,"o ,hundr$ ,f\rte5? ,congress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica ,at ! ,fir/ ,session ,begun & held at ! ,city ( ,wa%+ton on ,tuesday1 ! six? day ( ,janu>y1 two ?\s& & fifte5 ,h4 ,r4 #bb ,,an ,,act ,to au?orize funds = ,f$]al-aid highways1 highway safety programs1 & transit programs1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act or ! ,,fa/ ,act4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,division ,a--,surface ,transportation ,sec4 #ajja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,reconciliation ( funds4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,effective date4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,ref]5ces4 ,title ,i--,f$]al-,aid ,highways ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations & ,programs ,sec4 #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,obligation ceil+4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,national highway p]=mance program4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,em]g5cy relief = f$]ally own$ roads4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,bundl+ ( bridge projects4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,highway safety improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,national highway freight program4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,tribal transportation program am5dm5t4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,f$]al l&s programmatic activities4 ,sec4 #aaba4 ,tribal transportation self-gov]nance program4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,/ate flexibility = ,national ,highway ,sy/em modifications4 ,sec4 #aabc4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal projects program4 ,subtitle ,b--,plann+ & ,p]=mance ,managem5t ,sec4 #abja4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4 ,subtitle ,c--,accel]ation ( project deliv]y ,sec4 #acja4 ,satisfaction ( requirem5ts = c]ta9 hi/oric sites4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,cl>ification ( transportation environm5tal au?orities4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,treatm5t ( c]ta9 bridges "u pres]vation requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,integration ( plann+ & environm5tal review4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,developm5t ( programmatic mitigation plans4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,te*nical assi/ance = ,/ates4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,program = elim9at+ duplication ( environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,application ( categorical exclusions = multimodal projects4 ,sec4 #acaa4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #acab4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #acac4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #acad4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance4 ,sec4 #acae4 ,programmatic agreem5t template4 ,sec4 #acaf4 ,assumption ( au?orities4 ,sec4 #acag4 ,mod]nization ( ! environm5tal review process4 ,sec4 #acah4 ,assessm5t ( progress on accel]at+ project deliv]y4 ,subtitle ,d--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #adja4 ,prohibition on ! use ( funds = automat$ traffic en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund transp>5cy & acc\ntability4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,design /&>ds4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,ju/ification reports = access po9ts on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,p]=mance p]iod adju/m5t4 ,sec4 #adjg4 ,vehicle-to-infra/ructure equipm5t4 ,sec4 #adjh4 ,f$]al %>e payable4 ,sec4 #adji4 ,milk products4 ,sec4 #adaj4 ,int]/ate weight limits4 ,sec4 #adaa4 ,toll+2 ,,hov facilities2 ,int]/ate recon/ruction & rehabilitation4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,projects = public safety relat+ to idl+ tra9s4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,national electric vehicle *>g+ & hydrog51 propane1 & natural gas fuel+ corridors4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,repeat (f5d] crit]ia4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,adm9i/rative provisions to enc\rage poll9ator habitat & =age on transportation rights-(-way4 ,sec4 #adaf4 ,high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #adag4 ,"w zone & gu>d rail safety tra9+4 ,sec4 #adah4 ,consolidation ( programs4 ,sec4 #adai4 ,elim9ation or modification ( c]ta9 report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #adbj4 ,flexibility = projects4 ,sec4 #adba4 ,productive & timely exp5diture ( funds4 ,sec4 #adbb4 ,/udy on p]=mance ( bridges4 ,sec4 #adbc4 ,rel9qui%m5t ( p>k-&-ride lot facilities4 ,sec4 #adbd4 ,pilot program4 ,sec4 #adbe4 ,s]vice club1 *>itable association1 or religi\s s]vice signs4 ,sec4 #adbf4 ,motorcycli/ advisory c\ncil4 ,sec4 #adbg4 ,highway "w zones4 ,sec4 #adbh4 ,use ( durable1 resili5t1 & su/a9able mat]ials & practices4 ,sec4 #adbi4 ,id5tification ( roadside highway safety h>dw>e devices4 ,sec4 #adcj4 ,use ( model+ & simulation te*nology4 ,sec4 #adca4 ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,travel & ,t\rism ,infra/ructure4 ,sec4 #adcb4 ,em]g5cy exemptions4 ,sec4 #adcc4 ,report on ,highway ,tru/ ,fund adm9i/rative exp5ditures4 ,sec4 #adcd4 ,availability ( reports4 ,sec4 #adce4 ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em4 ,sec4 #adcf4 ,appala*ian regional developm5t program4 ,sec4 #adcg4 ,bord] ,/ate infra/ructure4 ,sec4 #adch4 ,adju/m5ts4 ,sec4 #adci4 ,elim9ation ( b>ri]s to improve at-risk bridges4 ,sec4 #addj4 ,at-risk project preagreem5t au?ority4 ,sec4 #adda4 ,regional infra/ructure accel]ator demon/ration program4 ,sec4 #addb4 ,safety = us]s4 ,sec4 #addc4 ,s5se ( ,congress4 ,sec4 #addd4 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative4 ,sec4 #adde4 ,wat] infra/ructure f9ance & innovation4 ,sec4 #addf4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,title ,,ii--,innovative ,project ,f9ance ,sec4 #bjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,availability paym5t concession model4 ,title ,,iii--,public ,transportation ,sec4 #cjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,metropolitan & /atewide transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,=mula grants = rural areas4 ,sec4 #cjjh4 ,public transportation innovation4 ,sec4 #cjji4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t4 ,sec4 #cjaj4 ,private sector p>ticipation4 ,sec4 #cjaa4 ,g5]al provisions4 ,sec4 #cjab4 ,project managem5t ov]sight4 ,sec4 #cjac4 ,public transportation safety program4 ,sec4 #cjad4 ,apportionm5ts4 ,sec4 #cjae4 ,/ate ( good repair grants4 ,sec4 #cjaf4 ,au?orizations4 ,sec4 #cjag4 ,grants = buses & bus facilities4 ,sec4 #cjah4 ,obligation ceil+4 ,sec4 #cjai4 ,innovative procurem5t4 ,sec4 #cjbj4 ,review ( public transportation safety /&>ds4 ,sec4 #cjba4 ,/udy on evid5ti>y protection = public transportation safety program in=mation4 ,sec4 #cjbb4 ,improv$ public transportation safety measures4 ,sec4 #cjbc4 ,p>atransit sy/em "u ,,fta approv$ coord9at$ plan4 ,sec4 #cjbd4 ,report on pot5tial ( ,int]net ( ,?+s4 ,sec4 #cjbe4 ,report on p>k+ safety4 ,sec4 #cjbf4 ,appo9tm5t ( directors ( ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority4 ,sec4 #cjbg4 ,effectiv5ess ( public transportation *anges & fund+4 ,sec4 #cjbh4 ,au?orization ( grants = positive tra9 control4 ,sec4 #cjbi4 ,am5dm5t to title #e4 ,sec4 #cjcj4 ,te*nical & con=m+ *anges4 ,title ,,iv--,highway traffic safety ,sec4 #djja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,highway safety programs4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,national priority safety programs4 ,sec4 #djjf4 ,track+ process4 ,sec4 #djjg4 ,/op motorcycle *eckpo9t fund+4 ,sec4 #djjh4 ,m>ijuana-impair$ driv+4 ,sec4 #djji4 ,increas+ public aw>5ess ( ! dang]s ( drug-impair$ driv+4 ,sec4 #djaj4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility4 ,sec4 #djaa4 ,data collection4 ,sec4 #djab4 ,/udy on ! national roadside survey ( alcohol & drug use by driv]s4 ,sec4 #djac4 ,b>ri]s to data collection report4 ,sec4 #djad4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #djae4 ,effective date = c]ta9 programs4 ,title ,v--,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,subtitle ,a--,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,grant ,consolidation ,sec4 #eaja4 ,grants to ,/ates4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation4 ,sec4 #eaje4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety programs = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 ,sec4 #eajf4 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program allocation4 ,sec4 #eajg4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculation4 ,subtitle ,b--,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,re=m ,"p ,i--,regulatory ,re=m ,sec4 #ebja4 ,notice ( cancellation ( insurance4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,guidance4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,petitions4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,inspector /&>ds4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,applications4 ,"p ,,ii--,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability ,re=m ,sec4 #ebba4 ,correlation /udy4 ,sec4 #ebbb4 ,beyond compliance4 ,sec4 #ebbc4 ,data c]tification4 ,sec4 #ebbd4 ,data improvem5t4 ,sec4 #ebbe4 ,accid5t review4 ,subtitle ,c--,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,sec4 #ecja4 ,w9d%ield te*nology4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,prioritiz+ /atutory rulemak+s4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,safety report+ sy/em4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,new entrant safety review program4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,high risk c>ri] reviews4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,po/-accid5t report review4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,implem5t+ safety requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,d--,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,driv]s ,sec4 #edja4 ,opportunities = vet]ans4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,drug-free comm]cial driv]s4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,m$ical c]tification ( vet]ans = comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,comm]cial driv] pilot program4 ,subtitle ,e--,g5]al ,provisions ,sec4 #eeja4 ,delays 9 goods movem5t4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,em]g5cy r\te work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,h\sehold goods consum] protection work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,te*nology improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,notification reg>d+ motor c>ri] regi/ration4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,report on comm]cial driv]'s lic5se skills te/ delays4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,electronic logg+ device requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #eeji4 ,m9imum f9ancial responsibility4 ,sec4 #eeaj4 ,safety /udy reg>d+ d\ble-deck] motorcoa*es4 ,sec4 #eeaa4 ,,gao review ( s*ool bus safety4 ,sec4 #eeab4 ,access to ,national ,driv] ,regi/]4 ,sec4 #eeac4 ,report on design & implem5tation ( wireless roadside inspection sy/ems4 ,sec4 #eead4 ,regulation ( t[ truck op]ations4 ,sec4 #eeae4 ,/udy on comm]cial motor vehicle driv] commut+4 ,sec4 #eeaf4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority4 ,sec4 #eeag4 ,report on motor c>ri] f9ancial responsibility4 ,sec4 #eeah4 ,cov]$ f>m vehicles4 ,sec4 #eeai4 ,op]ators ( hi-rail vehicles4 ,sec4 #eebj4 ,automobile transport]4 ,sec4 #eeba4 ,ready mix concrete deliv]y vehicles4 ,sec4 #eebb4 ,transportation ( con/ruction mat]ials & equipm5t4 ,sec4 #eebc4 ,comm]cial deliv]y ( light- & m$ium-duty trail]s4 ,sec4 #eebd4 ,exemptions f requirem5ts = c]ta9 weld+ trucks us$ 9 pipel9e indu/ry4 ,sec4 #eebe4 ,report4 ,title ,,vi--,innovation ,sec4 #fjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies deploym5t4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em goals4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em purposes4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em program report4 ,sec4 #fjjh4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em national ar*itecture & /&>ds4 ,sec4 #fjji4 ,communication sy/ems deploym5t report4 ,sec4 #fjaj4 ,infra/ructure developm5t4 ,sec4 #fjaa4 ,dep>tm5tal rese>* programs4 ,sec4 #fjab4 ,rese>* & ,innovative ,te*nology ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #fjac4 ,web-bas$ tra9+ = em]g5cy respond]s4 ,sec4 #fjad4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #fjae4 ,(fice ( ,int]modalism4 ,sec4 #fjaf4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s4 ,sec4 #fjag4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 ,sec4 #fjah4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program4 ,sec4 #fjai4 ,rese>* plann+4 ,sec4 #fjbj4 ,surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives4 ,sec4 #fjba4 ,future int]/ate /udy4 ,sec4 #fjbb4 ,highway effici5cy4 ,sec4 #fjbc4 ,transportation te*nology policy work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #fjbd4 ,collaboration & support4 ,sec4 #fjbe4 ,,gao report4 ,sec4 #fjbf4 ,traffic conge/ion4 ,sec4 #fjbg4 ,sm>t cities transportation plann+ /udy4 ,sec4 #fjbh4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program4 ,title ,,vii--,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation ,sec4 #gjja4 ,%ort title4 ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations ,sec4 #gaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,haz>d\s mat]ial safety & improvem5t ,sec4 #gbja4 ,national em]g5cy & disa/] response4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,motor c>ri] safety p]mits4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,improv+ ! effectiv5ess ( plann+ & tra9+ grants4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,improv+ publication ( special p]mits & approvals4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,enhanc$ report+4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,wetl9es4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,,gao /udy on acceptance ( classification exam9ations4 ,sec4 #gbjh4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t exemption4 ,subtitle ,c--,safe transportation ( flammable liquids by rail ,sec4 #gcja4 ,community safety grants4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,real-"t em]g5cy response in=mation4 ,sec4 #gcjc4 ,em]g5cy response4 ,sec4 #gcjd4 ,phase-out ( all tank c>s us$ to transport ,class #c flammable liquids4 ,sec4 #gcje4 ,!rmal blankets4 ,sec4 #gcjf4 ,m9imum requirem5ts = top fitt+s protection = class ,,dot-#aag,r tank c>s4 ,sec4 #gcjg4 ,rulemak+ on oil spill response plans4 ,sec4 #gcjh4 ,modification report+4 ,sec4 #gcji4 ,report on crude oil *>act]i/ics rese>* /udy4 ,sec4 #gcaj4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail liability /udy4 ,sec4 #gcaa4 ,/udy & te/+ ( electronically controll$ pneumatic brakes4 ,title ,,viii--,multimodal ,freight ,transportation ,sec4 #hjja4 ,multimodal freight transportation4 ,title ,,ix--,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau ,sec4 #ijja4 ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance4 ,title ,x--,sport ,fi% ,re/oration & ,recreational ,boat+ ,safety ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,allocations4 ,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,recreational boat+ safety4 ,title ,,xi--,rail ,sec4 #aajja4 ,%ort title4 ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations ,sec4 #aaaja4 ,au?orization ( grants to ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #aaajb4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aaajc4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair4 ,sec4 #aaajd4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants4 ,sec4 #aaaje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al4 ,sec4 #aaajf4 ,def9itions4 ,subtitle ,b--,amtrak re=ms ,sec4 #aabja4 ,acc\nts4 ,sec4 #aabjb4 ,amtrak grant process4 ,sec4 #aabjc4 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & asset plans4 ,sec4 #aabjd4 ,/ate-support$ r\te committee4 ,sec4 #aabje4 ,composition ( ,amtrak's ,bo>d ( ,directors4 ,sec4 #aabjf4 ,r\te & s]vice plann+ decisions4 ,sec4 #aabjg4 ,food & bev]age re=m4 ,sec4 #aabjh4 ,roll+ /ock pur*ases4 ,sec4 #aabji4 ,local products & promotional ev5ts4 ,sec4 #aabaj4 ,amtrak pilot program = pass5g]s transport+ dome/icat$ cats & dogs4 ,sec4 #aabaa4 ,"r-(-way lev]ag+4 ,sec4 #aabab4 ,/ation developm5t4 ,sec4 #aabac4 ,amtrak bo>d+ proc$ures4 ,sec4 #aabad4 ,amtrak debt4 ,sec4 #aabae4 ,elim9ation ( duplicative report+4 ,subtitle ,c--,int]city ,pass5g] ,rail ,policy ,sec4 #aacja4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aacjb4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair4 ,sec4 #aacjc4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants4 ,sec4 #aacjd4 ,gulf ,coa/ rail s]vice work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #aacje4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission4 ,sec4 #aacjf4 ,nor!a/ corridor plann+4 ,sec4 #aacjg4 ,competition4 ,sec4 #aacjh4 ,p]=mance-bas$ proposals4 ,sec4 #aacji4 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aacaj4 ,small bus9ess p>ticipation /udy4 ,sec4 #aacaa4 ,%>$-use /udy4 ,sec4 #aacab4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ?r\gh-ticket+ & procurem5t effici5cies4 ,sec4 #aacac4 ,data & analysis4 ,sec4 #aacad4 ,amtrak ,inspector ,g5]al4 ,sec4 #aacae4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,sec4 #aacaf4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts4 ,subtitle ,d--,safety ,sec4 #aadja4 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety4 ,sec4 #aadjb4 ,private highway-rail grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #aadjc4 ,/udy on use ( locomotive horns at highway-rail grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #aadjd4 ,positive tra9 control at grade cross+s effectiv5ess /udy4 ,sec4 #aadje4 ,bridge inspection reports4 ,sec4 #aadjf4 ,spe$ limit action plans4 ,sec4 #aadjg4 ,al]t]s4 ,sec4 #aadjh4 ,signal protection4 ,sec4 #aadji4 ,commut] rail track inspections4 ,sec4 #aadaj4 ,po/-accid5t assessm5t4 ,sec4 #aadaa4 ,record+ devices4 ,sec4 #aadab4 ,railroad police (fic]s4 ,sec4 #aadac4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t4 ,sec4 #aadad4 ,report on v]tical track deflection4 ,sec4 #aadae4 ,rail pass5g] liability4 ,subtitle ,e--,project ,deliv]y ,sec4 #aaeja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #aaejb4 ,treatm5t ( improvem5ts to rail & transit "u pres]vation requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aaejc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #aaejd4 ,railroad rights-(-way4 ,subtitle ,f--,f9anc+ ,sec4 #aafja4 ,%ort title2 ref]5ces4 ,sec4 #aafjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #aafjc4 ,eligible applicants4 ,sec4 #aafjd4 ,eligible purposes4 ,sec4 #aafje4 ,program adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #aafjf4 ,loan t]ms & repaym5t4 ,sec4 #aafjg4 ,cr$it risk premiums4 ,sec4 #aafjh4 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #aafji4 ,priorities & conditions4 ,sec4 #aafaj4 ,sav+s provisions4 ,sec4 #aafaa4 ,report on lev]ag+ ,,rrif4 ,division ,b--,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae ,title ,,xxiv--,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,subtitle ,a--,vehicle ,safety ,sec4 #bdaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #bdajb4 ,inspector g5]al recomm5dations4 ,sec4 #bdajc4 ,improvem5ts 9 availability ( recall in=mation4 ,sec4 #bdajd4 ,recall process4 ,sec4 #bdaje4 ,pilot grant program = /ate notification to consum]s ( motor vehicle recall /atus4 ,sec4 #bdajf4 ,recall obligations "u bankruptcy4 ,sec4 #bdajg4 ,deal] requirem5t to *eck = op5 recall4 ,sec4 #bdajh4 ,ext5sion ( "t p]iod = rem$y ( tire defects4 ,sec4 #bdaji4 ,r5tal c> safety4 ,sec4 #bdaaj4 ,increase 9 civil p5alties = violations ( motor vehicle safety4 ,sec4 #bdaaa4 ,electronic odomet] disclosures4 ,sec4 #bdaab4 ,corporate responsibility = ,,nhtsa reports4 ,sec4 #bdaac4 ,direct vehicle notification ( recalls4 ,sec4 #bdaad4 ,unatt5d$ *ildr5 w>n+4 ,sec4 #bdaae4 ,tire pressure monitor+ sy/em4 ,sec4 #bdaaf4 ,in=mation reg>d+ compon5ts involv$ 9 recall4 ,subtitle ,b--,rese>* ,& ,developm5t ,& ,vehicle ,electronics ,sec4 #bdbja4 ,report on op]ations ( ! c\ncil = vehicle electronics1 vehicle s(tw>e1 & em]g+ te*nologies4 ,sec4 #bdbjb4 ,coop]ation ) =eign gov]nm5ts4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellane\s ,provisions ,"p ,i--,,driv] ,,privacy ,,act ,,( #bjae ,sec4 #bdcja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bdcjb4 ,limitations on data retrieval f vehicle ev5t data record]s4 ,sec4 #bdcjc4 ,vehicle ev5t data record] /udy4 ,"p ,,ii--,,safety ,,?r\gh ,,in=m$ ,,consum]s ,,act ,,( #bjae ,sec4 #bdcba4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bdcbb4 ,pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation4 ,"p ,,iii--,,tire ,,effici5cy1 ,,safety1 ,,& ,,regi/ration ,,act ,,( #bjae ,sec4 #bdcca4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bdccb4 ,tire fuel effici5cy m9imum p]=mance /&>ds4 ,sec4 #bdccc4 ,tire regi/ration by indep5d5t sell]s4 ,sec4 #bdccd4 ,tire id5tification /udy & report4 ,sec4 #bdcce4 ,tire recall database4 ,"p ,,iv--,,alt]native ,,fuel ,,vehicles ,sec4 #bdcda4 ,regulatory p>ity = natural gas vehicles4 ,"p ,v--,,motor ,,vehicle ,,safety ,,:i/lebl[] ,,act ,sec4 #bdcea4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bdceb4 ,motor vehicle safety :i/lebl[] inc5tives & protections4 ,subtitle ,d--,additional ,motor ,vehicle ,provisions ,sec4 #bddja4 ,requir$ report+ ( ,,nhtsa ag5da4 ,sec4 #bddjb4 ,application ( rem$ies = defects & noncompliance4 ,sec4 #bddjc4 ,ret5tion ( safety records by manufactur]s4 ,sec4 #bddjd4 ,nonapplication ( prohibitions relat+ to noncomply+ motor vehicles to vehicles us$ = te/+ or evaluation4 ,sec4 #bddje4 ,treatm5t ( l[-volume manufactur]s4 ,sec4 #bddjf4 ,motor vehicle safety guidel9es4 ,sec4 #bddjg4 ,improvem5t ( data collection on *ild occupants 9 vehicle cra%es4 ,division ,c--,f9ance ,title ,,xxxi--,highway tru/ fund & relat$ taxes ,subtitle ,a--,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority & relat$ taxes ,sec4 #caaja4 ,ext5sion ( ,highway ,tru/ ,fund exp5diture au?ority4 ,sec4 #caajb4 ,ext5sion ( highway-relat$ taxes4 ,subtitle ,b--,additional transf]s to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,sec4 #cabja4 ,fur!r additional transf]s to tru/ fund4 ,sec4 #cabjb4 ,transf] to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ( c]ta9 motor vehicle safety p5alties4 ,sec4 #cabjc4 ,appropriation f ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund4 ,title ,,xxxii--,(fsets ,subtitle ,a--,tax provisions ,sec4 #cbaja4 ,revocation or d5ial ( passport 9 case ( c]ta9 unpaid taxes4 ,sec4 #cbajb4 ,re=m ( rules relat+ to qualifi$ tax collection contracts4 ,sec4 #cbajc4 ,special compliance p]sonnel program4 ,sec4 #cbajd4 ,repeal ( modification ( automatic ext5sion ( return due date = c]ta9 employee b5efit plans4 ,subtitle ,b--,fees & receipts ,sec4 #cbbja4 ,adju/m5t = inflation ( fees = c]ta9 cu/oms s]vices4 ,sec4 #cbbjb4 ,limitation on surplus funds ( ,f$]al res]ve banks4 ,sec4 #cbbjc4 ,divid5ds ( ,f$]al res]ve banks4 ,sec4 #cbbjd4 ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve drawd[n & sale4 ,sec4 #cbbje4 ,repeal4 ,subtitle ,c--,outlays ,sec4 #cbcja4 ,int]e/ on ov]paym5t4 ,subtitle ,d--,budget>y effects ,sec4 #cbdja4 ,budget>y effects4 ,division ,d--,miscellane\s ,title ,,xli--,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,sec4 #dajja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #dajjb4 ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c\ncil4 ,sec4 #dajjc4 ,p]mitt+ process improvem5t4 ,sec4 #dajjd4 ,int]/ate compacts4 ,sec4 #dajje4 ,coord9ation ( requir$ reviews4 ,sec4 #dajjf4 ,delegat$ ,/ate p]mitt+ programs4 ,sec4 #dajjg4 ,litigation1 judicial review1 & sav+s provision4 ,sec4 #dajjh4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #dajji4 ,fund+ = gov]nance1 ov]sight1 & process+ ( environm5tal reviews & p]mits4 ,sec4 #dajaj4 ,application4 ,sec4 #dajaa4 ,,gao ,report4 ,sec4 #dajab4 ,sav+s provision4 ,sec4 #dajac4 ,sunset4 ,sec4 #dajad4 ,placem5t4 ,title ,,xlii--,additional provisions ,sec4 #dbjja4 ,,gao report on refunds to regi/]$ v5dors ( k]os5e us$ 9 noncomm]cial aviation4 ,title ,,xliii--,paym5ts to c]tifi$ ,/ates & ,indian tribes ,sec4 #dcjja4 ,paym5ts f ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund4 ,division ,e--,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,sec4 #ejjja4 ,%ort title4 ,title ,,li--,taxpay] protection provisions & increas$ acc\ntability ,sec4 #eajja4 ,r$uction 9 au?oriz$ am\nt ( out/&+ loans1 gu>antees1 & insurance4 ,sec4 #eajjb4 ,increase 9 loss res]ves4 ,sec4 #eajjc4 ,review ( fraud controls4 ,sec4 #eajjd4 ,(fice ( ,e?ics4 ,sec4 #eajje4 ,*ief ,risk ,(fic]4 ,sec4 #eajjf4 ,risk ,managem5t ,committee4 ,sec4 #eajjg4 ,indep5d5t audit ( bank portfolio4 ,sec4 #eajjh4 ,pilot program = re9surance4 ,title ,,lii--,promotion ( small bus9ess exports ,sec4 #ebjja4 ,increase 9 small bus9ess l5d+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ebjjb4 ,report on programs = small- & m$ium-siz$ bus9esses4 ,title ,,liii--,mod]nization ( op]ations ,sec4 #ecjja4 ,electronic paym5ts & docum5ts4 ,sec4 #ecjjb4 ,reau?orization ( in=mation te*nology updat+4 ,title ,,liv--,g5]al provisions ,sec4 #edjja4 ,ext5sion ( au?ority4 ,sec4 #edjjb4 ,c]ta9 updat$ loan t]ms & am\nts4 ,title ,,lv--,o!r matt]s ,sec4 #eejja4 ,prohibition on discrim9ation bas$ on indu/ry4 ,sec4 #eejjb4 ,negotiations to end export cr$it f9anc+4 ,sec4 #eejjc4 ,/udy ( f9anc+ = in=mation & communications te*nology sy/ems4 ,division ,f--,en]gy ,security ,sec4 #fajja4 ,em]g5cy prep>$ness = en]gy supply disruptions4 ,sec4 #fajjb4 ,resolv+ environm5tal & grid reliability conflicts4 ,sec4 #fajjc4 ,critical electric infra/ructure security4 ,sec4 #fajjd4 ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve4 ,sec4 #fajje4 ,en]gy security valuation4 ,division ,g--,f9ancial ,s]vices ,title ,,lxxi--,improv+ ,access to ,capital = ,em]g+ ,gr[? ,companies ,sec4 #gajja4 ,fil+ requirem5t = public fil+ prior to public (f]+4 ,sec4 #gajjb4 ,grace p]iod = *ange ( /atus ( em]g+ gr[? companies4 ,sec4 #gajjc4 ,simplifi$ disclosure requirem5ts = em]g+ gr[? companies4 ,title ,,lxxii--,disclosure ,mod]nization & ,simplification ,sec4 #gbjja4 ,summ>y page = =m #aj-,k4 ,sec4 #gbjjb4 ,improvem5t ( regulation ,s-,k4 ,sec4 #gbjjc4 ,/udy on mod]nization & simplification ( regulation ,s-,k4 ,title ,,lxxiii--,bullion & ,collectible ,co9 ,production ,effici5cy & ,co/ ,sav+s ,sec4 #gcjja4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #gcjjb4 ,am]ican ,eagle ,silv] ,bullion #cj? ,anniv]s>y4 ,title ,,lxxiv--,,sbic ,advis]s ,relief ,sec4 #gdjja4 ,advis]s ( ,s,b,i,cs & v5ture capital funds4 ,sec4 #gdjjb4 ,advis]s ( ,s,b,i,cs & private funds4 ,sec4 #gdjjc4 ,relation%ip to ,/ate law4 ,title ,,lxxv--,elim9ate ,privacy ,notice ,confusion ,sec4 #gejja4 ,exception to annual privacy notice requirem5t "u ! ,gramm-,lea*-,bliley ,act4 ,title ,,lxxvi--,re=m+ ,access = ,inve/m5ts 9 ,/>tup ,ent]prises ,sec4 #gfjja4 ,exempt$ transactions4 ,title ,,lxxvii--,pres]vation ,enhancem5t & ,sav+s ,opportunity ,sec4 #ggjja4 ,di/ributions & residual receipts4 ,sec4 #ggjjb4 ,future ref9anc+s4 ,sec4 #ggjjc4 ,implem5tation4 ,title ,,lxxviii--,t5ant ,income ,v]ification ,relief ,sec4 #ghjja4 ,reviews ( family incomes4 ,title ,,lxxix--,h\s+ ,assi/ance ,effici5cy ,sec4 #gijja4 ,au?ority to adm9i/] r5tal assi/ance4 ,sec4 #gijjb4 ,reallocation ( funds4 ,title ,,lxxx--,*ild ,support ,assi/ance ,sec4 #hjjja4 ,reque/s = consum] reports by ,/ate or local *ild support en=cem5t ag5cies4 ,title ,,lxxxi--,private ,inve/m5t 9 ,h\s+ ,sec4 #hajja4 ,budget-neutral demon/ration program = en]gy & wat] cons]vation improvem5ts at multifamily resid5tial units4 ,title ,,lxxxii--,capital ,access = ,small ,community ,f9ancial ,in/itutions ,sec4 #hbjja4 ,privately insur$ cr$it unions au?oriz$ to become memb]s ( a ,f$]al home loan bank4 ,sec4 #hbjjb4 ,,gao ,report4 ,title ,,lxxxiii--,small ,bank ,exam ,cycle ,re=m ,sec4 #hcjja4 ,small] in/itutions qualify+ = #ah-mon? exam9ation cycle4 ,title ,,lxxxiv--,small ,company ,simple ,regi/ration ,sec4 #hdjja4 ,=w>d incorporation by ref]5ce = ,=m ,s-#a4 ,title ,,lxxxv--,hold+ ,company ,regi/ration ,?re%old ,equalization ,sec4 #hejja4 ,regi/ration ?re%old = sav+s & loan hold+ companies4 ,title ,,lxxxvi--,repeal ( indemnification requirem5ts ,sec4 #hfjja4 ,repeal4 ,title ,,lxxxvii--,treatm5t ( debt or equity in/rum5ts ( small] in/itutions ,sec4 #hgjja4 ,date = det]m9+ consolidat$ assets4 ,title ,,lxxxviii--,/ate lic5s+ effici5cy ,sec4 #hhjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hhjjb4 ,backgr\nd *ecks4 ,title ,,lxxxix--,help+ ,exp& ,l5d+ ,practices 9 ,rural ,communities ,sec4 #hijja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hijjb4 ,designation ( rural area4 ,sec4 #hijjc4 ,op]ations 9 rural areas4 ,a ,surface ,transportation #ajja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is division1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 #ajjb4 ,reconciliation ( funds ,! ,secret>y %all r$uce ! am\nt apportion$ or allocat$ = a program1 project1 or activity "u titles ,i & ,,vi ( ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjaf by am\nts apportion$ or allocat$ pursuant to any ext5sion ,act ( ,,map-#ba1 includ+ ! am5dm5ts made by t ext5sion ,act1 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 & end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,= purposes ( mak+ su* r$uctions1 funds set aside pursuant to section #acc7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act1 %all be r$uc$ by ! am\nt set aside pursuant to section #bac ( su* title1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ajjc4 ,effective date ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ?is division1 includ+ ! am5dm5ts made by ?is division1 takes effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 #ajjd4 ,ref]5ces ,except z expressly provid$ o!rwise1 any ref]5ce to ?is ,act conta9$ 9 ?is division %all be treat$ z ref]r+ only to ! provisions ( ?is division4 ,i ,f$]al-,aid ,highways ,a ,au?orizations & ,programs #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ 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 block grant 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 highway freight program "u section #afg ( t title1 & to c>ry out section #acd ( t title-- 7,a7 #ci1gbg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #dj1edg1hje1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #da1dbd1jbj1jge = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #db1ceh1ijc1fif = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #dc1cgc1bid1caa = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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 ,code-- 7,a7 #bge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bhe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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> #bjbj4 7,b7 ,f$]al l&s transportation program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,i7 #cce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,,ii7 #cde1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,,iii7 #cee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,,iv7 #cfe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,v7 #cge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7ii7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! am\nt = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #bfh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7bb7 #bgf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7cc7 #bhd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7dd7 #bib1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7ee7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,,ii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice is #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj2 & 7,,iii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,=e/ ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7bb7 #af1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7cc7 #ag1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7dd7 #ah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7ee7 #ai1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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> #bjbj4 7#d7 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,= ! t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7#e7 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects ,= nationally significant freight & highway projects "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #hjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #hej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #ijj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #iej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7b7 ,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 titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 & ,,vi ( ?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#c7 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 titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 & ,,vi ( ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! entity or p]son is prev5t$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f comply+ ) p>agraph 7#c7 because a ,f$]al c\rt issues a f9al ord] 9 :i* ! c\rt f9ds t a requirem5t or ! implem5tation ( p>agraph 7#c7 is uncon/itutional4 7#h7 ,s5se ( ,congress on prompt paym5t ( ,,dbe subcontractors ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %\ld take additional /eps to ensure t recipi5ts comply ) section #bf4bi ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises prompt paym5t rule71 or any correspond+ regulation1 9 aw>d+ f$]ally fund$ transportation contracts "u laws & regulations adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 su* additional /eps %\ld include increas+ ! ,dep>tm5t's ability to track & keep records ( compla9ts & to make t in=mation publicly available4 #aajb4 ,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 #db1cfa1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #dc1bff1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #dd1bcd1bab1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #de1bfh1eif1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7#e7 #df1cfe1jib1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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 ,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$2 7#aj7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/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#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 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 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 #bjbj1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all 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 %all 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 %all det]m9e ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye>1 less ! aggregate ( am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 be>s to 7,b7 ! 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>71 less ! aggregate ( ! am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 7#d7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts 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 sections #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 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts 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 ,code 7o!r ?an ! am\nts apportion$ = ! national highway p]=mance program 9 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 #bjbj-- 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,public ,law #aab-ada77 & #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-- 7,a7 *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 title ,,vi ( ?is ,act4 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 #bjbj1 ! ,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 #aajc4 ,def9itions ,section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#bi72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ae7 ?r\gh 7#bh7 z p>agraphs 7#af7 ?r\gh 7#bi71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ad7 ! foll[+3 7#ae7 ,national ,highway ,freight ,network ,! t]m ,national ,highway ,freight ,network means ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #afg4 4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #ajd7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to be made available to ! ,secret>y = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 #dec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #dei1gie1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #dff1fia1ibe = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #dgc1fib1cjd = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #dhj1gig1fhi = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,division among programs ( ,/ate's %>e ( base apportionm5t ,section #ajd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7b7 ,division ( & all t foll[s be=e p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,division among programs ( ,/ate's %>e ( base apportionm5t ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute ! am\nt ( ! base apportionm5t apportion$ to a ,/ate = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c7 among ! national highway p]=mance program1 ! surface transportation block grant program1 ! highway safety improvem5t program1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program1 ! national highway freight program1 & to c>ry out section #acd z foll[s3 2 7#b7 9 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#f72 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ ,surface transportation program & ins]t+ ,surface transportation block grant program2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ surface transportation program & ins]t+ surface transportation block grant program2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! am\nt ( ! base apportionm5t rema9+ = ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 aft] mak+ ! set aside 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e72 7#e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#f72 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,national highway freight program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! national highway freight program "u section #afg1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside f ! base apportionm5t det]m9$ = 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 highway freight program = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #a1aej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7ii7 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7iii7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7iv7 #a1cej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7v7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,c7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! total set-aside am\nt = ! national highway freight program "u subp>agraph 7,b7 s t ea* ,/ate receives ! am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! total base apportionm5t det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c72 be>s to 7ii7 ! total base apportionm5ts = all ,/ates "u subsection 7c74 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#b7 7except = ! high priority projects program ref]r$ to 9 section #aje7;a77#b77;,h771 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #dje74 2 & 7#g7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! am\nt ( ! base apportionm5t rema9+ = a ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 aft] mak+ ! set aside 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e74 7c7 ,calculation ( ,/ate am\nts ,section #ajd7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,calculation ( am\nts 7#a7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,initial am\nts ,! initial am\nts = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+-- 7i7 ea* (-- 7,i7 ! base apportionm5t2 7,,ii7 supplem5tal funds res]v$ "u subsection 7h77#a7 = ! national highway p]=mance program2 & 7,,iii7 supplem5tal funds res]v$ "u subsection 7h77#b7 = ! surface transportation block grant program2 by 7ii7 ! %>e = ea* ,/ate1 :i* %all be equal to ! proportion t-- 7,i7 ! am\nt ( apportionm5ts t ! ,/ate receiv$ = fiscal ye> #bjae2 be>s to 7,,ii7 ! am\nt ( ^? apportionm5ts receiv$ by all ,/ates = t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,adju/m5ts to am\nts ,! initial am\nts result+ f ! calculation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be adju/$ to ensure t ea* ,/ate receives an aggregate apportionm5t equal to at lea/ #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 ,on ,octob] #a ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! ,secret>y %all apportion ! sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = exp5diture on ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai1 ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi1 ! national highway freight program "u section #afg1 & to c>ry out section #acd 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a74 4 7d7 ,supplem5tal funds ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,supplem5tal funds 7#a7 ,supplem5tal funds = national highway p]=mance program 7,a7 ,am\nt ,be=e mak+ an apportionm5t = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai = t fiscal ye> an am\nt equal to-- 7i7 #ec1eif1abb = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7ii7 #ff1gag1haf = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ( funds ,funds res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & apportion$ to a ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 %all be treat$ z if apportion$ "u subsection 7b77#a71 & %all be 9 addition to am\nts apportion$ "u t subsection4 7#b7 ,supplem5tal funds = surface transportation block grant program 7,a7 ,am\nt ,be=e mak+ an apportionm5t = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc = t fiscal ye> an am\nt equal to-- 7i7 #hce1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf & #bjag pursuant to section #acc7;h71 plus-- 7,i7 #ee1dbf1caj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 & 7,,ii7 #hi1bhi1ijd = fiscal ye> #bjag2 & 7ii7 #hej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjah ?r\gh #bjbj pursuant to section #acc7;h71 plus-- 7,i7 #aah1jac1ecf = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,,ii7 #acj1fhh1cfg = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,,iii7 #agj1jec1ddh = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ( funds ,funds res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & apportion$ to a ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 %all be treat$ z if apportion$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 & %all be 9 addition to am\nts apportion$ "u t subsection4 7i7 ,base apportionm5t def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m base apportionm5t means-- 7#a7 ! comb9$ am\nt au?oriz$ = appropriation = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai1 ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi1 ! national highway freight program "u section #afg1 & to c>ry out section #acd2 m9us 7#b7 supplem5tal funds res]v$ "u subsection 7h7 = ! national highway p]=mance program & ! surface transportation block grant program4 4 7e7 ,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$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ or 7#e7 & ins]t+ 7#e77;,d71 or 7#f72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 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$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ?r\gh 7#d7 & ins]t+ ?r\gh 7#e74 #aaje4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aaf ! foll[+3 #aag4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ a nationally significant freight & highway projects program to provide f9ancial assi/ance = projects ( national or regional significance4 7#b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be to-- 7,a7 improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( ! movem5t ( freight & p2 7,b7 g5]ate national or regional economic b5efits & an increase 9 ! global economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,c7 r$uce highway conge/ion & bottl5ecks2 7,d7 improve connectivity betwe5 modes ( freight transportation2 7,e7 enhance ! resili5cy ( critical highway infra/ructure & help protect ! environm5t2 7,f7 improve roadways vital to national en]gy security2 & 7,g7 address ! impact ( population gr[? on ! movem5t ( p & freight4 7b7 ,grant au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may make grants1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,grant am\nt ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ea* grant made "u ?is section %all be 9 an am\nt t is at lea/ #be1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,eligible applicants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is section to ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates4 7,b7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 ) a population ( m ?an #bjj1jjj individuals4 7,c7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts4 7,d7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t4 7,e7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority4 7,f7 ,a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy t applies jo9tly ) a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates4 7,g7 ,a tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( tribal gov]nm5ts4 7,h7 ,a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an entity specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate4 7d7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is section only = a project t-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a highway freight project c>ri$ out on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #afg2 7ii7 a highway or bridge project c>ri$ out on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 includ+-- 7,i7 a project to add capacity to ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em to improve mobility2 or 7,,ii7 a project 9 a national sc5ic area2 7iii7 a freight project t is-- 7,i7 a freight int]modal or freight rail project2 or 7,,ii7 )9 ! b\nd>ies ( a public or private freight rail1 wat] 7includ+ ports71 or int]modal facility & t is a surface transportation infra/ructure project necess>y to facilitate direct int]modal int]*ange1 transf]1 or access into or out ( ! facility2 or 7iv7 a railway-highway grade cross+ or grade sep>ation project2 & 7,b7 has eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ ! less] (-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a project-- 7,i7 locat$ 9 #a ,/ate1 #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is *apt] to ! ,/ate 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye>2 or 7,,ii7 locat$ 9 m ?an #a ,/ate1 #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is *apt] to ! p>ticipat+ ,/ate ) ! l>ge/ apportionm5t "u ?is *apt] 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n m ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 9 ! aggregate1 may be us$ to make grants = projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77iii7 & su* a project may only receive a grant "u ?is section if-- 7i7 ! project w make a significant improvem5t to freight movem5ts on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 7ii7 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! project funds only elem5ts ( ! project t provide public b5efits4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! limitation "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 %all n apply to a railway-highway grade cross+ or grade sep>ation project2 & 7ii7 ) respect to a multimodal project1 %all apply only to ! non-highway portion or portions ( ! project4 7e7 ,small projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section ea* fiscal ye> to make grants = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 t d n satisfy ! m9imum ?re%old "u subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,grant am\nt ,ea* grant made "u ?is subsection %all be 9 an am\nt t is at lea/ #e1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,project selection consid]ations ,9 addition to o!r applicable requirem5ts1 9 mak+ grants "u ?is subsection ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! co/ effectiv5ess ( ! propos$ project2 & 7,b7 ! effect ( ! propos$ project on mobility 9 ! ,/ate & region 9 :i* ! project is c>ri$ out4 7f7 ,eligible project co/s ,grant am\nts receiv$ = a project "u ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 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 ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance4 7g7 ,project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may select a project describ$ "u ?is section 7o!r ?an subsection 7e77 = fund+ "u ?is section only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7#a7 ! project w g5]ate national or regional economic1 mobility1 or safety b5efits2 7#b7 ! project w be co/ effective2 7#c7 ! project w contribute to ! accompli%m5t ( #a or m ( ! national goals describ$ "u section #aej ( ?is title2 7#d7 ! project is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 7#e7 ) respect to relat$ non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5ts-- 7,a7 #a or m /able & dep5dable s\rces ( fund+ & f9anc+ are available to con/ruct1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! project2 & 7,b7 cont+5cy am\nts are available to cov] unanticipat$ co/ increases2 7#f7 ! project _c be easily & effici5tly complet$ )\t o!r ,f$]al fund+ or f9ancial assi/ance available to ! project sponsor2 & 7#g7 ! project is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds = ! project4 7h7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 mak+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 utilization ( nontraditional f9anc+1 innovative design & con/ruction te*niques1 or innovative te*nologies2 7#b7 utilization ( non-,f$]al contributions2 & 7#c7 contributions to geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ ! ne$ = a balance betwe5 ! ne$s ( rural & urban communities4 7i7 ,rural areas 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section1 includ+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7e71 ea* fiscal ye> to make grants = projects locat$ 9 rural areas4 7#b7 ,excess fund+ ,9 any fiscal ye> 9 :i* qualifi$ applications = grants "u ?is subsection w n all[ = ! am\nt res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to be fully utiliz$1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,rural area def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m rural area means an area t is outside an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7j7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project assi/$ ) a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #fj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ?is section may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* su* a grant is made1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7#c7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ^? made available "u ?is title or title #di may be us$ to pay ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 z describ$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,f74 7k7 ,treatm5t ( freight projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a freight project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be treat$ z if ! project is locat$ on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 7l7 ,,tifia program ,at ! reque/ ( an eligible applicant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may use am\nts aw>d$ 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$4 7m7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,notification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at lea/ #fj days be=e mak+ a grant = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all notify1 9 writ+1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate ( ! propos$ grant4 ,! notification %all include an evaluation & ju/ification = ! project & ! am\nt ( ! propos$ grant aw>d4 7,b7 ,multimodal projects ,9 addition to ! notice requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate be=e mak+ a grant = a project describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a77iii74 7#b7 ,congressional disapproval ,! ,secret>y may n make a grant or any o!r obligation or commitm5t to fund a project "u ?is section if a jo9t resolution is enact$ disapprov+ fund+ = ! project be=e ! la/ day ( ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7n7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,! ,secret>y %all make available on ! ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 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 "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! initial aw>d+ ( grants "u ?is section1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %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 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aaf ! foll[+3 #aag4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #acja ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #aajf4 ,national highway p]=mance program ,section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,,tifia program ,^u ,secret>ial approval ( cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f1 ! ,secret>y1 at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 may all[ ! ,/ate to use funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#a7 to pay subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide an eligible entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f ) respect to a project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 7i7 ,additional fund+ eligibility = c]ta9 bridges 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds apportion$ to a ,/ate to c>ry out ! national highway p]=mance program may be obligat$ = a project = ! recon/ruction1 resurfac+1 re/oration1 rehabilitation1 or pres]vation ( a bridge n on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 if ! bridge is on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a ,/ate requir$ to make obligations "u subsection 7f7 %all ensure su* requirem5ts are satisfi$ 9 ord] to use ! flexibility "u p>agraph 7#a74 7j7 ,critical infra/ructure 7#a7 ,critical infra/ructure def9$ ,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 ,consid]ation ,! asset managem5t plan ( a ,/ate may include consid]ation ( critical infra/ructure 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$uce ! risk ( failure ( critical infra/ructure 9 ! ,/ate4 4 #aajg4 ,em]g5cy relief = f$]ally own$ roads 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #abe7;d77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 projects eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section locat$ 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 ,def9itions ,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 subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 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 #aajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s ,section #acj7;e77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,set aside ,be=e mak+ an apportionm5t "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside1 f am\nts made available to c>ry out ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh = su* fiscal ye>1 = ! elim9ation ( haz>ds & ! in/allation ( protective devices at railway-highway cross+s at lea/-- 7i7 #bbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7ii7 #bcj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7iii7 #bce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7iv7 #bdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7v7 #bde1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,b7 ,in/allation ( protective devices ,at lea/ ( ! funds set aside ea* fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = ! in/allation ( protective devices at railway-highway cross+s4 7,c7 ,obligation availability ,sums set aside ea* fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#a74 4 #aaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 ! b5efits ( ! surface transportation block grant program accrue pr9cipally to ! resid5ts ( ea* ,/ate & municipality :]e ! funds are obligat$2 7#b7 decisions ab\t h[ funds %\ld be obligat$ are be/ det]m9$ by ! ,/ates & municipalities to respond to unique local circum/ances & implem5t ! mo/ effici5t solutions2 & 7#c7 re=ms ( ! program to promote flexibility w enhance ,/ate & local control ov] transportation decisions4 7b7 ,surface transportation block grant program ,section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 & 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a surface transportation block grant program 9 accordance ) ?is section to provide flexible fund+ to address ,/ate & local transportation ne$s4 7b7 ,eligible projects ,funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 = ! surface transportation block grant program may be obligat$ = ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,con/ruction (-- 7,a7 highways1 bridges1 tunnels1 includ+ designat$ r\tes ( ! ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em & local access roads "u section #adeja ( title #dj2 7,b7 f]ry boats & t]m9al facilities eligible = fund+ "u section #abi7;c72 7,c7 transit capital projects eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7,d7 infra/ructure-bas$ intellig5t transportation sy/ems capital improvem5ts2 7,e7 truck p>k+ facilities eligible = fund+ "u section #adja ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note72 & 7,f7 bord] infra/ructure projects eligible = fund+ "u section #acjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note74 7#b7 ,op]ational improvem5ts & capital & op]at+ co/s = traffic monitor+1 managem5t1 & control facilities & programs4 7#c7 ,environm5tal measures eligible "u sections #aai7;g71 #cbh1 & #cbi & transportation control measures li/$ 9 section #ajh7;f77#a77;,a7 7o!r ?an clause 7xvi7 ( t section7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjh7;f77#a77;,a774 7#d7 ,highway & transit safety infra/ructure improvem5ts & programs1 includ+ railway-highway grade cross+s4 7#e7 ,fr+e & corridor p>k+ facilities & programs 9 accordance ) section #acg & c>pool projects 9 accordance ) section #adf4 7#f7 ,recreational trails projects eligible = fund+ "u section #bjf1 p$e/rian & bicycle projects 9 accordance ) section #bag 7includ+ modifications to comply ) accessibility requirem5ts "u ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq4771 & ! safe r\tes to s*ool program "u section #adjd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note74 7#g7 ,plann+1 design1 or con/ruction ( b\lev>ds & o!r roadways l>gely 9 ! "r-(-way ( =m] ,int]/ate ,sy/em r\tes or o!r divid$ highways4 7#h7 ,developm5t & implem5tation ( a ,/ate asset managem5t plan = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em & a p]=mance-bas$ managem5t program = o!r public roads4 7#i7 ,protection 7includ+ pa9t+1 sc\r c\nt]measures1 seismic retr(its1 impact protection measures1 security c\nt]measures1 & protection aga9/ extreme ev5ts7 = bridges 7includ+ approa*es to bridges & o!r elevat$ /ructures7 & tunnels on public roads1 & inspection & evaluation ( bridges & tunnels & o!r highway assets4 7#aj7 ,surface transportation plann+ programs1 highway & transit rese>* & developm5t & te*nology transf] programs1 & work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education "u *apt] #e ( ?is title4 7#aa7 ,surface transportation infra/ructure modifications to facilitate direct int]modal int]*ange1 transf]1 & access into & out ( a port t]m9al4 7#ab7 ,projects & /rategies design$ to support conge/ion pric+1 includ+ electronic toll collection & travel dem& managem5t /rategies & programs4 7#ac7 ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 & ^u ,secret>ial approval ( cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f1 subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide an eligible entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f ) respect to a project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 7#ad7 ,! creation & op]ation by a ,/ate ( an (fice to assi/ 9 ! design1 implem5tation1 & ov]sight ( public-private p>tn]%ips eligible to receive fund+ "u ?is title & *apt] #ec ( title #di1 & ! paym5t ( a /ip5d to unsuccessful private bidd]s to (fset _! proposal developm5t co/s1 if necess>y to enc\rage robu/ competition 9 public-private p>tn]%ip procurem5ts4 7#ae7 ,any type ( project eligible "u ?is section z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 includ+ projects describ$ "u section #aja7;a77#bi7 z 9 effect on su* day4 7c7 ,location ( projects ,a surface transportation block grant project may n be und]tak5 on a road functionally classifi$ z a local road or a rural m9or collector unless ! road 0 on a ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em on ,janu>y #a1 #aiia1 except-- 7#a7 = a bridge or tunnel project 7o!r ?an ! con/ruction ( a new bridge or tunnel at a new location72 7#b7 = a project describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#aa7 ( subsection 7b72 7#c7 = a project describ$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bi71 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act2 & 7#d7 z approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,allocations ( apportion$ funds to areas bas$ on population 7#a7 ,calculation ,( ! funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 7aft] ! res]vation ( funds "u subsection 7h77-- 7,a7 ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#f7 = a fiscal ye> %all be obligat$ "u ?is section1 9 proportion to _! relative %>es ( ! population ( ! ,/ate-- 7i7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 7ii7 9 areas ( ! ,/ate o!r ?an urban areas ) a population great] ?an #e1jjj2 & 7iii7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 ! rema9d] may be obligat$ 9 any area ( ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,metropolitan areas ,funds attribut$ to an urbaniz$ area "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 may be obligat$ 9 ! metropolitan area e/abli%$ "u section #acd t encompasses ! urbaniz$ area4 7#c7 ,consultation ) regional transportation plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 be=e obligat+ fund+ attribut$ to an area ) a population great] ?an #e1jjj & less ?an #bjj1jjj1 a ,/ate %all consult ) ! regional transportation plann+ organizations t repres5t ! area1 if any4 7#d7 ,di/ribution among urbaniz$ areas ( ov] #bjj1jjj population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt ( funds t a ,/ate is requir$ to obligate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 %all be obligat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 bas$ on ! relative population ( ! areas4 7,b7 ,o!r factors ,! ,/ate may obligate ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on o!r factors if ! ,/ate & ! relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations jo9tly apply to ! ,secret>y = ! p]mission to base ! obligation on o!r factors & ! ,secret>y grants ! reque/4 7#e7 ,applicability ( plann+ requirem5ts ,programm+ & exp5diture ( funds = projects "u ?is section %all be consi/5t ) sections #acd & #ace4 7#f7 ,p]c5tage ,! p]c5tage ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 is-- 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #ea p]c5t2 7,b7 = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #eb p]c5t2 7,c7 = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #ec p]c5t2 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #ed p]c5t2 & 7,e7 = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #ee p]c5t4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,surface transportation block grant program2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7h7 z subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 z r$esignat$ by ?is subsection-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaa ?r\gh #bjad & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 z r$esignat$ by ?is subsection1 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>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,,/p ,set-,aside 7#a7 ,res]vation ( funds ,( ! funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve an am\nt su* t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y res]ves a total "u ?is subsection (-- 7i7 #hce1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf & #bjag2 & 7ii7 #hej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjah ?r\gh #bjbj2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate's %>e ( t total is det]m9$ by multiply+ ! am\nt "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by ! ratio t-- 7i7 ! 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-#ba2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates = ! transportation enhancem5ts program = fiscal ye> #bjji4 7#b7 ,allocation )9 a /ate ,funds res]v$ = a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be obligat$ )9 t ,/ate 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 except t1 = purposes ( ?is p>agraph 7aft] funds are made available "u p>agraph 7#e77-- 7,a7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! p]c5tage ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( t subsection %all be deem$ to be #ej p]c5t2 & 7,b7 ! foll[+ provisions %all n apply3 7i7 ,p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7d74 7ii7 ,subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,funds res]v$ "u ?is subsection may be obligat$ = projects or activities describ$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bi7 or #bac1 z su* provisions 7 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 7#d7 ,access to funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b7 %all develop a competitive process to all[ eligible entities to submit projects = fund+ t a*ieve ! objectives ( ?is subsection4 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization = an area describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i7 %all select projects "u su* process 9 consultation ) ! relevant ,/ate4 7,b7 ,eligible entity def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a local gov]nm5t2 7ii7 a regional transportation au?ority2 7iii7 a transit ag5cy2 7iv7 a natural res\rce or public l& ag5cy2 7v7 a s*ool di/rict1 local education ag5cy1 or s*ool2 7vi7 a tribal gov]nm5t2 7vii7 a nonpr(it entity responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( local transportation safety programs2 & 7viii7 any o!r local or regional gov]nm5tal entity ) responsibility = or ov]sight ( transportation or recreational trails 7o!r ?an a metropolitan plann+ organization or a ,/ate ag5cy7 t ! ,/ate det]m9es to be eligible1 consi/5t ) ! goals ( ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,cont9uation ( c]ta9 recreational trails projects ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 obligate an am\nt ( funds res]v$ "u ?is section equal to ! am\nt ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate = fiscal ye> #bjji "u section #ajd7;h77#b71 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba1 = projects relat+ to recreational trails "u section #bjf2 7,b7 return #a p]c5t ( ^? funds to ! ,secret>y = ! adm9i/ration ( t program2 & 7,c7 comply ) ! provisions ( ! adm9i/ration ( ! recreational trails program "u section #bjf1 includ+ ! use ( apportion$ funds describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,a7 ( t section4 7#f7 ,/ate flexibility 7,a7 ,recreational trails ,a ,/ate may opt out ( ! recreational trails program "u p>agraph 7#e7 if ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate notifies ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #cj days prior to apportionm5ts be+ made = any fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,l>ge urbaniz$ areas ,a metropolitan plann+ area may use n to exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! funds res]v$ "u ?is subsection = an urbaniz$ area describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i7 = any purpose eligible "u subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,annual reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization responsible = c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report t describes-- 7i7 ! numb] ( project applications receiv$ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! aggregate co/ ( ! projects = :i* applications are receiv$2 & 7,,ii7 ! types ( projects to be c>ri$ out1 express$ z p]c5tages ( ! total apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( projects select$ = fund+ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! aggregate co/ & location ( projects select$4 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public1 9 a us]-fri5dly =mat on ! ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a copy ( ea* annual report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7i7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 projects fund$ "u ?is section 7exclud+ ^? c>ri$ out "u subsection 7h77#e77 %all be treat$ z projects on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 4 7c7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #abf ,section #abf7;b77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ section #bac & ins]t+ section #acc7;h72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ section #bac7;c77#a77;,b7 & ins]t+ section #acc7;h74 7#b7 ,section #bac ,section #bac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7#c7 ,section #cbb ,section #cbb7;h77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ surface transportation program & ins]t+ surface transportation block grant program4 7#d7 ,section #ejd ,section #ejd7;a77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ surface transportation program & ins]t+ surface transportation block grant program4 7#e7 ,*apt] #a ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ surface transportation program ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ surface transportation block grant program4 7#f7 ,*apt] analyses 7,a7 ,*apt] #a ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #acc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #acc4 ,surface transportation block grant program4 4 7,b7 ,*apt] #b ,! item relat+ to section #bac 9 ! analysis = *apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7#g7 ,o!r ref]5ces ,any ref]5ce 9 any o!r law1 regulation1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! surface transportation program "u section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! surface transportation block grant program "u su* section4 #aaaj4 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,f adm9i/rative funds made available "u section #ajd7;a71 ! ,secret>y may d$uct su* sums z are necess>y1 n to exce$ #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 to c>ry out ?is section4 2 7#b7 9 ! head+ = p>agraph 7#h7 by ins]t+ block grant aft] surface transportation2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by ins]t+ 1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate aft] ! ,secret>y4 #aaaa4 ,bundl+ ( bridge projects ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ ! natural condition ( ! bridge & ins]t+ ! natural condition ( ! wat]2 7#b7 by r$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 ,eligible entity def9$ ,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 a bundl+ ( bridge projects "u ?is subsection may be li/$ z-- 7,a7 #a project = purposes ( sections #acd & #ace2 & 7,b7 a s+le project4 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$]al %>e4 7#f7 ,eng9e]+ co/ reimbursem5t ,! provisions ( section #ajb7;b7 d n apply to projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7k77#b71 z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is section1 by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#b74 #aaab4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,9 ,g5]al4-- & ins]t+ ,program4--2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,=mula ,( ! am\nts allocat$ "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 ! am\nts 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 note74 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 note7 = 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 #bjbj4 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 note7 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$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ or on a public transit f]ry eligible "u *apt] #ec ( title #di aft] ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#c7 ,su* f]ry & ins]t+ 7#c77;,a7 ,! f]ry2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,any ,f$]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#d7 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 #bjj ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7,b7 ,! ,f$]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 #aaac4 ,highway safety improvem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,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 ,a physical infra/ructure safety project n describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xxvii74 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#aj72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aa7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 z p>agraphs 7#aj7 ?r\gh 7#ab71 respectively2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a77#ab7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a77#aa72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i7 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#ab7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#aa72 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,data collection on unpav$ 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 ! ,/ate does n use funds provid$ to c>ry out ?is section = a project on any su* roads until ! ,/ate completes a collection ( ! requir$ model inv5tory ( roadway elem5ts = ! applicable road segm5t2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate demon/rates t ! ,/ate consult$ ) affect$ ,indian tribes be=e ceas+ to collect data ) respect to su* roads t are includ$ 9 ! ,national ,tribal ,transportation ,facility ,inv5tory "u section #bjb7;b77#a7 ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to all[ a ,/ate to cease data collection relat$ to s]i\s injuries or fatalities4 4 7b7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle safety be/ practices 7#a7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a review ( be/ practices ) respect to ! implem5tation ( roadway safety infra/ructure improvem5ts t-- 7,a7 are co/ effective2 & 7,b7 r$uce ! numb] or sev]ity ( accid5ts involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts & units ( local gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results ( ! review conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #aaad4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program ,section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i77,i7 by ins]t+ 9 ! designat$ nonatta9m5t area aft] air quality /&>d2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by ins]t+ or ma9t5ance aft] likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ atta9m5t ( & ins]t+ atta9m5t or ma9t5ance 9 ! area (2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 by ins]t+ or port-relat$ freight op]ations aft] con/ruction projects2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ or *apt] #ec ( title #di aft] ?is title2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 if ! project or program is = ! in/allation ( vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication equipm5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7 by ins]t+ 7giv+ priority to corridors designat$ "u section #aea7 aft] at any location 9 ! ,/ate2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 is eligible "u ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by ins]t+ w\ld o!rwise be eligible "u subsection 7b7 if ! project 7 c>ri$ out 9 a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area or aft] may use = any project t2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7l7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k77#a72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 by /rik+ ,,map-#bat & ins]t+ ,,map-#ba2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 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 7g77#b77;,b7 by /rik+ n lat] t & ins]t+ n lat] ?an2 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7 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;,b7 by ins]t+ air quality & traffic conge/ion be=e p]=mance t>gets2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7m7 by /rik+ section #ajd7;b77#b7 & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#d74 #aaae4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,section #afe7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #aej1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aeh1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #dj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #db1jjj1jjj4 #aaaf4 ,national highway freight program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #afg4 ,national highway freight program 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to improve ! condition & p]=mance ( ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u ?is section to ensure t ! ,network provides ! f\ndation = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to compete 9 ! global economy & a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,9 support ( ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all e/abli% a national highway freight program 9 accordance ) ?is section to improve ! effici5t movem5t ( freight on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! national highway freight program are-- 7#a7 to inve/ 9 infra/ructure improvem5ts & to implem5t op]ational improvem5ts on ! highways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t-- 7,a7 /r5g!n ! contribution ( ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network to ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 r$uce conge/ion & bottl5ecks on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 7,c7 r$uce ! co/ ( freight transportation2 7,d7 improve ! ye>-r\nd 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 innovation & advanc$ te*nology to improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 7#e7 to improve ! effici5cy & productivity ( ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 7#f7 to improve ! flexibility ( ,/ates to support multi-,/ate corridor plann+ & ! creation ( multi-,/ate organizations to increase ! ability ( ,/ates to address highway freight connectivity2 & 7#g7 to r$uce ! environm5tal impacts ( freight movem5t on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network4 7c7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,national ,highway ,freight ,network 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a ,national ,highway ,freight ,network 9 accordance ) ?is section to /rategically direct ,f$]al res\rces & policies t[>d improv$ p]=mance ( ! ,network4 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/em4 7d7 ,designation & r$esignation ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em 7#a7 ,initial designation ( prim>y highway freight sy/em ,! initial designation ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em %all be ! #da1eah-mile network id5tifi$ dur+ ! designation process = ! prim>y freight network "u section #afg7;d7 ( ?is title1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 7#b7 ,r$esignation ( prim>y highway freight sy/em 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 us+ ! designation factors describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all r$esignate ! prim>y highway freight sy/em4 7,b7 ,r$esignation mileage ,ea* r$esignation may increase ! mileage on ! prim>y highway freight sy/em by n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! total mileage ( ! sy/em4 7,c7 ,use ( measurable data ,9 r$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/9ations1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates global & dome/ic supply *a9s4 7,d7 ,input ,9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide an opportunity = ,/ate freight advisory committees1 z applicable1 to submit additional miles = consid]ation4 7,e7 ,factors = r$esignation ,9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid]-- 7i7 *anges 9 ! orig9s & de/9ations ( freight movem5t 91 to1 & f ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 *anges 9 ! p]c5tage ( annual daily truck traffic 9 ! annual av]age daily traffic on pr9cipal art]ials2 7iii7 *anges 9 ! location ( key facilities2 7iv7 l& & wat] ports ( entry2 7v7 access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7vi7 access to o!r freight int]modal facilities1 includ+ rail1 air1 wat]1 & pipel9es facilities2 7vii7 ! total freight tonnage & value mov$ via highways2 7viii7 significant freight bottl5ecks1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 7ix7 ! significance ( goods movem5t on pr9cipal art]ials1 includ+ consid]ation ( global & dome/ic supply *a9s2 7x7 critical em]g+ freight corridors & critical comm]ce corridors2 & 7xi7 network connectivity4 7e7 ,critical rural freight corridors 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may designate a public road )9 ! bord]s ( ! ,/ate z a critical rural freight corridor if ! public road is n 9 an urbaniz$ area &-- 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 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 or ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em to facilities t h&le m ?an-- 7i7 #ej1jjj #bj-;foot equival5t units p] ye>2 or 7ii7 #ejj1jjj tons p] ye> ( bulk commodities2 7,d7 provides access to-- 7i7 a gra9 elevator2 7ii7 an agricultural facility2 7iii7 a m9+ facility2 7iv7 a =e/ry facility2 or 7v7 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 7#b7 ,limitation ,a ,/ate may designate z critical rural freight corridors a maximum ( #aej miles ( highway or #bj p]c5t ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em mileage 9 ! ,/ate1 :i*ev] is great]4 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>agraph 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 sy/em2 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 sy/em & 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 7#d7 ,limitation ,= ea* ,/ate1 a maximum ( #ge miles ( highway or #aj p]c5t ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em mileage 9 ! ,/ate1 :i*ev] is great]1 may be designat$ z a critical urban freight corridor "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 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 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 & 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 #b 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 #b 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 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 a ,/ate may n obligate funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 unless ! ,/ate has develop$ a freight plan 9 accordance ) section #gjbjb ( 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 id5tifi$ 9 a freight inve/m5t plan includ$ 9 a freight plan ( ! ,/ate t is 9 effect4 7,b7 ,o!r projects ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate may obligate n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! total apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 = freight int]modal or freight rail projects1 includ+ projects-- 7i7 )9 ! b\nd>ies ( public or private freight rail or wat] facilities 7includ+ ports72 & 7ii7 t provide surface transportation infra/ructure necess>y to facilitate direct int]modal int]*ange1 transf]1 & access into or 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 note74 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 ,physical sep>ation ( pass5g] vehicles f comm]cial motor freight4 7xxi7 ,enhancem5t ( ! resili5cy ( critical highway infra/ructure1 includ+ highway infra/ructure t supports national en]gy security1 to improve ! fl[ ( freight4 7xxii7 ,a highway or bridge project1 o!r ?an a project describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xxi71 to improve ! fl[ ( freight on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network4 7xxiii7 ,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 ) ! freight p]=mance t>get "u 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 ! ,/ate %all include 9 ! next report submitt$ "u section #aej7;e7 a description ( ! actions ! ,/ate w und]take to a*ieve ! t>gets1 includ+-- 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 ,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 innovative or intellig5t te*nological transportation sy/ems1 infra/ructure1 or facilities1 includ+ elevat$ freight transportation facilities-- 7i7 9 proximity to1 or )91 an exi/+ "r ( way on a ,f$]al-aid highway2 or 7ii7 t connect l& ports-( entry to exi/+ ,f$]al-aid highways2 or 7,b7 communications or in=mation process+ sy/ems t improve ! effici5cy1 security1 or safety ( freight movem5ts on ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em1 includ+ to improve ! conveyance ( freight on d$icat$ intellig5t freight lanes4 7#b7 ,op]at+ /&>ds ,! ,adm9i/rator %all det]m9e :e!r !re is a ne$ = e/abli%+ op]at+ /&>ds = intellig5t freight transportation sy/ems4 7l7 ,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$]al-aid highway4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #afg & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #afg4 ,national highway freight program4 4 7c7 ,repeals ,sections #aaaf1 #aaag1 & #aaah ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note71 & ! items relat+ to su* sections 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;c7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #aaag4 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs 7a7 ,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] ! la/ day ( 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$+ fiscal ye>1 ! foll[+ data3 7i7 ,! names ( projects & activities c>ri$ out by ! entity "u ! tribal transportation program dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,a description ( ! projects & activities id5tifi$ "u clause 7i74 7iii7 ,! curr5t /atus ( ! projects & activities id5tifi$ "u clause 7i74 7iv7 ,an e/imate ( ! numb] ( jobs creat$ & ! numb] ( jobs reta9$ by ! projects & activities id5tifi$ "u clause 7i74 4 7b7 ,report on tribal gov]nm5t transportation safety data 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 9 _m ,/ates1 ! ,native ,am]ican population is disproportionately repres5t$ 9 fatalities & cra% /ati/ics2 7,b7 improv$ cra% report+ by tribal law en=cem5t ag5cies w\ld facilitate safety plann+ & w\ld enable ,indian tribes to apply m successfully = ,/ate & ,f$]al funds = safety improvem5ts2 7,c7 ! causes ( und]report+ ( cra%es on ,indian res]vations include-- 7i7 tribal law en=cem5t capacity1 includ+-- 7,i7 /aff+ %ortages & turnov]2 & 7,,ii7 lack ( equipm5t1 s(tw>e1 & tra9+2 & 7ii7 lack ( /&>dization 9 cra% report+ =ms & protocols2 & 7,d7 )\t m accurate report+ ( cra%es on ,indian res]vations1 x is difficult or impossible to fully und]/& ! nature ( ! problem & develop appropriate c\nt]measures1 :i* may include effective transportation safety plann+ & programs aim$ at-- 7i7 driv+ "u ! influ5ce 7,,dui7 prev5tion2 7ii7 p$e/rian safety2 7iii7 roadway safety improvem5ts2 7iv7 seat belt usage2 & 7v7 prop] use ( *ild re/ra9ts4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,int]ior1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 & ,indian tribes1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! quality ( transportation safety data collect$ by ,/ates1 c\nties1 & ,indian tribes = transportation safety sy/ems & ! relevance ( t data to improv+ ! collection & %>+ ( data on cra%es on ,indian res]vations4 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! report are-- 7i7 to improve ! collection & %>+ ( data on cra%es on ,indian res]vations2 & 7ii7 to develop data t ,indian tribes c use to recov] damages to tribal prop]ty caus$ by motori/s4 7,c7 ,pap]less data report+ ,9 prep>+ ! report1 ! ,secret>y %all provide ,/ates1 c\nties1 & ,indian tribes ) options & be/ practices = transition to a pap]less transportation safety data report+ sy/em t-- 7i7 improves ! collection ( cra% reports2 7ii7 /ores1 ar*ives1 qu]ies1 & %>es cra% records2 & 7iii7 uses data exclusively-- 7,i7 to address traffic safety issues on ,indian res]vations2 & 7,,ii7 to id5tify & improve problem areas on public roads on ,indian res]vations4 7,d7 ,additional budget>y res\rces ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! report ! id5tification ( ,f$]al transportation funds provid$ to ,indian tribes by ag5cies 9 addition to ! ,dep>tm5t & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7c7 ,/udy on ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs road safety ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,int]ior1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 ,/ates1 & ,indian tribes %all-- 7#a7 complete a /udy t id5tifies & evaluates options = improv+ safety on public roads on ,indian res]vations2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy4 #aaah4 ,tribal transportation program am5dm5t ,section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#f7 by /rik+ #f p]c5t & ins]t+ #e p]c5t2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #b p]c5t & ins]t+ #c p]c5t4 #aaai4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program ,section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ op]ation & ins]t+ capital1 op]ations12 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a77iv7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77iv77,i72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation2 & 7vii7 indep5d5t ,f$]al ag5cies ) natural res\rce & l& managem5t responsibilities4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by ins]t+ p]=mance managem5t1 includ+ aft] support2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7i77,,ii7 by /rik+ 1 & & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 ,! ,bureau ( ,reclamation4 4 #aabj4 ,f$]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 respectively 7& by mov+ ! subclauses #b ems to ! "r72 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 = ea* fiscal ye> comb9e & use n great] ?an #e p]c5t ( ! 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$]al l& managem5t ag5cies eligible = fund+ "u ?is *apt]4 4 #aaba4 ,tribal transportation self-gov]nance program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjf ! foll[+3 #bjg4 ,tribal transportation self-gov]nance program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a program to be kn[n z ! tribal transportation self-gov]nance program4 ,! ,secret>y may delegate responsibilities = adm9i/ration ( ! program z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 an ,indian tribe %all be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! program if ! ,indian tribe reque/s p>ticipation 9 ! program by resolution or o!r (ficial action by ! gov]n+ body ( ! ,indian tribe1 & demon/rates1 = ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s1 f9ancial /ability & f9ancial managem5t capability1 & transportation program managem5t capability4 7#b7 ,crit]ia = det]m9+ f9ancial /ability & f9ancial managem5t capacity ,= ! purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 evid5ce t1 dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s1 an ,indian tribe _h no uncorrect$ significant & mat]ial audit exceptions 9 ! requir$ annual audit ( ! ,indian tribe's self-det]m9ation contracts or self-gov]nance fund+ agreem5ts ) any ,f$]al ag5cy %all be conclusive evid5ce ( ! requir$ f9ancial /ability & f9ancial managem5t capability4 7#c7 ,crit]ia = det]m9+ transportation program managem5t capability ,! ,secret>y %all require an ,indian tribe to demon/rate transportation program managem5t capability1 includ+ ! capability to manage & complete projects eligible "u ?is title & projects eligible "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 to ga9 eligibility = ! program4 7c7 ,compacts 7#a7 ,compact requir$ ,^u ! reque/ ( an eligible ,indian tribe1 & subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all negotiate & ent] into a writt5 compact ) ! ,indian tribe = ! purpose ( provid+ = ! p>ticipation ( ! ,indian tribe 9 ! program4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,a compact ent]$ into "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all set =? ! g5]al t]ms ( ! gov]nm5t-to-gov]nm5t relation%ip betwe5 ! ,indian tribe & ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u ! program & o!r t]ms t w cont9ue to apply 9 future fiscal ye>s4 7#c7 ,am5dm5ts ,a compact ent]$ into ) an ,indian tribe "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be am5d$ only by mutual agreem5t ( ! ,indian tribe & ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,annual fund+ agreem5ts 7#a7 ,fund+ agreem5t requir$ ,aft] ent]+ into a compact ) an ,indian tribe "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all negotiate & ent] into a writt5 annual fund+ agreem5t ) ! ,indian tribe4 7#b7 ,cont5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,=mula fund+ & discretion>y grants ,a fund+ agreem5t ent]$ into ) an ,indian tribe %all au?orize ! ,indian tribe1 z det]m9$ by ! ,indian tribe1 to plan1 conduct1 consolidate1 adm9i/]1 & receive full tribal %>e fund+1 tribal transit =mula fund+1 & fund+ to tribes f discretion>y & competitive grants adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t = all programs1 s]vices1 functions1 & activities 7or portions !re(7 t are made available to ,indian tribes to c>ry out tribal transportation programs & programs1 s]vices1 functions1 & activities 7or portions !re(7 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y t are o!rwise available to ,indian tribes4 7ii7 ,transf]s ( /ate funds 7,i7 ,inclusion ( transf]r$ funds 9 fund+ agreem5t ,a fund+ agreem5t ent]$ into ) an ,indian tribe %all include ,f$]al-aid funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u *apt] #a if ! ,/ate elects to provide a portion ( su* funds to ! ,indian tribe = a project eligible "u section #bjb7;a74 ,! provisions ( ?is section %all be 9 addition to ! me?ods = mak+ fund+ contributions describ$ 9 section #bjb7;a77#i74 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all dim9i% ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to provide funds to an ,indian tribe "u section #bjb7;a77#i74 7,,ii7 ,me?od = transf]s ,if a ,/ate elects to provide funds describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 to an ,indian tribe-- 7aa7 ! transf] may occur 9 accordance ) section #bjb7;a77#i72 or 7bb7 ! ,/ate %all transf] ! funds back to ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y %all transf] ! funds to ! ,indian tribe 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7,,iii7 ,responsibility = transf]r$ funds ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 if a ,/ate provides funds describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 to an ,indian tribe-- 7aa7 ! ,/ate %all n be responsible = con/ruct+ or ma9ta9+ a project c>ri$ out us+ ! funds or = adm9i/]+ or sup]vis+ ! project or funds dur+ ! applicable /atute ( limitations p]iod relat$ to ! con/ruction ( ! project2 & 7bb7 ! ,indian tribe %all be responsible = con/ruct+ & ma9ta9+ a project c>ri$ out us+ ! funds & = adm9i/]+ & sup]vis+ ! project & funds 9 accordance ) ?is section dur+ ! applicable /atute ( limitations p]iod relat$ to ! con/ruction ( ! project4 7,b7 ,adm9i/ration ( tribal %>es ,! tribal %>es ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be provid$ )\t reg>d to ! ag5cy or (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t )9 :i* ! program1 s]vice1 function1 or activity 7or portion !re(7 is p]=m$4 7,c7 ,flexible & innovative f9anc+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a fund+ agreem5t ent]$ into ) an ,indian tribe "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include provisions p]ta9+ to flexible & innovative f9anc+ if agre$ ^u by ! p>ties4 7ii7 ,t]ms & conditions 7,i7 ,au?ority to issue regulations ,! ,secret>y may issue regulations to e/abli% ! t]ms & conditions relat+ to ! flexible & innovative f9anc+ provisions ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,t]ms & conditions 9 abs5ce ( regulations ,if ! ,secret>y does n issue regulations "u subclause 7,i71 ! t]ms & conditions relat+ to ! flexible & innovative f9anc+ provisions ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 %all be consi/5t )-- 7aa7 agreem5ts ent]$ into by ! ,dep>tm5t "u-- 7,,aa7 section #bjb7;b77#g72 & 7,,bb7 section #bjb7;d77#e71 z 9 effect be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada72 or 7bb7 regulations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior relat+ to flexible f9anc+ conta9$ 9 "p #agj ( title #be1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 7#c7 ,t]ms ,a fund+ agreem5t %all set =?