,,ii #aad? ,,congress #a/ ,session ,s4 #agcb ,,9 ,,! ,,s5ate ,,( ,,! ,,unit$ ,,/ates ,july #i1 #bjae ,mr4 ,?une 7= himself1 ,mrs4 ,fis*]1 & ,mr4 ,moran7 introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 read twice & ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to au?orize elem5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts2 ref]5ces 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts2 ref]5ces4 ,sec4 #b4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y4 ,,title ,i--,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ,subtitle ,a--,accel]at+ project deliv]y ,sec4 #aaja4 ,delegation ( au?ority4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t]4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,environm5tal review alignm5t & re=m4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,multimodal categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews4 ,subtitle ,b--,freight ,sec4 #abja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( freight *apt]4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,national multimodal freight network4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,national ,freight ,/rategic ,plan4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,/ate freight plans4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,freight inve/m5t grants4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,reports4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,repeals4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,sav+s provision4 ,subtitle ,c--,rese>* ,sec4 #acja4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,modal rese>* plans4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,consolidat$ rese>* prospectus & /rategic plan4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,rese>* ,ombudsman4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,sm>t cities transportation plann+ /udy4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics indep5d5ce4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,repeal ( obsolete (fice4 ,subtitle ,d--,port ,p]=mance ,act ,sec4 #adja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,mon?ly reports on p]=mance at ,unit$ ,/ates ports4 ,,title ,,ii--,comm]cial motor vehicle & driv] programs ,subtitle ,a--,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability ,re=m ,"p ,i--,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability ,sec4 #bjja4 ,correlation /udy4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,safety improvem5t metrics4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,data c]tification4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,data improvem5t4 ,sec4 #bjje4 ,accid5t report in=mation4 ,sec4 #bjjf4 ,po/-accid5t report review4 ,sec4 #bjjg4 ,recogniz+ excell5ce 9 safety4 ,sec4 #bjjh4 ,high risk c>ri] reviews4 ,"p ,,ii--,int]im hir+ /&>d ,sec4 #baja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,national hir+ /&>ds = motor c>ri]s4 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,applicability4 ,subtitle ,b--,drug ,free ,comm]cial ,driv] ,act ( #bjae ,sec4 #bbja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,au?orization ( hair te/+4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,exemption f m&atory ur9alysis4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,guidel9es = hair te/+4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,annual report to ,congress4 ,subtitle ,c--,transp>5cy & acc\ntability ,sec4 #bcja4 ,rulemak+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,petitions = regulatory relief4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,inspector /&>ds4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,te*nology improvem5ts4 ,subtitle ,d--,truck+ rules updat$ by compreh5sive & key safety re=m ,sec4 #bdja4 ,update on /atutory requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,/atutory rulemak+4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,guidance re=m4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,petitions4 ,sec4 #bdje4 ,regulatory re=m4 ,subtitle ,e--,/ate au?orities ,sec4 #beja4 ,em]g5cy r\te work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority4 ,sec4 #bejc4 ,comm]cial driv] access4 ,subtitle ,f--,motor c>ri] safety grant consolidation ,sec4 #bfja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,grants to ,/ates4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,new entrant safety review program /udy4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation4 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety programs = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 ,sec4 #bfjh4 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program allocation4 ,sec4 #bfji4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculation4 ,subtitle ,g--,miscellane\s provisions ,sec4 #bgja4 ,w9d%ield te*nology4 ,sec4 #bgjb4 ,electronic logg+ devices requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #bgjc4 ,lapse ( requir$ f9ancial security2 susp5sion ( regi/ration4 ,sec4 #bgjd4 ,access to ,national ,driv] ,regi/]4 ,sec4 #bgje4 ,/udy on comm]cial motor vehicle driv] commut+4 ,sec4 #bgjf4 ,h\sehold goods consum] protection work+ gr\p4 ,,title ,,iii--,haz>d\s mat]ials ,sec4 #caja4 ,endorsem5ts4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,enhanc$ report+4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ial in=mation4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ requirem5ts & grants4 ,sec4 #caje4 ,national em]g5cy & disa/] response4 ,sec4 #cajf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,,title ,,iv--,highway & motor vehicle safety ,subtitle ,a--,highway traffic safety ,"p ,i--,highway safety ,sec4 #daja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,highway safety programs4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,grants = alcohol-ignition int]lock laws & #bd-g sobriety programs4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,/udy on ! national roadside survey ( alcohol & drug use by driv]s4 ,"p ,,ii--,/op ,motorcycle ,*eckpo9t ,fund+ ,act ,sec4 #daba4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dabb4 ,grant re/riction4 ,"p ,,iii--,improv+ ,driv] ,safety ,act ( #bjae ,sec4 #daca4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #dacb4 ,di/ract$ driv+ inc5tive grants4 ,sec4 #dacc4 ,b>ri]s to data collection report4 ,"p ,,iv--,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,sec4 #dada4 ,te*nical corrections to ! ,motor ,vehicle & ,highway ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjab4 ,subtitle ,b--,vehicle safety ,sec4 #dbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,inspector ,g5]al recomm5dations4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,improvem5ts 9 availability ( recall in=mation4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,recall process4 ,sec4 #dbje4 ,pilot grant program = ,/ate notification to consum]s ( motor vehicle recall /atus4 ,sec4 #dbjf4 ,recall obligations "u bankruptcy4 ,sec4 #dbjg4 ,deal] requirem5t to *eck = op5 recall4 ,sec4 #dbjh4 ,ext5sion ( "t p]iod = rem$y ( tire defects4 ,sec4 #dbji4 ,r5tal c> safety4 ,sec4 #dbaj4 ,motor vehicle equipm5t4 ,sec4 #dbaa4 ,transf] to ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ( c]ta9 motor vehicle safety p5alties4 ,subtitle ,c--,rese>* & developm5t & vehicle electronics ,sec4 #dcja4 ,report on op]ations ( ! ,c\ncil = ,vehicle ,electronics1 ,vehicle ,s(tw>e1 & ,em]g+ ,te*nologies4 ,sec4 #dcjb4 ,coop]ation ) =eign gov]nm5ts4 ,subtitle ,d--,miscellane\s provisions ,"p ,i--,driv] ,privacy ,act ( #bjae ,sec4 #ddja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ddjb4 ,limitations on data retrieval f vehicle ev5t data record]s4 ,sec4 #ddjc4 ,vehicle ev5t data record] /udy4 ,"p ,,ii--,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae ,sec4 #ddba4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ddbb4 ,pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation4 ,,title ,v--,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,sec4 #ejja4 ,pass5g] transportation2 def9itions4 ,subtitle ,a--,au?orization ( appropriations ,sec4 #eaja4 ,au?orization ( grants to ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,national infra/ructure & safety inve/m5ts4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d rail inve/igations4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al4 ,sec4 #eaje4 ,national coop]ative rail rese>* program4 ,subtitle ,b--,amtrak re=m ,sec4 #ebja4 ,amtrak grant process4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & assets plans4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,/ate-support$ r\te committee4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,r\te & s]vice plann+ decisions4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,competition4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,roll+ /ock pur*ases4 ,sec4 #ebjg4 ,food & bev]age policy4 ,sec4 #ebjh4 ,local products & promotional ev5ts4 ,sec4 #ebji4 ,"r-(-way lev]ag+4 ,sec4 #ebaj4 ,/ation developm5t4 ,sec4 #ebaa4 ,amtrak debt4 ,sec4 #ebab4 ,amtrak pilot program = pass5g]s transport+ dome/icat$ cats & dogs4 ,sec4 #ebac4 ,amtrak bo>d ( directors4 ,subtitle ,c--,int]city pass5g] rail policy ,sec4 #ecja4 ,competitive op]at+ grants4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate-(-good-repair4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,small bus9ess p>ticipation /udy4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,gulf coa/ rail s]vice work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,integrat$ pass5g] rail work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,%>$-use /udy4 ,sec4 #ecjh4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission4 ,sec4 #ecji4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ?r\gh-ticket+ & procurem5t effici5cies4 ,sec4 #ecaj4 ,data & analysis4 ,sec4 #ecaa4 ,disa/] relief4 ,sec4 #ecab4 ,p]=mance-bas$ proposals4 ,sec4 #ecac4 ,amtrak ,inspector ,g5]al4 ,sec4 #ecad4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,subtitle ,d--,rail safety ,"p ,i--,safety improvem5t ,sec4 #edja4 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,confid5tial close call report+ sy/em4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,spe$ limit action plans4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,signage4 ,sec4 #edje4 ,al]t]s4 ,sec4 #edjf4 ,signal protection4 ,sec4 #edjg4 ,te*nology implem5tation plans4 ,sec4 #edjh4 ,commut] rail track inspections4 ,sec4 #edji4 ,em]g5cy response4 ,sec4 #edaj4 ,private highway-rail grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #edaa4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t4 ,sec4 #edab4 ,rail police (fic]s4 ,sec4 #edac4 ,op]ation deep dive2 report4 ,sec4 #edad4 ,po/-accid5t assessm5t4 ,sec4 #edae4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts4 ,"p ,,ii--,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts ,sec4 #edba4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 ,"p ,,iii--,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail safety & o!r safety enhancem5ts ,sec4 #edca4 ,real-"t em]g5cy response in=mation4 ,sec4 #edcb4 ,!rmal blankets4 ,sec4 #edcc4 ,compreh5sive oil spill response plans4 ,sec4 #edcd4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail liability /udy4 ,sec4 #edce4 ,/udy & te/+ ( electronically controll$ pneumatic brakes4 ,sec4 #edcf4 ,record+ devices4 ,sec4 #edcg4 ,rail pass5g] transportation liability4 ,sec4 #edch4 ,modification report+4 ,"p ,,iv--,positive tra9 control ,sec4 #edda4 ,coord9ation ( spectrum4 ,sec4 #eddb4 ,updat$ plans4 ,sec4 #eddc4 ,e>ly adoption & int]op]ability4 ,sec4 #eddd4 ,positive tra9 control at grade cross+s effectiv5ess /udy4 ,subtitle ,e--,project deliv]y ,sec4 #eeja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,pres]vation ( public l&s4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,advance acquisition4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,railroad rights-(-way4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,sav+s clause4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,transition4 ,subtitle ,f--,f9anc+ ,sec4 #efja4 ,%ort title2 ref]5ces4 ,sec4 #efjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #efjc4 ,eligible applicants4 ,sec4 #efjd4 ,eligible purposes4 ,sec4 #efje4 ,program adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #efjf4 ,loan t]ms & repaym5t4 ,sec4 #efjg4 ,cr$it risk premiums4 ,sec4 #efjh4 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #efji4 ,priorities & conditions4 ,sec4 #efaj4 ,sav+s provision4 7c7 ,ref]5ces to title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 :]ev] 9 ?is ,act an am5dm5t or repeal is express$ 9 t]ms ( an am5dm5t to1 or repeal (1 a section or o!r provision1 ! ref]5ce %all be consid]$ to be made to a section or o!r provision ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #b4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y ,9 ?is ,act1 except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 ! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 ,i ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ,a ,accel]at+ project deliv]y #aaja4 ,delegation ( au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aaf4 ,adm9i/rations2 act+ (fic]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #ccdf7;a77#b7 ( title #e1 a p]son may s]ve z an act+ (fic] = an adm9i/ration 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation "u section #ccde ( t title = ! #baj-;day p]iod "u section #ccdf7;a77#a7 ( t title1 :i* p]iod may only be ext5d$ if a nom9ation = ! (fice is receiv$ by ! ,s5ate4 ,if ! #baj-;day p]iod "u section #ccdf7;a77#a7 ( title #e expires be=e a nom9ation = ! (fice is receiv$ by ! ,s5ate1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 not)/&+ section #ccde or subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #ccdh ( t title1 %all successively designate1 until a nom9ation = ! (fice is receiv$ by ! ,s5ate1 ano!r (fic] or employee )9 ! adm9i/ration conc]n$ to p]=m ! functions & duties ( ! (fice tempor>ily 9 an act+ capacity = no long] ?an #baj days4 ,?is section is a /atutory provision to :i* section #ccdg7;a77#a7 ( title #e applies4 7b7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,any au?ority delegat$ to a p]son :ile s]v+ z an act+ (fic] "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate effective on ! date t a nom9ation = t (fice is confirm$ by ! ,s5ate or ! date t ano!r act+ (fic] = t (fice is designat$ by ! ,secret>y1 z requir$ by subsection 7a71 :i*ev] is soon]4 7c7 ,extra pay prohibit$ ,an (fic] or employee may n receive pay 9 addition to ! pay = 8 or h] regul> (fice or employm5t = p]=m+ ! functions & duties ( an (fice tempor>ily "u subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #a is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aae ! foll[+3 #aaf4 ,adm9i/rations2 act+ (fic]s4 4 7c7 ,application ,! am5dm5t "u subsection 7a7 %all apply to any applicable (fice ) a position designat$ = a ,s5ate confirm$ (ficial4 #aajb4 ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by sections #aajd & #aajf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #caa ! foll[+3 #cab4 ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y an ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c5t]74 7b7 ,roles & responsibilities 7#a7 ,gov]nance ,! ,c5t] %all report to ! *air ( ! ,/e]+ ,committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to ensure t ! p]spectives ( all memb] ag5cies are repres5t$4 7#b7 ,infra/ructure p]mitt+ /e]+ committee ,an ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,/e]+ ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,/e]+ ,committee7 is e/abli%$ to ov]see ! "w ( ! ,c5t]4 ,! ,/e]+ ,committee %all be *air$ by ! ,f$]al ,*ief ,p]=mance ,(fic] 9 consultation ) ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality & %all be compris$ ( ,deputy-level repres5tatives f ! foll[+ dep>tm5ts & ag5cies3 7,a7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7,b7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7,c7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7,d7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce4 7,e7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,f7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7,g7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,h7 ,! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7,i7 ,! ,advisory ,c\ncil on ,hi/oric ,pres]vation4 7,j7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,army4 7,k7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 7,l7 ,o!r ag5cies ! ,*air ( ! ,/e]+ ,committee invites to p>ticipate4 7#c7 ,activities ,! ,c5t] %all support ! ,*air ( ! ,/e]+ ,committee & und]take ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,coord9ate & support implem5tation ( priority re=m actions = ,f$]al ag5cy p]mitt+ & reviews = areas z def9$ & id5tifi$ by ! ,/e]+ ,committee4 7,b7 ,support mod]nization ef=ts at ,f$]al ag5cies & int]ag5cy pilots = innovative approa*es to ! p]mitt+ & review ( infra/ructure projects4 7,c7 ,provide te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to field & headqu>t]s /aff ( ,f$]al ag5cies on policy *anges1 innovative approa*es to project deliv]y1 & o!r topics z appropriate4 7,d7 ,id5tify1 develop1 & track metrics = timel9ess ( p]mit reviews1 p]mit decisions1 & project outcomes4 7,e7 ,adm9i/] & exp& ! use ( onl9e transp>5cy tools provid+ =-- 7i7 track+ & report+ ( metrics2 7ii7 developm5t & po/+ ( s*$ules = p]mit reviews & p]mit decisions2 & 7iii7 %>+ ( be/ practices relat$ to effici5t project p]mitt+ & reviews4 7,f7 ,provide report+ to ! ,presid5t on progress t[>d a*iev+ great] effici5cy 9 p]mitt+ decisions & review ( infra/ructure projects & progress t[>d a*iev+ bett] outcomes = communities & ! environm5t4 7#d7 ,infra/ructure sectors cov]$ ,! ,c5t] %all support process improvem5ts 9 ! p]mitt+ & review ( projects 9 ! foll[+ sectors3 7,a7 ,surface transportation4 7,b7 ,aviation4 7,c7 ,ports & wat]ways4 7,d7 ,wat] res\rce projects4 7,e7 ,r5ewable en]gy g5]ation4 7,f7 ,electricity transmission4 7,g7 ,broadb&4 7,h7 ,pipel9es4 7,i7 ,o!r sectors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/e]+ ,committee4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by sections #aajd & #aajf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caa ! foll[+3 #cab4 ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t]4 4 #aajc4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjd ! foll[+3 #cjd;a4 ,accel]at$ 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 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 :5 act+ z lead ag5cy1 modifies ! /atem5t 9 response to comm5ts t are m9or & are conf9$ to factual corrections or explanations ( :y ! comm5ts d n w>rant additional ,dep>tm5tal response1 ! ,dep>tm5t may write on errata %eets atta*$ to ! /atem5t in/ead ( rewrit+ ! draft /atem5t1 subject to ! condition t ! errata %eets-- 7#a7 cite ! s\rces1 au?orities1 or reasons t support ! position ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7#b7 if appropriate1 indicate ! circum/ances t w\ld trigg] ,dep>tm5tal reappraisal or fur!r response4 7b7 ,incorporation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,dep>tm5t %all exp$iti\sly develop a s+le docum5t t consi/s ( a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t & a record ( decision1 unless-- 7#a7 ! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t makes sub/antial *anges to ! propos$ action t are relevant to environm5tal or safety conc]ns2 or 7#b7 !re are significant new circum/ances or in=mation relevant to environm5tal conc]ns & t be> on ! propos$ action or ! impacts ( ! propos$ action4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjd ! foll[+3 #cjd;a4 ,accel]at$ decisionmak+ 9 environm5tal reviews4 4 #aajd4 ,environm5tal review alignm5t & re=m 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cji ! foll[+3 #caj4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,coord9at$ & concurr5t environm5tal reviews ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,/e]+ ,committee describ$ 9 section #cab ( ?is title1 %all develop a coord9at$ & concurr5t environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process = transportation projects :5 initiat+ an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,,nepa74 ,! coord9at$ & concurr5t environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process %all-- 7#a7 ensure t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ,f$]al ag5cies ( jurisdiction possess suffici5t in=mation e>ly 9 ! review process to det]m9e a /atem5t ( a transportation project's purpose & ne$ & range ( alt]natives = analysis t ! lead ag5cy & ag5cies ( jurisdiction w rely ^u = concurr5t environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions requir$ = ! propos$ project2 7#b7 a*ieve e>ly concurr5ce or issue resolution dur+ ! ,,nepa scop+ process on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's /atem5t ( a project's purpose & ne$ & dur+ developm5t ( ! environm5tal impact /atem5t on ! range ( alt]natives = analysis t ! lead ag5cy & ag5cies ( jurisdiction w rely ^u = concurr5t environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions requir$ = ! propos$ project abs5t circum/ances t require reconsid]ation 9 ord] to meet an ag5cy ( jurisdiction's legal obligations2 & 7#c7 a*ieve concurr5ce or issue resolution 9 an exp$it$ mann] if circum/ances arise t require a reconsid]ation ( ! purpose & ne$ or range ( alt]natives consid]$ dur+ any ,f$]al ag5cy's environm5tal or p]mitt+ review 9 ord] to meet an ag5cy ( jurisdiction's legal obligations4 7b7 ,environm5tal *eckli/ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ,f$]al ag5cies ( jurisdiction likely to h sub/antive review or approval responsibilities on transportation projects1 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 %all jo9tly develop a *eckli/ to help project sponsors id5tify pot5tial natural1 cultural1 & hi/oric res\rces 9 ! area ( a propos$ project4 ,! purpose ( ! *eckli/ is-- 7#a7 to id5tify ag5cies ( jurisdiction & coop]at+ ag5cies2 7#b7 to develop ! in=mation ne$$ = ! purpose & ne$ & alt]natives = analysis2 & 7#c7 to improve int]ag5cy collaboration to help exp$ite ! p]mitt+ process = ! lead ag5cy & ,f$]al ag5cies ( jurisdiction4 7c7 ,int]ag5cy collaboration ,consi/5t ) ,f$]al environm5tal /atutes & ! priority re=m actions = ,f$]al ag5cy p]mitt+ & reviews def9$ & id5tifi$ by ! ,/e]+ ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #cab1 ! ,secret>y %all facilitate annual int]ag5cy collaboration sessions at ! appropriate jurisdictional level to coord9ate bus9ess plans & facilitate coord9ation ( workload plann+ & work=ce managem5t4 ,?is engagem5t %all ensure ag5cy /aff is fully engag$ & utiliz+ ! flexibility ( exi/+ regulations1 policies1 & guidance & id5tify+ additional actions to facilitate high quality1 effici5t1 & t>get$ environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+ decisions4 ,! sessions & ! int]ag5cy collaborations !y g5]ate %all focus on h[ to "w ) ,/ate & local transportation entities to improve project plann+1 sit+1 & application quality & h[ to consult & coord9ate ) relevant /akehold]s & ,f$]al1 tribal1 ,/ate1 & local repres5tatives e>ly 9 p]mitt+ processes4 7d7 ,p]=mance measurem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,/e]+ ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #cab1 %all e/abli% a program to measure & report on progress t[>ds align+ ,f$]al reviews z outl9$ 9 ?is section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cji ! foll[+3 #caj4 ,align+ ,f$]al environm5tal reviews4 4 #aaje4 ,multimodal categorical exclusions ,section #cjd is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ op]at+ au?ority & ins]t+ op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice2 7ii7 by ins]t+ has exp]tise b be=e is n ! lead2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ propos$ multimodal be=e project2 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,lead au?ority ,! t]m lead au?ority means a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration or secret>ial (fice t has ! lead responsibility = a propos$ multimodal project4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aci7;a7 ( title #bc & ins]t+ means an action by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation t involves exp]tise ( #a or m ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/rations or secret>ial (fices2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a categorical exclusion designat$ "u ! implem5t+ regulations or & ins]t+ categorical exclusions designat$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 implem5t+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ o!r compon5ts ( ! & ins]t+ a propos$ multimodal2 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ! lead au?ority makes a prelim9>y det]m9ation on ! applicability ( a categorical exclusion to a propos$ multimodal project & notifies ! coop]at+ au?ority ( its int5t to apply ! coop]at+ au?ority categorical exclusion2 7#b7 ! coop]at+ au?ority does n object to ! lead au?ority's prelim9>y det]m9ation ( its applicability2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ ! lead au?ority det]m9es t be=e ! compon5t (2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ propos$ multimodal be=e project to be cov]$2 & 7,d7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#d7 to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ! lead au?ority1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! coop]at+ au?ority-- 7,a7 foll[s implem5t+ regulations or proc$ures "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 det]m9es t ! propos$ multimodal project does n individually or cumulatively h a significant impact on ! environm5t2 & 7,c7 det]m9es t extraord9>y circum/ances d n exi/ t m]it additional analysis & docum5tation 9 an environm5tal impact /atem5t or environm5tal assessm5t requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 2 & 7#d7 by am5d+ subsection 7d7 to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,coop]at+ au?ority exp]tise ,a coop]at+ au?ority %all provide exp]tise to ! lead au?ority on aspects ( ! multimodal project 9 :i* ! coop]at+ au?ority has exp]tise4 4 #aajf4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by section #aajd ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #caj ! foll[+3 #caa4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% an onl9e plat=m &1 9 coord9ation ) ,f$]al ag5cies describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 issue report+ /&>ds to make publicly available ! /atus & progress ) respect to compliance ) applicable requirem5ts "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any o!r ,f$]al approval requir$ "u applicable laws = projects & activities requir+ an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t4 7b7 ,f$]al ag5cy p>ticipation ,a ,f$]al ag5cy ( jurisdiction ov] an approval requir$ = a project "u applicable laws %all provide in=mation reg>d+ ! /atus & progress ( ! approval to ! onl9e plat=m1 consi/5t ) ! /&>ds e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,assignm5t ( responsibilities ,an entity ) assign$ au?ority = responsibilities "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 "u section #cbf or section #cbg ( title #bc %all be responsible = supply+ project developm5t & compliance /atus = all applicable projects4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c1 z am5d$ by section #aajd ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #caj1 ! foll[+3 #caa4 ,improv+ transp>5cy 9 environm5tal reviews4 4 ,b ,freight #abja4 ,e/abli%m5t ( freight *apt] 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 freight policy & plann+ %\ld incorporate ! _m modes ( transportation t move goods2 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %\ld ov]see & facilitate multimodal freight plann+ ef=ts2 7#c7 ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,policy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %\ld s]ve z ! prim>y coord9ator ( multimodal plann+ ef=ts2 7#d7 effici5t & reliable freight infra/ructure is critical to our ,nation's economy & int]national competitiv5ess2 7#e7 ! ,nation's limit$ ,f$]al discretion>y infra/ructure fund+ res\rces %\ld be focus$ on freight infra/ructure2 & 7#f7 z su*1 ! sole discretion>y national infra/ructure inve/m5t grant program annually appropriat$ )\t au?orization1 %\ld be re=m$ & refocus$ into ! ,freight ,inve/m5t ,grant program4 7b7 ,freight ,subtitle ,,iii is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] *apt] #ec ! foll[+3 #ed ,freight ,sec4 #edja4 ,def9itions4 #edjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy4 #edjc4 ,national multimodal freight network4 #edjd4 ,national ,freight ,/rategic ,plan4 #edje4 ,/ate freight plans4 #edjf4 ,freight inve/m5t grants4 #edjg4 ,reports4 #edja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is *apt]3 7#a7 ,economic competitiv5ess ,! t]m economic competitiv5ess means ! ability ( ! economy to effici5tly move freight & p1 produce goods1 & deliv] s]vices1 includ+-- 7,a7 r$uctions 9 ! travel "t ( freight2 7,b7 r$uctions 9 ! conge/ion caus$ by ! movem5t ( freight2 7,c7 improvem5ts to freight travel "t reliability2 & 7,d7 r$uctions 9 freight transportation co/s due to conge/ion & insuffici5t infra/ructure4 7#b7 ,freight ,! t]m freight means ! comm]cial transportation ( c>go1 includ+ agricultural1 manufactur$1 retail1 or o!r goods by vessel1 vehicle1 pipel9e1 or rail4 7#c7 ,freight transportation modes ,! t]m freight transportation modes means-- 7,a7 ! infra/ructure support+ any mode ( transportation t moves freight1 includ+ highways1 ports1 wat]ways1 rail facilities1 & pipel9es2 & 7,b7 any vehicles or equipm5t transport+ goods on su* infra/ructure4 7#d7 ,intellig5t freight transportation sy/em ,! t]m intellig5t freight transportation sy/em means-- 7,a7 an innovative or intellig5t te*nological transportation sy/em1 infra/ructure1 or facilities1 includ+ electronic roads1 driv]less trucks1 elevat$ freight transportation facilities1 automat$ port te*nologies1 & o!r simil> freight transportation sy/ems2 & 7,b7 communications or in=mation process+ sy/ems us$ s+ly or 9 comb9ation = intellig5t freight lanes & conveyances t improve ! effici5cy1 security1 or safety ( ! freight sy/em or t op]ate to convey freight or improve exi/+ freight movem5ts4 7#e7 ,national multimodal freight network ,! t]m national multimodal freight network means ! network e/abli%$ "u section #edjc4 7#f7 ,national multimodal freight /rategic plan ,! t]m national multimodal freight /rategic plan means ! /rategic plan develop$ "u section #edjd4 7#g7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#h7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 4 #abjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy ,subtitle ,,iii1 z am5d$ by section #abja ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edja ! foll[+3 #edjb4 ,national multimodal freight policy 7a7 ,policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7#a7 to support inve/m5t to ma9ta9 & improve ! condition & p]=mance ( ! national multimodal freight network2 7#b7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates maximizes its competitiv5ess 9 ! global economy by increas+ ! ov]all productivity & connectivity ( ! national freight sy/em2 & 7#c7 to pursue ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,goals ,! national multimodal freight policy has ! foll[+ goals3 7#a7 ,to enhance ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates by inve/+ 9 infra/ructure improvem5ts & implem5t+ op]ational improvem5ts on ! freight network ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t a*ieve #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,/r5g!n ! contribution ( ! national freight network to ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,r$uce conge/ion & relieve bottl5ecks 9 ! freight transportation sy/em4 7,c7 ,r$uce ! co/ ( freight transportation4 7,d7 ,improve ! reliability ( freight transportation4 7,e7 ,increase productivity1 p>ticul>ly = dome/ic indu/ries & bus9esses t create jobs4 7#b7 ,to improve ! safety1 security1 effici5cy1 & resili5cy ( freight transportation 9 rural & urban areas4 7#c7 ,to improve ! condition ( ! national freight network4 7#d7 ,to use advanc$ te*nology to improve ! safety & effici5cy ( ! national freight network4 7#e7 ,to incorporate concepts ( p]=mance1 innovation1 competition1 & acc\ntability into ! op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! national freight network4 7#f7 ,to improve ! effici5cy & productivity ( ! national freight network4 7#g7 ,to pursue ^! goals 9 a mann] t is n burd5some to ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts4 7c7 ,/rategies ,! ,unit$ ,/ates may a*ieve ! goals set =? 9 subsection 7b7 by-- 7#a7 provid+ fund+ to ma9ta9 & improve freight infra/ructure facilities2 7#b7 implem5t+ appropriate safety1 environm5tal1 en]gy & o!r transportation policies2 7#c7 utiliz+ advanc$ te*nology & innovation2 7#d7 promot+ work=ce developm5t2 & 7#e7 us+ p]=mance managem5t activities4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,policy1 :o %all be responsible = ! ov]sight & implem5tation ( ! national multimodal freight policy1 %all-- 7#a7 assi/ ) ! coord9ation ( modal freight plann+2 7#b7 ensure consi/5t1 exp$it$ review ( multimodal freight projects2 7#c7 review ! project plann+ & approval processes at ea* modal adm9i/ration to id5tify model+ & metric inconsi/5cies1 approvals1 & t]m9ology diff]5ces t c\ld hamp] multimodal project approval2 7#d7 id5tify int]ag5cy data %>+ opportunities to promote freight plann+ & coord9ation2 7#e7 id5tify multimodal ef=ts & connections2 7#f7 designate ! lead ag5cy = multimodal freight projects2 7#g7 develop recomm5dations = ,/ate inc5tives = multi-modal plann+ ef=ts1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 r$uc+ ! ,/ate co/ %>e2 or 7,b7 exp$it+ ! review ( agreem5ts = multimodal or freight specific projects2 7#h7 consid] opportunities to r$uce project delays by issu+ categorical exclusions or all[+ self-c]tifications ( "r-(-way acquisitions = freight projects2 & 7#i7 submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t id5tifies requir$ reports1 /atutory requirem5ts1 & o!r limitations on effici5t freight project deliv]y t c\ld be /reaml9$ or consolidat$4 4 #abjc4 ,national multimodal freight network ,subtitle ,,iii z am5d$ by section #abjb ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edjb ! foll[+3 #edjc4 ,national multimodal freight network 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national freight network1 9 accordance ) ?is section-- 7#a7 to assi/ ,/ates 9 /rategically direct+ res\rces t[>d improv$ sy/em p]=mance = ! effici5t movem5t ( freight on transportation networks2 7#b7 to in=m freight transportation plann+2 7#c7 to assi/ 9 ! prioritization ( ,f$]al inve/m5t2 & 7#d7 to assess & support ,f$]al inve/m5ts to a*ieve ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b74 7b7 ,network compon5ts ,! national multimodal freight network e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all consi/ ( all connectors1 corridors1 & facilities 9 all freight transportation modes t are ! mo/ critical to ! curr5t & future movem5t ( freight to a*ieve ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b74 7c7 ,initial designation ( prim>y freight sy/em 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] solicit+ input f /akehold]s1 includ+ multimodal freight sy/em us]s1 transport provid]s1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 local gov]nm5ts1 ports1 airports1 railroads1 & ,/ates1 ?r\gh a public process to id5tify critical freight facilities & corridors t are vital to a*ieve ! national multimodal freight policy goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b71 & aft] provid+ notice & opportunity = comm5t on a draft sy/em1 %all designate a prim>y freight sy/em ) ! goal (-- 7,a7 improv+ network & int]modal connectivity2 & 7,b7 us+ measurable data z "p ( ! assessm5t ( ! significance ( freight movem5t1 includ+ ! consid]ation ( po9ts ( orig91 de/9ation1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( dome/ic & int]national supply *a9s4 7#b7 ,factors ,9 designat+ or r$esignat+ a prim>y freight sy/em1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 orig9s & de/9ations ( freight movem5t )91 to1 & f ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 volume1 value1 tonnage1 & ! /rategic importance ( freight2 7,c7 access to bord] cross+s1 airports1 seaports1 & pipel9es2 7,d7 economic factors1 includ+ balance ( trade2 7,e7 access to major areas = manufactur+1 agriculture1 or natural res\rces2 7,f7 access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 & production areas2 7,g7 int]modal l9ks & int]sections t promote connectivity2 7,h7 freight *oke po9ts & o!r imp$im5ts contribut+ to significant measurable conge/ion1 delay 9 freight movem5t1 or ineffici5t modal connections2 7,i7 impacts on all freight transportation modes & modes t %>e significant freight infra/ructure2 7,j7 elem5ts & transportation corridors id5tifi$ by a multi-,/ate coalition1 a ,/ate1 a ,/ate advisory committee1 or a metropolitan plann+ organization1 us+ national or local data1 z hav+ critical freight importance to ! region2 7,k7 int]modal connectors1 major di/ribution c5t]s1 inl& int]modal facilities1 & fir/- & la/-mile facilities2 7,l7 ! annual av]age daily truck traffic on pr9cipal art]ials2 & 7,m7 ! significance ( goods movem5t1 includ+ consid]ation ( global & dome/ic supply *a9s4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts = designation ,a designation may be made "u ?is subsection if ! freight transportation facility or infra/ructure be+ consid]$-- 7,a7 is 9 an urbaniz$ area1 reg>dless ( population2 7,b7 has be5 designat$ "u subsection 7e7 z a critical rural freight corridor2 7,c7 connects an int]modal facility to-- 7i7 ! prim>y freight network2 or 7ii7 an int]modal freight facility2 7,d7 7i7 is locat$ )9 a corridor ( a r\te on ! prim>y freight network2 & 7ii7 provides an alt]native option important to goods movem5t2 7,e7 s]ves a major freight g5]ator1 logi/ic c5t]1 agricultural region1 or manufactur+ or w>eh\se indu/rial l&2 or 7,f7 is important to ! movem5t ( freight )9 a ,/ate or metropolitan region1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate or ! metropolitan plann+ organization4 7d7 ,r$esignation ( prim>y freight sy/em 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! initial designation "u subsection 7c71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 us+ ! designation factors describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c71 %all r$esignate ! prim>y freight sy/em4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 r$esignat+ ! prim>y freight sy/em "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 use1 to ! ext5t practicable1 measurable data to assess ! significance ( goods movem5t1 includ+ ! consid]ation ( po9ts ( orig91 de/9ation1 & l9k+ compon5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates global & dome/ic supply *a9s2 7,b7 consid]-- 7i7 ! factors describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b72 & 7ii7 any *anges 9 ! economy or freight transportation network dem&2 & 7,c7 provide ! ,/ates ) an opportunity to submit propos$ designations 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,/ate input 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate t proposes increas$ designations on ! prim>y freight sy/em %all-- 7i7 consid] nom9ations = additional designations f metropolitan plann+ organizations )9 ! ,/ate2 7ii7 consid] nom9ations = ! additional designations f own]s & op]ators ( port1 rail1 pipel9e1 & airport facilities2 & 7iii7 ensure t additional designations are consi/5t ) ! ,/ate ,transportation ,improvem5t ,program or freight plan4 7,b7 ,revisions ,/ates may revise r\tes c]tifi$ "u section #djjf ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #badh7 to con=m ) ! designat$ freight sy/em "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,submission & c]tification ,ea* ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 a li/ ( ! additional designations add$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 c]tification t-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate has satisfi$ ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 ! designations ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 address ! factors = r$esignation describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c74 7e7 ,critical rural freight corridors ,a ,/ate may designate freight transportation infra/ructure or facilities )9 ! bord]s ( ! ,/ate z a critical rural freight corridor if ! public road or facility-- 7#a7 is a rural pr9cipal art]ial roadway or facility2 7#b7 provides access or s]vice to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 7#c7 provides access or s]vice to-- 7,a7 a gra9 elevator2 7,b7 an agricultural facility2 7,c7 a m9+ facility2 7,d7 a =e/ry facility2 or 7,e7 an int]modal facility2 7#d7 connects to an int]national port ( entry2 7#e7 provides access to significant air1 rail1 wat]1 or o!r freight facilities 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7#f7 has be5 det]m9$ by ! ,/ate to be vital to improv+ ! effici5t movem5t ( freight ( importance to ! economy ( ! ,/ate4 4 #abjd4 ,national ,freight ,/rategic ,plan ,subtitle ,,iii z am5d$ by section #abjc ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edjc ! foll[+3 #edjd4 ,national ,freight ,/rategic ,plan 7a7 ,initial developm5t ( ,national ,freight ,/rategic ,plan ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & o!r appropriate public & private transportation /akehold]s1 %all develop1 & aft] provid+ notice & an opportunity = comm5t on a draft national freight /rategic plan1 po/ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a national freight /rategic plan t-- 7#a7 provides an assessm5t ( ! condition & p]=mance ( ! national freight network2 7#b7 id5tifies any bottl5ecks on ! national freight network t create significant freight conge/ion bas$ on a quantitative me?odology develop$ by ! ,secret>y1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 in=mation f ! ,freight ,analysis ,framework ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 an e/imate ( ! co/ ( address+ ea* bottl5eck2 & 7ii7 any op]ational improvem5ts t c\ld be implem5t$ to address ea* bottl5eck2 7#c7 includes =eca/s ( freight volumes1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t data available1 = ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ 9 ! ye> dur+ :i* ! plan is issu$2 7#d7 id5tifies major trade gateways & national freight corridors t connect major economic corridors1 population c5t]s1 trade gateways1 & o!r major freight g5]ators = curr5t & =eca/$ traffic & freight volumes2 7#e7 provides an assessm5t ( /atutory1 regulatory1 te*nological1 in/itutional1 f9ancial1 & o!r b>ri]s to improv$ freight transportation p]=mance1 includ+ opportunities = ov]com+ su* b>ri]s2 7#f7 id5tifies-- 7,a7 r\tes = provid+ access to en]gy exploration1 developm5t1 in/allation1 or production areas2 & 7,b7 r\tes = provid+ access to major areas = manufactur+1 agriculture1 or natural res\rces2 7#g7 includes be/ practices =-- 7,a7 improv+ ! p]=mance ( ! national freight network2 & 7,b7 improv+ urban & rural access to critical freight corridors2 7#h7 includes a process =-- 7,a7 address+ multi/ate projects2 & 7,b7 enc\rag+ jurisdictions to collaborate on multi/ate projects2 7#i7 id5tifies-- 7,a7 locations or areas ) high cra% rates or conge/ion involv+ freight traffic2 & 7,b7 /rategies to address su* issues2 & 7#aj7 includes /rategies to improve freight int]modal connectivity4 7b7 ,updates to ,national ,freight ,/rategic ,plan ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! fir/ national freight /rategic plan "u p>agraph 7#a7 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all update & repo/ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a revis$ national freight /rategic plan1 :i* %all include a revision ( ! major trade gateways & national freight corridors id5tifi$ "u subsection 7a77#d74 7c7 ,transportation inve/m5t data & plann+ tools 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 beg9 develop+ new tools & improv+ exi/+ tools to support ,/ate-bas$ outcome-ori5t$1 p]=mance-bas$ approa*es to evaluate propos$ freight-relat$ & o!r transportation projects1 includ+-- 7i7 me?odologies = sy/ematic analysis ( b5efits & co/s on a national & regional basis2 7ii7 tools = ensur+ t ! evaluation ( freight-relat$ & o!r transportation projects c\ld consid] safety1 economic competitiv5ess1 urban & rural access1 & sy/em condition 9 ! project selection process2 7iii7 improv$ me?ods = data collection & tr5d analysis2 7iv7 enc\ragem5t ( public-private p>tn]%ips to c>ry out data %>+ activities & ma9ta9+ ! confid5tiality ( all propriet>y data2 & 7v7 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 consid]1 9 consultation ) o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 any improvem5ts to exi/+ freight fl[ data collection ef=ts t c\ld-- 7i7 r$uce id5tifi$ freight data gaps & defici5cies2 & 7ii7 help to improve =eca/s ( freight transportation dem&4 7#b7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate gov]nm5ts1 & o!r /akehold]s to develop1 improve1 & implem5t ! tools & collect ! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 4 #abje4 ,/ate freight plans ,subtitle ,,iii z am5d$ by section #abjd ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edjd ! foll[+3 #edje4 ,/ate freight plans 7a7 ,/ate freight advisory committees 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate may e/abli% a freight advisory committee1 :i* %\ld consi/ ( a repres5tative cross-section ( public & private sector freight /akehold]s1 includ+ repres5tatives ( ports1 %ipp]s1 c>ri]s1 freight-relat$ associations1 ! freight indu/ry work=ce1 ! ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t1 & local gov]nm5ts4 7#b7 ,role ( committee ,a freight advisory committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may-- 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 ) o!r organizations reg>d+ regional priorities2 & 7,d7 promote ! %>+ ( in=mation betwe5 ! private & public sectors on freight issues4 7b7 ,/ate freight plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate may develop a freight plan1 or integrate su* plann+ into o!r transportation plann+ docum5ts1 t provides a compreh5sive plan = ! imm$iate & long-range plann+ activities & inve/m5ts ( ! ,/ate ) respect to freight4 7#b7 ,plan cont5ts ,a freight plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %\ld-- 7,a7 id5tify significant freight sy/em tr5ds1 ne$s1 & issues ) respect to ! ,/ate2 7,b7 describe ! freight policies1 /rategies1 & p]=mance measures t w guide ! freight-relat$ transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate2 7,c7 include1 if applicable1 a li/+ ( critical rural & urban freight corridors designat$ )9 ! ,/ate "u ?is *apt]2 7,d7 describe h[ ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate to meet ! national freight goals e/abli%$ "u section #edjb7;b72 7,e7 include evid5ce ( consid]ation ( innovative te*nologies & op]ational /rategies1 includ+ intellig5t transportation sy/ems1 t improve ! safety & effici5cy ( freight movem5t2 7,f7 include-- 7i7 an inv5tory ( facilities )9 ! ,/ate ) freight mobility issues1 su* z freight bottl5ecks2 & 7ii7 a description ( ! /rategies ! ,/ate is employ+ to address su* freight mobility issues2 7,g7 consid]-- 7i7 any significant conge/ion or delay caus$ by freight movem5ts2 & 7ii7 any /rategies to mitigate su* conge/ion or delay2 & 7,h7 include1 subject to p>agraph 7#c71 a freight inve/m5t plan t-- 7i7 includes a li/ ( priority projects2 & 7ii7 describes h[ funds made available to c>ry out ?is *apt] w\ld be inve/$ & mat*$4 7#c7 ,relation%ip to long-range plan ,! freight inve/m5t plan compon5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,h7 %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 ,unfund$ project plans %\ld be includ$ 9 a sep>ate section4 7#d7 ,plann+ p]iod ,! freight plan %all address a #e-ye> =eca/ p]iod4 7#e7 ,updates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may update ! freight plan "u ?is subsection n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7,b7 ,freight inve/m5t plan ,a ,/ate may update ! freight inve/m5t plan m frequ5tly ?an is requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7c7 ,intellig5t freight transportation sy/em 7#a7 ,location ,an intellig5t freight transportation sy/em %all be locat$-- 7,a7 7i7 along freight corridors2 or 7ii7 9 a mann] t connects ports-(-entry to ! freight network2 & 7,b7 9 proximity to1 or )91 an exi/+ "r-(-way or exi/+ freight "r-(-way4 7#b7 ,op]at+ /&>ds ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! ne$ = e/abli%+ op]at+ /&>ds = intellig5t freight transportation sy/ems4 4 #abjf4 ,freight inve/m5t grants ,subtitle ,,iii z am5d$ by section #abje ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edje ! foll[+3 #edjf4 ,freight inve/m5t grants 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a freight inve/m5t grant program = capital inve/m5ts 9 major freight transportation infra/ructure projects to improve ! movem5t ( goods ?r\gh ! transportation network ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible applicant seek+ a grant "u ?is section %all submit an application to ! ,secret>y 9 su* =m z ! ,secret>y prescribes & conta9+ ! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ! total am\nt ( ! grant reque/$4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* application submitt$ "u ?is subsection %all include1 to ! ext5t practicable1 available data on ! mo/ rec5t sy/em p]=mance & e/imat$ sy/em improvem5ts t w result f completion ( ! eligible project1 includ+ projections = improvem5ts #e & #aj ye>s aft] completion ( ! project4 7#c7 ,acc\ntability measures ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% acc\ntability measures = ! managem5t ( ! ,freight ,inve/m5t ,grant ,program-- 7,a7 to e/abli% cle> proc$ures = address+ late-arriv+ applications2 7,b7 to publicly communicate its decisions to accept or reject applications describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 to docum5t & approve major decisions 9 ! application evaluation & project selection process ?r\gh a decision memor&um or simil> me*anism t provides a cle> rationale = decisions-- 7i7 to advance = s5ior review applications o!r ?an ^? rat$ z highly recomm5d$2 7ii7 to n advance applications rat$ z highly recomm5d$2 & 7iii7 to *ange ! te*nical evaluation rat+ ( an application4 7#d7 ,resubmission ( applications ,an eligible applicant ^: project is n select$ "u ?is section may resubmit an application ) an add5dum id5tify+ any project updates 9 a subsequ5t solicitation4 7c7 ,crit]ia = project evaluation & selection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator may select a project = fund+ "u ?is section only if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t ! project-- 7,a7 is consi/5t ) ! goals describ$ 9 section #edjb7;b72 7,b7 w significantly improve ! national or regional p]=mance ( ! freight transportation network2 7,c7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 7,d7 is consi/5t ) ! long-range /atewide transportation plan2 7,e7 _c be readily & effici5tly complet$ )\t ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 7,f7 is ju/ifi$ bas$ on ! ability ( ! project-- 7i7 to g5]ate national economic b5efits t reasonably exce$ ! co/s ( ! project2 7ii7 to r$uce long-t]m conge/ion1 includ+ impacts on a regional & /atewide basis2 or 7iii7 to increase ! spe$1 reliability1 & accessibility ( ! movem5t ( freight2 & 7,g7 is support$ by a suffici5t am\nt ( non-,f$]al fund+1 includ+ evid5ce ( /able & dep5dable f9anc+ to con/ruct1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! infra/ructure facility4 7#b7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 evaluat+ a project "u ?is section1 9 addition to ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! project-- 7,a7 lev]ages ,f$]al inve/m5t by enc\rag+ non-,f$]al contributions to ! project1 includ+ contributions f public-private p>tn]%ips2 7,b7 is able to beg9 con/ruction by ! date t is n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! project is select$2 7,c7 incorporates innovative project deliv]y & f9anc+ to ! maximum ext5t practicable2 7,d7 improves freight facilities vital to agricultural or national en]gy security2 7,e7 improves or upgrades curr5t or designat$ future ,int]/ate ,sy/em r\tes2 7,f7 uses innovative te*nologies1 includ+ intellig5t transportation sy/ems1 t enhance ! effici5cy ( ! project2 7,g7 helps to improve mobility & accessibility2 & 7,h7 improves transportation safety1 includ+ r$uc+ transportation accid5t & s]i\s injuries & fatalities4 7d7 ,geographic di/ribution ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all take measures to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 an equitable geographic di/ribution ( am\nts2 & 7#b7 an appropriate balance 9 address+ ! ne$s ( rural & urban communities4 7e7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project is eligible = a grant "u ?is section if ! project-- 7,a7 is difficult to complete ) exi/+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & private funds2 7,b7 7i7 enhances ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 improves ! fl[ ( freight or r$uces bottl5ecks 9 our ,nation's freight infra/ructure2 & 7,c7 w advance #a or m ( ! foll[+ objectives3 7i7 ,g5]ate regional or national economic b5efits & an increase 9 ! global economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7ii7 ,improve transportation res\rces vital to agriculture or national en]gy security4 7iii7 ,improve ! effici5cy1 reliability1 & af=dability ( ! movem5t ( freight4 7iv7 ,improve exi/+ freight infra/ructure projects4 7v7 ,improve ! movem5t ( p by improv+ rural & metropolitan freight r\tes4 7#b7 ,examples ,eligible projects = grant fund+ "u ?is section %all include-- 7,a7 a freight int]modal facility1 includ+-- 7i7 an int]modal facility s]v+ a seaport2 7ii7 an int]modal or c>go access facility s]v+ an airport2 7iii7 an int]modal facility s]v+ a port on ! inl& wat]ways2 7iv7 a bulk int]modal_/transload facility2 or 7v7 a highway_/rail int]modal facility2 7,b7 highway or bridge projects eligible "u title #bc2 7,c7 public transportation projects t r$uce conge/ion on freight corridors & are eligible "u *apt] #ec2 7,d7 freight rail transportation projects 7includ+ rail-grade sep>ations72 & 7,e7 port infra/ructure inve/m5ts 7includ+ inl& port infra/ructure74 7f7 ,eligible applicants ,an applicant is eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section if ! applicant is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7#b7 a local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts2 7#c7 a tribal gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( tribal gov]nm5ts2 7#d7 a transit ag5cy or a gr\p ( transit ag5cies2 7#e7 a special purpose di/rict or a public au?ority ) a transportation function2 7#f7 a port au?ority2 7#g7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7#h7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 :i* is apply+ jo9tly ) a ,/ate2 or 7#i7 a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h74 7g7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,competitive grants ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section to ,/ates1 local gov]nm5ts1 transit ag5cies1 or a collaboration among su* entities on a competitive basis = projects t w h a significant impact on freight movem5t4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to receive grant fund+ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid]-- 7i7 project$ freight volumes2 & 7ii7 h[ projects w enhance economic effici5cy1 productivity1 & competitiv5ess2 & 7,b7 give priority to projects d$icat$ to-- 7i7 improv+ freight infra/ructure facilities2 7ii7 r$uc+ travel "t = freight projects2 & 7iii7 r$uc+ freight transportation co/s4 7#c7 ,equitable di/ribution ( funds ,9 di/ribut+ fund+ = grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all take su* measures to ensure-- 7,a7 an equitable geographic di/ribution ( funds2 7,b7 an appropriate balance 9 address+ ! ne$s ( urban & rural areas2 & 7,c7 ! inve/m5t 9 a v>iety ( transportation modes4 7#d7 ,am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 a grant "u ?is head+ %all be n less ?an #aj1jjj1jjj & n great] ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,projects 9 rural areas ,if a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section is = a project locat$ 9 a rural area-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ! grant %all be at lea/ #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y may increase ! ,f$]al %>e ( co/s to great] ?an #hj p]c5t4 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e ,except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b77ii71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all be up to #hj p]c5t4 7#f7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t require a contribution ( ,f$]al funds 9 ord] to complete an ov]all f9anc+ package4 7#g7 ,rural areas ,n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! fund+ provid$ "u ?is section %all be = projects locat$ 9 rural areas4 7#h7 ,new competition ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a new competition to select ! grants & cr$it assi/ance aw>d$ "u ?is section4 7#i7 ,congressional notification ,n lat] ?an #gb h\rs be=e public notification ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ( su* aw>d4 7h7 ,,tifia & ,,rrif programs ,on ! reque/ ( an eligible entity "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 section #f ( title #bc or section #hbb ( title #de ) respect to ! project = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative & ov]sight co/s ,! ,secret>y may reta9 up to #j4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to adm9i/] ! freight inve/m5t grant program2 & 7,b7 to ov]see eligible projects fund$ "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,adm9i/ration ( funds ,am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all be available = obligation until exp5d$4 4 #abjg4 ,reports ,subtitle ,,iii1 z am5d$ by section #abjf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #edjf ! foll[+3 #edjg4 ,reports 7a7 ,freight transportation conditions & p]=mance reports ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ,congress t describes ! conditions & p]=mance ( ! national freight network 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,annual report ,at ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all po/1 on a public website1 an annual report t li/s ea* project = :i* assi/ance has be5 provid$ "u ?is *apt] dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7c7 ,,gao assessm5t & report 7#a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process = fund+ ( projects "u ?is *apt]4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! fir/ fund+ is aw>d$ "u ?is *apt]1 & n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ea* fund+ solicitation1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+ & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7,a7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process by :i* ea* project 0 select$2 7,b7 ! ju/ification provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t = ! selection ( ea* project2 7,c7 :e!r ! project met ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7e72 & 7,d7 :e!r ! ,secret>y provid$ adequate fe$back to applicants :o 7 n select$ = an aw>d4 4 #abjh4 ,repeals ,! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #aaag & #aaah 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #afg note74 #abji4 ,sav+s provision ,no provision 9 ?is subtitle may be con/ru$ to provide additional au?ority to regulate or direct private activity on freight networks designat$ by ! am5dm5ts made "u ?is subtitle4 ,c ,rese>* #acja4 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+s f9d+s3 7#a7 ,f$]al transportation rese>* plann+ & coord9ation-- 7,a7 %\ld occur )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 %\ld be1 to ! ext5t practicable1 multimodal & n occur solely )9 ! subag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,manag+ a multi-modal rese>* portfolio )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y w-- 7,a7 help id5tify opportunities :]e rese>* c\ld be appli$ across modes2 & 7,b7 prev5t duplication ( ef=ts & wa/e ( limit$ ,f$]al res\rces4 7#c7 ,an ombudsman = rese>* at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation w-- 7,a7 give /akehold]s a =mal opportunity to address conc]ns2 7,b7 ensure unbias$ rese>*2 & 7,c7 improve ! ov]all rese>* products ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#d7 ,increas+ transp>5cy ( transportation rese>* ef=ts w-- 7,a7 build /akehold] confid5ce 9 ! f9al product2 & 7,b7 lead to ! improv$ implem5tation ( rese>* f9d+s4 #acjb4 ,modal rese>* plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,june #ae ( ! ye> prec$+ ! rese>* fiscal ye>1 ! head ( ea* modal adm9i/ration & jo9t program (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all submit a compreh5sive annual rese>* plan to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subtitle z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y74 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 = ea* plan submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 %all-- 7,a7 review ! scope ( ! rese>*2 & 7,b7 7i7 approve ! plan2 or 7ii7 reque/ t ! plan be revis$4 7#b7 ,publications ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #cj ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ea* plan t has be5 approv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i7 on a public website4 7#c7 ,rejection ( duplicative rese>* ef=ts ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may n approve any plan submitt$ by ! head ( a modal adm9i/ration pursuant to subsection 7a7 if su* plan duplicates ! rese>* ef=ts ( any o!r modal adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,fund+ limitations ,no funds may be exp5d$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation on rese>* t has n previ\sly be5 approv$ z "p ( a modal rese>* plan approv$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y unless-- 7#a7 su* rese>* is requir$ by an ,act ( ,congress2 7#b7 su* rese>* 0 "p ( a contract t 0 fund$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7#c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation c]tifies to ,congress t su* rese>* is necess>y be=e ! approval ( a modal rese>* plan4 7d7 ,duplicative rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 no funds may be exp5d$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation on rese>* projects t ! ,secret>y id5tifies z duplicative "u subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to-- 7,a7 updates to previ\sly commission$ rese>*2 7,b7 rese>* commission$ to c>ry out an ,act ( ,congress2 or 7,c7 rese>* commission$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,c]tification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all annually c]tify to ,congress t-- 7,a7 ea* modal rese>* plan has be5 review$2 & 7,b7 !re is no duplication ( /udy = rese>* direct$1 commission$1 or conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,corrective action plan ,if ! ,secret>y1 aft] submitt+ a c]tification "u p>agraph 7#a71 id5tifies duplication ( rese>* )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 notify ,congress ( ! duplicative rese>*2 & 7,b7 submit a corrective action plan to ,congress t w elim9ate su* duplicative rese>*4 #acjc4 ,consolidat$ rese>* prospectus & /rategic plan 7a7 ,prospectus 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all annually publi%1 on a public website1 a compreh5sive prospectus on all rese>* projects conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+1 to ! ext5t practicable1 rese>* fund$ ?r\gh ,univ]sity ,transportation ,c5t]s4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! prospectus publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 include ! consolidat$ modal rese>* plans approv$ "u section #acjb2 7,b7 describe ! rese>* objectives1 progress1 & allocat$ funds = ea* rese>* project2 7,c7 id5tify rese>* projects ) 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* multiple modal adm9i/rations are conduct+ rese>* projects on simil> subjects or subjects :i* h be>+ on multiple modes2 7,f7 describe ! int]ag5cy & cross modal communication & coord9ation t has occurr$ to prev5t duplication ( rese>* ef=ts )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,g7 indicate h[ rese>* is be+ dissem9at$ to improve ! effici5cy & safety ( transportation sy/ems2 7,h7 describe h[ ag5cies develop$ _! rese>* plans2 & 7,i7 describe ! opportunities = public & /akehold] input4 7b7 ,fund+ report ,9 conjunction ) ea* ( ! ,presid5t's annual budget reque/s "u section #aaje ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to appropriate committees ( ,congress t describes-- 7#a7 ! am\nt sp5t 9 ! la/ complet$ fiscal ye> on transportation rese>* & developm5t2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt propos$ 9 ! curr5t budget = transportation rese>* & developm5t4 7c7 ,p]=mance plans & reports ,9 ! plans & reports submitt$ "u sections #aaae & #aaaf ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all include-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! ,f$]al transportation rese>* & developm5t activities = ! previ\s fiscal ye> 9 ea* topic area2 7#b7 ! am\nt sp5t 9 ea* topic area2 7#c7 a description ( ! ext5t to :i* ! rese>* & developm5t is meet+ ! expectations set =? 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,a72 & 7#d7 any am5dm5ts to ! /rategic plan develop$ "u subsection 7d74 7d7 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan to guide future ,f$]al transportation rese>* & developm5t activities4 7#b7 ,consi/5cy ,! /rategic plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be consi/5t )-- 7,a7 section #cjf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 sections #aaae & #aaaf ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 any o!r rese>* & developm5t plan )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ,! /rategic plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 describe ! prim>y purposes ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t program1 :i* %all include-- 7i7 promot+ safety2 7ii7 r$uc+ conge/ion2 7iii7 improv+ mobility2 7iv7 pres]v+ ! exi/+ transportation sy/em2 7v7 improv+ ! durability & ext5d+ ! life ( transportation infra/ructure2 & 7vi7 improv+ goods movem5t2 7,b7 = ea* ( ! purposes ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 li/ ! prim>y rese>* & developm5t topics t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation int5ds to pursue to accompli% t purpose1 :i* may include-- 7i7 fundam5tal rese>* 9 ! physical & natural sci5ces2 7ii7 appli$ rese>*2 7iii7 te*nology rese>*2 & 7iv7 social sci5ce rese>* int5d$ = ea* topic2 & 7,c7 = ea* rese>* & developm5t topic-- 7i7 id5tify ! anticipat$ annual fund+ levels = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /rategic plan2 & 7ii7 include any additional in=mation ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation expects to discov] at ! end ( ! p]iod cov]$ by ! /rategic plan z a result ( ! rese>* & developm5t 9 t topic area4 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! /rategic plan develop$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 reflects input f a wide range ( /akehold]s2 7,b7 includes & integrates ! rese>* & developm5t programs ( all ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's modal adm9i/rations1 includ+ aviation1 transit1 rail1 & m>itime2 & 7,c7 takes into acc\nt h[ rese>* & developm5t by o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 private sector1 & nonpr(it in/itutions-- 7i7 contributes to ! a*ievem5t ( ! purposes id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a72 & 7ii7 avoids unnecess>y duplication ( su* ef=ts4 7e7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,*apt] #e ( title #bc ,*apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ejh2 7,b7 9 ! table ( cont5ts1 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ejh2 7,c7 9 section #ejb-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a77#i71 by /rik+ transportation rese>* & te*nology developm5t /rategic plan develop$ "u section #ejh & ins]t+ transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #acjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7b77#d71 by /rik+ transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan ( ! ,secret>y develop$ "u section #ejh & ins]t+ transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #acjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,d7 9 section #eab7;b71 by /rik+ z "p ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan develop$ "u section #ejh4 7#b7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems ,section #ebje ( ! ,intellig5t ,transportation ,sy/ems ,act ( #aiih 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejb note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ z "p ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,/rategic ,plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ z "p ( ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #acjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ or ! ,surface ,transportation ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,/rategic ,plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ or ! transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #acjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 7#c7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/em rese>* ,subtitle ,c ( title ,v ( ! ,safe1 ,acc\ntable1 ,flexible1 ,effici5t ,transportation ,equity ,act3 ,a ,legacy = ,us]s 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #eab note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #ecje7;h77#c77;,a71 by /rik+ ! /rategic plan "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ ! #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #acjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7,b7 9 section #ecjg7;c77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ or ! surface transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan develop$ "u section #ejh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ or ! #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan "u section #acjc ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 #acjd4 ,rese>* ,ombudsman 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,,iii is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] *apt] #fc ! foll[+3 #fe ,rese>* ombudsman ,sec4#feja4 ,rese>* ombudsman4 #feja4 ,rese>* ombudsman 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology %all appo9t a c>e] ,f$]al employee to s]ve z ,rese>* ,ombudsman4 ,?is appo9tm5t %all n dim9i% ! au?ority ( pe] review ( rese>*4 7b7 ,qualifications ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman appo9t$ "u subsection 7a71 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 %all h a backgr\nd 9 academic rese>* & a /rong und]/&+ ( s\nd /udy design2 7#b7 %all develop a work+ k ( ! /akehold] communities & rese>* ne$s ( ! transportation field2 & 7#c7 %all n h s]v$ z a political appo9tee ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7c7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,address+ compla9ts & que/ions ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all-- 7,a7 receive compla9ts & que/ions ab\t-- 7i7 significant alleg$ omissions1 improprieties1 & sy/emic problems2 & 7ii7 excessive delays (1 or )91 a specific rese>* project2 & 7,b7 evaluate & address ! compla9ts & que/ions describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,petitions 7,a7 ,review ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all review petitions relat+ to-- 7i7 conflicts ( int]e/2 7ii7 ! /udy design & me?odology2 7iii7 assumptions & pot5tial bias2 7iv7 ! l5g? ( ! /udy2 & 7v7 ! composition ( any data sampl$4 7,b7 ,response to petitions ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all-- 7i7 respond to relevant petitions )9 a reasonable p]iod2 7ii7 id5tify defici5cies 9 ! petition's /udy design2 & 7iii7 propose a rem$y = su* defici5cies to ! adm9i/rator ( ! modal adm9i/ration responsible = complet+ ! rese>* project4 7,c7 ,response to propos$ rem$y ,! adm9i/rator ( ! modal ag5cy *>g$ ) complet+ ! rese>* project %all respond to ! propos$ rese>* rem$y4 7#c7 ,requir$ reviews ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all evaluate ! /udy plan = all /atutorily requir$ /udies & reports be=e ! comm5cem5t ( su* /udies to ensure t ! rese>* plan has an appropriate sample size & composition to address ! /at$ purpose ( ! /udy4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,^u ! completion ( ea* review "u subsection 7c71 ! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all-- 7,a7 submit a report conta9+ ! results ( su* review to-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 ! head ( ! relevant modal adm9i/ration2 & 7iii7 ! /udy or rese>* lead]2 & 7,b7 publi% su* results on a public website1 ) ! modal ag5cy response requir$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,c74 7#b7 ,indep5d5ce ,ea* report requir$ "u ?is section %all be provid$ directly to ! individuals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 )\t any comm5t or am5dm5t f ! ,secret>y1 ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ! head ( any modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 or any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t or ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget4 7e7 ,report to ,inspector ,g5]al ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all submit any evid5ce ( misfeasance1 malfeasance1 wa/e1 fraud1 or abuse uncov]$ dur+ a review "u ?is section to ! ,inspector ,g5]al = fur!r review4 7f7 ,removal ,! ,rese>* ,ombudsman %all be subject adv]se employm5t action = misconduct or good cause 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures & gr\nds set =? 9 *apt] #ge ( title #e4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( *apt]s = subtitle ,,iii is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to *apt] #fc ! foll[+3 #fe4,rese>* ombudsman#feja 4 #acje4 ,sm>t cities transportation plann+ /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy ( digital te*nologies & in=mation te*nologies1 includ+ %>$ mobility1 data1 transportation network companies1 & on-dem& transportation s]vices-- 7#a7 to und]/& ! degree to :i* cities are adopt+ ^! te*nologies2 7#b7 to assess future plann+1 infra/ructure & inve/m5t ne$s2 & 7#c7 to provide be/ practices to plan = sm>t cities 9 :i* in=mation & te*nology are us$-- 7,a7 to improve city op]ations2 7,b7 to gr[ ! local economy2 7,c7 to improve response 9 times ( em]g5cies & natural disa/]s2 & 7,d7 to improve ! lives ( city resid5ts4 7b7 ,compon5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 id5tify broad issues t influ5ce ! ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to plan = & inve/ 9 sm>t cities1 includ+ b>ri]s to collaboration & access to sci5tific in=mation2 & 7#b7 review h[ ! exp&$ use ( digital te*nologies1 mobile devices1 & in=mation may-- 7,a7 enhance ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( exi/+ transportation networks2 7,b7 optimize dem& managem5t s]vices2 7,c7 impact l[-income & o!r disadvantag$ communities2 7,d7 assess opportunities to %>e1 collect1 & use data2 7,e7 *ange curr5t plann+ & inve/m5t /rategies2 & 7,f7 provide opportunities = enhanc$ coord9ation & plann+4 7c7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 to a public website4 #acjf4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics indep5d5ce ,section #fcjb is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,indep5d5ce ( ,bureau 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all n be requir$-- 7,a7 to obta9 ! approval ( any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) respect to ! collection or analysis ( any in=mation2 or 7,b7 prior to publication1 to obta9 ! approval ( any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) 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 f9al au?ority = ! disposition & allocation ( ! ,bureau's au?oriz$ budget1 includ+-- 7,a7 all hir+1 grants1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & contracts aw>d$ by ! ,bureau to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! disposition & allocation ( am\nts paid to ! ,bureau = co/-reimbursable projects4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,! ,secret>y %all direct ext]nal support functions1 su* z ! coord9ation ( activities involv+ multiple modal adm9i/rations4 7#d7 ,in=mation te*nology ,9 consultation ) ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic]1 ! ,director %all h ! f9al au?ority 9 decisions reg>d+ in=mation te*nology 9 ord] to protect ! confid5tiality ( in=mation provid$ solely = /ati/ical purposes1 9 accordance ) ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note74 4 #acjg4 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,assi/ant ,secret>ies2 ,g5]al ,c\nsel ,section #ajb7;e7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #e & ins]t+ #f2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology1 be=e & an ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,section #aab is repeal$4 7#c7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #a is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aab4 7#d7 ,rese>* contracts ,section #ccj is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ contracts & ins]t+ activities2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,! ,secret>y2 7,c7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ ,responsibilities4-- be=e ,9 c>ry+ out2 7,d7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ ,publications4-- be=e ,! ,secret>y2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,duties ,! ,secret>y %all provide = ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,coord9ation1 facilitation1 & review ( ! ,dep>tm5t's rese>* & developm5t programs & activities4 7#b7 ,advancem5t1 & rese>* & developm5t1 ( innovative te*nologies1 includ+ intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7#c7 ,compreh5sive transportation /ati/ics rese>*1 analysis1 & report+4 7#d7 ,education & tra9+ 9 transportation & transportation-relat$ fields4 7#e7 ,activities ( ! ,volpe ,national ,transportation ,sy/ems ,c5t]4 7e7 ,additional au?orities ,! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 ent] into grants & coop]ative agreem5ts ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 o!r public entities1 private organizations1 & o!r p]sons-- 7,a7 to conduct rese>* into transportation s]vice & infra/ructure assurance2 & 7,b7 to c>ry out o!r rese>* activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 c>ry out1 on a co/-%>$ basis1 collaborative rese>* & developm5t to enc\rage innovative solutions to multimodal transportation problems & /imulate ! deploym5t ( new te*nology )-- 7,a7 non-,f$]al entities1 includ+ ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 =eign gov]nm5ts1 in/itutions ( high] education1 corporations1 in/itutions1 p>tn]%ips1 sole proprietor%ips1 & trade associations t are incorporat$ or e/abli%$ "u ! laws ( any ,/ate2 7,b7 ,f$]al laboratories2 & 7,c7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7#c7 directly initiate contracts1 grants1 coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts 7z def9$ 9 section #ab ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a771 & o!r agreem5ts to fund1 & accept funds f1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,rese>* ,c\ncil ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 cities1 c\nties1 in/itutions ( high] education1 associations1 & ! ag5ts ( ^? entities to c>ry out jo9t transportation rese>* & te*nology ef=ts4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u subsection 7e77#c7 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t4 7#b7 ,exception ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! activity is ( sub/antial public int]e/ or b5efit1 ! ,secret>y may approve a great] ,f$]al %>e4 7#c7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,all co/s directly incurr$ by ! non-,f$]al p>tn]s1 includ+ p]sonnel1 travel1 facility1 & h>dw>e developm5t co/s1 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7g7 ,program evaluation & ov]sight ,= fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to exp5d n m ?an #aa_/b p]c5t ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = necess>y exp5ses = adm9i/ration & op]ations ( ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology = ! coord9ation1 evaluation1 & ov]sight ( ! programs adm9i/]$ "u ?is section4 7h7 ,use ( te*nology ,! rese>*1 developm5t1 or use ( a te*nology "u a contract1 grant1 coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5t1 or o!r agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section1 includ+ ! t]ms "u :i* ! te*nology may be lic5s$ & ! result+ royalties may be di/ribut$1 %all be subject to ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq474 7i7 ,waiv] ( adv]tis+ requirem5ts ,section #faja ( title #da %all n apply to a contract1 grant1 or o!r agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section4 4 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! item relat+ to section #ccj 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by /rik+ ,contracts & ins]t+ ,activities4 7#f7 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics ,section #fcjb7;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 4 7b7 ,title #e am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,positions at level ,,ii ,section #ecac ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,security44 7#b7 ,positions at level ,,iii ,section #ecad ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator1 ,rese>* & ,innovative ,te*nology ,adm9i/ration44 7#c7 ,positions at level ,,iv ,section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7#d7 9 ! undesignat$ item relat+ to ,assi/ant ,secret>ies ( ,transportation & ins]t+ 7#e74 7#d7 ,positions at level ,v ,section #ecaf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,associate ,deputy ,secret>y1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation44 #acjh4 ,repeal ( obsolete (fice 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eejc is repeal$4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #ee is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #eejc4 ,d ,port ,p]=mance ,act #adja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,port ,p]=mance ,act4 #adjb4 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,am]ica's ports play a critical role 9 ! ,nation's transportation supply *a9 network4 7#b7 ,reliable & effici5t movem5t ( goods ?r\gh ! ,nation's ports ensures t ,am]ican goods are available to cu/om]s ?r\gh\t ! _w4 7#c7 ,breakd[ns 9 ! transportation supply *a9 network1 p>ticul>ly at ! ,nation's ports1 c result 9 trem5d\s economic losses = agriculture1 bus9esses1 & retail]s t rely on timely %ipm5ts4 7#d7 ,a cle> und]/&+ ( port productivity & ?r\ghput w\ld help-- 7,a7 to id5tify freight bottl5ecks2 7,b7 to indicate p]=mance & tr5ds ov] "t2 & 7,c7 to in=m inve/m5t decisions4 #adjc4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fcad4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all e/abli%1 on behalf ( ! ,secret>y1 a port p]=mance /ati/ics program to provide nationally consi/5t measures ( p]=mance (-- 7#a7 ! ,nation's top #be ports by tonnage2 7#b7 ! ,nation's top #be ports by #bj-;foot equival5t unit2 & 7#c7 ! ,nation's top #be ports by dry bulk4 7b7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,port capacity & ?r\ghput ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ae ( ea* ye>1 ! ,director %all submit an annual report to ,congress t includes /ati/ics on capacity & ?r\ghput at ! ports describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,port p]=mance measures ,! ,director %all collect mon?ly port p]=mance measures = ea* ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ports ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 t receives ,f$]al assi/ance or is subject to ,f$]al regulation to submit an annual report to ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics t includes mon?ly /ati/ics on capacity & ?r\ghput z applicable to ! specific configuration ( ! port1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! total capacity ( inb\nd & outb\nd c>go1 includ+ conta9]s1 break bulk1 vehicles1 & dry & liquid bulk2 7,b7 ! total volume ( inb\nd & outb\nd c>go1 includ+ conta9]s1 break bulk1 vehicles1 & dry & liquid bulk2 7,c7 ! av]age numb] ( lifts p] h\r ( conta9]s by crane2 7,d7 ! av]age vessel turn "t by vessel type2 7,e7 ! av]age c>go or conta9] dwell "t2 7,f7 port /orage capacity & utilization2 7,g7 ! av]age truck "t at ports2 7,h7 ! av]age rail "t at ports2 & 7,i7 any additional metrics1 z det]m9$ by ! ,director aft] receiv+ recomm5dations f ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c74 7c7 ,recomm5dations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all obta9 recomm5dations =-- 7,a7 specifications & data measurem5ts = ! port p]=mance measures li/$ 9 subsection 7b77#b72 7,b7 additionally ne$$ data elem5ts = measur+ port p]=mance2 & 7,c7 a process = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to collect timely & consi/5t data1 includ+ id5tify+ safegu>ds to protect propriet>y in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,work+ gr\p ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director %all commission a work+ gr\p compos$ (-- 7,a7 op]at+ adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,b7 ! ,coa/ ,gu>d2 7,c7 ! ,f$]al ,m>itime ,commission2 7,d7 ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection2 7,e7 ! ,m>9e ,transportation ,sy/em ,national ,advisory ,c\ncil2 7,f7 ! ,army ,corps ( ,eng9e]s2 7,g7 ! ,sa9t ,lawr5ce ,seaway ,developm5t ,corporation2 7,h7 ! ,advisory ,committee on ,supply ,*a9 ,competitiv5ess2 7,i7 #a repres5tative f ! rail indu/ry2 7,j7 #a repres5tative f ! truck+ indu/ry2 7,k7 #a repres5tative f ! port managem5t indu/ry2 7,l7 #a repres5tative f ! m>itime %ipp+ indu/ry2 7,m7 #a repres5tative f ! m>itime labor indu/ry2 7,n7 repres5tatives ( ! ,national ,freight ,advisory ,committee ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,o7 repres5tatives ( ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,port ,p]=mance ,act1 ! work+ gr\p commission$ "u ?is subsection %all submit its recomm5dations to ! ,director4 7d7 ,access to data ,! ,director %all ensure t ! /ati/ics compil$ "u ?is section are readily accessible to ! public1 consi/5t ) applicable security con/ra9ts & confid5tiality int]e/s4 4 7b7 ,prohibition on c]ta9 disclosures ,section #fcjg7;b77#a7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or section #fcad7;b7 aft] section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b7 ea* place x appe>s4 7c7 ,copies ( reports ,section #fcjg7;b77#b77;,a7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or section #fcad7;b7 aft] section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b74 7d7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #fc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fcad4 ,port p]=mance freight /ati/ics program4 4 #adjd4 ,mon?ly reports on p]=mance at ,unit$ ,/ates ports 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> be=e ! expiration date ( a m>itime labor agreem5t t applies to facilities ( a ,unit$ ,/ates port1 #c mon?s be=e ! expiration date ( ! m>itime labor agreem5t1 & mon?ly !reaft] until a new agreem5t is agre$ to1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce & ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes port p]=mance indicators at ! affect$ port4 ,if multiple ports are affect$ by ! expiration ( ! m>itime labor agreem5t1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a report = ea* affect$ port4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include1 = ! affect$ port dur+ ! previ\s mon?-- 7#a7 ! p]=mance indicators li/$ "u section #fcad7;b77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ! numb] & type ( vessels await+ b]?+1 includ+ av]age wait "t2 7#c7 ! numb] ( cancell$ vessel calls2 7#d7 an e/imate ( ! economic impact associat$ ) any delays bo? at ! port & across ! national economy2 7#e7 an e/imate ( ! am\nt ( "t requir$ to cle> any conge/ion2 7#f7 ! av]age numb] ( labor positions ord]$ & fill$2 & 7#g7 any o!r factors t might h creat$ delays1 includ+ wea!r1 equipm5t ma9t5ance or failures1 or infra/ructure developm5t or repair4 7c7 ,effective p]iod ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce & ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all submit a report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 = an affect$ port until ! date on :i* a new m>itime labor agreem5t t applies to ! facilities ( ! port is agre$ to by all ( ! p>ties to t m>itime labor agreem5t4 7d7 ,def9ition ( m>itime labor agreem5t ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m m>itime labor agreem5t has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #djajb ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,,ii ,comm]cial motor vehicle & driv] programs ,a ,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability ,re=m ,i ,compliance1 ,safety1 & ,acc\ntability #bjja4 ,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 ! ,safety ,measurem5t ,sy/em 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is "p z ,,sms72 & 7#b7 ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is "p z ! ,,csa program74 7b7 ,scope ( /udy ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy commission$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,national ,rese>* ,c\ncil-- 7#a7 %all analyze-- 7,a7 ! accuracy ) :i* ! ,behavior ,analysis & ,safety ,improvem5t ,categories 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is "p z ,,basic7 safety measures us$ by ,,sms-- 7i7 id5tify high risk driv]s & c>ri]s2 & 7ii7 pr$ict or be correlat$ ) future cra% risk1 cra% sev]ity1 or o!r safety indicators = individual driv]s1 motor c>ri]s1 & ! highe/ risk c>ri]s2 7,b7 ! me?odology us$ to calculate ,,basic p]c5tiles & id5tify c>ri]s = en=cem5t1 includ+ ! weights assign$ to p>ticul> violations1 & ! tie betwe5 cra% risk & specific regulatory violations1 9 ord] to accurately id5tify & pr$ict future cra% risk = motor c>ri]s2 7,c7 ! relative value ( inspection in=mation & roadside en=cem5t data2 7,d7 any data collection gaps or data suffici5cy problems t may exi/ & ! impact ( ^? data gaps & insuffici5cies on ! efficacy ( ! ,,csa program2 & 7,e7 ! accuracy ( data process+2 & 7#b7 %\ld consid]-- 7,a7 :e!r ! curr5t ,,sms provides comp>able precision & confid5ce = ,,sms al]ts & p]c5tiles = ! relative cra% risk ( individual l>ge & small motor c>ri]s2 7,b7 :e!r alt]native sy/ems w\ld id5tify high risk c>ri]s or id5tify high risk driv]s & motor c>ri]s m accurately2 & 7,c7 ! recomm5dations & f9d+s ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 & indep5d5t review team reports issu$ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! complet$ /udy to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#c7 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7#d7 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,corrective action plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! ,adm9i/rator submits a report "u subsection 7c7 t id5tifies a defici5cy or opportunity = improvem5t 9 ! ,,csa program or 9 any elem5t ( ,,sms1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a corrective action plan to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7,a7 responds to ! conc]ns highlight$ by ! report2 7,b7 id5tifies h[ ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration w address su* conc]ns2 & 7,c7 provides an e/imate ( ! co/1 includ+ *anges 9 /aff+1 en=cem5t1 & data collection necess>y to implem5t ! recomm5dations4 7#b7 ,program re=ms ,! corrective action plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an implem5tation plan t-- 7,a7 includes b5*m>ks2 7,b7 includes programmatic re=ms1 revisions to regulations1 or proposals = legislation2 & 7,c7 %all be consid]$ 9 any rulemak+ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation t relates to ! ,,csa program1 includ+ ! ,,sms data sets or analysis4 7e7 ,inspector g5]al review ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! ,adm9i/rator issues a corrective action plan "u subsection 7d71 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 review ! ext5t to :i* su* plan implem5ts-- 7,a7 recomm5dations conta9$ 9 ! report submitt$ "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 recomm5dations issu$ by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al or ! ,inspector ,g5]al be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on ! responsiv5ess ( ! corrective action plan to ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,fiscal limitation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out ! /udy requir$ "u ?is section us+ am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration & available = obligation & exp5diture z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #bjjb4 ,safety improvem5t metrics 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all incorporate a me?odology into ! ,,csa program or e/abli% a ?ird-p>ty process to all[ recognition1 includ+ cr$it1 improv$ score1 or by e/abli%+ a safety ,,basic 9 ,,sms = safety te*nology1 tools1 programs1 & sy/ems approv$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ?r\gh ! qualification process develop$ "u subsection 7b7 t exce$ regulatory requirem5ts or are us$ to enhance safety p]=mance1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! in/allation ( qualify+ advanc$ safety equipm5t1 su* z-- 7,a7 collision mitigation sy/ems2 7,b7 lane dep>ture w>n+s2 7,c7 spe$ limit]s2 7,d7 electronic logg+ devices2 7,e7 electronic /ability control2 7,f7 critical ev5t record]s2 & 7,g7 /r5g!n+ re> gu>ds & sidegu>ds = und]ride protection2 7#b7 ! use ( enhanc$ driv] fitness measures t exce$ curr5t regulatory requirem5ts1 su* z-- 7,a7 additional new driv] tra9+2 7,b7 enhanc$ & ongo+ driv] tra9+2 & 7,c7 rem$ial driv] tra9+ to address specific defici5cies z id5tifi$ 9 roadside inspection or en=cem5t reports2 7#c7 ! adoption ( qualify+ adm9i/rative fleet safety managem5t tools te*nologies1 driv] p]=mance & behavior managem5t te*nologies1 & programs2 & 7#d7 te*nologies & measures id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! process describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7b7 ,qualification ,! ,adm9i/rator1 ?r\gh notice & comm5t rulemak+1 %all develop te*nical or o!r p]=mance /&>ds = te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems us$ by motor c>ri]s t w qualify = cr$it "u ?is section4 7c7 ,additional requirem5ts ,9 modify+ ! ,,csa program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator1 ?r\gh notice & comm5t rulemak+1 %all develop a process = id5tify+ & review+ o!r te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems us$ by motor c>ri]s to improve safety p]=mance t-- 7#a7 provides = a petition = review+ te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 7#b7 seeks input & p>ticipation f indu/ry /akehold]s1 includ+ driv]s1 te*nology manufactur]s1 vehicle manufactur]s1 motor c>ri]s1 en=cem5t communities1 & safety advocates1 & ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,advisory ,committee2 & 7#c7 includes te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems ) a date c]ta9 = future /atutory or regulatory implem5tation4 7d7 ,safety improvem5t metrics use & v]ification ,! ,adm9i/rator1 ?r\gh notice & comm5t rulemak+1 %all develop a process =-- 7#a7 provid+ recognition or cr$it )9 a motor c>ri]'s ,,sms score = ! in/allation & use ( measures 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( subsection 7a72 7#b7 ensur+ t ! safety improvem5t metrics develop$ "u ?is section are pres5t$ ) o!r ,,sms data2 7#c7 v]ify+ ! in/allation or use ( su* te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 7#d7 modify+ or remov+ recognition or cr$it ^u v]ification ( noncompliance ) ?is section2 7#e7 ensur+ t ! cr$its or recognition ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 reflect ! safety improvem5t anticipat$ z a result ( ! in/allation or use ( ! specific te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measure1 tool1 program1 or sy/em2 7#f7 v]ify+ ! deploym5t & use ( qualify+ equipm5t or managem5t sy/ems by a motor c>ri] ?r\gh a c]tification f ! vehicle manufactur]1 ! sy/em or s]vice provid]1 ! insurance c>ri]1 or ?r\gh docum5ts submitt$ by ! motor c>ri] to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7#g7 annually review+ ! li/ ( qualify+ safety te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 & 7#h7 remov+ sy/ems m&at$ by law or regulation1 or if su* sy/ems demon/rate a lack ( efficacy1 f ! li/ ( qualify+ te*nologies1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems eligible = cr$it "u ! ,,csa program4 7e7 ,dissem9ation ( in=mation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ma9ta9 a public website t conta9s in=mation reg>d+-- 7#a7 ! te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems eligible = cr$it & improv$ scores2 7#b7 any petitions = /udy ( ! te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems2 & 7#c7 /ati/ics & in=mation relat+ to ! use ( su* te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems4 7f7 ,public report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,safety ,improvem5t ,metrics ,sy/em 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,,sims7 "u ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi%1 on a public website1 a report t id5tifies-- 7#a7 ! types ( te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems t are eligible = cr$it2 7#b7 ! numb] ( in/ances 9 :i* ea* te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measure1 tool1 program1 or sy/em is us$2 7#c7 ! numb] ( motor c>ri]s1 & a description ( ! c>ri]'s fleet size1 t receiv$ recognition or cr$it "u ! modifi$ ,,csa program2 & 7#d7 ! pre- & po/-adoption safety p]=mance ( ! motor c>ri]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7g7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! implem5tation ( ,,sims "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ,,sims by review+ ! impacts ( ,,sims on-- 7,a7 law en=cem5t1 comm]cial driv]s & motor c>ri]s1 & motor c>ri] safety2 & 7,b7 safety & adoption ( new te*nologies4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #cj mon?s aft] ! implem5tation ( ! program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! actions ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration plans to take to modify ! demon/ration program bas$ on su* results4 7h7 ,use ( e/imates ( safety effects ,9 conduct+ regulatory impact analyses = rulemak+s relat+ to ! te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 enhanc$ driv] fitness measures1 tools1 programs1 or sy/ems select$ = cr$it "u ! ,,csa program1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 to ! ext5t practicable1 %all use ! data ga!r$ "u ?is section & appropriate /ati/ical me?odology1 includ+ suffici5t sample sizes1 composition1 & appropriate comp>ison gr\ps1 includ+ repres5tative motor c>ri]s ( all sizes1 to e/imate ! effects on safety p]=mance & r$uction 9 ! numb] & sev]ity ( accid5ts ) qualify+ te*nology1 advanc$ safety equipm5t1 tools1 programs1 & sy/ems4 7i7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to provide ! ,adm9i/rator ) additional au?ority to *ange ! requirem5ts = ! op]ation ( a comm]cial motor vehicle4 #bjjc4 ,data c]tification 7a7 ,limitation ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an #a day aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 none ( ! analysis ( violation in=mation1 en=cem5t prioritization1 n-at-fault cra%es1 al]ts1 or ! relative p]c5tile = ea* ,behavioral ,analysis & ,safety ,improvem5t ,category develop$ ?r\gh ! ,,csa program may be made available to ! g5]al public 7includ+ ?r\gh reque/s "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 until ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation c]tifies t-- 7#a7 any defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 ! correlation /udy requir$ "u section #bjja h be5 address$2 7#b7 ! corrective action plan has be5 implem5t$ & ! conc]ns rais$ by ! correlation /udy "u section #bjja h be5 address$2 7#c7 ! ,adm9i/rator has fully implem5t$ or satisfactorily address$ ! issues rais$ 9 ! ,febru>y #bjad ,,gao report entitl$ ,modify+ ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability ,program ,w\ld ,improve ! ,ability to ,id5tify ,high ,risk ,c>ri]s 7,,gao-#ad-aad71 :i* call$ into "q ! accuracy & complet5ess ( safety p]=mance calculations2 7#d7 ! /udy requir$ "u section #bjja has be5 publi%$ on a public website2 & 7#e7 ! ,,csa program has be5 modifi$ 9 accordance ) section #bjjb4 7b7 ,limitation on use ( ,,sms data ,! analysis ( violation in=mation en=cem5t prioritization1 al]ts1 or ! relative p]c5tile = ea* ,behavioral ,analysis & ,safety ,improvem5t ,category develop$ ?r\gh ! ,,csa program )9 ! ,,sms sy/em may n be us$ = safety fitness det]m9ations until ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a7 h be5 satisfi$4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ ! limitations set =? 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ,/ate & local comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t ag5cies may only use ! in=mation ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 = purposes ( inve/igation & en=cem5t prioritization2 & 7,b7 motor c>ri]s & comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s may access in=mation ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 t relates directly to ! motor c>ri] or driv]1 respectively4 7#b7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 may be con/ru$ to re/rict ! (ficial use by ,/ate en=cem5t ag5cies ( ! data collect$ by ,/ate en=cem5t p]sonnel4 7d7 ,c]tification ,! c]tification process describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all occur concurr5tly ) ! implem5tation ( ,,sims "u section #bjjb4 #bjjd4 ,data improvem5t 7a7 ,functional specifications ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop functional specifications to ensure ! consi/5t & accurate input ( data into sy/ems & databases relat+ to ! ,,csa program4 7b7 ,functionality ,! specifications develop$ pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all provide = ! h>dcod+ & sm>t logic functionality = roadside inspection data collection sy/ems & databases2 & 7#b7 %all be made available to public & private sector develop]s4 7c7 ,effective data managem5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t int]nal sy/ems & databases accept & effectively manage data us+ uni=m /&>ds4 7d7 ,consultation ) ! ,/ates ,be=e implem5t+ ! functional specifications describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 or ! /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek input f ! ,/ate ag5cies responsible = en=c+ section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bjje4 ,accid5t report in=mation 7a7 ,review ,! ,adm9i/rator %all initiate a demon/ration program t all[s motor c>ri]s & driv]s to reque/ a review ( cra%es1 & ! removal ( cra% data by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ( cra%es1 & removal f any weight+1 or c>ri] safety analysis1 if ! comm]cial motor vehicle 0 op]at$ legally & ano!r motori/ 9 connection ) ! cra% is f\nd-- 7#a7 to h be5 driv+ "u ! influ5ce2 7#b7 to h be5 driv+ ! wrong direction on a roadway2 7#c7 to h /ruck ! comm]cial motor vehicle 9 ! re>2 7#d7 to h /ruck ! comm]cial motor vehicle :i* 0 legally /opp$2 7#e7 by ! inve/igat+ (fic] or ag5cy to h be5 responsible = ! cra%2 or 7#f7 to h committ$ o!r violations det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7b7 ,docum5ts ,z "p ( a reque/ = review "u subsection 7a71 ! motor c>ri] or driv] %all submit a copy ( available police reports1 cra% inve/igations1 judicial actions1 insurance claim in=mation1 & any relat$ c\rt actions submitt$ by ea* p>ty involv$ 9 ! accid5t4 7c7 ,solicitation ( o!r in=mation ,foll[+ a notice & comm5t p]iod1 ! ,adm9i/rator may solicit o!r types ( in=mation to be collect$ "u subsection 7b7 to facilitate appropriate reviews "u ?is section4 7d7 ,evaluation ,! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all review ! in=mation submitt$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7e7 ,results ,! results ( ! review "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all be us$ to recalculate ! motor c>ri]'s cra% ,,basic p]c5tile2 7#b7 if ! c>ri] is det]m9$ to n be responsible = ! cra% incid5t1 su* in=mation1 %all be reflect$ on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#c7 %all n be admitt$ z evid5ce or o!rwise us$ 9 a civil action4 7f7 ,fee sy/em 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator may e/abli% a fee sy/em1 9 accordance ) section #igja ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 :i* a motor c>ri] is *>g$ a fee = ea* review ( a cra% reque/$ by su* motor c>ri] "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,disposition ( fees ,fees collect$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 may be cr$it$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation appropriations acc\nt = purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is section2 & 7,b7 %all be us$ to fully fund ! op]ation ( ! review program au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 7g7 ,review & report ,n e>li] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! demon/ration program "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( ! int]nal cra% review program to det]m9e if o!r cra% types %\ld be includ$2 & 7#b7 submit a report to ,congress t describes-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( cra%es review$2 7,b7 ! numb] ( cra%es = :i* ! comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator 0 det]m9$ n to be at fault2 & 7,c7 relevant in=mation relat+ to ! program1 includ+ ! co/ to op]ate ! program & ! fee /ructure e/abli%$4 #bjjf4 ,po/-accid5t report review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p-- 7#a7 to review ! data elem5ts ( po/-accid5t reports1 = t[-away accid5ts involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles1 t are report$ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7#b7 to report to ! ,secret>y its f9d+s & any recomm5dations1 includ+ be/ practices = ,/ate po/-accid5t reports to a*ieve ! data elem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7b7 ,composition ,n less ?an #ea p]c5t ( ! work+ gr\p %\ld be compos$ ( individuals repres5t+ ! ,/ates or ,/ate law en=cem5t (ficials4 ,! rema9+ memb]s ( ! work+ gr\p %all repres5t indu/ry1 labor1 safety advocates1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,! work+ gr\p %all consid] requir+ additional data elem5ts1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! prim>y cause ( ! accid5t1 if ! prim>y cause c be det]m9$2 7#b7 ! physical *>act]i/ics ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle & any o!r vehicle involv$ 9 ! accid5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! vehicle configuration2 7,b7 ! gross vehicle weight if ! weight c be readily det]m9$2 7,c7 ! numb] ( axles2 & 7,d7 ! di/ance betwe5 axles1 if ! di/ance c be readily det]m9$2 & 7#c7 any data elem5ts t c\ld contribute to ! appropriate consid]ation ( reque/s "u section #bjje4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ! f9d+s ( ! work+ gr\p2 7#b7 id5tify ! be/ practices = ,/ate po/-accid5t reports t are report$ 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 #bjjg4 ,recogniz+ excell5ce 9 safety 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program to publicly recognize motor c>ri]s & driv]s ^: safety records & programs exce$ compliance ) ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration's safety regulations & demon/rate cle> & out/&+ safety practices4 7b7 ,re/riction ,! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 may n be deem$ to be an endorsem5t (1 or a pref]5ce =1 motor c>ri]s or driv]s recogniz$ "u ! program4 #bjjh4 ,high risk c>ri] reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ! completion ( ! c]tification "u section #bjjc ( ?is ,act1 & ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,safety ,fitness ,det]m9ation program1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t a review is complet$ on ea* motor c>ri] t demon/rates ?r\gh p]=mance data t x poses ! highe/ safety risk4 ,at a m9imum1 a review %all be conduct$ :5ev] a motor c>ri] is among ! highe/ risk c>ri]s = #d consecutive mon?s4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! completion ( ! c]tification "u section #bjjc ( ?is ,act & ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,safety ,fitness ,det]m9ation program1 ! ,secret>y %all po/ on a public website a report on ! actions ! ,secret>y has tak5 to comply ) ?is section1 includ+ ! numb] ( high risk c>ri]s id5tifi$ & ! high risk c>ri]s review$4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #dach ( ! ,safe1 ,acc\ntable1 ,flexible1 ,effici5t ,transportation ,equity ,act3 ,a ,legacy = ,us]s 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caadd note7 is repeal$4 ,,ii ,int]im hir+ /&>d #baja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 7#a7 ,entity ,! t]m entity means a p]son act+ z-- 7,a7 a %ipp] or a consignee2 7,b7 a brok]1 a freight =w>d]1 or a h\sehold goods freight =w>d] 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,c7 a non-vessel-op]at+ common c>ri]1 an ocean freight =w>d]1 or an ocean transportation int]m$i>y 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #djajb ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 an indirect air c>ri] au?oriz$ to op]ate "u a ,/&>d ,security ,program approv$ by ! ,transportation ,security ,adm9i/ration2 7,e7 a cu/oms brok] lic5s$ 9 accordance ) section #aaa4b ( title #ai1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7,f7 an int]*ange motor c>ri] subject to p>agraphs 7#a77;,b7 & 7#b7 ( section #acijb7;i72 or 7,g7 a w>eh\se 7z def9$ 9 ,article #g-ajb7ac7 ( ! ,uni=m ,comm]cial ,code74 7#b7 ,motor c>ri] ,! t]m motor c>ri] means a motor c>ri] or a h\sehold goods motor c>ri] 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t is subject to ,f$]al motor c>ri] f9ancial responsibility & safety regulations4 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! #ej ,/ates1 a political subdivision ( any su* ,/ate1 any intra/ate ag5cy1 any o!r political ag5cy ( #b or m ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,guam1 & ! ,virg9 ,isl&s4 #bajb4 ,national hir+ /&>ds = motor c>ri]s 7a7 ,national /&>d ,be=e t5d]+ a %ipm5t1 b n m ?an #ce days be=e ! pickup ( a %ipm5t by ! hir$ motor c>ri]1 an entity %all v]ify t ! motor c>ri]1 at ! "t ( su* v]ification-- 7#a7 is regi/]$ ) & au?oriz$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to op]ate z a motor c>ri] or h\sehold goods motor c>ri]1 if applicable2 7#b7 has ! m9imum insurance cov]age requir$ by ,f$]al law2 & 7#c7 7,a7 be=e ! safety fitness det]m9ation regulations are issu$1 does n h an unsatisfactory safety fitness det]m9ation issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 =ce at ! "t ( su* v]ification2 or 7,b7 beg9n+ on ! date t safety fitness det]m9ation regulations are implem5t$1 does n h a safety fitness rat+ issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration "u su* regulations t is ! equival5t ( ! unsatisfactory fitness rat+ ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7b7 ,int]im use ( data 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,only evid5ce ( an entity's compliance ) subsection 7a71 cra% data1 & violations may be admitt$ z evid5ce or o!rwise us$ 9 a civil action = damages result+ f a claim ( neglig5t selection or ret5tion ( su* motor c>ri] aga9/ ! entity4 7#b7 ,exclud$ evid5ce ,all o!r motor c>ri] data creat$ or ma9ta9$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ safety measurem5t sy/em data or analysis ( su* data1 may n be admitt$ into evid5ce 9 a case or proce$+ 9 :i* x is ass]t$ or alleg$ t an entity's selection or ret5tion ( a motor c>ri] 0 neglig5t4 7#c7 ,cessation ( effectiv5ess ,p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection cease to be effective on ! date ( completion ( ! c]tification "u section #bjjc ( ?is ,act4 #bajc4 ,applicability ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ?is "p %all n apply to any motor c>ri] transportation contract ent]$ into be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,b ,drug ,free ,comm]cial ,driv] ,act ( #bjae #bbja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,drug ,free ,comm]cial ,driv] ,act ( #bjae4 #bbjb4 ,au?orization ( hair te/+ ,section #cacjf is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! regulations %all p]mit su* motor c>ri]s to conduct preemploym5t te/+ ( su* employees = ! use ( alcohol4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,! regulations prescrib$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all p]mit motor c>ri]s-- 7i7 to conduct preemploym5t te/+ ( comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators = ! use ( alcohol2 & 7ii7 to use hair te/+ z an acceptable alt]native to ur9alysis-- 7,i7 9 conduct+ preemploym5t scre5+ = ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance2 & 7,,ii7 9 conduct+ r&om scre5+ = ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance by individuals :o 7 subject to preemploym5t scre5+4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 laboratory protocols & cut-(f levels = hair te/+ to detect ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance2 4 #bbjc4 ,exemption f m&atory ur9alysis 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,any motor c>ri] t demon/rates1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 t x c c>ry out an applicable hair te/+ program1 consi/5t ) g5]ally accept$ indu/ry /&>ds1 to detect ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance by comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators1 may apply to ! ,adm9i/rator = an exemption f ! m&atory ur9alysis te/+ requirem5ts set =? 