tires1 w9t]-type sn[ tires1 space-sav] or tempor>y use sp>e tires1 or tires ) nom9al rim diamet]s ( #ab in*es or less4 7c7 ,promulgation ( regulations = tire wet traction m9imum p]=mance /&>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations = tire wet traction m9imum p]=mance /&>ds to ensure t pass5g] tire wet traction capability is n r$uc$ to a*ieve improv$ tire fuel effici5cy4 7#b7 ,tire wet traction m9imum p]=mance /&>ds 7,a7 ,basis ( /&>d ,! m9imum p]=mance /&>ds promulgat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be express$ 9 t]ms ( peak coeffici5t ( friction4 7,b7 ,te/ proc$ures ,any te/ proc$ure promulgat$ "u ?is subsection %all be consi/5t ) any te/ proc$ure promulgat$ "u subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,b5*m>k+ ,! ,secret>y %all conduct te/+ to b5*m>k ! wet traction p]=mance ( tire models available = sale 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act to ensure t ! m9imum p]=mance /&>ds promulgat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 are tailor$ to-- 7i7 tires sold 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 ! ne$s ( consum]s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,d7 ,applicability 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,?is subsection applies to new pneumatic tires = use on pass5g] c>s4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,?is subsection does n apply to light truck tires1 deep tread tires1 w9t]-type sn[ tires1 space-sav] or tempor>y use sp>e tires1 or tires ) nom9al rim diamet]s ( #ab in*es or less4 7d7 ,coord9ation among regulations 7#a7 ,compatibility ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! te/ proc$ures & requirem5ts promulgat$ "u subsections 7a71 7b71 & 7c7 are compatible & consi/5t4 7#b7 ,comb9$ effect ( rules ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! regulations promulgat$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 to ensure t compliance ) ! m9imum p]=mance /&>ds promulgat$ "u subsection 7b7 w n dim9i% wet traction p]=mance ( affect$ tires4 7#c7 ,rulemak+ deadl9es ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate-- 7,a7 ! regulations "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 n lat] ?an #bd mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 ! regulations "u subsection 7c7 n lat] ?an ! date ( promulgation ( ! regulations "u subsection 7b74 4 #cddcc4 ,tire regi/ration by indep5d5t sell]s ,section #cjaag7;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,rulemak+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all initiate a rulemak+ to require a di/ributor or deal] ( tires t is n own$ or controll$ by a manufactur] ( tires to ma9ta9 records (-- 7i7 ! "n & address ( tire pur*as]s & lessors & in=mation id5tify+ ! tire t 0 pur*as$ or leas$2 & 7ii7 any additional records ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7,b7 ,electronic transmission ,! rulemak+ c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all require a di/ributor or deal] ( tires t is n own$ or controll$ by a manufactur] ( tires to electronically transmit ! records describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! manufactur] ( ! tires or ! designee ( ! manufactur] by secure means at no co/ to tire pur*as]s or lessors4 7,c7 ,satisfaction ( requirem5ts ,a regulation promulgat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be consid]$ to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 4 #cddcd4 ,tire recall database 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a publicly available & se>*able electronic database ( tire recall in=mation t is report$ to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,tire ,id5tification ,numb] ,! database e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be se>*able by ,tire ,id5tification ,numb] 7,,t97 & any o!r crit]ia t assi/s consum]s 9 det]m9+ :e!r a tire is subject to a recall4 ,,xxxv ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy #cejja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act4 #cejjb4 ,pass5g] transportation2 def9itions ,section #bdajb is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d71 ! foll[+3 7#e7 long-di/ance r\te means a r\te describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,c74 2 7#c7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 z r$esignat$1 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e2 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 except t ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor = ! purposes ( *apt] #bdc means ! ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e42 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 /ate-(-good-repair means a condition 9 :i* physical assets1 bo? individually & z a sy/em1 are-- 7,a7 p]=m+ at a level at lea/ equal to t call$ = 9 _! z-built or z-modifi$ design specification dur+ any p]iod :5 ! life cycle co/ ( ma9ta9+ ! assets is l[] ?an ! co/ ( replac+ !m2 & 7,b7 su/a9$ ?r\gh regul> ma9t5ance & replacem5t programs4 7#ab7 ,/ate-support$ r\te means a r\te describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b7 or p>agraph 7#f77;,d71 or 9 section #bdgjb7;a74 4 ,a ,au?orization ( appropriations #ceaja4 ,au?orization ( grants to ,amtrak 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak = deposit into ! acc\nts e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #a1dej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #a1eej1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #a1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to "o half ( #a p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 = ! co/s ( managem5t ov]sight ( ,amtrak4 7c7 ,competition ,9 adm9i/]+ grants to ,amtrak "u section #bdcah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may )hold1 f am\nts t w\ld o!rwise be made available to ,amtrak1 su* sums z are necess>y f ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section to cov] ! op]at+ subsidy describ$ 9 section #bdgaa7;b77#a77;,e77ii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ 9 ea* fiscal ye> "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section = ! use ( ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #e1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ 9 ea* fiscal ye> "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section = ! use ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ceajb4 ,national infra/ructure & safety inve/m5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #cej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #dcj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #fjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #ijj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ceajc4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d rail inve/igations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d to c>ry out railroad accid5t inve/igations "u section #aaca7;a77#a77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #f1cjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #f1djj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #f1ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #f1fjj1jjj4 7b7 ,inve/igation p]sonnel ,am\nts appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section %all be available to ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d = p]sonnel1 9 regional (fices & 9 ,wa%+ton1 ,,dc1 ^: duties involve railroad accid5t inve/igations4 #ceajd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ,amtrak ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #bj1ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #ba1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #ba1ejj1jjj4 #ceaje4 ,national coop]ative rail rese>* program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdiaj is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#ab71 by /rik+ &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#ac71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 to improve ! ov]all safety ( int]city pass5g] & freight rail op]ations4 2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7e7 to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,allocation ,at lea/ #e1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out railroad rese>* & developm5t programs %all be available to c>ry out ?is section4 4 ,b ,amtrak re=m #cebja4 ,amtrak grant process 7a7 ,requirem5ts & proc$ures ,*apt] #bdc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcag4 ,co/s & rev5ues 7a7 ,allocation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 int]nal controls to ensure ,amtrak's co/s1 rev5ues1 & o!r comp5sation are appropriately & proportionally allocat$ to its ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices or infra/ructure1 its ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 its long-di/ance r\tes1 & its o!r national network activities4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ! ability ( ,amtrak to ent] into an agreem5t ) #a or m ,/ates to allocate op]at+ & capital co/s "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 #bdcah4 ,grant process 7a7 ,proc$ures = grant reque/s ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% & transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives sub/antive & proc$ural requirem5ts1 includ+ s*$ules1 = grant reque/s "u ?is section4 7b7 ,grant reque/s ,amtrak %all transmit grant reque/s = ,f$]al funds appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ! use ( ,amtrak to-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,a grant reque/ "u subsection 7b7 %all-- 7#a7 describe project$ op]at+ & capital co/s = ! upcom+ fiscal ye> = ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices & infra/ructure1 ,amtrak's ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 & ,amtrak's long-di/ance r\tes1 & ,amtrak's o!r national network activities1 z applicable1 9 comp>ison to prior fiscal ye> actual f9ancial p]=mance2 7#b7 describe ! capital projects to be fund$1 ) co/ e/imates & an e/imat$ timetable = completion ( ! projects cov]$ by ! reque/2 7#c7 assess ,amtrak's f9ancial condition2 7#d7 be display$ on ,amtrak's ,web site )9 a reasonable timeframe foll[+ its transmission "u subsection 7b72 & 7#e7 describe h[ ! fund+ reque/$ 9 a grant w be allocat$ to ! acc\nts e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;a71 consid]+ ! project$ op]at+ losses or capital co/s = s]vices & activities associat$ ) su* acc\nts ov] ! "t p]iod int5d$ to be cov]$ by ! grants4 7d7 ,review & approval 7#a7 ,?irty-day approval process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date t ,amtrak submits a grant reque/ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all complete a review ( ! reque/ & provide notice to ,amtrak t-- 7i7 ! reque/ is approv$2 or 7ii7 ! reque/ is disapprov$1 includ+ ! reason = ! disapproval & an explanation ( any incomplete or defici5t items4 7,b7 ,grant agreem5t ,if a grant reque/ is approv$1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a grant agreem5t ) ,amtrak t allocates ! grant fund+ to #a ( ! #d acc\nts e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;a74 7#b7 ,fifte5-day modification p]iod ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! date ( ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 ,amtrak %all submit a modifi$ reque/ = ! ,secret>y's review4 7#c7 ,modifi$ reque/s ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! date t ,amtrak submits a modifi$ reque/ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all ei!r approve ! modifi$ reque/1 or1 if ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! reque/ is /ill incomplete or defici5t1 ! ,secret>y %all id5tify 9 writ+ to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! rema9+ defici5cies & recomm5d a process = resolv+ ! out/&+ portions ( ! reque/4 7e7 ,paym5ts to ,amtrak 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7d7 %all specify ! op]ations1 s]vices1 & o!r activities to be fund$ by ! grant4 ,! grant agreem5t %all include provisions1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is *apt]1 to measure ,amtrak's p]=mance & ensure acc\ntability 9 deliv]+ ! op]ations1 s]vices1 or activities to be fund$ by ! grant4 7#b7 ,s*$ule ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ea* fiscal ye> = :i* am\nts are appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak1 & = :i* ! ,secret>y & ,amtrak h ent]$ into a grant agreem5t "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all disburse grant funds to ,amtrak on ! foll[+ s*$ule3 7,a7 #ej p]c5t on ,octob] #a4 7,b7 #be p]c5t on ,janu>y #a4 7,c7 #be p]c5t on ,april #a4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,! ,secret>y may make a paym5t to ,amtrak ( appropriat$ funds-- 7,a7 m frequ5tly ?an ! s*$ule "u p>agraph 7#b7 if ,amtrak1 = good cause1 reque/s m frequ5t paym5t be=e ! end ( a paym5t p]iod2 or 7,b7 ) a diff]5t frequ5cy or 9 diff]5t p]c5tage allocations 9 ! ev5t ( a cont9u+ resolution or 9 ! abs5ce ( an appropriations ,act = ! duration ( a fiscal ye>4 7f7 ,availability ( am\nts & e>ly appropriations ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,am\nts = capital acquisitions & improvem5ts may be appropriat$ = a fiscal ye> be=e ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nts w be obligat$4 7g7 ,limitations on use ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak may n be us$ to cross-subsidize op]at+ losses or capital co/s ( commut] rail pass5g] or freight rail transportation4 #bdcai4 ,acc\nts 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( acc\nts ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 ,amtrak1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all def9e & e/abli%-- 7#a7 a ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt1 includ+ subacc\nts = ,amtrak tra9 s]vices & infra/ructure2 7#b7 a ,/ate-support$ acc\nt2 7#c7 a long-di/ance acc\nt2 & 7#d7 an o!r national network activities acc\nt4 7b7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #ceaja7;a7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f commut] rail pass5g] transportation provid]s = su* provid]s' %>e ( capital co/s on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor provid$ to ,amtrak "u section #bdije7;c72 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices or infra/ructure1 z allocat$ "u section #bdcag2 & 7,d7 any o!r net rev5ue receiv$ 9 association ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 includ+ freight access fees1 electric propulsion1 & comm]cial developm5t4 7#b7 ,use ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = its %>e (-- 7,a7 capital projects describ$ 9 section #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e77i71 & develop$ "u ! plann+ process e/abli%$ "u t section1 to br+ ,nor!a/ ,corridor infra/ructure to a /ate-(-good-repair2 7,b7 capital projects describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iv7 ( section #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e7 t are develop$ "u ! plann+ process e/abli%$ "u t section int5d$ to increase corridor capacity1 improve s]vice reliability1 & r$uce travel "t on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,c7 capital projects to improve safety & security2 7,d7 capital projects to improve cu/om] s]vice & am5ities2 7,e7 acquir+1 rehabilitat+1 manufactur+1 remanufactur+1 ov]haul+1 or improv+ equipm5t & associat$ facilities us$ = int]city rail pass5g] transportation by ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices2 7,f7 retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans = capital projects describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph or = capital leases = equipm5t & relat$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,g7 p>ticipation 9 public-private p>tn]%ips1 jo9t v5tures1 & o!r me*anisms or arrangem5ts t result 9 ! completion ( capital projects describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph2 & 7,h7 indirect1 common1 corporate1 or o!r co/s directly incurr$ by or allocat$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7c7 ,/ate-,support$ ,acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! ,/ate-support$ acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #ceaja7;a7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f ,/ates provid$ to ,amtrak "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note72 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus f its ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 z allocat$ "u section #bdcag4 7#b7 ,use ( ,/ate-support$ acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ 9 ! ,/ate-support$ acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = capital exp5ses & op]at+ co/s1 includ+ indirect1 common1 corporate1 or o!r co/s directly incurr$ by or allocat$ to ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 ( its ,/ate-support$ r\tes & retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans or capital leases attributable to its ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7d7 ,long-,di/ance ,acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! long-di/ance acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #ceaja7;a7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f ,/ates provid$ to ,amtrak = co/s associat$ ) its long-di/ance r\tes2 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus f its long-di/ance r\tes1 z allocat$ "u section #bdcag4 7#b7 ,use ( long-di/ance acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ 9 ! long-di/ance acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = capital exp5ses & op]at+ co/s1 includ+ indirect1 common1 corporate1 or o!r co/s directly incurr$ by or allocat$ to long-di/ance r\tes1 ( its long-di/ance r\tes & retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans or capital leases attributable to ! long-di/ance r\tes4 7e7 ,o!r national network activities acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! o!r national network activities acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#d7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #ceaja7;a7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f ,/ates provid$ to ,amtrak = co/s associat$ ) its o!r national network activities2 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus f its o!r national network activities4 7#b7 ,use ( o!r national network activities acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ into ! o!r national network activities acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = capital & op]at+ co/s n allocat$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt1 ,/ate-support$ acc\nt1 or long-di/ance acc\nt1 & retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans or capital leases attributable to o!r national network activities4 7f7 ,transf] au?ority 7#a7 ,au?ority ,amtrak may transf] any funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #ceaja7;a7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak = deposit into ! acc\nts describ$ 9 t section1 or any surplus g5]at$ by op]ations1 betwe5 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ,/ate-support$1 long-di/ance1 & o!r national network activities acc\nts-- 7,a7 ^u ! expiration ( #aj days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors1 includ+ ! ,secret>y1 ( ! plann$ transf]2 & 7,b7 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors ( a plann$ transf] "u p>agraph 7#a71 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( ! transf]2 & 7,b7 a detail$ explanation ( ! reason = ! transf]1 includ+-- 7i7 ! effects on ,amtrak s]vices fund$ by ! acc\nt f :i* ! transf] is drawn1 9 comp>ison to a sc5>io 9 :i* no transf] 0 made2 & 7ii7 ! effects on ,amtrak s]vices fund$ by ! acc\nt receiv+ ! transf]1 9 comp>ison to a sc5>io 9 :i* no transf] 0 made4 7#c7 ,notifications 7,a7 ,/ate-support$ acc\nt ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors ( a plann$ transf] "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( funds to or f ! ,/ate-support$ acc\nt1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ea* ,/ate t sponsors a ,/ate-support$ r\te a lett] t includes ! in=mation describ$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor acc\nt ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors ( a plann$ transf] "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( funds to or f ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor acc\nt1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission a lett] t includes ! in=mation describ$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7g7 ,en=cem5t ,! ,secret>y %all en=ce ! provisions ( ea* grant agreem5t "u section #bdcah7;d71 includ+ any deposit into an acc\nt "u ?is section4 7h7 ,lett]s ( int5t 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y may issue a lett] ( int5t to ,amtrak ann\nc+ an int5tion to obligate1 = a major capital project describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iv7 ( section #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e71 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! project4 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,at lea/ #cj days be=e issu+ a lett] "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all notify 9 writ+ ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ( ! propos$ lett]4 ,! ,secret>y %all include ) ! notice a copy ( ! propos$ lett]1 ! crit]ia us$ = select+ ! project = a grant aw>d1 & a description ( h[ ! project meets ! crit]ia "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,cont+5t nature ( obligation or commitm5t ,an obligation or adm9i/rative commitm5t may be made only :5 am\nts are appropriat$4 ,! lett] ( int5t %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 & is subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u ,f$]al law & to ,f$]al laws 9 =ce or enact$ aft] ! date ( ! cont+5t commitm5t4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcag4 ,co/s & rev5ues4#bdcah4 ,grant process4#bdcai4 ,acc\nts4 4 7c7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( grant process ,section #bjf ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( t ,act are repeal$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bdajd & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bda are repeal$4 #cebjb4 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & assets plans 7a7 ,amtrak #e-,ye> ,bus9ess ,l9e & ,asset ,plans ,*apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ by section #cebja ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bdcai ! foll[+3 #bdcbj4 ,amtrak #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & asset plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,f9al plans ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #ae ( ea* ye>1 ,amtrak %all submit to ,congress & ! ,secret>y f9al #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans & #e-ye> asset plans prep>$ 9 accordance ) ?is section4 ,^! f9al plans %all =m ! basis = ,amtrak's g5]al & legislative annual report to ! ,presid5t & ,congress requir$ by section #bdcae7;b74 7#b7 ,fiscal con/ra9t ,ea* plan prep>$ "u ?is section %all be bas$ on fund+ levels au?oriz$ or o!rwise available to ,amtrak 9 a fiscal ye>4 ,9 ! abs5ce ( an au?orization or appropriation ( funds = a fiscal ye>1 ! plans %all be bas$ on ! am\nt ( fund+ available 9 ! previ\s fiscal ye>1 plus inflation4 ,amtrak may include an app5dix to ! asset plan requir$ 9 subsection 7c7 t describes any capital fund+ requirem5ts 9 excess ( am\nts au?oriz$ or o!rwise available to ,amtrak 9 a fiscal ye> = capital inve/m5t4 7b7 ,amtrak #e-,ye> ,bus9ess ,l9e ,plans 7#a7 ,amtrak bus9ess l9es ,amtrak %all prep>e a #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plan = ea* ( ! foll[+ bus9ess l9es & s]vices3 7,a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices4 7,b7 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7,c7 ,long-di/ance r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7,d7 ,ancill>y s]vices op]at$ by ,amtrak1 includ+ commut] op]ations & o!r rev5ue g5]at+ activities z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans ,! #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plan = ea* bus9ess l9e %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 a /atem5t ( ,amtrak's vision1 goals1 & s]vice plan = ! bus9ess l9e1 coord9at$ ) any entities t are contribut+ capital or op]at+ fund+ to support pass5g] rail s]vices )9 ^? bus9ess l9es1 & align$ ) ,amtrak's ,/rategic ,plan & #e-ye> asset plans "u subsection 7c72 7,b7 all project$ rev5ues & exp5ditures = ! bus9ess l9e1 includ+ id5tification ( rev5ues & exp5ditures incurr$ by-- 7i7 pass5g] op]ations2 7ii7 non-pass5g] op]ations t are directly relat$ to ! bus9ess l9e2 & 7iii7 gov]nm5tal fund+ s\rces1 includ+ rev5ues & o!r fund+ receiv$ f ,/ates2 7,c7 project$ rid]%ip levels = all pass5g] op]ations2 7,d7 e/imates ( long-t]m & %ort-t]m debt & associat$ pr9cipal & int]e/ paym5ts 7bo? curr5t & =eca/s72 7,e7 annual pr(it & loss /atem5ts & =eca/s & balance %eets2 7,f7 annual ca% fl[ =eca/s2 7,g7 a /atem5t describ+ ! me?odologies & significant assumptions und]ly+ e/imates & =eca/s2 7,h7 specific p]=mance measures t demon/rate ye> ov] ye> *anges 9 ! results ( ,amtrak's op]ations2 7,i7 f9ancial p]=mance = ea* r\te )9 ea* bus9ess l9e1 includ+ descriptions ( ! ca% op]at+ loss or contribution & labor productivity = ea* r\te2 7,j7 specific co/s & sav+s e/imates result+ f re=m initiatives2 7,k7 prior fiscal ye> & project$ equipm5t reliability /ati/ics2 & 7,l7 an id5tification & explanation ( any major adju/m5ts made f previ\sly-approv$ plans4 7#c7 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans process ,9 meet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ,amtrak %all-- 7,a7 coord9ate ! developm5t ( ! bus9ess l9e plans ) ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor bus9ess l9e plan1 coord9ate ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission & transmit to ! ,commission ! f9al plan "u subsection 7a77#a71 & consult ) o!r entities1 z appropriate2 7,c7 = ! ,/ate-support$ r\te bus9ess l9e plan1 coord9ate ) ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab2 7,d7 = ! long-di/ance r\te bus9ess l9e plan1 coord9ate ) any ,/ates or ,int]/ate ,compacts t provide fund+ = su* r\tes1 z appropriate2 7,e7 ensure t ,amtrak's annual budget reque/ to ,congress is consi/5t ) ! in=mation 9 ! #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans2 & 7,f7 id5tify ! appropriate ,amtrak (ficials t are responsible = ea* bus9ess l9e4 7#d7 ,/&>ds to promote f9ancial /ability ,9 meet+ ! requirem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ,amtrak %all use ! categories specifi$ 9 ! f9ancial acc\nt+ & report+ sy/em develop$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 :5 prep>+ its #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans4 7c7 ,amtrak #e-,ye> ,asset plans 7#a7 ,asset categories ,amtrak %all prep>e a #e-ye> asset plan = ea* ( ! foll[+ asset categories3 7,a7 ,infra/ructure1 includ+ all ,amtrak-controll$ ,nor!a/ ,corridor assets & o!r ,amtrak-own$ infra/ructure1 & ! associat$ facilities t support ! op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 & improvem5t ( ^? assets4 7,b7 ,pass5g] rail equipm5t1 includ+ all ,amtrak-controll$ roll+ /ock1 locomotives1 & me*anical %op facilities t are us$ to ov]haul equipm5t4 7,c7 ,/ations1 includ+ all ,amtrak-controll$ pass5g] rail /ations & elem5ts ( o!r /ations = :i* ,amtrak has legal responsibility or int5ds to make capital inve/m5ts4 7,d7 ,national assets1 includ+ national res]vations1 security1 tra9+ & tra9+ c5t]s1 & o!r assets associat$ ) ,amtrak's national pass5g] rail transportation sy/em4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( #e-ye> asset plans ,ea* asset plan %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ,amtrak's #e-ye> /rategic plan = ea* asset category1 includ+ goals1 objectives1 any relevant p]=mance metrics1 & /atutory or regulatory actions affect+ ! assets2 7,b7 an inv5tory ( exi/+ ,amtrak capital assets1 to ! ext5t practicable1 includ+ in=mation reg>d+ %>$ use or own]%ip1 if applicable2 7,c7 a prioritiz$ li/ ( propos$ capital inve/m5ts t-- 7i7 categorizes ea* capital project z be+ prim>ily associat$ )-- 7,i7 normaliz$ capital replacem5t2 7,,ii7 backlog capital replacem5t2 7,,iii7 improvem5ts to support s]vice enhancem5ts or gr[?2 7,,iv7 /rategic initiatives t w improve ov]all op]ational p]=mance1 l[] co/s1 or o!rwise improve ,amtrak's corporate effici5cy2 or 7,v7 /atutory1 regulatory1 or o!r legal m&ates2 7ii7 id5tifies ea* project or program t is associat$ ) m ?an #a category describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7iii7 describes ! anticipat$ bus9ess outcome ( ea* project or program id5tifi$ "u ?is subp>agraph1 includ+ an assessm5t (-- 7,i7 ! pot5tial effect on pass5g] op]ations1 safety1 reliability1 & resili5ce2 7,,ii7 ! pot5tial effect on ,amtrak's ability to meet regulatory requirem5ts if ! project or program is n fund$2 & 7,,iii7 ! b5efits & co/s2 & 7,d7 annual pr(it & loss /atem5ts & =eca/s & balance %eets = ea* asset category4 7#c7 #e-ye> asset plan process ,9 meet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ,amtrak %all-- 7,a7 coord9ate ) ea* bus9ess l9e describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 9 ! prep>ation ( ea* #e-ye> asset plan & ensure integration ( ea* #e-ye> asset plan ) ! #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans2 7,b7 z applicable1 coord9ate ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission1 ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee1 & own]s ( assets affect$ by #e-ye> asset plans2 & 7,c7 id5tify ! appropriate ,amtrak (ficials t are responsible = ea* asset category4 7#d7 ,evaluation ( national assets co/s ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 evaluate ! co/s & scope ( all national assets2 & 7,b7 det]m9e ! activities & co/s t are-- 7i7 requir$ 9 ord] to ensure ! effici5t op]ations ( a national pass5g] rail sy/em2 7ii7 appropriate = allocation to #a ( ! o!r ,amtrak bus9ess l9es2 & 7iii7 extrane\s to provid+ an effici5t national pass5g] rail sy/em or are too co/ly relative to ! b5efits or p]=mance outcomes !y provide4 7#e7 ,def9ition ( national assets ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m national assets means ! ,nation's core rail assets %>$ among ,amtrak s]vices1 includ+ national res]vations1 security1 tra9+ & tra9+ c5t]s1 & o!r assets associat$ ) ,amtrak's national pass5g] rail transportation sy/em4 7#f7 ,re/ructur+ ( national assets ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( completion ( ! evaluation "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors1 ! gov]nors ( ea* relevant ,/ate1 & ! ,mayor ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or _! designees1 %all re/ructure or reallocate1 or bo?1 ! national assets co/s 9 accordance ) ! det]m9ation "u t section1 includ+ mak+ appropriate updates to ,amtrak's co/ acc\nt+ me?odology & sy/em4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! requirem5ts = ,amtrak to submit f9al #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans & #e-ye> asset plans "u section #bdcbj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all take effect #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ by section #cebja ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbj4 ,amtrak #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & asset plans4 4 7d7 ,repeal ( #e-,ye> ,f9ancial ,plan ,section #bjd ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 7e7 ,id5tification ( duplicative report+ requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review exi/+ ,amtrak report+ requirem5ts & id5tify :]e ! exi/+ requirem5ts are duplicative ) ! bus9ess l9e & capital plans requir$ by section #bdcbj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 if ! duplicative report+ requirem5ts are adm9i/rative1 ! ,secret>y %all elim9ate ! duplicative requirem5ts2 & 7#c7 submit to ,congress a report ) any recomm5dations = repeal+ any o!r duplicative ,amtrak report+ requirem5ts4 #cebjc4 ,/ate-support$ r\te committee 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdg is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdgab4 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak 7a7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,committee7 to promote mutual coop]ation & plann+ p]ta9+ to ! rail op]ations ( ,amtrak & relat$ activities ( tra9s op]at$ by ,amtrak on ,/ate-support$ r\tes & to fur!r implem5t section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all consi/ (-- 7i7 memb]s repres5t+ ,amtrak2 7ii7 memb]s repres5t+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+ ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 & 7iii7 memb]s repres5t+ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,non-vot+ memb]s ,! ,committee may invite & accept o!r non-vot+ memb]s to p>ticipate 9 ,committee activities1 z appropriate4 7#c7 ,decisionmak+ ,! ,committee %all e/abli% a bloc vot+ sy/em "u :i*1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 !re are #c sep>ate vot+ blocs to repres5t ! ,committee's vot+ memb]s1 includ+-- 7i7 #a vot+ bloc to repres5t ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i72 7ii7 #a vot+ bloc to repres5t ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii72 & 7iii7 #a vot+ bloc to repres5t ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii72 7,b7 ea* vot+ bloc has #a vote2 7,c7 ! vote ( ! vot+ bloc repres5t+ ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii7 requires ! support ( at lea/ two-?irds ( t vot+ bloc's memb]s2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee makes decisions by unanim\s cons5t ( ! #c vot+ blocs4 7#d7 ,meet+s2 rules & proc$ures ,! ,committee %all conv5e a meet+ & %all def9e & implem5t ! rules & proc$ures gov]n+ ! ,committee's proce$+s n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! ,committee by ! ,secret>y4 ,! rules & proc$ures %all-- 7,a7 incorporate & fur!r describe ! decisionmak+ proc$ures to be us$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 be adopt$ 9 accordance ) su* decisionmak+ proc$ures4 7#e7 ,committee decisions ,decisions made by ! ,committee 9 accordance ) ! ,committee's rules & proc$ures1 once e/abli%$1 are b9d+ on all ,committee memb]s4 7#f7 ,co/ allocation me?odology 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,committee may am5d ! co/ allocation me?odology requir$ & previ\sly approv$ "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7,b7 ,proc$ures = *ang+ me?odology ,! rules & proc$ures implem5t$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 %all include proc$ures = *ang+ ! co/ allocation me?odology4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,! co/ allocation me?odology %all-- 7i7 ensure equal treatm5t 9 ! provision ( l s]vices ( all ,/ates & gr\ps ( ,/ates2 & 7ii7 allocate to ea* r\te ! co/s incurr$ only = ! b5efit ( t r\te & a proportionate %>e1 bas$ ^u factors t reasonably reflect relative use1 ( co/s incurr$ = ! common b5efit ( m ?an #a r\te4 7b7 ,invoices & reports ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #ae1 #bjaf1 & mon?ly !reaft]1 ,amtrak %all provide to ea* ,/ate t sponsors a ,/ate-support$ r\te a mon?ly invoice ( ! co/ ( op]at+ su* r\te1 includ+ fix$ co/s & ?ird-p>ty co/s4 ,! ,committee %all det]m9e ! frequ5cy & cont5ts ( ! f9ancial & p]=mance reports t ,amtrak %all provide to ! ,/ates1 z well z ! plann+ & dem& reports t ! ,/ates %all provide to ,amtrak4 7c7 ,dispute resolution 7#a7 ,reque/ = dispute resolution ,if a dispute arises ) respect to ! rules & proc$ures implem5t$ "u subsection 7a77#d71 an invoice or a report provid$ "u subsection 7b71 implem5tation or compliance ) ! co/ allocation me?odology develop$ "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 or am5d$ "u subsection 7a77#f7 ( ?is section1 ei!r ,amtrak or ! ,/ate may reque/ t ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d conduct dispute resolution "u ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,proc$ures ,! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all e/abli% proc$ures = resolution ( disputes br\ght be=e x "u ?is subsection1 :i* may include provision ( pr(essional m$iation s]vices4 7#c7 ,b9d+ effect ,a decision ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d "u ?is subsection %all be b9d+ on ! p>ties to ! dispute4 7#d7 ,obligation ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all affect ! obligation ( a ,/ate to pay an am\nt n 9 dispute4 7d7 ,assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide assi/ance to ! p>ties 9 ! c\rse ( negotiations = a contract = op]ation ( a ,/ate-support$ r\te4 7#b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance ,f among available funds1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide f9ancial assi/ance to ,amtrak or #a or m ,/ates to p]=m reque/$ indep5d5t te*nical analysis ( issues be=e ! ,committee2 & 7,b7 reimburse ,memb]s = travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) section #egjc ( title #e4 7e7 ,p]=mance metrics ,9 negotiat+ a contract = op]ation ( a ,/ate-support$ r\te1 ,amtrak & ! ,/ate or ,/ates t sponsor ! r\te %all consid] includ+ provisions t provide p5alties & inc5tives = p]=mance4 7f7 ,/atem5t ( goals & objectives 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all develop a /atem5t ( goals1 objectives1 & associat$ recomm5dations conc]n+ ! future ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 ,! /atem5t %all id5tify ! roles & responsibilities ( ,committee memb]s & any o!r relevant entities1 su* z ho/ railroads1 9 meet+ ! id5tifi$ goals & objectives1 or c>ry+ out ! recomm5dations4 ,! ,committee may consult ) su* relevant entities1 z ! ,committee consid]s appropriate1 :5 develop+ ! /atem5t4 7#b7 ,transmission ( /atem5t ( goals & objectives ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act ! ,committee %all transmit ! /atem5t develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7g7 ,rule ( ,con/ruction ,! decisions ( ! ,committee-- 7#a7 %all p]ta9 to ! rail op]ations ( ,amtrak & relat$ activities ( tra9s op]at$ by ,amtrak on ,/ate-sponsor$ r\tes2 & 7#b7 %all n p]ta9 to ! rail op]ations or relat$ activities ( s]vices op]at$ by o!r rail pass5g] c>ri]s on ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7h7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! ,committee4 7i7 ,def9ition ( ,/ate ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate means any ( ! #ej ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or a public entity t sponsor ! op]ation ( tra9s by ,amtrak on a ,/ate-support$ r\te4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdg is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdgab4 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 4 #cebjd4 ,r\te & s]vice plann+ decisions ,section #bjh ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bjh4 ,me?odologies = ,amtrak r\te & s]vice plann+ decisions 7a7 ,me?odology developm5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u section #aja ( t ,act1 ,amtrak %all obta9 ! s]vices ( an indep5d5t entity to develop & recomm5d objective me?odologies = ,amtrak to use 9 det]m9+ :at int]city rail pass5g] transportation r\tes & s]vices x %\ld provide1 includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( new r\tes1 ! elim9ation ( exi/+ r\tes1 & ! contraction or expansion ( s]vices or frequ5cies ov] su* r\tes4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,amtrak %all require ! indep5d5t entity1 9 develop+ ! me?odologies describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 to consid]-- 7#a7 ! curr5t & expect$ p]=mance & s]vice quality ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation op]ations1 includ+ co/ recov]y1 on-"t p]=mance1 rid]%ip1 on-bo>d s]vices1 /ations1 facilities1 equipm5t1 & o!r s]vices2 7#b7 ! connectivity ( a r\te ) o!r r\tes2 7#c7 ! transportation ne$s ( communities & populations t are n well s]v$ by int]city rail pass5g] transportation s]vice or by o!r =ms ( int]city transportation2 7#d7 ! me?odologies ( ,amtrak & major int]city rail pass5g] transportation s]vice provid]s 9 o!r c\ntries = det]m9+ int]city pass5g] rail r\tes & s]vices2 7#e7 ! f9ancial & op]ational effects on ! ov]all network1 includ+ ! effects on indirect co/s2 7#f7 ! views ( ,/ates & ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 ,/ate rail plans1 rail c>ri]s t own infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates1 ,int]/ate ,compacts e/abli%$ by ,congress & ,/ates1 ,amtrak employee repres5tatives1 /akehold] organizations1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties2 & 7#g7 ! fund+ levels t w be available "u au?orization levels t h be5 enact$ into law4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives recomm5dations develop$ by ! indep5d5t entity "u subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consid]ation ( recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ! recomm5dations are transmitt$ "u subsection 7c71 ,amtrak %all consid] ! adoption ( ea* recomm5dation & transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report expla9+ ! reasons = adopt+ or n adopt+ ea* recomm5dation4 4 #cebje4 ,competition 7a7 ,alt]nate pass5g] rail s]vice pilot program ,section #bdgaa is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bdgaa4 ,alt]nate pass5g] rail s]vice pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate a rule to implem5t a pilot program = competitive selection ( rail c>ri]s = long-di/ance r\tes 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 7b7 ,pilot program requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! pilot program %all-- 7,a7 all[ a p>ty describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to petition ! ,secret>y to provide int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] a long-di/ance r\te 9 lieu ( ,amtrak = an op]ations p]iod ( #d ye>s f ! date ( comm5cem5t ( s]vice by ! w9n+ bidd] &1 at ! option ( ! ,secret>y1 consi/5t ) ! rule promulgat$ "u subsection 7a71 all[ ! contract to be r5ew$ = an additional op]ations p]iod ( #d ye>s1 b n to exce$ a total ( #c op]ations p]iods2 7,b7 require ! ,secret>y to-- 7i7 notify ! petition] & ,amtrak ( receipt ( ! petition "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & to publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice ( receipt n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt2 & 7ii7 e/abli% a deadl9e1 ( n m ?an #abj days aft] ! notice ( receipt is publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] "u clause 7i71 by :i* bo? ! petition] & ,amtrak1 if ,amtrak *ooses to d s1 w\ld be requir$ to submit a complete bid to provide int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] ! applicable r\te2 7,c7 require t ea* bid-- 7i7 describe ! capital ne$s1 f9ancial projections1 & op]ational plans1 includ+ /aff+ plans1 = ! s]vice1 & su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate2 & 7ii7 be made available by ! w9n+ bidd] to ! public aft] ! bid aw>d2 7,d7 = a r\te t receives fund+ f a ,/ate or ,/ates1 require t = ea* bid receiv$ f a p>ty describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 o!r ?an a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y h ! concurr5ce ( ! ,/ate or ,/ates t provide fund+ = t r\te2 7,e7 = a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak1 require ! ,secret>y to execute a contract n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! deadl9e e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 & aw>d to ! w9n+ bidd]-- 7i7 subject to p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 ! "r & obligation to provide int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] t r\te subject to su* p]=mance /&>ds z ! ,secret>y may require2 & 7ii7 an op]at+ subsidy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 =-- 7,i7 ! fir/ ye> at a level t does n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! level 9 effect = t specific r\te dur+ ! fiscal ye> prec$+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! petition 0 receiv$1 adju/$ = inflation2 & 7,,ii7 any subsequ5t ye>s at ! level calculat$ "u subclause 7,i71 adju/$ = inflation2 & 7,f7 = a w9n+ bidd] t is or includes ,amtrak1 aw>d to t bidd] an op]at+ subsidy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ov] ! applicable r\te t w n *ange dur+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! bid 0 submitt$ solely z a result ( ! w9n+ bid4 7#b7 ,eligible petition]s ,! foll[+ p>ties are eligible to submit petitions "u p>agraph 7#a73 7,a7 ,a rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te4 7,b7 ,a rail pass5g] c>ri] ) a writt5 agreem5t ) ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7,c7 ,a ,/ate1 gr\p ( ,/ates1 or ,/ate-support$ jo9t p[]s au?ority or o!r sub-,/ate gov]nance entity responsible = provision ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation ) a writt5 agreem5t ) ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7,d7 ,a ,/ate1 gr\p ( ,/ates1 or ,/ate-support$ jo9t p[]s au?ority or o!r sub-,/ate gov]nance entity responsible = provision ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation & a rail pass5g] c>ri] ) a writt5 agreem5t ) ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7#c7 ,p]=mance /&>ds ,if ! w9n+ bidd] "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e77i7 is n or does n include ,amtrak1 ! p]=mance /&>ds %all be consi/5t ) ! p]=mance requir$ ( or a*iev$ by ,amtrak on ! applicable r\te dur+ ! la/ fiscal ye>4 7#d7 ,agreem5t gov]n+ access issues ,unless ! w9n+ bidd] already has applicable access agreem5ts 9 place or includes a rail c>ri] t owns ! infra/ructure us$ 9 ! op]ation ( ! r\te1 ! w9n+ bidd] "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e77i7 %all ent] into a writt5 agreem5t gov]n+ access issues betwe5 ! w9n+ bidd] & ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ! w9n+ bidd] w\ld op]ate & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7c7 ,access to facilities2 employees ,if ! ,secret>y aw>ds ! "r & obligation to provide rail pass5g] transportation ov] a r\te "u ?is section to an entity 9 lieu ( ,amtrak-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y %all require ,amtrak to provide access to ! ,amtrak-own$ res]vation sy/em1 /ations1 & facilities directly relat$ to op]ations ( ! aw>d$ r\tes to ! rail pass5g] c>ri] aw>d$ a contract "u ?is section1 9 accordance ) subsection 7g71 z necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section2 7#b7 an employee ( any p]son1 except = a freight railroad or a p]son employ$ or contract$ by a freight railroad1 us$ by su* rail pass5g] c>ri] 9 ! op]ation ( a r\te "u ?is section %all be consid]$ an employee ( t rail pass5g] c>ri] & subject to ! applicable ,f$]al laws & regulations gov]n+ simil> crafts or classes ( employees ( ,amtrak2 & 7#c7 ! w9n+ bidd] %all provide hir+ pref]5ce to qualifi$ ,amtrak employees displac$ by ! aw>d ( ! bid1 consi/5t ) ! /aff+ plan submitt$ by ! bidd]1 & %all be subject to ! grant conditions "u section #bddje4 7d7 ,cessation ( s]vice ,if a rail pass5g] c>ri] aw>d$ a r\te "u ?is section ceases to op]ate ! s]vice or fails to fulfill an obligation "u ! contract requir$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,e71 ! ,secret>y %all take any necess>y action consi/5t ) ?is title to en=ce ! contract & ensure ! cont9u$ provision ( s]vice1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! in/allm5t ( an int]im rail pass5g] c>ri]2 7#b7 provid+ to ! int]im rail pass5g] c>ri] "u p>agraph 7#a7 an op]at+ subsidy necess>y to provide s]vice2 & 7#c7 rebidd+ ! contract to op]ate ! rail pass5g] transportation4 7e7 ,budget au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak & t is select$ "u ?is section any appropriations )held "u section #ceaja7;c7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t appropriation = ! same purpose1 necess>y to cov] ! op]at+ subsidy describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e77ii74 7#b7 ,amtrak ,if ! ,secret>y selects a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak1 ! ,secret>y may provide to ,amtrak an appropriate portion ( ! appropriations "u section #ceaja7;a7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t appropriation = ! same purpose1 to cov] any co/ directly attributable to ! t]m9ation ( ,amtrak s]vice on ! r\te & any indirect co/s to ,amtrak impos$ on o!r ,amtrak r\tes z a result ( los+ s]vice on ! r\te op]at$ by ! w9n+ bidd]4 ,any am\nt provid$ by ! ,secret>y to ,amtrak "u ?is p>agraph %all n be d$uct$ f or h any effect on ! op]at+ subsidy describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e77ii74 7f7 ,deadl9e ,if ! ,secret>y does n promulgate ! f9al rule & implem5t ! program be=e ! deadl9e "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a lett]1 sign$ by ! ,secret>y & ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 ea* mon? until ! rule is complete1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! reasons :y ! rule has n be5 issu$2 7#b7 an updat$ /aff+ plan = complet+ ! rule z soon z feasible2 7#c7 ! contact in=mation ( ! (ficial t w be ov]see+ ! execution ( ! /aff+ plan2 & 7#d7 ! e/imat$ date ( completion ( ! rule4 7g7 ,disputes ,if ,amtrak & ! rail pass5g] c>ri] aw>d$ a r\te "u ?is section _c agree ^u t]ms to c>ry out subsection 7c77#a71 & ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d f9ds t access to ,amtrak's facilities or equipm5t1 or ! provision ( s]vices by ,amtrak1 is necess>y "u subsection 7c77#a7 & t ! op]ation ( ,amtrak's o!r s]vices w n be impair$ !reby1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all issue an ord] t ! facilities & equipm5t be made available1 & t s]vices be provid$1 by ,amtrak1 & %all det]m9e reasonable comp5sation1 liability1 & o!r t]ms = use ( ! facilities & equipm5t & provision ( ! s]vices4 7h7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #c long-di/ance r\tes may be select$ "u ?is section = op]ation by a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak4 7i7 ,pres]vation ( ,"r to ,competition on ,/ate-,support$ ,r\tes ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z prohibit+ a ,/ate f introduc+ competition = int]city rail pass5g] transportation or s]vices on its ,/ate-support$ r\te or r\tes4 4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( implem5tation ( ! pilot program "u section #bdgaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & quadr5nially !reaft] until ! pilot program is discont9u$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results on ! pilot program to date & any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 #cebjf4 ,roll+ /ock pur*ases 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to ent]+ into any contract 9 excess ( #ajj1jjj1jjj = roll+ /ock & locomotive procurem5ts ,amtrak %all submit a bus9ess case analysis to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 on ! utility ( su* procurem5ts4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! bus9ess case analysis %all-- 7#a7 include a co/ & b5efit comp>ison t describes ! total lifecycle co/s & ! anticipat$ b5efits relat$ to rev5ue1 op]ational effici5cy1 reliability1 & o!r factors2 7#b7 set =? ! total paym5ts by fiscal ye>2 7#c7 id5tify ! specific s\rce & am\nts ( fund+ = ea* paym5t1 includ+ ,f$]al funds1 ,/ate funds1 ,amtrak pr(its1 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or private loans or loan gu>antees1 & o!r fund+2 7#d7 include an explanation ( :e!r any paym5t "u ! contract w increase ,amtrak's grant reque/1 z requir$ "u section #bdcah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 t p>ticul> fiscal ye>2 & 7#e7 describe h[ ,amtrak w adju/ ! procurem5t if future fund+ is n available4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z requir+ ,amtrak to disclose confid5tial in=mation reg>d+ a pot5tial v5dor's propos$ pric+ or o!r s5sitive bus9ess in=mation prior to contract execution4 #cebjg4 ,food & bev]age policy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ 9 section #cebjb ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #bdcbj ! foll[+3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age re=m 7a7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ,amtrak %all develop & beg9 implem5t+ a plan to elim9ate1 n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( t ,act1 ! op]at+ loss associat$ ) provid+ food & bev]age s]vice on bo>d ,amtrak tra9s4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ & implem5t+ ! plan "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all consid] a comb9ation ( co/ managem5t & rev5ue g5]ation initiatives1 includ+-- 7#a7 s*$ul+ optimization2 7#b7 onbo>d logi/ics2 7#c7 product developm5t & supply *a9 effici5cy2 7#d7 tra9+1 aw>ds1 & acc\ntability2 7#e7 te*nology enhancem5ts & process improvem5ts2 & 7#f7 ticket rev5ue allocation4 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,amtrak %all ensure t no ,amtrak employee hold+ a position z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act is involunt>ily sep>at$ because (-- 7#a7 ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! plan requir$ "u subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 any o!r action tak5 by ,amtrak to implem5t ?is section4 7d7 ,no ,f$]al fund+ = op]at+ losses ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 