-- 7,a7 t]ms t g5]ally id5tify ! programs1 s]vices1 functions1 & activities 7or portions !re(7 to be p]=m$ or adm9i/]$ by ! ,indian tribe2 & 7,b7 = items id5tifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 ! g5]al budget category assign$2 7ii7 ! funds to be provid$1 includ+ ^? funds to be provid$ on a recurr+ basis2 7iii7 ! "t & me?od ( transf] ( ! funds2 7iv7 ! responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y & ! ,indian tribe2 & 7v7 any o!r provision agre$ to by ! ,indian tribe & ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,subsequ5t fund+ agreem5ts 7,a7 ,applicability ( exi/+ agreem5t ,abs5t notification f an ,indian tribe t ! ,indian tribe is )draw+ f or retroc$+ ! op]ation ( #a or m programs1 s]vices1 functions1 or activities 7or portions !re(7 id5tifi$ 9 a fund+ agreem5t1 or unless o!rwise agre$ to by ! p>ties1 ea* fund+ agreem5t %all rema9 9 full =ce & effect until a subsequ5t fund+ agreem5t is execut$4 7,b7 ,effective date ( subsequ5t agreem5t ,! t]ms ( ! subsequ5t fund+ agreem5t %all be retroactive to ! end ( ! t]m ( ! prec$+ fund+ agreem5t4 7#e7 ,cons5t ( ,indian tribe requir$ ,! ,secret>y %all n revise1 am5d1 or require additional t]ms 9 a new or subsequ5t fund+ agreem5t )\t ! cons5t ( ! ,indian tribe t is subject to ! agreem5t unless su* t]ms are requir$ by ,f$]al law4 7e7 ,g5]al provisions 7#a7 ,r$esign & consolidation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an ,indian tribe1 9 any mann] t ! ,indian tribe consid]s to be 9 ! be/ int]e/ ( ! ,indian community be+ s]v$1 may-- 7i7 r$esign or consolidate programs1 s]vices1 functions1 & activities 7or portions !re(7 includ$ 9 a fund+ agreem5t2 & 7ii7 reallocate or r$irect funds = su* programs1 s]vices1 functions1 & activities 7or portions !re(71 if ! funds are-- 7,i7 exp5d$ on projects id5tifi$ 9 a transportation improvem5t program approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 us$ 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts 9-- 7aa7 appropriations ,acts2 7bb7 ?is title & *apt] #ec ( title #di2 & 7cc7 any o!r applicable law4 7,b7 ,exception ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 if1 pursuant to subsection 7d71 an ,indian tribe receives a discretion>y or competitive grant f ! ,secret>y or receives ,/ate apportion$ funds1 ! ,indian tribe %all use ! funds = ! purpose = :i* ! funds 7 orig9ally au?oriz$4 7#b7 ,retrocession 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,au?ority ( ,indian tribes ,an ,indian tribe may retroc$e 7fully or p>tially7 to ! ,secret>y programs1 s]vices1 functions1 or activities 7or portions !re(7 includ$ 9 a compact or fund+ agreem5t4 7ii7 ,reassumption ( rema9+ funds ,foll[+ a retrocession describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,i7 reassume ! rema9+ fund+ associat$ ) ! retroc$$ programs1 functions1 s]vices1 & activities 7or portions !re(7 includ$ 9 ! applicable compact or fund+ agreem5t2 7,,ii7 out ( su* rema9+ funds1 transf] funds associat$ ) ,dep>tm5t ( ,int]ior programs1 s]vices1 functions1 or activities 7or portions !re(7 to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out transportation s]vices provid$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,,iii7 di/ribute funds n transf]r$ "u subclause 7,,ii7 9 accordance ) applicable law4 7iii7 ,correction ( programs ,if ! ,secret>y makes a f9d+ "u subsection 7f77#b77;,b7 & no funds are available "u subsection 7f77#b77;,a77ii71 ! ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to provide additional funds to complete or correct any programs1 functions1 s]vices1 or activities 7or portions !re(74 7,b7 ,effective date ,unless ! ,indian tribe resc9ds a reque/ = retrocession1 ! retrocession %all become effective )9 ! timeframe specifi$ by ! p>ties 9 ! compact or fund+ agreem5t4 ,9 ! abs5ce ( su* a specification1 ! retrocession %all become effective on-- 7i7 ! e>li] (-- 7,i7 #a ye> aft] ! date ( submission ( ! reque/2 or 7,,ii7 ! date on :i* ! fund+ agreem5t expires2 or 7ii7 su* date z may be mutually agre$ ^u by ! p>ties &1 ) respect to ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior programs1 functions1 s]vices1 & activities 7or portions !re(71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7f7 ,provisions relat+ to ,secret>y 7#a7 ,decisionmak] ,a decision t relates to an appeal ( ! rejection ( a f9al (f] by ! ,dep>tm5t %all be made ei!r-- 7,a7 by an (ficial ( ! ,dep>tm5t :o holds a position at a high] organizational level )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ?an ! level ( ! dep>tm5tal ag5cy 9 :i* ! decision t is ! subject ( ! appeal 0 made2 or 7,b7 by an adm9i/rative judge4 7#b7 ,t]m9ation ( compact or fund+ agreem5t 7,a7 ,au?ority to t]m9ate 7i7 ,provision to be includ$ 9 compact or fund+ agreem5t ,a compact or fund+ agreem5t %all include a provision au?oriz+ ! ,secret>y1 if ! ,secret>y makes a f9d+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 to-- 7,i7 t]m9ate ! compact or fund+ agreem5t 7or a portion !re(72 & 7,,ii7 reassume ! rema9+ fund+ associat$ ) ! reassum$ programs1 functions1 s]vices1 & activities includ$ 9 ! compact or fund+ agreem5t4 7ii7 ,transf]s ( funds ,out ( any funds reassum$ "u clause 7i77,,ii71 ! ,secret>y may transf] ! funds associat$ ) ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior programs1 functions1 s]vices1 & activities 7or portions !re(7 to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to provide cont9u$ transportation s]vices 9 accordance ) applicable law4 7,b7 ,f9d+s result+ 9 t]m9ation ,! f9d+ ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is a specific f9d+ (-- 7i7 imm95t jeop>dy to a tru/ asset1 natural res\rces1 or public heal? & safety t is caus$ by an act or omission ( ! ,indian tribe & t arises out ( a failure to c>ry out ! compact or fund+ agreem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 gross mismanagem5t ) respect to funds or programs transf]r$ to ! ,indian tribe "u ! compact or fund+ agreem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 z appropriate4 7,c7 ,prohibition ,! ,secret>y %all n t]m9ate a compact or fund+ agreem5t 7or portion !re(7 unless-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y has fir/ provid$ writt5 notice & a he>+ on ! record to ! ,indian tribe t is subject to ! compact or fund+ agreem5t2 & 7ii7 ! ,indian tribe has n tak5 corrective action to rem$y ! mismanagem5t ( funds or programs or ! imm95t jeop>dy to a tru/ asset1 natural res\rce1 or public heal? & safety4 7,d7 ,exception 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,secret>y1 ^u writt5 notification to an ,indian tribe t is subject to a compact or fund+ agreem5t1 may imm$iately t]m9ate ! compact or fund+ agreem5t 7or portion !re(7 if-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y makes a f9d+ ( imm95t sub/antial & irrep>able jeop>dy to a tru/ asset1 natural res\rce1 or public heal? & safety2 & 7,,ii7 ! jeop>dy arises out ( a failure to c>ry out ! compact or fund+ agreem5t4 7ii7 ,he>+s ,if ! ,secret>y t]m9ates a compact or fund+ agreem5t 7or portion !re(7 "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! ,indian tribe subject to ! compact or agreem5t ) a he>+ on ! record n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ! date ( su* t]m9ation4 7,e7 ,burd5 ( pro( ,9 any he>+ or appeal involv+ a decision to t]m9ate a compact or fund+ agreem5t 7or portion !re(7 "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all h ! burd5 ( pro( 9 demon/rat+ by cle> & conv9c+ evid5ce ! validity ( ! gr\nds = ! t]m9ation4 7g7 ,co/ pr9ciples ,9 adm9i/]+ funds receiv$ "u ?is section1 an ,indian tribe %all apply co/ pr9ciples "u ! applicable ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget circul>1 except z modifi$ by section #ajf ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a71 o!r provisions ( law1 or by any exemptions to applicable ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget circul>s subsequ5tly grant$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget4 ,no o!r audit or acc\nt+ /&>ds %all be requir$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,any claim by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t aga9/ ! ,indian tribe relat+ to funds receiv$ "u a fund+ agreem5t bas$ on any audit conduct$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all be subject to ! provisions ( section #ajf7;f7 ( t ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a7;f774 7h7 ,transf] ( funds ,! ,secret>y %all provide funds to an ,indian tribe "u a fund+ agreem5t 9 an am\nt equal to-- 7#a7 ! sum ( ! fund+ t ! ,indian tribe w\ld o!rwise receive = ! program1 function1 s]vice1 or activity 9 accordance ) a fund+ =mula or o!r allocation me?od e/abli%$ "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di2 & 7#b7 su* additional am\nts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es equal ! am\nts t w\ld h be5 )held = ! co/s ( ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs = adm9i/ration ( ! program or project4 7i7 ,con/ruction programs 7#a7 ,/&>ds ,con/ruction projects c>ri$ out "u programs adm9i/]$ by an ,indian tribe ) funds transf]r$ to ! ,indian tribe pursuant to a fund+ agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section %all be con/ruct$ pursuant to ! con/ruction program /&>ds set =? 9 applicable regulations or z specifically approv$ by ! ,secret>y 7or ! ,secret>y's designee74 7#b7 ,monitor+ ,con/ruction programs %all be monitor$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) applicable regulations4 7j7 ,facilitation 7#a7 ,secret>ial int]pretation ,except z o!rwise provid$ by law1 ! ,secret>y %all int]pret all ,f$]al laws1 ,executive ord]s1 & regulations 9 a mann] t w facilitate-- 7,a7 ! inclusion ( programs1 s]vices1 functions1 & activities 7or portions !re(7 & funds associat$ !re)1 9 compacts & fund+ agreem5ts2 & 7,b7 ! implem5tation ( ! compacts & fund+ agreem5ts4 7#b7 ,regulation waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an ,indian tribe may submit to ! ,secret>y a writt5 reque/ to waive application ( a regulation promulgat$ "u ?is section ) respect to a compact or fund+ agreem5t4 ,! reque/ %all id5tify ! regulation s\ght to be waiv$ & ! basis = ! reque/4 7,b7 ,approvals & d5ials 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a writt5 reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all approve or d5y ! reque/ 9 writ+4 7ii7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all review any application by an ,indian tribe = a waiv] be>+ 9 m9d increas+ opportunities = us+ flexible policy approa*es at ! ,indian tribal level4 7iii7 ,deem$ approval ,if ! ,secret>y does n approve or d5y a reque/ submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 on or be=e ! la/ day ( ! #ij-;day p]iod ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i71 ! reque/ %all be deem$ approv$4 7iv7 ,d5ials ,if ! application = a waiv] is n grant$1 ! ag5cy %all provide ! applicant ) ! reasons = ! d5ial z "p ( ! writt5 response requir$ 9 clause 7i74 7v7 ,f9ality ( decisions ,a decision by ! ,secret>y "u ?is subp>agraph %all be f9al = ! ,dep>tm5t4 7k7 ,disclaim]s 7#a7 ,exi/+ au?ority ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ^u ! election ( an ,indian tribe1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 ma9ta9 curr5t tribal transportation program fund+ agreem5ts & program agreem5ts2 or 7,b7 ent] into new agreem5ts "u ! au?ority ( section #bjb7;b77#g74 7#b7 ,limitation on /atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to impair or dim9i% ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb7;b77#g74 7l7 ,applicability ( ,indian self-,det]m9ation & education assi/ance act ,except to ! ext5t 9 conflict ) ?is section 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 ! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act %all apply to compact & fund+ agreem5ts 7except t any ref]5ce to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices 9 su* provisions %all be treat$ z a ref]5ce to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation73 7#a7 ,subsections 7a71 7b71 7d71 7g71 & 7h7 ( section #ejf ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#e71 relat+ to g5]al provisions4 7#b7 ,subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7e7 & 7g7 ( section #ejg ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#f71 relat+ to provisions relat+ to ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7#c7 ,subsections 7a71 7b71 7d71 7e71 7g71 7h71 7i71 & 7k7 ( section #ejh ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#g71 relat+ to transf] ( funds4 7#d7 ,section #eaj ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#i71 relat+ to ,f$]al procurem5t laws & regulations4 7#e7 ,section #eaa ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aj71 relat+ to civil actions4 7#f7 ,subsections 7a77#a71 7a77#b71 & 7c7 ?r\gh 7f7 ( section #eab ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aa71 relat+ to facilitation1 except t subsection 7c77#a7 ( t section %all be appli$ by sub/itut+ transportation facilities & o!r facilities = s*ool build+s1 hospitals1 & o!r facilities4 7#g7 ,subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #eae ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ad71 relat+ to disclaim]s4 7#h7 ,subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #eaf ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ae71 relat+ to application ( title ,i provisions4 7#i7 ,section #eah ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ag71 relat+ to appeals4 7m7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply 7except z o!rwise expressly provid$73 7,a7 ,compact ,! t]m compact means a compact betwe5 ! ,secret>y & an ,indian tribe ent]$ into "u subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,c7 ,eligible ,indian tribe ,! t]m eligible ,indian tribe means an ,indian tribe t is eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! program1 z det]m9$ "u subsection 7b74 7,d7 ,fund+ agreem5t ,! t]m fund+ agreem5t means a fund+ agreem5t betwe5 ! ,secret>y & an ,indian tribe ent]$ into "u subsection 7d74 7,e7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe means any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 b&1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 or community t is recogniz$ z eligible = ! special programs & s]vices provid$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ,indians because ( _! /atus z ,indians4 ,9 any case 9 :i* an ,indian tribe has au?oriz$ ano!r ,indian tribe1 an int]tribal consortium1 or a tribal organization to plan = or c>ry out programs1 s]vices1 functions1 or activities 7or portions !re(7 on its behalf "u ?is section1 ! au?oriz$ ,indian tribe1 int]tribal consortium1 or tribal organization %all h ! rights & responsibilities ( ! au?oriz+ ,indian tribe 7except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ! au?oriz+ resolution or 9 ?is title74 ,9 su* ev5t1 ! t]m ,indian tribe z us$ 9 ?is section %all include su* o!r au?oriz$ ,indian tribe1 int]tribal consortium1 or tribal organization4 7,f7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! tribal transportation self-gov]nance program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7,g7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7,h7 ,transportation programs ,! t]m transportation programs means all programs adm9i/]$ or f9anc$ by ! ,dep>tm5t "u ?is title & *apt] #ec ( title #di4 7#b7 ,applicability ( o!r def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! def9itions set =? 9 sections #d & #eje ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b2 #deh;aaa7 apply1 except z o!rwise expressly provid$ 9 ?is section4 7n7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,promulgation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate proc$ures "u sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #e ( title #e to negotiate & promulgate su* regulations z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7,b7 ,publication ( propos$ regulations ,propos$ regulations to implem5t ?is section %all be publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] by ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #ba mon?s aft] su* date ( enactm5t4 7,c7 ,expiration ( au?ority ,! au?ority to promulgate regulations "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all expire #cj mon?s aft] su* date ( enactm5t4 7,d7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9es ,a deadl9e set =? 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 may be ext5d$ up to #ahj days if ! negotiat$ rulemak+ committee ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 concludes t ! committee _c meet ! deadl9e & ! ,secret>y s notifies ! appropriate committees ( ,congress4 7#b7 ,committee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a negotiat$ rulemak+ committee e/abli%$ pursuant to section #efe ( title #e to c>ry out ?is subsection %all h z its memb]s only ,f$]al & tribal gov]nm5t repres5tatives1 a majority ( :om %all be nom9at$ by & be repres5tatives ( ,indian tribes ) fund+ agreem5ts "u ?is title4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! committee %all conf] )1 & accommodate p>ticipation by1 repres5tatives ( ,indian tribes1 int]-tribal consortia1 tribal organizations1 & individual tribal memb]s4 7,c7 ,adaptation ( proc$ures ,! ,secret>y %all adapt ! negotiat$ rulemak+ proc$ures to ! unique context ( self-gov]nance & ! gov]nm5t-to-gov]nm5t relation%ip betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,indian tribes4 7#c7 ,effect ,! lack ( promulgat$ regulations %all n limit ! effect ( ?is section4 7#d7 ,effect ( circul>s1 policies1 manuals1 guidance1 & rules ,unless expressly agre$ to by ! p>ticipat+ ,indian tribe 9 ! compact or fund+ agreem5t1 ! p>ticipat+ ,indian tribe %all n be subject to any ag5cy circul>1 policy1 manual1 guidance1 or rule adopt$ by ! ,dep>tm5t1 except regulations promulgat$ "u ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjf ! foll[+3 #bjg4 ,tribal transportation self-gov]nance program4 4 #aabb4 ,/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 #aabc4 ,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$ 9 an inv5tory describ$ 9 section #bjb or #bjc ( su* title2 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$+ #be1jjj1jjj1 ) 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 economic competitiv5ess1 quality ( life1 & safety2 7#b7 improves ! condition ( critical transportation facilities1 includ+ multimodal facilities2 7#c7 ne$s con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 or rehabilitation2 7#d7 has co/s mat*$ by funds t are n provid$ "u ?is section1 ) projects ) a great] p]c5tage ( o!r s\rces ( mat*+ funds rank$ ahead ( less] mat*es2 7#e7 is includ$ 9 or eligible = inclusion 9 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places2 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 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project %all be up to #ij p]c5t4 7#b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ^? made available "u title #bc or title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may be us$ to pay ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 ,su* sums %all rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are appropriat$4 ,b ,plann+ & ,p]=mance ,managem5t #abja4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p & freight & & ins]t+ p & freight1 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & take into consid]ation resili5cy ne$s aft] urbaniz$ areas12 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7 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 facilities & 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#b74 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 z s r$esignat$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#f72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#d77;,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#f72 7#e7 9 subsection 7g77#c77;,a7 by ins]t+ t\rism1 natural disa/] risk r$uction1 aft] economic developm5t12 7#f7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5cy & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em & r$uce or mitigate /ormwat] impacts ( surface transportation2 & 7,j7 enhance travel & t\rism4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 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,a77i7 by /rik+ transit1 & ins]t+ public transportation facilities1 int]city bus facilities12 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 ( ! exi/+ transportation infra/ructure to natural disa/]s be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by ins]t+ 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]ators1 employ]-bas$ commut+ programs1 su* z a c>pool program1 vanpool program1 transit b5efit program1 p>k+ ca%-out program1 %uttle program1 or telework program7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b77;,e7 ea* place x appe>s2 7#h7 9 subsection 7k77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators1 employ]-bas$ commut+ programs su* z a c>pool program1 vanpool program1 transit b5efit program1 p>k+ ca%-out program1 %uttle program1 or telework program71 job access projects1 aft] r$uction2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,conge/ion managem5t plan ,a metropolitan plann+ organization s]v+ a transportation managem5t area may develop a plan t includes projects & /rategies t w be consid]$ 9 ! ,,tip ( su* metropolitan plann+ organization4 ,su* plan %all-- 7i7 develop regional goals to r$uce vehicle miles travel$ dur+ peak commut+ h\rs & improve transportation connections betwe5 areas ) high job conc5tration & areas ) high conc5trations ( l[-income h\seholds2 7ii7 id5tify exi/+ public transportation s]vices1 employ]-bas$ commut] programs1 & o!r exi/+ transportation s]vices t support access to jobs 9 ! region2 & 7iii7 id5tify propos$ projects & programs to r$uce conge/ion & increase job access opportunities4 7,d7 ,p>ticipation ,9 develop+ ! plan "u subp>agraph 7,c71 a metropolitan plann+ organization %all consult ) employ]s1 private & nonpr(it provid]s ( public transportation1 transportation managem5t organizations1 & organizations t provide job access rev]se commute projects or job-relat$ s]vices to l[-income individuals4 2 7#i7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by add+ a p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d7 by /rik+ ( less ?an #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or less2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7n77#a7 by ins]t+ #di aft] *apt] #ec ( title2 7#aa7 9 subsection 7p7 by /rik+ ,funds set aside "u section #ajd7;f7 & ins]t+ ,funds apportion$ "u p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b72 & 7#ab7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,bi-,/ate metropolitan plann+ organization 7#a7 ,def9ition ( bi-/ate ,,mpo region ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,bi-,/ate ,,mpo ,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 ! ,bi-,/ate ,,mpo ,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 ,plann+ ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nts "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 = ! ,bi-,/ate ,,mpo ,region 9 t ,/ate2 & 7iii7 increase ! am\nt "u section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i7 by ! population specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection = ! ,bi-,/ate ,,mpo ,region 9 t ,/ate4 7,b7 ,,/bgp set aside ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nts "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #acc7;h7 t %all be obligat$ = a fiscal ye> 9 ! ,/ates ( ,cali=nia & ,nevada1 ! ,secret>y %all1 = ! purpose ( t subsection1 calculate ! populations = ea* ( ^? ,/ates 9 a mann] consi/5t ) subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #abjb4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7 by /rik+ & bicycle transportation facilities & ins]t+1 1 bicycle transportation facilities1 & int]modal facilities t support int]city transportation1 includ+ int]city buses & int]city bus facilities & commut] van pool provid]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5cy & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em & r$uce or mitigate /ormwat] impacts ( surface transportation2 & 7,j7 enhance travel & t\rism4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & 9 section #ecja7;c7 ( title #di & ins]t+ & ! g5]al purposes describ$ 9 section #ecja ( title #di2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 by /rik+ urbaniz$2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ urbaniz$2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s12 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators1 employ]-bas$ commut+ programs1 su* z a c>pool program1 vanpool program1 transit b5efit program1 p>k+ ca%-out program1 %uttle program1 or telework program7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ %\ld & ins]t+ %all2 & 7,c7 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#d7 9 subsection 7g77#c7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators71 aft] private provid]s ( transportation4 ,c ,accel]ation ( project deliv]y #acja4 ,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 #dcba 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 #dcba et seq471 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is no feasible or prud5t alt]native to avoid use ( a 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 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-- 7i7 be includ$ 9 ! record ( decision or f9d+ ( no significant impact ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 be 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 subsection 7a77#b7 ?r\gh ! consultation requirem5ts ( section #cjfajh ( title #ed4 7,b7 ,satisfaction ( conditions ,to satisfy 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$ 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 #dcba 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 #dcba et seq471 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is no feasible or prud5t alt]native to avoid use ( a 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 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 7c77#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-- 7i7 be includ$ 9 ! record ( decision or f9d+ ( no significant impact ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 be 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 subsection 7c77#b7 ?r\gh ! consultation requirem5ts ( section #cjfajh ( title #ed4 7,b7 ,satisfaction ( conditions ,to satisfy 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 #acjb4 ,cl>ification ( transportation environm5tal au?orities 7a7 ,title #bc am5dm5t ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #acja1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,ref]5ces to pa/ transportation environm5tal au?orities 7#a7 ,section #d7;f7 requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section are commonly ref]r$ to z section #d7;f7 requirem5ts 7see section #d7;f7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #hi-fgj2 #hj ,/at4 #icd7 z 9 effect be=e ! repeal ( t section74 7#b7 ,section #ajf requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( section #cjfajh ( title #ed are commonly ref]r$ to z section #ajf requirem5ts 7see section #ajf ( ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act ( #aiff 7,public ,law #hi-ffe2 #hj ,/at4 #iag7 z 9 effect be=e ! repeal ( t section74 4 7b7 ,title #di am5dm5t ,section #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #acja1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,ref]5ces to pa/ transportation environm5tal au?orities 7#a7 ,section #d7;f7 requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section are commonly ref]r$ to z section #d7;f7 requirem5ts 7see section #d7;f7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #hi-fgj2 #hj ,/at4 #icd7 z 9 effect be=e ! repeal ( t section74 7#b7 ,section #ajf requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( section #cjfajh ( title #ed are commonly ref]r$ to z section #ajf requirem5ts 7see section #ajf ( ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act ( #aiff 7,public ,law #hi-ffe2 #hj ,/at4 #iag7 z 9 effect be=e ! repeal ( t section74 4 #acjc4 ,treatm5t ( c]ta9 bridges "u pres]vation requirem5ts 7a7 ,pres]vation ( p>kl&s ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #acjb1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,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 #ed %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 #acjb1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,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 #ed %all be exempt f consid]ation "u ?is section4 4 #acjd4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #aci7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,multimodal project ,! t]m multimodal project means a project t requires ! approval ( m ?an #a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice4 2 & 7#b7 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>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ :e!r a project is a project "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt1 if kn[n1 any s\rces ( ,f$]al fund+ or f9anc+ id5tifi$ by ! project sponsor1 includ+ any discretion>y grant1 loan1 & loan gu>antee programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,section #aci7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ initiate a rulemak+ to2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t programmatic reviews-- 7i7 promote transp>5cy1 includ+ ! transp>5cy (-- 7,i7 ! analyses & data us$ 9 ! environm5tal reviews2 7,,ii7 ! treatm5t ( any def]r$ issues rais$ by ag5cies or ! public2 & 7,,iii7 ! temporal & spatial scales to be us$ to analyze issues "u subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii72 7ii7 use accurate & timely in=mation1 includ+ ?r\gh e/abli%m5t (-- 7,i7 crit]ia = det]m9+ ! g5]al duration ( ! usefulness ( ! review2 & 7,,ii7 a timel9e = updat+ an out-(-date review2 7iii7 describe-- 7,i7 ! relation%ip betwe5 any programmatic analysis & future ti]$ analysis2 & 7,,ii7 ! role ( ! public 9 ! creation ( future ti]$ analysis2 7iv7 are available to o!r relevant ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 ,indian tribes1 & ! public2 & 7v7 provide notice & public comm5t opportunities consi/5t ) applicable requirem5ts4 4 7c7 ,f$]al lead ag5cy ,section #aci7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by ins]t+ 1 or an op]at+ adm9i/ration !re( designat$ by ! ,secret>y1 aft] ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 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 ( ^? ag5cies4 4 7d7 ,p>ticipat+ ag5cies 7#a7 ,invitation ,section #aci7;d77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,! lead ag5cy %all id5tify1 z e>ly z practicable 9 ! environm5tal review process = a project1 & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( publication ( a notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t or ! initiation ( an environm5tal assessm5t1 ! lead ag5cy %all id5tify4 7#b7 ,s+le ,,nepa docum5t ,section #aci7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,s+le ,,nepa docum5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z inconsi/5t ) p>agraph 7#g71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) ,f$]al law1 all ,f$]al p]mits & reviews = a project %all rely on a s+le environm5t docum5t prep>$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 "u ! lead]%ip ( ! lead ag5cy4 7,b7 ,use ( docum5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! lead ag5cy %all develop an environm5tal docum5t suffici5t to satisfy ! requirem5ts = any ,f$]al approval or o!r ,f$]al action requir$ = ! project1 includ+ p]mits issu$ by o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7ii7 ,coop]ation ( p>ticipat+ ag5cies ,o!r p>ticipat+ ag5cies %all coop]ate ) ! lead ag5cy & provide timely in=mation to help ! lead ag5cy c>ry out ?is subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,treatm5t z p>ticipat+ & coop]at+ ag5cies ,a ,f$]al ag5cy requir$ to make an approval or take an action = a project1 z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 %all "w ) ! lead ag5cy = ! project to ensure t ! ag5cy mak+ ! approval or tak+ ! action is treat$ z be+ bo? a p>ticipat+ & coop]at+ ag5cy = ! project4 7#i7 ,p>ticipat+ ag5cy responsibilities ,an ag5cy p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal review process "u ?is section %all-- 7,a7 provide comm5ts1 responses1 /udies1 or me?odologies on ^? areas )9 ! special exp]tise or jurisdiction ( ! ag5cy2 & 7,b7 use ! process to address any environm5tal issues ( conc]n to ! ag5cy4 4 7e7 ,project initiation ,section #aci7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ any additional in=mation t ! project sponsor consid]s to be important to initiate ! process = ! propos$ project7 aft] g5]al location ( ! propos$ project2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,review ( application ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives notification "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,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+ reg>d+ :at docum5tation 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 to ! ,secret>y a reque/ to designate ! op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ) ! exp]tise on ! propos$ project to s]ve z ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy = ! project4 7,b7 ,secret>ial action 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y receives a reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all respond to ! reque/ n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! response "u clause 7i7 %all-- 7,i7 approve ! reque/2 7,,ii7 d5y ! reque/1 ) an explanation ( ! reasons = ! d5ial2 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 ! submission n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt4 7#e7 ,environm5tal *eckli/ 7,a7 ,developm5t ,! lead ag5cy = a project1 9 consultation ) p>ticipat+ ag5cies1 %all develop1 z appropriate1 a *eckli/ to help project sponsors id5tify pot5tial natural1 cultural1 & hi/oric res\rces 9 ! area ( ! project4 7,b7 ,purpose ,! purposes ( ! *eckli/ are-- 7i7 to id5tify ag5cies & organizations t c provide in=mation ab\t natural1 cultural1 & hi/oric res\rces2 7ii7 to develop ! in=mation ne$$ to det]m9e ! range ( alt]natives2 & 7iii7 to improve int]ag5cy collaboration to help exp$ite ! p]mitt+ process = ! lead ag5cy & p>ticipat+ ag5cies4 4 7f7 ,purpose & ne$ ,section #aci7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+ by ins]t+ 2 ,alt]natives ,analysis aft] ,ne$2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,p>ticipation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,z e>ly z practicable dur+ ! environm5tal review process1 ! lead ag5cy %all provide an opportunity = involvem5t by p>ticipat+ ag5cies & ! public 9 det]m9+ ! range ( alt]natives to be consid]$ = a project4 7ii7 ,comm5ts ( p>ticipat+ ag5cies ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) applicable law1 ea* p>ticipat+ ag5cy receiv+ an opportunity = involvem5t "u clause 7i7 %all limit ! comm5ts ( ! ag5cy to subject matt] areas )9 ! special exp]tise or jurisdiction ( ! ag5cy4 7iii7 ,effect ( nonp>ticipation ,a p>ticipat+ ag5cy t decl9es to p>ticipate 9 ! developm5t ( ! purpose & ne$ & range ( alt]natives = a project %all be requir$ to comply ) ! s*$ule develop$ "u subsection 7g77#a77;,b74 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,foll[+ p>ticipation "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,det]m9ation ,foll[+ p>ticipation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,use ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) ,f$]al law1 ! range ( alt]natives det]m9$ = a project "u clause 7i7 %all be us$ = all ,f$]al environm5tal reviews & p]mit processes requir$ = ! project unless ! alt]natives mu/ be modifi$-- 7,i7 to address significant new in=mation or circum/ances1 & ! lead ag5cy & p>ticipat+ ag5cies agree t ! alt]natives mu/ be modifi$ to address ! new in=mation or circum/ances2 or 7,,ii7 = ! lead ag5cy or a p>ticipat+ ag5cy to fulfill ! responsibilities ( ! ag5cy "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 9 a timely mann]4 2 & 7,c7 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 or an environm5tal review process c>ri$ out "u ,/ate law 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subp>agraph z a #8,/ate environm5tal review process'74 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 ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any o!r ,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$]al lead ag5cy det]m9$-- 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$]al law4 4 7g7 ,coord9ation & ,s*$ul+ 7#a7 ,coord9ation plan ,section #aci7;g77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! lead ag5cy & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( publication ( a notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t or ! initiation ( an environm5tal assessm5t1 ! lead ag5cy2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 by /rik+ may e/abli% z "p ( ! coord9ation plan & ins]t+ %all e/abli% z "p ( su* coord9ation plan4 7#b7 ,deadl9es = decisions "u o!r laws ,section #aci7;g77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ & publi% on ! ,int]net aft] ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7h7 ,issue id5tification & resolution 7#a7 ,issue resolution ,section #aci7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,issue resolution ,any issue resolv$ by ! lead ag5cy ) ! concurr5ce ( p>ticipat+ ag5cies may n be reconsid]$ unless significant new in=mation or circum/ances arise4 4 7#b7 ,failure to assure ,section #aci7;h77#e77;,c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#a77;,a771 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#f74 7#c7 ,f9ancial p5alty provisions ,section #aci7;h77#g77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#a77;,a771 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i77,i7 by /rik+ "u section #ajf7;i7 is requir$ & ins]t+ is requir$ "u subsection 7h7 or 7i7 ( section #ajf2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,description ( date ,! date ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is-- 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;,b72 7,,ii7 if no s*$ule exi/s1 ! lat] (-- 7aa7 ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an application = ! p]mit1 lic5se1 or approval is complete2 & 7bb7 ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,f$]al lead ag5cy issues a decision on ! project "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7,,iii7 a modifi$ date 9 accordance ) subsection 7g77#a77;,d74 4 7i7 ,assi/ance to affect$ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aci7;j7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,au?ority to provide funds ,! ,secret>y may all[ a public entity receiv+ f9ancial assi/ance f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di to provide funds to ,f$]al ag5cies 7includ+ ! ,dep>tm5t71 ,/ate ag5cies1 & ,indian tribes p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal review process = ! project or program4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,funds ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be provid$ only to support activities t directly & mean+fully contribute to exp$it+ & improv+ p]mitt+ & review processes1 includ+ plann+1 approval1 & consultation processes = ! project or program4 4 7#b7 ,activities eligible = fund+ ,section #aci7;j77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ activities directly relat$ to ! environm5tal review process1 be=e d$icat$ /aff+14 7#c7 ,agreem5t ,section #aci7;j7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,agreem5t ,prior to provid+ funds approv$ by ! ,secret>y = d$icat$ /aff+ at an affect$ ag5cy "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! affect$ ag5cy & ! reque/+ public entity %all ent] into an agreem5t t e/abli%es ! projects & priorities to be address$ by ! use ( ! funds4 4 7j7 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+2 improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews 7#a7 ,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 ( :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-- 7,a7 cite ! s\rces1 au?orities1 & reasons t support ! position ( ! ag5cy2 & 7,b7 if appropriate1 indicate ! circum/ances t w\ld trigg] ag5cy reappraisal or fur!r response4 7#b7 ,s+le docum5t ,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 is a significant new circum/ance or in=mation relevant to environm5tal conc]ns t be>s on ! propos$ action or ! impacts ( ! propos$ action4 7o7 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 use ! se>*able ,int]net website ma9ta9$ "u section #dajjc7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act-- 7i7 to make publicly available ! /atus & progress ( projects requir+ an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t ) respect to compliance ) applicable requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local approval requir$ = ^? projects2 & 7ii7 to make publicly available ! names ( p>ticipat+ ag5cies n p>ticipat+ 9 ! developm5t ( a project purpose & ne$ & range ( alt]natives "u subsection 7f72 & 7,b7 issue report+ /&>ds to meet ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local ag5cy p>ticipation 7,a7 ,f$]al ag5cies ,a ,f$]al ag5cy p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal review or p]mitt+ process = a project %all provide to ! ,secret>y in=mation reg>d+ ! /atus & progress ( ! approval ( ! project = publication on ! ,int]net website ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 consi/5t ) ! /&>ds e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,/ate & local ag5cies ,! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ,/ate & local ag5cies p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal review p]mitt+ process = a project to provide in=mation reg>d+ ! /atus & progress ( ! approval ( ! project = publication on ! ,int]net website ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,/ates ) delegat$ au?ority ,a ,/ate ) delegat$ au?ority = responsibilities "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 pursuant to section #cbg %all be responsible = supply+ to ! ,secret>y project developm5t & compliance /atus = all applicable projects4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #acai ( ,,map-#ba 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb;a71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts conta9$ 9 section #a7;c7 ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 7k7 ,implem5tation ( programmatic compliance 7#a7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all complete a rulemak+ to implem5t ! provisions ( section #aci7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is section4 7#b7 ,consultation ,be=e initiat+ ! rulemak+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 relevant ,/ate res\rce ag5cies1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 ,indian tribes1 & ! public on ! appropriate use & scope ( ! programmatic approa*es4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! rulemak+ meets ! requirem5ts ( section #aci7;b77#c77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is section4 7#d7 ,comm5t p]iod ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 all[ n few] ?an #fj days = public notice & comm5t on ! propos$ rule2 & 7,b7 address any comm5ts receiv$ "u ?is subsection4 #acje4 ,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 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aci7;a74 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 7#e7 ,project sponsor ,! t]m project sponsor has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aci7;a74 7#f7 ,relevant ag5cy ,! t]m relevant ag5cy means ! ag5cy ) au?ority "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,adoption or incorporation by ref]5ce ( plann+ products = use 9 ,,nepa proce$+s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7d7 & to ! maximum ext5t practicable & appropriate1 ! foll[+ ag5cies may adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce & use a plann+ product 9 proce$+s relat+ to any class ( action 9 ! environm5tal review process ( ! project3 7,a7 ,! lead ag5cy = a project1 ) respect to 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 ,! coop]at+ ag5cy ) responsibility "u ,f$]al law1 ) respect to ! process = & completion ( any environm5tal p]mit1 approval1 review1 or /udy requir$ = a project "u any ,f$]al law o!r ?an ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 if consi/5t ) t law4 7#b7 ,id5tification ,if ! relevant ag5cy makes a det]m9ation to adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce & use a plann+ product1 ! relevant ag5cy %all id5tify ! ag5cies t p>ticipat$ 9 ! developm5t ( ! plann+ products4 7#c7 ,adoption or incorporation by ref]5ce ( plann+ products ,! relevant ag5cy may-- 7,a7 adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce an entire plann+ product "u p>agraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 select portions ( a plann+ project "u p>agraph 7#a7 = adoption or incorporation by ref]5ce4 7#d7 ,tim+ ,a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! adoption or incorporation by ref]5ce ( a plann+ product may-- 7,a7 be made at ! "t ! relevant ag5cies decide ! appropriate scope ( environm5tal review = ! project2 or 7,b7 occur lat] 9 ! environm5tal review process1 z appropriate4 7c7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,plann+ decisions ,! relevant ag5cy 9 ! environm5tal review process may adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce 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 ( a project1 includ+ a programmatic mitigation plan develop$ 9 accordance ) section #afi1 t ! relevant ag5cy det]m9es are m effectively address$ on a national or regional scale1 includ+-- 7i7 measures to avoid1 m9imize1 & mitigate impacts at a national or regional scale ( propos$ transportation inve/m5ts on environm5tal res\rces1 includ+ regional ecosy/em & wat] res\rces2 & 7ii7 pot5tial mitigation activities1 locations1 & inve/m5ts4 7#b7 ,plann+ analyses ,! relevant ag5cy 9 ! environm5tal review process may adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce 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 direct1 indirect1 & cumulative effects on ^? res\rces2 & 7,h7 mitigation ne$s = a propos$ project1 or = programmatic level mitigation1 = pot5tial effects t ! lead ag5cy det]m9es are mo/ effectively address$ at a regional or national program level4 7d7 ,conditions ,! relevant ag5cy 9 ! environm5tal review process may adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce a plann+ product "u ?is section if ! relevant ag5cy det]m9es1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! lead ag5cy &1 if ! plann+ product is necess>y = a coop]at+ ag5cy to issue a p]mit1 review1 or approval = ! project1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! coop]at+ ag5cy1 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 ! relevant ag5cy has-- 7,a7 made ! plann+ docum5ts available = public review & comm5t by memb]s ( ! g5]al public & ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & tribal gov]nm5ts t may h an int]e/ 9 ! propos$ project2 7,b7 provid$ notice ( ! int5tion ( ! relevant ag5cy to adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce ! 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 or incorporation by ref]5ce & use 9 ! environm5tal review process = ! project & is incorporat$ 9 accordance )1 & is suffici5t to meet ! requirem5ts (1 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & section #aejb4ba ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act74 7#aj7 ,! plann+ product 0 approv$ )9 ! #e-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! in=mation is adopt$ or incorporat$ by ref]5ce4 7e7 ,effect ( adoption or incorporation by ref]5ce ,any plann+ product adopt$ or incorporat$ by ref]5ce by ! relevant 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 #acjf4 ,developm5t ( programmatic mitigation plans ,section #afi7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ may use & ins]t+ %all give sub/antial weight to2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ or o!r ,f$]al environm5tal law be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #acjg4 ,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 ! 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 describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,b71 fails to take satisfactory corrective action1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #acjh4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program ,section #cbg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b77iii7 by /rik+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ac #dcba et seq47 & ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#d7 by ins]t+ reasonably be=e consid]s necess>y2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7 by ins]t+ & )\t fur!r approval ( aft] 9 lieu (2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ensure compliance by a ,/ate ) any agreem5t ( ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 7includ+ compliance by ! ,/ate ) all ,f$]al laws = :i* responsibility is assum$ "u subsection 7a77#b771 = ea* ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( execution ( ! agreem5t1 meet ) ! ,/ate to review implem5tation ( ! agreem5t & discuss plans = ! fir/ annual audit2 7,b7 conduct annual audits dur+ ea* ( ! fir/ #d ye>s ( ,/ate p>ticipation2 & 7,c7 ensure t ! "t p]iod = complet+ an annual audit1 f initiation to completion 7includ+ public comm5t & responses to ^? comm5ts71 does n exce$ #ahj days4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,audit team 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an audit conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be c>ri$ out by an audit team det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,consultation ,consultation ) ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a reasonable opportunity = ! ,/ate to review & provide comm5ts on ! propos$ memb]s ( ! audit team4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7j7 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 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,capacity build+ ,! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) repres5tatives ( ,/ate (ficials1 may c>ry out education1 tra9+1 pe]-ex*ange1 & o!r initiatives z appropriate-- 7#a7 to assi/ ,/ates 9 develop+ ! capacity to p>ticipate 9 ! assignm5t program "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 to promote in=mation %>+ & collaboration among ,/ates t are p>ticipat+ 9 ! assignm5t program "u ?is section4 7l7 ,relation%ip to locally adm9i/]$ projects ,a ,/ate grant$ au?ority "u ?is section may1 z appropriate & at ! reque/ ( a local gov]nm5t-- 7#a7 ex]cise su* au?ority on behalf ( ! local gov]nm5t = a locally adm9i/]$ project2 or 7#b7 provide guidance & tra9+ on consolidat+ & m9imiz+ ! docum5tation & environm5tal analyses necess>y = sponsors ( a locally adm9i/]$ project to comply ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any comp>able requirem5ts "u ,/ate law4 4 #acji4 ,program = elim9at+ duplication ( environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to elim9ate duplication ( environm5tal reviews & approvals "u ,/ate laws & ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccj4 ,program = elim9at+ duplication ( environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program to au?orize ,/ates t h assum$ responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u section #cbg & are approv$ to p>ticipate 9 ! program "u ?is section to conduct environm5tal reviews & make approvals = projects "u ,/ate environm5tal laws & regulations in/ead ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,p>ticipat+ ,/ates ,! ,secret>y may select n m ?an #e ,/ates to p>ticipate 9 ! program4 7#c7 ,alt]native environm5tal review & approval proc$ures def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m alt]native environm5tal review & approval proc$ures means-- 7,a7 sub/itution ( #a or m ,/ate environm5tal laws =-- 7i7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7ii7 any provisions ( section #aci e/abli%+ proc$ures = ! implem5tation ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 t are "u ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y1 z ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 consid]s appropriate2 & 7iii7 relat$ regulations & ,executive ord]s2 & 7,b7 sub/itution ( #a or m ,/ate environm5tal regulations =-- 7i7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7ii7 any provisions ( section #aci e/abli%+ proc$ures = ! implem5tation ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 t are "u ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y1 z ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 consid]s appropriate2 & 7iii7 relat$ regulations & ,executive ord]s4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! program1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 a full & complete description ( ! propos$ alt]native environm5tal review & approval proc$ures ( ! ,/ate1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! proc$ures ! ,/ate uses to engage ! public & consid] alt]natives to ! propos$ action2 & 7,b7 ! ext5t to :i* ! ,/ate consid]s environm5tal consequ5ces or impacts on res\rces pot5tially impact$ by ! propos$ action 7su* z air1 wat]1 or species72 7#b7 ea* ,f$]al requirem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c7 t ! ,/ate is seek+ to sub/itute2 7#c7 ea* ,/ate law or regulation t ! ,/ate int5ds to sub/itute = su* ,f$]al requirem5t2 7#d7 an explanation ( ! basis = conclud+ t ! ,/ate law or regulation is at lea/ z /r+5t z ! ,f$]al requirem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c72 7#e7 a description ( ! projects or classes ( projects = :i* ! ,/ate anticipates ex]cis+ ! au?ority t may be grant$ "u ! program2 7#f7 v]ification t ! ,/ate has ! f9ancial res\rces necess>y to c>ry out ! au?ority t may be grant$ "u ! program2 7#g7 evid5ce ( hav+ s\ght1 receiv$1 & address$ comm5ts on ! propos$ application f ! public2 & 7#h7 any su* additional in=mation z ! ,secret>y1 or1 ) respect to section 7d77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ! ,*air1 may require4 7c7 ,review ( application ,9 accordance ) subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review & accept public comm5ts on an application submitt$ "u subsection 7b72 7#b7 approve or disapprove ! application n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( an application t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is complete2 & 7#c7 transmit to ! ,/ate notice ( ! approval or disapproval1 toge!r ) a /atem5t ( ! reasons = ! approval or disapproval4 7d7 ,approval ( application 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all approve an application submitt$ "u subsection 7b7 only if-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! ,*air & aft] consid]+ any public comm5ts receiv$ pursuant to subsection 7c71 det]m9es t ! laws & regulations ( ! ,/ate describ$ 9 ! application are at lea/ z /r+5t z ! ,f$]al requirem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c72 7,b7 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consid]+ any public comm5ts receiv$ pursuant to subsection 7c71 det]m9es t ! ,/ate has ! capacity1 includ+ f9ancial & p]sonnel1 to assume ! responsibility2 7,c7 ! ,/ate has execut$ an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) section #cbg2 & 7,d7 ! ,/ate has execut$ an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ?is section t-- 7i7 has be5 execut$ by ! ,gov]nor or ! top-rank+ transportation (ficial 9 ! ,/ate :o is *>g$ ) responsibility = highway con/ruction2 7ii7 is 9 su* =m z ! ,secret>y may prescribe2 7iii7 provides t ! ,/ate-- 7,i7 agrees to assume ! responsibilities1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 "u ?is section2 7,,ii7 expressly cons5ts1 on behalf ( ! ,/ate1 to accept ! jurisdiction ( ! ,f$]al c\rts "u subsection 7e77#a7 = ! compliance1 dis*>ge1 & en=cem5t ( any responsibility "u ?is section2 7,,iii7 c]tifies t ,/ate laws 7includ+ regulations7 are 9 effect t-- 7aa7 au?orize ! ,/ate to take ! actions necess>y to c>ry out ! responsibilities be+ assum$2 & 7bb7 are comp>able to section #eeb ( title #e1 includ+ provid+ t any decision reg>d+ ! public availability ( a docum5t "u ^? ,/ate laws is reviewable by a c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction2 & 7,,iv7 agrees to ma9ta9 ! f9ancial res\rces necess>y to c>ry out ! responsibilities be+ assum$2 7iv7 requires ! ,/ate to provide to ! ,secret>y any in=mation ! ,secret>y reasonably consid]s necess>y to ensure t ! ,/ate is adequately c>ry+ out ! responsibilities assign$ to ! ,/ate2 7v7 has a t]m ( n m ?an #e ye>s2 & 7vi7 is r5ewable4 7#b7 ,exclusion ,! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 %all n apply to a decision by ! ,secret>y to approve or disapprove an application submitt$ "u ?is section4 7e7 ,judicial review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,unit$ ,/ates di/rict c\rts %all h exclusive jurisdiction ov] any civil action aga9/ a ,/ate relat+ to ! failure ( ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is section2 or 7,b7 to foll[ ! alt]native environm5tal review & approval proc$ures approv$ pursuant to ?is section4 7#b7 ,limitation on review 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a claim seek+ judicial review ( a p]mit1 lic5se1 or approval issu$ by a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be b>r$ unless ! claim is fil$ n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] by ! ,secret>y ( a notice t ! p]mit1 lic5se1 or approval is f9al pursuant to ! law "u :i* ! action is tak54 7,b7 ,deadl9es 7i7 ,notification ,! ,/ate %all notify ! ,secret>y ( ! f9al action ( ! ,/ate n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ! f9al action is tak54 7ii7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ! notice ( f9al action 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! notice "u clause 7i74 7,c7 ,sav+s provision ,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 ( a p]mit1 lic5se1 or approval4 7#c7 ,new in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all consid] new in=mation receiv$ aft] ! close ( a comm5t p]iod if ! in=mation satisfies ! requirem5ts = a supplem5tal environm5tal impact /atem5t "u section #gga4acj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,treatm5t ( f9al ag5cy action 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! f9al ag5cy action t foll[s prep>ation ( a supplem5tal environm5tal impact /atem5t1 if requir$1 %all be consid]$ a sep>ate f9al ag5cy action1 & ! deadl9e = fil+ a claim = judicial review ( ! action %all be #b ye>s aft] ! date ( publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] by ! ,secret>y ( a notice ann\nc+ su* action4 7ii7 ,deadl9es 7,i7 ,notification ,! ,/ate %all notify ! ,secret>y ( ! f9al action ( ! ,/ate n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ! f9al action is tak54 7,,ii7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ! notice ( f9al action 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! notice "u subclause 7,i74 7f7 ,election ,a ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! programs "u ?is section & section #cbg1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate1 may elect to apply ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 in/ead ( ! alt]native environm5tal review & approval proc$ures ( ! ,/ate4 7g7 ,adoption or incorporation by ref]5ce ( docum5ts ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) ,f$]al law1 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies ) au?ority ov] a project subject to ?is section %all adopt or incorporate by ref]5ce docum5ts produc$ by a p>ticipat+ ,/ate "u ?is section to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7h7 ,relation%ip to locally adm9i/]$ projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate ) an approv$ program "u ?is section1 at ! reque/ ( a local gov]nm5t1 may ex]cise au?ority "u t program on behalf ( up to #be local gov]nm5ts = locally adm9i/]$ projects4 7#b7 ,scope ,= up to #be local gov]nm5ts select$ by a ,/ate ) an approv$ program "u ?is section1 ! ,/ate %all be responsible = ensur+ t any environm5tal review1 consultation1 or o!r action requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or ! ,/ate program1 or bo?1 meets ! requirem5ts ( su* ,act or program4 7i7 ,review & t]m9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate program approv$ "u ?is section %all at all times be 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all review ea* ,/ate program approv$ "u ?is section n less ?an once e #e ye>s4 7#c7 ,public notice & comm5t ,9 conduct+ ! review process "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notice & an opportunity = public comm5t4 7#d7 ,)drawal ( approval ,if ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,*air1 det]m9es at any "t t a ,/ate is n adm9i/]+ a ,/ate program approv$ "u ?is section 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all s notify ! ,/ate1 & if appropriate corrective action is n tak5 )9 a reasonable "t1 n to exce$ #ij days1 ! ,secret>y %all )draw approval ( ! ,/ate program4 7#e7 ,ext5sions & t]m9ations ,at ! conclusion ( ! review process "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may ext5d = an additional #e-ye> p]iod or t]m9ate ! au?ority ( a ,/ate "u ?is section to sub/itute ! laws & regulations ( ! ,/ate = ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7j7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! adm9i/ration ( ! program1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( ,/ates p>ticipat+ 9 ! program2 7#b7 ! numb] & types ( projects = :i* ea* ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! program has us$ alt]native environm5tal review & approval proc$ures2 7#c7 a description & assessm5t ( :e!r implem5tation ( ! program has result$ 9 m effici5t review ( projects2 & 7#d7 any recomm5dations = modifications to ! program4 7k7 ,sunset ,! program %all t]m9ate #ab ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 7l7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,*air ,! t]m ,*air means ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality4 7#b7 ,multimodal project ,! t]m multimodal project has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aci7;a74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7#d7 ,project ,! t]m project means-- 7,a7 a project requir+ approval "u ?is title1 *apt] #ec ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 or subtitle ,v ( title #di2 & 7,b7 a multimodal project4 4 7c7 ,rulemak+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality1 %all promulgate regulations to implem5t ! requirem5ts ( section #ccj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by ?is section4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ( /r+5cy ,z "p ( ! rulemak+ requir$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,*air %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! crit]ia necess>y to det]m9e t a ,/ate law or regulation is at lea/ z /r+5t z a ,f$]al requirem5t describ$ 9 section #ccj7;a77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 ensure t ! crit]ia1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 provide = protection ( ! environm5t2 7ii7 provide opportunity = public p>ticipation & comm5t1 includ+ access to ! docum5tation necess>y to review ! pot5tial impact ( a project2 & 7iii7 ensure a consi/5t review ( projects t w\ld o!rwise h be5 cov]$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7d7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccj4 ,program = elim9at+ duplication ( environm5tal reviews4 4 #acaj4 ,application ( categorical exclusions = multimodal projects ,section #cjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ op]at+ au?ority t & ins]t+ op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice t has exp]tise b2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ propos$ multimodal aft] ) respect to a2 & 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 ) respect to a propos$ multimodal project4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by ins]t+ or title #bc aft] "u ?is title2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,application ( ,categorical ,exclusions = ,multimodal ,projects ,9 consid]+ ! environm5tal impacts ( a propos$ multimodal project1 a lead au?ority may apply categorical exclusions designat$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 9 implem5t+ regulations or proc$ures ( a coop]at+ au?ority = a propos$ multimodal project1 subject to ! conditions t-- 7#a7 ! lead au?ority makes a det]m9ation1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! coop]at+ au?ority-- 7,a7 on ! applicability ( a categorical exclusion to a propos$ multimodal project2 & 7,b7 t ! project satisfies ! conditions = a categorical exclusion "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & ?is section2 7#b7 ! lead au?ority foll[s ! implem5t+ regulations ( ! coop]at+ au?ority or proc$ures "u t ,act2 & 7#c7 ! lead au?ority det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! propos$ 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 t ,act4 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 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 #acaa4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjd ! foll[+3 #cjd;a4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 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 ! lead ag5cy modifies ! /atem5t 9 response to comm5ts t are m9or & are conf9$ to factual corrections or explanations ( :y ! comm5ts d n w>rant additional ag5cy response1 ! lead ag5cy may write on errata %eets atta*$ to ! /atem5t1 in/ead ( rewrit+ ! draft /atem5t1 subject to ! condition t ! errata %eets-- 7#a7 cite ! s\rces1 au?orities1 & reasons t support ! position ( ! ag5cy2 & 7#b7 if appropriate1 indicate ! circum/ances t w\ld trigg] ag5cy reappraisal or fur!r response4 7b7 ,s+le docum5t ,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 is a significant new circum/ance or in=mation relevant to environm5tal conc]ns t be>s on ! propos$ action or ! impacts ( ! propos$ action4 7c7 ,adoption & incorporation by ref]5ce ( docum5ts 7#a7 ,avoid+ duplication ,to prev5t duplication ( analyses & support exp$iti\s & effici5t decisions1 ! op]at+ adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all use adoption & incorporation by ref]5ce 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,adoption ( docum5ts ( o!r op]at+ adm9i/rations ,an op]at+ adm9i/ration or a secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation may adopt a draft environm5tal impact /atem5t1 an environm5tal assessm5t1 or a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t ( ano!r op]at+ adm9i/ration = ! use ( ! adopt+ op]at+ adm9i/ration :5 prep>+ an environm5tal assessm5t or f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t = a project )\t recirculat+ ! docum5t = public review1 if-- 7,a7 ! adopt+ op]at+ adm9i/ration c]tifies t ! propos$ action is sub/antially ! same z ! project consid]$ 9 ! docum5t to be adopt$2 7,b7 ! o!r op]at+ adm9i/ration concurs ) su* decision2 & 7,c7 su* actions are consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#c7 ,incorporation by ref]5ce ,an op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation may incorporate by ref]5ce all or portions ( a draft environm5tal impact /atem5t1 an environm5tal assessm5t1 or a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t = ! use ( ! adopt+ op]at+ adm9i/ration :5 prep>+ an environm5tal assessm5t or f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t = a project if-- 7,a7 ! incorporat$ mat]ial is cit$ 9 ! environm5tal assessm5t or f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t & ! cont5ts ( ! incorporat$ mat]ial are briefly describ$2 7,b7 ! incorporat$ mat]ial is reasonably available = inspection by pot5tially int]e/$ p]sons )9 ! "t all[$ = review & comm5t2 & 7,c7 ! incorporat$ mat]ial does n include propriet>y data t is n available = review & comm5t4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjd ! foll[+3 #cjd;a4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4 4 #acab4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjf ! foll[+3 #cjg4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,reque/s to provide funds ,a public entity receiv+ f9ancial assi/ance f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = #a or m projects1 or = a program ( projects1 = a public purpose may reque/ t ! ,secret>y all[ ! public entity to provide funds to ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,dep>tm5t1 ,/ate ag5cies1 & ,indian tribes p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal plann+ & review process = ! project1 projects1 or program4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,! funds may be provid$ only to support activities t directly & mean+fully contribute to exp$it+ & improv+ p]mitt+ & review processes1 includ+ plann+1 approval1 & consultation processes = ! project1 projects1 or program4 7b7 ,activities eligible = fund+ ,activities = :i* funds may be provid$ "u subsection 7a7 include transportation plann+ activities t prec$e ! initiation ( ! environm5tal review process1 activities directly relat$ to ! environm5tal review process1 d$icat$ /aff+1 tra9+ ( ag5cy p]sonnel1 in=mation ga!r+ & mapp+1 & developm5t ( programmatic agreem5ts4 7c7 ,am\nts ,a reque/ "u subsection 7a7 may be approv$ only = ! additional am\nts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y = ! ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate ag5cies1 or ,indian tribes p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal review process to timely conduct ! review4 7d7 ,agreem5ts ,prior to provid+ funds approv$ by ! ,secret>y = d$icat$ /aff+ at an affect$ ,f$]al ag5cy "u subsection 7a71 ! affect$ ,f$]al ag5cy & ! reque/+ public entity %all ent] into an agreem5t t e/abli%es a process to id5tify projects or priorities to be address$ by ! use ( ! funds4 7e7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance to implem5t ?is section4 7#b7 ,factors ,z "p ( ! guidance issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure-- 7,a7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t exp$it+ & improv+ ! process ( environm5tal review & p]mitt+ ?r\gh ! use ( funds accept$ & exp5d$ "u ?is section does n adv]sely affect ! timel9e = review & p]mitt+ by ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate ag5cies1 or ,indian tribes ( o!r entities t h n contribut$ funds "u ?is section2 7,b7 t ! use ( funds accept$ "u ?is section w n impact imp>tial decisionmak+ ) respect to environm5tal reviews or p]mits1 ei!r sub/antively or proc$urally2 & 7,c7 t ! ,secret>y ma9ta9s1 & makes publicly available1 includ+ on ! ,int]net1 a li/ ( projects or programs = :i* su* review or p]mits h be5 c>ri$ out us+ funds au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 7f7 ,exi/+ au?ority ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to conflict ) section #aci7;j7 ( title #bc4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjf ! foll[+3 #cjg4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews4 4 #acac4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( ?is section1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( ,f$]al ag5cies likely to h sub/antive review or approval responsibilities "u ,f$]al law1 %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 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,nepa74 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! coord9at$ & concurr5t environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 ensure t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & 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 on = 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$1 & dur+ developm5t ( ! environm5tal impact /atem5t on ! range ( alt]natives = analysis1 t ! lead ag5cy & ag5cies ( jurisdiction w rely on = concurr5t environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions requir$ = ! propos$ project abs5t circum/ances t require reconsid]ation 9 ord] to meet an ag5cy ( jurisdiction's obligations "u a /atute or ,executive ord]2 & 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$]al ag5cy's environm5tal or p]mitt+ review 9 ord] to meet an ag5cy ( jurisdiction's obligations "u a /atute or ,executive ord]4 7c7 ,environm5tal *eckli/ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ,f$]al ag5cies ( jurisdiction likely to h sub/antive review or approval responsibilities on transportation projects %all jo9tly develop a *eckli/ to help project sponsors id5tify pot5tial natural1 cultural1 & hi/oric res\rces 9 ! area ( a propos$ project4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! *eckli/ %all be to-- 7,a7 id5tify ag5cies ( jurisdiction & coop]at+ ag5cies2 7,b7 develop ! in=mation ne$$ = ! purpose & ne$ & alt]natives = analysis2 & 7,c7 improve int]ag5cy collaboration to help exp$ite ! p]mitt+ process = ! lead ag5cy & ag5cies ( jurisdiction4 7d7 ,int]ag5cy collaboration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,consi/5t ) ,f$]al environm5tal /atutes1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all facilitate annual int]ag5cy collaboration sessions at ! appropriate jurisdictional level to coord9ate bus9ess plans & facilitate coord9ation ( workload plann+ & work=ce managem5t4 7#b7 ,purpose ( collaboration sessions ,! int]ag5cy collaboration sessions %all ensure t ag5cy /aff is-- 7,a7 fully engag$2 7,b7 utiliz+ ! flexibility ( exi/+ regulations1 policies1 & guidance2 & 7,c7 id5tify+ additional actions to facilitate high quality1 effici5t1 & t>get$ environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions4 7#c7 ,focus ( collaboration sessions ,! int]ag5cy collaboration sessions1 & ! int]ag5cy collaborations g5]at$ by ! sessions1 %all focus on me?ods to-- 7,a7 "w ) ,/ate & local transportation entities to improve project plann+1 sit+1 & application quality2 & 7,b7 consult & coord9ate ) relevant /akehold]s & ,f$]al1 tribal1 ,/ate1 & local repres5tatives e>ly 9 p]mitt+ processes4 7#d7 ,consultation ,! int]ag5cy collaboration sessions %all include a consultation ) gr\ps or individuals repres5t+ ,/ate1 tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts t are engag$ 9 ! infra/ructure p]mitt+ process4 7e7 ,p]=mance measurem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a program to measure & report on progress t[>d align+ ,f$]al reviews & r$uc+ p]mitt+ & project deliv]y "t z outl9$ 9 ?is section4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7,a7 progress 9 align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! impact ?is section has _h on accel]at+ ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process4 7#b7 ,inspector g5]al report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7,a7 progress 9 align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! impact ?is section has _h on accel]at+ ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process4 7g7 ,sav+s provision ,?is section %all n apply to any project subject to section #aci ( title #bc4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cji ! foll[+3 #caj4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews4 4 #acad4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance 7a7 ,adju/m5t = inflation ,section #acag ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by ins]t+ 7z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y to reflect any increases 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index prep>$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor7 aft] #e1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 by ins]t+ 7z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y to reflect any increases 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index prep>$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor7 aft] #cj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,retroactive application ,! fir/ adju/m5t made pursuant to ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be c>ri$ out n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 reflect ! increase 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index s9ce ,july #a1 #bjab4 #acae4 ,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 #acaf4 ,assumption ( au?orities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use ! au?ority "u section #ajf7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to all[ a ,/ate to assume ! responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y = project design1 plans1 specifications1 e/imates1 contract aw>ds1 & inspection ( projects1 on bo? a project-specific & programmatic basis4 7b7 ,submission ( recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,/ates1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate recomm5dations = legislation to p]mit ! assumption ( additional au?orities by ,/ates1 includ+ ) respect to real e/ate acquisition & project design4 #acag4 ,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 #dcba 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 ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results ( ! review c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a74 #acah4 ,assessm5t ( progress on accel]at+ project deliv]y 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all assess ! progress made "u ?is ,act1 ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada71 & ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei71 includ+ ! am5dm5ts made by ^? ,acts1 to accel]ate ! deliv]y ( ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction projects & public transportation capital projects by /reaml9+ ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! assessm5t requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all evaluate-- 7#a7 h[ (t5 ! v>i\s /reaml9+ provisions h be5 us$2 7#b7 :i* ( ! /reaml9+ provisions h _h ! greate/ impact on /reaml9+ ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process2 7#c7 :at1 if any1 impact /reaml9+ ( ! process has _h on environm5tal protection2 7#d7 h[1 & ! ext5t to :i*1 /reaml9+ provisions h improv$ & accel]at$ ! process = p]mitt+ "u ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 & o!r applicable ,f$]al laws2 7#e7 :at impact actions by ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality h _h on accel]at+ ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction projects & public transportation capital projects2 7#f7 ! numb] & p]c5tage ( projects t proce$ "u a traditional environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t1 & ! numb] & p]c5tage ( projects t proce$ "u categorical exclusions2 7#g7 ! ext5t to :i* ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process rema9s a significant s\rce ( project delay & ! s\rces ( delays2 & 7#h7 ! co/s ( conduct+ environm5tal reviews & issu+ p]mits or lic5ses = a project1 includ+ ! co/ ( contractors & d$icat$ ag5cy /aff4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,! assessm5t requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include recomm5dations ) respect to-- 7#a7 additional opportunities = /reaml9+ ! environm5tal review process1 includ+ regulatory or /atutory *anges to accel]ate ! processes ( ,f$]al ag5cies 7o!r ?an ! ,dep>tm5t7 ) responsibility = review+ ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction projects & public transportation capital projects )\t negatively impact+ ! environm5t2 & 7#b7 be/ practices ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies t %\ld be consid]$ = adoption by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! assessm5t & recomm5dations requir$ "u ?is section4 ,d ,miscellane\s #adja4 ,prohibition on ! use ( funds = automat$ traffic en=cem5t 7a7 ,prohibition ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may n be us$ to pur*ase1 op]ate1 or ma9ta9 an automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 does n apply to an automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em locat$ 9 a s*ool zone4 7c7 ,automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em means any cam]a t captures an image ( a vehicle = ! purposes ( traffic law en=cem5t4 #adjb4 ,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 reports 7#a7 ,compilation ( data ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all compile data 9 accordance ) ?is subsection on ! use ( ,f$]al-aid highway 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 ,int]net website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & c be se>*$ & d[nload$ by us]s ( ! website4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ( reports 7,a7 ,apportion$ & allocat$ programs ,on a semiannual basis1 ! ,secret>y %all make available a report on fund+ apportion$ & allocat$ to ! ,/ates "u ?is title t describes-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( fund+ obligat$ by ea* ,/ate1 ye>-to-date1 = ! curr5t fiscal ye>2 7ii7 ! am\nt ( funds rema9+ available = obligation by ea* ,/ate2 7iii7 *anges 9 ! obligat$1 unexp5d$ balance = ea* ,/ate1 ye>-to-date1 dur+ ! curr5t fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! obligat$1 unexp5d$ balance at ! end ( ! prec$+ fiscal ye> & curr5t fiscal ye> exp5ditures2 7iv7 ! am\nt & program category ( unobligat$ fund+1 ye>-to-date1 available = exp5diture at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y2 7v7 ! rates ( obligation on & (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 ye>-to-date1 = ! curr5t fiscal ye> ( funds apportion$1 allocat$1 or set aside "u ?is section1 accord+ to-- 7,i7 program2 7,,ii7 fund+ category or subcategory2 7,,iii7 type ( improvem5t2 7,,iv7 ,/ate2 & 7,v7 sub-,/ate geographical area1 includ+ urbaniz$ & rural areas1 on ! basis ( ! population ( ea* su* area2 & 7vi7 ! am\nt ( funds transf]r$ by ea* ,/ate1 ye>-to-date1 = ! curr5t fiscal ye> betwe5 programs "u section #abf4 7,b7 ,project data ,on an annual basis1 ! ,secret>y %all make available a report t provides1 = any project fund$ "u ?is title 7exclud+ projects = :i* funds are transf]r$ to ag5cies o!r ?an ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration7 ) an e/imat$ total co/ z ( ! />t ( con/ruction great] ?an #be1jjj1jjj1 & to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 o!r projects fund$ "u ?is title1 project data describ+-- 7i7 ! specific location ( ! project2 7ii7 ! total co/ ( ! project2 7iii7 ! am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+ obligat$ = ! project2 7iv7 ! program or programs f :i* ,f$]al funds h be5 obligat$ = ! project2 7v7 ! 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 7vi7 ! own]%ip ( ! highway or bridge2 7vii7 :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 7,,iii7 #ej1jjj or m individuals b less ?an #bjj1jjj individuals2 or 7,,iv7 #bjj1jjj or m individuals2 & 7viii7 available in=mation on ! e/imat$ co/ ( ! project z ( ! />t ( project con/ruction1 or ! revis$ co/ e/imate bas$ on a description ( revisions to ! scope ( "w or o!r factors affect+ project co/ o!r ?an co/ ov]runs4 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 #adjc4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ajd ! foll[+3 #aje4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,if monies are deposit$ into ! ,highway ,acc\nt or ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt pursuant to a law enact$ subsequ5t to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all make available additional am\nts ( contract au?ority "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7b7 ,am\nt ( adju/m5t ,if monies are deposit$ into ! ,highway ,acc\nt or ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt z describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 on ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye> foll[+ ! deposit ( su* monies1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 make available = programs au?oriz$ f su* acc\nt = su* fiscal ye> a total am\nt equal to-- 7,a7 ! am\nt o!rwise au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = su* programs = su* fiscal ye>2 plus 7,b7 an am\nt equal to su* monies deposit$ into su* acc\nt dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye> z describ$ 9 subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 di/ribute ! additional am\nt "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 to ea* ( su* programs 9 accordance ) subsection 7c74 7c7 ,di/ribution ( adju/m5t among programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 mak+ an adju/m5t = programs au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,acc\nt or ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e ! ratio t-- 7i7 ! am\nt au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = a program f ! acc\nt = ! fiscal ye>2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = su* fiscal ye> = all programs "u su* acc\nt2 7,b7 multiply ! ratio det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by ! am\nt ( ! adju/m5t det]m9$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 & 7,c7 adju/ ! am\nt t ! ,secret>y w\ld o!rwise h allocat$ = ! program = su* fiscal ye> by ! am\nt calculat$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,=mula programs ,= a program = :i* funds are di/ribut$ by =mula1 ! ,secret>y %all add ! adju/m5t to ! am\nt au?oriz$ = ! program b = ?is section & make available ! adju/$ program am\nt = su* program 9 accordance ) su* =mula4 7#c7 ,availability = obligation ,adju/$ am\nts "u ?is subsection %all be available = obligation & adm9i/]$ 9 ! same mann] z o!r am\nts made available = ! program = :i* ! am\nt is adju/$4 7d7 ,exclusion ( em]g5cy relief program & cov]$ adm9i/rative exp5ses ,! ,secret>y %all exclude ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe & cov]$ adm9i/rative exp5ses f an adju/m5t ( fund+ "u subsection 7c77#a74 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! appropriate acc\nt or acc\nts ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( an adju/m5t = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b7 = any ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjbj4 7f7 ,revision to obligation limitations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y makes an adju/m5t "u subsection 7b7 = a fiscal ye> to an am\nt subject to a limitation on obligations impos$ by section #aajb or #cjah ( ! ,,fa/ ,act-- 7,a7 su* limitation on obligations = su* fiscal ye> %all be revis$ by an am\nt equal to su* adju/m5t2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute su* limitation on obligations1 z revis$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 9 accordance ) su* sections4 7#b7 ,exclusion ( cov]$ adm9i/rative exp5ses ,! ,secret>y %all exclude cov]$ adm9i/rative exp5ses f-- 7,a7 any calculation relat+ to a revision ( a limitation on obligations "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,b7 any di/ribution ( a revis$ limitation on obligations "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,cov]$ adm9i/rative exp5ses ,! t]m cov]$ adm9i/rative exp5ses means ! adm9i/rative exp5ses (-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ajd7;a72 7,b7 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djja7;a77#f7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act2 & 7,c7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 z au?oriz$ "u section #caaaj ( title #di4 7#b7 ,highway ,acc\nt ,! t]m ,highway ,acc\nt means ! portion ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund t is n ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt4 7#c7 ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ,! t]m ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt means ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #iejc7;e77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = su* *apt] is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ajd ! foll[+3 #aje4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 4 #adjd4 ,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,a7 by /rik+ may take into acc\nt & ins]t+ %all consid]2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 co/ sav+s by utiliz+ flexibility t exi/s 9 curr5t design guidance & regulations2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 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 7f7 by ins]t+ p$e/rian walkways1 aft] bikeways14 7b7 ,design /&>d flexibility ,not)/&+ section #aji7o7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a ,/ate may all[ a local jurisdiction to use a roadway design publication t is diff]5t f ! roadway design publication us$ by ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! local jurisdiction is locat$ = ! design ( a project on a roadway "u ! own]%ip ( ! local jurisdiction 7o!r ?an a highway on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em7 if-- 7#a7 ! local jurisdiction is a direct recipi5t ( ,f$]al funds = ! project2 7#b7 ! roadway design publication-- 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 #adje4 ,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 #adjf4 ,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;,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 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 #adjg4 ,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 ( vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication equipm5t aft] capital improvem5ts4 7b7 ,surface transportation block grant program ,section #acc7;b77#a77;,d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! in/allation ( vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication equipm5t aft] capital improvem5ts4 #adjh4 ,f$]al %>e payable 7a7 ,innovative project deliv]y me?ods ,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 ins]t+ or project deliv]y aft] or contract+2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7iii7 by ins]t+ & alt]native bidd+ be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clause 7v7 z clause 7vi72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iv7 ! foll[+3 7v7 innovative pavem5t mat]ials t h a demon/rat$ life cycle ( #ge or m ye>s1 are manufactur$ ) r$uc$ gre5h\se gas emissions1 & r$uce con/ruction-relat$ conge/ion by rapidly cur+2 or 2 & 7b7 ,em]g5cy relief ,section #abj7;e77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f$]al l& access transportation facilities & ins]t+ o!r ,f$]ally own$ roads t are op5 to public travel4 #adji4 ,milk products ,section #abg7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,milk products ,a vehicle c>ry+ fluid milk products %all be consid]$ a load t _c be easily dismantl$ or divid$4 4 #adaj4 ,int]/ate weight limits ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,cov]$ heavy-duty t[ & recov]y vehicles 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! vehicle weight limitations set =? 9 ?is section d n apply to a cov]$ heavy-duty t[ & recov]y vehicle4 7#b7 ,cov]$ heavy-duty t[ & recov]y vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ heavy-duty t[ & recov]y vehicle means a vehicle t-- 7,a7 is transport+ a disabl$ vehicle f ! place :]e ! vehicle became disabl$ to ! ne>e/ appropriate repair facility2 & 7,b7 has a gross vehicle weight t is equal to or exce$s ! gross vehicle weight ( ! disabl$ vehicle be+ transport$4 7n7 ,op]ation ( vehicles on c]ta9 highways 9 ! ,/ate ( ,texas ,if any segm5t 9 ! ,/ate ( ,texas ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ei1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gg1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bha1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hd1 ,texas ,/ate ,highway #dd1 or ano!r roadway is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te #fi1 a vehicle t c\ld op]ate legally on t segm5t be=e ! date ( ! designation may cont9ue to op]ate on t segm5t1 )\t reg>d to any requirem5t "u ?is section4 7o7 ,c]ta9 logg+ vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,wiscons9 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all waive1 ) respect to a cov]$ logg+ vehicle1 ! application ( any vehicle weight limit e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,cov]$ logg+ vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ logg+ vehicle means a vehicle t-- 7,a7 is transport+ raw or unf9i%$ =e/ products1 includ+ logs1 pulpwood1 biomass1 or wood *ips2 7,b7 has a gross vehicle weight ( n m ?an #ih1jjj p\nds2 7,c7 has n less ?an #f axles2 & 7,d7 is op]at+ on a segm5t ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #ci 9 ! ,/ate ( ,wiscons9 f mile m>k] #age4h to mile m>k] #ahi4 7p7 ,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/em1 ! s+le axle weight1 t&em axle weight1 gross vehicle weight1 & bridge =mula limits "u subsection 7a7 & ! wid? limitation "u section #caaac7;a7 ( title #di %all n apply to t segm5t ) respect to ! op]ation ( any vehicle t c\ld op]ate legally on t segm5t be=e ! date ( ! designation4 7q7 ,c]ta9 logg+ vehicles 9 ! ,/ate ( ,m9nesota 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all waive1 ) respect to a cov]$ logg+ vehicle1 ! application ( any vehicle weight limit e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,cov]$ logg+ vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ logg+ vehicle means a vehicle t-- 7,a7 is transport+ raw or unf9i%$ =e/ products1 includ+ logs1 pulpwood1 biomass1 or wood *ips2 7,b7 has a gross vehicle weight ( n m ?an #ii1jjj p\nds2 7,c7 has n less ?an #f axles2 & 7,d7 is op]at+ on a segm5t ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #ce 9 ! ,/ate ( ,m9nesota f mile m>k] #bce4d to mile m>k] #bei4eeb4 7r7 ,em]g5cy vehicles 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,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 7#b7 ,em]g5cy vehicle def9$ ,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 7s7 ,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 4 #adaa4 ,toll+2 ,,hov facilities2 ,int]/ate recon/ruction & rehabilitation 7a7 ,toll+ ,section #abi7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ %all use & ins]t+ %all ensure t2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ are us$ be=e only =2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7 by /rik+ ,f$]al-aid sy/em & ins]t+ ,f$]al-aid highways2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7#i7 ,equal access = ov]-!-road buses ,an ov]-!-road bus t s]ves ! public %all be provid$ access to a toll facility "u ! same rates1 t]ms1 & conditions z public transportation buses4 2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,ov]-!-road bus ,! t]m ov]-!-road bus has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cja ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaha74 4 7b7 ,,hov facilities ,section #aff ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! ag5cy ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! au?ority2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph head+ & ins]t+ ,au?ority ( public au?orities2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ public au?ority2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,/ate ag5cy ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ public au?ority2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 provides equal access "u ! same rates1 t]ms1 & conditions = all public transportation vehicles & ov]-!-road buses s]v+ ! public4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,c7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ensure t ov]-!-road buses s]v+ ! public are provid$ access to ! facility "u ! same rates1 t]ms1 & conditions z public transportation buses4 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,special rule ,be=e ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 if a public au?ority e/abli%es proc$ures = en=c+ ! re/rictions on ! use ( a ,,hov facility by vehicles describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 ! public au?ority 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 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjag & ins]t+ #bjai2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #cja1 tolls may be *>g$ "u p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 ( subsection 7b71 subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #abi4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,/ate ag5cy ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ public au?ority2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! 