9 subp>t ,c ( "p #chb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 until a f9al rule is issu$ implem5t+ ! am5dm5ts made by section #bbjb ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,evaluation ( applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 evaluat+ an application = an exemption "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all det]m9e if ! applicant's te/+ program employs proc$ures & protections simil> to fleets t h c>ri$ out hair te/+ programs = at lea/ #a ye>4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a te/+ program may n receive an exemption "u subsection 7a7 unless ! applicable te/+ laboratories-- 7,a7 h obta9$ laboratory accr$itation specific to hair te/+ f an accr$it+ body1 compliant ) int]national or o!r ,f$]al /&>ds z appropriate1 su* z ! ,college ( ,am]ican ,pa?ologi/s2 & 7,b7 utilize hair te/+ assays t h be5 cle>$ by ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration "u section #eaj7k7 ( ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj7k774 7c7 ,report+ requirem5t ,any motor c>ri] t is grant$ an exemption "u subsection 7a7 %all submit records to ! national cle>+h\se e/abli%$ "u section #cacjf;a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 relat+ to all positive te/ results & te/ refusals f ! hair te/+ program describ$ 9 t subsection4 #bbjd4 ,guidel9es = hair te/+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all issue sci5tific & te*nical guidel9es = hair te/+ z a me?od ( detect+ ! use ( a controll$ sub/ance = purposes ( section #cacjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bbjb ( ?is ,act4 ,:5 issu+ ! sci5tific & te*nical guidel9es1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices may consid] diff]5tiat+ betwe5 exposure to & usage ( v>i\s controll$ sub/ances4 #bbje4 ,annual report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = #e ye>s1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a report to ,congress t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! results ( preemploym5t & r&om drug te/+ us+ bo? hair te/+ & ur9alysis2 7#b7 evaluates ! efficacy ( ea* me?od2 & 7#c7 det]m9es :i* me?od provides ! mo/ accurate means ( detect+ ! use ( controll$ sub/ances ov] "t4 ,c ,transp>5cy & acc\ntability #bcja4 ,rulemak+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a significant numb] ( cra%es are n cov]$ by ! curr5t m9imum insurance requirem5ts1 ! ,secret>y %all comm5ce a rulemak+ to det]m9e :e!r to increase ! m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility requir$ "u section #caaci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = a motor c>ri] to transport prop]ty4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 consid]+ a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ or f9al rule to increase ! m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all id5tify & consid]-- 7#a7 curr5t ,/ate insurance requirem5ts2 7#b7 ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! ,/ate insurance requirem5ts id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ,f$]al requirem5ts2 7#c7 ! am\nt ( an insurance claim at ! curr5t m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility t is appli$ t[>d-- 7,a7 m$ical c>e2 7,b7 comp5sation2 7,c7 attorney fees2 or 7,d7 o!r id5tifiable co/s ( a claim2 & 7#d7 ! frequ5cy 9 :i* an insurance claim exce$s ! curr5t m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility1 includ+1 to ! ext5t practicable1 unseal$ v]dicts & settlem5ts4 7c7 ,rulemak+ ,if ! ,secret>y comm5ces a rulemak+ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! rulemak+-- 7#a7 an e/imate ( ! regulations impact on-- 7,a7 ! safety ( motor vehicle transportation2 7,b7 ! economic condition ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry1 includ+ small & m9ority motor c>ri]s & indep5d5t own]-op]ators2 7,c7 ! ability ( ! insurance indu/ry to provide ! requir$ am\nt ( insurance2 & 7,d7 ! ability ( ! m9imum insurance level to cov] ! full co/ ( injuries1 comp5satory damages1 & fatalities2 & 7#b7 an e/imate ( ! effects an increase 9 ! m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility w\ld h on-- 7,a7 small motor c>ri]s2 7,b7 insurance premiums = motor c>ri]s1 includ+ small & m9ority motor c>ri]s & indep5d5t own]-op]ators2 & 7,c7 ! availability ( insurance to meet ! m9imum levels ( f9ancial responsibility4 #bcjb4 ,petitions = regulatory relief 7a7 ,applications = regulatory relief ,not)/&+ subp>t ,c ( "p #cha ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ! ,secret>y %all all[ an applicant repres5t+ a class or gr\p ( motor c>ri]s to apply = a specific exemption f any provision ( ! regulations "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 = comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s4 7b7 ,review process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! proc$ures = ! application = & ! review ( an exemption "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( an application = an exemption1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! application 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & provide ! public ) an opportunity to comm5t4 7#c7 ,public comm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* application %all be available = public comm5t = a #cj-;day p]iod1 b ! ,secret>y may ext5d ! opportunity = public comm5t to #fj days if x is a significant or complex reque/4 7,b7 ,review ,beg9n+ on ! date t ! public comm5t p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ends1 ! ,secret>y %all h #fj days to review all ( ! comm5ts receiv$4 7#d7 ,det]m9ation ,at ! end ( ! #fj-;day p]iod "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a det]m9ation 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! reason = grant+ or d5y+ ! application2 & 7,b7 if ! application is grant$-- 7i7 ! specific class ( p]sons eligible = ! exemption2 7ii7 ea* provision ( ! regulations to :i* ! exemption applies2 & 7iii7 any conditions or limitations appli$ to ! exemption4 7#e7 ,consid]ations ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation :e!r to grant or d5y an application = an exemption1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! safety impacts ( ! reque/ & may provide appropriate conditions or limitations on ! use ( ! exemption4 7c7 ,opportunity = resubmission ,if an application is d5i$ & ! applicant c reasonably address ! reason = ! d5ial1 ! ,secret>y may all[ ! motor c>ri] to resubmit ! application4 7d7 ,p]iod ( applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection & subsection 7f71 ea* exemption grant$ "u ?is section %all be valid = a p]iod ( #e ye>s unless ! ,secret>y id5tifies a compell+ reason = a %ort] exemption p]iod4 7#b7 ,r5ewal ,at ! end ( ! #e-ye> p]iod "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y1 at ! ,secret>y's discretion1 may r5ew ! exemption = an additional #e-ye> p]iod2 or 7,b7 an applicant may apply "u subsection 7a7 = a p]man5t exemption f ea* applicable provision ( ! regulations4 7e7 ,limitation ,no exemption "u ?is section may be grant$ to or us$ by any motor c>ri] t has an unsatisfactory safety fitness det]m9ation4 7f7 ,p]man5t exemptions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make p]man5t ! foll[+ limit$ exceptions3 7,a7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,milit>y ,surface ,deploym5t & ,di/ribution ,comm& transport ( weapons1 munitions1 & s5sitive classifi$ c>go z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,april #af1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #bjeef74 7,b7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy transport ( security-s5sitive radioactive mat]ials z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #bb1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #cegjc74 7,c7 ,all motor c>ri]s t transport haz>d\s mat]ials %ipm5ts requir+ security plans "u regulations ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,may #a1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #bejjd74 7,d7 ,p]i%able con/ruction products z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 ,volume #hj on ,april #b1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aghai74 7,e7 ,pass5g] vehicle record ( duty /atus *ange z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #d1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #caifa74 7,f7 ,transport ( comm]cial bee hives z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #ai1 #bjah 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #cedbe74 7,g7 ,all specializ$ c>ri]s & driv]s responsible = transport+ loads requir+ special p]mits z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #ah1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #cdieg74 7,h7 ,safe transport ( live/ock z publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ,volume #hj on ,june #ab1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #ccehd74 7#b7 ,additional exemptions ,! ,secret>y may make any tempor>y exemption f any provision ( ! regulations "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 = comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s t is 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act p]man5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! p]man5t exemption w n degrade safety4 ,! ,secret>y %all provide public notice & comm5t on a li/ ( ! additional provisions to be made p]man5t "u ?is p>agraph4 #bcjc4 ,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 #bcjd4 ,te*nology improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all conduct a compreh5sive analysis on ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration's in=mation te*nology & data collection & managem5t sy/ems4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 evaluate ! efficacy ( ! exi/+ in=mation te*nology1 data collection1 process+ sy/ems1 & data managem5t sy/ems & programs1 includ+ _! int]action ) ea* o!r & _! efficacy 9 meet+ us] ne$s2 7#b7 id5tify any r$undancies among ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 explore ! feasibility ( consolidat+ data collection & process+ sy/ems2 7#d7 evaluate ! ability ( ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to meet ! ne$s (-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 at bo? ! headqu>t]s & ,/ate level2 7,b7 ! ,/ate ag5cies t implem5t ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 o!r us]s2 7#e7 evaluate ! adaptability ( ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ord] to make necess>y future *anges to ensure us] ne$s are met 9 an easi]1 timely1 & m co/ effici5t mann]2 7#f7 inve/igate & make recomm5dations reg>d+-- 7,a7 defici5cies 9 exi/+ data sets impact+ program effectiv5ess2 & 7,b7 me?ods to improve any & all us] int]faces2 & 7#g7 evaluate ! appropriate role ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %\ld take ) respect to s(tw>e & in=mation sy/ems design1 developm5t1 & ma9t5ance = ! purpose ( improv+ ! efficacy ( ! sy/ems & programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 ,d ,truck+ rules updat$ by compreh5sive & key safety re=m #bdja4 ,update on /atutory requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #ij days !reaft] until a f9al rule has be5 issu$ = ea* ( ! requirem5ts describ$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! /atus ( a f9al rule =-- 7#a7 ! m9imum entry-level tra9+ requirem5ts = an individual op]at+ a comm]cial motor vehicle "u section #cacje7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 motor c>ri] safety fitness det]m9ations2 7#c7 visibility ( agricultural equipm5t "u section #cafja ( division ,c ( ! ,mov+ ,ahead = ,progress 9 ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaa note72 7#d7 regulations to require comm]cial motor vehicles 9 int]/ate comm]ce & op]at$ by a driv] subject to ! h\rs ( s]vice & record ( duty /atus requirem5ts "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 be equipp$ ) an electronic control module capable ( limit+ ! maximum spe$ ( ! vehicle2 & 7#e7 any out/&+ comm]cial motor vehicle safety regulation requir$ by law & incomplete = m ?an #b ye>s4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report "u subsection 7a7 %all include a description ( ! "w plan1 an updat$ rulemak+ timel9e1 curr5t /aff allocations1 any res\rce con/ra9ts1 & any o!r details associat$ ) ! developm5t ( ! rulemak+4 #bdjb4 ,/atutory rulemak+ ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all prioritize ! use ( ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration res\rces = ! completion ( ea* out/&+ /atutory requirem5t = a rulemak+ be=e beg9n+ any new rulemak+ unless ! ,secret>y c]tifies to ,congress t !re is an imm95t & significant safety ne$ to move =w>d ) a new rulemak+4 #bdjc4 ,guidance re=m 7a7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,po9t ( contact ,ea* guidance docum5t1 o!r ?an a regulatory action1 issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all h a date ( publication or a date ( revision1 z applicable1 & ! "n & contact in=mation ( a po9t ( contact at ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration :o c respond to que/ions reg>d+ ! g5]al applicability ( ! guidance4 7#b7 ,public accessibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* guidance docum5t & int]pretation issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all be publi%$ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website on ! date ( issuance4 7,b7 ,r$action ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration may r$act f a guidance docum5t or int]pretation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 any in=mation t w\ld reveal inve/igative te*niques t w\ld compromise ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration en=cem5t ef=ts4 7#c7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date t a guidance docum5t is publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 or dur+ ! compreh5sive review "u subsection 7c71 :i*ev] is e>li]1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all revise ! applicable regulations to incorporate ! guidance docum5t to ! ext5t practicable4 7#d7 ,reissuance ,if a guidance docum5t is n incorporat$ into ! applicable regulations "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 reissue an updat$ guidance docum5t2 & 7,b7 review & reissue an updat$ guidance docum5t e #e ye>s dur+ ! compreh5sive review process "u subsection 7c7 until ! date t ! guidance docum5t is remov$ or incorporat$ into ! applicable regulations "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( ?is subsection4 7b7 ,update ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all review regulations1 guidance1 & en=cem5t policies publi%$ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website to ensure ! regulations1 guidance1 & en=cem5t policies are curr5t1 readily accessible to ! public1 & meet ! /&>ds "u subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 n less ?an once e #e ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all conduct a compreh5sive review ( its guidance & en=cem5t policies to det]m9e :e!r-- 7,a7 ! guidance & en=cem5t policies are consi/5t & cle>2 7,b7 uni=mly & consi/5tly en=ceable2 & 7,c7 guidance is /ill necess>y4 7#b7 ,notice & comm5t ,prior to beg9n+ ! review1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice & reque/ = comm5t solicit+ input f /akehold]s on :i* regulations %\ld be updat$ or elim9at$4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date t a review "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complete1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website a report detail+ ! review & a full inv5tory ( guidance & en=cem5t policies4 #bdjd4 ,petitions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] or on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website all petitions = regulatory action submitt$2 7#b7 prioritize /akehold] petitions bas$ on ! likelihood ( provid+ safety improvem5ts2 7#c7 =mally respond to ea* petition by indicat+ :e!r ! ,adm9i/rator w accept1 d5y1 or fur!r review1 ! petition n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ! petition is petition is publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7#d7 prioritize result+ actions consi/5t ) an action's pot5tial to r$uce cra%es1 improve en=cem5t1 & r$uce unnecess>y burd5s2 & 7#e7 publi%1 & update z necess>y1 on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website an inv5tory ( ea* petition describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any applicable disposition in=mation = t petition4 7b7 ,def9ition ( petition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m petition means a reque/ = new regulations1 regulatory int]pretations or cl>ifications1 or retrospective review ( regulations to elim9ate or modify obsolete1 ineffective1 or ov]ly burd5some rules4 #bdje4 ,regulatory re=m 7a7 ,regulatory impact analysis 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,)9 ea* regulatory impact analysis ( a propos$ or f9al rule issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid] effects ( ! propos$ or f9al rule on a c>ri] ) diff]+ *>act]i/ics2 & 7,b7 =mulate e/imates & f9d+s on ! be/ available sci5ce4 7#b7 ,scope ,to ! ext5t feasible & appropriate1 & consi/5t ) law1 ! analysis describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 use data g5]at$ f a repres5tative sample ( comm]cial vehicle op]ators1 motor c>ri]s1 or bo?1 t w be cov]$ "u ! propos$ or f9al rule2 & 7,b7 consid] effects on comm]cial truck & bus c>ri]s ( v>i\s sizes & types4 7b7 ,public p>ticipation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,be=e promulgat+ a propos$ rule "u subtitle ,,vi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! propos$ rule is likely to lead to ! promulgation ( a major rule ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 issue an advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+2 or 7,b7 det]m9e to proce$ ) a negotiat$ rulemak+4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,ea* advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify ! compell+ public conc]n = a pot5tial regulatory action1 su* z failures ( private m>kets to protect or improve ! safety ( ! public1 ! environm5t1 or ! well-be+ ( ! ,am]ican p2 7,b7 id5tify & reque/ public comm5t on ! be/ available sci5ce or te*nical in=mation on ! ne$ = regulatory action & on ! pot5tial regulatory alt]natives2 7,c7 reque/ public comm5t on ! b5efits & co/s ( pot5tial regulatory alt]natives reasonably likely to be includ$ or analyz$ z "p ( ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+2 & 7,d7 reque/ public comm5t on ! available alt]natives to direct regulation1 includ+ provid+ economic inc5tives to enc\rage ! desir$ behavior4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,?is subsection %all n apply :5 ! ,secret>y1 = good cause1 f9ds 7& incorporates ! f9d+ & a brief /atem5t ( reasons = su* f9d+ 9 ! propos$ or f9al rule7 an advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ impracticable1 unnecess>y1 or contr>y to ! public int]e/4 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to limit ! cont5ts ( any ,advance ,notice ( ,propos$ ,rulemak+4 ,e ,/ate au?orities #beja4 ,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$i5t ,/ate approval ( special p]mits = vehicles involv$ 9 em]g5cy response & recov]y4 7#b7 ,memb]s ,! work+ gr\p %all include repres5tatives f-- 7,a7 ,/ate highway transportation dep>tm5ts or ag5cies2 7,b7 relevant modal ag5cies )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,c7 em]g5cy response or recov]y exp]ts2 7,d7 relevant safety gr\ps2 & 7,e7 p]sons affect$ by special p]mit re/rictions dur+ em]g5cy response & recov]y ef=ts4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ be/ practices "u subsection 7a71 ! work+ gr\p %all consid] :e!r-- 7#a7 hurdles curr5tly exi/ t prev5t ! exp$i5t ,/ate approval = special p]mits = vehicles involv$ 9 em]g5cy response & recov]y2 7#b7 x is possible to pre-id5tify & e/abli% em]g5cy r\tes betwe5 ,/ates ?r\gh :i* infra/ructure repair mat]ials c\ld be deliv]$ foll[+ a natural disa/] or an em]g5cy2 7#c7 a ,/ate c\ld pre-designate an em]g5cy r\te id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z a c]tifi$ em]g5cy r\te if a motor vehicle t exce$s ! o!rwise applicable ,f$]al & ,/ate truck l5g? or wid? limits may safely op]ate along su* r\te dur+ p]iod ( em]g5cy recov]y2 & 7#d7 an onl9e map c\ld be creat$ to id5tify ea* pre-designat$ em]g5cy r\te "u p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ in=mation on specific limitations1 obligations1 & notification requirem5ts along t r\te4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report ( its f9d+s "u ?is section & any recomm5dations = ! implem5tation ( ! be/ practices = exp$i5t ,/ate approval ( special p]mits = vehicles involv$ 9 em]g5cy recov]y4 ,^u receipt1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! report on a public website4 7d7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act exemption ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 #bejb4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 any ,/ate impact$ by section #djjf ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #badh7 %all be provid$ ! option to update ! r\tes li/$ 9 ! f9al li/ z long z ! update %ifts r\tes to divid$ highways or does n increase c5t]l9e miles by m ?an #e p]c5t & ! *ange is expect$ to increase safety p]=mance4 #bejc4 ,comm]cial driv] access 7a7 ,int]/ate ,compact pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all e/abli% a #f-ye> pilot program to /udy ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & safety impacts ( all[+ a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 7#b7 ,int]/ate ,compacts ,! ,secret>y %all all[ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 to ent] into an int]/ate compact ) contigu\s ,/ates to all[ a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba to op]ate a motor vehicle across ! applicable ,/ate l9es4 ,! ,secret>y %all approve z _m z #f int]/ate compacts1 ) no limit on ! numb] ( ,/ates p>ticipat+ 9 ea* int]/ate compact4 7#c7 ,mutual recognition ( lic5ses ,a valid intra/ate comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses issu$ by a ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 an int]/ate compact "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be recogniz$ z valid 9 ea* ,/ate t is p>ticipat+ 9 t int]/ate compact4 7#d7 ,/&>ds ,9 develop+ an int]/ate compact "u ?is subsection1 p>ticipat+ ,/ates %all provide = m9imum lic5sure /&>ds acceptable = int]/ate travel "u ?is section1 :i* may include1 = a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program-- 7,a7 age re/rictions2 7,b7 di/ance f orig9 7measur$ 9 air miles72 7,c7 report+ requirem5ts2 or 7,d7 additional h\rs ( s]vice re/rictions4 7#e7 ,limitations ,an int]/ate compact "u p>agraph 7#b7 may n p]mit special configuration or haz>d\s c>go op]ations to be transport$ by a lic5s$ driv] "u ! age ( #ba4 7#f7 ,additional requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 prescribe su* additional requirem5ts1 includ+ tra9+1 = a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y2 & 7,b7 provide risk mitigation re/rictions & limitations4 7b7 ,approval ,an int]/ate compact "u subsection 7a77#b7 may n g into effect until x has be5 approv$ by ! gov]nor ( ea* ,/ate 7or ! ,mayor ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 if applicable7 t is a p>ty to ! int]/ate compact1 aft] consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,report ,n e>li] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ! te/ program is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! pilot program1 a det]m9ation ( :e!r a lic5s$ driv] betwe5 ! ages ( #ah & #ba c op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce ) an equival5t level ( safety1 & ! reasons = t det]m9ation4 ,f ,motor c>ri] safety grant consolidation #bfja4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caaja is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #caaja1 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] pass5g]s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ ( ,transportation4 #bfjb4 ,grants to ,/ates 7a7 ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program ,section #caajb is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caajb4 ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program fund$ "u section #caajd4 7b7 ,goal ,! goal ( ! program is to ensure t ! ,secret>y1 ,/ates1 local gov]nm5ts1 o!r political jurisdictions1 f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian tribes1 & o!r p]sons "w 9 p>tn]%ip to e/abli% programs to improve motor c>ri]1 comm]cial motor vehicle1 & driv] safety to support a safe & effici5t surface transportation sy/em-- 7#a7 by mak+ t>get$ inve/m5ts to promote safe comm]cial motor vehicle transportation1 includ+ ! transportation ( pass5g]s & haz>d\s mat]ials2 7#b7 by inve/+ 9 activities likely to g5]ate maximum r$uctions 9 ! numb] & sev]ity ( comm]cial motor vehicle cra%es & fatalities result+ f su* cra%es2 7#c7 by adopt+ & en=c+ effective motor c>ri]1 comm]cial motor vehicle1 & driv] safety regulations & practices consi/5t ) ,f$]al requirem5ts2 & 7#d7 by assess+ & improv+ /atewide p]=mance by sett+ program goals & meet+ p]=mance /&>ds1 measures1 & b5*m>ks4 7c7 ,/ate plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe proc$ures = a ,/ate to submit a multiple-ye> plan1 & annual updates !reto1 "u :i* ! ,/ate agrees to assume responsibility = improv+ motor c>ri] safety1 adopt+ & en=c+ compatible regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t on comm]cial motor vehicle safety & haz>d\s mat]ials transportation safety4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,secret>y %all approve a plan if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! plan is adequate to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 & ! plan-- 7,a7 implem5ts p]=mance-bas$ activities1 includ+ deploym5t & ma9t5ance ( te*nology to enhance ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety programs2 7,b7 designates a lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ ! plan ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate2 7,c7 conta9s satisfactory assurances t ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy has or w h ! legal au?ority1 res\rces1 & qualifi$ p]sonnel necess>y to en=ce ! regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s2 7,d7 conta9s satisfactory assurances t ! ,/ate w devote adequate res\rces to ! adm9i/ration ( ! plan & en=cem5t ( ! regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s2 7,e7 provides a "r ( entry & inspection to c>ry out ! plan2 7,f7 provides t all reports requir$ "u ?is section be available to ! ,secret>y on reque/2 7,g7 provides t ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy w adopt ! report+ requirem5ts & use ! =ms = recordkeep+1 inspections1 & inve/igations t ! ,secret>y prescribes2 7,h7 requires all regi/rants ( comm]cial motor vehicles to demon/rate k ( applicable safety regulations1 /&>ds1 & ord]s ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ! ,/ate2 7,i7 provides t ! ,/ate w grant maximum reciprocity = inspections conduct$ "u ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,inspection ,/&>ds ?r\gh ! use ( a nationally accept$ sy/em t all[s ready id5tification ( previ\sly inspect$ comm]cial motor vehicles2 7,j7 ensures t activities describ$ 9 subsection 7h71 if f9anc$ ?r\gh grants to ! ,/ate made "u ?is section1 w n dim9i% ! effectiv5ess ( ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! programs to improve motor c>ri]1 comm]cial motor vehicle1 & driv] safety z describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7,k7 ensures t ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy w coord9ate ! plan1 data collection1 & in=mation sy/ems ) ! ,/ate highway safety improvem5t program requir$ "u section #adh7;c7 ( title #bc2 7,l7 ensures p>ticipation 9 appropriate ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration in=mation te*nology & data sy/ems & o!r in=mation sy/ems by all appropriate jurisdictions receiv+ ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program fund+2 7,m7 ensures t in=mation is ex*ang$ among ! ,/ates 9 a timely mann]2 7,n7 provides satisfactory assurances t ! ,/ate w und]take ef=ts t w emphasize & improve en=cem5t ( ,/ate & local traffic safety laws & regulations relat$ to comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 7,o7 provides satisfactory assurances 9 ! plan t ! ,/ate w address national priorities & p]=mance goals1 includ+-- 7i7 activities aim$ at remov+ impair$ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s f ! highways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh adequate en=cem5t ( regulations on ! use ( alcohol & controll$ sub/ances & by ensur+ ready roadside access to alcohol detection & measur+ equipm5t2 7ii7 activities aim$ at provid+ an appropriate level ( tra9+ to ,/ate motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program (fic]s & employees on recogniz+ driv]s impair$ by alcohol or controll$ sub/ances2 & 7iii7 :5 conduct$ ) an appropriate comm]cial motor vehicle inspection1 crim9al int]diction activities1 & appropriate /rategies = c>ry+ out ^? int]diction activities1 includ+ int]diction activities t affect ! transportation ( controll$ sub/ances 7z def9$ "u section #ajb ( ! ,compreh5sive ,drug ,abuse ,prev5tion & ,control ,act ( #aigj 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7 & li/$ 9 "p #acjh ( title #ba1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z updat$ & republi%$ f "t to "t7 by any occupant ( a comm]cial motor vehicle2 7,p7 provides t ! ,/ate has e/abli%$ & d$icat$ suffici5t res\rces to a program to ensure t-- 7i7 ! ,/ate collects & reports to ! ,secret>y accurate1 complete1 & timely motor c>ri] safety data2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate p>ticipates 9 a national motor c>ri] safety data correction sy/em prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,q7 ensures t ! ,/ate w coop]ate 9 ! en=cem5t ( f9ancial responsibility requirem5ts "u sections #acijf1 #caach1 & #caaci ( ?is title1 & regulations issu$ "u ^! sections2 7,r7 ensures consi/5t1 effective1 & reasonable sanctions2 7,s7 ensures t roadside inspections w be conduct$ at locations t are adequate to protect ! safety ( driv]s & en=cem5t p]sonnel2 7,t7 provides t ! ,/ate w include 9 ! tra9+ manuals = ! lic5s+ exam9ation to drive bo? noncomm]cial motor vehicles & comm]cial motor vehicles in=mation on be/ practices = driv+ safely 9 ! vic9ity ( noncomm]cial & comm]cial motor vehicles2 7,u7 provides t ! ,/ate w en=ce ! regi/ration requirem5ts ( sections #acijb & #caacd ( ?is title by prohibit+ ! op]ation ( any vehicle discov]$ to be op]at$ by a motor c>ri] )\t a regi/ration issu$ "u ^? sections or to be op]at$ beyond ! scope ( ! motor c>ri]'s regi/ration2 7,v7 provides t ! ,/ate w conduct compreh5sive & highly visible traffic en=cem5t & comm]cial motor vehicle safety inspection programs 9 high-risk locations & corridors2 7,w7 except 9 ! case ( an imm95t haz>d or obvi\s safety haz>d1 ensures t an inspection ( a vehicle transport+ pass5g]s = a motor c>ri] ( pass5g]s is conduct$ at a /ation1 includ+ a weight /ation1 t]m9al1 bord] cross+1 ma9t5ance facility1 de/9ation1 or o!r location :]e adequate food1 %elt]1 & sanitation facilities are available = pass5g]s1 & reasonable accommodations are available = pass5g]s ) disabilities2 7,x7 ensures t ! ,/ate w transmit to its roadside inspectors ! notice ( ea* ,f$]al exemption grant$ "u section #cacae7;b7 ( ?is title & sections #cij4bc & #cij4be ( title #di ( ! ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations & provid$ to ! ,/ate by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ ! "n ( ! p]son grant$ ! exemption & any t]ms & conditions t apply to ! exemption2 7,y7 except z provid$ 9 subsection 7d71 provides t ! ,/ate-- 7i7 w conduct safety audits ( int]/ate &1 at ! ,/ate's discretion1 intra/ate new entrant motor c>ri]s "u section #caadd7;g7 ( ?is title2 & 7ii7 if ! ,/ate au?orizes a ?ird p>ty to conduct safety audits "u section #caadd7;g7 on its behalf1 ! ,/ate v]ifies ! quality ( ! "w conduct$ & rema9s solely responsible = ! managem5t & ov]sight ( ! activities2 7,z7 provides t ! ,/ate agrees to fully p>ticipate 9 ! p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/em managem5t "u section #caajf7;b7 n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 by comply+ ) ! conditions = p>ticipation "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t section2 7,,aa7 provides t a ,/ate t %>es a l& bord] ) ano!r c\ntry-- 7i7 w conduct a bord] comm]cial motor vehicle safety program focus+ on int]national comm]ce t includes en=cem5t & relat$ projects2 or 7ii7 w =feit all funds calculat$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on bord]-relat$ activities if ! ,/ate decl9es to conduct ! program describ$ 9 clause 7i7 9 its plan2 & 7,,bb7 provides t a ,/ate t meets ! o!r requirem5ts ( ?is section & agrees to comply ) ! requirem5ts e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7l77#c7 may fund deploym5t1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance co/s associat$ ) innovative te*nology deploym5t "u subsection 7l77#c7 ) ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program funds au?oriz$ "u section #caajd7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,publication 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ea* approv$ ,/ate multiple-ye> plan1 & ea* annual update !reto1 on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public website n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ! ,secret>y approves ! plan or update4 7,b7 ,limitation ,be=e po/+ an approv$ ,/ate multiple-ye> plan or annual update "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all r$act any in=mation id5tifi$ by ! ,/ate t1 if disclos$-- 7i7 w\ld reasonably be expect$ to int]f]e ) en=cem5t proce$+s2 or 7ii7 w\ld reveal en=cem5t te*niques or proc$ures t w\ld reasonable by 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 #bfjh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 a ,/ate plan "u subsection 7c7 %all provide t ! total exp5diture ( am\nts ( ! lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ ! plan w be ma9ta9$ at a level ea* fiscal ye> at lea/ equal to-- 7,a7 ! av]age level ( t exp5diture = fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje2 or 7,b7 ! level ( t exp5diture = ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y implem5ts a new allocation =mula "u section #bfjh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 7#b7 ,adju/$ basel9e aft] fiscal ye> #bjag ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may evaluate additional docum5tation relat$ to ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t & may make reasonable adju/m5ts to ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t basel9e aft] fiscal ye> #bjag1 & ?is adju/$ basel9e w replace ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,waiv]s ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may waive or modify ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection = #a fiscal ye> if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a waiv] or modification is reasonable1 bas$ on circum/ances describ$ by ! ,/ate1 to ensure ! cont9uation ( comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t activities 9 ! ,/ate4 7#d7 ,level ( ,/ate exp5ditures ,9 e/imat+ ! av]age level ( ,/ate exp5diture "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 may all[ ! ,/ate to exclude ,/ate exp5ditures = f$]ally sponsor$ demon/ration & pilot programs & /rike =ces2 7,b7 may all[ ! ,/ate to exclude exp5ditures = activities relat$ to bord] en=cem5t & new entrant safety audits2 & 7,c7 %all require ! ,/ate to exclude ,/ate mat*+ am\nts us$ to receive ,f$]al f9anc+ "u section #caajd4 7g7 ,use ( unifi$ c>ri] regi/ration fees agreem5t ,am\nts g5]at$ "u section #adejd;a ( ?is title & receiv$ by a ,/ate & us$ = motor c>ri] safety purposes may be includ$ z "p ( ! ,/ate's mat* requir$ "u section #caajd ( ?is title or ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ by subsection 7f74 7h7 ,use ( grants ,to en=ce o!r laws ,:5 approv$ 9 ! ,/ates' plan "u subsection 7c71 a ,/ate may use ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program funds receiv$ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 if ! activities are c>ri$ out 9 conjunction ) an appropriate inspection ( a comm]cial motor vehicle to en=ce ,f$]al or ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety regulations1 =-- 7,a7 en=cem5t ( comm]cial motor vehicle size & weight limitations at locations1 exclud+ fix$ weight facilities1 su* z ne> /eep grades or m\nta9\s t]ra9s1 :]e ! weight ( a comm]cial motor vehicle c significantly affect ! safe op]ation ( ! vehicle1 or at ports :]e int]modal %ipp+ conta9]s ent] & leave ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 detection ( & en=cem5t actions tak5 z a result ( crim9al activity1 includ+ ! traffick+ ( human be+s1 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle or by any occupant1 includ+ ! op]ator1 ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle2 7#b7 = docum5t$ en=cem5t ( ,/ate traffic laws & regulations design$ to promote ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles1 includ+ docum5t$ en=cem5t ( su* laws & regulations relat+ to noncomm]cial motor vehicles :5 necess>y to promote ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles1 if-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( motor c>ri] safety activities1 includ+ roadside safety inspections1 conduct$ 9 ! ,/ate is ma9ta9$ at a level at lea/ equal to ! av]age level ( su* activities conduct$ 9 ! ,/ate 9 fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate does n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! basic am\nt ! ,/ate receives "u a grant aw>d$ "u section #caajd7;a77#a7 = en=cem5t activities relat+ to noncomm]cial motor vehicles necess>y to promote ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a high] p]c5tage w result 9 significant increases 9 comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 & 7#c7 = ! en=cem5t ( h\sehold goods regulations on intra/ate & int]/ate c>ri]s if ! ,/ate has adopt$ laws or regulations compatible ) ! ,f$]al h\sehold goods regulations4 7i7 ,evaluation ( plans & aw>d ( grants 7#a7 ,aw>ds ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = ! application1 evaluation1 & approval ( ,/ate plans "u ?is section4 ,subject to subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y may allocate ! am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a77#a7 among ! ,/ates4 7#b7 ,opportunity to cure ,if ! ,secret>y disapproves a plan "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give ! ,/ate a writt5 explanation ( ! reasons = disapproval & all[ ! ,/ate to modify & resubmit ! plan = approval4 7j7 ,allocation ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 by regulation1 %all prescribe allocation crit]ia = funds made available "u section #caajd7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,annual allocations ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 or z soon z practicable !reaft]1 & aft] mak+ a d$uction "u section #caajd7;c71 ! ,secret>y %all allocate am\nts made available 9 section #caajd7;a77#a7 to c>ry out ?is section = ! fiscal ye> among ! ,/ates ) plans approv$ "u ?is section 9 accordance ) ! crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,elective adju/m5ts ,subject to ! availability ( fund+ & not)/&+ fluctuations 9 ! data elem5ts us$ by ! ,secret>y to calculate ! annual allocation am\nts1 aft] ! creation ( a new allocation =mula "u section #bfjh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae ! ,secret>y may n make elective adju/m5ts to ! allocation =mula t decrease a ,/ate's ,f$]al fund+ levels by m ?an #c p]c5t 9 a fiscal ye>4 ,! #c-p]c5t limit %all n apply to ! )hold+ provisions ( subsection 7k74 7k7 ,plan monitor+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! basis ( reports submitt$ by ! lead ,/ate ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ an approv$ ,/ate plan & an inve/igation by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all p]iodically evaluate ,/ate implem5tation ( & compliance ) ! ,/ate plan4 7#b7 ,)hold+ ( funds 7,a7 ,disapproval ,if1 aft] notice & an opportunity to be he>d1 ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! ,/ate plan previ\sly approv$ is n be+ foll[$ or has become inadequate to ensure en=cem5t ( ! regulations1 /&>ds1 or ord]s1 or ! ,/ate is o!rwise n 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may )draw approval ( ! plan & notify ! ,/ate4 ,! plan is no long] 9 effect once ! ,/ate receives notice1 & ! ,secret>y %all )hold all fund+ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,noncompliance )hold+ ,9 lieu ( )draw+ approval ( ! plan1 ! ,secret>y may1 aft] provid+ notice & an opportunity to be he>d1 )hold fund+ f ! ,/ate to :i* ! ,/ate w\ld o!rwise be entitl$ "u ?is section = ! p]iod ( ! ,/ate's noncompliance4 ,9 ex]cis+ ?is option1 ! ,secret>y may )hold-- 7i7 up to #e p]c5t ( funds dur+ ! fiscal ye> t ! ,secret>y notifies ! ,/ate ( its noncompliance2 7ii7 up to #aj p]c5t ( funds = ! fir/ full fiscal ye> ( noncompliance2 7iii7 up to #be p]c5t ( funds = ! second full fiscal ye> ( noncompliance2 & 7iv7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( funds = ! ?ird & any subsequ5t full fiscal ye> ( noncompliance4 7#c7 ,judicial review ,a ,/ate adv]sely affect$ by a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#b7 may seek judicial review "u *apt] #g ( title #e4 ,not)/&+ ! disapproval ( a ,/ate plan "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 or ! )hold+ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,/ate may reta9 jurisdiction 9 an adm9i/rative or a judicial proce$+ t comm5c$ be=e ! notice ( disapproval or )hold+ if ! issues involv$ are n relat$ directly to ! reasons = ! disapproval or )hold+4 7l7 ,high priority f9ancial assi/ance program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a high priority f9ancial assi/ance program fund$ "u section #caajd = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 7#b7 ,activities relat$ to motor c>ri] safety ,! purpose ( ?is p>agraph is to make discretion>y grants to & coop]ative agreem5ts ) ,/ates1 local gov]nm5ts1 f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian tribes1 o!r political jurisdictions z necess>y1 & any p]son to c>ry out high priority activities & projects t augm5t motor c>ri] safety activities & projects plann$ 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c71 includ+ activities & projects t-- 7,a7 increase public aw>5ess & education on comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 7,b7 t>get unsafe driv+ ( comm]cial motor vehicles & non-comm]cial motor vehicles 9 areas id5tifi$ z high risk cra% corridors2 7,c7 support ! en=cem5t ( ,/ate h\sehold goods regulations on intra/ate & int]/ate c>ri]s if ! ,/ate has adopt$ laws or regulations compatible ) ! ,f$]al h\sehold good laws2 7,d7 improve ! safe & secure movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials2 7,e7 improve safe transportation ( goods & p]sons 9 =eign comm]ce2 7,f7 demon/rate new te*nologies to improve comm]cial motor vehicle safety2 7,g7 support p>ticipation 9 p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t "u section #caajf7;b7-- 7i7 = entities n responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c72 or 7ii7 = entities responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c7-- 7,i7 be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 to a*ieve compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( p>ticipation2 & 7,,ii7 beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 or once compliance is a*iev$1 :i*ev] is soon]1 = special initiatives or projects t exce$ r\t9e op]ations requir$ = p>ticipation2 7,h7 conduct safety data improvem5t projects-- 7i7 t complete or exce$ ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c77#b77,p7 = entities n responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c72 or 7ii7 t exce$ ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c77#b77,p7 = entities responsible = submitt+ ! plan "u subsection 7c72 & 7,i7 o!rwise improve comm]cial motor vehicle safety & compliance ) comm]cial motor vehicle safety regulations4 7#c7 ,innovative te*nology deploym5t grant program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an innovative te*nology deploym5t grant program to make discretion>y grants fund$ "u section #caajd7;a77#b7 to eligible ,/ates = ! innovative te*nology deploym5t ( comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks4 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program %all be-- 7i7 to advance ! te*nological capability & promote ! deploym5t ( intellig5t transportation sy/em applications = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ations1 includ+ comm]cial motor vehicle1 comm]cial driv]1 & c>ri]-specific in=mation sy/ems & networks2 & 7ii7 to support & ma9ta9 comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks-- 7,i7 to l9k ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety in=mation sy/ems ) ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle sy/ems2 7,,ii7 to improve ! safety & productivity ( comm]cial motor vehicles & driv]s2 & 7,,iii7 to r$uce co/s associat$ ) comm]cial motor vehicle op]ations & ,f$]al & ,/ate comm]cial vehicle regulatory requirem5ts4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 h a comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks program plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y t describes ! v>i\s sy/ems & networks at ! ,/ate level t ne$ to be ref9$1 revis$1 upgrad$1 or built to accompli% deploym5t ( comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks capabilities2 7ii7 c]tify to ! ,secret>y t its comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t activities1 includ+ h>dw>e procurem5t1 s(tw>e & sy/em developm5t1 & infra/ructure modifications-- 7,i7 are consi/5t ) ! national intellig5t transportation sy/ems & comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks ar*itectures & available /&>ds2 & 7,,ii7 promote int]op]ability & effici5cy to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7iii7 agree to execute int]op]ability te/s develop$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to v]ify t its sy/ems con=m ) ! national intellig5t transportation sy/ems ar*itecture1 applicable /&>ds1 & protocols = comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks4 7,d7 ,use ( funds ,grant funds may be us$-- 7i7 = deploym5t activities & activities to develop new & innovative advanc$ te*nology solutions t support comm]cial motor vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks2 7ii7 = plann+ activities1 includ+ ! developm5t or updat+ ( program or top level design plans 9 ord] to become eligible or ma9ta9 eligibility "u subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7iii7 = ! deploym5t1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance co/s associat$ ) innovative te*nology4 7,e7 ,secret>y au?orization ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to aw>d a ,/ate fund+ = ! deploym5t1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance co/s associat$ ) innovative te*nology deploym5t ) funds made available "u bo? sections #caajd7;a77#a7 & #caajd7;a77#b7 ( ?is title4 4 7b7 ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators ,grant ,program ,section #caajc is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caajc4 ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators ,grant ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program fund$ "u section #caajd4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! grant program is to tra9 individuals 9 ! safe op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #cacja74 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #caajd is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #caajd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance programs ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund = ! foll[+ ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,f9ancial ,assi/ance ,programs3 7#a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection & subsection 7c7 ( ?is section1 to c>ry out section #caajb-- 7,a7 #bej1chi1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #bee1fdh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #bfa1jaf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #bff1dig1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #bgb1jid1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,high priority activities f9ancial assi/ance program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to make grants & coop]ative agreem5ts "u section #caajb7l7 ( ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may set aside f am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection up to-- 7,a7 #db1cbc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #dc1bab1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #dd1aai1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #de1jdf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #de1iib1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#c7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program ,to c>ry out section #caajc-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#d7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #cacac-- 7,a7 #ca1bgc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,b7 #ca1icj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,c7 #cb1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #cc1bhe1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,e7 #cc1ihd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,reimbursem5t & paym5t to recipi5ts = ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 %all be us$ to reimburse f9ancial assi/ance recipi5ts proportionally = ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( ! co/s incurr$4 7#b7 ,reimbursem5t am\nts ,! ,secret>y %all reimburse a recipi5t1 9 accordance ) a f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t made "u section #caajb1 #caajc1 or #cacac1 an am\nt t is at lea/ #he p]c5t ( ! co/s incurr$ by ! recipi5t 9 a fiscal ye> 9 develop+ & implem5t+ programs "u ^! sections4 ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! recipi5t an am\nt n m ?an ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! total co/s approv$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t4 ,! ,secret>y %all include a recipi5t's 9-k9d contributions 9 det]m9+ ! reimbursem5t4 7#c7 ,v\*]s ,ea* recipi5t %all submit v\*]s at lea/ qu>t]ly = co/s ! recipi5t incurs 9 develop+ & implem5t+ programs "u section #caajb1 #caajc1 or #cacac4 7c7 ,d$uctions = p>tn] tra9+ & program support ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 or z soon aft] t date z practicable1 ! ,secret>y may d$uct f am\nts made available "u p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7a7 = t fiscal ye> n m ?an #a4ej p]c5t ( ^? am\nts = p>tn] tra9+ & program support 9 t fiscal ye>4 ,! ,secret>y %all use at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ^? d$uct$ am\nts to tra9 non-,f$]al ,gov]nm5t employees & to develop relat$ tra9+ mat]ials 9 c>ry+ out ^! programs4 7d7 ,grants & coop]ative agreem5ts z contractual obligations ,! approval ( a f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t by ! ,secret>y "u section #caajb1 #caajc1 or #cacac is a contractual obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = paym5t ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( co/s 9 c>ry+ out ! provisions ( ! grant or coop]ative agreem5t4 7e7 ,eligible activities ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = eligible activities to be fund$ ) f9ancial assi/ance agreem5ts "u ?is section & publi% ^? crit]ia 9 a notice ( fund+ availability be=e ! f9ancial assi/ance program application p]iod4 7f7 ,p]iod ( availability ( f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t funds = recipi5t exp5ditures 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! p]iod ( availability = a recipi5t to exp5d a grant or coop]ative agreem5t au?oriz$ "u subsection 7a7 is z foll[s3 7,a7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajb1 o!r ?an section #caajb7l71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,= grants or coop]ative agreem5ts made = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l77#b71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next #b fiscal ye>s4 7,c7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l77#c71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next #d fiscal ye>s4 7,d7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajc1 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next fiscal ye>4 7,e7 ,= grants or coop]ative agreem5ts made = c>ry+ out #cacac1 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* x is obligat$ & = ! next #d fiscal ye>s4 7#b7 ,reobligation ,am\nts n exp5d$ by a recipi5t dur+ ! p]iod ( availability %all be releas$ back to ! ,secret>y = reobligation = any purpose "u sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd1 & #cacac 9 accordance ) subsection 7i7 ( ?is section4 7g7 ,contract au?ority2 initial date ( availability ,am\nts au?oriz$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund by ?is section %all be available = obligation on ! date ( _! apportionm5t or allocation or on ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* !y are au?oriz$1 :i*ev] occurs fir/4 7h7 ,availability ( fund+ ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7i7 ,transf] ( obligation au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! contract au?ority au?oriz$ 9 ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all h au?ority to transf] available unobligat$ contract au?ority & associat$ liquidat+ ca% )9 or betwe5 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance programs au?oriz$ "u ?is section & make new ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>ds "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,co/ e/imates ,( ! funds transf]r$1 ! contract au?ority & associat$ liquidat+ ca% or obligations & exp5ditures /emm+ f ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>ds made ) ?is contract au?ority %all n be scor$ z new obligations by ! ,congressional ,budget ,(fice or by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,no limitation on total ( obligations ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 