no ,f$]al funds may be us$ to cov] any op]at+ loss associat$ ) provid+ food & bev]age s]vice on a r\te op]at$ by ,amtrak or an alt]native pass5g] rail s]vice provid] t op]ates a r\te 9 lieu ( ,amtrak "u section #bdgaa4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 & annually !reaft] = a p]iod ( #d ye>s1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! plan develop$ "u subsection 7a7 & a description ( progress 9 ! implem5tation ( ! plan4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ 9 section #cebjb ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age re=m4 4 #cebjh4 ,local products & promotional ev5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% a pilot program = a ,/ate or ,/ates t sponsor a ,/ate-support$ r\te op]at$ by ,amtrak to facilitate-- 7#a7 onbo>d pur*ase & sale ( local food & bev]age products2 & 7#b7 p>tn]%ips ) local entities to hold promotional ev5ts on tra9s or 9 /ations4 7b7 ,program design ,! pilot program "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all all[ a ,/ate or ,/ates-- 7#a7 to nom9ate & select a local food & bev]age products suppli] or suppli]s or local promotional ev5t p>tn]2 7#b7 to *>ge a reasonable price or fee = local food & bev]age products or promotional ev5ts & relat$ activities to help defray ! co/s ( program adm9i/ration & ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 & 7#c7 a me*anism to ensure t ,/ate products c effectively be h&l$ & integrat$ into exi/+ food & bev]age s]vices1 includ+ compliance ) all applicable regulations & /&>ds gov]n+ su* s]vices4 7c7 ,program adm9i/ration ,! pilot program %all-- 7#a7 = local food & bev]age products1 ensure ! products are integrat$ into exi/+ food & bev]age s]vices1 includ+ compliance ) all applicable regulations & /&>ds2 7#b7 = promotional ev5ts1 ensure ! ev5ts are held 9 compliance ) all applicable regulations & /&>ds1 includ+ t]ms to address insurance requirem5ts2 & 7#c7 require an annual report t docum5ts rev5ues & co/s & indicates :e!r ! products or ev5ts result$ 9 a r$uction 9 ! f9ancial contribution ( a ,/ate or ,/ates to ! applicable ,/ate-support$ r\te4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! pilot programs "u ?is section1 ,amtrak %all report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on :i* ,/ates h p>ticipat$ 9 ! pilot programs "u ?is section4 ,! report %all summ>ize ! f9ancial & op]ational outcomes ( ! pilot programs4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ z limit+ ,amtrak's ability to op]ate special tra9s 9 accordance ) section #baf ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcjh note74 #cebji4 ,"r-(-way lev]ag+ 7a7 ,reque/ = proposals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all issue a ,reque/ = ,proposals seek+ qualifi$ p]sons or entities to utilize "r-(-way & real e/ate own$1 controll$1 or manag$ by ,amtrak = telecommunications sy/ems1 en]gy di/ribution sy/ems1 & o!r activities consid]$ appropriate by ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,reque/ = ,proposals %all provide suffici5t in=mation on ! "r-(-way & real e/ate assets to enable respond5ts to propose an arrangem5t t w monetize or g5]ate additional rev5ue f su* assets ?r\gh rev5ue %>+ or leas+ agreem5ts ) ,amtrak1 to ! ext5t possible4 7b7 ,consid]ation ( proposals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days foll[+ ! deadl9e = ! receipt ( proposals "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all review & consid] ea* qualifi$ proposal4 ,amtrak may ent] into su* agreem5ts z are necess>y to implem5t any qualifi$ proposal4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #bgj days foll[+ ! deadl9e = ! receipt ( proposals "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! ,reque/ = ,proposals requir$ by ?is section1 includ+ summ>y in=mation ( any proposals submitt$ to ,amtrak & any proposals accept$ by ,amtrak4 7d7 ,sav+s ,clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ,amtrak's ability to utilize "r-(-way or real e/ate assets t x curr5tly owns1 controls1 or manages or con/ra9 ,amtrak's ability to ent] into agreem5ts ) o!r p>ties to utilize su* assets4 #cebaj4 ,/ation developm5t 7a7 ,report on developm5t options ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 options to enhance economic developm5t & accessibility ( & ar\nd ,amtrak /ations & t]m9als1 = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 improv+ /ation condition1 functionality1 capacity1 & cu/om] am5ities2 7,b7 g5]at+ additional inve/m5t capital & developm5t-relat$ rev5ue /reams2 7,c7 increas+ rid]%ip & rev5ue2 7,d7 comply+ ) ! applicable sections ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 & ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq472 & 7,e7 /r5g!n+ multimodal connections1 includ+ transit1 int]city buses1 roll-on & roll-(f bicycles1 & airports1 z appropriate2 & 7#b7 options = additional ,amtrak /ops t w\ld h a positive increm5tal f9ancial impact to ,amtrak1 bas$ on ,amtrak feasibility /udies t demon/rate a f9ancial b5efit to ,amtrak by g5]at+ additional rev5ue t exce$s any increm5tal co/s4 7b7 ,reque/ = in=mation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ! report is transmitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all issue a ,reque/ ( ,in=mation = #a or m own]s ( /ations s]v$ by ,amtrak to =mally express an int]e/ 9 complet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7c7 ,proposals 7#a7 ,reque/ = proposals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ! ,reque/ = ,in=mation is issu$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all issue a ,reque/ = ,proposals f qualifi$ p]sons1 includ+ small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals & vet]an-own$ small bus9esses1 to lead1 p>ticipate1 or p>tn] ) ,amtrak1 a /ation own] t respond$ "u subsection 7b71 & o!r entities 9 enhanc+ developm5t 9 & ar\nd su* /ations & t]m9als us+ applicable options id5tifi$ "u subsection 7a7 at facilities select$ by ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,consid]ation ( proposals ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! ,reque/ = ,proposals are issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ,amtrak %all review & consid] qualifi$ proposals submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 ,amtrak or a /ation own] t respond$ "u subsection 7b7 may ent] into su* agreem5ts z are necess>y to implem5t any qualifi$ proposal4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! ,reque/ = ,proposals process requir$ "u ?is section1 includ+ summ>y in=mation ( any qualifi$ proposals submitt$ to ,amtrak & any proposals act$ ^u by ,amtrak or a /ation own] t respond$ "u subsection 7b74 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms small bus9ess conc]n1 socially & economically disadvantag$ individual1 & vet]an-own$ small bus9ess h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #cjd7;c7 ( ?is ,act4 7f7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ,amtrak's ability to develop its /ations1 t]m9als1 or o!r assets1 to con/ra9 ,amtrak's ability to ent] into & c>ry out agreem5ts ) o!r p>ties to enhance developm5t at or ar\nd ,amtrak /ations or t]m9als1 or to affect any /ation developm5t initiatives ongo+ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cebaa4 ,amtrak debt ,section #bje ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act ea* place x appe>s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t provid$ 9 advance 9 appropriations ,acts aft] ,amtrak's indebt$ness2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 consultation & ins]t+ ,to ! ext5t am\nts are provid$ 9 advance 9 appropriations ,acts1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 consultation2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t provid$ 9 advance 9 appropriations ,acts aft] z appropriate2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ by section #ajb ( ?is division2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ by section #ajb & ins]t+ = ,amtrak2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g71 by ins]t+ 1 unless t debt receives cr$it assi/ance1 includ+ direct loans & loan gu>antees1 "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code or title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba et seq47 aft] ,secret>y2 & 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7h74 #cebab4 ,amtrak pilot program = pass5g]s transport+ dome/icat$ cats & dogs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all develop a pilot program t all[s pass5g]s to transport dome/icat$ cats or dogs on c]ta9 tra9s op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7b7 ,pet policy ,9 develop+ ! pilot program requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( a pass5g] tra9 t is compris$ ( m ?an #a c>1 designate1 :]e feasible1 at lea/ #a c> 9 :i* a ticket$ pass5g] may transport a dome/icat$ cat or dog 9 ! same mann] z c>ry-on baggage if-- 7,a7 ! cat or dog is conta9$ 9 a pet k5nel2 7,b7 ! pet k5nel complies ) ,amtrak size requirem5ts = c>riage ( c>ry-on baggage2 7,c7 ! pass5g] is travel+ on a tra9 op]at+ on a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,d7 ( section #bdajb7f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,d7 ! pass5g] pays a fee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 all[ a ticket$ pass5g] to transport a dome/icat$ cat or dog on a tra9 9 ! same mann] z c>go if-- 7,a7 ! cat or dog is conta9$ 9 a pet k5nel2 7,b7 ! pet k5nel is /[$ 9 accordance ) ,amtrak requirem5ts = c>go /[age2 7,c7 ! pass5g] is travel+ on a tra9 op]at+ on a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,d7 ( section #bdajb7f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 ! c>go area is temp]ature controll$ 9 a mann] protective ( cat & dog safety & heal?2 & 7,e7 ! pass5g] pays a fee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#c7 collect fees = ea* cat or dog transport$ by a ticket$ pass5g] 9 an am\nt t1 9 ! aggregate & at a m9imum1 cov]s ! full co/s ( ! pilot program4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! pilot program requir$ "u subsection 7a7 is fir/ implem5t$1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report conta9+ an evaluation ( ! pilot program4 7d7 ,limitation on /atutory con/ruction 7#a7 ,s]vice animals ,! pilot program "u subsection 7a7 %all be sep>ate f & 9 addition to ! policy gov]n+ ,amtrak pass5g]s travel+ ) s]vice animals4 ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be int]pret$ to limit or waive ! rights ( pass5g]s to transport s]vice animals4 7#b7 ,additional tra9 c>s ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be int]pret$ to require ,amtrak to add additional tra9 c>s or modify exi/+ tra9 c>s4 7#c7 ,f$]al funds ,no ,f$]al funds may be us$ to implem5t ! pilot program requir$ "u ?is section4 #cebac4 ,amtrak bo>d ( directors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdcjb7;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,composition & t]ms 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,bo>d7 is compos$ ( ! foll[+ #i directors1 ea* ( :om mu/ be a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7,b7 ,! ,presid5t ( ,amtrak4 7,c7 #g individuals appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate1 ) g5]al bus9ess & f9ancial exp]i5ce1 exp]i5ce or qualifications 9 transportation1 freight & pass5g] rail transportation1 travel1 hospitality1 or pass5g] air transportation bus9esses1 or repres5tatives ( employees or us]s ( pass5g] rail transportation or a ,/ate gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,selection ,9 select+ individuals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 = nom9ations = appo9tm5ts to ! ,bo>d1 ! ,presid5t %all consult ) ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! majority lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,s5ate4 ,! individuals appo9t$ to ! ,bo>d "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be compos$ ( ! foll[+2 7,a7 #b individuals f ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7,b7 #d individuals f regions ( ! c\ntry outside ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & geographically di/ribut$ )-- 7i7 #b individuals f ,/ates ) long-di/ance r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak2 & 7ii7 #b individuals f ,/ates ) ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7,c7 #a individual f ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor or a ,/ate ) long-di/ance or ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7#c7 ,t]m ,an individual appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #e ye>s4 ,! t]m may be ext5d$ until ! individual's successor is appo9t$ & qualifi$4 ,n m ?an #d individuals appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 may be memb]s ( ! same political p>ty4 7#d7 ,*airp]son & vice *airp]son ,! ,bo>d %all elect a *airp]son & vice *airp]son1 o!r ?an ! ,presid5t ( ,amtrak1 f among its memb]%ip4 ,! vice *airp]son %all s]ve z *airp]son 9 ! abs5ce ( ! *airp]son4 7#e7 ,secret>y's designee ,! ,secret>y may be repres5t$ at ,bo>d meet+s by ! ,secret>y's designee4 4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z affect+ ! t]m ( any director s]v+ on ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors "u section #bdcjb7;a77#a77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 on ! day prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cebad4 ,amtrak bo>d+ proc$ures 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7#a7 evaluates ,amtrak's bo>d+ proc$ures = pass5g]s1 includ+ pass5g]s us+ or transport+ nonmotoriz$ transportation1 su* z :eel*airs & bicycles1 at its #ae /ations ?r\gh :i* ! mo/ p pass2 7#b7 comp>es ,amtrak's bo>d+ proc$ures to-- 7,a7 commut] railroad bo>d+ proc$ures at /ations %>$ ) ,amtrak2 7,b7 int]national int]city pass5g] rail bo>d+ proc$ures2 & 7,c7 fix$ guideway transit bo>d+ proc$ures2 & 7#c7 makes recomm5dations1 z appropriate1 9 consultation ) ! ,transportation ,security ,adm9i/ration1 to improve ,amtrak's bo>d+ proc$ures1 includ+ recomm5dations reg>d+ ! queu+ ( pass5g]s & free-fl[ ( all /ation us]s & facility improvem5ts ne$$ to a*ieve ! recomm5dations4 7b7 ,consid]ation ( recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! report is submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all consid] ea* recomm5dation provid$ "u subsection 7a77#c7 = implem5tation at appropriate locations across ! ,amtrak sy/em4 ,c ,int]city pass5g] rail policy #cecja4 ,competitive op]at+ grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdd is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ section #bddjf2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #bddje ! foll[+3 #bddjf4 ,competitive op]at+ grants 7a7 ,applicant def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m applicant means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7#c7 an ,int]/ate ,compact2 7#d7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates & hav+ responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation2 7#e7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7#f7 ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] t provides int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 7#g7 ,any rail c>ri] 9 p>tn]%ip ) at lea/ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e72 & 7#h7 any comb9ation ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7b7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all develop & implem5t a program = issu+ #c-ye> op]at+ assi/ance grants to applicants1 on a competitive basis1 = ! purpose ( initiat+1 re/or+1 or enhanc+ int]city rail pass5g] s]vice4 7c7 ,application ,an applicant = a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 a capital & mobilization plan t-- 7,a7 describes any capital inve/m5ts1 s]vice plann+ actions 7su* z environm5tal reviews71 & mobilization actions 7su* z qualification ( tra9 crews7 requir$ = initiation ( s]vice2 & 7,b7 includes ! timel9e = und]tak+ & complet+ ea* ( ! inve/m5ts & actions ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7#b7 an op]at+ plan t describes ! plann$ op]ation ( ! s]vice1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! id5tity & qualifications ( ! tra9 op]ator2 7,b7 ! id5tity & qualifications ( any o!r s]vice provid]s2 7,c7 s]vice frequ5cy2 7,d7 ! plann$ r\tes & s*$ules2 7,e7 ! /ation facilities t w be utiliz$2 7,f7 project$ rid]%ip1 rev5ues1 & co/s2 7,g7 descriptions ( h[ ! projections "u subp>agraph 7,f7 7 develop$2 7,h7 ! equipm5t t w be utiliz$1 h[ su* equipm5t w be acquir$ or refurbi%$1 & :]e su* equipm5t w be ma9ta9$2 & 7,i7 a plan = ensur+ safe op]ations & compliance ) applicable safety regulations2 7#c7 a fund+ plan t-- 7,a7 describes ! fund+ ( initial capital co/s & op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ #c ye>s ( op]ation2 7,b7 includes a commitm5t by ! applicant to provide ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ext5t n cov]$ by ,f$]al grants & rev5ues2 & 7,c7 describes ! fund+ ( op]at+ co/s & capital co/s1 to ! ext5t necess>y1 aft] ! fir/ #c ye>s ( op]ation2 & 7#d7 a description ( ! /atus ( negotiations & agreem5ts )-- 7,a7 ea* ( ! railroads or regional transportation au?orities ^: tracks or facilities w\ld be utiliz$ by ! s]vice2 7,b7 ! anticipat$ rail pass5g] c>ri]1 if su* entity is n "p ( ! applicant gr\p2 & 7,c7 any o!r s]vice provid]s or entities expect$ to provide s]vices or facilities t w be us$ by ! s]vice1 includ+ any requir$ access to ,amtrak sy/ems1 /ations1 & facilities if ,amtrak is n "p ( ! applicant gr\p4 7d7 ,priorities ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications-- 7#a7 = :i* plann+1 design1 any environm5tal reviews1 negotiation ( agreem5ts1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 con/ruction1 & o!r actions necess>y = initiation ( s]vice h be5 complet$ or ne>ly complet$2 7#b7 t w\ld re/ore s]vice ov] r\tes =m]ly op]at$ by ,amtrak1 includ+ r\tes ) int]national connections2 7#c7 t w\ld provide daily or daytime s]vice ov] r\tes :]e su* s]vice did n previ\sly exi/2 7#d7 t include private fund+ 7includ+ fund+ f railroads71 & fund+ or o!r significant p>ticipation by ,/ate1 local1 & regional gov]nm5tal & private entities2 7#e7 t include a fund+ plan t demon/rates ! int]city rail pass5g] s]vice w be f9ancially su/a9able beyond ! #c-ye> grant p]iod2 7#f7 t w\ld provide s]vice to regions & communities t are und]s]v$ or n s]v$ by o!r int]city public transportation2 7#g7 t w\ld fo/] economic developm5t1 p>ticul>ly 9 rural communities & = disadvantag$ populations2 7#h7 t w\ld provide o!r non-transportation b5efits2 & 7#i7 t w\ld enhance connectivity & geographic cov]age ( ! exi/+ national network ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice4 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,duration ,f$]al op]at+ assi/ance grants au?oriz$ "u ?is section = any individual int]city rail pass5g] transportation r\te may n provide fund+ = m ?an #c ye>s & may n be r5ew$4 7#b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #f ( ! op]at+ assi/ance grants aw>d$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 may be simultane\sly active4 7#c7 ,maximum fund+ ,grants describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may n exce$-- 7,a7 #hj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ ye> ( s]vice2 7,b7 #fj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! second ye> ( s]vice2 & 7,c7 #dj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! ?ird ye> ( s]vice4 7f7 ,use ) capital grants & o!r ,f$]al fund+ ,a recipi5t ( an op]at+ assi/ance grant "u subsection 7b7 may use t grant 9 comb9ation ) o!r grants aw>d$ "u ?is *apt] or any o!r ,f$]al fund+ t w\ld b5efit ! applicable s]vice4 7g7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7h7 ,coord9ation ) ,amtrak ,if ! ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ?is section to a rail pass5g] c>ri] o!r ?an ,amtrak1 ,amtrak may be requir$ "u section #bdgaa7;c77#a7 ( ?is title to provide access to its res]vation sy/em1 /ations1 & facilities t are directly relat$ to op]ations to su* c>ri]1 to ! ext5t necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section4 ,! ,secret>y may aw>d an appropriate portion ( ! grant to ,amtrak z comp5sation = ?is access4 7i7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,grant agreem5t ,! ,secret>y %all require grant recipi5ts "u ?is section to ent] into a grant agreem5t t requires !m to provide simil> in=mation reg>d+ ! r\te p]=mance1 f9ancial1 & rid]%ip projections1 & capital & bus9ess plans t ,amtrak is requir$ to provide1 & su* o!r data & in=mation z ! ,secret>y deems necess>y4 7#b7 ,in/allm5ts2 t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 aw>d grants "u ?is section 9 in/allm5ts1 z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate2 & 7,b7 t]m9ate any grant agreem5t ^u-- 7i7 ! cessation ( s]vice2 or 7ii7 ! violation ( any o!r t]m ( ! grant agreem5t4 7#c7 ,grant conditions ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is *apt]4 7j7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) grant recipi5ts "u ?is section1 %all submit a report to ,congress t describes-- 7#a7 ! implem5tation ( ?is section2 7#b7 ! /atus ( ! inve/m5ts & op]ations fund$ by su* grants2 7#c7 ! p]=mance ( ! r\tes fund$ by su* grants2 7#d7 ! plans ( grant recipi5ts = cont9u$ op]ation & fund+ ( su* r\tes2 & 7#e7 any legislative recomm5dations4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,*apt] #bdd is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! table ( cont5ts1 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bddje ! foll[+3 #bddjf4 ,competitive op]at+ grants4 2 7#b7 9 ! *apt] title1 by /rik+ ,int]city pass5g] rail s]vice corridor capital & ins]t+ ,rail capital & op]at+2 7#c7 9 section #bddja1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7#d7 9 section #bddjb1 by /rik+ subsection 7j7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,applicant def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m applicant means a ,/ate 7includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia71 a gr\p ( ,/ates1 an ,int]/ate ,compact1 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates & hav+ responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation1 or a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 2 & 7#e7 9 section #bddje-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 or = :i* an op]at+ grant is issu$ "u section #bddjf1 aft] *apt]2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7#dc & ins]t+ 7#de2 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or unless ,amtrak ceas$ provid+ int]city pass5g] railroad transportation ov] ! affect$ r\te m ?an #c ye>s be=e ! comm5cem5t ( new s]vice aft] unless su* s]vice 0 provid$ solely by ,amtrak to ano!r entity2 7,c7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ "u ?is *apt] = commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 z def9$ 9 section #bdjab7d7 ( ?is title4 & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt] = commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7c7742 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,special transportation circum/ances ,9 c>ry+ out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate an appropriate portion ( ! am\nts available "u ?is *apt] to provide grants to ,/ates-- 7#a7 9 :i* !re is no int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 = ! purpose ( fund+ freight rail capital projects t are on a ,/ate rail plan develop$ "u *apt] #bbg t provide public b5efits 7z def9$ 9 *apt] #bbg71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7#b7 9 :i* ! rail transportation sy/em is n physically connect$ to rail sy/ems 9 ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates or may n o!rwise qualify = a grant "u ?is section due to ! unique *>act]i/ics ( ! geography ( t ,/ate or o!r relevant consid]ations1 = ! purpose ( fund+ transportation-relat$ capital projects4 4 #cecjb4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdd is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bddjf1 z add$ by section #ecja ( ?is ,act1 ! foll[+3 #bddjg4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,! t]m applicant means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate 7includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia72 7,b7 a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7,c7 an ,int]/ate ,compact2 7,d7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates t has responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation2 7,e7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,f7 ,amtrak1 act+ on its own behalf or "u a coop]ative agreem5t ) #a or m ,/ates2 or 7,g7 any comb9ation ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#b7 ,capital project ,! t]m capital project means-- 7,a7 a project prim>ily int5d$ to replace1 rehabilitate1 or repair major infra/ructure assets utiliz$ = provid+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 includ+ tunnels1 bridges1 /ations1 & o!r assets1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 a project prim>ily int5d$ to improve int]city pass5g] rail p]=mance1 includ+ r$uc$ trip times1 increas$ tra9 frequ5cies1 high] op]at+ spe$s1 & o!r improvem5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means-- 7,a7 ! ma9 rail l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,b7 ! bran* rail l9es connect+ to ,h>risburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,spr+field1 ,massa*usetts1 & ,spuyt5 ,duyvil1 ,new ,york4 7#d7 ,qualifi$ railroad asset ,! t]m qualifi$ railroad asset means infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 or a facility t-- 7,a7 is own$ or controll$ by an eligible applicant2 & 7,b7 0 n 9 a /ate ( good repair on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act4 7b7 ,grant program au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all develop & implem5t a program = issu+ grants to applicants1 on a competitive basis1 to fund capital projects t r$uce ! /ate ( good repair backlog on qualifi$ railroad assets4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,projects eligible = grants "u ?is section include capital projects to replace or rehabilitate qualifi$ railroad assets1 includ+-- 7#a7 capital projects to replace exi/+ assets 9-k9d2 7#b7 capital projects to replace exi/+ assets ) assets t increase capacity or provide a high] level ( s]vice2 & 7#c7 capital projects to ensure t s]vice c be ma9ta9$ :ile exi/+ assets are br\ght to a /ate ( good repair4 7d7 ,project selection crit]ia ,9 select+ an applicant = a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 give pref]5ce to eligible projects-- 7,a7 t are consi/5t ) ! goals1 objectives1 & policies def9$ 9 any regional rail plann+ docum5t t is applicable to a project proposal2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! propos$ ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s does n exce$ #ej p]c5t2 & 7#b7 take into acc\nt-- 7,a7 ! co/-b5efit analysis ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ anticipat$ private & public b5efits relative to ! co/s ( ! propos$ project1 includ+-- 7i7 effects on sy/em & s]vice p]=mance2 7ii7 effects on safety1 competitiv5ess1 reliability1 trip or transit "t1 & resili5ce2 7iii7 effici5cies f improv$ integration ) o!r modes2 & 7iv7 ability to meet exi/+ or anticipat$ dem&2 7,b7 ! degree to :i* ! propos$ project's bus9ess plan consid]s pot5tial private sector p>ticipation 9 ! f9anc+1 con/ruction1 or op]ation ( ! propos$ project2 7,c7 ! applicant's pa/ p]=mance 9 develop+ & deliv]+ simil> projects1 & previ\s f9ancial contributions2 7,d7 :e!r ! applicant has1 or w h-- 7i7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity to c>ry out ! project2 7ii7 satisfactory cont9u+ control ov] ! use ( ! equipm5t or facilities2 & 7iii7 ! capability & will+ness to ma9ta9 ! equipm5t or facilities2 7,e7 if applicable1 ! consi/5cy ( ! project ) plann+ guidance & docum5ts set =? by ! ,secret>y or requir$ by law2 & 7,f7 any o!r relevant factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,plann+ requirem5ts ,a project is n eligible = a grant "u ?is section unless ! project is specifically id5tifi$-- 7#a7 on a ,/ate rail plan prep>$ 9 accordance ) *apt] #bbg2 or 7#b7 if ! project is locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan develop$ pursuant to section #bdijd7;a74 7f7 ,nor!a/ corridor projects 7#a7 ,compliance ) usage agreem5ts ,grant funds may n be provid$ "u ?is section to an eligible recipi5t = an eligible project locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor unless ,amtrak & ! public au?orities provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor are 9 compliance ) section #bdije7;c77#b74 7#b7 ,capital inve/m5t plan ,:5 select+ projects locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! appropriate sequ5ce & phas+ ( projects z conta9$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan develop$ pursuant to section #bdijd7;a74 7g7 ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s 7#a7 ,total project co/ ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! total co/ ( a project "u ?is section bas$ on ! be/ available in=mation1 includ+ eng9e]+ /udies1 /udies ( economic feasibility1 environm5tal analyses1 & in=mation on ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( total co/s = a project "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( ,amtrak rev5ue ,if ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] is an applicant "u ?is section1 ,amtrak or ! o!r rail pass5g] c>ri]1 z applicable1 may use ticket & o!r rev5ues g5]at$ f its op]ations & o!r s\rces to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts4 7h7 ,lett]s ( int5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may issue a lett] ( int5t to a grantee "u ?is section t-- 7,a7 ann\nces an int5tion to obligate1 = a major capital project "u ?is section1 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! project2 & 7,b7 /ates t ! cont+5t commitm5t-- 7i7 is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 is subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u ,f$]al law & to ,f$]al laws 9 =ce or enact$ aft] ! date ( ! cont+5t commitm5t4 7#b7 ,congressional notification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e issu+ a lett] "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit writt5 notification to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! notification submitt$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a copy ( ! propos$ lett] or agreem5t2 7ii7 ! crit]ia us$ "u subsection 7d7 = select+ ! project = a grant aw>d2 & 7iii7 a description ( h[ ! project meets su* crit]ia4 7#c7 ,appropriations requir$ ,an obligation or adm9i/rative commitm5t may be made "u ?is section only :5 am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose4 7i7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7j7 ,grant conditions ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is *apt]4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdd is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bddjf ! foll[+3 #bddjg4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair4 4 #cecjc4 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts ,section #bddjb is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= a grant aw>d$ "u ?is *apt] = an am\nt 9 excess ( #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 ! foll[+ conditions %all apply3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may n obligate any fund+ unless ! applicant demon/rates1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y1 t ! applicant has committ$1 & w be able to fulfill1 ! non-,f$]al %>e requir$ = ! grant )9 ! applicant's propos$ project completion timetable4 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y may n obligate any fund+ = "w activities t occur aft] ! completion ( f9al design unless-- 7i7 ! applicant submits a f9ancial plan to ! ,secret>y t g5]ally id5tifies ! s\rces ( ! non-,f$]al fund+ requir$ = any subsequ5t segm5ts or phases ( ! corridor s]vice developm5t program cov]+ ! project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$2 7ii7 ! grant w result 9 a useable segm5t1 a transportation facility1 or equipm5t1 t has op]ational indep5d5ce or is f9ancially su/a9able2 & 7iii7 ! int]city pass5g] rail b5efits anticipat$ to result f ! grant1 su* z increas$ spe$1 improv$ on-"t p]=mance1 r$uc$ trip "t1 increas$ frequ5cies1 new s]vice1 safety improvem5ts1 improv$ accessibility1 or o!r significant enhancem5ts1 are detail$ by ! grantee & approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 7i7 ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! project is ma9ta9$ to ! level ( utility t is necess>y to support ! b5efits approv$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77iii7 = a p]iod ( #bj ye>s f ! date on :i* ! useable segm5t1 transportation facility1 or equipm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 is plac$ 9 s]vice4 7ii7 ,if ! project prop]ty is n ma9ta9$ z requir$ "u clause 7i7 = a #ab-mon? p]iod1 ! grant recipi5t %all refund a pro-rata %>e ( ! ,f$]al contribution1 bas$ ^u ! p]c5tage rema9+ ( ! #bj-ye> p]iod t comm5c$ :5 ! project prop]ty 0 plac$ 9 s]vice4 7#b7 ,e>ly "w ,! ,secret>y may all[ a grantee subject to ?is subsection to engage 9 at-risk "w activities subsequ5t to ! conclusion ( f9al design if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* "w activities are reasonable & necess>y4 4 #cecjd4 ,small bus9ess p>ticipation /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a nationwide disp>ity & availability /udy on ! availability & use ( small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals & vet]an-own$ small bus9esses 9 publicly fund$ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice projects4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,small bus9ess conc]n ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb71 except t ! t]m does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same socially & economically disadvantag$ individual or individuals t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #bb1daj1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 7#b7 ,socially & economically disadvantag$ individual ,! t]m socially & economically disadvantag$ individual has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #h7;d7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 & relevant subcontract+ regulations issu$ pursuant to su* ,act1 except t wom5 %all be presum$ to be socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals = purposes ( ?is section4 7#c7 ,vet]an-own$ small bus9ess ,! t]m vet]an-own$ small bus9ess has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m small bus9ess conc]n own$ & controll$ by vet]ans 9 section #c7q77#c7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7q77#c771 except t ! t]m does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same vet]ans t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #bb1daj1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 #cecje4 ,gulf coa/ rail s]vice work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to evaluate ! re/oration ( int]city rail pass5g] s]vice 9 ! ,gulf ,coa/ region betwe5 ,new ,orleans1 ,l\isiana1 & ,orl&o1 ,florida4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p conv5$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all consi/ ( repres5tatives (-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 :i* %all s]ve z *air ( ! work+ gr\p2 7#b7 ,amtrak2 7#c7 ! ,/ates along ! propos$ r\te or r\tes2 7#d7 regional transportation plann+ organizations & metropolitan plann+ organizations1 municipalities1 & communities along ! propos$ r\te or r\tes1 :i* %all be select$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 7#e7 ! ,s\!rn ,rail ,commission2 7#f7 freight railroad c>ri]s ^: tracks may be us$ = su* s]vice2 & 7#g7 o!r entities det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 :i* may include indep5d5t pass5g] rail op]ators t express an int]e/ 9 ,gulf ,coa/ s]vice4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,! work+ gr\p %all-- 7#a7 evaluate all options = re/or+ int]city rail pass5g] s]vice 9 ! ,gulf ,coa/ region1 includ+ options outl9$ 9 ! report transmitt$ to ,congress pursuant to section #bbf ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb72 7#b7 select a pref]r$ option = re/or+ su* s]vice2 7#c7 develop a prioritiz$ inv5tory ( capital projects & o!r actions requir$ to re/ore su* s]vice & co/ e/imates = su* projects or actions2 & 7#d7 id5tify ,f$]al & non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces requir$ to re/ore su* s]vice1 includ+ options = ent]+ into public-private p>tn]%ips to re/ore su* s]vice4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes-- 7#a7 ! pref]r$ option select$ "u subsection 7c77#b7 & ! reasons = select+ su* option2 7#b7 ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c72 7#c7 ! fund+ s\rces id5tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#d72 7#d7 ! co/s & b5efits ( re/or+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation 9 ! region2 & 7#e7 any o!r in=mation ! work+ gr\p det]m9es appropriate4 #cecjf4 ,integrat$ pass5g] rail work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to review issues relat+ to-- 7#a7 ! pot5tial op]ation ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes by rail pass5g] c>ri]s o!r ?an ,amtrak2 & 7#b7 _! role 9 e/abli%+ an integrat$ int]city pass5g] rail network 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p %all consi/ ( a balanc$ repres5tation (-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 :o %all *air ! ,work+ ,gr\p2 7#b7 ,/ates t fund ,/ate-sponsor$ r\tes2 7#c7 indep5d5t pass5g] rail op]ators1 includ+ ^? t c>ry at lea/ #e1jjj1jjj pass5g]s annually 9 ,unit$ ,/ates or int]national rail s]vice2 7#d7 ,amtrak2 7#e7 railroads t ho/ int]city ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 7#f7 employee repres5tatives f railroad unions & build+ trade unions ) sub/antial engagem5t 9 railroad rights ( way con/ruction & ma9t5ance2 & 7#g7 o!r entities det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,! work+ gr\p %all evaluate options = improv+ ,/ate-support$ r\tes & may make recomm5dations1 z appropriate1 reg>d+-- 7#a7 be/ practices = ,/ate or ,/ate au?ority gov]nance ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 7#b7 future s\rces ( ,f$]al & non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces = ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 7#c7 be/ practices 9 obta9+ pass5g] rail op]ations & s]vices on a competitive basis ) ! objective ( creat+ ! highe/ quality s]vice at ! l[e/ co/ to ! taxpay]2 7#d7 ensur+ pot5tial int]op]ability ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes z a "p ( a national network ) multiple provid]s provid+ integrat$ s]vices includ+ ticket+1 s*$ul+1 & r\te plann+2 & 7#e7 ! int]face betwe5 ,/ate-support$ r\tes & connect+ commut] rail op]ations1 includ+ maximiz$ intra-modal & int]modal connections & common s\rces ( fund+ = capital projects4 7d7 ,meet+s ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! work+ gr\p by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a71 ! work+ gr\p %all conv5e an organizational meet+ outside ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & %all def9e ! rules & proc$ures gov]n+ ! proce$+s ( ! work+ gr\p4 ,! work+ gr\p %all hold at lea/ #c meet+s p] ye> 9 ,/ates t fund ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,prelim9>y report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a prelim9>y report to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,gov]nors ( ,/ates fund+ ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes-- 7,a7 adm9i/rative recomm5dations t c be implem5t$ by a ,/ate & ,/ate au?ority or by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 prelim9>y legislative recomm5dations4 7#b7 ,f9al legislative recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes f9al legislative recomm5dations4 #cecjg4 ,%>$-use /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,amtrak1 commut] rail au?orities1 & o!r pass5g] rail op]ators1 railroad c>ri]s t own rail infra/ructure ov] :i* bo? pass5g] & freight tra9s op]ate1 ,/ates1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije1 ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab1 & gr\ps repres5t+ rail pass5g]s & cu/om]s1 z appropriate1 %all complete a /udy t evaluates-- 7#a7 ! %>$ use ( "r-(-way by pass5g] & freight rail sy/ems2 & 7#b7 ! op]ational1 in/itutional1 & legal /ructures t w\ld be/ support improvem5ts to ! sy/ems ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,areas ( /udy ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate-- 7#a7 ! access & use ( railroad "r-(-way by a rail c>ri] t does n own ! "r-(-way1 su* z pass5g] rail s]vices t op]ate ov] privately-own$ "r-(-way1 includ+ an analysis (-- 7,a7 access agreem5ts2 7,b7 co/s ( access2 & 7,c7 ! resolution ( disputes relat+ to su* access or co/s2 7#b7 ! effectiv5ess ( exi/+ contractual1 /atutory1 & regulatory me*anisms = e/abli%+1 measur+1 & en=c+ tra9 p]=mance /&>ds1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! mann] 9 :i* pass5g] tra9 delays are record$2 7,b7 ! assignm5t ( responsibility = su* delays2 & 7,c7 ! use ( inc5tives & p5alties = p]=mance2 7#c7 /r5g?s & weaknesses 9 ! exi/+ me*anisms describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & possible approa*es to address ! weaknesses2 7#d7 me*anisms = measur+ & ma9ta9+ public b5efits result+ f publicly fund$ freight or pass5g] rail improvem5ts1 includ+ improvem5ts direct$ t[>ds %>$-use "r-(-way by pass5g] & freight rail2 7#e7 approa*es to op]ations1 capacity1 & co/ e/imation model+ t-- 7,a7 all[s = transp>5t decisionmak+2 & 7,b7 protects ! propriet>y int]e/s ( all p>ties2 7#f7 liability requirem5ts & arrangem5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 :e!r to exp& /atutory liability limits to additional p>ties2 7,b7 :e!r to revise ! curr5t /atutory liability limits2 7,c7 :e!r curr5t insurance levels ( pass5g] rail op]ators are adequate & :e!r to e/abli% m9imum insurance requirem5ts = su* pass5g] rail op]ators2 & 7,d7 :e!r to e/abli% a liability regime model$ aft] section #agj ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj72 7#g7 ! effect on rail pass5g] s]vices1 op]ations1 liability limits & insurance levels ( ! ass]tion ( sov]eign immunity by a ,/ate2 & 7#h7 o!r issues id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is complete1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7#b7 any recomm5dations = fur!r action1 includ+ any legislative proposals consi/5t ) su* recomm5dations4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all integrate ! recomm5dations submitt$ "u subsection 7c7 into its f9ancial assi/ance programs "u subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ejb ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb71 z appropriate4 #cecjh4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission 7a7 ,composition ,section #bdije7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 infra/ructure inve/m5ts1 aft] rail op]ations2 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 memb]s repres5t+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+ ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by ins]t+ & commut] aft] freight2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f7 to read z foll[s3 7#f7 ,! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all elect co-*airs consi/+ ( #a memb] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & #a memb] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c74 4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( goals & recomm5dations ,section #bdije7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & p]iodically update aft] develop2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ beyond ^? specifi$ 9 ! /ate ( good repair plan "u section #baa ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,submission ( /atem5t ( goals1 recomm5dations1 & p]=mance reports ,! ,commission %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives-- 7,a7 any updates made to ! /atem5t ( goals develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] su* updates are made2 & 7,b7 annual p]=mance reports & recomm5dations = improvem5ts1 z appropriate1 issu$ n lat] ?an ,m>* #ca ( ea* ye>1 = ! prior fiscal ye>1 :i* summ>ize-- 7i7 ! op]ations & p]=mance ( commut]1 int]city1 & freight rail transportation along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 & 7ii7 ! deliv]y ( ! capital plan describ$ 9 section #bdijd4 4 7c7 ,co/ allocation policy ,section #bdije7;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,access co/s & ins]t+ ,allocation ( co/s2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,)9 #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh1 ! ,commission & ins]t+ ,! ,commission2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 develop a propos$ timetable = implem5t+ ! policy2 7,c7 submit ! policy & timetable develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,d7 n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 adopt & implem5t ! policy 9 accordance ) ! timetable2 & 7,e7 ) ! cons5t ( a majority ( its memb]s1 ! ,commission may petition ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d to appo9t a m$iator to assi/ ! ,commission memb]s ?r\gh nonb9d+ m$iation to rea* an agreem5t "u ?is section4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ =mula propos$ 9 & ins]t+ policy develop$ "u2 & 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! timetable1 ! ,commission %all petition ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d to & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 or fail to comply ) ! policy !reaft]1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ am\nts = su* s]vices 9 accordance ) section #bdijd7;c7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ = su* usage 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures & proc$ural s*$ule applicable to a proce$+ "u section #bdijc7;c71 aft] tak+ into consid]ation ! policy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 z applicable2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,reque/ = dispute resolution ,if a dispute arises ) ! implem5tation (1 or compliance )1 ! policy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission1 ,amtrak1 or public au?orities provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor may reque/ t ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d conduct dispute resolution4 ,! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all e/abli% proc$ures = resolution ( disputes br\ght be=e x "u ?is p>agraph1 :i* may include ! provision ( pr(essional m$iation s]vices4 4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #bdije is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ to ! ,commission su* sums z may be necess>y = ! p]iod encompass+ fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjac to c>ry out ?is section & ins]t+ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ! ,commission & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,safety ,committee su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section dur+ fiscal ye> #bjaf ?r\gh #bjai1 9 addition to am\nts )held "u section #ceaja7;e7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ on ! ma9 l9e4 & ins]t+ on ! ma9 l9e & meet annually ) ! ,commission on ! topic ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor safety & security44 7e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+ 7#a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdi is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ section #bdijd z section #bdijc2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #bdijc1 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 #bdijd4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+ 7a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,n lat] ?an ,may #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission7 %all-- 7,a7 develop a capital inve/m5t plan = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor bran* l9es connect+ to ,h>risburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,spr+field1 ,massa*usetts1 & ,spuyt5 ,duyvil1 ,new ,york1 includ+ ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 ^? l9es2 & 7,b7 submit ! capital inve/m5t plan to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! capital inve/m5t plan %all-- 7,a7 reflect coord9ation & network optimization across ! entire ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 integrate ! individual capital & s]vice plans develop$ by ea* op]ator us+ ! me?ods describ$ 9 ! co/ allocation policy develop$ "u section #bdije7;c72 7,c7 cov] a p]iod ( #e fiscal ye>s1 beg9n+ ) ! fir/ fiscal ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! plan is complet$2 7,d7 not)/&+ section #bdijb7;b71 id5tify1 prioritize1 & phase ! implem5tation ( projects & programs to a*ieve ! s]vice outcomes id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan & ! asset condition ne$s id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plans1 once available1 & consid]-- 7i7 ! b5efits & co/s ( capital inve/m5ts 9 ! plan2 7ii7 project & program read9ess2 7iii7 ! op]ational impacts2 & 7iv7 fund+ availability2 7,e7 categorize capital projects & programs z prim>ily associat$ )2 7i7 normaliz$ capital replacem5t & basic infra/ructure r5ewals2 7ii7 replacem5t or rehabilitation ( major ,nor!a/ ,corridor infra/ructure assets1 includ+ tunnels1 bridges1 /ations1 & o!r assets2 7iii7 /atutory1 regulatory1 or o!r legal m&ates2 7iv7 improvem5ts to support s]vice enhancem5ts or gr[?2 or 7v7 /rategic initiatives t w improve ov]all op]ational p]=mance or l[] co/s2 7,f7 id5tify capital projects & programs t are associat$ ) m ?an #a category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e72 7,g7 describe ! anticipat$ outcomes ( ea* project or program1 includ+ an assessm5t (-- 7i7 ! pot5tial effect on pass5g] accessibility1 op]ations1 safety1 reliability1 & resili5cy2 7ii7 ! ability ( infra/ructure own]s & op]ators to meet regulatory requirem5ts if ! project or program is n fund$2 & 7iii7 ! b5efits & co/s2 & 7,h7 include a f9ancial plan4 7#c7 ,f9ancial plan ,! f9ancial plan "u p>agraph 7#b77;,h7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify fund+ s\rces & f9anc+ me?ods2 7,b7 id5tify ! expect$ allocat$ %>es ( co/s pursuant to ! co/ allocation policy develop$ "u section #bdije7;c72 7,c7 id5tify ! projects & programs t ! ,commission expects w receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7,d7 id5tify ! eligible entity or entities t ! ,commission expects w receive ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,c74 7b7 ,failure ,to ,develop a ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan ,if a capital inve/m5t plan has n be5 develop$ by ! ,commission = a giv5 fiscal ye>1 !n ! funds assign$ to ! acc\nt e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;b7 = t fiscal ye> may be sp5t only on-- 7#a7 capital projects describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7iii7 ( subsection 7a77#b77;,e7 ( ?is section2 or 7#b7 capital projects describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,e77iv7 ( ?is section t are = ! sole b5efit ( ,amtrak4 7c7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,asset ,managem5t 7#a7 ,cont5ts ,) reg>d to its infra/ructure1 ,amtrak & ea* ,/ate & public transportation entity t owns infra/ructure t supports or provides = int]city rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all develop an asset managem5t sy/em & develop & update1 z necess>y1 a ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plan = ea* s]vice t]ritory describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 t-- 7,a7 are consi/5t ) ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration process1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ecbf1 :5 implem5t$2 & 7,b7 include1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 an inv5tory ( all capital assets own$ by ! develop] ( ! asset managem5t plan2 7ii7 an assessm5t ( asset condition2 7iii7 a description ( ! res\rces & processes necess>y to br+ or ma9ta9 ^? assets 9 a /ate ( good repair1 includ+ decision-support tools & inve/m5t prioritization me?ods2 & 7iv7 a description ( *anges 9 asset condition s9ce ! previ\s v]sion ( ! plan4 7#b7 ,transmittal ,ea* entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all transmit to ! ,commission-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 its ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 at lea/ bi5nial !reaft]1 an update to its ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plan4 7d7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan updates ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #aj ye>s1 ! ,commission %all update ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,note & mortgage ,section #bdijg7;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bdijd ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #bdijc4 7,b7 ,table ( cont5ts am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdi is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ ! item relat+ to section #bdijd z relat+ to section #bdijc2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdijc1 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 #bdijd4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+4 4 7#c7 ,repeal ,section #baa ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdijb note7 is repeal$4 #cecji4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ?r\gh-ticket+ & procurem5t effici5cies 7a7 ,?r\gh-,ticket+ ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission71 9 consultation ) ,amtrak & ! commut] rail pass5g] transportation provid]s along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all complete a /udy on ! feasibility ( & options = p]mitt+ ?r\gh-ticket+ betwe5 ,amtrak s]vice & commut] rail s]vices on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 complet+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission %all-- 7,a7 exam9e ! curr5t /ate ( int]city & commut] rail ticket+ te*nologies1 policies1 & o!r relevant aspects on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 consid] & recomm5d te*nology1 process1 policy1 or o!r options t w\ld p]mit ?r\gh-ticket+ to all[ int]city & commut] rail pass5g]s to pur*ase1 9 a s+le transaction1 travel t utilizes ,amtrak & connect+ commut] rail s]vices2 7,c7 consid] options to exp& ?r\gh-ticket+ to include local transit s]vices2 7,d7 summ>ize co/s1 b5efits1 opportunities1 & imp$im5ts to develop+ su* ?r\gh-ticket+ options2 & 7,e7 develop a propos$ me?odology1 includ+ co/ & s*$ule e/imates1 = c>ry+ out a pilot program on ?r\gh-ticket+ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complete1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 7b7 ,jo9t procurem5t /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,commission1 ,amtrak1 & commut] rail transportation au?orities on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all complete a /udy ( ! pot5tial b5efits result+ f ,amtrak & su* au?orities und]tak+ select jo9t procurem5ts = common mat]ials1 assets1 & equipm5t :5 exp5d+ ,f$]al funds = su* pur*ases4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 complet+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! types ( mat]ials1 assets1 & equipm5t t are regul>ly pur*as$ by ,amtrak & su* au?orities t are simil> & c\ld be jo9tly procur$2 7,b7 ! pot5tial b5efits ( su* jo9t procurem5ts1 includ+ l[] procurem5t co/s1 bett] pric+1 great] m>ket relevancy1 & o!r effici5cies2 7,c7 ! pot5tial co/s ( su* jo9t procurem5ts2 7,d7 any significant imp$im5ts to und]tak+ jo9t procurem5ts1 includ+ any necess>y h>monization & reconciliation ( ,f$]al & ,/ate procurem5t or safety regulations or /&>ds & o!r requirem5ts2 & 7,e7 :e!r to create ,f$]al inc5tives or requirem5ts relat+ to consid]+ or c>ry+ out jo9t procurem5ts :5 exp5d+ ,f$]al funds4 7#c7 ,transmission ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] complet+ ! /udy requir$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 7c7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor bran* l9es connect+ to ,h>risburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,spr+field1 ,massa*usetts1 & ,spuyt5 ,duyvil1 ,new ,york1 includ+ ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 ^? l9es4 #cecaj4 ,data & analysis 7a7 ,data ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d1 ,amtrak1 freight railroads1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 & regional bus9ess1 t\rism & economic developm5t ag5cies %all conduct a data ne$s assessm5t-- 7#a7 to support ! developm5t ( an effici5t & effective int]city pass5g] rail network2 7#b7 to id5tify ! data ne$$ to conduct co/-effective model+ & analysis = int]city pass5g] rail developm5t programs2 7#c7 to det]m9e limitations to ! data us$ = inputs2 7#d7 to develop a /rategy to address su* limitations2 7#e7 to id5tify b>ri]s to access+ exi/+ data2 7#f7 to develop recomm5dations reg>d+ :e!r ! au?orization ( additional data collection = int]city pass5g] rail travel is w>rant$2 & 7#g7 to det]m9e :i* entities w be responsible = g5]at+ or collect+ ne$$ data4 7b7 ,b5efit-,co/ ,analysis ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all enhance ! usefulness ( assessm5ts ( b5efits & co/s1 = int]city pass5g] rail & freight rail projects-- 7#a7 by provid+ ongo+ guidance & tra9+ on develop+ b5efit & co/ in=mation = rail projects2 7#b7 by provid+ m direct & consi/5t requirem5ts = assess+ b5efits & co/s across transportation fund+ programs1 includ+ ! appropriate use ( disc\nt rates2 7#c7 by requir+ applicants to cle>ly communicate ! me?odology us$ to calculate ! project b5efits & co/s1 includ+ non-propriet>y in=mation on-- 7,a7 assumptions und]ly+ calculations2 7,b7 /r5g?s & limitations ( data us$2 & 7,c7 ! level ( unc]ta9ty 9 e/imates ( project b5efits & co/s2 & 7#d7 by ensur+ t applicants receive cle> & consi/5t guidance on values to apply = key assumptions us$ to e/imate pot5tial project b5efits & co/s4 7c7 ,confid5tial data ,! ,secret>y %all protect s5sitive or confid5tial to ! greate/ ext5t p]mitt$ by law4 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all require any entity to provide in=mation to ! ,secret>y 9 ! abs5ce ( a volunt>y agreem5t4 #cecaa4 ,p]=mance-bas$ proposals 7a7 ,solicitation ( proposals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a reque/ = proposals = projects = ! f9anc+1 design1 con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( an int]city pass5g] rail sy/em1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 ! ,cali=nia ,corridor2 7,c7 ! ,empire ,corridor2 7,d7 ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ ,corridor2 7,e7 ! ,s\? ,c5tral ,corridor2 7,f7 ! ,gulf ,coa/ ,corridor2 7,g7 ! ,*icago ,hub ,network2 7,h7 ! ,florida ,corridor2 7,i7 ! ,key/one ,corridor2 7,j7 ! ,nor!rn ,new ,engl& ,corridor2 & 7,k7 ! ,s\!a/ ,corridor4 7#b7 ,submission ,proposals %all be submitt$ to ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! publication ( su* reque/ = proposals "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,p]=mance /&>d ,proposals submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all meet any /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,= corridors ) exi/+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 proposals %all also be design$ to a*ieve a r$uction ( exi/+ m9imum int]city rail s]vice trip times betwe5 ! ma9 corridor city pairs by a m9imum ( #be p]c5t4 ,9 ! case ( a proposal submitt$ ) respect to p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! proposal %all be design$ to a*ieve a #b-;h\r or less express s]vice betwe5 ,wa%+ton1 ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ,new ,york ,city1 ,new ,york4 7#d7 ,cont5ts ,a proposal submitt$ "u ?is subsection %all include-- 7,a7 ! names & qualifications ( ! p]sons submitt+ ! proposal & ! entities propos$ to f9ance1 design1 con/ruct1 op]ate1 & ma9ta9 ! railroad1 railroad equipm5t1 & relat$ facilities1 /ations1 & infra/ructure2 7,b7 a detail$ description ( ! propos$ rail s]vice1 includ+ possible r\tes1 requir$ infra/ructure inve/m5ts & improvem5ts1 equipm5t ne$s & type1 tra9 frequ5cies1 peak & av]age op]at+ spe$s1 & trip times2 7,c7 a description ( h[ ! project w\ld comply ) all applicable ,f$]al rail safety & security laws1 ord]s1 & regulations2 7,d7 ! locations ( propos$ /ations1 :i* maximize ! usage ( exi/+ infra/ructure to ! ext5t possible1 & ! populations su* /ations are int5d$ to s]ve2 7,e7 ! type ( equipm5t to be us$1 includ+ any te*nologies1 to a*ieve trip "t goals2 7,f7 a description ( any propos$ legislation ne$$ to facilitate all aspects ( ! project2 7,g7 a f9anc+ plan id5tify+-- 7i7 project$ rev5ue1 & s\rces !re(2 7ii7 ! am\nt ( any reque/$ public contribution t[>d ! project1 & propos$ s\rces2 7iii7 project$ annual rid]%ip projections = ! fir/ #aj ye>s ( op]ations2 7iv7 annual op]ations & capital co/s2 7v7 ! project$ levels ( capital inve/m5ts requir$ bo? initially & 9 subsequ5t ye>s to ma9ta9 a /ate-(-good-repair necess>y to provide ! initially propos$ level ( s]vice or high] levels ( s]vice2 7vi7 project$ levels ( private inve/m5t & s\rces !re(1 includ+ ! id5tity ( any p]son or entity t has made or is expect$ to make a commitm5t to provide or secure fund+ & ! am\nt ( su* commitm5t2 & 7vii7 project$ fund+ = ! full fair m>ket comp5sation = any asset1 prop]ty "r or int]e/1 or s]vice acquir$ f1 own$1 or held by a private p]son or ,f$]al entity t w\ld be acquir$1 impair$1 or dim9i%$ 9 value z a result ( a project1 except z o!rwise agre$ to by ! private p]son or entity2 7,h7 a description ( h[ ! project w\ld contribute to ! developm5t ( ! int]city pass5g] rail sy/em & an int]modal plan describ+ h[ ! sy/em w facilitate conv5i5t travel connections ) o!r transportation s]vices2 7,i7 a description ( h[ ! project w ensure compliance ) ,f$]al laws gov]n+ ! rights & /atus ( employees associat$ ) ! r\te & s]vice1 includ+ ^? specifi$ 9 section #bddje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,j7 a description ( h[ ! design1 con/ruction1 implem5tation1 & op]ation ( ! project w accommodate & all[ = future gr[? ( exi/+ & project$ int]city1 commut]1 & freight rail s]vice2 7,k7 a description ( h[ ! project w\ld comply ) ,f$]al & ,/ate environm5tal laws & regulations1 ( :at environm5tal impacts w\ld result f ! project1 & ( h[ any adv]se impacts w\ld be mitigat$2 & 7,l7 a description ( ! project's impacts on highway & aviation conge/ion1 en]gy consumption1 l& use1 & economic developm5t 9 ! s]vice area4 7b7 ,det]m9ation & e/abli%m5t ( commissions ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] receipt ( ! proposals "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 make a det]m9ation z to :e!r any su* proposals-- 7,a7 conta9 ! in=mation requir$ "u p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7a72 7,b7 are suffici5tly cr$ible to w>rant fur!r consid]ation2 7,c7 are likely to result 9 a positive impact on ! ,nation's transportation sy/em2 & 7,d7 are co/-effective & 9 ! public int]e/2 7#b7 e/abli% a commission "u subsection 7c7 = ea* corridor ) #a or m proposals t ! ,secret>y det]m9es satisfy ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 =w>d to ea* commission e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 ! applicable proposals = review & consid]ation4 7c7 ,commissions 7#a7 ,memb]s ,ea* commission e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! gov]nors ( ! affect$ ,/ates1 or _! respective designees2 7,b7 mayors ( appropriate municipalities ) /ops along ! propos$ corridor1 or _! respective designees2 7,c7 a repres5tative f ea* freight railroad c>ri] us+ ! relevant corridor1 if applicable2 7,d7 a repres5tative f ea* transit au?ority us+ ! relevant corridor1 if applicable2 7,e7 repres5tatives ( nonpr(it employee labor organizations repres5t+ affect$ railroad employees2 & 7,f7 ! ,presid5t ( ,amtrak or 8 or h] designee4 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t & selection ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t ! memb]s "u p>agraph 7#a74 ,9 select+ ea* commission's memb]s to fulfill ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,*airp]son & ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ( ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#c7 ,*airp]son & vice-*airp]son selection ,! ,*airp]son & ,vice-,*airp]son %all be elect$ f among memb]s ( ea* commission4 7#d7 ,quorum & vacancy 7,a7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ea* commission %all con/itute a quorum4 7,b7 ,vacancy ,any vacancy 9 ea* commission %all n affect its p[]s & %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] 9 :i* ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7#e7 ,application ( law ,except :]e o!rwise provid$ by ?is section1 ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all apply to ea* commission creat$ "u ?is section4 7d7 ,commission consid]ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* commission e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b7 %all be responsible = review+ ! proposal or proposals =w>d$ to x "u t subsection & n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! commission1 %all transmit to ! ,secret>y a report1 includ+-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ea* proposal receiv$2 7,b7 s]vices to be provid$ "u ea* proposal1 includ+ project$ rid]%ip1 rev5ues1 & co/s2 7,c7 propos$ public & private contributions = ea* proposal2 7,d7 ! advantages (f]$ by ! proposal ov] exi/+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vices2 7,e7 public op]at+ subsidies or assets ne$$ = ! propos$ project2 7,f7 possible risks to ! public associat$ ) ! proposal1 includ+ risks associat$ ) project f9anc+1 implem5tation1 completion1 safety1 & security2 7,g7 a rank$ li/ ( ! proposals recomm5d$ = fur!r consid]ation "u subsection 7e7 9 accordance ) ea* proposal's project$ positive impact on ! ,nation's transportation sy/em2 7,h7 an id5tification ( any propos$ ,f$]al legislation t w\ld facilitate implem5tation ( ! projects & ,f$]al legislation t w\ld be requir$ to implem5t ! projects2 & 7,i7 any o!r recomm5dations by ! commission conc]n+ ! propos$ projects4 7#b7 ,v]bal pres5tation ,propos]s %all be giv5 an opportunity to make a v]bal pres5tation to ! commission to expla9 _! proposals4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ea* commission e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b7 su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7e7 ,selection by ,secret>y 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receiv+ ! recomm5d$ proposals ( ! commissions e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review su* proposals & select any proposal t provides sub/antial b5efits to ! public & ! national transportation sy/em1 is co/-effective1 (f]s significant advantages ov] exi/+ s]vices1 & meets o!r relevant factors det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report conta9+ any proposal ) respect to subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 t is select$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( ?is p>agraph1 all ! in=mation reg>d+ ! proposal provid$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d71 & any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant4 7#b7 ,subsequ5t report ,foll[+ ! submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report conta9+ any proposal ) respect to subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,k7 ( subsection 7a77#a7 t are select$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection1 all ! in=mation reg>d+ ! proposal provid$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d71 & any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant4 7#c7 ,limitation on report submission ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all n be submitt$ by ! ,secret>y until ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 has be5 consid]$ ?r\gh a he>+ by ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7f7 ,no actions )\t additional au?ority ,no ,f$]al ag5cy may take any action to implem5t1 e/abli%1 facilitate1 or o!rwise act ^u any proposal submitt$ "u ?is section1 o!r ?an ^? actions specifically au?oriz$ by ?is section1 )\t explicit /atutory au?ority enact$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,int]city pass5g] rail ,! t]m int]city pass5g] rail means int]city rail pass5g] transportation z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means any ( ! #ej ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 #cecab4 ,amtrak ,inspector ,g5]al 7a7 ,au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ,amtrak %all h ! au?ority available to o!r ,inspectors ,g5]al1 z necess>y 9 c>ry+ out ! duties specifi$ 9 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 to inve/igate any alleg$ violation ( sections #bhf1 #bhg1 #cga1 #fda1 #ajja1 #ajjb & #aeaf ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,ag5cy ,= purposes ( sections #bhf1 #bhg1 #cga1 #fda1 #ajja1 #ajjb1 & #aeaf ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ,amtrak & ! ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al1 %all be consid]$ a corporation 9 :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates has a propriet>y int]e/ z set =? 9 section #f ( t title4 7b7 ,assessm5t ,! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 initiate an assessm5t to det]m9e :e!r curr5t exp5ditures or procurem5ts involv+ ,amtrak's fulfillm5t ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 utilize competitive1 m>ket-driv5 provisions t are applicable ?r\gh\t ! entire t]m ( su* relat$ exp5ditures or procurem5ts2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,limitation ,! au?ority provid$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all be effective only ) respect to a fiscal ye> = :i* ,amtrak receives a ,f$]al subsidy4 #cecac4 ,miscellane\s provisions 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,cont+5t int]e/ recov]ies ,section #bbajf7;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ int]e/ !re( & ins]t+ int]e/ !reon4 7#b7 ,au?ority ,section #bbgjb7;b77#d7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e ye>s = reapproval by ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ #d ye>s = acceptance by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ( ,/ate rail plans ,section #bbgje7;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ab74 7#d7 ,mission ,section #bdaja7;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ( subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ set =? 9 subsection 7c74 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdcaf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdcaf4 ,plans to address ! ne$s ( families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 rail pass5g] accid5ts4 4 7#f7 ,update ,section #bdcje7;f77#c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #a1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,amtrak ,*apt] #bdg is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #bdgjb7;a71 by /rik+ n includ$ 9 ! national rail pass5g] transportation sy/em2 7,b7 9 section #bdgjf-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ a discont9uance "u section #bdgjd or or2 & 7,,ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ section #bdgjd or2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ section #bdgjd or2 & 7,c7 9 section #bdgji1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security14 7b7 ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act am5dm5ts ,section #cje7;a7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ nonpr(it organizations repres5t+ employees :o p]=m ov]haul & ma9t5ance ( pass5g] railroad equipm5t1 aft] equipm5t manufactur]s14 ,d ,rail safety ,i ,safety improvem5t #cedja4 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety 7a7 ,model ,/ate ,highway-,rail ,grade ,cross+ ,action ,plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a model ( a ,/ate-specific highway-rail grade cross+ action plan & di/ribute ! model plan to ea* ,/ate4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 me?odologies1 tools1 & data s\rces = id5tify+ & evaluat+ highway-rail grade cross+ safety risks1 includ+ ! public safety risks pos$ by block$ highway-rail grade cross+s due to idl+ tra9s2 7,b7 be/ practices to r$uce ! risk ( highway-rail grade cross+ accid5ts or incid5ts & to alleviate ! blockage ( highway-rail grade cross+s due to idl+ tra9s1 includ+ /rategies =-- 7i7 education1 includ+ model /akehold] engagem5t plans or tools2 7ii7 eng9e]+1 includ+ ! b5efits & co/s ( diff]5t designs & te*nologies us$ to mitigate highway-rail grade cross+ safety risks2 & 7iii7 en=cem5t1 includ+ ! /r5g?s & weaknesses associat$ ) diff]5t en=cem5t me?ods2 7,c7 = ea* ,/ate1 a cu/omiz$ li/ & data set ( ! highway-rail grade cross+ accid5ts or incid5ts 9 t ,/ate ov] ! pa/ #c ye>s1 includ+ ! location1 numb] ( dea?s1 & numb] ( injuries = ea* accid5t or incid5t2 & 7,d7 contact in=mation ( a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation safety (ficial available to assi/ ! ,/ate 9 adapt+ ! model plan to satisfy ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,/ate ,highway-,rail ,grade ,cross+ ,action ,plans 7#a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! ,secret>y develops & di/ributes ! model plan "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate a rule t requires-- 7,a7 ea* ,/ate1 except ! #aj ,/ates id5tifi$ "u section #bjb ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note71 to develop & implem5t a ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plan2 & 7,b7 ea* ,/ate t 0 id5tifi$ "u section #bjb ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note71 to update its ,/ate action plan "u t section & submit to ! ,secret>y ! updat$ ,/ate action plan & a report describ+ :at ! ,/ate did to implem5t its previ\s ,/ate action plan "u t section & h[ x w cont9ue to r$uce highway-rail grade cross+ safety risks4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* ,/ate plan requir$ "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 id5tify highway-rail grade cross+s t h exp]i5c$ rec5t highway-rail grade cross+ accid5ts or incid5ts1 or are at high-risk = accid5ts or incid5ts2 7,b7 id5tify specific /rategies = improv+ safety at highway-rail grade cross+s1 includ+ highway-rail grade cross+ closures or grade sep>ations2 & 7,c7 designate a ,/ate (ficial responsible = manag+ implem5tation ( ! ,/ate plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 z applicable4 7#c7 ,assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to ea* ,/ate 9 develop+ & c>ry+ out1 z appropriate1 ! ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,public availability ,ea* ,/ate %all submit its f9al ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection to ! ,secret>y = publication4 ,! ,secret>y %all make ea* approv$ ,/ate plan publicly available on an (ficial ,int]net ,web site4 7#e7 ,conditions ,! ,secret>y may condition ! aw>d+ ( a grant to a ,/ate "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 on t ,/ate submitt+ an acceptable ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,review ( action plans ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 if ! ,/ate plan is approv$1 notify ! ,/ate & publi% ! ,/ate plan "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 if ! ,/ate plan is incomplete or defici5t1 notify ! ,/ate ( ! specific areas 9 :i* ! plan is defici5t & all[ ! ,/ate to complete ! plan or correct ! defici5cies & resubmit ! plan "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( a notice "u p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 a ,/ate %all complete ! plan or correct ! defici5cies & resubmit ! plan4 7#h7 ,failure to complete or correct plan ,if a ,/ate fails to meet ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#g71 ! ,secret>y %all po/ on ! ,web site "u p>agraph 7#d7 a notice t ! ,/ate has an incomplete or defici5t highway-rail grade cross+ action plan4 7c7 ,railway-,highway ,cross+s ,funds ,! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to provide ,/ates ) funds to develop a ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plan "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 ( ?is section or to update a ,/ate action plan "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 ( ?is section4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,highway-rail grade cross+ ,! t]m highway-rail grade cross+ means a location )9 a ,/ate1 o!r ?an a location :]e #a or m railroad tracks cross #a or m railroad tracks at grade1 :]e-- 7,a7 a public highway1 road1 or /reet1 or a private roadway1 includ+ associat$ sidewalks & pa?ways1 crosses #a or m railroad tracks ei!r at grade or grade-sep>at$2 or 7,b7 a pa?way explicitly au?oriz$ by a public au?ority or a railroad c>ri] t is d$icat$ = ! use ( non-vehicul> traffic1 includ+ p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & o!rs1 t is n associat$ ) a public highway1 road1 or /reet1 or a private roadway1 crosses #a or m railroad tracks ei!r at grade or grade-sep>at$4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 #cedjb4 ,spe$ limit action plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ea* railroad c>ri] provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 9 consultation ) any applicable ho/ railroad c>ri]1 %all survey its entire sy/em & id5tify ea* ma9 track location :]e !re is a r$uction ( m ?an #bj miles p] h\r f ! approa* spe$ to a curve or bridge & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve or bridge4 7b7 ,action plans ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date t ! survey "u subsection 7a7 is complete1 a rail pass5g] c>ri] %all submit to ! ,secret>y an action plan t-- 7#a7 id5tifies ea* ma9 track location :]e !re is a r$uction ( m ?an #bj miles p] h\r f ! approa* spe$ to a curve or bridge & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve or bridge2 7#b7 describes appropriate actions1 includ+ modification to automatic tra9 control sy/ems1 if applicable1 o!r signal sy/ems1 increas$ crew size1 improv$ signage1 or o!r practices1 includ+ increas$ crew communication1 to enable w>n+ & en=cem5t ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 conta9s mile/ones & t>get dates = implem5t+ ea* appropriate action describ$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#d7 ensures compliance ) ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ at ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,approval ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date an action plan is submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all approve1 approve ) conditions1 or disapprove ! action plan4 7d7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y may exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em c]tifi$ "u section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r safety te*nology or practice t w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 r$uc+ d]ailm5t risk4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 ! actions ! railroad c>ri]s h tak5 9 response to ,safety ,advisory #bjac-jh1 entitl$ ,op]ational ,te/s & ,inspections = ,compliance ,) ,maximum ,au?oriz$ ,tra9 ,spe$s & ,o!r ,spe$ ,re/rictions2 7#b7 ! actions ! railroad c>ri]s h tak5 9 response to ,safety ,advisory #bjae-jc1 entitl$ ,op]ational & ,signal ,modifications = ,compliance ) ,maximum ,au?oriz$ ,pass5g] ,tra9 ,spe$s & ,o!r ,spe$ ,re/rictions2 & 7#c7 ! actions ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration has tak5 to evaluate or incorporate ! in=mation & f9d+s aris+ f ! safety advisories ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 into ! developm5t ( regulatory action & ov]sight activities4 7f7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit ! ,secret>y f apply+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section to o!r segm5ts ( track at high risk ( ov]spe$ d]ailm5t4 #cedjc4 ,signage 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to require ea* railroad c>ri] provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 9 consultation ) any applicable ho/ railroad c>ri]1 to in/all signs to w>n tra9 crews be=e ! tra9 approa*es a location t ! ,secret>y id5tifies z hav+ high risk ( ov]spe$ d]ailm5t4 7b7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y may exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em c]tifi$ "u section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r safety te*nology or practice t w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 r$uc+ d]ailm5t risk4 #cedjd4 ,al]t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate a rule to require a work+ al]t] 9 ! controll+ locomotive ( ea* pass5g] tra9 9 int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 or commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7b7 ,rulemak+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may promulgate a rule to specify ! ess5tial functionalities ( a work+ al]t]1 includ+ ! mann] 9 :i* ! al]t] c be reset4 7#b7 ,alt]nate practice or te*nology ,! ,secret>y may require or all[ a te*nology or practice 9 lieu ( a work+ al]t] if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! te*nology or practice w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 enhanc+ or ensur+ appropriate locomotive control4 #cedje4 ,signal protection 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to require1 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 t on-track safety regulations1 :5ev] practicable & consi/5t ) o!r safety requirem5ts & op]ational consid]ations1 include requir+ implem5tation ( r$undant signal protection1 su* z %unt+ or o!r practices & te*nologies t a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety1 = ma9t5ance-(-way "w crews :o dep5d on a tra9 dispat*] to provide signal protection4 7b7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y may exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em c]tifi$ "u section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r safety te*nology or practice t w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 provid+ additional signal protection4 #cedjf4 ,te*nology implem5tation plans ,section #bjaef7;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ea* railroad c>ri] requir$ to submit su* a plan1 until ! implem5tation ( a positive tra9 control sy/em by ! railroad c>ri]1 %all analyze &1 z appropriate1 prioritize te*nologies & practices to mitigate ! risk ( ov]spe$ d]ailm5ts4 4 #cedjg4 ,commut] rail track inspections 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate track inspection regulations to det]m9e if a railroad c>ri] provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation on high d5sity commut] railroad l9es %\ld be requir$ to inspect ! l9es 9 ! same mann] z curr5tly requir$ = o!r commut] railroad l9es4 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,consid]+ safety1 includ+ railroad c>ri] employee & contractor safety1 & sy/em capacity1 ! ,secret>y may promulgate a rule = high d5sity commut] railroad l9es4 ,if1 aft] ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t x is necess>y to promulgate a rule1 ! ,secret>y %all specifically consid] ! foll[+ regulatory requirem5ts = high d5sity commut] railroad l9es3 7#a7 ,at lea/ once e #b weeks-- 7,a7 trav]se ea* ma9 l9e by vehicle2 or 7,b7 inspect ea* ma9 l9e on foot4 7#b7 ,at lea/ once ea* mon?1 trav]se & inspect ea* sid+ by vehicle or by foot4 7c7 ,report ,if1 aft] ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es x is n necess>y to revise ! regulations "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all transmit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives expla9+ ! reasons = n revis+ ! regulations4 7d7 ,con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to limit ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to promulgate regulations or issue ord]s "u any o!r law4 #cedjh4 ,em]g5cy response 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) railroad c>ri]s1 %all conduct a /udy to det]m9e :e!r limitations or weaknesses exi/ 9 ! em]g5cy response in=mation c>ri$ by tra9 crews transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! em]g5cy response in=mation c>ri$ by tra9 crews transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials & ! em]g5cy response guidance provid$ 9 ! ,em]g5cy ,response ,guidebook issu$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report ( ! f9d+s ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 & any recomm5dations = legislative action4 #cedji4 ,private highway-rail grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) railroad c>ri]s1 %all conduct a /udy-- 7#a7 to det]m9e :e!r limitations or weaknesses exi/ reg>d+ ! availability & usefulness = safety purposes ( data on private highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 to evaluate exi/+ eng9e]+ practices on private highway-rail grade cross+s4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make recomm5dations z necess>y to improve-- 7#a7 ! utility ( ! data on private highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 ! implem5tation ( private highway-rail cross+ safety measures1 includ+ signage & w>n+ sy/ems4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report ( ! f9d+s ( ! /udy & any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 #cedaj4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjabj ! foll[+3 #bjaba4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may receive & exp5d ca%1 or receive & utilize sp>e p>ts & simil> items1 f non-,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t s\rces to repair damages to or replace ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t own$ automat$ track inspection c>s & equipm5t z a result ( ?ird-p>ty liability = su* damages1 & any am\nts collect$ "u ?is section %all be cr$it$ directly to ! ,railroad ,safety & ,op]ations acc\nt ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 & %all rema9 available until exp5d$ = ! repair1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( automat$ track inspection c>s & equipm5t 9 connection ) ! automat$ track inspection program4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #bajbj ! foll[+3 #bjaba4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t4 4 #cedaa4 ,rail police (fic]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bhaja is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ employ$ by ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ directly employ$ by or contract$ by2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ or ag5t1 z applicable1 aft] an employee2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,transf]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a railroad police (fic] directly employ$ by or contract$ by a rail c>ri] & c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fic] "u ! laws ( a ,/ate transf]s prim>y employm5t or resid5ce f ! c]tify+ or commission+ ,/ate to ano!r ,/ate or jurisdiction1 ! railroad police (fic]1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( transf]1 %all apply to be c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fice "u ! laws ( ! ,/ate ( new prim>y employm5t or resid5ce4 7#b7 ,int]im p]iod ,dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( transf] & end+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( transf]1 a railroad police (fic] directly employ$ by or contract$ by a rail c>ri] & c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fic] "u ! laws ( a ,/ate may en=ce ! laws ( ! new jurisdiction 9 :i* ! railroad police (fic] resides1 to ! same ext5t z provid$ 9 subsection 7a74 7d7 ,tra9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all recognize z meet+ t ,/ate's basic police (fic] c]tification or commission+ requirem5ts = qualification z a rail police (fic] "u ?is section any individual :o successfully completes a program at a ,/ate-recogniz$ police tra9+ academy 9 ano!r ,/ate or at a ,f$]al law en=cem5t tra9+ c5t] & :o is c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fic] by t o!r ,/ate4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ z sup]s$+ or affect+ any unique ,/ate tra9+ requirem5ts relat$ to crim9al law1 crim9al proc$ure1 motor vehicle code1 or ,/ate-m&at$ comp>ative or annual 9-s]vice tra9+ academy or ,f$]al law en=cem5t tra9+ c5t]4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! regulations 9 "p #bjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to railroad police (fic]s71 to p]mit a railroad to designate an individual1 :o is commission$ 9 ! individual's ,/ate ( legal resid5ce or ,/ate ( prim>y employm5t & directly employ$ by or contract$ by a railroad to en=ce ,/ate laws = ! protection ( railroad prop]ty1 p]sonnel1 pass5g]s1 & c>go1 to s]ve 9 ! ,/ates 9 :i* ! railroad owns prop]ty4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,amtrak rail police ,section #bdcje7;e7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ may employ & ins]t+ may directly employ or contract )2 7,b7 by /rik+ employ$ by & ins]t+ directly employ$ by or contract$ by2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ employ$ )\t & ins]t+ directly employ$ or contract$ )\t4 7#b7 ,secure gun /orage or safety device2 exceptions ,section #ibb7z77#b77;,b7 ( title #ah is am5d$ by /rik+ employ$ by & ins]t+ directly employ$ by or contract$ by4 #cedab4 ,op]ation deep dive2 report 7a7 ,progress reports ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & qu>t]ly !reaft] until ! completion date1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes ! progress ( ,metro-,nor? ,commut] ,railroad 9 implem5t+ ! directives & recomm5dations issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 9 its ,m>* #bjad report to ,congress titl$ ,op]ation ,deep ,dive ,metro-,nor? ,commut] ,railroad ,safety ,assessm5t4 7b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! completion date1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all submit a f9al report on ! directives & recomm5dations to ,congress4 7c7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m completion date means ! date on :i* ,metro-,nor? ,commut] ,railroad has complet$ all ( ! directives & recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a74 #cedac4 ,po/-accid5t assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d & ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,amtrak71 %all conduct a po/-accid5t assessm5t ( ! ,amtrak ,nor!a/ ,regional ,tra9 #ahh cra% on ,may #ab1 #bjae4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! assessm5t conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a review ( ,amtrak's compliance ) ! plan = address+ ! ne$s ( ! families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 any rail pass5g] accid5t1 :i* 0 submitt$ pursuant to section #bdcaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 a review ( ,amtrak's compliance ) ! em]g5cy prep>$ness plan requir$ "u section #bci4aja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7#c7 a det]m9ation ( any additional action items t %\ld be includ$ 9 ! plans ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 to meet ! ne$s ( ! pass5g]s involv$ 9 ! cra% & _! families1 includ+-- 7,a7 notification ( em]g5cy contacts2 7,b7 d$icat$ & tra9$ /aff to manage family assi/ance2 7,c7 ! e/abli%m5t ( a family assi/ance c5t] at ! accid5t locale or o!r appropriate location2 7,d7 a sy/em = id5tify+ & recov]+ items belong+ to pass5g]s t 7 lo/ 9 ! cra%2 & 7,e7 ! e/abli%m5t ( a s+le cu/om] s]vice entity )9 ,amtrak to coord9ate ! response to ! ne$s ( ! pass5g]s involv$ 9 ! cra% & _! families2 7#d7 recomm5dations = any additional tra9+ ne$$ by ,amtrak /aff to bett] implem5t ! plans ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( a regul> s*$ule = tra9+ drills & ex]cises4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 its plan to a*ieve ! recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#d72 & 7#b7 /eps t h be5 tak5 to address any defici5cies id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! assessm5t4 #cedad4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,assi/ance to families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 rail pass5g] accid5ts ,section #aaci is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ phone numb] & ins]t+ telephone numb]2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ po/ trauma communication ) families & ins]t+ po/-trauma communication ) families2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7j71 by /rik+ railroad pass5g] accid5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ rail pass5g] accid5t4 7b7 ,solid ,wa/e ,rail ,transf] ,facility ,l&-,use ,exemption ,section #ajiji is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,clean ,railroad ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ ,clean ,railroads ,act ( #bjjh2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ,^u ! grant+ ( petition f ! ,/ate & ins]t+ ,^u ! grant+ ( a petition f ! ,/ate4 7c7 ,rulemak+ process ,section #bjaaf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#b7 be=e ! code1 rule1 /&>d1 requirem5t1 or practice has be5 subject to notice & comm5t "u a rule or ord] issu$ "u ?is "p4 & ind5t+ accord+ly2 7#b7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 be=e unless & ind5t+ accord+ly2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ord]1 or & ins]t+ ord]2 or2 & 7#d7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ unless & ins]t+ unless--4 7d7 ,en=cem5t report ,section #bjabj7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ website & ins]t+ ,web site2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ accid5t & incid5ce report+ & ins]t+ accid5t & incid5t report+2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,g71 by ins]t+ & at ! end2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b71 by /rik+ ,adm9i/rative ,he>+ ,(fic] or ,adm9i/rative ,law ,judge & ins]t+ adm9i/rative he>+ (fic] or adm9i/rative law judge4 7e7 ,railroad safety risk r$uction program ,section #bjaef is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] ,9 develop+ its railroad safety risk r$uction program2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ a comma aft] good fai?2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ non-pr(it & ins]t+ nonpr(it4 7f7 ,roadway ,us] ,sight ,di/ance at ,highway-,rail ,grade ,cross+s ,section #bjaei is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7g7 ,national cross+ inv5tory ,section #bjafj is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ conc]n+ ea* previ\sly unreport$ cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates or ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates & ins]t+ conc]n+ ea* previ\sly unreport$ cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ conc]n+ ea* cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates or ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates & ins]t+ conc]n+ ea* cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates4 7h7 ,m9imum tra9+ /&>ds & plans ,section #bjafb7;a77#c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ railroad compliance ) ,f$]al /&>ds & ins]t+ railroad c>ri] compliance ) ,f$]al /&>ds4 7i7 ,developm5t & use ( rail safety te*nology ,section #bjafd7;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ aft] enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,safety ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh4 7j7 ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#a7 ,table ( cont5ts ,section #a7;b7 ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #dhdh7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! item relat+ to section #cjg1 by /rik+ website & ins]t+ ,web site2 7,b7 9 ! item relat+ to title ,,vi1 by /rik+ solid wa/e facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities2 & 7,c7 9 ! item relat+ to section #fjb1 by /rik+ solid wa/e transf] facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,section #b7;a77#a7 ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #dhdi7 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] at grade4 7#c7 ,railroad safety /rategy ,section #ajb7;a77#f7 ( title ,i ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,improv+ ! safety ( railroad bridges1 tunnels1 & relat$ infra/ructure to prev5t accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities caus$ by cata/rophic failures & o!r bridge & tunnel failures4 & ins]t+ ,improv+ ! safety ( railroad bridges1 tunnels1 & relat$ infra/ructure to prev5t accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities caus$ by cata/rophic & o!r failures ( su* infra/ructure44 7#d7 ,op]ation ,lifesav] ,section #bjf7;a7 ( title ,,ii ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,public ,s]vice ,ann\ncem5ts & ins]t+ public s]vice ann\ncem5ts4 7#e7 ,update ( ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's ,web ,site ,section #cjg ( title ,,iii ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ajc note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's website & ins]t+ ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,web site2 7,b7 by /rik+ website ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,web site2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ website's & ins]t+ ,web site's4 7#f7 ,alcohol & controll$ sub/ance te/+ = ma9t5ance-(-way employees ,section #dab ( title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjadj note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,tunnel in=mation ,section #dad ( title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajc note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>ts #aga4h1 #agc4aae & ins]t+ sections #aga4h1 #agc4aae2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ "p #aebj4e & ins]t+ section #aebj4e4 7#h7 ,safety inspections 9 ,mexico ,section #daf ( title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajg note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ subsection & ins]t+ section4 7#i7 ,head+ ( title ,,vi ,! head+ ( title ,,vi ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#abb ,/at4 #dijj7 is am5d$ by /rik+ solid wa/e facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities4 7#aj7 ,head+ ( section #fjb ,section #fjb ( title ,,vi ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#abb ,/at4 #dijj7 is am5d$ by /rik+ solid wa/e transf] facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities4 #cedae4 ,,gao /udy on use ( locomotive horns at highway-rail grade cross+s ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit a report to ,congress conta9+ ! results ( a /udy evaluat+ ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's f9al rule on ! use ( locomotive horns at highway-rail grade cross+s1 :i* 0 publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] on ,augu/ #ag1 #bjjf 7#ga ,f$4 ,reg4 #dgfad74 #cedaf4 ,bridge inspection reports ,section #dag7;d7 ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajc note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,availability ( bridge inspection reports ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7,a7 ma9ta9 a copy ( ! mo/ rec5t bridge inspection reports prep>$ 9 accordance ) section 7b77#e72 & 7,b7 provide copies ( ! reports describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to appropriate ,/ate & local gov]nm5t transportation (ficials1 ^u reque/4 4 ,,ii ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts #cedba4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdd1 z am5d$ by section #cecjb ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bddjh4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is section to an eligible recipi5t to assi/ 9 f9anc+ ! co/ ( improv+ pass5g] & freight rail transportation sy/ems 9 t]ms ( safety1 effici5cy1 or reliability4 7b7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,! foll[+ entities are eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,a ,/ate4 7#b7 ,a gr\p ( ,/ates4 7#c7 ,an ,int]/ate ,compact4 7#d7 ,a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates & hav+ responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g]1 commut] rail pass5g]1 or freight rail transportation s]vice4 7#e7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7#f7 ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] t provides int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7 or commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 7#g7 ,a ,class ,,ii railroad or ,class ,,iii railroad 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bjajb74 7#h7 ,any rail c>ri] or rail equipm5t manufactur] 9 p>tn]%ip ) at lea/ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e74 7#i7 ,any entity e/abli%$ to procure1 manage1 or ma9ta9 pass5g] rail equipm5t "u section #cje ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7#aj7 ,an organization t is actively involv$ 9 ! developm5t ( op]ational & safety-relat$ /&>ds = rail equipm5t & op]ations or ! implem5tation ( safety-relat$ programs4 7#aa7 ,! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d & any entity ) :i* x contracts 9 ! developm5t ( rail-relat$ rese>*1 includ+ coop]ative rese>* programs4 7#ab7 ,a ,univ]sity transportation c5t] actively engag$ 9 rail-relat$ rese>*4 7#ac7 ,a non-pr(it labor organization repres5t+ a class or craft ( employees ( railroad c>ri]s or railroad c>ri] contractors4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,! foll[+ projects are eligible to receive grants "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,deploym5t ( railroad safety te*nology1 includ+ positive tra9 control & rail integrity inspection sy/ems4 7#b7 ,a capital project z def9$ 9 section #bddja1 except t a project %all n be requir$ to be 9 a ,/ate rail plan develop$ "u *apt] #bbg4 7#c7 ,a capital project id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y z be+ necess>y to address conge/ion *all5ges affect+ rail s]vice4 7#d7 ,a highway-rail grade cross+ improvem5t1 includ+ grade sep>ations1 private highway-rail grade cross+ improvem5ts1 & safety eng9e]+ improvem5ts to r$uce risk 9 quiet zones or pot5tial quiet zones4 7#e7 ,a rail l9e relocation project4 7#f7 ,a capital project to improve %ort-l9e or regional railroad infra/ructure4 7#g7 ,developm5t ( public education1 aw>5ess1 & t>get$ law en=cem5t activities to r$uce violations ( traffic laws at highway-rail grade cross+s & to help prev5t & r$uce injuries & fatalities along railroad rights-(-way4 7#h7 ,! prep>ation ( regional rail & corridor s]vice developm5t plans & correspond+ environm5tal analyses4 7#i7 ,any project t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to enhance multimodal connections or facilitate s]vice integration betwe5 rail s]vice & o!r modes1 includ+ betwe5 int]city rail pass5g] transportation & int]city bus s]vice4 7#aj7 ,! developm5t ( rail-relat$ capital1 op]ations1 & safety /&>ds4 7#aa7 ,! implem5tation & op]ation ( a safety program or in/itute design$ to improve rail safety culture & rail safety p]=mance4 7#ab7 ,any rese>* t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to advance any p>ticul> aspect ( rail-relat$ capital1 op]ations1 or safety improvem5ts4 7#ac7 ,work=ce developm5t activities1 coord9at$ to ! ext5t practicable ) ! exi/+ local tra9+ programs support$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 & ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 7d7 ,application process ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe ! =m & mann] ( fil+ an application "u ?is section4 7e7 ,project selection crit]ia 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ a recipi5t ( a grant = an eligible project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 give pref]5ce to a propos$ project = :i* ! propos$ ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s does n exce$ #ej p]c5t2 & 7,b7 aft] factor+ 9 pref]5ce to projects "u subp>agraph 7,a71 select projects t w maximize ! net b5efits ( ! funds appropriat$ = use "u ?is section1 consid]+ ! co/-b5efit analysis ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ anticipat$ private & public b5efits relative to ! co/s ( ! propos$ project & factor+ 9 ! o!r consid]ations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,o!r consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all also consid] ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! degree to :i* ! propos$ project's bus9ess plan consid]s pot5tial private sector p>ticipation 9 ! f9anc+1 con/ruction1 or op]ation ( ! project2 7,b7 ,! recipi5t's pa/ p]=mance 9 develop+ & deliv]+ simil> projects1 & previ\s f9ancial contributions2 7,c7 ,:e!r ! recipi5t has or w h ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity to c>ry out ! propos$ project1 satisfactory cont9u+ control ov] ! use ( ! equipm5t or facilities1 & ! capability & will+ness to ma9ta9 ! equipm5t or facilities2 7,d7 ,if applicable1 ! consi/5cy ( ! propos$ project ) plann+ guidance & docum5ts set =? by ! ,secret>y or requir$ by law or ,/ate rail plans develop$ "u *apt] #bbg2 7,e7 ,if applicable1 any te*nical evaluation rat+s t propos$ project receiv$ "u previ\s competitive grant programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,f7 ,su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant to ! successful deliv]y ( ! project4 7#c7 ,b5efits ,! b5efits describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 may include ! effects on sy/em & s]vice p]=mance1 includ+ measures su* z improv$ safety1 competitiv5ess1 reliability1 trip or transit "t1 resili5ce1 effici5cies f improv$ integration ) o!r modes1 & ability to meet exi/+ or anticipat$ dem&4 7f7 ,p]=mance measures ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% p]=mance measures = ea* grant recipi5t to assess progress 9 a*iev+ /rategic goals & objectives4 ,! ,secret>y may require a grant recipi5t to p]iodically report in=mation relat$ to su* p]=mance measures4 7g7 ,rural areas 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts appropriat$ "u ?is section1 at lea/ #be p]c5t %all be available = projects 9 rural areas4 ,! ,secret>y %all consid] a project to be 9 a rural area if all or ! majority ( ! project 7det]m9$ by ! geographic location or locations :]e ! majority ( ! project funds w be sp5t7 is locat$ 9 a rural area4 7#b7 ,def9ition ( rural area ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m rural area means any area n 9 an urbaniz$ area1 z def9$ by ! ,c5sus ,bureau4 7h7 ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s 7#a7 ,total project co/s ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! total co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! be/ available in=mation1 includ+ eng9e]+ /udies1 /udies ( economic feasibility1 environm5tal analyses1 & in=mation on ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( pass5g] rail rev5ue ,if ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] is an applicant "u ?is section1 ,amtrak or ! o!r rail pass5g] c>ri]1 z applicable1 may use ticket & o!r rev5ues g5]at$ f its op]ations & o!r s\rces to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts4 7i7 ,applicability ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is *apt]4 7j7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bdd1 z am5d$ by section #cecjb ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bddjg ! foll[+3 #bddjh4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 4 ,,iii ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail safety & o!r safety enhancem5ts #cedca4 ,real-"t em]g5cy response in=mation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 %all promulgate regulations-- 7#a7 to require a ,class ,i railroad transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials-- 7,a7 to g5]ate accurate1 real-"t1 & electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation1 includ+-- 7i7 ! id5tity1 quantity1 & location ( haz>d\s mat]ials on a tra92 7ii7 ! po9t ( orig9 & de/9ation ( ! tra92 7iii7 any em]g5cy response in=mation or res\rces requir$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iv7 an em]g5cy response po9t ( contact designat$ by ! ,class ,i railroad2 & 7,b7 to ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ea* applicable fusion c5t] to provide t fusion c5t] ) secure & confid5tial access to ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = ea* tra9 transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials 9 t fusion c5t]'s jurisdiction2 7#b7 to require ea* applicable fusion c5t] to provide ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 to fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy response (ficials1 & law en=cem5t p]sonnel t are involv$ 9 ! response to or inve/igation ( an incid5t1 accid5t1 or public heal? or safety em]g5cy involv+ ! rail transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials & t reque/ su* electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation2 7#c7 ^u ! reque/ ( ea* ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or public ag5cy responsible = em]g5cy response or law en=cem5t1 to require ea* applicable fusion c5t] to provide advance notice = ea* high-haz>d flammable tra9 travel+ ?r\gh ! jurisdiction ( ea* ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or public ag5cy1 :i* notice %all include ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 = ! high-haz>d flammable tra91 & to ! ext5t practicable1 = reque/+ ,/ates1 political subdivisions1 or public ag5cies1 to ensure t ! fusion c5t] %all provide at lea/ #ab h\rs ( advance notice = a high-haz>d flammable tra9 t w be travel+ ?r\gh ! jurisdiction ( ! ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or public ag5cy1 & include )9 ! notice its be/ e/imate ( ! "t ! tra9 w ent] ! jurisdiction2 7#d7 to prohibit any railroad1 employee1 or ag5t f )hold+1 or caus+ to be )held ! tra9 consi/ in=mation f fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy response (ficials1 & law en=cem5t p]sonnel describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 9 ! ev5t ( an incid5t1 accid5t1 or public heal? or safety em]g5cy involv+ ! rail transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials2 7#e7 to e/abli% security & confid5tiality protections to prev5t ! release ( ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation to unau?oriz$ p]sons2 & 7#f7 to all[ ea* ,class ,i railroad to ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) any ,class ,,ii or ,class ,,iii railroad t op]ates tra9s ov] ! ,class ,i railroad's l9e to incorporate ! ,class ,,ii or ,class ,,iii railroad's tra9 consi/ in=mation )9 ! exi/+ framework describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicable fusion c5t] ,! t]m applicable fusion c5t] means a fusion c5t] ) responsibility = a geographic area 9 :i* a ,class ,i railroad op]ates4 7#b7 ,class ,i railroad ,! t]m ,class ,i railroad has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,fusion c5t] ,! t]m fusion c5t] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #abd;h7j7 ( title #f1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials ,! t]m haz>d\s mat]ials means mat]ial designat$ z haz>d\s by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation "u *apt] #ea ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,high-haz>d flammable tra9 ,! t]m high-haz>d flammable tra9 means a s+le tra9 transport+ #bj or m tank c>s load$ ) a ,class #c flammable liquid 9 a cont9u\s block or a s+le tra9 transport+ #ce or m tank c>s load$ ) a ,class #c flammable liquid ?r\gh\t ! tra9 consi/4 7#f7 ,tra9 consi/ ,! t]m tra9 consi/ includes1 ) reg>d to a specific tra91 ! numb] ( rail c>s & ! commodity transport$ by ea* rail c>4 7c7 ,sav+s clause 7#a7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit a ,class ,i railroad f volunt>ily ent]+ into a memor&um ( und]/&+1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 ) a ,/ate em]g5cy response commission or an entity repres5t+ or includ+ fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy response (ficials1 & law en=cem5t p]sonnel4 7#b7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to am5d any requirem5t = a railroad to provide a ,/ate ,em]g5cy ,response ,commission1 = ea* ,/ate 9 :i* x op]ates tra9s transport+ #a1jjj1jjj gallons or m ( ,bakk5 crude oil1 notification reg>d+ ! expect$ movem5t ( su* tra9s ?r\gh ! c\nties 9 ! ,/ate4 #cedcb4 ,!rmal blankets 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z are necess>y to require ea* tank c> built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification & ea* non-jacket$ tank c> modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification-- 7#a7 to be equipp$ ) a !rmal blanket2 or 7#b7 to h suffici5t !rmal resi/ance s t !re w be no release ( any lad+ )9 ! tank c>1 except release ?r\gh ! pressure relief device1 :5 subject$ to a pool fire = #bjj m9utes & a tor* fire = #cj m9utes4 7b7 ,def9ition ( !rmal blanket ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m !rmal blanket means an insulat+ blanket t is appli$ betwe5 ! out] surface ( a tank c> tank & ! inn] surface ( a tank c> jacket & t has !rmal conductivity no great] ?an #b4fe ,btu p] in*1 p] h\r1 p] squ>e foot1 & p] degree ,fahr5heit at a temp]ature ( #bjjj degrees ,fahr5heit1 plus or m9us #ajj degrees ,fahr5heit4 7c7 ,sav+s ,clause 7#a7 ,pressure relief devices ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect or prohibit any requirem5t to equip ) appropriately siz$ pressure relief devices a tank c> built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification or a non-jacket$ tank c> modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification4 7#b7 ,h>monization ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to require or all[ ! ,secret>y to prescribe an implem5tation deadl9e or au?orization end date = ! requirem5t "u subsection 7a7 t is e>li] ?an ! applicable implem5tation deadl9e or au?orization end date = o!r tank c> modifications necess>y to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification4 #cedcc4 ,compreh5sive oil spill response plans 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to require ea* railroad c>ri] transport+ a ,class #c flammable liquid to ma9ta9 a compreh5sive oil spill response plan4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! regulations "u subsection 7a7 %all require ea* rail c>ri] describ$ 9 t subsection-- 7#a7 to include 9 ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan proc$ures & res\rces = respond+1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to a wor/-case dis*>ge2 7#b7 to ensure ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan is consi/5t ) ! ,national ,cont+5cy ,plan & ea* applicable ,area ,cont+5cy ,plan2 7#c7 to include 9 ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan appropriate notification & tra9+ proc$ures2 7#d7 to review & update its compreh5sive oil spill response plan z appropriate2 & 7#e7 to provide ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan = acceptance by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ! section may be con/ru$ z prohibit+ ! ,secret>y f promulgat+ diff]5t compreh5sive oil response plan /&>ds = ,class ,i1 ,class ,,ii1 & ,class ,,iii railroads4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,area ,cont+5cy ,plan ,! t]m ,area ,cont+5cy ,plan has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #caa7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a774 7#b7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#c7 ,class ,i railroad1 ,class ,,ii railroad1 & ,class ,,iii railroad ,! t]ms ,class ,i railroad1 ,class ,,ii railroad & ,class ,,iii railroad h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,national ,cont+5cy ,plan ,! t]m ,national ,cont+5cy ,plan has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajja ( ! ,oil ,pollution ,act ( #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja74 7#e7 ,railroad c>ri] ,! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,wor/-case dis*>ge ,! t]m wor/-case dis*>ge means a railroad c>ri]'s calculation ( its l>ge/ =eseeable dis*>ge 9 ! ev5t ( an accid5t or incid5t4 #cedcd4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail liability /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a /udy on ! levels & /ructure ( insurance = a railroad c>ri] transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate-- 7#a7 ! level & /ructure ( insurance1 includ+ self-insurance1 available 9 ! private m>ket aga9/ ! full liability pot5tial = damages aris+ f an accid5t or incid5t involv+ a tra9 transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials2 7#b7 ! level & /ructure ( insurance t w\ld be necess>y & appropriate-- 7,a7 to effici5tly allocate risk & f9ancial responsibility = claims2 & 7,b7 to ensure t a railroad c>ri] transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials c cont9ue to op]ate despite ! risk ( an accid5t or incid5t2 7#c7 ! pot5tial applicability to tra9s transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials (-- 7,a7 a liability regime model$ aft] section #agj ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied1 z am5d$ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj72 & 7,b7 a liability regime model$ aft] subtitle #b ( title ,,xxi ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;aa-#aj et seq474 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is initiat$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy & recomm5dations = address+ liability issues ) rail transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,haz>d\s mat]ial ,! t]m haz>d\s mat]ial means a sub/ance or mat]ial ! ,secret>y designates "u section #eajc7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,railroad c>ri] ,! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cedce4 ,/udy & te/+ ( electronically-controll$ pneumatic brakes 7a7 ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all complete an indep5d5t evaluation ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems pilot program data & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's rese>* & analysis on ! effects ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems4 7#b7 ,/udy elem5ts ,9 complet+ ! indep5d5t evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all exam9e ! foll[+ issues relat$ to ,,ecp brake sy/ems3 7,a7 ,data & model+ results on safety b5efits relative to conv5tional brakes & to o!r brak+ te*nologies or sy/ems1 su* z di/ribut$ p[] & #b-way end-(-tra9 devices4 7,b7 ,data & model+ results on bus9ess b5efits1 includ+ ! effects ( dynamic brak+4 7,c7 ,data on co/s1 includ+ up-front capital co/s & on-go+ ma9t5ance co/s4 7,d7 ,analysis ( pot5tial op]ational *all5ges1 includ+ ! effects ( pot5tial locomotive & c> segregation1 te*nical reliability issues1 & network disruptions4 7,e7 ,analysis ( pot5tial implem5tation *all5ges1 includ+ in/allation "t1 positive tra9 control integration complexities1 compon5t availability issues1 & tank c> %op capabilities4 7,f7 ,analysis ( int]national exp]i5ces ) ! use ( advanc$ brak+ te*nologies4 7#c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! indep5d5t evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,em]g5cy brak+ application te/+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d-- 7,a7 to complete te/+ ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems dur+ em]g5cy brak+ application1 includ+ m ?an #a sc5>io involv+ ! unc\pl+ ( a tra9 ) #gj or m ,,dot-#aag-specification or ,,dot-#aag,r-specification tank c>s2 & 7,b7 to transmit1 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! te/+4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t exp]ts ,9 complet+ ! te/+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d may contract ) #a or m eng9e]+ or rail exp]ts1 z appropriate1 ) relevant exp]i5ce 9 conduct+ railroad safety te*nology te/s or simil> cra% te/s4 7#c7 ,te/+ framework ,9 complet+ ! te/+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d & ea* contractor describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all ensure t ! te/+ objectively1 accurately1 & reliably measures ! p]=mance ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems relative to o!r brak+ te*nologies or sy/ems1 su* z di/ribut$ p[] & #b-way end-(-tra9 devices1 includ+ diff]5ces 9-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( c>s d]ail$2 7,b7 ! numb] ( c>s punctur$2 7,c7 ! measures ( 9-tra9 =ces2 & 7,d7 ! /opp+ di/ance4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all require1 z "p ( ! agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 t ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d fund ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 us+ su* sums made available "u section #bdiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t fund+ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is insuffici5t or unavailable to fund ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section1 us+ su* sums z are necess>y f ! am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,equipm5t ,! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d & ea* contractor describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 may receive or use roll+ /ock1 track1 & o!r equipm5t or infra/ructure f a private entity = ! purposes ( conduct+ ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section4 7c7 ,evid5ce-bas$ approa* 7#a7 ,analysis ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! report date1 fully incorporate & reflect ! f9d+s f bo? reports into a draft updat$ regulatory impact analysis ( ! effects ( ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts2 7,b7 z soon z practicable aft] completion ( ! draft updat$ analysis "u subp>agraph 7,a71 solicit public comm5t on ! analysis = a p]iod ( n m ?an #cj days2 & 7,c7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! end ( ! public comm5t p]iod1 po/ ! f9al updat$ regulatory impact analysis on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,web site4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! report date1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e1 bas$ on :e!r ! f9al regulatory impact analysis describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 demon/rates t ! b5efits1 includ+ safety b5efits1 ( ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts exce$ _! co/s1 :e!r ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts are ju/ifi$2 & 7,b7 7i7 if ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts are ju/ifi$1 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ! det]m9ation ) ! reasons = x2 or 7ii7 if ! ,secret>y does n publi% ! det]m9ation "u clause 7i71 repeal ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts ,! t]m applicable brake sy/em requirem5ts means sections #agd4caj7;a77#c77;ii71 #agd4caj7;a77#c77;iii71 #agd4caj7;a77#e77v71 #agi4ajb-aj1 #agi4bjb-ab7;g71 & #agi4bjb-ac7;i7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & any o!r regulation 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act requir+ ! in/allation ( ,,ecp brakes or op]ation 9 ,,ecp brake mode4 7#b7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#c7 ,,ecp ,! t]m ,,ecp means electronically-controll$ pneumatic :5 appli$ to a brake or brakes4 7#d7 ,,ecp brake mode ,! t]m ,,ecp brake mode includes any op]ation ( a rail c> or an entire tra9 us+ an ,,ecp brake sy/em4 7#e7 ,,ecp brake sy/em 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,,ecp brake sy/em means a tra9 p[] brak+ sy/em actuat$ by compress$ air & controll$ by electronic signals f ! locomotive or an ,,ecp-,,eot to ! c>s 9 ! consi/ = s]vice & em]g5cy applications 9 :i* ! brake pipe is us$ to provide a con/ant supply ( compress$ air to ! res]voirs on ea* c> b does n convey brak+ signals to ! c>4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m ,,ecp brake sy/em includes dual mode & /&-alone ,,ecp brake sy/ems4 7#f7 ,high-haz>d flammable unit tra9 ,! t]m high-haz>d flammable unit tra9 means a s+le tra9 transport+ #gj or m load$ tank c>s conta9+ ,class #c flammable liquid4 7#g7 ,,ncrrp ,bo>d ,! t]m ,,ncrrp ,bo>d means ! indep5d5t gov]n+ bo>d ( ! ,national ,coop]ative ,rail ,rese>* ,program4 7#h7 ,railroad c>ri] ,! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#i7 ,report date ,! t]m report date means ! date t bo? ! report "u subsection 7a77#c7 & ! report "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 h be5 transmitt$ "u ^? subsections4 #cedcf4 ,record+ devices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #bjafg ! foll[+3 #bjafh4 ,in/allation ( audio & image record+ devices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate regulations to require ea* rail c>ri] t provides regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city rail pass5g] or commut] rail pass5g] transportation to ! public to in/all inw>d- & outw>d-fac+ image record+ devices 9 all controll+ locomotive cabs & cab c> op]at+ comp>tm5ts 9 su* pass5g] tra9s4 7b7 ,device /&>ds ,ea* inw>d- & outw>d-fac+ image record+ device %all-- 7#a7 h a m9imum #ab-;h\r cont9u\s record+ capability2 7#b7 h cra% & fire protections = any 9-cab image record+s t are /or$ only )9 a controll+ locomotive cab or cab c> op]at+ comp>tm5t2 & 7#c7 h record+s accessible = review dur+ an accid5t inve/igation4 7c7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process to review & approve or disapprove an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ record+ device = compliance ) ! /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,uses ,a rail c>ri] t has in/all$ an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device approv$ "u subsection 7c7 may use record+s f t inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device = ! foll[+ purposes3 7#a7 ,v]ify+ t tra9 crew actions are 9 accordance ) applicable safety laws & ! rail c>ri]'s op]at+ rules & proc$ures4 7#b7 ,assi/+ 9 an inve/igation into ! causation ( a reportable accid5t or incid5t4 7#c7 ,c>ry+ out effici5cy te/+ & sy/em-wide p]=mance monitor+ programs4 7#d7 ,docum5t+ a crim9al act or monitor+ unau?oriz$ occupancy ( ! controll+ locomotive cab or c> op]at+ comp>tm5t4 7#e7 ,o!r purposes t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7e7 ,volunt>y implem5tation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* rail c>ri] op]at+ freight rail s]vice may implem5t any inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ devices approv$ "u subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,au?oriz$ uses ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ea* rail c>ri] may use record+s f an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device approv$ "u subsection 7c7 = any ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7f7 ,discretion 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 require 9-cab audio record+ devices = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7d72 & 7,b7 def9e 9 appropriate te*nical detail ! ess5tial features ( ! devices requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,exemptions ,! ,secret>y may exempt any rail pass5g] c>ri] or any "p ( a rail pass5g] c>ri]'s op]ations f ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! rail pass5g] c>ri] has implem5t$ an alt]native te*nology or practice t provides an equival5t or great] safety b5efit or is bett] suit$ to ! risks ( ! op]ation4 7g7 ,tamp]+ ,a rail c>ri] may take appropriate en=cem5t or adm9i/rative action aga9/ any employee t tamp]s ) or disables an audio or inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device in/all$ by ! rail c>ri]4 7h7 ,pres]vation ( data ,ea* rail pass5g] c>ri] subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 %all pres]ve record+ device data = #a ye> aft] ! date ( a reportable accid5t or incid5t4 7i7 ,in=mation protections ,! ,secret>y may n disclose publicly any "p ( an 9-cab audio or image record+ or transcript ( oral communications by or among tra9 employees or o!r op]at+ employees responsible = ! movem5t & direction ( ! tra91 or betwe5 su* op]at+ employees & company communication c5t]s1 relat$ to an accid5t inve/igat$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,h[ev]1 ! ,secret>y %all make public any "p ( a transcript or any writt5 depiction ( visual in=mation t ! ,secret>y decides is relevant to ! accid5t at ! "t a majority ( ! o!r factual reports on ! accid5t are releas$ to ! public4 7j7 ,prohibit$ use ,an 9-cab audio or image record+ obta9$ by a rail c>ri] "u ?is section may n be us$ to retaliate aga9/ an employee4 7k7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ z requir+ a rail c>ri] to cease or re/rict op]ations ^u a te*nical failure ( an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device4 ,su* rail c>ri] %all repair or replace ! fail$ inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device z soon z practicable4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjafh4 ,in/allation ( audio & image record+ devices4 4 #cedcg4 ,rail pass5g] transportation liability 7a7 ,limitations ,section #bhajc7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bie1jjj1jjj1 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c742 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,! liability cap "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be adju/$ e #e ye>s by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to reflect *anges 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index-,all ,urban ,consum]s4 7#d7 ,! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all h no f9ancial responsibility = any claims describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,def9ition ( rail pass5g] transportation ,section #bhajc7;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,def9ition4-- & ins]t+ ,def9itions4--2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ! t]m rail pass5g] transportation includes commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 4 7c7 ,prohibition ,no ,f$]al funds may be appropriat$ = ! purpose ( pay+ = ! portion ( an insurance premium attributable to ! increase 9 all[able aw>ds "u ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all be effective = any pass5g] rail accid5t or incid5t occurr+ on or aft] ,may #ab1 #bjae4 #cedch4 ,modification report+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t a report+ requirem5t to monitor indu/ry-wide progress t[>d modify+ tank c>s us$ 9 high-haz>d flammable tra9 s]vice by ! applicable deadl9es or au?orization end dates set 9 regulation4 7b7 ,tank c> data ,! ,secret>y %all collect data f %ipp]s & tank c> own]s on-- 7#a7 ! total numb] ( tank c>s modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification1 or equival5t1 specify+-- 7,a7 ! type or specification ( ea* tank c> be=e x 0 modifi$1 includ+ non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d1 or jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d2 & 7,b7 ! id5tification numb] ( ea* ,class #c flammable liquid c>ri$ by ea* tank c> 9 ! pa/ ye>2 7#b7 ! total numb] ( tank c>s built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification1 or equival5t2 & 7#c7 ! total numb] ( tank c>s us$ or likely to be us$ 9 high-haz>d flammable tra9 s]vice t h n be5 modifi$1 specify+-- 7,a7 ! type or specification ( ea* tank c> n modifi$1 includ+ ! non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d1 or jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d2 & 7,b7 ! id5tification numb] ( ea* ,class #c flammable liquid c>ri$ by ea* tank c> 9 ! pa/ ye>4 7c7 ,tank c> %op data ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a survey ( tank c> facilities modify+ tank c>s to ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification1 or equival5t1 or build+ new tank c>s to ! ,,dot-#aag specification1 or equival5t1 to g5]ate /ati/ically-valid e/imates ( ! expect$ numb] ( tank c>s ^? facilities expect to modify to ,,dot-#aag,r specification1 or equival5t1 or build to ! ,,dot-#aag specification1 or equival5t4 7d7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,secret>y %all collect ! data "u subsection 7b7 & conduct ! survey "u subsection 7c7 annually until ,may #a1 #bjbe4 7e7 ,in=mation protections 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all only report data 9 indu/ry-wide totals & %all treat company-specific in=mation z confid5tial bus9ess in=mation4 7#b7 ,level ( confid5tiality ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! data collect$ "u subsection 7b7 & ! survey data "u subsection 7c7 h ! same level ( confid5tiality z conta9$ 9 ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note71 z adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 7#c7 ,designee ,! ,secret>y may designate ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics to collect data "u subsection 7b7 & ! survey data "u subsection 7c7 & direct ! ,director to ensure ! confid5tially ( company-specific in=mation to ! maximum ext5t p]mitt$ by law4 7f7 ,report ,ea* ye>1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date t bo? ! collection ( ! data "u subsection 7b7 & ! survey "u subsection 7c7 are complete1 ! ,secret>y %all report on ! aggregate results1 )\t company-specific in=mation1 to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#b7 ,high-haz>d flammable tra9 ,! t]m high-haz>d flammable tra9 means a s+le tra9 transport+ #bj or m tank c>s load$ ) a ,class #c flammable liquid 9 a cont9u\s block or a s+le tra9 transport+ #ce or m tank c>s load$ ) a ,class #c flammable liquid ?r\gh\t ! tra9 consi/4 #cedci4 ,report on crude oil *>act]i/ics rese>* /udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! rese>* completion ( ! compreh5sive ,crude ,oil ,*>act]i/ics ,rese>* ,sampl+1 ,analysis1 & ,exp]im5t 7,,sae7 ,plan /udy at ,s&ia ,national ,laboratories1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t conta9s-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! compreh5sive ,crude ,oil ,*>act]i/ics ,rese>* ,sampl+1 ,analysis1 & ,exp]im5t 7,,sae7 ,plan /udy2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations1 bas$ on ! f9d+s ( ! /udy1 =-- 7,a7 regulations t %\ld be prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation or ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy to improve ! safe transport ( crude oil2 & 7,b7 /atutes t %\ld be enact$ by ,congress to improve ! safe transport ( crude oil4 ,,iv ,positive tra9 control #cedda4 ,coord9ation ( spectrum 7a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission1 %all assess spectrum ne$s & availability = implem5t+ positive tra9 control sy/ems 7z def9$ 9 section #bjaeg7;i77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 ,! ,secret>y & ! ,*airman may consult ) ext]nal /akehold]s 9 c>ry+ out ?is section4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t conta9s ! results ( ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #ceddb4 ,updat$ plans 7a7 ,implem5tation ,section #bjaeg7;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,plan requir$ ,ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] & ea* entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation %all develop & submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation a plan = implem5t+ a positive tra9 control sy/em by ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae1 gov]n+ op]ations on-- 7,a7 its ma9 l9e ov] :i* int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7 is regul>ly provid$2 7,b7 its ma9 l9e ov] :i* poison- or toxic-by-inhalation haz>d\s mat]ials 7z def9$ 9 sections #aga4h1 #agc4aae1 & #agc4acb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 are transport$2 & 7,c7 su* o!r tracks z ! ,secret>y may prescribe by regulation or ord]4 7#b7 ,int]op]ability & prioritization ,! plan %all describe h[ ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 w provide = int]op]ability ( ! positive tra9 control sy/ems ) movem5ts ( tra9s ( o!r railroad c>ri]s ov] its l9es & %all1 to ! ext5t practical1 implem5t ! positive tra9 control sy/ems 9 a mann] t addresses areas ( great] risk be=e areas ( less] risk4 7#c7 ,secret>ial review ( updat$ plans 7,a7 ,submission ( updat$ plans ,not)/&+ ! deadl9e set =? 9 p>agraph 7#a71 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 may submit to ! ,secret>y an updat$ plan t am5ds ! plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) an updat$ implem5tation s*$ule 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b77 & mile/ones or metrics 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77 t demon/rate t ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity w implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em z soon z practicable1 if implem5t+ 9 accordance ) ! updat$ plan w n introduce op]ational *all5ges or risks to full1 successful1 & safe implem5tation4 7,b7 ,review ( updat$ plans ,n lat] ?an #aej days aft] receiv+ an updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all review ! updat$ plan & approve or disapprove x4 ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to approve or disapprove ! updat$ plan1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] :e!r ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity submitt+ ! plan-- 7i7 7,i7 has enc\nt]$ te*nical or programmatic *all5ges id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! #bjab report transmitt$ to ,congress pursuant to subsection 7d72 & 7,,ii7 ! *all5ges ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i7 h negatively affect$ ! successful implem5tation ( positive tra9 control sy/ems2 7ii7 has demon/rat$ due dilig5ce 9 its ef=t to implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em2 7iii7 has includ$ 9 its plan mile/ones or metrics t demon/rate ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity w implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em z soon z practicable1 if implem5t+ 9 accordance ) ! mile/ones or metrics w n introduce op]ational *all5ges or risks to full1 successful1 & safe implem5tation2 & 7iv7 has set an implem5tation s*$ule 9 its plan t %[s ! railroad w comply ) p>agraph 7#g71 if implem5t+ 9 accordance ) ! implem5tation s*$ule w n introduce op]ational *all5ges or risks to full1 successful1 & safe implem5tation4 7,c7 ,modification ( updat$ plans 7i7 ,if ! ,secret>y has n approv$ an updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,b7 )9 #fj days ( receiv+ ! updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all imm$iately-- 7,i7 provide a writt5 response to ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity t id5tifies ! reason = n approv+ ! updat$ plan & expla9s any incomplete or defici5t items2 7,,ii7 all[ ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity to submit1 )9 #cj days ( receiv+ ! writt5 response "u subclause 7,i71 a modifi$ v]sion ( ! updat$ plan = ! ,secret>y's review2 & 7,,iii7 approve or issue f9al disapproval = a modifi$ v]sion ( ! updat$ plan submitt$ "u subclause 7,,ii7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt4 7ii7 ,dur+ ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 clause 7i77,,iii71 ! railroad or o!r entity t has submitt$ a modifi$ v]sion ( ! updat$ plan "u clause 7i77,,ii7 may make additional modifications1 if reque/$ by ! ,secret>y1 = ! purposes ( correct+ incomplete or defici5t items to receive approval4 7,d7 ,public availability ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] approv+ an updat$ plan "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all make ! updat$ plan available on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7,e7 ,p5d+ reviews ,= an applicant t submits an updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ext5d ! deadl9e = implem5t+ a positive tra9 control sy/em at lea/ until ! date ! ,secret>y approves or issues f9al disapproval = ! updat$ plan ) an updat$ implem5tation s*$ule 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b774 7,f7 ,disapproval ,a railroad c>ri] or o!r entity t has its modifi$ v]sion ( its updat$ plan disapprov$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,c77i77,,iii71 & t has n implem5t$ a positive tra9 control sy/em by ! deadl9e 9 subsection 7a77#a71 is subject to en=cem5t action au?oriz$ "u subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,cont5ts ( updat$ plan 7,a7 ,mile/ones or metrics ,ea* updat$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all describe ! foll[+ mile/ones or metrics3 7i7 ,! total numb] ( compon5ts t w be in/all$ ) positive tra9 control by ! end ( ea* cal5d> ye> until positive tra9 control is fully implem5t$1 ) totals sep>at$ by ea* compon5t category4 7ii7 ,! numb] ( employees t w receive ! tra9+1 z requir$ "u ! applicable positive tra9 control sy/em regulations1 by ! end ( ea* cal5d> ye> until positive tra9 control is fully implem5t$4 7iii7 ,! cal5d> ye> or ye>s 9 :i* spectrum w be acquir$ & w be available = use 9 all areas t x is ne$$ = positive tra9 control implem5tation1 if su* spectrum is n already acquir$ & ready = use4 7,b7 ,implem5tation s*$ule ,ea* updat$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all include an implem5tation s*$ule t id5tifies ! dates by :i* ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity w-- 7i7 fully implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em2 7ii7 complete all compon5t in/allation1 consi/5t ) ! mile/ones or metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7iii7 complete all employee tra9+ requir$ "u ! applicable positive tra9 control sy/em regulations1 consi/5t ) ! mile/ones or metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 7iv7 acquire all necess>y spectrum1 consi/5t ) ! mile/ones or metrics 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii72 & 7v7 activate its positive tra9 control sy/em4 7,c7 ,additional in=mation ,ea* updat$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all include-- 7i7 ! total numb] ( positive tra9 control compon5ts requir$ = implem5tation1 ) totals sep>at$ by ea* major compon5t category2 7ii7 ! total numb] ( employees requir+ tra9+ "u ! applicable positive tra9 control sy/em regulations2 7iii7 a summ>y ( ! rema9+ *all5ges to positive tra9 control sy/em implem5tation1 includ+-- 7,i7 te/+ issues2 7,,ii7 int]op]ability *all5ges2 7,,iii7 p]mitt+ issues2 & 7,,iv7 c]tification *all5ges4 7,d7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m compon5t means a locomotive app>atus1 a wayside int]face unit 7includ+ any associat$ legacy signal sy/em replacem5ts71 back (fice sy/em h>dw>e1 a base /ation radio1 a wayside radio1 or a locomotive radio4 7#e7 ,plan implem5tation ,! ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 %all implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em 9 accordance ) its plan1 includ+ any am5dm5ts made to ! plan by its updat$ plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c71 & subject to section #ceddc ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act4 7#f7 ,progress report ,ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity ) an approv$ updat$ plan %all submit an annual report to ! ,secret>y t describes ! progress made on positive tra9 control implem5tation1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ext5t to :i* ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity met or exce$$ ! metrics or mile/ones describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a72 7,b7 ! ext5t to :i* ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity compli$ ) its implem5tation s*$ule "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 & 7,c7 any update to ! in=mation provid$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,c74 7#g7 ,con/ra9t ,ea* updat$ plan %all reflect t ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 w1 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjah-- 7,a7 complete compon5t in/allation & spectrum acquisition2 & 7,b7 activate its positive tra9 control sy/em )\t undue delay4 4 7b7 ,en=cem5t ,section #bjaeg7;e7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,en=cem5t ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to assess civil p5alties pursuant to *apt] #bac = ! failure to submit or comply ) a plan = implem5t+ positive tra9 control "u subsection 7a71 includ+ any am5dm5ts to ! plan made by an updat$ plan 7includ+ mile/ones or metrics & an updat$ implem5tation s*$ule7 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( su* subsection1 subject to section #ceddc ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act4 4 7c7 ,def9itions ,section #bjaeg7;i7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,activate ,! t]m activate means to initiate ! use ( a positive tra9 control sy/em 9 e subdivision or di/rict :]e ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity is prep>$ to d s safely1 reliably1 & successfully1 & proce$ ) rev5ue s]vice demon/ration z necess>y = sy/em te/+ & c]tification1 prior to full implem5tation4 4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bjaeg7;g7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,con=m+ regulatory am5dm5ts ,imm$iately aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all remove or revise any ref]5ces to specifi$ dates 9 ! regulations or ord]s implem5t+ ?is section to ! ext5t necess>y to con=m ) ! am5dm5ts made by su* ,act2 & 7,b7 may n en=ce any su* date-specific deadl9es or requirem5ts t are inconsi/5t ) ! am5dm5ts made by su* ,act4 4 7e7 ,sav+s provisions 7#a7 ,resubmission ( in=mation ,no?+ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section may be con/ru$ to require a ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to resubmit 9 its updat$ plan in=mation f its initial implem5tation plan t is n *ang$ or affect$ by ! updat$ plan4 ,! ,secret>y %all consid] an updat$ plan submitt$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#c7 ( t section to be an add5dum t makes am5dm5ts to ! initial implem5tation plan4 7#b7 ,submission ( new plan ,no?+ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section may be con/ru$ to require a ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to submit a new implem5tation plan pursuant to ! deadl9e set =? 9 t section4 7#c7 ,approval ,a railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t has its updat$ plan1 includ+ a modifi$ v]sion ( ! updat$ plan1 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b7 or subp>agraph 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#c7 ( t section %all n be requir$ to implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em by ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( t section4 #ceddc4 ,e>ly adoption & int]op]ability 7a7 ,e>ly adoption ,dur+ ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! la/ railroad c>ri]'s or o!r entity's positive tra9 control sy/em1 subject to section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7h7 ( su* section & implem5t$ on all ( t railroad c>ri]'s or o!r entity's l9es requir$ to h op]ations gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em1 any railroad c>ri] or o!r entity %all n be subject to ! op]ational re/rictions set =? 9 subp>t ,i ( "p #bcf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 t w\ld o!rwise apply 9 ! ev5t ( a positive tra9 control sy/em compon5t failure4 7b7 ,int]op]ability proc$ure ,if multiple railroad c>ri]s op]ate on a s+le railroad l9e ?r\gh a trackage or haulage agreem5t1 ea* railroad c>ri] op]at+ on ! railroad l9e %all n be subject to ! op]at+ re/rictions set =? 9 subp>t ,i ( "p #bcf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ) respect to ! railroad l9e1 until ! ,secret>y c]tifies t-- 7#a7 ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] & ea* entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation t op]ates on ! railroad l9e is 9 compliance ) its positive tra9 control requirem5ts "u section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ea* ,class ,,ii or ,class ,,iii railroad t op]ates on ! railroad l9e is 9 compliance ) ! applicable regulatory requirem5ts to equip locomotives op]at+ 9 positive tra9 control t]ritory2 & 7#c7 ! implem5tation ( any & all positive tra9 control sy/ems are int]op]able & op]ational on ! railroad l9e 9 con=mance ) ea* approv$ implem5tation plan s t ea* freight & pass5g] railroad c op]ate on ! l9e ) t freight or pass5g] railroad's positive tra9 control equipm5t4 7c7 ,small railroads ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all am5d section #bcf4ajjf7;b77#d77;iii77,b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to equipp+ locomotives = applicable ,class ,,ii & ,class ,,iii railroads op]at+ 9 positive tra9 control t]ritory7 to ext5d ea* deadl9e by #c ye>s4 7d7 ,en=cem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 no?+ 9 subsection 7a7 may be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,secret>y f en=c+ ! metrics & mile/ones "u section #bjaeg7;a77#d77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #ceddb ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,activation ,beg9n+ on ! date 9 :i* a railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #ceddb ( ?is ,act1 has activat$ its positive tra9 control sy/em1 ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity %all n be 9 violation ( its plan1 includ+ its updat$ plan1 approv$ "u ?is ,act if implem5t+ su* plan introduces op]ational *all5ges or risks to full1 successful1 & safe implem5tation4 #ceddd4 ,positive tra9 control at grade cross+s effectiv5ess /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,aft] ! ,secret>y c]tifies t ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] & ea* entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation is 9 compliance ) ! positive tra9 control requirem5ts "u section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,coop]ative ,rail ,rese>* ,program ,bo>d-- 7#a7 to conduct a /udy ( ! possible effectiv5ess ( positive tra9 control & relat$ te*nologies on r$uc+ collisions at highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 to submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7b7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y may require1 z "p ( ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 t ! ,national ,coop]ative ,rail ,rese>* ,program ,bo>d fund ! /udy requir$ "u ?is section us+ su* sums z may be necess>y out ( ! am\nts made available "u section #bdiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,e ,project deliv]y #ceeja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,track1 ,railroad1 & ,infra/ructure ,network ,act4 #ceejb4 ,pres]vation ( public l&s 7a7 ,highways ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ 1 tak+ into consid]ation any avoidance1 m9imization1 & mitigation or enhancem5t measures incorporat$ into ! program or project aft] hi/oric site2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,rail & transit ,improvem5ts to1 or ! ma9t5ance1 rehabilitation1 or op]ation (1 railroad or rail transit l9es or elem5ts ( su* l9es1 ) ! exception ( /ations1 t are 9 use or 7 hi/orically us$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s1 %all n be consid]$ a use ( an hi/oric site "u subsection 7a71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! railroad or rail transit l9e or elem5t ( su* l9e is li/$ on1 or eligible = li/+ on1 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places4 4 7b7 ,transportation projects ,section #cjc is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d7 & 7e72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ 1 tak+ into consid]ation any avoidance1 m9imization1 & mitigation or enhancem5t measures incorporat$ into ! program or project aft] hi/oric site2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,rail & transit ,improvem5ts to1 or ! ma9t5ance1 rehabilitation1 or op]ation (1 railroad or rail transit l9es or elem5ts ( su* l9es1 ) ! exception ( /ations1 t are 9 use or 7 hi/orically us$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s1 %all n be consid]$ a use ( an hi/oric site "u subsection 7c71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! railroad or rail transit l9e or elem5t ( su* l9e is li/$ on1 or eligible = li/+ on1 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places4 4 #ceejc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjd is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ = multimodal projects & ins]t+ & increas+ ! effici5cy ( environm5tal reviews2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all apply ! project developm5t proc$ures1 to ! greate/ ext5t feasible1 describ$ 9 section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to any rail project t requires ! approval ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,regulations & proc$ures ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all incorporate su* project developm5t proc$ures into ! ag5cy regulations & proc$ures p]ta9+ to rail projects4 7f7 ,applicability ( ,,nepa decisions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration may apply a categorical exclusion designat$ by ano!r ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,f9d+s ,a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration may adopt1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ano!r ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration's ,record ( ,decision1 ,f9d+ ( ,no ,significant ,impact1 & any associat$ evaluations1 det]m9ations1 or f9d+s demon/rat+ compliance ) any law relat$ to environm5tal review or hi/oric pres]vation4 4 #ceejd4 ,advance acquisition 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bda is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bdaje ! foll[+-- #bdajf4 ,advance acquisition 7a7 ,rail corridor pres]vation ,! ,secret>y may assi/ a recipi5t ( fund+ 9 acquir+ "r-(-way & adjac5t real prop]ty int]e/s be=e or dur+ ! completion ( ! environm5tal reviews = any project receiv+ fund+ "u subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t may use su* prop]ty int]e/s if ! acquisition is o!rwise p]mitt$ "u ,f$]al law1 & ! recipi5t reque/+ ,f$]al fund+ = ! acquisition c]tifies1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! ,secret>y1 t-- 7#a7 ! recipi5t has au?ority to acquire ! "r-(-way or adjac5t real prop]ty int]e/2 & 7#b7 ! acquisition ( ! "r-(-way or adjac5t real prop]ty int]e/-- 7,a7 is = a transportation or transportation-relat$ purpose2 7,b7 w n cause significant adv]se environm5tal impact2 7,c7 w n limit ! *oice ( reasonable alt]natives = ! propos$ project or o!rwise influ5ce ! decision ( ! ,secret>y on any approval requir$ = ! propos$ project2 7,d7 does n prev5t ! lead ag5cy = ! review process f mak+ an imp>tial decision z to :e!r to accept an alt]native t is be+ consid]$2 7,e7 complies ) o!r applicable ,f$]al law1 includ+ regulations2 7,f7 w be acquir$ ?r\gh negotiation & )\t ! ?reat ( condemnation2 & 7,g7 w n result 9 ! elim9ation or r$uction ( b5efits or assi/ance to a displac$ p]son "u ! ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance & ,real ,prop]ty ,acquisition ,policies ,act ( #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 & title ,,vi ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq474 7b7 ,environm5tal reviews 7#a7 ,completion ( ,,nepa review ,be=e au?oriz+ any ,f$]al fund+ = ! acquisition ( a real prop]ty int]e/ t is ! subject ( a grant or o!r fund+ "u ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y %all complete1 if requir$1 ! review process "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 ) respect to ! acquisition4 7#b7 ,completion ( section #ajf ,an acquisition ( a real prop]ty int]e/ involv+ an hi/oric site %all n occur unless ! section #ajf process1 if requir$1 "u ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfajh7 is complete4 7#c7 ,tim+ ( acquisitions ,a real prop]ty int]e/ acquir$ "u subsection 7a7 may n be develop$ 9 anticipation ( ! propos$ project until all requir$ environm5tal reviews = ! project h be5 complet$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bda is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdaje ! foll[+3 #bdajf4 ,advance acquisition4 4 #ceeje4 ,railroad rights-(-way ,section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7b7 ,opportunity ,to ,comm5t4-- be=e ,! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy %all af=d & ind5t+ accord+ly2 7#b7 9 ! matt] be=e subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,! head ( any ,f$]al ag5cy hav+ direct & ind5t+ accord+ly2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,exemption = ,railroad ,rights-(-,way 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,track1 ,railroad1 & ,infra/ructure ,network ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a propos$ exemption ( railroad rights-(-way f ! review "u ?is *apt] to ! ,c\ncil = its consid]ation1 consi/5t ) ! exemption = int]/ate highways approv$ on ,m>* #aj1 #bjje 7#gj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aa1ibh74 7#b7 ,f9al exemption ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date t ! ,secret>y submits ! propos$ exemption "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,c\ncil1 ! ,c\ncil %all issue a f9al exemption ( railroad rights-(-way f review "u ?is *apt]1 consi/5t ) ! exemption = int]/ate highways approv$ on ,m>* #aj1 #bjje 7#gj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aa1ibh74 4 #ceejf4 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is title1 or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 %all be con/ru$ z sup]c$+1 am5d+1 or modify+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or affect ! responsibility ( any ,f$]al (fic] to comply ) or en=ce any su* /atute4 #ceejg4 ,transition ,no?