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 ! public au?ority ) jurisdiction ov] ! facility %all submit to ! ,secret>y = approval a plan t details ! actions ! public au?ority w take to make significant progress t[>d 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 ! public au?ority a writt5 notice indicat+ :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! plan bas$ on a det]m9ation ( :e!r ! implem5tation ( ! plan w make significant progress t[>d br++ ! ,,hov facility into compliance ) ! m9imum av]age op]at+ spe$ p]=mance /&>d4 7iii7 ,annual progress updates ,until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! public au?ority has br\ght ! ,,hov facility into compliance ) ?is subsection1 ! public au?ority %all submit annual updates t describe-- 7,i7 ! actions tak5 to br+ ! ,,hov facility into compliance2 & 7,,ii7 ! progress made by ^? actions4 7,e7 ,compliance ,if ! public au?ority fails to br+ a facility into compliance "u subp>agraph 7,d71 ! ,secret>y %all subject ! public au?ority to appropriate program sanctions "u section #a4cf ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 until ! p]=mance is no long] degrad$4 7,f7 ,waiv] 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,^u ! reque/ ( a public au?ority1 ! ,secret>y may waive ! compliance requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,e71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,i7 ! waiv] is 9 ! be/ int]e/ ( ! travel+ public2 7,,ii7 ! public au?ority is meet+ ! conditions "u subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,,iii7 ! public au?ority has made a good fai? ef=t to improve ! p]=mance ( ! facility4 7ii7 ,condition ,! ,secret>y may require1 z a condition ( provid+ a waiv] "u ?is subp>agraph1 t a public au?ority take additional actions1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to maximize ! op]at+ spe$ p]=mance ( ! facility1 ev5 if su* p]=mance is bel[ ! level set "u p>agraph 7#b74 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ solely be=e op]at+2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b77iii7 by /rik+ ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ public au?ority2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#f72 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,ov]-!-road bus ,! t]m ov]-!-road bus has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cja ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaha74 7#e7 ,public au?ority ,! t]m public au?ority z us$ ) respect to a ,,hov facility1 means a ,/ate1 int]/ate compact ( ,/ates1 public entity designat$ by a ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t hav+ jurisdiction ov] ! op]ation ( ! facility4 2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,consultation ( ,,mpo ,if a ,,hov facility *>g+ tolls "u p>agraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 ( subsection 7b7 is on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & locat$ 9 a metropolitan plann+ area e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) section #acd1 ! public au?ority %all consult ) ! metropolitan plann+ organization = ! area conc]n+ ! placem5t & am\nt ( tolls on ! facility4 4 7c7 ,int]/ate sy/em recon/ruction & rehabilitation pilot program ,section #abaf7;b7 ( ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7,public ,law #aje-agh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ! ,/ate has ! au?ority requir$ = ! project to proce$4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#h7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,requirem5ts = project completion 7,a7 ,g5]al t]m = expiration ( provisional application ,an application provisionally approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection %all expire #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! application 0 provisionally approv$ if ! ,/ate has n-- 7i7 submitt$ a complete application to ! ,secret>y t fully satisfies ! eligibility crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#c7 & ! selection crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#d72 7ii7 complet$ ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 = ! pilot project2 & 7iii7 execut$ a toll agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,exceptions to expiration ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may ext5d ! provisional approval = n m ?an #a additional ye> if ! ,/ate demon/rates mat]ial progress t[>d implem5tation ( ! project z evid5c$ by-- 7i7 sub/antial progress 9 complet+ ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process = ! pilot project "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7ii7 fund+ & f9anc+ commitm5ts = ! pilot project2 7iii7 expressions ( support = ! pilot project f ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 community int]e/s1 & ! public2 & 7iv7 submission ( a facility managem5t plan pursuant to p>agraph 7#c77;,d74 7,c7 ,conditions = previ\sly provisionally approv$ applications ,a ,/ate ) a provisionally approv$ application = a pilot project z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act %all h #a ye> aft] t date ( enactm5t to meet ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a7 or receive an ext5sion f ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b71 or ! application w expire4 7#g7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m provisional approval or provisionally approv$ means ! approval by ! ,secret>y ( a p>tial application "u ?is subsection1 includ+ ! res]vation ( a slot 9 ! pilot program4 4 7d7 ,approval ( applications ,! ,secret>y may approve an application submitt$ "u section #afjd7;c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,/at4 #abec7 if ! application1 or any "p ( ! application1 0 submitt$ be=e ! deadl9e specifi$ 9 section #afjd7;c77#h7 ( t ,act4 #adab4 ,projects = public safety relat+ to idl+ tra9s ,section #acj7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & ! relocation ( highways to elim9ate grade cross+s & ins]t+ ! relocation ( highways to elim9ate grade cross+s1 & projects at grade cross+s to elim9ate haz>ds pos$ by block$ grade cross+s due to idl+ tra9s4 #adac4 ,national electric vehicle *>g+ & hydrog51 propane1 & 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+ & hydrog51 propane1 & natural gas fuel+ corridors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all designate national electric vehicle *>g+ & hydrog51 propane1 & natural gas fuel+ corridors t id5tify ! ne>- & long-t]m ne$ =1 & location (1 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure at /rategic locations along major national highways to improve ! mobility ( pass5g] & comm]cial vehicles t employ electric1 hydrog5 fuel cell1 propane1 & 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+1 hydrog5 fuel+1 propane fuel+1 & natural gas fuel+ corridors designat$ by a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates2 & 7#c7 consid] ! dem& =1 & location (1 exi/+ electric vehicle *>g+ /ations1 hydrog5 fuel+ /ations1 propane fuel+ /ations1 & 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 ! electric1 fuel cell electric1 propane1 & 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,h7 indu/rial gas & hydrog5 manufactur]s2 & 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+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure & /&>dization ne$s = electricity provid]s1 indu/rial gas 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+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure 9 ^? corridors by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aej ! foll[+3 #aea4 ,national electric vehicle *>g+ & hydrog51 propane1 & natural gas fuel+ corridors4 4 7c7 ,op]ation ( batt]y re*>g+ /ations 9 p>k+ areas us$ by ,f$]al employees 7#a7 ,au?orization 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices may in/all1 con/ruct1 op]ate1 & ma9ta9 on a reimbursable basis a batt]y re*>g+ /ation 7or all[1 on a reimbursable basis1 ! use ( a #abj-volt electrical receptacle = batt]y re*>g+7 9 a p>k+ area t is 9 ! cu/ody1 control1 or adm9i/rative jurisdiction ( ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration = ! use ( only privately own$ vehicles ( employees ( ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration1 t5ant ,f$]al ag5cies1 & o!rs :o are au?oriz$ to p>k 9 su* area to ! ext5t su* use by only privately own$ vehicles does n int]f]e ) or imp$e access to ! equipm5t by ,f$]al fleet vehicles4 7,b7 ,areas "u o!r ,f$]al ag5cies ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices 7on ! reque/ ( a ,f$]al ag5cy7 or ! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy may in/all1 con/ruct1 op]ate1 & ma9ta9 on a reimbursable basis a batt]y re*>g+ /ation 7or all[1 on a reimbursable basis1 ! use ( a #abj-volt electrical receptacle = batt]y re*>g+7 9 a p>k+ area t is 9 ! cu/ody1 control1 or adm9i/rative jurisdiction ( ! reque/+ ,f$]al ag5cy1 to ! ext5t su* use by only privately own$ vehicles does n int]f]e ) or imp$e access to ! equipm5t by ,f$]al fleet vehicles4 7,c7 ,use ( v5dors ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 ) respect to subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 or ! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy1 ) respect to subp>agraph 7,b71 may c>ry out su* subp>agraph ?r\gh a contract ) a v5dor1 "u su* t]ms & conditions 7includ+ t]ms relat+ to ! allocation betwe5 ! ,f$]al ag5cy & ! v5dor ( ! co/s ( c>ry+ out ! contract7 z ! ,adm9i/rator or ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy1 z ! case may be1 & ! v5dor may agree to4 7#b7 ,imposition ( fees to cov] co/s 7,a7 ,fees ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices or ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all *>ge fees to ! individuals :o use ! batt]y re*>g+ /ation 9 su* am\nt z is necess>y to ensure t ! respective ag5cy recov]s all ( ! co/s su* ag5cy incurs 9 in/all+1 con/ruct+1 op]at+1 & ma9ta9+ ! /ation4 7,b7 ,deposit & availability ( fees ,any fees collect$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices or ! ,f$]al ag5cy1 z ! case may be1 "u ?is p>agraph %all be-- 7i7 deposit$ mon?ly 9 ! ,treasury to ! cr$it ( ! respective ag5cy's appropriations acc\nt = ! op]ations ( ! build+ :]e ! batt]y re*>g+ /ation is locat$2 & 7ii7 available = obligation )\t fur!r appropriation dur+-- 7,i7 ! fiscal ye> collect$2 & 7,,ii7 ! fiscal ye> foll[+ ! fiscal ye> collect$4 7#c7 ,no effect on exi/+ programs = ,h\se & ,s5ate ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection affects ! in/allation1 con/ruction1 op]ation1 or ma9t5ance ( batt]y re*>g+ /ations by ! ,ar*itect ( ! ,capitol-- 7,a7 "u ,public ,law #aab-agj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #baga71 relat+ to employees ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & individuals au?oriz$ to p>k 9 any p>k+ area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on ! ,capitol ,gr\nds2 or 7,b7 "u ,public ,law #aab-afg 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #bagj71 relat+ to employees ( ! ,s5ate & individuals au?oriz$ to p>k 9 any p>k+ area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,s5ate on ! ,capitol ,gr\nds4 7#d7 ,no effect on simil> au?orities ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 repeals or limits any exi/+ au?orities ( a ,f$]al ag5cy to in/all1 con/ruct1 op]ate1 or ma9ta9 batt]y re*>g+ /ations2 or 7,b7 requires a ,f$]al ag5cy to seek reimbursem5t = ! co/s ( in/all+ or con/ruct+ a batt]y re*>g+ /ation-- 7i7 t has be5 in/all$ or con/ruct$ prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7ii7 t is in/all$ or con/ruct$ = ,f$]al fleet vehicles1 b t receives incid5tal use to re*>ge privately own$ vehicles2 or 7iii7 t is o!rwise in/all$ or con/ruct$ pursuant to appropriations = t purpose4 7#e7 ,annual report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = #aj ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( batt]y re*>g+ /ations in/all$ by ! ,adm9i/rator on ! ,adm9i/rator's own initiative "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 reque/s f o!r ,f$]al ag5cies to in/all batt]y re*>g+ /ations2 & 7,c7 ! /atus & disposition ( reque/s f o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7#f7 ,f$]al ag5cy def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ,executive ag5cy 9 section #aje ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & includes-- 7,a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,po/al ,s]vice2 7,b7 ! ,executive ,(fice ( ! ,presid5t2 7,c7 ! milit>y dep>tm5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,d7 ! judicial bran*4 7#g7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye> #bjaf & ea* succe$+ fiscal ye>4 #adad4 ,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 7i77,,ii7 by ins]t+ be=e ! semicolon ! foll[+3 7unless ! ,/ate c]tifies t ! g5]al practice is t su* an individual w be inc>c]at$72 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii77,,ii7 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 7unless ! ,/ate c]tifies t ! g5]al practice is t su* an individual w receive #aj days ( inc>c]ation72 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 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 #adae4 ,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 7a7 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 #adaf4 ,high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em 7a7 ,id5tification ( ,high ,priority ,corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjcb2 #aab ,/at4 #aij2 #aai ,/at4 #abac7 is am5d$-- 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/on1 & ,elizabe? ,city1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 to ,norfolk1 ,virg9ia4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ah77;,d7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 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/ ,corridor1 :i* %all g5]ally foll[-- 7,a7 = ! ,wa%oe ,c\nty ,corridor1 along ,int]/ate ,r\te #ehj_/,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ie_/,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ie;,a f ,r5o1 ,nevada1 to ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada2 & 7,b7 = ! ,int]m\nta9 ,we/ ,corridor1 f ! vic9ity ( ,las ,vegas1 ,nevada1 nor? along ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ie 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 ,! ,sonoran ,corridor along ,/ate ,r\te #daj connect+ ,int]/ate ,r\te #ai & ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj s\? ( ! ,tucson ,int]national ,airport4 7#hd7 ,! ,c5tral ,texas ,corridor comm5c+ at ! logical t]m9us ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj1 g5]ally foll[+ portions ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij ea/w>d1 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 7#he7 ,int]/ate ,r\te #ha 9 ,new ,york f its int]section ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #hf to ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,canadian bord]4 7#hf7 ,int]/ate ,r\te #gj f ,d5v]1 ,colorado1 to ,salt ,lake ,city1 ,utah4 7#hg7 ,! ,oregon #ii,w ,newb]g-,dundee ,bypass ,r\te betwe5 ,newb]g1 ,oregon1 & ,dayton1 ,oregon4 7#hh7 ,int]/ate ,r\te #bje 9 ,oregon f its int]section ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #e to ! ,columbia ,riv]4 4 7b7 ,inclusion ( ,c]ta9 ,r\te ,segm5ts on ,int]/ate ,sy/em ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,a7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aji ,/at4 #eig2 #aah ,/at4 #bic2 #aai ,/at4 #abac7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ac71 aft] subsection 7c77#i712 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7c77#ah7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh subsection 7c77#cf7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ah71 subsection 7c77#bj71 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b77i7 ( subsection 7c77#bf71 subsection 7c77#cf72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ & subsection 7c77#eg7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#eg71 subsection 7c77#fh77;,b71 subsection 7c77#ha71 subsection 7c77#hb71 & subsection 7c77#hc74 7c7 ,designation ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,c77i7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aji ,/at4 #eih2 #abf ,/at4 #dbg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! f9al s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! 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 ,! r\te ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#hd7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#ad44 7d7 ,future ,int]/ate designation ,section #aai7;a7 ( ! ,,safetea-,,lu ,te*nical ,corrections ,act ( #bjjh 7#abb ,/at4 #afjh7 is am5d$ by /rik+ &1 z a future ,int]/ate ,r\te #ff ,spur1 ! ,nat*] ,p>kway 9 ,ow5sboro1 ,k5tucky & ins]t+ betwe5 ,h5d]son1 ,k5tucky1 & ,ow5sboro1 ,k5tucky1 &1 z a future ,int]/ate ,r\te #fe & #ff ,spur1 ! ,william ,h4 ,nat*] ,p>kway betwe5 ,b[l+ ,gre51 ,k5tucky1 & ,ow5sboro1 ,k5tucky4 #adag4 ,"w zone & gu>d rail safety tra9+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adji ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,"w zone & gu>d rail safety tra9+2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,developm5t1 updat+1 & deliv]y ( tra9+ c\rses on gu>d rail in/allation1 ma9t5ance1 & inspection4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #adji & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #adji4 ,"w zone & gu>d rail safety tra9+4 4 #adah4 ,consolidation ( programs ,section #aeai7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #egd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f adm9i/rative funds & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all be made available & ins]t+ ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 be=e mak+ an apportionm5t "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside1 f am\nts made available to c>ry out ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh ( su* title = ! fiscal ye>1 #c1ejj1jjj4 #adai4 ,elim9ation or modification ( c]ta9 report+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,fundam5tal prop]ties ( asphalts report ,section #fjaf7;e7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bahc7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,express lanes demon/ration program reports ,section #afjd7;b77#g77;,b7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note7 is repeal$4 #adbj4 ,flexibility = projects 7a7 ,au?ority ,) respect to projects eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 subject to subsection 7b7 & 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 ,ma9ta9+ protections ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 waives ! requirem5ts ( section #aac or #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 sup]s$es1 am5ds1 or modifies-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any o!r ,f$]al environm5tal law2 or 7,b7 any requirem5t ( title #bc or title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#c7 affects ! responsibility ( any ,f$]al (fic] to comply ) or en=ce any law or requirem5t describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 #adba4 ,productive & timely exp5diture ( funds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop guidance t enc\rages ! use ( programmatic approa*es to project deliv]y1 exp$it$ & prud5t procurem5t te*niques1 & o!r be/ practices to facilitate productive1 effective1 & timely exp5diture ( funds = projects eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all "w ) ,/ates to ensure t any guidance develop$ "u subsection 7a7 is consi/5tly implem5t$ by ,/ates & ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration to-- 7#a7 avoid unnecess>y delays 9 complet+ projects2 7#b7 m9imize co/ ov]runs2 & 7#c7 ensure ! effective use ( ,f$]al fund+4 #adbb4 ,/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 #adbc4 ,rel9qui%m5t ( p>k-&-ride lot facilities ,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 law if ! agreem5t provid+ = ! rel9qui%m5t provides t-- 7#a7 rights-(-way on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em w rema9 available = future highway improvem5ts2 & 7#b7 modifications to ! facilities t c\ld impair ! highway or int]f]e ) ! free & safe fl[ ( traffic are subject to ! approval ( ! ,secret>y4 #adbd4 ,pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator7 may e/abli% a pilot program t all[s a ,/ate to utilize innovative approa*es to ma9ta9 ! "r-(-way ( ,f$]al-aid highways )9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,limitation ,a pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 t]m9ate aft] n m ?an #d ye>s2 7#b7 include n m ?an #e ,/ates2 & 7#c7 be subject to guidel9es publi%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7c7 ,report ,if ! ,adm9i/rator e/abli%es a pilot program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all1 n m ?an #a ye> aft] ! completion ( ! pilot program1 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! pilot program4 7d7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect ! requirem5ts ( section #aaa ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #adbe4 ,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$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 if a ,/ate notifies ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,/ate may all[ ! ma9t5ance ( a sign ( a s]vice club1 *>itable association1 or religi\s s]vice organization-- 7#a7 t exi/s on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act 7or 0 remov$ 9 ! #c-ye> p]iod end+ on su* date ( enactm5t72 & 7#b7 ! area ( :i* is less ?an or equal to #cb squ>e feet4 #adbf4 ,motorcycli/ advisory c\ncil ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all appo9t a ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil to coord9ate ) & advise ! ,adm9i/rator on infra/ructure issues ( conc]n to motorcycli/s1 includ+-- 7#a7 b>ri] design2 7#b7 road design1 con/ruction1 & ma9t5ance practices2 & 7#c7 ! ar*itecture & implem5tation ( intellig5t transportation sy/em te*nologies4 #adbg4 ,highway "w zones ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %\ld-- 7#a7 d all )9 its p[] to protect work]s 9 highway "w zones2 & 7#b7 move rapidly to f9alize regulations1 z direct$ 9 section #adje ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #efj71 to protect ! lives & safety ( con/ruction work]s 9 highway "w zones f vehicle intrusions4 #adbh4 ,use ( durable1 resili5t1 & su/a9able mat]ials & practices ,to ! ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ! use ( durable1 resili5t1 & su/a9able mat]ials & practices1 includ+ ! use ( geosyn!tic mat]ials & o!r innovative te*nologies1 9 c>ry+ out ! activities ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 #adbi4 ,id5tification ( roadside highway safety h>dw>e devices 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on me?ods = id5tify+ roadside highway safety h>dw>e devices to improve ! data collect$ on ! devices1 z necess>y = 9-s]vice evaluation ( ! devices4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate id5tification me?ods bas$ on ! ability ( ! me?od-- 7#a7 to convey in=mation on ! devices1 includ+ manufactur+ date1 factory ( orig91 product br&1 & model2 7#b7 to )/& roadside conditions2 & 7#c7 to connect to ,/ate & regional inv5tories ( simil> devices4 7c7 ,id5tification me?ods ,! id5tification me?ods to be /udi$ "u ?is section include /amp$ s]ial numb]s1 radio-frequ5cy id5tification1 & su* o!r me?ods z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a74 #adcj4 ,use ( model+ & simulation te*nology ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,dep>tm5t %\ld utilize1 to ! fulle/ & mo/ economically feasible ext5t practicable1 model+ & simulation te*nology to analyze highway & public transportation projects au?oriz$ by ?is ,act to ensure t ^! projects-- 7#a7 w increase transportation capacity & safety1 alleviate conge/ion1 & r$uce travel "t & environm5tal impacts2 & 7#b7 are z co/ effective z practicable4 #adca4 ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,travel & ,t\rism ,infra/ructure 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 #a out ( e #i jobs 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates dep5ds on travel & t\rism1 & ! indu/ry supports #ae1jjj1jjj jobs 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 ! travel & t\rism indu/ry employs individuals 9 all #ej ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & all ( ! t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 int]national travel to ! ,unit$ ,/ates is ! s+le l>ge/ export indu/ry 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 g5]at+ a trade surplus balance ( approximately #gd1jjj1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 travel & t\rism provide significant economic b5efits to ! ,unit$ ,/ates by g5]at+ ne>ly #b1ajj1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 annual economic output2 & 7#e7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates int]modal transportation network facilitates ! l>ge-scale movem5t ( bus9ess & leisure travel]s1 & is ! mo/ important asset ( ! travel indu/ry4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory committee to be kn[n z ! ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,travel & ,t\rism ,infra/ructure 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,committee7 to provide in=mation1 advice1 & recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on matt]s relat+ to ! role ( int]modal transportation 9 facilitat+ mobility relat$ to travel & t\rism activities4 7c7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,committee %all-- 7#a7 be compos$ ( memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y = t]ms ( n m ?an #c ye>s2 & 7#b7 include a repres5tative cross-section ( public & private sector /akehold]s involv$ 9 ! travel & t\rism indu/ry1 includ+ repres5tatives (-- 7,a7 ! travel & t\rism indu/ry1 product & s]vice provid]s1 & travel & t\rism-relat$ associations2 7,b7 travel1 t\rism1 & de/9ation m>ket+ organizations2 7,c7 ! travel & t\rism-relat$ work=ce2 7,d7 ,/ate t\rism (fices2 7,e7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,f7 regional & metropolitan plann+ organizations2 & 7,g7 local gov]nm5ts4 7d7 ,role ( committee ,! ,committee %all-- 7#a7 advise ! ,secret>y on curr5t & em]g+ priorities1 issues1 projects1 & fund+ ne$s relat$ to ! use ( ! int]modal transportation network ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to facilitate travel & t\rism2 7#b7 s]ve z a =um = discussion = travel & t\rism /akehold]s on transportation issues affect+ int]/ate & int]regional mobility ( pass5g]s2 7#c7 promote ! %>+ ( in=mation betwe5 ! private & public sectors on transportation issues impact+ travel & t\rism2 7#d7 ga!r in=mation1 develop te*nical advice1 & make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on policies t improve ! condition & p]=mance ( an integrat$ national transportation sy/em t-- 7,a7 is safe1 economical1 & effici5t2 & 7,b7 maximizes ! b5efits to ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]at$ ?r\gh ! travel & t\rism indu/ry2 7#e7 id5tify critical transportation facilities & corridors t facilitate & support ! int]/ate & int]regional transportation ( pass5g]s = t\rism1 comm]cial1 & recreational activities2 7#f7 provide = developm5t ( measures ( condition1 safety1 & p]=mance = transportation relat$ to travel & t\rism2 7#g7 provide = developm5t ( transportation inve/m5t1 data1 & plann+ tools to assi/ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local (ficials 9 mak+ inve/m5t decisions relat+ to transportation projects t improve travel & t\rism2 & 7#h7 address o!r issues ( transportation policy & programs impact+ ! movem5t ( travel]s = t\rism & recreational purposes1 includ+ by mak+ legislative recomm5dations4 7e7 ,national travel & t\rism infra/ructure /rategic plan ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,committee1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 & o!r appropriate public & private transportation /akehold]s1 %all develop & po/ on ! public ,int]net website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a national travel & t\rism infra/ructure /rategic plan t includes-- 7#a7 an assessm5t ( ! condition & p]=mance ( ! national transportation network2 7#b7 an id5tification ( ! issues on ! national transportation network t create significant conge/ion problems & b>ri]s to long-haul pass5g] travel & t\rism2 7#c7 =eca/s ( long-haul pass5g] travel & t\rism volumes = ! #bj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ 9 ! ye> dur+ :i* ! plan is issu$2 7#d7 an id5tification ( ! major transportation facilities & corridors = curr5t & =eca/$ long-haul travel & t\rism volumes1 ! id5tification ( :i* %all be revis$1 z appropriate1 9 subsequ5t plans2 7#e7 an assessm5t ( /atutory1 regulatory1 te*nological1 in/itutional1 f9ancial1 & o!r b>ri]s to improv$ long-haul pass5g] travel p]=mance 7includ+ opportunities = ov]com+ ! b>ri]s72 7#f7 be/ practices = improv+ ! p]=mance ( ! national transportation network2 & 7#g7 /rategies to improve int]modal connectivity = long-haul pass5g] travel & t\rism4 #adcb4 ,em]g5cy exemptions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,any road1 highway1 railway1 bridge1 or transit facility t is damag$ by an em]g5cy t is decl>$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 or decl>$ z an em]g5cy by ! ,presid5t pursuant to ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 & t is 9 op]ation or "u con/ruction on ! date on :i* ! em]g5cy occurs may be recon/ruct$ 9 ! same location ) ! same capacity1 dim5sions1 & design z be=e ! em]g5cy subject to ! exemptions & exp$it$ proc$ures "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,exemptions & exp$it$ proc$ures 7#a7 ,alt]native arrangem5ts ,alt]native arrangem5ts = an em]g5cy "u section #aejf4aa ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 %all apply to recon/ruction "u subsection 7a71 & ! recon/ruction %all be consid]$ necess>y to control ! imm$iate impacts ( ! em]g5cy4 7#b7 ,/ormwat] dis*>ge p]mits ,a g5]al p]mit = /ormwat] dis*>ges f con/ruction activities1 if available1 issu$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy or ! director ( a ,/ate program "u section #djb7p7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7p771 z applicable1 %all apply to recon/ruction "u subsection 7a71 on submission ( a notice ( int5t to be subject to ! p]mit4 7#c7 ,em]g5cy proc$ures ,! em]g5cy proc$ures = issu+ p]mits 9 accordance ) section #cbe4b7;e77#d7 ( title #cc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 %all apply to recon/ruction "u subsection 7a71 & ! recon/ruction %all be consid]$ an em]g5cy "u t regulation4 7#d7 ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act exemption ,recon/ruction "u subsection 7a7 is eligible = an exemption f ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act ( #aiff pursuant to "p #gh ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#e7 ,endang]$ ,species ,act exemption ,an exemption f ! requirem5ts ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 pursuant to section #g7p7 ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7p77 %all apply to recon/ruction "u subsection 7a7 &1 if ! ,presid5t makes ! det]m9ation requir$ "u section #g7p7 ( t ,act1 ! det]m9ations requir$ "u subsections 7g7 & 7h7 ( t section %all be deem$ to be made4 7#f7 ,exp$it$ consultation "u ,endang]$ ,species ,act ,exp$it$ consultation pursuant to section #djb4je ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 %all apply to recon/ruction "u subsection 7a74 7#g7 ,o!r exemptions ,any recon/ruction t is exempt "u p>agraph 7#e7 %all also be exempt f requirem5ts "u-- 7,a7 ! ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq472 7,b7 ! ,wild & ,sc5ic ,riv]s ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abga et seq472 & 7,c7 ! ,fi% & ,wildlife ,coord9ation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 #adcc4 ,report on ,highway ,tru/ ,fund adm9i/rative exp5ditures 7a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/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 #adcd4 ,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 #adce4 ,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 #adcf4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#e71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjab & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjab ?r\gh #bjbj2 7#b7 by r$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 may be us$ to c>ry out section #adeji = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 4 7c7 ,t]m9ation ,section #adgjd ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjab & ins]t+ #bjbj4 7d7 ,effective date ,?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 #adcg4 ,bord] ,/ate infra/ructure 7a7 ,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 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = bord] infra/ructure projects eligible "u section #acjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 #aai ,/at4 #abjg74 7b7 ,use ( funds ,funds designat$ "u ?is section %all be available "u ! requirem5ts ( section #acjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 #aai ,/at4 #abjg74 7c7 ,c]tification ,be=e mak+ a designation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,gov]nor %all c]tify t ! designation is consi/5t ) transportation plann+ requirem5ts "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] mak+ a designation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,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 7e7 ,limitation ,?is section applies only to funds apportion$ to a ,/ate aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7f7 ,deadl9e = designation ,a designation "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be submitt$ to ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! fir/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! designation is be+ made2 & 7#b7 rema9 9 effect = ! funds designat$ "u subsection 7a7 = a fiscal ye> until ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate notifies ! ,secret>y ( ! t]m9ation ( ! designation4 7g7 ,unobligat$ funds aft] t]m9ation ,effective beg9n+ on ! date ( a t]m9ation "u subsection 7f77#b71 all rema9+ unobligat$ funds t 7 designat$ "u subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! designation is be+ t]m9at$ %all be made available to ! ,/ate = ! purposes describ$ 9 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #adch4 ,adju/m5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,july #a1 #bjbj1 ( ! unobligat$ balances ( funds apportion$ among ! ,/ates "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a total ( #g1efi1jjj1jjj is p]man5tly resc9d$4 7b7 ,exclusions f rescission ,! rescission "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to funds di/ribut$ 9 accordance )-- 7#a7 sections #ajd7;b77#c7 & #acj7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 ( su* title2 7#c7 ! fir/ s5t5ce ( section #acc7;d77#c77;,a7 ( su* title1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada72 7#d7 sections #acc7;d77#a7 & #afc ( su* title1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei72 & 7#e7 section #ajd7;b77#e7 ( su* title1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 7c7 ,di/ribution among ,/ates ,! am\nt to be resc9d$ "u ?is section f a ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt ( ! rescission 9 subsection 7a7 by ! ratio t-- 7#a7 ! unobligat$ balances subject to ! rescission z ( ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 = ! ,/ate2 be>s to 7#b7 ! unobligat$ balances subject to ! rescission z ( ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 = all ,/ates4 7d7 ,di/ribution )9 ea* ,/ate ,! am\nt to be resc9d$ "u ?is section f ea* program to :i* ! rescission applies )9 a ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! requir$ rescission am\nt calculat$ "u subsection 7c7 = su* ,/ate by ! ratio t-- 7#a7 ! unobligat$ balance z ( ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 = su* program 9 su* ,/ate2 be>s to 7#b7 ! unobligat$ balances z ( ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 = all programs to :i* ! rescission applies 9 su* ,/ate4 #adci4 ,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$]al ,regi/]4 #addj4 ,at-risk project preagreem5t au?ority 7a7 ,def9ition ( prelim9>y eng9e]+ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m prelim9>y eng9e]+ means all[able precon/ruction project developm5t & eng9e]+ co/s4 7b7 ,at-risk project preagreem5t au?ority ,a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( ,f$]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 #adda4 ,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 #addb4 ,safety = us]s 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ea* ,/ate & metropolitan plann+ organization to adopt /&>ds = ! design ( ,f$]al surface transportation projects t provide = ! safe & adequate accommodation 7z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate7 ( all us]s ( ! surface transportation network1 includ+ motoriz$ & nonmotoriz$ us]s1 9 all phases ( project plann+1 developm5t1 & op]ation4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public a report catalog+ examples ( ,/ate law or ,/ate transportation policy t provide = ! safe & adequate accommodation ( all us]s ( ! surface transportation network1 9 all phases ( project plann+1 developm5t1 & op]ation4 7c7 ,be/ practices ,bas$ on ! report "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all id5tify & dissem9ate examples ( be/ practices :]e ,/ates h adopt$ measures t h successfully provid$ = ! safe & adequate accommodation ( all us]s ( ! surface transportation network 9 all phases ( project plann+1 developm5t1 & op]ation4 #addc4 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! eng9e]+ indu/ry ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates cont9ues to provide critical te*nical exp]tise1 innovation1 & local k to ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies 9 ord] to effici5tly deliv] surface transportation projects to ! public1 & ,congress recognizes ! valuable contributions made by ! eng9e]+ indu/ry ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & urges ! ,secret>y to re9=ce ^? p>tn]%ips by enc\rag+ ,/ate & local ag5cies to take full advantage ( eng9e]+ indu/ry capabilities to /r5g!n project p]=mance1 improve dome/ic competitiv5ess1 & create jobs4 #addd4 ,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$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all cont9ue ! ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative to "w ) ,/ates1 local transportation ag5cies1 & indu/ry /akehold]s to id5tify & deploy prov5 innovative practices & products t-- 7#a7 accel]ate innovation deploym5t2 7#b7 %ort5 ! project deliv]y process2 7#c7 improve environm5tal su/a9ability2 7#d7 enhance roadway safety2 & 7#e7 r$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 ,web site4 #adde4 ,wat] infra/ructure f9ance & innovation ,section #ejbh7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,re=m & ,developm5t ,act ( #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijg7;a77 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 #addf4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,title #bc ,title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ z foll[s3 7#a7 ,section #aai7;d77#a77;,a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ mobility1 & ins]t+ conge/ion r$uction1 sy/em reliability14 7#b7 ,section #abf7;b77#a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #acc7;d7 & ins]t+ #acc7;d77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,section #abg7;a77#c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aah7;b77#b7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ #aah7;b74 7#d7 ,section #aej7;b77#e7 is am5d$ by /rik+ national freight network & ins]t+ ,national ,highway ,freight ,network4 7#e7 ,section #aej7;c77#c77;,b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod4 7#f7 ,section #aej7;e77#d7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,national ,freight ,/rategic ,plan & ins]t+ national freight /rategic plan4 7#g7 ,section #aec7;h77#b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d74 7#h7 ,section #aed7;c7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#c71 & 7#d7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by /rik+ transf]r$ & ins]t+ res]v$2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ or releas$ aft] transf]r$2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ "u section #ajd7;b77l7 & ins]t+ "u section #ajd7;b77#a74 7#i7 ,section #afc7;f77#b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aah7;b77#b7 & ins]t+ #aah7;b74 7#aj7 ,section #afd7;b7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by /rik+ transf]r$ & ins]t+ res]v$2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by ins]t+ or releas$ aft] transf]r$4 7#aa7 ,section #afe7;c77#g7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#g71 7#h71 7#ad71 & 7#ai7 ( section #acc7;b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( section #acc7;c7 & section #acc7;b77#ab74 7#ab7 ,section #bjb7;b77#c7 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 7#ac7 ,section #bag7;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#d74 7#ad7 ,section #eae is am5d$ by /rik+ ?is *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ sections #eab ?r\gh #eah4 7b7 ,title #di ,section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b77vi77,,iii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #fcaj & ins]t+ #fcji4 7c7 ,,safetea-,,lu ,section #ddjg ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,/at4 #aggg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ h]eby enact$ into law & ins]t+ grant$4 7d7 ,,map-#ba ,effective z ( ,july #f1 #bjab1 & z if includ$ !re9 z enact$1 ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$ z foll[s3 7#a7 ,section #aaji7;a77#b7 7#abf ,/at4 #ddd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ f\r? & ins]t+ fif?4 7#b7 ,section #abjc 7#abf ,/at4 #ebd7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ,section #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s & ins]t+ ,title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #adi ! foll[+2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aej & ins]t+ & ins]t+ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #adi4 7#c7 ,section #acac7;a77#a7 7#abf ,/at4 #ede7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ pilot2 & 4 7#d7 ,section #acad7;b7 7#abf ,/at4 #edi7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ *apt] #c ( aft] analysis =2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ a p]iod at ! end ( ! matt] propos$ to be ins]t$4 7#e7 ,section #aeai7;c7 7#abf ,/at4 #ege7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#aa71 respectively2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 z r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( ! matt] propos$ to be /ruck2 & 7ii7 by add+ a p]iod at ! end2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a77i77,i71 z r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ?an rail 9 ! matt] propos$ to be /ruck & ins]t+ ?an on rail4 7e7 ,transportation ,rese>* & ,innovative ,te*nology ,act ( #bjab ,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 ,,ii ,innovative ,project ,f9ance #bjja4 ,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,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 capitaliz+ a rural projects fund4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#aj7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5t4-- & all t foll[s be=e subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5t ,! t]m ma/] cr$it agreem5t means a conditional agreem5t to ext5d cr$it assi/ance = a program ( relat$ projects secur$ by a common security pl$ge cov]$ "u section #fjb7;b77#b77;,a7 or = a s+le project cov]$ "u section #fjb7;b77#b77;,b7 t does n provide = a curr5t obligation ( ,f$]al funds1 & t w\ld-- 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ subject to ! availability ( future funds be+ made available to c>ry out ?is *apt]2 & ins]t+ 8subject to-- 7i7 ! availability ( future funds be+ made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program2 & 7ii7 ! satisfaction ( all ( ! conditions = ! provision ( cr$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$7 by /rik+ 9 section #fjb7;c7 & ins]t+ "u ! ,,tifia program1 includ+ sections #fjb7;c7 & #fjc7;b77#a72 & 7iv7 9 clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77iv7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 a project to improve or con/ruct public infra/ructure t is locat$ )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 or capital project describ$ 9 section #ecjb7c77;,g77v7 ( title #di1 & relat$ infra/ructure2 & 7,f7 ! capitalization ( a rural projects fund4 2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#ae7 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 s 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 s 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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph head+ & ins]t+ ,eligible project co/ p>amet]s4--2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b71 to be eligible = assi/ance "u ?is *apt]1 a project & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,b71 a project "u ! ,,tifia program2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj2 & 2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ assi/ance2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! subp>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems ,9 ! case 2 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,transit-ori5t$ 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 ( a project or program ( 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 7b7 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 7e7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program4 7c7 ,secur$ loan t]ms & limitations ,section #fjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,limitation on ref9anc+ ( int]im con/ruction f9anc+ ,a loan "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n ref9ance int]im con/ruction f9anc+ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 if ! maturity ( su* int]im con/ruction f9anc+ is lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! sub/antial completion ( ! project2 & 7,b7 lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! am\nt ( & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt ( 2 & 7ii7 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-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,,iii7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,iv7 by /rik+ & at ! end & ins]t+ or2 & 7iii7 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-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ "u ?is *apt] & ins]t+ or a rural projects fund "u ! ,,tifia program2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by ins]t+ & rural project funds aft] rural infra/ructure projects2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$7 by /rik+ ,! f9al & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! f9al 2 & 7iii7 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$4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! total ,f$]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 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,rural projects fund ,a project capitaliz+ a rural projects fund %all satisfy subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh compliance ) ! ,f$]al %>e requirem5t describ$ 9 section #faj7;e77#c77;,b74 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,/reaml9$ application process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all make available an exp$it$ application process or processes available at ! reque/ ( entities seek+ secur$ loans "u ! ,,tifia program t use a set or sets ( conv5tional t]ms e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is section4 7#b7 ,t]ms ,9 e/abli%+ ! /reaml9$ application process requir$ by ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may include t]ms commonly includ$ 9 prior cr$it agreem5ts & all[ = an exp$it$ application p]iod1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! secur$ loan is 9 an am\nt ( n great] ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 ! secur$ loan is secur$ & payable f pl$g$ rev5ues n affect$ by project p]=mance1 su* z a tax-back$ rev5ue pl$ge1 tax increm5t f9anc+1 or a sy/em-back$ pl$ge ( project rev5ues2 & 7,c7 repaym5t ( ! loan comm5ces n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] disbursem5t4 4 7d7 ,program adm9i/ration ,section #fje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,assi/ance to small projects 7#a7 ,res]vation ( funds ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program = ea* fiscal ye>1 & aft] ! set aside "u section #fjh7;a77#e71 n less ?an #b1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! ,secret>y to use 9 lieu ( fees collect$ "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 9 a fiscal ye> %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$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ?is *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,,tifia program2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ ( aft] #ejd7;f72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or rural projects funds aft] rural infra/ructure projects2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ or rural projects funds aft] rural infra/ructure projects2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#f7 & r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #f1hge1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #g1jha1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #g1eei1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #h1aie1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #h1dda1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,,tifia program4 4 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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,rural infra/ructure project ,! t]m rural infra/ructure project has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja4 7#ab7 ,rural projects fund ,! t]m rural projects fund has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj "u ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#e7 ( section #ajd7;b72 &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj2 7,d7 by r$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 ) sections #fjb & #fjc4 2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 by /rik+ section #acc7;d77#c7 & ins]t+ section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i72 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,=ms ( assi/ance f ,/ate infra/ructure banks 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate infra/ructure bank e/abli%$ "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\nt ( ! bank1 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#a7 by /rik+ ea* acc\nt & ins]t+ ! highway acc\nt1 ! transit acc\nt1 & ! rail acc\nt2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 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 7k7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjji & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 #bjjb4 ,availability paym5t concession model 7a7 ,paym5t to ,/ates = con/ruction ,section #aba7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ paym5ts made pursuant to a long-t]m concession agreem5t1 su* z availability paym5ts7 aft] a project4 7b7 ,project approval & ov]sight ,section #ajf7;b77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ paym5ts made pursuant to a long-t]m concession agreem5t1 su* z availability paym5ts7 aft] con/ruction ( ! project4 ,,iii ,public ,transportation #cjja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae4 #cjjb4 ,def9itions ,section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by ins]t+ functional be=e l&scap+ &2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ bicycle /orage facilities & in/all+ equipm5t & ins]t+ bicycle /orage %elt]s & p>k+ facilities & ! in/allation ( equipm5t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,f7 leas+ equipm5t or a facility = use 9 public transportation2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv7 by add+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ clause 7vi72 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ! provision ( nonfix$ r\te p>atransit transportation s]vices 9 accordance ) section #bbc ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abadc71 b only = grant recipi5ts t are 9 compliance ) applicable requirem5ts ( t ,act1 includ+ bo? fix$ r\te & dem& responsive s]vice1 & only = am\nts-- 7i7 n to exce$ #aj p]c5t ( su* recipi5t's annual =mula apportionm5t "u sections #ecjg & #ecaa2 or 7ii7 n to exce$ #bj p]c5t ( su* recipi5t's annual =mula apportionm5t "u sections #ecjg & #ecaa1 if1 consi/5t ) guidance issu$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! recipi5t demon/rates t ! recipi5t meets at lea/ #b ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,i7 ,provides an active fix$ r\te travel tra9+ program t is available = rid]s ) disabilities4 7,,ii7 ,provides t all fix$ r\te & p>atransit op]ators p>ticipate 9 a pass5g] safety1 disability aw>5ess1 & s5sitivity tra9+ class on at lea/ a bi5nial basis4 7,,iii7 ,has memor&a ( und]/&+ 9 place ) employ]s & ! ,am]ican ,job ,c5t] to increase access to employm5t opportunities = p ) disabilities4 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,k7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,l7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,f7 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$ prop]ty value to prop]ty locat$ ne> public transportation result+ f inve/m5ts 9 public transportation4 4 #cjjc4 ,metropolitan & /atewide transportation plann+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by ins]t+ resili5t aft] developm5t (2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7 by /rik+ & bicycle transportation facilities & ins]t+ 1 bicycle transportation facilities1 & int]modal facilities t support int]city transportation1 includ+ int]city buses & int]city bus facilities & commut] vanpool provid]s2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$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#b74 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#f72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#d77;,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#f72 7#e7 9 subsection 7g77#c77;,a7 by ins]t+ t\rism1 natural disa/] risk r$uction1 aft] economic developm5t12 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5cy & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 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$uce ! vuln]ability ( ! exi/+ transportation infra/ructure to natural disa/]s2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 1 includ+ consid]ation ( ! role t int]city buses may play 9 r$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$2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s12 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators1 employ]-bas$ commut+ programs1 su* z a c>pool program1 vanpool program1 transit b5efit program1 p>k+ ca%-out program1 %uttle program1 or telework program7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b77;,e72 7#h7 9 subsection 7k77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators1 employ]-bas$ commut+ programs1 su* z a c>pool program1 vanpool program1 transit b5efit program1 p>k+ ca%-out program1 %uttle program1 or telework program71 job access projects1 aft] r$uction2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,conge/ion managem5t plan ,a metropolitan plann+ organization s]v+ a transportation managem5t area may develop a plan t includes projects & /rategies t w be consid]$ 9 ! ,,tip ( su* metropolitan plann+ organization4 ,su* plan %all-- 7i7 develop regional goals to r$uce vehicle miles travel$ dur+ peak commut+ h\rs & improve transportation connections betwe5 areas ) high job conc5tration & areas ) high conc5trations ( l[-income h\seholds2 7ii7 id5tify exi/+ public transportation s]vices1 employ]-bas$ commut] programs1 & o!r exi/+ transportation s]vices t support access to jobs 9 ! region2 & 7iii7 id5tify propos$ projects & programs to r$uce conge/ion & increase job access opportunities4 7,d7 ,p>ticipation ,9 develop+ ! plan "u subp>agraph 7,c71 a metropolitan plann+ organization %all consult ) employ]s1 private & non-pr(it provid]s ( public transportation1 transportation managem5t organizations1 & organizations t provide job access rev]se commute projects or job-relat$ s]vices to l[-income individuals4 2 7#i7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by add+ a p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d7 by /rik+ ( less ?an #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or less2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7p7 by /rik+ ,funds set aside "u section #ajd7;f7 & ins]t+ ,funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#e72 & 7#aa7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,bi-,/ate metropolitan plann+ organization 7#a7 ,def9ition ( bi-,/ate ,,mpo region ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,bi-,/ate ,metropolitan ,plann+ ,organization 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 ! ,bi-,/ate ,metropolitan ,plann+ ,organization %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 4 7b7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ecjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7 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 facilities & commut] vanpool provid]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 improve ! resili5cy & reliability ( ! transportation sy/em4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 by /rik+ urbaniz$2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ urbaniz$2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#c77;,a77ii7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ public ports1 be=e freight %ipp]s12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ int]city bus op]ators1 employ]-bas$ commut+ programs1 su* z a c>pool program1 vanpool program1 transit b5efit program1 p>k+ ca%-out program1 %uttle program1 or telework program7 aft] private provid]s ( transportation4 #cjjd4 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants ,section #ecjg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ or dem& response s]vice1 exclud+ ,,ada complem5t>y p>atransit s]vice1 be=e dur+ ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,exception to ! special rule ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 if a public transportation sy/em describ$ 9 su* p>agraph executes a writt5 agreem5t ) #a or m o!r public transportation sy/ems )9 ! urbaniz$ area to allocate funds = ! purposes describ$ 9 ! 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 ! p>agraph4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ 9 accordance ) ! recipi5t's transit asset managem5t plan aft] equipm5t & facilities2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,k71 by /rik+ ,c5sus-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,c5sus1 w submit an annual report li/+ projects c>ri$ out 9 ! prec$+ fiscal ye> "u ?is section = associat$ transit improvem5ts z def9$ 9 section #ecjb2 &4 #cjje4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & week5d days2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 small />t projects1 aft] new fix$ 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;,b7 by /rik+ 1 policies & l& use patt]ns t promote public transportation12 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iv72 & 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7v7 z clause 7iv72 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#b77;,a77i7 by /rik+ ! policies & l& use patt]ns t support public transportation12 7#d7 9 subsection 7h77#f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 c>ry+ out & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,optional e>ly rat+ ,at ! reque/ ( ! project sponsor1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate & rate ! project 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 & subp>agraph 7,a7 ( ?is p>agraph ^u completion ( ! analysis requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 or 7e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ new fix$ 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 capital projects1 small />t projects1 & core capacity improvem5t projects2 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by ins]t+ or subsection 7h77#e71 z applicable aft] subsection 7f72 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c77;,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#f7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,e/imation ( net capital project co/ ,bas$ on eng9e]+ /udies1 /udies ( economic feasibility1 & in=mation on ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities1 ! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! net capital project co/4 7,b7 ,grants 7i7 ,grant = new fix$ guideway capital project ,a grant = a new fix$ guideway capital project %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/4 7ii7 ,full fund+ grant agreem5t = new fix$ guideway capital project ,a full fund+ grant agreem5t = a new fix$ guideway capital project %all n include a %>e ( m ?an #fj p]c5t f ! funds made available "u ?is section4 7iii7 ,grant = core capacity improvem5t project ,a grant = a core capacity improvem5t project %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/ ( ! increm5tal co/ to increase ! capacity 9 ! corridor4 7iv7 ,grant = small />t project ,a grant = a small />t project %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/s4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,rema9+ co/s ,! rema9d] ( ! net capital project co/s %all be provid$-- 7,a7 9 ca% f non-,gov]nm5t s\rces2 7,b7 f rev5ues f ! sale ( adv]tis+ & concessions2 or 7,c7 f an undi/ribut$ ca% surplus1 a replacem5t or depreciation ca% fund or res]ve1 or new capital4 2 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7n7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7n7 ,availability ( am\nts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an am\nt made available or appropriat$ = a new fix$ guideway capital project or core capacity improvem5t project %all rema9 available to t project = #d fiscal ye>s1 includ+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nt is made available or appropriat$4 ,any am\nts t are unobligat$ to ! project at ! end ( ! #d-;fiscal-ye> p]iod may be us$ by ! ,secret>y = any purpose "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,use ( deobligat$ am\nts ,an am\nt available "u ?is section t is deobligat$ may be us$ = any purpose "u ?is section4 2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7p7 ,special rule ,= ! purposes ( calculat+ ! co/ effectiv5ess ( a project describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 or 7e71 ! ,secret>y %all n r$uce or elim9ate ! capital co/s ( art & non-functional l&scap+ elem5ts f ! annualiz$ capital co/ calculation4 7q7 ,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 capital 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 #h grants "u ?is subsection = eligible projects 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\rces72 & 7vi7 ! eligible project w be op]at$ & ma9ta9$ by employees ( an exi/+ provid] ( fix$ guideway or bus rapid transit public transportation 9 ! s]vice area ( ! project1 or if none exi/s1 by employees ( an exi/+ public transportation provid] 9 ! s]vice area4 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$ on ! 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$4 7#aj7 ,availability ( am\nts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an am\nt made available = an eligible project %all rema9 available to t eligible project = #d fiscal ye>s1 includ+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nt is made available4 ,any am\nts t are unobligat$ to ! eligible project at ! end ( ! #d-;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 #cjjf4 ,enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,recipi5t ,! t]m recipi5t means-- 7,a7 a designat$ 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 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,be/ practices ,! ,secret>y %all collect f1 review1 & dissem9ate to public transportation ag5cies-- 7#a7 innovative practices2 7#b7 program models2 7#c7 new s]vice deliv]y options2 7#d7 f9d+s f activities "u subsection 7h72 & 7#e7 transit coop]ative rese>* program reports4 4 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 & nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! deploym5t ( coord9ation te*nology2 7,b7 projects t create or increase access to community ,"o-,call_/,"o-,click ,c5t]s2 & 7,c7 su* o!r projects z det]m9$ appropriate 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 ( nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices = ! transportation disadvantag$2 or 7ii7 nonpr(it entities engag$ 9 ! coord9ation ( nonem]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 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available an annual report on ! pilot program c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* t fiscal ye> ends4 ,! report %all include a detail$ description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program1 & an evaluation ( ! program1 includ+ an evaluation ( ! p]=mance measures describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,d74 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 nonem]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 ,coord9at$ mobility 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7,a7 ,allocat$ co/ model ,! 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$]al laws4 7,b7 ,c\ncil ,! t]m ,c\ncil means ! ,int]ag5cy ,transportation ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil on ,access & ,mobility e/abli%$ "u ,executive ,ord] ,no4 #acccj 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note74 7#b7 ,/rategic plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,c\ncil %all publi% a /rategic plan = ! ,c\ncil t-- 7,a7 outl9es ! role & responsibilities ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy ) respect to local transportation coord9ation1 includ+ nonem]g5cy m$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] ,no4 #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 conc]n+ local coord9ation ( transportation s]vices2 7,e7 exam9es & proposes *anges to ,f$]al regulations t w elim9ate ,f$]al b>ri]s to local transportation coord9ation1 includ+ non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation2 & 7,f7 recomm5ds to ,congress *anges to ,f$]al laws1 includ+ *apt] #g ( title #db1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t w elim9ate ,f$]al b>ri]s to local transportation coord9ation1 includ+ nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation4 7#c7 ,developm5t ( co/-,%>+ policy 9 compliance ) applicable ,f$]al laws ,9 e/abli%+ ! co/-%>+ policy requir$ "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 nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation1 to use ! co/-%>+ policy 9 a mann] t does n violate applicable ,f$]al laws2 & 7,b7 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 7#d7 ,report ,! ,c\ncil %all1 concurr5tly ) submission to ! ,presid5t ( a report conta9+ f9al recomm5dations ( ! ,c\ncil1 transmit su* report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 #cjjg4 ,=mula grants = rural areas 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> %all be di/ribut$ 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 7g77#c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,f71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,a7 may be provid$ 9 ca% f non-,gov]nm5t s\rces2 7,b7 may be provid$ f rev5ues f ! sale ( adv]tis+ & concessions2 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ all op]at+ & capital co/s ( su* s]vice :e!r or n (fset by rev5ue f su* s]vice1 aft] ! co/s ( a private op]ator = ! unsubsidiz$ segm5t ( int]city bus s]vice2 & 7#c7 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 s 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 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #ecaa ( su* title is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,e7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f72 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,e7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c71 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,e7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,e7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f74 #cjjh4 ,public transportation innovation 7a7 ,consolidation ( programs ,section #ecab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecab4 ,public transportation innovation 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7f7 z subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance = projects & activities to advance innovative public transportation rese>* & developm5t 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ 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#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,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 select$ "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 7e77#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 competitively select at lea/ "o facility 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 at lea/ "o in/itution ( high] education to op]ate & ma9ta9 a facility select$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,an in/itution ( high] education describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all h-- 7,i7 capacity to c>ry out 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$ vehicle4 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 vehicle compon5ts at ! applicable facility select$ "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 to an 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 select$ "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 select$ "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 select$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ea* new bus model %all comply ) ! requirem5ts "u section #ecah4 7,g7 ,sep>ate facility ,a facility select$ "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 select$ "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 select$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 %all be made publicly 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 select$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 or 7,b7 ! developm5t or disclosure ( a privately fund$ compon5t assessm5t4 4 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7f7 & all t foll[s be=e p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,annual report on rese>* ,n lat] ?an ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,febru>y ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on ! ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a report t includes-- 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by add+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,transit coop]ative rese>* program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nts made available "u section #ecch7;a77#b77;,g77ii7 are available = a public transportation coop]ative rese>* program4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t gov]n+ bo>d 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an indep5d5t gov]n+ bo>d = ! program "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,recomm5dations ,! bo>d %all recomm5d public transportation rese>*1 developm5t1 & te*nology transf] activities ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,f$]al assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may make grants to1 & ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts )1 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to c>ry out activities "u ?is subsection t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#d7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s ,if !re w\ld be a cle> & direct f9ancial b5efit to an entity "u a grant or contract f9anc$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,gov]nm5t %>e consi/5t ) t b5efit4 7#e7 ,limitation on applicability ,subsections 7f7 & 7g7 %all n apply to activities c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #ecab ( su* title 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section7 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#b72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#b72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#b7 9 ea* ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#b72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e77#d74 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ecab & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecab4 ,public transportation innovation4 4 #cjji4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecad4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t 7a7 ,te*nical assi/ance & /&>ds 7#a7 ,te*nical assi/ance & /&>ds developm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants & ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & o!r agreem5ts 7includ+ agreem5ts ) dep>tm5ts1 ag5cies1 & in/rum5talities ( ! ,gov]nm5t7 to c>ry out activities t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w assi/ recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] to-- 7i7 m effectively & effici5tly provide public transportation s]vice2 7ii7 adm9i/] funds receiv$ "u ?is *apt] 9 compliance ) ,f$]al law2 & 7iii7 improve public transportation4 7,b7 ,eligible activities ,! activities c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 te*nical assi/ance2 & 7ii7 ! developm5t ( volunt>y & cons5sus-bas$ /&>ds & be/ practices by ! public transportation indu/ry1 includ+ /&>ds & be/ practices = safety1 f>e collection1 intellig5t transportation sy/ems1 accessibility1 procurem5t1 security1 asset managem5t to ma9ta9 a /ate ( good repair1 op]ations1 ma9t5ance1 vehicle propulsion1 communications1 & vehicle electronics4 7#b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh a competitive bid process1 may ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & o!r agreem5ts ) national nonpr(it organizations t h ! appropriate demon/rat$ capacity to provide public-transportation-relat$ te*nical assi/ance "u ?is subsection4 ,! ,secret>y may ent] into su* contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & o!r agreem5ts to assi/ provid]s ( public transportation to-- 7,a7 comply ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 ?r\gh te*nical assi/ance1 demon/ration programs1 rese>*1 public education1 & o!r activities relat$ to comply+ ) su* ,act2 7,b7 comply ) human s]vices transportation coord9ation requirem5ts & to enhance ! coord9ation ( ,f$]al res\rces = human s]vices transportation ) ^? ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ?r\gh te*nical assi/ance1 tra9+1 & support s]vices relat$ to comply+ ) su* requirem5ts2 7,c7 meet ! transportation ne$s ( eld]ly individuals2 7,d7 increase transit rid]%ip 9 coord9ation ) metropolitan plann+ organizations & o!r entities ?r\gh developm5t ar\nd public transportation /ations ?r\gh te*nical assi/ance & ! developm5t ( tools1 guidance1 & analysis relat$ to m>ket-bas$ developm5t ar\nd transit /ations2 7,e7 address transportation equity ) reg>d to ! effect t transportation plann+1 inve/m5t1 & op]ations h = l[-income & m9ority individuals2 7,f7 facilitate be/ practices to promote bus driv] safety2 7,g7 meet ! requirem5ts ( sections #ecbc7;j7 & #ecbc7m72 7,h7 assi/ ) ! developm5t & deploym5t ( l[ or no emission vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #ecci7;c77#a77 or l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #ecab7;h77#a772 & 7,i7 any o!r te*nical assi/ance activity t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is necess>y to advance ! int]e/s ( public transportation4 7#c7 ,annual report on te*nical assi/ance ,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/ructure1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 a description ( ea* project t receiv$ assi/ance "u ?is subsection dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 7,b7 an evaluation ( ! activities c>ri$ out by ea* organization t receiv$ assi/ance "u ?is subsection dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 7,c7 a proposal = allocations ( am\nts = assi/ance "u ?is subsection = ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>2 & 7,d7 measurable outcomes & impacts ( ! programs fund$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7#d7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ?is subsection may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,non-,gov]nm5t %>e ,! non-,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ?is subsection may be d]iv$ f 9-k9d contributions4 7b7 ,human res\rces & tra9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may und]take1 or make grants & contracts =1 programs t address human res\rce ne$s z !y apply to public transportation activities4 ,a program may include-- 7,a7 an employm5t tra9+ program2 7,b7 an outrea* program to increase employm5t = vet]ans1 females1 individuals ) a disability1 m9orities 7includ+ ,am]ican ,indians or ,alaska ,natives1 ,asian1 ,black or ,african ,am]icans1 native ,hawaiians or o!r ,pacific ,isl&]s1 & ,hispanics7 9 public transportation activities2 7,c7 rese>* on public transportation p]sonnel & tra9+ ne$s2 7,d7 tra9+ & assi/ance = vet]an & m9ority bus9ess opportunities2 & 7,e7 cons5sus-bas$ national tra9+ /&>ds & c]tifications 9 p>tn]%ip ) indu/ry /akehold]s4 7#b7 ,innovative public transportation frontl9e work=ce developm5t program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to assi/ ! developm5t ( innovative activities eligible = assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligible programs ,a program eligible = assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7i7 develop appr5tice%ips1 on-!-job tra9+1 & in/ructional tra9+ = public transportation ma9t5ance & op]ations occupations2 7ii7 build local1 regional1 & /atewide public transportation tra9+ p>tn]%ips ) local public transportation op]ators1 labor union organizations1 work=ce developm5t bo>ds1 & ,/ate work=ce ag5cies to id5tify & address work=ce skill gaps2 7iii7 improve safety1 security1 & em]g5cy prep>$ness 9 local public transportation sy/ems ?r\gh improv$ safety culture & work=ce communication ) fir/ respond]s & ! rid+ public2 & 7iv7 address curr5t or project$ work=ce %ortages by develop+ p>tn]%ips ) high s*ools1 community colleges1 & o!r community organizations4 7,c7 ,selection ( recipi5ts ,to ! maximum ext5t feasible1 ! ,secret>y %all select recipi5ts t-- 7i7 are geographically div]se2 7ii7 address ! work=ce & human res\rces ne$s ( l>ge public transportation provid]s2 7iii7 address ! work=ce & human res\rces ne$s ( small public transportation provid]s2 7iv7 address ! work=ce & human res\rces ne$s ( urban public transportation provid]s2 7v7 address ! work=ce & human res\rces ne$s ( rural public transportation provid]s2 7vi7 advance tra9+ relat$ to ma9t5ance ( l[ or no emission vehicles & facilities us$ 9 public transportation2 7vii7 t>get areas ) high rates ( unemploym5t2 7viii7 advance opportunities = m9orities1 wom51 vet]ans1 individuals ) disabilities1 l[-income populations1 & o!r und]s]v$ populations2 & 7ix7 address 9-dem& indu/ry sector or occupation1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7,d7 ,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+-- 7i7 ! impact on r$uc+ public transportation work=ce %ortages 9 ! area s]v$2 7ii7 ! div]sity ( tra9+ p>ticipants2 7iii7 ! numb] ( p>ticipants obta9+ c]tifications or cr$5tials requir$ = specific types ( employm5t2 7iv7 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 & 7v7 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 7,e7 ,report to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available a report on ! ,frontl9e ,work=ce ,developm5t ,program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* t fiscal ye> ends4 ,! report %all include a detail$ description ( activities c>ri$ out "u ?is p>agraph1 an evaluation ( ! program1 & policy recomm5dations to improve program effectiv5ess4 7#c7 ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( co/s ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 %all be #ej p]c5t4 7#d7 ,availability ( am\nts ,n m ?an #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to a recipi5t "u sections #ecjg1 #eccg1 & #ecci is available = exp5ditures by ! recipi5t1 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 to pay n m ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( eligible activities "u ?is subsection4 7c7 ,national transit in/itute 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national transit in/itute & aw>d grants to a public #d-ye> degree-grant+ in/itution ( high] education1 z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a771 9 ord] to c>ry out ! duties ( ! in/itute4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 coop]ation ) ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 ,/ate transportation dep>tm5ts1 public transportation au?orities1 & national & int]national entities1 ! in/itute e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all develop & conduct tra9+ & educational programs = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local transportation employees1 ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5s1 & =eign nationals engag$ or to be engag$ 9 ,gov]nm5t-aid public transportation "w4 7,b7 ,tra9+ & educational programs ,! tra9+ & educational programs develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may include c\rses 9 rec5t developm5ts1 te*niques1 & proc$ures relat$ to-- 7i7 int]modal & public transportation plann+2 7ii7 managem5t2 7iii7 environm5tal factors2 7iv7 acquisition & jo9t use rights-(-way2 7v7 eng9e]+ & ar*itectural design2 7vi7 procurem5t /rategies = public transportation sy/ems2 7vii7 turnkey approa*es to deliv]+ public transportation sy/ems2 7viii7 new te*nologies2 7ix7 emission r$uction te*nologies2 7x7 ways to make public transportation accessible to individuals ) disabilities2 7xi7 con/ruction1 con/ruction managem5t1 insurance1 & risk managem5t2 7xii7 ma9t5ance2 7xiii7 contract adm9i/ration2 7xiv7 inspection2 7xv7 innovative f9ance2 7xvi7 workplace safety2 & 7xvii7 public transportation security4 7#c7 ,provision = education & tra9+ ,education & tra9+ ( ,gov]nm5t1 ,/ate1 & local transportation employees "u ?is subsection %all be provid$-- 7,a7 by ! ,secret>y at no co/ to ! ,/ates & local gov]nm5ts = subjects t are a ,gov]nm5t program responsibility2 or 7,b7 :5 ! education & tra9+ are paid "u p>agraph 7#d71 by ! ,/ate1 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh grants & contracts ) public & private ag5cies1 o!r in/itutions1 individuals1 & ! in/itute4 7#d7 ,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 = exp5ditures 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 subp>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 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( su* title is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ecad & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecad4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t4 4 #cjaj4 ,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 priorities = assi/ance provid$ "u ?is *apt]2 or 7#b7 ! requirem5ts ( section #ecjf7;a74 4 7b7 ,,map-#ba te*nical correction ,section #bjjac7;d7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #fid7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ecjg7;c7 & ins]t+ #ecjg7;b74 #cjaa4 ,g5]al provisions ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 pay increm5tal co/s ( incorporat+ art or non-functional l&scap+ into facilities1 includ+ ! co/s ( an arti/ on ! design team2 or 2 7#b7 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 t is produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & us$ 9 ! roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells4 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$1 ! foll[+3 7#ab7 ,/eel & iron ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 /eel & iron meet+ ! requirem5ts ( section #ffa4e7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations may be consid]$ produc$ 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#c7 9 subsection 7q77#a71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 & 7#d7 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 ,special ,condition on ,*>t] ,bus ,transportation ,s]vice ,if1 9 a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y is prohibit$ by law f en=c+ regulations relat$ to *>t] bus s]vice "u "p #fjd ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 = any transit ag5cy t dur+ fiscal ye> #bjjh 0 bo? initially grant$ a #fj-;day p]iod to come into compliance ) su* "p #fjd1 & !n 0 subsequ5tly grant$ an exception f su* "p-- 7#a7 ! transit ag5cy %all be preclud$ f receiv+ its allocation ( urbaniz$ area =mula grant funds = su* fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 any am\nts )held pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all be add$ to ! am\nt t ! ,secret>y may apportion "u section #eccf 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 4 #cjab4 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,section #ecbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;i7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;f7 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;i7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;f72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 a requirem5t t ov]sight-- 7,a7 beg9 dur+ ! project developm5t phase ( a project1 unless ! ,secret>y f9ds x m appropriate to beg9 ! ov]sight dur+ ano!r phase ( ! project1 to maximize ! transportation b5efits & co/ sav+s associat$ ) 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 has fail$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( su* plan & ! project may be at risk ( go+ ov] budget or becom+ beh9d s*$ule2 & 7#c7 a process = recipi5ts t ! ,secret>y has f\nd require m frequ5t ov]sight to return to qu>t]ly reviews = purposes ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 4 #cjac4 ,public transportation safety program ,section #ecbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$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 relevant recomm5dations f ! report "u section #cjbj ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,v7 any additional in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y & appropriate2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#h7 & 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#i7 & 7#aj71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,f$]al safety managem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a ,/ate safety ov]sight program is n be+ c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) ?is section1 has become inadequate to ensure ! en=cem5t ( ,f$]al safety regulation1 or is incapable ( provid+ adequate safety ov]sight consi/5t ) ! prev5tion ( sub/antial risk ( dea?1 or p]sonal injury1 ! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ! ,/ate safety ov]sight program until ! eligible ,/ate develops a ,/ate safety ov]sight program c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,tempor>y f$]al ov]sight ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 transmit to ! eligible ,/ate & affect$ recipi5t or recipi5ts1 a writt5 explanation ( ! det]m9ation or subsequ5t f9d+1 includ+ any int5tion to )hold fund+ "u ?is section1 ! am\nt ( funds propos$ to be )held1 & if applicable1 a =mal notice ( a )drawal ( ,/ate safety ov]sight program approval2 & 7ii7 require ! ,/ate to submit a ,/ate safety ov]sight program or modification = c]tification by ! ,secret>y t meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,failure to correct ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a71 t a ,/ate safety ov]sight program or modification requir$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 submitt$ by a ,/ate is n suffici5t1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 )hold funds available "u p>agraph 7#f7 9 an am\nt det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 beg9n+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! det]m9ation1 )hold n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt requir$ to be appropriat$ = use 9 a ,/ate or an urbaniz$ area 9 ! ,/ate "u section #ecjg1 until ! ,/ate safety ov]sight program or modification has be5 c]tifi$2 & 7iii7 use any o!r au?orities au?oriz$ "u ?is *apt] consid]$ necess>y & appropriate4 7,d7 ,adm9i/rative & ov]sight activities ,to c>ry out adm9i/rative & ov]sight activities au?oriz$ by ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may use grant funds apportion$ to an eligible ,/ate1 "u p>agraph 7#f71 to develop or c>ry out a ,/ate safety ov]sight program4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#b71 by ins]t+ or ! public transportation indu/ry g5]ally aft] recipi5ts2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ an eligible ,/ate1 z def9$ 9 subsection 7e71 & ins]t+ a recipi5t2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 )hold+ n m ?an #be p]c5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u section #ecjg4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ aft] funds ! foll[+3 or )hold funds2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ or 7#a77;,e7 aft] p>agraph 7#a77;,d72 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,re/rictions & prohibitions 7#a7 ,re/rictions & prohibitions ,! ,secret>y %all issue re/rictions & prohibitions by :atev] means are det]m9$ necess>y & appropriate1 )\t reg>d to section #eccd7;c71 if1 ?r\gh te/+1 inspection1 inve/igation1 audit1 or rese>* c>ri$ out "u ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an unsafe condition or practice1 or a comb9ation ( unsafe conditions & practices1 exi/ su* t !re is a sub/antial risk ( dea? or p]sonal injury4 7#b7 ,notice ,! notice ( re/riction or prohibition %all describe ! condition or practice1 ! subsequ5t risk & ! /&>ds & proc$ures requir$ to address ! re/riction or prohibition4 7#c7 ,cont9u$ au?ority ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ z limit+ ! ,secret>y's au?ority to ma9ta9 a re/riction or prohibition = z long z is necess>y to ensure t ! risk has be5 sub/antially address$4 4 #cjad4 ,apportionm5ts ,section #eccf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7h77#e72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,e7 by /rik+ #bb4bg p]c5t & ins]t+ #bg p]c5t2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 #cj1jjj1jjj %all be set aside ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out section #ecjg7;h72 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ( am\nts n apportion$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7-- 7,a7 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjah1 #a4e p]c5t %all be apportion$ to urbaniz$ areas ) populations ( less ?an #bjj1jjj 9 accordance ) subsection 7i72 & 7,b7 = fiscal ye>s #bjai & #bjbj1 #b p]c5t %all be apportion$ to urbaniz$ areas ) populations ( less ?an #bjj1jjj 9 accordance ) subsection 7i72 4 #cjae4 ,/ate ( good repair grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eccg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,b71 by ins]t+ ! provisions ( be=e section #eccf7;b77#a72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ vehicle aft] motorbus2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts apportion$ "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/ %all be provid$-- 7,a7 9 ca% f non-,gov]nm5t s\rces2 7,b7 f rev5ues d]iv$ f ! sale ( adv]tis+ & concessions2 or 7,c7 f an undi/ribut$ ca% surplus1 a replacem5t or depreciation ca% fund or res]ve1 or new capital4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #eccg ( su* title is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,i7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77,k72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,i7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77,k74 #cjaf4 ,au?orizations ,section #ecch ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 & #ecdj1 section #bjjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab1 & sections #cjjf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae-- 7,a7 #i1cdg1fjd1fci = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #i1ecd1gjf1jdc = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #i1gcc1cec1djg = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #i1ici1chj1jcj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #aj1aej1cdh1dfb = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#b7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #acj1gcb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #acc1cih1icc = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #acf1bjj1caj = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #aci1jhg1geg = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #adb1jcf1dag = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 %all be available to c>ry out section #ecje2 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #bjjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab2 7,c7 #d1ech1ije1gjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #d1fbi1fhc1had = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #d1gbf1ijg1agd = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #d1hbg1aag1fjf = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #d1ibi1deb1dii = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be allocat$ 9 accordance ) section #eccf to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg2 7,d7 #bfb1idi1djj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #bfh1bjh1chh = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #bgc1hdj1gfd = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #bgi1fdf1ahh = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #bhe1egd1fhh = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be available to provide f9ancial assi/ance = s]vices = ! enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities "u section #ecaj2 7,e7 #b1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #c1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #c1bej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #c1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & #c1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be available = ! pilot program = innovative coord9at$ access & mobility "u section #cjjf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae2 7,f7 #fai1ief1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #fcb1cee1abj = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #fde1fcd1egh = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #fei1cbb1jca = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #fgc1bii1feh = fiscal ye> #bjbj %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 #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaa7;c77#a72 & 7ii7 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaa7;c77#b72 7,g7 #bh1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7ii7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7,h7 #i1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecad2 ( :i* #e1jjj1jjj %all be available = ! national transit in/itute "u section #ecad7;c72 7,i7 #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available = bus te/+ "u section #ecah2 7,j7 #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecce2 7,k7 #b1ejg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #b1edi1fgj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #b1eic1gjc1eeh = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #b1fch1cff1hei = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #b1fhc1gih1cfi = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #eccg2 7,l7 #dbg1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #dcf1cef1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #dde1eai1dgf = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #ded1ifd1dhi = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #dfd1fji1gcf = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be available = ! bus & buses facilities program "u section #ecci7;a72 7,m7 #bfh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #bhc1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #cja1ead1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #cbb1jei1ihj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #cdd1jdd1agi = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be available = buses & 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 #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecci7;c72 & 7,n7 #ecf1bfa1eci = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #edd1dcc1ghh = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #eeb1ghc1edg = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #efa1cae1abj = fiscal ye> #bjai & #egj1jcb1iag = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 to c>ry out section #ecdj to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg & rural areas "u section #ecaa1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #bgb1big1jhc = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #bgi1abi1eaj = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #bhf1acb1gdg = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #bic1caa1jff = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #cjj1ffh1hdc = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be = gr[+ ,/ates "u section #ecdj7;c72 & 7ii7 #bfc1ifd1deg = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #bfe1cjd1bgi = fiscal ye> #bjag1 #bff1fej1hjj = fiscal ye> #bjah1 #bfh1jjd1jed = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bfi1cfd1jgd = fiscal ye> #bjbj %all be = high d5sity ,/ates "u section #ecdj7;d74 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 7h7 & 7i7 ( t section1 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ecad1 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7d7 ,capital inve/m5t grants ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ecji ( ?is title & section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae1 #b1cja1ghe1gfj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7e7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #eccd1 #aae1jaf1edc = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7#b7 ,section #ecbi ,( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %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 #bjbj %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbf4 7f7 ,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 ( am\nts made available = ?is subp>agraph %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 7g7 ,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 7h7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available by or appropriat$ "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #cjag4 ,grants = buses & bus facilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecci4 ,grants = buses & 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 emission 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 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,l7 %all be di/ribut$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,national di/ribution #ij1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %all be allocat$ to all ,/ates & t]ritories1 ) ea* ,/ate receiv+ #a1gej1jjj = 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 or am\nts apportion$ to urbaniz$ areas "u subsections 7a7 & 7c7 ( section #eccf4 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 ( su* p]iod %all be add$ to ! am\nt t may be apportion$ "u ?is subsection 9 ! next fiscal ye>4 7#i7 ,pilot program = co/-effective capital inve/m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a pilot program "u :i* an eligible recipi5t 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77 9 an urbaniz$ area ) population ( n less ?an #bjj1jjj & n m ?an #iii1iii may elect to p>ticipate 9 a ,/ate pool 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,purpose ( /ate pools ,! purpose ( a ,/ate pool %all be to all[ = transf]s ( =mula grant funds made available "u ?is subsection among ! designat$ recipi5ts p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,/ate pool 9 a mann] t supports ! transit asset managem5t plans ( ! designat$ recipi5ts "u section #ecbf4 7,c7 ,reque/s = p>ticipation ,a ,/ate1 & eligible recipi5ts 9 ! ,/ate describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 may submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u proc$ures to be e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,an eligible recipi5t = a multi/ate area may p>ticipate 9 only #a ,/ate pool4 7,d7 ,allocations to p>ticipat+ /ates ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate to ea* ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! program ! total am\nt ( funds t o!rwise w\ld be allocat$ to ! urbaniz$ areas ( ! eligible recipi5ts p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,/ate's pool = t fiscal ye> pursuant to ! =mulas ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7,e7 ,allocations to eligible recipi5ts 9 /ate pools ,a ,/ate %all di/ribute ! am\nt t is allocat$ to ! ,/ate = a fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,d7 among ! eligible recipi5ts p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,/ate's pool 9 a mann] t supports ! transit asset managem5t plans ( ! recipi5ts "u section #ecbf4 7,f7 ,allocation plans ,a ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! program %all develop an allocation plan = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj to ensure t an eligible recipi5t p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,/ate's pool receives "u ! program an am\nt ( funds t equals ! am\nt ( funds t w\ld h o!rwise be5 available to ! eligible recipi5t = t p]iod pursuant to ! =mulas ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7,g7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all make grants "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> to an eligible recipi5t p>ticipat+ 9 a ,/ate pool foll[+ notification by ! ,/ate ( ! allocation am\nt det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,e74 7b7 ,buses & bus facilities competitive grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to eligible recipi5ts 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#d77 to assi/ 9 ! f9anc+ ( buses & 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 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#d77 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$]al ,regi/]4 7#e7 ,rural projects ,n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> %all be di/ribut$ 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 = eligible recipi5ts ( grants made 9 urbaniz$ areas2 & 7ii7 section #ecaa = eligible 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 = #c 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 #aj 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 subsection 7c77#c7 ( section #cjai ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae t is made available ?r\gh a capital lease "u su* section2 7,d7 ! t]m l[ or no emission bus means a bus t is a l[ or no emission vehicle2 7,e7 ! t]m l[ or no emission vehicle means-- 7i7 a pass5g] vehicle us$ 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 or bus facilities 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 = #c 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 ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ecci & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #ecci4 ,grants = buses & bus facilities4 4 #cjah4 ,obligation ceil+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! total ( all obligations f am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund by subsection 7a7 ( section #ecch ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #cjbh ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #i1cdg1fjd1fci 9 fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #i1gcc1gjf1jdc 9 fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #i1gcc1cec1djg 9 fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #i1ici1chj1jcj 9 fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7#e7 #aj1aej1cdh1dfb 9 fiscal ye> #bjbj4 #cjai4 ,innovative procurem5t 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m grantee means a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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 entity & #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 coop]ative pur*as+ organization 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 *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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 eligible nonpr(it entities4 7,b7 ,designation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all designate n less ?an #c eligible nonpr(it entities to ent] into a coop]ative procurem5t contract "u :i* ! eligible nonpr(it entity acts ?r\gh\t ! t]m ( ! contract z ! lead nonpr(it entity4 7,c7 ,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 7#d7 ,jo9t procurem5t cle>+h\se 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a cle>+h\se = ! purpose ( all[+ grantees to aggregate plann$ roll+ /ock pur*ases & id5tify jo9t procurem5t p>ticipants4 7,b7 ,nonpr(it consultation ,9 e/abli%+ ! cle>+h\se "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may consult ) nonpr(it entities ) exp]tise 9 public transportation or procurem5t1 & o!r /akehold]s z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7,c7 ,in=mation on procurem5ts ,! cle>+h\se may include in=mation on bus size1 eng9e type1 floor type1 & any o!r attributes necess>y to id5tify jo9t procurem5t p>ticipants4 7,d7 ,limitations 7i7 ,access ,! cle>+h\se %all only be accessible to ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 a nonpr(it entity coord9at+ = su* cle>+h\se ) ! ,secret>y1 & grantees4 7ii7 ,p>ticipation ,no grantee %all be requir$ to submit procurem5t in=mation to ! database4 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 *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ent] into a capital lease if-- 7i7 ! roll+ /ock or relat$ equipm5t cov]$ "u ! lease is eligible = capital assi/ance "u su* *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 *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ) 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$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 & implem5t+ guidance applicable to leas+ %all n apply to a capital lease4 7ii7 ,buy ,am]ica ,! requirem5ts "u section #ecbc7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to a capital lease4 7#c7 ,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;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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 7,d7 ,procurem5t regulations ,= purposes ( ?is section1 a removable p[] s\rce %all be subject to section #bjj4hh ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#d7 ,report+ requirem5t ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* a grantee ent]s into a capital lease "u ?is subsection1 ! grantee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t conta9s-- 7,a7 an evaluation ( ! ov]all co/s & b5efits ( leas+ roll+ /ock2 & 7,b7 a comp>ison ( ! expect$ %ort-t]m & long-t]m ma9t5ance co/s ( leas+ v]sus buy+ roll+ /ock4 7#e7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available an annual report on ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* t fiscal ye> ends4 ,! report %all include a detail$ description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection1 & evaluation ( ! program includ+ ! evaluation ( ! data report$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7d7 ,buy ,am]ica ,! requirem5ts ( section #ecbc7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to all procurem5ts "u ?is section4 #cjbj4 ,review ( public transportation safety /&>ds 7a7 ,review requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all beg9 a review ( ! safety /&>ds & protocols us$ 9 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-- 7,a7 m9imum safety p]=mance /&>ds develop$ by ! public transportation indu/ry2 7,b7 safety p]=mance /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols 9 use by rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems1 includ+-- 7i7 writt5 em]g5cy plans & proc$ures = pass5g] evacuations2 7ii7 tra9+ programs to ensure public transportation p]sonnel compliance & read9ess 9 em]g5cy situations2 7iii7 coord9ation plans approv$ by recipi5ts ) local em]g5cy respond]s hav+ jurisdiction ov] a rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em1 includ+-- 7,i7 em]g5cy prep>$ness tra9+1 drills1 & famili>ization programs = ! fir/ respond]s2 & 7,,ii7 ! s*$ul+ ( regul> field ex]cises to ensure appropriate response & effective radio & public safety communications2 7iv7 ma9t5ance1 te/+1 & inspection programs to ensure ! prop] function+ (-- 7,i7 tunnel1 /ation1 & vehicle v5tilation sy/ems2 7,,ii7 signal & tra9 control sy/ems1 track1 me*anical sy/ems1 & o!r infra/ructure2 & 7,,iii7 o!r sy/ems z necess>y2 7v7 c]tification requirem5ts = tra9 & bus op]ators & control c5t] employees2 7vi7 cons5sus-bas$ /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols available to ! public transportation indu/ry2 & 7vii7 any o!r /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 & 7,c7 rail & bus safety /&>ds1 practices1 or protocols 9 use by public transportation sy/ems1 reg>d+-- 7i7 rail & bus design & ! work/ation ( rail & bus op]ators1 z x relates to-- 7,i7 ! r$uction ( bl9dspots t contribute to accid5ts involv+ p$e/rians2 & 7,,ii7 protect+ rail & bus op]ators f ! risk ( assault2 7ii7 s*$ul+ fix$ r\te rail & bus s]vice ) adequate "t & access = op]ators to use re/room facilities2 7iii7 fatigue managem5t2 & 7iv7 cra% avoidance & wor?9ess4 7b7 ,evaluation ,aft] conduct+ ! review "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 consultation ) repres5tatives ( ! public transportation indu/ry1 evaluate ! ne$ to e/abli% additional ,f$]al m9imum public transportation safety /&>ds4 7c7 ,report ,aft] complet+ ! review & evaluation requir$ "u subsections 7a7 & 7b71 & n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on a publicly accessible ,web site1 a report t includes-- 7#a7 f9d+s bas$ on ! review conduct$ "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 ! outcome ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u subsection 7b72 7#c7 a compreh5sive set ( recomm5dations to improve ! safety ( ! public transportation indu/ry1 includ+ recomm5dations = /atutory *anges if applicable2 & 7#d7 actions t ! ,secret>y w take to address ! recomm5dations provid$ "u p>agraph 7#c71 includ+1 if necess>y1 ! au?orities "u section #ecbi7;b77#b77;,d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cjba4 ,/udy on evid5ti>y protection = public transportation safety program in=mation 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e1 to conduct a /udy to evaluate :e!r x is 9 ! public int]e/1 includ+ public safety & ! legal rights ( p]sons injur$ 9 public transportation accid5ts1 to )hold f discov]y or admission into evid5ce 9 a ,f$]al or ,/ate c\rt proce$+ any plan1 report1 data1 or o!r in=mation or portion !re(1 submitt$ to1 develop$1 produc$1 collect$1 or obta9$ by ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y's repres5tative = purposes ( comply+ ) ! requirem5ts "u section #ecbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ in=mation relat$ to a recipi5t's safety plan1 safety risks1 & mitigation measures4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all coord9ate ) ! legal rese>* entities ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e1 includ+ ! ,committee on ,law & ,ju/ice & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,te*nology1 & ,law1 & include memb]s ( ^? committees on ! rese>* committee e/abli%$ = ! purposes ( ?is section4 7c7 ,input ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! relevant entities ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e %all solicit input f ! public transportation recipi5ts1 public transportation nonpr(it employee labor organizations1 & impact$ memb]s ( ! g5]al public4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e %all issue a report1 ) ! f9d+s ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 includ+ any recomm5dations on /atutory *anges reg>d+ evid5ti>y protections t w increase public transportation safety4 #cjbb4 ,improv$ public transportation safety measures 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] publication ( ! report requir$ 9 section #cjbj1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ on protect+ public transportation op]ators f ! risk ( assault4 7b7 ,consid]ation ,9 ! propos$ rulemak+1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 diff]5t safety ne$s ( driv]s ( diff]5t modes2 7#b7 diff]5ces 9 op]at+ environm5ts2 7#c7 ! use ( te*nology to mitigate driv] assault risks2 7#d7 exi/+ exp]i5ce1 f bo? ag5cies & op]ators t already are us+ or te/+ driv] assault mitigation infra/ructure2 & 7#e7 ! impact ( ! rule on future roll+ /ock procurem5ts & vehicles curr5tly 9 rev5ue s]vice4 7c7 ,sav+s ,clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ z prohibit+ ! ,secret>y f issu+ diff]5t compreh5sive work] protections1 includ+ /&>ds = mitigat+ assaults4 #cjbc4 ,p>atransit sy/em "u ,,fta approv$ coord9at$ plan ,not)/&+ ! provisions ( section #cg4aca7;c7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 any p>atransit sy/em curr5tly coord9at+ complem5t>y p>atransit s]vice = m ?an #dj fix$ r\te ag5cies %all be p]mitt$ to cont9ue us+ an exi/+ ti]$1 di/ance-bas$ coord9at$ p>atransit f>e sy/em1 if ! f>e = ! exi/+ ti]$1 di/ance-bas$ coord9at$ p>atransit f>e sy/em is n increas$ by a great] p]c5tage ?an any increase to ! fix$ r\te f>e = ! l>ge/ transit ag5cy 9 ! complem5t>y p>atransit s]vice area4 #cjbd4 ,report on pot5tial ( ,int]net ( ,?+s 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! pot5tial ( ! ,int]net ( ,?+s to improve transportation s]vices 9 rural1 suburban1 & urban areas4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a survey ( ! communities1 cities1 & ,/ates t are us+ innovative transportation sy/ems to meet ! ne$s ( age+ populations2 7#b7 be/ practices to protect privacy & security1 z det]m9$ z a result ( su* survey2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations ) respect to ! pot5tial ( ! ,int]net ( ,?+s to assi/ local1 ,/ate1 & ,f$]al plann]s to develop m effici5t & accurate projections ( ! transportation ne$s ( rural1 suburban1 & urban communities4 #cjbe4 ,report on p>k+ safety 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on ! safety ( c]ta9 transportation facilities & locations1 focus+ on any prop]ty damage1 injuries1 dea?s1 & o!r incid5ts t occur or orig9ate at locations int5d$ to enc\rage public use ( alt]native transportation1 includ+-- 7#a7 c>pool lots2 7#b7 mass transit lots2 7#c7 local1 ,/ate1 or regional rail /ations2 7#d7 re/ /ops2 7#e7 college or univ]sity lots2 7#f7 bike pa?s or walk+ trails2 & 7#g7 any o!r locations t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #h mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! report recomm5dations to ,congress on ! be/ ways to use innovative te*nologies to increase safety & ensure a bett] response by transit security & local1 ,/ate1 & ,f$]al law en=cem5t to address ?reats to public safety4 #cjbf4 ,appo9tm5t ( directors ( ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,compact ,! t]m ,compact means ! ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority ,compact 7,public ,law #hi-ggd2 #hj ,/at4 #acbd74 7#b7 ,f$]al ,director ,! t]m ,f$]al ,director means-- 7,a7 a vot+ memb] ( ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ! ,transit ,au?ority :o repres5ts ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 a nonvot+ memb] ( ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ! ,transit ,au?ority :o s]ves z an alt]nate = a memb] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,transit ,au?ority ,! t]m ,transit ,au?ority means ! ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority e/abli%$ "u ,article ,,iii ( ! ,compact4 7b7 ,appo9tm5t by ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= any appo9tm5t made on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all h sole au?ority to appo9t ,f$]al ,directors to ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ! ,transit ,au?ority4 7#b7 ,am5dm5t to ,compact ,! signatory p>ties to ! ,compact %all am5d ! ,compact z necess>y 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a74 #cjbg4 ,effectiv5ess ( public transportation *anges & fund+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all exam9e & evaluate ! impact ( ! *anges t ,,map-#ba _h on public transportation1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! ability & effectiv5ess ( public transportation ag5cies to provide public transportation to l[-income work]s 9 access+ jobs & be+ able to use rev]se commute s]vices2 7#b7 :e!r s]vices to l[-income rid]s decl9$ aft] ,,map-#ba 0 implem5t$2 & 7#c7 if guidance provid$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration enc\rag$ public transportation ag5cies to ma9ta9 & support s]vices to l[-income rid]s to all[ !m to access jobs1 m$ical s]vices1 & o!r life necessities4 #cjbh4 ,au?orization ( grants = positive tra9 control 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to c>ry out ?is section #aii1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag to assi/ 9 f9anc+ ! in/allation ( positive tra9 control sy/ems requir$ "u section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,uses ,! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section %all be aw>d$ by ! ,secret>y on a competitive basis1 & grant funds aw>d$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( a project4 7c7 ,cr$it assi/ance ,at ! reque/ ( an eligible applicant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may use am\nts aw>d$ to ! entity to pay ! subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide ! entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u sections #ejb ?r\gh #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq471 ) respect to ! project = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$4 7d7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section may be us$ only to assi/ a recipi5t ( funds "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,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 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,grants f9anc$ f highway tru/ fund ,a grant 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 7h7 ,availability ( am\nts ,not)/&+ subsection 7j71 am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7i7 ,obligation limitation ,funds made available "u ?is section %all be subject to obligation limit ( section #cjah ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae4 7j7 ,sunset ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all provide ! grants1 direct loans1 & loan gu>antees "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 by ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah4 #cjbi4 ,am5dm5t to title #e 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 #cjcj4 ,te*nical & con=m+ *anges 7a7 ,repeal ,section #bjjjh7;b7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji note7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,repeal section #ecac ,section #ecac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #ec ( su* title1 are repeal$4 7c7 ,repeal ( section #ecai ,section #ecai ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #ec ( su* title1 are repeal$4 7d7 ,repeal ( section #ecbb ,section #ecbb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #ec ( su* title1 are repeal$4 7e7 ,section #ecbe ,section #ecbe ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 by /rik+ at lea/ two2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae4 7f7 ,section #ecdj ,section #ecdj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,allocation ,! ,secret>y %all apportion ! am\nts made available "u section #ecch7;b77#b77,n7 9 accordance ) subsection 7c7 & subsection 7d74 4 7g7 ,*apt] #aje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,section #ajeja7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ section #ecjb7;a7 & ins]t+ section #ecjb2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ mass transportation & ins]t+ public transportation2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ section #ecjb7;a7 & ins]t+ section #ecjb2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ mass transportation & ins]t+ public transportation4 ,,iv ,highway traffic safety #djja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ 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 #bdc1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #beb1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bfa1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bgj1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #bgi1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,= c>ry+ out section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #acg1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #adj1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #adc1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #adf1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #adi1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#c7 ,national priority safety programs ,= c>ry+ out section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bgd1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bgg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bhj1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bhc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #bhe1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#d7 ,national driv] regi/] ,= ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #e1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #e1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #e1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #e1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #e1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#e7 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program ,= c>ry+ out section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bi1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bi1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bi1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #cj1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #cj1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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 title-- 7,a7 #be1hcb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bf1jgb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bf1cbi1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bf1fjh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #bf1hag1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7b7 ,prohibition on o!r uses ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! am\nts made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = a program "u su* *apt]s-- 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 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj %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 title %all be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,/ate mat*+ requirem5ts ,if a grant aw>d$ "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 requires a ,/ate to %>e 9 ! co/1 ! aggregate ( all exp5ditures = highway safety activities made dur+ a 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$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any o!r project c>ri$ out "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7o!r ?an plann+ or adm9i/ration71 )\t reg>d to :e!r su* exp5ditures 7 made 9 connection ) su* project4 7f7 ,grant application & deadl9e ,to receive a grant "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #djjb4 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7vi7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7vii7 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7viii7 to increase driv] aw>5ess ( comm]cial motor vehicles to prev5t cra%es & r$uce injuries & fatalities2 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,survey ,a ,/ate 9 :i* an automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em is in/all$ %all exp5d funds apportion$ to t ,/ate "u ?is section to conduct a bi5nial survey t ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available ?r\gh ! ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation t includes-- 7i7 a li/ ( automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/ems 9 ! ,/ate2 7ii7 adequate data to measure ! transp>5cy1 acc\ntability1 & safety attributes ( ea* automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em2 & 7iii7 a comp>ison ( ea* automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em )-- 7,i7 ,spe$ ,en=cem5t ,cam]a ,sy/ems ,op]ational ,guidel9es 7,,dot ,,hs #haj #iaf1 ,m>* #bjjh72 & 7,,ii7 ,r$ ,light ,cam]a ,sy/ems ,op]ational ,guidel9es 7,,fhwa-,,sa-#je-jjb1 ,janu>y #bjje74 2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 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 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,electronic submission ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,gov]nors ,highway ,safety ,association1 %all develop proc$ures to all[ ,/ates to submit highway safety plans "u ?is subsection1 includ+ any atta*m5ts to ! plans1 9 electronic =m4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ #fj days & ins]t+ #de days2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7m77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7vii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7viii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ix7 increase driv] aw>5ess ( comm]cial motor vehicles to prev5t cra%es & r$uce injuries & fatalities2 & 7x7 support = s*ool-bas$ driv]'s education classes to improve te5 k ab\t-- 7,i7 safe driv+ practices2 & 7,,ii7 ,/ate graduat$ driv+ lic5se requirem5ts1 includ+ beh9d-!-:eel tra9+ requir$ to meet ^? requirem5ts4 4 #djjc4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all obligate f funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! p]iod cov]+ fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjbj n m ?an #ba1bdh1jjj to conduct ! rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ,if ! ,adm9i/rator utilizes ! au?ority "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ ,if ! ,adm9i/rator conducts ! rese>* au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,limitation on drug & alcohol survey data ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures & guidel9es to ensure t any p]son p>ticipat+ 9 a program or activity t collects data on drug or alcohol use by driv]s ( motor vehicles & is c>ri$ out "u ?is section is in=m$ t ! program or activity is volunt>y4 7j7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any project or activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section may be n m ?an #ajj p]c5t4 4 #djjd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #djd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & adm9i/] a program "u :i* n less ?an #c campaigns w be c>ri$ out 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ea* campaign c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be to a*ieve outcomes relat$ to n less ?an #a ( ! foll[+ objectives3 7#a7 ,r$uce alcohol-impair$ or drug-impair$ op]ation ( motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,increase use ( seatbelts by occupants ( motor vehicles4 7c7 ,adv]tis+ ,! ,secret>y may use1 or au?orize ! use (1 funds available to c>ry out ?is section to pay = ! developm5t1 production1 & use ( broadca/ & pr9t m$ia adv]tis+ & ,int]net-bas$ outrea* 9 c>ry+ out campaigns "u ?is section4 ,9 allocat+ su* funds1 consid]ation %all be giv5 to adv]tis+ direct$ at non-,engli% speak+ populations1 includ+ ^? :o li/5 to1 read1 or wat* nontraditional m$ia4 7d7 ,coord9ation ) ,/ates ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ,/ates 9 c>ry+ out ! campaigns "u ?is section1 includ+ adv]tis+ fund$ "u subsection 7c71 ) consid]ation giv5 to-- 7#a7 rely+ on ,/ates to provide law en=cem5t res\rces = ! campaigns out ( fund+ made available "u sections #djb & #dje2 & 7#b7 provid+1 out ( ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration res\rces1 mo/ ( ! means necess>y = national adv]tis+ & education ef=ts associat$ ) ! campaigns4 7e7 ,use ( funds ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is section may be us$ only = activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,campaign ,! t]m campaign means a high-visibility traffic safety law en=cem5t campaign4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #dja4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #djd & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #djd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program4 4 #djje4 ,national priority safety programs 7a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,section #dje7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all manage programs to address national priorities = r$uc+ highway dea?s & injuries4 ,funds %all be allocat$ accord+ to ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,occupant protection ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #ac p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t adopt & implem5t effective occupant protection programs to r$uce highway dea?s & injuries result+ f individuals rid+ unre/ra9$ or improp]ly re/ra9$ 9 motor vehicles 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7b774 7#b7 ,/ate traffic safety in=mation sy/em improvem5ts ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #ad4e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t meet requirem5ts ) respect to ,/ate traffic safety in=mation sy/em improvem5ts 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7c774 7#c7 ,impair$ driv+ c\nt]measures ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #eb4e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t meet requirem5ts ) respect to impair$ driv+ c\nt]measures 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7d774 7#d7 ,di/ract$ driv+ ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #h4e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t adopt & implem5t effective laws to r$uce di/ract$ driv+ 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7e774 7#e7 ,motorcycli/ safety ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #a4e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t implem5t motorcycli/ safety programs 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7f774 7#f7 ,/ate graduat$ driv] lic5s+ laws ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t adopt & implem5t graduat$ driv] lic5s+ laws 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7g774 7#g7 ,nonmotoriz$ safety ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t meet requirem5ts ) respect to nonmotoriz$ safety 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7h774 7#h7 ,transf]s ,not)/&+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g71 ! ,secret>y %all reallocate1 be=e ! la/ day ( any fiscal ye>1 any am\nts rema9+ available to c>ry out any ( ! activities describ$ 9 subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7h7 to increase ! am\nt made available "u section #djb1 9 ord] to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 t all su* am\nts are obligat$ dur+ su* fiscal ye>4 7#i7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t 7,a7 ,c]tification ,z "p ( ! grant application requir$ 9 section #djb7k77#c77;,f71 a ,/ate receiv+ a grant 9 any fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 ( ?is section %all provide c]tification t ! lead ,/ate ag5cy responsible = programs describ$ 9 any ( ^? subsections is ma9ta9+ aggregate exp5ditures at or above ! av]age level ( su* exp5ditures 9 ! #b fiscal ye>s prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 7,b7 ,waiv] ,^u ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may waive or modify ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = n m ?an #a fiscal ye> if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* a waiv] w\ld be equitable due to exceptional or uncontrollable circum/ances4 7#aj7 ,political subdivisions ,a ,/ate may provide ! funds aw>d$ "u ?is section to a political subdivision ( ! ,/ate or an ,indian tribal gov]nm5t4 4 7b7 ,high seatbelt use rate ,section #dje7;b77#d77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 8#ge p]c5t0 & ins]t+ 8#ajj p]c5t04 7c7 ,impair$ driv+ c\nt]measures ,section #dje7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use ( grant am\nts 7,a7 ,requir$ programs ,high-range ,/ates %all use grant funds =-- 7i7 high-visibility en=cem5t ef=ts2 & 7ii7 any ( ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 if-- 7,i7 ! activity is describ$ 9 ! /atewide plan2 & 7,,ii7 ! ,secret>y approves ! use ( fund+ = su* activity4 7,b7 ,au?oriz$ programs ,m$ium-range & l[-range ,/ates may use grant funds =-- 7i7 any ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 hir+ a full-"t or "p-"t impair$ driv+ coord9ator ( ! ,/ate's activities to address ! en=cem5t & adjudication ( laws reg>d+ driv+ :ile impair$ by alcohol1 drugs1 or ! comb9ation ( alcohol & drugs2 7iii7 c\rt support ( high-visibility en=cem5t ef=ts1 tra9+ & education ( crim9al ju/ice pr(essionals 7includ+ law en=cem5t1 prosecutors1 judges1 & probation (fic]s7 to assi/ su* pr(essionals 9 h&l+ impair$ driv+ cases1 hir+ traffic safety res\rce prosecutors1 hir+ judicial outrea* liaisons1 & e/abli%+ driv+ :ile intoxicat$ c\rts2 7iv7 alcohol ignition int]lock programs2 7v7 improv+ blood-alcohol conc5tration te/+ & report+2 7vi7 paid & e>n$ m$ia 9 support ( high-visibility en=cem5t ef=ts1 conduct+ /&>diz$ field sobriety tra9+1 advanc$ roadside impair$ driv+ evaluation tra9+1 & drug recognition exp]t tra9+ = law en=cem5t1 & equipm5t & relat$ exp5ditures us$ 9 connection ) impair$ driv+ en=cem5t 9 accordance ) crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7vii7 tra9+ on ! use ( alcohol & drug scre5+ & brief int]v5tion2 7viii7 tra9+ = & implem5tation ( impair$ driv+ assessm5t programs or o!r tools design$ to increase ! probability ( id5tify+ ! recidivism risk ( a p]son convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol1 drugs1 or a comb9ation ( alcohol & drugs & to det]m9e ! mo/ effective m5tal heal? or sub/ance abuse treatm5t or sanction t w r$uce su* risk2 7ix7 develop+ impair$ driv+ in=mation sy/ems2 & 7x7 co/s associat$ ) a #bd-g sobriety program4 7,c7 ,o!r programs ,l[-range ,/ates may use grant funds = any exp5diture design$ to r$uce impair$ driv+ bas$ on problem id5tification & may use n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( funds made available "u ?is subsection = any project or activity eligible = fund+ "u section #djb4 ,m$ium-range & high-range ,/ates may use funds = any exp5diture design$ to r$uce impair$ driv+ bas$ on problem id5tification ^u approval by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ ! p>agraph head+ to read z foll[s3 ,additional grants4--2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by am5d+ ! subp>agraph 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$ical doctor z be+ unable to provide a deep lung brea? sample = analysis by an ignition int]lock device4 7iii7 ,a ,/ate-c]tifi$ ignition int]lock provid] is n available )9 #ajj miles ( ! individual's resid5ce4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ or a ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ or an ag5cy ) jurisdiction2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ bond1 be=e s5t5ce2 7ii7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ :o plead guilty or & ins]t+ :o 0 arre/$ =1 plead guilty to1 or2 & 7iii7 9 clause 7ii77,i7 by ins]t+ at a te/+ location aft] p] day2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ ! second p]iod at ! end4 7d7 ,di/ract$ driv+ grants ,section #dje7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,di/ract$ driv+ grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection to any ,/ate t includes di/ract$ driv+ aw>5ess z "p ( ! ,/ate's driv]'s lic5se exam9ation1 & enacts & en=ces a law t meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 7#b7 ,prohibition on text+ :ile driv+ ,a ,/ate law meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 ?is p>agraph if ! law-- 7,a7 prohibits a driv] f text+ ?r\gh a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+2 7,b7 makes violation ( ! law a prim>y (f5se2 7,c7 e/abli%es a m9imum f9e = a violation ( ! law2 & 7,d7 does n provide = an exemption t specifically all[s a driv] to text ?r\gh a p]sonal wireless communication device :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 7#c7 ,prohibition on y\? cell phone use :ile driv+ or /opp$ 9 traffic ,a ,/ate law meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 ?is p>agraph if ! law-- 7,a7 prohibits a driv] f us+ a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+ if ! driv] is-- 7i7 y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age2 or 7ii7 9 ! le>n]'s p]mit or int]m$iate lic5se /age set =? 9 subsection 7g77#b77;,b72 7,b7 makes violation ( ! law a prim>y (f5se2 7,c7 e/abli%es a m9imum f9e = a violation ( ! law2 & 7,d7 does n provide = an exemption t specifically all[s a driv] to text ?r\gh a p]sonal wireless communication device :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 7#d7 ,p]mitt$ exceptions ,a law t meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 may provide exceptions =-- 7,a7 a driv] :o uses a p]sonal wireless communications device to contact em]g5cy s]vices2 7,b7 em]g5cy s]vices p]sonnel :o use a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile-- 7i7 op]at+ an em]g5cy s]vices vehicle2 & 7ii7 engag$ 9 ! p]=mance ( _! duties z em]g5cy s]vices p]sonnel2 7,c7 an individual employ$ z a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] or a s*ool bus driv] :o uses a p]sonal wireless communications device )9 ! scope ( su* individual's employm5t if su* use is p]mitt$ "u ! regulations promulgat$ pursuant to section #caacf ( title #di2 & 7,d7 any additional exceptions det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ?r\gh a rulemak+ process4 7#e7 ,use ( grant funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection %all be us$-- 7i7 to educate ! public ?r\gh adv]tis+ conta9+ in=mation ab\t ! dang]s ( text+ or us+ a cell phone :ile driv+2 7ii7 = traffic signs t notify driv]s ab\t ! di/ract$ driv+ law ( ! ,/ate2 or 7iii7 = law en=cem5t co/s relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( ! di/ract$ driv+ law4 7,b7 ,flexibility 7i7 ,n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ = any eligible project or activity "u section #djb4 7ii7 ,n m ?an #ge p]c5t ( am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ = any eligible project or activity "u section #djb if ! ,/ate has con=m$ its di/ract$ driv+ data to ! mo/ rec5t ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia publi%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#f7 ,additional di/ract$ driv+ grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjag & #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all use up to #be 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 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 (f5se2 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+2 & 7,,iv7 is o!rwise ineligible = a grant "u ?is subsection4 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 7#g7 ,allocation to support /ate di/ract$ driv+ laws ,( ! am\nts available "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> = di/ract$ driv+ grants1 ! ,secret>y may exp5d n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj = ! developm5t & placem5t ( broadca/ m$ia to r$uce di/ract$ driv+ ( motor vehicles4 7#h7 ,grant am\nt ,! allocation ( grant funds to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji4 7#i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7,a7 ,driv+ ,! t]m driv+-- 7i7 means op]at+ a motor vehicle on a public road2 & 7ii7 does n include op]at+ a motor vehicle :5 ! vehicle has pull$ ov] to ! side (1 or (f1 an active roadway & has /opp$ 9 a location :]e x c safely rema9 /ation>y4 7,b7 ,p]sonal wireless communications device ,! t]m p]sonal wireless communications device-- 7i7 means a device ?r\gh :i* p]sonal wireless s]vices 7z def9$ 9 section #ccb7;c77#g77;,c77i7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;c77#g77;,c77i777 are transmitt$2 & 7ii7 does n include a global navigation satellite sy/em receiv] us$ = position+1 em]g5cy notification1 or navigation purposes4 7,c7 ,prim>y (f5se ,! t]m prim>y (f5se means an (f5se = :i* a law en=cem5t (fic] may /op a vehicle solely = ! purpose ( issu+ a citation 9 ! abs5ce ( evid5ce ( ano!r (f5se4 7,d7 ,public road ,! t]m public road has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #djb7;c74 7,e7 ,text+ ,! t]m text+ means read+ f or manually ent]+ data into a p]sonal wireless communications device1 includ+ do+ s = ! purpose ( ,,sms text+1 email+1 in/ant messag+1 or engag+ 9 any o!r =m ( electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication4 4 7e7 ,motorcycli/ safety ,section #dje7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,grant am\nt ,! allocation ( grant funds to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji1 except t ! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ to a ,/ate = a fiscal ye> may n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u su* section = fiscal ye> #bjji4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,flexibility ,n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( grant funds receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ = any eligible project or activity "u section #djb if ! ,/ate is 9 ! l[e/ #be p]c5t ( all ,/ates = motorcycle dea?s p] #aj1jjj motorcycle regi/rations bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t data t con=ms ) crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,%>e-!-road model language ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all update & provide to ! ,/ates model language1 = use 9 traffic safety education c\rses1 driv]'s manuals1 & o!r driv] tra9+ mat]ials1 t provides in/ruction = driv]s ( motor vehicles on ! importance ( %>+ ! road safely ) motorcycli/s4 4 7f7 ,m9imum requirem5ts = ,/ate graduat$ driv] lic5s+ inc5tive grant program ,section #dje7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #ba & ins]t+ #ah2 & 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,lic5s+ process ,a ,/ate is 9 compliance ) ! #b-/age lic5s+ process describ$ 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?s ( ! 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 le>n]'s p]mit & int]m$iate /ages t ea* require1 9 addition to any o!r p5alties impos$ by ,/ate law1 t ! 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 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,special rule ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#e71 up to #ajj p]c5t ( grant funds receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ = any eligible project or activity "u section #djb1 if ! ,/ate is 9 ! l[e/ #be p]c5t ( all ,/ates = ! numb] ( driv]s "u age #ah involv$ 9 fatal cra%es 9 ! ,/ate p] ! total numb] ( driv]s "u age #ah 9 ! ,/ate bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t data t con=ms ) crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7g7 ,nonmotoriz$ safety ,section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,nonmotoriz$ safety 7#a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to ,/ates = ! purpose ( decreas+ p$e/rian & bicycle fatalities & injuries t result f cra%es involv+ a motor vehicle4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out by a ,/ate us+ am\nts f a grant aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate %all receive a grant "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> if ! annual comb9$ p$e/rian & bicycle fatalities 9 ! ,/ate exce$ #ae p]c5t ( ! total annual cra% fatalities 9 ! ,/ate1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5tly report$ f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em4 7#d7 ,use ( grant am\nts ,grant funds receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ =-- 7,a7 tra9+ ( law en=cem5t (ficials on ,/ate laws applicable to p$e/rian & bicycle safety2 7,b7 en=cem5t mobilizations & campaigns design$ to en=ce ,/ate traffic laws applicable to p$e/rian & bicycle safety2 & 7,c7 public education & aw>5ess programs design$ to in=m motori/s1 p$e/rians1 & bicycli/s ( ,/ate traffic laws applicable to p$e/rian & bicycle safety4 7#e7 ,grant am\nt ,! allocation ( grant funds to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji4 4 #djjf4 ,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 #djjg4 ,/op motorcycle *eckpo9t fund+ ,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 #djjh4 ,m>ijuana-impair$ driv+ 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z appropriate1 %all conduct a /udy on m>ijuana-impair$ driv+4 7b7 ,issues ,to be exam9$ ,9 conduct+ ! /udy1 ! ,secret>y %all exam9e1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,me?ods to detect m>ijuana-impair$ driv+1 includ+ devices capable ( measur+ m>ijuana levels 9 motor vehicle op]ators4 7#b7 ,a review ( impairm5t /&>d rese>* = driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( m>ijuana4 7#c7 ,me?ods to diff]5tiate ! cause ( a driv+ impairm5t betwe5 alcohol & m>ijuana4 7#d7 ,/ate-bas$ policies on m>ijuana-impair$ driv+4 7#e7 ,! role & ext5t ( m>ijuana impairm5t 9 motor vehicle accid5ts4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z appropriate1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report %all include1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,f9d+s ,! f9d+s ( ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! /udy1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,an assessm5t ( me?odologies & te*nologies = measur+ driv] impairm5t result+ f ! use ( m>ijuana1 includ+ ! use ( m>ijuana 9 comb9ation ) alcohol4 7ii7 ,a description & assessm5t ( ! role ( m>ijuana z a causal factor 9 traffic cra%es & ! ext5t ( ! problem ( m>ijuana-impair$ driv+4 7iii7 ,a description & assessm5t ( curr5t ,/ate laws relat+ to m>ijuana-impair$ driv+4 7iv7 ,a det]m9ation :e!r an impairm5t /&>d = driv]s "u ! influ5ce ( m>ijuana is feasible & c\ld r$uce vehicle accid5ts & save lives4 7,b7 ,recomm5dations ,! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! /udy1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,effective & effici5t me?ods = tra9+ law en=cem5t p]sonnel1 includ+ drug recognition exp]ts1 to detect or measure ! level ( impairm5t ( a motor vehicle op]ator :o is "u ! influ5ce ( m>ijuana by ! use ( te*nology or o!rwise4 7ii7 ,if feasible1 an impairm5t /&>d = driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( m>ijuana4 7iii7 ,me?odologies = increas$ data collection reg>d+ ! preval5ce & effects ( m>ijuana-impair$ driv+4 7d7 ,m>ijuana def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m m>ijuana includes all sub/ances conta9+ tetrahydrocannab9ol4 #djji4 ,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 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! additional actions und]tak5 by ! ,adm9i/ration pursuant to subsection 7a74 #djaj4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y aw>ds grants "u section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on a publicly available ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-- 7#a7 an id5tification (-- 7,a7 ! ,/ates t 7 aw>d$ grants "u su* section2 7,b7 ! ,/ates t appli$ & 7 n aw>d$ grants "u su* section2 & 7,c7 ! ,/ates t did n apply = a grant "u su* section2 & 7#b7 a li/ ( defici5cies t made a ,/ate ineligible = a grant "u su* section = ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 #djaa4 ,data collection ,section #aijf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7,a7 has enact$ & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7,b7 is ma9ta9+ & ins]t+ is ma9ta9+2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ & any pass5g]s2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,use ( grant funds ,a grant receiv$ by a ,/ate "u subsection 7a7 %all be us$ by ! ,/ate = ! co/s (-- 7#a7 collect+ & ma9ta9+ data on traffic /ops2 & 7#b7 evaluat+ ! results ( ! data4 2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ,a ,/ate & ins]t+ ,on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 a ,/ate2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7d71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,au?orization ( ,appropriations & ins]t+ ,fund+2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,f funds made available "u section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside #g1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjbj to c>ry out ?is section4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ au?oriz$ by & ins]t+ made available "u2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ p]c5t1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ p]c5t42 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,o!r uses ,! ,secret>y may reallocate1 be=e ! la/ day ( any fiscal ye>1 am\nts rema9+ available "u p>agraph 7#a7 to increase ! am\nts made available to c>ry out any ( o!r activities au?oriz$ "u section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 ord] to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 t all su* am\nts are obligat$ dur+ su* fiscal ye>4 4 #djab4 ,/udy on ! national roadside survey ( alcohol & drug use by driv]s ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 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 #djac4 ,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 ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,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 #djad4 ,te*nical corrections ,title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ z foll[s3 7#a7 ,section #djb is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 9 :i* & ins]t+ = :i*2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ "u subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ "u subsection 7k72 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7k77#e71 z r$esignat$ by ?is ,act1 by /rik+ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,section #djc7;e7 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] #cja & ins]t+ *apt] #cja ( title #di4 7#c7 ,section #dje is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ "u section #djb7;c7 & ins]t+ "u section #djb2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,d71 z r$esignat$ by ?is ,act1 by /rik+ on ! basis ( ! apportionm5t =mula set =? 9 section #djb7;c7 & ins]t+ 9 proportion to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7f77#d77;,a77iv7-- 7i7 by /rik+ su* z ! & ins]t+ includ+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ develop$ "u subsection 7g74 #djae4 ,effective date = c]ta9 programs ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 except = ! te*nical corrections 9 section #djad1 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act to sections #afd1 #djb1 & #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be effective on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 ,v ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,a ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,grant ,consolidation #eaja4 ,grants to ,/ates 7a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program ,section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caajb4 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %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 by-- 7#a7 mak+ t>get$ inve/m5ts to promote safe comm]cial motor vehicle transportation1 includ+ ! transportation ( pass5g]s & haz>d\s mat]ials2 7#b7 inve/+ 9 activities likely to g5]ate maximum r$uctions 9 ! numb] & sev]ity ( comm]cial motor vehicle cra%es & 9 fatalities result+ f su* cra%es2 7#c7 adopt+ & en=c+ effective motor c>ri]1 comm]cial motor vehicle1 & driv] safety regulations & practices consi/5t ) ,f$]al requirem5ts2 & 7#d7 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 ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe proc$ures = a ,/ate to submit a multiple-ye> plan1 & annual updates !reto1 "u :i* ! ,/ate agrees to assume responsibility = improv+ motor c>ri] safety by adopt+ & en=c+ ,/ate regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s t are compatible ) ! regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t on comm]cial motor vehicle safety & haz>d\s mat]ials transportation safety4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,secret>y %all approve a ,/ate 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 7or o!r me?od a ,/ate may use t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is adequate to obta9 necess>y in=mation7 & 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 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$ 9 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 & 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 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 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 bus /ation1 t]m9al1 bord] cross+1 ma9t5ance facility1 de/9ation1 or o!r location :]e a motor c>ri] may make a plann$ /op 7exclud+ a weigh /ation72 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 #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & provid$ to ! ,/ate by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ ! "n ( ! p]son t receiv$ ! 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;g72 & 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/ems managem5t "u section #caajf7;b7 n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 by comply+ ) ! conditions = p>ticipation "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t section1 or demon/rates to ! ,secret>y an alt]native approa* = id5tify+ & immobiliz+ a motor c>ri] ) s]i\s safety defici5cies 9 a mann] t provides an equival5t level ( safety2 7,,aa7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t %>es a l& bord] ) ano!r c\ntry1 provides t ! ,/ate-- 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 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t meets ! o!r requirem5ts ( ?is section & agrees to comply ) ! requirem5ts e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7l77#c71 provides t ! ,/ate 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 a publically accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ! ,secret>y approves ! plan or update4 7,b7 ,limitation ,be=e publi%+ 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 #eajg ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 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> t is 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 #eajf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 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 #eajf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 & ?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 total ( #a fiscal ye> if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! 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 ( a ,/ate's exp5ditures "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 & receiv$ by a ,/ate & us$ = motor c>ri] safety purposes may be includ$ z "p ( ! ,/ate's mat* requir$ "u section #caajd or ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ by subsection 7f74 7h7 ,use ( grants ,to en=ce o!r laws ,:5 approv$ z "p ( a ,/ate's plan "u subsection 7c71 ! ,/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 safety4 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$uction "u section #caajd7;c71 ! ,secret>y %all allocate am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a77#a7 to c>ry out ?is section = ! fiscal ye> among ! ,/ates ) plans approv$ "u ?is section 9 accordance ) ! crit]ia prescrib$ "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 #eajf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,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/]+ a ,/ate plan approv$ "u ?is section & 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 a ,/ate plan previ\sly approv$ "u ?is section is n be+ foll[$ or has become inadequate to ensure en=cem5t ( ,/ate regulations1 /&>ds1 or ord]s describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a71 or ! ,/ate is o!rwise n 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may )draw approval ( ! ,/ate plan & notify ! ,/ate4 ,^u ! receipt ( su* notice1 ! ,/ate plan %all no long] be 9 effect & ! ,secret>y %all )hold all fund+ to ! ,/ate "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,noncompliance )hold+ ,9 lieu ( )draw+ approval ( a ,/ate plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may1 aft] provid+ notice to ! ,/ate & 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+ ( funds "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 program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a high priority program fund$ "u section #caajd7;a77#b7 = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 7#b7 ,activities relat$ to motor c>ri] safety ,! ,secret>y may make discretion>y grants to & ent] into 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 & noncomm]cial motor vehicles 9 areas id5tifi$ z high risk cra% corridors2 7,c7 improve ! safe & secure movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials2 7,d7 improve safe transportation ( goods & p]sons 9 =eign comm]ce2 7,e7 demon/rate new te*nologies to improve comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 7,f7 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,g7 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,h7 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 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$]al & ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle regulatory requirem5ts4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 h a comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks program plan approv$ 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$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to v]ify t its sy/ems con=m ) ! national intellig5t transportation sy/ems ar*itecture1 applicable /&>ds1 & protocols = comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks4 7,d7 ,use ( funds ,grant funds receiv$ "u ?is p>agraph 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]ation & ma9t5ance co/s associat$ ) innovative te*nology deploym5t ) funds made available "u sections #caajd7;a77#a7 & #caajd7;a77#b74 4 7b7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program ,section #caajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 7c7 ,vet]ans ,9 adm9i/]+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d priority to grant applications = programs to tra9 =m] memb]s ( ! arm$ =ces 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #aj7 9 ! safe op]ation ( su* vehicles4 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( ,appropriations ,section #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ on ! effective date set =? 9 subsection 7f7 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 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #caajb 7except subsection 7l77-- 7,a7 #bib1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #bih1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #cjd1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,d7 #cjh1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#b7 ,high priority activities program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #caajb7l7-- 7,a7 #db1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #dc1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #dd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,d7 #dd1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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> #bjbj4 7#d7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #cacac-- 7,a7 #ca1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #ca1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #cb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,d7 #cc1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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 su* sections4 ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! recipi5t an am\nt n m ?an ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! total co/s approv$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t4 ,! ,secret>y %all include a recipi5t's 9-k9d contributions 9 det]m9+ ! reimbursem5t4 7#c7 ,v\*]s ,ea* recipi5t %all submit v\*]s at lea/ qu>t]ly = co/s ! recipi5t incurs 9 develop+ & implem5t+ programs "u sections #caajb1 #caajc1 & #cacac4 7c7 ,d$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 su* 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 ,! p]iod ( availability = a recipi5t to exp5d funds "u 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* ! ,secret>y approves ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t & = ! next fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,= grants made or coop]ative agreem5ts ent]$ into = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l77#b71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y approves ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t & = ! next #b fiscal ye>s4 7#c7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l77#c71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y approves ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t & = ! next #d fiscal ye>s4 7#d7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajc1 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y approves ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t & = ! next fiscal ye>4 7#e7 ,= grants made or coop]ative agreem5ts ent]$ into = c>ry+ out section #cacac1 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y approves ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t & = ! next #d fiscal ye>s4 7g7 ,contract au?ority2 initial date ( availability ,am\nts au?oriz$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 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$4 7i7 ,reallocation ,am\nts n exp5d$ by a recipi5t dur+ ! p]iod ( availability %all be releas$ back to ! ,secret>y = reallocation = any purpose "u section #caajb1 #caajc1 or #cacac or ?is section to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 t all su* am\nts are obligat$4 4 7d7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 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 7e7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,safety fitness ( own]s & op]ator2 safety reviews ( new op]ators ,section #caadd7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,in=mation sy/ems2 p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation program ,section #caajf7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,bord] en=cem5t grants ,section #caajg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #caa ( t title1 are repeal$4 7#d7 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/em managem5t ,section #caaji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! analysis = *apt] #caa ( t title1 are repeal$4 7#e7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t ,section #dabf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajf note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts conta9$ 9 section #a7;b7 ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 7#f7 ,safety data improvem5t program ,section #dabh ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts conta9$ 9 section #a7;b7 ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 7#g7 ,grant program = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators ,section #dacd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacja note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts conta9$ 9 section #a7;b7 ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 7#h7 ,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#i7 ,/ate compliance ) ,,cdl requirem5ts ,section #ajc7;e7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajb note7 is repeal$4 7#aj7 ,bord] /aff+ /&>ds ,section #bah7;d7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacc note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 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 7#aa7 ,w9t] home heat+ oil deliv]y ,/ate flexibility program ,section #cdf ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,designation ,act ( #aiie 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caaff note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 7f7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 7g7 ,transition ,not)/&+ ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out sections #caajb1 #caajc1 & #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any sections repeal$ "u subsection 7e71 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 #eajb4 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t ,section #caajf7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,program & ins]t+ ,sy/ems ,managem5t4 #eajc4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #caaaj4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,!re is 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$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 #bfg1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #bgg1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #bhc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #bhd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7#e7 #bhh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,! funds au?oriz$ 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 managem5t "u section #caajf7;b72 7#f7 programs = outrea* & education "u subsection 7c72 7#g7 o!r op]at+ exp5ses2 7#h7 conduct+ safety reviews ( new op]ators2 & 7#i7 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 ,outrea* & education program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may conduct1 ?r\gh any comb9ation ( grants1 contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & 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$]al %>e ( an outrea* & education project = :i* a grant1 contract1 or coop]ative agreem5t is made "u ?is subsection may be up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#c7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts made available "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make available n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7d7 ,contract au?ority2 initial date ( availability ,am\nts au?oriz$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 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 7e7 ,fund+ availability ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7f7 ,contractual obligation ,! approval ( funds by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = paym5t ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( co/s4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to sub*apt] ,i ! foll[+3 #caaaj4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses2 au?orization ( appropriations ,section #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7i72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7j7 & 7k7 z 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]national coop]ation ,section #caafa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #caajd7;i7 & ins]t+ section #caaaj4 7#d7 ,,safetea-,,lu2 outrea* & education ,section #dabg ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agda2 ,public ,law #aji-ei71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts conta9$ 9 section #a7;b7 ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 #eajd4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cacac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cacac4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance program 7#a7 ,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#b7 & 7#c74 7#b7 ,/ate comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation grants ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may make a grant to a ,/ate ag5cy 9 a fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 to assi/ ! ,/ate 9 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 ! ,/ate's 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#c7 ,priority activities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant to or ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) a ,/ate ag5cy1 local gov]nm5t1 or any p]son 9 a fiscal ye> = rese>*1 developm5t & te/+1 demon/ration projects1 public education1 & 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 recipi5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c7 accord+ to crit]ia prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,fund+ ,= fiscal ye>s beg9n+ aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjaf1 ?is section %all be fund$ "u section #caajd4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #cac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #eaje4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety programs = fiscal ye> #bjaf 7a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program grant ext5sion ,section #caajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#aj7 #bah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjae2 & 7#aa7 #bah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 4 7b7 ,ext5sion ( grant programs ,section #daja7;c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agae2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 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 ,= bord] en=cem5t grants "u section #caajg ( t title #cb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#c7 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t grant program ,= ! p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t grant program "u section #caaji ( t title #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 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#e7 ,safety data improvem5t grants ,= safety data improvem5t grants "u section #dabh ( ?is ,act #c1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 4 7c7 ,high-,priority activities ,section #caajd7;j77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z r$esignat$ by ?is subtitle1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjae ! fir/ place x appe>s & all t foll[s ?r\gh = ,/ates1 & ins]t+ #bjaf = ,/ates14 7d7 ,new entrant audits ,section #caadd7;g77#e77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,set aside ,! ,secret>y %all set aside f am\nts made available "u 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 ?is section4 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$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,funds deobligat$ by ! ,secret>y f previ\s ye> grants %all n be c\nt$ t[>d ! #b1ejj1jjj maximum aggregate am\nt = core deploym5t42 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 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#d7 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 #eajf4 ,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 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! work+ gr\p74 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 = ! e/abli%m5t ( a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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 allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program4 7#e7 ,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$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all publi% on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 detail$ summ>ies ( ! meet+s ( ! work+ gr\p2 & 7,b7 ! f9al recomm5dation ( ! work+ gr\p provid$ to ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,notice ( propos$ rulemak+ ,aft] receiv+ ! recomm5dation ( ! work+ gr\p "u subsection 7a77#d71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice seek+ public comm5t on ! e/abli%m5t ( a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program4 7c7 ,basis = =mula ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program is bas$ 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+ ) t section2 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 ( new allocation =mula 7#a7 ,int]im =mula ,prior to ! developm5t ( ! new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program1 ! ,secret>y may calculate ! int]im fund+ am\nts = t 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 ?is subtitle1 by us+ ! foll[+ me?odology3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y %all calculate ! fund+ am\nt to a ,/ate us+ ! allocation =mula ! ,secret>y us$ to aw>d motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program fund+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjaf "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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 =-- 7i7 bord] en=cem5t grants "u section #caajg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7ii7 new entrant audit grants "u section #caadd7;g77#e7 ( t title4 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$ to ! ,/ate "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 bord] en=cem5t grants aw>d$ to ! ,/ate "u section #caajg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 new entrant audit grants aw>d$ to ! ,/ate "u section #caadd7;g77#e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,imm$iate relief ,on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & = ! #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! implem5tation ( ! new allocation =mula1 ! ,secret>y %all t]m9ate ! )hold+ ( motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program funds f a ,/ate if ! ,/ate 0 subject to ! )hold+ ( su* funds = matt]s ( noncompliance imm$iately prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#d7 ,future )hold+s ,beg9n+ on ! date t ! new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program is implem5t$1 ! ,secret>y %all impose all future )hold+s 9 accordance ) section #caajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is subtitle4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( work+ gr\p ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date ( ! implem5tation ( ! new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program4 #eajg4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculation 7a7 ,be=e new allocation =mula 7#a7 ,fiscal ye> #bjag ,if a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program has n be5 e/abli%$ "u ?is subtitle = fiscal ye> #bjag1 ! ,secret>y %all calculate = fiscal ye> #bjag ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t basel9e requir$ "u section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is subtitle1 by av]ag+ ! exp5ditures = fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje requir$ by section #caajb7;b77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 basel9e specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = fiscal ye> #bjah & subsequ5t fiscal ye>s if a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program has n be5 e/abli%$ = t fiscal ye>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 = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program is e/abli%$ "u ?is subtitle1 ^u ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may waive or modify ! basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ ( ! ,/ate by section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is subtitle1 = ! 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 ?is subtitle1 does n exce$ a sum great] ?an ! av]age ( ! total am\nt ( ,/ate ma9t5ance ( ef=t & mat*+ exp5ditures requir$ "u ^? sections = ! #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 ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = ! ,/ate accord+ to ! foll[+ me?odology3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t basel9e = ! ,/ate us+ ! av]age basel9e ( fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje1 z requir$ by section #caajb7;b77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z t section 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 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 ?is subtitle4 7,d7 ,! ,secret>y %all subtract ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 f ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 &-- 7i7 if ! numb] is great] ?an #j1 ! ,secret>y %all subtract ! numb] f ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 if ! numb] is n great] ?an #j1 ! ,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$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 z ! basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ "u section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is subtitle4 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 a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y %all calculate ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t us+ ! me?odology describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 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 ?is subtitle4 7c7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %all t]m9ate effective on ! date t a new ma9t5ance ( ef=t basel9e is calculat$ bas$ on a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program implem5t$ "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,b ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,re=m ,i ,regulatory ,re=m #ebja4 ,notice ( cancellation ( insurance ,section #acijf7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or susp5d aft] revoke4 #ebjb4 ,regulations ,section #caacf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g7 & transf]r+ su* subsection to appe> at ! end ( section #cacae ( su* title2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,regulatory impact analysis 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,)9 ea* regulatory impact analysis ( a propos$ or f9al major rule issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,secret>y %all1 :5ev] practicable-- 7,a7 consid] ! effects ( ! propos$ or f9al rule on diff]5t segm5ts ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 & 7,b7 =mulate e/imates & f9d+s bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce4 7#b7 ,scope ,to ! ext5t feasible & appropriate1 & consi/5t ) law1 an analysis describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 use data t is repres5tative ( comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators or motor c>ri]s1 or bo?1 t w be impact$ by ! propos$ or f9al rule2 & 7,b7 consid] ! effects on comm]cial truck & bus c>ri]s ( v>i\s sizes & types4 7g7 ,public p>ticipation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a propos$ rule "u ?is "p is likely to lead to ! promulgation ( a major rule1 ! ,secret>y1 be=e publi%+ su* propos$ rule1 %all-- 7,a7 issue an advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+2 or 7,b7 proce$ ) a negotiat$ rulemak+4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,ea* advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify ! ne$ = a pot5tial regulatory action2 7,b7 id5tify & reque/ public comm5t on ! be/ available sci5ce or te*nical in=mation relevant to analyz+ pot5tial regulatory alt]natives2 7,c7 reque/ public comm5t on ! available data & co/s ) respect to regulatory alt]natives reasonably likely to be consid]$ z "p ( ! rulemak+2 & 7,d7 reque/ public comm5t on available alt]natives to regulation4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,?is subsection does n apply to a propos$ rule if ! ,secret>y1 = good cause1 f9ds 7& incorporates ! f9d+ & a brief /atem5t ( reasons = su* f9d+ 9 ! propos$ or f9al rule7 t an advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ is impracticable1 unnecess>y1 or contr>y to ! public int]e/4 7h7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 subsection 7f7 or 7g7 may be con/ru$ to limit ! cont5ts ( an advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+4 4 #ebjc4 ,guidance 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,date ( issuance & po9t ( contact ,ea* guidance docum5t issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all h a date ( issuance or a date ( revision1 z applicable1 & %all include ! "n & contact in=mation ( a po9t ( contact at ! ,adm9i/ration :o c respond to que/ions reg>d+ ! guidance4 7#b7 ,public accessibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* guidance docum5t issu$ or revis$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all be publi%$ on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t on ! date ( issuance or revision4 7,b7 ,r$action ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration may r$act f a guidance docum5t publi%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 any in=mation t w\ld reveal inve/igative te*niques t w\ld compromise ,adm9i/ration en=cem5t ef=ts4 7#c7 ,incorporation into regulations ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* a guidance docum5t is publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 or dur+ an applicable review "u subsection 7c71 :i*ev] is e>li]1 ! ,secret>y %all revise regulations to incorporate ! guidance docum5t to ! ext5t practicable4 7#d7 ,reissuance ,if a guidance docum5t is n incorporat$ into regulations 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 reissue an updat$ v]sion ( ! guidance docum5t2 & 7,b7 review & reissue an updat$ v]sion ( ! guidance docum5t e #e ye>s until ! date on :i* ! guidance docum5t is remov$ or incorporat$ into applicable regulations4 7b7 ,initial review ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all review all guidance docum5ts issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration & 9 effect on su* date ( enactm5t to ensure t su* docum5ts are curr5t1 are readily accessible to ! public1 & meet ! /&>ds specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,regul> review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 n less ?an once e #e ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct a compreh5sive review ( ! guidance docum5ts issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to det]m9e :e!r su* docum5ts are-- 7,a7 consi/5t & cle>2 7,b7 uni=mly & consi/5tly en=c$2 & 7,c7 /ill necess>y4 7#b7 ,notice & comm5t ,prior to beg9n+ a review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice & reque/ = comm5t t solicits input f /akehold]s on :i* guidance docum5ts %\ld be updat$ or elim9at$4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* a review "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complet$1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t a report detail+ ! review & a full inv5tory ( ! guidance docum5ts ( ! ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,a report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a summ>y ( ! response ( ! ,adm9i/ration to comm5ts receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7d7 ,guidance docum5t def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m guidance docum5t means a docum5t issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration t-- 7#a7 provides an int]pretation ( a regulation ( ! ,adm9i/ration2 or 7#b7 includes an en=cem5t policy ( ! ,adm9i/ration available to ! public4 #ebjd4 ,petitions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 publi% on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t a summ>y ( all petitions = regulatory action submitt$ to ! ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 prioritize ! petitions submitt$ bas$ on ! likelihood ( safety improvem5ts result+ f ! regulatory action reque/$2 7#c7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date a summ>y ( a petition is publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 =mally respond to su* petition by indicat+ :e!r ! ,adm9i/rator w accept1 d5y1 or fur!r review ! petition2 7#d7 prioritize responses to petitions consi/5t ) a petition's pot5tial to r$uce cra%es1 improve en=cem5t1 & r$uce unnecess>y burd5s2 & 7#e7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a petition1 publi% on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t an updat$ inv5tory ( ! petitions describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any applicable disposition in=mation = ^? petitions4 7b7 ,treatm5t ( multiple petitions ,! ,adm9i/rator may treat multiple simil> petitions z a s+le petition = ! purposes ( subsection 7a74 7c7 ,petition def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m petition means a reque/ =-- 7#a7 a new regulation2 7#b7 a regulatory int]pretation or cl>ification2 or 7#c7 a det]m9ation by ! ,adm9i/rator t a regulation %\ld be modifi$ or elim9at$ because x is-- 7,a7 no long]-- 7i7 consi/5t & cle>2 7ii7 curr5t ) ! op]ational realities ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 or 7iii7 uni=mly en=c$2 7,b7 ineffective2 or 7,c7 ov]ly burd5some4 #ebje4 ,inspector /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]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 #ebjf4 ,applications 7a7 ,review process ,section #cacae7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#i71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,l5g? ( exemption & r5ewal ,an exemption may be grant$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = no long] ?an #e ye>s & may be r5ew$1 ^u reque/1 = subsequ5t #e-ye> p]iods if ! ,secret>y cont9ues to make ! f9d+ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,opportunity = resubmission ,if ! ,secret>y d5ies an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! applicant c reasonably address ! reason = ! d5ial1 ! ,secret>y may all[ ! applicant to resubmit ! application4 4 7b7 ,adm9i/rative exemptions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make p]man5t ! foll[+ limit$ exemptions3 7,a7 ,p]i%able con/ruction products1 z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] on ,april #b1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aghai74 7,b7 ,transport ( comm]cial bee hives1 z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] on ,june #ai1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #cedbe74 7,c7 ,safe transport ( live/ock1 z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] on ,june #ab1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #ccehd74 7#b7 ,additional adm9i/rative exemptions ,any exemption f any provision ( ! regulations "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 t is 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 except z o!rwise provid$ 9 section #cacae7;b7 ( title #di1 %all be valid = a p]iod ( #e ye>s f ! date su* exemption 0 grant$2 & 7,b7 may be subject to r5ewal "u section #cacae7;b77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,,ii ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability ,re=m #ebba4 ,correlation /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is "p z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all commission ! ,national ,rese>* ,c\ncil ( ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy (-- 7#a7 ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability program ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is "p z ! ,,csa program72 & 7#b7 ! ,safety ,measurem5t ,sy/em utiliz$ by ! ,,csa program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is "p z ! ,,sms74 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 "p z ,,basic7-- 7i7 id5tify high risk c>ri]s2 & 7ii7 pr$ict or are correlat$ ) future cra% risk1 cra% sev]ity1 or o!r safety indicators = motor c>ri]s1 includ+ ! 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> violations & ! tie betwe5 cra% risk & specific regulatory violations1 ) respect to accurately id5tify+ & pr$ict+ future cra% risk = motor c>ri]s2 7,c7 ! relative value ( inspection in=mation & roadside en=cem5t data2 7,d7 any data collection gaps or data suffici5cy problems t may exi/ & ! impact ( ^? gaps & problems on ! efficacy ( ! ,,csa program2 7,e7 ! accuracy ( safety data1 includ+ ! use ( cra% data f cra%es 9 :i* a motor c>ri] 0 free f fault2 7,f7 :e!r ,,basic p]c5tiles = motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s %\ld be calculat$ sep>ately f motor c>ri]s ( freight2 7,g7 ! diff]5ces 9 ! rates at :i* safety violations are report$ to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration = inclusion 9 ! ,,sms by v>i\s en=cem5t au?orities1 includ+ ,/ates1 t]ritories1 & ,f$]al inspectors2 & 7,h7 h[ memb]s ( ! public use ! ,,sms & :at effect mak+ ! ,,sms in=mation public has _h on r$uc+ cra%es & elim9at+ unsafe motor c>ri]s f ! indu/ry2 & 7#b7 %all consid]-- 7,a7 :e!r ! ,,sms provides comp>able precision & confid5ce1 ?r\gh ,,sms al]ts & p]c5tiles1 = ! relative cra% risk ( individual l>ge & small motor c>ri]s2 7,b7 :e!r alt]natives to ! ,,sms w\ld id5tify high risk c>ri]s m accurately2 & 7,c7 ! recomm5dations & f9d+s ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 & indep5d5t review team reports1 issu$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy commission$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 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>tm5t2 & 7#b7 publi% ! report on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,corrective action plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! ,adm9i/rator submits ! report "u subsection 7c71 if t report id5tifies a defici5cy or opportunity = improvem5t 9 ! ,,csa program or 9 any elem5t ( ! ,,sms1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a corrective action plan t-- 7,a7 responds to ! defici5cies or opportunities id5tifi$ by ! report2 7,b7 id5tifies h[ ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration w address su* defici5cies or opportunities2 & 7,c7 provides an e/imate ( ! co/1 includ+ ) respect to *anges 9 /aff+1 en=cem5t1 & data collection1 necess>y to address su* defici5cies or opportunities4 7#b7 ,program re=ms ,! corrective action plan submitt$ "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 t relates to ! ,,csa program1 includ+ ! ,,sms or data analysis "u ! ,,sms4 7e7 ,inspector ,g5]al review ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! ,adm9i/rator submits a corrective action plan "u subsection 7d71 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all-- 7#a7 review ! ext5t to :i* su* plan addresses-- 7,a7 recomm5dations conta9$ 9 ! report submitt$ "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 relevant recomm5dations issu$ by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al or ! ,inspector ,g5]al be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! responsiv5ess ( ! corrective action plan to ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #ebbb4 ,beyond compliance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all all[ recognition1 includ+ cr$it or an improv$ ,,sms p]c5tile1 = a motor c>ri] t-- 7#a7 in/alls advanc$ safety equipm5t2 7#b7 uses enhanc$ driv] fitness measures2 7#c7 adopts fleet safety managem5t tools1 te*nologies1 & programs2 or 7#d7 satisfies o!r /&>ds det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7b7 ,implem5tation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out subsection 7a7 by-- 7#a7 incorporat+ a me?odology into ! ,,csa program2 or 7#b7 e/abli%+ a safety ,,basic 9 ! ,,sms4 7c7 ,process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator1 aft] provid+ notice & an opportunity = comm5t1 %all develop a process = id5tify+ & review+ advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 fleet safety managem5t tools1 te*nologies1 & programs1 & o!r /&>ds = use by motor c>ri]s to receive recognition1 includ+ cr$it or an improv$ ,,sms p]c5tile1 = purposes ( subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,a process develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide = a petition process = review+ advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 fleet safety managem5t tools1 te*nologies1 & programs1 & o!r /&>ds2 & 7,b7 seek input & p>ticipation f indu/ry /akehold]s1 includ+ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s1 te*nology manufactur]s1 vehicle manufactur]s1 motor c>ri]s1 law en=cem5t1 safety advocates1 & ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,advisory ,committee4 7d7 ,qualification ,! ,adm9i/rator1 aft] provid+ notice & an opportunity = comm5t1 %all develop te*nical or o!r p]=mance /&>ds ) respect to advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 fleet safety managem5t tools1 te*nologies1 & programs1 & o!r /&>ds = purposes ( subsection 7a74 7e7 ,monitor+ ,! ,adm9i/rator may au?orize qualifi$ entities to monitor motor c>ri]s t receive recognition1 includ+ cr$it or an improv$ ,,sms p]c5tile1 "u ?is section ?r\gh a no-co/ contract /ructure4 7f7 ,dissem9ation ( in=mation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ma9ta9 on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t in=mation on-- 7#a7 ! advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 fleet safety managem5t tools1 te*nologies1 & programs1 & o!r /&>ds eligible = recognition1 includ+ cr$it or an improv$ ,,sms p]c5tile2 7#b7 any petitions = review ( advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 fleet safety managem5t tools1 te*nologies1 & programs1 & o!r /&>ds2 & 7#c7 any relevant /ati/ics relat+ to ! use ( advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 fleet safety managem5t tools1 te*nologies1 & programs1 & o!r /&>ds4 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on !