no limitation on ! total ( obligations = ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance programs c>ri$ out by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration "u ?is section %all apply to unobligat$ funds transf]r$ "u ?is subsection4 4 7d7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,safety fitness ( own]s & op]ator2 safety reviews ( new op]ators ,section #caadd7;g7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,in=mation sy/ems2 p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation program ,section #caajf7;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,bord] en=cem5t grants ,section #caajg is repeal$4 7#d7 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/em managem5t ,section #caaji is repeal$4 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #caa is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! items relat+ to #caajg & #caaji2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! items relat+ to sections #caajb1 #caajc1 & #caajd & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #caajb4 ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program4#caajc4 ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators ,grant ,program4#caajd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 7#f7 ,grants = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation ,section #cacac7;a71 z am5d$ by section #bfjf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all adm9i/] a f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all adm9i/] a f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation fund$ "u section #caajd ( ?is title = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7#g7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t ,section #dabf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajf note7 is repeal$4 7#h7 ,safety data improvem5t program ,section #dabh ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note7 is repeal$4 7#i7 ,grant program = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators ,section #dacd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacja note7 is repeal$4 7#aj7 ,w9t] home heat+ oil deliv]y ,/ate flexibility program ,section #cdf ( ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,designation ,act ( #aiie 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caaff note7 is repeal$4 7#aa7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t z condition on grants to ,/ates ,section #ajc7;c7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajb note7 is repeal$4 7#ab7 ,/ate compliance ) ,,cdl requirem5ts ,section #ajc7;e7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajb note7 is repeal$4 7#ac7 ,bord] /aff+ /&>ds ,section #bah7;d7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacc note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ "u section #caajd7;f77#b77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & ins]t+ section #caajd7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 7e7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 7f7 ,transition ,not)/&+ ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd1 & any sections repeal$ "u subsection 7d7 ( ?is section1 z necess>y1 z ^? sections 7 9 effect on ! day be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 ) respect to applications = grants1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or contracts "u ^? sections submitt$ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 #bfjc4 ,new entrant safety review program /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on its assessm5t ( ! new op]ator safety review program1 requir$ "u section #caadd7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ ! program's effectiv5ess 9 r$uc+ comm]cial motor vehicles involv$ 9 cra%es1 fatalities1 & injuries1 & 9 improv+ comm]cial motor vehicle safety4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] completion ( ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! actions ! ,secret>y w take to address any recomm5dations includ$ 9 ! /udy "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act ( #aiie2 exception ,! /udy & ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al assessm5t %all n be subject to section #cejf or section #cejg ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bfjd4 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t ,section #caajf7;b7 is am5d$ 9 ! head+ by /rik+ program & ins]t+ sy/ems managem5t4 #bfje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #caa is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #caaaj4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to pay adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 #bfd1dci1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #bfi1iib1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #bge1ffb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #bha1dea1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7#e7 #bhg1cfa1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7#f7 #bic1cif1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,! funds au?oriz$ by ?is section %all be us$-- 7#a7 = p]sonnel co/s2 7#b7 = adm9i/rative infra/ructure2 7#c7 = r5t2 7#d7 = in=mation te*nology2 7#e7 = programs = rese>* & te*nology1 in=mation managem5t1 regulatory developm5t1 ! adm9i/ration ( ! p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t2 7#f7 = programs = outrea* & education "u subsection 7d72 7#g7 to fund ! motor c>ri] safety facility work+ capital fund e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c72 7#h7 = o!r op]at+ exp5ses2 7#i7 to conduct safety reviews ( new op]ators2 & 7#aj7 = su* o!r exp5ses z may f "t to "t become necess>y to implem5t /atutory m&ates ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration n fund$ f o!r s\rces4 7c7 ,motor c>ri] safety facility work+ capital fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% a motor c>ri] safety facility work+ capital fund4 7#b7 ,purpose ,am\nts 9 ! fund %all be available = mod]nization1 con/ruction1 leases1 & exp5ses relat$ to vacat+1 occupy+1 ma9ta9+1 & exp&+ motor c>ri] safety facilities1 & associat$ activities4 7#c7 ,availability ,am\nts 9 ! fund %all be available )\t reg>d to fiscal ye> limitation4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,am\nts may be appropriat$ to ! fund f ! am\nts made available 9 subsection 7a74 7#e7 ,fund transf]s ,! ,secret>y may transf] funds to ! work+ capital fund f ! am\nts made available 9 subsection 7a7 or f o!r funds z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,outrea* & education program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may conduct1 ?r\gh any comb9ation ( grants1 contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r activities1 an int]nal & ext]nal outrea* & education program to be adm9i/]$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( an outrea* & education program = :i* a grant1 contract1 or coop]ative agreem5t is made "u ?is subsection may be up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! grant1 contract1 or coop]ative agreem5t4 7#c7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts made available 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make available su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is subsection ea* fiscal ye>4 7e7 ,contract au?ority2 initial date ( availability ,am\nts au?oriz$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund by ?is section %all be available = obligation on ! date ( _! apportionm5t or allocation or on ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* !y are au?oriz$1 :i*ev] occurs fir/4 7f7 ,fund+ availability ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7g7 ,contractual obligation ,! approval ( funds by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = paym5t ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t's %>e ( co/s4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses2 au?orization ( appropriations ,section #caajd is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7i72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7j7 & 7k7 & subsections 7i7 & 7j71 respectively4 7#b7 ,use ( am\nts made available "u subsection 7i7 ,section #daaf7;d7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajd note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #caajd7;i7 & ins]t+ section #caaaj4 7#c7 ,int]nal coop]ation ,section #caafa is am5d$ by /rik+ #caajd7;i7 & ins]t+ #caaaj4 7#d7 ,,safetea-,,lu2 outrea* & education ,section #dabg ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#aai ,/at4 #agda2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is repeal$4 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #caa is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #caaaj4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 4 #bfjf4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cacac is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cacac4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all adm9i/] a f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7#a7 ,/ate comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program improvem5t grants ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may make a grant to a ,/ate ag5cy 9 a fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( section #cacaa2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t is mak+ a good fai? ef=t t[>d sub/antial compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #cacaa1 to improve its implem5tation ( its comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program1 includ+ exp5ses-- 7i7 = comput] h>dw>e & s(tw>e2 7ii7 = publications1 te/+1 p]sonnel1 tra9+1 & quality control2 7iii7 = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program coord9ators2 & 7iv7 to implem5t or ma9ta9 a sy/em to notify an employ] ( an op]ator ( a comm]cial motor vehicle ( ! susp5sion or revocation ( ! op]ator's comm]cial driv]'s lic5se consi/5t ) ! /&>ds develop$ "u section #cbcjc7;b7 ( ! ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacjd note74 7#b7 ,priority activities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant or coop]ative agreem5t 9 a fiscal ye> to a ,/ate ag5cy1 local gov]nm5t1 or any p]son = rese>*1 developm5t or te/+1 demon/ration projects1 public education1 or o!r special activities & projects relat+ to comm]cial driv]'s lic5s+ & motor vehicle safety t-- 7,a7 b5efit all jurisdictions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 address national safety conc]ns & circum/ances2 7,c7 address em]g+ issues relat+ to comm]cial driv]'s lic5se improvem5ts2 7,d7 support innovative ideas & solutions to comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program issues2 or 7,e7 address o!r comm]cial driv]'s lic5se issues1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,prohibitions ,a recipi5t may n use f9ancial assi/ance funds aw>d$ "u ?is section to r5t1 lease1 or buy l& or build+s4 7c7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all issue an annual report on ! activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7d7 ,apportionm5t ,all am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> %all be apportion$ to a ,/ate or recipi5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 accord+ to crit]ia prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #cac is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cacac & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cacac4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program4 4 #bfjg4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety programs = fiscal ye> #bjaf 7a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program grant ext5sion ,section #caajd7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#aj7 & 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-ei71 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,grant programs fund+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ! foll[+ sums = ! foll[+ ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration programs3 7#a7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program improvem5t grants ,= c>ry+ out ! comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program improvem5t grants program "u section #cacac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#b7 ,bord] en=cem5t grants ,f am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = bord] en=cem5t grants "u section #caajg ( t title1 #cb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#c7 ,p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t grant programs ,f am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ! p]=mance & regi/ration in=mation sy/ems managem5t grant program "u section #caaji ( t title1 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#d7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t ,= c>ry+ out ! comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t program "u section #dabf ( ?is ,act 7! in=mation te*nology deploym5t program71 #be1jjj1jjj1 = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 7#e7 ,safety data improvem5t grants ,f am\nts made available "u section #caajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = safety data improvem5t grants "u section #dabh ( ?is ,act1 #c1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf4 4 7c7 ,high-,priority activities ,section #caajd7;j77#b71 z r$esignat$ by section #bfje ( ?is ,act is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjad & up to #ab1dic1aea = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjad1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjae11 & ins]t+ #bjaf4 7d7 ,new entrant audits ,section #caadd7;g77#e77;,b7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,set aside ,! ,secret>y %all set aside f am\nts made available by section #caajd7;a7 up to #cb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf = audits ( new entrant motor c>ri]s conduct$ "u ?is p>agraph4 4 7e7 ,grant program = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators ,section #dacd7;c7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacja note7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,fund+ ,f am\nts made available "u section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all make available1 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf to c>ry out ! comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program4 4 7f7 ,comm]cial vehicle in=mation sy/ems & networks deploym5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dabf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajf note2 #aai ,/at4 #agch2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,funds deobligat$ by ! ,secret>y f previ\s ye> grants %all n be c\nt$ t[>ds ! #b1ejj1jjj maximum aggregate am\nt = core deploym5t42 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,funds may also be us$ = plann+ activities1 includ+ ! developm5t or updat+ ( program or top level design plans42 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,funds may also be us$ = plann+ activities1 includ+ ! developm5t or updat+ ( program or top level design plans44 7#b7 ,in=mation 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 ! in=mation te*nology deploym5t program4 #bfjh4 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program allocation 7a7 ,work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program =mula work+ gr\p 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! work+ gr\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 = a new motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program allocation =mula4 7#d7 ,recomm5dation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! work+ gr\p %all make a recomm5dation to ! ,secret>y reg>d+ a new ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program allocation =mula4 7#e7 ,,faca exemption ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,publication ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all publi% on a public website summ>ies ( its meet+s1 & ! f9al recomm5dation provid$ to ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,notice ( propos$ rulemak+ ,aft] receiv+ ! recomm5dation "u subsection 7a77#d71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice seek+ public comm5t on a new allocation =mula = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,basis = =mula ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! new allocation =mula is bas$ on factors t reflect1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 ! relative ne$s ( ! ,/ates to comply ) section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ! relative adm9i/rative capacities ( & *all5ges fac$ by ,/ates 9 comply+ ) section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#c7 ! av]age ( ea* ,/ate's new entrant motor c>ri] inv5tory = ! #c-ye> p]iod prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#d7 ! numb] ( int]national bord] inspection facilities & bord] cross+s by comm]cial vehicles 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7#e7 any o!r factors ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7d7 ,fund+ am\nts prior to developm5t ( a new allocation =mula 7#a7 ,int]im =mula ,prior to ! developm5t ( ! new allocation =mula1 ! ,secret>y may calculate ! int]im fund+ am\nts = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program 9 fiscal ye> #bjag 7& lat] fiscal ye>s1 z necess>y7 "u section #caajd7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act1 by ! foll[+ me?odology3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y %all calculate ! fund+ am\nt us+ ! allocation =mula ! ,secret>y us$ to aw>d motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program fund+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjaf "u section #bfjg ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y %all av]age ! fund+ aw>d$ or o!r equitable am\nts to a ,/ate 9 fiscal ye>s #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae = bord] en=cem5t grants aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 & new entrant audit grants aw>d$ "u t section1 or o!r equitable am\nts4 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y %all add ! am\nts calculat$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts ,subject to ! availability ( fund+ & not)/&+ fluctuations 9 ! data elem5ts us$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! initial am\nts result+ f ! calculation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be adju/$ to ensure t1 = ea* ,/ate1 ! am\nt %all n be less ?an #ig p]c5t ( ! av]age am\nt ( fund+ receiv$ or o!r equitable am\nts 9 fiscal ye>s #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae =-- 7,a7 motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program funds aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,b7 bord] en=cem5t grants aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 & 7,c7 new entrant audit grants aw>d$ "u section #cbfjc7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#abf ,/at4 #hjg2 ,public ,law #aab-ada74 7#c7 ,imm$iate relief ,9 develop+ ! new allocation =mula1 ! ,secret>y %all provide imm$iate relief = at lea/ #c fiscal ye>s to all ,/ates curr5tly subject to ! )hold+ provisions ( ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program funds = matt]s ( noncompliance4 7#d7 ,future )hold+s ,beg9n+ on ! date t ! new allocation =mula is implem5t$1 ! ,secret>y %all impose all future )hold+s 9 accordance ) section #caajb7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,?is section expires ^u ! implem5tation ( a new ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,assi/ance ,program ,allocation ,=mula4 #bfji4 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculation 7a7 ,be=e new allocation =mula 7#a7 ,fiscal ye> #bjag ,if a new allocation =mula has n be5 e/abli%$ = fiscal ye> #bjag1 !n1 = fiscal ye> #bjag1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all calculate ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ "u section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act1 by av]ag+ ! exp5ditures = fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje requir$ by section #cbfja7;a77#e7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada71 z t section 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s ,! ,secret>y may use ! me?odology = calculat+ ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t = fiscal ye> #bjag & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] if a new allocation =mula has n be5 e/abli%$4 7b7 ,beg9n+ ) new allocation =mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c77;,b71 beg9n+ on ! date t a new allocation =mula is e/abli%$ "u section #bfjh1 ^u ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may modify ! basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ by section #caajb7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act1 = ! purpose ( e/abli%+ a new basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a waiv] or modification-- 7,a7 is equitable due to reasonable circum/ances2 7,b7 w ensure ! cont9uation ( comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t activities 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,c7 is necess>y to ensure t ! total am\nt ( ,/ate ma9t5ance ( ef=t & mat*+ exp5ditures requir$ "u sections #caajb & #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act1 does n exce$ a sum great] ?an ! total am\nt ( ,/ate ma9t5ance ( ef=t & mat*+ exp5ditures = ! #c fiscal ye>s prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,adju/m5t me?odology ,if reque/$ by a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may modify ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t basel9e accord+ to ! foll[+ me?odology3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t us+ ! av]age ( fiscal ye>s #bjjd & #bjje1 z requir$ by section #cbfja7;a77#e7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y %all calculate ! av]age requir$ mat* by a lead ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle safety ag5cy = fiscal ye>s #bjac1 #bjad1 & #bjae = motor c>ri] safety assi/ance grants e/abli%$ at #bj p]c5t by section #caajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z t section 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y %all calculate ! e/imat$ mat* requir$ "u section #caajd7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act4 7,d7 ,! ,secret>y w subtract ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 f ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 &-- 7i7 if ! numb] is great] ?an #j1 !n ! ,secret>y %all subtract ! numb] f ! am\nt 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 if ! numb] is n great] ?an #j1 !n ! ,secret>y %all calculate ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t us+ ! me?odology 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use ! am\nt calculat$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 z ! basel9e ma9t5ance ( ef=t requir$ 9 section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,deadl9e ,if a ,/ate does n reque/ a waiv] or modification "u ?is subsection be=e ,septemb] #cj dur+ ! fir/ fiscal ye> t ! ,secret>y implem5ts ! new allocation =mula "u section #bfjh1 ! ,secret>y %all calculate ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t us+ ! me?odology 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 ( ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t describ$ ,! ma9t5ance ( ef=t calculat$ "u ?is section is ! am\nt requir$ "u section #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bfjb ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority "u ?is section t]m9ates effective on ! date t ! new ma9t5ance ( ef=t is calculat$ bas$ on ! new allocation =mula implem5t$ "u section #bfjh4 ,g ,miscellane\s provisions #bgja4 ,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$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to ! prohibition on ob/ructions to ! driv]'s field ( view71 to exempt f t section ! volunt>y m\nt+ on a w9d%ield ( vehicle safety te*nology likely to a*ieve a level ( safety t is equival5t to or great] ?an ! level ( safety t w\ld be a*iev$ abs5t ! exemption4 7b7 ,def9ition ( vehicle safety te*nology ,9 ?is section1 vehicle safety te*nology includes fleet-relat$ incid5t managem5t sy/em1 p]=mance or behavior managem5t sy/em1 spe$ managem5t sy/em1 lane dep>ture w>n+ sy/em1 =w>d collision w>n+ or mitigation sy/em1 active cruise control sy/em1 & any o!r te*nology t ! ,secret>y consid]s applicable4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,= purposes ( ?is section1 any w9d%ield m\nt$ te*nology ) a %ort t]m exemption "u "p #cha ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all be consid]$ likely to a*ieve a level ( safety t is equival5t to or great] ?an ! level ( safety t w\ld be a*iev$ abs5t an exemption "u subsection 7a74 #bgjb4 ,electronic logg+ devices requirem5ts ,section #caacg7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ apply to & ins]t+ except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 apply to2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,exception ,a motor c>ri]1 :5 transport+ a motor home or recreation vehicle trail] )9 ! def9ition ( driveaway-t[away op]ation 7z def9$ 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 may comply ) ! h\rs ( s]vice requirem5ts by requir+ ea* driv] to use-- 7,a7 a pap] record ( duty /atus =m2 or 7,b7 an electronic logg+ device4 4 #bgjc4 ,lapse ( requir$ f9ancial security2 susp5sion ( regi/ration ,section #acijf7;e7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or susp5d aft] revoke4 #bgjd4 ,access to ,national ,driv] ,regi/] ,section #cjcje7;b7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration may reque/ ! *ief driv] lic5s+ (ficial ( a ,/ate to provide in=mation "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section ab\t an individual 9 connection ) a safety inve/igation "u ! ,adm9i/rator's jurisdiction4 4 #bgje4 ,/udy on comm]cial motor vehicle driv] commut+ 7a7 ,effects ( commut+ ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all conduct a /udy ( ! effects ( motor c>ri] op]ator commutes exce$+ #aej m9utes commut+ "t on safety & comm]cial motor vehicle driv] fatigue4 7b7 ,/udy ,9 conduct+ ! /udy1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! preval5ce ( driv] commut+ 9 ! comm]cial motor vehicle indu/ry1 includ+ ! numb] & p]c5tage ( driv]s :o commute2 7#b7 ! di/ances travel$1 "t zones cross$1 "t sp5t commut+1 & me?ods ( transportation us$2 7#c7 rese>* on ! impact ( excessive commut+ on safety & comm]cial motor vehicle driv] fatigue2 7#d7 ! commut+ practices ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s & policies ( motor c>ri]s2 7#e7 ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration regulations1 policies1 & guidance reg>d+ driv] commut+2 & 7#f7 any o!r matt]s ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! f9d+s "u ! /udy & any recomm5dations = legislative action conc]n+ driv] commut+4 #bgjf4 ,h\sehold goods consum] protection work+ gr\p 7a7 ,work+ gr\p ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p = ! purpose ( develop+ recomm5dations on h[ to be/ convey to inexp]i5c$ consum]s ! in=mation su* consum]s ne$ to "k ) respect to ! ,f$]al laws conc]n+ ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods by motor c>ri]4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! work+ gr\p is compris$ ( individuals ) exp]tise 9 consum] affairs1 educators ) exp]tise 9 h[ p le>n mo/ effectively1 & repres5tatives ( ! h\sehold goods mov+ indu/ry4 7c7 ,recomm5dations 7#a7 ,cont5ts ,! recomm5dations develop$ by ! work+ gr\p %all include1 at a m9imum1 recomm5dations on-- 7,a7 cond5s+ publication ,,esa #jcjje ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration into a =mat t is m easily us$ by consum]s2 7,b7 us+ /ate-(-!-art education te*niques & te*nologies1 includ+ optimiz+ ! use ( ! ,int]net z an educational tool2 & 7,c7 r$uc+ & simplify+ ! pap]work requir$ ( motor c>ri]s & %ipp]s 9 int]/ate transportation4 7#b7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all make ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 :i* ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a public website4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p makes its recomm5dations1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a report to ,congress on ! implem5tation ( su* recomm5dations4 7e7 ,f$]al advisory committee act exemption ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7f7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,iii ,haz>d\s mat]ials #caja4 ,endorsem5ts 7a7 ,exclusions ,section #eaag7;d77#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 a s]vice vehicle c>ry+ diesel fuel 9 quantities ( #c1ghe lit]s 7#a1jjj gallons7 or less t is-- 7i7 driv5 by a class ,a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se hold] :o is a cu/om h>ve/]1 an agricultural retail]1 an agricultural bus9ess employee1 an agricultural coop]ative employee1 or an agricultural produc]2 & 7ii7 cle>ly m>k$ ) a plac>d read+ ,diesel ,fuel4 4 7b7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t exemption ,! ,secret>y %all exempt all class ,a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se hold]s :o are cu/om h>ve/]s1 agricultural retail]s1 agricultural bus9ess employees1 agricultural coop]ative employees1 or agricultural produc]s f ! requirem5t to obta9 a haz>d\s mat]ials endorsem5t "u "p #chc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 :ile op]at+ a s]vice vehicle c>ry+ diesel fuel 9 quantities ( #c1ghe lit]s 7#a1jjj gallons7 or less if ! tank conta9+ su* fuel is cle>ly m>k$ ) a plac>d read+ ,diesel ,fuel4 #cajb4 ,enhanc$ report+ ,section #eaba7;h7 is am5d$ by /rik+ transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ins]t+ po/ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation public website4 #cajc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ial in=mation 7a7 ,d]ailm5t data 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! =m = report+ a rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u section #bbe4ba ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7,=m ,,fra ,f #fahj4ed1 ,rail ,equipm5t ,accid5t_/,incid5t ,report71 includ+ to its in/ructions1 to require additional data conc]n+ rail c>s c>ry+ crude oil or e?anol t are involv$ 9 a reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( t title4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! data "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( rail c>s c>ry+ crude oil or e?anol2 7,b7 ! numb] ( rail c>s c>ry+ crude oil or e?anol damag$ or d]ail$2 & 7,c7 ! numb] ( rail c>s releas+ crude oil or e?anol4 7#c7 ,diff]5tiation ,! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be report$ sep>ately = crude oil & = e?anol4 7b7 ,database connectivity 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t in=mation managem5t practices to ensure t ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,incid5t ,reports ,database 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,incid5t ,reports ,database7 & ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,railroad ,safety ,in=mation ,sy/em conta9 accurate & consi/5t data on a reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 involv+ ! release ( haz>d\s mat]ials4 7#b7 ,id5tifi]s ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,incid5t ,reports ,database uses a se>*able ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration report numb]1 or o!r applicable unique id5tifi] t is l9k$ to ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,safety ,in=mation ,sy/em1 = ea* reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 involv+ ! release ( haz>d\s mat]ials4 7c7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all-- 7,a7 evaluate ! accuracy ( in=mation 9 ! ,incid5t ,reports ,database1 includ+ det]m9+ :e!r any inaccuracies exi/ 9-- 7i7 ! type ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 7ii7 ! quantity ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 7iii7 ! location ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 7iv7 ! damages or effects ( haz>d\s mat]ials releas$2 & 7v7 any o!r data conta9$ 9 ! database2 & 7,b7 consid]+ ! requirem5ts 9 subsection 7b71 evaluate ! consi/5cy & accuracy ( data involv+ accid5ts or incid5ts reportable to bo? ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ :e!r ! ,incid5t ,reports ,database uses a se>*able id5tifi] describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,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 ( ! f9d+s "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 & recomm5dations = resolv+ any inconsi/5cies or inaccuracies4 7d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,secret>y f requir+ o!r commodity-specific in=mation = any reportable rail equipm5t accid5t or incid5t "u "p #bbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 #cajd4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ requirem5ts & grants ,section #eajg7;e7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,tra9+ grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( funds "u section #eabh7;c71 ! ,secret>y %all make grants "u ?is subsection-- 7,a7 = tra9+ in/ructors to tra9-- 7i7 hazmat employees2 7ii7 employees :o en=ce ! haz>d\s mat]ials regulations2 7iii7 employees :o respond to haz>d\s mat]ials incid5ts2 or 7iv7 a comb9ation ( ! employees describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii72 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate1 = su* in/ructors to tra9-- 7i7 hazmat employees2 7ii7 employees :o en=ce ! haz>d\s mat]ials regulations2 7iii7 employees :o respond to haz>d\s mat]ials incid5ts2 or 7iv7 a comb9ation ( ! employees describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii74 7#b7 ,eligibility ,grants "u ?is subsection %all be made on a competitive basis to organizations t-- 7,a7 tra9 on a n-=-pr(it basis-- 7i7 hazmat employees2 7ii7 employees :o en=ce ! haz>d\s mat]ials regulations2 7iii7 employees :o respond to haz>d\s mat]ials incid5ts2 or 7iv7 a comb9ation ( ! employees describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii72 & 7,b7 demon/rate-- 7i7 exp]tise 9 conduct+ a tra9+ program = #a or m ( ! gr\ps ( employees describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! ability to rea* & involve 9 a tra9+ program a t>get population ( #a or m ( ! gr\ps ( employees describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #caje4 ,national em]g5cy & disa/] response 7a7 ,purpose ,section #eaja is am5d$ by ins]t+ & & to facilitate ! safe movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials dur+ national em]g5cies aft] comm]ce4 7b7 ,g5]al regulatory au?ority ,section #eajc is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,f$]ally decl>$ disa/] & em]g5cy areas ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 may prescribe /&>ds to facilitate ! safe movem5t ( haz>d\s mat]ials into1 f1 & )9 a f$]ally decl>$ disa/] area or a national em]g5cy area4 4 #cajf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #eabh is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eabh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is *apt] 7except sections #eajg7;e71 #eajh7;g77#b71 #eaac1 #eaae1 #eaaf1 & #eaai7-- 7#a7 #db1gfb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #dc1ffj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #dd1egg1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #df1dfi1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7#e7 #dg1dde1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7#f7 #dh1dda1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eaaf7;i71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d1 dur+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba-- 7#a7 #ahh1jjj to c>ry out section #eaae2 7#b7 #ba1hjj1jjj to c>ry out subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #eaaf1 ( :i* n less ?an #ac1fej1jjj %all be available to c>ry out section #eaaf7;b72 7#c7 #aej1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;f72 7#d7 #fbe1jjj to publi% & di/ribute ! ,em]g5cy ,response ,guidebook "u section #eaaf7;i77#c72 & 7#e7 #a1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;j74 7c7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ grants ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ pursuant to section #eaaf7;i71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba to c>ry out section #eajg7;e74 7d7 ,cr$its to appropriations 7#a7 ,exp5ses ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y may cr$it am\nts receiv$ f a ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 or o!r public au?ority or private entity = exp5ses ! ,secret>y incurs 9 provid+ tra9+ to ! ,/ate1 au?ority1 or entity4 7#b7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 ,,iv ,highway & motor vehicle safety ,a ,highway traffic safety ,i ,highway safety #daja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,= c>ry+ out section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bdc1ebf1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #beb1bfg1igb = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bfa1bbi1bhh = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bgj1dae1dbi = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #bgi1hca1dhb = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #bhi1dhb1fdf = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,= c>ry+ out section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #acg1hce1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #adj1gbi1ece = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #adc1fhd1hee = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #adf1gjb1bcg = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #adi1ghb1ihd = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #aeb1ibh1dbg = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#c7 ,national priority safety programs ,= c>ry+ out section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bgd1gbj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bgg1dfg1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bhj1bda1hgb = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bhc1jdd1bia = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #bhe1hgd1gcd = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #bhh1gcc1dha = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#d7 ,national driv] regi/] ,= ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #c1egc1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #c1fdh1edd = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #c1gbe1afc = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #c1hjc1cia = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #c1hhc1bfc = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #c1ifd1haa = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#e7 ,high visibility en=cem5t program ,= c>ry+ out section #bjji ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7-- 7,a7 #bi1bij1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bi1ehb1ijj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bi1hgh1gbi = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #cj1agg1eaf = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #cj1dgi1bia = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #cj1ghd1jhd = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,= adm9i/rative & relat$ op]at+ exp5ses ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 c>ry+ out *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ?is subtitle-- 7,a7 #be1gee1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7,b7 #bf1jab1eej = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7,c7 #bf1bgb1fgf = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7,d7 #bf1ece1djb = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,e7 #bf1hjj1gef = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,f7 #bg1jfh1gfd = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7b7 ,prohibition on o!r uses ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 ?is subtitle1 & 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle1 ! am\nts made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = a program "u su* *apt]-- 7#a7 %all only be us$ to c>ry out su* program2 & 7#b7 may n be us$ by ,/ates or local gov]nm5ts = con/ruction purposes4 7c7 ,applicability ( title #bc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & 9 ?is subtitle1 am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if su* funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,regulatory au?ority ,grants aw>d$ "u ?is subtitle %all be 9 accordance ) regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,/ate mat*+ requirem5ts ,if a grant aw>d$ "u ?is subtitle requires a ,/ate to %>e 9 ! co/1 ! aggregate ( all exp5ditures = highway safety activities made dur+ any fiscal ye> by ! ,/ate & its political subdivisions 7exclusive ( ,f$]al funds7 = c>ry+ out ! grant 7o!r ?an plann+ & adm9i/ration7 %all be available = ! purpose ( cr$it+ ! ,/ate dur+ su* fiscal ye> = ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any project "u ?is subtitle 7o!r ?an plann+ or adm9i/ration7 )\t reg>d to :e!r su* exp5ditures 7 actually made 9 connection ) su* project4 7f7 ,grant application & deadl9e ,to receive a grant "u ?is subtitle1 a ,/ate %all submit an application1 & ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a s+le deadl9e = su* applications to enable ! aw>d ( grants e>ly 9 ! next fiscal ye>4 7g7 ,transf]s ,section #dje7;a77#a77;,g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,g7 ,transf]s ,not)/&+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f71 ! ,secret>y %all reallocate1 be=e ! la/ day ( any fiscal ye>1 any am\nts rema9+ available ( ! am\nts allocat$ to c>ry out any ( ! activities describ$ 9 subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7g7 to increase ! am\nt made available to c>ry out section #djb1 9 ord] to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 t all su* am\nts are obligat$ dur+ su* fiscal ye>4 4 #dajb4 ,highway safety programs 7a7 ,re/riction ,section #djb7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,re/riction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to au?orize ! appropriation or exp5diture ( funds = highway con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 or design 7o!r ?an design ( safety features ( highways to be incorporat$ into guidel9es74 4 7b7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ,a ,/ate may transf] ! funds apportion$ "u ?is section to a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 includ+ ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts4 aft] neighbor+ ,/ates44 7#b7 ,national priority safety programs ,section #dje7;a77#a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,political subdivisions ,a ,/ate may transf] ! funds apportion$ "u ?is section to a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 includ+ ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts4 4 7c7 ,track+ process ,section #dab ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,track+ process ,! ,secret>y %all develop a process to id5tify & mitigate possible sy/emic issues across ,/ates & regional (fices by review+ ov]sight f9d+s & recomm5d$ actions id5tifi$ 9 tri5nial ,/ate managem5t reviews4 4 7d7 ,highway safety plans ,section #djb7k77#e77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #fj & ins]t+ #cj4 7e7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t ,section #dje7;a77#a77;,h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,h7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t c]tification ,z "p ( ! grant application requir$ 9 section #djb7k77#c77;,f71 a ,/ate receiv+ a grant 9 any fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b71 subsection 7c71 or subsection 7d7 ( ?is section %all provide c]tification t ! lead ,/ate ag5cy responsible = programs describ$ 9 any ( ^? sections is ma9ta9+ exp5ditures at or above ! av]age level ( su* exp5ditures 9 ! #b fiscal ye>s prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae4 4 #dajc4 ,grants = alcohol-ignition int]lock laws & #bd-g sobriety programs ,section #dje7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ ! head+ to read z foll[s3 ,grants to ,/ates = alcohol-ignition int]lock laws & #bd-g sobriety programs4--2 & 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,alcohol-ignition int]lock laws & #bd-g sobriety programs 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make a sep>ate grant "u ?is subsection to ea* ,/ate t-- 7,i7 adopts & is en=c+ a law t requires all individuals convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or ( driv+ :ile intoxicat$ to receive a re/riction on driv+ privileges2 & 7,,ii7 ei!r-- 7aa7 except z provid$ "u clause 7ii71 adopts & is en=c+ a m&atory alcohol-ignition int]lock law = all individuals convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or ( driv+ :ile intoxicat$2 or 7bb7 provides a #bd-g sobriety program4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,a ,/ate alcohol-ignition int]lock law "u clause 7i77,,ii77aa7 may include exceptions = ! foll[+ circum/ances3 7,i7 ,! individual is requir$ 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,,ii7 ,! individual is c]tifi$ by a m$ical doctor z be+ unable to provide a deep lung brea? sample = analysis by an ignition int]lock device4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ or a ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ or an ag5cy ) jurisdiction2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ bond1 be=e s5t5ce2 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ :o plead guilty or & ins]t+ :o 0 arre/$1 plead guilty1 or2 & 7,c7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ at an 9-p]son te/+ location aft] p] day2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by add+ 1 includ+ #bd-g sobriety programs aft] & drugs4 #dajd4 ,/udy on ! national roadside survey ( alcohol & drug use by driv]s ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date t ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al reviews & reports on ! ov]all value ( ! ,national ,roadside ,survey to rese>*]s & o!r public safety /akehold]s1 ! diff]5ces betwe5 a ,national ,roadside ,survey site & typical law en=cem5t *eckpo9ts1 & ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,national ,roadside ,survey me?odology at protect+ ! privacy ( ! driv+ public1 z reque/$ by ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate on ,june #e1 #bjad 7,s5ate ,report #aac-ahb71 ! ,secret>y %all report to ,congress on ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration's progress t[>d review+ t report & implem5t+ any recomm5dations made 9 t report4 ,,ii ,/op ,motorcycle ,*eckpo9t ,fund+ ,act #daba4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,/op ,motorcycle ,*eckpo9t ,fund+ ,act4 #dabb4 ,grant re/riction ,not)/&+ section #aec ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may n provide a grant or any funds to a ,/ate1 c\nty1 t[n1 t[n%ip1 ,indian tribe1 municipality1 or o!r local gov]nm5t t may be us$ = any program-- 7#a7 to *eck helmet usage2 or 7#b7 to create *eckpo9ts t specifically t>get motorcycle op]ators or motorcycle pass5g]s4 ,,iii ,improv+ ,driv] ,safety ,act ( #bjae #daca4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,improv+ ,driv] ,safety ,act ( #bjae4 #dacb4 ,di/ract$ driv+ inc5tive grants ,section #dje7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ includes di/ract$ driv+ issues z "p ( ! ,/ate's driv]'s lic5se exam9ation & aft] any ,/ate t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 does n provide = an exception t specifically all[s a driv] to text ?r\gh a p]sonal wireless communication device :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77ii71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 does n provide = an exception t specifically all[s a driv] y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age to use a p]sonal wireless communication device :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,c71 by /rik+ section #caaeb & ins]t+ section #caacf2 7#e7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f7 to read z foll[s3 7#f7 ,additional di/ract$ driv+ grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all use up to #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts available = grants "u ?is subsection to aw>d grants to any ,/ate t-- 7i7 9 fiscal ye>s #bjag & #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 (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>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjba-- 7,i7 meets ! requirem5ts "u clause 7i72 7,,ii7 imposes increas$ f9es = repeat violations2 & 7,,iii7 has a /atute t prohibits driv]s :o are y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age f us+ a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+4 7,b7 ,use ( grant funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#e7 & subject to clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 ( ?is subp>agraph1 am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ = activities relat$ to ! en=cem5t ( di/ract$ driv+ laws1 includ+ = public in=mation & aw>5ess purposes4 7ii7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjag & #bjah ,9 fiscal ye>s #bjag & #bjah1 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> #bjai ?r\gh #bjba ,9 fiscal ye> #bjai ?r\gh #bjba1 up to #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ = any eligible project or activity "u section #djb4 2 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,a77i71 by /rik+ 1 includ+ op]ation :ile tempor>ily /ation>y because ( traffic1 a traffic light or /op sign1 or o!rwise4 #dacc4 ,b>ri]s to data collection report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7#a7 id5tifies any legal & te*nical b>ri]s to captur+ adequate data on ! preval5ce ( ! use ( wireless communications devices :ile driv+2 & 7#b7 provides recomm5dations on h[ to address su* b>ri]s4 ,,iv ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts #dada4 ,te*nical corrections to ! ,motor ,vehicle & ,highway ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjab 7a7 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 by /rik+ except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c712 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 9 :i* a ,/ate & ins]t+ = :i* a ,/ate2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7k72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7k77#d71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,section #djc7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ( title #di aft] *apt] #cja4 7c7 ,national priority safety programs ,section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#e71 by /rik+ section #djb7;c7 & ins]t+ section #djb2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#d77;,a77iv71 by /rik+ develop$ "u subsection 7g74 ,b ,vehicle safety #dbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out *apt] #cja ( title #di1 & "p ,c ( subtitle ,,vi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7#a7 #acb1gcj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjaf2 7#b7 #ace1eag1ccj = fiscal ye> #bjag2 7#c7 #ach1cfc1aid = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#d7 #ada1bfh1hba = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7#e7 #add1bce1dff = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7#f7 #adg1bfd1daa = fiscal ye> #bjba4 #dbjb4 ,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 #dbjc4 ,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 #dbjd4 ,recall process 7a7 ,notification by manufactur] ,section #cjaah7;c7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or electronic mail aft] c]tifi$ mail4 7b7 ,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 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 7#c7 ,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-- 7i7 appropriately monitors recalls to ensure ! appropriat5ess ( scope & adequacy ( recall completion rates & rem$ies2 7ii7 ensures manufactur]s provide safe rem$ies1 at no co/ to consum]s2 7iii7 is capable ( coord9at+ recall rem$ies & processes2 & 7iv7 c improve its policy on consum] notice to combat effects ( recall fatigue4 #dbje4 ,pilot grant program = ,/ate notification to consum]s ( motor vehicle recall /atus 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t a #b-ye> pilot program to evaluate ! feasibility & effectiv5ess ( a ,/ate process = in=m+ consum]s ( op5 motor vehicle recalls at ! "t ( motor vehicle regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,grants ,to c>ry out ?is program1 ! ,secret>y may make a grant to ea* eligible ,/ate1 b n m ?an #f eligible ,/ates 9 total1 t agrees to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7c74 ,funds made available to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be us$ 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 #dbjf4 ,recall obligations "u bankruptcy ,section #cjabj;,a is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] #aa ( title #aa1 & ins]t+ *apt] #g or *apt] #aa ( title #aa4 #dbjg4 ,deal] requirem5t to *eck = op5 recall ,section #cjabj7;f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,a manufactur] & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 if-- 7,a7 ! deal] notifies ! own] ( ea* ( ! manufactur]'s motor vehicles x s]vices at ! "t ( ! s]vice ( any op5 recall2 & 7,b7 ! notification requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is specifi$ 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 #dbjh4 ,ext5sion ( "t p]iod = rem$y ( tire defects ,section #cjabj7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #fj days & ins]t+ #ahj days2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #fj-;day ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ahj-;day4 #dbji4 ,r5tal c> safety 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjabj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,limitation on r5tal ( defective or noncomply+ motor vehicles 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] receiv+ notification "u section #cjaai ( a defective or noncomply+ motor vehicle or replacem5t equipm5t 9 ! r5tal company's possession at ! "t ( notification1 a r5tal company may r5t t motor vehicle only if-- 7,a7 ! defect or noncompliance is rem$i$1 z requir$ by ?is section1 be=e deliv]y "u ! r5tal agreem5t2 7,b7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! r5tal company notifies ea* r5t] 9 writ+ prior to acceptance ( ! r5tal agreem5t-- 7i7 ( ! defect or noncompliance2 & 7ii7 if ! notification provid$ "u section #cjaai indicates t ! rem$y = ! defect or noncompliance is n imm$iately available & specifies an action to tempor>ily alt] ! vehicle t w\ld elim9ate ! safety risk pos$ by ! defect or noncompliance1 :e!r t action 0 p]=m$2 or 7,c7 if ! notification is requir$ by an ord] "u section #cjaah7;b71 en=cem5t ( ! ord] is re/ra9$ or ! ord] is set aside 9 a civil action to :i* section #cjaba7;d7 ( ?is title applies4 7#b7 ,proc$ures = notification dur+ duration ( r5tal agreem5ts ,if a r5tal company receives notification ( a defective or noncomply+ motor vehicle or replacem5t equipm5t "u section #cjaai dur+ ! duration ( a r5tal agreem5t1 ! r5tal company %all notify ea* r5t]1 z soon z practicable1 b n lat] ?an #bd h\rs aft] ! date ! r5tal company receiv$ ! notification "u section #cjaai4 7#c7 ,con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to prohibit a r5tal company f (f]+ a motor vehicle = r5t4 7#d7 ,def9ition ( r5tal company ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m r5tal company means a p]son :o is engag$ 9 ! bus9ess ( r5t+ a motor vehicle t-- 7,a7 has a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( #aj1jjj p\nds or less2 7,b7 is r5t$ )\t a driv] = an initial t]m ( less ?an #d mon?s2 & 7,c7 is "p ( a motor vehicle fleet ( #e or m motor vehicles t are us$ = r5tal purposes4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #dbaj4 ,motor vehicle equipm5t ,section #cjajb7g77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 exclud+ portable wireless communications devices & associat$ applications & s(tw>e us$ ) su* devices1 :i* d n op]ate or control a critical or prim>y sy/em1 "p1 or compon5t ( a motor vehicle1 aft] device4 #dbaa4 ,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$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,!re are h]eby & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are h]eby 1 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,p5alties relat$ 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 ,c ,rese>* & developm5t & vehicle electronics #dcja4 ,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$]al ag5cies1 & ! priorities ( ! ,c\ncil ov] ! next #e ye>s4 #dcjb4 ,coop]ation ) =eign gov]nm5ts 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5t ,section #cjahb7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 9 coord9ation ) ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts & collaborative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts ) =eign gov]nm5ts4 4 7b7 ,title #bc am5dm5t ,section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 by ins]t+ =eign gov]nm5t1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate1 aft] in/itution12 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ =eign gov]nm5ts1 aft] local gov]nm5ts14 7c7 ,audit ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,inspector ,g5]al %all conduct an audit ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation's managem5t & ov]sight ( coop]ative agreem5ts & collaborative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts1 includ+ any coop]ative agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & =eign gov]nm5ts "u section #cjahb7;b77#f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & subsections 7b77#b77;,c7 & 7c77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,d ,miscellane\s provisions ,i ,driv] ,privacy ,act ( #bjae #ddja4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,driv] ,privacy ,act ( #bjae4 #ddjb4 ,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 #ddjc4 ,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 #ddba4 ,%ort title ,?is "p may be cit$ z ! ,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae4 #ddbb4 ,pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation ,section #cbcjb is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,cra% avoidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,safety ,?r\gh ,in=m$ ,consum]s ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate a rule to ensure t cra% avoidance in=mation is indicat$ next to cra%wor?9ess in=mation on /ick]s plac$ on motor vehicles by _! manufactur]s4 4 ,v ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy #ejja4 ,pass5g] transportation2 def9itions ,section #bdajb is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d71 ! foll[+3 7#e7 long-di/ance r\te means a r\te describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,c74 2 7#c7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 z r$esignat$1 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e2 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 except t ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor = ! purposes ( *apt] #bdc means ! ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 t l9e42 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 /ate-(-good-repair means a condition 9 :i* physical assets1 bo? individually & z a sy/em1 are-- 7,a7 p]=m+ at a level at lea/ equal to t call$ = 9 _! z-built or z-modifi$ design specification dur+ any p]iod :5 ! life cycle co/ ( ma9ta9+ ! assets is l[] ?an ! co/ ( replac+ !m2 & 7,b7 su/a9$ ?r\gh regul> ma9t5ance & replacem5t programs4 7#ab7 ,/ate-support$ r\te means a r\te describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b7 or p>agraph 7#f77;,d71 or 9 section #bdgjb7;a74 4 ,a ,au?orization ( appropriations #eaja4 ,au?orization ( grants to ,amtrak 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak = deposit into ! acc\nts e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #a1dej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #a1eej1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #a1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to "o half ( #a p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 = ! co/s ( managem5t ov]sight ( ,amtrak4 7c7 ,competition ,9 adm9i/]+ grants to ,amtrak "u section #bdcah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may )hold1 f am\nts t w\ld o!rwise be made available to ,amtrak1 su* sums z are necess>y f ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section to cov] ! op]at+ subsidy describ$ 9 section #bdgaa7;b77#a77;,e77ii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ 9 ea* fiscal ye> "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section = ! use ( ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #e1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ 9 ea* fiscal ye> "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section = ! use ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #eajb4 ,national infra/ructure & safety inve/m5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #cej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #dcj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #fjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #ijj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #eajc4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d rail inve/igations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d to c>ry out railroad accid5t inve/igations "u section #aaca7;a77#a77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjaf1 #f1cjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjag1 #f1djj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjah1 #f1ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjai1 #f1fjj1jjj4 7b7 ,inve/igation p]sonnel ,am\nts appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section %all be available to ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d = p]sonnel1 9 regional (fices & 9 ,wa%+ton1 ,,dc1 ^: duties involve railroad accid5t inve/igations4 #eajd4 ,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 #eaje4 ,national coop]ative rail rese>* program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdiaj is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#ab71 by /rik+ &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#ac71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 to improve ! ov]all safety ( int]city pass5g] & freight rail op]ations4 2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7e7 to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,allocation ,at lea/ #e1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out railroad rese>* & developm5t programs %all be available to c>ry out ?is section4 4 ,b ,amtrak re=m #ebja4 ,amtrak grant process 7a7 ,requirem5ts & proc$ures ,*apt] #bdc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcag4 ,co/s & rev5ues 7a7 ,allocation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 int]nal controls to ensure ,amtrak's co/s1 rev5ues1 & o!r comp5sation are appropriately & proportionally allocat$ to its ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices or infra/ructure1 its ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 its long-di/ance r\tes1 & its o!r national network activities4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ! ability ( ,amtrak to ent] into an agreem5t ) #a or m ,/ates to allocate op]at+ & capital co/s "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 #bdcah4 ,grant process 7a7 ,proc$ures = grant reque/s ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% & transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives sub/antive & proc$ural requirem5ts1 includ+ s*$ules1 = grant reque/s "u ?is section4 7b7 ,grant reque/s ,amtrak %all transmit grant reque/s = ,f$]al funds appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ! use ( ,amtrak to-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,a grant reque/ "u subsection 7b7 %all-- 7#a7 describe project$ op]at+ & capital co/s = ! upcom+ fiscal ye> = ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices & infra/ructure1 ,amtrak's ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 & ,amtrak's long-di/ance r\tes1 & ,amtrak's o!r national network activities1 z applicable1 9 comp>ison to prior fiscal ye> actual f9ancial p]=mance2 7#b7 describe ! capital projects to be fund$1 ) co/ e/imates & an e/imat$ timetable = completion ( ! projects cov]$ by ! reque/2 7#c7 assess ,amtrak's f9ancial condition2 7#d7 be display$ on ,amtrak's ,web site )9 a reasonable timeframe foll[+ its transmission "u subsection 7b72 & 7#e7 describe h[ ! fund+ reque/$ 9 a grant w be allocat$ to ! acc\nts e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;a71 consid]+ ! project$ op]at+ losses or capital co/s = s]vices & activities associat$ ) su* acc\nts ov] ! "t p]iod int5d$ to be cov]$ by ! grants4 7d7 ,review & approval 7#a7 ,?irty-day approval process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date t ,amtrak submits a grant reque/ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all complete a review ( ! reque/ & provide notice to ,amtrak t-- 7i7 ! reque/ is approv$2 or 7ii7 ! reque/ is disapprov$1 includ+ ! reason = ! disapproval & an explanation ( any incomplete or defici5t items4 7,b7 ,grant agreem5t ,if a grant reque/ is approv$1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a grant agreem5t ) ,amtrak t allocates ! grant fund+ to #a ( ! #d acc\nts e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;a74 7#b7 ,fifte5-day modification p]iod ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! date ( ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 ,amtrak %all submit a modifi$ reque/ = ! ,secret>y's review4 7#c7 ,modifi$ reque/s ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! date t ,amtrak submits a modifi$ reque/ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all ei!r approve ! modifi$ reque/1 or1 if ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! reque/ is /ill incomplete or defici5t1 ! ,secret>y %all id5tify 9 writ+ to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! rema9+ defici5cies & recomm5d a process = resolv+ ! out/&+ portions ( ! reque/4 7e7 ,paym5ts to ,amtrak 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7d7 %all specify ! op]ations1 s]vices1 & o!r activities to be fund$ by ! grant4 ,! grant agreem5t %all include provisions1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is *apt]1 to measure ,amtrak's p]=mance & ensure acc\ntability 9 deliv]+ ! op]ations1 s]vices1 or activities to be fund$ by ! grant4 7#b7 ,s*$ule ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ea* fiscal ye> = :i* am\nts are appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak1 & = :i* ! ,secret>y & ,amtrak h ent]$ into a grant agreem5t "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all disburse grant funds to ,amtrak on ! foll[+ s*$ule3 7,a7 #ej p]c5t on ,octob] #a4 7,b7 #be p]c5t on ,janu>y #a4 7,c7 #be p]c5t on ,april #a4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,! ,secret>y may make a paym5t to ,amtrak ( appropriat$ funds-- 7,a7 m frequ5tly ?an ! s*$ule "u p>agraph 7#b7 if ,amtrak1 = good cause1 reque/s m frequ5t paym5t be=e ! end ( a paym5t p]iod2 or 7,b7 ) a diff]5t frequ5cy or 9 diff]5t p]c5tage allocations 9 ! ev5t ( a cont9u+ resolution or 9 ! abs5ce ( an appropriations ,act = ! duration ( a fiscal ye>4 7f7 ,availability ( am\nts & e>ly appropriations ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,am\nts = capital acquisitions & improvem5ts may be appropriat$ = a fiscal ye> be=e ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nts w be obligat$4 7g7 ,limitations on use ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak may n be us$ to cross-subsidize op]at+ losses or capital co/s ( commut] rail pass5g] or freight rail transportation4 #bdcai4 ,acc\nts 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( acc\nts ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 ,amtrak1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all def9e & e/abli%-- 7#a7 a ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt1 includ+ subacc\nts = ,amtrak tra9 s]vices & infra/ructure2 7#b7 a ,/ate-support$ acc\nt2 7#c7 a long-di/ance acc\nt2 & 7#d7 an o!r national network activities acc\nt4 7b7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #eaja7;a7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f commut] rail pass5g] transportation provid]s = su* provid]s' %>e ( capital co/s on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor provid$ to ,amtrak "u section #bdije7;c72 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices or infra/ructure1 z allocat$ "u section #bdcag2 & 7,d7 any o!r net rev5ue receiv$ 9 association ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 includ+ freight access fees1 electric propulsion1 & comm]cial developm5t4 7#b7 ,use ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = its %>e (-- 7,a7 capital projects describ$ 9 section #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e77i71 & develop$ "u ! plann+ process e/abli%$ "u t section1 to br+ ,nor!a/ ,corridor infra/ructure to a /ate-(-good-repair2 7,b7 capital projects describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iv7 ( section #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e7 t are develop$ "u ! plann+ process e/abli%$ "u t section int5d$ to increase corridor capacity1 improve s]vice reliability1 & r$uce travel "t on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,c7 capital projects to improve safety & security2 7,d7 capital projects to improve cu/om] s]vice & am5ities2 7,e7 acquir+1 rehabilitat+1 manufactur+1 remanufactur+1 ov]haul+1 or improv+ equipm5t & associat$ facilities us$ = int]city rail pass5g] transportation by ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices2 7,f7 retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans = capital projects describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph or = capital leases = equipm5t & relat$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,g7 p>ticipation 9 public-private p>tn]%ips1 jo9t v5tures1 & o!r me*anisms or arrangem5ts t result 9 ! completion ( capital projects describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph2 & 7,h7 indirect1 common1 corporate1 or o!r co/s directly incurr$ by or allocat$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7c7 ,/ate-,support$ ,acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! ,/ate-support$ acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #eaja7;a7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f ,/ates provid$ to ,amtrak "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note72 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus f its ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 z allocat$ "u section #bdcag4 7#b7 ,use ( ,/ate-support$ acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ 9 ! ,/ate-support$ acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = capital exp5ses & op]at+ co/s1 includ+ indirect1 common1 corporate1 or o!r co/s directly incurr$ by or allocat$ to ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 ( its ,/ate-support$ r\tes & retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans or capital leases attributable to its ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7d7 ,long-,di/ance ,acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! long-di/ance acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #eaja7;a7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f ,/ates provid$ to ,amtrak = co/s associat$ ) its long-di/ance r\tes2 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus f its long-di/ance r\tes1 z allocat$ "u section #bdcag4 7#b7 ,use ( long-di/ance acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ 9 ! long-di/ance acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = capital exp5ses & op]at+ co/s1 includ+ indirect1 common1 corporate1 or o!r co/s directly incurr$ by or allocat$ to long-di/ance r\tes1 ( its long-di/ance r\tes & retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans or capital leases attributable to ! long-di/ance r\tes4 7e7 ,o!r national network activities acc\nt 7#a7 ,deposits ,amtrak %all deposit 9 ! o!r national network activities acc\nt e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#d7-- 7,a7 a portion ( ! grant funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,railroad ,re=m1 ,enhancem5t1 & ,effici5cy ,act1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak1 z specifi$ 9 a grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #bdcah2 7,b7 any comp5sation receiv$ f ,/ates provid$ to ,amtrak = co/s associat$ ) its o!r national network activities2 & 7,c7 any op]at+ surplus f its o!r national network activities4 7#b7 ,use ( o!r national network activities acc\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f71 am\nts deposit$ into ! o!r national network activities acc\nt %all be made available = ! use ( ,amtrak = capital & op]at+ co/s n allocat$ to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t acc\nt1 ,/ate-support$ acc\nt1 or long-di/ance acc\nt1 & retirem5t ( pr9cipal & paym5t ( int]e/ on loans or capital leases attributable to o!r national network activities4 7f7 ,transf] au?ority 7#a7 ,au?ority ,amtrak may transf] any funds appropriat$ "u ! au?orization 9 section #eaja7;a7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 or any subsequ5t ,act appropriat+ funds = ! use ( ,amtrak = deposit into ! acc\nts describ$ 9 t section1 or any surplus g5]at$ by op]ations1 betwe5 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ,/ate-support$1 long-di/ance1 & o!r national network activities acc\nts-- 7,a7 ^u ! expiration ( #aj days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors1 includ+ ! ,secret>y1 ( ! plann$ transf]2 & 7,b7 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors ( a plann$ transf] "u p>agraph 7#a71 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( ! transf]2 & 7,b7 a detail$ explanation ( ! reason = ! transf]1 includ+-- 7i7 ! effects on ,amtrak s]vices fund$ by ! acc\nt f :i* ! transf] is drawn1 9 comp>ison to a sc5>io 9 :i* no transf] 0 made2 & 7ii7 ! effects on ,amtrak s]vices fund$ by ! acc\nt receiv+ ! transf]1 9 comp>ison to a sc5>io 9 :i* no transf] 0 made4 7#c7 ,notifications 7,a7 ,/ate-support$ acc\nt ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors ( a plann$ transf] "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( funds to or f ! ,/ate-support$ acc\nt1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ea* ,/ate t sponsors a ,/ate-support$ r\te a lett] t includes ! in=mation describ$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor acc\nt ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date t ,amtrak notifies ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors ( a plann$ transf] "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( funds to or f ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor acc\nt1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission a lett] t includes ! in=mation describ$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7g7 ,en=cem5t ,! ,secret>y %all en=ce ! provisions ( ea* grant agreem5t "u section #bdcah7;d71 includ+ any deposit into an acc\nt "u ?is section4 7h7 ,lett]s ( int5t 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y may issue a lett] ( int5t to ,amtrak ann\nc+ an int5tion to obligate1 = a major capital project describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iv7 ( section #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e71 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! project4 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,at lea/ #cj days be=e issu+ a lett] "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all notify 9 writ+ ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ( ! propos$ lett]4 ,! ,secret>y %all include ) ! notice a copy ( ! propos$ lett]1 ! crit]ia us$ = select+ ! project = a grant aw>d1 & a description ( h[ ! project meets ! crit]ia "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,cont+5t nature ( obligation or commitm5t ,an obligation or adm9i/rative commitm5t may be made only :5 am\nts are appropriat$4 ,! lett] ( int5t %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 & is subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u ,f$]al law & to ,f$]al laws 9 =ce or enact$ aft] ! date ( ! cont+5t commitm5t4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcag4 ,co/s & rev5ues4#bdcah4 ,grant process4#bdcai4 ,acc\nts4 4 7c7 ,repeals 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( grant process ,section #bjf ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( t ,act are repeal$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bdajd & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bda are repeal$4 #ebjb4 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & assets plans 7a7 ,amtrak #e-,ye> ,bus9ess ,l9e & ,asset ,plans ,*apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ by section #ebja ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bdcai ! foll[+3 #bdcbj4 ,amtrak #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & asset plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,f9al plans ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #ae ( ea* ye>1 ,amtrak %all submit to ,congress & ! ,secret>y f9al #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans & #e-ye> asset plans prep>$ 9 accordance ) ?is section4 ,^! f9al plans %all =m ! basis = ,amtrak's g5]al & legislative annual report to ! ,presid5t & ,congress requir$ by section #bdcae7;b74 7#b7 ,fiscal con/ra9t ,ea* plan prep>$ "u ?is section %all be bas$ on fund+ levels au?oriz$ or o!rwise available to ,amtrak 9 a fiscal ye>4 ,9 ! abs5ce ( an au?orization or appropriation ( funds = a fiscal ye>1 ! plans %all be bas$ on ! am\nt ( fund+ available 9 ! previ\s fiscal ye>1 plus inflation4 ,amtrak may include an app5dix to ! asset plan requir$ 9 subsection 7c7 t describes any capital fund+ requirem5ts 9 excess ( am\nts au?oriz$ or o!rwise available to ,amtrak 9 a fiscal ye> = capital inve/m5t4 7b7 ,amtrak #e-,ye> ,bus9ess ,l9e ,plans 7#a7 ,amtrak bus9ess l9es ,amtrak %all prep>e a #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plan = ea* ( ! foll[+ bus9ess l9es & s]vices3 7,a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor tra9 s]vices4 7,b7 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7,c7 ,long-di/ance r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7,d7 ,ancill>y s]vices op]at$ by ,amtrak1 includ+ commut] op]ations & o!r rev5ue g5]at+ activities z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans ,! #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plan = ea* bus9ess l9e %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 a /atem5t ( ,amtrak's vision1 goals1 & s]vice plan = ! bus9ess l9e1 coord9at$ ) any entities t are contribut+ capital or op]at+ fund+ to support pass5g] rail s]vices )9 ^? bus9ess l9es1 & align$ ) ,amtrak's ,/rategic ,plan & #e-ye> asset plans "u subsection 7c72 7,b7 all project$ rev5ues & exp5ditures = ! bus9ess l9e1 includ+ id5tification ( rev5ues & exp5ditures incurr$ by-- 7i7 pass5g] op]ations2 7ii7 non-pass5g] op]ations t are directly relat$ to ! bus9ess l9e2 & 7iii7 gov]nm5tal fund+ s\rces1 includ+ rev5ues & o!r fund+ receiv$ f ,/ates2 7,c7 project$ rid]%ip levels = all pass5g] op]ations2 7,d7 e/imates ( long-t]m & %ort-t]m debt & associat$ pr9cipal & int]e/ paym5ts 7bo? curr5t & =eca/s72 7,e7 annual pr(it & loss /atem5ts & =eca/s & balance %eets2 7,f7 annual ca% fl[ =eca/s2 7,g7 a /atem5t describ+ ! me?odologies & significant assumptions und]ly+ e/imates & =eca/s2 7,h7 specific p]=mance measures t demon/rate ye> ov] ye> *anges 9 ! results ( ,amtrak's op]ations2 7,i7 f9ancial p]=mance = ea* r\te )9 ea* bus9ess l9e1 includ+ descriptions ( ! ca% op]at+ loss or contribution & labor productivity = ea* r\te2 7,j7 specific co/s & sav+s e/imates result+ f re=m initiatives2 7,k7 prior fiscal ye> & project$ equipm5t reliability /ati/ics2 & 7,l7 an id5tification & explanation ( any major adju/m5ts made f previ\sly approv$ plans4 7#c7 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans process ,9 meet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ,amtrak %all-- 7,a7 coord9ate ! developm5t ( ! bus9ess l9e plans ) ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor bus9ess l9e plan1 coord9ate ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission & transmit to ! ,commission ! f9al plan "u subsection 7a77#a71 & consult ) o!r entities1 z appropriate2 7,c7 = ! ,/ate-support$ r\te bus9ess l9e plan1 coord9ate ) ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab2 7,d7 = ! long-di/ance r\te bus9ess l9e plan1 coord9ate ) any ,/ates or ,int]/ate ,compacts t provide fund+ = su* r\tes1 z appropriate2 7,e7 ensure t ,amtrak's annual budget reque/ to ,congress is consi/5t ) ! in=mation 9 ! #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans2 & 7,f7 id5tify ! appropriate ,amtrak (ficials t are responsible = ea* bus9ess l9e4 7#d7 ,/&>ds to promote f9ancial /ability ,9 meet+ ! requirem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ,amtrak %all use ! categories specifi$ 9 ! f9ancial acc\nt+ & report+ sy/em develop$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 :5 prep>+ its #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans4 7c7 ,amtrak #e-,ye> ,asset plans 7#a7 ,asset categories ,amtrak %all prep>e a #e-ye> asset plan = ea* ( ! foll[+ asset categories3 7,a7 ,infra/ructure1 includ+ all ,amtrak-controll$ ,nor!a/ ,corridor assets & o!r ,amtrak-own$ infra/ructure1 & ! associat$ facilities t support ! op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 & improvem5t ( ^? assets4 7,b7 ,pass5g] rail equipm5t1 includ+ all ,amtrak-controll$ roll+ /ock1 locomotives1 & me*anical %op facilities t are us$ to ov]haul equipm5t4 7,c7 ,/ations1 includ+ all ,amtrak-controll$ pass5g] rail /ations & elem5ts ( o!r /ations = :i* ,amtrak has legal responsibility or int5ds to make capital inve/m5ts4 7,d7 ,national assets1 includ+ national res]vations1 security1 tra9+ & tra9+ c5t]s1 & o!r assets associat$ ) ,amtrak's national pass5g] rail transportation sy/em4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( #e-ye> asset plans ,ea* asset plan %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ,amtrak's #e-ye> /rategic plan = ea* asset category1 includ+ goals1 objectives1 any relevant p]=mance metrics1 & /atutory or regulatory actions affect+ ! assets2 7,b7 an inv5tory ( exi/+ ,amtrak capital assets1 to ! ext5t practicable1 includ+ in=mation reg>d+ %>$ use or own]%ip1 if applicable2 7,c7 a prioritiz$ li/ ( propos$ capital inve/m5ts t-- 7i7 categorizes ea* capital project z be+ prim>ily associat$ )-- 7,i7 normaliz$ capital replacem5t2 7,,ii7 backlog capital replacem5t2 7,,iii7 improvem5ts to support s]vice enhancem5ts or gr[?2 7,,iv7 /rategic initiatives t w improve ov]all op]ational p]=mance1 l[] co/s1 or o!rwise improve ,amtrak's corporate effici5cy2 or 7,v7 /atutory1 regulatory1 or o!r legal m&ates2 7ii7 id5tifies ea* project or program t is associat$ ) m ?an #a category describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7iii7 describes ! anticipat$ bus9ess outcome ( ea* project or program id5tifi$ "u ?is subp>agraph1 includ+ an assessm5t (-- 7,i7 ! pot5tial effect on pass5g] op]ations1 safety1 reliability1 & resili5ce2 7,,ii7 ! pot5tial effect on ,amtrak's ability to meet regulatory requirem5ts if ! project or program is n fund$2 & 7,,iii7 ! b5efits & co/s2 & 7,d7 annual pr(it & loss /atem5ts & =eca/s & balance %eets = ea* asset category4 7#c7 #e-ye> asset plan process ,9 meet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ,amtrak %all-- 7,a7 coord9ate ) ea* bus9ess l9e describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 9 ! prep>ation ( ea* #e-ye> asset plan & ensure integration ( ea* #e-ye> asset plan ) ! #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans2 7,b7 z applicable1 coord9ate ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission1 ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee1 & own]s ( assets affect$ by #e-ye> asset plans2 & 7,c7 id5tify ! appropriate ,amtrak (ficials t are responsible = ea* asset category4 7#d7 ,evaluation ( national assets co/s ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 evaluate ! co/s & scope ( all national assets2 & 7,b7 det]m9e ! activities & co/s t are-- 7i7 requir$ 9 ord] to ensure ! effici5t op]ations ( a national pass5g] rail sy/em2 7ii7 appropriate = allocation to #a ( ! o!r ,amtrak bus9ess l9es2 & 7iii7 extrane\s to provid+ an effici5t national pass5g] rail sy/em or are too co/ly relative to ! b5efits or p]=mance outcomes !y provide4 7#e7 ,def9ition ( national assets ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m national assets means ! ,nation's core rail assets %>$ among ,amtrak s]vices1 includ+ national res]vations1 security1 tra9+ & tra9+ c5t]s1 & o!r assets associat$ ) ,amtrak's national pass5g] rail transportation sy/em4 7#f7 ,re/ructur+ ( national assets ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( completion ( ! evaluation "u section #bdcbj7;c77#d71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors1 ! gov]nors ( ea* relevant ,/ate1 & ! ,mayor ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or _! designees1 %all re/ructure or reallocate1 or bo?1 ! national assets co/s 9 accordance ) ! det]m9ation "u t section1 includ+ mak+ appropriate updates to ,amtrak's co/ acc\nt+ me?odology & sy/em4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! requirem5ts = ,amtrak to submit f9al #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans & #e-ye> asset plans "u section #bdcbj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all take effect #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ by section #ebja ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbj4 ,amtrak #e-ye> bus9ess l9e & asset plans4 4 7d7 ,repeal ( #e-,ye> ,f9ancial ,plan ,section #bjd ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note71 & ! item relat+ to t section 9 ! table ( cont5ts ( t ,act1 are repeal$4 7e7 ,id5tification ( duplicative report+ requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review exi/+ ,amtrak report+ requirem5ts & id5tify :]e ! exi/+ requirem5ts are duplicative ) ! bus9ess l9e & capital plans requir$ by section #bdcbj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 if ! duplicative report+ requirem5ts are adm9i/rative1 ! ,secret>y %all elim9ate ! duplicative requirem5ts2 & 7#c7 submit to ,congress a report ) any recomm5dations = repeal+ any o!r duplicative ,amtrak report+ requirem5ts4 #ebjc4 ,/ate-support$ r\te committee 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdg is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdgab4 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak 7a7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,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$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 & 7iii7 memb]s repres5t+ ,/ates1 includ+ o!r public entities t sponsor ! op]ation ( tra9s by ,amtrak on a ,/ate-support$ r\te1 designat$ by1 & s]v+ at ! pleasure (1 ! *ief executive (fic] !re(4 7,b7 ,non-vot+ memb]s ,! ,committee may invite & accept o!r non-vot+ memb]s to p>ticipate 9 ,committee activities1 z appropriate4 7#c7 ,decisionmak+ ,! ,committee %all e/abli% a bloc vot+ sy/em "u :i*1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 !re are #c sep>ate vot+ blocs to repres5t ! ,committee's vot+ memb]s1 includ+-- 7i7 #a vot+ bloc to repres5t ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i72 7ii7 #a vot+ bloc to repres5t ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii72 & 7iii7 #a vot+ bloc to repres5t ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii72 7,b7 ea* vot+ bloc has #a vote2 7,c7 ! vote ( ! vot+ bloc repres5t+ ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii7 requires ! support ( at lea/ two-?irds ( t vot+ bloc's memb]s2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee makes decisions by unanim\s cons5t ( ! #c vot+ blocs4 7#d7 ,meet+s2 rules & proc$ures ,! ,committee %all conv5e a meet+ & %all def9e & implem5t ! rules & proc$ures gov]n+ ! ,committee's proce$+s n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! ,committee by ! ,secret>y4 ,! rules & proc$ures %all-- 7,a7 incorporate & fur!r describe ! decisionmak+ proc$ures to be us$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 be adopt$ 9 accordance ) su* decisionmak+ proc$ures4 7#e7 ,committee decisions ,decisions made by ! ,committee 9 accordance ) ! ,committee's rules & proc$ures1 once e/abli%$1 are b9d+ on all ,committee memb]s4 7#f7 ,co/ allocation me?odology 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,committee may am5d ! co/ allocation me?odology requir$ & previ\sly approv$ "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7,b7 ,proc$ures = *ang+ me?odology ,! rules & proc$ures implem5t$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 %all include proc$ures = *ang+ ! co/ allocation me?odology4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,! co/ allocation me?odology %all-- 7i7 ensure equal treatm5t 9 ! provision ( l s]vices ( all ,/ates & gr\ps ( ,/ates2 & 7ii7 allocate to ea* r\te ! co/s incurr$ only = ! b5efit ( t r\te & a proportionate %>e1 bas$ ^u factors t reasonably reflect relative use1 ( co/s incurr$ = ! common b5efit ( m ?an #a r\te4 7b7 ,invoices & reports ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #ae1 #bjaf1 & mon?ly !reaft]1 ,amtrak %all provide to ea* ,/ate t sponsors a ,/ate-support$ r\te a mon?ly invoice ( ! co/ ( op]at+ su* r\te1 includ+ fix$ co/s & ?ird-p>ty co/s4 ,! ,committee %all det]m9e ! frequ5cy & cont5ts ( ! f9ancial & p]=mance reports t ,amtrak %all provide to ! ,/ates1 z well z ! plann+ & dem& reports t ! ,/ates %all provide to ,amtrak4 7c7 ,dispute resolution 7#a7 ,reque/ = dispute resolution ,if a dispute arises ) respect to ! rules & proc$ures implem5t$ "u subsection 7a77#d71 an invoice or a report provid$ "u subsection 7b71 implem5tation or compliance ) ! co/ allocation me?odology develop$ "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 or am5d$ "u subsection 7a77#f7 ( ?is section1 ei!r ,amtrak or ! ,/ate may reque/ t ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d conduct dispute resolution "u ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,proc$ures ,! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all e/abli% proc$ures = resolution ( disputes br\ght be=e x "u ?is subsection1 :i* may include provision ( pr(essional m$iation s]vices4 7#c7 ,b9d+ effect ,a decision ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d "u ?is subsection %all be b9d+ on ! p>ties to ! dispute4 7#d7 ,obligation ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all affect ! obligation ( a ,/ate to pay an am\nt n 9 dispute4 7d7 ,assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide assi/ance to ! p>ties 9 ! c\rse ( negotiations = a contract = op]ation ( a ,/ate-support$ r\te4 7#b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance ,f among available funds1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide f9ancial assi/ance to ,amtrak or #a or m ,/ates to p]=m reque/$ indep5d5t te*nical analysis ( issues be=e ! ,committee2 & 7,b7 reimburse ,memb]s = travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) section #egjc ( title #e4 7e7 ,p]=mance metrics ,9 negotiat+ a contract = op]ation ( a ,/ate-support$ r\te1 ,amtrak & ! ,/ate or ,/ates t sponsor ! r\te %all consid] includ+ provisions t provide p5alties & inc5tives = p]=mance4 7f7 ,/atem5t ( goals & objectives 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all develop a /atem5t ( goals1 objectives1 & associat$ recomm5dations conc]n+ ! future ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 ,! /atem5t %all id5tify ! roles & responsibilities ( ,committee memb]s & any o!r relevant entities1 su* z ho/ railroads1 9 meet+ ! id5tifi$ goals & objectives1 or c>ry+ out ! recomm5dations4 ,! ,committee may consult ) su* relevant entities1 z ! ,committee consid]s appropriate1 :5 develop+ ! /atem5t4 7#b7 ,transmission ( /atem5t ( goals & objectives ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae ! ,committee %all transmit ! /atem5t develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7g7 ,rule ( ,con/ruction ,! decisions ( ! ,committee-- 7#a7 %all p]ta9 to ! rail op]ations ( ,amtrak & relat$ activities ( tra9s op]at$ by ,amtrak on ,/ate-sponsor$ r\tes2 & 7#b7 %all n p]ta9 to ! rail op]ations or relat$ activities ( s]vices op]at$ by o!r rail pass5g] c>ri]s on ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7h7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! ,committee4 7i7 ,def9ition ( ,/ate ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! #ej ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & a public entity t sponsors ! op]ation ( tra9s by ,amtrak on a ,/ate-support$ r\te4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdg is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdgab4 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 4 #ebjd4 ,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 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u section #aja ( t ,act1 ,amtrak %all obta9 ! s]vices ( an indep5d5t entity to develop & recomm5d objective me?odologies = ,amtrak to use 9 det]m9+ :at int]city rail pass5g] transportation r\tes & s]vices x %\ld provide1 includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( new r\tes1 ! elim9ation ( exi/+ r\tes1 & ! contraction or expansion ( s]vices or frequ5cies ov] su* r\tes4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,amtrak %all require ! indep5d5t entity1 9 develop+ ! me?odologies describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 to consid]-- 7#a7 ! curr5t & expect$ p]=mance & s]vice quality ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation op]ations1 includ+ co/ recov]y1 on-"t p]=mance1 rid]%ip1 on-bo>d s]vices1 /ations1 facilities1 equipm5t1 & o!r s]vices2 7#b7 ! connectivity ( a r\te ) o!r r\tes2 7#c7 ! transportation ne$s ( communities & populations t are n well s]v$ by int]city rail pass5g] transportation s]vice or by o!r =ms ( int]city transportation2 7#d7 ! me?odologies ( ,amtrak & major int]city rail pass5g] transportation s]vice provid]s 9 o!r c\ntries = det]m9+ int]city pass5g] rail r\tes & s]vices2 7#e7 ! f9ancial & op]ational effects on ! ov]all network1 includ+ ! effects on indirect co/s2 7#f7 ! views ( ,/ates & ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 ,/ate rail plans1 rail c>ri]s t own infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates1 ,int]/ate ,compacts e/abli%$ by ,congress & ,/ates1 ,amtrak employee repres5tatives1 /akehold] organizations1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties2 & 7#g7 ! fund+ levels t w be available "u au?orization levels t h be5 enact$ into law4 7c7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,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 ! recomm5dations are transmitt$ "u subsection 7c71 ,amtrak %all consid] ! adoption ( ea* recomm5dation & transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report expla9+ ! reasons = adopt+ or n adopt+ ea* recomm5dation4 4 #ebje4 ,competition 7a7 ,alt]nate pass5g] rail s]vice pilot program ,section #bdgaa is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bdgaa4 ,alt]nate pass5g] rail s]vice pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate a rule to implem5t a pilot program = competitive selection ( rail c>ri]s = long-di/ance r\tes 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 7b7 ,pilot program requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! pilot program %all-- 7,a7 all[ a p>ty describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to petition ! ,secret>y to provide int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] a long-di/ance r\te 9 lieu ( ,amtrak = an op]ations p]iod ( #d ye>s f ! date ( comm5cem5t ( s]vice by ! w9n+ bidd] &1 at ! option ( ! ,secret>y1 consi/5t ) ! rule promulgat$ "u subsection 7a71 all[ ! contract to be r5ew$ = an additional op]ations p]iod ( #d ye>s1 b n to exce$ a total ( #c op]ations p]iods2 7,b7 require ! ,secret>y to-- 7i7 notify ! petition] & ,amtrak ( receipt ( ! petition "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & to publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice ( receipt n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt2 & 7ii7 e/abli% a deadl9e1 ( n m ?an #abj days aft] ! notice ( receipt is publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] "u clause 7i71 by :i* bo? ! petition] & ,amtrak1 if ,amtrak *ooses to d s1 w\ld be requir$ to submit a complete bid to provide int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] ! applicable r\te2 7,c7 require t ea* bid-- 7i7 describe ! capital ne$s1 f9ancial projections1 & op]ational plans1 includ+ /aff+ plans1 = ! s]vice1 & su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate2 & 7ii7 be made available by ! w9n+ bidd] to ! public aft] ! bid aw>d2 7,d7 = a r\te t receives fund+ f a ,/ate or ,/ates1 require t = ea* bid receiv$ f a p>ty describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 o!r ?an a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y h ! concurr5ce ( ! ,/ate or ,/ates t provide fund+ = t r\te2 7,e7 = a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak1 require ! ,secret>y to execute a contract n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! deadl9e e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 & aw>d to ! w9n+ bidd]-- 7i7 subject to p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 ! "r & obligation to provide int]city rail pass5g] transportation ov] t r\te subject to su* p]=mance /&>ds z ! ,secret>y may require2 & 7ii7 an op]at+ subsidy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 =-- 7,i7 ! fir/ ye> at a level t does n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! level 9 effect = t specific r\te dur+ ! fiscal ye> prec$+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! petition 0 receiv$1 adju/$ = inflation2 & 7,,ii7 any subsequ5t ye>s at ! level calculat$ "u subclause 7,i71 adju/$ = inflation2 & 7,f7 = a w9n+ bidd] t is or includes ,amtrak1 aw>d to t bidd] an op]at+ subsidy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ov] ! applicable r\te t w n *ange dur+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! bid 0 submitt$ solely z a result ( ! w9n+ bid4 7#b7 ,eligible petition]s ,! foll[+ p>ties are eligible to submit petitions "u p>agraph 7#a73 7,a7 ,a rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te4 7,b7 ,a rail pass5g] c>ri] ) a writt5 agreem5t ) ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7,c7 ,a ,/ate1 gr\p ( ,/ates1 or ,/ate-support$ jo9t p[]s au?ority or o!r sub-,/ate gov]nance entity responsible = provision ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation ) a writt5 agreem5t ) ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7,d7 ,a ,/ate1 gr\p ( ,/ates1 or ,/ate-support$ jo9t p[]s au?ority or o!r sub-,/ate gov]nance entity responsible = provision ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation & a rail pass5g] c>ri] ) a writt5 agreem5t ) ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates a long-di/ance r\te & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7#c7 ,p]=mance /&>ds ,if ! w9n+ bidd] "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e77i7 is n or does n include ,amtrak1 ! p]=mance /&>ds %all be consi/5t ) ! p]=mance requir$ ( or a*iev$ by ,amtrak on ! applicable r\te dur+ ! la/ fiscal ye>4 7#d7 ,agreem5t gov]n+ access issues ,unless ! w9n+ bidd] already has applicable access agreem5ts 9 place or includes a rail c>ri] t owns ! infra/ructure us$ 9 ! op]ation ( ! r\te1 ! w9n+ bidd] "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e77i7 %all ent] into a writt5 agreem5t gov]n+ access issues betwe5 ! w9n+ bidd] & ! rail c>ri] or rail c>ri]s t own ! infra/ructure ov] :i* ! w9n+ bidd] w\ld op]ate & t ho/ or w\ld ho/ ! int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7c7 ,access to facilities2 employees ,if ! ,secret>y aw>ds ! "r & obligation to provide rail pass5g] transportation ov] a r\te "u ?is section to an entity 9 lieu ( ,amtrak-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y %all require ,amtrak to provide access to ! ,amtrak-own$ res]vation sy/em1 /ations1 & facilities directly relat$ to op]ations ( ! aw>d$ r\tes to ! rail pass5g] c>ri] aw>d$ a contract "u ?is section1 9 accordance ) subsection 7g71 z necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section2 7#b7 an employee ( any p]son1 except = a freight railroad or a p]son employ$ or contract$ by a freight railroad1 us$ by su* rail pass5g] c>ri] 9 ! op]ation ( a r\te "u ?is section %all be consid]$ an employee ( t rail pass5g] c>ri] & subject to ! applicable ,f$]al laws & regulations gov]n+ simil> crafts or classes ( employees ( ,amtrak2 & 7#c7 ! w9n+ bidd] %all provide hir+ pref]5ce to qualifi$ ,amtrak employees displac$ by ! aw>d ( ! bid1 consi/5t ) ! /aff+ plan submitt$ by ! bidd]1 & %all be subject to ! grant conditions "u section #bddje4 7d7 ,cessation ( s]vice ,if a rail pass5g] c>ri] aw>d$ a r\te "u ?is section ceases to op]ate ! s]vice or fails to fulfill an obligation "u ! contract requir$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,e71 ! ,secret>y %all take any necess>y action consi/5t ) ?is title to en=ce ! contract & ensure ! cont9u$ provision ( s]vice1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! in/allm5t ( an int]im rail pass5g] c>ri]2 7#b7 provid+ to ! int]im rail pass5g] c>ri] "u p>agraph 7#a7 an op]at+ subsidy necess>y to provide s]vice2 & 7#c7 rebidd+ ! contract to op]ate ! rail pass5g] transportation4 7e7 ,budget au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak & t is select$ "u ?is section any appropriations )held "u section #eaja7;c7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 or any subsequ5t appropriation = ! same purpose1 necess>y to cov] ! op]at+ subsidy describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e77ii74 7#b7 ,amtrak ,if ! ,secret>y selects a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak1 ! ,secret>y may provide to ,amtrak an appropriate portion ( ! appropriations "u section #eaja7;a7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,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 ,deadl9e ,if ! ,secret>y does n promulgate ! f9al rule & implem5t ! program be=e ! deadl9e "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a lett]1 sign$ by ! ,secret>y & ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 ea* mon? until ! rule is complete1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! reasons :y ! rule has n be5 issu$2 7#b7 an updat$ /aff+ plan = complet+ ! rule z soon z feasible2 7#c7 ! contact in=mation ( ! (ficial t w be ov]see+ ! execution ( ! /aff+ plan2 & 7#d7 ! e/imat$ date ( completion ( ! rule4 7g7 ,disputes ,if ,amtrak & ! rail pass5g] c>ri] aw>d$ a r\te "u ?is section _c agree ^u t]ms to c>ry out subsection 7c77#a71 & ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d f9ds t access to ,amtrak's facilities or equipm5t1 or ! provision ( s]vices by ,amtrak1 is necess>y "u subsection 7c77#a7 & t ! op]ation ( ,amtrak's o!r s]vices w n be impair$ !reby1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all issue an ord] t ! facilities & equipm5t be made available1 & t s]vices be provid$1 by ,amtrak1 & %all det]m9e reasonable comp5sation1 liability1 & o!r t]ms = use ( ! facilities & equipm5t & provision ( ! s]vices4 7h7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #c long-di/ance r\tes may be select$ "u ?is section = op]ation by a w9n+ bidd] t is n or does n include ,amtrak4 7i7 ,pres]vation ( ,"r to ,competition on ,/ate-,support$ ,r\tes ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z prohibit+ a ,/ate f introduc+ competition = int]city rail pass5g] transportation or s]vices on its ,/ate-support$ r\te or r\tes4 4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( implem5tation ( ! pilot program "u section #bdgaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & quadr5nially !reaft] until ! pilot program is discont9u$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results on ! pilot program to date & any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 #ebjf4 ,roll+ /ock pur*ases 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to ent]+ into any contract 9 excess ( #ajj1jjj1jjj = roll+ /ock & locomotive procurem5ts ,amtrak %all submit a bus9ess case analysis to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 on ! utility ( su* procurem5ts4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! bus9ess case analysis %all-- 7#a7 include a co/ & b5efit comp>ison t describes ! total lifecycle co/s & ! anticipat$ b5efits relat$ to rev5ue1 op]ational effici5cy1 reliability1 & o!r factors2 7#b7 set =? ! total paym5ts by fiscal ye>2 7#c7 id5tify ! specific s\rce & am\nts ( fund+ = ea* paym5t1 includ+ ,f$]al funds1 ,/ate funds1 ,amtrak pr(its1 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or private loans or loan gu>antees1 & o!r fund+2 7#d7 include an explanation ( :e!r any paym5t "u ! contract w increase ,amtrak's grant reque/1 z requir$ "u section #bdcah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 t p>ticul> fiscal ye>2 & 7#e7 describe h[ ,amtrak w adju/ ! procurem5t if future fund+ is n available4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z requir+ ,amtrak to disclose confid5tial in=mation reg>d+ a pot5tial v5dor's propos$ pric+ or o!r s5sitive bus9ess in=mation prior to contract execution4 #ebjg4 ,food & bev]age policy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ 9 section #ebjb ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ aft] section #bdcbj ! foll[+3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age re=m 7a7 ,plan ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ,amtrak %all develop & beg9 implem5t+ a plan to elim9ate1 n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( t ,act1 ! op]at+ loss associat$ ) provid+ food & bev]age s]vice on bo>d ,amtrak tra9s4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ & implem5t+ ! plan "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all consid] a comb9ation ( co/ managem5t & rev5ue g5]ation initiatives1 includ+-- 7#a7 s*$ul+ optimization2 7#b7 onbo>d logi/ics2 7#c7 product developm5t & supply *a9 effici5cy2 7#d7 tra9+1 aw>ds1 & acc\ntability2 7#e7 te*nology enhancem5ts & process improvem5ts2 & 7#f7 ticket rev5ue allocation4 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,amtrak %all ensure t no ,amtrak employee hold+ a position z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae is involunt>ily sep>at$ 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$]al fund+ = op]at+ losses ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 no ,f$]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 an alt]native pass5g] rail s]vice provid] t op]ates a r\te 9 lieu ( ,amtrak "u section #bdgaa4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 & annually !reaft] = a p]iod ( #d ye>s1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! plan develop$ "u subsection 7a7 & a description ( progress 9 ! implem5tation ( ! plan4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc1 z am5d$ 9 section #ebjb ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age re=m4 4 #ebjh4 ,local products & promotional ev5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% a pilot program = a ,/ate or ,/ates t sponsor a ,/ate-support$ r\te op]at$ by ,amtrak to facilitate-- 7#a7 onbo>d pur*ase & sale ( local food & bev]age products2 & 7#b7 p>tn]%ips ) local entities to hold promotional ev5ts on tra9s or 9 /ations4 7b7 ,program design ,! pilot program "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all all[ a ,/ate or ,/ates-- 7#a7 to nom9ate & select a local food & bev]age products suppli] or suppli]s or local promotional ev5t p>tn]2 7#b7 to *>ge a reasonable price or fee = local food & bev]age products or promotional ev5ts & relat$ activities to help defray ! co/s ( program adm9i/ration & ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 & 7#c7 a me*anism to ensure t ,/ate products c effectively be h&l$ & integrat$ into exi/+ food & bev]age s]vices1 includ+ compliance ) all applicable regulations & /&>ds gov]n+ su* s]vices4 7c7 ,program adm9i/ration ,! pilot program %all-- 7#a7 = local food & bev]age products1 ensure ! products are integrat$ into exi/+ food & bev]age s]vices1 includ+ compliance ) all applicable regulations & /&>ds2 7#b7 = promotional ev5ts1 ensure ! ev5ts are held 9 compliance ) all applicable regulations & /&>ds1 includ+ t]ms to address insurance requirem5ts2 & 7#c7 require an annual report t docum5ts rev5ues & co/s & indicates :e!r ! products or ev5ts result$ 9 a r$uction 9 ! f9ancial contribution ( a ,/ate or ,/ates to ! applicable ,/ate-support$ r\te4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! pilot programs "u ?is section1 ,amtrak %all report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on :i* ,/ates h p>ticipat$ 9 ! pilot programs "u ?is section4 ,! report %all summ>ize ! f9ancial & op]ational outcomes ( ! pilot programs4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ z limit+ ,amtrak's ability to op]ate special tra9s 9 accordance ) section #baf ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcjh note74 #ebji4 ,"r-(-way lev]ag+ 7a7 ,reque/ = proposals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all issue a ,reque/ = ,proposals seek+ qualifi$ p]sons or entities to utilize "r-(-way & real e/ate own$1 controll$1 or manag$ by ,amtrak = telecommunications sy/ems1 en]gy di/ribution sy/ems1 & o!r activities consid]$ appropriate by ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,reque/ = ,proposals %all provide suffici5t in=mation on ! "r-(-way & real e/ate assets to enable respond5ts to propose an arrangem5t t w monetize or g5]ate additional rev5ue f su* assets ?r\gh rev5ue %>+ or leas+ agreem5ts ) ,amtrak1 to ! ext5t possible4 7b7 ,consid]ation ( proposals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days foll[+ ! deadl9e = ! receipt ( proposals "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all review & consid] ea* qualifi$ proposal4 ,amtrak may ent] into su* agreem5ts z are necess>y to implem5t any qualifi$ proposal4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #bgj days foll[+ ! deadl9e = ! receipt ( proposals "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! ,reque/ = ,proposals requir$ by ?is section1 includ+ summ>y in=mation ( any proposals submitt$ to ,amtrak & any proposals accept$ by ,amtrak4 7d7 ,sav+s ,clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ,amtrak's ability to utilize "r-(-way or real e/ate assets t x curr5tly owns1 controls1 or manages or con/ra9 ,amtrak's ability to ent] into agreem5ts ) o!r p>ties to utilize su* assets4 #ebaj4 ,/ation developm5t 7a7 ,report on developm5t options ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 options to enhance economic developm5t & accessibility ( & ar\nd ,amtrak /ations & t]m9als1 = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 improv+ /ation condition1 functionality1 capacity1 & cu/om] am5ities2 7,b7 g5]at+ additional inve/m5t capital & developm5t-relat$ rev5ue /reams2 7,c7 increas+ rid]%ip & rev5ue2 7,d7 comply+ ) ! applicable sections ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 & ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gja et seq472 & 7,e7 /r5g!n+ multimodal connections1 includ+ transit1 int]city buses1 roll-on & roll-(f bicycles1 & airports1 z appropriate2 & 7#b7 options = additional ,amtrak /ops t w\ld h a positive increm5tal f9ancial impact to ,amtrak1 bas$ on ,amtrak feasibility /udies t demon/rate a f9ancial b5efit to ,amtrak by g5]at+ additional rev5ue t exce$s any increm5tal co/s4 7b7 ,reque/ = in=mation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ! report is transmitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all issue a ,reque/ ( ,in=mation = #a or m own]s ( /ations s]v$ by ,amtrak to =mally express an int]e/ 9 complet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7c7 ,proposals 7#a7 ,reque/ = proposals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ! ,reque/ = ,in=mation is issu$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all issue a ,reque/ = ,proposals f qualifi$ p]sons1 includ+ small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals & vet]an-own$ small bus9esses1 to lead1 p>ticipate1 or p>tn] ) ,amtrak1 a /ation own] t respond$ "u subsection 7b71 & o!r entities 9 enhanc+ developm5t 9 & ar\nd su* /ations & t]m9als us+ applicable options id5tifi$ "u subsection 7a7 at facilities select$ by ,amtrak4 7#b7 ,consid]ation ( proposals ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! ,reque/ = ,proposals are issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ,amtrak %all review & consid] qualifi$ proposals submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 ,amtrak or a /ation own] t respond$ "u subsection 7b7 may ent] into su* agreem5ts z are necess>y to implem5t any qualifi$ proposal4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! ,reque/ = ,proposals process requir$ "u ?is section1 includ+ summ>y in=mation ( any qualifi$ proposals submitt$ to ,amtrak & any proposals act$ ^u by ,amtrak or a /ation own] t respond$ "u subsection 7b74 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms small bus9ess conc]n1 socially & economically disadvantag$ individual1 & vet]an-own$ small bus9ess h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #cjd7;c7 ( ?is ,act4 7f7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ,amtrak's ability to develop its /ations1 t]m9als1 or o!r assets1 to con/ra9 ,amtrak's ability to ent] into & c>ry out agreem5ts ) o!r p>ties to enhance developm5t at or ar\nd ,amtrak /ations or t]m9als1 or to affect any /ation developm5t initiatives ongo+ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ebaa4 ,amtrak debt ,section #bje ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act ea* place x appe>s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t provid$ 9 advance 9 appropriations ,acts aft] ,amtrak's indebt$ness2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 consultation & ins]t+ ,to ! ext5t am\nts are provid$ 9 advance 9 appropriations ,acts1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 consultation2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t provid$ 9 advance 9 appropriations ,acts aft] z appropriate2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ by section #ajb ( ?is division2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ by section #ajb & ins]t+ = ,amtrak2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g71 by ins]t+ 1 unless t debt receives cr$it assi/ance1 includ+ direct loans & loan gu>antees1 "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba et seq47 aft] ,secret>y2 & 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7h74 #ebab4 ,amtrak pilot program = pass5g]s transport+ dome/icat$ cats & dogs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all develop a pilot program t all[s pass5g]s to transport dome/icat$ cats or dogs on c]ta9 tra9s op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7b7 ,pet policy ,9 develop+ ! pilot program requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( a pass5g] tra9 t is compris$ ( m ?an #a c>1 designate1 :]e feasible1 at lea/ #a c> 9 :i* a ticket$ pass5g] may transport a dome/icat$ cat or dog 9 ! same mann] z c>ry-on baggage if-- 7,a7 ! cat or dog is conta9$ 9 a pet k5nel2 7,b7 ! pet k5nel complies ) ,amtrak size requirem5ts = c>riage ( c>ry-on baggage2 7,c7 ! pass5g] is travel+ on a tra9 op]at+ on a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,d7 ( section #bdajb7f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,d7 ! pass5g] pays a fee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 all[ a ticket$ pass5g] to transport a dome/icat$ cat or dog on a tra9 9 ! same mann] z c>go if-- 7,a7 ! cat or dog is conta9$ 9 a pet k5nel2 7,b7 ! pet k5nel is /[$ 9 accordance ) ,amtrak requirem5ts = c>go /[age2 7,c7 ! pass5g] is travel+ on a tra9 op]at+ on a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,d7 ( section #bdajb7f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 ! c>go area is temp]ature controll$ 9 a mann] protective ( cat & dog safety & heal?2 & 7,e7 ! pass5g] pays a fee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#c7 collect fees = ea* cat or dog transport$ by a ticket$ pass5g] 9 an am\nt t1 9 ! aggregate & at a m9imum1 cov]s ! full co/s ( ! pilot program4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! pilot program requir$ "u subsection 7a7 is fir/ implem5t$1 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report conta9+ an evaluation ( ! pilot program4 7d7 ,limitation on /atutory con/ruction 7#a7 ,s]vice animals ,! pilot program "u subsection 7a7 %all be sep>ate f & 9 addition to ! policy gov]n+ ,amtrak pass5g]s travel+ ) s]vice animals4 ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be int]pret$ to limit or waive ! rights ( pass5g]s to transport s]vice animals4 7#b7 ,additional tra9 c>s ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be int]pret$ to require ,amtrak to add additional tra9 c>s or modify exi/+ tra9 c>s4 7#c7 ,f$]al funds ,no ,f$]al funds may be us$ to implem5t ! pilot program requir$ "u ?is section4 #ebac4 ,amtrak bo>d ( directors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdcjb7;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,composition & t]ms 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,bo>d7 is compos$ ( ! foll[+ #i directors1 ea* ( :om mu/ be a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7,b7 ,! ,presid5t ( ,amtrak4 7,c7 #g individuals appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate1 ) g5]al bus9ess & f9ancial exp]i5ce1 exp]i5ce or qualifications 9 transportation1 freight & pass5g] rail transportation1 travel1 hospitality1 or pass5g] air transportation bus9esses1 or repres5tatives ( employees or us]s ( pass5g] rail transportation or a ,/ate gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,selection ,9 select+ individuals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 = nom9ations = appo9tm5ts to ! ,bo>d1 ! ,presid5t %all consult ) ! ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! majority lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! m9ority lead] ( ! ,s5ate4 ,! individuals appo9t$ to ! ,bo>d "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be compos$ ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 #b individuals f ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7,b7 #d individuals f regions ( ! c\ntry outside ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & geographically di/ribut$ )-- 7i7 #b individuals f ,/ates ) long-di/ance r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak2 & 7ii7 #b individuals f ,/ates ) ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7,c7 #a individual f ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor or a ,/ate ) long-di/ance or ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7#c7 ,t]m ,an individual appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #e ye>s4 ,! t]m may be ext5d$ until ! individual's successor is appo9t$ & qualifi$4 ,n m ?an #d individuals appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 may be memb]s ( ! same political p>ty4 7#d7 ,*airp]son & vice *airp]son ,! ,bo>d %all elect a *airp]son & vice *airp]son1 o!r ?an ! ,presid5t ( ,amtrak1 f among its memb]%ip4 ,! vice *airp]son %all s]ve z *airp]son 9 ! abs5ce ( ! *airp]son4 7#e7 ,secret>y's designee ,! ,secret>y may be repres5t$ at ,bo>d meet+s by ! ,secret>y's designee4 4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z affect+ ! t]m ( any director s]v+ on ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors "u section #bdcjb7;a77#a77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 on ! day prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,c ,int]city pass5g] rail policy #ecja4 ,competitive op]at+ grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdd is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ section #bddjf2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #bddje ! foll[+3 #bddjf4 ,competitive op]at+ grants 7a7 ,applicant def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m applicant means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7#c7 an ,int]/ate ,compact2 7#d7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates & hav+ responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation2 7#e7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7#f7 ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] t provides int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 7#g7 any rail c>ri] 9 p>tn]%ip ) at lea/ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e72 & 7#h7 any comb9ation ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7b7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all develop & implem5t a program = issu+ #c-ye> op]at+ assi/ance grants to applicants1 on a competitive basis1 = ! purpose ( initiat+1 re/or+1 or enhanc+ int]city rail pass5g] s]vice4 7c7 ,application ,an applicant = a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 a capital & mobilization plan t-- 7,a7 describes any capital inve/m5ts1 s]vice plann+ actions 7su* z environm5tal reviews71 & mobilization actions 7su* z qualification ( tra9 crews7 requir$ = initiation ( s]vice2 & 7,b7 includes ! timel9e = und]tak+ & complet+ ea* ( ! inve/m5ts & actions ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7#b7 an op]at+ plan t describes ! plann$ op]ation ( ! s]vice1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! id5tity & qualifications ( ! tra9 op]ator2 7,b7 ! id5tity & qualifications ( any o!r s]vice provid]s2 7,c7 s]vice frequ5cy2 7,d7 ! plann$ r\tes & s*$ules2 7,e7 ! /ation facilities t w be utiliz$2 7,f7 project$ rid]%ip1 rev5ues1 & co/s2 7,g7 descriptions ( h[ ! projections "u subp>agraph 7,f7 7 develop$2 7,h7 ! equipm5t t w be utiliz$1 h[ su* equipm5t w be acquir$ or refurbi%$1 & :]e su* equipm5t w be ma9ta9$2 & 7,i7 a plan = ensur+ safe op]ations & compliance ) applicable safety regulations2 7#c7 a fund+ plan t-- 7,a7 describes ! fund+ ( initial capital co/s & op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ #c ye>s ( op]ation2 7,b7 includes a commitm5t by ! applicant to provide ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ext5t n cov]$ by ,f$]al grants & rev5ues2 & 7,c7 describes ! fund+ ( op]at+ co/s & capital co/s1 to ! ext5t necess>y1 aft] ! fir/ #c ye>s ( op]ation2 & 7#d7 a description ( ! /atus ( negotiations & agreem5ts )-- 7,a7 ea* ( ! railroads or regional transportation au?orities ^: tracks or facilities w\ld be utiliz$ by ! s]vice2 7,b7 ! anticipat$ rail pass5g] c>ri]1 if su* entity is n "p ( ! applicant gr\p2 & 7,c7 any o!r s]vice provid]s or entities expect$ to provide s]vices or facilities t w be us$ by ! s]vice1 includ+ any requir$ access to ,amtrak sy/ems1 /ations1 & facilities if ,amtrak is n "p ( ! applicant gr\p4 7d7 ,priorities ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications-- 7#a7 = :i* plann+1 design1 any environm5tal reviews1 negotiation ( agreem5ts1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 con/ruction1 & o!r actions necess>y = initiation ( s]vice h be5 complet$ or ne>ly complet$2 7#b7 t w\ld re/ore s]vice ov] r\tes =m]ly op]at$ by ,amtrak1 includ+ r\tes ) int]national connections2 7#c7 t w\ld provide daily or daytime s]vice ov] r\tes :]e su* s]vice did n previ\sly exi/2 7#d7 t include private fund+ 7includ+ fund+ f railroads71 & fund+ or o!r significant p>ticipation by ,/ate1 local1 & regional gov]nm5tal & private entities2 7#e7 t include a fund+ plan t demon/rates ! int]city rail pass5g] s]vice w be f9ancially su/a9able beyond ! #c-ye> grant p]iod2 7#f7 t w\ld provide s]vice to regions & communities t are und]s]v$ or n s]v$ by o!r int]city public transportation2 7#g7 t w\ld fo/] economic developm5t1 p>ticul>ly 9 rural communities & = disadvantag$ populations2 7#h7 t w\ld provide o!r non-transportation b5efits2 & 7#i7 t w\ld enhance connectivity & geographic cov]age ( ! exi/+ national network ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice4 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,duration ,f$]al op]at+ assi/ance grants au?oriz$ "u ?is section = any individual int]city rail pass5g] transportation r\te may n provide fund+ = m ?an #c ye>s & may n be r5ew$4 7#b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #f ( ! op]at+ assi/ance grants aw>d$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 may be simultane\sly active4 7#c7 ,maximum fund+ ,grants describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may n exce$-- 7,a7 #hj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ ye> ( s]vice2 7,b7 #fj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! second ye> ( s]vice2 & 7,c7 #dj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! ?ird ye> ( s]vice4 7f7 ,use ) capital grants & o!r ,f$]al fund+ ,a recipi5t ( an op]at+ assi/ance grant "u subsection 7b7 may use t grant 9 comb9ation ) o!r grants aw>d$ "u ?is *apt] or any o!r ,f$]al fund+ t w\ld b5efit ! applicable s]vice4 7g7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7h7 ,coord9ation ) ,amtrak ,if ! ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ?is section to a rail pass5g] c>ri] o!r ?an ,amtrak1 ,amtrak may be requir$ "u section #bdgaa7;c77#a7 ( ?is title to provide access to its res]vation sy/em1 /ations1 & facilities t are directly relat$ to op]ations to su* c>ri]1 to ! ext5t necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section4 ,! ,secret>y may aw>d an appropriate portion ( ! grant to ,amtrak z comp5sation = ?is access4 7i7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,grant agreem5t ,! ,secret>y %all require grant recipi5ts "u ?is section to ent] into a grant agreem5t t requires !m to provide simil> in=mation reg>d+ ! r\te p]=mance1 f9ancial1 & rid]%ip projections1 & capital & bus9ess plans t ,amtrak is requir$ to provide1 & su* o!r data & in=mation z ! ,secret>y deems necess>y4 7#b7 ,in/allm5ts2 t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 aw>d grants "u ?is section 9 in/allm5ts1 z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate2 & 7,b7 t]m9ate any grant agreem5t ^u-- 7i7 ! cessation ( s]vice2 or 7ii7 ! violation ( any o!r t]m ( ! grant agreem5t4 7#c7 ,grant conditions ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is *apt]4 7j7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) grant recipi5ts "u ?is section1 %all submit a report to ,congress t describes-- 7#a7 ! implem5tation ( ?is section2 7#b7 ! /atus ( ! inve/m5ts & op]ations fund$ by su* grants2 7#c7 ! p]=mance ( ! r\tes fund$ by su* grants2 7#d7 ! plans ( grant recipi5ts = cont9u$ op]ation & fund+ ( su* r\tes2 & 7#e7 any legislative recomm5dations4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,*apt] #bdd is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! table ( cont5ts1 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bddje ! foll[+3 #bddjf4 ,competitive op]at+ grants4 2 7#b7 9 ! *apt] title1 by /rik+ ,int]city pass5g] rail s]vice corridor capital & ins]t+ ,rail capital & op]at+2 7#c7 9 section #bddja1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7#d7 9 section #bddjb1 by /rik+ subsection 7j7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,applicant def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m applicant means a ,/ate 7includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia71 a gr\p ( ,/ates1 an ,int]/ate ,compact1 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates & hav+ responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation1 or a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 2 & 7#e7 9 section #bddje-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 or = :i* an op]at+ grant is issu$ "u section #bddjf1 aft] *apt]2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7#dc & ins]t+ 7#de2 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or unless ,amtrak ceas$ provid+ int]city pass5g] railroad transportation ov] ! affect$ r\te m ?an #c ye>s be=e ! comm5cem5t ( new s]vice aft] unless su* s]vice 0 provid$ solely by ,amtrak to ano!r entity2 7,c7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ "u ?is *apt] = commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 z def9$ 9 section #bdjab7d7 ( ?is title4 & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt] = commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7c7742 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,special transportation circum/ances ,9 c>ry+ out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate an appropriate portion ( ! am\nts available "u ?is *apt] to provide grants to ,/ates-- 7#a7 9 :i* !re is no int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 = ! purpose ( fund+ freight rail capital projects t are on a ,/ate rail plan develop$ "u *apt] #bbg t provide public b5efits 7z def9$ 9 *apt] #bbg71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7#b7 9 :i* ! rail transportation sy/em is n physically connect$ to rail sy/ems 9 ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates or may n o!rwise qualify = a grant "u ?is section due to ! unique *>act]i/ics ( ! geography ( t ,/ate or o!r relevant consid]ations1 = ! purpose ( fund+ transportation-relat$ capital projects4 4 #ecjb4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate-(-good-repair 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdd is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bddjf1 z add$ by section #ecja ( ?is ,act1 ! foll[+3 #bddjg4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate-(-good-repair 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,! t]m applicant means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate 7includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia72 7,b7 a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7,c7 an ,int]/ate ,compact2 7,d7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates t has responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation2 7,e7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,f7 ,amtrak1 act+ on its own behalf or "u a coop]ative agreem5t ) #a or m ,/ates2 or 7,g7 any comb9ation ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#b7 ,capital project ,! t]m capital project means-- 7,a7 a project prim>ily int5d$ to replace1 rehabilitate1 or repair major infra/ructure assets utiliz$ = provid+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 includ+ tunnels1 bridges1 /ations1 & o!r assets1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 a project prim>ily int5d$ to improve int]city pass5g] rail p]=mance1 includ+ r$uc$ trip times1 increas$ tra9 frequ5cies1 high] op]at+ spe$s1 & o!r improvem5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means-- 7,a7 ! ma9 rail l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,b7 ! bran* rail l9es connect+ to ,h>risburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,spr+field1 ,massa*usetts1 & ,spuyt5 ,duyvil1 ,new ,york4 7#d7 ,qualifi$ railroad asset ,! t]m qualifi$ railroad asset means infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 or a facility t-- 7,a7 is own$ or controll$ by an eligible applicant2 & 7,b7 0 n 9 a /ate-(-good-repair on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,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$uce ! /ate-(-good-repair backlog on qualifi$ railroad assets4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,projects eligible = grants "u ?is section include capital projects to replace or rehabilitate qualifi$ railroad assets1 includ+-- 7#a7 capital projects to replace exi/+ assets 9-k9d2 7#b7 capital projects to replace exi/+ assets ) assets t increase capacity or provide a high] level ( s]vice2 & 7#c7 capital projects to ensure t s]vice c be ma9ta9$ :ile exi/+ assets are br\ght to a /ate-(-good-repair4 7d7 ,project selection crit]ia ,9 select+ an applicant = a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 give pref]5ce to eligible projects-- 7,a7 t are consi/5t ) ! goals1 objectives1 & policies def9$ 9 any regional rail plann+ docum5t t is applicable to a project proposal2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! propos$ ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s does n exce$ #ej p]c5t2 & 7#b7 take into acc\nt-- 7,a7 ! co/-b5efit analysis ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ anticipat$ private & public b5efits relative to ! co/s ( ! propos$ project1 includ+-- 7i7 effects on sy/em & s]vice p]=mance2 7ii7 effects on safety1 competitiv5ess1 reliability1 trip or transit "t1 & resili5ce2 7iii7 effici5cies f improv$ integration ) o!r modes2 & 7iv7 ability to meet exi/+ or anticipat$ dem&2 7,b7 ! degree to :i* ! propos$ project's bus9ess plan consid]s pot5tial private sector p>ticipation 9 ! f9anc+1 con/ruction1 or op]ation ( ! propos$ project2 7,c7 ! applicant's pa/ p]=mance 9 develop+ & deliv]+ simil> projects1 & previ\s f9ancial contributions2 7,d7 :e!r ! applicant has1 or w h-- 7i7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity to c>ry out ! project2 7ii7 satisfactory cont9u+ control ov] ! use ( ! equipm5t or facilities2 & 7iii7 ! capability & will+ness to ma9ta9 ! equipm5t or facilities2 7,e7 if applicable1 ! consi/5cy ( ! project ) plann+ guidance & docum5ts set =? by ! ,secret>y or requir$ by law2 & 7,f7 any o!r relevant factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,plann+ requirem5ts ,a project is n eligible = a grant "u ?is section unless ! project is specifically id5tifi$-- 7#a7 on a ,/ate rail plan prep>$ 9 accordance ) *apt] #bbg2 or 7#b7 if ! project is locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan develop$ pursuant to section #bdijd7;a74 7f7 ,nor!a/ corridor projects 7#a7 ,compliance ) usage agreem5ts ,grant funds may n be provid$ "u ?is section to an eligible recipi5t = an eligible project locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor unless ,amtrak & ! public au?orities provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor are 9 compliance ) section #bdije7;c77#b74 7#b7 ,capital inve/m5t plan ,:5 select+ projects locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! appropriate sequ5ce & phas+ ( projects z conta9$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan develop$ pursuant to section #bdijd7;a74 7g7 ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s 7#a7 ,total project co/ ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! total co/ ( a project "u ?is section bas$ on ! be/ available in=mation1 includ+ eng9e]+ /udies1 /udies ( economic feasibility1 environm5tal analyses1 & in=mation on ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( total co/s = a project "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( ,amtrak rev5ue ,if ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] is an applicant "u ?is section1 ,amtrak or ! o!r rail pass5g] c>ri]1 z applicable1 may use ticket & o!r rev5ues g5]at$ f its op]ations & o!r s\rces to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts4 7h7 ,lett]s ( int5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may issue a lett] ( int5t to a grantee "u ?is section t-- 7,a7 ann\nces an int5tion to obligate1 = a major capital project "u ?is section1 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! project2 & 7,b7 /ates t ! cont+5t commitm5t-- 7i7 is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 is subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u ,f$]al law & to ,f$]al laws 9 =ce or enact$ aft] ! date ( ! cont+5t commitm5t4 7#b7 ,congressional notification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e issu+ a lett] "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit writt5 notification to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! notification submitt$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a copy ( ! propos$ lett] or agreem5t2 7ii7 ! crit]ia us$ "u subsection 7d7 = select+ ! project = a grant aw>d2 & 7iii7 a description ( h[ ! project meets su* crit]ia4 7#c7 ,appropriations requir$ ,an obligation or adm9i/rative commitm5t may be made "u ?is section only :5 am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose4 7i7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7j7 ,grant conditions ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is *apt]4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdd is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bddjf ! foll[+3 #bddjg4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate-(-good-repair4 4 #ecjc4 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts ,section #bddjb is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,l>ge capital project requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= a grant aw>d$ "u ?is *apt] = an am\nt 9 excess ( #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 ! foll[+ conditions %all apply3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may n obligate any fund+ unless ! applicant demon/rates1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y1 t ! applicant has committ$1 & w be able to fulfill1 ! non-,f$]al %>e requir$ = ! grant )9 ! applicant's propos$ project completion timetable4 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y may n obligate any fund+ = "w activities t occur aft] ! completion ( f9al design unless-- 7i7 ! applicant submits a f9ancial plan to ! ,secret>y t g5]ally id5tifies ! s\rces ( ! non-,f$]al fund+ requir$ = any subsequ5t segm5ts or phases ( ! corridor s]vice developm5t program cov]+ ! project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$2 7ii7 ! grant w result 9 a useable segm5t1 a transportation facility1 or equipm5t1 t has op]ational indep5d5ce or is f9ancially su/a9able2 & 7iii7 ! int]city pass5g] rail b5efits anticipat$ to result f ! grant1 su* z increas$ spe$1 improv$ on-"t p]=mance1 r$uc$ trip "t1 increas$ frequ5cies1 new s]vice1 safety improvem5ts1 improv$ accessibility1 or o!r significant enhancem5ts1 are detail$ by ! grantee & approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 7i7 ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! project is ma9ta9$ to ! level ( utility t is necess>y to support ! b5efits approv$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77iii7 = a p]iod ( #bj ye>s f ! date on :i* ! useable segm5t1 transportation facility1 or equipm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 is plac$ 9 s]vice4 7ii7 ,if ! project prop]ty is n ma9ta9$ z requir$ "u clause 7i7 = a #ab-mon? p]iod1 ! grant recipi5t %all refund a pro-rata %>e ( ! ,f$]al contribution1 bas$ ^u ! p]c5tage rema9+ ( ! #bj-ye> p]iod t comm5c$ :5 ! project prop]ty 0 plac$ 9 s]vice4 7#b7 ,e>ly "w ,! ,secret>y may all[ a grantee subject to ?is subsection to engage 9 at-risk "w activities subsequ5t to ! conclusion ( f9al design if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* "w activities are reasonable & necess>y4 4 #ecjd4 ,small bus9ess p>ticipation /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a nationwide disp>ity & availability /udy on ! availability & use ( small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals & vet]an-own$ small bus9esses 9 publicly fund$ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice projects4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,small bus9ess conc]n ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb71 except t ! t]m does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same socially & economically disadvantag$ individual or individuals t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #bb1daj1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 7#b7 ,socially & economically disadvantag$ individual ,! t]m socially & economically disadvantag$ individual has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #h7;d7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 & relevant subcontract+ regulations issu$ pursuant to su* ,act1 except t wom5 %all be presum$ to be socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals = purposes ( ?is section4 7#c7 ,vet]an-own$ small bus9ess ,! t]m vet]an-own$ small bus9ess has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m small bus9ess conc]n own$ & controll$ by vet]ans 9 section #c7q77#c7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7q77#c771 except t ! t]m does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same vet]ans t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #bb1daj1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 #ecje4 ,gulf coa/ rail s]vice work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to evaluate ! re/oration ( int]city rail pass5g] s]vice 9 ! ,gulf ,coa/ region betwe5 ,new ,orleans1 ,l\isiana1 & ,orl&o1 ,florida4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p conv5$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all consi/ ( repres5tatives (-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 :i* %all s]ve z *air ( ! work+ gr\p2 7#b7 ,amtrak2 7#c7 ! ,/ates along ! propos$ r\te or r\tes2 7#d7 regional transportation plann+ organizations & metropolitan plann+ organizations1 municipalities1 & communities along ! propos$ r\te or r\tes1 :i* %all be select$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 7#e7 ! ,s\!rn ,rail ,commission2 7#f7 freight railroad c>ri]s ^: tracks may be us$ = su* s]vice2 & 7#g7 o!r entities det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 :i* may include indep5d5t pass5g] rail op]ators t express an int]e/ 9 ,gulf ,coa/ s]vice4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,! work+ gr\p %all-- 7#a7 evaluate all options = re/or+ int]city rail pass5g] s]vice 9 ! ,gulf ,coa/ region1 includ+ options outl9$ 9 ! report transmitt$ to ,congress pursuant to section #bbf ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb72 7#b7 select a pref]r$ option = re/or+ su* s]vice2 7#c7 develop a prioritiz$ inv5tory ( capital projects & o!r actions requir$ to re/ore su* s]vice & co/ e/imates = su* projects or actions2 & 7#d7 id5tify ,f$]al & non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces requir$ to re/ore su* s]vice1 includ+ options = ent]+ into public-private p>tn]%ips to re/ore su* s]vice4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes-- 7#a7 ! pref]r$ option select$ "u subsection 7c77#b7 & ! reasons = select+ su* option2 7#b7 ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c72 7#c7 ! fund+ s\rces id5tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#d72 7#d7 ! co/s & b5efits ( re/or+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation 9 ! region2 & 7#e7 any o!r in=mation ! work+ gr\p det]m9es appropriate4 #ecjf4 ,integrat$ pass5g] rail work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to review issues relat+ to-- 7#a7 ! pot5tial op]ation ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes by rail pass5g] c>ri]s o!r ?an ,amtrak2 & 7#b7 _! role 9 e/abli%+ an integrat$ int]city pass5g] rail network 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p %all consi/ ( a balanc$ repres5tation (-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 :o %all *air ! ,work+ ,gr\p2 7#b7 ,/ates t fund ,/ate-sponsor$ r\tes2 7#c7 indep5d5t pass5g] rail op]ators1 includ+ ^? t c>ry at lea/ #e1jjj1jjj pass5g]s annually 9 ,unit$ ,/ates or int]national rail s]vice2 7#d7 ,amtrak2 7#e7 railroads t ho/ int]city ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 7#f7 employee repres5tatives f railroad unions & build+ trade unions ) sub/antial engagem5t 9 railroad rights ( way con/ruction & ma9t5ance2 & 7#g7 o!r entities det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,! work+ gr\p %all evaluate options = improv+ ,/ate-support$ r\tes & may make recomm5dations1 z appropriate1 reg>d+-- 7#a7 be/ practices = ,/ate or ,/ate au?ority gov]nance ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 7#b7 future s\rces ( ,f$]al & non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces = ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 7#c7 be/ practices 9 obta9+ pass5g] rail op]ations & s]vices on a competitive basis ) ! objective ( creat+ ! highe/ quality s]vice at ! l[e/ co/ to ! taxpay]2 7#d7 ensur+ pot5tial int]op]ability ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes z a "p ( a national network ) multiple provid]s provid+ integrat$ s]vices includ+ ticket+1 s*$ul+1 & r\te plann+2 & 7#e7 ! int]face betwe5 ,/ate-support$ r\tes & connect+ commut] rail op]ations1 includ+ maximiz$ intra-modal & int]modal connections & common s\rces ( fund+ = capital projects4 7d7 ,meet+s ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! work+ gr\p by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a71 ! work+ gr\p %all conv5e an organizational meet+ outside ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & %all def9e ! rules & proc$ures gov]n+ ! proce$+s ( ! work+ gr\p4 ,! work+ gr\p %all hold at lea/ #c meet+s p] ye> 9 ,/ates t fund ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,prelim9>y report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a prelim9>y report to ! ,secret>y1 ! gov]nors ( ,/ates fund+ ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes-- 7,a7 adm9i/rative recomm5dations t c be implem5t$ by a ,/ate & ,/ate au?ority or by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 prelim9>y legislative recomm5dations4 7#b7 ,f9al legislative recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes f9al legislative recomm5dations4 #ecjg4 ,%>$-use /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,amtrak1 commut] rail au?orities1 & o!r pass5g] rail op]ators1 railroad c>ri]s t own rail infra/ructure ov] :i* bo? pass5g] & freight tra9s op]ate1 ,/ates1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije1 ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab1 & gr\ps repres5t+ rail pass5g]s & cu/om]s1 z appropriate1 %all complete a /udy t evaluates-- 7#a7 ! %>$ use ( "r-(-way by pass5g] & freight rail sy/ems2 & 7#b7 ! op]ational1 in/itutional1 & legal /ructures t w\ld be/ support improvem5ts to ! sy/ems ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,areas ( /udy ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate-- 7#a7 ! access & use ( railroad "r-(-way by a rail c>ri] t does n own ! "r-(-way1 su* z pass5g] rail s]vices t op]ate ov] privately own$ "r-(-way1 includ+ an analysis (-- 7,a7 access agreem5ts2 7,b7 co/s ( access2 & 7,c7 ! resolution ( disputes relat+ to su* access or co/s2 7#b7 ! effectiv5ess ( exi/+ contractual1 /atutory1 & regulatory me*anisms = e/abli%+1 measur+1 & en=c+ tra9 p]=mance /&>ds1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! mann] 9 :i* pass5g] tra9 delays are record$2 7,b7 ! assignm5t ( responsibility = su* delays2 & 7,c7 ! use ( inc5tives & p5alties = p]=mance2 7#c7 /r5g?s & weaknesses 9 ! exi/+ me*anisms describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & possible approa*es to address ! weaknesses2 7#d7 me*anisms = measur+ & ma9ta9+ public b5efits result+ f publicly fund$ freight or pass5g] rail improvem5ts1 includ+ improvem5ts direct$ t[>ds %>$-use "r-(-way by pass5g] & freight rail2 7#e7 approa*es to op]ations1 capacity1 & co/ e/imation model+ t-- 7,a7 all[s = transp>5t decisionmak+2 & 7,b7 protects ! propriet>y int]e/s ( all p>ties2 7#f7 liability requirem5ts & arrangem5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 :e!r to exp& /atutory liability limits to additional p>ties2 7,b7 :e!r to revise ! curr5t /atutory liability limits2 7,c7 :e!r curr5t insurance levels ( pass5g] rail op]ators are adequate & :e!r to e/abli% m9imum insurance requirem5ts = su* pass5g] rail op]ators2 & 7,d7 :e!r to e/abli% a liability regime model$ aft] section #agj ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj72 7#g7 ! effect on rail pass5g] s]vices1 op]ations1 liability limits & insurance levels ( ! ass]tion ( sov]eign immunity by a ,/ate2 & 7#h7 o!r issues id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is complete1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7#b7 any recomm5dations = fur!r action1 includ+ any legislative proposals consi/5t ) su* recomm5dations4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all integrate ! recomm5dations submitt$ "u subsection 7c7 into its f9ancial assi/ance programs "u subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ejb ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb71 z appropriate4 #ecjh4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission 7a7 ,composition ,section #bdije7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 infra/ructure inve/m5ts1 aft] rail op]ations2 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 memb]s repres5t+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+ ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by ins]t+ & commut] aft] freight2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f7 to read z foll[s3 7#f7 ,! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all elect co-*airs consi/+ ( #a memb] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & #a memb] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c74 4 7b7 ,/atem5t ( goals & recomm5dations ,section #bdije7;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & p]iodically update aft] develop2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ beyond ^? specifi$ 9 ! /ate-(-good-repair plan "u section #baa ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,submission ( /atem5t ( goals1 recomm5dations1 & p]=mance reports ,! ,commission %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives-- 7,a7 any updates made to ! /atem5t ( goals develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] su* updates are made2 & 7,b7 annual p]=mance reports & recomm5dations = improvem5ts1 z appropriate1 issu$ n lat] ?an ,m>* #ca ( ea* ye>1 = ! prior fiscal ye>1 :i* summ>ize-- 7i7 ! op]ations & p]=mance ( commut]1 int]city1 & freight rail transportation along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 & 7ii7 ! deliv]y ( ! capital plan describ$ 9 section #bdijd4 4 7c7 ,co/ allocation policy ,section #bdije7;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,access co/s & ins]t+ ,allocation ( co/s2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,)9 #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh1 ! ,commission & ins]t+ ,! ,commission2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ subp>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 ! ,commission may petition ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d to appo9t a m$iator to assi/ ! ,commission memb]s ?r\gh nonb9d+ m$iation to rea* an agreem5t "u ?is section4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ =mula propos$ 9 & ins]t+ policy develop$ "u2 & 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! timetable1 ! ,commission %all petition ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d to & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 or fail to comply ) ! policy !reaft]1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ am\nts = su* s]vices 9 accordance ) section #bdijd7;c7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ = su* usage 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures & proc$ural s*$ule applicable to a proce$+ "u section #bdijc7;c71 aft] tak+ into consid]ation ! policy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 z applicable2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ =mula & ins]t+ policy2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,reque/ = dispute resolution ,if a dispute arises ) ! implem5tation (1 or compliance )1 ! policy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission1 ,amtrak1 or public au?orities provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor may reque/ t ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d conduct dispute resolution4 ,! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all e/abli% proc$ures = resolution ( disputes br\ght be=e x "u ?is p>agraph1 :i* may include ! provision ( pr(essional m$iation s]vices4 4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #bdije is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ to ! ,commission su* sums z may be necess>y = ! p]iod encompass+ fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjac to c>ry out ?is section & ins]t+ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ! ,commission & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,safety ,committee su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjai1 9 addition to am\nts )held "u section #eaja7;e7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ on ! ma9 l9e4 & ins]t+ on ! ma9 l9e & meet annually ) ! ,commission on ! topic ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor safety & security44 7e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+ 7#a7 ,am5dm5t ,*apt] #bdi is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ section #bdijd z section #bdijc2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #bdijc1 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 #bdijd4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+ 7a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,n lat] ?an ,may #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission7 %all-- 7,a7 develop a capital inve/m5t plan = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor bran* l9es connect+ to ,h>risburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,spr+field1 ,massa*usetts1 & ,spuyt5 ,duyvil1 ,new ,york1 includ+ ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 ^? l9es2 & 7,b7 submit ! capital inve/m5t plan to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! capital inve/m5t plan %all-- 7,a7 reflect coord9ation & network optimization across ! entire ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 integrate ! individual capital & s]vice plans develop$ by ea* op]ator us+ ! me?ods describ$ 9 ! co/ allocation policy develop$ "u section #bdije7;c72 7,c7 cov] a p]iod ( #e fiscal ye>s1 beg9n+ ) ! fir/ fiscal ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! plan is complet$2 7,d7 not)/&+ section #bdijb7;b71 id5tify1 prioritize1 & phase ! implem5tation ( projects & programs to a*ieve ! s]vice outcomes id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan & ! asset condition ne$s id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plans1 once available1 & consid]-- 7i7 ! b5efits & co/s ( capital inve/m5ts 9 ! plan2 7ii7 project & program read9ess2 7iii7 ! op]ational impacts2 & 7iv7 fund+ availability2 7,e7 categorize capital projects & programs z prim>ily associat$ )2 7i7 normaliz$ capital replacem5t & basic infra/ructure r5ewals2 7ii7 replacem5t or rehabilitation ( major ,nor!a/ ,corridor infra/ructure assets1 includ+ tunnels1 bridges1 /ations1 & o!r assets2 7iii7 /atutory1 regulatory1 or o!r legal m&ates2 7iv7 improvem5ts to support s]vice enhancem5ts or gr[?2 or 7v7 /rategic initiatives t w improve ov]all op]ational p]=mance or l[] co/s2 7,f7 id5tify capital projects & programs t are associat$ ) m ?an #a category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e72 7,g7 describe ! anticipat$ outcomes ( ea* project or program1 includ+ an assessm5t (-- 7i7 ! pot5tial effect on pass5g] accessibility1 op]ations1 safety1 reliability1 & resili5cy2 7ii7 ! ability ( infra/ructure own]s & op]ators to meet regulatory requirem5ts if ! project or program is n fund$2 & 7iii7 ! b5efits & co/s2 & 7,h7 include a f9ancial plan4 7#c7 ,f9ancial plan ,! f9ancial plan "u p>agraph 7#b77;,h7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify fund+ s\rces & f9anc+ me?ods2 7,b7 id5tify ! expect$ allocat$ %>es ( co/s pursuant to ! co/ allocation policy develop$ "u section #bdije7;c72 7,c7 id5tify ! projects & programs t ! ,commission expects w receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7,d7 id5tify ! eligible entity or entities t ! ,commission expects w receive ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,c74 7b7 ,failure ,to ,develop a ,capital ,inve/m5t ,plan ,if a capital inve/m5t plan has n be5 develop$ by ! ,commission = a giv5 fiscal ye>1 !n ! funds assign$ to ! acc\nt e/abli%$ "u section #bdcai7;b7 = t fiscal ye> may be sp5t only on-- 7#a7 capital projects describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7iii7 ( subsection 7a77#b77;,e7 ( ?is section2 or 7#b7 capital projects describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,e77iv7 ( ?is section t are = ! sole b5efit ( ,amtrak4 7c7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,asset ,managem5t 7#a7 ,cont5ts ,) reg>d to its infra/ructure1 ,amtrak & ea* ,/ate & public transportation entity t owns infra/ructure t supports or provides = int]city rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all develop an asset managem5t sy/em & develop & update1 z necess>y1 a ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plan = ea* s]vice t]ritory describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 t-- 7,a7 are consi/5t ) ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration process1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ecbf1 :5 implem5t$2 & 7,b7 include1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 an inv5tory ( all capital assets own$ by ! develop] ( ! asset managem5t plan2 7ii7 an assessm5t ( asset condition2 7iii7 a description ( ! res\rces & processes necess>y to br+ or ma9ta9 ^? assets 9 a /ate-(-good-repair1 includ+ decision-support tools & inve/m5t prioritization me?ods2 & 7iv7 a description ( *anges 9 asset condition s9ce ! previ\s v]sion ( ! plan4 7#b7 ,transmittal ,ea* entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all transmit to ! ,commission-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 its ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 at lea/ bi5nial !reaft]1 an update to its ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plan4 7d7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan updates ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #aj ye>s1 ! ,commission %all update ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,note & mortgage ,section #bdijg7;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bdijd ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #bdijc4 7,b7 ,table ( cont5ts am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdi is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ ! item relat+ to section #bdijd z relat+ to section #bdijc2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdijc1 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 #bdijd4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+4 4 7#c7 ,repeal ,section #baa ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdijb note7 is repeal$4 #ecji4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ?r\gh-ticket+ & procurem5t effici5cies 7a7 ,?r\gh-,ticket+ ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission71 9 consultation ) ,amtrak & ! commut] rail pass5g] transportation provid]s along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all complete a /udy on ! feasibility ( & options = p]mitt+ ?r\gh-ticket+ betwe5 ,amtrak s]vice & commut] rail s]vices on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 complet+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission %all-- 7,a7 exam9e ! curr5t /ate ( int]city & commut] rail ticket+ te*nologies1 policies1 & o!r relevant aspects on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 consid] & recomm5d te*nology1 process1 policy1 or o!r options t w\ld p]mit ?r\gh-ticket+ to all[ int]city & commut] rail pass5g]s to pur*ase1 9 a s+le transaction1 travel t utilizes ,amtrak & connect+ commut] rail s]vices2 7,c7 consid] options to exp& ?r\gh-ticket+ to include local transit s]vices2 7,d7 summ>ize co/s1 b5efits1 opportunities1 & imp$im5ts to develop+ su* ?r\gh-ticket+ options2 & 7,e7 develop a propos$ me?odology1 includ+ co/ & s*$ule e/imates1 = c>ry+ out a pilot program on ?r\gh-ticket+ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complete1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 7b7 ,jo9t procurem5t /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,commission1 ,amtrak1 & commut] rail transportation au?orities on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all complete a /udy ( ! pot5tial b5efits result+ f ,amtrak & su* au?orities und]tak+ select jo9t procurem5ts = common mat]ials1 assets1 & equipm5t :5 exp5d+ ,f$]al funds = su* pur*ases4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 complet+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! types ( mat]ials1 assets1 & equipm5t t are regul>ly pur*as$ by ,amtrak & su* au?orities t are simil> & c\ld be jo9tly procur$2 7,b7 ! pot5tial b5efits ( su* jo9t procurem5ts1 includ+ l[] procurem5t co/s1 bett] pric+1 great] m>ket relevancy1 & o!r effici5cies2 7,c7 ! pot5tial co/s ( su* jo9t procurem5ts2 7,d7 any significant imp$im5ts to und]tak+ jo9t procurem5ts1 includ+ any necess>y h>monization & reconciliation ( ,f$]al & ,/ate procurem5t or safety regulations or /&>ds & o!r requirem5ts2 & 7,e7 :e!r to create ,f$]al inc5tives or requirem5ts relat+ to consid]+ or c>ry+ out jo9t procurem5ts :5 exp5d+ ,f$]al funds4 7#c7 ,transmission ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] complet+ ! /udy requir$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 7c7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor means ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ma9 l9e betwe5 ,bo/on1 ,massa*usetts1 & ! ,virg9ia ,av5ue int]lock+ 9 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor bran* l9es connect+ to ,h>risburg1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,spr+field1 ,massa*usetts1 & ,spuyt5 ,duyvil1 ,new ,york1 includ+ ! facilities & s]vices us$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 ^? l9es4 #ecaj4 ,data & analysis 7a7 ,data ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d1 ,amtrak1 freight railroads1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 & regional bus9ess1 t\rism & economic developm5t ag5cies %all conduct a data ne$s assessm5t-- 7#a7 to support ! developm5t ( an effici5t & effective int]city pass5g] rail network2 7#b7 to id5tify ! data ne$$ to conduct co/-effective model+ & analysis = int]city pass5g] rail developm5t programs2 7#c7 to det]m9e limitations to ! data us$ = inputs2 7#d7 to develop a /rategy to address su* limitations2 7#e7 to id5tify b>ri]s to access+ exi/+ data2 7#f7 to develop recomm5dations reg>d+ :e!r ! au?orization ( additional data collection = int]city pass5g] rail travel is w>rant$2 & 7#g7 to det]m9e :i* entities w be responsible = g5]at+ or collect+ ne$$ data4 7b7 ,b5efit-,co/ ,analysis ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all enhance ! usefulness ( assessm5ts ( b5efits & co/s1 = int]city pass5g] rail & freight rail projects-- 7#a7 by provid+ ongo+ guidance & tra9+ on develop+ b5efit & co/ in=mation = rail projects2 7#b7 by provid+ m direct & consi/5t requirem5ts = assess+ b5efits & co/s across transportation fund+ programs1 includ+ ! appropriate use ( disc\nt rates2 7#c7 by requir+ applicants to cle>ly communicate ! me?odology us$ to calculate ! project b5efits & co/s1 includ+ non-propriet>y in=mation on-- 7,a7 assumptions und]ly+ calculations2 7,b7 /r5g?s & limitations ( data us$2 & 7,c7 ! level ( unc]ta9ty 9 e/imates ( project b5efits & co/s2 & 7#d7 by ensur+ t applicants receive cle> & consi/5t guidance on values to apply = key assumptions us$ to e/imate pot5tial project b5efits & co/s4 7c7 ,confid5tial data ,! ,secret>y %all protect s5sitive or confid5tial to ! greate/ ext5t p]mitt$ by law4 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all require any entity to provide in=mation to ! ,secret>y 9 ! abs5ce ( a volunt>y agreem5t4 #ecaa4 ,disa/] relief 7a7 ,major disa/] assi/ance programs ,section #djf7;a7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to entities t receive ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t grants to provide critical s]vices = ! repair1 re/oration1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t ( infra/ructure1 facilities1 & equipm5t t-- 7i7 are own$ or op]at$ = ! purposes ( provid+ critical s]vices2 & 7ii7 are damag$ or de/roy$ by a major disa/]4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ?is p>agraph & ins]t+ ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ transportation1 aft] education14 7b7 ,debris removal ,section #djg7;a77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagc7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ entity t receives ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t grants to provide critical s]vices 7z def9$ 9 section #eagb7;a77#c77;,b77 aft] gov]nm5t4 #ecab4 ,p]=mance-bas$ proposals 7a7 ,solicitation ( proposals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a reque/ = proposals = projects = ! f9anc+1 design1 con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( an int]city pass5g] rail sy/em1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 ! ,cali=nia ,corridor2 7,c7 ! ,empire ,corridor2 7,d7 ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ ,corridor2 7,e7 ! ,s\? ,c5tral ,corridor2 7,f7 ! ,gulf ,coa/ ,corridor2 7,g7 ! ,*icago ,hub ,network2 7,h7 ! ,florida ,corridor2 7,i7 ! ,key/one ,corridor2 7,j7 ! ,nor!rn ,new ,engl& ,corridor2 & 7,k7 ! ,s\!a/ ,corridor4 7#b7 ,submission ,proposals %all be submitt$ to ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! publication ( su* reque/ = proposals "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,p]=mance /&>d ,proposals submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all meet any /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,= corridors ) exi/+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 proposals %all also be design$ to a*ieve a r$uction ( exi/+ m9imum int]city rail s]vice trip times betwe5 ! ma9 corridor city pairs by a m9imum ( #be p]c5t4 ,9 ! case ( a proposal submitt$ ) respect to p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! proposal %all be design$ to a*ieve a #b-;h\r or less express s]vice betwe5 ,wa%+ton1 ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ,new ,york ,city1 ,new ,york4 7#d7 ,cont5ts ,a proposal submitt$ "u ?is subsection %all include-- 7,a7 ! names & qualifications ( ! p]sons submitt+ ! proposal & ! entities propos$ to f9ance1 design1 con/ruct1 op]ate1 & ma9ta9 ! railroad1 railroad equipm5t1 & relat$ facilities1 /ations1 & infra/ructure2 7,b7 a detail$ description ( ! propos$ rail s]vice1 includ+ possible r\tes1 requir$ infra/ructure inve/m5ts & improvem5ts1 equipm5t ne$s & type1 tra9 frequ5cies1 peak & av]age op]at+ spe$s1 & trip times2 7,c7 a description ( h[ ! project w\ld comply ) all applicable ,f$]al rail safety & security laws1 ord]s1 & regulations2 7,d7 ! locations ( propos$ /ations1 :i* maximize ! usage ( exi/+ infra/ructure to ! ext5t possible1 & ! populations su* /ations are int5d$ to s]ve2 7,e7 ! type ( equipm5t to be us$1 includ+ any te*nologies1 to a*ieve trip "t goals2 7,f7 a description ( any propos$ legislation ne$$ to facilitate all aspects ( ! project2 7,g7 a f9anc+ plan id5tify+-- 7i7 project$ rev5ue1 & s\rces !re(2 7ii7 ! am\nt ( any reque/$ public contribution t[>d ! project1 & propos$ s\rces2 7iii7 project$ annual rid]%ip projections = ! fir/ #aj ye>s ( op]ations2 7iv7 annual op]ations & capital co/s2 7v7 ! project$ levels ( capital inve/m5ts requir$ bo? initially & 9 subsequ5t ye>s to ma9ta9 a /ate-(-good-repair necess>y to provide ! initially propos$ level ( s]vice or high] levels ( s]vice2 7vi7 project$ levels ( private inve/m5t & s\rces !re(1 includ+ ! id5tity ( any p]son or entity t has made or is expect$ to make a commitm5t to provide or secure fund+ & ! am\nt ( su* commitm5t2 & 7vii7 project$ fund+ = ! full fair m>ket comp5sation = any asset1 prop]ty "r or int]e/1 or s]vice acquir$ f1 own$1 or held by a private p]son or ,f$]al entity t w\ld be acquir$1 impair$1 or dim9i%$ 9 value z a result ( a project1 except z o!rwise agre$ to by ! private p]son or entity2 7,h7 a description ( h[ ! project w\ld contribute to ! developm5t ( ! int]city pass5g] rail sy/em & an int]modal plan describ+ h[ ! sy/em w facilitate conv5i5t travel connections ) o!r transportation s]vices2 7,i7 a description ( h[ ! project w ensure compliance ) ,f$]al laws gov]n+ ! rights & /atus ( employees associat$ ) ! r\te & s]vice1 includ+ ^? specifi$ 9 section #bddje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,j7 a description ( h[ ! design1 con/ruction1 implem5tation1 & op]ation ( ! project w accommodate & all[ = future gr[? ( exi/+ & project$ int]city1 commut]1 & freight rail s]vice2 7,k7 a description ( h[ ! project w\ld comply ) ,f$]al & ,/ate environm5tal laws & regulations1 ( :at environm5tal impacts w\ld result f ! project1 & ( h[ any adv]se impacts w\ld be mitigat$2 & 7,l7 a description ( ! project's impacts on highway & aviation conge/ion1 en]gy consumption1 l& use1 & economic developm5t 9 ! s]vice area4 7b7 ,det]m9ation & e/abli%m5t ( commissions ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] receipt ( ! proposals "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 make a det]m9ation z to :e!r any su* proposals-- 7,a7 conta9 ! in=mation requir$ "u p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7a72 7,b7 are suffici5tly cr$ible to w>rant fur!r consid]ation2 7,c7 are likely to result 9 a positive impact on ! ,nation's transportation sy/em2 & 7,d7 are co/-effective & 9 ! public int]e/2 7#b7 e/abli% a commission "u subsection 7c7 = ea* corridor ) #a or m proposals t ! ,secret>y det]m9es satisfy ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 =w>d to ea* commission e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 ! applicable proposals = review & consid]ation4 7c7 ,commissions 7#a7 ,memb]s ,ea* commission e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! gov]nors ( ! affect$ ,/ates1 or _! respective designees2 7,b7 mayors ( appropriate municipalities ) /ops along ! propos$ corridor1 or _! respective designees2 7,c7 a repres5tative f ea* freight railroad c>ri] us+ ! relevant corridor1 if applicable2 7,d7 a repres5tative f ea* transit au?ority us+ ! relevant corridor1 if applicable2 7,e7 repres5tatives ( nonpr(it employee labor organizations repres5t+ affect$ railroad employees2 & 7,f7 ! ,presid5t ( ,amtrak or 8 or h] designee4 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t & selection ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t ! memb]s "u p>agraph 7#a74 ,9 select+ ea* commission's memb]s to fulfill ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,*airp]son & ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ( ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#c7 ,*airp]son & vice-*airp]son selection ,! ,*airp]son & ,vice-,*airp]son %all be elect$ f among memb]s ( ea* commission4 7#d7 ,quorum & vacancy 7,a7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ea* commission %all con/itute a quorum4 7,b7 ,vacancy ,any vacancy 9 ea* commission %all n affect its p[]s & %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] 9 :i* ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7#e7 ,application ( law ,except :]e o!rwise provid$ by ?is section1 ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all apply to ea* commission creat$ "u ?is section4 7d7 ,commission consid]ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* commission e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b7 %all be responsible = review+ ! proposal or proposals =w>d$ to x "u t subsection & n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! commission1 %all transmit to ! ,secret>y a report1 includ+-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ea* proposal receiv$2 7,b7 s]vices to be provid$ "u ea* proposal1 includ+ project$ rid]%ip1 rev5ues1 & co/s2 7,c7 propos$ public & private contributions = ea* proposal2 7,d7 ! advantages (f]$ by ! proposal ov] exi/+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vices2 7,e7 public op]at+ subsidies or assets ne$$ = ! propos$ project2 7,f7 possible risks to ! public associat$ ) ! proposal1 includ+ risks associat$ ) project f9anc+1 implem5tation1 completion1 safety1 & security2 7,g7 a rank$ li/ ( ! proposals recomm5d$ = fur!r consid]ation "u subsection 7e7 9 accordance ) ea* proposal's project$ positive impact on ! ,nation's transportation sy/em2 7,h7 an id5tification ( any propos$ ,f$]al legislation t w\ld facilitate implem5tation ( ! projects & ,f$]al legislation t w\ld be requir$ to implem5t ! projects2 & 7,i7 any o!r recomm5dations by ! commission conc]n+ ! propos$ projects4 7#b7 ,v]bal pres5tation ,propos]s %all be giv5 an opportunity to make a v]bal pres5tation to ! commission to expla9 _! proposals4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ea* commission e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b7 su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7e7 ,selection by ,secret>y 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receiv+ ! recomm5d$ proposals ( ! commissions e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review su* proposals & select any proposal t provides sub/antial b5efits to ! public & ! national transportation sy/em1 is co/-effective1 (f]s significant advantages ov] exi/+ s]vices1 & meets o!r relevant factors det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report conta9+ any proposal ) respect to subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 t is select$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( ?is p>agraph1 all ! in=mation reg>d+ ! proposal provid$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d71 & any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant4 7#b7 ,subsequ5t report ,foll[+ ! submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report conta9+ any proposal ) respect to subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,k7 ( subsection 7a77#a7 t are select$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection1 all ! in=mation reg>d+ ! proposal provid$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d71 & any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant4 7#c7 ,limitation on report submission ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all n be submitt$ by ! ,secret>y until ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 has be5 consid]$ ?r\gh a he>+ by ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives on ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7f7 ,no actions )\t additional au?ority ,no ,f$]al ag5cy may take any action to implem5t1 e/abli%1 facilitate1 or o!rwise act ^u any proposal submitt$ "u ?is section1 o!r ?an ^? actions specifically au?oriz$ by ?is section1 )\t explicit /atutory au?ority enact$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,int]city pass5g] rail ,! t]m int]city pass5g] rail means int]city rail pass5g] transportation z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means any ( ! #ej ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 #ecac4 ,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 #ajjb1 & #aeaf ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,ag5cy ,= purposes ( sections #bhf1 #bhg1 #cga1 #fda1 #ajja1 #ajjb1 & #aeaf ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ,amtrak & ! ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al1 %all be consid]$ a corporation 9 :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates has a propriet>y int]e/ z set =? 9 section #f ( t title4 7b7 ,assessm5t ,! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 initiate an assessm5t to det]m9e :e!r curr5t exp5ditures or procurem5ts involv+ ,amtrak's fulfillm5t ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 utilize competitive1 m>ket-driv5 provisions t are applicable ?r\gh\t ! entire t]m ( su* relat$ exp5ditures or procurem5ts2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,limitation ,! au?ority provid$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all be effective only ) respect to a fiscal ye> = :i* ,amtrak receives a ,f$]al subsidy4 #ecad4 ,miscellane\s provisions 7a7 ,title #di am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,cont+5t int]e/ recov]ies ,section #bbajf7;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ int]e/ !re( & ins]t+ int]e/ !reon4 7#b7 ,au?ority ,section #bbgjb7;b77#d7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e ye>s = reapproval by ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ #d ye>s = acceptance by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ( ,/ate rail plans ,section #bbgje7;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ab74 7#d7 ,mission ,section #bdaja7;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ( subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ set =? 9 subsection 7c74 7#e7 ,table ( cont5ts am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = *apt] #bdc is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdcaf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdcaf4 ,plans to address ! ne$s ( families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 rail pass5g] accid5ts4 4 7#f7 ,update ,section #bdcje7;f77#c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #a1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,amtrak ,*apt] #bdg is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #bdgjb7;a71 by /rik+ n includ$ 9 ! national rail pass5g] transportation sy/em2 7,b7 9 section #bdgjf-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ a discont9uance "u section #bdgjd or or2 & 7,,ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ section #bdgjd or2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ section #bdgjd or2 & 7,c7 9 section #bdgji1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security14 7b7 ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act am5dm5ts ,section #cje7;a7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ nonpr(it organizations repres5t+ employees :o p]=m ov]haul & ma9t5ance ( pass5g] railroad equipm5t1 aft] equipm5t manufactur]s14 ,d ,rail safety ,i ,safety improvem5t #edja4 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety 7a7 ,model ,/ate ,highway-,rail ,grade ,cross+ ,action ,plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a model ( a ,/ate-specific highway-rail grade cross+ action plan & di/ribute ! model plan to ea* ,/ate4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 me?odologies1 tools1 & data s\rces = id5tify+ & evaluat+ highway-rail grade cross+ safety risks1 includ+ ! public safety risks pos$ by block$ highway-rail grade cross+s due to idl+ tra9s2 7,b7 be/ practices to r$uce ! risk ( highway-rail grade cross+ accid5ts or incid5ts & to alleviate ! blockage ( highway-rail grade cross+s due to idl+ tra9s1 includ+ /rategies =-- 7i7 education1 includ+ model /akehold] engagem5t plans or tools2 7ii7 eng9e]+1 includ+ ! b5efits & co/s ( diff]5t designs & te*nologies us$ to mitigate highway-rail grade cross+ safety risks2 & 7iii7 en=cem5t1 includ+ ! /r5g?s & weaknesses associat$ ) diff]5t en=cem5t me?ods2 7,c7 = ea* ,/ate1 a cu/omiz$ li/ & data set ( ! highway-rail grade cross+ accid5ts or incid5ts 9 t ,/ate ov] ! pa/ #c ye>s1 includ+ ! location1 numb] ( dea?s1 & numb] ( injuries = ea* accid5t or incid5t2 & 7,d7 contact in=mation ( a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation safety (ficial available to assi/ ! ,/ate 9 adapt+ ! model plan to satisfy ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,/ate ,highway-,rail ,grade ,cross+ ,action ,plans 7#a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! ,secret>y develops & di/ributes ! model plan "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate a rule t requires-- 7,a7 ea* ,/ate1 except ! #aj ,/ates id5tifi$ "u section #bjb ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note71 to develop & implem5t a ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plan2 & 7,b7 ea* ,/ate t 0 id5tifi$ "u section #bjb ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note71 to update its ,/ate action plan "u t section & submit to ! ,secret>y ! updat$ ,/ate action plan & a report describ+ :at ! ,/ate did to implem5t its previ\s ,/ate action plan "u t section & h[ x w cont9ue to r$uce highway-rail grade cross+ safety risks4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* ,/ate plan requir$ "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 id5tify highway-rail grade cross+s t h exp]i5c$ rec5t highway-rail grade cross+ accid5ts or incid5ts1 or are at high risk = accid5ts or incid5ts2 7,b7 id5tify specific /rategies = improv+ safety at highway-rail grade cross+s1 includ+ highway-rail grade cross+ closures or grade sep>ations2 & 7,c7 designate a ,/ate (ficial responsible = manag+ implem5tation ( ! ,/ate plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 z applicable4 7#c7 ,assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to ea* ,/ate 9 develop+ & c>ry+ out1 z appropriate1 ! ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,public availability ,ea* ,/ate %all submit its f9al ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection to ! ,secret>y = publication4 ,! ,secret>y %all make ea* approv$ ,/ate plan publicly available on an (ficial ,int]net ,web site4 7#e7 ,conditions ,! ,secret>y may condition ! aw>d+ ( a grant to a ,/ate "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 on t ,/ate submitt+ an acceptable ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,review ( action plans ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a ,/ate plan "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 if ! ,/ate plan is approv$1 notify ! ,/ate & publi% ! ,/ate plan "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 if ! ,/ate plan is incomplete or defici5t1 notify ! ,/ate ( ! specific areas 9 :i* ! plan is defici5t & all[ ! ,/ate to complete ! plan or correct ! defici5cies & resubmit ! plan "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( a notice "u p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 a ,/ate %all complete ! plan or correct ! defici5cies & resubmit ! plan4 7#h7 ,failure to complete or correct plan ,if a ,/ate fails to meet ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#g71 ! ,secret>y %all po/ on ! ,web site "u p>agraph 7#d7 a notice t ! ,/ate has an incomplete or defici5t highway-rail grade cross+ action plan4 7c7 ,railway-,highway ,cross+s ,funds ,! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to provide ,/ates ) funds to develop a ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plan "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 ( ?is section or to update a ,/ate action plan "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 ( ?is section4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,highway-rail grade cross+ ,! t]m highway-rail grade cross+ means a location )9 a ,/ate1 o!r ?an a location :]e #a or m railroad tracks cross #a or m railroad tracks at grade :]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 #edjb4 ,confid5tial close call report+ sy/em 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate a rule to enc\rage & facilitate ! volunt>y p>ticipation ( railroad c>ri]s1 railroad c>ri] contractors1 & employees ( railroad c>ri]s or railroad c>ri] contractors 7includ+ any non-pr(it labor organizations repres5t+ a class or craft ( directly affect$ employees ( railroads c>ri]s or railroad c>ri] contractors7 9 a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em4 7b7 ,program elem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use any in=mation & exp]i5ce ga!r$ ?r\gh rese>* & pilot programs on confid5tial close call report+ sy/ems 9 develop+ a rule = ! volunt>y adoption ( confid5tial close call report+ sy/em programs "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,rulemak+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program %all be design$ to improve railroad safety by facilitat+ great] collection & analysis ( reports t describe unsafe conditions & ev5ts 9 ! railroad indu/ry1 z report$ volunt>ily & confid5tially by employees4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! rule %all specify-- 7i7 ! use ( indep5d5t ?ird p>ties = ! collection ( close call reports1 de-id5tification ( data1 & di/ribution ( close call data2 7ii7 ! crit]ia = p>ticipat+ volunt>ily 9 ! confid5tial close call report+ sy/em2 7iii7 ! crit]ia = accept+ confid5tial close call reports2 7iv7 ! appropriate use & protection1 includ+ ! in=mation protections describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 ( pe] review teams & p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y's repres5tatives2 7v7 ! relief f specific railroad safety regulatory provisions & ! conditions "u :i* ! relief w & w n be grant$2 & 7vi7 ! appropriate use & protection1 includ+ ! in=mation protections describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 ( confid5tial data g5]at$ "u volunt>y p>ticipation 9 ! confid5tial close call report+ sy/em4 7c7 ,program developm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a railroad c>ri] volunt>ily p>ticipat+ 9 a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program1 pursuant to program elem5ts conta9$ 9 ! f9al rule promulgat$ "u subsection 7b7 & 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y1 railroad c>ri] contractors 7z appropriate71 & employees ( railroad c>ri]s or railroad c>ri] contractors 7includ+ any non-pr(it labor organization repres5t+ a class or craft ( directly affect$ employees ( railroad c>ri]s or railroad c>ri] contractors71 %all develop an implem5t+ memor&um ( und]/&+ t e/abli%es agre$-^u t]ms = p>ticipation 9 ! confid5tial close call report+ sy/em4 7#b7 ,signatures requir$ ,an implem5t+ memor&um ( und]/&+ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be sign$ by-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y's designee2 7,b7 ! p>ticipat+ railroad c>ri] or ! repres5tative !re(2 7,c7 if appropriate1 ea* p>ticipat+ railroad c>ri] contractor or ! repres5tative !re(2 & 7,d7 ! p>ticipat+ employees & contractors or ! repres5tative !re( 7su* z #a or m non-pr(it labor organizations repres5t+ a class or craft ( directly affect$ employees ( ! railroad c>ri] or railroad c>ri] contractor74 7d7 ,in=mation protection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program e/abli%$ ?r\gh an implem5t+ memor&um ( und]/&+ describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! rule %all include provisions t )hold f discov]y or admission into evid5ce 79 a ,f$]al or ,/ate c\rt proce$+ = damages involv+ p]sonal injury1 wrongful dea?1 or prop]ty damage aga9/ a railroad c>ri] or railroad c>ri] contractor7 any plan1 docum5t1 report1 survey1 s*$ule1 li/1 or data compil$ or collect$ = ! sole purpose ( develop+1 evaluat+1 plann+1 or implem5t+ a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program1 includ+ a railroad c>ri]'s analysis ( its close calls or ne> misses4 7#b7 ,retroactive applications ,) reg>d to a volunt>y confid5tial close call report+ sy/em t 0 9 effect prior to ! date ( f9al rule "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all all[ ! p>ties p>ticipat+ 9 t sy/em to sign a new or revis$ implem5t+ memor&um ( und]/&+ t prospectively entitles ! p>ties to ! in=mation protections "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 may retroactively apply ! in=mation protections "u p>agraph 7#a7 to any in=mation & analyses t 0 g5]at$ "u t sy/em prior to ! date ( ! f9al rule4 7#c7 ,confid5tiality ,= a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program e/abli%$ ?r\gh an implem5t+ memor&um ( und]/&+ describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & any entity collect+ close call reports1 de-id5tify+ data1 or di/ribut+ close call data provide ! same level ( confid5tiality z conta9$ 9 ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note71 z adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 7e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all-- 7#a7 require a railroad c>ri] to adopt a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program2 7#b7 prohibit a railroad c>ri] f volunt>ily adopt+ a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program outside ( ! rulemak+ framework2 & 7#c7 require ! ,secret>y to develop a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program ) a railroad c>ri]1 a railroad c>ri] contractor1 employees ( ! railroad c>ri] or railroad c>ri] contractor1 or any non-pr(it labor organizations repres5t+ a class or craft ( employees ( a railroad c>ri] or a railroad c>ri] contractor4 7f7 ,def9ition ( railroad c>ri] ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,additional in=mation protections ,section #bjaah is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 81 confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program10 aft] 8safety risk r$uction program02 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ pursuant to section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( t title1 aft] section #eeb ( title #e2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 81 confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program10 aft] 8safety risk r$uction program02 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ 81 confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program10 aft] 8safety risk r$uction program02 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ 81 confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program10 aft] 8safety risk r$uction program02 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ 81 ( any in=mation or analyses g5]at$ z "p ( a confid5tial close call report+ sy/em program10 aft] 8risk mitigation analyses04 #edjc4 ,spe$ limit action plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ea* railroad c>ri] provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 9 consultation ) any applicable ho/ railroad c>ri]1 %all survey its entire sy/em & id5tify ea* ma9 track location :]e !re is a r$uction ( m ?an #bj miles p] h\r f ! approa* spe$ to a curve or bridge & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve or bridge4 7b7 ,action plans ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date t ! survey "u subsection 7a7 is complete1 a rail pass5g] c>ri] %all submit to ! ,secret>y an action plan t-- 7#a7 id5tifies ea* ma9 track location :]e !re is a r$uction ( m ?an #bj miles p] h\r f ! approa* spe$ to a curve or bridge & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve or bridge2 7#b7 describes appropriate actions1 includ+ modification to automatic tra9 control sy/ems1 if applicable1 o!r signal sy/ems1 increas$ crew size1 improv$ signage1 or o!r practices1 includ+ increas$ crew communication1 to enable w>n+ & en=cem5t ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 conta9s mile/ones & t>get dates = implem5t+ ea* appropriate action describ$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#d7 ensures compliance ) ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ at ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,approval ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date an action plan is submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all approve1 approve ) conditions1 or disapprove ! action plan4 7d7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y may exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em c]tifi$ "u section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r safety te*nology or practice t w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 r$uc+ d]ailm5t risk4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 ! actions ! railroad c>ri]s h tak5 9 response to ,safety ,advisory #bjac-jh1 entitl$ ,op]ational ,te/s & ,inspections = ,compliance ,) ,maximum ,au?oriz$ ,tra9 ,spe$s & ,o!r ,spe$ ,re/rictions2 7#b7 ! actions ! railroad c>ri]s h tak5 9 response to ,safety ,advisory #bjae-jc1 entitl$ ,op]ational & ,signal ,modifications = ,compliance ) ,maximum ,au?oriz$ ,pass5g] ,tra9 ,spe$s & ,o!r ,spe$ ,re/rictions2 & 7#c7 ! actions ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration has tak5 to evaluate or incorporate ! in=mation & f9d+s aris+ f ! safety advisories ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 into ! developm5t ( regulatory action & ov]sight activities4 7f7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all prohibit ! ,secret>y f apply+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is section to o!r segm5ts ( track at high risk ( ov]spe$ d]ailm5t4 #edjd4 ,signage 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to require ea* railroad c>ri] provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 9 consultation ) any applicable ho/ railroad c>ri]1 to in/all signs to w>n tra9 crews be=e ! tra9 approa*es a location t ! ,secret>y id5tifies z hav+ high risk ( ov]spe$ d]ailm5t4 7b7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y may exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em c]tifi$ "u section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r safety te*nology or practice t w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 r$uc+ d]ailm5t risk4 #edje4 ,al]t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate a rule to require a work+ al]t] 9 ! controll+ locomotive ( ea* pass5g] tra9 9 int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 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 #edjf4 ,signal protection 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to require1 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 t on-track safety regulations1 :5ev] practicable & consi/5t ) o!r safety requirem5ts & op]ational consid]ations1 include requir+ implem5tation ( r$undant signal protection1 su* z %unt+ or o!r practices & te*nologies t a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety1 = ma9t5ance-(-way "w crews :o dep5d on a tra9 dispat*] to provide signal protection4 7b7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y may exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em c]tifi$ "u section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r safety te*nology or practice t w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 provid+ additional signal protection4 #edjg4 ,te*nology implem5tation plans ,section #bjaef7;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ea* railroad c>ri] requir$ to submit su* a plan1 until ! implem5tation ( a positive tra9 control sy/em by ! railroad c>ri]1 %all analyze &1 z appropriate1 prioritize te*nologies & practices to mitigate ! risk ( ov]spe$ d]ailm5ts4 4 #edjh4 ,commut] rail track inspections 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate track inspection regulations to det]m9e if a railroad c>ri] provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation on high d5sity commut] railroad l9es %\ld be requir$ to inspect ! l9es 9 ! same mann] z curr5tly requir$ = o!r commut] railroad l9es4 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,consid]+ safety1 includ+ railroad c>ri] employee & contractor safety1 & sy/em capacity1 ! ,secret>y may promulgate a rule = high d5sity commut] railroad l9es4 ,if1 aft] ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t x is necess>y to promulgate a rule1 ! ,secret>y %all specifically consid] ! foll[+ regulatory requirem5ts = high d5sity commut] railroad l9es3 7#a7 ,at lea/ once e #b weeks-- 7,a7 trav]se ea* ma9 l9e by vehicle2 or 7,b7 inspect ea* ma9 l9e on foot4 7#b7 ,at lea/ once ea* mon?1 trav]se & inspect ea* sid+ by vehicle or by foot4 7c7 ,report ,if1 aft] ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es x is n necess>y to revise ! regulations "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all transmit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives expla9+ ! reasons = n revis+ ! regulations4 7d7 ,con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to limit ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to promulgate regulations or issue ord]s "u any o!r law4 #edji4 ,em]g5cy response 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) railroad c>ri]s1 %all conduct a /udy to det]m9e :e!r limitations or weaknesses exi/ 9 ! em]g5cy response in=mation c>ri$ by tra9 crews transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! diff]5ces betwe5 ! em]g5cy response in=mation c>ri$ by tra9 crews transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials & ! em]g5cy response guidance provid$ 9 ! ,em]g5cy ,response ,guidebook issu$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report ( ! f9d+s ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 & any recomm5dations = legislative action4 #edaj4 ,private highway-rail grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) railroad c>ri]s1 %all conduct a /udy-- 7#a7 to det]m9e :e!r limitations or weaknesses exi/ reg>d+ ! availability & usefulness = safety purposes ( data on private highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 to evaluate exi/+ eng9e]+ practices on private highway-rail grade cross+s4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make recomm5dations z necess>y to improve-- 7#a7 ! utility ( ! data on private highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 ! implem5tation ( private highway-rail cross+ safety measures1 includ+ signage & w>n+ sy/ems4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report ( ! f9d+s ( ! /udy & any recomm5dations = fur!r action4 #edaa4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjabj ! foll[+3 #bjaba4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may receive & exp5d ca%1 or receive & utilize sp>e p>ts & simil> items1 f non-,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t s\rces to repair damages to or replace ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t own$ automat$ track inspection c>s & equipm5t z a result ( ?ird-p>ty liability = su* damages1 & any am\nts collect$ "u ?is section %all be cr$it$ directly to ! ,railroad ,safety & ,op]ations acc\nt ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 & %all rema9 available until exp5d$ = ! repair1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( automat$ track inspection c>s & equipm5t 9 connection ) ! automat$ track inspection program4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #bajbj ! foll[+3 #bjaba4 ,repair & replacem5t ( damag$ track inspection equipm5t4 4 #edab4 ,rail police (fic]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bhaja is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ employ$ by ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ directly employ$ by or contract$ by2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ or ag5t1 z applicable1 aft] an employee2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,transf]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a railroad police (fic] directly employ$ by or contract$ by a rail c>ri] & c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fic] "u ! laws ( a ,/ate transf]s prim>y employm5t or resid5ce f ! c]tify+ or commission+ ,/ate to ano!r ,/ate or jurisdiction1 ! railroad police (fic]1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( transf]1 %all apply to be c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fice "u ! laws ( ! ,/ate ( new prim>y employm5t or resid5ce4 7#b7 ,int]im p]iod ,dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( transf] & end+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( transf]1 a railroad police (fic] directly employ$ by or contract$ by a rail c>ri] & c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fic] "u ! laws ( a ,/ate may en=ce ! laws ( ! new jurisdiction 9 :i* ! railroad police (fic] resides1 to ! same ext5t z provid$ 9 subsection 7a74 7d7 ,tra9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all recognize z meet+ t ,/ate's basic police (fic] c]tification or commission+ requirem5ts = qualification z a rail police (fic] "u ?is section any individual :o successfully completes a program at a ,/ate-recogniz$ police tra9+ academy 9 ano!r ,/ate or at a ,f$]al law en=cem5t tra9+ c5t] & :o is c]tifi$ or commission$ z a police (fic] by t o!r ,/ate4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ z sup]s$+ or affect+ any unique ,/ate tra9+ requirem5ts relat$ to crim9al law1 crim9al proc$ure1 motor vehicle code1 or ,/ate-m&at$ comp>ative or annual 9-s]vice tra9+ academy or ,f$]al law en=cem5t tra9+ c5t]4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! regulations 9 "p #bjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to railroad police (fic]s71 to p]mit a railroad to designate an individual1 :o is commission$ 9 ! individual's ,/ate ( legal resid5ce or ,/ate ( prim>y employm5t & directly employ$ by or contract$ by a railroad to en=ce ,/ate laws = ! protection ( railroad prop]ty1 p]sonnel1 pass5g]s1 & c>go1 to s]ve 9 ! ,/ates 9 :i* ! railroad owns prop]ty4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,amtrak rail police ,section #bdcje7;e7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ may employ & ins]t+ may directly employ or contract )2 7,b7 by /rik+ employ$ by & ins]t+ directly employ$ by or contract$ by2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ employ$ )\t & ins]t+ directly employ$ or contract$ )\t4 7#b7 ,secure gun /orage or safety device2 exceptions ,section #ibb7z77#b77;,b7 ( title #ah is am5d$ by /rik+ employ$ by & ins]t+ directly employ$ by or contract$ by4 #edac4 ,op]ation deep dive2 report 7a7 ,progress reports ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & qu>t]ly !reaft] until ! completion date1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes ! progress ( ,metro-,nor? ,commut] ,railroad 9 implem5t+ ! directives & recomm5dations issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 9 its ,m>* #bjad report to ,congress titl$ ,op]ation ,deep ,dive ,metro-,nor? ,commut] ,railroad ,safety ,assessm5t4 7b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! completion date1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all submit a f9al report on ! directives & recomm5dations to ,congress4 7c7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m completion date means ! date on :i* ,metro-,nor? ,commut] ,railroad has complet$ all ( ! directives & recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a74 #edad4 ,po/-accid5t assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d & ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,amtrak71 %all conduct a po/-accid5t assessm5t ( ! ,amtrak ,nor!a/ ,regional ,tra9 #ahh cra% on ,may #ab1 #bjae4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! assessm5t conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a review ( ,amtrak's compliance ) ! plan = address+ ! ne$s ( ! families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 any rail pass5g] accid5t1 :i* 0 submitt$ pursuant to section #bdcaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 a review ( ,amtrak's compliance ) ! em]g5cy prep>$ness plan requir$ "u section #bci4aja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7#c7 a det]m9ation ( any additional action items t %\ld be includ$ 9 ! plans ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 to meet ! ne$s ( ! pass5g]s involv$ 9 ! cra% & _! families1 includ+-- 7,a7 notification ( em]g5cy contacts2 7,b7 d$icat$ & tra9$ /aff to manage family assi/ance2 7,c7 ! e/abli%m5t ( a family assi/ance c5t] at ! accid5t locale or o!r appropriate location2 7,d7 a sy/em = id5tify+ & recov]+ items belong+ to pass5g]s t 7 lo/ 9 ! cra%2 & 7,e7 ! e/abli%m5t ( a s+le cu/om] s]vice entity )9 ,amtrak to coord9ate ! response to ! ne$s ( ! pass5g]s involv$ 9 ! cra% & _! families2 & 7#d7 recomm5dations = any additional tra9+ ne$$ by ,amtrak /aff to bett] implem5t ! plans ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( a regul> s*$ule = tra9+ drills & ex]cises4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 its plan to a*ieve ! recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#d72 & 7#b7 /eps t h be5 tak5 to address any defici5cies id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! assessm5t4 #edae4 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,assi/ance to families ( pass5g]s involv$ 9 rail pass5g] accid5ts ,section #aaci is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ phone numb] & ins]t+ telephone numb]2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ po/ trauma communication ) families & ins]t+ po/-trauma communication ) families2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7j71 by /rik+ railroad pass5g] accid5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ rail pass5g] accid5t4 7b7 ,solid ,wa/e ,rail ,transf] ,facility ,l&-,use ,exemption ,section #ajiji is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,clean ,railroad ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ ,clean ,railroads ,act ( #bjjh2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ,^u ! grant+ ( petition f ! ,/ate & ins]t+ ,^u ! grant+ ( a petition f ! ,/ate4 7c7 ,rulemak+ process ,section #bjaaf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7#b7 be=e ! code1 rule1 /&>d1 requirem5t1 or practice has be5 subject to notice & comm5t "u a rule or ord] issu$ "u ?is "p4 & ind5t+ accord+ly2 7#b7 by ins]t+ 7#a7 be=e unless & ind5t+ accord+ly2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ord]1 or & ins]t+ ord]2 or2 & 7#d7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ unless & ins]t+ unless--4 7d7 ,en=cem5t report ,section #bjabj7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ website & ins]t+ ,web site2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ accid5t & incid5ce report+ & ins]t+ accid5t & incid5t report+2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,g71 by ins]t+ & at ! end2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b71 by /rik+ ,adm9i/rative ,he>+ ,(fic] or ,adm9i/rative ,law ,judge & ins]t+ adm9i/rative he>+ (fic] or adm9i/rative law judge4 7e7 ,railroad safety risk r$uction program ,section #bjaef is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] ,9 develop+ its railroad safety risk r$uction program2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ a comma aft] good fai?2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ non-pr(it & ins]t+ nonpr(it4 7f7 ,roadway ,us] ,sight ,di/ance at ,highway-,rail ,grade ,cross+s ,section #bjaei is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7g7 ,national cross+ inv5tory ,section #bjafj is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ conc]n+ ea* previ\sly unreport$ cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates or ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates & ins]t+ conc]n+ ea* previ\sly unreport$ cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ conc]n+ ea* cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates or ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates & ins]t+ conc]n+ ea* cross+ ?r\gh :i* x op]ates ) respect to ! trackage ov] :i* x op]ates4 7h7 ,m9imum tra9+ /&>ds & plans ,section #bjafb7;a77#c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ railroad compliance ) ,f$]al /&>ds & ins]t+ railroad c>ri] compliance ) ,f$]al /&>ds4 7i7 ,developm5t & use ( rail safety te*nology ,section #bjafd7;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ aft] enactm5t ( ! ,railroad ,safety ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh4 7j7 ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#a7 ,table ( cont5ts ,section #a7;b7 ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #dhdh7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! item relat+ to section #cjg1 by /rik+ website & ins]t+ ,web site2 7,b7 9 ! item relat+ to title ,,vi1 by /rik+ solid wa/e facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities2 & 7,c7 9 ! item relat+ to section #fjb1 by /rik+ solid wa/e transf] facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,section #b7;a77#a7 ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #dhdi7 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ a comma aft] at grade4 7#c7 ,railroad safety /rategy ,section #ajb7;a77#f7 ( title ,i ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,improv+ ! safety ( railroad bridges1 tunnels1 & relat$ infra/ructure to prev5t accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities caus$ by cata/rophic failures & o!r bridge & tunnel failures4 & ins]t+ ,improv+ ! safety ( railroad bridges1 tunnels1 & relat$ infra/ructure to prev5t accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities caus$ by cata/rophic & o!r failures ( su* infra/ructure44 7#d7 ,op]ation ,lifesav] ,section #bjf7;a7 ( title ,,ii ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,public ,s]vice ,ann\ncem5ts & ins]t+ public s]vice ann\ncem5ts4 7#e7 ,update ( ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's ,web ,site ,section #cjg ( title ,,iii ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ajc note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's website & ins]t+ ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,web site2 7,b7 by /rik+ website ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,web site2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ website's & ins]t+ ,web site's4 7#f7 ,alcohol & controll$ sub/ance te/+ = ma9t5ance-(-way employees ,section #dab ( title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjadj note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,tunnel in=mation ,section #dad ( title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajc note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>ts #aga4h1 #agc4aae & ins]t+ sections #aga4h1 #agc4aae2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ "p #aebj4e & ins]t+ section #aebj4e4 7#h7 ,safety inspections 9 ,mexico ,section #daf ( title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajg note7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ subsection & ins]t+ section4 7#i7 ,head+ ( title ,,vi ,! head+ ( title ,,vi ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#abb ,/at4 #dijj7 is am5d$ by /rik+ solid wa/e facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities4 7#aj7 ,head+ ( section #fjb ,section #fjb ( title ,,vi ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#abb ,/at4 #dijj7 is am5d$ by /rik+ solid wa/e transf] facilities & ins]t+ solid wa/e rail transf] facilities4 ,,ii ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts #edba4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdd1 z am5d$ by section #ecjb ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bddjh4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is section to an eligible recipi5t to assi/ 9 f9anc+ ! co/ ( improv+ pass5g] & freight rail transportation sy/ems 9 t]ms ( safety1 effici5cy1 or reliability4 7b7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,! foll[+ entities are eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,a ,/ate4 7#b7 ,a gr\p ( ,/ates4 7#c7 ,an ,int]/ate ,compact4 7#d7 ,a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates & hav+ responsibility = provid+ int]city rail pass5g]1 commut] rail pass5g]1 or freight rail transportation s]vice4 7#e7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7#f7 ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] t provides int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7 or commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 7#g7 ,a ,class ,,ii railroad or ,class ,,iii railroad 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bjajb74 7#h7 ,any rail c>ri] or rail equipm5t manufactur] 9 p>tn]%ip ) at lea/ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e74 7#i7 ,any entity e/abli%$ to procure1 manage1 or ma9ta9 pass5g] rail equipm5t "u section #cje ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7#aj7 ,an organization t is actively involv$ 9 ! developm5t ( op]ational & safety-relat$ /&>ds = rail equipm5t & op]ations or ! implem5tation ( safety-relat$ programs4 7#aa7 ,! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d & any entity ) :i* x contracts 9 ! developm5t ( rail-relat$ rese>*1 includ+ coop]ative rese>* programs4 7#ab7 ,a ,univ]sity transportation c5t] actively engag$ 9 rail-relat$ rese>*4 7#ac7 ,a non-pr(it labor organization repres5t+ a class or craft ( employees ( railroad c>ri]s or railroad c>ri] contractors4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,! foll[+ projects are eligible to receive grants "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,deploym5t ( railroad safety te*nology1 includ+ positive tra9 control & rail integrity inspection sy/ems4 7#b7 ,a capital project z def9$ 9 section #bddja1 except t a project %all n be requir$ to be 9 a ,/ate rail plan develop$ "u *apt] #bbg4 7#c7 ,a capital project id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y z be+ necess>y to address conge/ion *all5ges affect+ rail s]vice4 7#d7 ,a highway-rail grade cross+ improvem5t1 includ+ grade sep>ations1 private highway-rail grade cross+ improvem5ts1 & safety eng9e]+ improvem5ts to r$uce risk 9 quiet zones or pot5tial quiet zones4 7#e7 ,a rail l9e relocation project4 7#f7 ,a capital project to improve %ort-l9e or regional railroad infra/ructure4 7#g7 ,pay+ all or a portion ( ! cr$it risk premium1 z det]m9$ "u section #ejb7;f7 ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f771 & loan *>ges describ$ 9 section #ejc7l7 ( t ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbc7l77 = a project eligible = ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u t ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq474 7#h7 ,developm5t ( public education1 aw>5ess1 & t>get$ law en=cem5t activities to r$uce violations ( traffic laws at highway-rail grade cross+s & to help prev5t & r$uce injuries & fatalities along railroad rights-(-way4 7#i7 ,! prep>ation ( regional rail & corridor s]vice developm5t plans & correspond+ environm5tal analyses4 7#aj7 ,any project t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to enhance multimodal connections or facilitate s]vice integration betwe5 rail s]vice & o!r modes1 includ+ betwe5 int]city rail pass5g] transportation & int]city bus s]vice4 7#aa7 ,! developm5t ( rail-relat$ capital1 op]ations1 & safety /&>ds4 7#ab7 ,! implem5tation & op]ation ( a safety program or in/itute design$ to improve rail safety culture & rail safety p]=mance4 7#ac7 ,any rese>* t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to advance any p>ticul> aspect ( rail-relat$ capital1 op]ations1 or safety improvem5ts4 7#ad7 ,work=ce developm5t activities1 coord9at$ to ! ext5t practicable ) ! exi/+ local tra9+ programs support$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 & ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 7d7 ,application process ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe ! =m & mann] ( fil+ an application "u ?is section4 7e7 ,project selection crit]ia 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ a recipi5t ( a grant = an eligible project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 give pref]5ce to a propos$ project = :i* ! propos$ ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s does n exce$ #ej p]c5t2 & 7,b7 aft] factor+ 9 pref]5ce to projects "u subp>agraph 7,a71 select projects t w maximize ! net b5efits ( ! funds appropriat$ = use "u ?is section1 consid]+ ! co/-b5efit analysis ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ anticipat$ private & public b5efits relative to ! co/s ( ! propos$ project & factor+ 9 ! o!r consid]ations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,o!r consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all also consid] ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! degree to :i* ! propos$ project's bus9ess plan consid]s pot5tial private sector p>ticipation 9 ! f9anc+1 con/ruction1 or op]ation ( ! 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 t 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&4 7f7 ,p]=mance measures ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% p]=mance measures = ea* grant recipi5t to assess progress 9 a*iev+ /rategic goals & objectives4 ,! ,secret>y may require a grant recipi5t to p]iodically report in=mation relat$ to su* p]=mance measures4 7g7 ,rural areas 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts appropriat$ "u ?is section1 at lea/ #be p]c5t %all be available = projects 9 rural areas4 ,! ,secret>y %all consid] a project to be 9 a rural area if all or ! majority ( ! project 7det]m9$ by ! geographic location or locations :]e ! majority ( ! project funds w be sp5t7 is locat$ 9 a rural area4 7#b7 ,def9ition ( rural area ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m rural area means any area n 9 an urbaniz$ area1 z def9$ by ! ,c5sus ,bureau4 7h7 ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s 7#a7 ,total project co/s ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! total co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! be/ available in=mation1 includ+ eng9e]+ /udies1 /udies ( economic feasibility1 environm5tal analyses1 & in=mation on ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( pass5g] rail rev5ue ,if ,amtrak or ano!r rail pass5g] c>ri] is an applicant "u ?is section1 ,amtrak or ! o!r rail pass5g] c>ri]1 z applicable1 may use ticket & o!r rev5ues g5]at$ f its op]ations & o!r s\rces to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts4 7i7 ,applicability ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is *apt]4 7j7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ = c>ry+ out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bdd1 z am5d$ by section #ecjb ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bddjg ! foll[+3 #bddjh4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 4 ,,iii ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail safety & o!r safety enhancem5ts #edca4 ,real-"t em]g5cy response in=mation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 %all promulgate regulations-- 7#a7 to require a ,class ,i railroad transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials-- 7,a7 to g5]ate accurate1 real-"t1 & electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation1 includ+-- 7i7 ! id5tity1 quantity1 & location ( haz>d\s mat]ials on a tra92 7ii7 ! po9t ( orig9 & de/9ation ( ! tra92 7iii7 any em]g5cy response in=mation or res\rces requir$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iv7 an em]g5cy response po9t ( contact designat$ by ! ,class ,i railroad2 & 7,b7 to ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ea* applicable fusion c5t] to provide t fusion c5t] ) secure & confid5tial access to ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = ea* tra9 transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials 9 t fusion c5t]'s jurisdiction2 7#b7 to require ea* applicable fusion c5t] to provide ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 to fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy response (ficials1 & law en=cem5t p]sonnel t are involv$ 9 ! response to or inve/igation ( an incid5t1 accid5t1 or public heal? or safety em]g5cy involv+ ! rail transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials & t reque/ su* electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation2 7#c7 to prohibit any ,class ,i railroad1 employee1 or ag5t f )hold+1 or caus+ to be )held ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 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#d7 to e/abli% security & confid5tiality protections to prev5t ! release ( ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation to unau?oriz$ p]sons4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicable fusion c5t] ,! t]m applicable fusion c5t] means a fusion c5t] ) responsibility = a geographic area 9 :i* a ,class ,i railroad op]ates4 7#b7 ,class ,i railroad ,! t]m ,class ,i railroad has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,fusion c5t] ,! t]m fusion c5t] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #abd;h7j7 ( title #f1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials ,! t]m haz>d\s mat]ials means mat]ial designat$ z haz>d\s by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation "u *apt] #ea ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,tra9 consi/ ,! t]m tra9 consi/ includes1 ) reg>d to a specific tra91 ! numb] ( rail c>s & ! commodity transport$ by ea* rail c>4 7c7 ,sav+s clause 7#a7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit a ,class ,i railroad f volunt>ily ent]+ into a memor&um ( und]/&+1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 ) a ,/ate em]g5cy response commission or an entity repres5t+ or includ+ fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy response (ficials1 & law en=cem5t p]sonnel4 7#b7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to am5d any requirem5t = a railroad to provide a ,/ate ,em]g5cy ,response ,commission1 = ea* ,/ate 9 :i* x op]ates tra9s transport+ #a1jjj1jjj gallons or m ( ,bakk5 crude oil1 notification reg>d+ ! expect$ movem5t ( su* tra9s ?r\gh ! c\nties 9 ! ,/ate4 #edcb4 ,!rmal blankets 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z are necess>y to require ea* tank c> built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification & ea* non-jacket$ tank c> modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification to be equipp$ ) a !rmal blanket4 7b7 ,def9ition ( !rmal blanket ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m !rmal blanket means an insulat+ blanket t is appli$ betwe5 ! out] surface ( a tank c> tank & ! inn] surface ( a tank c> jacket & t has !rmal conductivity no great] ?an #b4fe ,btu p] in*1 p] h\r1 p] squ>e foot1 & p] degree ,fahr5heit at a temp]ature ( #bjjj degrees ,fahr5heit1 plus or m9us #ajj degrees ,fahr5heit4 7c7 ,sav+s ,clause 7#a7 ,pressure relief devices ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to affect or prohibit any requirem5t to equip ) appropriately siz$ pressure relief devices a tank c> built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification or a non-jacket$ tank c> modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification4 7#b7 ,h>monization ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to require or all[ ! ,secret>y to prescribe an implem5tation deadl9e or au?orization end date = ! requirem5t "u subsection 7a7 t is e>li] ?an ! applicable implem5tation deadl9e or au?orization end date = o!r tank c> modifications necess>y to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification4 #edcc4 ,compreh5sive oil spill response plans 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to require ea* railroad c>ri] transport+ a ,class #c flammable liquid to ma9ta9 a compreh5sive oil spill response plan4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! regulations "u subsection 7a7 %all require ea* rail c>ri] describ$ 9 t subsection-- 7#a7 to include 9 ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan proc$ures & res\rces = respond+1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to a wor/-case dis*>ge2 7#b7 to ensure ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan is consi/5t ) ! ,national ,cont+5cy ,plan & ea* applicable ,area ,cont+5cy ,plan2 7#c7 to include 9 ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan appropriate notification & tra9+ proc$ures2 7#d7 to review & update its compreh5sive oil spill response plan z appropriate2 & 7#e7 to provide ! compreh5sive oil spill response plan = acceptance by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ! section may be con/ru$ z prohibit+ ! ,secret>y f promulgat+ diff]5t compreh5sive oil response plan /&>ds = ,class ,i1 ,class ,,ii1 & ,class ,,iii railroads4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,area ,cont+5cy ,plan ,! t]m ,area ,cont+5cy ,plan has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #caa7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a774 7#b7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#c7 ,class ,i railroad1 ,class ,,ii railroad1 & ,class ,,iii railroad ,! t]ms ,class ,i railroad1 ,class ,,ii railroad & ,class ,,iii railroad h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,national ,cont+5cy ,plan ,! t]m ,national ,cont+5cy ,plan has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajja ( ! ,oil ,pollution ,act ( #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja74 7#e7 ,railroad c>ri] ,! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,wor/-case dis*>ge ,! t]m wor/-case dis*>ge means a railroad c>ri]'s calculation ( its l>ge/ =eseeable dis*>ge 9 ! ev5t ( an accid5t or incid5t4 #edcd4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials by rail liability /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a /udy on ! levels & /ructure ( insurance = a railroad c>ri] transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate-- 7#a7 ! level & /ructure ( insurance1 includ+ self-insurance1 available 9 ! private m>ket aga9/ ! full liability pot5tial = damages aris+ f an accid5t or incid5t involv+ a tra9 transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials2 7#b7 ! level & /ructure ( insurance t w\ld be necess>y & appropriate-- 7,a7 to effici5tly allocate risk & f9ancial responsibility = claims2 & 7,b7 to ensure t a railroad c>ri] transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials c cont9ue to op]ate despite ! risk ( an accid5t or incid5t2 7#c7 ! pot5tial applicability to tra9s transport+ haz>d\s mat]ials (-- 7,a7 a liability regime model$ aft] section #agj ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied1 z am5d$ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj72 & 7,b7 a liability regime model$ aft] subtitle #b ( title ,,xxi ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;aa-#aj et seq474 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is initiat$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy & recomm5dations = address+ liability issues ) rail transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,haz>d\s mat]ial ,! t]m haz>d\s mat]ial means a sub/ance or mat]ial ! ,secret>y designates "u section #eajc7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,railroad c>ri] ,! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #edce4 ,/udy & te/+ ( electronically controll$ pneumatic brakes 7a7 ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all complete an indep5d5t evaluation ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems pilot program data & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's rese>* & analysis on ! effects ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems4 7#b7 ,/udy elem5ts ,9 complet+ ! indep5d5t evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all exam9e ! foll[+ issues relat$ to ,,ecp brake sy/ems3 7,a7 ,data & model+ results on safety b5efits relative to conv5tional brakes & to o!r brak+ te*nologies or sy/ems1 su* z di/ribut$ p[] & #b-way end-(-tra9 devices4 7,b7 ,data & model+ results on bus9ess b5efits1 includ+ ! effects ( dynamic brak+4 7,c7 ,data on co/s1 includ+ up-front capital co/s & on-go+ ma9t5ance co/s4 7,d7 ,analysis ( pot5tial op]ational *all5ges1 includ+ ! effects ( pot5tial locomotive & c> segregation1 te*nical reliability issues1 & network disruptions4 7,e7 ,analysis ( pot5tial implem5tation *all5ges1 includ+ in/allation "t1 positive tra9 control integration complexities1 compon5t availability issues1 & tank c> %op capabilities4 7,f7 ,analysis ( int]national exp]i5ces ) ! use ( advanc$ brak+ te*nologies4 7#c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! indep5d5t evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,em]g5cy brak+ application te/+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d-- 7,a7 to complete te/+ ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems dur+ em]g5cy brak+ application1 includ+ m ?an #a sc5>io involv+ ! unc\pl+ ( a tra9 ) #gj or m ,,dot-#aag specification or ,,dot-#aag,r specification tank c>s2 & 7,b7 to transmit1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! te/+4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t exp]ts ,9 complet+ ! te/+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d may contract ) #a or m eng9e]+ or rail exp]ts1 z appropriate1 ) relevant exp]i5ce 9 conduct+ railroad safety te*nology te/s or simil> cra% te/s4 7#c7 ,te/+ framework ,9 complet+ ! te/+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d & ea* contractor describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all ensure t ! te/+ objectively1 accurately1 & reliably measures ! p]=mance ( ,,ecp brake sy/ems relative to o!r brak+ te*nologies or sy/ems1 su* z di/ribut$ p[] & #b-way end-(-tra9 devices1 includ+ diff]5ces 9-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( c>s d]ail$2 7,b7 ! numb] ( c>s punctur$2 7,c7 ! measures ( 9-tra9 =ces2 & 7,d7 ! /opp+ di/ance4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all require1 z "p ( ! agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 t ! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d fund ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 us+ su* sums made available "u section #bdiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t fund+ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is insuffici5t or unavailable to fund ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section1 us+ su* sums z are necess>y f ! am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,equipm5t ,! ,,ncrrp ,bo>d & ea* contractor describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 may receive or use roll+ /ock1 track1 & o!r equipm5t or infra/ructure f a private entity = ! purposes ( conduct+ ! te/+ requir$ "u ?is section4 7c7 ,phas$ approa* 7#a7 ,phase #a ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all require ea* new tank c> built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification & ea* tank c> modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification to h an ,,ecp-ready configuration if ! ,,dot-#aag or ,,dot-#aag,r specification tank c> w be us$ 9 high-haz>d flammable unit tra9 s]vice4 7#b7 ,phase #b ,aft] ! reports are transmitt$ "u subsections 7a77#c7 & 7b77#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y may initiate a rulemak+1 if ! ,secret>y consid]s x necess>y1 to require ea* railroad c>ri] op]at+ a high-haz>d flammable unit tra9 to op]ate t tra9 9 ,,ecp brake mode by #bjba or #bjbc1 unless ! tra9 does n exce$ a c]ta9 maximum au?oriz$ spe$ z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! rulemak+4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue regulations to repeal ! ,,ecp brakes & ,,ecp brake mode requirem5ts 9 sections #agd4caj7;a77#c77;ii71 #agd4caj7;a77#c77;iii71 #agd4caj7;a77#e77v71 #agi4ajb-aj1 #agi4bjb-ab7;g71 & #agi4bjb-ac7;i7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 &1 except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 any o!r regulation 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act requir+ ! in/allation ( ,,ecp brakes or op]ation 9 ,,ecp brake mode4 7e7 ,sav+s clause 7#a7 ,,ecp brake mode ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ z prohibit+ or requir+ a railroad c>ri] f op]at+ its tra9s 9 ,,ecp brake mode4 7#b7 ,h>monization ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to require or all[ ! ,secret>y to prescribe an implem5tation deadl9e = ! requirem5t "u subsection 7c77#a7 t is e>li] ?an ! applicable implem5tation deadl9e = o!r tank c> modifications necess>y to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification = tank c>s t w be us$ 9 high-haz>d flammable unit tra9 s]vice4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#b7 ,,ecp ,! t]m ,,ecp means electronically controll$ pneumatic :5 appli$ to a brake or brakes4 7#c7 ,,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#d7 ,,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#e7 ,,ecp-ready configuration ,! t]m ,,ecp-ready configuration means m\nt+ brackets & fix$ conduit on ! tank c> to facilitate ! future application ( additional ,,ecp compon5try & requir$ cables4 7#f7 ,high-haz>d flammable unit tra9 ,! t]m high-haz>d flammable unit tra9 means a s+le tra9 transport+ #gj or m load$ tank c>s conta9+ ,class #c flammable liquid4 7#g7 ,,ncrrp ,bo>d ,! t]m ,,ncrrp ,bo>d means ! indep5d5t gov]n+ bo>d ( ! ,national ,coop]ative ,rail ,rese>* ,program4 7#h7 ,railroad c>ri] ,! t]m railroad c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #edcf4 ,record+ devices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #bjafg ! foll[+3 #bjafh4 ,in/allation ( audio & image record+ devices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate regulations to require ea* rail c>ri] t provides regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city rail pass5g] or commut] rail pass5g] transportation to ! public to in/all inw>d- & outw>d-fac+ image record+ devices 9 all controll+ locomotive cabs & cab c> op]at+ comp>tm5ts 9 su* pass5g] tra9s4 7b7 ,device /&>ds ,ea* inw>d- & outw>d-fac+ image record+ device %all-- 7#a7 h a m9imum #ab-;h\r cont9u\s record+ capability2 7#b7 h cra% & fire protections = any 9-cab image record+s t are /or$ only )9 a controll+ locomotive cab or cab c> op]at+ comp>tm5t2 & 7#c7 h record+s accessible = review dur+ an accid5t inve/igation4 7c7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process to review & approve or disapprove an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ record+ device = compliance ) ! /&>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,uses ,a rail c>ri] t has in/all$ an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device approv$ "u subsection 7c7 may use record+s f t inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device = ! foll[+ purposes3 7#a7 ,v]ify+ t tra9 crew actions are 9 accordance ) applicable safety laws & ! rail c>ri]'s op]at+ rules & proc$ures4 7#b7 ,assi/+ 9 an inve/igation into ! causation ( a reportable accid5t or incid5t4 7#c7 ,c>ry+ out effici5cy te/+ & sy/em-wide p]=mance monitor+ programs4 7#d7 ,docum5t+ a crim9al act or monitor+ unau?oriz$ occupancy ( ! controll+ locomotive cab or c> op]at+ comp>tm5t4 7#e7 ,o!r purposes t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7e7 ,volunt>y implem5tation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* rail c>ri] op]at+ freight rail s]vice may implem5t any inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ devices approv$ "u subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,au?oriz$ uses ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ea* rail c>ri] may use record+s f an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device approv$ "u subsection 7c7 = any ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7f7 ,discretion 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 require 9-cab audio record+ devices = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7d72 & 7,b7 def9e 9 appropriate te*nical detail ! ess5tial features ( ! devices requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,exemptions ,! ,secret>y may exempt any rail pass5g] c>ri] or any "p ( a rail pass5g] c>ri]'s op]ations f ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! rail pass5g] c>ri] has implem5t$ an alt]native te*nology or practice t provides an equival5t or great] safety b5efit or is bett] suit$ to ! risks ( ! op]ation4 7g7 ,tamp]+ ,a rail c>ri] may take appropriate en=cem5t or adm9i/rative action aga9/ any employee t tamp]s ) or disables an audio or inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device in/all$ by ! rail c>ri]4 7h7 ,pres]vation ( data ,ea* rail pass5g] c>ri] subject to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 %all pres]ve record+ device data = #a ye> aft] ! date ( a reportable accid5t or incid5t4 7i7 ,in=mation protections 7#a7 ,section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e exemption ,an 9-cab audio or image record+1 & any "p !re(1 t ! ,secret>y obta9s z "p ( an accid5t or incid5t inve/igat$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e4 7#b7 ,re/rictions on disclosure ,! ,secret>y may all[ an audio or image record+s d]iv$ f an audio or inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device to receive any ( ! in=mation & legal protections available to any report1 survey1 s*$ule1 li/1 or data compil$ or collect$ z "p ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation railroad safety risk r$uction program if-- 7,a7 ! record+ is d]iv$ f-- 7i7 an audio or inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device t 0 implem5t$ pursuant to its railroad safety risk r$uction program "u section #bjaef2 & 7ii7 an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device t 0 approv$ "u subsection 7c72 or 7,b7 an audio record+ device t is compliant ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7f77#a74 7j7 ,prohibit$ use ,an 9-cab audio or image record+ obta9$ by a rail c>ri] "u ?is section may n be us$ to retaliate aga9/ an employee4 7k7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ z requir+ a rail c>ri] to cease or re/rict op]ations ^u a te*nical failure ( an inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device4 ,su* rail c>ri] %all repair or replace ! fail$ inw>d- or outw>d-fac+ image record+ device z soon z practicable4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjafh4 ,in/allation ( audio & image record+ devices4 4 #edcg4 ,rail pass5g] transportation liability 7a7 ,limitations ,section #bhajc7;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bie1jjj1jjj1 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c742 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,! liability cap "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be adju/$ e #aj ye>s by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to reflect *anges 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index--,all ,urban ,consum]s4 7#d7 ,! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all h no f9ancial responsibility = any claims describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,def9ition ( rail pass5g] transportation ,section #bhajc7;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,def9ition4-- & ins]t+ ,def9itions4--2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ! t]m rail pass5g] transportation includes commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 4 7c7 ,prohibition ,no ,f$]al funds may be appropriat$ = ! purpose ( pay+ = ! portion ( an insurance premium attributable to ! increase 9 all[able aw>ds "u ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all be effective = any pass5g] rail accid5t or incid5t occurr+ on or aft] ,may #ab1 #bjae4 #edch4 ,modification report+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t a report+ requirem5t to monitor indu/ry-wide progress t[>d modify+ tank c>s us$ 9 high-haz>d flammable tra9 s]vice by ! applicable deadl9es or au?orization end dates set 9 regulation4 7b7 ,tank c> data ,! ,secret>y %all collect data f %ipp]s & tank c> own]s on-- 7#a7 ! total numb] ( tank c>s modifi$ to meet ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification1 or equival5t1 specify+-- 7,a7 ! type or specification ( ea* tank c> be=e x 0 modifi$1 includ+ non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d1 or jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d2 & 7,b7 ! id5tification numb] ( ea* ,class #c flammable liquid c>ri$ by ea* tank c> 9 ! pa/ ye>2 7#b7 ! total numb] ( tank c>s built to meet ! ,,dot-#aag specification1 or equival5t2 & 7#c7 ! total numb] ( tank c>s us$ or likely to be us$ 9 high-haz>d flammable tra9 s]vice t h n be5 modifi$1 specify+-- 7,a7 ! type or specification ( ea* tank c> n modifi$1 includ+ ! non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa1 non-jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d1 or jacket$ ,,dot-#aaa meet+ ! ,,cpc-#abcb /&>d2 & 7,b7 ! id5tification numb] ( ea* ,class #c flammable liquid c>ri$ by ea* tank c> 9 ! pa/ ye>4 7c7 ,tank c> %op data ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a survey ( tank c> facilities modify+ tank c>s to ! ,,dot-#aag,r specification1 or equival5t1 or build+ new tank c>s to ! ,,dot-#aag specification1 or equival5t1 to g5]ate /ati/ically valid e/imates ( ! expect$ numb] ( tank c>s ^? facilities expect to modify to ,,dot-#aag,r specification1 or equival5t1 or build to ! ,,dot-#aag specification1 or equival5t4 7d7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,secret>y %all collect ! data "u subsection 7b7 & conduct ! survey "u subsection 7c7 annually until ,may #a1 #bjbe4 7e7 ,in=mation protections 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all only report data 9 indu/ry-wide totals & %all treat company-specific in=mation z confid5tial bus9ess in=mation4 7#b7 ,level ( confid5tiality ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! data collect$ "u subsection 7b7 & ! survey data "u subsection 7c7 h ! same level ( confid5tiality z conta9$ 9 ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note71 z adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 7#c7 ,section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e ,any in=mation t ! ,secret>y obta9s "u subsection 7b7 or subsection 7c7 by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e4 7#d7 ,designee ,! ,secret>y may designate ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics to collect data "u subsection 7b7 & ! survey data "u subsection 7c7 & direct ! ,director to ensure ! confid5tially ( company-specific in=mation to ! maximum ext5t p]mitt$ by law4 7f7 ,report ,ea* ye>1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date t bo? ! collection ( ! data "u subsection 7b7 & ! survey "u subsection 7c7 are complete1 ! ,secret>y %all report on ! aggregate results1 )\t company-specific in=mation1 to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,class #c flammable liquid ,! t]m ,class #c flammable liquid has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agc4abj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#b7 ,high-haz>d flammable tra9 ,! t]m high-haz>d flammable tra9 means a s+le tra9 transport+ #bj or m tank c>s load$ ) a ,class #c flammable liquid 9 a cont9u\s block or a s+le tra9 transport+ #ce or m tank c>s load$ ) a ,class #c flammable liquid ?r\gh\t ! tra9 consi/4 ,,iv ,positive tra9 control #edda4 ,coord9ation ( spectrum 7a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission1 %all assess spectrum ne$s & availability = implem5t+ positive tra9 control sy/ems 7z def9$ 9 section #bjaeg7;i77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 ,! ,secret>y & ! ,*airman may consult ) ext]nal /akehold]s 9 c>ry+ out ?is section4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t conta9s ! results ( ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #eddb4 ,updat$ plans 7a7 ,implem5tation ,section #bjaeg7;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,plan requir$ ,ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] & ea* entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation %all develop & submit1 to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 a plan = implem5t+ a positive tra9 control sy/em by ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae1 gov]n+ op]ations on-- 7,a7 its ma9 l9e ov] :i* int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb7 is regul>ly provid$2 7,b7 its ma9 l9e ov] :i* poison- or toxic-by-inhalation haz>d\s mat]ials 7z def9$ 9 sections #aga4h1 #agc4aae1 & #agc4acb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations7 are transport$2 & 7,c7 su* o!r tracks z ! ,secret>y may prescribe by regulation or ord]4 7#b7 ,int]op]ability & prioritization ,! plan %all describe h[ ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 w provide = int]op]ability ( ! positive tra9 control sy/ems ) movem5ts ( tra9s ( o!r railroad c>ri]s ov] its l9es & %all1 to ! ext5t practical1 implem5t ! positive tra9 control sy/ems 9 a mann] t addresses areas ( great] risk be=e areas ( less] risk4 7#c7 ,secret>ial review ( updat$ plans 7,a7 ,submission ( updat$ plans ,not)/&+ ! deadl9e set =? 9 p>agraph 7#a71 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 may submit to ! ,secret>y an updat$ plan t am5ds ! plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) an updat$ implem5tation s*$ule 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b77 & mile/ones or metrics 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77 t demon/rate t ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity int5ds make su/a9$ & sub/antial progress t[>d positive tra9 control sy/em implem5tation4 7,b7 ,review ( updat$ plans ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] receiv+ an updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all approve ! updat$ plan if ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity submitt+ ! plan-- 7i7 7,i7 has enc\nt]$ te*nical or programmatic *all5ges id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! #bjab report transmitt$ to ,congress pursuant to subsection 7d72 & 7,,ii7 ! *all5ges ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i7 h negatively affect$ ! successful implem5tation ( positive tra9 control sy/ems2 7ii7 is demon/rat+ due dilig5ce 9 its ef=t to implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em2 7iii7 has includ$ 9 its plan mile/ones or metrics t demon/rate ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity int5ds to make su/a9$ & sub/antial progress t[>d positive tra9 control sy/em implem5tation2 & 7iv7 has set an implem5tation s*$ule 9 its plan t complies ) p>agraph 7#g74 7,c7 ,modification ( updat$ plans 7i7 ,if ! ,secret>y has n approv$ an updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,b7 )9 #fj days ( receiv+ ! updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all imm$iately-- 7,i7 provide a writt5 response to ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity t id5tifies ! reason = n approv+ ! updat$ plan & expla9s any incomplete or defici5t items2 7,,ii7 all[ ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity to submit1 )9 #cj days ( receiv+ ! writt5 response "u subclause 7,i71 a modifi$ updat$ plan = ! ,secret>y's review2 & 7,,iii7 approve or disapprove a modifi$ updat$ plan submitt$ "u subclause 7,,ii7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receipt4 7ii7 ,if ! ,secret>y does n approve an updat$ plan n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receiv+ ! updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & does n provide a writt5 response to ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity at ! end ( ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! updat$ plan is deem$ to h be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,public availability ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] approv+ an updat$ plan "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all make ! updat$ plan available on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7,e7 ,p5d+ reviews ,= an applicant t submits an updat$ plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ext5d ! deadl9e = implem5t+ a positive tra9 control sy/em at lea/ until ! date ! ,secret>y approves or issues f9al disapproval = ! updat$ plan ) an updat$ implem5tation s*$ule 7z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b774 7#d7 ,cont5ts ( updat$ plan 7,a7 ,mile/ones or metrics ,ea* updat$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all %[ t ! ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 is mak+ su/a9$ & sub/antial progress t[>d positive tra9 control sy/em implem5tation by describ+ ! foll[+ mile/ones or metrics3 7i7 ,! total numb] ( compon5ts t w be in/all$1 equipp$1 or deploy$ ) positive tra9 control by ! end ( ea* cal5d> ye> until positive tra9 control is fully implem5t$1 ) totals sep>at$ by ea* compon5t category4 7ii7 ,! numb] ( employees t w receive ! tra9+1 z requir$ "u ! applicable positive tra9 control sy/em regulations1 by ! end ( ea* cal5d> ye> until positive tra9 control is fully implem5t$4 7iii7 ,! cal5d> ye> or ye>s 9 :i* spectrum w be acquir$ & w be available = use 9 all areas t x is ne$$ = positive tra9 control implem5tation1 if su* spectrum is n already acquir$ & ready = use4 7,b7 ,implem5tation s*$ule ,ea* updat$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all include an implem5tation s*$ule t id5tifies ! dates by :i* ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity w-- 7i7 fully implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em2 7ii7 complete all compon5t in/allation1 consi/5t ) ! mile/ones or metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7iii7 complete all employee tra9+ requir$ "u ! applicable positive tra9 control sy/em regulations1 consi/5t ) ! mile/ones or metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 7iv7 acquire all necess>y spectrum1 consi/5t ) ! mile/ones or metrics 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii72 & 7v7 complete sy/em te/+4 7,c7 ,additional in=mation ,ea* updat$ plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all include-- 7i7 ! total numb] ( positive tra9 control compon5ts requir$ = implem5tation1 ) totals sep>at$ by ea* major compon5t category2 7ii7 ! total numb] ( employees requir+ tra9+ "u ! applicable positive tra9 control sy/em regulations2 & 7iii7 a summ>y ( ! rema9+ *all5ges to positive tra9 control sy/em implem5tation1 includ+-- 7,i7 te/+ issues2 7,,ii7 int]op]ability *all5ges2 7,,iii7 p]mitt+ issues2 & 7,,iv7 c]tification *all5ges4 7,d7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m compon5t means a locomotive app>atus1 a wayside int]face unit 7includ+ any associat$ legacy signal sy/em replacem5ts71 swit*es 9 non-signal$ positive tra9 control t]ritory1 a base /ation radio1 a wayside radio1 or a locomotive radio4 7#e7 ,plan implem5tation ,! ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 %all implem5t a positive tra9 control sy/em 9 accordance ) its plan1 includ+ any am5dm5ts made to ! plan by its updat$ plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,progress report ,ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity ) an approv$ updat$ plan %all submit an annual report to ! ,secret>y t describes ! progress made on positive tra9 control implem5tation1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ext5t to :i* ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity met or exce$$ ! metrics or mile/ones describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a72 7,b7 ! ext5t to :i* ! railroad c>ri] or o!r entity compli$ ) its implem5tation s*$ule "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 & 7,c7 any update to ! in=mation provid$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,c74 7#g7 ,con/ra9t ,! ,secret>y may n approve an updat$ plan t includes a date = ! completion ( compon5t in/allation or a date = ! completion ( spectrum acquisition t is lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjah4 4 7b7 ,en=cem5t ,section #bjaeg7;e7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,en=cem5t ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to assess civil p5alties pursuant to *apt] #bac = ! failure to submit or comply ) a plan = implem5t+ positive tra9 control "u subsection 7a71 includ+ any am5dm5ts to ! plan made by an updat$ plan 7includ+ mile/ones or metrics & an updat$ implem5tation s*$ule7 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( su* subsection4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bjaeg7;g7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,con=m+ regulatory am5dm5ts ,imm$iately aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,compreh5sive ,transportation & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all remove or revise any ref]5ces to specifi$ dates 9 ! regulations or ord]s implem5t+ ?is section to ! ext5t necess>y to con=m ) ! am5dm5ts made by su* ,act2 & 7,b7 may n en=ce any su* date-specific deadl9es or requirem5ts t are inconsi/5t ) ! am5dm5ts made by su* ,act4 4 7d7 ,sav+s provisions 7#a7 ,resubmission ( in=mation ,no?+ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section may be con/ru$ to require a ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to resubmit 9 its updat$ plan in=mation f its initial implem5tation plan t is n *ang$ or affect$ by ! updat$ plan4 ,! ,secret>y %all consid] an updat$ plan submitt$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#c7 ( su* section to be an add5dum to ! initial implem5tation plan4 7#b7 ,submission ( new plan ,no?+ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section may be con/ru$ to require a ,class ,i railroad c>ri] or o!r entity subject to section #bjaeg7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to submit a new implem5tation plan pursuant to ! deadl9e set =? 9 su* section4 #eddc4 ,e>ly adoption & int]op]ability 7a7 ,e>ly adoption ,dur+ ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! la/ railroad c>ri]'s or o!r entity's positive tra9 control sy/em1 subject to section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7h7 ( su* section & implem5t$ on all ( t railroad c>ri]'s or o!r entity's l9es requir$ to h op]ations gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em1 any railroad c>ri] or o!r entity t has be5 c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y "u su* subsection %all n be subject to ! op]ational re/rictions set =? 9 subp>t ,i ( "p #bcf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 t w\ld o!rwise apply 9 ! ev5t ( a positive tra9 control sy/em compon5t failure4 7b7 ,int]op]ability proc$ure ,if multiple railroad c>ri]s op]ate on a s+le railroad l9e ?r\gh a trackage or haulage agreem5t1 ea* railroad c>ri] op]at+ on ! railroad l9e %all n be subject to ! op]at+ re/rictions set =? 9 subp>t ,i ( "p #bcf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ) respect to ! railroad l9e1 until ! ,secret>y c]tifies t-- 7#a7 ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] & ea* entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation t op]ates on ! railroad l9e is 9 compliance ) its positive tra9 control requirem5ts "u section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ea* ,class ,,ii or ,class ,,iii railroad t op]ates on ! railroad l9e is 9 compliance ) ! applicable regulatory requirem5ts to equip locomotives op]at+ 9 positive tra9 control t]ritory2 & 7#c7 ! implem5tation ( any & all positive tra9 control sy/ems are int]op]able & op]ational on ! railroad l9e 9 con=mance ) ea* approv$ implem5tation plan s t ea* freight & pass5g] railroad c op]ate on ! l9e ) t freight or pass5g] railroad's positive tra9 control equipm5t4 7c7 ,small railroads ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all am5d section #bcf4ajjf7;b77#d77;iii77,b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to equipp+ locomotives = applicable ,class ,,ii & ,class ,,iii railroads op]at+ 9 positive tra9 control t]ritory71 to ext5d ea* deadl9e by #c ye>s4 #eddd4 ,positive tra9 control at grade cross+s effectiv5ess /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,aft] ! ,secret>y c]tifies t ea* ,class ,i railroad c>ri] & ea* entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation is 9 compliance ) ! positive tra9 control requirem5ts "u section #bjaeg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,coop]ative ,rail ,rese>* ,program ,bo>d-- 7#a7 to conduct a /udy ( ! possible effectiv5ess ( positive tra9 control & relat$ te*nologies on r$uc+ collisions at highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 to submit a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7b7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y may require1 z "p ( ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 t ! ,national ,coop]ative ,rail ,rese>* ,program ,bo>d fund ! /udy requir$ "u ?is section us+ su* sums z may be necess>y out ( ! am\nts made available "u section #bdiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,e ,project deliv]y #eeja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,track1 ,railroad1 & ,infra/ructure ,network ,act4 #eejb4 ,pres]vation ( public l&s 7a7 ,highways ,section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ 1 tak+ into consid]ation any avoidance1 m9imization1 & mitigation or enhancem5t measures incorporat$ into ! program or project aft] hi/oric site2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,rail & transit ,improvem5ts to1 or ! ma9t5ance1 rehabilitation1 or op]ation (1 railroad or rail transit l9es or elem5ts ( su* l9es1 ) ! exception ( /ations1 t are 9 use or 7 hi/orically us$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s1 %all n be consid]$ a use ( a hi/oric site "u subsection 7a71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! railroad or rail transit l9e or elem5t ( su* l9e is li/$ on1 or eligible = li/+ on1 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places4 4 7b7 ,transportation projects ,section #cjc is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d7 & 7e72 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ 1 tak+ into consid]ation any avoidance1 m9imization1 & mitigation or enhancem5t measures incorporat$ into ! program or project aft] hi/oric site2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,rail & transit ,improvem5ts to1 or ! ma9t5ance1 rehabilitation1 or op]ation (1 railroad or rail transit l9es or elem5ts ( su* l9es1 ) ! exception ( /ations1 t are 9 use or 7 hi/orically us$ = ! transportation ( goods or pass5g]s1 %all n be consid]$ a use ( a hi/oric site "u subsection 7c71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! railroad or rail transit l9e or elem5t ( su* l9e is li/$ on1 or eligible = li/+ on1 ! ,national ,regi/] ( ,hi/oric ,places4 4 #eejc4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjd is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ = multimodal projects & ins]t+ & increas+ ! effici5cy ( environm5tal reviews2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all apply ! project developm5t proc$ures1 to ! greate/ ext5t feasible1 describ$ 9 section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to any rail project t requires ! approval ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,regulations & proc$ures ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all incorporate su* project developm5t proc$ures into ! ag5cy regulations & proc$ures p]ta9+ to rail projects4 7f7 ,applicability ( ,,nepa decisions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration may apply a categorical exclusion designat$ by ano!r ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,f9d+s ,a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration may adopt1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ano!r ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation op]at+ adm9i/ration's ,record ( ,decision1 ,f9d+ ( ,no ,significant ,impact1 & any associat$ evaluations1 det]m9ations1 or f9d+s demon/rat+ compliance ) any law relat$ to environm5tal review or hi/oric pres]vation4 4 #eejd4 ,advance acquisition 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bda is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bdaje ! foll[+3 #bdajf4 ,advance acquisition 7a7 ,rail corridor pres]vation ,! ,secret>y may assi/ a recipi5t ( fund+ 9 acquir+ "r-(-way & adjac5t real prop]ty int]e/s be=e or dur+ ! completion ( ! environm5tal reviews = any project receiv+ fund+ "u subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t may use su* prop]ty int]e/s if ! acquisition is o!rwise p]mitt$ "u ,f$]al law1 & ! recipi5t reque/+ ,f$]al fund+ = ! acquisition c]tifies1 ) ! concurr5ce ( ! ,secret>y1 t-- 7#a7 ! recipi5t has au?ority to acquire ! "r-(-way or adjac5t real prop]ty int]e/2 & 7#b7 ! acquisition ( ! "r-(-way or adjac5t real prop]ty int]e/-- 7,a7 is = a transportation or transportation-relat$ purpose2 7,b7 w n cause significant adv]se environm5tal impact2 7,c7 w n limit ! *oice ( reasonable alt]natives = ! propos$ project or o!rwise influ5ce ! decision ( ! ,secret>y on any approval requir$ = ! propos$ project2 7,d7 does n prev5t ! lead ag5cy = ! review process f mak+ an imp>tial decision z to :e!r to accept an alt]native t is be+ consid]$2 7,e7 complies ) o!r applicable ,f$]al law1 includ+ regulations2 7,f7 w be acquir$ ?r\gh negotiation & )\t ! ?reat ( condemnation2 & 7,g7 w n result 9 ! elim9ation or r$uction ( b5efits or assi/ance to a displac$ p]son "u ! ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance & ,real ,prop]ty ,acquisition ,policies ,act ( #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq47 & title ,,vi ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq474 7b7 ,environm5tal reviews 7#a7 ,completion ( ,,nepa review ,be=e au?oriz+ any ,f$]al fund+ = ! acquisition ( a real prop]ty int]e/ t is ! subject ( a grant or o!r fund+ "u ?is subtitle1 ! ,secret>y %all complete1 if requir$1 ! review process "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 ) respect to ! acquisition4 7#b7 ,completion ( section #ajf ,an acquisition ( a real prop]ty int]e/ involv+ a hi/oric site %all n occur unless ! section #ajf process1 if requir$1 "u ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfajh7 is complete4 7#c7 ,tim+ ( acquisitions ,a real prop]ty int]e/ acquir$ "u subsection 7a7 may n be develop$ 9 anticipation ( ! propos$ project until all requir$ environm5tal reviews = ! project h be5 complet$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #bda is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdaje ! foll[+3 #bdajf4 ,advance acquisition4 4 #eeje4 ,railroad rights-(-way ,section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7b7 ,opportunity ,to ,comm5t4-- be=e ,! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy %all af=d & ind5t+ accord+ly2 7#b7 9 ! matt] be=e subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,! head ( any ,f$]al ag5cy hav+ direct & ind5t+ accord+ly2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,exemption = ,railroad ,rights-(-,way 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,track1 ,railroad1 & ,infra/ructure ,network ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a propos$ exemption ( railroad rights-(-way f ! review "u ?is *apt] to ! ,c\ncil = its consid]ation1 consi/5t ) ! exemption = int]/ate highways approv$ on ,m>* #aj1 #bjje 7#gj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aa1ibh74 7#b7 ,f9al exemption ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date t ! ,secret>y submits ! propos$ exemption "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! ,c\ncil1 ! ,c\ncil %all issue a f9al exemption ( railroad rights-(-way f review "u ?is *apt]1 consi/5t ) ! exemption = int]/ate highways approv$ on ,m>* #aj1 #bjje 7#gj ,f$4 ,reg4 #aa1ibh74 4 #eejf4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjf ! foll[+3 #cjg4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity receiv+ f9ancial assi/ance f ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = #a or m projects or = a program ( projects1 may reque/ t ! ,secret>y all[ ! entity to provide funds to any ,f$]al ag5cy1 includ+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ,/ate ag5cy1 or ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a77 p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal plann+ & review process = ! project1 projects1 or program4 ,! 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 ,reque/s "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 plann+ & review process to timely conduct ! reviews 9 an exp$it$ mann]4 7d7 ,agreem5ts ,prior to provid+ funds approv$ by ! ,secret>y = d$icat$ /aff+ at an affect$ ,f$]al ag5cy "u subsections 7a7 & 7b71 ! affect$ ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate ag5cy or ,indian tribe1 z appropriate1 & ! reque/+ entity %all ent] into an agreem5t t e/abli%es a process to id5tify ! projects or priorities to be address$ by ! use ( ! funds4 7e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to be inconsi/5t ) or to int]f]e ) section #aci7;j7 ( title #bc4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( *apt] #c is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjf ! foll[+3 #cjg4 ,improv+ ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cy engagem5t 9 environm5tal reviews4 4 #eejg4 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is title1 or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 %all be con/ru$ z sup]c$+1 am5d+1 or modify+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or affect ! responsibility ( any ,f$]al (fic] to comply ) or en=ce any su* /atute4 #eejh4 ,transition ,no?+ 9 ?is title1 or any am5dm5t made by ?is title1 %all affect any exi/+ environm5tal review process1 program1 agreem5t1 or fund+ arrangem5t approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z t title 0 9 effect on ! day prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subtitle4 ,f ,f9anc+ #efja4 ,%ort title2 ref]5ces 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,railroad ,infra/ructure ,f9anc+ ,improvem5t ,act4 7b7 ,ref]5ces to ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf ,except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 :]ev] 9 ?is subtitle an am5dm5t or repeal is express$ 9 t]ms ( an am5dm5t to1 or repeal (1 a section or o!r provision1 ! ref]5ce %all be consid]$ to be made to a section or o!r provision ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf1 z am5d$ 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq474 #efjb4 ,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 obligor means a p>ty t-- 7,a7 is prim>ily liable = paym5t ( ! pr9cipal ( or int]e/ on a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 may be a corporation1 limit$ liability company1 p>tn]%ip1 jo9t v5ture1 tru/1 or gov]nm5tal entity1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality4 7#ab7 ,! 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#ac7 ,! t]m railroad has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m railroad c>ri] 9 section #bjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#ad7 ,! 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#ae7 ,! t]m sub/antial completion means-- 7,a7 ! op5+ ( a project to pass5g] or freight traffic2 or 7,b7 a comp>able ev5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y & specifi$ 9 ! direct loan4 4 #efjc4 ,eligible applicants ,section #ejb7;a7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ "o railroad2 & & ins]t+ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 or 7#f722 7#b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f7 to read z foll[s3 7#f7 solely = ! purpose ( con/ruct+ a rail connection betwe5 a plant or facility & a rail c>ri]1 limit$ option freight %ipp]s t own or op]ate a plant or o!r facility2 & 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 any obligor1 z designat$ by an entity o!rwise eligible to receive a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section1 includ+ a special purpose entity receiv+ us] fees or o!r paym5ts or rev5ues f d$icat$ s\rces = debt s]vice & ma9t5ance ( ! equipm5t or facilities to be acquir$ or improv$2 & 7#h7 a public-private or private p>tn]%ip betwe5 at lea/ #a o!r entity li/$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 & a consortium t specializes 9 real e/ate developm5t4 4 #efjd4 ,eligible purposes ,section #ejb7;b77#a7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 & co/s relat$ to ^! activities1 includ+ pre-con/ruction co/s aft] %ops2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a72 or & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,c722 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 reimburse plann+ & design exp5ses relat+ to projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,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 #efje4 ,program adm9i/ration 7a7 ,application process+ proc$ures ,section #ejb7;i7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;i77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7i7 ,application process+ proc$ures 7#a7 ,application /atus notices ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date t ! ,secret>y receives an application "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! applicant writt5 notice z to :e!r ! application is complete or incomplete4 7#b7 ,incomplete applications ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an application is incomplete1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide ! applicant ) a description ( all ( ! specific in=mation or mat]ial t is ne$$ to complete ! application2 & 7,b7 all[ ! applicant to resubmit ! in=mation & mat]ial describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to complete ! application4 7#c7 ,application approvals & disapprovals 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ! ,secret>y notifies an applicant t an application is complete "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! applicant writt5 notice z to :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! application4 7,b7 ,actions by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget ,9 ord] to enable compliance ) ! "t limit "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all take any action requir$ ) respect to ! application )9 t #fj-;day p]iod4 7#d7 ,exp$it$ process+ ,! ,secret>y %all implem5t proc$ures & measures to economize ! "t & co/ involv$ 9 obta9+ an approval or a disapproval ( cr$it assi/ance "u ?is title4 7#e7 ,da%bo>d ,! ,secret>y %all po/ on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's public ,web site a mon?ly report t includes = ea* application-- 7,a7 ! "n ( ! applicant or applicants2 7,b7 ! location ( ! project2 7,c7 a brief description ( ! project1 includ+ its purpose2 7,d7 ! reque/$ direct loan or loan gu>antee am\nt2 7,e7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provid$ application /atus notice "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,f7 ! date t ! ,secret>y provid$ notice ( approval or disapproval "u p>agraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ( direct loans & loan gu>antees ,section #ejc 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ a program guide & /&>d t]m %eet & specific timetables42 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7l7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7m71 respectively2 7#c7 by /rik+ 7b7 ,assignm5t ( loan gu>antees4-- & ins]t+ 7c7 ,assignm5t ( loan gu>antees4--2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 z r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ! modification co/ has be5 cov]$ "u section #ejb7;f74 2 & 7#e7 by am5d+ subsection 7l71 z r$esignat$1 to read z foll[s3 7l7 ,*>ges & loan s]vic+ 7#a7 ,purposes ,! ,secret>y may collect & sp5d f ea* applicant1 obligor1 or loan p>ty a reasonable *>ge =-- 7,a7 ! co/ ( evaluat+ ! application1 am5dm5ts1 modifications1 & waiv]s1 includ+ = evaluat+ project viability1 applicant cr$itwor?9ess1 & ! appraisal ( ! value ( ! equipm5t or facilities = :i* ! direct loan or loan gu>antee is s\ght1 & = mak+ necess>y det]m9ations & f9d+s2 7,b7 ! co/ ( aw>d managem5t & project managem5t ov]sight2 7,c7 ! co/ ( s]vices f exp]t firms1 includ+ c\nsel1 & indep5d5t f9ancial advisors to assi/ 9 ! und]writ+1 audit+1 s]vic+1 & ex]cise ( rights ) respect to direct loans & loan gu>antees2 & 7,d7 ! co/ ( all o!r exp5ses incurr$ z a result ( a brea* ( any t]m or condition or any ev5t ( default on a direct loan or loan gu>antee4 7#b7 ,/&>ds ,! ,secret>y may *>ge diff]5t am\nts "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! diff]5t co/s incurr$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,s]vic] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may appo9t a f9ancial entity to assi/ ! ,secret>y 9 s]vic+ a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,duties ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all act z ! ag5t ( ! ,secret>y 9 s]v+ a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,fees ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all receive a s]vic+ fee f ! obligor or o!r loan p>ty1 subject to approval by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,use ( o!r ,f$]al funds ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 an applicant may use grants "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to pay any *>ge "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,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 #efjf4 ,loan t]ms & repaym5t 7a7 ,pr]equisites = assi/ance ,section #ejb7;g77#a7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;g77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ce ye>s f ! date ( its execution & ins]t+ ! less] ( #ce ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project or ! e/imat$ useful life ( ! rail equipm5t or facilities to be acquir$1 rehabilitat$1 improv$1 develop$1 or e/abli%$4 7b7 ,repaym5t s*$ules ,section #ejb7;j7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;j77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! six? anniv]s>y date ( ! orig9al loan disbursem5t & ins]t+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,def]r$ paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if at any "t aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ! project is unable to g5]ate suffici5t rev5ues to pay ! s*$ul$ loan repaym5ts ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! direct loan1 ! ,secret>y1 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 may all[1 = a maximum aggregate "t ( #a ye> ov] ! duration ( ! direct loan1 ! obligor to add unpaid pr9cipal & int]e/ to ! out/&+ balance ( ! direct loan4 7,b7 ,int]e/ ,a paym5t def]r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 cont9ue to accrue int]e/ "u p>agraph 7#b7 until ! loan is fully repaid2 & 7ii7 be s*$ul$ to be amortiz$ ov] ! rema9+ t]m ( ! loan4 7#d7 ,prepaym5ts 7,a7 ,use ( excess rev5ues ,any excess rev5ues t rema9 aft] satisfy+ s*$ul$ debt s]vice requirem5ts on ! project obligations & direct loan & all deposit requirem5ts "u ! t]ms ( any tru/ agreem5t1 bond resolution1 or simil> agreem5t secur+ project obligations may be appli$ annually to prepay ! direct loan )\t p5alty4 7,b7 ,use ( proce$s ( ref9anc+ ,! direct loan may be prepaid at any "t )\t p5alty f ! proce$s ( ref9anc+ f non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces4 4 7c7 ,sale ( direct loans ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,sale ( direct loans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 & z soon z practicable aft] sub/antial completion ( a project1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] notify+ ! obligor1 may sell to ano!r entity or re(f] into ! capital m>kets a direct loan = ! project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! sale or re(f]+ has a high probability ( be+ made on favorable t]ms4 7#b7 ,cons5t ( obligor ,9 mak+ a sale or re(f]+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may n *ange ! orig9al t]ms & conditions ( ! secur$ loan )\t ! prior writt5 cons5t ( ! obligor4 4 7d7 ,nonsubord9ation ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb71 z am5d$ 9 subsection 7c71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,nonsubord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 a direct loan %all n be subord9at$ to ! claims ( any hold] ( project obligations 9 ! ev5t ( bankruptcy1 insolv5cy1 or liquidation ( ! obligor4 7#b7 ,preexi/+ ind5tures 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a public ag5cy borr[] t is f9anc+ ongo+ capital programs & has out/&+ s5ior bonds "u a preexi/+ ind5ture if-- 7i7 ! direct loan is rat$ 9 ! ,a category or high]2 7ii7 ! direct loan is secur$ & payable f pl$g$ rev5ues n affect$ by project p]=mance1 su* z a tax-bas$ rev5ue pl$ge or a sy/em-back$ pl$ge ( project rev5ues2 & 7iii7 ! program %>e1 "u ?is title1 ( eligible project co/s is #ej p]c5t or less4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may impose limitations = ! waiv] ( ! nonsubord9ation requirem5t "u ?is p>agraph if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* limitations w\ld be 9 ! f9ancial int]e/ ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 4 #efjg4 ,cr$it risk premiums ,section #ejb7;f7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by am5d+ ! fir/ s5t5ce to read z foll[s3 ,9 lieu ( or 9 comb9ation ) appropriations ( budget au?ority to cov] ! co/s ( direct loans & loan gu>antees z requir$ "u section #ejd7;b77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,re=m ,act ( #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;c7b77#a771 includ+ ! co/ ( a modification !re(1 ! ,secret>y may accept on behalf ( an applicant = assi/ance "u ?is section a commitm5t f a non-,f$]al s\rce1 includ+ a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t or ag5cy or public b5efit corporation or public au?ority !re(1 to fund 9 :ole or 9 "p cr$it risk premiums & modification co/s ) respect to ! loan t is ! subject ( ! application or modification42 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,cr$itwor?9ess ,an applicant may propose & ! ,secret>y may accept z a basis = det]m9+ ! am\nt ( ! cr$it risk premium "u p>agraph 7#b7 any ( ! foll[+ 9 addition to ! value ( any tangible asset3 7,a7 ,! net pres5t value ( a future /ream ( ,/ate or local subsidy income or o!r d$icat$ rev5ues to secure ! direct loan or loan gu>antee4 7,b7 ,adequate cov]age requirem5ts to ensure repaym5t1 on a non-rec\rse basis1 f ca% fl[s g5]at$ by ! project or any o!r d$icat$ rev5ue s\rce1 includ+-- 7i7 tolls2 7ii7 us] fees2 or 7iii7 paym5ts ow+ to ! obligor "u a public-private p>tn]%ip4 7,c7 ,an inve/m5t-grade rat+ on ! direct loan or loan gu>antee1 z applicable1 except t if ! total am\nt ( ! direct loan or loan gu>antee is great] ?an #ge1jjj1jjj1 ! applicant %all h an inve/m5t-grade rat+ f at lea/ #b rat+ ag5cies on ! direct loan or loan gu>antee4 2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ am\nts & ins]t+ am\nts 7& 9 ! case ( a modification1 be=e ! modification is execut$71 to ! ext5t appropriations are n available to ! ,secret>y to meet ! co/s ( direct loans & loan gu>antees1 includ+ co/s ( modifications !re(2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( o!r ,f$]al funds ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 an applicant may use grants "u *apt] #bdd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to pay "p or all ( a cr$it risk premium or modification co/ "u ?is subsection4 4 #efjh4 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts ,section #ejb 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb71 z am5d$ by subsections 7c7 & 7d7 ( section #efjf ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to section #ejb7;d7 & p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t t provides = all ( ! conditions = ! provision ( a direct loan or loan gu>antee1 z applicable1 "u ?is title & o!r applicable requirem5ts to 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$]al rev5ue s\rces t w secure ! repaym5t ( ea* applicable direct loan or loan gu>antee2 7,c7 provide = ! obligation ( funds = ! direct loans or loan gu>antees aft] all requirem5ts h be5 met = ! projects subject to ! ma/] cr$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 #efji4 ,priorities & conditions 7a7 ,priority projects ,section #ejb7;c7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ projects = ! in/allation ( a positive tra9 control sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #bjaeg7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 aft] public safety2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#b71 respectively2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ or *apt] #bbg ( title #di aft] section #ace ( title #bc2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#i71 respectively2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 improve railroad /ations & pass5g] facilities & increase transit-ori5t$ developm5t2 4 7b7 ,conditions ( assi/ance ,section #ejb7;h7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ 1 if applicable aft] project2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,= a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,e71 ! ,secret>y %all require ! applicant1 obligor1 or o!r loan p>ty1 9 addition to ! int]e/ requir$ "u subsection 7e71 to provide ! sponsor ( ! int]city pass5g] rail s]vice or its designee1 a fee or paym5t 9 an am\nt det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y to provide an equitable %>e ( project rev5ue to support ! capital or op]at+ co/s ( ! r\tes s]v+ ! pass5g] rail /ation or multimodal /ation :]e ! developm5t is locat$4 4 #efaj4 ,sav+s provision 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ?is subtitle1 & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subtitle1 %all n affect any direct loan 7or direct loan obligation7 or an out/&+ loan gu>antee 7or loan gu>antee commitm5t7 t 0 9 effect prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,any su* transaction ent]$ into be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be adm9i/]$ until completion "u its t]ms z if ?is ,act 7 n enact$4 7b7 ,modification co/s ,at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 ! au?ority to accept modification co/s on behalf ( an applicant "u section #ejb7;f7 ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f771 z am5d$ by section #efjg ( ?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