+ 9 ?is title1 or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 %all affect any exi/+ environm5tal review process1 program1 agreem5t1 or fund+ arrangem5t approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z t title 0 9 effect on ! day prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subtitle4 ,f ,f9anc+ #cefja4 ,%ort title2 ref]5ces 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,railroad ,infra/ructure ,f9anc+ ,improvem5t ,act4 7b7 ,ref]5ces to ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf ,except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 :]ev] 9 ?is subtitle an am5dm5t or repeal is express$ 9 t]ms ( an am5dm5t to1 or repeal (1 a section or o!r provision1 ! ref]5ce %all be consid]$ to be made to a section or o!r provision ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf1 z am5d$ 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq474 #cefjb4 ,def9itions ,section #eja 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#h7 z p>agraph 7#aj72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,! t]m inve/m5t-grade rat+ means a rat+ ( ,,bbb m9us1 ,baa #c1 bbb m9us1 ,,bbb7l[71 or high] assign$ by a rat+ ag5cy4 2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,! t]m ma/] cr$it agreem5t means an agreem5t to make #a or m direct loans or loan gu>antees at future dates = a program ( relat$ projects on t]ms acceptable to ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,! t]m project obligation means a note1 bond1 deb5ture1 or o!r debt obligation issu$ by a borr[] 9 connection ) ! f9anc+ ( a project1 o!r ?an a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is title4 7#ab7 ,! t]m railroad has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m railroad c>ri] 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#ac7 ,! t]m rat+ ag5cy means a cr$it rat+ ag5cy regi/]$ ) ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission z a nationally recogniz$ /ati/ical rat+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #c7;a7 ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a7774 7#ad7 ,! t]m sub/antial completion means-- 7,a7 ! op5+ ( a project to pass5g] or freight traffic2 or 7,b7 a comp>able ev5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y & specifi$ 9 ! direct loan4 4 #cefjc4 ,eligible applicants ,section #ejb7;a7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ "o railroad2 & & ins]t+ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 or 7#f722 & 7#b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f7 to read z foll[s3 7#f7 solely = ! purpose ( con/ruct+ a rail connection betwe5 a plant or facility & a rail c>ri]1 limit$ option freight %ipp]s t own or op]ate a plant or o!r facility2 & 4 #cefjd4 ,eligible purposes ,section #ejb7;b77#a7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 & co/s relat$ to ^! activities1 includ+ pre-con/ruction co/s aft] %ops2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a72 or & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,c722 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 reimburse plann+ & design exp5ses relat+ to projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,c74 4 #cefje4 ,program adm9i/ration 7a7 ,application process+ proc$ures ,section #ejb7;i7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;i77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7i7 ,application process+ proc$ures 7#a7 ,application /atus notices ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date t ! ,secret>y receives an application "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! applicant writt5 notice z to :e!r ! application is complete or incomplete4 7#b7 ,incomplete applications ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an application is incomplete1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide ! applicant ) a description ( all ( ! specific in=mation or mat]ial t is ne$$ to complete ! application2 & 7,b7 all[ ! applicant to resubmit ! in=mation & mat]ial describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to complete ! application4 7#c7 ,application approvals & disapprovals 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ! ,secret>y notifies an applicant t an application is complete "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! applicant writt5 notice z to :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! application4 7,b7 ,actions by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget ,9 ord] to enable compliance ) ! "t limit "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all take any action requir$ ) respect to ! application )9 t #fj-;day p]iod4 7#d7 ,exp$it$ process+ ,! ,secret>y %all implem5t proc$ures & measures to economize ! "t & co/ involv$ 9 obta9+ an approval or a disapproval ( cr$it assi/ance "u ?is title4 7#e7 ,da%bo>d ,! ,secret>y %all po/ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public ,web site a mon?ly report t includes = ea* application-- 7,a7 ! "n ( ! applicant or applicants2 7,b7 ! location ( ! project2 7,c7 a brief description ( ! project1 includ+ its purpose2 7,d7 ! reque/$ direct loan or loan gu>antee am\nt2 7,e7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provid$ application /atus notice "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,f7 ! date t ! ,secret>y provid$ notice ( approval or disapproval "u p>agraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ( direct loans & loan gu>antees ,section #ejc 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ a program guide & /&>d t]m %eet & specific timetables42 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7l7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7m71 respectively2 7#c7 by /rik+ 7b7 ,assignm5t ( loan gu>antees4-- & ins]t+ 7c7 ,assignm5t ( loan gu>antees4--2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 z r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ! modification co/ has be5 cov]$ "u section #ejb7;f74 2 & 7#e7 by am5d+ subsection 7l71 z r$esignat$1 to read z foll[s3 7l7 ,*>ges & loan s]vic+ 7#a7 ,purposes ,! ,secret>y may collect & sp5d f ea* applicant1 obligor1 or loan p>ty a reasonable *>ge =-- 7,a7 ! co/ ( evaluat+ ! application1 am5dm5ts1 modifications1 & waiv]s1 includ+ = evaluat+ project viability1 applicant cr$itwor?9ess1 & ! appraisal ( ! value ( ! equipm5t or facilities = :i* ! direct loan or loan gu>antee is s\ght1 & = mak+ necess>y det]m9ations & f9d+s2 7,b7 ! co/ ( aw>d managem5t & project managem5t ov]sight2 7,c7 ! co/ ( s]vices f exp]t firms1 includ+ c\nsel1 & indep5d5t f9ancial advisors to assi/ 9 ! und]writ+1 audit+1 s]vic+1 & ex]cise ( rights ) respect to direct loans & loan gu>antees2 & 7,d7 ! co/ ( all o!r exp5ses incurr$ z a result ( a brea* ( any t]m or condition or any ev5t ( default on a direct loan or loan gu>antee4 7#b7 ,/&>ds ,! ,secret>y may *>ge diff]5t am\nts "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! diff]5t co/s incurr$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,s]vic] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may appo9t a f9ancial entity to assi/ ! ,secret>y 9 s]vic+ a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,duties ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all act z ! ag5t ( ! ,secret>y 9 s]v+ a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,fees ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all receive a s]vic+ fee f ! obligor or o!r loan p>ty1 subject to approval by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,safety & op]ations acc\nt ,am\nts collect$ "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 be cr$it$ directly to ! ,safety & ,op]ations acc\nt ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 rema9 available until exp5d$ to pay = ! co/s describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 4 #cefjf4 ,loan t]ms & repaym5t 7a7 ,pr]equisites = assi/ance ,section #ejb7;g77#a7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;g77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ce ye>s f ! date ( its execution & ins]t+ ! less] ( #ce ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project or ! e/imat$ useful life ( ! rail equipm5t or facilities to be acquir$1 rehabilitat$1 improv$1 develop$1 or e/abli%$4 7b7 ,repaym5t s*$ules ,section #ejb7;j7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;j77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! six? anniv]s>y date ( ! orig9al loan disbursem5t & ins]t+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,def]r$ paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if at any "t aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ! project is unable to g5]ate suffici5t rev5ues to pay ! s*$ul$ loan repaym5ts ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! direct loan1 ! ,secret>y1 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 may all[1 = a maximum aggregate "t ( #a ye> ov] ! duration ( ! direct loan1 ! obligor to add unpaid pr9cipal & int]e/ to ! out/&+ balance ( ! direct loan4 7,b7 ,int]e/ ,a paym5t def]r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 cont9ue to accrue int]e/ "u p>agraph 7#b7 until ! loan is fully repaid2 & 7ii7 be s*$ul$ to be amortiz$ ov] ! rema9+ t]m ( ! loan4 7#d7 ,prepaym5ts 7,a7 ,use ( excess rev5ues ,any excess rev5ues t rema9 aft] satisfy+ s*$ul$ debt s]vice requirem5ts on ! project obligations & direct loan & all deposit requirem5ts "u ! t]ms ( any tru/ agreem5t1 bond resolution1 or simil> agreem5t secur+ project obligations may be appli$ annually to prepay ! direct loan )\t p5alty4 7,b7 ,use ( proce$s ( ref9anc+ ,! direct loan may be prepaid at any "t )\t p5alty f ! proce$s ( ref9anc+ f non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces4 4 7c7 ,sale ( direct loans ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,sale ( direct loans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 & z soon z practicable aft] sub/antial completion ( a project1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] notify+ ! obligor1 may sell to ano!r entity or re(f] into ! capital m>kets a direct loan = ! project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! sale or re(f]+ has a high probability ( be+ made on favorable t]ms4 7#b7 ,cons5t ( obligor ,9 mak+ a sale or re(f]+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may n *ange ! orig9al t]ms & conditions ( ! secur$ loan )\t ! prior writt5 cons5t ( ! obligor 4 7d7 ,nonsubord9ation ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb71 z am5d$ 9 subsection 7c71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,nonsubord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 a direct loan %all n be subord9at$ to ! claims ( any hold] ( project obligations 9 ! ev5t ( bankruptcy1 insolv5cy1 or liquidation ( ! obligor4 7#b7 ,preexi/+ ind5tures 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a public ag5cy borr[] t is f9anc+ ongo+ capital programs & has out/&+ s5ior bonds "u a preexi/+ ind5ture if-- 7i7 ! direct loan is rat$ 9 ! ,a category or high]2 7ii7 ! direct loan is secur$ & payable f pl$g$ rev5ues n affect$ by project p]=mance1 su* z a tax-bas$ rev5ue pl$ge or a sy/em-back$ pl$ge ( project rev5ues2 & 7iii7 ! program %>e1 "u ?is title1 ( eligible project co/s is #ej p]c5t or less4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may impose limitations = ! waiv] ( ! nonsubord9ation requirem5t "u ?is p>agraph if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* limitations w\ld be 9 ! f9ancial int]e/ ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 4 #cefjg4 ,cr$it risk premiums ,section #ejb7;f7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by am5d+ ! fir/ s5t5ce to read z foll[s3 ,9 lieu ( or 9 comb9ation ) appropriations ( budget au?ority to cov] ! co/s ( direct loans & loan gu>antees z requir$ "u section #ejd7;b77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,re=m ,act ( #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;c7b77#a771 includ+ ! co/ ( a modification !re(1 ! ,secret>y may accept on behalf ( an applicant = assi/ance "u ?is section a commitm5t f a non-,f$]al s\rce1 includ+ a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t or ag5cy or public b5efit corporation or public au?ority !re(1 to fund 9 :ole or 9 "p cr$it risk premiums & modification co/s ) respect to ! loan t is ! subject ( ! application or modification42 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,cr$itwor?9ess ,an applicant may propose & ! ,secret>y may accept z a basis = det]m9+ ! am\nt ( ! cr$it risk premium "u p>agraph 7#b7 any ( ! foll[+ 9 addition to ! value ( any tangible asset3 7,a7 ,! net pres5t value ( a future /ream ( ,/ate or local subsidy income or o!r d$icat$ rev5ues to secure ! direct loan or loan gu>antee4 7,b7 ,adequate cov]age requirem5ts to ensure repaym5t1 on a non-rec\rse basis1 f ca% fl[s g5]at$ by ! project or any o!r d$icat$ rev5ue s\rce1 includ+-- 7i7 tolls2 7ii7 us] fees2 or 7iii7 paym5ts ow+ to ! obligor "u a public-private p>tn]%ip4 7,c7 ,an inve/m5t-grade rat+ on ! direct loan or loan gu>antee1 z applicable1 except t if ! total am\nt ( ! direct loan or loan gu>antee is great] ?an #ge1jjj1jjj1 ! applicant %all h an inve/m5t-grade rat+ f at lea/ #b rat+ ag5cies on ! direct loan or loan gu>antee4 2 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ am\nts & ins]t+ am\nts 7& 9 ! case ( a modification1 be=e ! modification is execut$71 to ! ext5t appropriations are n available to ! ,secret>y to meet ! co/s ( direct loans & loan gu>antees1 includ+ co/s ( modifications !re(4 #cefjh4 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb71 z am5d$ by subsections 7c7 & 7d7 ( section #cefjf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to section #ejb7;d7 & p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t t is cont+5t on all ( ! conditions = ! provision ( a direct loan or loan gu>antee1 z applicable1 "u ?is title & o!r applicable requirem5ts be+ satisfi$ prior to ! issuance ( ! direct loan or loan gu>antee4 7#b7 ,conditions ,ea* ma/] cr$it agreem5t %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt & g5]al t]ms & conditions ( ea* applicable direct loan or loan gu>antee2 7,b7 id5tify #a or m d$icat$ non-,f$]al rev5ue s\rces t w secure ! repaym5t ( ea* applicable direct loan or loan gu>antee2 7,c7 provide = ! obligation ( funds = ! direct loans or loan gu>antees cont+5t on & aft] all requirem5ts h be5 met = ! projects subject to ! ma/] cr$it agreem5t2 & 7,d7 provide #a or m dates1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 be=e :i* ! ma/] cr$it agreem5t results 9 ea* ( ! direct loans or loan gu>antees or 9 ! release ( ! ma/] cr$it agreem5t4 4 #cefji4 ,priorities & conditions 7a7 ,priority projects ,section #ejb7;c7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ projects = ! in/allation ( a positive tra9 control sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #bjaeg7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 aft] public safety2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#b71 respectively2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ or *apt] #bbg ( title #di aft] section #ace ( title #bc2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#i71 respectively2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 improve railroad /ations & pass5g] facilities & increase transit-ori5t$ developm5t2 4 7b7 ,conditions ( assi/ance ,section #ejb7;h7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;h77 is am5d$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ 1 if applicable aft] project4 #cefaj4 ,sav+s provision 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ?is subtitle1 & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle1 %all n affect any direct loan 7or direct loan obligation7 or an out/&+ loan gu>antee 7or loan gu>antee commitm5t7 t 0 9 effect prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,any su* transaction ent]$ into be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be adm9i/]$ until completion "u its t]ms z if ?is ,act 7 n enact$4 7b7 ,modification co/s ,at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 ! au?ority to accept modification co/s on behalf ( an applicant "u section #ejb7;f7 ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f771 z am5d$ by section #cefjg ( ?is ,act1 may apply ) respect to any direct loan 7or direct loan obligation7 or an out/&+ loan gu>antee 7or loan gu>antee commitm5t7 t 0 9 effect prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,d ,freight & ,major projects ,,xli ,freight policy #dajja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( freight *apt] 7a7 ,freight ,subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] *apt] #ec ! foll[+3 #ed ,freight #edja4 ,def9itions4#edjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy4#edjc4 ,national multimodal freight network4#edjd4 ,national freight /rategic plan4#edje4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4#edjf4 ,/ate freight plans4#edjg4 ,transportation inve/m5t plann+ & data tools4#edjh4 ,sav+s provision4#edji4 ,assi/ance = freight projects4 #edja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is *apt]3 7#a7 ,economic competitiv5ess ,! t]m economic competitiv5ess means ! ability ( ! economy to effici5tly move freight & p1 produce goods1 & deliv] s]vices1 includ+-- 7,a7 r$uctions 9 ! travel "t ( freight2 7,b7 r$uctions 9 ! conge/ion caus$ by ! movem5t ( freight2 7,c7 improvem5ts to freight travel "t reliability2 & 7,d7 r$uctions 9 freight transportation co/s due to conge/ion & insuffici5t infra/ructure4 7#b7 ,freight ,! t]m freight means ! comm]cial transportation ( c>go1 includ+ agricultural1 manufactur$1 retail1 or o!r goods by vessel1 vehicle1 pipel9e1 or rail4 7#c7 ,freight transportation modes ,! t]m freight transportation modes means-- 7,a7 ! infra/ructure support+ any mode ( transportation t moves freight1 includ+ highways1 ports1 wat]ways1 rail facilities1 & pipel9es2 & 7,b7 any vehicles or equipm5t transport+ goods on su* infra/ructure4 7#d7 ,national highway freight network ,! t]m national highway freight network means ! network e/abli%$ "u section #afg ( title #bc4 7#e7 ,national multimodal freight network ,! t]m national multimodal freight network means ! network e/abli%$ "u section #edjc4 7#f7 ,national multimodal freight /rategic plan ,! t]m national multimodal freight /rategic plan means ! /rategic plan develop$ "u section #edjd4 7#g7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#h7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( *apt]s = subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to *apt] #ec ! foll[+3 #ed4;,freight#edja 4 #dajjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by section #dajja1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edja ! foll[+3 #edjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy 7a7 ,policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to support inve/m5t to ma9ta9 & improve ! condition & p]=mance ( ! national multimodal freight network2 7#b7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates maximizes its competitiv5ess 9 ! global economy by increas+ ! ov]all productivity & connectivity ( ! national freight sy/em2 & 7#c7 to pursue ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,goals ,! national multimodal freight policy has ! foll[+ goals3 7#a7 ,to enhance ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates by inve/+ 9 infra/ructure improvem5ts & implem5t+ op]ational improvem5ts on ! freight network ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t a*ieve #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,/r5g!n ! contribution ( ! national freight network to ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,r$uce conge/ion & relieve bottl5ecks 9 ! freight transportation sy/em4 7,c7 ,r$uce ! co/ ( freight transportation4 7,d7 ,improve ! reliability ( freight transportation4 7,e7 ,increase productivity1 p>ticul>ly = dome/ic indu/ries & bus9esses t create jobs4 7#b7 ,to improve ! safety1 security1 effici5cy1 & resili5cy ( freight transportation 9 rural & urban areas4 7#c7 ,to improve ! condition ( ! national freight network4 7#d7 ,to use advanc$ te*nology to improve ! safety & effici5cy ( ! national freight network4 7#e7 ,to incorporate concepts ( p]=mance1 innovation1 competition1 & acc\ntability into ! op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! national freight network4 7#f7 ,to improve ! effici5cy & productivity ( ! national freight network4 7#g7 ,to pursue ^! goals 9 a mann] t is n burd5some to ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts4 7c7 ,/rategies ,! ,unit$ ,/ates may a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 by-- 7#a7 provid+ fund+ to ma9ta9 & improve freight infra/ructure facilities2 7#b7 implem5t+ appropriate safety1 environm5tal1 en]gy & o!r transportation policies2 7#c7 utiliz+ advanc$ te*nology & innovation2 7#d7 promot+ work=ce developm5t2 & 7#e7 us+ p]=mance managem5t activities4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,policy1 :o %all be responsible = ! ov]sight & implem5tation ( ! national multimodal freight policy1 %all-- 7#a7 assi/ ) ! coord9ation ( modal freight plann+2 7#b7 ensure consi/5t1 exp$it$ review ( multimodal freight projects2 7#c7 review ! project plann+ & approval processes at ea* modal adm9i/ration to id5tify model+ & metric inconsi/5cies1 approvals1 & t]m9ology diff]5ces t c\ld hamp] multimodal project approval2 7#d7 id5tify int]ag5cy data %>+ opportunities to promote freight plann+ & coord9ation2 7#e7 id5tify multimodal ef=ts & connections2 7#f7 designate ! lead ag5cy = multimodal freight projects2 7#g7 develop recomm5dations = ,/ate inc5tives = multimodal plann+ ef=ts1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 r$uc+ ! ,/ate co/ %>e2 or 7,b7 exp$it+ ! review ( agreem5ts = multimodal or freight specific projects2 7#h7 explore opportunities )9 exi/+ legal au?orities to r$uce project delays by issu+ categorical exclusions or all[+ self-c]tifications ( "r-(-way acquisitions = freight projects2 & 7#i7 submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t id5tifies requir$ reports1 /atutory requirem5ts1 & o!r limitations on effici5t freight project deliv]y t c\ld be /reaml9$ or consolidat$4 4 #dajjc4 ,national multimodal freight network ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #dajjb1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edjb ! foll[+3 #edjc4 ,national multimodal freight network 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national freight network1 9 accordance ) ?is section-- 7#a7 to assi/ ,/ates 9 /rategically direct+ res\rces t[>d improv$ sy/em p]=mance = ! effici5t movem5t ( freight on transportation networks2 7#b7 to in=m freight transportation plann+2 7#c7 to assi/ 9 ! prioritization ( ,f$]al inve/m5t2 & 7#d7 to assess & support ,f$]al inve/m5ts to a*ieve ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b7 ( ?is title & 9 section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc4 7b7 ,network compon5ts ,! national multimodal freight network e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all consi/ ( all connectors1 corridors1 & facilities 9 all freight transportation modes t are ! mo/ critical to ! curr5t & future movem5t ( freight1 includ+ ! national highway freight network1 to a*ieve ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b7 ( ?is title & 9 section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc4 7c7 ,initial designation ( prim>y freight sy/em 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] solicit+ input f /akehold]s1 includ+ multimodal freight sy/em us]s1 transport provid]s1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 local gov]nm5ts1 ports1 airports1 railroads1 & ,/ates1 ?r\gh a public process to id5tify critical freight facilities & corridors t are vital to a*ieve ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b7 ( ?is title & 9 section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 & aft] provid+ notice & opportunity = comm5t on a draft sy/em1 %all designate a prim>y freight sy/em ) ! goal (-- 7,a7 improv+ network & int]modal connectivity2 & 7,b7 us+ measurable data z "p ( ! assessm5t ( ! significance ( freight movem5t1 includ+ ! consid]ation ( po9ts ( orig91 de/9ation1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( dome/ic & int]national supply *a9s4 7#b7 ,factors ,9 designat+ or r$esignat+ a prim>y freight sy/em1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 orig9s & de/9ations ( freight movem5t )91 to1 & f ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 volume1 value1 tonnage1 & ! /rategic importance ( freight2 7,c7 access to bord] cross+s1 airports1 seaports1 & pipel9es2 7,d7 economic factors1 includ+ balance ( trade2 7,e7 access to major areas = manufactur+1 agriculture1 or natural res\rces2 7,f7 access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 & production areas2 7,g7 int]modal l9ks & int]sections t promote connectivity2 7,h7 freight *oke po9ts & o!r imp$im5ts contribut+ to significant measurable conge/ion1 delay 9 freight movem5t1 or ineffici5t modal connections2 7,i7 impacts on all freight transportation modes & modes t %>e significant freight infra/ructure2 7,j7 elem5ts & transportation corridors id5tifi$ by a multi-,/ate coalition1 a ,/ate1 a ,/ate advisory committee1 or a metropolitan plann+ organization1 us+ national or local data1 z hav+ critical freight importance to ! region2 7,k7 int]modal connectors1 major di/ribution c5t]s1 inl& int]modal facilities1 & fir/- & la/-mile facilities2 7,l7 ! annual av]age daily truck traffic on pr9cipal art]ials2 & 7,m7 ! significance ( goods movem5t1 includ+ consid]ation ( global & dome/ic supply *a9s4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts = designation ,a designation may be made "u ?is subsection if ! freight transportation facility or infra/ructure be+ consid]$-- 7,a7 is 9 an urbaniz$ area1 reg>dless ( population2 7,b7 has be5 designat$ "u subsection 7d7 z a critical rural freight corridor2 7,c7 connects an int]modal facility to-- 7i7 ! prim>y freight network2 or 7ii7 an int]modal freight facility2 7,d7 7i7 is locat$ )9 a corridor ( a r\te on ! prim>y freight network2 & 7ii7 provides an alt]native option important to goods movem5t2 7,e7 s]ves a major freight g5]ator1 logi/ic c5t]1 agricultural region1 or manufactur+1 w>eh\se1 or indu/rial l&2 or 7,f7 is important to ! movem5t ( freight )9 a ,/ate or metropolitan region1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate or ! metropolitan plann+ organization4 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,9 designat+ or r$esignat+ ! prim>y freight sy/em "u subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 use1 to ! ext5t practicable1 measurable data to assess ! significance ( goods movem5t1 includ+ ! consid]ation ( po9ts ( orig91 de/9ation1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates global & dome/ic supply *a9s2 7,b7 consid]-- 7i7 ! factors describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b72 & 7ii7 any *anges 9 ! economy or freight transportation network dem&2 & 7,c7 provide ! ,/ates ) an opportunity to submit propos$ designations 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e74 7#e7 ,/ate input 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate t proposes increas$ designations on ! prim>y freight sy/em %all-- 7i7 consid] nom9ations = additional designations f metropolitan plann+ organizations & ,/ate freight advisory committees )9 ! ,/ate2 7ii7 consid] nom9ations = ! additional designations f own]s & op]ators ( port1 rail1 pipel9e1 & airport facilities2 & 7iii7 ensure t additional designations are consi/5t ) ! ,/ate ,transportation ,improvem5t ,program or freight plan4 7,b7 ,revisions ,/ates may revise r\tes c]tifi$ "u section #djjf ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #badh7 to con=m ) ! designat$ freight sy/em "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,submission & c]tification ,ea* ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 a li/ ( ! additional designations add$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 c]tification t-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate has satisfi$ ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 ! designations ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 address ! factors = r$esignation describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c74 7d7 ,critical rural freight corridors ,a ,/ate may designate freight transportation infra/ructure or facilities )9 ! bord]s ( ! ,/ate z a critical rural freight corridor if ! public road or facility-- 7#a7 is a rural pr9cipal art]ial roadway or facility2 7#b7 provides access or s]vice to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7#c7 provides access or s]vice to-- 7,a7 a gra9 elevator2 7,b7 an agricultural facility2 7,c7 a m9+ facility2 7,d7 a =e/ry facility2 or 7,e7 an int]modal facility2 7#d7 connects to an int]national port ( entry2 7#e7 provides access to significant air1 rail1 wat]1 or o!r freight facilities 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7#f7 has be5 det]m9$ by ! ,/ate to be vital to improv+ ! effici5t movem5t ( freight ( importance to ! economy ( ! ,/ate4 7e7 ,r$esignation ( prim>y freight sy/em ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! initial designation "u subsection 7c71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 us+ ! designation factors describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c71 %all r$esignate ! prim>y freight sy/em4 4 ,,xlii ,plann+ #dbjja4 ,national freight /rategic plan ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by title ,,xli71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #edjd4 ,national freight /rategic plan 7a7 ,initial developm5t ( national freight /rategic plan ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & o!r appropriate public & private transportation /akehold]s1 %all develop1 aft] provid+ opportunity = notice & comm5t on a draft national freight /rategic plan1 & po/ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a national freight /rategic plan t includes-- 7#a7 an assessm5t ( ! condition & p]=mance ( ! national multimodal freight network2 7#b7 an id5tification ( bottl5ecks on ! national multimodal freight network t create significant freight conge/ion bas$ on a quantitative me?odology develop$ by ! ,secret>y1 :i* %all1 at a m9imum1 include-- 7,a7 in=mation f ! ,freight ,analysis ,framework ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 an e/imate ( ! co/ ( address+ ea* bottl5eck & any op]ational improvem5ts t c\ld be implem5t$2 7#c7 a =eca/ ( freight volumes1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t data available1 =-- 7,a7 ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ 9 ! ye> dur+ :i* ! plan is issu$2 & 7,b7 if practicable1 = ! #aj- & #bj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ 9 ! ye> dur+ :i* ! plan is issu$2 7#d7 an id5tification ( major trade gateways & national freight corridors t connect major economic corridors1 population c5t]s1 trade gateways1 & o!r major freight g5]ators = curr5t & =eca/$ traffic & freight volumes1 ! id5tification ( :i* %all be revis$1 z appropriate1 9 subsequ5t plans2 7#e7 an assessm5t ( /atutory1 regulatory1 te*nological1 in/itutional1 f9ancial1 & o!r b>ri]s to improv$ freight transportation p]=mance 7includ+ opportunities = ov]com+ ! b>ri]s72 7#f7 an id5tification ( r\tes provid+ access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7#g7 r\tes = provid+ access to major areas = manufactur+1 agriculture1 or natural res\rces2 7#h7 be/ practices = improv+ ! p]=mance ( ! national freight network2 7#i7 be/ practices to mitigate ! impacts ( freight movem5t on communities2 7#aj7 a process = address+ multi/ate projects & enc\rag+ jurisdictions to collaborate on multi/ate projects2 7#aa7 id5tification ( locations or areas ) conge/ion involv+ freight traffic1 & /rategies to address ^? issues2 7#ab7 /rategies to improve freight int]modal connectivity2 & 7#ac7 be/ practices = improv+ ! p]=mance ( ! national multimodal freight network & rural & urban access to critical freight corridors4 7b7 ,updates to national freight /rategic plan ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! fir/ national multimodal freight /rategic plan "u subsection 7a7 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all update & repo/ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a revis$ national freight /rategic plan4 4 #dbjjb4 ,/ate freight advisory committees ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #dbjja71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #edje4 ,/ate freight advisory committees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all e/abli% a freight advisory committee consi/+ ( a repres5tative cross-section ( public & private sector freight /akehold]s1 includ+ repres5tatives ( ports1 ?ird p>ty logi/ics provid]s1 %ipp]s1 c>ri]s1 freight-relat$ associations1 ! freight indu/ry work=ce1 ! transportation dep>tm5t ( ! ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5ts4 7b7 ,role ( committee ,a freight advisory committee ( a ,/ate describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 advise ! ,/ate on freight-relat$ priorities1 issues1 projects1 & fund+ ne$s2 7#b7 s]ve z a =um = discussion = ,/ate transportation decisions affect+ freight mobility2 7#c7 communicate & coord9ate regional priorities ) o!r organizations2 7#d7 promote ! %>+ ( in=mation betwe5 ! private & public sectors on freight issues2 & 7#e7 p>ticipate 9 ! developm5t ( ! freight plan ( ! ,/ate describ$ 9 section #edjf4 4 #dbjjc4 ,/ate freight plans ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #dbjjb71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #edjf4 ,/ate freight plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all develop a freight plan t provides a compreh5sive plan = ! imm$iate & long-range plann+ activities & inve/m5ts ( ! ,/ate ) respect to freight4 7b7 ,plan cont5ts ,a freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 an id5tification ( significant freight sy/em tr5ds1 ne$s1 & issues ) respect to ! ,/ate2 7#b7 a description ( ! freight policies1 /rategies1 & p]=mance measures t w guide ! freight-relat$ transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate2 7#c7 :5 applicable1 a li/+ ( critical rural & urban freight corridors designat$ )9 ! ,/ate "u section #edjc ( ?is title or section #afg ( title #bc2 7#d7 a description ( h[ ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate to meet ! national freight goals e/abli%$ "u section #edjb7;b7 ( ?is title & section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc2 7#e7 a description ( h[ innovative te*nologies & op]ational /rategies1 includ+ freight intellig5t transportation sy/ems1 t improve ! safety & effici5cy ( freight movem5t1 7 consid]$2 7#f7 9 ! case ( roadways on :i* travel by heavy vehicles 7includ+ m9+1 agricultural1 en]gy c>go or equipm5t1 & timb] vehicles7 is project$ to sub/antially det]iorate ! condition ( roadways1 a description ( improvem5ts t may be requir$ to r$uce or imp$e ! det]ioration2 7#g7 an inv5tory ( facilities ) freight mobility issues1 su* z bottl5ecks1 )9 ! ,/ate1 & :]e ! facilities are ,/ate own$ or op]at$1 a description ( ! /rategies ! ,/ate is employ+ to address ^? freight mobility issues2 7#h7 consid]ation ( any significant conge/ion or delay caus$ by freight movem5ts & any /rategies to mitigate t conge/ion or delay2 & 7#i7 a freight inve/m5t plan t1 subject to subsection 7c77#b71 includes a li/ ( priority projects & describes h[ funds made available to c>ry out section #afg ( title #bc w\ld be inve/$ & mat*$4 7c7 ,relation%ip to long-range plan 7#a7 ,incorporation ,a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 may be develop$ sep>ately f or incorporat$ into ! /atewide /rategic long-range transportation plan requir$ by section #ace ( title #bc4 7#b7 ,fiscal con/ra9t ,! freight inve/m5t plan compon5t ( a freight plan %all include a project1 or an id5tifi$ phase ( a project1 only if fund+ = completion ( ! project c reasonably be anticipat$ to be available = ! project )9 ! "t p]iod id5tifi$ 9 ! freight inve/m5t plan4 7d7 ,plann+ p]iod ,! freight plan %all address a #e-ye> =eca/ p]iod4 7e7 ,updates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all update ! freight plan n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7#b7 ,freight inve/m5t plan ,a ,/ate may update ! freight inve/m5t plan m frequ5tly ?an is requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #dbjjd4 ,freight data & tools ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #dbjjc71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #edjg4 ,transportation inve/m5t data & plann+ tools 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 beg9 developm5t ( new tools & improvem5t ( exi/+ tools to support an outcome-ori5t$1 p]=mance-bas$ approa* to evaluate propos$ freight-relat$ & o!r transportation projects1 includ+-- 7,a7 me?odologies = sy/ematic analysis ( b5efits & co/s on a national or regional basis2 7,b7 tools = ensur+ t ! evaluation ( freight-relat$ & o!r transportation projects c\ld consid] safety1 economic competitiv5ess1 urban & rural access1 environm5tal su/a9ability1 & sy/em condition 9 ! project selection process2 7,c7 improv$ me?ods = data collection & tr5d analysis2 7,d7 enc\ragem5t ( public-private p>tn]%ips to c>ry out data %>+ activities :ile ma9ta9+ ! confid5tiality ( all propriet>y data2 & 7,e7 o!r tools to assi/ 9 effective transportation plann+2 7#b7 id5tify transportation-relat$ model data elem5ts to support a broad range ( evaluation me?ods & te*niques to assi/ 9 mak+ transportation inve/m5t decisions2 & 7#c7 at a m9imum1 9 consultation ) o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 consid] any improvem5ts to exi/+ freight fl[ data collection ef=ts t c\ld r$uce id5tifi$ freight data gaps & defici5cies & help improve =eca/s ( freight transportation dem&4 7b7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & o!r /akehold]s to develop1 improve1 & implem5t ! tools & collect ! data describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 4 #dbjje4 ,sav+s provision ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #dbjjd71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #edjh4 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is *apt] provides additional au?ority to regulate or direct private activity on freight networks designat$ by ?is *apt]4 4 ,,xliii ,=mula freight program #dcjja4 ,national highway freight program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #afg4 ,national highway freight program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to improve ! condition & p]=mance ( ! national highway freight network to ensure t ! national freight network provides ! f\ndation = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to compete 9 ! global economy & a*ieve ea* goal describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,9 support ( ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/rator 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all e/abli% a national highway freight program 9 accordance ) ?is section to improve ! effici5t movem5t ( freight on ! national highway freight network4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! national highway freight program are-- 7#a7 to inve/ 9 infra/ructure improvem5ts & to implem5t op]ational improvem5ts on ! highways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t-- 7,a7 /r5g!n ! contribution ( ! national highway freight network to ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 r$uce conge/ion & relieve bottl5ecks 9 ! freight transportation sy/em2 7,c7 r$uce ! co/ ( freight transportation2 7,d7 improve ! reliability ( freight transportation2 & 7,e7 increase productivity1 p>ticul>ly = dome/ic indu/ries & bus9esses t create high-value jobs2 7#b7 to improve ! safety1 security1 effici5cy1 & resili5cy ( freight transportation 9 rural & urban areas2 7#c7 to improve ! /ate ( good repair ( ! national highway freight network2 7#d7 to use advanc$ te*nology to improve ! safety & effici5cy ( ! national highway freight network2 7#e7 to incorporate concepts ( p]=mance1 innovation1 competition1 & acc\ntability into ! op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! national highway freight network2 7#f7 to improve ! effici5cy & productivity ( ! national highway freight network2 & 7#g7 to r$uce ! environm5tal impacts ( freight movem5t4 7c7 ,e/abli%m5t ( a national highway freight network 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a national highway freight network 9 accordance ) ?is section to assi/ ,/ates 9 /rategically direct+ res\rces t[>d improv$ sy/em p]=mance = effici5t movem5t ( freight on highways4 7#b7 ,network compon5ts ,! national highway freight network %all consi/ (-- 7,a7 ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 z designat$ "u subsection 7d72 7,b7 critical rural freight corridors e/abli%$ "u subsection 7e72 7,c7 critical urban freight corridors e/abli%$ "u subsection 7f72 & 7,d7 ! portions ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em n designat$ z "p ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 includ+ designat$ future ,int]/ate ,sy/em r\tes z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act4 7d7 ,designation & r$esignation ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em 7#a7 ,initial designation ( prim>y highway freight sy/em ,! initial designation ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em %all be-- 7,a7 ! network designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #afg7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act2 & 7,b7 all ,national ,highway ,sy/em freight int]modal connectors4 7#b7 ,r$esignation ( prim>y highway freight sy/em 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 us+ ! designation factors describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all r$esignate ! prim>y highway freight sy/em 7includ+ any additional mileage add$ to ! prim>y highway freight sy/em "u ?is p>agraph z ( ! date on :i* ! r$esignation process is effective74 7,b7 ,mileage 7i7 ,fir/ r$esignation ,9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y highway freight sy/em on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all limit ! sy/em to #cj1jjj c5t]l9e miles1 )\t reg>d to ! connectivity ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em4 7ii7 ,subsequ5t r$esignations ,ea* r$esignation aft] ! r$esignation describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! ,adm9i/rator may increase ! prim>y highway freight sy/em by up to #e p]c5t ( ! total mileage ( ! sy/em1 )\t reg>d to ! connectivity ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em4 7,c7 ,consid]ations 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all use measurable data to assess ! significance ( goods movem5t1 includ+ consid]ation ( po9ts ( orig91 de/9ation1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates global & dome/ic supply *a9s4 7ii7 ,int]modal connectors ,9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all include all ,national ,highway ,sy/em freight int]modal connectors4 7,d7 ,input ,9 addition to ! process provid$ to ,/ate freight advisory committees "u p>agraph 7#c71 9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide an opportunity = ,/ate freight advisory committees to submit additional miles = consid]ation4 7,e7 ,factors = r$esignation ,9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid]-- 7i7 ! orig9s & de/9ations ( freight movem5t 91 to1 & f ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 l& & wat] ports ( entry2 7iii7 access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7iv7 proximity ( access to o!r freight int]modal facilities1 includ+ rail1 air1 wat]1 & pipel9es2 7v7 ! total freight tonnage & value mov$ via highways2 7vi7 significant freight bottl5ecks1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 7vii7 ! annual av]age daily truck traffic on pr9cipal art]ials2 & 7viii7 ! significance ( goods movem5t on pr9cipal art]ials1 includ+ consid]ation ( global & dome/ic supply *a9s4 7#c7 ,/ate flexibility = additional miles on prim>y highway freight sy/em 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ea* r$esignation conduct$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u p>agraph 7#b71 ea* ,/ate1 "u ! advisem5t ( ! ,/ate freight advisory committee1 z develop$ & c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) subsection 7l71 may increase ! numb] ( miles designat$ z "p ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em 9 t ,/ate by n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! miles designat$ 9 t ,/ate "u ?is subsection if ! additional miles-- 7i7 close gaps betwe5 prim>y highway freight sy/em segm5ts2 7ii7 e/abli% connections ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em critical to ! effici5t movem5t ( goods1 includ+ ports1 int]national bord] cross+s1 airports1 int]modal facilities1 logi/ics c5t]s1 w>eh\ses1 & agricultural facilities2 or 7iii7 designate critical em]g+ freight r\tes4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,ea* ,/ate1 "u ! advisem5t ( ! ,/ate freight advisory committee t increases ! numb] ( miles on ! prim>y highway freight sy/em "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 consid] nom9ations = ! additional miles f metropolitan plann+ organizations )9 ! ,/ate2 7ii7 ensure t ! additional miles are consi/5t ) ! freight plan ( ! ,/ate2 & 7iii7 review ! prim>y highway freight sy/em ( ! ,/ate designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & r$esignate miles 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,submission ,ea* ,/ate1 "u ! advisem5t ( ! ,/ate freight advisory committee %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a li/ ( ! additional miles add$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 c]tify t-- 7,i7 ! additional miles meet ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 ! ,/ate1 "u ! advisem5t ( ! ,/ate freight advisory committee1 has satisfi$ ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,b74 7e7 ,critical rural freight corridors ,a ,/ate may designate a public road )9 ! bord]s ( ! ,/ate z a critical rural freight corridor if ! public road-- 7#a7 is a rural pr9cipal art]ial roadway & has a m9imum ( #be p]c5t ( ! annual av]age daily traffic ( ! road measur$ 9 pass5g] vehicle equival5t units f trucks 7,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration vehicle class #h to #ac72 7#b7 provides access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7#c7 connects ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 a roadway describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 or ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em to facilities t h&le m ?an-- 7,a7 #ej1jjj #bj-;foot equival5t units p] ye>2 or 7,b7 #ejj1jjj tons p] ye> ( bulk commodities2 7#d7 provides access to-- 7,a7 a gra9 elevator2 7,b7 an agricultural facility2 7,c7 a m9+ facility2 7,d7 a =e/ry facility2 or 7,e7 an int]modal facility2 7#e7 connects to an int]national port ( entry2 7#f7 provides access to significant air1 rail1 wat]1 or o!r freight facilities 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7#g7 is1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,/ate1 vital to improv+ ! effici5t movem5t ( freight ( importance to ! economy ( ! ,/ate4 7f7 ,critical urban freight corridors 7#a7 ,urbaniz$ area ) population ( #ejj1jjj or m ,9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #ejj1jjj or m individuals1 ! repres5tative metropolitan plann+ organization1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 may designate a public road )9 ! bord]s ( t area ( ! ,/ate z a critical urban freight corridor4 7#b7 ,urbaniz$ area ) a population less ?an #ejj1jjj ,9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( less ?an #ejj1jjj individuals1 ! ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! repres5tative metropolitan plann+ organization1 may designate a public road )9 ! bord]s ( t area ( ! ,/ate z a critical urban freight corridor4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts = designation ,a designation may be made "u p>agraphs 7#a7 or 7#b7 if ! public road-- 7,a7 is 9 an urbaniz$ area1 reg>dless ( population2 & 7,b7 7i7 connects an int]modal facility to-- 7,i7 ! prim>y highway freight network2 7,,ii7 ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 or 7,,iii7 an int]modal freight facility2 7ii7 is locat$ )9 a corridor ( a r\te on ! prim>y highway freight network & provides an alt]native highway option important to goods movem5t2 7iii7 s]ves a major freight g5]ator1 logi/ic c5t]1 or manufactur+ & w>eh\se indu/rial l&2 or 7iv7 is important to ! movem5t ( freight )9 ! region1 z det]m9$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization or ! ,/ate4 7g7 ,designation & c]tification 7#a7 ,designation ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations may designate corridors "u subsections 7e7 & 7f7 & submit ! designat$ corridors to ! ,adm9i/rator on a roll+ basis4 7#b7 ,c]tification ,ea* ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization t designates a corridor "u subsection 7e7 or 7f7 %all c]tify to ! ,adm9i/rator t ! designat$ corridor meets ! requirem5ts ( ! applicable subsection4 7h7 ,highway freight transportation conditions & p]=mance reports ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all prep>e & submit to ,congress a report t describes ! conditions & p]=mance ( ! national highway freight network 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7i7 ,use ( apportion$ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all obligate funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 to improve ! movem5t ( freight on ! national highway freight network4 7#b7 ,=mula ,! ,adm9i/rator %all calculate = ea* ,/ate ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! total mileage 9 ! ,/ate designat$ z "p ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total mileage ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em 9 all ,/ates4 7#c7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,/ates ) high prim>y highway freight sy/em mileage ,if ! proportion ( a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b7 is great] ?an or equal to #c p]c5t1 ! ,/ate may obligate funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 = projects on-- 7i7 ! prim>y highway freight sy/em2 7ii7 critical rural freight corridors2 & 7iii7 critical urban freight corridors4 7,b7 ,/ates ) l[ prim>y highway freight sy/em mileage ,if ! proportion ( a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b7 is less ?an #c p]c5t1 ! ,/ate may obligate funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 = projects on any compon5t ( ! national highway freight network4 7#d7 ,freight plann+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 effective beg9n+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 a ,/ate may n obligate funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 unless ! ,/ate has-- 7,a7 e/abli%$ a freight advisory committee 9 accordance ) section #edje ( title #di2 & 7,b7 develop$ a freight plan 9 accordance ) section #edjf ( title #di1 except t ! multimodal compon5t ( ! plan may be incomplete be=e an obligation may be made "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 = a project to be eligible = fund+ "u ?is section ! project %all-- 7i7 contribute to ! effici5t movem5t ( freight on ! national highway freight network2 & 7ii7 be consi/5t ) a freight inve/m5t plan includ$ 9 a freight plan ( ! ,/ate t is 9 effect4 7,b7 ,o!r projects ,a ,/ate may obligate n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! total apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 = projects-- 7i7 )9 ! b\nd>ies ( public & private freight rail1 wat] facilities 7includ+ ports71 & int]modal facilities2 & 7ii7 t provide surface transportation infra/ructure necess>y to facilitate direct int]modal int]*ange1 transf]1 & access into & out ( ! facility4 7,c7 ,eligible projects ,funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 = ! national highway freight program may be obligat$ to c>ry out #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities4 7ii7 ,con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat+ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat+ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance4 7iii7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems & o!r te*nology to improve ! fl[ ( freight1 includ+ intellig5t freight transportation sy/ems4 7iv7 ,ef=ts to r$uce ! environm5tal impacts ( freight movem5t4 7v7 ,environm5tal & community mitigation ( freight movem5t4 7vi7 ,railway-highway grade sep>ation4 7vii7 ,geometric improvem5ts to int]*anges & ramps4 7viii7 ,truck-only lanes4 7ix7 ,climb+ & runaway truck lanes4 7x7 ,add+ or wid5+ ( %\ld]s4 7xi7 ,truck p>k+ facilities eligible = fund+ "u section #adja ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada74 7xii7 ,real-"t traffic1 truck p>k+1 roadway condition1 & multimodal transportation in=mation sy/ems4 7xiii7 ,electronic scre5+ & cr$5tial+ sy/ems = vehicles1 includ+ weigh-9-motion truck inspection te*nologies4 7xiv7 ,traffic signal optimization1 includ+ syn*roniz$ & adaptive signals4 7xv7 ,"w zone managem5t & in=mation sy/ems4 7xvi7 ,highway ramp met]+4 7xvii7 ,electronic c>go & bord] security te*nologies t improve truck freight movem5t4 7xviii7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems t w\ld increase truck freight effici5cies inside ! b\nd>ies ( int]modal facilities4 7xix7 ,additional road capacity to address highway freight bottl5ecks4 7xx7 ,a highway project1 o!r ?an a project describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xix71 to improve ! fl[ ( freight on ! national highway freight network4 7xxi7 ,any o!r surface transportation project to improve ! fl[ ( freight into & out ( a facility describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#f7 ,o!r eligible co/s ,9 addition to ! eligible projects id5tifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 a ,/ate may use funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 =-- 7,a7 c>ry+ out diesel retr(it or alt]native fuel projects "u section #adi = class #h vehicles2 & 7,b7 ! necess>y co/s (-- 7i7 conduct+ analyses & data collection relat$ to ! national highway freight program2 7ii7 develop+ & updat+ p]=mance t>gets to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7iii7 report+ to ! ,adm9i/rator to comply ) section #aej4 7#g7 ,applicability ( plann+ requirem5ts ,programm+ & exp5diture ( funds = projects "u ?is section %all be consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( sections #acd & #ace4 7j7 ,/ate p]=mance t>gets ,if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t a ,/ate has n met or made significant progress t[>d meet+ ! p]=mance t>gets relat$ to freight movem5t ( ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d7 by ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ! p]=mance t>gets1 until ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t ! ,/ate has met or has made significant progress t[>ds meet+ ! p]=mance t>gets1 ! ,/ate %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator1 on a bi5nial basis1 a freight p]=mance improvem5t plan t includes-- 7#a7 an id5tification ( significant freight sy/em tr5ds1 ne$s1 & issues )9 ! ,/ate2 7#b7 a description ( ! freight policies & /rategies t w guide ! freight-relat$ transportation inve/m5ts ( ! ,/ate2 7#c7 an inv5tory ( freight bottl5ecks )9 ! ,/ate & a description ( ! ways 9 :i* ! ,/ate is allocat+ ! national highway freight program funds to improve ^? bottl5ecks2 & 7#d7 a description ( ! actions ! ,/ate w und]take to meet ! p]=mance t>gets ( ! ,/ate4 7k7 ,/udy ( multimodal projects ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t conta9s-- 7#a7 a /udy ( freight projects id5tifi$ 9 ,/ate freight plans "u section #edjf ( title #di2 & 7#b7 an evaluation ( multimodal freight projects includ$ 9 ! ,/ate freight plans1 or o!rwise id5tifi$ by ,/ates1 t are subject to ! limitation ( fund+ = su* projects "u ?is section4 7l7 ,/ate freight advisory committees ,a ,/ate freight advisory committee %all be c>ri$ out z describ$ 9 section #edje ( title #di4 7m7 ,/ate freight plans ,a ,/ate freight plan %all be c>ri$ out z describ$ 9 section #edjf ( title #di4 7n7 ,intellig5t freight transportation sy/em 7#a7 ,def9ition ( intellig5t freight transportation sy/em ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m intellig5t freight transportation sy/em means-- 7,a7 an innovative or intellig5t te*nological transportation sy/em1 infra/ructure1 or facilities1 includ+ electronic roads1 driv]less trucks1 elevat$ freight transportation facilities1 & o!r intellig5t freight transportation sy/ems2 & 7,b7 a communications or in=mation process+ sy/em us$ s+ly or 9 comb9ation = d$icat$ intellig5t freight lanes & conveyances t improve ! effici5cy1 security1 or safety ( freight on ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em or t op]ate to convey freight or improve exi/+ freight movem5ts4 7#b7 ,location ,an intellig5t freight transportation sy/em %all be locat$-- 7,a7 7i7 along exi/+ ,f$]al-aid highways2 or 7ii7 9 a mann] t connects ports-(-entry to exi/+ ,f$]al-aid highways2 & 7,b7 9 proximity to1 or )91 an exi/+ "r-(-way on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 7#c7 ,op]at+ /&>ds ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all det]m9e ! ne$ = e/abli%+ op]at+ /&>ds = intellig5t freight transportation sy/ems4 7o7 ,treatm5t ( freight projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a freight project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be treat$ z if ! project 7 on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #afg4 ,national highway freight program4 7#b7 ,sections #aaaf1 #aaag1 & #aaah ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 are repeal$4 ,,xliv ,grants #ddjja4 ,purpose2 def9itions2 adm9i/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! purpose ( ! grants describ$ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by section #ddjjb is to assi/ 9 fund+ critical high-co/ transportation infra/ructure projects t-- 7#a7 are difficult to complete ) exi/+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & private funds2 & 7#b7 w a*ieve #a or m (-- 7,a7 g5]ation ( national or regional economic b5efits & an increase 9 ! global economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 r$uction ( conge/ion & ! impacts ( conge/ion2 7,c7 improvem5t ( facilities vital to agriculture1 manufactur+1 or national en]gy security2 7,d7 improvem5t ( ! effici5cy1 reliability1 & af=dability ( ! movem5t ( freight2 7,e7 improvem5t ( transportation safety2 7,f7 improvem5t ( exi/+ & designat$ future ,int]/ate ,sy/em r\tes2 or 7,g7 improvem5t ( ! movem5t ( p ?r\gh improv+ rural connectivity & metropolitan accessibility4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section & = purposes ( ! grant programs e/abli%$ "u ! am5dm5ts made by section #ddjjb3 7#a7 ,eligible applicant ,! t]m eligible applicant means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate 7or a gr\p ( ,/ates72 7,b7 a local gov]nm5t 7or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts72 7,c7 a tribal gov]nm5t 7or a consortium ( tribal gov]nm5ts72 7,d7 a transit ag5cy 7or a gr\p ( transit ag5cies72 7,e7 a special purpose di/rict or a public au?ority ) a transportation function2 7,f7 a port au?ority 7or a gr\p ( port au?orities72 7,g7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7,h7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 jo9tly ) ! applicable ,/ate2 or 7,i7 a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h74 7#b7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area means an area t is outside ( an urbaniz$ area ) a population great] ?an #aej1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 7#c7 ,rural /ate ,! t]m rural ,/ate means a ,/ate t has a population d5sity ( #hj or few] p]sons p] squ>e mile1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible applicant %all submit to ! ,secret>y or ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/rator 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator71 z appropriate1 an application 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y or ,adm9i/rator1 z appropriate1 det]m9es necess>y1 includ+ ! total am\nt ( ! grant reque/$4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* application submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph %all include data on ! mo/ rec5t sy/em p]=mance1 to ! ext5t practicable1 & e/imat$ sy/em improvem5ts t w result f completion ( ! eligible project1 includ+ projections = improvem5ts #e & #aj ye>s aft] completion ( ! project4 7#c7 ,resubmission ( applications ,an eligible applicant ^: project is n select$ may resubmit an application 9 a subsequ5t solicitation ) an add5dum indicat+ *anges to ! project application4 7d7 ,acc\ntability measures ,! ,secret>y & ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% acc\ntability measures = ! managem5t ( ! grants describ$ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 to e/abli% cle> proc$ures = address+ late-arriv+ applications2 7#b7 to publicly communicate decisions to accept or reject applications2 & 7#c7 to docum5t major decisions 9 ! application evaluation & project selection process ?r\gh a decision memor&um or simil> me*anism t provides a cle> rationale = decisions4 7e7 ,geographic di/ribution ,9 aw>d+ grants1 ! ,secret>y or ,adm9i/rator1 z appropriate1 %all take measures to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 an equitable geographic di/ribution ( am\nts2 & 7#b7 an appropriate balance 9 address+ ! ne$s ( rural & urban communities4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y or ! ,adm9i/rator1 z appropriate1 %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t at ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> an annual report t li/s ea* project = :i* a grant has be5 provid$ "u ?is section dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,comptroll] g5]al 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( grants describ$ 9 ?is title4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! initial aw>d+ ( grants describ$ 9 ?is section1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7i7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process by :i* ea* project 0 select$1 if applicable2 7ii7 ! ju/ification & crit]ia us$ = ! selection ( ea* project1 if applicable4 #ddjjb4 ,grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,assi/ance = major projects program 7a7 ,purpose ( program ,! purpose ( ! assi/ance = major projects program %all be ! purpose describ$ 9 section #ddjja ( ! ,,drive ,act4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]ms def9$ 9 section #ddjja ( ! ,,drive ,act %all apply2 & 7#b7 ! foll[+ def9itions %all apply3 7,a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,eligible project 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible project means a surface transportation project1 or a program ( integrat$ surface transportation projects closely relat$ 9 ! function ! projects p]=m1 t-- 7,i7 is a capital project t is eligible = ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u-- 7aa7 ?is title2 or 7bb7 *apt] #ec ( title #di2 & 7,,ii7 except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 has eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ ! less] (-- 7aa7 #cej1jjj1jjj2 & 7bb7 7,,aa7 = a project locat$ 9 a s+le ,/ate1 #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ,f$]al-aid highway funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye>2 7,,bb7 = a project locat$ 9 a s+le rural ,/ate ) a population d5sity ( #hj or few] p]sons p] squ>e mile bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus1 #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ,f$]al-aid highway funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye>2 or 7,,cc7 = a project locat$ 9 m ?an #a ,/ate1 #ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ,f$]al-aid highway funds apportion$ to ! p>ticipat+ ,/ate t has ! l>ge/ apportionm5t = ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,f$]al l& transportation facility ,9 ! case ( a ,f$]al l& transportation facility1 ! t]m eligible project means a ,f$]al l& transportation facility t has eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #aej1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,eligible project co/s ,! t]m eligible project co/s means ! co/s (-- 7i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 & acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7c7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program 9 accordance ) ?is section to provide grants = projects t w h a significant impact on a region or ! ,nation4 7d7 ,solicitations & applications 7#a7 ,grant solicitations ,! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct a transp>5t & competitive national solicitation process to review eligible projects = fund+ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible applicant %all submit an application to ! ,adm9i/rator 9 su* =m z describ$ 9 & 9 accordance ) section #ddjja ( ! ,,drive ,act4 7e7 ,crit]ia = project evaluation & selection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator may select a project = fund+ "u ?is section only if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t ! project-- 7,a7 is consi/5t ) ! national goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b72 7,b7 w significantly improve ! p]=mance ( ! national surface transportation network1 nationally or regionally2 7,c7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 7,d7 is consi/5t ) ! long-range /atewide transportation plan2 7,e7 _c be readily & effici5tly complet$ )\t ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 7,f7 is ju/ifi$ bas$ on ! ability ( ! project to a*ieve #a or m (-- 7i7 g5]ation ( national economic b5efits t reasonably exce$ ! co/s ( ! project2 7ii7 r$uction ( long-t]m conge/ion1 includ+ impacts on a national1 regional1 & /atewide basis2 7iii7 an increase 9 ! spe$1 reliability1 & accessibility ( ! movem5t ( p or freight2 or 7iv7 improvem5t ( transportation safety1 includ+ r$uc+ transportation accid5t & s]i\s injuries & fatalities2 & 7,g7 is support$ by a suffici5t am\nt ( non-,f$]al fund+1 includ+ evid5ce ( /able & dep5dable f9anc+ to con/ruct1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! infra/ructure facility4 7#b7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 evaluat+ a project "u ?is section1 9 addition to ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! project-- 7,a7 lev]ages ,f$]al inve/m5t by enc\rag+ non-,f$]al contributions to ! project1 includ+ contributions f public-private p>tn]%ips2 7,b7 is able to beg9 con/ruction by ! date t is n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! project is select$2 7,c7 incorporates innovative project deliv]y & f9anc+ to ! maximum ext5t practicable2 7,d7 helps ma9ta9 or protect ! environm5t2 7,e7 improves roadways vital to national en]gy security2 7,f7 improves or upgrades designat$ future ,int]/ate ,sy/em r\tes2 7,g7 uses innovative te*nologies1 includ+ intellig5t transportation sy/ems1 t enhance ! effici5cy ( ! project2 7,h7 helps to improve mobility & accessibility2 & 7,i7 address ! impact ( population gr[? on ! movem5t ( p & freight4 7f7 ,geographic di/ribution ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all take measures z describ$ 9 section #ddjja ( ! ,,drive ,act4 7g7 ,fund+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except 9 ! case ( projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section %all be at lea/ #ej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,rural projects ,! am\nts made available = a fiscal ye> "u ?is section = eligible projects locat$ 9 rural areas or 9 rural ,/ates %all n be-- 7,a7 less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available = ! fiscal ye> "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 subject to p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,limitation ( funds ,n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section %all be allocat$ = projects eligible "u section #afg7;i77#e77;,b7 or *apt] #ec ( title #di4 7#d7 ,/ate cap 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section may be aw>d$ to projects 9 a s+le ,/ate4 7,b7 ,exception = multi/ate projects ,= purposes ( ! limitation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 funds aw>d$ = a multi/ate project %all be consid]$ to be di/ribut$ ev5ly to ea* ,/ate4 7#e7 ,,tifia program ,on ! reque/ ( an eligible applicant "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator may use am\nts aw>d$ to ! entity to pay subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide ! entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f ) respect to ! project = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$4 7h7 ,grant requirem5ts 7#a7 ,applicability ( plann+ requirem5ts ,! programm+ & exp5diture ( funds = projects "u ?is section %all be consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( sections #acd & #ace4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ( applicable modal requirem5ts ,if an eligible project t receives a grant "u ?is section has a crossmodal compon5t1 ! ,adm9i/rator-- 7,a7 %all det]m9e ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t ( ! project2 & 7,b7 may apply ! applicable requirem5ts ( t pr$om9ant modal compon5t to ! project4 7i7 ,report to ! ,adm9i/rator ,= ea* project fund$ "u ?is section1 ! project sponsor %all evaluate sy/em p]=mance & submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a report n lat] ?an #e1 #aj1 & #bj ye>s aft] completion ( ! project to assess :e!r ! project outcomes h met precon/ruction projections4 7j7 ,adm9i/rative selection ,! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to eligible projects 9 a fiscal ye> bas$ on ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7k7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all provide an annual report z describ$ 9 section #ddjja ( ! ,,drive ,act4 7#b7 ,comptroll] g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t z describ$ 9 section #ddjja ( ! ,,drive ,act4 4 7b7 ,assi/ance = freight projects ,*apt] #ed ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #dbjje1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edjh ! foll[+3 #edji4 ,assi/ance = freight projects 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t an assi/ance = freight projects grant program = capital inve/m5ts 9 major freight transportation infra/ructure projects to improve ! movem5t ( goods ?r\gh ! transportation network ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,crit]ia = project evaluation & selection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may select a project = fund+ "u ?is section only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,a7 is consi/5t ) ! goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b72 7,b7 w significantly improve ! national or regional p]=mance ( ! freight transportation network2 7,c7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 7,d7 is consi/5t ) ! long-range /atewide transportation plan2 7,e7 _c be readily & effici5tly complet$ )\t ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 7,f7 is ju/ifi$ bas$ on ! ability ( ! project-- 7i7 to g5]ate national economic b5efits t reasonably exce$ ! co/s ( ! project2 7ii7 to r$uce long-t]m conge/ion1 includ+ impacts on a regional & /atewide basis2 or 7iii7 to increase ! spe$1 reliability1 & accessibility ( ! movem5t ( freight2 & 7,g7 is support$ by a suffici5t am\nt ( non-,f$]al fund+1 includ+ evid5ce ( /able & dep5dable f9anc+ to con/ruct1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! infra/ructure facility4 7#b7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 evaluat+ a project "u ?is section1 9 addition to ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! project-- 7,a7 lev]ages ,f$]al inve/m5t by enc\rag+ non-,f$]al contributions to ! project1 includ+ contributions f public-private p>tn]%ips2 7,b7 is able to beg9 con/ruction by ! date t is n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! project is select$2 7,c7 incorporates innovative project deliv]y & f9anc+ to ! maximum ext5t practicable2 7,d7 improves freight facilities vital to agricultural or national en]gy security2 7,e7 improves or upgrades curr5t or designat$ future ,int]/ate ,sy/em r\tes2 7,f7 uses innovative te*nologies1 includ+ intellig5t transportation sy/ems1 t enhance ! effici5cy ( ! project2 7,g7 helps to improve mobility & accessibility2 & 7,h7 improves transportation safety1 includ+ r$uc+ transportation accid5t & s]i\s injuries & fatalities4 7c7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project is eligible = a grant "u ?is section if ! project-- 7,a7 is difficult to complete ) exi/+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & private funds2 7,b7 7i7 enhances ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 improves ! fl[ ( freight or r$uces bottl5ecks 9 ! freight infra/ructure ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 w advance #a or m ( ! foll[+ objectives3 7i7 ,g5]ate regional or national economic b5efits & an increase 9 ! global economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7ii7 ,improve transportation res\rces vital to agriculture or national en]gy security4 7iii7 ,improve ! effici5cy1 reliability1 & af=dability ( ! movem5t ( freight4 7iv7 ,improve exi/+ freight infra/ructure projects4 7v7 ,improve ! movem5t ( p by improv+ rural & metropolitan freight r\tes4 7#b7 ,examples ,eligible projects = grant fund+ "u ?is section %all include-- 7,a7 a freight int]modal facility1 includ+-- 7i7 an int]modal facility s]v+ a seaport2 7ii7 an int]modal or c>go access facility s]v+ an airport2 7iii7 an int]modal facility s]v+ a port on ! inl& wat]ways2 7iv7 a bulk int]modal_/transload facility2 or 7v7 a highway_/rail int]modal facility2 7,b7 a highway or bridge project eligible "u title #bc2 7,c7 a public transportation project t r$uces conge/ion on freight corridors & is eligible "u *apt] #ec2 7,d7 a freight rail transportation project 7includ+ rail-grade sep>ations72 & 7,e7 a port infra/ructure inve/m5t 7includ+ inl& port infra/ructure74 7d7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to receive grant fund+ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid]-- 7i7 project$ freight volumes2 & 7ii7 h[ projects w enhance economic effici5cy1 productivity1 & competitiv5ess2 7iii7 population gr[? & ! impact on freight dem&2 & 7,b7 give priority to projects d$icat$ to-- 7i7 improv+ freight infra/ructure facilities2 7ii7 r$uc+ travel "t = freight projects2 7iii7 r$uc+ freight transportation co/s2 & 7iv7 r$uc+ conge/ion caus$ by rapid population gr[? on freight corridors4 7#b7 ,multimodal di/ribution ( funds ,9 di/ribut+ fund+ = grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all take su* measures z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to ensure ! inve/m5t 9 a v>iety ( transportation modes4 7#c7 ,am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 a grant "u ?is section %all be 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #aj1jjj1jjj & n great] ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,projects 9 rural areas ,if a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section is = a project locat$ 9 a rural area-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ! grant %all be at lea/ #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y may increase ! ,f$]al %>e ( co/s to great] ?an #hj p]c5t4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e ,except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77ii71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all be up to #hj p]c5t4 7#e7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t require a contribution ( ,f$]al funds 9 ord] to complete an ov]all f9anc+ package4 7#f7 ,rural areas ,n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! fund+ provid$ "u ?is section %all be us$ to make grants = projects locat$ 9 rural areas4 7#g7 ,new competition ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a new competition ea* fiscal ye> to select ! grants & cr$it assi/ance aw>d$ "u ?is section4 7e7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy :5 consid]+ projects t facilitate ! movem5t ( en]gy res\rces4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative & ov]sight co/s ,! ,secret>y may reta9 up to #j4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to adm9i/] ! assi/ance = freight projects grant program2 & 7,b7 to ov]see eligible projects fund$ "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,adm9i/ration ( funds ,am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all be available = obligation until exp5d$4 7g7 ,congressional notification ,n lat] ?an #gb h\rs be=e public notification ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ( su* aw>d4 7h7 ,acc\ntability measures ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ,congress docum5tation ( major decisions 9 ! application evaluation & project selection process1 :i* %all include a cle> rationale = decisions-- 7#a7 to advance = s5ior review applications o!r ?an ^? rat$ z highly recomm5d$2 7#b7 to n advance applications rat$ z highly recomm5d$2 & 7#c7 to *ange ! te*nical evaluation rat+ ( an application4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,assi/ance = major projects program4 4 ,e ,f9ance #ejjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjae4 ,,li ,highway tru/ fund & relat$ taxes ,a ,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority & relat$ taxes #eaaja4 ,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority 7a7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by division ,g1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjae 9 subsections 7b77#f77;,b71 7c77#a71 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion ,act ( #bjae 9 subsections 7c77#a7 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,,drive ,act4 7b7 ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration & ,boat+ ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejd ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by division ,g is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion ,act ( #bjae ea* place x appe>s 9 subsection 7b77#b7 & ins]t+ ,,drive ,act1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjae 9 subsection 7d77#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba4 7c7 ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #iejh7;e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by division ,g1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,augu/ #a1 #bjae4 #eaajb4 ,ext5sion ( highway-relat$ taxes 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc3 7,a7 ,section #djda7;a77#a77;,c77iii77,i74 7,b7 ,section #djda7m77#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,section #djha7;d77#a74 7#b7 ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc3 7,a7 ,section #djda7m77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,section #djea7;c74 7,c7 ,section #djga7;d74 7,d7 ,section #djha7;d77#c74 7b7 ,ext5sion ( tax1 etc41 on use ( c]ta9 heavy vehicles ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjag ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbd3 7#a7 ,section #ddha7;f74 7#b7 ,subsections 7c77#d7 & 7d7 ( section #ddhb4 7c7 ,floor /ocks refunds ,section #fdab7;a77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc1 7#b7 by /rik+ ,m>* #ca1 #bjag ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,m>* #ca1 #bjbd1 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjag & ins]t+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd4 7d7 ,ext5sion ( c]ta9 exemptions 7#a7 ,section #dbba7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,section #ddhc7;i7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjag & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbd4 7e7 ,ext5sion ( transf]s ( c]ta9 taxes 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf ea* place x appe>s 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc1 7ii7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf 9 ! head+ ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc1 7iii7 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjaf 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc1 & 7iv7 by /rik+ ,july #a1 #bjag 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,july #a1 #bjbd1 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ ,july #a1 #bjag & ins]t+ ,july #a1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,motorboat & small-eng9e fuel tax transf]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraphs 7#c77;,a77i7 & 7#d77;,a7 ( section #iejc7;c7 ( su* ,code are ea* am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts to l& & wat] cons]vation fund ,section #bjjcaj ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjag ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbd1 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7f7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 ,b ,additional transf]s to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund #eabja4 ,fur!r additional transf]s to tru/ fund ,subsection 7f7 ( section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#i7 & by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#g7 ,fur!r transf]s to tru/ fund ,out ( money 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is h]eby appropriat$-- 7,a7 #cd1dja1jjj1jjj to ! ,highway ,acc\nt 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77#e77;,b77 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 & 7,b7 #aa1bad1jjj1jjj to ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7#h7 ,additional increase 9 fund balance ,!re is h]eby transf]r$ to ! ,highway ,acc\nt 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77#e77;,b77 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund am\nts appropriat$ f ! ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund "u section #iejh7;c77#d74 4 #eabjb4 ,transf] to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ( c]ta9 motor vehicle safety p5alties 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#e7 ( section #iejc7;b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,!re are h]eby & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are h]eby 1 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7,b7 ,p5alties relat$ to motor vehicle safety 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are h]eby appropriat$ to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund am\nts equival5t to cov]$ motor vehicle safety p5alty collections4 7ii7 ,cov]$ motor vehicle safety p5alty collections ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ motor vehicle safety p5alty collections means any am\nt collect$ 9 connection ) a civil p5alty "u section #cjafe ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 r$uc$ by any aw>d au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to be paid to any p]son 9 connection ) in=mation provid$ by su* p]son relat$ to a violation ( *apt] #cja ( su* title :i* is a pr$icate to su* civil p5alty4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to am\nts collect$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #eabjc4 ,appropriation f ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7c7 ( section #iejh ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,additional transf] to highway tru/ fund ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund !re is h]eby appropriat$-- 7,a7 on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,,drive ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 7,b7 on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 & 7,c7 on ,octob] #a1 #bjag1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to be transf]r$ "u section #iejc7;f77#h7 to ! ,highway ,acc\nt 7z def9$ 9 section #iejc7;e77#e77;,b77 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #iejh7;c77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d74 ,,lii ,(fsets ,a ,tax provisions #ebaja4 ,consi/5t basis report+ betwe5 e/ate & p]son acquir+ prop]ty f dec$5t 7a7 ,prop]ty acquir$ f a dec$5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajad ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7f7 ,basis mu/ be consi/5t ) e/ate tax value 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! basis "u subsection 7a7 ( any prop]ty %all n exce$-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( prop]ty ! value ( :i* has be5 f9ally det]m9$ = purposes ( ! tax impos$ by *apt] #aa on ! e/ate ( su* dec$5t1 su* value1 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( prop]ty n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ) respect to :i* a /atem5t has be5 furni%$ "u section #fjce7;a7 id5tify+ ! value ( su* prop]ty1 su* value4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! value ( prop]ty has be5 f9ally det]m9$ = purposes ( ! tax impos$ by *apt] #aa if-- 7,a7 ! value ( su* prop]ty is %[n on a return "u section #fjah & su* value is n conte/$ by ! ,secret>y be=e ! expiration ( ! "t = assess+ a tax "u *apt] #aa1 7,b7 9 a case n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! value is specifi$ by ! ,secret>y & su* value is n timely conte/$ by ! executor ( ! e/ate1 or 7,c7 ! value is det]m9$ by a c\rt or pursuant to a settlem5t agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y may by regulations provide exceptions to ! application ( ?is subsection4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to prop]ty ) respect to :i* an e/ate tax return is fil$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,in=mation report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subp>t ,a ( "p ,,iii ( sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #fa ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #fjcd;,a ! foll[+ new section3 #fjce4 ,basis in=mation to p]sons acquir+ prop]ty f dec$5t 7a7 ,in=mation ) respect to prop]ty acquir$ f dec$5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! executor ( any e/ate requir$ to file a return "u section #fjah7;a7 %all furni% to ! ,secret>y & to ea* p]son acquir+ any int]e/ 9 prop]ty includ$ 9 ! dec$5t's gross e/ate = ,f$]al e/ate tax purposes a /atem5t id5tify+ ! value ( ea* int]e/ 9 su* prop]ty z report$ on su* return & su* o!r in=mation ) respect to su* int]e/ z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7#b7 ,/atem5ts by b5efici>ies ,ea* p]son requir$ to file a return "u section #fjah7;b7 %all furni% to ! ,secret>y & to ea* o!r p]son :o holds a legal or b5eficial int]e/ 9 ! prop]ty to :i* su* return relates a /atem5t id5tify+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,"t = furni%+ /atem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* /atem5t requir$ to be furni%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 %all be furni%$ at su* "t z ! ,secret>y may prescribe1 b 9 no case at a "t lat] ?an ! e>li] (-- 7i7 ! date :i* is #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! return "u section #fjah 0 requir$ to be fil$ 7includ+ ext5sions1 if any71 or 7ii7 ! date :i* is #cj days aft] ! date su* return is fil$4 7,b7 ,adju/m5ts ,9 any case 9 :i* !re is an adju/m5t to ! in=mation requir$ to be includ$ on a /atem5t fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 aft] su* /atem5t has be5 fil$1 a supplem5tal /atem5t "u su* p>agraph %all be fil$ n lat] ?an ! date :i* is #cj days aft] su* adju/m5t is made4 7b7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe su* regulations z necess>y to c>ry out ?is section1 includ+ regulations relat+ to-- 7#a7 ! ext5sion ( ?is section to prop]ty ( e/ates n requir$ to file an e/ate tax return1 & 7#b7 situations 9 :i* ! surviv+ jo9t t5ant or o!r recipi5t may h bett] in=mation ?an ! executor reg>d+ ! basis or fair m>ket value ( ! prop]ty4 4 7#b7 ,p5alty = failure to file 7,a7 ,return ,section #fgbd7;d77#a7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ 1 &1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 any /atem5t requir$ to be fil$ ) ! ,secret>y "u section #fjce4 4 7,b7 ,/atem5t ,section #fgbd7;d77#b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ or at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,,gg71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,,hh7 & ins]t+ 1 or1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,,ii7 section #fjce 7o!r ?an a /atem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d774 4 7#c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = subp>t ,a ( "p ,,iii ( sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #fa ( su* ,code is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #fjcd;,a ! foll[+ new item3 #fjce4 ,basis in=mation to p]sons acquir+ prop]ty f dec$5t 4 7#d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,p5alty = inconsi/5t report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7b7 ( section #fffb ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#h7 ,any inconsi/5t e/ate basis4 4 7#b7 ,inconsi/5t basis report+ ,section #fffb ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7k7 ,inconsi/5t e/ate basis report+ ,= purposes ( ?is section1 !re is an inconsi/5t e/ate basis if ! basis ( prop]ty 7det]m9$ )\t reg>d to adju/m5ts to basis dur+ ! p]iod ! prop]ty 0 held by ! taxpay]7 claim$ on a return exce$s ! basis z det]m9$ "u section #ajad7;f74 4 7#c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to returns fil$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ebajb4 ,revocation or d5ial ( passport 9 case ( c]ta9 unpaid taxes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,d ( *apt] #ge ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #gcde4 ,revocation or d5ial ( passport 9 case ( c]ta9 tax del9qu5cies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y receives c]tification by ! ,commission] ( ,int]nal ,rev5ue t any individual has a s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt 9 an am\nt 9 excess ( #ej1jjj1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit su* c]tification to ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate = action ) respect to d5ial1 revocation1 or limitation ( a passport pursuant to section #ebajb7;d7 ( ! ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt means an out/&+ debt "u ?is title = :i* a notice ( li5 has be5 fil$ 9 public records pursuant to section #fcbc or a notice ( levy has be5 fil$ pursuant to section #fcca1 except t su* t]m does n include-- 7#a7 a debt t is be+ paid 9 a timely mann] pursuant to an agreem5t "u section #faei or #gabb1 & 7#b7 a debt ) respect to :i* collection is susp5d$ because a collection due process he>+ "u section #fccj1 or relief "u subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7f7 ( section #fjae1 is reque/$ or p5d+4 7c7 ,adju/m5t = inflation ,9 ! case ( a cal5d> ye> beg9n+ aft] #bjaf1 ! doll> am\nt 9 subsection 7a7 %all be increas$ by an am\nt equal to-- 7#a7 su* doll> am\nt1 multipli$ by 7#b7 ! co/-(-liv+ adju/m5t det]m9$ "u section #a7;f77#c7 = ! cal5d> ye>1 det]m9$ by sub/itut+ cal5d> ye> #bjae = cal5d> ye> #aiib 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 !re(4 ,if any am\nt z adju/$ "u ! prec$+ s5t5ce is n a multiple ( #a1jjj1 su* am\nt %all be r\nd$ to ! next highe/ multiple ( #a1jjj4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = sub*apt] ,d ( *apt] #ge ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #gcde4 ,revocation or d5ial ( passport 9 case ( c]ta9 tax del9qu5cies4 4 7c7 ,au?ority = in=mation %>+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7l7 ( section #fajc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#bc7 ,disclosure ( return in=mation to ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate = purposes ( passport revocation "u section #gcde 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 ^u receiv+ a c]tification describ$ 9 section #gcde1 disclose to ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate return in=mation ) respect to a taxpay] :o has a s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt describ$ 9 su* section4 ,su* return in=mation %all be limit$ to-- 7i7 ! taxpay] id5tity in=mation ) respect to su* taxpay]1 & 7ii7 ! am\nt ( su* s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt4 7,b7 ,re/riction on disclosure ,return in=mation disclos$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ by (fic]s & employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate = ! purposes (1 & to ! ext5t necess>y 91 c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( section #ebajb7;d7 ( ! ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjae4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,p>agraph 7#d7 ( section #fajc7p7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ or 7#bb7 ea* place x appe>s 9 subp>agraph 7,f77ii7 & 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ 7#bb71 or 7#bc74 7d7 ,au?ority ,to d5y or revoke passport 7#a7 ,d5ial 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ^u receiv+ a c]tification describ$ 9 section #gcde ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf f ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all n issue a passport to any individual :o has a s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt describ$ 9 su* section4 7,b7 ,em]g5cy & humanit>ian situations ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may issue a passport1 9 em]g5cy circum/ances or = humanit>ian reasons1 to an individual describ$ 9 su* subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,revocation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may revoke a passport previ\sly issu$ to any individual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,limitation = return to unit$ /ates ,if ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate decides to revoke a passport "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 be=e revocation1 may-- 7i7 limit a previ\sly issu$ passport only = return travel to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 issue a limit$ passport t only p]mits return travel to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,hold h>mless ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all n be liable to an individual = any action ) respect to a c]tification by ! ,commission] ( ,int]nal ,rev5ue "u section #gcde ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7e7 ,revocation or d5ial ( passport 9 case ( individual )\t social security acc\nt numb] 7#a7 ,d5ial 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ^u receiv+ an application = a passport f an individual t ei!r-- 7i7 does n include ! social security acc\nt numb] issu$ to t individual1 or 7ii7 includes an incorrect or invalid social security numb] willfully1 int5tionally1 neglig5tly1 or recklessly provid$ by su* individual1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate is au?oriz$ to d5y su* application & is au?oriz$ to n issue a passport to ! individual4 7,b7 ,em]g5cy & humanit>ian situations ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may issue a passport1 9 em]g5cy circum/ances or = humanit>ian reasons1 to an individual describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,revocation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,/ate may revoke a passport previ\sly issu$ to any individual describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,limitation = return to ,unit$ ,/ates ,if ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate decides to revoke a passport "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 be=e revocation1 may-- 7i7 limit a previ\sly issu$ passport only = return travel to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 issue a limit$ passport t only p]mits return travel to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7f7 ,effective date ,! provisions (1 & am5dm5ts made by1 ?is section %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjaf4 #ebajc4 ,cl>ification ( #f-ye> /atute ( limitations 9 case ( ov]/atem5t ( basis 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subp>agraph 7,b7 ( section #feja7;e77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( clause 7i71 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii71 & by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+ new clause3 7ii7 ,an und]/atem5t ( gross income by reason ( an ov]/atem5t ( unrecov]$ co/ or o!r basis is an omission f gross income2 & 1 7#b7 by ins]t+ 7o!r ?an 9 ! case ( an ov]/atem5t ( unrecov]$ co/ or o!r basis7 9 clause 7iii7 7z s r$esignat$7 aft] ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt omitt$ f gross income1 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ am\nt omitt$ f aft] ,det]m9ation ( 9 ! head+ !re(4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to-- 7#a7 returns fil$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & 7#b7 returns fil$ on or be=e su* date if ! p]iod specifi$ 9 section #feja ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 7det]m9$ )\t reg>d to su* am5dm5ts7 = assessm5t ( ! taxes ) respect to :i* su* return relates has n expir$ z ( su* date4 #ebajd4 ,additional in=mation on returns relat+ to mortgage int]e/ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #fjej;,h7b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c71 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,g71 & by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,d7 ! am\nt ( out/&+ pr9cipal on ! mortgage z ( ! beg9n+ ( su* cal5d> ye>1 7,e7 ! address ( ! prop]ty secur+ su* mortgage1 7,f7 ! date ( ! orig9ation ( su* mortgage1 & 4 7b7 ,payee /atem5ts ,subsection 7d7 ( section #fjej;,h ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ 1 &1 & by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ! in=mation requir$ to be includ$ on ! return "u subp>agraphs 7,d71 7,e71 & 7,f7 ( subsection 7b77#b74 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to returns & /atem5ts ! due date = :i* 7det]m9$ )\t reg>d to ext5sions7 is aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjaf4 #ebaje4 ,return due date modifications 7a7 ,new due date = p>tn]%ip =m #ajfe1 ,s corporation =m #aabj,s1 & ,c corporation =m #aabj 7#a7 ,p>tn]%ips 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjgb ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7f7 ,returns ( p>tn]%ips ,returns ( p>tn]%ips "u section #fjca made on ! basis ( ! cal5d> ye> %all be fil$ on or be=e ! #ae? day ( ,m>* foll[+ ! close ( ! cal5d> ye>1 & su* returns made on ! basis ( a fiscal ye> %all be fil$ on or be=e ! #ae? day ( ! ?ird mon? foll[+ ! close ( ! fiscal ye>4 4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #fjgb7;a7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ #fjag1 or #fjca & ins]t+ or #fjag4 7#b7 ,s corporations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,s mu* ( subsection 7b7 ( section #fjgb ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf z prec$es ! second s5t5ce !re( is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,returns ( c]ta9 corporations ,returns ( ,s corporations "u sections #fjab & #fjcg made on ! basis ( ! cal5d> ye> %all be fil$ on or be=e ! #ca/ day ( ,m>* foll[+ ! close ( ! cal5d> ye>1 & su* returns made on ! basis ( a fiscal ye> %all be fil$ on or be=e ! la/ day ( ! ?ird mon? foll[+ ! close ( ! fiscal ye>4 4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7i7 ,section #acfb7;b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #ae? ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ la/1 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #ba_/b ea* place x appe>s 9 ! head+s & ! text & ins]t+ #c1 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ #b mon?s & #ae days 9 p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ #c mon?s4 7ii7 ,section #acfb7;d77#a77;,c77i7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ #ae? & ins]t+ la/4 7iii7 ,section #acfb7;d77#a77;,c77ii7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ su* #ae? day & ins]t+ ! la/ day ( ! #c;d mon? !re(4 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to ,c corporations 7,a7 ,section #agj7;a77#b77;,b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ?ird mon? & ins]t+ #d? mon?4 7,b7 ,section #efc ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ?ird mon? ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #d? mon?4 7,c7 ,section #aced7;d77#a77;,b77i7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ #c;d mon? & ins]t+ #d? mon?4 7,d7 ,subsection 7a7 & 7c7 ( section #fafg ( su* ,code are ea* am5d$ by /rik+ ?ird mon? & ins]t+ #d? mon?4 7,e7 ,section #fdbe7;a77#a7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ?ird mon? & ins]t+ #d? mon?4 7,f7 ,section #ffee ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ #crd mon? ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7b77#b77;,a71 7g77#c71 & 7h77#a7 & ins]t+ #d? mon?1 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7g77#d71 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f7 & by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,e7 ,subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 %all be appli$ by sub/itut+ ! la/ day ( ! #crd mon? = ! #ae? day ( ! #d? mon?4 4 7#d7 ,effective dates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to returns = taxable ye>s beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to ,s corporations ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 %all apply ) respect to elections = taxable ye>s beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae4 7,c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat+ to ,c ,corporations ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#c7 %all apply to taxable ye>s beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae4 7#e7 ,special rule = c]ta9 ,c corporation 9 #bjbe ,9 ! case ( a taxable ye> ( a ,c ,corporation end+ on ,june #cj1 #bjbe1 section #fjgb7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf %all be appli$ by sub/itut+ ?ird mon? = f\r? mon?4 7b7 ,modification ( due dates by regulation ,9 ! case ( returns = any taxable p]iod beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury or ! ,secret>y's delegate %all modify appropriate regulations to provide z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! maximum ext5sion = ! returns ( p>tn]%ips fil+ ,=m #ajfe %all be a #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#b7 ,! maximum ext5sion = ! returns ( tru/s & e/ates fil+ ,=m #ajda %all be a #e-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#c7 ,! maximum ext5sion = ! returns ( employee b5efit plans fil+ ,=m #eejj %all be an automatic #c-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#d7 ,! maximum ext5sion = ! ,=ms #iij 7s]ies7 returns ( organizations exempt f income tax %all be an automatic #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#e7 ,! maximum ext5sion = ! returns ( organizations exempt f income tax t are requir$ to file ,=m #dgbj returns ( excise taxes %all be an automatic #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#f7 ,! maximum ext5sion = ! returns ( tru/s requir$ to file ,=m #ebbg %all be an automatic #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#g7 ,! maximum ext5sion = fil+ ,=m #fjfi1 ,return ( ,excise ,tax on ,excess ,contributions to ,black ,lung ,b5efit ,tru/ ,"u ,section #diec & ,computation ( ,section #aib ,d$uction1 %all be an automatic #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#h7 ,! maximum ext5sion = a taxpay] requir$ to file ,=m #hhgj %all be an automatic #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7#i7 ,! due date ( ,=m #cebj-;,a1 ,annual ,in=mation ,return ( a ,=eign ,tru/ ) a ,unit$ ,/ates ,own]1 %all be ! #ae? day ( ! #crd mon? aft] ! close ( ! tru/'s taxable ye>1 & ! maximum ext5sion %all be a #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on su* day4 7#aj7 ,! due date ( ,fin,c,e,n ,=m #aad 7relat+ to ,report ( ,=eign ,bank & ,f9ancial ,acc\nts7 %all be ,april #ae ) a maximum ext5sion = a #f-mon? p]iod end+ on ,octob] #ae1 & ) provision = an ext5sion "u rules simil> to ! rules ( #bf ,c4,f4,r4 #a4fjha-e4 ,= any taxpay] requir$ to file su* =m = ! fir/ "t1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury may waive any p5alty = failure to timely reque/ or file an ext5sion4 7#aa7 ,taxpay]s fil+ ,=m #cebj1 ,annual ,return to ,report ,transactions ) ,=eign ,tru/s & ,receipt ( ,c]ta9 ,=eign ,gifts1 %all be all[$ to ext5d ! "t = fil+ su* =m sep>ately f ! income tax return ( ! taxpay]1 = an automatic #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! due date = fil+ ! return 7)\t reg>d to any ext5sions74 7c7 ,corporations p]mitt$ /atutory automatic #f-mon? ext5sion ( income tax returns 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjha7;b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ #c mon?s & ins]t+ #f mon?s4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is subsection %all apply to returns = taxable ye>s beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae4 7#c7 ,special rule = c]ta9 ,c corporations 9 #bjbd ,9 ! case ( any taxable ye> ( a ,c corporation end+ on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbd1 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #fjha ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf %all ea* be appli$ to returns ( income taxes "u subtitle ,a by sub/itut+ #e mon?s = #f mon?s4 #ebajf4 ,re=m ( rules relat+ to qualifi$ tax collection contracts 7a7 ,requirem5t ,to collect c]ta9 inactive tax receivables "u qualifi$ tax collection contracts ,section #fcjf ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7f7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively1 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,collection ( inactive tax receivables 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into "o or m qualifi$ tax collection contracts = ! collection ( all out/&+ inactive tax receivables4 7#b7 ,inactive tax receivables ,= purposes ( ?is section-- 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m inactive tax receivable means any tax receivable if-- 7i7 at any "t aft] assessm5t1 ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice removes su* receivable f ! active inv5tory = lack ( res\rces or inability to locate ! taxpay]1 7ii7 m ?an #ac ( ! p]iod ( ! applicable /atute ( limitation has laps$ & su* receivable has n be5 assign$ = collection to any employee ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice1 or 7iii7 9 ! case ( a receivable :i* has be5 assign$ = collection1 m ?an #cfe days h pass$ )\t int]action ) ! taxpay] or a ?ird p>ty = purposes ( fur!r+ ! collection ( su* receivable4 7,b7 ,tax receivable ,! t]m tax receivable means any out/&+ assessm5t :i* ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice includes 9 pot5tially collectible inv5tory4 4 7b7 ,c]ta9 tax receivables n eligible = collection "u qualifi$ tax collection contracts ,section #fcjf ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively1 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,c]ta9 tax receivables n eligible = collection "u qualifi$ tax collections contracts ,a tax receivable %all n be eligible = collection pursuant to a qualifi$ tax collection contract if su* receivable-- 7#a7 is subject to a p5d+ or active (f]-9-compromise or in/allm5t agreem5t1 7#b7 is classifi$ z an innoc5t sp\se case1 7#c7 involves a taxpay] id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y z be+-- 7,a7 deceas$1 7,b7 "u ! age ( #ah1 7,c7 9 a designat$ combat zone1 or 7,d7 a victim ( tax-relat$ id5tity !ft1 7#d7 is curr5tly "u exam9ation1 litigation1 crim9al inve/igation1 or levy1 or 7#e7 is curr5tly subject to a prop] ex]cise ( a "r ( appeal "u ?is title4 4 7c7 ,contract+ priority ,section #fcjf ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by ! prec$+ provisions ( ?is section1 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7i7 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7h7 ,contract+ priority ,9 contract+ = ! s]vices ( any p]son "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all utilize private collection contractors & debt collection c5t]s on ! s*$ule requir$ "u section #cgaa7;g7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ ! te*nology & communications infra/ructure e/abli%$ !re91 to ! ext5t su* private collection contractors & debt collection c5t]s are appropriate to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section4 4 7d7 ,disclosure ( return in=mation ,section #fajc7k7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aa7 ,qualifi$ tax collection contractors ,p]sons provid+ s]vices pursuant to a qualifi$ tax collection contract "u section #fcjf may1 if speak+ to a p]son :o has id5tifi$ himself or h]self z hav+ ! "n ( ! taxpay] to :i* a tax receivable 7)9 ! mean+ ( su* section7 relates1 id5tify !mselves z contractors ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice & disclose ! bus9ess "n ( ! contractor1 & ! nature1 subject1 & reason = ! contact4 ,disclosures "u ?is p>agraph %all be made only 9 su* situations & "u su* conditions z h be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7e7 ,taxpay]s affect$ by f$]ally decl>$ disa/]s ,section #fcjf ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by ! prec$+ provisions ( ?is section1 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsection 7i7 z subsection 7j7 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7h7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7i7 ,taxpay]s 9 presid5tially decl>$ disa/] areas ,! ,secret>y may prescribe proc$ures "u :i* a taxpay] det]m9$ to be affect$ by a ,f$]ally decl>$ disa/] 7z def9$ by section #afe7;i77#e77 may reque/-- 7#a7 relief f imm$iate collection measures by contractors "u ?is section1 & 7#b7 a return ( ! inactive tax receivable to ! inv5tory ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice to be collect$ by an employee !re(4 4 7f7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fcjf ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by ! prec$+ provisions ( ?is section1 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k7 & by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7j7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! la/ day ( ea* fiscal ye> 7beg9n+ ) ! fir/ su* fiscal ye> end+ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate a report ) respect to qualifi$ tax collection contracts "u ?is section :i* %all include-- 7#a7 annually1 ) respect to su* fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 ! total numb] & am\nt ( tax receivables provid$ to ea* contractor = collection "u ?is section1 7,b7 ! total am\nts collect$ 7& am\nts ( in/allm5t agreem5ts ent]$ into "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b77 ) respect to ea* contractor & ! collection co/s incurr$ 7directly & indirectly7 by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice ) respect to su* am\nts1 7,c7 ! impact ( su* contracts on ! total numb] & am\nt ( unpaid assessm5ts1 & on ! numb] & am\nt ( assessm5ts collect$ by ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice p]sonnel aft] initial contact by a contractor1 7,d7 ! am\nt ( fees reta9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e7 & a description ( ! use ( su* funds1 & 7,e7 a disclosure safegu>d report 9 a =m simil> to t requir$ "u section #fajc7p77#e71 & 7#b7 biannually 7beg9n+ ) ! second report submitt$ "u ?is subsection7-- 7,a7 an indep5d5t evaluation ( contractor p]=mance1 & 7,b7 a measurem5t plan t includes a comp>ison ( ! be/ practices us$ by ! private collectors to ! collection te*niques us$ by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice & me*anisms to id5tify & capture in=mation on successful collection te*niques us$ by ! contractors t c\ld be adopt$ by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice4 4 7#b7 ,repeal ( exi/+ report+ requirem5ts ) respect to qualifi$ tax collection contracts ,section #hha ( ! ,am]ican ,jobs ,creation ,act ( #bjjd is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7e74 7g7 ,effective dates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all apply to tax receivables id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,contract+ priority ,! ,secret>y %all beg9 ent]+ into contracts & agreem5ts z describ$ 9 ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7c7 )9 #c mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#c7 ,disclosures ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7d7 %all apply to disclosures made aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#d7 ,proc$ures2 report to congress ,! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7e7 & 7f7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ebajg4 ,special compliance p]sonnel program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7e7 ( section #fcjf ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z r$esignat$ by section #ebajf1 is am5d$ by /rik+ = collection en=cem5t activities ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ to fund ! special compliance p]sonnel program acc\nt "u section #fcjg4 7b7 ,special compliance p]sonnel program acc\nt ,sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #fd ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #fcjg4 ,special compliance p]sonnel program acc\nt 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( a special compliance p]sonnel program acc\nt ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an acc\nt )9 ! ,dep>tm5t = c>ry+ out a program consi/+ ( ! hir+1 tra9+1 & employm5t ( special compliance p]sonnel1 & %all transf] to su* acc\nt f "t to "t am\nts reta9$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #fcjf7;e77#b74 7b7 ,re/rictions ,! program describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be subject to ! foll[+ re/rictions3 7#a7 ,no funds %all be transf]r$ to su* acc\nt except z describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,no o!r funds f any o!r s\rce %all be exp5d$ = special compliance p]sonnel employ$ "u su* program1 & no funds f su* acc\nt %all be exp5d$ = ! hir+ ( any p]sonnel o!r ?an special compliance p]sonnel4 7#c7 ,not)/&+ any o!r au?ority1 ! ,secret>y is prohibit$ f sp5d+ funds out ( su* acc\nt = any purpose o!r ?an = co/s "u su* program associat$ ) ! employm5t ( special compliance p]sonnel & ! retra9+ & reassignm5t ( curr5t noncollections p]sonnel z special compliance p]sonnel1 & to reimburse ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice or o!r gov]nm5t ag5cies = ! co/ ( adm9i/]+ qualifi$ tax collection contracts "u section #fcjf4 7c7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an ,m>* ( ea* ye>1 ! ,commission] ( ,int]nal ,rev5ue %all submit a report to ! ,committees on ,f9ance & ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,ways & ,means & ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives consi/+ ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,= ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 all funds receiv$ 9 ! acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 adm9i/rative & program co/s = ! program describ$ 9 su* subsection1 ! numb] ( special compliance p]sonnel hir$ & employ$ "u ! program1 & ! am\nt ( rev5ue actually collect$ by su* p]sonnel4 7#b7 ,= ! curr5t fiscal ye>1 all actual & e/imat$ funds receiv$ or to be receiv$ 9 ! acc\nt1 all actual & e/imat$ adm9i/rative & program co/s1 ! numb] ( all actual & e/imat$ special compliance p]sonnel hir$ & employ$ "u ! program1 & ! actual & e/imat$ rev5ue actually collect$ or to be collect$ by su* p]sonnel4 7#c7 ,= ! foll[+ fiscal ye>1 an e/imate ( all funds to be receiv$ 9 ! acc\nt1 all e/imat$ adm9i/rative & program co/s1 ! e/imat$ numb] ( special compliance p]sonnel hir$ & employ$ "u ! program1 & ! e/imat$ rev5ue to be collect$ by su* p]sonnel4 7d7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section-- 7#a7 ,special compliance p]sonnel ,! t]m special compliance p]sonnel means individuals employ$ by ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice z field function collection (fic]s or 9 a simil> position1 or employ$ to collect taxes us+ ! automat$ collection sy/em or an equival5t replacem5t sy/em4 7#b7 ,program co/s ,! t]m program co/s means-- 7,a7 total sal>ies 7includ+ locality pay & bonuses71 b5efits1 & employm5t taxes = special compliance p]sonnel employ$ or tra9$ "u ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 & 7,b7 direct ov]head co/s1 sal>ies1 b5efits1 & employm5t taxes relat+ to support /aff1 r5tal paym5ts1 (fice equipm5t & furniture1 travel1 data process+ s]vices1 vehicle co/s1 utilities1 telecommunications1 po/age1 pr9t+ & reproduction1 supplies & mat]ials1 l&s & /ructures1 insurance claims1 & indemnities = special compliance p]sonnel hir$ & employ$ "u ?is section4 ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,b71 ! co/ ( managem5t & sup]vision ( special compliance p]sonnel %all be tak5 into acc\nt z direct ov]head co/s to ! ext5t su* co/s1 :5 includ$ 9 total program co/s "u ?is p>agraph1 d n repres5t m ?an #aj p]c5t ( su* total co/s4 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #fd ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #fcjf ! foll[+ new item3 ,sec4 #fcjg4 ,special compliance p]sonnel program acc\nt4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply to am\nts collect$ & reta9$ by ! ,secret>y aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ebajh4 ,transf]s ( excess p5sion assets to retiree heal? acc\nts 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #dbj7;b77#d7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,con=m+ ,,erisa ,am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,sections #aja7;e77#c71 #djc7;c77#a71 & #djh7;b77#ac7 ( ! ,employee ,retirem5t ,income ,security ,act ( #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7;e77#c71 #aajc7;c77#a71 #aajh7;b77#ac77 are ea* am5d$ by /rik+ ,,map-#ba & ins]t+ ,,drive ,act4 7#b7 ,section #djh7;b77#ac7 ( su* ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;b77#ac77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf4 ,b ,fees & receipts #ebbja4 ,ext5sion ( deposits ( security s]vice fees 9 ! g5]al fund ,section #ddidj7;i77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,k7 #a1gej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe4 4 #ebbjb4 ,adju/m5t = inflation ( fees = c]ta9 cu/oms s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acjca ( ! ,consolidat$ ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aihe 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #eh;c7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,adju/m5t ( fees = inflation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all adju/ ! fees e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 & ! limitations on su* fees "u p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 7#h71 & 7#i7 ( subsection 7b71 on ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 & annually !reaft]1 to reflect ! p]c5tage 7if any7 ( ! increase 9 ! av]age ( ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ! prec$+ #ab-mon? p]iod comp>$ to ! ,consum] ,price ,index = fiscal ye> #bjad4 7#b7 ,special rules = calculation ( adju/m5t ,9 adju/+ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ! am\nt ( ! fees e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 & ! limitations on su* fees "u p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 7#h71 & 7#i7 ( subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all r\nd ! am\nt ( any increase 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index to ! ne>e/ doll>2 & 7,b7 may ignore any su* increase ( less ?an #a p]c5t4 7#c7 ,consum] ,price ,index def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,consum] ,price ,index means ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 4 7b7 ,deposits into ,cu/oms ,us] ,fee ,acc\nt ,section #acjca7;f7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aihe 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #eh;c7f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ all fees collect$ "u subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! am\nt ( fees collect$ "u subsection 7a7 7det]m9$ )\t reg>d to any adju/m5t made "u subsection 7l772 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ fees collect$ & ins]t+ am\nt ( fees collect$2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 71 ea* appropriation & ins]t+ 1 & det]m9$ )\t reg>d to any adju/m5t made "u subsection 7l771 ea* appropriation4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #acjca ( ! ,consolidat$ ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aihe 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #eh;c71 z am5d$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] foll[+ fees2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] 9 fees2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] 9 fees2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] 9 fees2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] 9 fees2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ or 7l7 aft] subsection 7a77#i77;,b72 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] #c2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ & subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l7 aft] ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii77,i71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] bill ( lad+2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] bill ( lad+4 #ebbjc4 ,divid5ds & surplus funds ( ,res]ve banks ,section #g7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #f p]c5t & ins]t+ #f p]c5t 7#a4e p]c5t 9 ! case ( a /ockhold] hav+ total consolidat$ assets ( m ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj 7det]m9$ z ( ,septemb] #cj ( ! prec$+ fiscal ye>774 #ebbjd4 ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve drawd[n & sale 7a7 ,drawd[n & sale 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #afa ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbda71 except z provid$ 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c71 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all drawd[n & sell f ! ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve-- 7,a7 ! quantity ( b>rels ( crude oil t ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy det]m9es to be appropriate to maximize ! f9ancial return to ,unit$ ,/ates taxpay]s = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf & #bjag2 7,b7 #d1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #e1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #h1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbj2 7,e7 #h1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,f7 #aj1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,g7 #af1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,h7 #be1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,i7 #be1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,deposit ( am\nts receiv$ f sale ,am\nts receiv$ f a sale "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be deposit$ 9 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury dur+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! sale occurs4 7b7 ,em]g5cy protection ,9 any #a fiscal ye> describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all n drawd[n & sell crude oil "u ?is section 9 quantities t w\ld result 9 a ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve t conta9s an inv5tory ( petroleum products repres5t+ few] ?an #ij days ( em]g5cy res]ves1 bas$ on ! av]age daily level ( net imports ( crude oil & petroleum products 9 ! cal5d> ye> prec$+ t fiscal ye>4 7c7 ,increase2 limitation 7#a7 ,increase ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy may increase ! drawd[n & sales "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,i7 ( subsection 7a77#a7 z ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy det]m9es to be appropriate to maximize ! f9ancial return to ,unit$ ,/ates taxpay]s4 7#b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all n drawd[n or conduct sales ( crude oil "u ?is section aft] ! date on :i* a total ( #i1jej1jjj1jjj has be5 deposit$ 9 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury f sales au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 #ebbje4 ,ext5sion ( ent]prise gu>antee fee ,section #acbg7;f7 ( ! ,h\s+ & ,community ,developm5t ,act ( #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dedg7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbe4 ,c ,outlays #ebcja4 ,int]e/ on ov]paym5t ,section #aaa ( ! ,f$]al ,oil & ,gas ,royalty ,managem5t ,act ( #aihb 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7h7 & 7i72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7j7 ?r\gh 7l7 z subsections 7h7 ?r\gh 7j71 respectively2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! f\r? s5t5ce4 ,f ,miscellane\s ,,lxi ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t #fajja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,ag5cy ,! t]m ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #eea ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,ag5cy ,,c]po ,! t]m ag5cy ,,c]po means ! *ief environm5tal review & p]mitt+ (fic] ( an ag5cy1 z designat$ by ! head ( ! ag5cy "u section #fajjb7;b77#b77;,a77iii77,i74 7#c7 ,au?orization ,! t]m au?orization means any lic5se1 p]mit1 approval1 f9d+1 det]m9ation1 or o!r adm9i/rative decision issu$ by an ag5cy t is requir$ or au?oriz$ "u ,f$]al law 9 ord] to site1 con/ruct1 recon/ruct1 or comm5ce op]ations ( a cov]$ project1 :e!r adm9i/]$ by a ,f$]al or ,/ate ag5cy4 7#d7 ,coop]at+ ag5cy ,! t]m coop]at+ ag5cy means any ag5cy )-- 7,a7 jurisdiction "u ,f$]al law2 or 7,b7 special exp]tise z describ$ 9 section #aeja4f ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#e7 ,c\ncil ,! t]m ,c\ncil means ! ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil e/abli%$ "u section #fajjb7;a74 7#f7 ,cov]$ project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m cov]$ project means any activity 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t requires au?orization or environm5tal review by a ,f$]al ag5cy involv+ con/ruction ( infra/ructure = r5ewable or conv5tional en]gy production1 electricity transmission1 surface transportation1 aviation1 ports & wat]ways1 wat] res\rce projects1 broadb&1 pipel9es1 manufactur+1 or any o!r sector z det]m9$ by a majority vote ( ! ,c\ncil t-- 7i7 7,i7 is subject to ,,nepa2 7,,ii7 is likely to require a total inve/m5t ( m ?an #bjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,,iii7 does n qualify = abbreviat$ au?orization or environm5tal review processes "u any applicable law2 or 7ii7 is subject to ,,nepa & ! size & complexity ( :i*1 9 ! op9ion ( ! ,c\ncil1 make ! project likely to b5efit f enhanc$ ov]sight & coord9ation1 includ+ a project likely to require-- 7,i7 au?orization f or environm5tal review involv+ m ?an #b ,f$]al ag5cies2 or 7,,ii7 ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ,,nepa4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,! t]m cov]$ project does n include-- 7i7 any project subject to section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7ii7 any project subject to section #bjde ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh74 7#g7 ,da%bo>d ,! t]m ,da%bo>d means ! ,p]mitt+ ,da%bo>d requir$ "u section #fajjc7;b74 7#h7 ,environm5tal assessm5t ,! t]m environm5tal assessm5t means a concise public docum5t = :i* a ,f$]al ag5cy is responsible "u section #aejh4i ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#i7 ,environm5tal docum5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m environm5tal docum5t means an environm5tal assessm5t1 f9d+ ( no significant impact1 notice ( int5t1 environm5tal impact /atem5t1 or record ( decision4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m environm5tal docum5t includes-- 7i7 any docum5t t is a supplem5t to a docum5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 a docum5t prep>$ pursuant to a c\rt ord]4 7#aj7 ,environm5tal impact /atem5t ,! t]m environm5tal impact /atem5t means ! detail$ writt5 /atem5t requir$ "u section #ajb7b77;,c7 ( ,,nepa4 7#aa7 ,environm5tal review ,! t]m environm5tal review means ! ag5cy proc$ures & processes = apply+ a categorical exclusion or = prep>+ an environm5tal assessm5t1 an environm5tal impact /atem5t1 or o!r docum5t requir$ "u ,,nepa4 7#ab7 ,executive ,director ,! t]m ,executive ,director means ! ,executive ,director appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #fajjb7;b77#a77;,a74 7#ac7 ,facilitat+ ag5cy ,! t]m facilitat+ ag5cy means ! ag5cy t receives ! initial notification f ! project sponsor requir$ "u section #fajjc7;a74 7#ad7 ,inv5tory ,! t]m inv5tory means ! inv5tory ( cov]$ projects e/abli%$ by ! ,executive ,director "u section #fajjb7;c77#a77;,a74 7#ae7 ,lead ag5cy ,! t]m lead ag5cy means ! ag5cy ) pr9cipal responsibility = an environm5tal review ( a cov]$ project "u ,,nepa & p>ts #aejj ?r\gh #aejh ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#af7 ,,nepa ,! t]m ,,nepa means ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#ag7 ,p>ticipat+ ag5cy ,! t]m p>ticipat+ ag5cy means an ag5cy p>ticipat+ 9 an environm5tal review or au?orization = a cov]$ project 9 accordance ) section #fajjc4 7#ah7 ,project sponsor ,! t]m project sponsor means an entity1 includ+ any private1 public1 or public-private entity1 seek+ an au?orization = a cov]$ project4 #fajjb4 ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c\ncil 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ ! ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil4 7b7 ,composition 7#a7 ,*air ,! ,executive ,director %all-- 7,a7 be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t2 & 7,b7 s]ve z ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#b7 ,c\ncil memb]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,designation by head ( ag5cy ,ea* individual li/$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all designate a memb] ( ! ag5cy 9 :i* ! individual s]ves to s]ve on ! ,c\ncil4 7ii7 ,qualifications ,a c\ncilmemb] describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all hold a position 9 ! ag5cy ( deputy secret>y 7or ! equival5t7 or high]4 7iii7 ,support 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,consi/5t ) guidance provid$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 ea* individual li/$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all designate #a or m appropriate memb]s ( ! ag5cy 9 :i* ! individual s]ves to s]ve z an ag5cy ,,c]po4 7,,ii7 ,report+ ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ag5cy ,,c]po "u ?is title1 an ag5cy ,,c]po %all report directly to a deputy secret>y 7or ! equival5t7 or high]4 7,b7 ,heads ( ag5cies ,! individuals t %all ea* designate a c\ncilmemb] "u ?is subp>agraph are z foll[s3 7i7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7ii7 ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,army4 7iii7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce4 7iv7 ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7v7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7vi7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7vii7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,def5se4 7viii7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7ix7 ,! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission4 7x7 ,! ,*airman ( ! ,nucle> ,regulatory ,commission4 7xi7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security4 7xii7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 7xiii7 ,! ,*airman ( ! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation4 7xiv7 ,any o!r head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy t ! ,executive ,director may invite to p>ticipate z a memb] ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,additional memb]s ,9 addition to ! memb]s li/$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,*airman ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality & ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all also be memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,executive ,director 7,a7 ,inv5tory developm5t ,! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil1 %all-- 7i7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 e/abli% an inv5tory ( cov]$ projects t are p5d+ ! environm5tal review or au?orization ( ! head ( any ,f$]al ag5cy2 7ii7 7,i7 categorize ! projects 9 ! inv5tory z appropriate1 bas$ on sector & project type2 & 7,,ii7 = ea* category1 id5tify ! types ( environm5tal reviews & au?orizations mo/ commonly involv$2 & 7iii7 add a cov]$ project to ! inv5tory aft] receiv+ a notice describ$ 9 section #fajjc7;a77#a74 7,b7 ,facilitat+ ag5cy designation ,! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil1 %all-- 7i7 designate a facilitat+ ag5cy = ea* category ( cov]$ projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7ii7 publi% ! li/ ( designat$ facilitat+ ag5cies = ea* category ( projects 9 ! inv5tory on ! ,da%bo>d 9 an easily accessible =mat4 7,c7 ,p]=mance s*$ules 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil1 %all develop recomm5d$ p]=mance s*$ules1 includ+ int]m$iate & f9al completion dates1 = environm5tal reviews & au?orizations mo/ commonly requir$ = ea* category ( cov]$ projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii74 7ii7 ,requirem5ts 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! p]=mance s*$ules %all reflect employm5t ( ! use ( ! mo/ effici5t applicable processes4 7,,ii7 ,limit 7aa7 ,9 g5]al ,! f9al completion dates 9 any p]=mance s*$ule = ! completion ( an environm5tal review or au?orization "u clause 7i7 %all n exce$ ! av]age "t to complete an environm5tal review or au?orization = a project )9 t category4 7bb7 ,calculation ( av]age "t ,! av]age "t ref]r$ to 9 item 7aa7 %all be calculat$ on ! basis ( data f ! prec$+ #b cal5d> ye>s & %all run f ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,director mu/ make a specific entry = ! project on ! ,da%bo>d "u section #fajjc7;b77#b7 7except t1 = projects initiat$ be=e t duty takes effect1 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( fil+ ( a complet$ application71 & end+ on ! date ( ! issuance ( a record ( decision or o!r f9al ag5cy action on ! review or au?orization4 7cc7 ,completion date ,ea* p]=mance s*$ule %all specify t any decision by an ag5cy on an environm5tal review or au?orization mu/ be issu$ n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* all in=mation ne$$ to complete ! review or au?orization 7includ+ any he>+ t an ag5cy holds on ! matt]7 is 9 ! possession ( ! ag5cy4 7iii7 ,review & revision ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! p]=mance s*$ules are e/abli%$ "u ?is subp>agraph1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil1 %all review & revise ! p]=mance s*$ules4 7,d7 ,guidance ,! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil1 may recomm5d to ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget or to ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality1 z appropriate1 t guidance be issu$ z necess>y = ag5cies-- 7i7 to c>ry out responsibilities "u ?is title2 & 7ii7 to effectuate ! adoption by ag5cies ( ! be/ practices & recomm5dations ( ! ,c\ncil describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,c\ncil 7,a7 ,recomm5dations 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all make recomm5dations to ! ,executive ,director ) respect to ! designations "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & ! p]=mance s*$ules "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c74 7ii7 ,update ,! ,c\ncil may update ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,be/ practices ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft]1 ! ,c\ncil %all issue recomm5dations on ! be/ practices =-- 7i7 enhanc+ e>ly /akehold] engagem5t1 includ+ fully consid]+ &1 z appropriate1 incorporat+ recomm5dations provid$ 9 public comm5ts on any propos$ cov]$ project2 7ii7 ensur+ timely decisions reg>d+ environm5tal reviews & au?orizations1 includ+ ?r\gh ! developm5t ( p]=mance metrics2 7iii7 improv+ coord9ation betwe5 ,f$]al & non-,f$]al gov]nm5tal entities1 includ+ ?r\gh ! developm5t ( common data /&>ds & t]m9ology across ag5cies2 7iv7 increas+ transp>5cy2 7v7 r$uc+ in=mation collection requirem5ts & o!r adm9i/rative burd5s on ag5cies1 project sponsors1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties2 7vi7 develop+ & mak+ available to applicants appropriate geographic in=mation sy/ems & o!r tools2 7vii7 creat+ & di/ribut+ tra9+ mat]ials useful to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 tribal1 & local p]mitt+ (ficials2 & 7viii7 address+ o!r aspects ( infra/ructure p]mitt+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,ag5cy ,c,e,r,p,os ,an ag5cy ,,c]po %all-- 7,a7 advise ! respective ag5cy c\ncilmemb] on matt]s relat$ to environm5tal reviews & au?orizations2 7,b7 provide te*nical support1 :5 reque/$ to facilitate effici5t & timely processes = environm5tal reviews & au?orizations = cov]$ projects "u ! jurisdictional responsibility ( ! ag5cy1 includ+ support+ timely id5tification & resolution ( pot5tial disputes )9 ! ag5cy or betwe5 ! ag5cy & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7,c7 analyze ag5cy environm5tal review & au?orization processes1 policies1 & au?orities & make recomm5dations to ! respective ag5cy c\ncilmemb] = ways to /&>dize1 simplify1 & improve ! effici5cy ( ! processes1 policies1 & au?orities1 includ+ by implem5t+ guidance issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 & o!r be/ practices1 includ+ ! use ( in=mation te*nology & geographic in=mation sy/em tools )9 ! ag5cy & across ag5cies1 to ! ext5t consi/5t ) exi/+ law2 & 7,d7 review & develop tra9+ programs = ag5cy /aff t support & conduct environm5tal reviews or au?orizations4 7d7 ,adm9i/rative support ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all designate a ,f$]al ag5cy1 o!r ?an an ag5cy t c>ries out or provides support = projects t are n cov]$ projects1 to provide adm9i/rative support = ! ,executive ,director1 & ! designat$ ag5cy %all1 z reasonably necess>y1 provide support & /aff to enable ! ,executive ,director to fulfill ! duties ( ! ,executive ,director "u ?is title4 #fajjc4 ,p]mitt+ process improvem5t 7a7 ,project initiation & designation ( p>ticipat+ ag5cies 7#a7 ,notice 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project sponsor ( a cov]$ project %all submit to ! ,executive ,director & ! facilitat+ ag5cy notice ( ! initiation ( a propos$ cov]$ project4 7,b7 ,default designation ,if1 at ! "t ( submission ( ! notice "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,executive ,director has n designat$ a facilitat+ ag5cy "u section #fajjb7;c77#a77;,b7 = ! categories ( projects notic$1 ! ag5cy t receives ! notice "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be designat$ z ! facilitat+ ag5cy4 7,c7 ,cont5ts ,ea* notice describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a /atem5t ( ! purposes & objectives ( ! propos$ project2 7ii7 a concise description1 includ+ ! g5]al location ( ! propos$ project & a summ>y ( geospatial in=mation1 if available1 illu/rat+ ! project area & ! locations1 if any1 ( environm5tal1 cultural1 & hi/oric res\rces2 7iii7 a /atem5t reg>d+ ! te*nical & f9ancial ability ( ! project sponsor to con/ruct ! propos$ project2 7iv7 a /atem5t ( any ,f$]al f9anc+1 environm5tal reviews1 & au?orizations anticipat$ to be requir$ to complete ! propos$ project2 & 7v7 an assessm5t t ! propos$ project meets ! def9ition ( a cov]$ project "u section #fajja & a /atem5t ( reasons support+ ! assessm5t4 7#b7 ,invitation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,director mu/ make a specific entry = ! project on ! ,da%bo>d "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 ! facilitat+ ag5cy or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 %all-- 7i7 id5tify all ,f$]al & non-,f$]al ag5cies & gov]nm5tal entities likely to h f9anc+1 environm5tal review1 au?orization1 or o!r responsibilities ) respect to ! propos$ project2 & 7ii7 invite all ,f$]al ag5cies id5tifi$ "u clause 7i7 to become a p>ticipat+ ag5cy or a coop]at+ ag5cy1 z appropriate1 9 ! environm5tal review & au?orization managem5t process describ$ 9 section #fajje4 7,b7 ,deadl9es ,ea* invitation made "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a deadl9e = a response to be submitt$ to ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable4 7#c7 ,p>ticipat+ & coop]at+ ag5cies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an ag5cy invit$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be designat$ z a p>ticipat+ or coop]at+ ag5cy = a cov]$ project1 unless ! ag5cy in=ms ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 9 writ+ be=e ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 t ! ag5cy-- 7i7 has no jurisdiction or au?ority ) respect to ! propos$ project2 or 7ii7 does n int5d to ex]cise au?ority relat$ to1 or submit comm5ts on1 ! propos$ project4 7,b7 ,*ang$ circum/ances ,on reque/ & a %[+ ( *ang$ circum/ances1 ! ,executive ,director may designate an ag5cy t has opt$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 to be a p>ticipat+ or coop]at+ ag5cy1 z appropriate4 7#d7 ,effect ( designation ,! designation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 %all n-- 7,a7 give ! p>ticipat+ ag5cy au?ority or jurisdiction ov] ! cov]$ project2 or 7,b7 exp& any jurisdiction or au?ority a coop]at+ ag5cy may h ov] ! propos$ project4 7#e7 ,lead ag5cy designation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on e/abli%m5t ( ! lead ag5cy1 ! lead ag5cy %all assume ! responsibilities ( ! facilitat+ ag5cy "u ?is title4 7,b7 ,r$esignation ( facilitat+ ag5cy ,if ! lead ag5cy assumes ! responsibilities ( ! facilitat+ ag5cy "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! facilitat+ ag5cy may be designat$ z a coop]ative or p>ticipat+ ag5cy4 7#f7 ,*ange ( facilitat+ or lead ag5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! reque/ ( a p>ticipat+ ag5cy or project sponsor1 ! ,executive ,director may designate a diff]5t ag5cy z ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 = a cov]$ project1 if ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy or ! ,executive ,director receives new in=mation reg>d+ ! scope or nature ( a cov]$ project t indicates t ! project %\ld be plac$ 9 a diff]5t category "u section #fajjb7;c77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,resolution ( dispute ,! ,executive ,director %all resolve any dispute ov] designation ( a facilitat+ or lead ag5cy = a p>ticul> cov]$ project4 7b7 ,p]mitt+ ,da%bo>d 7#a7 ,requirem5t to ma9ta9 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,executive ,director1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 %all ma9ta9 an onl9e database to be kn[n z ! ,p]mitt+ ,da%bo>d to track ! /atus ( ,f$]al environm5tal reviews & au?orizations = any cov]$ project 9 ! inv5tory describ$ 9 section #fajjb7;c77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,specific & se>*able entry ,! ,da%bo>d %all include a specific & se>*able entry = ea* cov]$ project4 7#b7 ,additions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,exi/+ projects ,n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,director adds a project to ! inv5tory "u section #fajjb7;c77#a77;,a71 ! ,executive ,director %all create a specific entry on ! ,da%bo>d = ! cov]$ project4 7ii7 ,new projects ,n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,director receives a notice "u subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,executive ,director %all create a specific entry on ! ,da%bo>d = ! cov]$ project1 unless ! ,executive ,director1 facilitat+ ag5cy1 or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 det]m9es t ! project is n a cov]$ project4 7,b7 ,explanation ,if ! facilitat+ ag5cy or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 det]m9es t ! project is n a cov]$ project1 ! project sponsor may submit a fur!r explanation z to :y ! project is a cov]$ project n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! date ( ! det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,f9al det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #ad days aft] receiv+ an explanation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,executive ,director %all-- 7i7 make a f9al & conclusive det]m9ation z to :e!r ! project is a cov]$ project2 & 7ii7 if ! ,executive ,director det]m9es t ! project is a cov]$ project1 create a specific entry on ! ,da%bo>d = ! cov]$ project4 7#c7 ,po/+s by ag5cies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* cov]$ project add$ to ! ,da%bo>d "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 & ea* coop]at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy %all po/ to ! ,da%bo>d-- 7i7 a hyp]l9k t directs to a website t conta9s1 to ! ext5t consi/5t ) applicable law-- 7,i7 ! notification submitt$ "u subsection 7a77#a72 7,,ii7 7aa7 :]e practicable1 ! application & support+ docum5ts1 if applicable1 t h be5 submitt$ by a project sponsor = any requir$ environm5tal review or au?orization2 or 7bb7 a notice expla9+ h[ ! public may obta9 access to su* docum5ts2 7,,iii7 a description ( any ,f$]al ag5cy action tak5 or decision made t mat]ially affects ! /atus ( a cov]$ project2 7,,iv7 any significant docum5t t supports ! action or decision describ$ 9 subclause 7,,iii72 & 7,v7 a description ( ! /atus ( any litigation to :i* ! ag5cy is a p>ty t is directly relat$ to ! project1 includ+1 if practicable1 any judicial docum5t made available on an electronic docket ma9ta9$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local c\rt2 & 7ii7 any docum5t describ$ 9 clause 7i7 t is n available by hyp]l9k on ano!r website4 7,b7 ,deadl9e ,! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be po/$ to ! website made available by hyp]l9k on ! ,da%bo>d n lat] ?an #e bus9ess days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,f$]al ag5cy receives ! in=mation4 7#d7 ,po/+s by ! ,executive ,director ,! ,executive ,director %all publi% to ! ,da%bo>d-- 7,a7 ! p]mitt+ timetable e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 ! /atus ( ! compliance ( ea* ag5cy ) ! p]mitt+ timetable2 7,c7 any modifications ( ! p]mitt+ timetable2 7,d7 an explanation ( ea* modification describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,e7 any memor&um ( und]/&+ e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c77#c77;,b74 7c7 ,coord9ation & timetables 7#a7 ,coord9at$ project plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,director mu/ make a specific entry = ! project on ! ,da%bo>d "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 9 consultation ) ea* coord9at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy1 %all e/abli% a concise plan = coord9at+ public & ag5cy p>ticipation 91 & completion (1 any requir$ ,f$]al environm5tal review & au?orization = ! project4 7,b7 ,requir$ in=mation ,! ,coord9at$ ,project ,plan %all include ! foll[+ in=mation & be updat$ by ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 at lea/ once p] qu>t]3 7i7 ,a li/ (1 & roles & responsibilities =1 all entities ) environm5tal review or au?orization responsibility = ! project4 7ii7 ,a p]mitt+ timetable1 z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 sett+ =? a compreh5sive s*$ule ( dates by :i* all environm5tal reviews & au?orizations1 & to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ,/ate p]mits1 reviews & approvals mu/ be made4 7iii7 ,a discussion ( pot5tial avoidance1 m9imization1 & mitigation /rategies1 if requir$ by applicable law & kn[n4 7iv7 ,plans & a s*$ule = public & tribal outrea* & coord9ation1 to ! ext5t requir$ by applicable law4 7,c7 ,memor&um ( und]/&+ ,! coord9at$ project plan describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be incorporat$ into a memor&um ( und]/&+4 7#b7 ,p]mitt+ timetable 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,z "p ( ! coord9ation project plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 9 consultation ) ea* coop]at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy1 ! project sponsor1 & any ,/ate 9 :i* ! project is locat$1 %all e/abli% a p]mitt+ timetable t includes int]m$iate & f9al completion dates = action by ea* p>ticipat+ ag5cy on any ,f$]al environm5tal review or au?orization requir$ = ! project4 7ii7 ,cons5sus ,9 e/abli%+ a p]mitt+ timetable "u clause 7i71 ea* ag5cy %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 make ef=ts to rea* a cons5sus4 7,b7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 e/abli%+ ! p]mitt+ timetable "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy %all foll[ ! p]=mance s*$ules e/abli%$ "u section #fajjb7;c77#a77;,c71 b may v>y ! timetable bas$ on relevant factors1 includ+-- 7i7 ! size & complexity ( ! cov]$ project2 7ii7 ! res\rces available to ea* p>ticipat+ ag5cy2 7iii7 ! regional or national economic significance ( ! project2 7iv7 ! s5sitivity ( ! natural or hi/oric res\rces t may be affect$ by ! project2 7v7 ! f9anc+ plan = ! project2 & 7vi7 ! ext5t to :i* simil> projects 9 geographic proximity to ! project 7 rec5tly subject to environm5tal review or simil> proc$ures "u ,/ate law4 7,c7 ,dispute resolution 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) appropriate ag5cy ,c,e,r,p,os & ! project sponsor1 %all1 z necess>y1 m$iate any disputes reg>d+ ! p]mitt+ timetable e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,disputes ,if a dispute rema9s unresolv$ #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! dispute 0 submitt$ to ! ,executive ,director1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 9 consultation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality1 %all facilitate a resolution ( ! dispute & direct ! ag5cies p>ty to ! dispute to resolve ! dispute by ! end ( ! #fj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( submission ( ! dispute to ! ,executive ,director4 7iii7 ,f9al resolution ,any action tak5 by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget 9 ! resolution ( a dispute "u clause 7ii7 %all-- 7,i7 be f9al & conclusive2 & 7,,ii7 n be subject to judicial review4 7,d7 ,modification aft] approval 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 may modify a p]mitt+ timetable e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 only if-- 7,i7 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 & ! affect$ coop]at+ ag5cies1 aft] consultation ) ! p>ticipat+ ag5cies1 agree to a diff]5t completion date2 & 7,,ii7 ! facilitat+ ag5cy or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 or ! affect$ coop]at+ ag5cy provides a writt5 ju/ification = ! modification4 7ii7 ,completion date ,a completion date 9 ! p]mitt+ timetable may n be modifi$ )9 #cj days ( ! completion date4 7,e7 ,consi/5cy ) o!r "t p]iods ,a p]mitt+ timetable e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be consi/5t ) any o!r relevant "t p]iods e/abli%$ "u ,f$]al law & %all n prev5t any coop]at+ or p>ticipat+ ag5cy f dis*>g+ any obligation "u ,f$]al law 9 connection ) ! project4 7,f7 ,con=m+ to p]mitt+ timetables 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all con=m to ! completion dates set =? 9 ! p]mitt+ timetable e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 or ) any completion date modifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,d74 7ii7 ,failure to con=m ,if a ,f$]al ag5cy fails to con=m ) a completion date = ag5cy action on a cov]$ project or is at significant risk ( fail+ to con=m ) su* a completion date1 ! ag5cy %all-- 7,i7 promptly submit to ! ,executive ,director = publication on ! ,da%bo>d an explanation ( ! specific reasons = fail+ or significantly risk+ fail+ to con=m to ! completion date & a proposal = an alt]native completion date2 7,,ii7 9 consultation ) ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 e/abli% an alt]native completion date2 & 7,,iii7 ea* mon? !reaft] until ! ag5cy has tak5 f9al action on ! delay$ au?orization or review1 submit to ! ,executive ,director = po/+ on ! ,da%bo>d a /atus report describ+ any ag5cy activity relat$ to ! project4 7,g7 ,ab&onm5t ( cov]$ project 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 has a reasonable basis to d\bt ! cont9u+ te*nical or f9ancial ability ( ! project sponsor to con/ruct ! cov]$ project1 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy may reque/ ! project sponsor provide an updat$ /atem5t reg>d+ ! ability ( ! project sponsor to complete ! project4 7ii7 ,failure to respond ,if ! project sponsor fails to respond to a reque/ describ$ 9 clause 7i7 by ! date t is #cj days aft] receiv+ ! reque/1 ! lead or facilitat+ ag5cy1 z applicable1 %all notify ! ,executive ,director1 :o %all publi% an appropriate notice on ! ,da%bo>d4 7iii7 ,publication to ,da%bo>d ,on publication ( a notice "u clause 7ii71 ! completion dates 9 ! p]mitt+ timetable %all be toll$ & ag5cies %all be reliev$ ( ! obligation to comply ) subp>agraph 7,f7 until su* "t z ! project sponsor submits to ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 an updat$ /atem5t reg>d+ ! te*nical & f9ancial ability ( ! project sponsor to con/ruct ! project4 7#c7 ,coop]at+ ,/ate1 local1 or tribal gov]nm5ts 7,a7 ,/ate au?ority ,if ! ,f$]al environm5tal review is be+ implem5t$ )9 ! b\nd>ies ( a ,/ate1 ! ,/ate1 consi/5t ) ,/ate law1 may *oose to p>ticipate 9 ! environm5tal review & au?orization process "u ?is subsection & to make subject to ! process all ,/ate ag5cies t-- 7i7 h jurisdiction ov] ! cov]$ project2 7ii7 are requir$ to conduct or issue a review1 analysis1 op9ion1 or /atem5t = ! cov]$ project2 or 7iii7 are requir$ to make a det]m9ation on issu+ a p]mit1 lic5se1 or o!r approval or decision = ! cov]$ project4 7,b7 ,coord9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable "u applicable law1 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 %all coord9ate ! ,f$]al environm5tal review & au?orization processes "u ?is subsection ) any ,/ate1 local1 or tribal ag5cy responsible = conduct+ any sep>ate review or au?orization ( ! cov]$ project to ensure timely & effici5t completion ( environm5tal reviews & au?orizations4 7,c7 ,memor&um ( und]/&+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,any coord9ation plan betwe5 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 & any ,/ate1 local1 or tribal ag5cy %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 be includ$ 9 a memor&um ( und]/&+4 7ii7 ,submission to ,executive ,director ,! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 %all submit to ! ,executive ,director ea* memor&um ( und]/&+ describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7d7 ,e>ly consultation ,! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 %all provide an exp$iti\s process = project sponsors to conf] ) ea* coop]at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy involv$ &1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! project sponsor submits a reque/ "u ?is subsection1 to h ea* su* ag5cy provide to ! project sponsor in=mation conc]n+-- 7#a7 ! availability ( in=mation & tools1 includ+ pre-application toolkits1 to facilitate e>ly plann+ ef=ts2 7#b7 key issues ( conc]n to ea* ag5cy & to ! public2 & 7#c7 issues t mu/ be address$ be=e an environm5tal review or au?orization c be complet$4 7e7 ,coop]at+ ag5cy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a lead ag5cy may designate a p>ticipat+ ag5cy z a coop]at+ ag5cy 9 accordance ) "p #aeja ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#b7 ,effect on o!r designation ,! designation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all n affect any designation "u subsection 7a77#c74 7#c7 ,limitation on designation ,any ag5cy n designat$ z a p>ticipat+ ag5cy "u subsection 7a77#c7 %all n be designat$ z a coop]at+ ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,report+ /atus ( o!r projects on ,da%bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on reque/ ( ! ,executive ,director1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army %all use be/ ef=ts to provide in=mation = inclusion on ! ,da%bo>d on projects subject to section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #bjde ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh7 likely to require-- 7,a7 a total inve/m5t ( m ?an #bjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ,,nepa4 7#b7 ,effect ( inclusion on ,da%bo>d ,inclusion on ! ,da%bo>d ( in=mation reg>d+ projects subject to section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or section #bjde ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh7 %all n subject ^? projects to any requirem5ts ( ?is title4 #fajjd4 ,int]/ate compacts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! cons5t ( ,congress is giv5 = #c or m contigu\s ,/ates to ent] into an int]/ate compact e/abli%+ regional infra/ructure developm5t ag5cies to facilitate au?orization & review ( cov]$ projects1 "u ,/ate law or 9 ! ex]cise ( delegat$ p]mitt+ au?ority describ$ "u section #fajjf1 t w advance infra/ructure developm5t1 production1 & g5]ation )9 ! ,/ates t are p>ties to ! compact4 7b7 ,regional infra/ructure ,= ! purpose ( ?is title1 a regional infra/ructure developm5t ag5cy ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 %all h ! same au?orities & responsibilities ( a ,/ate ag5cy4 #fajje4 ,coord9ation ( requir$ reviews 7a7 ,concurr5t reviews ,to integrate environm5tal reviews & au?orizations1 ea* ag5cy %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 c>ry out ! obligations ( ! ag5cy ) respect to a cov]$ project "u any o!r applicable law concurr5tly1 & 9 conjunction )1 o!r environm5tal reviews & au?orizations be+ conduct$ by o!r coop]at+ or p>ticipat+ ag5cies1 includ+ environm5tal reviews & au?orizations requir$ "u ,,nepa1 unless ! ag5cy det]m9es t do+ s w\ld impair ! ability ( ! ag5cy to c>ry out ! /atutory obligations ( ! ag5cy2 & 7#b7 =mulate & implem5t adm9i/rative1 policy1 & proc$ural me*anisms to enable ! ag5cy to ensure completion ( ! environm5tal review process 9 a timely1 coord9at$1 & environm5tally responsible mann]4 7b7 ,adoption1 incorporation by ref]5ce1 & use ( docum5ts 7#a7 ,/ate environm5tal docum5ts2 supplem5tal docum5ts 7,a7 ,use ( exi/+ docum5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! reque/ ( a project sponsor1 a lead ag5cy %all consid] &1 z appropriate1 adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce1 ! analysis & docum5tation t has be5 prep>$ = a cov]$ project "u ,/ate laws & proc$ures z ! docum5tation1 or "p ( ! docum5tation1 requir$ to complete an environm5tal review = ! cov]$ project1 if ! analysis & docum5tation 71 z det]m9$ by ! lead ag5cy 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality1 prep>$ "u circum/ances t all[$ = opportunities = public p>ticipation & consid]ation ( alt]natives & environm5tal consequ5ces t are sub/antially equival5t to :at w\ld h be5 available _h ! docum5ts & analysis be5 prep>$ by a ,f$]al ag5cy pursuant to ,,nepa4 7ii7 ,guidance by ,,ceq ,! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality may issue guidance to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,,nepa obligations ,an environm5tal docum5t adopt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or a docum5t t includes docum5tation incorporat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may s]ve z ! docum5tation requir$ = an environm5tal review or a supplem5tal environm5tal review requir$ to be prep>$ by a lead ag5cy "u ,,nepa4 7,c7 ,supplem5tation ( ,/ate docum5ts ,if ! lead ag5cy adopts or incorporates analysis & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! lead ag5cy %all prep>e & publi% a supplem5tal docum5t if ! lead ag5cy det]m9es t dur+ ! p]iod aft] prep>ation ( ! analysis & docum5tation & be=e ! adoption or incorporation-- 7i7 a significant *ange has be5 made to ! cov]$ project t is relevant = purposes ( environm5tal review ( ! project2 or 7ii7 !re has be5 a significant circum/ance or new in=mation has em]g$ t is relevant to ! environm5tal review = ! cov]$ project4 7,d7 ,comm5ts ,if a lead ag5cy prep>es & publi%es a supplem5tal docum5t "u subp>agraph 7,c71 ! lead ag5cy %all solicit comm5ts f o!r ag5cies & ! public on ! supplem5tal docum5t = a p]iod ( n m ?an #de days1 beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! supplem5tal docum5t is publi%$1 unless-- 7i7 ! lead ag5cy1 ! project sponsor1 & any coop]at+ ag5cy agree to a long] deadl9e2 or 7ii7 ! lead ag5cy ext5ds ! deadl9e = good cause4 7,e7 ,notice ( outcome ( environm5tal review ,a lead ag5cy %all issue a record ( decision or f9d+ ( no significant impact1 z appropriate1 bas$ on ! docum5t adopt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & any supplem5tal docum5t prep>$ "u subp>agraph 7,c74 7c7 ,alt]natives analysis 7#a7 ,p>ticipation ,z e>ly z practicable dur+ ! environm5tal review1 b n lat] ?an ! comm5cem5t ( scop+ = a project requir+ ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t1 ! lead ag5cy1 9 consultation ) ea* coop]at+ ag5cy1 %all det]m9e ! range ( reasonable alt]natives to be consid]$ = a cov]$ project4 7#b7 ,range ( alt]natives 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,foll[+ p>ticipation "u p>agraph 7#a7 & subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! lead ag5cy %all det]m9e ! range ( reasonable alt]natives = consid]ation 9 any docum5t t ! lead ag5cy is responsible = prep>+ = ! cov]$ project4 7,b7 ,alt]natives requir$ by law ,9 det]m9+ ! range ( alt]natives "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! lead ag5cy %all include all alt]natives requir$ to be consid]$ by law4 7#c7 ,me?odologies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! lead ag5cy %all det]m9e1 9 collaboration ) ea* coop]at+ ag5cy at appropriate times dur+ ! environm5tal review1 ! me?odologies to be us$ & ! level ( detail requir$ 9 ! analysis ( ea* alt]native = a cov]$ project4 7,b7 ,environm5tal review ,a coop]at+ ag5cy %all use ! me?odologies ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 :5 conduct+ any requir$ environm5tal review1 to ! ext5t consi/5t ) exi/+ law4 7#d7 ,pref]r$ alt]native ,) ! concurr5ce ( ! coop]at+ ag5cies ) jurisdiction "u ,f$]al law & at ! discretion ( ! lead ag5cy1 ! pref]r$ alt]native = a project1 aft] be+ id5tifi$1 may be develop$ to a high] level ( detail ?an o!r alt]natives to facilitate ! developm5t ( mitigation measures or concurr5t compliance ) o!r applicable laws if ! lead ag5cy det]m9es t ! developm5t ( ! high] level ( detail w n prev5t-- 7,a7 ! lead ag5cy f mak+ an imp>tial decision z to :e!r to accept ano!r alt]native t is be+ consid]$ 9 ! environm5tal review2 & 7,b7 ! public f comm5t+ on ! pref]r$ & o!r alt]natives4 7d7 ,environm5tal review comm5ts 7#a7 ,comm5ts on draft environm5tal impact /atem5t ,= comm5ts by an ag5cy or ! public on a draft environm5tal impact /atem5t1 ! lead ag5cy %all e/abli% a comm5t p]iod ( n less ?an #de days & n m ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* a notice ann\nc+ availability ( ! environm5tal impact /atem5t is publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 unless-- 7,a7 ! lead ag5cy1 ! project sponsor1 & any coop]at+ ag5cy agree to a long] deadl9e2 or 7,b7 ! lead ag5cy1 9 consultation ) ea* coop]at+ ag5cy1 ext5ds ! deadl9e = good cause4 7#b7 ,o!r review & comm5t p]iods ,= all o!r review or comm5t p]iods 9 ! environm5tal review process describ$ 9 p>ts #aejj ?r\gh #aejh ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 ! lead ag5cy %all e/abli% a comm5t p]iod ( n m ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* ! mat]ials on :i* comm5t is reque/$ are made available1 unless-- 7,a7 ! lead ag5cy1 ! project sponsor1 & any coop]at+ ag5cy agree to a long] deadl9e2 or 7,b7 ! lead ag5cy ext5ds ! deadl9e = good cause4 7e7 ,issue id5tification & resolution 7#a7 ,coop]ation ,! lead ag5cy & ea* coop]at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy %all "w coop]atively 9 accordance ) ?is section to id5tify & resolve issues t c\ld delay completion ( an environm5tal review or an au?orization requir$ = ! project "u applicable law or result 9 ! d5ial ( any approval "u applicable law4 7#b7 ,lead ag5cy responsibilities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! lead ag5cy %all make in=mation available to ea* coop]at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy & project sponsor z e>ly z practicable 9 ! environm5tal review reg>d+ ! environm5tal1 hi/oric1 & socioeconomic res\rces locat$ )9 ! project area & ! g5]al locations ( ! alt]natives "u consid]ation4 7,b7 ,s\rces ( in=mation ,! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be bas$ on exi/+ data s\rces1 includ+ geographic in=mation sy/ems mapp+4 7#c7 ,coop]at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy responsibilities ,ea* coop]at+ & p>ticipat+ ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 id5tify1 z e>ly z practicable1 any issues ( conc]n reg>d+ any pot5tial environm5tal impacts ( ! cov]$ project1 includ+ any issues t c\ld sub/antially delay or prev5t an ag5cy f complet+ any environm5tal review or au?orization requir$ = ! project2 & 7,b7 communicate any issues describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! project sponsor4 7f7 ,categories ( projects ,! au?orities grant$ "u ?is section may be ex]cis$ = an individual cov]$ project or a category ( cov]$ projects4 #fajjf4 ,delegat$ ,/ate p]mitt+ programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,f$]al /atute p]mits a ,f$]al ag5cy to delegate to or o!rwise au?orize a ,/ate to issue or o!rwise adm9i/] a p]mit program 9 lieu ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy1 ! ,f$]al ag5cy ) au?ority to c>ry out ! /atute %all-- 7#a7 on publication by ! ,c\ncil ( be/ practices "u section #fajjb7;c77#b77;,b71 initiate a national process1 ) public p>ticipation1 to det]m9e :e!r & ! ext5t to :i* any ( ! be/ practices are g5]ally applicable on a delegation- or au?orization-wide basis to p]mitt+ "u ! /atute2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 make model recomm5dations = ,/ate modifications ( ! applicable p]mit program to reflect ! be/ practices describ$ 9 section #fajjb7;c77#b77;,b71 z appropriate4 7b7 ,be/ practices ,lead & coop]at+ ag5cies may %>e ) ,/ate1 tribal1 & local au?orities be/ practices involv$ 9 review ( cov]$ projects & invite input f ,/ate1 tribal1 & local au?orities reg>d+ be/ practices4 #fajjg4 ,litigation1 judicial review1 & sav+s provision 7a7 ,limitations on claims 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a claim aris+ "u ,f$]al law seek+ judicial review ( any au?orization issu$ by a ,f$]al ag5cy = a cov]$ project %all be b>r$ unless-- 7,a7 ! action is fil$ n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ( ! f9al record ( decision or approval or d5ial ( a p]mit1 unless a %ort] "t is specifi$ 9 ! ,f$]al law "u :i* judicial review is all[$2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( an action p]ta9+ to an environm5tal review conduct$ "u ,,nepa-- 7i7 ! action is fil$ by a p>ty t submitt$ a comm5t dur+ ! environm5tal review or a p>ty t lack$ a reasonable opportunity to submit a comm5t2 & 7ii7 a p>ty fil$ a suffici5tly detail$ comm5t s z to put ! lead ag5cy on notice ( ! issue on :i* ! p>ty seeks judicial review4 7#b7 ,new in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! head ( a lead ag5cy or p>ticipat+ ag5cy %all consid] new in=mation receiv$ aft] ! close ( a comm5t p]iod if ! in=mation satisfies ! requirem5ts "u regulations implem5t+ ,,nepa4 7,b7 ,sep>ate action ,if ,f$]al law requires ! prep>ation ( a supplem5tal environm5tal impact /atem5t or o!r supplem5tal environm5tal docum5t1 ! prep>ation ( su* docum5t %all be consid]$ a sep>ate f9al ag5cy action & ! deadl9e = fil+ a claim = judicial review ( ! ag5cy action %all be #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* a notice ann\nc+ ! f9al ag5cy action is publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 unless a %ort] "t is specifi$ 9 ! ,f$]al law "u :i* judicial review is all[$4 7#c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection creates a "r to judicial review or places any limit on fil+ a claim t a p]son has violat$ ! t]ms ( an au?orization4 7b7 ,prelim9>y injunctive relief ,9 addition to consid]+ any o!r applicable equitable factors1 9 any action seek+ a tempor>y re/ra9+ ord] or prelim9>y injunction aga9/ an ag5cy or a project sponsor 9 connection ) review or au?orization ( a cov]$ project1 ! c\rt %all-- 7#a7 consid] ! effects on public heal?1 safety1 & ! environm5t1 ! pot5tial = significant job losses1 & o!r economic h>m result+ f an ord] or injunction2 & 7#b7 n presume t ! h>ms describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are rep>able4 7c7 ,judicial review ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7a71 no?+ 9 ?is title affects ! reviewability ( any f9al ,f$]al ag5cy action 9 a c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction4 7d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is title-- 7#a7 sup]s$es1 am5ds1 or modifies any ,f$]al /atute or affects ! responsibility ( any ,f$]al (fic] to comply ) or en=ce any /atute2 or 7#b7 creates a presumption t a cov]$ project w be approv$ or favorably review$ by any ag5cy4 7e7 ,limitations ,no?+ 9 ?is section preempts1 limits1 or int]f]es )-- 7#a7 any practice ( seek+1 consid]+1 or respond+ to public comm5t2 or 7#b7 any p[]1 jurisdiction1 responsibility1 or au?ority t a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5tal ag5cy1 metropolitan plann+ organization1 ,indian tribe1 or project sponsor has ) respect to c>ry+ out a project or any o!r provisions ( law applicable to any project1 plan1 or program4 #fajjh4 ,report to ,congress 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,april #ae ( ea* ye> = #aj ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,executive ,director %all submit to ,congress a report detail+ ! progress accompli%$ "u ?is title dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all assess ! p]=mance ( ea* p>ticipat+ ag5cy & lead ag5cy bas$ on ! be/ practices describ$ 9 section #fajjb7;c77#b77;,b74 7c7 ,opportunity ,to include comm5ts ,ea* c\ncilmemb]1 ) input f ! respective ag5cy ,,c]po1 %all h ! opportunity to include comm5ts conc]n+ ! p]=mance ( ! ag5cy 9 ! report describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #fajji4 ,fund+ = gov]nance1 ov]sight1 & process+ ( environm5tal reviews & p]mits 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! heads ( ag5cies li/$ 9 section #fajjb7;b77#b77;,b71 ) ! guidance ( ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget & 9 consultation ) ! ,executive ,director1 may1 aft] public notice & opportunity = comm5t1 issue regulations e/abli%+ a fee /ructure = project propon5ts to reimburse ! ,unit$ ,/ates = reasonable co/s incurr$ 9 conduct+ environm5tal reviews & au?orizations = cov]$ projects4 7b7 ,reasonable co/s ,z us$ 9 ?is section1 ! t]m reasonable co/s %all include co/s to implem5t ! requirem5ts & au?orities requir$ "u sections #fajjb & #fajjc1 includ+ ! co/s to ag5cies & ! co/s ( op]at+ ! ,c\ncil4 7c7 ,fee /ructure ,! fee /ructure e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be develop$ 9 consultation ) affect$ project propon5ts1 indu/ries1 & o!r /akehold]s2 7#b7 exclude p>ties = :i* ! fee w\ld impose an undue f9ancial burd5 or is o!rwise det]m9$ to be inappropriate2 & 7#c7 be e/abli%$ 9 a mann] t ensures t ! aggregate am\nt ( fees collect$ = a fiscal ye> is e/imat$ n to exce$ #bj p]c5t ( ! total e/imat$ co/s = ! fiscal ye> = ! res\rces allocat$ = ! conduct ( ! environm5tal reviews & au?orizations cov]$ by ?is title1 z det]m9$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget4 7d7 ,environm5tal review & p]mitt+ improvem5t fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,all am\nts collect$ pursuant to ?is section %all be deposit$ into a sep>ate fund 9 ! ,treasury ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to be kn[n z ! ,environm5tal ,review ,improvem5t ,fund 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,fund74 7#b7 ,availability ,am\nts 9 ! ,fund %all be available to ! ,executive ,director1 )\t appropriation or fiscal ye> limitation1 solely = ! purposes ( adm9i/]+1 implem5t+1 & en=c+ ?is title1 includ+ ! exp5ses ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,transf] ,! ,executive ,director1 ) ! approval ( ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 may transf] am\nts 9 ! ,fund to o!r ag5cies to facilitate timely & effici5t environm5tal reviews & au?orizations = propos$ cov]$ projects4 7e7 ,effect on p]mitt+ ,! regulations adopt$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all ensure t ! use ( funds accept$ "u subsection 7d7 w n impact imp>tial decision-mak+ ) respect to environm5tal reviews or au?orizations1 ei!r sub/antively or proc$urally4 7f7 ,transf] ( appropriat$ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! heads ( ag5cies li/$ 9 section #fajjb7;b77#b77;,b7 %all h ! au?ority to transf]1 9 accordance ) section #aece ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 funds appropriat$ to ^? ag5cies & n o!rwise obligat$ to o!r affect$ ,f$]al ag5cies = ! purpose ( implem5t+ ! provisions ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,limitation ,appropriations "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & appropriations = ! civil works program ( ! ,army ,corps ( ,eng9e]s %all n be available = transf] "u p>agraph 7#a74 #fajaj4 ,application ,?is title applies to any cov]$ project = :i*-- 7#a7 a notice is fil$ "u section #fajjc7;a77#a72 or 7#b7 an application or o!r reque/ = a ,f$]al au?orization is p5d+ be=e a ,f$]al ag5cy #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #fajaa4 ,,gao ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t includes an analysis ( :e!r ! provisions ( ?is title c\ld be adapt$ to /reaml9e ! ,f$]al p]mitt+ process = small] projects t are n cov]$ projects4 ,,lxii ,additional provisions #fbjja4 ,hire ,m ,h]oes 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is section may be cit$ z ! ,hire ,m ,h]oes ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,employees ) heal? cov]age "u ,,tric>e or ! ,vet]ans ,adm9i/ration n tak5 into acc\nt 9 det]m9+ employ]s to :i* ! employ] m&ate applies "u ,pati5t ,protection & ,af=dable ,c>e ,act ,section #dihj;,h7c77#b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,exemption = heal? cov]age "u ,,tric>e or ! ,vet]ans ,adm9i/ration ,solely = purposes ( det]m9+ :e!r an employ] is an applicable l>ge employ] "u ?is p>agraph = any mon?1 an individual %all n be tak5 into acc\nt z an employee = su* mon? if su* individual has m$ical cov]age = su* mon? "u-- 7i7 *apt] #ee ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ cov]age "u ! ,,tric>e program1 or 7ii7 "u a heal? c>e program "u *apt] #ag or #ah ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices & ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7b7 %all apply to mon?s beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjac4 ,g ,surface transportation ext5sion #gjjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may cit$ z ! ,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion ,act ( #bjae4 ,,lxxi ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al-aid highway programs #gajja4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al-aid highway programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajja ( ! ,highway & ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aei2 #abh ,/at4 #ahdj2 #abi ,/at4 #bai7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #cjd_/cfe & ins]t+ #cfe_/cfe2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #cjd_/cfe & ins]t+ #cfe_/cfe2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ by ?is subsection4 7b7 ,obligation ceil+ ,section #aajb ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ajd note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #cc1ebh1bhd1icb & ins]t+ #dj1bef1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#ab7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #cjd_/cfe & ins]t+ #cfe_/cfe2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #cjd_/cfe & ins]t+ #cfe_/cfe2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae4 7c7 ,tribal high priority projects program ,section #aabc7;h77#a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bd1ihf1cja & ins]t+ #cj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae4 #gajjb4 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses 7a7 ,au?orization ( contract au?ority ,section #ajjb7;a7 ( ! ,highway & ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aei2 #abh ,/at4 #ahdb2 #abi ,/at4 #bbj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #cff1dfe1gec & ins]t+ #ddj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae4 7b7 ,contract au?ority ,section #ajjb7;b77#b7 ( ! ,highway & ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aei2 #abh ,/at4 #ahdb2 #abi ,/at4 #bbj7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae4 ,,lxxii ,tempor>y ext5sion ( public transportation programs #gbjja4 ,=mula grants = rural areas ,section #ecaa7;c77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ end+ be=e & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,july #ca1 #bjae12 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ end+ be=e & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,july #ca1 #bjae14 #gbjjb4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = =mula grants ,section #eccf7;h77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjad & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 #gbjjc4 ,au?orizations = public transportation 7a7 ,=mula grants ,section #ecch7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ = fiscal ye> #bjad & all t foll[s & ins]t+ = fiscal ye> #bjad1 & #h1eie1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae42 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ajg1bgd1eba = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #abh1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #bjac & #bjad & #h1cbh1gfg = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ #c1gac1eje1gec = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #d1deh1fej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ #bae1acb1jee = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #beh1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ejf1bbb1dff = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #fjg1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7ii7 by /rik+ #bd1ihf1cja = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ #af1feg1ecd = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7,f7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ #bjac & #bjad & #b1dih1fcj = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae2 7,g7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ #bjac & #bjad & #d1afd1chd = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae2 7,h7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ #bjac & #bjad & #c1bjf1ege = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae2 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,i71 by /rik+ #a1hjc1ibg1fga = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #b1afe1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7,j7 9 subp>agraph 7,j71 by /rik+ #cef1cjd1feh = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #dbg1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 & 7,k7 9 subp>agraph 7,k71 by /rik+ #dch1jji1hfc = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #ebe1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 7b7 ,rese>*1 developm5t demon/ration & deploym5t projects ,section #ecch7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #eh1cja1cgj = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 7c7 ,transit coop]ative rese>* program ,section #ecch7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e1hcj1acg = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ #g1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance & /&>ds developm5t ,section #ecch7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e1hcj1acg = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ #g1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 7e7 ,human res\rces & tra9+ ,section #ecch7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #d1afd1chd = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 7f7 ,capital inve/m5t grants ,section #ecch7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #a1eeh1bie1hij = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ #a1ijg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 7g7 ,adm9i/ration ,section #ecch7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #hf1fai1agh = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ #ajd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjac & #bjad & n less ?an #d1afd1chd = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjac & #bjad & n less ?an #hcb1hgg = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae4 #gbjjd4 ,bus & bus facilities =mula grants ,section #ecci7;d77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjac & #bjad & #ed1eec1dbe = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae2 7#b7 by /rik+ & #a1jda1jif = su* p]iod2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ & #daf1dch = su* p]iod4 ,,lxxiii ,ext5sion ( highway safety programs ,a ,ext5sion ( ,highway ,safety ,programs #gcaja4 ,ext5sion ( ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration highway safety programs 7a7 ,ext5sion ( programs 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,section #caaja7;a77#a77;,c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #gcc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,c7 #bce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7#b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,section #caaja7;a77#b77;,c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #gcc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,c7 #aac1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7#c7 ,national priority safety programs ,section #caaja7;a77#c77;,c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #gcc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,c7 #bgb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7#d7 ,national driv] regi/] ,section #caaja7;a77#d77;,c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #gcc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,c7 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7#e7 ,high visibility en=cem5t program 7,a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #caaja7;a77#e77;,c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #gcc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,c7 #bi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7,b7 ,law en=cem5t campaigns ,section #bjji7;a7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ & #bjad & 9 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ?r\gh #bjae2 & 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ & #bjad & 9 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ #8#8?r\gh #bjae''4 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #caaja7;a77#f77;,c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #gcc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,c7 #be1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7b7 ,coop]ative rese>* & evaluation ,section #djc7;f77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ "u subsection #djb7;c7 9 ea* fiscal ye> end+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & #b1jhb1aib ( ! total am\nt available = apportionm5t to ! ,/ates = highway safety programs "u section #djb7;c7 9 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ "u section #djb7;c7 9 ea* fiscal ye> end+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjae14 7c7 ,applicability ( title #bc ,section #caaja7;c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #gcc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 #gcajb4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration programs 7a7 ,motor c>ri] safety grants ,section #caajd7;a77#aj7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#aj7 #bah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7b7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #caajd7;i77#a77;,j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,j7 #bei1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7c7 ,grant programs 7#a7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program improvem5t grants ,section #daja7;c77#a7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agae7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & #bd1ihf1cja = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 7#b7 ,bord] en=cem5t grants ,section #daja7;c77#b7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agae7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & #bf1feb1jee = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 7#c7 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/em managem5t grant program ,section #daja7;c77#c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agae7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & #d1afd1chd = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 7#d7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t program ,section #daja7;c77#d7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agae7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & #bj1hba1iah = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 7#e7 ,safety data improvem5t grants ,section #daja7;c77#e7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agae7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & #b1dih1fcj = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 7d7 ,high-,priority activities ,section #caajd7k77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjf ?r\gh #bjad & up to #ab1dic1aea = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjf ?r\gh #bjae4 7e7 ,new entrant audits ,section #caadd7;g77#e77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p] fiscal ye> & up to #bf1feb1jee = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ p] fiscal ye>4 7f7 ,outrea* & education ,section #dabg7;e7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agda7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & #c1cca1ejg to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 7g7 ,grant program = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators ,section #dacd7;c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjad & #hcb1hgg = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjae4 #gcajc4 ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act ,section #d ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjad & = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjae2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ = ea* fiscal ye> end+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ = ea* fiscal ye> end+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 ,b ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials #gcbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eabh7;a77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#c7 #db1gfb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae4 4 7b7 ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund ,section #eabh7;b77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,fiscal ye> #bjae ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eaaf7;i71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d dur+ fiscal ye> #bjae-- 7,a7 #ahh1jjj to c>ry out section #eaae2 7,b7 #ba1hjj1jjj to c>ry out subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #eaaf1 ( :i* n less ?an #ac1fej1jjj %all be available to c>ry out section #eaaf7;b72 7,c7 #aej1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;f72 7,d7 #fbe1jjj to publi% & di/ribute ! ,em]g5cy ,response ,guidebook "u section #eaaf7;i77#c72 & 7,e7 #a1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;j74 4 7c7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ grants ,section #eabh7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac & #bjad & #c1cca1ejg = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae4 ,,lxxiv ,rev5ue provisions #gdjja4 ,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority 7a7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,augu/ #a1 #bjae 9 subsections 7b77#f77;,b71 7c77#a71 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,highway & ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjae 9 subsections 7c77#a7 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration & ,boat+ ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejd ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,highway & ,transportation ,fund+ ,act ( #bjae ea* place x appe>s 9 subsection 7b77#b7 & ins]t+ ,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion ,act ( #bjae1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,augu/ #a1 #bjae 9 subsection 7d77#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 7c7 ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #iejh7;e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,augu/ #a1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,augu/ #a1 #bjae4 ,h ,budget>y effects #hjjja4 ,budget>y effects ,! budget>y effects ( ?is ,act1 = ! purpose ( comply+ ) ! ,/atutory ,pay-,z-,y-,g-,act ( #bjaj1 %all be det]m9$ by ref]5ce to ! late/ /atem5t titl$ ,budget>y ,effects ( ,,paygo ,legislation = ?is ,act1 submitt$ = pr9t+ 9 ! ,congressional ,record by ! ,*airman ( ! ,s5ate ,budget ,committee1 provid$ t su* /atem5t has be5 submitt$ prior to ! vote on passage4 #hjjjb4 ,ma9t5ance ( highway tru/ fund ca% balance 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,highway acc\nt ,! t]m ,highway ,acc\nt has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #iejc7;e77#e77;,b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#b7 ,highway tru/ fund ,! t]m ,highway ,tru/ ,fund means ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ by section #iejc7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#c7 ,mass transit acc\nt ,! t]m ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt means ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt e/abli%$ by section #iejc7;e77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7b7 ,re/riction on obligations ,if ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 det]m9es "u ! te/ or reevaluation describ$ "u subsection 7c7 or 7d7 t ! project$ ca% balances ( ei!r ! ,highway ,acc\nt or ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund w fall bel[ ! levels describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( subsection 7c77#b7 at any "t dur+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* t det]m9ation applies1 ! ,secret>y %all n approve any obligation ( funds au?oriz$ out ( ! ,highway ,acc\nt or ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7c7 ,ca% balance te/ ,on ,july #ae prior to ! beg9n+ ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjba1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all-- 7#a7 bas$ on data available = ! midsession review describ$ "u section #aajf ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 e/imate ! project$ ca% balances ( ! ,highway ,acc\nt & ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund = ! upcom+ fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 det]m9e if ^? ca% balances-- 7,a7 are project$ to fall bel[ ! am\nt ( #d1jjj1jjj1jjj at any "t dur+ t upcom+ fiscal ye> 9 ! ,highway ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 or 7,b7 are project$ to fall bel[ ! am\nt ( #a1jjj1jjj1jjj at any "t dur+ t upcom+ fiscal ye> 9 ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7d7 ,reevaluation ,! ,secret>y %all conduct ! te/ describ$ "u subsection 7c7 aga9 dur+ a respective fiscal ye>-- 7#a7 if a law is enact$ t provides additional rev5ues1 deposits1 or transf]s to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 or 7#b7 :5 ! ,presid5t submits to ,congress "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 updat$ outlay e/imates or rev5ue projections relat$ to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7e7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] a det]m9ation is made "u subsection 7c7 or 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notification ( ! det]m9ation to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#c7 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7#d7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#e7 ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts & designat$ recipi5ts4 7f7 ,exceptions ,not)/&+ subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all approve obligations 9 e fiscal ye> =-- 7#a7 adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ any adm9i/rative exp5ses fund$ "u-- 7,a7 section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb7;a77#f71 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,d7 *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 funds = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t are exempt f ! limitation on obligations2 7#c7 ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#d7 ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 c>ry+ out *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#e7 ! highway safety programs "u section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & national priority safety programs "u section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#f7 ! high visibility en=cem5t program "u section #bjji ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei72 7#g7 ! highway safety rese>* & developm5t program "u section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#h7 ! national driv] regi/] "u *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#i7 ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#aj7 ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration "u section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#aa7 ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration fund$ "u section #ecch7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to c>ry out section #ecbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #hjjjc4 ,prohibition on rescissions ( c]ta9 contract au?ority ,= purposes ( ! en=cem5t ( a po9t ( ord] e/abli%$ "u ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq471 ! det]m9ation ( levels "u ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ijj et seq47 or ! ,/atutory ,pay-,z-,y-,g ,act ( #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ica et seq471 & ! en=cem5t ( a po9t ( ord] e/abli%$ "u or ! det]m9ation ( levels "u a concurr5t resolution on ! budget1 ! rescission ( contract au?ority t is provid$ "u ?is ,act or an am5dm5t made by ?is ,act = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bjbj1 or #bjba %all n be c\nt$4 ,i ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates #ijjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae4 ,,xci ,taxpay] protection provisions & increas$ acc\ntability #iajja4 ,r$uction 9 au?oriz$ am\nt ( out/&+ loans1 gu>antees1 & insurance ,section #f7;a7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;e7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,applicable am\nt def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m applicable am\nt1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjae ?r\gh #bjai1 means #ace1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,freez+ ( l5d+ cap if default rate is #b p]c5t or m ,if ! rate calculat$ "u section #h7;g77#a7 is #b p]c5t or m = a qu>t]1 ! ,bank may n exce$ ! am\nt ( loans1 gu>antees1 & insurance out/&+ on ! la/ day ( t qu>t] until ! rate calculat$ "u section #h7;g77#a7 is less ?an #b p]c5t4 4 #iajjb4 ,increase 9 loss res]ves 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #f ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,res]ve requirem5t ,! ,bank %all build to & hold 9 res]ve1 to protect aga9/ future losses1 an am\nt t is n less ?an #e p]c5t ( ! aggregate am\nt ( disburs$ & out/&+ loans1 gu>antees1 & insurance ( ! ,bank4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! date t is "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #iajjc4 ,review ( fraud controls ,section #ag7;b7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjab 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a-#f7;b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,review ( fraud controls ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae1 & e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 review ! adequacy ( ! design & effectiv5ess ( ! controls us$ by ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to prev5t1 detect1 & inve/igate fraudul5t applications = loans & gu>antees & ! compliance by ! ,bank ) ! controls1 includ+ by audit+ a sample ( ,bank transactions2 & 7#b7 submit a writt5 report reg>d+ ! f9d+s ( ! review & provid+ su* recomm5dations ) respect to ! controls describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 z ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al deems appropriate to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 4 #iajjd4 ,(fice ( ,e?ics ,section #c ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,(fice ( ,e?ics 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ an ,(fice ( ,e?ics )9 ! ,bank1 :i* %all ov]see all e?ics issues )9 ! ,bank4 7#b7 ,head ( (fice 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! head ( ! ,(fice ( ,e?ics %all be ! ,*ief ,e?ics ,(fic]1 :o %all report to ! ,bo>d ( ,directors4 7,b7 ,appo9tm5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,*ief ,e?ics ,(fic] %all be-- 7i7 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,bank f among p]sons-- 7,i7 ) a backgr\nd 9 law :o h exp]i5ce 9 ! fields ( law & e?ics2 & 7,,ii7 :o are n s]v+ 9 a position requir+ appo9tm5t by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates be=e be+ appo9t$ to be ,*ief ,e?ics ,(fic]2 & 7ii7 approv$ by ! ,bo>d4 7,c7 ,designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficial ,! ,*ief ,e?ics ,(fic] %all s]ve z ! designat$ ag5cy e?ics (ficial = ! ,bank pursuant to ! ,e?ics 9 ,gov]nm5t ,act ( #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #aja et seq474 7#c7 ,duties ,! ,(fice ( ,e?ics has jurisdiction ov] all employees (1 & e?ics matt]s relat+ to1 ! ,bank4 ,) respect to employees ( ! ,bank1 ! ,(fice ( ,e?ics %all-- 7,a7 recomm5d adm9i/rative actions to e/abli% or en=ce /&>ds ( (ficial conduct2 7,b7 ref] to ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,bank alleg$ violations (-- 7i7 ! /&>ds ( e?ical conduct applicable to employees ( ! ,bank "u p>ts #bfce & #fbja ( title #e1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7ii7 ! /&>ds ( e?ical conduct e/abli%$ by ! ,*ief ,e?ics ,(fic]2 & 7iii7 any o!r laws1 rules1 or regulations gov]n+ ! p]=mance ( (ficial duties or ! dis*>ge ( (ficial responsibilities t are applicable to employees ( ! ,bank2 7,c7 report to appropriate ,f$]al or ,/ate au?orities sub/antial evid5ce ( a violation ( any law applicable to ! p]=mance ( (ficial duties t may h be5 disclos$ to ! ,(fice ( ,e?ics2 & 7,d7 r5d] advisory op9ions reg>d+ ! propriety ( any curr5t or propos$ conduct ( an employee or contractor ( ! ,bank1 & issue g5]al guidance on su* matt]s z necess>y4 4 #iajje4 ,*ief ,risk ,(fic] ,section #c ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a71 z am5d$ by section #iajjd1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,*ief ,risk ,(fic] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be a ,*ief ,risk ,(fic] ( ! ,bank1 :o %all-- 7,a7 ov]see all issues relat+ to risk )9 ! ,bank2 & 7,b7 report to ! ,presid5t ( ! ,bank4 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,*ief ,risk ,(fic] %all be-- 7,a7 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,bank f among p]sons-- 7i7 ) a demon/rat$ ability 9 ! g5]al managem5t (1 & k ( & ext5sive practical exp]i5ce 91 f9ancial risk evaluation practices 9 l>ge gov]nm5tal or bus9ess entities2 & 7ii7 :o are n s]v+ 9 a position requir+ appo9tm5t by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates be=e be+ appo9t$ to be ,*ief ,risk ,(fic]2 & 7,b7 approv$ by ! ,bo>d4 7#c7 ,duties ,! duties ( ! ,*ief ,risk ,(fic] are-- 7,a7 to be responsible = all matt]s relat$ to manag+ & mitigat+ all risk to :i* ! ,bank is expos$1 includ+ ! programs & op]ations ( ! ,bank2 7,b7 to e/abli% policies & processes = risk ov]sight1 ! monitor+ ( managem5t compliance ) risk limits1 & ! managem5t ( risk exposures & risk controls across ! ,bank2 7,c7 to be responsible = ! plann+ & execution ( all ,bank risk managem5t activities1 includ+ policies1 report+1 & sy/ems to a*ieve /rategic risk objectives2 7,d7 to develop an integrat$ risk managem5t program t includes id5tify+1 prioritiz+1 measur+1 monitor+1 & manag+ int]nal control & op]at+ risks & o!r id5tifi$ risks2 7,e7 to ensure t ! process = risk assessm5t & und]writ+ = individual transactions consid]s h[ ea* su* transaction consid]s ! effect ( ! transaction on ! conc5tration ( exposure 9 ! ov]all portfolio ( ! ,bank1 tak+ into acc\nt fees1 collat]alization1 & hi/oric default rates2 & 7,f7 to review ! adequacy ( ! use by ! ,bank ( qualitative metrics to assess ! risk ( default "u v>i\s sc5>ios4 4 #iajjf4 ,risk ,managem5t ,committee 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a71 z am5d$ by sections #iajjd & #iajje1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,risk managem5t committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a managem5t committee to be kn[n z ! ,risk ,managem5t ,committee4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! memb]%ip ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,committee %all be ! memb]s ( ! ,bo>d ( ,directors1 ) ! ,presid5t & ,fir/ ,vice ,presid5t ( ! ,bank s]v+ z ex (ficio memb]s4 7#c7 ,duties ,! duties ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,committee %all be-- 7,a7 to ov]see1 9 conjunction ) ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,f9ancial ,(fic] ( ! ,bank-- 7i7 p]iodic /ress te/+ on ! entire ,bank portfolio1 reflect+ diff]5t m>ket1 indu/ry1 & macroeconomic sc5>ios1 & consi/5t ) common practices ( comm]cial & multilat]al developm5t banks2 & 7ii7 ! monitor+ ( indu/ry1 geographic1 & obligor exposure levels2 & 7,b7 to review all requir$ reports on ! default rate ( ! ,bank be=e submission to ,congress "u section #h7;g74 4 7b7 ,t]m9ation ( ,audit ,committee ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all revise ! bylaws ( ! ,bank to t]m9ate ! ,audit ,committee e/abli%$ by section #g ( ! bylaws4 #iajjg4 ,indep5d5t audit ( bank portfolio 7a7 ,audit ,! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an audit or evaluation ( ! portfolio risk managem5t proc$ures ( ! ,bank1 includ+ a review ( ! implem5tation by ! ,bank ( ! duties assign$ to ! ,*ief ,risk ,(fic] "u section #c7l7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide1 z am5d$ by section #iajje4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an e #c ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a writt5 report conta9+ all f9d+s & det]m9ations made 9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a74 #iajjh4 ,pilot program = re9surance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any provision ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce et seq471 ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,bank7 may e/abli% a pilot program "u :i* ! ,bank may ent] into contracts & o!r arrangem5ts to %>e risks associat$ ) ! provision ( gu>antees1 insurance1 or cr$it1 or ! p>ticipation 9 ! ext5sion ( cr$it1 by ! ,bank "u t ,act4 7b7 ,limitations on ,am\nt ( ,risk-,%>+ 7#a7 ,p] contract or o!r arrangem5t ,! aggregate am\nt ( liability ! ,bank may transf] ?r\gh risk-%>+ pursuant to a contract or o!r arrangem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7a7 may n exce$ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,p] ye> ,! aggregate am\nt ( liability ! ,bank may transf] ?r\gh risk-%>+ dur+ a fiscal ye> pursuant to contracts or o!r arrangem5ts ent]$ into "u subsection 7a7 dur+ t fiscal ye> may n exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,annual reports ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] ?r\gh #bjai1 ! ,bank %all submit to ,congress a writt5 report t conta9s a detail$ analysis ( ! use ( ! pilot program c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a7 dur+ ! ye> prec$+ ! submission ( ! report4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to affect1 imp$e1 or revoke any au?ority ( ! ,bank4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! pilot program c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai4 ,,xcii ,promotion ( small bus9ess exports #ibjja4 ,increase 9 small bus9ess l5d+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #b7;b77#a77;,e77v7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce7;b77#a77;,e77v77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bj p]c5t & ins]t+ #be p]c5t4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye> #bjaf & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 #ibjjb4 ,report on programs = small & m$ium-siz$ bus9esses 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #h ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;g7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,report on ,programs = ,small & ,m$ium-,siz$ ,bus9esses ,! ,bank %all include 9 its annual report to ,congress "u subsection 7a7 a report on ! programs ( ! ,bank = ,unit$ ,/ates bus9esses ) less ?an #bej1jjj1jjj 9 annual sales4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to ! report ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates submitt$ to ,congress "u section #h ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;g7 = ! fir/ ye> t beg9s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,xciii ,mod]nization ( op]ations #icjja4 ,electronic paym5ts & docum5ts ,section #b7;b77#a7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,m7 ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,bank %all implem5t policies-- 7i7 to accept electronic docum5ts ) respect to transactions :5ev] possible1 includ+ copies ( bills ( lad+1 c]tifications1 & compliance docum5ts1 9 su* mann] s z n to und]m9e any pot5tial civil or crim9al en=cem5t relat$ to ! transactions2 & 7ii7 to accept electronic paym5ts 9 all ( its programs4 4 #icjjb4 ,reau?orization ( in=mation te*nology updat+ ,section #c7;j7 ( ! ,export-,import ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a7j77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjab1 #bjac1 & #bjad & ins]t+ #bjae ?r\gh #bjai2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ 7,i7 ! funds & ins]t+ 7i7 ! funds2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjab1 #bjac1 & #bjad & ins]t+ #bjae ?r\gh #bjai4 ,,xciv ,g5]al provisions #idjja4 ,ext5sion ( au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #g ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;f7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjad & ins]t+ #bjai4 7b7 ,dual-,use ,exports ,section #a7;c7 ( ,public ,law #ajc-dbh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjad & ins]t+ ! date on :i* ! au?ority ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates expires "u section #g ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;f74 7c7 ,sub-,sah>an ,africa ,advisory ,committee ,section #b7;b77#i77;,b77iii7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce7;b77#i77;,b77iii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjad & ins]t+ ! date on :i* ! au?ority ( ! ,bank expires "u section #g4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! e>li] ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act or ,june #cj1 #bjae4 #idjjb4 ,c]ta9 updat$ loan t]ms & am\nts 7a7 ,loan ,t]ms = ,m$ium-,t]m ,f9anc+ ,section #b7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce7;a77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ) pr9cipal am\nts ( n m ?an #be1jjj1jjj2 & 4 7b7 ,competitive opportunities relat+ to insurance ,section #b7;d77#b7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #be1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,export am\nts = small bus9ess loans ,section #c7;g77#c7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a7g77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #be1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,consid]ation ( environm5tal effects ,section #aa7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;i-#e7;a77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj or m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #be1jjj1jjj 7or1 if less ?an #be1jjj1jjj1 ! ?re%old e/abli%$ pursuant to int]national agreem5ts1 includ+ ! ,common ,approa*es = ,(ficially ,support$ ,export ,cr$its & ,environm5tal & ,social ,due ,dilig5ce1 z adopt$ by ! ,organisation = ,economic ,co-op]ation & ,developm5t ,c\ncil on ,june #bh1 #bjab1 & ! risk-managem5t framework adopt$ by f9ancial in/itutions = det]m9+1 assess+1 & manag+ environm5tal & social risk 9 projects 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,equator ,pr9ciples77 or m4 7e7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye> #bjaf & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 ,,xcv ,o!r matt]s #iejja4 ,prohibition on discrim9ation bas$ on indu/ry ,section #b ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,act ( #aide 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fce et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,prohibition on discrim9ation bas$ on indu/ry 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,bank may n-- 7,a7 d5y an application = f9anc+ bas$ solely on ! indu/ry1 sector1 or bus9ess t ! application conc]ns2 or 7,b7 promulgate or implem5t policies t discrim9ate aga9/ an application bas$ solely on ! indu/ry1 sector1 or bus9ess t ! application conc]ns4 7#b7 ,applicability ,! prohibitions "u p>agraph 7#a7 apply only to applications = f9anc+ by ! ,bank = projects conc]n+ ! exploration1 developm5t1 production1 or export ( en]gy s\rces & ! g5]ation or transmission ( electrical p[]1 or comb9$ heat & p[]1 reg>dless ( ! en]gy s\rce involv$4 4 #iejjb4 ,negotiations to end export cr$it f9anc+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aa ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjab 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a-#e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,secret>y7 & ins]t+ ,presid5t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7,,oecd7 & ins]t+ 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,,oecd72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ultimate goal ( elim9at+ & ins]t+ possible goal ( elim9at+1 be=e ! date t is #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae12 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,secret>y ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,presid5t2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,report on /rategy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,presid5t %all submit to ,congress a proposal1 & a /rategy = a*iev+ ! proposal1 t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t w pursue ) o!r major export+ c\ntries1 includ+ ,,oecd memb]s & non-,,oecd memb]s1 to elim9ate ov] a p]iod ( n m ?an #aj ye>s subsidiz$ export-f9anc+ programs1 ti$ aid1 export cr$its1 & all o!r =ms ( gov]nm5t-support$ export subsidies4 7d7 ,negotiations ) non-,,oecd memb]s ,! ,presid5t %all initiate & pursue negotiations ) c\ntries t are n ,,oecd memb]s to br+ ^? c\ntries into a multilat]al agreem5t e/abli%+ rules & limitations on (ficially support$ export cr$its4 7e7 ,annual reports on progress ( negotiations ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae1 & annually !reaft] ?r\gh cal5d> ye> #bjai1 ! ,presid5t %all submit to ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! progress ( any negotiations describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to reports requir$ to be submitt$ "u section #aa7;b7 ( ! ,export-,import ,bank ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjab 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #fce;a-#e7;b77 aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #iejjc4 ,/udy ( f9anc+ = in=mation & communications te*nology sy/ems 7a7 ,analysis ( in=mation & communications te*nology indu/ry use ( bank products ,! ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,bank7 %all conduct a /udy ( ! ext5t to :i* ! products (f]$ by ! ,bank are available & us$ by companies t export in=mation & communications te*nology s]vices & relat$ goods4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ by subsection 7a71 ! ,bank %all exam9e ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! numb] ( jobs 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t are support$ by ! export ( in=mation & communications te*nology s]vices & relat$ goods1 & ! degree to :i* access to f9anc+ w increase exports ( su* s]vices & relat$ goods4 7#b7 ,! r$uction 9 ! f9anc+ by ! ,bank ( exports ( in=mation & communications te*nology s]vices f #bjjc ?r\gh #bjad4 7#c7 ,! activities ( =eign export cr$it ag5cies to facilitate ! export ( in=mation & communications te*nology s]vices & relat$ goods4 7#d7 ,specific proposals = h[ ! ,bank c\ld provide additional f9anc+ = ! exportation ( in=mation & communications te*nology s]vices & relat$ goods ?r\gh risk-%>+ ) o!r export cr$it ag5cies & o!r ?ird p>ties4 7#e7 ,proposals = new products ! ,bank c\ld (f] to provide f9anc+ = exports ( in=mation & communications te*nology s]vices & relat$ goods1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ext5t to :i* ! ,bank is au?oriz$ to (f] new products2 7,b7 ! ext5t to :i* ! ,bank w\ld ne$ additional au?ority to (f] new products to meet ! ne$s ( ! in=mation & communications te*nology indu/ry2 7,c7 specific proposals = *anges 9 law t w\ld enable ! ,bank to provide increas$ f9anc+ = exports ( in=mation & communications te*nology s]vices & relat$ goods 9 compliance ) ! cr$it & risk /&>ds ( ! ,bank2 7,d7 specific proposals t w\ld enable ! ,bank to provide increas$ outrea* to ! in=mation & communications te*nology indu/ry ab\t ! products ! ,bank (f]s2 & 7,e7 specific proposals = *anges 9 law t w\ld enable ! ,bank to provide ! f9anc+ to build in=mation & communications te*nology infra/ructure1 9 compliance ) ! cr$it & risk /&>ds ( ! ,bank1 to all[ = m>ket access opportunities = ,unit$ ,/ates in=mation & communications te*nology companies to provide s]vices on ! infra/ructure be+ f9anc$ by ! ,bank4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,bank %all submit to ,congress a report t conta9s ! results ( ! /udy requir$ by subsection 7a74 ,am5d ! title s z to read3 ,an ,act to au?orize funds = ,f$]al-aid highways1 highway safety programs1 & transit programs1 & = o!r purposes44 ,secret>y