-- 7#a7 numb] ( motor c>ri]s receiv+ recognition1 includ+ cr$it or an improv$ ,,sms p]c5tile1 "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 safety p]=mance ( su* c>ri]s4 #ebbc4 ,data c]tification 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,on & aft] ! date t is #a day aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 no in=mation reg>d+ analysis ( violations1 cra%es 9 :i* a det]m9ation is made t ! motor c>ri] or ! comm]cial motor vehicle driv] is n at fault1 al]ts1 or ! relative p]c5tile = ea* ,,basic develop$ "u ! ,,csa program may be made available to ! g5]al public until ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t c]tifies t-- 7#a7 ! report requir$ "u section #ebba7;c7 has be5 submitt$ 9 accordance ) t section2 7#b7 any defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 ! report requir$ "u section #ebba7;c7 h be5 address$2 7#c7 if applicable1 ! corrective action plan "u section #ebba7;d7 has be5 implem5t$2 7#d7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration has fully implem5t$ or satisfactorily address$ ! issues rais$ 9 ! report titl$ ,modify+ ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability ,program ,w\ld ,improve ! ,ability to ,id5tify ,high ,risk ,c>ri]s ( ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice & dat$ ,febru>y #bjad 7,,gao-#ad-aad72 & 7#e7 ! ,secret>y has initiat$ modification ( ! ,,csa program 9 accordance ) section #ebbb4 7b7 ,limitation on ! use ( ,,csa analysis ,in=mation reg>d+ al]ts & ! relative p]c5tile = ea* ,,basic develop$ "u ! ,,csa program may n be us$ = safety fitness det]m9ations until ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t makes ! c]tification "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,cont9u$ public availability ( data ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 inspection & violation in=mation submitt$ to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration by comm]cial motor vehicle inspectors & qualifi$ law en=cem5t (ficials1 out-(-s]vice rates1 & absolute measures %all rema9 available to ! public4 7d7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ,/ate & local comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t ag5cies may use ! in=mation ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 = purposes ( inve/igation & en=cem5t prioritization2 7,b7 a motor c>ri] & a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] may access in=mation ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 t relates directly to ! motor c>ri] or driv]1 respectively2 & 7,c7 a data analysis ( motorcoa* op]ators may be provid$ onl9e ) a notation indicat+ t ! rat+s or al]ts li/$ are n int5d$ to imply any ,f$]al safety rat+ ( ! c>ri]4 7#b7 ,notation ,! notation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all include ! foll[+3 ,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 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to re/rict ! (ficial use by ,/ate en=cem5t ag5cies ( ! data collect$ by ,/ate en=cem5t p]sonnel4 #ebbd4 ,data improvem5t 7a7 ,functional specifications ,! ,adm9i/rator %all develop functional specifications to ensure ! consi/5t & accurate input ( data into sy/ems & databases relat+ to ! ,,csa program4 7b7 ,functionality ,! functional 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 develop$ pursuant to 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 #ebbe4 ,accid5t review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] a c]tification "u section #ebbc1 ! ,secret>y %all task ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,advisory ,committee ) review+ ! treatm5t ( prev5table cra%es "u ! ,,sms4 7b7 ,duties ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] be+ task$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,advisory ,committee %all make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on a process to all[ motor c>ri]s & driv]s to reque/ t ! ,adm9i/rator make a det]m9ation ) respect to ! prev5tability ( a cra%1 if su* a process has n yet be5 e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review & consid] ! recomm5dations provid$ by ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,advisory ,committee2 & 7#b7 report to ,congress on h[ ! ,secret>y int5ds to address ! treatm5t ( prev5table cra%es4 7d7 ,prev5table def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m prev5table has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 ,app5dix ,b ( "p #che ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,c ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,safety #ecja4 ,w9d%ield te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! regulations 9 section #cic4fj7;e7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]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 ,vehicle safety te*nology def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m vehicle safety te*nology includes a 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/em & 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$]al ,regulations1 on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all be consid]$ 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 #ecjb4 ,prioritiz+ /atutory rulemak+s ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all prioritize ! completion ( ea* out/&+ rulemak+ requir$ by /atute be=e beg9n+ any o!r rulemak+1 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is a significant ne$ = su* o!r rulemak+ & notifies ,congress ( su* det]m9ation4 #ecjc4 ,safety report+ sy/em 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! co/ & feasibility ( e/abli%+ a self-report+ sy/em = comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s or motor c>ri]s ) respect to en r\te equipm5t failures4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an analysis (-- 7,a7 alt]natives = ! report+ ( equipm5t failures 9 real "t1 includ+ an ,int]net ,web site or telephone hotl9e2 7,b7 ! ability ( a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] or a motor c>ri] to provide to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration pro( ( repair ( a self-report$ equipm5t failure2 7,c7 ! ability ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to ensure t self-report$ equipm5t failures prov5 to be repair$ are n us$ 9 ! calculation ( ,behavior ,analysis & ,safety ,improvem5t ,category scores2 7,d7 ! ability ( roadside inspectors to access self-report$ equipm5t failures2 7,e7 ! co/ to e/abli% & adm9i/] a self-report+ sy/em2 7,f7 ! ability = a self-report+ sy/em to track individual comm]cial motor vehicles ?r\gh unique id5tifi]s2 & 7,g7 :e!r a self-report+ sy/em w\ld yield demon/rable safety b5efits2 7#b7 an id5tification ( any regulatory or /atutory imp$im5ts to ! implem5tation ( a self-report+ sy/em2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations on implem5t+ a self-report+ sy/em4 #ecjd4 ,new entrant safety review program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! new op]ator safety review program "u section #caadd7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ ! program's effectiv5ess 9 r$uc+ cra%es1 fatalities1 & injuries involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles & improv+ comm]cial motor vehicle safety4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t & submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ any recomm5dations = improv+ ! effectiv5ess ( ! program 7includ+ recomm5dations = legislative *anges74 #ecje4 ,high risk c>ri] reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,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 ,! ,secret>y %all po/ on a public ,web site 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 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caadd note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 #ecjf4 ,po/-accid5t report review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p-- 7#a7 to review ! data elem5ts ( po/-accid5t reports1 = t[-away accid5ts involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles1 t are report$ 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 weight1 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$4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ! f9d+s ( ! work+ gr\p2 7#b7 id5tify ! be/ practices = ,/ate po/-accid5t reports t are report$ 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 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate n m ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes recomm5dations "u subsection 7d77#c74 #ecjg4 ,implem5t+ safety requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* rulemak+ describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & e #ahj days !reaft] until ! rulemak+ is complete1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 notification t includes-- 7#a7 = a rulemak+ ) a /atutory deadl9e-- 7,a7 an explanation ( :y ! deadl9e 0 n met2 & 7,b7 an expect$ date ( completion ( ! rulemak+2 & 7#b7 = a rulemak+ )\t a /atutory deadl9e1 an expect$ date ( completion ( ! rulemak+4 7b7 ,additional cont5ts ,a notification submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an updat$ rulemak+ timel9e2 7#b7 a li/ ( factors caus+ delays 9 ! completion ( ! rulemak+2 & 7#c7 any o!r details associat$ ) ! /atus ( ! rulemak+4 7c7 ,rulemak+s ,! ,secret>y %all submit a writt5 notification "u subsection 7a7 = ea* ( ! foll[+ rulemak+s3 7#a7 ,! rulemak+ requir$ "u section #cacjf;a7a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,! rulemak+ requir$ "u section #caacg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,! rulemak+ requir$ "u section #cacje7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,! rulemak+ requir$ "u section #cafja ( division ,c ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaa note74 7#e7 ,a rulemak+ conc]n+ motor c>ri] safety fitness det]m9ations4 7#f7 ,a rulemak+ conc]n+ comm]cial motor vehicle safety requir$ by an ,act ( ,congress enact$ on or aft] ,augu/ #a1 #bjje1 & incomplete = m ?an #b ye>s4 ,d ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,driv]s #edja4 ,opportunities = vet]ans 7a7 ,/&>ds = tra9+ & te/+ ( vet]an op]ators ,section #cacje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,/&>ds = tra9+ & te/+ ( vet]an op]ators 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjaf1 ! ,secret>y %all modify ! regulations prescrib$ "u subsections 7a7 & 7c7 to-- 7,a7 exempt a cov]$ individual f all or a portion ( a driv+ te/ if ! cov]$ individual _h exp]i5ce 9 ! arm$ =ces or res]ve compon5ts driv+ vehicles simil> to a comm]cial motor vehicle2 7,b7 ensure t a cov]$ individual may apply = an exemption "u subp>agraph 7,a7 dur+1 at lea/1 ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* su* individual sep>ates f s]vice 9 ! arm$ =ces or res]ve compon5ts2 & 7,c7 cr$it ! tra9+ & k a cov]$ individual receiv$ 9 ! arm$ =ces or res]ve compon5ts driv+ vehicles simil> to a comm]cial motor vehicle = purposes ( satisfy+ m9imum /&>ds = tra9+ & k4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7,a7 ,arm$ =ces ,! t]m arm$ =ces has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #aj4 7,b7 ,cov]$ individual ,! t]m cov]$ individual means an individual ov] ! age ( #ba ye>s :o is-- 7i7 a =m] memb] ( ! arm$ =ces2 or 7ii7 a =m] memb] ( ! res]ve compon5ts4 7,c7 ,res]ve compon5ts ,! t]m res]ve compon5ts means-- 7i7 ! ,army ,national ,gu>d ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 ! ,army ,res]ve2 7iii7 ! ,navy ,res]ve2 7iv7 ! ,m>9e ,corps ,res]ve2 7v7 ! ,air ,national ,gu>d ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7vi7 ! ,air ,=ce ,res]ve2 & 7vii7 ! ,coa/ ,gu>d ,res]ve4 4 7b7 ,implem5tation ( adm9i/rative recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 %all implem5t ! recomm5dations conta9$ 9 ! report submitt$ "u section #cbcjh ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacja note7 t are n implem5t$ z a result ( ! am5dm5t 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,implem5tation ( ! milit>y comm]cial driv]'s lic5se act ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all issue f9al regulations to implem5t ! exemption to ! domicile requirem5t "u section #cacaa7;a77#ab77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cacaa7;a77#ab77;,c77ii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7ii7 is an active duty memb] (-- 7,i7 ! arm$ =ces 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #aj72 or 7,,ii7 ! res]ve compon5ts 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #cacje7;d77#b7 ( ?is title72 & 4 #edjb4 ,drug-free comm]cial driv]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cacjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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,a7 by /rik+ ,! regulations %all p]mit su* motor c>ri]s to conduct preemploym5t te/+ ( su* employees = ! use ( alcohol42 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! 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 ur9e te/+-- 7,i7 9 conduct+ preemploym5t te/+ = ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance2 & 7,,ii7 9 conduct+ r&om te/+ = ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance if ! op]ator 0 subject to hair te/+ = preemploym5t te/+4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 %all provide an exemption f hair te/+ = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators ) e/abli%$ religi\s beliefs t prohibit ! cutt+ or removal ( hair4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ = ur9e te/+1 & te*nical guidel9es = hair te/+1 be=e includ+ m&atory guidel9es2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 laboratory protocols & cut-(f levels = hair te/+ to detect ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance2 4 7b7 ,guidel9es ,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 ,code4 #edjc4 ,m$ical c]tification ( vet]ans = comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a physician-approv$ vet]an op]ator1 ! qualifi$ physician ( su* op]ator may1 subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b71 p]=m a m$ical exam9ation & provide a m$ical c]tificate = purposes ( compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #caadi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,c]tification ,! c]tification describ$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 assurances t ! physician p]=m+ ! m$ical exam9ation meets ! requirem5ts ( a qualifi$ physician "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 c]tification t ! physical condition ( ! op]ator is adequate to enable su* op]ator to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle safely4 7c7 ,national regi/ry ( m$ical exam9]s ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 %all develop a process = qualifi$ physicians to p]=m a m$ical exam9ation & provide a m$ical c]tificate "u subsection 7a7 & include su* physicians on ! national regi/ry ( m$ical exam9]s e/abli%$ "u section #caadi7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,physician-approv$ vet]an op]ator ,! t]m physician-approv$ vet]an op]ator means an op]ator ( a comm]cial motor vehicle :o-- 7,a7 is a vet]an :o is enroll$ 9 ! heal? c>e sy/em e/abli%$ "u section #agje7;a7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 is requir$ to h a curr5t valid m$ical c]tificate pursuant to section #caadi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,qualifi$ physician ,! t]m qualifi$ physician means a physician :o-- 7,a7 is employ$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 7,b7 is famili> ) ! /&>ds =1 & physical requirem5ts (1 an op]ator c]tifi$ pursuant to section #caadi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 has nev]1 ) respect to su* section1 be5 f\nd to h act$ fraudul5tly1 includ+ by fraudul5tly aw>d+ a m$ical c]tificate4 7#c7 ,vet]an ,! t]m vet]an has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,/atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to *ange any /atutory p5alty associat$ ) fraud or abuse4 #edjd4 ,comm]cial driv] pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program "u section #cacae7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to /udy ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & safety impacts ( all[+ a cov]$ driv] to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 7b7 ,data collection ,! ,secret>y %all collect & analyze data relat+ to accid5ts 9 :i*-- 7#a7 a cov]$ driv] p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program is involv$2 & 7#b7 a driv] "u ! age ( #ba op]at+ a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 intra/ate comm]ce is involv$4 7c7 ,limitations ,a driv] p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program may n-- 7#a7 transport-- 7,a7 pass5g]s2 or 7,b7 haz>d\s c>go2 or 7#b7 op]ate a vehicle 9 special configuration4 7d7 ,work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all conduct1 monitor1 & evaluate ! pilot program 9 consultation ) a work+ gr\p to be e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y consi/+ ( repres5tatives ( ! arm$ =ces1 indu/ry1 driv]s1 safety advocacy organizations1 & ,/ate lic5s+ & en=cem5t (ficials4 7#b7 ,duties ,! work+ gr\p %all review ! data collect$ "u subsection 7b7 & provide recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & safety impacts ( all[+ a cov]$ driv] to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is conclud$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! pilot program & ! recomm5dations ( ! work+ gr\p4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,accid5t ,! t]m accid5t has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,arm$ =ces ,! t]m arm$ =ces has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #cacja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,cov]$ driv] ,! t]m cov]$ driv] means an individual :o is-- 7,a7 betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba2 7,b7 a memb] or =m] memb] ( !-- 7i7 arm$ =ces2 or 7ii7 res]ve compon5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #cacje7;d77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by ?is ,act72 & 7,c7 qualifi$ 9 a ,milit>y ,occupational ,specialty to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle or simil> vehicle4 ,e ,g5]al ,provisions #eeja4 ,delays 9 goods movem5t 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! av]age l5g? ( "t t op]ators ( comm]cial motor vehicles are delay$ be=e ! load+ & unload+ ( su* vehicles & at o!r po9ts 9 ! pick-up & deliv]y process4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 an assessm5t ( h[ delays impact-- 7i7 ! economy2 7ii7 ! effici5cy ( ! transportation sy/em2 7iii7 motor c>ri] safety1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* delays result 9 violations ( motor c>ri] safety regulations2 & 7iv7 ! livelihood ( motor c>ri] driv]s2 & 7,b7 recomm5dations on h[ delays c\ld be mitigat$4 7b7 ,collection ( data ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% by regulation a process to collect data on delays exp]i5c$ by op]ators ( comm]cial motor vehicles be=e ! load+ & unload+ ( su* vehicles & at o!r po9ts 9 ! pick-up & deliv]y process4 #eejb4 ,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>tm5t2 7,c7 em]g5cy response or recov]y exp]ts2 7,d7 relevant safety gr\ps2 & 7,e7 entities 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 imp$im5ts curr5tly exi/ t prev5t exp$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 em]g5cy2 7#c7 a ,/ate c\ld pre-designate an em]g5cy r\te id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 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]iods ( decl>$ em]g5cy & recov]y f su* p]iods2 & 7#d7 an onl9e map c\ld be creat$ to id5tify ea* pre-designat$ em]g5cy r\te "u p>agraph 7#c71 includ+ in=mation on specific limitations1 obligations1 & notification requirem5ts along t r\te4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on its f9d+s "u ?is section & any recomm5dations = ! implem5tation ( be/ practices = exp$iti\s ,/ate approval ( special p]mits = vehicles involv$ 9 em]g5cy response & recov]y4 7#b7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! report on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7c77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate on ! actions ! ,secret>y & ! ,/ates h tak5 to implem5t ! recomm5dations includ$ 9 ! report4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate #a ye> aft] ! date ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7c77#a74 #eejc4 ,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 consum]s relevant in=mation ) 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 include 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 #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 ! work+ gr\p %all make ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! recomm5dations on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p makes its recomm5dations "u subsection 7c77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all issue a report to ,congress on ! implem5tation ( su* recomm5dations4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate #a ye> aft] ! date ! work+ gr\p makes its recomm5dations "u subsection 7c77#b74 #eejd4 ,te*nology improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a compreh5sive analysis ( ! in=mation te*nology & data collection & managem5t sy/ems ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 evaluate ! efficacy ( ! exi/+ in=mation te*nology1 data collection1 process+ sy/ems1 data correction proc$ures1 & data managem5t sy/ems & programs1 includ+ _! int]action ) ea* o!r & _! efficacy 9 meet+ us] ne$s2 7#b7 id5tify any r$undancies among ! sy/ems1 proc$ures1 & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 explore ! feasibility ( consolidat+ data collection & process+ sy/ems2 7#d7 evaluate ! ability ( ! sy/ems1 proc$ures1 & programs describ$ 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 levels2 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/ems1 proc$ures1 & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ord] to make necess>y future *anges to ensure us] ne$s are met 9 an easi]1 timely1 & m co/-effici5t mann]2 7#f7 inve/igate & make recomm5dations reg>d+-- 7,a7 defici5cies 9 exi/+ data sets impact+ program effectiv5ess2 & 7,b7 me?ods to improve us] int]faces2 & 7#g7 id5tify ! appropriate role ! ,f$]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/ems1 proc$ures1 & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #eeje4 ,notification reg>d+ motor c>ri] regi/ration ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate writt5 notification ( ! actions ! ,secret>y is tak+ to ensure1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 t ea* application = regi/ration "u section #acijb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is process$ n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! application is receiv$ by ! ,secret>y4 #eejf4 ,report on comm]cial driv]'s lic5se skills te/ delays ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 describes1 = ea* ,/ate1 ! /atus ( skills te/+ = applicants = a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! av]age wait "t f ! date an applicant reque/s to take a skills te/ to ! date ! applicant has ! opportunity to complete su* te/2 7,b7 ! av]age wait "t f ! date an applicant1 ^u failure ( a skills te/1 reque/s a rete/ to ! date ! applicant has ! opportunity to complete su* rete/2 7,c7 ! actual numb] ( qualifi$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se exam9]s available to te/ applicants2 & 7,d7 ! numb] ( te/+ sites available ?r\gh ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( motor vehicles & :e!r ?is numb] has increas$ or decreas$ f ! previ\s ye>2 & 7#b7 describes specific /eps t ! ,adm9i/rator is tak+ to address skills te/+ delays 9 ,/ates t h av]age skills te/ or rete/ wait times ( m ?an #g days f ! date an applicant reque/s to te/ or rete/ to ! date ! applicant has ! opportunity to complete su* te/ or rete/4 #eejg4 ,electronic logg+ device requirem5ts ,section #caacg7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 by /rik+ apply to & ins]t+ except z provid$ 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 ( ! t]m driveaway-t[away op]ation 7z def9$ 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations71 may comply ) ! h\rs ( s]vice requirem5ts by requir+ ea* driv] to use-- 7,a7 a pap] record ( duty /atus =m2 or 7,b7 an electronic logg+ device4 4 #eejh4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,title #di ,title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ z foll[s3 7#a7 ,section #acijb7;i77#b7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ except z be=e describ$4 7#b7 ,section #acijc7;d7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7d7 ,regi/ration z ,motor ,c>ri] ,requir$4-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4--,a freight =w>d] & ins]t+ 7d7 ,regi/ration z ,motor ,c>ri] ,requir$4--,a freight =w>d]4 7#c7 ,section #acije7;d77#b77;,d7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! ,secret>y f9ds t-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7i7 ! motor c>ri]1 & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! motor c>ri]12 & 7,b7 by add+ a p]iod at ! end4 7#d7 ,section #adija7;h7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,h\sehold ,goods 9 ! head+4 7#e7 ,section #adiaf is am5d$ by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #adiaf4 ,unlawful brok]age activities 4 7b7 ,,map-#ba ,effective z ( ,july #f1 #bjab1 & z if includ$ !re9 z enact$1 ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$ z foll[s3 7#a7 ,section #cbajh7;a77#d7 7#abf ,/at4 #ghb7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ = be=e ea* additional day 9 ! matt] propos$ to be /ruck4 7#b7 ,section #cbcja7;b77#c7 7#abf ,/at4 #ghf7 is am5d$ by /rik+ by am5d+ 7a7 to read z foll[s3 & ins]t+ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+34 7#c7 ,section #cbcjb7;c77#b77;,b7 7#abf ,/at4 #ghi7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #cbcjc7;c77#a7 & ins]t+ section #cbcjb7;c77#a74 7#d7 ,section #cbiba7;b7 7#abf ,/at4 #hbh7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] to be ins]t$1 by /rik+ 7,a7 ,9 addition & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition 4 7#e7 ,section #cbica7;c7 7#abf ,/at4 #hbi7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,secret>y ( ,transportation 9 ! matt] to be /ruck2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,secret>y ( ,transportation 9 ! matt] to be ins]t$4 7c7 ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii ,section #bbi7;a77#a7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 aft] sections #caacf & #caejb4 #eeji4 ,m9imum f9ancial responsibility 7a7 ,transport+ prop]ty ,if ! ,secret>y proce$s ) a rulemak+ to det]m9e :e!r to increase ! m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility requir$ "u section #caaci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]1 prior to issu+ a f9al rule-- 7#a7 ! rulemak+'s pot5tial impact on-- 7,a7 ! safety ( motor vehicle transportation2 & 7,b7 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 7#b7 ! ability ( ! insurance indu/ry to provide ! requir$ am\nt ( insurance2 7#c7 ! ext5t to :i* curr5t m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility adequately cov]-- 7,a7 m$ical c>e2 7,b7 comp5sation2 & 7,c7 o!r id5tifiable co/s2 7#d7 ! frequ5cy ) :i* insurance claims exce$ curr5t m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility 9 fatal accid5ts2 & 7#e7 ! impact ( increas$ levels on motor c>ri] safety & accid5t r$uction4 7b7 ,transport+ pass5g]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to initiat+ a rulemak+ to *ange ! m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility "u section #caach ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all complete a /udy specific to ! m9imum f9ancial responsibility requirem5ts = motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s4 7#b7 ,/udy cont5ts ,a /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 a review ( accid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities 9 ! ov]-!-road bus & s*ool bus indu/ries2 7,b7 a review ( insurance held by ov]-!-road bus & public & private s*ool bus companies1 includ+ companies ( v>i\s sizes1 & an analysis ( :e!r su* insurance is adequate to cov] claims2 7,c7 an analysis ( :e!r & h[ insurance affects ! behavior & safety record ( motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s1 includ+ ) respect to cra% r$uction2 & 7,d7 an analysis ( ! anticipat$ impacts ( an increase 9 f9ancial responsibility on insurance premiums = pass5g] c>ri]s & s]vice availability4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ a /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 repres5tatives ( ! ov]-!-road bus & private s*ool bus transportation indu/ries1 includ+ repres5tatives ( bus driv]s2 & 7,b7 insur]s ( motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s4 7#d7 ,report ,if ! ,secret>y und]takes a /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy4 #eeaj4 ,safety /udy reg>d+ d\ble-deck] motorcoa*es 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,/ate transportation safety & law en=cem5t (ficials1 %all conduct a /udy reg>d+ ! safety op]ations1 fire suppression capability1 tire loads1 & pavem5t impacts ( op]at+ a d\ble-deck] motorcoa* equipp$ ) a device design$ by ! motorcoa* manufactur] to atta* to ! re> ( ! motorcoa* = use 9 transport+ pass5g] baggage4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 #eeaa4 ,,gao review ( s*ool bus safety ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 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 #eeab4 ,access to ,national ,driv] ,regi/] ,section #cjcje7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #eeac4 ,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 ,f$]al wireless roadside inspection sy/ems-- 7#a7 conflict ) exi/+ 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 #eead4 ,regulation ( t[ truck op]ations ,section #adeja7;c77#b77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! price ( & all t foll[s ?r\gh transportation is & ins]t+ ! regulation ( t[ truck op]ations4 #eeae4 ,/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 on ! safety effects ( motor c>ri] op]ator commutes exce$+ #aej m9utes4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! f9d+s "u ! /udy4 #eeaf4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ,s\? ,dakota %all be provid$ ! opportunity to update & revise ! r\tes designat$ z qualify+ ,f$]al-aid ,prim>y ,sy/em highways "u section #caaaa7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z long z ! update %ifts r\tes to divid$ highways or does n increase c5t]l9e miles by m ?an #e p]c5t & is expect$ to increase safety p]=mance4 #eeag4 ,report on motor c>ri] f9ancial responsibility 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjag1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t a report on ! m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility requir$ "u section #caaci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include1 to ! ext5t practicable1 an analysis (-- 7#a7 ! diff]5ces betwe5 ,/ate insurance requirem5ts & ,f$]al requirem5ts2 7#b7 ! ext5t to :i* curr5t m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility adequately cov]-- 7,a7 m$ical c>e2 7,b7 comp5sation2 & 7,c7 o!r id5tifiable co/s2 & 7#c7 ! frequ5cy ) :i* insurance claims exce$ ! curr5t m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility4 #eeah4 ,cov]$ f>m vehicles ,section #cbicd7;b77#a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ f & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 f-- 7,a7 a requirem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 or a compatible ,/ate requirem5t2 or 7,b7 any o!r m9imum /&>d provid$ by a ,/ate relat+ to ! op]ation ( t vehicle4 4 #eeai4 ,op]ators ( hi-rail vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] subject to ! h\rs ( s]vice requirem5ts 9 "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 :o is driv+ a hi-rail vehicle1 ! maximum on duty "t "u section #cie4c ( su* title = su* driv] %all n include "t 9 transportation to or f a duty assignm5t if su* "t 9 transportation-- 7#a7 does n exce$ #b h\rs p] cal5d> day or a total ( #cj h\rs p] cal5d> mon?2 & 7#b7 is fully & accurately acc\nt$ = 9 records to be ma9ta9$ by ! motor c>ri] & su* records are made available ^u reque/ ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration or ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,hi-,rail vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m hi-rail vehicle means an int]nal rail flaw detection vehicle equipp$ ) flange hi-rails4 #eebj4 ,automobile transport] 7a7 ,automobile transport] def9$ ,section #caaaa7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ specifically2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,an automobile transport] %all n be prohibit$ f ! transport ( c>go or g5]al freight on a backhaul1 s long z x complies ) weight limitations = a truck tractor & semitrail] comb9ation44 7b7 ,truck tractor def9$ ,section #caaaa7;a77#c77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ only2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 or any o!r commodity1 includ+ c>go or g5]al freight on a backhaul4 7c7 ,backhaul def9$ ,section #caaaa7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,backhaul ,! t]m backhaul means ! return trip ( a vehicle transport+ c>go or g5]al freight1 especially :5 c>ry+ goods back ov] all or "p ( ! same r\te4 4 7d7 ,/+]-,/e]$ ,automobile ,transport]s ,section #caaaa7;b77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 imposes a vehicle l5g? limitation ( less ?an #hj feet on a /+]-/e]$ automobile transport] ) a front ov]hang ( less ?an #d feet & a re> ov]hang ( less ?an #f feet2 or 4 #eeba4 ,ready mix concrete deliv]y vehicles ,section #caejb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,ready mix$ concrete deliv]y vehicles 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 regulations issu$ "u ?is section or section #caacf 7includ+ section #cie4a7;e77#a77;ii7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 reg>d+ report+1 recordkeep+1 or docum5tation ( duty /atus %all n apply to any driv] ( a ready mix$ concrete deliv]y vehicle if-- 7,a7 ! driv] op]ates )9 a #ajj air-mile radius ( ! normal "w report+ location2 7,b7 ! driv] returns to ! "w report+ location & is releas$ f "w )9 #ad consecutive h\rs2 7,c7 ! driv] has at lea/ #aj consecutive h\rs (f duty foll[+ ea* #ad h\rs on duty2 7,d7 ! driv] does n exce$ #aa h\rs maximum driv+ "t foll[+ #aj consecutive h\rs (f duty2 & 7,e7 ! motor c>ri] t employs ! driv] ma9ta9s & reta9s = a p]iod ( #f mon?s accurate & true "t records t %[-- 7i7 ! "t ! driv] reports = duty ea* day2 7ii7 ! total numb] ( h\rs ! driv] is on duty ea* day2 7iii7 ! "t ! driv] is releas$ f duty ea* day2 & 7iv7 ! total "t = ! prec$+ driv+ week ! driv] is us$ = ! fir/ "t or int]mitt5tly4 7#b7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m driv] ( a ready mix$ concrete deliv]y vehicle means a driv] ( a vehicle design$ to deliv] ready mix$ concrete on a daily basis & is equipp$ ) a me*anism "u :i* ! vehicle's propulsion eng9e provides ! p[] to op]ate a mix] drum to agitate & mix ! product en r\te to ! deliv]y site4 4 #eebb4 ,transportation ( con/ruction mat]ials & equipm5t ,section #bbi7;e77#d7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #ej air mile radius & ins]t+ #ge air mile radius2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! driv]4 & ins]t+ ! driv]1 except t a ,/ate1 ^u notice to ! ,secret>y1 may e/abli% a diff]5t air mile radius limitation = purposes ( ?is p>agraph if su* limitation is betwe5 #ej & #ge air miles & applies only to movem5ts t take place entirely )9 ! ,/ate44 #eebc4 ,comm]cial deliv]y ( light- & m$ium-duty trail]s 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #caaaa7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,trail] transport] t[+ unit ,! t]m trail] transport] t[+ unit means a p[] unit t is n us$ to c>ry prop]ty :5 op]at+ 9 a t[away trail] transport] comb9ation4 7#g7 ,t[away trail] transport] comb9ation ,! t]m t[away trail] transport] comb9ation means a comb9ation ( vehicles consi/+ ( a trail] transport] t[+ unit & #b trail]s or semitrail]s-- 7,a7 ) a total weight t does n exce$ #bf1jjj p\nds2 & 7,b7 9 :i* ! trail]s or semitrail]s c>ry no prop]ty & con/itute inv5tory prop]ty ( a manufactur]1 di/ributor1 or deal] ( su* trail]s or semitrail]s4 4 7b7 ,g5]al limitations ,section #caaaa7;b77#a7 ( su* title is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 has ! effect ( impos+ an ov]all l5g? limitation ( less ?an #hb feet on a t[away trail] transport] comb9ation4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ ,am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,prop]ty-c>ry+ unit limitation ,section #caaab7;a77#a7 ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 1 b n includ+ a trail] or a semitrail] transport$ z "p ( a t[away trail] transport] comb9ation 7z def9$ 9 section #caaaa7;a774 7#b7 ,access to ,int]/ate ,sy/em ,section #caaad7;a77#b7 ( su* title is am5d$ by ins]t+ any t[away trail] transport] comb9ation 7z def9$ 9 section #caaaa7;a771 aft] pass5g]s14 #eebd4 ,exemptions f requirem5ts = c]ta9 weld+ trucks us$ 9 pipel9e indu/ry 7a7 ,cov]$ motor vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ motor vehicle means a motor vehicle t-- 7#a7 is travel+ 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! vehicle is regi/]$ or ano!r ,/ate2 7#b7 is own$ by a weld]2 7#c7 is a pick-up /yle truck2 7#d7 is equipp$ ) a weld+ rig t is us$ 9 ! con/ruction or ma9t5ance ( pipel9es2 & 7#e7 has a gross vehicle weight & comb9ation weight rat+ & weight ( #ae1jjj p\nds or less4 7b7 ,f$]al requirem5ts ,a cov]$ motor vehicle1 includ+ ! individual op]at+ su* vehicle & ! employ] ( su* individual1 %all be exempt f ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,any requirem5t relat+ to regi/ration z a motor c>ri]1 includ+ ! requirem5t to obta9 & display a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation numb]1 e/abli%$ "u *apt]s #aci & #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,any requirem5t relat+ to driv] qualifications e/abli%$ "u *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,any requirem5t relat+ to driv+ ( comm]cial motor vehicles e/abli%$ "u *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,any requirem5t relat+ to p>ts & accessories & inspection1 repair1 & ma9t5ance ( comm]cial motor vehicles e/abli%$ "u *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,any requirem5t relat+ to h\rs ( s]vice ( driv]s1 includ+ maximum driv+ & on duty "t1 e/abli%$ "u *apt] #cae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #eebe4 ,report 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s 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 describ+ ! safety & en=cem5t impacts ( sections #eebj1 #eeba1 #eebb1 #eebc1 #eebd1 & #gbjh ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 prep>+ ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,/ates1 ,/ate law en=cem5t ag5cies1 entities impact$ by ! sections describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 & o!r entities ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 ,,vi ,innovation #fjja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,transportation = ,tomorr[ ,act ( #bjae4 #fjjb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts 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 section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #abe1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7#b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #fg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #fg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #fg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #fg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #fg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#c7 ,tra9+ & education ,to c>ry out section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bd1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7#d7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program ,to c>ry out sections #eab ?r\gh #eah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7#e7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,to c>ry out section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #gb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #gg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,e7 #gg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#f7 ,bureau ( transportation /ati/ics ,to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 9 consultation ) relevant modal adm9i/rations1 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#d74 7c7 ,applicability ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project or activity c>ri$ out us+ ^? funds %all be #hj p]c5t1 unless o!rwise expressly provid$ by ?is ,act 7includ+ ! am5dm5ts by ?is ,act7 or o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 rema9 available until exp5d$ & n be transf]able1 except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is ,act4 #fjjc4 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,section #ejc7;c77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ #bjac ?r\gh #bjad & ins]t+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,publication 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all issue & make available to ! public on an ,int]net website a report on ! co/ & b5efits f deploym5t ( new te*nology & innovations t sub/antially & directly result$ f ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,! report "u clause 7i7 may include an analysis (-- 7,i7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local co/ sav+s2 7,,ii7 project deliv]y "t improvem5ts2 7,,iii7 r$uc$ fatalities2 & 7,,iv7 conge/ion impacts4 4 #fjjd4 ,advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies deploym5t ,section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,advanc$ transportation te*nologies deploym5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies deploym5t initiative to provide grants to eligible entities to develop model deploym5t sites = l>ge scale in/allation & op]ation ( advanc$ transportation te*nologies to improve safety1 effici5cy1 sy/em p]=mance1 & infra/ructure return on inve/m5t4 7,b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all develop crit]ia = selection ( an eligible entity to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 includ+ h[ ! deploym5t ( te*nology w-- 7i7 r$uce co/s & improve return on inve/m5ts1 includ+ ?r\gh ! enhanc$ use ( exi/+ transportation capacity2 7ii7 deliv] environm5tal b5efits t alleviate conge/ion & /reaml9e traffic fl[2 7iii7 measure & improve ! op]ational p]=mance ( ! applicable transportation network2 7iv7 r$uce ! numb] & sev]ity ( traffic cra%es & increase driv]1 pass5g]1 & p$e/rian safety2 7v7 collect1 dissem9ate1 & use real-"t traffic1 transit1 p>k+1 & o!r transportation-relat$ in=mation to improve mobility1 r$uce conge/ion1 & provide = m effici5t & accessible transportation2 7vi7 monitor transportation assets to improve infra/ructure managem5t1 r$uce ma9t5ance co/s1 prioritize inve/m5t decisions1 & ensure a /ate ( good repair2 7vii7 deliv] economic b5efits by r$uc+ delays1 improv+ sy/em p]=mance1 & provid+ = ! effici5t & reliable movem5t ( goods & s]vices2 or 7viii7 accel]ate ! deploym5t ( vehicle-to-vehicle1 vehicle-to-infra/ructure1 autonom\s vehicles1 & o!r te*nologies4 7,c7 ,applications 7i7 ,reque/ ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 & = e fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all reque/ applications 9 accordance ) clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,cont5ts ,an application submitt$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all include ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,plan ,a plan to deploy & provide = ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies to improve safety1 effici5cy1 sy/em p]=mance1 & return on inve/m5t4 7,,ii7 ,objectives ,quantifiable sy/em p]=mance improvem5ts1 su* z-- 7aa7 r$uc+ traffic-relat$ cra%es1 conge/ion1 & co/s2 7bb7 optimiz+ sy/em effici5cy2 & 7cc7 improv+ access to transportation s]vices4 7,,iii7 ,results ,quantifiable safety1 mobility1 & environm5tal b5efit projections su* z data-driv5 e/imates ( h[ ! project w improve ! region's transportation sy/em effici5cy & r$uce traffic conge/ion4 7,,iv7 ,p>tn]%ips ,a plan = p>tn]+ ) ! private sector or public ag5cies1 includ+ multimodal & multijurisdictional entities1 rese>* in/itutions1 organizations repres5t+ transportation & te*nology lead]s1 or o!r transportation /akehold]s4 7,v7 ,lev]ag+ ,a plan to lev]age & optimize exi/+ local & regional advanc$ transportation te*nology inve/m5ts4 7,d7 ,grant selection 7i7 ,grant aw>ds ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 & = e fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to n less ?an #e & n m ?an #aj eligible entities4 7ii7 ,geographic div]sity ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure1 to ! ext5t practicable1 t grant recipi5ts repres5t div]se geographic areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ urban & rural areas4 7iii7 ,te*nology div]sity ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure1 to ! ext5t practicable1 t grant recipi5ts repres5t div]se te*nology solutions4 7,e7 ,use ( grant funds ,a grant recipi5t may use funds aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph to deploy advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies1 includ+-- 7i7 advanc$ travel] in=mation sy/ems2 7ii7 advanc$ transportation managem5t te*nologies2 7iii7 infra/ructure ma9t5ance1 monitor+1 & condition assessm5t2 7iv7 advanc$ public transportation sy/ems2 7v7 transportation sy/em p]=mance data collection1 analysis1 & dissem9ation sy/ems2 7vi7 advanc$ safety sy/ems1 includ+ vehicle-to-vehicle & vehicle-to-infra/ructure communications1 te*nologies associat$ ) autonom\s vehicles1 & o!r collision avoidance te*nologies1 includ+ sy/ems us+ cellul> te*nology2 7vii7 integration ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems ) ! ,sm>t ,grid & o!r en]gy di/ribution & *>g+ sy/ems2 7viii7 electronic pric+ & paym5t sy/ems2 or 7ix7 advanc$ mobility & access te*nologies1 su* z dynamic ride%>+ & in=mation sy/ems to support human s]vices = eld]ly & disabl$ individuals4 7,f7 ,report to ,secret>y ,= ea* eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! entity receives ! grant1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! entity %all submit a report to ! ,secret>y t describes-- 7i7 deploym5t & op]ational co/s ( ! project comp>$ to ! b5efits & sav+s ! project provides2 & 7ii7 h[ ! project has met ! orig9al expectations project$ 9 ! deploym5t plan submitt$ ) ! application1 su* z-- 7,i7 data on h[ ! project has help$ r$uce traffic cra%es1 conge/ion1 co/s1 & o!r b5efits ( ! deploy$ sy/ems2 7,,ii7 data on ! effect ( measur+ & improv+ transportation sy/em p]=mance ?r\gh ! deploym5t ( advanc$ te*nologies2 7,,iii7 ! effectiv5ess ( provid+ real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation to ! public to make in=m$ travel decisions2 & 7,,iv7 lessons le>n$ & recomm5dations = future deploym5t /rategies to optimize transportation effici5cy & multimodal sy/em p]=mance4 7,g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date t ! fir/ grant is aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on an ,int]net website a report t describes ! effectiv5ess ( grant recipi5ts 9 meet+ _! project$ deploym5t plans1 includ+ data provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,f7 on h[ ! program has-- 7i7 r$uc$ traffic-relat$ fatalities & injuries2 7ii7 r$uc$ traffic conge/ion & improv$ travel "t reliability2 7iii7 r$uc$ transportation-relat$ emissions2 7iv7 optimiz$ multimodal sy/em p]=mance2 7v7 improv$ access to transportation alt]natives2 7vi7 provid$ ! public ) access to real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation to make in=m$ travel decisions2 7vii7 provid$ co/ sav+s to transportation ag5cies1 bus9esses1 & ! travel+ public2 or 7viii7 provid$ o!r b5efits to transportation us]s & ! g5]al public4 7,h7 ,additional grants ,! ,secret>y may cease to provide additional grant funds to a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is p>agraph if-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es f su* recipi5t's report t ! recipi5t is n c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( ! grant2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y provides writt5 notice #fj days prior to )hold+ funds to ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7,i7 ,fund+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,f funds made available to c>ry out subsection 7b71 ?is subsection1 & sections #eab ?r\gh #eah1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside = grants aw>d$ "u subp>agraph 7,d7 #fj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 7ii7 ,exp5ses = ! ,secret>y ,( ! am\nts set aside "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may set aside #b1jjj1jjj ea* fiscal ye> = program report+1 evaluation1 & adm9i/rative co/s relat$ to ?is p>agraph4 7,j7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7,k7 ,grant limitation ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,i7 9 a fiscal ye> to a s+le grant recipi5t4 7,l7 ,exp5ses = grant recipi5ts ,a grant recipi5t "u ?is p>agraph may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! funds aw>d$ ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out plann+ & report+ requirem5ts4 7,m7 ,grant flexibility 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 by ,augu/ #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re are n en\gh grant applications t meet ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! programs specifi$ 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 any ( ! funds res]v$ = ! fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,i7 t ! ,secret>y has n yet aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,,ii7 an am\nt ( obligation limitation equal to ! am\nt ( funds t ! ,secret>y transf]s "u subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,programs ,! programs ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 are-- 7,i7 ! program "u subsection 7b72 7,,ii7 ! program "u ?is subsection2 & 7,,iii7 ! programs "u sections #eab ?r\gh #eah4 7iii7 ,di/ribution ,any transf] ( funds & obligation limitation "u clause 7i7 %all be divid$ among ! programs ref]r$ to 9 t clause 9 ! same proportions z ! ,secret>y orig9ally res]v$ fund+ f ! programs = ! fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,i74 7,n7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7i7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 a transit ag5cy1 metropolitan plann+ organization repres5t+ a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj1 or o!r political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t or a multijurisdictional gr\p or a consortia ( rese>* in/itutions or academic in/itutions4 7ii7 ,advanc$ & conge/ion managem5t transportation te*nologies ,! t]m advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies means te*nologies t improve ! effici5cy1 safety1 or /ate ( good repair ( surface transportation sy/ems1 includ+ intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7iii7 ,multijurisdictional gr\p ,! t]m multijurisdictional gr\p means a any comb9ation ( ,/ate gov]nm5ts1 local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ ag5cies1 transit ag5cies1 or o!r political subdivisions ( a ,/ate = :i* ea* memb] ( ! gr\p-- 7,i7 has sign$ a writt5 agreem5t to implem5t ! advanc$ transportation te*nologies deploym5t initiative across jurisdictional b\nd>ies2 & 7,,ii7 is an eligible entity "u ?is p>agraph4 4 #fjje4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em goals ,section #ead7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 enhancem5t ( ! national freight sy/em & support to national freight policy goals4 4 #fjjf4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em purposes ,section #ead7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 to assi/ 9 ! developm5t ( cyb]security rese>* 9 coop]ation ) relevant modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies to help prev5t hack+1 spo(+1 & disruption ( connect$ & automat$ transportation vehicles4 4 #fjjg4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em program report ,section #eae7;h77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 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>2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ submit to ,congress & ins]t+ make available to ! public on a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation website4 #fjjh4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em national ar*itecture & /&>ds ,section #eag7;a77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ memb]%ips are compris$ (1 & repres5t1 & ins]t+ memb]%ips include repres5tatives (4 #fjji4 ,communication sy/ems deploym5t report ,section #eah7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #c & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an ,july #f1 #bjaf1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation website a report4 #fjaj4 ,infra/ructure developm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eai4 ,infra/ructure developm5t ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is *apt] = op]ational te/s ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems-- 7#a7 %all be us$ prim>ily = ! developm5t ( intellig5t transportation sy/em infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 & sy/ems2 & 7#b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all n be us$ = ! con/ruction ( physical surface transportation infra/ructure unless ! con/ruction is incid5tal & critically necess>y to ! implem5tation ( an intellig5t transportation sy/em project4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eai4 ,infra/ructure developm5t4 4 7#b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,! item relat+ to section #eab 9 ! analysis = *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eab4 ,national ,,its program plan4 4 #fjaa4 ,dep>tm5tal rese>* programs 7a7 ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ,section #ajb7;e77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #e & ins]t+ #f2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology1 aft] ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs14 7b7 ,rese>* activities ,section #ccj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ contracts & ins]t+ activities2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( & ins]t+ ,9 g5]al4--,! ,secret>y (2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ ,9 c>ry+ & ins]t+ ,responsibilities4--,9 c>ry+2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,publications4--,! ,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 ( ,transportation 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 7#f7 ,coord9ation 9 support ( multimodal & multidiscipl9>y rese>* activities4 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 to conduct rese>* into transportation s]vice & infra/ructure assurance & to c>ry out o!r rese>* activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 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 #ab7;d7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7d7771 & o!r agreem5ts to fund1 & accept funds f1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies1 ,/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 subsection 7e77#c74 7g7 ,program evaluation & ov]sight ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to exp5d n m ?an #a #a_/b p]c5t ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! coord9ation1 evaluation1 & ov]sight ( ! programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology4 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 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! item relat+ to section #ccj 9 ! analysis ( *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ccj4 ,rese>* activities4 4 7d7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,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 ,,iv ,section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! undesignat$ item relat+ to ,assi/ant ,secret>ies ( ,transportation by /rik+ 7#d7 & ins]t+ 7#e74 7,c7 ,positions at level ,v ,section #ecaf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,associate ,deputy ,secret>y1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation44 7#b7 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics ,section #fcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 4 #fjab4 ,rese>* & ,innovative ,te*nology ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,repeal ,section #aab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aab4 #fjac4 ,web-bas$ tra9+ = em]g5cy respond]s ,section #eaae7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by ins]t+ 1 includ+ onl9e curriculum z appropriate1 aft] a curr5t curriculum ( c\rses4 #fjad4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials rese>* & developm5t ,section #eaah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 coord9ate1 z appropriate1 ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,coop]ative rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z "p ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may c>ry out coop]ative rese>* on haz>d\s mat]ials transport4 7#b7 ,national ,academies ,! ,secret>y may ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies to support rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,rese>* ,rese>* conduct$ "u ?is subsection may include activities relat+ to-- 7,a7 em]g5cy plann+ & response1 includ+ in=mation & programs t c be readily assess$ & implem5t$ 9 local jurisdictions2 7,b7 risk analysis & p]ception & data assessm5t2 7,c7 commodity fl[ data1 includ+ volunt>y collaboration betwe5 %ipp]s & fir/ respond]s = secure data ex*ange ( critical in=mation2 7,d7 integration ( safety & security2 7,e7 c>go packag+ & h&l+2 7,f7 hazmat release consequ5ces2 & 7,g7 mat]ials & equipm5t te/+4 4 #fjae4 ,(fice ( ,int]modalism 7a7 ,repeal ,section #eejc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #eejc4 #fjaf4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s ,section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eeje4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program 7a7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t & op]ation ,! ,secret>y %all make grants "u ?is section to eligible nonpr(it in/itutions ( high] education to e/abli% & op]ate univ]sity transportation c5t]s4 7#b7 ,role ( c5t]s ,! role ( ea* univ]sity transportation c5t] ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7,a7 to advance transportation exp]tise & te*nology 9 ! v>i$ discipl9es t comprise ! field ( transportation ?r\gh education1 rese>*1 & te*nology transf] activities2 7,b7 to provide = a critical transportation k base outside ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7,c7 to address critical work=ce ne$s & educate ! next g5]ation ( transportation lead]s4 7b7 ,competitive selection process 7#a7 ,applications ,to receive a grant "u ?is section1 a consortium ( nonpr(it in/itutions ( high] education %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t is 9 su* =m & conta9s su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,re/riction 7,a7 ,limitation ,a lead in/itution ( a consortium ( nonpr(it in/itutions ( high] education1 z applicable1 may only receive #a grant p] fiscal ye> = ea* ( ! transportation c5t]s describ$ "u p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,exception = consortium memb]s t are n lead in/itutions ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to a nonpr(it in/itution ( high] education t is a memb] ( a consortium ( nonpr(it in/itutions ( high] education b n ! lead in/itution ( su* consortium4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all solicit grant applications = national transportation c5t]s1 regional transportation c5t]s1 & ,ti] #a univ]sity transportation c5t]s ) id5tical adv]tisem5t s*$ules & deadl9es4 7#d7 ,g5]al selection crit]ia 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ by ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants "u ?is section 9 nonexclusive c&idate topic areas e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y t address ! rese>* priorities id5tifi$ 9 *apt] #fe4 7,b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & o!r modal adm9i/rations z appropriate1 %all select ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section ?r\gh a competitive process bas$ on ! assessm5t ( ! ,secret>y relat+ to-- 7i7 ! demon/rat$ ability ( ! recipi5t to address ea* specific topic area describ$ 9 ! rese>* & /rategic plans ( ! recipi5t2 7ii7 ! demon/rat$ rese>*1 te*nology transf]1 & education res\rces available to ! recipi5t to c>ry out ?is section2 7iii7 ! ability ( ! recipi5t to provide lead]%ip 9 solv+ imm$iate & long-range national & regional transportation problems2 7iv7 ! ability ( ! recipi5t to c>ry out rese>*1 education1 & te*nology transf] activities t are multimodal & multidiscipl9>y 9 scope2 7v7 ! demon/rat$ commitm5t ( ! recipi5t to c>ry out transportation work=ce developm5t programs ?r\gh-- 7,i7 degree-grant+ programs or programs t provide o!r indu/ry-recogniz$ cr$5tials2 & 7,,ii7 outrea* activities to attract new entrants into ! transportation field1 includ+ wom5 & und]repres5t$ populations2 7vi7 ! demon/rat$ ability ( ! recipi5t to dissem9ate results & spur ! implem5tation ( transportation rese>* & education programs ?r\gh national or /atewide cont9u+ education programs2 7vii7 ! demon/rat$ commitm5t ( ! recipi5t to ! use ( pe] review pr9ciples & o!r rese>* be/ practices 9 ! selection1 managem5t1 & dissem9ation ( rese>* projects2 7viii7 ! /rategic plan submitt$ by ! recipi5t describ+ ! propos$ rese>* to be c>ri$ out by ! recipi5t & ! p]=mance metrics to be us$ 9 assess+ ! p]=mance ( ! recipi5t 9 meet+ ! /at$ rese>*1 te*nology transf]1 education1 & outrea* goals2 & 7ix7 ! ability ( ! recipi5t to implem5t ! propos$ program 9 a co/-effici5t mann]1 su* z ?r\gh co/ %>+ & ov]all r$uc$ ov]head1 facilities1 & adm9i/rative co/s4 7#e7 ,transp>5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* applicant1 ^u reque/1 any mat]ials1 includ+ copies ( reviews 7) any in=mation t w\ld id5tify a review] r$act$71 us$ 9 ! evaluation process ( ! proposal ( ! applicant4 7,b7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! ov]all review process "u p>agraph 7#d7 t includes-- 7i7 specific crit]ia ( evaluation us$ 9 ! review2 7ii7 descriptions ( ! review process2 & 7iii7 explanations ( ! select$ aw>ds4 7#f7 ,outside /akehold]s ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 consult ext]nal /akehold]s1 includ+ ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,rese>* ,c\ncil ( ! ,national ,academies1 to evaluate & competitively review all proposals4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all select grant recipi5ts "u subsection 7b7 & make grant am\nts available to ! select$ recipi5ts4 7#b7 ,national transportation c5t]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to #e consortia t ! ,secret>y det]m9es be/ meet ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d74 7,b7 ,re/rictions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a grant made available "u ?is p>agraph %all be n great] ?an #d1jjj1jjj & n less ?an #b1jjj1jjj p] recipi5t4 7ii7 ,focus$ rese>* ,a consortium receiv+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all focus rese>* on #a ( ! transportation issue areas specifi$ 9 section #fejc7;c74 7,c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a grant recipi5t %all mat* #ajj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ! grant4 7ii7 ,s\rces ,! mat*+ am\nts ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 may include am\nts made available to ! recipi5t "u-- 7,i7 section #ejd7;b7 ( title #bc2 or 7,,ii7 section #eje ( title #bc4 7#c7 ,regional univ]sity transportation c5t]s 7,a7 ,location ( regional c5t]s ,"o regional univ]sity transportation c5t] %all be locat$ 9 ea* ( ! #aj ,f$]al regions t comprise ! ,/&>d ,f$]al ,regions e/abli%$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget 9 ! docum5t entitl$ ,/&>d ,f$]al ,regions & dat$ ,april #aigd 7circul> ,a-#aje74 7,b7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 conduct+ a competition "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to #aj consortia on ! basis (-- 7i7 ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d72 7ii7 ! location ( ! lead c5t] )9 ! ,f$]al region to be s]v$2 & 7iii7 :e!r ! consortium ( in/itutions demon/rates t ! consortium has a well-e/abli%$1 nationally recogniz$ program 9 transportation rese>* & education1 z evid5c$ by-- 7,i7 rec5t exp5ditures by ! in/itution 9 highway or public transportation rese>*2 7,,ii7 a hi/orical track record ( aw>d+ graduate degrees 9 pr(essional fields closely relat$ to highways & public transportation2 & 7,,iii7 an exp]i5c$ faculty :o specialize 9 pr(essional fields closely relat$ to highways & public transportation4 7,c7 ,re/rictions ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a grant made available "u ?is p>agraph %all be n great] ?an #c1jjj1jjj & n less ?an #a1ejj1jjj p] recipi5t4 7,d7 ,mat*+ requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a grant recipi5t %all mat* #ajj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ! grant4 7ii7 ,s\rces ,! mat*+ am\nts ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 may include am\nts made available to ! recipi5t "u-- 7,i7 section #ejd7;b7 ( title #bc2 or 7,,ii7 section #eje ( title #bc4 7,e7 ,focus$ rese>* ,! ,secret>y %all make a grant to #a ( ! #aj regional univ]sity transportation c5t]s e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph = ! purpose ( fur!r+ ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 9 ! field ( compreh5sive transportation safety1 conge/ion1 connect$ vehicles1 connect$ infra/ructure1 & autonom\s vehicles4 7#d7 ,ti] #a univ]sity transportation c5t]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants ( n great] ?an #b1jjj1jjj & n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj to n m ?an #bj recipi5ts to c>ry out ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a grant recipi5t %all mat* #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ! grant4 7ii7 ,s\rces ,! mat*+ am\nts ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 may include am\nts made available to ! recipi5t "u-- 7,i7 section #ejd7;b7 ( title #bc2 or 7,,ii7 section #eje ( title #bc4 7,c7 ,focus$ rese>* ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 consid]ation %all be giv5 to m9ority in/itutions1 z def9$ by section #cfe ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgk71 or consortia t include su* in/itutions t h demon/rat$ an ability 9 transportation-relat$ rese>*4 7d7 ,program coord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 coord9ate ! rese>*1 education1 & te*nology transf] activities c>ri$ out by grant recipi5ts "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 dissem9ate ! results ( t rese>* ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( a publicly accessible onl9e in=mation cle>+h\se4 7#b7 ,annual review & evaluation ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 & consi/5t ) ! plan develop$ "u section #fejc1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review & evaluate ! programs c>ri$ out "u ?is section by grant recipi5ts2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ t review & evaluation4 7#c7 ,program evaluation & ov]sight ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! ,secret>y %all exp5d n m ?an #a & a half p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section = any coord9ation1 evaluation1 & ov]sight activities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7e7 ,limitation on availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available = obligation by ! ,secret>y = a p]iod ( #c ye>s aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are au?oriz$4 7f7 ,in=mation collection ,any survey1 que/ionnaire1 or int]view t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to c>ry out report+ requirem5ts relat+ to any program assessm5t or evaluation activity "u ?is section1 includ+ cu/om] satisfaction assessm5ts1 %all n be subject to *apt] #ce ( title #dd4 4 #fjag4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics ,section #fcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( ! au?oriz$ budget ( ! ,bureau1 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 note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cdg74 4 #fjah4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ,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 port p]=mance measures = ea* ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ports ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 t-- 7,a7 receives ,f$]al assi/ance2 or 7,b7 is subject to ,f$]al regulation to submit necess>y in=mation to ! ,bureau t includes /ati/ics on capacity & ?r\ghput z applicable to ! specific configuration ( ! port4 7c7 ,recomm5dations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all obta9 recomm5dations =-- 7,a7 port p]=mance measures1 includ+ specifications & data measurem5ts to be us$ 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 a process = ! ,dep>tm5t 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 ( ! ,transportation = ,tomorr[ ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,director %all commission a work+ gr\p compos$ (-- 7,a7 op]at+ adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 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 ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics2 7,i7 ! ,m>itime ,advisory ,committee = ,occupational ,safety & ,heal?2 7,j7 ! ,advisory ,committee on ,supply ,*a9 ,competitiv5ess2 7,k7 #a repres5tative f ! rail indu/ry2 7,l7 #a repres5tative f ! truck+ indu/ry2 7,m7 #a repres5tative f ! m>itime %ipp+ indu/ry2 7,n7 #a repres5tative f a labor organization = ea* indu/ry describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,k7 ?r\gh 7,m72 7,o7 #a repres5tative f ! ,int]national ,long%orem5's ,association2 7,p7 #a repres5tative f ! ,int]national ,long%ore & ,w>eh\se ,union2 7,q7 #a repres5tative f a port au?ority2 7,r7 #a repres5tative f a t]m9al op]ator2 7,s7 repres5tatives ( ! ,national ,freight ,advisory ,committee ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,t7 repres5tatives ( ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,transportation = ,tomorr[ ,act ( #bjae1 ! work+ gr\p commission$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all submit its recomm5dations to ! ,director4 7d7 ,access to data ,! ,director %all ensure t-- 7#a7 ! /ati/ics compil$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 are readily accessible to ! public2 & 7,b7 are consi/5t ) applicable security con/ra9ts & confid5tiality int]e/s2 & 7#b7 ! data acquir$1 reg>dless ( s\rce1 %all be protect$ 9 accordance ) ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cdg74 4 7b7 ,prohibition on c]ta9 disclosures2 copies ( reports ,section #fcjg7;b7 ( su* title is am5d$1 by ins]t+ or section #fcad7;b7 aft] section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b7 ea* place x appe>s4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #fc ( su* title is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fcad4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program4 4 #fjai4 ,rese>* plann+ 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 ,f$]al transportation rese>* plann+-- 7,a7 %\ld be coord9at$ by ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 %\ld be1 to ! ext5t practicable1 multimodal & n occur solely )9 ! sub-ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 manag+ a multimodal rese>* portfolio )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y w-- 7,a7 help id5tify opportunities 9 :i* rese>* c\ld be appli$ across modes2 & 7,b7 prev5t duplication ( ef=ts & wa/e ( limit$ ,f$]al res\rces2 7#c7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology 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>tm5t2 & 7#d7 increas+ transp>5cy ( transportation rese>* & developm5t ef=ts w-- 7,a7 build /akehold] confid5ce 9 ! f9al product2 & 7,b7 lead to ! improv$ implem5tation ( rese>* f9d+s4 7b7 ,rese>* plann+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] *apt] #fc ! foll[+3 #fe ,rese>* ,plann+ ,sec4 #feja4 ,annual modal rese>* plans4 #fejb4 ,consolidat$ rese>* database4 #fejc4 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t #e-ye> /rategic plan4 #feja4 ,annual modal rese>* plans 7a7 ,modal plans requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,may #a ( ea* ye>1 ! head ( ea* modal adm9i/ration & jo9t program (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is *apt] z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y7 a compreh5sive annual modal rese>* plan = ! upcom+ fiscal ye> & a detail$ outlook = ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,relation%ip to /rategic plan ,ea* plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 aft] ! plan requir$ 9 #bjaf1 %all be consi/5t ) ! /rategic plan develop$ "u section #fejc4 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 = ea* plan & outlook submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 %all-- 7,a7 review ! scope ( ! rese>*2 & 7,b7 7i7 approve ! plan & outlook2 or 7ii7 reque/ t ! plan & outlook be revis$ & resubmitt$ = approval4 7#b7 ,publications ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #cj ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a public website ea* plan & outlook t has be5 approv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i74 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 any ( ! projects describ$ 9 ! plan duplicate significant aspects ( 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 be5 det]m9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u subsection 7b77#c7 to be duplicative unless-- 7#a7 ! rese>* is requir$ by an ,act ( ,congress2 7#b7 ! rese>* 0 "p ( a contract t 0 fund$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is *apt]2 7#c7 ! rese>* updates previ\sly commission$ rese>*2 or 7#d7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y c]tifies to ,congress t su* rese>* is necess>y1 & provides ju/ification = su* c]tification4 7d7 ,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 to ,congress a corrective action plan to elim9ate ! duplicative rese>*4 #fejb4 ,consolidat$ rese>* database 7a7 ,rese>* ab/ract database 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all annually publi% on a public website a compreh5sive database ( 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 ,! database publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all1 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 include ! consolidat$ modal rese>* plans approv$ "u section #feja7;b77#a77;,b77i72 7,b7 describe ! rese>* objectives1 progress1 f9d+s1 & allocat$ funds = ea* rese>* project2 7,c7 id5tify rese>* projects ) multimodal 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* m ?an #a modal adm9i/ration is conduct+ rese>* on a simil> subject or a subject t has a be>+ on m ?an #a mode2 7,f7 indicate h[ ! f9d+s ( rese>* are be+ dissem9at$ to improve ! effici5cy1 effectiv5ess1 & safety ( transportation sy/ems2 & 7,g7 describe ! public & /akehold] input to ! rese>* plans submitt$ "u section #feja7;a77#a74 7b7 ,fund+ report ,9 conjunction ) ea* ( ! annual budget reque/s submitt$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje ( title #ca1 ! ,secret>y %all annually publi% on a public website & submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! am\nt sp5t 9 ! la/ full fiscal ye> on transportation rese>* & developm5t ) specific descriptions ( projects fund$ at #e1jjj1jjj or m2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt propos$ 9 ! curr5t budget = transportation rese>* & developm5t ) specific descriptions ( projects fund$ at #e1jjj1jjj or m4 7c7 ,p]=mance plans & reports ,9 ! plans & reports submitt$ "u sections #aaae & #aaaf ( title #ca1 ! ,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 describ$ 9 section #fejc7;c77#a72 & 7#d7 any am5dm5ts to ! /rategic plan develop$ "u section #fejc4 #fejc4 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t #e-ye> /rategic plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan to guide future ,f$]al transportation rese>* & developm5t activities4 7b7 ,consi/5cy ,! /rategic plan develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be consi/5t )-- 7#a7 section #cjf ( title #e2 7#b7 sections #aaae & #aaaf ( title #ca2 & 7#c7 any o!r rese>* & developm5t plan )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,! /rategic plan develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 describe h[ ! plan fur!rs ! prim>y purposes ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t program1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 improv+ mobility ( p & goods2 7,b7 r$uc+ conge/ion2 7,c7 promot+ safety2 7,d7 improv+ ! durability & ext5d+ ! life ( transportation infra/ructure2 7,e7 pres]v+ ! environm5t2 & 7,f7 pres]v+ ! exi/+ transportation sy/em2 7#b7 = ea* ( ! purposes ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a71 li/ ! prim>y propos$ rese>* & developm5t activities t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation int5ds to pursue to accompli% t purpose1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 fundam5tal rese>* p]ta9+ to ! appli$ physical & natural sci5ces2 7,b7 appli$ sci5ce & rese>*2 7,c7 te*nology developm5t rese>*2 & 7,d7 social sci5ce rese>*2 & 7#c7 = ea* rese>* & developm5t activity-- 7,a7 id5tify ! anticipat$ annual fund+ levels = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /rategic plan2 & 7,b7 describe ! rese>* f9d+s ! ,dep>tm5t expects to discov] at ! end ( ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /rategic plan4 7d7 ,consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! /rategic plan develop$ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 reflects input f a wide range ( ext]nal /akehold]s2 7#b7 includes & integrates ! rese>* & developm5t programs ( all ( ! modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+ aviation1 transit1 rail1 & m>itime & jo9t programs2 7#c7 takes into acc\nt rese>* & developm5t by o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 private sector1 & nonpr(it in/itutions2 7#d7 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjaf1 is publi%$ on a public website2 & 7#e7 takes into acc\nt h[ rese>* & developm5t by o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 private sector1 & nonpr(it in/itutions-- 7,a7 contributes to ! a*ievem5t ( ! purposes id5tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#a72 & 7,b7 avoids unnecess>y duplication ( ^? ef=ts4 7e7 ,int]im report ,n lat] ?an #b #a_/b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y may publi% on a public website an int]im report t-- 7#a7 provides an assessm5t ( ! #e-ye> rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation describ$ 9 ?is section2 & 7#b7 includes a description ( ! ext5t to :i* ! rese>* & developm5t is or is n successfully meet+ ! purposes describ$ "u subsection 7c77#a74 4 7c7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( *apt]s = subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fc4;,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics#fcja #fe4,rese>* plann+#feja 4 7d7 ,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 #fejc ( title #di2 & 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 #fejc ( title #di2 & 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 ,! ,intellig5t ,transportation ,sy/ems ,act ( #aiih 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejb note2 ,public ,law #aje-agh7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #ebje7;b71 by /rik+ z "p ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,/rategic ,plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc & ins]t+ z "p ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #fejc ( title #di2 & 7,b7 9 section #ebjf7;e77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ or ! ,surface ,transportation ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,/rategic ,plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc & ins]t+ or ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #fejc ( title #di4 7#c7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em rese>* ,section #ecje7;h77#c77;,a7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #eab note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! /rategic plan "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ ! #e-ye> /rategic plan "u #fejc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #fjbj4 ,surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to ,/ates to demon/rate us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms t utilize a us] fee /ructure to ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,objectives ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! activities c>ri$ out us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section meet ! foll[+ objectives3 7#a7 ,to te/ ! design1 acceptance1 & implem5tation ( #b or m future us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7#b7 ,to improve ! functionality ( su* us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7#c7 ,to conduct outrea* to increase public aw>5ess reg>d+ ! ne$ = alt]native fund+ s\rces = surface transportation programs & to provide in=mation on possible approa*es4 7#d7 ,to provide recomm5dations reg>d+ adoption & implem5tation ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7#e7 ,to m9imize ! adm9i/rative co/ ( any pot5tial us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates receiv+ funds "u ?is section to te/ ! design1 acceptance1 & implem5tation ( a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism-- 7#a7 %all address-- 7,a7 ! implem5tation1 int]op]ability1 public acceptance1 & o!r pot5tial hurdles to ! adoption ( ! 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 m>ket-bas$ conge/ion mitigation1 if appropriate2 7,e7 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,f7 ease ( compliance = diff]5t us]s ( ! transportation sy/em2 & 7,g7 ! reliability & security ( te*nology us$ to implem5t ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism2 & 7#b7 may address-- 7,a7 ! flexibility & *oices ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms1 includ+ ! ability ( us]s to select f v>i\s te*nology & paym5t options2 7,b7 ! co/ ( adm9i/]+ ! us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism2 & 7,c7 ! ability ( ! adm9i/]+ entity to audit & en=ce us] compliance4 7e7 ,consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all consid] geographic div]sity 9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section4 7f7 ,limitations on rev5ue collect$ ,any rev5ue collect$ ?r\gh a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism e/abli%$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section %all n be consid]$ a toll "u section #cja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section may n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! activity4 7h7 ,report to ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ eligible entity receives a grant "u ?is section1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7#a7 h[ ! demon/ration activities c>ri$ out ) grant funds meet ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 lessons le>n$ = future deploym5t ( alt]native rev5ue me*anisms t utilize a us] fee /ructure4 7i7 ,bi5nial reports ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #b ye>s !reaft] until ! completion ( ! demon/ration activities "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on an ,int]net website a report describ+ ! progress ( ! demon/ration activities4 7j7 ,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 = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 & 7#b7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out ?is section = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjbj4 7k7 ,grant flexibility ,if1 by ,augu/ #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re are n en\gh grant applications t meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ,secret>y %all transf] to ! program "u section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7#a7 any ( ! funds res]v$ = ! fiscal ye> "u subsection 7j7 t ! ,secret>y has n yet aw>d$ "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 an am\nt ( obligation limitation equal to ! am\nt ( funds t ! ,secret>y transf]s "u p>agraph 7#a74 #fjba4 ,future int]/ate /udy 7a7 ,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 t meets ! gr[+ & %ift+ dem&s ( ! #ba/ c5tury4 7b7 ,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 titl$ ,national ,coop]ative ,highway ,rese>* ,program ,project #bj-bd7gi73 ,specifications = a ,national ,/udy ( ! ,future #c,r1 #d,r1 & ,capacity ,ne$s ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 dat$ ,decemb] #bjac4 7c7 ,cont5ts ( /udy ,! /udy-- 7#a7 %all include specific recomm5dations reg>d+ ! features1 /&>ds1 capacity ne$s1 application ( te*nologies1 & int]gov]nm5tal roles to upgrade ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 includ+ any revisions to law 7includ+ regulations7 t ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es appropriate2 & 7#b7 is enc\rag$ to build on ! in/itutional k 9 ! highway indu/ry 9 apply+ ! te*niques involv$ 9 implem5t+ ! /udy4 7d7 ,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] ! p]iod ( #ej ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 includ+ long-t]m det]ioration & recon/ruction ne$s2 7#c7 features t w\ld take advantage ( te*nological capabilities to address mod]n /&>ds ( con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 & op]ations1 = purposes ( safety1 & sy/em managem5t1 tak+ into fur!r consid]ation sy/em p]=mance & co/2 7#d7 ^? ,national ,highway ,sy/em r\tes t %\ld be add$ to ! exi/+ ,int]/ate ,sy/em to m effici5tly s]ve national traffic fl[s2 & 7#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#d7 to ,int]/ate /&>ds4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d-- 7#a7 %all conv5e & consult ) a panel ( national exp]ts1 includ+ op]ators & us]s ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & private sector /akehold]s2 & 7#b7 is enc\rag$ to consult )-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 ,/ates2 7,c7 plann+ ag5cies at ! metropolitan1 ,/ate1 & regional levels2 7,d7 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 7,e7 freight %ipp]s2 7,f7 highway safety gr\ps2 & 7,g7 o!r appropriate entities4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u ?is section4 7g7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts au?oriz$ to c>ry out ! ,highway ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 #fjbb4 ,highway effici5cy 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may exam9e ! impact ( pavem5t durability & su/a9ability on vehicle fuel consumption1 vehicle we> & te>1 road conditions1 & road repairs4 7#b7 ,me?odology ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 conduct a ?or\gh review ( relevant pe]-review$ rese>* publi%$ dur+ at lea/ ! pa/ #e ye>s2 7,b7 analyze impacts ( diff]5t types ( pavem5t on all motor vehicle types1 includ+ comm]cial vehicles2 7,c7 specifically exam9e ! impact ( pavem5t de=mation & deflection2 & 7,d7 analyze impacts ( diff]5t types ( pavem5t on road conditions & road repairs4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 7,b7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,c7 indu/ry /akehold]s2 & 7,d7 appropriate academic exp]ts4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a public website a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report %all include-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ! diff]5t types ( pavem5ts analyz$ 9 ! /udy & ! impacts ( pavem5t durability & su/a9ability on safety1 vehicle fuel consumption1 vehicle we> & te>1 road conditions1 & road repairs2 & 7,b7 recomm5dations = ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts on be/ practice me?ods = improv+ pavem5t durability & su/a9ability to maximize vehicle fuel economy1 improve safety1 ride quality1 & road conditions1 & to m9imize ! ne$ = road & vehicle repairs4 #fjbc4 ,transportation te*nology policy work+ gr\p ,to improve ! sci5tific pursuit & rese>* proc$ures conc]n+ transportation1 ! ,secret>y may conv5e an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p-- 7#a7 to id5tify opportunities = coord9ation betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t & univ]sities & ! private sector2 & 7#b7 to id5tify & develop a plan to address relat$ work=ce developm5t ne$s4 #fjbd4 ,collaboration & support ,! ,secret>y may solicit ! support (1 & id5tify opportunities to collaborate )1 o!r ,f$]al rese>* ag5cies & national laboratories to assi/ 9 ! effective & effici5t pursuit & resolution ( rese>* *all5ges id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 #fjbe4 ,,gao report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 assesses ! /atus ( autonom\s transportation te*nology policy develop$ by public entities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 assesses ! organizational read9ess ( ! ,dep>tm5t to address autonom\s vehicle te*nology *all5ges1 includ+ consum] privacy protections2 & 7#c7 recomm5ds implem5tation pa?s = autonom\s transportation te*nology1 applications1 & policies t are bas$ on ! assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 #fjbf4 ,traffic conge/ion 7a7 ,conge/ion rese>* ,! ,secret>y may conduct rese>* on ! r$uction ( traffic conge/ion4 7b7 ,consid]ation ,! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 recomm5d rese>* to accel]ate ! adoption ( transportation managem5t sy/ems t all[ traffic to fl[ 9 ! safe/ & mo/ effici5t mann] possible :ile alleviat+ curr5t & future traffic conge/ion *all5ges2 7#b7 assess & analyze traffic1 transit1 & freight data f v>i\s s\rces relevant to ef=ts to r$uce traffic conge/ion s z to maximize mobility1 effici5cy1 & capacity :ile decreas+ conge/ion & travel times2 7#c7 exam9e ! use & integration ( multiple data types f multiple s\rces & te*nologies1 includ+ road wea!r data1 art]ial & highway traffic conditions1 transit vehicle arrival & dep>ture times1 real "t navigation r\t+1 con/ruction zone in=mation1 & reports ( incid5ts1 to sugge/ improvem5ts 9 effective communication ( su* data & in=mation 9 real "t2 7#d7 develop & dissem9ate sugge/$ /rategies & solutions to r$uce conge/ion = high-d5sity traffic regions & to provide mobility 9 ! ev5t ( an em]g5cy or natural disa/]2 & 7#e7 collaborate ) o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate & local ag5cies1 indu/ry & indu/ry associations1 & univ]sity rese>* c5t]s to fulfill goals & objectives "u ?is section4 7c7 ,id5tify+ in=mation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t in=mation us$ pursuant to ?is section does n conta9 id5tify+ in=mation ( any individual4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! completion ( rese>* "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may make available on a public website a report on any activities "u ?is section4 #fjbg4 ,sm>t cities transportation plann+ /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may 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/ructure1 & 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 may publi% ! report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 to a public website4 #fjbh4 ,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 ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration may use up to #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj to c>ry out ?is section4 ,,vii ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation #gjja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjae4 ,a ,au?orizations #gaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #eabh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #ec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #ee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #eg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #eh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7#e7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 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;h71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj-- 7#a7 #ba1ihh1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;a72 7#b7 #aej1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;e72 7#c7 #fbe1jjj to publi% & di/ribute ! ,em]g5cy ,response ,guidebook "u section #eaaf7;h77#c72 & 7#d7 #a1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;i74 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;h71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj to c>ry out section #eajg7;e74 7d7 ,community ,safety ,grants ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all )hold #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj to c>ry out section #eajg7;i74 7e7 ,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 ,indian tribe1 au?ority1 or entity4 7#b7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 ,b ,haz>d\s mat]ial safety & improvem5t #gbja4 ,national em]g5cy & disa/] response ,section #eajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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/]s & em]g5cies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may by ord] waive compliance ) any "p ( an applicable /&>d prescrib$ "u ?is *apt] )\t prior notice & comm5t & on t]ms ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 x is 9 ! public int]e/ to grant ! waiv]2 7,b7 ! waiv] is n inconsi/5t ) ! safety ( transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials2 & 7,c7 ! waiv] is necess>y to facilitate ! safe movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials into1 f1 & )9 an area ( a major disa/] or em]g5cy t has be5 decl>$ "u ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7#b7 ,p]iod ( waiv] ,a waiv] "u ?is subsection may be issu$ = a p]iod ( n m ?an #fj days & may be r5ew$ ^u application to ! ,secret>y only aft] notice & an opportunity = a he>+ on ! waiv]4 ,! ,secret>y %all imm$iately revoke ! waiv] if cont9uation ( ! waiv] w\ld n be consi/5t ) ! goals & objectives ( ?is *apt]4 7#c7 ,/atem5t ( reasons ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 any ord] issu$ "u ?is section ! reasons = grant+ ! waiv]4 4 #gbjb4 ,motor c>ri] safety p]mits ,section #eaji7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7h7 ,limitation on d5ial ,! ,secret>y may n d5y a non-tempor>y p]mit held by a motor c>ri] pursuant to ?is section bas$ on a compreh5sive review ( t c>ri] trigg]$ by safety managem5t sy/em scores or out-(-s]vice disqualification /&>ds1 unless-- 7#a7 ! c>ri] has ! opportunity1 prior to ! d5ial ( su* p]mit1 to submit a writt5 description ( corrective actions tak5 & o!r docum5tation ! c>ri] wi%es ! ,secret>y to consid]1 includ+ a corrective action plan2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! actions or plan is insuffici5t to address ! safety conc]ns id5tifi$ dur+ ! c\rse ( ! compreh5sive review4 4 #gbjc4 ,improv+ ! effectiv5ess ( plann+ & tra9+ grants 7a7 ,plann+ & tra9+ grants ,section #eaaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7k7 z subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7j71 respectively1 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,plann+ & tra9+ grants 7#a7 ,! ,secret>y %all make grants to ,/ates & ,indian tribes-- 7,a7 to develop1 improve1 & c>ry out em]g5cy plans "u ! ,em]g5cy ,plann+ & ,community ,"r-,to-,"k ,act ( #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aajja et seq471 includ+ asc]ta9+ fl[ patt]ns ( haz>d\s mat]ial on l&s "u ! jurisdiction ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe1 & betwe5 l&s "u ! jurisdiction ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe & l&s ( ano!r ,/ate or ,indian tribe2 7,b7 to decide on ! ne$ = regional haz>d\s mat]ial em]g5cy response teams2 & 7,c7 to tra9 public sector employees to respond to accid5ts & incid5ts involv+ haz>d\s mat]ial4 7#b7 ,to ! ext5t t a grant is us$ to tra9 em]g5cy respond]s "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe %all provide writt5 c]tification to ! ,secret>y t ! em]g5cy respond]s :o receive tra9+ "u ! grant w h ! ability to protect ne>by p]sons1 prop]ty1 & ! environm5t f ! effects ( accid5ts or incid5ts involv+ ! transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ial 9 accordance ) exi/+ regulations or ,national ,fire ,protection ,association /&>ds = compet5ce ( respond]s to accid5ts & incid5ts involv+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7#c7 ,! ,secret>y may make a grant to a ,/ate or ,indian tribe "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection only if-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe c]tifies t ! total am\nt ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe exp5ds 7except am\nts ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t7 = ! purpose ( ! grant w at lea/ equal ! av]age level ( exp5diture = ! la/ #e ye>s2 & 7,b7 any em]g5cy response tra9+ provid$ "u ! grant %all consi/ (-- 7i7 a c\rse develop$ or id5tifi$ "u section #eaae ( ?is title2 or 7ii7 any o!r c\rse ! ,secret>y det]m9es is consi/5t ) ! objectives ( ?is section4 7#d7 ,a ,/ate or ,indian tribe receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection %all ensure t plann+ & em]g5cy response tra9+ "u ! grant is coord9at$ ) adjac5t ,/ates & ,indian tribes4 7#e7 ,a tra9+ grant "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 may be us$-- 7,a7 to pay-- 7i7 ! tuition co/s ( public sector employees be+ tra9$2 7ii7 travel exp5ses ( ^? employees to & f ! tra9+ facility2 7iii7 room & bo>d ( ^? employees :5 at ! tra9+ facility2 & 7iv7 travel exp5ses ( individuals provid+ ! tra9+2 7,b7 by ! ,/ate1 political subdivision1 or ,indian tribe to provide ! tra9+2 & 7,c7 to make an agreem5t ) a p]son 7includ+ an au?ority ( a ,/ate1 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe1 or a local jurisdiction71 subject to approval by ! ,secret>y1 to provide ! tra9+ if-- 7i7 ! agreem5t all[s ! ,secret>y & ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe to conduct r&om exam9ations1 inspections1 & audits ( ! tra9+ )\t prior notice2 7ii7 ! p]son agrees to h an auditable acc\nt+ sy/em2 & 7iii7 ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe conducts at lea/ "o on-site obs]vation ( ! tra9+ ea* ye>4 7#f7 ,! ,secret>y %all allocate am\nts made available = grants "u ?is subsection among eligible ,/ates & ,indian tribes bas$ on ! ne$s ( ! ,/ates & ,indian tribes = em]g5cy response plann+ & tra9+4 ,9 mak+ a decision ab\t ^? ne$s1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( haz>d\s mat]ial facilities 9 ! ,/ate or on l& "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,indian tribe2 7,b7 ! types & am\nts ( haz>d\s mat]ial transport$ 9 ! ,/ate or on su* l&2 7,c7 :e!r ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe imposes & collects a fee = transport+ haz>d\s mat]ial2 7,d7 :e!r su* fee is us$ only to c>ry out a purpose relat$ to transport+ haz>d\s mat]ial2 7,e7 ! pa/ record ( ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe 9 effectively manag+ plann+ & tra9+ grants2 & 7,f7 any o!r factors ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate to c>ry out ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #eajh7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #eaaf7;i7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #eaaf7;h74 7#b7 ,section #eaaf ( su* title is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsections 7a77#b77;,a7 & 7b77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#c77;,a72 7,b7 9 subsection 7h71 z s r$esignat$-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ & section #eajg7;e7 aft] section2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ 7f7 & ins]t+ 7e72 & 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ #eajh7;g77#b7 & #eaae & ins]t+ #eajg7;e7 & #eajh7;g77#b72 7,c7 9 subsection 7i71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a72 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7j71 z s r$esignat$-- 7i7 by /rik+ plann+ grants allocat$ "u subsection 7a71 tra9+ grants "u subsection 7b71 & grants "u subsection 7j7 ( ?is section & "u section #eajg & ins]t+ plann+ & tra9+ grants "u subsection 7a7 & grants "u subsection 7i7 ( ?is section & "u subsections 7e7 & 7i7 ( section #eajg2 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d71 respectively4 7c7 ,sav+s ,clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,secret>y f recov]+ & deobligat+ funds f grants t are n manag$ or exp5d$ 9 compliance ) a grant agreem5t4 #gbjd4 ,improv+ publication ( special p]mits & approvals ,section #eaag ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ an application = a special p]mit & ins]t+ an application = a new special p]mit or a modification to an exi/+ special p]mit2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! second s5t5ce ! foll[+3 ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,int]net ,web site any special p]mit o!r ?an a new special p]mit or a modification to an exi/+ special p]mit & %all give ! public an opportunity to inspect ! safety analysis & comm5t on ! application = a p]iod ( n m ?an #ae days42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ publi% & ins]t+ make available to ! public2 7,b7 by /rik+ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 7,c7 by /rik+ #ahj & ins]t+ #abj2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ ! special p]mit ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ a special p]mit or approval2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,disclosure ( f9al action ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically1 b at lea/ e #abj days-- 7#a7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] notice ( ! f9al disposition ( ea* application = a new special p]mit1 modification to an exi/+ special p]mit1 or approval dur+ ! prec$+ qu>t]2 & 7#b7 make available to ! public on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,int]net ,web site notice ( ! f9al disposition ( any o!r special p]mit dur+ ! prec$+ qu>t]4 4 #gbje4 ,enhanc$ report+ ,section #eaba7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ins]t+ make available to ! public on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,int]net ,web site4 #gbjf4 ,wetl9es 7a7 ,)drawal ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all )draw ! propos$ rule describ$ 9 ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ issu$ on ,janu>y #bg1 #bjaa1 entitl$ ,safety ,requirem5ts = ,ext]nal ,product ,pip+ on ,c>go ,tanks ,transport+ ,flammable ,liquids 7#gf ,f$4 ,reg4 #dhdg74 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit ! ,secret>y f issu+ /&>ds or regulations reg>d+ ! safety ( ext]nal product pip+ on c>go tanks transport+ flammable liquids aft] ! )drawal is c>ri$ out pursuant to subsection 7a74 #gbjg4 ,,gao /udy on acceptance ( classification exam9ations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all evaluate & transmit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 a report on ! /&>ds1 metrics1 & protocols t ! ,secret>y uses to regulate ! p]=mance ( p]sons approv$ to recomm5d haz>d classifications pursuant to section #agc4ef7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7commonly ref]r$ to z ?ird-p>ty labs74 7b7 ,evaluation ,! evaluation requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 id5tify :at /&>ds & protocols are us$ to approve su* p]sons1 assess ! adequacy ( su* /&>ds & protocols to ensure t p]sons seek+ approval are qualifi$ & capable ( p]=m+ classifications1 & make recomm5dations to address any defici5cies id5tifi$2 7#b7 assess ! adequacy ( ! ,secret>y's ov]sight ( p]sons approv$ to p]=m ! classifications1 includ+ ! qualification ( individuals engag$ 9 ! ov]sight ( approv$ p]sons1 & make recomm5dations to enhance ov]sight suffici5tly to ensure t classifications are issu$ z requir$2 7#c7 id5tify :at /&>ds & protocols exi/ to resc9d1 susp5d1 or d5y approval ( p]sons :o p]=m su* classifications1 assess ! adequacy ( su* /&>ds & protocols1 & make recomm5dations to enhance su* /&>ds & protocols if necess>y2 & 7#d7 include annual data = fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjae on ! numb] ( applications receiv$ = new classifications pursuant to section #agc4ef7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ( ^? applications h[ _m classifications recomm5d$ by p]sons approv$ by ! ,secret>y 7 *ang$ to ano!r classification & ! reasons = ! *ange1 & h[ _m haz>d\s mat]ials incid5ts h be5 attribut$ to a classification recomm5d$ by su* approv$ p]sons 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,action plan ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] receiv+ ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public a plan describ+ any actions ! ,secret>y w take to e/abli% /&>ds1 metrics1 & protocols bas$ on ! f9d+s & recomm5dations 9 ! report to ensure t p]sons approv$ to p]=m classification exam9ations requir$ "u section #agc4ef7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 c suffici5tly p]=m su* exam9ations 9 a mann] t meets ! haz>d\s mat]ials regulations4 7d7 ,regulations ,if ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 recomm5ds new regulations 9 ord] = ! ,secret>y to h confid5ce 9 ! accuracy ( classification recomm5dations r5d]$ by p]sons approv$ to p]=m classification exam9ations requir$ "u section #agc4ef7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] su* recomm5dations1 & if det]m9$ appropriate1 issue regulations to address ! recomm5dations n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! publication ( ! plan "u subsection 7c74 #gbjh4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t exemption ,! ,secret>y %all all[ a ,/ate1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate1 to waive ! requirem5t = a hold] ( a ,class ,a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se to obta9 a haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t "u "p #chc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 if ! lic5se hold]-- 7#a7 is act+ )9 ! scope ( ! lic5se hold]'s employm5t z an employee ( a cu/om h>ve/] op]ation1 agri*emical bus9ess1 f>m retail outlet & suppli]1 or live/ock fe$]2 & 7#b7 is op]at+ a s]vice vehicle t is-- 7,a7 transport+ diesel 9 a quantity ( #c1ghe lit]s 7#a1jjj gallons7 or less2 & 7,b7 cle>ly m>k$ ) a flammable or combu/ible plac>d1 z appropriate4 ,c ,safe transportation ( flammable liquids by rail #gcja4 ,community safety grants ,section #eajg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,community ,safety ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive program = mak+ grants to nonpr(it organizations =-- 7#a7 conduct+ national outrea* & tra9+ programs to assi/ communities 9 prep>+ = & respond+ to accid5ts & incid5ts involv+ ! transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials1 includ+ ,class #c flammable liquids by rail2 & 7#b7 tra9+ ,/ate & local p]sonnel responsible = en=c+ ! safe transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials1 includ+ ,class #c flammable liquids4 4 #gcjb4 ,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 ) appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all issue regulations t-- 7#a7 require a ,class ,i railroad transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials-- 7,a7 to g5]ate accurate1 real-"t1 & electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation1 includ+-- 7i7 ! id5tity1 quantity1 & location ( haz>d\s mat]ials on a tra92 7ii7 ! po9t ( orig9 & de/9ation ( ! tra92 7iii7 any em]g5cy response in=mation or res\rces requir$ 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 ! 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 ! jurisdiction ( ! fusion c5t]2 7#b7 require ea* applicable fusion c5t] to provide ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 to ,/ate & local fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy response (ficials1 & law en=cem5t p]sonnel t are involv$ 9 ! response to or inve/igation ( an accid5t1 incid5t1 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 require ea* ,class ,i railroad to provide advanc$ notification & in=mation on high-haz>d flammable tra9s to ea* ,/ate em]g5cy response commission1 consi/5t ) ! notification cont5t requirem5ts 9 ,em]g5cy ,ord] ,docket ,no4 ,,dot-,,o/-#bjad-jjfg1 includ+-- 7,a7 a reasonable e/imate ( ! numb] ( implicat$ tra9s t are expect$ to travel1 p] week1 ?r\gh ea* c\nty )9 ! applicable ,/ate2 7,b7 updates to su* e/imate prior to mak+ any mat]ial *anges to any volumes or frequ5cies ( tra9s travel+ ?r\gh a c\nty2 7,c7 id5tification & a description ( ! ,class #c flammable liquid be+ transport$ on su* tra9s2 7,d7 applicable em]g5cy response in=mation1 z requir$ by regulation2 7,e7 id5tification ( ! r\tes ov] :i* su* liquid w be transport$2 & 7,f7 a po9t ( contact at ! ,class ,i railroad responsible = s]v+ z ! po9t ( contact = ,/ate em]g5cy response c5t]s & local em]g5cy respond]s relat$ to ! ,class ,i railroad's transportation ( su* liquid4 7#d7 require ea* applicable ,/ate em]g5cy response commission to provide to a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or public ag5cy responsible = em]g5cy response or law en=cem5t1 ^u reque/ ( ! political subdivision or public ag5cy1 ! in=mation ! commission receives f a ,class ,i railroad pursuant to p>agraph 7#c71 includ+1 = any su* political subdivision or public ag5cy responsible = em]g5cy response or law en=cem5t t makes an initial reque/ = su* in=mation1 any updates receiv$ by ! ,/ate em]g5cy response commission4 7#e7 prohibit any ,class ,i railroad1 employee1 or ag5t f )hold+1 or caus+ to be )held1 ! 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#f7 e/abli% security & confid5tiality protections1 includ+ protections f ! public release ( propriet>y in=mation or security-s5sitive in=mation1 to prev5t ! release to unau?oriz$ p]sons any electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation or advanc$ notification or in=mation provid$ by ,class ,i railroads "u ?is section2 & 7#g7 all[ ea* ,class ,i railroad to ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) any ,class ,,ii railroad or ,class ,,iii railroad t op]ates tra9s ov] ! ,class ,i railroad's l9e to incorporate ! ,class ,,ii railroad 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 railroad2 ,class ,,ii railroad2 ,class ,,iii railroad ,! t]ms ,class ,i railroad1 ,class ,,ii railroad1 & ,class ,,iii railroad h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m flammable liquid 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#d7 ,fusion c5t] ,! t]m fusion c5t] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #baj;,a7j7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j774 7#e7 ,haz>d\s mat]ial ,! t]m haz>d\s mat]ial means a sub/ance or mat]ial ! ,secret>y designates z haz>d\s "u section #eajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,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#g7 ,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 ,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 #gcjc4 ,em]g5cy response 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %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 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %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 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %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 #gcjd4 ,phase-out ( all tank c>s us$ to transport ,class #c flammable liquids 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ = 9 subsection 7b71 beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 all ,,dot-#aaa specification railroad tank c>s us$ to transport ,class #c flammable liquids %all meet ! ,,dot-#aag1 ,,dot-#aag,p1 or ,,dot-#aag,r specifications 9 "p #agi ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 reg>dless ( tra9 composition4 7b7 ,phase-,out s*$ule ,c]ta9 tank c>s n meet+ ,,dot-#aag1 ,,dot-#aag,p1 or ,,dot-#aag,r specifications on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act may be us$1 reg>dless ( tra9 composition1 until ! foll[+ end-dates3 7#a7 ,= transport ( unref9$ petroleum products 9 ,class #c flammable s]vice1 includ+ crude oil-- 7,a7 ,janu>y #a1 #bjah1 = non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa tank c>s2 7,b7 ,m>* #a1 #bjah1 = jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa tank c>s2 7,c7 ,april #a1 #bjbj1 = non-jacket$ ,,cpc-#abcb tank c>s2 & 7,d7 ,may #a1 #bjbe1 = jacket$ ,,cpc-#abcb tank c>s4 7#b7 ,= transport ( e?anol-- 7,a7 ,may #a1 #bjbc1 = non-jacket$ & jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa tank c>s2 7,b7 ,july #a1 #bjbc1 = non-jacket$ ,,cpc-#abcb tank c>s2 & 7,c7 ,may #a1 #bjbe1 = jacket$ ,,cpc-#abcb tank c>s4 7#c7 ,= transport ( ,class #c flammable liquids 9 ,pack+ ,gr\p ,i1 o!r ?an ,class #c flammable liquids specifi$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ,may #a1 #bjbe4 7#d7 ,= transport ( ,class #c flammable liquids 9 ,pack+ ,gr\ps ,,ii & ,,iii1 o!r ?an ,class #c flammable liquids specifi$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ,may #a1 #bjbi4 7c7 ,retr(itt+ %op capacity ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! deadl9es e/abli%$ "u p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7b7 = a p]iod n to exce$ #b ye>s if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t insuffici5t retr(itt+ %op capacity w prev5t ! phase-out ( tank c>s n meet+ ! ,,dot-#aag1 ,,dot-#aag,p1 or ,,dot-#aag,r specifications by ! deadl9es set =? 9 su* p>agraphs4 7d7 ,con=m+ ,regulatory ,am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,imm$iately aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all remove or revise ! date-specific deadl9es 9 any applicable regulations or ord]s to ! ext5t necess>y to con=m ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section2 & 7,b7 may n en=ce any su* date-specific deadl9es or requirem5ts t are inconsi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,implem5tation ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! ,secret>y to issue regulations1 except z requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 to implem5t ?is section4 7e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,secret>y f implem5t+ ! f9al rule issu$ on ,may #jh1 #bjae1 entitl$ ,enhanc$ ,tank ,c> ,/&>ds & ,op]ational ,controls = ,high-,haz>d ,flammable ,tra9s 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #bffdc71 o!r ?an ! provisions ( ! f9al rule t are inconsi/5t ) ?is section4 7f7 ,class #c flammable liquid def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m flammable liquid 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #gcje4 ,!rmal blankets 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to require t ea* tank c> built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification & ea* non-jacket$ tank c> modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification be equipp$ ) an insulat+ blanket ) at lea/ -in*-?ick mat]ial t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to section #agi4ah7;c7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit ! ,secret>y f approv+ new or alt]native te*nologies or mat]ials z !y become available t provide a level ( safety at lea/ equival5t to ! level ( safety provid$ = "u subsection 7a74 #gcjf4 ,m9imum requirem5ts = top fitt+s protection = class ,,dot-#aag,r tank c>s 7a7 ,protective ,h\s+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c71 top fitt+s on ,,dot specification #aag,r tank c>s %all be locat$ inside a protective h\s+ n less ?an -in* 9 ?ickness & con/ruct$ ( a mat]ial hav+ a t5sile /r5g? n less ?an #fe kilop\nd p] squ>e in* & con=m to ! foll[+ specifications3 7#a7 ,! protective h\s+ %all be z tall z ! talle/ valve or fitt+ involv$ & ! height ( a valve or fitt+ )9 ! protective h\s+ mu/ be kept to ! m9imum compatible ) _! prop] op]ation4 7#b7 ,! protective h\s+ or cov] may n r$uce ! fl[ capacity ( ! pressure relief device bel[ ! m9imum requir$4 7#c7 ,! protective h\s+ %all provide a means ( dra9age ) a m9imum fl[ area equival5t to six #a-;in* diamet] holes4 7#d7 ,:5 connect$ to ! nozzle or fitt+s cov] plate & subject to a horizontal =ce appli$ p]p5dicul> to & uni=mly ov] ! project$ plane ( ! protective h\s+1 ! t5sile connection /r5g? ( ! protective h\s+ %all be design$ to be-- 7,a7 no great] ?an #gj p]c5t ( ! nozzle to tank t5sile connection /r5g?2 7,b7 no great] ?an #gj p]c5t ( ! cov] plate to nozzle connection /r5g?2 & 7,c7 no less ?an ei!r #dj p]c5t ( ! nozzle to tank t5sile connection /r5g? or ! %e> /r5g? ( tw5ty -in* bolts4 7b7 ,pressure ,relief ,devices 7#a7 ,! pressure relief device %all be locat$ inside ! protective h\s+1 unless space does n p]mit4 ,if multiple pressure relief devices are equipp$1 no m ?an #a may be locat$ outside ( a protective h\s+4 7#b7 ,! highe/ po9t on any pressure relief device locat$ outside ( a protective h\s+ may n be m ?an #ab in*es above ! tank jacket4 7#c7 ,! highe/ po9t on ! closure ( any unus$ pressure relief device nozzle may n be m ?an #f in*es above ! tank jacket4 7c7 ,alt]native ,protection ,z an alt]native to ! protective h\s+ requirem5ts 9 subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 ! tank c> may be equipp$ ) a sy/em t prev5ts ! release ( product f any top fitt+ 9 ! case ( an incid5t :]e any top fitt+ w\ld be %e>$ (f4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! ,secret>y to issue regulations to implem5t ?is section4 7e7 ,sav+s ,clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit ! ,secret>y f approv+ new te*nologies1 me?ods or requirem5ts t provide a level ( safety equival5t to or great] ?an ! level ( safety provid$ = 9 ?is section4 #gcjg4 ,rulemak+ on oil spill response plans ,! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & e #ij days !reaft] until a f9al rule bas$ on ! advanc$ notice ( propos$ rulemak+ issu$ on ,augu/ #a1 #bjad1 entitl$ ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials3 ,oil ,spill ,response ,plans = ,high-,haz>d ,flammable ,tra9s 7#gi ,f$4 ,reg4 #dejgi7 is promulgat$1 notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate 9 writ+ (-- 7#a7 ! /atus ( su* rulemak+2 7#b7 any reasons :y su* f9al rule has n be5 implem5t$2 7#c7 a plan = complet+ su* f9al rule z soon z practicable2 & 7#d7 ! e/imat$ date ( completion ( su* f9al rule4 #gcjh4 ,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+ rail tank c>s us$ to transport ,class #c flammable liquids by ! applicable deadl9es e/abli%$ 9 section #gcjd4 7b7 ,tank c> data ,! ,secret>y %all collect data f %ipp]s & rail 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$ to transport ,class #c flammable liquids 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 ( ! anticipat$ 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 #bjbi4 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 requir$ by ! ,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-- 7,a7 designate ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics to collect data "u subsection 7b7 & ! survey data "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 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 submit a writt5 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 ,def9ition ( ,class #c flammable liquid ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m flammable liquid 9 section #agc4abj ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #gcji4 ,report on crude oil *>act]i/ics rese>* /udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! rese>* completion ( ! compreh5sive ,crude ,oil ,*>act]i/ics ,rese>* ,sampl+1 ,analysis1 & ,exp]im5t ,plan /udy at ,s&ia ,national ,laboratories1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t conta9s-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! compreh5sive ,crude ,oil ,*>act]i/ics ,rese>* ,sampl+1 ,analysis1 & ,exp]im5t ,plan /udy2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations1 bas$ on ! f9d+s ( ! /udy1 =-- 7,a7 regulations by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation or ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy to improve ! safe transport ( crude oil2 & 7,b7 legislation to improve ! safe transport ( crude oil4 #gcaj4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail liability /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a /udy on ! levels & /ructure ( insurance = railroad c>ri]s transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7b7 ,cont5ts ln 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 applicability1 = a tra9 transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials1 ( an alt]native insurance model1 includ+-- 7,a7 a second>y liability cov]age pool or pools to supplem5t comm]cial insurance2 & 7,b7 o!r models adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is initiat$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy & recomm5dations = address+ liability issues ) rail transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7d7 ,def9itions ln ?is section3 7#a7 ,haz>d\s mat]ial ,! t]m haz>d\s mat]ial means a sub/ance or mat]ial ! ,secret>y designates z haz>d\s "u section #eajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/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 #gcaa4 ,/udy & te/+ ( electronically controll$ pneumatic brakes 7a7 ,gov]nm5t acc\ntability (fice /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an indep5d5t evaluation ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems1 pilot program data1 & ! ,dep>tm5t's rese>* & analysis on ! co/s1 b5efits1 & effects ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems4 7#b7 ,/udy elem5ts ,9 complet+ ! indep5d5t evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %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 b5efits & *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 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! indep5d5t evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,em]g5cy brak+ application te/+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to-- 7,a7 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 transmit1 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! te/+4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t exp]ts ,9 complet+ ! te/+ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces may contract ) #a or m eng9e]+ or rail exp]ts1 z appropriate1 t-- 7,a7 are n railroad c>ri]s1 entities fund$ by su* c>ri]s1 or entities directly impact$ by ! f9al rule issu$ on ,may #h1 #bjae1 entitl$ ,enhanc$ ,tank ,c> ,/&>ds & ,op]ational ,controls = ,high-,haz>d ,flammable ,tra9s 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #bffdc72 & 7,b7 h relevant exp]i5ce 9 conduct+ railroad safety te*nology te/s or simil> cra% te/s4 7#c7 ,te/+ framework ,9 complet+ ! te/+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces & ea* contractor describ$ 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$2 7,c7 ! measures ( 9-tra9 =ces2 & 7,d7 ! /opp+ di/ance4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+1 z "p ( ! agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 to ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces = ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 us+ sums made available to c>ry out sections #bjajh & #eaah ( 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 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 or ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 or a comb9ation !re(4 7#e7 ,equipm5t 7,a7 ,receipt ,! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces & ea* contractor describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 may receive or use roll+ /ock1 track1 & o!r equipm5t or infra/ructure f a railroad c>ri] or o!r private entity = ! purposes ( conduct+ ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,contract$ use ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 to facilitate te/+1 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces & ea* contractor may contract ) a railroad c>ri] or any o!r private entity = ! use ( su* c>ri] or entity's roll+ /ock1 track1 or o!r equipm5t & receive te*nical assi/ance on _! use4 7c7 ,evid5ce-,bas$ approa* 7#a7 ,analysis ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! report date1 fully incorporate ! results ( ! evaluation "u subsection 7a7 & ! te/+ "u subsection 7b7 & update ! regulatory impact analysis ( ! f9al rule describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 ( ! co/s1 b5efits1 & effects ( ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts2 7,b7 z soon z practicable aft] completion ( ! updat$ analysis "u subp>agraph 7,a71 solicit public comm5t 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] on ! analysis = a p]iod ( n m ?an #cj days2 & 7,c7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! end ( ! public comm5t p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,b71 po/ ! f9al updat$ regulatory impact analysis on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,int]net ,web site4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,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/s ( su* requirem5ts1 :e!r ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts are ju/ifi$2 7,b7 if ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts are ju/ifi$1 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ! det]m9ation & reasons = su* det]m9ation2 & 7,c7 if ! ,secret>y does n publi% ! det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,b71 repeal ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts4 7#c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,secret>y f implem5t+ ! f9al rule describ$ "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 prior to ! det]m9ation requir$ "u subsection 7c77#b7 ( ?is section1 or require ! ,secret>y to promulgate a new rule on ! provisions ( su* f9al rule1 o!r ?an on ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts1 if ! ,secret>y does n det]m9e t ! applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts are ju/ifi$ pursuant to ?is subsection4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts ,! t]m applicable ,,ecp brake sy/em requirem5ts means sections #agd4caj7;a77#c77;ii71 #agd4caj7;a77#c77;iii71 #agd4caj7;a77#e77v71 #agi4bjb-aj1 #agi4bjb-ab7;g71 & #agi4bjb-ac7;i7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & any o!r regulation 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act requir+ ! in/allation ( ,,ecp brakes or op]ation 9 ,,ecp brake mode4 7#b7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m flammable liquid 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]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 ,railroad c>ri] ,! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#g7 ,report date ,! t]m report date means ! date t ! reports "u subsections 7a77#c7 & 7b77#a77;,b7 are requir$ to be transmitt$ pursuant to ^? subsections4 ,,viii ,multimodal ,freight ,transportation #hjja4 ,multimodal freight transportation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,,ix ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 ,,ix ,multimodal ,freight ,transportation ,chapter,sec4 #gja4,multimodal freight policy#gjaja #gjb4,multimodal freight transportation plann+ & in=mation#gjbja #gja ,multimodal freight policy ,sec4 #gjaja4 ,national multimodal freight policy4 #gjajb4 ,national freight /rategic plan4 #gjajc4 ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network4 #gjaja4 ,national multimodal freight policy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ma9ta9 & improve ! condition & p]=mance ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #gjajc to ensure t ! ,network provides a f\ndation = ! ,unit$ ,/ates to compete 9 ! global economy & a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! national multimodal freight policy are-- 7#a7 to id5tify infra/ructure improvem5ts1 policies1 & op]ational innovations t-- 7,a7 /r5g!n ! contribution ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network to ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 r$uce conge/ion & elim9ate bottl5ecks on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 & 7,c7 increase productivity1 p>ticul>ly = dome/ic indu/ries & bus9esses t create high-value jobs2 7#b7 to improve ! safety1 security1 effici5cy1 & resili5cy ( multimodal freight transportation2 7#c7 to a*ieve & ma9ta9 a /ate ( good repair on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 7#d7 to use innovation & advanc$ te*nology to improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 7#e7 to improve ! economic effici5cy & productivity ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 7#f7 to improve ! reliability ( freight transportation2 7#g7 to improve ! %ort- & long-di/ance movem5t ( goods t-- 7,a7 travel across rural areas betwe5 population c5t]s2 7,b7 travel betwe5 rural areas & population c5t]s2 & 7,c7 travel f ! ,nation's ports1 airports1 & gateways to ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 7#h7 to improve ! flexibility ( ,/ates to support multi-,/ate corridor plann+ & ! creation ( multi-,/ate organizations to increase ! ability ( ,/ates to address multimodal freight connectivity2 7#i7 to r$uce ! adv]se environm5tal impacts ( freight movem5t on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 & 7#aj7 to pursue ! goals describ$ 9 ?is subsection 9 a mann] t is n burd5some to ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts4 7c7 ,implem5tation ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy1 :o %all be responsible = ! ov]sight & implem5tation ( ! national multimodal freight policy1 %all-- 7#a7 c>ry out sections #gjajb & #gjajc2 7#b7 assi/ ) ! coord9ation ( modal freight plann+2 & 7#c7 id5tify int]ag5cy data %>+ opportunities to promote freight plann+ & coord9ation4 #gjajb4 ,national freight /rategic plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy %all-- 7#a7 develop a national freight /rategic plan 9 accordance ) ?is section2 & 7#b7 publi% ! plan on ! public ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! national freight /rategic plan %all include-- 7#a7 an assessm5t ( ! condition & p]=mance ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #gjajc2 7#b7 =eca/s ( freight volumes = ! succe$+ #e-1 #aj-1 & #bj-ye> p]iods2 7#c7 an id5tification ( major trade gateways & national freight corridors t connect major population c5t]s1 trade gateways1 & o!r major freight g5]ators2 7#d7 an id5tification ( bottl5ecks on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network t create significant freight conge/ion1 bas$ on a quantitative me?odology develop$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y1 :i* %all include1 at a m9imum-- 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$2 7#e7 an assessm5t ( /atutory1 regulatory1 te*nological1 in/itutional1 f9ancial1 & o!r b>ri]s to improv$ freight transportation p]=mance1 & a description ( opportunities = ov]com+ ! b>ri]s2 7#f7 a process = address+ multi/ate projects & enc\rag+ jurisdictions to collaborate2 7#g7 /rategies to improve freight int]modal connectivity2 7#h7 an id5tification ( corridors provid+ access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7#i7 an id5tification ( corridors provid+ access to major areas = manufactur+1 agriculture1 or natural res\rces2 7#aj7 an id5tification ( be/ practices = improv+ ! p]=mance ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network1 includ+ critical comm]ce corridors & rural & urban access to critical freight corridors2 & 7#aa7 an id5tification ( be/ practices to mitigate ! impacts ( freight movem5t on communities4 7c7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! national freight /rategic plan "u subsection 7a71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all update ! plan & publi% ! updat$ plan on ! public ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7d7 ,consultation ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all develop & update ! national freight /rategic plan-- 7#a7 aft] provid+ notice & an opportunity = public comm5t2 & 7#b7 9 consultation ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & o!r appropriate public & private transportation /akehold]s4 #gjajc4 ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy %all e/abli% a ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network 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 ! ,network2 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 #gjaja7;b7 ( ?is title & ! national highway freight program goals describ$ 9 section #afg ( title #bc4 7b7 ,int]im network 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all e/abli% an int]im ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,network compon5ts ,! int]im ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network %all include-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network1 z e/abli%$ "u section #afg ( title #bc2 7,b7 ! freight rail sy/ems ( ,class ,i railroads1 z designat$ by ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d2 7,c7 ! public ports ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t h total annual =eign & dome/ic trade ( at lea/ #b1jjj1jjj %ort tons1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,wat]borne ,comm]ce ,/ati/ics ,c5t] ( ! ,army ,corps ( ,eng9e]s1 us+ ! data f ! late/ ye> = :i* su* data is available2 7,d7 ! inl& & intracoa/al wat]ways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z describ$ 9 section #bjf ( ! ,inl& ,wat]ways ,rev5ue ,act ( #aigh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjd72 7,e7 ! ,great ,lakes1 ! ,/4 ,lawr5ce ,seaway1 & coa/al & ocean r\tes along :i* dome/ic freight is transport$2 7,f7 ! #ej airports locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) ! highe/ annual l&$ weight1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,g7 o!r /rategic freight assets1 includ+ /rategic int]modal facilities & freight rail l9es ( ,class ,,ii & ,class ,,iii railroads1 designat$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y z critical to int]/ate comm]ce4 7c7 ,f9al network 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,"u ,secret>y1 aft] solicit+ input f /akehold]s1 includ+ multimodal freight sy/em us]s1 transportation provid]s1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 local gov]nm5ts1 ports1 airports1 railroads1 & ,/ates1 ?r\gh a public process to id5tify critical freight facilities & corridors1 includ+ critical comm]ce corridors1 t are vital to a*ieve ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #gjaja7;b7 ( ?is title & ! national highway freight program goals describ$ 9 section #afg ( title #bc1 & aft] provid+ notice & an opportunity = comm5t on a draft sy/em1 %all designate a ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network ) ! 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/9ations1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( dome/ic & int]national supply *a9s4 7#b7 ,factors ,9 designat+ or r$esignat+ ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 orig9s & de/9ations ( freight movem5t )91 to1 & f ! ,unit$ ,/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$im5ts contribut+ to significant measurable conge/ion1 delay 9 freight movem5t1 or ineffici5t modal connections2 7,i7 impacts on all freight transportation modes & modes t %>e significant freight infra/ructure2 7,j7 facilities & transportation corridors id5tifi$ by a multi-,/ate coalition1 a ,/ate1 a ,/ate freight advisory committee1 or a metropolitan plann+ organization1 us+ national or local data1 z hav+ critical freight importance to ! region2 7,k7 major di/ribution c5t]s1 inl& int]modal facilities1 & fir/- & la/-mile facilities2 & 7,l7 ! significance ( goods movem5t1 includ+ consid]ation ( global & dome/ic supply *a9s4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,9 designat+ or r$esignat+ ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 use1 to ! ext5t practicable1 measurable data to assess ! significance ( goods movem5t1 includ+ ! consid]ation ( po9ts ( orig91 de/9ations1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates global & dome/ic supply *a9s2 7,b7 consid]-- 7i7 ! factors describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 any *anges 9 ! economy t affect freight transportation network dem&2 & 7,c7 provide ! ,/ates ) an opportunity to submit propos$ designations 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,/ate input 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate t proposes additional designations = ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network %all-- 7i7 consid] nom9ations = additional designations f metropolitan plann+ organizations & ,/ate freight advisory committees1 z applicable1 )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 ,critical rural freight facilities & corridors ,z "p ( ! designations "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate may designate a freight facility or corridor )9 ! bord]s ( ! ,/ate z a critical rural freight facility or corridor if ! facility or corridor-- 7i7 is a rural pr9cipal art]ial2 7ii7 provides access or s]vice to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7iii7 provides access or s]vice to-- 7,i7 a gra9 elevator2 7,,ii7 an agricultural facility2 7,,iii7 a m9+ facility2 7,,iv7 a =e/ry facility2 or 7,v7 an int]modal facility2 7iv7 connects to an int]national port ( entry2 7v7 provides access to a significant air1 rail1 wat]1 or o!r freight facility 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7vi7 has be5 det]m9$ by ! ,/ate to be vital to improv+ ! effici5t movem5t ( freight ( importance to ! economy ( ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,limitation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may propose additional designations to ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network 9 ! ,/ate 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! total mileage designat$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y 9 ! ,/ate4 7ii7 ,det]m9ation by ,"u ,secret>y ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all det]m9e h[ to apply ! limitation "u clause 7i7 to ! compon5ts ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network4 7,d7 ,submission & c]tification ,a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,"u ,secret>y-- 7i7 a li/ ( any additional designations propos$ to be add$ "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 a c]tification t-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate has satisfi$ ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 ! designations ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 address ! factors = designation describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7d7 ,r$esignation ( ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! initial designation "u subsection 7c71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,"u ,secret>y1 us+ ! designation factors describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 %all r$esignate ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network4 #gjb ,multimodal freight transportation plann+ & in=mation ,sec4 #gjbja4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4 #gjbjb4 ,/ate freight plans4 #gjbjc4 ,transportation inve/m5t data & plann+ tools4 #gjbjd4 ,sav+s provision4 #gjbja4 ,/ate freight advisory committees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all enc\rage ea* ,/ate to e/abli% a freight advisory committee consi/+ ( a repres5tative cross-section ( public & private sector freight /akehold]s1 includ+ repres5tatives ( ports1 freight railroads1 %ipp]s1 c>ri]s1 freight-relat$ associations1 ?ird-p>ty logi/ics provid]s1 ! 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 #gjbjb4 #gjbjb4 ,/ate freight plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate t receives fund+ "u section #afg ( title #bc %all develop a freight plan t provides a compreh5sive plan = ! imm$iate & long-range plann+ activities & inve/m5ts ( ! ,/ate ) respect to freight4 7b7 ,plan cont5ts ,a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 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/+ (-- 7,a7 multimodal critical rural freight facilities & corridors designat$ )9 ! ,/ate "u section #gjajc ( ?is title2 & 7,b7 critical rural & urban freight corridors designat$ )9 ! ,/ate "u section #afg ( title #bc2 7#d7 a description ( h[ ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate to meet ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #gjaja7;b7 ( ?is title & ! national highway freight program goals describ$ 9 section #afg ( 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 & = ^? facilities t 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*$2 & 7#aj7 consultation ) ! ,/ate freight advisory committee1 if applicable4 7c7 ,relation%ip to long-,range plan 7#a7 ,incorporation ,a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 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 ,a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all address a #e-ye> =eca/ p]iod4 7e7 ,updates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all update a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7#b7 ,freight inve/m5t plan ,a ,/ate may update a freight inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#i7 m frequ5tly ?an is requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #gjbjc4 ,transportation inve/m5t data & plann+ tools 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %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 collaboration 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 #gjbjd4 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle provides additional au?ority to regulate or direct private activity on freight networks designat$ "u ?is subtitle4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis ( subtitles = title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to subtitle ,,ix & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,,ix4,multimodal ,freight ,transportation#gjaja 4 ,,ix ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau #ijja4 ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aaf4 ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau 9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,bureau %all be-- 7#a7 to provide assi/ance & communicate be/ practices & f9anc+ & fund+ opportunities to eligible entities = ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a72 7#b7 to adm9i/] ! application processes = programs )9 ! ,dep>tm5t 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 7#c7 to promote innovative f9anc+ be/ practices 9 accordance ) subsection 7e72 7#d7 to r$uce unc]ta9ty & delays ) respect to environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ 9 accordance ) subsection 7f72 & 7#e7 to r$uce co/s & risks to taxpay]s 9 project deliv]y & procurem5t 9 accordance ) subsection 7g74 7c7 ,executive ,director 7#a7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,bureau %all be head$ by an ,executive ,director1 :o %all be appo9t$ 9 ! competitive s]vice by ! ,secret>y1 ) ! approval ( ! ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,duties ,! ,executive ,director %all-- 7,a7 report to ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy2 7,b7 be responsible = ! managem5t & ov]sight ( ! daily activities1 decisions1 op]ations1 & p]sonnel ( ! ,bureau2 7,c7 support ! ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance e/abli%$ "u section #aag 9 accordance ) ?is section2 & 7,d7 c>ry out su* additional duties z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7d7 ,adm9i/ration ( c]ta9 application processes 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bureau %all adm9i/] ! application processes = ! foll[+ programs3 7,a7 ,! infra/ructure f9ance programs au?oriz$ "u *apt] #f ( title #bc4 7,b7 ,! railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ program au?oriz$ "u sections #eja ?r\gh #ejc ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba-hbc74 7,c7 ,am\nt allocations au?oriz$ "u section #adb7m7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7,d7 ,! nationally significant freight & highway projects program "u section #aag ( title #bc4 7#b7 ,congressional notification ,! ,executive ,director %all ensure t ! congressional notification requirem5ts = ea* program ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are foll[$ 9 accordance ) ! /atutory provisions applicable to ! program4 7#c7 ,reports ,! ,executive ,director %all ensure t ! report+ requirem5ts = ea* program ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are foll[$ 9 accordance ) ! /atutory provisions applicable to ! program4 7#d7 ,coord9ation ,9 adm9i/]+ ! application processes = ! programs ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,executive ,director %all coord9ate ) appropriate (ficials 9 ! ,dep>tm5t & its modal adm9i/rations responsible = adm9i/]+ su* programs4 7#e7 ,/reaml9+ approval processes ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,executive ,director %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs1 & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7,a7 evaluates ! application processes = ! programs ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 id5tifies adm9i/rative & legislative actions t w\ld improve ! effici5cy ( ! application processes )\t dim9i%+ ,f$]al ov]sight2 & 7,c7 describes h[ ! ,executive ,director w implem5t adm9i/rative actions id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 t d n require an ,act ( ,congress4 7#f7 ,proc$ures & transp>5cy 7,a7 ,proc$ures ,) respect to ! programs ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,executive ,director %all-- 7i7 e/abli% proc$ures = analyz+ & evaluat+ applications & = utiliz+ ! recomm5dations ( ! ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance2 7ii7 e/abli% proc$ures = address+ late-arriv+ applications1 z applicable1 & communicat+ ! ,bureau's decisions = accept+ or reject+ late applications to ! applicant & ! public2 & 7iii7 docum5t major decisions 9 ! application evaluation process ?r\gh a decision memor&um or simil> me*anism t provides a cle> rationale = su* decisions4 7,b7 ,review 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all review ! compliance ( ! ,executive ,director ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al may make recomm5dations to ! ,executive ,director 9 ord] to improve compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph4 7iii7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! review conduct$ "u clause 7i71 includ+ f9d+s & recomm5dations = improvem5t4 7e7 ,innovative f9anc+ be/ practices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bureau %all "w ) ! modal adm9i/rations )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 eligible entities1 & o!r public & private int]e/s to develop & promote be/ practices = innovative f9anc+ & public-private p>tn]%ips4 7#b7 ,activities ,! ,bureau %all c>ry out p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by mak+ ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance programs m accessible to eligible recipi5ts2 7,b7 by provid+ advice & exp]tise to eligible entities t seek to lev]age public & private fund+2 7,c7 by %>+ innovative f9anc+ be/ practices & case /udies f eligible entities ) o!r eligible entities t are int]e/$ 9 utiliz+ innovative f9anc+ me?ods2 & 7,d7 by develop+ & monitor+-- 7i7 be/ practices ) respect to /&>diz$ ,/ate public-private p>tn]%ip au?orities & practices1 includ+ be/ practices relat$ to-- 7,i7 accurate & reliable assumptions = analyz+ public-private p>tn]%ip procurem5ts2 7,,ii7 proc$ures = ! h&l+ ( unsolicit$ bids2 7,,iii7 policies ) respect to noncompete clauses2 & 7,,iv7 o!r significant t]ms ( public-private p>tn]%ip procurem5ts1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,bureau2 7ii7 /&>d contracts = ! mo/ common types ( public-private p>tn]%ips = transportation facilities2 & 7iii7 analytical tools & o!r te*niques to aid eligible entities 9 det]m9+ ! appropriate project deliv]y model1 includ+ a value = money analysis4 7#c7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,bureau %all-- 7,a7 ensure ! transp>5cy ( a project receiv+ cr$it assi/ance "u a program ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a7 & procur$ z a public-private p>tn]%ip by-- 7i7 requir+ ! sponsor ( ! project to und]go a value = money analysis or a comp>able analysis prior to decid+ to advance ! project z a public-private p>tn]%ip2 7ii7 requir+ ! analysis requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 & o!r key t]ms ( ! relevant public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 to be made publicly available by ! project sponsor at an appropriate "t2 7iii7 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! project1 requir+ ! sponsor ( ! project to conduct a review reg>d+ :e!r ! private p>tn] is meet+ ! t]ms ( ! relevant public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7iv7 provid+ a publicly available summ>y ( ! total level ( ,f$]al assi/ance 9 su* project2 & 7,b7 develop guidance to implem5t ?is p>agraph t takes into consid]ation v>iations 9 ,/ate & local laws & requirem5ts relat$ to public-private p>tn]%ips4 7#d7 ,support to project sponsors ,at ! reque/ ( an eligible entity1 ! ,bureau %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ! eligible entity reg>d+ propos$ public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5ts = transportation facilities1 includ+ assi/ance 9 p]=m+ a value = money analysis or comp>able analysis4 7f7 ,environm5tal review & p]mitt+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bureau %all take actions t are appropriate & consi/5t ) ! ,dep>tm5t's goals & policies to improve ! deliv]y timel9es = projects c>ri$ out "u ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a74 7#b7 ,activities ,! ,bureau %all c>ry out p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by s]v+ z ! ,dep>tm5t's liaison to ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality2 7,b7 by coord9at+ ef=ts to improve ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process2 7,c7 by provid+ te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to field & headqu>t]s /aff ( ,f$]al ag5cies on policy *anges & innovative approa*es to ! deliv]y ( projects2 & 7,d7 by id5tify+1 develop+1 & track+ metrics = p]mit reviews & decisions by ,f$]al ag5cies = projects "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi4 7#c7 ,support to project sponsors ,at ! reque/ ( an eligible entity t is c>ry+ out a project "u a program ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a71 ! ,bureau1 9 coord9ation ) ! appropriate modal adm9i/rations )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all provide te*nical assi/ance ) reg>d to ! compliance ( ! project ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act #aifi & relevant ,f$]al environm5tal p]mits4 7g7 ,project procurem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bureau %all promote be/ practices 9 procurem5t = a project receiv+ assi/ance "u a program ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a7 by develop+1 9 coord9ation ) modal adm9i/rations )9 ! ,dep>tm5t z appropriate1 procurem5t b5*m>ks 9 ord] to ensure acc\ntable exp5diture ( ,f$]al assi/ance ov] ! life cycle ( ! project4 7#b7 ,procurem5t b5*m>ks ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! procurem5t b5*m>ks develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% maximum ?re%olds = acceptable project co/ increases & delays 9 project deliv]y2 7,b7 e/abli% uni=m me?ods = ,/ates to measure co/ & deliv]y *anges ov] ! life cycle ( a project2 & 7,c7 be tailor$1 z necess>y1 to v>i\s types ( project procurem5ts1 includ+ design-bid-build1 design-build1 & public-private p>tn]%ips4 7#c7 ,data collection ,! ,bureau %all-- 7,a7 collect in=mation relat$ to procurem5t b5*m>ks develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ project specific in=mation detail$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 provide on a publicly accessible ,int]net ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t a report on ! in=mation collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7h7 ,elim9ation & consolidation ( duplicative (fices 7#a7 ,elim9ation ( (fices ,! ,secret>y may elim9ate any (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! purposes ( ! (fice are duplicative ( ! purposes ( ! ,bureau2 & 7,b7 ! elim9ation ( ! (fice does n adv]sely affect ! obligations ( ! ,secret>y "u any ,f$]al law4 7#b7 ,consolidation ( (fices & (fice functions ,! ,secret>y may consolidate any (fice or (fice function )9 ! ,dep>tm5t into ! ,bureau t ! ,secret>y det]m9es has duties1 responsibilities1 res\rces1 or exp]tise t support ! purposes ( ! ,bureau4 7#c7 ,/aff+ & budget>y res\rces 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,bureau is adequately /aff$ & fund$4 7,b7 ,/aff+ ,! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,bureau a position )9 ! ,dep>tm5t f any (fice t is elim9at$ or consolidat$ "u ?is subsection if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! position is necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ! ,bureau4 7,c7 ,sav+s provision ,if ! ,secret>y transf]s a position to ! ,bureau "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! appropriate modal adm9i/ration1 %all ensure t ! transf] ( ! position does n adv]sely affect ! obligations ( ! modal adm9i/ration "u any ,f$]al law4 7,d7 ,budget>y res\rces 7i7 ,transf] ( funds f elim9at$ or consolidat$ (fices ,dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,bureau funds allocat$ to any (fice or (fice function t is elim9at$ or consolidat$ "u ?is subsection to c>ry out ! purposes ( ! ,bureau4 7ii7 ,transf] ( funds allocat$ to adm9i/rative co/s ,dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,bureau funds allocat$ to ! adm9i/rative co/s ( process+ applications = ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a74 7#d7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & e #ij days !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate (-- 7,a7 ! (fices elim9at$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! rationale = elim9ation ( ! (fices2 7,b7 ! (fices & (fice functions consolidat$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 & ! rationale = consolidation ( ! (fices & (fice functions2 7,c7 ! actions tak5 "u p>agraph 7#c7 & ! rationale = tak+ su* actions2 & 7,d7 any additional legislative actions t may be ne$$4 7i7 ,sav+s provisions 7#a7 ,laws & regulations ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to *ange a law or regulation ) respect to a program ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a74 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to abrogate ! responsibilities ( an ag5cy1 op]at+ adm9i/ration1 or (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t o!rwise *>g$ by a law or regulation ) o!r aspects ( program adm9i/ration1 ov]sight1 or project approval or implem5tation = ! programs & projects subject to ?is section4 7#c7 ,applicability ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect any p5d+ application "u #a or m ( ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a7 t 0 receiv$ by ! ,secret>y on or be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 7j7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,bureau ,! t]m ,bureau means ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an eligible applicant receiv+ f9ancial or cr$it assi/ance "u #a or m ( ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a74 7#d7 ,executive ,director ,! t]m ,executive ,director means ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,bureau4 7#e7 ,multimodal project ,! t]m multimodal project means a project involv+ ! p>ticipation ( m ?an #a modal adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#f7 ,project ,! t]m project means a highway project1 public transportation capital project1 freight or pass5g] rail project1 or multimodal project4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = su* *apt] is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aaf4 ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau4 4 #ijjb4 ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aag4 ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all be compos$ ( ! foll[+ memb]s3 7,a7 ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7,b7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy4 7,c7 ,! ,*ief ,f9ancial ,(fic] & ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,budget & ,programs4 7,d7 ,! ,g5]al ,c\nsel ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,e7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,transportation ,policy4 7,f7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7,g7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7,h7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,additional memb]s ,! ,secret>y may designate up to #c additional (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t to s]ve z at-l>ge memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,*airp]son & vice *airp]son 7,a7 ,*airp]son ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all s]ve z ! *airp]son ( ! ,c\ncil4 7,b7 ,vice *airp]son ,! ,*ief ,f9ancial ,(fic] & ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,budget & ,programs %all s]ve z ! vice *airp]son ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#d7 ,executive ,director ,! ,executive ,director ( ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau %all s]ve z a nonvot+ memb] ( ! ,c\ncil4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 review applications = assi/ance submitt$ "u ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( section #aaf7;d77#a72 7#b7 review applications = assi/ance submitt$ "u ! program ref]r$ to 9 section #aaf7;d77#a77;,d71 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y reg>d+ ! selection ( projects to receive assi/ance "u su* programs2 7#d7 review1 on a regul> basis1 projects t receiv$ assi/ance "u su* programs2 & 7#e7 c>ry out su* additional duties z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = su* *apt] is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aag4 ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance4 4 ,x ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration & ,recreational ,boat+ ,safety #ajjja4 ,allocations 7a7 ,au?orization ,section #c ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #eg p]c5t & ins]t+ #eh4jab p]c5t4 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,section #d ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,= ea* & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! balance & ins]t+ ,= ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjba1 ! balance2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ multi/ate cons]vation grants "u section #ad & ins]t+ activities "u section #ad7;e72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #ah4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #ah4fgc p]c5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #ah4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #ag4cae p]c5t2 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d72 7,e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,boat+ infra/ructure improvem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an am\nt equal to #d p]c5t to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior = qualifi$ projects "u section #efjd7;c7 ( ! ,clean ,vessel ,act ( #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbb note7 & section #gdjd7;d7 ( ! ,sportfi%+ & ,boat+ ,safety ,act ( #aiih 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;g-#a7;d774 7,b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = projects "u ei!r ( ! sections ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ = ea* & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjba1 ! ,secret>y2 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 ,set-aside = ,coa/ ,gu>d adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,f ! annual appropriation made 9 accordance ) section #c1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 ! ,secret>y ( ! dep>tm5t 9 :i* ! ,coa/ ,gu>d is op]at+ may use no m ?an ! am\nt specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 = ! fiscal ye> = ! purposes set =? 9 section #acajg7;c7 ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,! am\nt specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 = a fiscal ye> may n be includ$ 9 ! am\nt ( ! annual appropriation di/ribut$ "u subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,available am\nts ,! available am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 = fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #g1gjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 = fiscal ye> #bjag & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! sum (-- 7,i7 ! available am\nt = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 ! am\nt det]m9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 ! available am\nt = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7bb7 ! *ange1 relative to ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 z s r$esignat$-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ until ! end ( ! fiscal ye>4 & ins]t+ until ! end ( ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>42 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ "u subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ "u subsection 7c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7c7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ 7c77#a7 ,! ,secret>y12 7,b7 by /rik+ grants "u section #ad ( ?is title & ins]t+ activities "u section #ad7;e72 7,c7 by /rik+ #eg p]c5t & ins]t+ #eh4jab p]c5t2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y %all d$uct f ! am\nt to be apportion$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ! am\nts us$ = grants "u section #ad7;a74 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ ^? subsections1 & ins]t+ ^? p>agraphs14 7c7 ,submission & approval ( plans & projects ,section #f7;d7 ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;e7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ = appropriations & ins]t+ f appropriations4 7d7 ,unexp5d$ or unobligat$ funds ,section #h7;b77#b7 ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;g7b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #eg p]c5t & ins]t+ #eh4jab p]c5t4 7e7 ,coop]ation ,section #ab ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gggk7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #eg p]c5t & ins]t+ #eh4jab p]c5t2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ "u section #d7;b7 & ins]t+ "u section #d7;c74 7f7 ,o!r activities ,section #ad ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gggm7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ ( ea* annual appropriation made 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #c2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,( am\nts made available "u section #d7;b7 = ea* fiscal ye>-- & ins]t+ ,n m ?an #a1bjj1jjj ( ea* annual appropriation made 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #c %all be di/ribut$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior = use z foll[s32 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod4 7g7 ,repeal ,! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ section #ae2 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ section #af z section #ae4 #ajjjb4 ,recreational boat+ safety ,section #acajg ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7c71 & ins]t+ ,subject to subsection 7c712 7,b7 by /rik+ ! sum ( 7,a7 ! am\nt made available f ! ,boat ,safety ,acc\nt = t fiscal ye> "u section #ae ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act & 7,b72 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 7#a7 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y may use am\nts made available ea* fiscal ye> "u section #d7;b77#b7 ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7b77#b77 = paym5t ( exp5ses ( ! ,coa/ ,gu>d = inve/igations1 p]sonnel1 & activities directly relat$ to-- 7i7 adm9i/]+ ,/ate recreational boat+ safety programs "u ?is *apt]2 or 7ii7 coord9at+ or c>ry+ out ! national recreational boat+ safety program "u ?is title4 7,b7 ,( ! am\nts us$ by ! ,secret>y ea* fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 n less ?an #b1ajj1jjj is available to ensure compliance ) *apt] #dc ( ?is title2 & 7ii7 n m ?an #a1ejj1jjj is available to conduct by grant or contract a survey ( levels ( recreational boat+ p>ticipation & relat$ matt]s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,no funds & ins]t+ ,on & aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 no funds2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ traditionally4 ,,xi ,rail #aajja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae4 ,a ,au?orizations #aaaja4 ,au?orization ( grants to ,amtrak 7a7 ,nor!a/ corridor ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #dej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #dgd1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #eae1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #eeg1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #fjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,national network ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,national ,network ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #a1jbf1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #a1jhe1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #a1adc1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to "o half ( #a p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsections 7a7 & 7b7 = ! co/s ( managem5t ov]sight ( ,amtrak4 7d7 ,gulf coa/ work+ gr\p ,( ! total am\nt made available to ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf & #bjag1 #ejj1jjj %all be us$ to conv5e ! ,gulf ,coa/ rail s]vice work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u section #aacjd ( ?is ,act & c>ry out its responsibilities "u su* section4 7e7 ,competition ,9 adm9i/]+ grants to ,amtrak "u section #bdcai ( 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 7b7 ( ?is section to cov] ! op]at+ subsidy describ$ 9 section #bdgaa7;b77#a77;,e77ii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,/ate-support$ r\te committee ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ 9 ea* fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b7 ( ?is section = ! use ( ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,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 7h7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e4 7i7 ,small bus9ess p>ticipation /udy ,( ! total am\nt made available to ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf & #bjag1 #a1ejj1jjj %all be us$ to implem5t ! small bus9ess p>ticipation /udy au?oriz$ "u section #aacaj ( ?is ,act4 #aaajb4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bddjg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z add$ by section #aacja ( ?is ,act71 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #ih1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #aij1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #bcj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bee1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #ccj1jjj1jjj4 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 section #bddjg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aaajc4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z add$ by section #aacjb ( ?is ,act71 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #hb1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #adj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #age1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 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 section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aaajd4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bddjh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z add$ by section #aacjc ( ?is ,act71 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj4 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 section #bddjh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aaaje4 ,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 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #bb1jjj1jjj4 #aaajf4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5ts ,section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#aa71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#e7 long-di/ance r\te means a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#g74 7#f7 ,national ,network includes long-di/ance r\tes & ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#ab7 /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#ac7 ,/ate-support$ r\te means a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 or 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#g71 or 9 section #bdgjb1 t is op]at$ by ,amtrak1 exclud+ ^? tra9s op]at$ by ,amtrak on ! r\tes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #bag ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdgjb note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bdajb7e77;,d7 & ins]t+ #bdajb7g77;,d74 7#b7 ,section #bji7;a7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bdajb7e77;,b7 & 7,d7 & ins]t+ #bdajb7g77;,b7 & 7,d74 ,b ,amtrak re=ms #aabja4 ,acc\nts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcag4 ,acc\nts 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to-- 7#a7 promote ! effective use & /ew>d%ip by ,amtrak ( ,amtrak rev5ues1 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & ?ird p>ty inve/m5ts1 appropriations1 grants & o!r =ms ( f9ancial assi/ance1 & o!r s\rces ( funds2 & 7#b7 enhance ! transp>5cy ( ! assignm5t ( rev5ues & co/s among ,amtrak bus9ess l9es :ile ensur+ ! heal? ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & ,national ,network4 7b7 ,acc\nt /ructure ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ,amtrak1 %all def9e an acc\nt /ructure & improvem5ts to acc\nt+ me?odologies1 z necess>y1 to support1 at a m9imum1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & ! ,national ,network4 7c7 ,f9ancial s\rces ,9 def9+ ! acc\nt /ructure & improvem5ts to acc\nt+ me?odologies requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 t ,amtrak assigns ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,= ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor acc\nt1 all rev5ues1 appropriations1 grants & o!r =ms ( f9ancial assi/ance1 comp5sation1 & o!r s\rces ( funds associat$ ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 includ+-- 7,a7 grant funds appropriat$ = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor pursuant to section #aaaja7;a7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae or any subsequ5t ,act2 7,b7 comp5sation receiv$ f commut] rail pass5g] transportation provid]s = su* provid]s' %>e ( capital & op]at+ co/s on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor provid$ to ,amtrak pursuant to section #bdije7;c72 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 z allocat$ pursuant to section #bdcah4 7#b7 ,= ! ,national ,network acc\nt1 all rev5ues1 appropriations1 grants & o!r =ms ( f9ancial assi/ance1 comp5sation1 & o!r s\rces ( funds associat$ ) ! ,national ,network1 includ+-- 7,a7 grant funds appropriat$ = ! ,national ,network pursuant to section #aaaja7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae or any subsequ5t ,act2 7,b7 comp5sation receiv$ f ,/ates provid$ to ,amtrak pursuant to section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note72 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus ( ! ,national ,network1 z allocat$ pursuant to section #bdcah4 7d7 ,f9ancial uses ,9 def9+ ! acc\nt /ructure & improvem5ts to acc\nt+ me?odologies requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 t am\nts assign$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & ,national ,network acc\nts %all be us$ by ,amtrak = ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,= ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 all associat$ co/s1 includ+-- 7,a7 op]at+ activities2 7,b7 capital activities z describ$ 9 section #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e72 7,c7 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,d7 paym5t ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on loans = capital projects describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph or = capital leases attributable to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,e7 o!r capital projects on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 & consi/5t ) section #bdije7;c77#a77;,a77i72 & 7,f7 if applicable1 capital projects describ$ 9 section #bdijd7;b74 7#b7 ,= ! ,national ,network1 all associat$ co/s1 includ+-- 7,a7 op]at+ activities2 7,b7 capital activities2 & 7,c7 ! paym5t ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on loans or capital leases attributable to ! ,national ,network4 7e7 ,implem5tation & report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ,amtrak1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all implem5t any acc\nt /ructures & improvem5ts def9$ "u subsection 7b7 s t ,amtrak is able to produce pr(it & loss /atem5ts = ea* ( ! bus9ess l9es describ$ 9 section #bdcbj7;b77#a7 &1 z appropriate1 ea* ( ! asset categories describ$ 9 section #bdcbj7;c77#a7 t id5tify s\rces & uses (-- 7,a7 rev5ues2 7,b7 appropriations2 & 7,c7 transf]s betwe5 bus9ess l9es4 7#b7 ,updat$ pr(it & loss /atem5ts ,n lat] ?an #a mon? aft] ! implem5tation "u p>agraph 7#a71 & mon?ly !reaft]1 ,amtrak %all submit updat$ pr(it & loss /atem5ts = ea* ( ! bus9ess l9es & asset categories to ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,acc\nt managem5t ,= ! purposes ( acc\nt managem5t1 ,amtrak may transf] funds betwe5 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor acc\nt & ,national ,network acc\nt )\t prior notification & approval "u subsection 7g7 if su* transf]s-- 7#a7 d n mat]ially impact ,amtrak's ability to a*ieve its anticipat$ f9ancial1 capital1 & op]at+ p]=mance goals = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 w\ld n mat]ially *ange any grant agreem5t ent]$ into pursuant to section #bdcai7;d71 or o!r agreem5ts made pursuant to applicable ,f$]al law4 7g7 ,transf] au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ,amtrak det]m9es t a transf] betwe5 ! acc\nts def9$ "u subsection 7b7 does n meet ! acc\nt managem5t /&>ds e/abli%$ "u subsection 7f71 ,amtrak may transf] funds betwe5 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & ,national ,network acc\nts if-- 7,a7 ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors1 includ+ ! ,secret>y1 at lea/ #aj days prior to ! expect$ date ( transf]2 & 7,b7 solely = a transf] t w mat]ially *ange a grant agreem5t1 ! ,secret>y approves4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors receives notification f ,amtrak "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,bo>d %all transmit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 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 ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors ( a transf] "u p>agraph 7#a7 to or f an acc\nt1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee & ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission a lett] t includes ! in=mation describ$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7h7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report assess+ ! acc\nt & report+ /ructure e/abli%$ "u ?is section & provid+ any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( su* report1 ! ,secret>y %all provide an assessm5t t supplem5ts ,amtrak's report & submit ! ,amtrak report ) ! supplem5tal assessm5t to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7i7 ,def9ition ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,not)/&+ section #bdajb1 = purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcag4 ,acc\nts4 4 #aabjb4 ,amtrak grant process 7a7 ,requirem5ts & proc$ures ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcah4 ,co/s & rev5ues 7a7 ,allocation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 int]nal controls to ensure ,amtrak's co/s1 rev5ues1 & o!r comp5sation are appropriately allocat$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 includ+ tra9 s]vices or infra/ructure1 or ! ,national ,network1 includ+ proportional %>es ( common & fix$ co/s4 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 7c7 ,def9ition ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,not)/&+ section #bdajb1 = purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e4 #bdcai4 ,grant process 7a7 ,proc$ures = grant reque/s ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,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 to ! ,secret>y grant reque/s = ,f$]al funds appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ! use ( ,amtrak4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,a grant reque/ "u subsection 7b7 %all1 z applicable-- 7#a7 describe project$ op]at+ & capital co/s = ! upcom+ fiscal ye> = ,nor!a/ ,corridor activities1 includ+ tra9 s]vices & infra/ructure1 & ,national ,network activities1 includ+ ,/ate-support$ r\tes & long-di/ance r\tes1 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 condition4 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 ) ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,fifte5-day modification p]iod ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! date ( a 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 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,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 7h7 ,def9ition ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,not)/&+ section #bdajb1 = purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcah4 ,co/s & rev5ues4 #bdcai4 ,grant process4 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bda are repeal$4 #aabjc4 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & asset plans 7a7 ,amtrak #e-,ye> ,bus9ess ,l9e & ,asset ,plans ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( ,transportation 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 ,ea* plan %all cov] a p]iod ( #e fiscal ye>s1 beg9n+ ) ! fir/ fiscal ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! plan is complet$4 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 fund+ ne$s 9 excess ( am\nts au?oriz$ or o!rwise available to ,amtrak 9 a fiscal ye>4 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 coord9ation ) ,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 objectives1 goals1 & s]vice plan = ! bus9ess l9e1 9 consultation ) 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 & 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 consult ) ! ,secret>y 9 ! developm5t ( ! bus9ess l9e plans2 7,b7 = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor bus9ess l9e plan1 consult ) ! ,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 consult ) ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab2 7,d7 = ! long-di/ance r\te bus9ess l9e plan1 consult ) any ,/ates or ,int]/ate ,compacts t provide fund+ = su* r\tes1 z appropriate2 7,e7 ensure t ,amtrak's g5]al & legislative annual report1 requir$ "u section #bdcae7;b71 to ! ,presid5t & ,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 ,def9ition ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,not)/&+ section #bdajb1 = purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e4 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 rail pass5g] 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 consult ) 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 consult ) ! ,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 rail pass5g] sy/em2 7ii7 appropriate = allocation to #a ( ! o!r ,amtrak bus9ess l9es2 & 7iii7 extrane\s to provid+ an effici5t national rail pass5g] 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 rail pass5g] 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 7#g7 ,exemption 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u writt5 reque/ f ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors1 ! ,secret>y may exempt ,amtrak f includ+ 9 a plan requir$ "u ?is subsection any in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on ! ,dep>tm5t's ,int]net ,web site any exemption grant$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & a detail$ ju/ification = grant+ su* exemption4 7,c7 ,inclusion 9 plan ,amtrak %all include 9 ! plan requir$ "u ?is subsection any reque/ grant$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & ju/ification "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7d7 ,/&>ds to promote f9ancial /ability ,9 prep>+ plans "u ?is section1 ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 apply s\nd budget>y practices1 includ+ r$uc+ co/s & o!r exp5ditures1 improv+ productivity1 increas+ rev5ues1 or comb9ations ( su* practices2 & 7#b7 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 note74 4 7b7 ,effective dates ,! requirem5t = ,amtrak to submit #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans "u section #bdcbj7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all take effect on ,febru>y #ae1 #bjag1 ! due date ( ! fir/ bus9ess l9e plans4 ,! requirem5t = ,amtrak to submit #e-ye> asset plans "u section #bdcbj7;a77#a7 ( su* title %all take effect on ,febru>y #ae1 #bjai1 ! due date ( ! fir/ asset plans4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is 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 #aabjd4 ,/ate-support$ r\te committee 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,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 ,april #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 provide-- 7,a7 f9ancial assi/ance to ,amtrak or #a or m ,/ates to p]=m reque/$ indep5d5t te*nical analysis ( issues be=e ! ,committee2 & 7,b7 adm9i/rative exp5ses t ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 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 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,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 c>ri]s on ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7h7 ,def9ition ( ,/ate ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate means any ( ! #ej ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 t sponsor ! op]ation ( tra9s by ,amtrak on a ,/ate-support$ r\te1 or a public entity t sponsors su* op]ation on su* a r\te4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdgab4 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 4 7#b7 ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ,section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7b7 & 7c71 respectively4 #aabje4 ,composition ( ,amtrak's ,bo>d ( ,directors ,section #bdcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #i directors & ins]t+ #aj directors2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 :o %all s]ve z a nonvot+ memb] ( ! ,bo>d aft] ,amtrak2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ #g & ins]t+ #h2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by ins]t+ :o are eligible to vote aft] s]v+4 #aabjf4 ,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 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ,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 direct & indirect co/s2 7#f7 ! views ( ,/ates1 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 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ,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 on :i* ! recomm5dations are transmitt$ "u subsection 7c71 ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors %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 #aabjg4 ,food & bev]age re=m 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age re=m 7a7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ,amtrak %all develop & beg9 implem5t+ a plan to elim9ate1 )9 #e ye>s ( su* date ( enactm5t1 ! op]at+ loss associat$ ) provid+ food & bev]age s]vice on bo>d ,amtrak tra9s4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ & implem5t+ ! plan1 ,amtrak %all consid] a comb9ation ( co/ managem5t & rev5ue g5]ation initiatives1 includ+-- 7#a7 s*$ul+ optimization2 7#b7 on-bo>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 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae 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 #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 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 a rail c>ri] t op]ates a r\te 9 lieu ( ,amtrak pursuant to section #bdgaa4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 & annually !reaft] = #e ye>s1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! plan develop$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 & a description ( progress 9 ! implem5tation ( ! plan4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age re=m4 4 #aabjh4 ,roll+ /ock pur*ases 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #bdcbb4 ,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>y ( ,transportation1 ! ,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 fund+ reque/ 9 its g5]al & legislative annual report requir$ "u section #bdcae7;b7 9 a 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 execution or prohibit+ ,amtrak f ent]+ into a contract aft] submission ( a bus9ess case analysis "u subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #bdcbb4 ,roll+ /ock pur*ases4 4 #aabji4 ,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-- 7#a7 all[ a ,/ate or ,/ates to nom9ate & select a local food & bev]age products suppli] or suppli]s or local promotional ev5t p>tn]2 7#b7 all[ a ,/ate or ,/ates 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 provide 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 ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,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 programs & include any plan = future action4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %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 #aabaj4 ,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 #bdajb7g7 ( 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 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 #bdajb7g7 ( 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 #aabaa4 ,"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 7#c7 ,deadl9e ,amtrak %all set a deadl9e = ! submission ( proposals t is n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! issuance ( ! ,reque/ = ,proposals "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,consid]ation ( proposals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! deadl9e = ! receipt ( proposals "u subsection 7a71 ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors %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 #a ye> aft] ! 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 ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors4 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 #aabab4 ,/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 /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 submitt$ "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 7b71 ,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 is issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors %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 #d 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 #aacaj7;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 #aabac4 ,amtrak bo>d+ proc$ures 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #i 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 bicycles1 at its #ae /ations ?r\gh :i* ! mo/ p pass2 7#b7 comp>es ,amtrak's bo>d+ proc$ures to-- 7,a7 bo>d+ proc$ures ( provid]s ( commut] railroad pass5g] transportation 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 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 ,bo>d ( ,directors %all consid] ea* recomm5dation provid$ "u subsection 7a77#c7 = implem5tation at appropriate locations across ! ,amtrak sy/em4 #aabad4 ,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$ness2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 consultation & ins]t+ ,to ! ext5t am\nts are provid$ 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#a7 by /rik+ by section #ajb ( ?is division2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ by section #ajb & ins]t+ = ,amtrak2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g7 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 ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba et seq47 aft] ,secret>y2 & 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7h74 #aabae4 ,elim9ation ( duplicative report+ ,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 & asset plans requir$ by section #bdcbj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r plann+ or report+ requirem5ts "u ,f$]al law or regulation2 7#b7 if ! duplicative requirem5ts id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 are adm9i/rative1 elim9ate su* requirem5ts2 & 7#c7 submit to ,congress a report ) any recomm5dations = repeal+ any o!r duplicative requirem5ts4 ,c ,int]city ,pass5g] ,rail ,policy #aacja4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bddjg4 ,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 ,/ates4 7#e7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7#f7 ,amtrak or ano!r rail c>ri] t provides int]city 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 ,! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d & any entity ) :i* x contracts 9 ! developm5t ( rail-relat$ rese>*1 includ+ coop]ative rese>* programs4 7#aj7 ,a ,univ]sity transportation c5t] engag$ 9 rail-relat$ rese>*4 7#aa7 ,a non-pr(it labor organization repres5t+ a class or craft ( employees ( rail c>ri]s or rail 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 #bddja7b71 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 capital project id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y z be+ necess>y to r$uce conge/ion & facilitate rid]%ip gr[? 9 int]city pass5g] rail transportation along heavily travel$ rail corridors4 7#e7 ,a highway-rail grade cross+ improvem5t project1 includ+ in/allation1 repair1 or improvem5t ( grade sep>ations1 railroad cross+ signals1 gates1 & relat$ te*nologies1 highway traffic signalization1 highway light+ & cross+ approa* signage1 roadway improvem5ts su* z m$ians or o!r b>ri]s1 railroad cross+ panels & surfaces1 & safety eng9e]+ improvem5ts to r$uce risk 9 quiet zones or pot5tial quiet zones4 7#f7 ,a rail l9e relocation & improvem5t project4 7#g7 ,a capital project to improve %ort-l9e or regional railroad infra/ructure4 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]vice or comm]cial air s]vice4 7#aj7 ,! developm5t & implem5tation ( a safety program or in/itute design$ to improve rail safety4 7#aa7 ,any rese>* t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to advance any p>ticul> aspect ( rail-relat$ capital1 op]ations1 or safety improvem5ts4 7#ab7 ,work=ce developm5t & tra9+ 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 ( ! project4 7,b7 ,! recipi5t's pa/ p]=mance 9 develop+ & deliv]+ simil> projects1 & previ\s f9ancial contributions4 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 facilities4 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] #bbg4 7,e7 ,if applicable1 any te*nical evaluation rat+s ! propos$ project receiv$ "u previ\s competitive grant programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 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&1 & any o!r b5efits4 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 ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 7h7 ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s 7#a7 ,total project co/s ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! total co/s ( a project "u ?is section bas$ on ! be/ available in=mation1 includ+ any available 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 section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( pass5g] rail rev5ue ,if ,amtrak or ano!r rail c>ri] is an applicant "u ?is section1 ,amtrak or ! o!r rail 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$4 7k7 ,limitation ,! requirem5ts ( sections #bddjb1 #bddjc1 & #bddjd & ! def9ition conta9$ 9 #bddja7a7 %all n apply to ?is section4 7l7 ,special transportation circum/ances 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate an appropriate portion ( ! am\nts available to programs 9 ?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 7#b7 ,def9ition ,= ! purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m appropriate portion means a %>e1 = ea* ,/ate subject to p>agraph 7#a71 n less ?an ! %>e ( ! total railroad r\te miles 9 su* ,/ate ( ! total railroad r\te miles 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 exclud+ f all totals ! r\te miles exclusively us$ = t\ri/1 sc5ic1 & excursion railroad op]ations4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bddjf ! foll[+3 #bddjg4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 4 7c7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,sections #bjaed & #bjafg ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! items relat+ to su* sections 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( su* *apt]1 are repeal$4 7#b7 ,section #bdaje ( *apt] #bda ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( su* *apt]1 is repeal$4 7#c7 ,*apt] #bbe ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to su* *apt] 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( subtitle ,v ( su* title1 is repeal$4 7#d7 ,section #bbajh ( *apt] #bba ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( su* *apt]1 are repeal$4 #aacjb4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bdiaj ! foll[+3 #bdiaa4 ,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 ,/ates2 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 rail pass5g] 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 ,int]city rail pass5g] transportation ,! t]m int]city rail pass5g] transportation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bdajb4 7#d7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means-- 7,a7 ! ma9 rail l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,b7 ! bran* rail l9es connect+ to ,h>risburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,spr+field1 ,massa*usetts1 & ,spuyt5 ,duyvil1 ,new ,york2 & 7,c7 facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 l9es describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#e7 ,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 is conta9$ 9 ! plann+ docum5t develop$ "u section #bdijd & = :i* a co/-allocation policy has be5 develop$ "u section #bdije7;c71 or is conta9$ 9 an equival5t plann+ docum5t & = :i* a simil> co/-allocation policy has be5 develop$2 & 7,c7 0 n 9 a /ate ( good repair on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,grant program au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all develop & implem5t a program = issu+ grants to applicants1 on a competitive basis1 to fund capital projects t r$uce ! /ate ( good repair backlog ) respect to qualifi$ 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 repair2 & 7#d7 capital projects to br+ exi/+ assets into 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 = :i*-- 7,a7 ,amtrak is n ! sole applicant2 7,b7 applications 7 submitt$ jo9tly by multiple applicants2 & 7,c7 ! 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 ,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 7f7 ,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 section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( ,amtrak rev5ue ,if ,amtrak is an applicant "u ?is section1 ,amtrak may use ticket & o!r rev5ues g5]at$ f its op]ations & o!r s\rces to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts4 7g7 ,lett]s ( int5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 issue a lett] ( int5t to a grantee "u ?is section t-- 7,a7 ann\nces an int5tion to obligate1 = a major capital project "u ?is section1 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 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$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 is subject to ! availability ( appropriations = grants "u ?is section & subject to ,f$]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]2 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 7h7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7i7 ,grant conditions ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! grant conditions "u section #bddje4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdi is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdiaj ! foll[+3 #bdiaa4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair4 4 #aacjc4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bddjh4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants 7a7 ,applicant def9$ ,not)/&+ section #bddja7a71 9 ?is section1 ! t]m applicant means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate1 includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 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 ,/ates2 7#e7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7#f7 ,amtrak or ano!r rail 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+ op]at+ assi/ance grants to applicants1 on a competitive basis1 = ! purpose ( initiat+1 re/or+1 or enhanc+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 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 ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 & 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$ railroad 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 describ$ 9 section #aacjd ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae2 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 fund+ 7includ+ fund+ f railroads71 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 rail pass5g] 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$]al fund+ ,a recipi5t ( an op]at+ assi/ance grant "u subsection 7b7 may use t grant 9 comb9ation ) o!r ,f$]al grants aw>d$ t w\ld b5efit ! applicable s]vice4 7g7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7h7 ,coord9ation ) ,amtrak ,if ! ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ?is section to a rail c>ri] o!r ?an ,amtrak1 ,amtrak may be requir$ consi/5t ) 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 a grant recipi5t "u ?is section to ent] into a grant agreem5t t requires su* recipi5t 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 consid]s 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 ,! ,secret>y %all require ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section to comply ) ! grant requirem5ts ( section #bddje4 7j7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) grant recipi5ts "u ?is section1 %all submit to ,congress a report 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 7#a7 ,*apt] #bdd ,*apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! table ( cont5ts by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bddjh4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants4 2 7,b7 9 ! *apt] head+ by /rik+ ,int]city pass5g] rail s]vice corridor capital assi/ance & ins]t+ ,rail improvem5t grants2 7,c7 9 section #bddjb by /rik+ subsection 7j72 & 7,d7 9 section #bddje-- 7i7 9 subsection 7b77#b7 by /rik+ 7#dc & ins]t+ 7#de2 7ii7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 by /rik+ protective arrangem5ts e/abli%$ & ins]t+ protective arrangem5ts t are equival5t to ! protective arrangem5ts e/abli%$2 7iii7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ 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 & 7iv7 9 subsection 7f7 by /rik+ "u ?is *apt] = commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7d7 ( ?is title4 & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt] = commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7c7742 & 7#b7 ,table ( *apt]s am5dm5t ,! item relat+ to *apt] #bdd 9 ! table ( *apt]s ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,int]city pass5g] rail s]vice corridor capital assi/ance & ins]t+ ,rail improvem5t grants4 #aacjd4 ,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 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 o!r railroad c>ri]s 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 7e7 ,fund+ ,f funds made available "u section #aaaja7;d71 ! ,secret>y %all provide-- 7#a7 f9ancial assi/ance to ! work+ gr\p to p]=m reque/$ indep5d5t te*nical analysis ( issues be=e ! work+ gr\p2 & 7#b7 adm9i/rative exp5ses t ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 #aacje4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission 7a7 ,composition ,section #bdije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 infra/ructure inve/m5ts1 aft] rail op]ations2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ & p]iodically update aft] develop2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ beyond ^? specifi$ 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 inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 section #bdijd4 4 7c7 ,co/ allocation policy ,section #bdije7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,access co/s & ins]t+ ,allocation ( co/s2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 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,a7 by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 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 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 7#a7 ,title #di ,section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ ,infra/ructure & ,op]ations ,advisory2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,infra/ructure & ,op]ations ,advisory2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,infra/ructure & ,op]ations ,advisory2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 7,e7 9 subsection 7d71 z s r$esignat$-- 7i7 by /rik+ to ! ,commission & ins]t+ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ! ,commission & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,safety ,committee2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ = ! p]iod encompass+ fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjac to c>ry out ?is section & ins]t+ to c>ry out ?is section dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 9 addition to any am\nts )held "u section #aaaja7;g7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,f7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ on ! ma9 l9e4 & ins]t+ on ! ma9 l9e & meet annually ) ! ,commission on ! topic ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor safety & security44 7#b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdije & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdije4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission4 4 #aacjf4 ,nor!a/ corridor plann+ 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ section #bdijd z section #bdijc2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #bdijc1 z s 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/ ,corridor2 & 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 ,f$]al & non-,f$]al fund+ availability2 7,e7 categorize capital projects & programs z prim>ily associat$ )-- 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,c7 & implem5t ea* capital project4 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 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor acc\nt e/abli%$ "u section #bdcag7;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 or 7v7 ( ?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 is consi/5t ) ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration process1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ecbf1 :5 implem5t$2 & 7,b7 includes1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 an inv5tory ( all capital assets own$ 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 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 a ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 at lea/ bi5nially !reaft]1 an update to su* 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 7e7 ,def9ition ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,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 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,note & mortgage ,section #bdijg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bdijd ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #bdijc4 7#b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ ! item relat+ to section #bdijd z relat+ to section #bdijc2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdijc1 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 #bdijd4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+4 4 7#c7 ,repeal ,section #baa ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdijb note7 is repeal$4 #aacjg4 ,competition 7a7 ,competitive pass5g] rail s]vice pilot program ,section #bdgaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bdgaa4 ,competitive pass5g] rail s]vice pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate a rule to implem5t a pilot program = competitive selection ( eligible petition]s describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c7 9 lieu ( ,amtrak to op]ate n m ?an #c long-di/ance r\tes 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7 op]at$ by ,amtrak on ! date ( enactm5t ( su* ,act4 7b7 ,pilot program requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! pilot program %all-- 7,a7 all[ a petition] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 to petition ! ,secret>y to provide int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] a long-di/ance r\te describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 = an op]ation 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$ = #a additional op]ation p]iod ( #d ye>s2 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 & 7iii7 ^u select+ a w9n+ bid1 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ! id5tity ( ! w9n+ bidd]1 ! long di/ance r\te t ! bidd] w op]ate1 a detail$ ju/ification ( ! reasons :y ! ,secret>y select$ ! bid1 & any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate = public comm5t = a reasonable p]iod ( "t n to exce$ #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y selects ! bid2 7,c7 require t ea* bid-- 7i7 describe ! capital ne$s1 f9ancial projections1 & op]ational plans1 includ+ /aff+ plans1 = ! s]vice1 & su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate2 & 7ii7 be made available by ! w9n+ bidd] to ! public aft] ! bid aw>d ) any appropriate r$actions = confid5tial or propriet>y in=mation2 7,d7 = a r\te t receives fund+ f a ,/ate or ,/ates1 require t = ea* bid receiv$ f a petition] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 o!r ?an su* ,/ate or ,/ates1 ! ,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#d7 & 7#e71 ! "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/$ = inflation4 7#b7 ,limitation ,! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e71 includ+ ! am\nts ( op]at+ subsidies 9 ! fir/ & any subsequ5t ye>s "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e77ii71 %all n apply to a w9n+ bidd] t is or includes ,amtrak4 7#c7 ,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\te1 or ano!r rail c>ri] t has a writt5 agreem5t ) a rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own su* infra/ructure4 7,b7 ,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,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 rail c>ri] ) a writt5 agreem5t ) ano!r 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 ,p]=mance /&>ds ,! p]=mance /&>ds requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e77i7 %all meet or exce$ ! p]=mance requir$ ( or a*iev$ by ,amtrak on ! applicable r\te dur+ ! la/ fiscal ye>4 7#e7 ,agreem5t gov]n+ access issues ,unless ! w9n+ bidd] already has applicable access rights or agreem5ts 9 place or includes a rail c>ri] t owns ! infra/ructure us$ 9 ! op]ation ( ! r\te1 a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak %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 int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] a r\te describ$ 9 ?is section to an eligible petition]-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y %all1 if necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section1 require ,amtrak to provide access to ! ,amtrak-own$ res]vation sy/em1 /ations1 & facilities directly relat$ to op]ations ( ! aw>d$ r\tes to ! eligible petition] aw>d$ a contract "u ?is section1 9 accordance ) subsection 7g72 7#b7 an employee ( any p]son1 except z provid$ 9 a collective b>ga9+ agreem5t1 us$ by su* eligible petition] 9 ! op]ation ( a r\te "u ?is section %all be consid]$ an employee ( t eligible petition] & 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 an eligible petition] aw>d$ a r\te "u ?is section ceases to op]ate ! s]vice or fails to fulfill an obligation "u a contract requir$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,e71 ! ,secret>y1 9 collaboration ) ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d1 %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 c>ri]2 7#b7 provid+ to ! int]im rail c>ri] "u p>agraph 7#a7 an op]at+ subsidy necess>y to provide s]vice2 & 7#c7 rebidd+ ! contract to op]ate ! int]city 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 #aaaja7;e7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 or any subsequ5t appropriation = ! same purpose1 necess>y to cov] ! op]at+ subsidy describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e77ii74 7#b7 ,attributable co/s ,if ! ,secret>y selects a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ,amtrak an appropriate portion ( ! appropriations "u section #aaaja7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 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 ,report+ ,if ! ,secret>y does n promulgate ! f9al rule be=e ! deadl9e "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #ai mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae & e #ij days !reaft] until ! rule is complete1 notify ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 9 writ+-- 7#a7 ! reasons :y ! rule has n be5 issu$2 7#b7 a plan = complet+ ! rule z soon z reasonably practicable2 & 7#c7 ! e/imat$ date ( completion ( ! rule4 7g7 ,disputes 7#a7 ,petition+ ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d ,if ,amtrak & ! eligible petition] aw>d$ a r\te "u ?is section _c agree ^u t]ms to c>ry out subsection 7c77#a71 ei!r p>ty may petition ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d = a det]m9ation z to-- 7,a7 :e!r access to ,amtrak's facility or equipm5t1 or ! provisions ( s]vices by ,amtrak1 is necess>y "u subsection 7c77#a72 & 7,b7 :e!r ! op]ation ( ,amtrak's o!r s]vices w n be unreasonably impair$ by su* access4 7#b7 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d det]m9ation ,if ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d det]m9es access to ,amtrak's facilities or equipm5t1 or ! provision ( s]vices by ,amtrak1 is necess>y "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 & ! op]ation ( ,amtrak's o!r s]vices w n be unreasonably impair$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,bo>d %all issue an ord] t-- 7,a7 requires ,amtrak to provide ! applicable facilities1 equipm5t1 & s]vices2 & 7,b7 det]m9es 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 7j7 ,sav+s ,clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all affect ,amtrak's access rights to railroad rights-(-way & facilities4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = section #bdgaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bdgaa4 ,competitive pass5g] rail s]vice pilot program4 4 7c7 ,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$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! pilot program to date & any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 #aacjh4 ,p]=mance-bas$ 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 ( a high-spe$ pass5g] rail sy/em op]at+ )9 a high-spe$ rail corridor1 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 ( ! 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 ( a national high-spe$ 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 = 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 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 &1 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 ,adequate res\rces ,be=e tak+ any action au?oriz$ "u ?is section ! ,secret>y %all c]tify to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t ! ,secret>y has suffici5t res\rces t are adequate to und]take ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,int]city pass5g] rail ,! t]m int]city pass5g] rail has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means any ( ! #ej ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 #aacji4 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts ,section #bddjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,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 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$2 7ii7 ! grant w result 9 a useable segm5t1 a transportation facility1 or equipm5t1 t has op]ational indep5d5ce2 & 7iii7 ! int]city pass5g] rail b5efits anticipat$ 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 #aacaj4 ,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 rail pass5g] transportation projects4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b 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 #aacaa4 ,%>$-use /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,amtrak1 commut] rail pass5g] transportation au?orities1 o!r railroad c>ri]s1 railroad c>ri]s t own rail infra/ructure ov] :i* bo? pass5g] & freight tra9s op]ate1 ,/ates1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab ( su* title1 & 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$2 7,b7 ! assignm5t ( responsibility = su* delays2 & 7,c7 ! use ( inc5tives & p5alties = p]=mance2 7#c7 ! /r5g?s & weaknesses ( ! exi/+ me*anisms describ$ 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 %>$-use "r-(-way by pass5g] & freight rail2 7#e7 approa*es to op]ations1 capacity1 & co/ e/imation model+ t-- 7,a7 all[ = transp>5t decisionmak+2 & 7,b7 protect ! propriet>y int]e/s ( all p>ties2 7#f7 liability requirem5ts & arrangem5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 :e!r to exp& /atutory liability limits to additional p>ties2 7,b7 :e!r to revise ! curr5t /atutory liability limits2 7,c7 :e!r curr5t insurance levels ( pass5g] rail op]ators are adequate & :e!r to e/abli% m9imum insurance requirem5ts = su* pass5g] rail op]ators2 & 7,d7 :e!r to e/abli% alt]native insurance models1 includ+ o!r models adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7#g7 ! effect on rail pass5g] s]vices1 op]ations1 liability limits1 & insurance levels ( ! ass]tion ( sov]eign immunity by a ,/ate2 & 7#h7 o!r issues id5tifi$ 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 integrate1 z appropriate1 ! recomm5dations submitt$ "u subsection 7c7 into ! 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 #hbb74 #aacab4 ,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/ ,corridor1 %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*$ule e/imates1 = c>ry+ out a pilot program on ?r\gh-ticket+ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complete1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 7#d7 ,review ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] receipt ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all review ! report & recomm5d be/ practices 9 develop+ ?r\gh ticket+ = o!r areas outside ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 ,! ,secret>y %all transmit ! be/ practices to ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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/ ,corridor1 %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$]al funds = su* jo9t procurem5ts4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 complet+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! types ( mat]ials1 assets1 & equipm5t t are regul>ly pur*as$ 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 & ! ,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 #aacac4 ,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\rism1 & economic developm5t ag5cies %all conduct a data ne$s assessm5t to-- 7#a7 support ! developm5t ( an effici5t & effective int]city pass5g] rail network2 7#b7 id5tify ! data ne$$ to conduct co/-effective model+ & analysis = int]city pass5g] rail developm5t programs2 7#c7 det]m9e limitations to ! data us$ = inputs2 7#d7 develop a /rategy to address su* limitations2 7#e7 id5tify b>ri]s to access+ exi/+ data2 7#f7 develop recomm5dations reg>d+ :e!r ! au?orization ( additional data collection = int]city pass5g] rail travel is w>rant$2 & 7#g7 det]m9e :i* entities %\ld be responsible = g5]at+ or collect+ ne$$ data4 7b7 ,b5efit-,co/ ,analysis ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all enhance ! usefulness ( assessm5ts ( b5efits & co/s = int]city pass5g] rail & freight rail projects by-- 7#a7 provid+ ongo+ guidance & tra9+ on develop+ b5efit & co/ in=mation = rail projects2 7#b7 provid+ m direct & consi/5t requirem5ts = assess+ b5efits & co/s across transportation fund+ programs1 includ+ ! appropriate use ( disc\nt rates2 7#c7 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$2 & 7,c7 ! level ( unc]ta9ty 9 e/imates ( project b5efits & co/s2 & 7#d7 ensur+ t applicants receive cle> & consi/5t guidance on values to apply = key assumptions us$ to e/imate pot5tial project b5efits & co/s4 7c7 ,confid5tial data ,! ,secret>y %all protect all s5sitive & confid5tial in=mation 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 #aacad4 ,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 ( su* 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 subsection 7a7 %all be effective only ) respect to a fiscal ye> = :i* ,amtrak receives a ,f$]al subsidy4 #aacae4 ,miscellane\s provisions 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,au?ority ,section #bbgjb7;b77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e ye>s = reapproval by ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ #d ye>s = acceptance by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( ,/ate rail plans ,section #bbgje7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ab74 7b7 ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act am5dm5ts ,section #cje ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by ins]t+ aft] equipm5t manufactur]s1 ! foll[+3 nonpr(it organizations repres5t+ employees :o p]=m ov]haul & ma9t5ance ( pass5g] railroad equipm5t12 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ 1 & may e/abli% a corporation1 :i* may be own$ or jo9tly-own$ by ,amtrak1 p>ticipat+ ,/ates1 or o!r entities1 to p]=m ^! functions2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ & e/abli%+ a jo9tly-own$ corporation to manage t equipm5t4 7c7 ,c]ta9 projects ,a project describ$ 9 #acjg7;a77#c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei7 may be eligible = ! ,railroad ,rehabilitation & ,improvem5t ,f9anc+ program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* project meets ! requirem5ts ( sections #ejb & #ejc ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf4 7d7 ,cl>ification 7#a7 ,am5dm5t ,section #bjaeg7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,cl>ification 7,a7 ,prohibitions ,! ,secret>y is prohibit$ f-- 7i7 approv+ or disapprov+ a revis$ plan submitt$ "u subsection 7a77#a72 7ii7 consid]+ a revis$ plan "u subsection 7a77#a7 z a reque/ = am5dm5t "u section #bcf4ajba ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 or 7iii7 requir+ ! submission1 z "p ( ! revis$ plan "u subsection 7a77#a71 (-- 7,i7 only a s*$ule & sequ5ce "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77iii77,,vii72 or 7,,ii7 bo? a s*$ule & sequ5ce "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77iii77,,vii7 & an alt]native s*$ule & sequ5ce "u subsection 7a77#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,civil p5alty au?ority ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ?is p>agraph1 no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to limit ! ,secret>y's au?ority to assess civil p5alties pursuant to subsection 7e71 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7,c7 ,reta9$ review au?ority ,! ,secret>y reta9s ! au?ority to review revis$ plans submitt$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 & is au?oriz$ to require modifications ( ^? plans to ! ext5t necess>y to ensure t su* plans include ! descriptions "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77i71 ! cont5ts "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii71 & ! ye> or ye>s1 totals1 & summ>y "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77iii77,i7 ?r\gh 7,,vi74 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bjaeg7;g77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ by p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7k7 & ins]t+ to con=m ) ?is section4 #aacaf4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,assi/ance to families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 rail pass5g] accid5ts ,section #aaci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ phone numb] & ins]t+ telephone numb]2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ po/ trauma communication ) families & ins]t+ po/-trauma communication ) families2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7j71 by /rik+ railroad pass5g] accid5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ rail pass5g] accid5t4 7b7 ,solid ,wa/e ,rail ,transf] ,facility ,l&-,use ,exemption ,section #ajiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 aft] 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$1 by /rik+ unless & ins]t+ unless--4 7d7 ,en=cem5t report ,section #bjabj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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$uction program ,section #bjaef ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7g7 ,national cross+ inv5tory ,section #bjafj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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$-- 7,a7 9 ! item relat+ to section #cjg by /rik+ website & ins]t+ ,web site2 7,b7 9 ! item relat+ to title ,,vi by /rik+ solid wa/e facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities2 & 7,c7 9 ! item relat+ to section #fjb by /rik+ solid wa/e transf] facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,section #b7;a77#a7 ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #dhdi7 is am5d$ 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 ,! head+ ( 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 7k7 ,cont+5t int]e/ recov]ies ,section #bbajf7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ int]e/ !re( & ins]t+ int]e/ !reon4 7l7 ,mission ,section #bdaja7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ( subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ set =? 9 subsection 7c74 7m7 ,table ( cont5ts am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 7n7 ,amtrak ,*apt] #bdg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #bdgjf-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ a discont9uance "u section #bdgjd or or2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ section #bdgjd or2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ section #bdgjd or2 & 7#b7 9 section #bdgji by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security14 7o7 ,rail coop]ative rese>* program ,section #bdiaj7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 to improve ov]all safety ( int]city pass5g] & freight rail op]ations4 4 7p7 ,secret>ial ov]sight ,section #bddjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b74 ,d ,safety #aadja4 ,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 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all develop a model ( a ,/ate-specific highway-rail grade cross+ action plan & di/ribute ! plan to ea* ,/ate4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! plan develop$ "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 incid5t1 & a li/ ( highway-rail grade cross+s 9 t ,/ate t h exp]i5c$ multiple accid5ts or incid5ts ov] ! pa/ #c ye>s2 & 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] ! ,adm9i/rator develops & di/ributes ! model plan "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %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 id5tifi$ "u section #bjb ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note7 to-- 7i7 update ! ,/ate action plan "u su* section2 & 7ii7 submit to ! ,adm9i/rator-- 7,i7 ! updat$ ,/ate action plan2 & 7,,ii7 a report describ+ :at ! ,/ate did to implem5t its previ\s ,/ate action plan "u su* section & h[ ! ,/ate 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 incid5ts or multiple 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 action plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 z applicable4 7#c7 ,assi/ance ,! ,adm9i/rator %all provide assi/ance to ea* ,/ate 9 develop+ & c>ry+ out1 z appropriate1 ! ,/ate action plan "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,public availability ,ea* ,/ate %all submit a f9al ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection to ! ,adm9i/rator = publication4 ,! ,adm9i/rator %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 action plan "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,review ( action plans ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a ,/ate action plan "u ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 if ! ,/ate action plan is approv$1 notify ! ,/ate & publi% ! ,/ate action plan "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 if ! ,/ate action plan is incomplete or defici5t1 notify ! ,/ate ( ! specific areas 9 :i* ! plan is defici5t & all[ ! ,/ate to complete ! plan or correct ! defici5cies & resubmit ! plan "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( a notice "u p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 a ,/ate %all complete ! plan or correct ! defici5cies & resubmit ! plan4 7#h7 ,failure to complete or correct plan ,if a ,/ate fails to meet ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#g71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all po/ on ! ,web site "u p>agraph 7#d7 a notice t ! ,/ate has an incomplete or defici5t highway-rail grade cross+ action plan4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! ,adm9i/rator publi%es ! f9al rule "u subsection 7b77#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on-- 7#a7 ! specific /rategies id5tifi$ by ,/ates to improve safety at highway-rail grade cross+s1 includ+ cross+s ) multiple accid5ts or incid5ts2 & 7#b7 ! progress ea* ,/ate describ$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 has made 9 implem5t+ its action plan4 7d7 ,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 or to update a ,/ate action plan "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7e7 ,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 #aadjb4 ,private highway-rail grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) railroad c>ri]s1 %all conduct a /udy to-- 7#a7 det]m9e :e!r limitations or weaknesses exi/ reg>d+ ! availability & usefulness = safety purposes ( data on private highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 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 #c ye>s 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 #aadjc4 ,/udy on use ( locomotive horns at highway-rail grade cross+s 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit a report to ,congress conta9+ ! results ( a /udy evaluat+ ! f9al rule issu$ on ,augu/ #ag1 #bjjf1 entitl$ ,use ( ,locomotive ,horns at ,highway-,rail ,grade ,cross+s 7#ga ,f$4 ,reg4 #dgfad71 includ+-- 7#a7 ! effectiv5ess ( su* f9al rule2 7#b7 ! b5efits & co/s ( e/abli%+ quiet zones2 & 7#c7 any b>ri]s to e/abli%+ quiet zones4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit or preclude any plann$ retrospective review by ! ,secret>y ( ! f9al rule describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #aadjd4 ,positive tra9 control at grade cross+s effectiv5ess /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-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy ( ! possible effectiv5ess ( positive tra9 control & relat$ te*nologies on r$uc+ collisions at highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 #aadje4 ,bridge inspection reports ,section #dag7;d7 ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajc note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,availability ( bridge condition 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate may file a reque/ ) ! ,secret>y = a public v]sion ( a bridge inspection report g5]at$ "u subsection 7b77#e7 = a bridge locat$ 9 su* ,/ate or political subdivision's jurisdiction4 7,b7 ,public v]sion ( report ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! reque/ is reasonable1 ! ,secret>y %all require a railroad to submit a public v]sion ( ! mo/ rec5t bridge inspection report1 su* z a summ>y =m1 = a bridge subject to a reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 ,! public v]sion ( a bridge inspection report %all include ! date ( la/ inspection1 l5g? ( bridge1 location ( bridge1 type ( bridge1 type ( /ructure1 feature cross$ by bridge1 & railroad contact in=mation1 along ) a g5]al /atem5t on ! condition ( ! bridge4 7,c7 ,provision ( report ,! ,secret>y %all provide to a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate a public v]sion ( a bridge inspection report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y1 ^u ! reasonable reque/ ( ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 %all provide te*nical assi/ance to su* ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate to facilitate ! und]/&+ ( a bridge inspection report4 4 #aadjf4 ,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 curve1 bridge1 or tunnel & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve1 bridge1 or tunnel4 7b7 ,action plans ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date t ! survey "u subsection 7a7 is complete1 a railroad c>ri] describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %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 curve1 bridge1 or tunnel & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve1 bridge1 or tunnel2 7#b7 describes appropriate actions to enable w>n+ & en=cem5t ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 modification to automatic tra9 control sy/ems1 if applicable1 or o!r signal sy/ems2 7,b7 increas$ crew size2 7,c7 in/allation ( signage al]t+ tra9 crews ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s 9 ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,d7 in/allation ( al]t]s2 7,e7 increas$ crew communication2 & 7,f7 o!r practices2 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 on :i* an action plan is submitt$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,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$uc+ d]ailm5t risk4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! actions railroad c>ri]s h tak5 9 response to ,safety ,advisory #bjac-jh1 entitl$ ,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 #aadjg4 ,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 #aadjh4 ,signal protection 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a rulemak+ to require t on-track safety regulations1 :5ev] practicable & consi/5t ) o!r safety requirem5ts & op]ational consid]ations1 include requir+ implem5tation ( r$undant signal protection = ma9t5ance-(-way "w crews :o dep5d on a tra9 dispat*] to provide signal protection4 7b7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y %all consid] exempt+ f any f9al requirem5ts ( ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ 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 #aadji4 ,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 is requir$ = o!r commut] railroad l9es4 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,consid]+ safety1 includ+ railroad c>ri] employee & contractor safety1 sy/em capacity1 & o!r relevant factors1 ! ,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 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report 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 #aadaj4 ,po/-accid5t assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d & ,amtrak1 %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 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7#a7 ,amtrak's plan to a*ieve ! recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#d72 & 7#b7 any /eps t h be5 tak5 to address any defici5cies id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! assessm5t4 #aadaa4 ,record+ devices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjafh4 ,in/allation ( audio & image record+ devices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate regulations to require ea* railroad 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 or incid5t inve/igation4 7c7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process to review & approve or disapprove an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device = compliance ) ! /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,uses ,a railroad c>ri] subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 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 & ! railroad c>ri]'s op]at+ rules & proc$ures1 includ+ a sy/em-wide program = su* v]ification4 7#b7 ,assi/+ 9 an inve/igation into ! causation ( a reportable accid5t or incid5t4 7#c7 ,docum5t+ a crim9al act or monitor+ unau?oriz$ occupancy ( ! controll+ locomotive cab or c> op]at+ comp>tm5t4 7#d7 ,o!r purposes t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7e7 ,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 railroad c>ri] subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 or any "p ( ! c>ri]'s op]ations f ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! c>ri] has implem5t$ an alt]native te*nology or practice t provides an equival5t or great] safety b5efit or t is bett] suit$ to ! risks ( ! op]ation4 7f7 ,tamp]+ ,a railroad c>ri] subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 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 ! railroad c>ri]4 7g7 ,pres]vation ( data ,ea* railroad c>ri] subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 %all pres]ve record+ device data = #a ye> aft] ! date ( a reportable accid5t or incid5t4 7h7 ,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 or incid5t inve/igat$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,! ,secret>y may make public any "p ( a transcript or any writt5 depiction ( visual in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is relevant to ! accid5t at ! "t a majority ( ! o!r factual reports on ! accid5t or incid5t are releas$ to ! public4 7i7 ,prohibit$ use ,an 9-cab audio or image record+ obta9$ by a railroad c>ri] "u ?is section may n be us$ to retaliate aga9/ an employee4 7j7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ z requir+ a railroad c>ri] to cease or re/rict op]ations ^u a te*nical failure ( an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device or 9-cab audio device4 ,su* railroad 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjafh4 ,in/allation ( audio & image record+ devices4 4 #aadab4 ,railroad police (fic]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bhaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 may 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 ,/ate tra9+ requirem5ts relat$ to crim9al law1 crim9al proc$ure1 motor vehicle code1 any o!r ,/ate law1 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ,exceptions ,section #ibb7z77#b77;,b7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ employ$ by & ins]t+ directly employ$ by or contract$ by4 #aadac4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! 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/ration & %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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjaba4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t4 4 #aadad4 ,report on v]tical track deflection 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+ rese>* conduct$ or procur$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration on develop+ a sy/em t measures v]tical track deflection 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,vtd7 f a mov+ rail c>1 includ+ ! ability ( su* sy/em to id5tify poor track support f f\l$ balla/1 det]iorat$ cross ties1 or o!r conditions4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s & results ( te/+ ( ,,vtd in/rum5tation dur+ field trials on rev5ue s]vice track2 7#b7 ! f9d+s & results ( subsequ5t te/+ ( ,,vtd in/rum5tation on a ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration automat$ track inspection program geometry c>2 7#c7 if consid]$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! report & relat$ rese>*1 a plan = develop+ quantitative inspection crit]ia = poor track support us+ exi/+ ,,vtd in/rum5tation on ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration automat$ track inspection program geometry c>s2 & 7#d7 if consid]$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! report & relat$ rese>*1 a plan = in/all+ ,,vtd in/rum5tation on all rema9+ ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration automat$ track inspection program geometry c>s n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #aadae4 ,rail pass5g] liability 7a7 ,amtrak incid5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! aggregate all[able aw>ds to all rail pass5g]s1 aga9/ all def5dants1 = all claims1 includ+ claims = punitive damages1 aris+ f a s+le accid5t or incid5t involv+ ,amtrak occurr+ on ,may #ab1 #bjae1 %all n exce$ #bie1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,adju/m5t bas$ on ,consum] ,price ,index ,! liability cap "u section #bhajc7;a77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be adju/$ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act to reflect ! *ange 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index-,all ,urban ,consum]s betwe5 su* date & ,decemb] #b1 #aiig1 & ! ,secret>y %all provide appropriate public notice ( su* adju/m5t4 ,! adju/m5t ( ! liability cap %all be effective #cj days aft] su* notice4 ,e fif? ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all adju/ su* liability cap to reflect ! *ange 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index-,all ,urban ,consum]s s9ce ! la/ adju/m5t4 ,! ,secret>y %all provide appropriate public notice ( ea* su* adju/m5t1 & ! adju/m5t %all become effective #cj days aft] su* notice4 ,e ,project ,deliv]y #aaeja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,track1 ,railroad1 & ,infra/ructure ,network ,act or ! ,,tra9 ,act4 #aaejb4 ,treatm5t ( improvem5ts to rail & transit "u pres]vation requirem5ts 7a7 ,title #bc am5dm5t ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,rail & transit 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,improvem5ts to1 or ! ma9t5ance1 rehabilitation1 or op]ation (1 railroad or rail transit l9es or elem5ts !re( t are 9 use or 7 hi/orically us$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s %all n be consid]$ a use ( a hi/oric site "u subsection 7a71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! railroad or rail transit l9e or elem5t !re( is li/$ on1 or eligible = li/+ on1 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to-- 7i7 /ations2 or 7ii7 bridges or tunnels locat$ on-- 7,i7 railroad l9es t h be5 ab&on$2 or 7,,ii7 transit l9es t are n 9 use4 7,b7 ,cl>ification ) respect to c]ta9 bridges & tunnels ,! bridges & tunnels ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 d n include bridges or tunnels locat$ on railroad or transit l9es-- 7i7 ov] :i* s]vice has be5 discont9u$2 or 7ii7 t h be5 railbank$ or o!rwise res]v$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s4 4 7b7 ,title #di am5dm5t ,section #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d7 & 7h72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,rail & transit 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,improvem5ts to1 or ! ma9t5ance1 rehabilitation1 or op]ation (1 railroad or rail transit l9es or elem5ts !re( t are 9 use or 7 hi/orically us$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s %all n be consid]$ a use ( a hi/oric site "u subsection 7c71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! railroad or rail transit l9e or elem5t !re( is li/$ on1 or eligible = li/+ on1 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to-- 7i7 /ations2 or 7ii7 bridges or tunnels locat$ on-- 7,i7 railroad l9es t h be5 ab&on$2 or 7,,ii7 transit l9es t are n 9 use4 7,b7 ,cl>ification ) respect to c]ta9 bridges & tunnels ,! bridges & tunnels ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 d n include bridges or tunnels locat$ on railroad or transit l9es-- 7i7 ov] :i* s]vice has be5 discont9u$2 or 7ii7 t h be5 railbank$ or o!rwise res]v$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s4 4 #aaejc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] *apt] #bda ! foll[+ new *apt]3 #bdb ,project deliv]y ,sec4 #bdbja4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews4 #bdbja4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,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 #bc to any railroad project t requires ! approval ( ! ,secret>y "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,regulations & proc$ures ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all incorporate into ag5cy regulations & proc$ures p]ta9+ to railroad projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 aspects ( su* project developm5t proc$ures1 or portions !re(1 det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ?is section1 t increase ! effici5cy ( ! review ( railroad projects4 7#c7 ,discretion ,! ,secret>y may *oose n to incorporate into ag5cy regulations & proc$ures p]ta9+ to railroad projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 su* project developm5t proc$ures t c\ld only feasibly apply to highway projects1 public transportation capital projects1 & multimodal projects4 7#d7 ,applicability ,subsection 7l7 ( section #aci ( title #bc %all apply to railroad projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 except t ! limitation on claims ( #aej days %all be #b ye>s4 7b7 ,additional categorical exclusions ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 survey ! use by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ( categorical exclusions 9 transportation projects s9ce #bjje2 & 7#b7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] = notice & public comm5t a review ( ! survey t includes a description (-- 7,a7 ! types ( actions categorically exclud$2 & 7,b7 any actions ! ,secret>y is consid]+ = new categorical exclusions1 includ+ ^? t w\ld con=m to ^? ( o!r modal adm9i/rations4 7c7 ,new categorical exclusions ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to propose new & exi/+ categorical exclusions = railroad projects t require ! approval ( ! ,secret>y "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 includ+ ^? id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b71 & develop a process = consid]+ new categorical exclusions to ! ext5t t ! categorical exclusions meet ! crit]ia = a categorical exclusion "u section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7d7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 & make publicly available1 includ+ on ! ,int]net1 a database t id5tifies project-specific in=mation on ! use ( a categorical exclusion on any railroad project c>ri$ out "u ?is title4 7e7 ,protections = exi/+ agreem5ts & ,,nepa ,no?+ 9 subtitle ,e ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 or any am5dm5t made by su* subtitle1 %all affect any exi/+ environm5tal review process1 program1 agreem5t1 or fund+ arrangem5t approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #di1 z t title 0 9 effect on ! day prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( su* subtitle4 4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,except z expressly provid$ 9 section #dajjc7;f7 & subsection 7o7 ( section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! requirem5ts & o!r provisions ( title #da ( ?is ,act %all n apply to-- 7#a7 programs adm9i/]$ n[ & 9 ! future by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation or its op]at+ adm9i/rations "u title #bc1 #df1 or #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ direct loan & loan gu>antee programs1 or o!r ,f$]al /atutes or programs or projects adm9i/]$ by an ag5cy pursuant to _! au?ority "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7#b7 any project subject to section #bjde ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjjg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdh74 7c7 ,table ( *apt]s am5dm5t ,! table ( *apt]s ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to *apt] #bda ! foll[+3 #bdb4,project deliv]y#bdbja 4 #aaejd4 ,railroad rights-(-way 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z add$ by ?is ,act7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdbjb4 ,railroad rights-(-way 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a propos$ exemption ( railroad rights-(-way f ! review "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed to ! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation = consid]ation1 consi/5t ) ! exemption = int]/ate highways approv$ on ,m>* #aj1 #bjje 7#gj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aa1ibh74 7b7 ,f9al exemption ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y submits ! propos$ exemption "u subsection 7a7 to ! ,c\ncil1 ! ,c\ncil %all issue a f9al exemption ( railroad rights-(-way f review "u *apt] #cjfa ( title #ed consi/5t ) ! exemption = int]/ate highways approv$ on ,m>* #aj1 #bjje 7#gj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aa1ibh74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z add$ by ?is ,act7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdbjb4 ,railroad rights-(-way4 4 ,f ,f9anc+ #aafja4 ,%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 ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq474 #aafjb4 ,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 ! t]ms ( ! direct loan or loan gu>antee provid$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aafjc4 ,eligible applicants ,section #ejb7;a7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ "o railroad & ins]t+ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 or 7#f72 & 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 railroad1 limit$ option freight %ipp]s t own or op]ate a plant or o!r facility4 4 #aafjd4 ,eligible purposes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,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 activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,c72 or 7,e7 f9ance economic developm5t1 includ+ comm]cial & resid5tial developm5t1 & relat$ infra/ructure & activities1 t-- 7i7 incorporates private inve/m5t2 7ii7 is physically or functionally relat$ to a pass5g] rail /ation or multimodal /ation t includes rail s]vice2 7iii7 has a high probability ( ! applicant comm5c+ ! contract+ process = con/ruction n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! direct loan or loan gu>antee is obligat$ = ! project "u ?is title2 & 7iv7 has a high probability ( r$uc+ ! ne$ = f9ancial assi/ance "u any o!r ,f$]al program = ! relevant pass5g] rail /ation or s]vice by increas+ rid]%ip1 t5ant lease paym5ts1 or o!r activities t g5]ate rev5ue exce$+ co/s4 4 7b7 ,requir$ non-,f$]al mat* = transit-ori5t$ developm5t projects ,section #ejb7;h7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;h77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,! ,secret>y %all require ea* recipi5t ( a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section = a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e7 to provide a non-,f$]al mat* ( n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! total am\nt exp5d$ by ! recipi5t = su* project4 4 7c7 ,sunset ,section #ejb7;b7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,sunset ,! ,secret>y may provide a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section = a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,e7 only dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae4 4 #aafje4 ,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 or additional in=mation & mat]ial "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,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 ! application1 includ+ any in=mation requir$ by an indep5d5t f9ancial analy/2 & 7,b7 all[ ! applicant to resubmit ! application ) ! 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 ( an application = a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is title4 7#e7 ,da%bo>d ,! ,secret>y %all po/ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,int]net ,web site a mon?ly report t includes1 = ea* application-- 7,a7 ! applicant type2 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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ a program guide1 a /&>d t]m %eet1 & specific timetables42 7#b7 by r$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 s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 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 /rik+ subsection 7l71 z s r$esignat$1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7l7 ,*>ges & loan s]vic+ 7#a7 ,purposes ,! ,secret>y may collect f ea* applicant1 obligor1 or loan p>ty a reasonable *>ge =-- 7,a7 ! co/ ( evaluat+ ! application1 am5dm5ts1 modifications1 & waiv]s1 includ+ = evaluat+ project viability1 applicant cr$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 title4 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 title4 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 #aafjf4 ,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+ ! foll[+3 ! less] (-- 7,a7 #ce ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project2 or 7,b7 ! 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#a7 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 ! obligor is unable to pay ! s*$ul$ loan repaym5ts ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on a direct loan provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,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 ,) respect to a direct loan provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section1 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 ( ! obligor4 4 7d7 ,nonsubord9ation ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,nonsubord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 a direct loan provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %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 #aafjg4 ,cr$it risk premiums 7a7 ,infra/ructure ,p>tn]s ,section #ejb7;f7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ! fir/ s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,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$itwor?9ess ,an applicant may propose & ! ,secret>y %all accept z a basis = det]m9+ ! am\nt ( ! cr$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$71 to ! ext5t appropriations are n available to ! ,secret>y to meet ! co/s ( direct loans & loan gu>antees1 includ+ co/s ( modifications !re(4 7b7 ,sav+s ,clause ,all provisions "u sections #ejb ?r\gh #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 z !y exi/$ on ! day be=e enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all apply to direct loans provid$ by ! ,secret>y prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & no?+ 9 ?is title may be con/ru$ to limit ! payback ( a cr$it risk premium1 ) int]e/ accru$ !reon1 if a direct loan provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u su* sections has be5 paid back 9 full1 prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #aafjh4 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7d7 & p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into a ma/] cr$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 #aafji4 ,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 mov+ p>agraph 7#c7 to appe> be=e p>agraph 7#b71 & r$esignat+ ^? p>agraphs accord+ly2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ or *apt] #bbg ( title #di aft] section #ace ( title #bc2 7#d7 by r$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;h77#b7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;h77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 if applicable aft] project4 #aafaj4 ,sav+s provisions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b7 & section #aafjg7;b71 ?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 #aafjg ( ?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 #aafaa4 ,report on lev]ag+ ,,rrif 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t analyzes h[ ! ,railroad ,rehabilitation & ,improvem5t ,f9anc+ ,program c be us$ to improve pass5g] rail infra/ructure4 7b7 ,report ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 illu/rative examples ( projects t c\ld be f9anc$ "u su* ,program2 7#b7 pot5tial repaym5t s\rces = su* projects1 includ+ tax-increm5t f9anc+1 us] fees1 tolls1 & o!r d$icat$ rev5ue s\rces2 & 7#c7 e/imat$ co/s & b5efits ( us+ ! ,program relative to o!r options1 includ+ a comp>ison ( ! l5g? ( "t su* projects w\ld likely be complet$ )\t ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance4 ,b ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae ,,xxiv ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,a ,vehicle ,safety #bdaja4 ,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 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#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$4 ,! ,secret>y %all n delegate or assign ! responsibility "u ?is p>agraph4 #bdajb4 ,inspector g5]al recomm5dations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & p]iodically !reaft] until ! completion date1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all report to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress on :e!r & :at progress has be5 made to implem5t ! recomm5dations 9 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,audit ,report issu$ ,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 #bdajc4 ,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 #bdajd4 ,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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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$ies & processes2 & 7,d7 c improve its policy on consum] notice to combat effects ( recall fatigue4 #bdaje4 ,pilot grant program = /ate notification to consum]s ( motor vehicle recall /atus 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t a #b-ye> pilot program to evaluate ! feasibility & effectiv5ess ( a ,/ate process = in=m+ consum]s ( op5 motor vehicle recalls at ! "t ( motor vehicle regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,grants ,to c>ry out ?is program1 ! ,secret>y may make a grant to ea* eligible ,/ate1 b n m ?an #f eligible ,/ates 9 total1 t agrees to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c74 ,funds made available to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be us$ 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 #bdajf4 ,recall obligations "u bankruptcy ,section #cjabj;,a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] #aa ( title #aa1 & ins]t+ *apt] #g or *apt] #aa ( title #aa4 #bdajg4 ,deal] requirem5t to *eck = op5 recall ,section #cjabj7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4 ,a manufactur] & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z r$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 #bdajh4 ,ext5sion ( "t p]iod = rem$y ( tire defects ,section #cjabj7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #fj days & ins]t+ #ahj days2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #fj-;day ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ahj-;day4 #bdaji4 ,r5tal c> safety 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is section may be cit$ z ! ,rae*el & ,jacquel9e ,h\ck ,safe ,r5tal ,c> ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,def9itions ,section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( #ce 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 ( #ce or m cov]$ r5tal vehicles1 on av]age1 dur+ ! cal5d> ye>4 4 7c7 ,rem$ies = defects & noncompliance ,section #cjabj7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ r5tal company1 aft] deal]1 ea* place su* t]m appe>s4 7e7 ,inspections1 inve/igations1 & records ,section #cjaff ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 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,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7,c7 by /rik+ ,report4 ,n lat] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,n lat] 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,safety recall rem$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 #bdaaj4 ,increase 9 civil p5alties = violations ( motor vehicle safety 7a7 ,increase 9 civil p5alties ,section #cjafe7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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$]al ,regi/]4 #bdaaa4 ,electronic odomet] disclosures ,section #cbgje7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #bdaab4 ,corporate responsibility = ,,nhtsa reports ,section #cjaff7o7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #bdaac4 ,direct vehicle notification ( recalls 7a7 ,recall notification report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a report on ! feasibility ( a te*nical sy/em t w\ld op]ate 9 ea* new motor vehicle to indicate :5 ! vehicle is subject to an op5 recall4 7b7 ,def9ition ( op5 recall ,9 ?is section ! t]m op5 recall means a recall = :i* a notification by a manufactur] has be5 provid$ "u section #cjaai ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & t has n be5 rem$i$ "u section #cjabj ( t title4 #bdaad4 ,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 #bdaae4 ,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-- 7#a7 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 ( su* updat$ /&>ds _c be ov]ridd51 reset1 or recalibrat$ 9 su* a way t ! sy/em w no long] detect :5 ! inflation pressure 9 "o or m ( ! vehicle's tires has fall5 to or bel[ a significantly und]9flat$ pressure level2 & 7#b7 does n conta9 any provision t has ! effect ( prohibit+ ! availability ( direct or indirect tire pressure monitor+ sy/ems t meet ! requirem5ts ( ! /&>ds updat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,f9al rule ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 aft] provid+ ! public ) suffici5t opportunity = notice & comm5t on ! propos$ rule publi%$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule bas$ on ! propos$ rule describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 t-- 7#a7 all[s a manufactur] to in/all a tire pressure monitor+ sy/em t c be reset or recalibrat$ to accommodate-- 7,a7 ! reposition+ ( tire s5sor locations on vehicles ) split inflation pressure recomm5dations2 7,b7 tire rotation2 or 7,c7 replacem5t tires or :eels ( a diff]5t size ?an ! orig9al equipm5t tires or :eels2 & 7#b7 to address ! accommodations describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 ensures t a tire pressure monitor+ sy/em t is reset or recalibrat$ accord+ to ! manufactur]'s in/ructions w\ld illum9ate ! l[ tire pressure w>n+ telltale :5 a tire is significantly und]9flat$ until ! tire is no long] significantly und]9flat$4 7c7 ,significantly und]9flat$ pressure level def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m significantly und]9flat$ pressure level means a pressure level t is-- 7#a7 bel[ ! level at :i* ! l[ tire pressure w>n+ telltale mu/ illum9ate1 consi/5t ) ! ,,tpms detection requirem5ts conta9$ 9 ,s#d4b7;a7 ( section #ega4ach ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any correspond+ simil> or successor regulation or rul+ 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( a replacem5t :eel or tire1 bel[ ! recomm5d$ cold inflation pressure ( ! :eel or tire manufactur]4 #bdaaf4 ,in=mation reg>d+ compon5ts involv$ 9 recall ,section #cjaai ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,in=mation reg>d+ compon5ts involv$ 9 recall ,a manufactur] t is requir$ to furni% a report "u section #egc4f ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation7 = a defect or noncompliance 9 a motor vehicle or 9 an item ( orig9al or replacem5t equipm5t %all1 if su* defect or noncompliance involves a specific compon5t or compon5ts1 include 9 su* report1 ) respect to su* compon5t or compon5ts1 ! foll[+ in=mation3 7#a7 ,! "n ( ! compon5t or compon5ts4 7#b7 ,a description ( ! compon5t or compon5ts4 7#c7 ,! "p numb] ( ! compon5t or compon5ts1 if any4 4 ,b ,rese>* ,& ,developm5t ,& ,vehicle ,electronics #bdbja4 ,report on op]ations ( ! c\ncil = vehicle electronics1 vehicle s(tw>e1 & em]g+ te*nologies ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report reg>d+ ! op]ations ( ! ,c\ncil = ,vehicle ,electronics1 ,vehicle ,s(tw>e1 & ,em]g+ ,te*nologies e/abli%$ "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$]al ag5cies1 & ! priorities ( ! ,c\ncil ov] ! next #e ye>s4 #bdbjb4 ,coop]ation ) =eign gov]nm5ts 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5t ,section #cjahb7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 ,c ,miscellane\s ,provisions ,i ,,driv] ,,privacy ,,act ,,( #bjae #bdcja4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,driv] ,privacy ,act ( #bjae4 #bdcjb4 ,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 #bdcjc4 ,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 #bdcba4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae4 #bdcbb4 ,pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation ,section #cbcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #bdcca4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,tire ,effici5cy1 ,safety1 & ,regi/ration ,act ( #bjae or ! ,,tesr ,act4 #bdccb4 ,tire fuel effici5cy m9imum p]=mance /&>ds ,section #cbcjd;,a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 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 #bdccc4 ,tire regi/ration by indep5d5t sell]s ,p>agraph 7#c7 ( section #cjaag7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 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 & lessors2 7ii7 in=mation id5tify+ ! tire t 0 pur*as$ or leas$2 & 7iii7 any additional records ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7,b7 ,electronic transmission ,! rulemak+ c>ri$ 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 7i71 7ii71 & 7iii7 ( 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 #bdccd4 ,tire id5tification /udy & report 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to exam9e ! feasibility ( requir+ all manufactur]s ( tires subject to section #cjaag7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to-- 7#a7 include electronic id5tification on e tire t reflects all ( ! in=mation curr5tly requir$ 9 ! tire id5tification numb]2 & 7#b7 ensure t ! same type & =mat ( electronic in=mation te*nology is us$ on all tires4 7b7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! /udy requir$ by p>agraph 7#a74 #bdcce4 ,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 ,,iv ,,alt]native ,,fuel ,,vehicles #bdcda4 ,regulatory p>ity = natural gas vehicles ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all revise ! regulations issu$ 9 sections #fjj4eaj-ab7;c77#b77vi7 & #fjj4eaj-ab7;c77#b7 7vii77,a7 ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to replace ref]5ces to ! ye> #bjai ) ! ye> #bjaf4 ,v ,,motor ,,vehicle ,,safety ,,:i/lebl[] ,,act #bdcea4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,:i/lebl[] ,act4 #bdceb4 ,motor vehicle safety :i/lebl[] inc5tives & protections 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,iv ( *apt] #cja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjagb4 ,:i/lebl[] inc5tives & protections 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ action ,! t]m cov]$ action means any adm9i/rative or judicial action1 includ+ any relat$ adm9i/rative or judicial action1 br\ght by ! ,secret>y or ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u ?is *apt] t 9 ! aggregate results 9 monet>y sanctions exce$+ #a1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,monet>y sanctions ,! t]m monet>y sanctions means monies1 includ+ p5alties & int]e/1 ord]$ or agre$ to be paid4 7#c7 ,orig9al in=mation ,! t]m orig9al in=mation means in=mation t-- 7,a7 is d]iv$ f ! indep5d5t k or analysis ( an individual2 7,b7 is n kn[n to ! ,secret>y f any o!r s\rce1 unless ! individual is ! orig9al s\rce ( ! in=mation2 & 7,c7 is n exclusively d]iv$ f an allegation made 9 a judicial or an adm9i/rative action1 9 a gov]nm5tal report1 a he>+1 an audit1 or an inve/igation1 or f ! news m$ia1 unless ! individual is a s\rce ( ! in=mation4 7#d7 ,"p suppli] ,! t]m "p suppli] means a manufactur] ( motor vehicle equipm5t4 7#e7 ,successful resolution ,! t]m successful resolution1 ) respect to a cov]$ action1 includes any settlem5t or adjudication ( ! cov]$ action4 7#f7 ,:i/lebl[] ,! t]m :i/lebl[] means any employee or contractor ( a motor vehicle manufactur]1 "p suppli]1 or deal]%ip :o volunt>ily provides to ! ,secret>y orig9al in=mation relat+ to any motor vehicle defect1 noncompliance1 or any violation or alleg$ violation ( any notification or report+ requirem5t ( ?is *apt]1 :i* is likely to cause unreasonable risk ( dea? or s]i\s physical injury4 7b7 ,aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! orig9al in=mation t a :i/lebl[] provid$ to ! ,secret>y leads to ! successful resolution ( a cov]$ action1 ! ,secret>y1 subject to subsection 7c71 may pay an aw>d or aw>ds to "o or m :i/lebl[]s 9 an aggregate am\nt (-- 7,a7 n less ?an #aj p]c5t1 9 total1 ( collect$ monet>y sanctions2 & 7,b7 n m ?an #cj p]c5t1 9 total1 ( collect$ monet>y sanctions4 7#b7 ,paym5t ( aw>ds ,any am\nt payable "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be paid f ! monet>y sanctions collect$1 & any monet>y sanctions s collect$ %all be available = su* paym5t4 7c7 ,det]m9ation ( aw>ds2 d5ial ( aw>ds 7#a7 ,det]m9ation ( aw>ds 7,a7 ,discretion ,! det]m9ation ( :e!r1 to :om1 or 9 :at am\nt to make an aw>d %all be 9 ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y subject to ! provisions 9 subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,crit]ia ,9 det]m9+ an aw>d made "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7i7 if appropriate1 :e!r a :i/lebl[] report$ or attempt$ to report ! in=mation int]nally to an applicable motor vehicle manufactur]1 "p suppli]1 or deal]%ip2 7ii7 ! significance ( ! orig9al in=mation provid$ by ! :i/lebl[] to ! successful resolution ( ! cov]$ action2 7iii7 ! degree ( assi/ance provid$ by ! :i/lebl[] & any legal repres5tative ( ! :i/lebl[] 9 ! cov]$ action2 & 7iv7 su* additional factors z ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant4 7#b7 ,d5ial ( aw>ds ,no aw>d "u subsection 7b7 %all be made-- 7,a7 to any :i/lebl[] :o is convict$ ( a crim9al violation relat$ to ! cov]$ action = :i* ! :i/lebl[] o!rwise c\ld receive an aw>d "u ?is section2 7,b7 to any :i/lebl[] :o1 act+ )\t direction f an applicable motor vehicle manufactur]1 "p suppli]1 or deal]%ip1 or ag5t !re(1 delib]ately causes or sub/antially contributes to ! alleg$ violation ( a requirem5t ( ?is *apt]2 7,c7 to any :i/lebl[] :o submits in=mation to ! ,secret>y t is bas$ on ! facts und]ly+ ! cov]$ action submitt$ previ\sly by ano!r :i/lebl[]2 7,d7 to any :i/lebl[] :o fails to provide ! orig9al in=mation to ! ,secret>y 9 su* =m z ! ,secret>y may require by regulation2 or 7,e7 if ! applicable motor vehicle manufactur]1 p>ts suppli]1 or deal]%ip has an int]nal report+ me*anism 9 place to protect employees f retaliation1 to any :i/lebl[] :o fails to report or attempt to report ! in=mation int]nally ?r\gh su* me*anism1 unless-- 7i7 ! :i/lebl[] reasonably believ$ t su* an int]nal report w\ld h result$ 9 retaliation1 not)/&+ section #cjaga7;a72 7ii7 ! :i/lebl[] reasonably believ$ t ! in=mation-- 7,i7 0 already int]nally report$2 7,,ii7 0 already subject to or "p ( an int]nal inquiry or inve/igation2 or 7,,iii7 0 o!rwise already kn[n to ! motor vehicle manufactur]1 "p suppli]1 or deal]%ip2 or 7iii7 ! ,secret>y has good cause to waive ?is requirem5t4 7d7 ,repres5tation ,a :i/lebl[] may be repres5t$ by c\nsel4 7e7 ,no contract necess>y ,no contract ) ! ,secret>y is necess>y = any :i/lebl[] to receive an aw>d "u subsection 7b74 7f7 ,protection ( :i/lebl[]s2 confid5tiality 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #cjafg1 & except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y1 & any (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 %all n disclose any in=mation1 includ+ in=mation provid$ by a :i/lebl[] to ! ,secret>y1 :i* c\ld reasonably be expect$ to reveal ! id5tity ( a :i/lebl[]1 except 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #eeb;a ( title #e1 unless-- 7,a7 requir$ to be disclos$ to a def5dant or respond5t 9 connection ) a public proce$+ in/itut$ by ! ,secret>y or any entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e72 7,b7 ! :i/lebl[] provides prior writt5 cons5t = ! in=mation to be disclos$2 or 7,c7 ! ,secret>y1 or o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 receives ! in=mation ?r\gh ano!r s\rce1 su* z dur+ an inspection or inve/igation "u section #cjaff1 & has au?ority "u o!r law to release ! in=mation4 7#b7 ,r$action ,! ,secret>y1 & any (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 %all take reasonable measures to n reveal ! id5tity ( ! :i/lebl[] :5 disclos+ any in=mation "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,section #eeb7;b77#c77;b7 ,= purposes ( section #eeb ( title #e1 p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection %all be consid]$ a /atute describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 ( t section4 7#d7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection is int5d$ to limit ! ability ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al to pres5t su* evid5ce to a gr& jury or to %>e su* evid5ce ) pot5tial witnesses or def5dants 9 ! c\rse ( an ongo+ crim9al inve/igation4 7#e7 ,availability to gov]nm5t ag5cies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,)\t ! loss ( its /atus z confid5tial 9 ! h&s ( ! ,secret>y1 all in=mation ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may1 9 ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 :5 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be necess>y or appropriate to accompli% ! purposes ( ?is *apt] & 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b71 be made available to ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice4 7ii7 ,an appropriate dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 act+ )9 ! scope ( its jurisdiction4 7,b7 ,ma9t5ance ( in=mation ,ea* entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all ma9ta9 in=mation describ$ 9 t subp>agraph z confid5tial1 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7g7 ,provision ( false in=mation ,a :i/lebl[] :o kn[+ly & int5tionally makes any false1 fictiti\s1 or fraudul5t /atem5t or repres5tation1 or :o makes or uses any false writ+ or docum5t kn[+ ! same to conta9 any false1 fictiti\s1 or fraudul5t /atem5t or entry1 %all n be entitl$ to an aw>d "u ?is section & %all be subject to prosecution "u section #ajja ( title #ah4 7h7 ,appeals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any det]m9ation made "u ?is section1 includ+ :e!r1 to :om1 or 9 :at am\nt to make an aw>d1 %all be 9 ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,appeals ,any det]m9ation made by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section may be appeal$ by a :i/lebl[] to ! appropriate c\rt ( appeals ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! det]m9ation is issu$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,review ,! c\rt %all review ! det]m9ation made by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) section #gjf ( title #e4 7i7 ,regulation ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations on ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 consi/5t ) ?is section4 4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction 7#a7 ,orig9al in=mation ,in=mation submitt$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation by a :i/lebl[] 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #cjagb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n lose its /atus z orig9al in=mation solely because ! :i/lebl[] submitt$ ! in=mation prior to ! effective date ( ! regulations issu$ "u subsection 7i7 ( t section if t in=mation 0 submitt$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,aw>ds ,a :i/lebl[] may receive an aw>d "u section #cjagb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! violation und]ly+ ! cov]$ action occurr$ prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & may receive an aw>d prior to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation promulgat+ ! regulations "u subsection 7i7 ( t section4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( sub*apt] ,,iv ( *apt] #cja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjagb4 ,:i/lebl[] inc5tives & protections4 4 ,d ,additional ,motor ,vehicle ,provisions #bddja4 ,requir$ report+ ( ,,nhtsa ag5da ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #a ( ! ye> beg9n+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all publi% on ! public website ( ! ,adm9i/ration1 & file ) ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate an annual plan = ! foll[+ cal5d> ye> detail+ ! ,adm9i/ration's project$ activities1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! ,adm9i/rator's policy priorities2 7#b7 any rulemak+s project$ to be comm5c$2 7#c7 any plans to develop guidel9es2 7#d7 any plans to re/ructure ! ,adm9i/ration or to e/abli% or alt] work+ gr\ps2 7#e7 any plann$ projects or initiatives ( ! ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ ! work+ gr\ps & advisory committees ( ! ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#f7 any project$ dates or timetables associat$ ) any ( ! items describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e74 #bddjb4 ,application ( rem$ies = defects & noncompliance ,section #cjabj7;g77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj cal5d> ye>s & ins]t+ #ae cal5d> ye>s4 #bddjc4 ,ret5tion ( safety records by manufactur]s 7a7 ,rule ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue a f9al rule pursuant to section #cjaag ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 requir+ ea* manufactur] ( motor vehicles or motor vehicle equipm5t to reta9 all motor vehicle safety records requir$ to be ma9ta9$ by manufactur]s "u section #egf4f ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #aj cal5d> ye>s f ! date on :i* !y 7 g5]at$ or acquir$ by ! manufactur]4 7b7 ,application ,! rule requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all apply ) respect to any record describ$ 9 su* subsection t is 9 ! possession ( a manufactur] on ! effective date ( su* rule4 #bddjd4 ,nonapplication ( prohibitions relat+ to noncomply+ motor vehicles to vehicles us$ = te/+ or evaluation ,section #cjaab7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aj7 ! introduction ( a motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce solely = purposes ( te/+ or evaluation by a manufactur] t agrees n to sell or (f] = sale ! motor vehicle at ! conclusion ( ! te/+ or evaluation & t prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph-- 7,a7 has manufactur$ & di/ribut$ motor vehicles into ! ,unit$ ,/ates t are c]tifi$ to comply ) all applicable ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>ds2 7,b7 has submitt$ to ! ,secret>y appropriate manufactur] id5tification in=mation "u "p #eff ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,c7 if applicable1 has id5tifi$ an ag5t = s]vice ( process 9 accordance ) "p #eea ( su* title4 4 #bddje4 ,treatm5t ( l[-volume manufactur]s 7a7 ,exemption f vehicle safety /&>ds = l[-volume manufactur]s ,section #cjaad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! & ins]t+ 7a7 ,vehicles us$ = p>ticul> purposes4 ,!2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7b7 ,exemption = l[-volume manufactur]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 exempt f section #cjaab7;a7 ( ?is title n m ?an #cbe replica motor vehicles p] ye> t are manufactur$ or import$ by a l[-volume manufactur]2 & 7,b7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 ( ?is subsection1 limit any su* exemption to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>ds applicable to motor vehicles & n motor vehicle equipm5t4 7#b7 ,regi/ration requirem5t ,to qualify = an exemption "u p>agraph 7#a71 a l[-volume manufactur] %all regi/] ) ! ,secret>y at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & "u su* t]ms t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% t]ms t ensure t no p]son may regi/] z a l[-volume manufactur] if ! p]son is regi/]$ z an import] "u section #cjada ( ?is title4 7#c7 ,p]man5t label requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all require a l[-volume manufactur] to affix a p]man5t label to a motor vehicle exempt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t id5tifies ! specifi$ /&>ds & regulations = :i* su* vehicle is exempt f section #cjaab7;a71 /ates t ! vehicle is a replica1 & designates ! model ye> su* vehicle replicates4 7,b7 ,writt5 notice ,! ,secret>y may require a l[-volume manufactur] ( a motor vehicle exempt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to deliv] writt5 notice ( ! exemption to-- 7i7 ! deal]2 & 7ii7 ! fir/ pur*as] ( ! motor vehicle1 if ! fir/ pur*as] is n an individual t pur*ases ! motor vehicle = resale4 7,c7 ,report+ requirem5t ,a l[-volume manufactur] %all annually submit a report to ! ,secret>y includ+ ! numb] & description ( ! motor vehicles exempt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & a li/ ( ! exemptions describ$ on ! label affix$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,effect on o!r provisions ,any motor vehicle exempt$ "u ?is subsection %all also be exempt$ f sections #cbcjd1 #cbejb1 & #cbijb ( ?is title & f section #c ( ! ,automobile ,in=mation ,disclosure ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb74 7#e7 ,limitation & public notice ,! ,secret>y %all h #ij days to review & approve or d5y a regi/ration submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t any su* regi/ration submitt$ is incomplete1 ! ,secret>y %all h an additional #cj days = review4 ,any regi/ration n approv$ or d5i$ )9 #ij days aft] initial submission1 or #abj days if ! regi/ration submitt$ is incomplete1 %all be deem$ approv$4 ,! ,secret>y %all h ! au?ority to revoke an exi/+ regi/ration bas$ on a failure to comply ) requirem5ts set =? 9 ?is subsection or a f9d+ by ! ,secret>y ( a safety-relat$ defect or unlawful conduct "u ?is *apt] t poses a significant safety risk4 ,! regi/rant %all be provid$ a reasonable opportunity to correct all defici5cies1 if su* are correctable bas$ on ! sole discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 ,an exemption grant$ by ! ,secret>y to a l[-volume manufactur] "u ?is subsection may n be transf]r$ to any o!r p]son1 & %all expire at ! end ( ! cal5d> ye> = :i* x 0 grant$ ) respect to any volume au?oriz$ by ! exemption t 0 n appli$ by ! l[-volume manufactur] to vehicles built dur+ t cal5d> ye>4 ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 an up-to-date li/ ( regi/rants & a li/ ( ! make & model ( motor vehicles exempt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 on at lea/ an annual basis & publi% su* li/ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] or on a website op]at$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#f7 ,limitation ( liability = orig9al manufactur]s1 lic5sors or own]s ( product configuration1 trade dress1 or design pat5ts ,! orig9al manufactur]1 its successor or assignee1 or curr5t own]1 :o grants a lic5se or o!rwise transf]s rights to a l[-volume manufactur] %all incur no liability to any p]son or entity "u ,f$]al or ,/ate /atute1 regulation1 local ord9ance1 or "u any ,f$]al or ,/ate common law = su* lic5se or assignm5t to a l[-volume manufactur]4 7#g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,l[-volume manufactur] ,! t]m l[-volume manufactur] means a motor vehicle manufactur]1 o!r ?an a p]son :o is regi/]$ z an import] "u section #cjada ( ?is title1 ^: annual worldwide production1 includ+ by a p>5t or subsidi>y ( ! manufactur]1 if applicable1 is n m ?an #e1jjj motor vehicles4 7,b7 ,replica motor vehicle ,! t]m replica motor vehicle means a motor vehicle produc$ by a l[-volume manufactur] & t-- 7i7 is int5d$ to resemble ! body ( ano!r motor vehicle t 0 manufactur$ n less ?an #be ye>s be=e ! manufacture ( ! replica motor vehicle2 & 7ii7 is manufactur$ "u a lic5se = ! product configuration1 trade dress1 tradem>k1 or pat5t1 = ! motor vehicle t is int5d$ to be replicat$ f ! orig9al manufactur]1 its successors or assignees1 or curr5t own] ( su* product configuration1 trade dress1 tradem>k1 or pat5t rights4 7#h7 ,con/ruction ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#d71 a regi/rant %all be consid]$ a motor vehicle manufactur] = purposes ( p>ts ,a & ,c ( subtitle ,,vi ( ?is title4 ,no?+ %all be con/ru$ to exempt a regi/rant f comply+ ) ! requirem5ts "u sections #cjaaf ?r\gh #cjabj;,a ( ?is title if ! motor vehicle except$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 conta9s a defect relat$ to motor vehicle safety4 7#i7 ,/ate regi/ration ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to preempt1 affect1 or sup]s$e any ,/ate titl+ or regi/ration law or regulation = a replica motor vehicle1 or exempt a p]son f comply+ ) su* law or regulation4 4 7b7 ,vehicle emission compliance /&>ds = l[-volume motor vehicle manufactur]s ,section #bjf7;a7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gebe7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 7,a7 ,a motor vehicle eng9e 7includ+ all eng9e emission controls7 may be in/all$ 9 an exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle if ! motor vehicle eng9e is f a motor vehicle t is cov]$ by a c]tificate ( con=mity issu$ by ! ,adm9i/rator = ! model ye> 9 :i* ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle is produc$1 or ! motor vehicle eng9e is cov]$ by an ,executive ord] subject to regulations promulgat$ by ! ,cali=nia ,air ,res\rces ,bo>d = ! model ye> 9 :i* ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle is produc$1 &-- 7i7 ! manufactur] ( ! eng9e supplies writt5 in/ructions to ! ,adm9i/rator & ! manufactur] ( ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle expla9+ h[ to in/all ! eng9e & ma9ta9 functionality ( ! eng9e's emission control sy/em & ! on-bo>d diagno/ic sy/em 7commonly kn[n z ,,obd71 except ) respect to evaporative emissions2 7ii7 ! manufactur] ( ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle in/alls ! eng9e 9 accordance ) su* in/ructions & c]tifies su* in/allation 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,e72 7iii7 ! in/allation in/ructions include emission control w>ranty in=mation f ! eng9e manufactur] 9 compliance ) section #bjg1 includ+ :]e w>ranty repairs c be made1 emission control labels to be affix$ to ! vehicle1 & ! c]tificate ( con=mity numb] = ! applicable vehicle 9 :i* ! eng9e 0 orig9ally int5d$ or ! applicable ,executive ord] numb] = ! eng9e2 & 7iv7 ! manufactur] ( ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle does n produce m ?an #cbe su* vehicles 9 ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! vehicle is produc$4 7,b7 ,a motor vehicle conta9+ an eng9e compliant ) ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be treat$ z meet+ ! requirem5ts ( section #bjb applicable to new vehicles produc$ or import$ 9 ! model ye> 9 :i* ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle is produc$ or import$4 7,c7 ,eng9e in/allations t are n p]=m$ 9 accordance ) in/allation in/ructions provid$ by ! manufactur] & alt]ations to ! eng9e n 9 accordance ) ! in/allation in/ructions %all-- 7i7 be treat$ z prohibit$ acts by ! in/all] "u section #bjc & any applicable regulations2 & 7ii7 subject to civil p5alties "u section #bje7;a71 civil actions "u section #bje7;b71 & adm9i/rative assessm5t ( p5alties "u section #bje7;c74 7,d7 ,! manufactur] ( an exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle t has an eng9e compliant ) ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all provide to ! pur*as] ( su* vehicle all in=mation receiv$ by ! manufactur] f ! eng9e manufactur]1 includ+ in=mation reg>d+ emissions w>ranties f ! eng9e manufactur] & all emissions-relat$ recalls by ! eng9e manufactur]4 7,e7 ,to qualify to in/all an eng9e "u ?is p>agraph1 & sell1 (f] = sale1 introduce into comm]ce1 deliv] = introduction into comm]ce or import an exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle1 a manufactur] ( exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicles %all regi/] ) ! ,adm9i/rator at su* "t & 9 su* mann] z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es appropriate4 ,! manufactur] %all submit an annual report to ! ,adm9i/rator t includes-- 7i7 a description ( ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicles & eng9es in/all$ 9 su* vehicles2 7ii7 ! c]tificate ( con=mity numb] issu$ to ! motor vehicle 9 :i* ! eng9e 0 orig9ally int5d$ or ! applicable ,executive ord] numb] = ! eng9e2 & 7iii7 a c]tification t x produc$ all exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicles accord+ to ! writt5 in/ructions f ! eng9e manufactur]1 & o!rwise t ! eng9e con=ms 9 all mat]ial respects to ! description 9 ! application = ! applicable c]tificate ( con=mity or ,executive ord]4 7,f7 ,exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicles compliant ) ?is p>agraph %all be exempt$ f-- 7i7 motor vehicle c]tification te/+ "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 vehicle emission control inspection & ma9t5ance programs requir$ "u section #aaj4 7,g7 7i7 ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f71 a p]son engag$ 9 ! manufactur+ or assembl+ ( exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicles %all be consid]$ a manufactur] = purposes ( ?is ,act4 7ii7 ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to exempt any p]son f ! prohibitions 9 section #bjc7;a77#c7 or ! requirem5ts 9 sections #bjh1 #bjf7;c71 or #bjb7m77#e74 7,h7 ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,! t]m exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle means a light-duty vehicle or light-duty truck produc$ by a l[-volume manufactur] & t-- 7,i7 is int5d$ to resemble ! body ( ano!r motor vehicle t 0 manufactur$ n less ?an #be ye>s be=e ! manufacture ( ! exempt$ specially produc$ motor vehicle2 & 7,,ii7 is manufactur$ "u a lic5se = ! product configuration1 trade dress1 tradem>k1 or pat5t1 = ! motor vehicle t is int5d$ to be replicat$ f ! orig9al manufactur]1 its successors or assignees1 or curr5t own] ( su* product configuration1 trade dress1 tradem>k1 or pat5t rights4 7ii7 ,! t]m l[-volume manufactur] means a motor vehicle manufactur]1 o!r ?an a p]son :o is regi/]$ z an import] "u section #cjada ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ^: annual worldwide production1 includ+ by a p>5t or subsidi>y ( ! manufactur]1 if applicable1 is n m ?an #e1jjj motor vehicles4 4 7c7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all issue su* regulations z may be necess>y to implem5t ! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 & 7b71 respectively4 #bddjf4 ,motor vehicle safety guidel9es ,section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7f7 ,motor vehicle safety guidel9es 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no guidel9es issu$ by ! ,secret>y ) respect to motor vehicle safety %all conf] any rights on any p]son1 ,/ate1 or locality1 nor %all op]ate to b9d ! ,secret>y or any p]son to ! approa* recomm5d$ 9 su* guidel9es4 ,9 any en=cem5t action ) respect to motor vehicle safety1 ! ,secret>y %all allege a violation ( a provision ( ?is subtitle1 a motor vehicle safety /&>d issu$ "u ?is subtitle1 or ano!r relevant /atute or regulation4 ,! ,secret>y may n base an en=cem5t action on1 or execute a cons5t ord] bas$ on1 practices t are alleg$ to be inconsi/5t ) any su* guidel9es1 unless ! practices alleg$ly violate a provision ( ?is subtitle1 a motor vehicle safety /&>d issu$ "u ?is subtitle1 or ano!r relevant /atute or regulation4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to conf] any au?ority ^u or negate any au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to issue guidel9es "u ?is *apt]4 4 #bddjg4 ,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 ,c ,f9ance ,,xxxi ,highway tru/ fund & relat$ taxes ,a ,ext5sion ( tru/ fund exp5diture au?ority & relat$ taxes #caaja4 ,ext5sion ( ,highway ,tru/ ,fund exp5diture au?ority 7a7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,decemb] #e1 #bjae 9 subsections 7b77#f77;,b71 7c77#a71 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion ,act ( #bjae1 ,"p ,,ii 9 subsections 7c77#a7 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,,fa/ ,act4 7b7 ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration & ,boat+ ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejd ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,surface ,transportation ,ext5sion ,act ( #bjae1 ,"p ,,ii ea* place x appe>s 9 subsection 7b77#b7 & ins]t+ ,,fa/ ,act1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,decemb] #e1 #bjae 9 subsection 7d77#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbj4 7c7 ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejh7;e77#b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,decemb] #e1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbj4 #caajb4 ,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 #bjbb3 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 #bjbb3 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+ #bjbc3 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$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,m>* #ca1 #bjag ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,m>* #ca1 #bjbc2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjag & ins]t+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc4 7d7 ,ext5sion ( c]ta9 exemptions 7#a7 ,section #dbba7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb4 7#b7 ,section #ddhc7;i7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjag & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7e7 ,ext5sion ( transf]s ( c]ta9 taxes 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf ea* place x appe>s 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb2 7ii7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf 9 ! head+ ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb2 7iii7 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjaf 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbb2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ ,july #a1 #bjag 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,july #a1 #bjbc2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ ,july #a1 #bjag & ins]t+ ,july #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,motorboat & small-eng9e fuel tax transf]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraphs 7#c77;,a77i7 & 7#d77;,a7 ( section #iejc7;c7 ( su* ,code are ea* am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts to l& & wat] cons]vation fund ,section #bjjcaj ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjag ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjaf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb4 7f7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 ,b ,additional transf]s to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund #cabja4 ,fur!r additional transf]s to tru/ fund ,subsection 7f7 ( section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#h7 z p>agraph 7#aj7 & ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#h7 ,fur!r transf]s to tru/ fund ,out ( money 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is h]eby appropriat$-- 7,a7 #ea1ijj1jjj1jjj to ! ,highway ,acc\nt 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77#e77;,b77 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 & 7,b7 #ah1ajj1jjj1jjj to ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7#i7 ,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 #cabjb4 ,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 #cabjc4 ,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$-- 7,a7 on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 7,b7 on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 & 7,c7 on ,octob] #a1 #bjag1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to be transf]r$ "u section #iejc7;f77#i7 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 ,,xxxii ,(fsets ,a ,tax provisions #cbaja4 ,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 an individual has a s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit su* c]tification to ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate = action ) respect to d5ial1 revocation1 or limitation ( a passport pursuant to section #cbaja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 7b7 ,s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt means an unpaid1 legally en=ceable ,f$]al tax liability ( an individual-- 7,a7 :i* has be5 assess$1 7,b7 :i* is great] ?an #ej1jjj1 & 7,c7 ) respect to :i*-- 7i7 a notice ( li5 has be5 fil$ pursuant to section #fcbc & ! adm9i/rative rights "u section #fcbj ) respect to su* fil+ h be5 exhau/$ or h laps$1 or 7ii7 a levy is made pursuant to section #fcca4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,su* t]m %all n include-- 7,a7 a debt t is be+ paid 9 a timely mann] pursuant to an agreem5t to :i* ! individual is p>ty "u section #faei or #gabb1 & 7,b7 a debt ) respect to :i* collection is susp5d$ ) respect to ! individual-- 7i7 because a due process he>+ "u section #fccj is reque/$ or p5d+1 or 7ii7 because an election "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 ( section #fjae is made or relief "u subsection 7f7 ( su* section is reque/$4 7c7 ,rev]sal ( c]tification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( an individual ) respect to :om ! ,commission] makes a c]tification "u subsection 7a71 ! ,commission] %all notify ! ,secret>y 7& ! ,secret>y %all subsequ5tly notify ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate7 if su* c]tification is f\nd to be errone\s or if ! debt ) respect to su* c]tification is fully satisfi$ or ceases to be a s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt by reason ( subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,tim+ ( notice 7,a7 ,full satisfaction ( debt ,9 ! case ( a debt t has be5 fully satisfi$ or has become legally un5=ceable1 su* notification %all be made n lat] ?an ! date requir$ = issu+ ! c]tificate ( release ( li5 ) respect to su* debt "u section #fcbe7;a74 7,b7 ,innoc5t sp\se relief ,9 ! case ( an individual :o makes an election "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 ( section #fjae1 or reque/s relief "u subsection 7f7 ( su* section1 su* notification %all be made n lat] ?an #cj days aft] any su* election or reque/4 7,c7 ,in/allm5t agreem5t or (f]-9-compromise ,9 ! case ( an in/allm5t agreem5t "u section #faei or an (f]-9-compromise "u section #gabb1 su* notification %all be made n lat] ?an #cj days aft] su* agreem5t is ent]$ into or su* (f] is accept$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,errone\s c]tification ,9 ! case ( a c]tification f\nd to be errone\s1 su* notification %all be made z soon z practicable aft] su* f9d+4 7d7 ,contemporane\s notice to individual ,! ,commission] %all contemporane\sly notify an individual ( any c]tification "u subsection 7a71 or any rev]sal ( c]tification "u subsection 7c71 ) respect to su* individual4 ,su* notice %all include a description 9 simple & nonte*nical t]ms ( ! "r to br+ a civil action "u subsection 7e74 7e7 ,judicial review ( c]tification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ! ,commission] notifies an individual "u subsection 7d71 ! taxpay] may br+ a civil action aga9/ ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 a di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ! ,tax ,c\rt to det]m9e :e!r ! c]tification 0 errone\s or :e!r ! ,commission] has fail$ to rev]se ! c]tification4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation ,if ! c\rt det]m9es t su* c]tification 0 errone\s1 !n ! c\rt may ord] ! ,secret>y to notify ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate t su* c]tification 0 errone\s4 7f7 ,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 ! ne>e/ multiple ( #a1jjj4 7g7 ,delegation ( c]tification ,a c]tification "u subsection 7a7 or rev]sal ( c]tification "u subsection 7c7 may only be delegat$ by ! ,commission] ( ,int]nal ,rev5ue to ! ,deputy ,commission] = ,s]vices & ,en=cem5t1 or ! ,commission] ( an op]at+ division1 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice4 4 7b7 ,in=mation includ$ 9 notice ( li5 & levy 7#a7 ,notice ( li5 ,section #fcbj7;a77#c7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ 2 &1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,e7 ! provisions ( section #gcde relat+ to ! c]tification ( s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debts & ! d5ial1 revocation1 or limitation ( passports ( individuals ) su* debts pursuant to section #cbaja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 4 7#b7 ,notice ( levy ,section #fcca7;d77#d7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,f7 & ins]t+ 1 &1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,g7 ! provisions ( section #gcde relat+ to ! c]tification ( s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debts & ! d5ial1 revocation1 or limitation ( passports ( individuals ) su* debts pursuant to section #cbaja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 4 7c7 ,au?ority = in=mation %>+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fajc7k7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aa7 ,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 #cbaja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,p>agraph 7#d7 ( section #fajc7p7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ or 7#aj7 ea* place x appe>s 9 subp>agraph 7,f77ii7 & 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ 1 7#aj71 or 7#aa74 7d7 ,"t = c]tification ( s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt po/pon$ by reason ( s]vice 9 combat zone ,section #gejh7;a7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ 2 & & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,any c]tification ( a s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt "u section #gcde4 4 7e7 ,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 ( ! ,treasury1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 & any ( _! designees %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 7f7 ,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 7g7 ,removal ( c]tification f record :5 debt ceases to be s]i\sly del9qu5t ,if pursuant to subsection 7c7 or 7e7 ( section #gcde ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate receives f ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury a notice t an individual ceases to h a s]i\sly del9qu5t tax debt1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate %all remove f ! individual's record ! c]tification ) respect to su* debt4 7h7 ,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 7i7 ,effective date ,! provisions (1 & am5dm5ts made by1 ?is section %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cbajb4 ,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 ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by section #cbaja1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#ab7 ,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$ures2 report to congress ,! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7e7 & 7f7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #cbajc4 ,special compliance p]sonnel program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7e7 ( section #fcjf ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z r$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 #cbajd4 ,repeal ( modification ( automatic ext5sion ( return due date = c]ta9 employee b5efit plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bjjf7;b7 ( ! ,surface ,transportation & ,vet]ans ,heal? ,c>e ,*oice ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjae is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section %all apply to returns = taxable ye>s beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae4 ,b ,fees & receipts #cbbja4 ,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 ,april #a1 #bjaf1 & at ! beg9n+ ( ea* fiscal ye> !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 ,use ( fees ,! fees collect$ z a result ( ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all be deposit$ 9 ! ,cu/oms ,us] ,fee ,acc\nt1 %all be available = reimbursem5t ( cu/oms s]vices & inspections co/s1 & %all be available only to ! ext5t provid$ 9 appropriations ,acts4 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$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ & subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l7 aft] ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii77,i71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] bill ( lad+2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by ins]t+ 7subject to adju/m5t "u subsection 7l77 aft] bill ( lad+4 #cbbjb4 ,limitation on surplus funds ( ,f$]al res]ve banks ,section #g7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,limitation on surplus funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! aggregate am\nt ( ! surplus funds ( ! ,f$]al res]ve banks may n exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,transf] to ! g5]al fund ,any am\nts ( ! surplus funds ( ! ,f$]al res]ve banks t exce$1 or w\ld exce$1 ! limitation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be transf]r$ to ! ,bo>d ( ,gov]nors ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,sy/em = transf] to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury = deposit 9 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury4 4 #cbbjc4 ,divid5ds ( ,f$]al res]ve banks 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #g7;a77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,act 7#ab #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,divid5d am\nt ,aft] all necess>y exp5ses ( a ,f$]al res]ve bank h be5 paid or provid$ =1 ! /ockhold]s ( ! bank %all be entitl$ to receive an annual divid5d on paid-9 capital /ock (-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a /ockhold] ) total consolidat$ assets ( m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 ! small] (-- 7,i7 ! rate equal to ! high yield ( ! #aj-ye> ,treasury note auction$ at ! la/ auction held prior to ! paym5t ( su* divid5d2 & 7,,ii7 #f p]c5t2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a /ockhold] ) total consolidat$ assets ( #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj or less1 #f p]c5t4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,inflation adju/m5t ,! ,bo>d ( ,gov]nors ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,sy/em %all annually adju/ ! doll> am\nts ( total consolidat$ assets specifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to reflect ! *ange 9 ! ,gross ,dome/ic ,product ,price ,index1 publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,economic ,analysis4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjaf4 #cbbjd4 ,/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 #af1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #be1jjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #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 ,! ,secret>y %all n draw d[n & sell crude oil "u ?is section 9 quantities t w\ld limit ! au?ority to sell petroleum products "u section #afa7;h7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbda7;h77 9 ! full quantity au?oriz$ by t subsection4 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 ( #f1bjj1jjj1jjj has be5 deposit$ 9 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury f sales au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 #cbbje4 ,repeal ,effective z ( ,novemb] #b1 #bjae1 ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,bip>tisan ,budget ,act ( #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-gd71 section #bja ( su* ,act & ! am5dm5ts made by su* section are repeal$1 & ! provisions ( law am5d$ by su* section are h]eby re/or$ to appe> z if su* section _h n be5 enact$ into law4 ,c ,outlays #cbcja4 ,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$71 by /rik+ ! f\r? s5t5ce4 ,d ,budget>y effects #cbdja4 ,budget>y effects ,! budget>y effects ( ?is ,act %all n be ent]$ on ei!r ,,paygo scorec>d ma9ta9$ pursuant to section #d7;d7 ( ! ,/atutory ,pay-,z-,y-,g ,act ( #bjaj4 ,d ,miscellane\s ,,xli ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t #dajja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,ag5cy ,! t]m ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #eea ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/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 #dajjb7;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$]al law 9 ord] to site1 con/ruct1 recon/ruct1 or comm5ce op]ations ( a cov]$ project adm9i/]$ by a ,f$]al ag5cy or1 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t *ooses to p>ticipate 9 ! environm5tal review & au?orization process 9 accordance ) section #dajjc7;c77#c77;,a71 a ,/ate ag5cy4 7#d7 ,coop]at+ ag5cy ,! t]m coop]at+ ag5cy means any ag5cy )-- 7,a7 jurisdiction "u ,f$]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 #dajjb7;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 #dajjc7;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 #dajjb7;b77#a77;,a74 7#ac7 ,facilitat+ ag5cy ,! t]m facilitat+ ag5cy means ! ag5cy t receives ! initial notification f ! project sponsor requir$ "u section #dajjc7;a74 7#ad7 ,inv5tory ,! t]m inv5tory means ! inv5tory ( cov]$ projects e/abli%$ by ! ,executive ,director "u section #dajjb7;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 #dajjc4 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 #dajjb4 ,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\ncilmem-b] 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 #dajjc7;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*$ules %all reflect employm5t ( ! use ( ! mo/ effici5t applicable processes1 includ+ ! alignm5t ( ,f$]al reviews ( projects & r$uction ( p]mitt+ & project deliv]y "t4 7,,ii7 ,limit 7aa7 ,9 g5]al ,! f9al completion dates 9 any p]=mance s*$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$+ #b cal5d> ye>s & %all run f ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,director mu/ make a specific entry = ! project on ! ,da%bo>d "u section #dajjc7;b77#b7 7except t1 = projects initiat$ 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 ,meet+s ,! ,c\ncil %all 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#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$]al ag5cy1 o!r ?an an ag5cy t c>ries out or provides support only = projects t are n cov]$ 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 #dajjc4 ,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 #dajjb7;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 #dajja & 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 #dajje4 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 #dajjb7;c77#a77;,b74 7,b7 ,resolution ( dispute ,! ,*airman ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality %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 #dajjb7;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 #dajjb7;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 ,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$1 &1 subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 ) ! concurr5ce ( ea* coop]at+ ag5cy1 %all e/abli% a p]mitt+ timetable t includes int]m$iate & f9al completion dates = action by ea* p>ticipat+ ag5cy on any ,f$]al environm5tal review or au?orization requir$ = ! project4 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 #dajjb7;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 ref]r$ to "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+ ag5cies & ! project sponsor1 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 = ! modification2 & 7,,iii7 9 ! case ( a modification t w\ld necessitate an ext5sion ( a f9al completion date "u a p]mitt+ timetable e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to a date m ?an #cj days aft] ! f9al completion date orig9ally e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy submits a reque/ to modify ! p]mitt+ timetable to ! ,executive ,director1 :o %all consult ) ! project sponsor & make a det]m9ation on ! record1 bas$ on consid]ation ( ! relevant factors describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 :e!r to grant ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 au?ority to make su* modification4 7ii7 ,completion date ,a completion date 9 ! p]mitt+ timetable may n be modifi$ )9 #cj days ( ! completion date4 7iii7 ,limitation on l5g? ( modifications 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 ! total l5g? ( all modifications to a p]mitt+ timetable au?oriz$ or made "u ?is subp>agraph1 o!r ?an = reasons outside ! control ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 or tribal gov]nm5ts1 may n ext5d ! p]mitt+ timetable = a p]iod ( "t great] ?an half ( ! am\nt ( "t f ! e/abli%m5t ( ! p]mitt+ timetable "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! la/ f9al completion date orig9ally e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,,ii7 ,additional ext5sions ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 aft] consultation ) ! project sponsor1 may p]mit ! ,executive ,director to au?orize additional ext5sions ( a p]mitt+ timetable beyond ! limit prescrib$ by subclause 7,i74 ,9 su* a case1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all transmit1 n lat] ?an #e days aft] mak+ a det]m9ation to p]mit an au?orization ( ext5sion "u ?is subclause1 a report to ,congress expla9+ :y su* modification is requir$4 ,su* report %all expla9 to ,congress ) specificity :y ! orig9al p]mitt+ timetable & ! modifications au?oriz$ by ! ,executive ,director fail$ to be adequate4 ,! lead or facilitat+ ag5cy1 z applicable1 %all transmit to ,congress1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 & ! ,executive ,director a supplem5tal report on progress t[>d ! f9al completion date ea* ye> !reaft]1 until ! p]mit review is complet$ or ! project sponsor )draws its notice or application or o!r reque/ to :i* ?is title applies "u section #dajaj4 7iv7 ,limitation on judicial review ,! foll[+ %all n be subject to judicial review3 7,i7 ,a det]m9ation by ! ,executive ,director "u clause 7i77,,iii74 7,,ii7 ,a det]m9ation "u clause 7iii77,,ii7 by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget to p]mit ! ,executive ,director to au?orize ext5sions ( a p]mitt+ timetable4 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 7,d7 ,applicability ,! requirem5ts "u ?is title %all only apply to a ,/ate or an au?orization issu$ by a ,/ate if ! ,/ate has *os5 to p>ticipate 9 ! environm5tal review & au?orization process pursuant to ?is p>agraph4 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 #dajjd4 ,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 #dajjf1 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 #dajje4 ,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]natives1 environm5tal consequ5ces1 & o!r requir$ analyses 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 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,z e>ly z practicable dur+ ! environm5tal review1 b n lat] ?an ! comm5cem5t ( scop+ = a project requir+ ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t1 ! lead ag5cy %all engage ! coop]at+ ag5cies & ! public to det]m9e ! range ( reasonable alt]natives to be consid]$ = a cov]$ project4 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ,! det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be complet$ n lat] ?an ! completion ( scop+4 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 #dajjf4 ,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 #dajjb7;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 #dajjb7;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 #dajjg4 ,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 review2 & 7ii7 any comm5t] fil$ a suffici5tly detail$ comm5t s z to put ! lead ag5cy on notice ( ! issue on :i* ! p>ty seeks judicial review1 or ! lead ag5cy did n provide a reasonable opportunity = su* a comm5t on t issue4 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] ! pot5tial effects on public heal?1 safety1 & ! environm5t1 & ! pot5tial = significant negative effects on jobs 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$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5tal ag5cy1 metropolitan plann+ organization1 ,indian tribe1 or project sponsor has ) respect to c>ry+ out a project or any o!r provisions ( law applicable to any project1 plan1 or program4 #dajjh4 ,reports 7a7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,april #ae ( ea* ye> = #aj ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,executive ,director %all submit to ,congress a report detail+ ! progress accompli%$ "u ?is title dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all assess ! p]=mance ( ea* p>ticipat+ ag5cy & lead ag5cy bas$ on ! be/ practices describ$ 9 section #dajjb7;c77#b77;,b71 includ+-- 7,a7 ag5cy progress 9 mak+ improvem5ts consi/5t ) ^? be/ practices2 & 7,b7 ag5cy compliance ) ! p]=mance s*$ules e/abli%$ "u section #dajjb7;c77#a77;,c74 7#c7 ,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 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,comptroll] g5]al report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t describes-- 7#a7 ag5cy progress 9 mak+ improvem5ts consi/5t ) ! be/ practices issu$ "u section #dajjb7;c77#b77;,b72 & 7#b7 ag5cy compliance ) ! p]=mance s*$ules e/abli%$ "u section #dajjb7;c77#a77;,c74 #dajji4 ,fund+ = gov]nance1 ov]sight1 & process+ ( environm5tal reviews & p]mits 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! heads ( ag5cies li/$ 9 section #dajjb7;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 #dajjb & #dajjc1 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 #dajjb7;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 #dajaj4 ,application ,?is title applies to any cov]$ project = :i*-- 7#a7 a notice is fil$ "u section #dajjc7;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 #dajaa4 ,,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 #dajab4 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is title am5ds ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #dajac4 ,sunset ,?is title %all t]m9ate #g ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #dajad4 ,placem5t ,! ,(fice ( ! ,law ,revision ,c\nsel is direct$ to place sections #dajja ?r\gh #dajac ( ?is title 9 *apt] #ee ( title #db1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z sub*apt] ,,iv4 ,,xlii ,additional provisions #dbjja4 ,,gao report on refunds to regi/]$ v5dors ( k]os5e us$ 9 noncomm]cial aviation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy reg>d+ paym5ts made to v5dors ( k]os5e us$ 9 noncomm]cial aviation "u section #fdbg7l77#d77;,c77ii7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 & 7#b7 submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( su* /udy1 :i* %all include e/imates (-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( v5dors ( k]os5e us$ 9 noncomm]cial aviation :o are regi/]$ "u section #daja ( su* ,code2 7,b7 ! numb] ( v5dors ( k]os5e us$ 9 noncomm]cial aviation :o are n s regi/]$2 7,c7 ! numb] ( v5dors describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 :o receive paym5ts "u section #fdbg7l77#d77;,c77ii7 ( su* ,code2 7,d7 ! excess (-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( paym5ts :i* w\ld be made "u section #fdbg7l77#d77;,c77ii7 ( su* ,code if all v5dors ( k]os5e us$ 9 noncomm]cial aviation 7 regi/]$ & fil$ claims = su* paym5ts1 ov] 7ii7 ! am\nt ( paym5ts actually made "u su* section2 & 7,e7 ! numb] ( cases ( diesel truck op]ators fraudul5tly us+ k]os5e tax$ = use 9 aviation4 ,,xliii ,paym5ts to c]tifi$ ,/ates & ,indian tribes #dcjja4 ,paym5ts f ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund ,section #daa7;h7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abdj;a7h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,paym5ts & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,paym5ts 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,c]ta9 paym5ts requir$ ,n )/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 z soon z practicable1 b n lat] ?an ,decemb] #aj1 #bjae1 ( ! #g equal in/allm5ts ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all pay to any c]tifi$ ,/ate or ,indian tribe to :i* ! total annual paym5t "u ?is subsection 0 limit$ to #ae1jjj1jjj 9 #bjac & #bh1jjj1jjj 9 fiscal ye> #bjad-- 7,i7 ! f9al #b in/allm5ts 9 #b sep>ate paym5ts ( #hb1gjj1jjj ea*2 & 7,,ii7 #b sep>ate paym5ts ( #ch1bej1jjj ea*4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f74 ,e ,export-,import ,bank ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates #ejjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,export-,import ,bank ,re=m & ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjae4 ,,li ,taxpay] protection provisions & increas$ acc\ntability #eajja4 ,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 #eajjb4 ,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 #eajjc4 ,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 #eajjd4 ,(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 #eajje4 ,*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 #eajjf4 ,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 #eajjg4 ,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 #eajje4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a 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 #eajjh4 ,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 #a 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 ,,lii ,promotion ( small bus9ess exports #ebjja4 ,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 #ebjjb4 ,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 ,,liii ,mod]nization ( op]ations #ecjja4 ,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 #ecjjb4 ,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 ,,liv ,g5]al provisions #edjja4 ,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 #edjjb4 ,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 ,,lv ,o!r matt]s #eejja4 ,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$4 4 #eejjb4 ,negotiations to end export cr$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 #eejjc4 ,/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 ,f ,en]gy ,security #fajja4 ,em]g5cy prep>$ness = en]gy supply disruptions 7a7 ,f9d+ ,congress f9ds t rec5t natural disa/]s h und]scor$ ! importance ( hav+ resili5t oil & natural gas infra/ructure & effective ways = indu/ry & gov]nm5t to communicate to address en]gy supply disruptions4 7b7 ,au?orization = activities to enhance em]g5cy prep>$ness = natural disa/]s ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all develop & adopt proc$ures to-- 7#a7 improve communication & coord9ation betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy's en]gy response team1 ,f$]al p>tn]s1 & indu/ry2 7#b7 lev]age ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration's subject matt] exp]tise )9 ! ,dep>tm5t's en]gy response team to improve supply *a9 situation assessm5ts2 7#c7 e/abli% company liaisons & direct communication ) ! ,dep>tm5t's en]gy response team to improve situation assessm5ts2 7#d7 /reaml9e & enhance processes = obta9+ tempor>y regulatory relief to spe$ up em]g5cy response & recov]y2 7#e7 facilitate & increase engagem5t among ,/ates1 ! oil & natural gas indu/ry1 & ! ,dep>tm5t 9 develop+ ,/ate & local en]gy assurance plans2 7#f7 e/abli% r\t9e education & tra9+ programs = key gov]nm5t em]g5cy response positions ) ! ,dep>tm5t & ,/ates2 & 7#g7 involve ,/ates & ! oil & natural gas indu/ry 9 compreh5sive drill & ex]cise programs4 7c7 ,coop]ation ,! activities c>ri$ out "u subsection 7b7 %all include collaborative ef=ts ) ,/ate & local gov]nm5t (ficials & ! private sector4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! effectiv5ess ( ! activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 #fajjb4 ,resolv+ environm5tal & grid reliability conflicts 7a7 ,compliance ) or violation ( environm5tal laws :ile "u em]g5cy ord] ,section #bjb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd;a7c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 aft] 7c72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,) respect to an ord] issu$ "u ?is subsection t may result 9 a conflict ) a requirem5t ( any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local environm5tal law or regulation1 ! ,commission %all ensure t su* ord] requires g5]ation1 deliv]y1 int]*ange1 or transmission ( electric en]gy only dur+ h\rs necess>y to meet ! em]g5cy & s]ve ! public int]e/1 &1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 is consi/5t ) any applicable ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local environm5tal law or regulation & m9imizes any adv]se environm5tal impacts4 7#c7 ,to ! ext5t any omission or action tak5 by a p>ty1 t is necess>y to comply ) an ord] issu$ "u ?is subsection1 includ+ any omission or action tak5 to volunt>ily comply ) su* ord]1 results 9 noncompliance )1 or causes su* p>ty to n comply )1 any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local environm5tal law or regulation1 su* omission or action %all n be consid]$ a violation ( su* environm5tal law or regulation1 or subject su* p>ty to any requirem5t1 civil or crim9al liability1 or a citiz5 suit "u su* environm5tal law or regulation4 7#d7 7,a7 ,an ord] issu$ "u ?is subsection t may result 9 a conflict ) a requirem5t ( any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local environm5tal law or regulation %all expire n lat] ?an #ij days aft] x is issu$4 ,! ,commission may r5ew or reissue su* ord] pursuant to p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 = subsequ5t p]iods1 n to exce$ #ij days = ea* p]iod1 z ! ,commission det]m9es necess>y to meet ! em]g5cy & s]ve ! public int]e/4 7,b7 ,9 r5ew+ or reissu+ an ord] "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission %all consult ) ! prim>y ,f$]al ag5cy ) exp]tise 9 ! environm5tal int]e/ protect$ by su* law or regulation1 & %all include 9 any su* r5ew$ or reissu$ ord] su* conditions z su* ,f$]al ag5cy det]m9es necess>y to m9imize any adv]se environm5tal impacts to ! ext5t practicable4 ,! conditions1 if any1 submitt$ by su* ,f$]al ag5cy %all be made available to ! public4 ,! ,commission may exclude su* a condition f ! r5ew$ or reissu$ ord] if x det]m9es t su* condition w\ld prev5t ! ord] f adequately address+ ! em]g5cy necessitat+ su* ord] & provides 9 ! ord]1 or o!rwise makes publicly available1 an explanation ( su* det]m9ation4 7#e7 ,if an ord] issu$ "u ?is subsection is subsequ5tly /ay$1 modifi$1 or set aside by a c\rt pursuant to section #cac or any o!r provision ( law1 any omission or action previ\sly tak5 by a p>ty t 0 necess>y to comply ) ! ord] :ile ! ord] 0 9 effect1 includ+ any omission or action tak5 to volunt>ily comply ) ! ord]1 %all rema9 subject to p>agraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,tempor>y connection or con/ruction by municipalities ,section #bjb7;d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd;a7d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or municipality be=e engag$ 9 ! transmission or sale ( electric en]gy4 #fajjc4 ,critical electric infra/ructure security 7a7 ,critical electric infra/ructure security ,"p ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #bae ! foll[+ new section3 #bae;,a4 ,critical electric infra/ructure security 7a7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em2 electric reliability organization2 regional entity ,! t]ms bulk-p[] sy/em1 ,electric ,reliability ,organization1 & regional entity h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#g7 ( section #bae7;a71 respectively4 7#b7 ,critical electric infra/ructure ,! t]m critical electric infra/ructure means a sy/em or asset ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em1 :e!r physical or virtual1 ! incapacity or de/ruction ( :i* w\ld negatively affect national security1 economic security1 public heal? or safety1 or any comb9ation ( su* matt]s4 7#c7 ,critical electric infra/ructure in=mation ,! t]m critical electric infra/ructure in=mation means in=mation relat$ to critical electric infra/ructure1 or propos$ critical electrical infra/ructure1 g5]at$ by or provid$ to ! ,commission or o!r ,f$]al ag5cy1 o!r ?an classifi$ national security in=mation1 t is designat$ z critical electric infra/ructure in=mation by ! ,commission or ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7d74 ,su* t]m includes in=mation t qualifies z critical en]gy infra/ructure in=mation "u ! ,commission's regulations4 7#d7 ,def5se critical electric infra/ructure ,! t]m def5se critical electric infra/ructure means any electric infra/ructure locat$ 9 any ( ! #dh contigu\s ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia t s]ves a facility designat$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7c71 b is n own$ or op]at$ by ! own] or op]ator ( su* facility4 7#e7 ,electromagnetic pulse ,! t]m electromagnetic pulse means #a or m pulses ( electromagnetic en]gy emitt$ by a device capable ( disabl+ or disrupt+ op]ation (1 or de/roy+1 electronic devices or communications networks1 includ+ h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 & data1 by means ( su* a pulse4 7#f7 ,geomagnetic /orm ,! t]m geomagnetic /orm means a tempor>y di/urbance ( ! ,e>?'s magnetic field result+ f sol> activity4 7#g7 ,grid security em]g5cy ,! t]m grid security em]g5cy means ! occurr5ce or imm95t dang] (-- 7,a7 7i7 a malici\s act us+ electronic communication or an electromagnetic pulse1 or a geomagnetic /orm ev5t1 t c\ld disrupt ! op]ation ( ^? electronic devices or communications networks1 includ+ h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 & data1 t are ess5tial to ! reliability ( critical electric infra/ructure or ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 disruption ( ! op]ation ( su* devices or networks1 ) significant adv]se effects on ! reliability ( critical electric infra/ructure or ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure1 z a result ( su* act or ev5t2 or 7,b7 7i7 a direct physical attack on critical electric infra/ructure or on def5se critical electric infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 significant adv]se effects on ! reliability ( critical electric infra/ructure or ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure z a result ( su* physical attack4 7#h7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7b7 ,au?ority to address grid security em]g5cy 7#a7 ,au?ority ,:5ev] ! ,presid5t issues & provides to ! ,secret>y a writt5 directive or det]m9ation id5tify+ a grid security em]g5cy1 ! ,secret>y may1 ) or )\t notice1 he>+1 or report1 issue su* ord]s = em]g5cy measures z are necess>y 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y to protect or re/ore ! reliability ( critical electric infra/ructure or ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure dur+ su* em]g5cy4 ,z soon z practicable b n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all1 aft] notice & opportunity = comm5t1 e/abli% rules ( proc$ure t ensure t su* au?ority c be ex]cis$ exp$iti\sly4 7#b7 ,notification ( ,congress ,:5ev] ! ,presid5t issues & provides to ! ,secret>y a writt5 directive or det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,presid5t %all promptly notify congressional committees ( relevant jurisdiction1 includ+ ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate1 ( ! cont5ts (1 & ju/ification =1 su* directive or det]m9ation4 7#c7 ,consultation ,be=e issu+ an ord] = em]g5cy measures "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t practicable 9 light ( ! nature ( ! grid security em]g5cy & ! urg5cy ( ! ne$ = action1 consult ) appropriate gov]nm5tal au?orities 9 ,canada & ,mexico1 entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,electricity ,sub-sector ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil1 ! ,commission1 & o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies reg>d+ implem5tation ( su* em]g5cy measures4 7#d7 ,application ,an ord] = em]g5cy measures "u ?is subsection may apply to-- 7,a7 ! ,electric ,reliability ,organization2 7,b7 a regional entity2 or 7,c7 any own]1 us]1 or op]ator ( critical electric infra/ructure or ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,expiration & reissuance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 an ord] = em]g5cy measures issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all expire no lat] ?an #ae days aft] its issuance4 7,b7 ,ext5sions ,! ,secret>y may reissue an ord] = em]g5cy measures issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = subsequ5t p]iods1 n to exce$ #ae days = ea* su* p]iod1 provid$ t ! ,presid5t1 = ea* su* p]iod1 issues & provides to ! ,secret>y a writt5 directive or det]m9ation t ! grid security em]g5cy id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 cont9ues to exi/ or t ! em]g5cy measure cont9ues to be requir$4 7#f7 ,co/ recov]y 7,a7 ,critical electric infra/ructure ,if ! ,commission det]m9es t own]s1 op]ators1 or us]s ( critical electric infra/ructure h incurr$ sub/antial co/s to comply ) an ord] = em]g5cy measures issu$ "u ?is subsection & t su* co/s 7 prud5tly incurr$ & _c reasonably be recov]$ ?r\gh regulat$ rates or m>ket prices = ! electric en]gy or s]vices sold by su* own]s1 op]ators1 or us]s1 ! ,commission %all1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( section #bje1 aft] notice & an opportunity = comm5t1 e/abli% a me*anism t p]mits su* own]s1 op]ators1 or us]s to recov] su* co/s4 7,b7 ,def5se critical electric infra/ructure ,to ! ext5t ! own] or op]ator ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure is requir$ to take em]g5cy measures pursuant to an ord] issu$ "u ?is subsection1 ! own]s or op]ators ( a critical def5se facility or facilities designat$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7c7 t rely ^u su* infra/ructure %all be> ! full increm5tal co/s ( ! measures4 7#g7 ,tempor>y access to classifi$ in=mation ,! ,secret>y1 & o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all1 to ! ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) _! obligations to protect classifi$ in=mation1 provide tempor>y access to classifi$ in=mation relat$ to a grid security em]g5cy = :i* em]g5cy measures are issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to key p]sonnel ( any entity subject to su* em]g5cy measures to enable optimum communication betwe5 ! entity & ! ,secret>y & o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies reg>d+ ! grid security em]g5cy4 7c7 ,designation ( critical def5se facilities ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies & appropriate own]s1 us]s1 or op]ators ( infra/ructure t may be def5se critical electric infra/ructure1 %all id5tify & designate facilities locat$ 9 ! #dh contigu\s ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia t are-- 7#a7 critical to ! def5se ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 vuln]able to a disruption ( ! supply ( electric en]gy provid$ to su* facility by an ext]nal provid]4 ,! ,secret>y may1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies & appropriate own]s1 us]s1 or op]ators ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure1 p]iodically revise ! li/ ( designat$ facilities z necess>y4 7d7 ,protection & %>+ ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation 7#a7 ,protection ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation ,critical electric infra/ructure in=mation-- 7,a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision or tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision or tribal law requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 7#b7 ,designation & %>+ ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,commission1 aft] consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all promulgate su* regulations z necess>y to-- 7,a7 e/abli% crit]ia & proc$ures to designate in=mation z critical electric infra/ructure in=mation2 7,b7 prohibit ! unau?oriz$ disclosure ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation2 7,c7 ensure !re are appropriate sanctions 9 place = ,commission]s1 (fic]s1 employees1 or ag5ts ( ! ,commission or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy :o kn[+ly & willfully disclose critical electric infra/ructure in=mation 9 a mann] t is n au?oriz$ "u ?is section2 & 7,d7 tak+ into acc\nt /&>ds ( ! ,electric ,reliability ,organization1 facilitate volunt>y %>+ ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation )1 betwe51 & by-- 7i7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision1 & tribal au?orities2 7ii7 ! ,electric ,reliability ,organization2 7iii7 regional entities2 7iv7 in=mation %>+ & analysis c5t]s e/abli%$ pursuant to ,presid5tial ,decision ,directive #fc2 7v7 own]s1 op]ators1 & us]s ( critical electric infra/ructure 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7vi7 o!r entities det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,commission4 7#c7 ,au?ority to designate ,in=mation may be designat$ by ! ,commission or ! ,secret>y z critical electric infra/ructure in=mation pursuant to ! crit]ia & proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,commission "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,9 ex]cis+ _! respective au?orities "u ?is subsection1 ! ,commission & ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! role ( ,/ate commissions 9 review+ ! prud5ce & co/ ( inve/m5ts1 det]m9+ ! rates & t]ms ( conditions = electric s]vices1 & ensur+ ! safety & reliability ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em & di/ribution facilities )9 _! respective jurisdictions4 7#e7 ,protocols ,! ,commission & ! ,secret>y %all1 9 consultation ) ,canadian & ,mexican au?orities1 develop protocols = ! volunt>y %>+ ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation ) ,canadian & ,mexican au?orities & own]s1 op]ators1 & us]s ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,no requir$ %>+ ( in=mation ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all require a p]son or entity 9 possession ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation to %>e su* in=mation ) ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision1 or tribal au?orities1 or any o!r p]son or entity4 7#g7 ,submission ( in=mation to ,congress ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all p]mit or au?orize ! )hold+ ( in=mation f ,congress1 any committee or subcommittee !re(1 or ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al4 7#h7 ,disclosure ( nonprotect$ in=mation ,9 implem5t+ ?is section1 ! ,commission & ! ,secret>y %all segregate critical electric infra/ructure in=mation or in=mation t reasonably c\ld be expect$ to lead to ! disclosure ( ! critical electric infra/ructure in=mation )9 docum5ts & electronic communications1 :]ev] feasible1 to facilitate disclosure ( in=mation t is n designat$ z critical electric infra/ructure in=mation4 7#i7 ,duration ( designation ,in=mation may n be designat$ z critical electric infra/ructure in=mation = long] ?an #e ye>s1 unless specifically re-designat$ by ! ,commission or ! ,secret>y1 z appropriate4 7#aj7 ,removal ( designation ,! ,commission or ! ,secret>y1 z appropriate1 %all remove ! designation ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f a docum5t or electronic communication if ! ,commission or ! ,secret>y1 z appropriate1 det]m9es t ! unau?oriz$ disclosure ( su* in=mation c\ld no long] be us$ to impair ! security or reliability ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em or di/ribution facilities4 7#aa7 ,judicial review ( designations ,not)/&+ section #cac7;b71 ) respect to a petition fil$ by a p]son to :i* an ord] "u ?is section applies1 any det]m9ation by ! ,commission or ! ,secret>y conc]n+ ! designation ( critical electric infra/ructure in=mation "u ?is subsection %all be subject to review "u *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t su* review %all be br\ght 9 ! di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! di/rict 9 :i* ! compla9ant resides1 or has 8 pr9cipal place ( bus9ess1 or 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 ,9 su* a case ! c\rt %all exam9e 9 cam]a ! cont5ts ( docum5ts or electronic communications t are ! subject ( ! det]m9ation "u review to det]m9e :e!r su* docum5ts or any "p !re( 7 improp]ly designat$ or n designat$ z critical electric infra/ructure in=mation4 7e7 ,security cle>ances ,! ,secret>y %all facilitate &1 to ! ext5t practicable1 exp$ite ! acquisition ( adequate security cle>ances by key p]sonnel ( any entity subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 to enable optimum communication ) ,f$]al ag5cies reg>d+ ?reats to ! security ( ! critical electric infra/ructure4 ,! ,secret>y1 ! ,commission1 & o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies %all1 to ! ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) _! obligations to protect classifi$ & critical electric infra/ructure in=mation1 %>e timely actionable in=mation reg>d+ grid security ) appropriate key p]sonnel ( own]s1 op]ators1 & us]s ( ! critical electric infra/ructure4 7f7 ,cl>ifications ( liability 7#a7 ,compliance ) or violation ( ?is ,act ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 to ! ext5t any action or omission tak5 by an entity t is necess>y to comply ) an ord] = em]g5cy measures issu$ "u subsection 7b77#a71 includ+ any action or omission tak5 to volunt>ily comply ) su* ord]1 results 9 noncompliance )1 or causes su* entity n to comply ) any rule1 ord]1 regulation1 or provision ( ?is ,act1 includ+ any reliability /&>d approv$ by ! ,commission pursuant to section #bae1 su* action or omission %all n be consid]$ a violation ( su* rule1 ord]1 regulation1 or provision4 7#b7 ,relation to section #bjb7;c7 ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 an action or omission tak5 by an own]1 op]ator1 or us] ( critical electric infra/ructure or ( def5se critical electric infra/ructure to comply ) an ord] = em]g5cy measures issu$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all be treat$ z an action or omission tak5 to comply ) an ord] issu$ "u section #bjb7;c7 = purposes ( su* section4 7#c7 ,%>+ or receipt ( in=mation ,no cause ( action %all lie or be ma9ta9$ 9 any ,f$]al or ,/ate c\rt = ! %>+ or receipt ( in=mation "u1 & t is conduct$ 9 accordance )1 subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to require dismissal ( a cause ( action aga9/ an entity t1 9 ! c\rse ( comply+ ) an ord] = em]g5cy measures issu$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 by tak+ an action or omission = :i* !y w\ld be liable b = p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b 71 takes su* action or omission 9 a grossly neglig5t mann]4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,jurisdiction ,section #bja7;b77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ #bae;,a1 aft] #bae1 ea* place x appe>s4 7#b7 ,public utility ,section #bja7;e7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbd7;e77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ #bae;,a1 aft] #bae14 7c7 ,enhanc$ grid security 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,critical electric infra/ructure2 critical electric infra/ructure in=mation ,! t]ms critical electric infra/ructure & critical electric infra/ructure in=mation h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #bae;,a ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act4 7,b7 ,sector-,specific ,ag5cy ,! t]m ,sector-,specific ,ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 ! ,presid5tial ,policy ,directive entitl$ ,critical ,infra/ructure ,security & ,resili5ce1 numb]$ #ba1 & dat$ ,febru>y #ab1 #bjac4 7#b7 ,sector-,specific ,ag5cy = ,cyb]security = ! ,en]gy ,sector 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy %all be ! lead ,sector-,specific ,ag5cy = cyb]security = ! en]gy sector4 7,b7 ,duties ,z head ( ! designat$ ,sector-,specific ,ag5cy = cyb]security1 ! duties ( ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all include-- 7i7 coord9at+ ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security & o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies2 7ii7 collaborat+ )-- 7,i7 critical electric infra/ructure own]s & op]ators2 & 7,,ii7 z appropriate-- 7aa7 indep5d5t regulatory ag5cies2 & 7bb7 ,/ate1 local1 tribal1 & t]ritorial entities2 7cc7 s]v+ z a day-to-day ,f$]al int]face = ! dynamic prioritization & coord9ation ( sector-specific activities2 7dd7 c>ry+ out incid5t managem5t responsibilities consi/5t ) applicable law 7includ+ regulations7 & o!r appropriate policies or directives2 7ee7 provid+1 support+1 or facilitat+ te*nical assi/ance & consultations = ! en]gy sector to id5tify vuln]abilities & help mitigate incid5ts1 z appropriate2 & 7ff7 support+ ! report+ requirem5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security "u applicable law by provid+1 on an annual basis1 sector-specific critical electric infra/ructure in=mation4 #fajjd4 ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve 7a7 ,f9d+ ,congress f9ds t ! /orage ( /rategically locat$ sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m]s & em]g5cy mobile sub/ations w r$uce ! vuln]ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to multiple risks fac+ electric grid reliability1 includ+ physical attack1 cyb] attack1 electromagnetic pulse1 geomagnetic di/urbances1 sev]e wea!r1 & seismic ev5ts4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em ,! t]m bulk-p[] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#b7 ,critically damag$ l>ge p[] trans=m] ,! t]m critically damag$ l>ge p[] trans=m] means a l>ge p[] trans=m] t-- 7,a7 has su/a9$ ext5sive damage su* t-- 7i7 repair or refurbi%m5t is n economically viable2 or 7ii7 ! ext5sive "t to repair or refurbi% ! l>ge p[] trans=m] w\ld create an ext5d$ p]iod ( in/ability 9 ! bulk-p[] sy/em2 & 7,b7 prior to su/a9+ su* damage1 0 "p ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em4 7#c7 ,critical electric infra/ructure ,! t]m critical electric infra/ructure has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #bae;,a ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act4 7#d7 ,electric reliability organization ,! t]m ,electric ,reliability ,organization has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#e7 ,em]g5cy mobile sub/ation ,! t]m em]g5cy mobile sub/ation means a mobile sub/ation or mobile trans=m] t is-- 7,a7 assembl$ & p]man5tly m\nt$ on a trail] t is capable ( highway travel & meets relevant ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation regulations2 & 7,b7 int5d$ = express deploym5t & capable ( be+ rapidly plac$ into s]vice4 7#f7 ,l>ge p[] trans=m] ,! t]m l>ge p[] trans=m] means a p[] trans=m] ) a maximum nameplate rat+ ( #ajj megavolt-amp]es or high]1 includ+ relat$ critical equipm5t1 t is1 or is int5d$ to be1 a "p ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em4 7#g7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7#h7 ,sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m] ,! t]m sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m] means a l>ge p[] trans=m] t is /or$ )9 ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve to be available to tempor>ily replace a critically damag$ l>ge p[] trans=m]4 7c7 ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve ,plan 7#a7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,(fice ( ,electricity ,deliv]y & ,en]gy ,reliability1 %all1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission1 ! ,electricity ,sub-sector ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil1 ! ,electric ,reliability ,organization1 & own]s & op]ators ( critical electric infra/ructure & def5se & milit>y in/allations1 prep>e & submit to ,congress a plan to e/abli% a ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve = ! /orage1 9 /rategically locat$ facilities1 ( sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m]s & em]g5cy mobile sub/ations 9 suffici5t numb]s to tempor>ily replace critically damag$ l>ge p[] trans=m]s & sub/ations t are critical electric infra/ructure or s]ve def5se & milit>y in/allations4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve plan %all include a description (-- 7,a7 ! appropriate numb] & type ( sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m]s necess>y to provide or re/ore suffici5t resili5cy to ! bulk-p[] sy/em1 critical electric infra/ructure1 & def5se & milit>y in/allations to mitigate significant impacts to ! electric grid result+ f-- 7i7 physical attack2 7ii7 cyb] attack2 7iii7 electromagnetic pulse attack2 7iv7 geomagnetic di/urbances2 7v7 sev]e wea!r2 or 7vi7 seismic ev5ts2 7,b7 o!r critical electric grid equipm5t = :i* an inv5tory ( sp>e equipm5t1 includ+ em]g5cy mobile sub/ations1 is necess>y to provide or re/ore suffici5t resili5cy to ! bulk-p[] sy/em1 critical electric infra/ructure1 & def5se & milit>y in/allations2 7,c7 ! degree to :i* utility sector actions or initiatives1 includ+ individual utility own]%ip ( sp>e equipm5t1 jo9t own]%ip ( sp>e equipm5t inv5tory1 %>+ agreem5ts1 or o!r sp>e equipm5t res]ves or arrangem5ts1 satisfy ! ne$s id5tifi$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 7,d7 ! pot5tial locations =1 & feasibility & appropriate numb] (1 /rategic /orage locations = res]ve equipm5t1 includ+ consid]ation (-- 7i7 ! physical security ( su* locations2 7ii7 ! protection ( ! confid5tiality ( su* locations2 & 7iii7 ! proximity ( su* locations to sites ( pot5tially critically damag$ l>ge p[] trans=m]s & sub/ations t are critical electric infra/ructure or s]ve def5se & milit>y in/allations1 s z to enable effici5t deliv]y ( equipm5t to su* sites2 7,e7 ! necess>y degree ( flexibility ( sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m]s to be includ$ 9 ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve to con=m to diff]5t sub/ation configurations1 includ+ consid]ation ( trans=m]-- 7i7 p[] & voltage rat+ = ea* w9d+2 7ii7 ov]load requirem5ts2 7iii7 imp$ance betwe5 w9d+s2 7iv7 configuration ( w9d+s2 & 7v7 tap requirem5ts2 7,f7 an e/imate ( ! direct co/ ( ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve1 z propos$1 includ+-- 7i7 ! co/ ( /orage facilities2 7ii7 ! co/ ( ! equipm5t2 & 7iii7 managem5t1 ma9t5ance1 & op]ation co/s2 7,g7 ! fund+ options available to e/abli%1 /ock1 manage1 & ma9ta9 ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve1 includ+ consid]ation ( fees on own]s & op]ators ( bulk-p[] sy/em facilities1 critical electric infra/ructure1 & def5se & milit>y in/allations rely+ on ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve1 use ( ,f$]al appropriations1 & public-private co/-%>+ options2 7,h7 ! ease & spe$ ( transportation1 in/allation1 & en]gization ( sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m]s to be includ$ 9 ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve1 includ+ consid]ation ( factors su* z-- 7i7 trans=m] transportation weight2 7ii7 trans=m] size2 7iii7 topology ( critical sub/ations2 7iv7 availability ( appropriate trans=m] m\nt+ pads2 7v7 flexibility ( ! sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m]s z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7vi7 ability to rapidly transition a sp>e l>ge p[] trans=m] f /orage to en]gization2 7,i7 eligibility crit]ia = )drawal ( equipm5t f ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve2 7,j7 ! process by :i* own]s or op]ators ( critically damag$ l>ge p[] trans=m]s or sub/ations t are critical electric infra/ructure or s]ve def5se & milit>y in/allations may apply = a )drawal f ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve2 7,k7 ! process by :i* equipm5t )drawn f ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve is return$ to ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve or is replac$2 7,l7 possible fees to be paid by us]s ( equipm5t )drawn f ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve2 7,m7 possible fees to be paid by own]s & op]ators ( l>ge p[] trans=m]s & sub/ations t are critical electric infra/ructure or s]ve def5se & milit>y in/allations to cov] op]at+ co/s ( ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve2 7,n7 ! dome/ic & int]national l>ge p[] trans=m] supply *a92 7,o7 ! pot5tial reliability1 co/1 & op]ational b5efits ( includ+ em]g5cy mobile sub/ations 9 any ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 & 7,p7 o!r consid]ations = design+1 con/ruct+1 /ock+1 fund+1 & manag+ ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve4 7d7 ,disclosure ( in=mation ,any in=mation includ$ 9 ! ,/rategic ,trans=m] ,res]ve plan1 or %>$ 9 ! prep>ation & developm5t ( su* plan1 ! disclosure ( :i* c\ld cause h>m to critical electric infra/ructure1 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & any ,/ate1 tribal1 or local law requir+ disclosure ( in=mation or records4 #fajje4 ,en]gy security valuation 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( en]gy security valuation me?ods ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 %all develop & transmit1 aft] public notice & comm5t1 to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes recomm5d$ ,unit$ ,/ates en]gy security valuation me?ods4 ,9 develop+ ! report1 ! ,secret>ies may consid] ! recomm5dations ( ! ,adm9i/ration's ,quadr5nial ,en]gy ,review releas$ on ,april #ba1 #bjae4 ,! report %all-- 7#a7 evaluate & def9e ,unit$ ,/ates en]gy security to reflect mod]n dome/ic & global en]gy m>kets & ! collective ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & its allies & p>tn]s2 7#b7 id5tify transp>5t & uni=m or coord9at$ proc$ures & crit]ia to ensure t en]gy-relat$ actions t significantly affect ! supply1 di/ribution1 or use ( en]gy are evaluat$ ) respect to _! pot5tial impact on en]gy security1 includ+ _! impact on-- 7,a7 consum]s & ! economy2 7,b7 en]gy supply div]sity & resili5cy2 7,c7 well-function+ & competitive en]gy m>kets2 7,d7 ,unit$ ,/ates trade balance2 & 7,e7 national security objectives2 & 7#c7 include a recomm5d$ implem5tation /rategy t id5tifies & aims to ensure t ! proc$ures & crit]ia ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 are-- 7,a7 evaluat$ consi/5tly across ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 weigh$ appropriately & balanc$ ) environm5tal consid]ations requir$ by ,f$]al law4 7b7 ,p>ticipation ,9 develop+ ! report ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>ies may consult ) relevant ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 private sector1 & int]national p>ticipants1 z appropriate & consi/5t ) applicable law4 ,g ,f9ancial ,s]vices ,,lxxi ,improv+ ,access to ,capital = ,em]g+ ,gr[? ,companies #gajja4 ,fil+ requirem5t = public fil+ prior to public (f]+ ,section #f7;e77#a7 ( ! ,securities ,act ( #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;f7e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ba days & ins]t+ #ae days4 #gajjb4 ,grace p]iod = *ange ( /atus ( em]g+ gr[? companies ,section #f7;e77#a7 ( ! ,securities ,act ( #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;f7e77#a77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,an issu] t 0 an em]g+ gr[? company at ! "t x submitt$ a confid5tial regi/ration /atem5t or1 9 lieu !re(1 a publicly fil$ regi/ration /atem5t = review "u ?is subsection b ceases to be an em]g+ gr[? company !reaft] %all cont9ue to be treat$ z an em]g+ m>ket gr[? company = ! purposes ( ?is subsection ?r\gh ! e>li] ( ! date on :i* ! issu] consummates its initial public (f]+ pursuant to su* regi/rations /atem5t or ! end ( ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ! company ceases to be an em]g+ gr[? company44 #gajjc4 ,simplifi$ disclosure requirem5ts = em]g+ gr[? companies ,section #ajb ( ! ,jump/>t ,our ,bus9ess ,/>tups ,act 7,public ,law #aab-ajf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,simplifi$ disclosure requirem5ts ,) respect to an em]g+ gr[? company 7z su* t]m is def9$ "u section #b ( ! ,securities ,act ( #aicc73 7#a7 ,requirem5t to include notice on ,=ms ,s-#a & ,f-#a ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission %all revise its g5]al in/ructions on ,=ms ,s-#a & ,f-#a to indicate t a regi/ration /atem5t fil$ 7or submitt$ = confid5tial review7 by an issu] prior to an initial public (f]+ may omit f9ancial in=mation = hi/orical p]iods o!rwise requir$ by regulation ,s-,x 7#ag ,,cfr #baj4a-ja et seq47 z ( ! "t ( fil+ 7or confid5tial submission7 ( su* regi/ration /atem5t1 provid$ t-- 7,a7 ! omitt$ f9ancial in=mation relates to a hi/orical p]iod t ! issu] reasonably believes w n be requir$ to be includ$ 9 ! ,=m ,s-#a or ,f-#a at ! "t ( ! contemplat$ (f]+2 & 7,b7 prior to ! issu] di/ribut+ a prelim9>y prospectus to inve/ors1 su* regi/ration /atem5t is am5d$ to include all f9ancial in=mation requir$ by su* regulation ,s-,x at ! date ( su* am5dm5t4 7#b7 ,reliance by issu]s ,effective #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 an issu] fil+ a regi/ration /atem5t 7or submitt+ ! /atem5t = confid5tial review7 on ,=m ,s-#a or ,=m ,f-#a may omit f9ancial in=mation = hi/orical p]iods o!rwise requir$ by regulation ,s-,x 7#ag ,,cfr #baj4a-ja et seq47 z ( ! "t ( fil+ 7or confid5tial submission7 ( su* regi/ration /atem5t1 provid$ t-- 7,a7 ! omitt$ f9ancial in=mation relates to a hi/orical p]iod t ! issu] reasonably believes w n be requir$ to be includ$ 9 ! ,=m ,s-#a or ,=m ,f-#a at ! "t ( ! contemplat$ (f]+2 & 7,b7 prior to ! issu] di/ribut+ a prelim9>y prospectus to inve/ors1 su* regi/ration /atem5t is am5d$ to include all f9ancial in=mation requir$ by su* regulation ,s-,x at ! date ( su* am5dm5t4 4 ,,lxxii ,disclosure ,mod]nization & ,simplification #gbjja4 ,summ>y page = =m #aj-,k ,n lat] ?an ! end ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission %all issue regulations to p]mit issu]s to submit a summ>y page on =m #aj-,k 7#ag ,,cfr #bdi4caj71 b only if ea* item on su* summ>y page includes a cross-ref]5ce 7by electronic l9k or o!rwise7 to ! mat]ial conta9$ 9 =m #aj-,k to :i* su* item relates4 #gbjjb4 ,improvem5t ( regulation ,s-,k ,n lat] ?an ! end ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission %all take all su* actions to revise regulation ,s-,k 7#ag ,,cfr #bbi4aj et seq47-- 7#a7 to fur!r scale or elim9ate requirem5ts ( regulation ,s-,k1 9 ord] to r$uce ! burd5 on em]g+ gr[? companies1 accel]at$ fil]s1 small] report+ companies1 & o!r small] issu]s1 :ile /ill provid+ all mat]ial in=mation to inve/ors2 7#b7 to elim9ate provisions ( regulation ,s-,k1 requir$ = all issu]s1 t are duplicative1 ov]lapp+1 outdat$1 or unnecess>y2 & 7#c7 = :i* ! ,commission det]m9es t no fur!r /udy "u section #gbbjc is necess>y to det]m9e ! efficacy ( su* revisions to regulation ,s-,k4 #gbjjc4 ,/udy on mod]nization & simplification ( regulation ,s-,k 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission %all c>ry out a /udy ( ! requirem5ts conta9$ 9 regulation ,s-,k 7#ag ,,cfr #bbi4aj et seq474 ,su* /udy %all-- 7#a7 det]m9e h[ be/ to mod]nize & simplify su* requirem5ts 9 a mann] t r$uces ! co/s & burd5s on issu]s :ile /ill provid+ all mat]ial in=mation2 7#b7 emphasize a company by company approa* t all[s relevant & mat]ial in=mation to be dissem9at$ to inve/ors )\t boil]plate language or /atic requirem5ts :ile pres]v+ complet5ess & comp>ability ( in=mation across regi/rants2 & 7#c7 evaluate me?ods ( in=mation deliv]y & pres5tation & explore me?ods = disc\rag+ repetition & ! disclosure ( immat]ial in=mation4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,commission %all consult ) ! ,inve/or ,advisory ,committee & ! ,advisory ,committee on ,small & ,em]g+ ,companies4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ! end ( ! #cfj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all issue a report to ! ,congress conta9+-- 7#a7 all f9d+s & det]m9ations made 9 c>ry+ out ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 specific & detail$ recomm5dations on mod]niz+ & simplify+ ! requirem5ts 9 regulation ,s-,k 9 a mann] t r$uces ! co/s & burd5s on companies :ile /ill provid+ all mat]ial in=mation2 & 7#c7 specific & detail$ recomm5dations on ways to improve ! readability & navigability ( disclosure docum5ts & to disc\rage repetition & ! disclosure ( immat]ial in=mation4 7d7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an ! end ( ! #cfj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t ! report is issu$ to ! ,congress "u subsection 7c71 ! ,commission %all issue a propos$ rule to implem5t ! recomm5dations ( ! report issu$ "u subsection 7c74 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,revisions made to regulation ,s-,k by ! ,commission "u section #bjb %all n be con/ru$ z satisfy+ ! rulemak+ requirem5ts "u ?is section4 ,,lxxiii ,bullion & ,collectible ,co9 ,production ,effici5cy & ,co/ ,sav+s #gcjja4 ,te*nical corrections ,title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #eaab-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7q7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#h72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 9 subsection 7t77#f77;,b71 by /rik+ #ij p]c5t silv] & #aj p]c5t copp] & ins]t+ n less ?an #ij p]c5t silv]2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7v7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,subject to & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,to ! greate/ ext5t possible1 ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ aft] may issue ! foll[+3 collectible v]sions (2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h72 & 7#b7 9 section #eacb7;a77#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ #ij p]c5t silv] & #aj p]c5t copp] & ins]t+ n less ?an #ij p]c5t silv]4 #gcjjb4 ,am]ican ,eagle ,silv] ,bullion #cj? ,anniv]s>y ,pro( & uncirculat$ v]sions ( co9s issu$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury pursuant to subsection 7e7 ( section #eaab ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 dur+ cal5d> ye> #bjaf %all h a smoo? edge incus$ ) a designation t notes ! #cj? anniv]s>y ( ! fir/ issue ( co9s "u su* subsection4 ,,lxxiv ,,sbic ,advis]s ,relief #gdjja4 ,advis]s ( ,s,b,i,cs & v5ture capital funds ,section #bjc7l7 ( ! ,inve/m5t ,advis]s ,act ( #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#c7l77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,no inve/m5t advis] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no inve/m5t advis] 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,advis]s ( ,s,b,i,cs ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 a v5ture capital fund includes an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7b77#g7 7o!r ?an an entity t has elect$ to be regulat$ or is regulat$ z a bus9ess developm5t company pursuant to section #ed ( ! ,inve/m5t ,company ,act ( #aidj74 4 #gdjjb4 ,advis]s ( ,s,b,i,cs & private funds ,section #bjc7m7 ( ! ,inve/m5t ,advis]s ,act ( #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#c7m77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,advis]s ( ,s,b,i,cs ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! assets "u managem5t ( a private fund t is an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7b77#g7 7o!r ?an an entity t has elect$ to be regulat$ or is regulat$ z a bus9ess developm5t company pursuant to section #ed ( ! ,inve/m5t ,company ,act ( #aidj7 %all be exclud$ f ! limit set =? 9 p>agraph 7#a74 4 #gdjjc4 ,relation%ip to ,/ate law ,section #bjc;,a7b77#a7 ( ! ,inve/m5t ,advis]s ,act ( #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;b-#c;a7b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 t is n regi/]$ "u section #bjc because t p]son is exempt f regi/ration z provid$ 9 subsection 7b77#g7 ( su* section1 or is a sup]vis$ p]son ( su* p]son4 4 ,,lxxv ,elim9ate ,privacy ,notice ,confusion #gejja4 ,exception to annual privacy notice requirem5t "u ! ,gramm-,lea*-,bliley ,act ,section #ejc ( ! ,gramm-,lea*-,bliley ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,exception to annual notice requirem5t ,a f9ancial in/itution t-- 7#a7 provides nonpublic p]sonal in=mation only 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( subsection 7b77#b7 or 7e7 ( section #ejb or regulations prescrib$ "u section #ejd7;b71 & 7#b7 has n *ang$ its policies & practices ) reg>d to disclos+ nonpublic p]sonal in=mation f ! policies & practices t 7 disclos$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t disclosure s5t to consum]s 9 accordance ) ?is section1 %all n be requir$ to provide an annual disclosure "u ?is section until su* "t z ! f9ancial in/itution fails to comply ) any crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 4 ,,lxxvi ,re=m+ ,access = ,inve/m5ts 9 ,/>tup ,ent]prises #gfjja4 ,exempt$ transactions 7a7 ,exempt$ transactions ,section #d ( ! ,securities ,act ( #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#g7 transactions meet+ ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d74 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ ! second subsection 7b7 7relat+ to securities (f]$ & sold 9 compliance ) ,rule #ejf ( ,regulation ,d7 z subsection 7c72 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,c]ta9 accr$it$ inve/or transactions ,! transactions ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a77#g7 are transactions meet+ ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,accr$it$ inve/or requirem5t ,ea* pur*as] is an accr$it$ inve/or1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #bcj4eja7;a7 ( title #ag1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7#b7 ,prohibition on g5]al solicitation or adv]tis+ ,nei!r ! sell]1 nor any p]son act+ on ! sell]'s behalf1 (f]s or sells securities by any =m ( g5]al solicitation or g5]al adv]tis+4 7#c7 ,in=mation requirem5t ,9 ! case ( a transaction involv+ ! securities ( an issu] t is nei!r subject to section #ac or #ae7;d7 ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm2 #gho7d771 nor exempt f report+ pursuant to section #bdj4ab;g#c-b7;b7 ( title #ag1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 nor a =eign gov]nm5t 7z def9$ 9 section #bcj4dje ( title #ag1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 eligible to regi/] securities "u ,s*$ule ,b1 ! sell] & a prospective pur*as] designat$ by ! sell] obta9 f ! issu]1 ^u reque/ ( ! sell]1 & ! sell] 9 all cases makes available to a prospective pur*as]1 ! foll[+ in=mation 7:i* %all be reasonably curr5t 9 relation to ! date ( resale "u ?is section73 7,a7 ,! exact "n ( ! issu] & ! issu]'s pr$ecessor 7if any74 7,b7 ,! address ( ! issu]'s pr9cipal executive (fices4 7,c7 ,! exact title & class ( ! security4 7,d7 ,! p> or /at$ value ( ! security4 7,e7 ,! numb] ( %>es or total am\nt ( ! securities out/&+ z ( ! end ( ! issu]'s mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>4 7,f7 ,! "n & address ( ! transf] ag5t1 corporate secret>y1 or o!r p]son responsible = transf]r+ %>es & /ock c]tificates4 7,g7 ,a /atem5t ( ! nature ( ! bus9ess ( ! issu] & ! products & s]vices x (f]s1 :i* %all be presum$ reasonably curr5t if ! /atem5t is z ( #ab mon?s be=e ! transaction date4 7,h7 ,! names ( ! (fic]s & directors ( ! issu]4 7,i7 ,! names ( any p]sons regi/]$ z a brok]1 deal]1 or ag5t t %all be paid or giv51 directly or indirectly1 any commission or remun]ation = su* p]son's p>ticipation 9 ! (f] or sale ( ! securities4 7,j7 ,! issu]'s mo/ rec5t balance %eet & pr(it & loss /atem5t & simil> f9ancial /atem5ts1 :i* %all-- 7i7 be = su* "p ( ! #b prec$+ fiscal ye>s z ! issu] has be5 9 op]ation2 7ii7 be prep>$ 9 accordance ) g5]ally accept$ acc\nt+ pr9ciples or1 9 ! case ( a =eign private issu]1 be prep>$ 9 accordance ) g5]ally accept$ acc\nt+ pr9ciples or ! ,int]national ,f9ancial ,report+ ,/&>ds issu$ by ! ,int]national ,acc\nt+ ,/&>ds ,bo>d2 7iii7 be presum$ reasonably curr5t if-- 7,i7 ) respect to ! balance %eet1 ! balance %eet is z ( a date less ?an #af mon?s be=e ! transaction date2 & 7,,ii7 ) respect to ! pr(it & loss /atem5t1 su* /atem5t is = ! #ab mon?s prec$+ ! date ( ! issu]'s balance %eet2 & 7iv7 if ! balance %eet is n z ( a date less ?an #f mon?s be=e ! transaction date1 be accompani$ by additional /atem5ts ( pr(it & loss = ! p]iod f ! date ( su* balance %eet to a date less ?an #f mon?s be=e ! transaction date4 7,k7 ,to ! ext5t t ! sell] is a control p]son ) respect to ! issu]1 a brief /atem5t reg>d+ ! nature ( ! affiliation1 & a /atem5t c]tifi$ by su* sell] t !y h no reasonable gr\nds to believe t ! issu] is 9 violation ( ! securities laws or regulations4 7#d7 ,issu]s disqualifi$ ,! transaction is n = ! sale ( a security :]e ! sell] is an issu] or a subsidi>y1 ei!r directly or indirectly1 ( ! issu]4 7#e7 ,bad actor prohibition ,nei!r ! sell]1 nor any p]son t has be5 or w be paid 7directly or indirectly7 remun]ation or a commission = _! p>ticipation 9 ! (f] or sale ( ! securities1 includ+ solicitation ( pur*as]s = ! sell] is subject to an ev5t t w\ld disqualify an issu] or o!r cov]$ p]son "u ,rule #ejf7;d77#a7 ( ,regulation ,d 7#ag ,,cfr #bcj4ejf7;d77#a77 or is subject to a /atutory disqualification describ$ "u section #c7;a77#ci7 ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd4 7#f7 ,bus9ess requirem5t ,! issu] is engag$ 9 bus9ess1 is n 9 ! organizational /age or 9 bankruptcy or receiv]%ip1 & is n a blank *eck1 bl9d pool1 or %ell company t has no specific bus9ess plan or purpose or has indicat$ t ! issu]'s prim>y bus9ess plan is to engage 9 a m]g] or comb9ation ( ! bus9ess )1 or an acquisition (1 an unid5tifi$ p]son4 7#g7 ,und]writ] prohibition ,! transaction is n ) respect to a security t con/itutes ! :ole or "p ( an unsold allotm5t to1 or a subscription or p>ticipation by1 a brok] or deal] z an und]writ] ( ! security or a r$i/ribution4 7#h7 ,out/&+ class requirem5t ,! transaction is ) respect to a security ( a class t has be5 au?oriz$ & out/&+ = at lea/ #ij days prior to ! date ( ! transaction4 7e7 ,additional requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to an exempt$ transaction describ$ "u subsection 7a77#g73 7,a7 ,securities acquir$ 9 su* transaction %all be deem$ to h be5 acquir$ 9 a transaction n involv+ any public (f]+4 7,b7 ,su* transaction %all be deem$ n to be a di/ribution = purposes ( section #b7;a77#aa74 7,c7 ,securities involv$ 9 su* transaction %all be deem$ to be re/rict$ securities )9 ! mean+ ( ,rule #add 7#ag ,,cfr #bcj4add74 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! exemption provid$ by subsection 7a77#g7 %all n be ! exclusive means = e/abli%+ an exemption f ! regi/ration requirem5ts ( section #e4 4 7b7 ,exemption 9 connection ) c]ta9 exempt (f]+s ,section #ah7;b77#d7 ( ! ,securities ,act ( #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ggr7b77#d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ ! second subp>agraph 7,d7 & subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f71 respectively2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,g7 section #d7;a77#g74 4 ,,lxxvii ,pres]vation ,enhancem5t & ,sav+s ,opportunity #ggjja4 ,di/ributions & residual receipts ,section #bbb ( ! ,l[-,income ,h\s+ ,pres]vation & ,resid5t ,home[n]%ip ,act ( #aiij 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #daab7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,di/ribution & residual receipts 7#a7 ,au?ority ,aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! own] ( a prop]ty subject to a plan ( action or use agreem5t pursuant to ?is section %all be entitl$ to di/ribute-- 7,a7 annually1 all surplus ca% g5]at$ by ! prop]ty1 b only if ! own] is 9 mat]ial compliance ) su* use agreem5t includ+ compliance ) prevail+ physical condition /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 not)/&+ any conflict+ provision 9 su* use agreem5t1 any funds accumulat$ 9 a residual receipts acc\nt1 b only if ! own] is 9 mat]ial compliance ) su* use agreem5t & has complet$1 or set aside suffici5t funds = completion (1 any capital repairs id5tifi$ by ! mo/ rec5t ?ird p>ty capital ne$s assessm5t4 7#b7 ,op]ation ( prop]ty ,an own] t di/ributes any am\nts pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 cont9ue to op]ate ! prop]ty 9 accordance ) ! af=dability provisions ( ! use agreem5t = ! prop]ty = ! rema9+ useful life ( ! prop]ty2 7,b7 z requir$ by ! plan ( action = ! prop]ty1 cont9ue to r5ew or ext5d any project-bas$ r5tal assi/ance contract = a t]m ( n less ?an #bj ye>s2 & 7,c7 if ! own] has an exi/+ multi-ye> project-bas$ r5tal assi/ance contract = less ?an #bj ye>s1 h ! option to ext5d ! contract to a #bj-ye> t]m4 4 #ggjjb4 ,future ref9anc+s ,section #bad ( ! ,l[-,income ,h\s+ ,pres]vation & ,resid5t ,home[n]%ip ,act ( #aiij 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dajd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,future f9anc+ ,nei!r ?is section1 nor any plan ( action or use agreem5t implem5t+ ?is section1 %all re/rict an own] f obta9+ a new loan or ref9anc+ an exi/+ loan secur$ by ! project1 or f di/ribut+ ! proce$s ( su* a loan2 except t1 9 conjunction ) su* ref9anc+-- 7#a7 ! own] %all provide = adequate rehabilitation pursuant to a capital ne$s assessm5t to ensure long-t]m su/a9ability ( ! prop]ty satisfactory to ! l5d] or bond issuance ag5cy2 7#b7 any result+ budget-bas$ r5t increase %all include debt s]vice on ! new f9anc+1 comm]cially reasonable debt s]vice cov]age1 & replacem5t res]ves z requir$ by ! l5d]2 & 7#c7 = t5ants ( dwell+ units n cov]$ by a project- or t5ant-bas$ r5tal subsidy1 any r5t increases result+ f ! ref9anc+ transaction may n exce$ #aj p]c5t p] ye>1 except t-- 7,a7 any t5ant occupy+ a dwell+ unit z ( "t ( ! ref9anc+ may n be requir$ to pay = r5t & utilities1 = ! duration ( su* t5ancy1 an am\nt t exce$s ! great] (-- 7i7 #cj p]c5t ( ! t5ant's income2 or 7ii7 ! am\nt paid by ! t5ant = r5t & utilities imm$iately be=e su* ref9anc+2 & 7,b7 ?is p>agraph %all n apply to any t5ant :o does n provide ! own] ) pro( ( income4 ,p>agraph 7#c7 may n be con/ru$ to limit any r5t increases result+ f increas$ op]at+ co/s = a project4 4 #ggjjc4 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t %all issue any guidance t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to c>ry out ! provisions add$ by ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title n lat] ?an ! expiration ( ! #abj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,lxxviii ,t5ant ,income ,v]ification ,relief #ghjja4 ,reviews ( family incomes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! second s5t5ce ( p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #c7;a7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7a77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 2 except t1 9 ! case ( any family ) a fix$ income1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y1 aft] ! initial review ( ! family's income1 ! public h\s+ ag5cy or own] %all n be requir$ to conduct a review ( ! family's income = any ye> = :i* su* family c]tifies1 9 accordance ) su* requirem5ts z ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 :i* %all include policies to adju/ = inflation-bas$ income *anges1 t #ij p]c5t or m ( ! income ( ! family consi/s ( fix$ income1 & t ! s\rces ( su* income h n *ang$ s9ce ! previ\s ye>1 except t ! public h\s+ ag5cy or own] %all conduct a review ( ea* su* family's income n less ?an once e #c ye>s4 7b7 ,h\s+ *oice v\*] program ,subp>agraph 7,a7 ( section #h7o77#e7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#e77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ n less ?an annually & ins]t+ z requir$ by section #c7;a77#a7 ( ?is ,act4 ,,lxxix ,h\s+ ,assi/ance ,effici5cy #gijja4 ,au?ority to adm9i/] r5tal assi/ance ,subsection 7g7 ( section #dbc ( ! ,mc,kinney-,v5to ,homeless ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aachc7;g77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ private nonpr(it organization1 aft] unit ( g5]al local gov]nm5t14 #gijjb4 ,reallocation ( funds ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #dad7;d7 ( ! ,mc,kinney-,v5to ,homeless ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacgc7;d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ twice & ins]t+ once4 ,,lxxx ,*ild ,support ,assi/ance #hjjja4 ,reque/s = consum] reports by ,/ate or local *ild support en=cem5t ag5cies ,p>agraph 7#d7 ( section #fjd7;a7 ( ! ,fair ,cr$it ,report+ ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afha;b7a77#d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ or det]m9+ ! appropriate level ( su* paym5ts & ins]t+ 1 det]m9+ ! appropriate level ( su* paym5ts1 or en=c+ a *ild support ord]1 aw>d1 agreem5t1 or judgm5t2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ pat]nity & ins]t+ p>5tage2 & 7,b7 by add+ & at ! end2 7#c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,c74 ,,lxxxi ,private ,inve/m5t 9 ,h\s+ #hajja4 ,budget-neutral demon/ration program = en]gy & wat] cons]vation improvem5ts at multifamily resid5tial units 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a demon/ration program "u :i* ! ,secret>y may execute budget-neutral1 p]=mance-bas$ agreem5ts 9 fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjai t result 9 a r$uction 9 en]gy or wat] co/s ) su* entities z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate "u :i* ! entities %all c>ry out projects = en]gy or wat] cons]vation improvem5ts at n m ?an #bj1jjj resid5tial units 9 multifamily build+s p>ticipat+ 9-- 7#a7 ! project-bas$ r5tal assi/ance program "u section #h ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 o!r ?an assi/ance provid$ "u section #h7o7 ( t ,act2 7#b7 ! supportive h\s+ = ! eld]ly program "u section #bjb ( ! ,h\s+ ,act ( #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 or 7#c7 ! supportive h\s+ = p]sons ) disabilities program "u section #haa7;d77#b7 ( ! ,cran/on-,gonzalez ,national ,af=dable ,h\s+ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b774 7b7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,paym5ts cont+5t on sav+s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to an entity a paym5t "u an agreem5t "u ?is section only dur+ applicable ye>s = :i* an en]gy or wat] co/ sav+s is a*iev$ ) respect to ! applicable multifamily portfolio ( prop]ties1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,paym5t me?odology 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* agreem5t "u ?is section %all include a pay-=-success provision t-- 7,i7 %all s]ve z a paym5t ?re%old = ! t]m ( ! agreem5t2 & 7,,ii7 requires t paym5ts %all be cont+5t on realiz$ co/ sav+s associat$ ) r$uc$ utility consumption 9 ! p>ticipat+ prop]ties4 7ii7 ,limitations ,a paym5t made by ! ,secret>y "u an agreem5t "u ?is section-- 7,i7 %all be cont+5t on docum5t$ utility sav+s2 & 7,,ii7 %all n exce$ ! utility sav+s a*iev$ by ! date ( ! paym5t1 & n previ\sly paid1 z a result ( ! improvem5ts made "u ! agreem5t4 7,c7 ,?ird-p>ty v]ification ,sav+s paym5ts made by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %all be bas$ on a measurem5t & v]ification protocol t includes at lea/-- 7i7 e/abli%m5t ( a wea!r-normaliz$ & occupancy-normaliz$ utility consumption basel9e e/abli%$ pre-retr(it2 7ii7 annual ?ird-p>ty confirmation ( actual utility consumption & co/ = utilities2 7iii7 annual ?ird-p>ty validation ( ! t5ant utility all[ances 9 effect dur+ ! applicable ye> & vacancy rates = ea* unit type2 & 7iv7 annual ?ird-p>ty det]m9ation ( sav+s to ! ,secret>y4 ,an agreem5t "u ?is section ) an entity %all provide t ! entity %all cov] co/s associat$ ) ?ird-p>ty v]ification "u ?is subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,t]ms ( p]=mance-bas$ agreem5ts ,a p]=mance-bas$ agreem5t "u ?is section %all include-- 7,a7 ! p]iod t ! agreem5t w be 9 effect & dur+ :i* paym5ts may be made1 :i* may n be long] ?an #ab ye>s2 7,b7 ! p]=mance measures t w s]ve z paym5t ?re%olds dur+ ! t]m ( ! agreem5t2 7,c7 an audit protocol = ! prop]ties cov]$ by ! agreem5t2 7,d7 a requirem5t t paym5ts %all be cont+5t on realiz$ co/ sav+s associat$ ) r$uc$ utility consumption 9 ! p>ticipat+ prop]ties2 & 7,e7 su* o!r requirem5ts & t]ms z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,entity eligibility ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a competitive process = ent]+ into agreem5ts "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ent] into su* agreem5ts only ) entities t1 ei!r jo9tly or individually1 demon/rate significant exp]i5ce relat+ to-- 7i7 f9anc+ or op]at+ prop]ties receiv+ assi/ance "u a program id5tifi$ 9 subsection 7a72 7ii7 ov]sight ( en]gy or wat] cons]vation programs1 includ+ ov]sight ( contractors2 & 7iii7 rais+ capital = en]gy or wat] cons]vation improvem5ts f *>itable organizations or private inve/ors4 7#d7 ,geographical div]sity ,ea* agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section %all provide = ! inclusion ( prop]ties ) ! greate/ feasible regional & ,/ate v>iance4 7#e7 ,prop]ties ,a prop]ty may only be includ$ 9 ! demon/ration "u ?is section only if ! prop]ty is subject to af=dability re/rictions = at lea/ #ae ye>s aft] ! date ( ! completion ( any cons]vation improvem5ts made to ! prop]ty "u ! demon/ration program4 ,su* re/rictions may be made ?r\gh an ext5d$ af=dability agreem5t = ! prop]ty "u a new h\s+ assi/ance paym5ts contract ) ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t or ?r\gh an en=ceable cov5ant ) ! own] ( ! prop]ty4 7c7 ,plan & reports 7#a7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate a detail$ plan = ! implem5tation ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 conduct an evaluation ( ! program "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ea* evaluation conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7d7 ,fund+ ,= ea* fiscal ye> dur+ :i* an agreem5t "u ?is section is 9 effect1 ! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out ?is section any funds appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! r5ewal ( contracts "u a program describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 ,,lxxxii ,capital ,access = ,small ,community ,f9ancial ,in/itutions #hbjja4 ,privately insur$ cr$it unions au?oriz$ to become memb]s ( a ,f$]al home loan bank 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #d7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,home ,loan ,bank ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adbd7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 ,c]ta9 privately insur$ cr$it unions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,b71 a cr$it union %all be treat$ z an insur$ depository in/itution = purposes ( det]m9+ ! eligibility ( su* cr$it union = memb]%ip 9 a ,f$]al home loan bank "u p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c74 7,b7 ,c]tification by appropriate sup]visor 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph & subject to clause 7ii71 a cr$it union :i* lacks ,f$]al deposit insurance & :i* has appli$ = memb]%ip 9 a ,f$]al home loan bank may be treat$ z meet+ all ! eligibility requirem5ts = ,f$]al deposit insurance only if ! appropriate sup]visor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! cr$it union is *>t]$ has det]m9$ t ! cr$it union meets all ! eligibility requirem5ts = ,f$]al deposit insurance z ( ! date ( ! application = memb]%ip4 7ii7 ,c]tification deem$ valid ,if1 9 ! case ( any cr$it union to :i* clause 7i7 applies1 ! appropriate sup]visor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* su* cr$it union is *>t]$ fails to make a det]m9ation pursuant to su* clause by ! end ( ! #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! application1 ! cr$it union %all be deem$ to h met ! requirem5ts ( clause 7i74 7,c7 ,security int]e/s ( f$]al home loan bank n avoidable ,not)/&+ any provision ( ,/ate law au?oriz+ a cons]vator or liquidat+ ag5t ( a cr$it union to repudiate contracts1 no su* provision %all apply ) respect to-- 7i7 any ext5sion ( cr$it f any ,f$]al home loan bank to any cr$it union :i* is a memb] ( any su* bank pursuant to ?is p>agraph2 or 7ii7 any security int]e/ 9 ! assets ( su* cr$it union secur+ any su* ext5sion ( cr$it4 7,d7 ,protection = c]ta9 ,f$]al home loan bank advances ,not)/&+ any ,/ate law to ! contr>y1 if a ,bank makes an advance "u section #aj to a ,/ate-*>t]$ cr$it union t is n f$]ally insur$-- 7i7 ! ,bank's int]e/ 9 any collat]al secur+ su* advance has ! same priority & is af=d$ ! same /&+ & rights t ! security int]e/ w\ld h _h if ! advance _h be5 made to a f$]ally insur$ cr$it union2 & 7ii7 ! ,bank has ! same "r to access su* collat]al t ! ,bank w\ld h _h if ! advance _h be5 made to a f$]ally insur$ cr$it union4 4 7b7 ,copies ( audits ( private insur]s ( c]ta9 depository in/itutions requir$ ,to be provid$ to sup]visory ag5cies ,section #dc7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcat7a77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7iii7 9 ! case ( depository in/itutions describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a7 ! deposits ( :i* are insur$ by ! private insur] :i* are memb]s ( a ,f$]al home loan bank1 to ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,f9ance ,ag5cy1 n lat] ?an #g days aft] ! audit is complet$4 4 #hbjjb4 ,,gao ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy & submit a report to ,congress-- 7#a7 on ! adequacy ( insurance res]ves held by a private deposit insur] t insures deposits 9 an entity describ$ 9 section #dc7;e77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcat7e77#b77;,a772 & 7#b7 = an entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ! deposits ( :i* are insur$ by a private deposit insur]1 in=mation on ! level ( compliance ) ,f$]al regulations relat+ to ! disclosure ( a lack ( ,f$]al deposit insurance4 ,,lxxxiii ,small ,bank ,exam ,cycle ,re=m #hcjja4 ,small] in/itutions qualify+ = #ah-mon? exam9ation cycle ,section #aj7;d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahbj7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77ii71 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 ,,lxxxiv ,small ,company ,simple ,regi/ration #hdjja4 ,=w>d incorporation by ref]5ce = ,=m ,s-#a ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission %all revise ,=m ,s-#a s z to p]mit a small] report+ company 7z def9$ 9 section #bcj4dje ( title #ag1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 to incorporate by ref]5ce 9 a regi/ration /atem5t fil$ on su* =m any docum5ts t su* company files ) ! ,commission aft] ! effective date ( su* regi/ration /atem5t4 ,,lxxxv ,hold+ ,company ,regi/ration ,?re%old ,equalization #hejja4 ,regi/ration ?re%old = sav+s & loan hold+ companies ,! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;a et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #ab7;g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by ins]t+ aft] is a bank ! foll[+3 1 a sav+s & loan hold+ company 7z def9$ 9 section #aj ( ! ,home ,own]s' ,loan ,act712 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ aft] case ( a bank ! foll[+3 1 a sav+s & loan hold+ company 7z def9$ 9 section #aj ( ! ,home ,own]s' ,loan ,act712 & 7#b7 9 section #ae7;d71 by /rik+ case ( bank & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 case ( a bank1 a sav+s & loan hold+ company 7z def9$ 9 section #aj ( ! ,home ,own]s' ,loan ,act714 ,,lxxxvi ,repeal ( indemnification requirem5ts #hfjja4 ,repeal 7a7 ,d]ivatives cle>+ organizations ,section #e;b7k77#e7 ( ! ,commodity ,ex*ange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #g;a-#a7k77#e77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#e7 ,confid5tiality agreem5t ,be=e ! ,commission may %>e in=mation ) any entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,commission %all receive a writt5 agreem5t f ea* entity /at+ t ! entity %all abide by ! confid5tiality requirem5ts describ$ 9 section #h relat+ to ! in=mation on swap transactions t is provid$4 4 7b7 ,swap data repositories ,section #ba ( ! ,commodity ,ex*ange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bd;a7d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#g7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ all & ins]t+ swap2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 o!r =eign au?orities2 & 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,confid5tiality agreem5t ,be=e ! swap data repository may %>e in=mation ) any entity describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#g71 ! swap data repository %all receive a writt5 agreem5t f ea* entity /at+ t ! entity %all abide by ! confid5tiality requirem5ts describ$ 9 section #h relat+ to ! in=mation on swap transactions t is provid$4 4 7c7 ,security-bas$ swap data repositories ,section #ac7n77#e7 ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm7n77#e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ all & ins]t+ security-bas$ swap2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7v7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iv7 o!r =eign au?orities4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,h7 ,confid5tiality agreem5t ,be=e ! security-bas$ swap data repository may %>e in=mation ) any entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 ! security-bas$ swap data repository %all receive a writt5 agreem5t f ea* entity /at+ t ! entity %all abide by ! confid5tiality requirem5ts describ$ 9 section #bd relat+ to ! in=mation on security-bas$ swap transactions t is provid$4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect z if enact$ z "p ( ! ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,/reet ,re=m & ,consum] ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc74 ,,lxxxvii ,treatm5t ( debt or equity in/rum5ts ( small] in/itutions #hgjja4 ,date = det]m9+ consolidat$ assets ,section #aga7;b77#d77;,c7 ( ! ,f9ancial ,/ability ,act ( #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ecga7;b77#d77;,c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or ,m>* #ca1 #bjaj1 aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjji14 ,,lxxxviii ,/ate lic5s+ effici5cy #hhjja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,/ate ,lic5s+ ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjae4 #hhjjb4 ,backgr\nd *ecks ,section #aeaa7;a7 ( ! ,s4,a4,f4,e4 ,mortgage ,lic5s+ ,act ( #bjjh 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaj7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ & o!r f9ancial s]vice provid]s aft] ,/ate-lic5s$ loan orig9ators2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial s]vice provid]s be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 ,,lxxxix ,help+ ,exp& ,l5d+ ,practices 9 ,rural ,communities #hijja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,help+ ,exp& ,l5d+ ,practices 9 ,rural ,communities ,act ( #bjae or ! ,,help ,rural ,communities ,act ( #bjae4 #hijjb4 ,designation ( rural area 7a7 ,application ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,bureau ( ,consum] ,f9ancial ,protection %all e/abli% an application process "u :i* a p]son :o lives or does bus9ess 9 a ,/ate may1 ) respect to an area id5tifi$ by ! p]son 9 su* ,/ate t has n be5 designat$ by ! ,bureau z a rural area = purposes ( a ,f$]al consum] f9ancial law 7z def9$ "u section #ajjb ( ! ,consum] ,f9ancial ,protection ,act ( #bjaj71 apply = su* area to be s designat$4 7b7 ,evaluation crit]ia ,:5 evaluat+ an application submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bureau %all take into consid]ation ! foll[+ factors3 7#a7 ,crit]ia us$ by ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus = classify+ geographical areas z rural or urban4 7#b7 ,crit]ia us$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget to designate c\nties z metropolitan or micropolitan or nei!r4 7#c7 ,crit]ia us$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to det]m9e prop]ty eligibility = rural developm5t programs4 7#d7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture rural-urban commut+ area codes4 7#e7 ,a writt5 op9ion provid$ by ! ,/ate's bank sup]visor1 z def9$ "u section #c7r7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac7r774 7#f7 ,population d5sity4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,if1 at any "t prior to ! submission ( an application "u subsection 7a71 ! area subject to review has be5 designat$ z nonrural by any ,f$]al ag5cy describ$ "u subsection 7b7 us+ any ( ! crit]ia describ$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,bureau %all n be requir$ to consid] su* designation 9 its evaluation4 7d7 ,public comm5t p]iod 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receiv+ an application submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bureau %all-- 7,a7 publi% su* application 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 & 7,b7 make su* application available = public comm5t = n few] ?an #ij days4 7#b7 ,limitation on additional applications ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! ,bureau1 dur+ ! public comm5t p]iod ) respect to an application submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 to accept an additional application ) respect to ! area t is ! subject ( ! initial application4 7e7 ,decision on designation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! end ( ! public comm5t p]iod "u subsection 7d77#a7 = an application1 ! ,bureau %all-- 7#a7 grant or d5y su* application1 9 :ole or 9 "p2 & 7#b7 publi% su* grant or d5ial 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 along ) an explanation ( :at factors ! ,bureau reli$ on 9 mak+ su* det]m9ation4 7f7 ,subsequ5t applications ,a decision by ! ,bureau "u subsection 7e7 to d5y an application = an area to be designat$ z a rural area %all n preclude ! ,bureau f accept+ a subsequ5t application submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 = su* area to be s designat$1 s long z su* subsequ5t application is made aft] ! end ( ! #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t ! ,bureau d5ies ! application "u subsection 7e74 7g7 ,sunset ,?is section %all cease to h any =ce or effect aft] ! end ( ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hijjc4 ,op]ations 9 rural areas ,! ,tru? 9 ,l5d+ ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #abi;,c7b77#b77;,e77iv77,i71 by /rik+ pr$om9antly2 & 7#b7 9 section #abi;,d7c77#a71 by /rik+ pr$om9antly4 ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,vice ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,presid5t ( ! ,s5ate4