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"p pr9t$ 9 italic ,= text ( introduc$ bill1 see copy ( bill z introduc$ on ,june #aa1 #bjbj ,a ,,bill ,to au?orize funds = ,f$]al-aid highways1 highway safety programs1 & transit programs1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,inve/+ 9 a ,new ,vision = ! ,environm5t & ,surface ,transportation 9 ,am]ica ,act or ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act4 7b7 ,table ( ,cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,division ,a--,f$]al ,surface ,transportation ,programs = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjba ,sec4 #aja4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al surface transportation programs4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,def9itions4 ,division ,b--,surface ,transportation ,sec4 #ajja4 ,applicability ( division4 ,title ,i--,f$]al-,aid ,highways ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations & ,program ,conditions ,sec4 #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,obligation limitation4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,def9itions & decl>ation ( policy4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,transp>5cy4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,complete & context s5sitive /reet design4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,innovative project deliv]y ,f$]al %>e4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,transf]ability ( ,f$]al-aid highway funds4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,toll+4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,,hov facilities4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,buy ,am]ica4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,f$]al-aid highway project requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,/ate assumption ( responsibility = categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program writt5 agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,corrosion prev5tion = bridges4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,s5se ( ,congress4 ,subtitle ,b--,programmatic ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t ,sec4 #abja4 ,national highway p]=mance program4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,increas+ ! resili5ce ( transportation assets4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,em]g5cy relief4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,railway cross+s4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,surface transportation program4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,transportation alt]natives program4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,bridge inve/m5t4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,highway safety improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #abaa4 ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,national highway freight program4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,c>bon pollution r$uction4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,recreational trails4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program4 ,sec4 #abaf4 ,bicycle transportation & p$e/rian walkways4 ,subtitle ,c--,project-,level ,inve/m5ts ,sec4 #acja4 ,projects ( national & regional significance4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,community transportation inve/m5t grant program4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure to mod]nize & reconnect ,am]ica = ! #ba/ c5tury4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,community climate innovation grants4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,metro p]=mance program4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,gridlock r$uction grant program4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,rebuild rural grant program4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,active transportation connectivity grant program4 ,subtitle ,d--,plann+1 ,p]=mance ,managem5t1 & ,asset ,managem5t ,sec4 #adja4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,national goals & p]=mance managem5t measures4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,transportation dem& data & model+ /udy4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,fiscal con/ra9t on long-range transportation plans4 ,subtitle ,e--,f$]al ,l&s1 ,tribes1 & ,t]ritories ,sec4 #aeja4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,tribal transportation program4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal major projects program4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,dive/iture ( f$]ally own$ bridges4 ,sec4 #aeji4 ,/udy on ,f$]al fund+ available to ,indian ,tribes4 ,sec4 #aeaj4 ,,gao /udy4 ,subtitle ,f--,additional ,provisions ,sec4 #afja4 ,vision z]o4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,spe$ limits4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,/ormwat] be/ managem5t practices4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,p$e/rian facilities 9 ! public "r-(-way4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,highway =mula mod]nization report4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,consolidation ( programs4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,/ud5t outrea* report to ,congress4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,task =ce on develop+ a #ba/ c5tury surface transportation work=ce4 ,sec4 #afaa4 ,on-!-job tra9+ & supportive s]vices4 ,sec4 #afab4 ,"w zone safety4 ,sec4 #afac4 ,transportation education developm5t program4 ,sec4 #afad4 ,work+ gr\p on con/ruction res\rces4 ,sec4 #afae4 ,numb]+ sy/em ( highway int]*anges4 ,sec4 #afaf4 ,toll cr$its4 ,sec4 #afag4 ,transportation con/ruction mat]ials procurem5t4 ,sec4 #afah4 ,con/ruction ( c]ta9 access & developm5t roads4 ,sec4 #afai4 ,nationwide road safety assessm5t4 ,sec4 #afbj4 ,wildlife cross+s4 ,sec4 #afba4 ,climate resili5t transportation infra/ructure /udy4 ,sec4 #afbb4 ,elim9ation ( duplication ( environm5tal reviews & approvals4 ,sec4 #afbc4 ,,amb] ,al]ts along major transportation r\tes4 ,sec4 #afbd4 ,natural gas1 electric batt]y1 & z]o emission vehicles4 ,sec4 #afbe4 ,guidance on evacuation r\tes4 ,sec4 #afbf4 ,prohibit+ use ( ,f$]al funds = paym5ts 9 support ( congressional campaigns4 ,sec4 #afbg4 ,high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #afbh4 ,guidance on inundat$ & subm]g$ roads4 ,sec4 #afbi4 ,airport innovative f9anc+ te*niques4 ,title ,,ii--,public ,transportation ,subtitle ,a--,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #baja4 ,au?orizations4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,*apt] #ec def9itions4 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,g5]al provisions4 ,sec4 #bajd4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,sec4 #baje4 ,policies & purposes4 ,sec4 #bajf4 ,fiscal ye> #bjbb =mulas4 ,sec4 #bajg4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #bajh4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #baji4 ,obligation limitation4 ,sec4 #baaj4 ,public transportation em]g5cy relief funds4 ,sec4 #baaa4 ,g5]al provisions4 ,sec4 #baab4 ,c]tification requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,b--,improv+ ,frequ5cy & ,rid]%ip ,sec4 #bbja4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequ5cy & rid]%ip competitive grants4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,inc5tiviz+ frequ5cy 9 ! urban =mula4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,mobility innovation4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,=mula grants = rural areas4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,"o-/op p>atransit program4 ,subtitle ,c--,buy ,am]ica & ,o!r ,procurem5t ,re=ms ,sec4 #bcja4 ,buy ,am]ica4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,bus procurem5t /reaml9+4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,bus te/+ facility4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,repaym5t requirem5t4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,def9ition ( urbaniz$ areas foll[+ a major disa/]4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,special rule = c]ta9 roll+ /ock procurem5ts4 ,sec4 #bcjg4 ,c]tification requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,d--,bus ,grant ,re=ms ,sec4 #bdja4 ,=mula grants = buses4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,bus facilities & fleet expansion competitive grants4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,z]o emission bus grants4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,re/oration to /ate ( good repair =mula subgrant4 ,subtitle ,e--,support+ ,all ,rid]s ,sec4 #beja4 ,l[-income urban =mula funds4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,rural p]si/5t pov]ty =mula4 ,sec4 #bejc4 ,demon/ration grants to support r$uc$ f>e transit4 ,subtitle ,f--,support+ ,frontl9e ,work]s & ,pass5g] ,safety ,sec4 #bfja4 ,national transit frontl9e work=ce tra9+ c5t]4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,public transportation safety program4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,innovation work=ce /&>ds4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,safety p]=mance measures & set asides4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t4 ,subtitle ,g--,transit-,supportive ,communities ,sec4 #bgja4 ,transit-supportive communities4 ,sec4 #bgjb4 ,prop]ty disposition = af=dable h\s+4 ,sec4 #bgjc4 ,af=dable h\s+ inc5tives 9 capital inve/m5t grants4 ,subtitle ,h--,innovation ,sec4 #bhja4 ,mobility innovation s&box program4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,transit bus op]ator comp>tm5t r$esign program4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #bhje4 ,national advanc$ te*nology transit bus developm5t program4 ,subtitle ,i--,o!r ,program ,reau?orizations ,sec4 #bija4 ,reau?orization = capital & prev5tive ma9t5ance projects = ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority4 ,sec4 #bijb4 ,o!r apportionm5ts4 ,subtitle ,j--,/reaml9+ ,sec4 #biaa4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants4 ,sec4 #biab4 ,rural & small urban apportionm5t deadl9e4 ,sec4 #biac4 ,disposition ( assets beyond useful life4 ,sec4 #biad4 ,innovative coord9at$ access & mobility4 ,sec4 #biae4 ,pass5g] f]ry grants4 ,sec4 #biaf4 ,evaluation ( b5efits & ,f$]al inve/m5t4 ,title ,,iii--,highway ,traffic ,safety ,sec4 #cjja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,highway safety programs4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,traffic safety en=cem5t grants4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,grant program to prohibit racial pr(il+4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,national priority safety programs4 ,sec4 #cjjh4 ,m9imum p5alties = repeat (f5d]s = driv+ :ile intoxicat$ or driv+ "u ! influ5ce4 ,sec4 #cjji4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility4 ,sec4 #cjaj4 ,implicit bias rese>* & tra9+ grants4 ,sec4 #cjaa4 ,/op motorcycle *eckpo9t fund+4 ,sec4 #cjab4 ,electronic driv]'s lic5se4 ,sec4 #cjac4 ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil4 ,title ,,iv--,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,subtitle ,a--,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,grants1 ,op]ations1 & ,programs ,sec4 #daja4 ,motor c>ri] safety grants4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,motor c>ri] safety op]ations & programs4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,immobilization grant program4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,dry bulk weight tol]ance4 ,subtitle ,b--,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,ov]sight ,sec4 #dbja4 ,motor c>ri] safety advisory committee4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,compliance1 safety1 acc\ntability4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,t]ms & conditions = exemptions4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,safety fitness ( motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s4 ,sec4 #dbje4 ,provid]s ( recreational activities4 ,sec4 #dbjf4 ,am5dm5ts to regulations relat+ to transportation ( h\sehold goods 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 ,subtitle ,c--,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,driv] ,safety ,sec4 #dcja4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se = pass5g] c>ri]s4 ,sec4 #dcjb4 ,alcohol & controll$ sub/ances te/+4 ,sec4 #dcjc4 ,entry-level driv] tra9+4 ,sec4 #dcjd4 ,driv] det5tion "t4 ,sec4 #dcje4 ,truck ,leas+ ,task ,=ce4 ,sec4 #dcjf4 ,h\rs ( s]vice4 ,sec4 #dcjg4 ,driv] recruitm5t4 ,sec4 #dcjh4 ,scre5+ = ob/ructive sleep apnea4 ,sec4 #dcji4 ,wom5 ( ,truck+ ,advisory ,bo>d4 ,subtitle ,d--,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle & ,s*oolbus ,safety ,sec4 #ddja4 ,s*oolbus safety /&>ds4 ,sec4 #ddjb4 ,illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses4 ,sec4 #ddjc4 ,/ate inspection ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles4 ,sec4 #ddjd4 ,automatic em]g5cy brak+4 ,sec4 #ddje4 ,und]ride protection4 ,sec4 #ddjf4 ,transportation ( horses4 ,sec4 #ddjg4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority4 ,sec4 #ddjh4 ,updat+ ! requir$ am\nt ( insurance = comm]cial motor vehicles4 ,title ,v--,innovation ,sec4 #ejja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,subtitle ,a--,rese>* & ,developm5t ,sec4 #eaja4 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t #e-ye> /rategic plan4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program4 ,sec4 #eaje4 ,unsolicit$ rese>* initiative4 ,sec4 #eajf4 ,national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program4 ,sec4 #eajg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t4 ,sec4 #eajh4 ,rese>* activities4 ,sec4 #eaji4 ,innovative mat]ial innovation hubs4 ,subtitle ,b--,te*nology ,deploym5t ,sec4 #ebja4 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( pavem5t te*nologies4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative4 ,subtitle ,c--,em]g+ ,te*nologies ,sec4 #ecja4 ,safe1 effici5t mobility ?r\gh advanc$ te*nologies4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,national highly automat$ vehicle & mobility innovation cle>+h\se4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,/udy on safe int]actions betwe5 automat$ vehicles & road us]s4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,hyp]loop transportation4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,surface transportation work=ce retra9+ grant program4 ,sec4 #ecjh4 ,?ird-p>ty data integration pilot program4 ,sec4 #ecji4 ,?ird-p>ty data plann+ integration pilot program4 ,subtitle ,d--,surface ,transportation ,fund+ ,pilot ,programs ,sec4 #edja4 ,/ate surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilots4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,national surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilot4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #eeja4 ,ergonomic seat+ work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,repeal ( section #fcad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,transportation work=ce outrea* program4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,c]tification on ensur+ no human rights abuses4 ,title ,,vi--,multimodal ,transportation ,sec4 #fjja4 ,national multimodal freight policy4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,national freight /rategic plan4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,national multimodal freight network4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,/ate freight plans4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,/udy ( freight transportation fee4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau4 ,sec4 #fjjh4 ,local hire4 ,sec4 #fjji4 ,,fte cap4 ,sec4 #fjaj4 ,id5tification ( ,,covid-#ai te/+ ne$s ( critical infra/ructure employees4 ,title ,,vii--,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ,sec4 #gjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act4 ,division ,c--,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation ,sec4 #hjja4 ,%ort title4 ,title ,i--,au?orizations ,sec4 #haja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,title ,,ii--,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety & ,improvem5t ,sec4 #hbja4 ,repeal ( c]ta9 requirem5ts relat$ to li?ium cells & batt]ies4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,transportation ( liquefi$ natural gas by rail tank c>4 ,sec4 #hbjc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ requirem5ts & grants4 ,division ,d--,rail ,sec4 #ijja4 ,%ort title4 ,title ,i--,au?orizations ,sec4 #iaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #iajb4 ,pass5g] rail improvem5t1 mod]nization1 & expansion grants4 ,sec4 #iajc4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5t grants4 ,sec4 #iajd4 ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+4 ,sec4 #iaje4 ,buy ,am]ica4 ,sec4 #iajf4 ,rail network climate *ange vuln]ability assessm5t4 ,title ,,ii--,amtrak ,re=ms ,sec4 #ibja4 ,amtrak f9d+s1 mission1 & goals4 ,sec4 #ibjb4 ,amtrak /atus4 ,sec4 #ibjc4 ,bo>d ( ,directors4 ,sec4 #ibjd4 ,amtrak pref]5ce en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #ibje4 ,use ( facilities & provid+ s]vices to ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #ibjf4 ,prohibition on m&atory arbitration4 ,sec4 #ibjg4 ,amtrak ,,ada assessm5t4 ,sec4 #ibjh4 ,prohibition on smok+ on ,amtrak tra9s4 ,sec4 #ibji4 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #ibaj4 ,amtrak ,police ,dep>tm5t4 ,sec4 #ibaa4 ,amtrak food & bev]age4 ,sec4 #ibab4 ,cl>ification on ,amtrak contract+ out4 ,sec4 #ibac4 ,amtrak /aff+4 ,sec4 #ibad4 ,special transportation4 ,sec4 #ibae4 ,disa/] & em]g5cy relief program4 ,sec4 #ibaf4 ,recreational trail access4 ,sec4 #ibag4 ,inve/igation ( sub/&>d p]=mance4 ,sec4 #ibah4 ,amtrak cyb]security enhancem5t grant program4 ,sec4 #ibai4 ,amtrak & private c>s4 ,sec4 #ibbj4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea*4 ,title ,,iii--,int]city ,pass5g] ,rail ,policy ,sec4 #icja4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission4 ,sec4 #icjb4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+4 ,sec4 #icjc4 ,protective arrangem5ts4 ,sec4 #icjd4 ,high-spe$ rail funds4 ,title ,,iv--,commut] ,rail ,policy ,sec4 #idja4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d m$iation ( trackage use reque/s4 ,sec4 #idjb4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d m$iation ( rights-(-way use reque/s4 ,sec4 #idjc4 ,*icago ,union ,/ation improvem5t plans4 ,title ,v--,rail ,safety ,subtitle ,a--,pass5g] & ,freight ,safety ,sec4 #ieja4 ,national ,academies /udy on safety impact ( tra9s long] ?an #g1ejj feet4 ,sec4 #iejb4 ,,gao /udy on *anges 9 freight railroad op]at+ & s*$ul+ practices4 ,sec4 #iejc4 ,,fra safety report+4 ,sec4 #iejd4 ,waiv] notice requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ieje4 ,notice ( ,,fra compreh5sive safety assessm5ts4 ,sec4 #iejf4 ,,fra accid5t & incid5t inve/igations4 ,sec4 #iejg4 ,rail safety improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #iejh4 ,annual review ( spe$ limit action plans4 ,sec4 #ieji4 ,freight tra9 crew size safety /&>ds4 ,sec4 #ieaj4 ,safe cross bord] op]ations4 ,sec4 #ieaa4 ,y>dma/]s h\rs ( s]vice4 ,sec4 #ieab4 ,leak+ brakes4 ,sec4 #ieac4 ,annual report on ,,ptc sy/em failures4 ,sec4 #iead4 ,fatigue r$uction pilot projects4 ,sec4 #ieae4 ,assault prev5tion & response plans4 ,sec4 #ieaf4 ,critical incid5t /ress plans4 ,sec4 #ieag4 ,/udy on safety culture assessm5ts4 ,subtitle ,b--,grade ,cross+ ,safety ,sec4 #ieea4 ,grade cross+ sep>ation grants4 ,sec4 #ieeb4 ,rail safety public aw>5ess grants4 ,sec4 #ieec4 ,e/abli%m5t ( #aj-m9ute "t limit = block+ public grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #ieed4 ,national /rategy to address block$ cross+s4 ,sec4 #ieee4 ,railroad po9t ( contact = block$ cross+ matt]s4 ,sec4 #ieef4 ,national highway-rail cross+ inv5tory review4 ,sec4 #ieeg4 ,c\nt+ railroad suicides4 ,division ,e--,additional ,programs ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,national sc5ic byways program4 ,a ,f$]al ,surface ,transportation ,programs = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjba #aja4 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al surface transportation programs 7a7 ,ext5sion ( ,f$]al surface transportation programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is division1 ! requirem5ts1 au?orities1 conditions1 eligibilities1 limitations1 & o!r provisions au?oriz$ "u ! cov]$ laws1 :i* w\ld o!rwise expire on or cease to apply aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbj1 are incorporat$ by ref]5ce & %all cont9ue 9 effect ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,a7 ,highway tru/ fund 7i7 ,highway acc\nt 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjba1 = ea* program "u ! cov]$ laws ) respect to :i* am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f su* acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt au?oriz$ = appropriation ) respect to ! program f su* acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,,ii7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is division1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjba-- 7aa7 #ejb1hig1jdi = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 z describ$ 9 section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7bb7 #cj1jhf1jjj = grant adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 z describ$ 9 section #djja7;a77#f7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7ii7 ,mass transit acc\nt ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjba1 = ea* program "u ! cov]$ laws ) respect to :i* am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f su* acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt au?oriz$ = appropriation ) respect to ! program f su* acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,b7 ,g5]al fund 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba1 = ea* program ) respect to :i* am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjbj f an acc\nt o!r ?an ! ,highway ,acc\nt or ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt "u ! titles describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 an am\nt n less ?an ! am\nt au?oriz$ = appropriation ) respect to ! program "u su* titles = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7ii7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is division1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury = fiscal ye> #bjba #adj1jaf1edc = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is division1 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba ) respect to a program "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be di/ribut$1 adm9i/]$1 limit$1 & made available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ ) respect to ! program = fiscal ye> #bjbj "u ! cov]$ laws4 7#d7 ,obligation limitation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a program = :i* am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 %all be subject to a limitation on obligations = fiscal ye> #bjba 9 ! same am\nt & 9 ! same mann] z ! limitation applicable ) respect to ! program = fiscal ye> #bjbj "u ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id71 z 9 effect on ,decemb] #bj1 #bjai4 7,b7 ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is division1 section #aajb ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id71 = fiscal ye> #bjba1 ! obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs %all n exce$ #df1chg1aia1cfj4 7ii7 ,limitation on ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration adm9i/rative exp5ses ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is division1 ( ! am\nt describ$ 9 clause 7i71 = fiscal ye> #bjba an am\nt n to exce$ #dgh1hig1jdi1 toge!r ) advances & reimbursem5ts receiv$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all be obligat$ = necess>y exp5ses = adm9i/ration & op]ation ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ laws means ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,titles ,i1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 & ,,vi ( division ,a ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7#b7 ,division ,a1 division ,b1 subtitle ,a ( title ,i & title ,,ii ( division ,c1 & division ,e ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 7#c7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 & ,,iii ( ! ,,safetea-,,lu ,te*nical ,corrections ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdd74 7#d7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 & ,,vi ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei74 7#e7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 & ,v ( ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7,public ,law #aje-agh74 7#f7 ,titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 & ,,iv ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,designation ,act ( #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-ei74 7#g7 ,title ,i1 "p ,a ( title ,,ii1 title ,,iii1 title ,,iv1 title ,v1 & title ,,vi ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj74 7#h7 ,title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#i7 ,sections #aaf1 #aag1 #ccj1 & #eeje & *apt]s #ec1 #aci1 #cjc1 #caa1 #cac1 #gja1 & #gjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajb4 ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,additional am\nts 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to am\nts au?oriz$ "u section #aja1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjba1 = activities "u ?is section1 #ad1gdb1hjh1fdj4 7,b7 ,contract au?ority ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,obligation ceil+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = fiscal ye> #bjba1 obligations = activities au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #ad1gdb1hjh1fdj4 7,b7 ,di/ribution ( obligation au?ority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! obligation au?ority provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ,/ates1 ,tribes1 ,pu]to ,rico1 ! t]ritories1 & ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye> #bjba1 am\nts ( obligation au?ority equal to ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#c71 respectively4 7ii7 ,fur!r di/ribution ,ea* ,/ate1 ea* ,tribe1 ,pu]to ,rico1 ea* t]ritory1 & ea* ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy receiv+ funds "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#c71 respectively1 %all receive an am\nt ( obligation au?ority equal to ! funds t x receives "u any ( su* subp>agraphs4 7,c7 ,r$i/ribution ( unus$ obligation au?ority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all1 aft] ,augu/ #a ( fiscal ye> #bjba-- 7,i7 revise a di/ribution ( ! obligation au?ority made available "u subp>agraph 7,b7 if an am\nt di/ribut$ _c be obligat$ dur+ t fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 r$i/ribute suffici5t am\nts to ^? ,/ates able to obligate am\nts 9 addition to ^? previ\sly di/ribut$ dur+ t fiscal ye>1 giv+ priority to ^? ,/ates hav+ l>ge unobligat$ balances ( funds apportion$ "u sections #add 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada77 & #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7ii7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a r$i/ribution "u clause 7i7 ( obligation au?ority provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 9 a simil> mann] z ! /&>d ,augu/ r$i/ribution4 7iii7 ,use ( obligation au?ority ,a ,/ate may use obligation au?ority t x receives pursuant to ?is subp>agraph 9 ! same mann] t x uses obligation au?ority t x receives z "p ( ! /&>d ,augu/ r$i/ribution4 7#c7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be di/ribut$ z foll[s3 7,a7 #ad1chd1fbi1gaj to ! ,/ates4 7,b7 #afg1dha1had to ,tribes4 7,c7 #eb1djj1bea to ,pu]to ,rico4 7,d7 #ac1ibi1aha to ! t]ritories4 7,e7 #abd1cfg1fhd to ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies4 7#d7 ,/ate funds 7,a7 ,di/ribution 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 %all be di/ribut$ among ! ,/ates 9 ! same ratio z total ,/ate apportionm5ts "u section #ajd7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7ii7 ,suballocation 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts di/ribut$ among ! ,/ates "u clause 7i7 %all be suballocat$ )9 ! ,/ate to an area describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 9 ! proportion t-- 7aa7 ! total am\nt ( funds suballocat$ to su* area ( ! ,/ate z describ$ 9 su* subclause = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 be>s to 7bb7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ! ,f$]al-aid highway program "u section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,,ii7 ,areas describ$ ,! areas describ$ 9 ?is subclause are-- 7aa7 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 7bb7 areas ( ! ,/ate o!r ?an urban areas ) a population great] ?an #e1jjj2 & 7cc7 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 %all be adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,c7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 may be obligat$ =-- 7i7 eligible projects describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 subject to section #acc7;c7 ( su* title2 & 7ii7 adm9i/rative exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies & b5efits1 (-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation2 7,,ii7 a local transportation ag5cy2 or 7,,iii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7#e7 ,tribal funds 7,a7 ,treatm5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 %all be adm9i/]$ z if made available "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7ii7 ,nonapplicability ( c]ta9 provisions ( law ,subsections 7a77#f71 7c71 7d71 & 7e7 ( section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 may be obligat$ =-- 7i7 activities eligible "u section #bjb7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7ii7 transportation-relat$ adm9i/rative exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies & b5efits1 ( ! ,tribe4 7#f7 ,funds = ,pu]to ,rico & ! t]ritories 7,a7 ,treatm5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 am\nts made available "u p>agraphs 7#c77;,c7 & 7#c77;,d7 %all be adm9i/]$ z if allocat$ "u sections #afe7;b7 & #afe7;c71 respectively1 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7ii7 ,nonapplicability ( c]ta9 provisions ( law ,section #afe7;b77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to am\nts made available to ,pu]to ,rico "u p>agraph 7#c77;,c74 7,b7 ,use ( funds 7i7 ,pu]to ,rico ,am\nts made available to ,pu]to ,rico "u p>agraph 7#c77;,c7 may be obligat$ =-- 7,i7 activities eligible "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,,ii7 transportation relat$ adm9i/rative exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies & b5efits4 7ii7 ,t]ritories ,am\nts made available to a t]ritory "u p>agraph 7#c77;,d7 may be obligat$ =-- 7,i7 activities eligible "u section #afe7;c77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 subject to section #afe7;c77#g7 ( su* title2 & 7,,ii7 transportation-relat$ adm9i/rative exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies & b5efits4 7#g7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy funds 7,a7 ,di/ribution ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,e7 %all be di/ribut$ among ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies z foll[s3 7i7 #ii1did1adg = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice4 7ii7 #i1idi1dae = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice4 7iii7 #f1cja1bif = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7iv7 #h1fbb1hbf to be allocat$ to ! applicable ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies z describ$ 9 section #bjc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#c77;,e7 %all be adm9i/]$ z if made available "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#h7 ,disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises ,section #aaja7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 %all apply to additional am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,special rules = fiscal ye> #bjba 7#a7 ,suballocat$ am\nts 7,a7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba ) respect to a program "u section #aja7;a77#b77;,a7 t are suballocat$ pursuant to section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may be obligat$ =-- 7i7 eligible projects z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7ii7 adm9i/rative exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies & b5efits1 (-- 7,i7 a local transportation ag5cy2 or 7,,ii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7,b7 ,obligation au?ority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate 9 an urbaniz$ area ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj individuals "u section #acc7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 ( su* title %all make available dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba an am\nt ( obligation au?ority di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs = use 9 ! area t is equal to ! am\nt obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,i7 ! aggregate am\nt ( funds t ! ,/ate is requir$ to obligate 9 ! area "u section #acc7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 dur+ ! p]iod2 & 7,,ii7 ! ratio t-- 7aa7 ! aggregate am\nt ( obligation au?ority di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs dur+ ! p]iod2 be>s to 7bb7 ! total ( ! sums apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs 7exclud+ sums n subject to an obligation limitation7 dur+ ! p]iod4 7ii7 ,jo9t responsibility ,ea* ,/ate1 ea* affect$ metropolitan plann+ organization1 & ! ,secret>y %all jo9tly ensure compliance ) clause 7i74 7#b7 ,f]ry boat program ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba ) respect to a program "u section #aja7;a77#b77;,a7 t are made available = ! con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities "u section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may be obligat$-- 7,a7 9 accordance ) sections #abi7;c7 & #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 = adm9i/rative exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies & b5efits1 ( a f]ry boat op]ator or f]ry t]m9al facility op]ator eligible = ,f$]al p>ticipation "u section #abi7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 = op]at+ co/s associat$ ) a f]ry boat or f]ry t]m9al facility eligible = ,f$]al p>ticipation "u section #abi7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects ,9 fiscal ye> #bjba1 ! program c>ri$ out "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all1 9 addition to any o!rwise applicable requirem5ts1 be subject to ! foll[+ provisions3 7,a7 ,multimodal projects ,not)/&+ subsection 7d77#b77;,a7 ( su* section1 ! limitation = projects describ$ 9 su* subsection %all be #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba4 7,b7 ,additional consid]ations ,not)/&+ subsection 7h77#b7 ( su* section1 ! ,secret>y %all n consid] ! utilization ( non-,f$]al contributions4 7,c7 ,evaluation & rat+ ,to evaluate applications = fund+ "u su* section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e :e!r a project is eligible = a grant "u su* section2 7ii7 evaluate1 ?r\gh a me?odology t is disc]nible & transp>5t to ! public1 h[ ea* application addresses ! m]it crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 assign a quality rat+ = ea* m]it crit]ia = ea* application bas$ on ! evaluation "u clause 7ii72 7iv7 ensure t applications receive f9al consid]ation by ! ,secret>y to receive an aw>d "u su* section only on ! basis ( su* quality rat+s & t ! ,secret>y gives f9al consid]ation only to applications t meet ! m9imally acceptable level = ea* ( ! m]it crit]ia2 & 7v7 aw>d grants only to projects rat$ highly "u ! evaluation & rat+ process4 7,d7 ,publication & me?odology ,9 any publi%$ notice ( fund+ opportunity = a grant "u su* section1 ! ,secret>y %all include detail$ in=mation on ! rat+ me?odology & m]it crit]ia to be us$ to evaluate applications4 7,e7 ,repeat applications 7i7 ,brief+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* applicant t appli$ =1 b did n receive1 fund+ "u su* section 9 fiscal ye> #bjai or #bjbj1 at ! reque/ ( ! applicant1 ! opportunity to receive a brief+ to-- 7,i7 expla9 any reasons ! application 0 n select$ = fund+2 & 7,,ii7 advise ! applicant on h[ to improve ! application = resubmission 9 fiscal ye> #bjba "u ! application crit]ia describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,supplem5t>y application 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,an applicant = fund+ "u su* section may elect to resubmit an application f a previ\s solicitation ) a supplem5t>y app5dix t describes h[ ! propos$ project meets ! requirem5ts ( section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ?is p>agraph4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t applications submitt$ "u subclause 7,i71 includ+ ! supplem5t>y app5dix1 are evaluat$ bas$ on su* requirem5ts4 7,f7 ,congressional notification ,a notification submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7m7 ( su* section %all include-- 7i7 a summ>y ( ea* application submitt$ &1 at ! reque/ ( ei!r ,committee1 a copy ( any application submitt$2 7ii7 a li/ ( any projects ! ,secret>y det]m9$ 7 n eligible = fund+2 7iii7 a description ( ! specific crit]ia us$ = ea* evaluation1 includ+ ! quality rat+ assign$ = ea* eligible application submitt$2 7iv7 a li/ ( all projects t advanc$ to ! ,secret>y = consid]ation2 & 7v7 a detail$ ju/ification ( ! basis = ea* aw>d propos$ to be select$4 7c7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 & not)/&+ section #abj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r provision ( ?is division1 ! ,f$]al %>e associat$ ) funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 t are obligat$ dur+ fiscal ye> #bjba may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,funds describ$ ,! funds describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are funds made available = ! implem5tation or execution ( ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs au?oriz$ "u title #bc or #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 or ?is division4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to am\nts obligat$ "u section #aae or #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or *apt] #f ( su* title4 7d7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses 7#a7 ,self-c]tification & audit 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to ! obligation ( funds = adm9i/rative exp5ses pursuant to p>agraph 7#d77;,c77ii71 7#e77;,b77ii71 7#f77;,b77i77,,ii71 or 7#f77;,b77ii77,,ii7 ( subsection 7a7 or p>agraphs 7#a77;,a77ii7 & 7#b77;,b7 ( subsection 7b71 a ,/ate1 a ,tribe1 ,pu]to ,rico1 or a t]ritory1 z applicable1 %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t su* adm9i/rative exp5ses meet ! requirem5ts ( su* p>agraphs1 z applicable4 7,b7 ,audit ,! ,secret>y may conduct an audit to review obligations ( funds & liquidation ( su* obligations = eligible adm9i/rative exp5ses describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,plann+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 adm9i/rative exp5ses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all n be requir$ to be includ$ 9 a metropolitan transportation plan1 a long-range /atewide transportation plan1 a transportation improvem5t program1 or a /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u sections #acd or #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z applicable4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,/&>d ,augu/ r$i/ribution ,! t]m /&>d ,augu/ r$i/ribution means ! r$i/ribution ( obligation au?ority t ! ,secret>y is direct$ to adm9i/] "u-- 7,a7 section #aajb7;d7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id72 or 7,b7 any ,act mak+ appropriations = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ! #ej ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7#c7 ,t]ritory ,! t]m t]ritory means any ( ! foll[+ t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates3 7,a7 ,am]ican ,samoa4 7,b7 ,! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7,c7 ,guam4 7,d7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 7#d7 ,urban area2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms urban area & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ajc4 ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,additional am\nts 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations f mass transit acc\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to am\nts au?oriz$ "u section #aja1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjba1 = activities "u ?is section1 #e1gid1hea1ech4 7,b7 ,apportionm5t ,am\nts au?oriz$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be apportion$ 9 accordance ) section #ecaj1 section #ecaa 7o!r ?an subsections 7b77#c71 7c77#a77;,a71 & 7c77#b7 ( su* section71 section #eccf 7o!r ?an subsection 7h77#d7 ( su* section71 section #eccg1 & section #ecdj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t funds apportion$ "u section #eccg ( su* title %all be add$ to funds apportion$ "u section #ecjg ( su* title = adm9i/ration "u section #ecjg ( su* title4 7,c7 ,allocation ,! ,secret>y %all allocate ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #eccg1 & #ecdj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 among su* sections 9 ! same ratio z funds are provid$ 9 ! fiscal ye> #bjbj appropriations4 7,d7 ,obligation limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = fiscal ye> #bjba1 obligations = activities au?oriz$ "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #e1gid1hea1ech4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations f g5]al fund ,9 addition to am\nts au?oriz$ "u section #aja7;a77#a77;,b71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury-- 7,a7 #ieh1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 su* sums z may be necess>y to be made available z describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 & t su* sums %all be designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 7#c7 ,disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises ,section #aaja7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 %all apply to additional am\nts made available "u ?is subsection4 7b7 ,special rules = fiscal ye> #bjba 7#a7 ,use ( funds ,not)/&+ #ecjg7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 am\nts made available "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 may be obligat$ =-- 7,a7 op]at+ exp5ses1 includ+1 beg9n+ on ,janu>y #bj1 #bjbj-- 7i7 reimbursem5t = op]at+ co/s to ma9ta9 s]vice & (fset lo/ rev5ue1 includ+ ! pur*ase ( p]sonal protective equipm5t2 & 7ii7 pay+ ! adm9i/rative leave ( op]ations p]sonnel due to r$uctions 9 s]vice2 & 7,b7 any o!r activity eligible "u section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 or #eccg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,conditions ,recipi5ts use ( funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 n require t op]at+ exp5ses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 be includ$ 9 a metropolitan transportation plan1 long-range /atewide transportation plan1 a transportation improvem5t program1 or a /atewide transportation improvem5t program2 7,b7 meet ! requirem5ts ( section #eccc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 be direct$ to payroll & public transit s]vice1 unless ! recipi5t c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t su* recipi5t has n furl\gh$ any employees4 7#c7 ,ov]sight 7,a7 ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! p]c5tages available = ov]sight 9 section #ecch7;f77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to ! allocations ( funds 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,c74 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts made available "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 %all be available = adm9i/rative exp5ses & program managem5t ov]sight z au?oriz$ "u sections #eccd & #ecch7;f77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,adm9i/ration ( grants ,am\nts made available "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 %all be adm9i/]$1 at ! option ( ! recipi5t1 z grants provid$ "u ! ,,c>es ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf7 are adm9i/]$4 7c7 ,,cig ,,covid-#ai em]g5cy relief program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,f am\nts made available "u subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 & not)/&+ section #ecji7k77#b77;,c77ii71 section #ecji7;a77#g77;,b71 or section #ecji7l77#a77;,b77ii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 at ! reque/ ( a project sponsor1 ! ,secret>y %all use su* sums z may be necess>y to provide an additional #cj p]c5t ( total project co/s = any project "u-- 7,a7 #ecji7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t has be5 approv$ = advancem5t into ! eng9e]+ phase2 7,b7 #ecji7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t has ent]$ into ! project developm5t phase or approv$ = advancem5t into ! eng9e]+ phase2 7,c7 subsection 7d7 or 7e7 ( section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t has a full fund+ grant agreem5t ent]$ into "u ei!r su* subsection aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjag2 & 7,d7 section #ecji7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration has a small />ts grant aw>d or agreem5t ent]$ into aft] ,janu>y1 #a1 #bjag1 or t has be5 recomm5d$ by ! ,adm9i/ration = an allocation ( capital inve/m5t funds t 7 appropriat$ 9 fiscal ye> #bjah1 #bjai1 or #bjbj4 7#b7 ,project eligibility ,f am\nts made available "u subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all use su* sums z may be necess>y = projects "u section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t-- 7,a7 are n eligible = funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 h rema9+ s*$ul$ ,f$]al funds to be appropriat$ "u a full fund+ grant agreem5t "u su* section4 7#c7 ,def]r$ local %>e ,! ,secret>y %all all[ a project sponsor to def] paym5t ( ! local %>e = any project describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7#d7 ,total project co/ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m total project co/ means ! mo/ rec5t total project co/ /ipulat$ 9-- 7,a7 ! full fund+ grant agreem5t2 7,b7 ! approval into project eng9e]+2 7,c7 ! project rat+ = a project n yet approv$ into project eng9e]+2 7,d7 ! small />ts grant or grant agreem5t2 or 7,e7 ! project rat+ = a small />ts project t has n yet be5 aw>d$ a grant or grant agreem5t4 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#f7 ,application ( law ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all apply section #gjja7;b7 ( ?is ,act :5 provid+ ! additional #cj p]c5t ( total project co/s to any project t meets ! crit]ia 9 su* section4 7d7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r provision ( ?is division1 ! ,f$]al %>e associat$ ) funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 t are obligat$ dur+ fiscal ye> #bjba may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,funds describ$ ,! funds describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are funds made available = ! implem5tation ( transit programs au?oriz$ by *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 or ?is division1 exclud+ funds made available to projects "u section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,condition = apportionm5t ,no funds au?oriz$ 9 ?is division or any o!r ,act may be us$ to adju/ ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt apportionm5ts or )hold funds f ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt apportionm5ts pursuant to section #iejc7;e77#d7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 9 fiscal ye> #bjba4 #ajd4 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,special fund+ = fiscal ye> #bjba 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts au?oriz$ "u section #aja1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjba1 = activities "u ?is subsection1 #bdd1ead1jjj4 7,b7 ,contract au?ority ,am\nts au?oriz$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if su* funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,c7 ,obligation limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = fiscal ye> #bjba1 obligations = activities au?oriz$ "u ?is p>agraph & obligations = activities au?oriz$ "u section #aja7;a77#b77;,a77i77,,ii77bb7 t exce$ am\nts au?oriz$ "u section #djja7;a77#f7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 %all n exce$ #bdg1ghc1jjj4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be di/ribut$ z foll[s3 7,a7 #aje1jjj1jjj = c>ry+ out section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 #ae1cab1jjj = c>ry+ out section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,c7 #ai1bjb1jjj = c>ry+ out section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,d7 #aje1jjj1jjj = c>ry+ out section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,special rules = fiscal ye> #bjba 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ sections #abj1 #dje7;b77#b71 #dje7;c77#b71 #dje7;d77#b7 & #dje7;h77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( activities = fiscal ye> #bjba c>ri$ out "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code & section #aijf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,p]iod ( availability ,not)/&+ section #aah7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 funds apportion$ or allocat$ to a ,/ate 9 fiscal ye>s #bjag & #bjah "u sections #djb & #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #aijf ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 %all rema9 available = obligation 9 t ,/ate = a p]iod ( #d ye>s aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! funds are au?oriz$4 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ?is p>agraph %all apply z if su* p>agraph 0 enact$ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t ,not)/&+ section #dje7;a77#i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may waive ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t requirem5ts "u su* section = fiscal ye> #bjba = a ,/ate1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#d7 ,9-vehicle alcohol detection device rese>* ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7h7 ( section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y may obligate f funds made available to c>ry out su* section = fiscal ye> #bjba n m ?an #e1cab1jjj to conduct ! rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( su* subsection4 7#e7 ,coop]ative rese>* & evaluation ,not)/&+ ! apportionm5t =mula set =? 9 section #djb7;c77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #djc7;f77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #b1ejj1jjj ( ! total am\nt available = apportionm5t to ! ,/ates = highway safety programs "u section #djb7;c77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 %all be available = exp5diture by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 = a coop]ative rese>* & evaluation program to rese>* & evaluate priority highway safety c\nt]measures4 ,?is p>agraph %all apply z if su* p>agraph 0 enact$ on ,octob] #a1 #bjae4 #aje4 ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,special fund+ = fiscal ye> #bjba 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to am\nts au?oriz$ "u section #aja1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,acc\nt = fiscal ye> #bjba1 = activities "u ?is subsection1 #bji1ijj1jjj4 7,b7 ,obligation limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = fiscal ye> #bjba1 obligations = activities au?oriz$ "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #bji1ijj1jjj4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be di/ribut$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,subject to section #caajd7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #hj1eab1jjj = c>ry+ out section #caajb 7except subsection 7l77 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7ii7 #ad1bjh1jjj = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7iii7 #bc1fhj1jjj = c>ry+ out section #cacac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 #ia1ejj1jjj = c>ry+ out section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( funds ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 am\nts made available "u ?is section %all be made available = obligation & adm9i/]$ z if made available "u *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,special rules = fiscal ye> #bjba 7#a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance agreem5ts ,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ *apt] #caa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any regulations adopt$ pursuant to su* *apt]1 = ! duration ( fiscal ye> #bjba ) respect to all f9ancial assi/ance made available "u subsection 7a7 & section #aja1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may-- 7,a7 reimburse recipi5ts "u section #caajd7;b77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 an am\nt t is #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/s describ$ 9 su* section2 & 7,b7 waive ! ma9t5ance ( ef=t requirem5t "u #caajb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = all ,/ates )\t requir+ ,/ates to reque/ a waiv]4 7#b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance agreem5ts p]iod ( availability ,not)/&+ section #caajd7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all ext5d ! p]iods ( availability describ$ 9 su* section by #a ye>4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all ensure t funds made available "u subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 are us$1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to support-- 7,a7 ! accel]ation ( plann$ inve/m5ts to mod]nize ! ,adm9i/ration's in=mation te*nology & in=mation managem5t sy/ems2 7,b7 ! completion ( out/&+ /atutory m&ates requir$ by ,,map-#ba 7#aab-ada7 & ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#aad-id72 & 7,c7 a ,l>ge ,truck ,cra% ,causal ,factors ,/udy ( ! ,adm9i/ration4 #ajf4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is division1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,highway ,acc\nt ,! t]m ,highway ,acc\nt means ! portion ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund t is n ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt4 7#b7 ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ,! t]m ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt means ! portion ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #iejc7;e77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 ,b ,surface ,transportation #ajja4 ,applicability ( division 7a7 ,applicability ,?is division1 includ+ ! am5dm5ts made by ?is division1 applies beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjba4 7b7 ,ref]5ce to date ( enactm5t ,9 ?is division & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is division1 any ref]5ce to-- 7#a7 ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 ! date ( enactm5t ( a provision ( ?is division2 7#c7 ! date ( enactm5t ( a provision add$ to law by an am5dm5t made by ?is division2 or 7#d7 ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act add$ to law by an am5dm5t made by ?is division1 %all be treat$ z a ref]5ce to ,octob] #a1 #bjba4 7c7 ,exception = imm$iate application ,subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all n apply to section #aaje & ! am5dm5ts made by su* section4 ,i ,f$]al-,aid ,highways ,a ,au?orizations & ,program ,conditions #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,f$]al-aid highway program ,= ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! pre-disa/] mitigation program "u section #abd ( su* title1 ! railway cross+s program "u section #acj ( su* title1 ! surface transportation program "u section #acc ( su* title1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh ( su* title1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi ( su* title1 ! national highway freight program "u section #afg ( su* title1 ! c>bon pollution r$uction program "u section #aga ( su* title1 & metropolitan plann+ "u section #acd ( su* title-- 7,a7 #ee1jbb1jdh1dbi = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ee1ihj1fdf1ggf = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #eg1jie1cei1gab = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #eh1aah1fff1ahf = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program ,= cr$it assi/ance "u ! transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#c7 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities ,= con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities "u section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #abj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#d7 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs 7,a7 ,tribal transportation program ,= ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #hjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,f$]al l&s transportation program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #eej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7ii7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! am\nt = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice is #djj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7,,ii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice is #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,,iii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,=e/ ,s]vice is #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,f$]al l&s access program ,= ! ,f$]al l&s access program "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cde1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,d7 ,f$]al l&s & tribal major projects grants ,to c>ry out section #bjh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #djj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#e7 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,= ! t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #caj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#f7 ,projects ( national & regional significance ,= projects ( national & regional significance "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #b1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #b1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #b1cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #b1cej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#g7 ,community transportation inve/m5t grants ,to c>ry out section #agc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #fjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#h7 ,electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure grants ,to c>ry out section #aea7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#i7 ,community climate innovation grants ,to c>ry out section #agb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,additional programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,gridlock r$uction grant program ,to c>ry out section #acjf ( ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7,b7 ,rebuild rural grant program ,to c>ry out section #acjg ( ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7,c7 ,p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles ,to c>ry out section #acjh ( ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 7,d7 ,active transportation connectivity grant program ,to c>ry out section #acji ( ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd4 7,e7 ,metro p]=mance program ,to c>ry out section #acje ( ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( funds ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 %all be adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 despite ! real improvem5ts caus$ by ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program1 m9ority- & wom5-own$ bus9esses across ! c\ntry cont9ue to confront s]i\s & significant ob/acles to success caus$ by race & g5d] discrim9ation 9 ! f$]ally assi/$ surface transportation m>ket & relat$ m>kets across ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! cont9u+ race & g5d] discrim9ation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 m]its ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program2 7,c7 rec5tly1 ! disp>ities cause by discrim9ation aga9/ ,african ,am]ican1 ,hispanic ,am]ican1 ,asian ,am]ican1 ,native ,am]ican1 & wom5 bus9ess own]s h be5 fur!r exac]bat$ by ! coronavirus p&emic & its disproportionate effects on m9ority- & wom5-own$ bus9esses across ! nation2 7,d7 ,congress has receiv$ & review$ te/imony & docum5tation ( race & g5d] discrim9ation f num]\s s\rces1 includ+ congressional he>+s & o!r inve/igative activities1 sci5tific reports1 reports issu$ by public & private ag5cies at e level ( gov]nm5t1 news reports1 academic publications1 reports ( discrim9ation by organizations & individuals1 & discrim9ation lawsuits1 :i* cont9ue to demon/rate t race- & g5d]-neutral ef=ts alone are insuffici5t to address ! problem2 7,e7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 demon/rate t discrim9ation across ! ,unit$ ,/ates poses an injuri\s & endur+ b>ri] to full & fair p>ticipation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9esses ( wom5 bus9ess own]s & m9ority bus9ess own]s & has negatively affect$ firm =mation1 developm5t & success 9 _m aspects ( surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess 9 ! public & private m>kets2 & 7,f7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 provide a cle> picture ( ! inequality caus$ by discrim9ation t cont9ues to plague our nation & a /rong basis t !re is a compell+ ne$ = ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program to address race & g5d] discrim9ation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7,a7 ,small bus9ess conc]n 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n means a small bus9ess conc]n 7z ! t]m is us$ 9 section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same socially & economically disadvantag$ individual or individuals t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #bf1bij1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = inflation4 7,b7 ,socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals ,! t]m socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #h7;d7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 & relevant subcontract+ regulations issu$ pursuant to t ,act1 except t wom5 %all be presum$ to be socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals = purposes ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,am\nts = small bus9ess conc]ns ,except to ! ext5t t ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation det]m9es o!rwise1 n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = any program "u titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,v1 & ,,vii ( ?is division & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be exp5d$ ?r\gh small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#d7 ,annual li/+ ( disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises ,ea* ,/ate %all annually-- 7,a7 survey & compile a li/ ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#c7 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ ! location ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 notify ! ,secret>y1 9 writ+1 ( ! p]c5tage ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns t are controll$ by-- 7i7 wom52 7ii7 socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals 7o!r ?an wom572 & 7iii7 individuals :o are wom5 & are o!rwise socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#e7 ,uni=m c]tification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% m9imum uni=m crit]ia = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 c]tify+ :e!r a conc]n qualifies z a small bus9ess conc]n = ! purpose ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! m9imum uni=m crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 ) respect to a pot5tial small bus9ess conc]n-- 7i7 on-site visits2 7ii7 p]sonal int]views ) p]sonnel2 7iii7 issuance or inspection ( lic5ses2 7iv7 analyses ( /ock own]%ip2 7v7 li/+s ( equipm5t2 7vi7 analyses ( bond+ capacity2 7vii7 li/+s ( "w complet$2 7viii7 exam9ation ( ! resumes ( pr9cipal own]s2 7ix7 analyses ( f9ancial capacity2 & 7x7 analyses ( ! type ( "w pref]r$4 7#f7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% m9imum requirem5ts = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 report+ to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 in=mation conc]n+ disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise aw>ds1 commitm5ts1 & a*ievem5ts2 & 7,b7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate = ! prop] monitor+ ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program4 7#g7 ,compliance ) c\rt ord]s ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! eligibility ( an individual or entity to receive funds made available "u titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,v1 & ,,vii ( ?is division & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! entity or p]son is prev5t$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f comply+ ) p>agraph 7#c7 because a ,f$]al c\rt issues a f9al ord] 9 :i* ! c\rt f9ds t a requirem5t or ! implem5tation ( p>agraph 7#c7 is uncon/itutional4 7#h7 ,s5se ( ,congress on prompt paym5t ( ,,dbe subcontractors ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %\ld take additional /eps to ensure t recipi5ts comply ) section #bf4bi ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises prompt paym5t rule71 or any correspond+ regulation1 9 aw>d+ f$]ally fund$ transportation contracts "u laws & regulations adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 su* additional /eps %\ld include increas+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ability to track & keep records ( compla9ts & to make t in=mation publicly available4 7d7 ,limitation on f9ancial assi/ance = /ate-,own$ ent]prises 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds provid$ "u ?is section may n be us$ 9 aw>d+ a contract1 subcontract1 grant1 or loan to an entity t is own$ or controll$ by1 is a subsidi>y (1 or is o!rwise relat$ legally or f9ancially to a corporation bas$ 9 a c\ntry t-- 7,a7 is id5tifi$ z a nonm>ket economy c\ntry 7z def9$ 9 section #gga7ah7 ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,b7 0 id5tifi$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative 9 ! mo/ rec5t report requir$ by section #ahb ( ! ,trade ,act ( #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 z a priority =eign c\ntry "u subsection 7a77#b7 ( t section2 & 7,c7 is subject to monitor+ by ! ,trade ,repres5tative "u section #cjf ( ! ,trade ,act ( #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#b7 ,exception ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! t]m o!rwise relat$ legally or f9ancially does n include a m9ority relation%ip or inve/m5t4 7#c7 ,int]national agreem5ts ,?is p>agraph %all be appli$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u int]national agreem5ts4 #aajb4 ,obligation limitation 7a7 ,g5]al limitation ,subject to subsection 7e71 & not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #fb1aei1cej1ied = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #fc1aba1ced1ggf = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #fd1cdf1ddc1gab = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#d7 #fe1ahj1abe1ahf = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,exceptions ,! limitations "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to obligations "u or =-- 7#a7 section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 section #adg ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,/at4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i ( ! ,f$]al-,aid ,highway ,act ( #aiha 7#ie ,/at4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 & 7j7 ( section #aca ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihb 7#if ,/at4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #adi ( ! ,surface ,transportation & ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihg 7#aja ,/at4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc ?r\gh #aajh ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj72 7#g7 section #aeg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #aiih ?r\gh #bjjd1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#i7 ,f$]al-aid highway programs = :i* obligation au?ority 0 made available "u ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7#aab ,/at4 #ajg7 or subsequ5t ,acts = multiple ye>s or to rema9 available until exp5d$1 b only to ! ext5t t ! obligation au?ority has n laps$ or be5 us$2 7#aj7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjab1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#aa7 section #afjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,/at4 #abdh71 to ! ext5t t funds obligat$ 9 accordance ) t section 7 n subject to a limitation on obligations at ! "t at :i* ! funds 7 initially made available = obligation2 7#ab7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#ac7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7b1 = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba1 only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#ad7 section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7b1 = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 only 9 an am\nt equal to #eej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 & 7#ae7 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7b1 = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 only 9 an am\nt equal to #hi1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s74 7c7 ,di/ribution ( obligation au?ority ,subject to p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation-- 7#a7 7,a7 %all n di/ribute obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye> =-- 7i7 am\nts au?oriz$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses & programs by section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7ii7 am\nts au?oriz$ = ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics2 7iii7 am\nts au?oriz$ = ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7iv7 am\nts au?oriz$ = ! t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbe1 9 addition to ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 %all n di/ribute obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye> = am\nts au?oriz$ = ! metro p]=mance program "u section #acje ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 %all n di/ribute an am\nt ( obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 t is equal to ! unobligat$ balance ( am\nts-- 7,a7 made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = previ\s fiscal ye>s1 ! funds = :i* are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y 7or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb or #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,b7 = :i* obligation au?ority 0 provid$ 9 a previ\s fiscal ye>2 7#c7 %all det]m9e ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye>1 less ! aggregate ( am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total (-- 7i7 ! sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs1 o!r ?an sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ =-- 7,i7 provisions ( law describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 ( subsection 7b72 7,,ii7 section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 equal to ! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#ad7 = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7,,iii7 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 equal to ! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#ae7 = ! fiscal ye>2 less 7ii7 ! aggregate ( ! am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 7#d7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 = ea* ( ! programs 7o!r ?an programs to :i* p>agraph 7#a7 applies7 t are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act & title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb or #bjd ( su* title1 by multiply+-- 7,a7 ! proportion det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ea* su* program = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#e7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ! am\nts di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs t are apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7o!r ?an ! am\nts apportion$ = ! surface transportation program 9 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t are exempt f ! limitation "u subsection 7b77#ae7 & ! am\nts apportion$ "u sections #bjb & #bjd ( su* title7 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ea* ,/ate = ! fiscal ye>2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to all ,/ates = ! fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,r$i/ribution ( unus$ obligation au?ority ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all1 aft] ,augu/ #a ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe-- 7#a7 revise a di/ribution ( ! obligation au?ority made available "u subsection 7c7 if an am\nt di/ribut$ _c be obligat$ dur+ t fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 r$i/ribute suffici5t am\nts to ^? ,/ates able to obligate am\nts 9 addition to ^? previ\sly di/ribut$ dur+ t fiscal ye>1 giv+ priority to ^? ,/ates hav+ l>ge unobligat$ balances ( funds apportion$ "u section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,special limitation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 obligation limitations impos$ by subsection 7a7 %all apply to contract au?ority =-- 7,a7 transportation rese>* programs c>ri$ out "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & title ,v ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 ! metro p]=mance program "u section #acje ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation au?ority made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 rema9 available = a p]iod ( #d fiscal ye>s2 & 7,b7 be 9 addition to ! am\nt ( any limitation impos$ on obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = future fiscal ye>s4 7f7 ,lop-,(f 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all di/ribute to ! ,/ates any funds t-- 7,a7 are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! fiscal ye> = ,f$]al-aid highway programs2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es w n be allocat$ to ! ,/ates 7or w n be apportion$ to ! ,/ates "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 & w n be available = obligation1 = ! fiscal ye> because ( ! imposition ( any obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds %all be di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same proportion z ! di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds di/ribut$ to ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available = any purpose describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aajc4 ,def9itions & decl>ation ( policy ,section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 & 7#cd7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 7#h71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cb71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 7#cf71 7#cg71 7#ch71 7#dj71 7#da71 7#db71 7#dc71 & 7#dd71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,adaptation ,! t]m adaptation means an adju/m5t 9 natural or human sy/ems 9 anticipation (1 or 9 response to1 a *ang+ environm5t 9 a way t mod]ates negative effects ( extreme ev5ts or climate *ange4 2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,climate *ange ,! t]m climate *ange means any significant *ange 9 ! measures ( climate la/+ = an ext5d$ p]iod ( "t1 & may include major *anges 9 temp]ature1 precipitation1 w9d patt]ns1 or sea level1 among o!rs1 t occur ov] sev]al decades or long]4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ assess+ resili5ce1 aft] survey+12 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,context s5sitive design pr9ciples ,! t]m context s5sitive design pr9ciples means pr9ciples = ! design ( a public road t-- 7,a7 provides = ! safe & adequate accommodation1 9 all phases ( project plann+1 design1 & developm5t1 transportation facilities = us]s1 includ+ p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 public transportation us]s1 *ildr51 old] individuals1 individuals ) disabilities1 motori/s1 & freight vehicles2 & 7,b7 consid]s ! context 9 :i* ! facility is plann$ to be con/ruct$ to det]m9e ! appropriate facility design4 2 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,evacuation r\te ,! t]m evacuation r\te means a transportation r\te or sy/em t-- 7,a7 is us$ to transport-- 7i7 ! public away f an em]g5cy ev5t2 or 7ii7 fir/ respond]s & recov]y res\rces 9 ! ev5t ( an em]g5cy2 & 7,b7 is id5tifi$1 consi/5t ) sections #acd7;i77#b77;,i77iii7 & #ace7;f77#aj77;,c77iii71 by ! eligible entity ) jurisdiction ov] ! area 9 :i* ! r\te is locat$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7,g7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ad71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#ae7 ,gre5h\se gas ,! t]m gre5h\se gas has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #baa7o77#a77;,g7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a77;,g774 2 7,h7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ba71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#bb7 ,natural infra/ructure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m natural infra/ructure means infra/ructure t uses1 re/ores1 or emulates natural ecological processes t-- 7i7 is creat$ ?r\gh ! action ( natural physical1 geological1 biological1 & *emical processes ov] "t2 7ii7 is creat$ by human design1 eng9e]+1 & con/ruction to emulate or act 9 conc]t ) natural processes2 or 7iii7 involves ! use ( plants1 soils1 & o!r natural features1 includ+ ?r\gh ! creation1 re/oration1 or pres]vation ( vegetat$ areas us+ mat]ials appropriate to ! region to manage /ormwat] & run(f1 to att5uate flood+ & /orm surges1 & = o!r relat$ purposes4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m natural infra/ructure includes gre5 infra/ructure & nature-bas$ solutions4 2 7,i7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#bf71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#bg7 ,protective feature 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m protective feature means an improvem5t to a highway or bridge design$ to increase resili5ce or mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repairs f climate *ange effects1 extreme ev5ts1 seismic activity1 or any o!r natural disa/]4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m protective feature includes-- 7i7 rais+ roadway grades2 7ii7 relocat+ roadways to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7iii7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7iv7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7v7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7vi7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7vii7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7viii7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7ix7 sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 & o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures2 & 7x7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure4 2 7,j7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#bi71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#cj7 ,repeat$ly damag$ facility ,! t]m repeat$ly damag$ facility means a road1 highway1 or bridge t has requir$ repair & recon/ruction activities on #b or m occasions due to natural disa/]s or cata/rophic failures result+ 9 em]g5cies decl>$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! road1 highway1 or bridge is locat$ or em]g5cies or major disa/]s decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7#ca7 ,resili5ce 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m resili5ce means1 ) respect to a facility1 ! ability to-- 7i7 anticipate1 prep>e =1 or adapt to conditions2 or 7ii7 )/&1 respond to1 or recov] rapidly f disruptions4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,su* t]m includes1 ) respect to a facility1 ! ability to-- 7i7 resi/ haz>ds or )/& impacts f disruptions2 7ii7 r$uce ! magnitude1 duration1 or impact ( a disruption2 or 7iii7 h ! absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 & recov]ability to decrease vuln]ability to a disruption4 2 7,k7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ch71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#ci7 ,transportation sy/em access ,! t]m transportation sy/em access means ! ability to travel by automobile1 public transportation1 p$e/rian1 & bicycle networks1 measur$ by travel "t1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! impacts ( ! level ( travel /ress = non-motoriz$ us]s2 7,b7 co/s = l[-income travel]s2 & 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* transportation access is impact$ by zon+ policies & l& use plann+ practices t effect ! af=dability1 ela/icity1 & div]sity ( ! h\s+ supply4 2 & 7,l7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#de7 ,transportation dem& managem5t2 ,,tdm ,! t]ms transportation dem& managem5t & ,,tdm mean ! use ( /rategies to in=m & enc\rage travel]s to maximize ! effici5cy ( a transportation sy/em lead+ to improv$ mobility1 r$uc$ conge/ion1 & l[] vehicle emissions4 7#df7 ,transportation dem& managem5t /rategies ,! t]m transportation dem& managem5t /rategies means ! use ( plann+1 programs1 policy1 m>ket+1 communications1 inc5tives1 pric+1 & te*nology to %ift travel mode1 r\tes us$1 dep>ture times1 numb] ( trips1 & location & design "w space or public attractions4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,def5se1 & ins]t+ ,def5se ,highways12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,c5tury & ins]t+ c5tury2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ ,c5tury4 & ins]t+ c5tury22 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 safety is ! highe/ priority ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 & ! ,secret>y & ,/ates %\ld take all actions necess>y to meet ! transportation ne$s ( ! #ba/ c5tury = all road us]s2 7,j7 climate *ange pres5ts a significant risk to safety1 ! economy1 & national security1 & r$uc+ ! contributions ( ! transportation sy/em to ! ,nation's total c>bon pollution is critical2 & 7,k7 ! ,secret>y & ,/ates %\ld take appropriate measures & ensure inve/m5ts to increase ! resili5ce ( ! ,nation's transportation sy/em4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ :ile ensur+ t environm5tal protections are ma9ta9$ aft] review process4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #ejf1cjb1ebe = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #eji1gjh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #ebj1jhd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #ecj1dei1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,division among programs ( ,/ate's %>e ( apportionm5t ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute ! am\nt apportion$ to a ,/ate = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c7 among ! cov]$ programs z foll[s3 7#a7 ,national highway p]=mance program ,= ! national highway p]=mance program1 #ee4ji p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#f71 & 7#g74 7#b7 ,surface transportation program ,= ! surface transportation program1 #bh4dc p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#f71 & 7#g74 7#c7 ,highway safety improvem5t program ,= ! highway safety improvem5t program1 #f4ai p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#f71 & 7#g74 7#d7 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program1 an am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c74 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt = ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #b1iac1ibe1hcc = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #b1ifd1iai1ece = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #c1jbd1bag1ibf = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7iv7 #c1jgh1fec1hdi = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,c7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nt = ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u subp>agraph 7,b7 s t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates = su* program = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#e7 ,national highway freight program ,= ! national highway freight program1 #c4ch p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#f71 & 7#g74 7#f7 ,metropolitan plann+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= metropolitan plann+1 an am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c74 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt = metropolitan plann+ = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #ejg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #eaf1cha1bej = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #ebf1gjh1hge = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7iv7 #ecf1ahi1fce = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,c7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nt = metropolitan plann+ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 s t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate = metropolitan plann+ = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates = metropolitan plann+ = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#g7 ,railway cross+s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! railway cross+s program1 an am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c74 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt = ! railway cross+s program = all ,/ates %all be #bde1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,/ate %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nt = ! railway cross+s program "u subp>agraph 7,b7 z foll[s3 7,i7 #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt = a fiscal ye> %all be apportion$ to ,/ates by ! =mula set =? 9 section #ajd7;b77#c77;,a7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba74 7,,ii7 #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt = a fiscal ye> %all be apportion$ to ,/ates 9 ! ratio t total public railway-highway cross+s 9 ea* ,/ate be>s to ! total ( su* cross+s 9 all ,/ates4 7ii7 ,m9imum apportionm5t ,not)/&+ clause 7i71 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ea* ,/ate %all receive a m9imum ( "o-half ( #a p]c5t ( ! total am\nt = ! railway cross+s program = su* fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#h7 ,pr$isa/] mitigation program ,= ! pr$isa/] mitigation program1 #b4if p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#f71 & 7#g74 7#i7 ,c>bon pollution r$uction program ,= ! c>bon pollution r$uction program1 #c4ie p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#f71 & 7#g74 7c7 ,calculation ( am\nts 7#a7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,initial am\nts ,! initial am\nts = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+-- 7i7 ! comb9$ am\nt au?oriz$ = appropriation = ! fiscal ye> = ! cov]$ programs2 by 7ii7 ! %>e = ea* ,/ate1 :i* %all be equal to ! proportion t-- 7,i7 ! am\nt ( apportionm5ts t ! ,/ate receiv$ = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 be>s to 7,,ii7 ! am\nt ( ^? apportionm5ts receiv$ by all ,/ates = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7,b7 ,adju/m5ts to am\nts ,! initial am\nts result+ f ! calculation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be adju/$ to ensure t ea* ,/ate receives an aggregate apportionm5t equal to at lea/ #ie p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ tax paym5ts attributable to highway us]s 9 ! ,/ate paid into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 9 ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye> = :i* data are available4 7#b7 ,/ate apportionm5t ,on ,octob] #a ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all apportion ! sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = exp5diture on ! cov]$ programs 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#f72 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#f72 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsections 7h7 & 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ programs ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ programs means-- 7#a7 ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai2 7#b7 ! surface transportation program "u section #acc2 7#c7 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh2 7#d7 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi2 7#e7 ! national highway freight program "u section #afg2 7#f7 metropolitan plann+ "u section #acd2 7#g7 ! railway cross+s program "u section #acj2 7#h7 ! pr$isa/] mitigation program "u section #abd2 & 7#i7 ! c>bon pollution r$uction program "u section #aga4 4 7b7 ,f$]al %>e payable ,section #abj7;c77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#e77;,d712 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 by /rik+ 7#e77;,d74 7c7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+2 title #bc ,section #acd7p7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b7 & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#f74 7d7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ace7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b7 & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#f74 7e7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+2 title #di ,section #ecjc7p7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ajd7;b77#e7 & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#f74 #aaje4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ,,fa/ ,act & ins]t+ ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ to be appropriat$ ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,adju/m5t ,9 mak+ an adju/m5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 = an allocation1 res]vation1 or set-aside f an am\nt au?oriz$ f ! ,highway ,acc\nt or ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e ! ratio t-- 7,i7 ! am\nt au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! allocation1 res]vation1 or set-aside f ! acc\nt = ! fiscal ye>2 be>s to 7,,ii7 ! total am\nt au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = su* fiscal ye> = all programs "u su* acc\nt2 7ii7 multiply ! ratio det]m9$ "u clause 7i7 by ! am\nt ( ! adju/m5t det]m9$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 & 7iii7 adju/ ! am\nt t ! ,secret>y w\ld h allocat$ = ! allocation1 res]vation1 or set-aside = su* fiscal ye> b = ?is section by ! am\nt calculat$ "u clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,allocations1 res]vations1 & set-asides ,! allocations1 res]vations1 & set-asides describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph are-- 7i7 f ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> = ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc1 ! am\nts allocat$ = a fiscal ye> = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7ii7 ! am\nt made available = ! ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe7;a77#a72 & 7iii7 ! am\nt made available = ! t]ritorial highway program "u section #afe7;a77#b74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,!re is au?oriz$ & ins]t+ ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 !re is au?oriz$2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ = any ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjbj2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a7 by /rik+ section #aajb or #cjah ( ! ,,fa/ ,act & ins]t+ any o!r provision ( law4 #aajf4 ,transp>5cy 7a7 ,apportionm5t ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund transp>5cy & acc\ntability reports 7#a7 ,requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all compile data 9 accordance ) ?is subsection on ! use ( ,f$]al-aid highway funds made available "u ?is title4 7,b7 ,us] fri5dly data ,! data compil$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be 9 a us] fri5dly =mat t c be se>*$1 d[nload$1 disaggregat$1 & filt]$ by data category4 7#b7 ,project data 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a report t describes-- 7i7 ! location ( ea* active project )9 ea* ,/ate dur+ su* fiscal ye>1 includ+ 9 :i* congressional di/rict or di/ricts su* project is locat$2 7ii7 ! total co/ ( su* project2 7iii7 ! am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+ obligat$ = su* project2 7iv7 ! program or programs f :i* ,f$]al funds h be5 obligat$ = su* project2 7v7 :e!r su* project is locat$ 9 an area ( ! ,/ate ) a population (-- 7,i7 less ?an #e1jjj individuals2 7,,ii7 #e1jjj or m individuals b less ?an #ej1jjj individuals2 7,,iii7 #ej1jjj or m individuals b less ?an #bjj1jjj individuals2 or 7,,iv7 #bjj1jjj or m individuals2 7vi7 :e!r su* project is locat$ 9 an area ( p]si/5t pov]ty1 z def9$ 9 section #agb7l72 7vii7 ! type ( improvem5t be+ made by su* project1 includ+ categoriz+ su* project z-- 7,i7 a road recon/ruction project2 7,,ii7 a new road con/ruction project2 7,,iii7 a new bridge con/ruction project2 7,,iv7 a bridge rehabilitation project2 or 7,v7 a bridge replacem5t project2 & 7viii7 ! functional classification ( ! roadway on :i* su* project is locat$4 7,b7 ,int]active map ,9 addition to ! data made available "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation an int]active map t displays1 = ea* active project1 ! in=mation describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v7 ( subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,/ate data 7,a7 ,apportion$ & allocat$ programs ,! website describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 %all be updat$ annually to display ! ,f$]al-aid highway funds apportion$ & allocat$ to ea* ,/ate "u ?is title1 includ+-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( fund+ available = obligation by ! ,/ate1 includ+ prior unobligat$ balances1 at ! />t ( ! fiscal ye>2 7ii7 ! am\nt ( fund+ obligat$ by ! ,/ate dur+ su* fiscal ye>2 7iii7 ! am\nt ( fund+ rema9+ available = obligation by ! ,/ate at ! end ( su* fiscal ye>2 & 7iv7 *anges 9 ! obligat$1 unexp5d$ balance = ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,programmatic data ,! data describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( fund+ by ea* apportion$ & allocat$ program = :i* ! ,/ate receiv$ fund+ "u ?is title2 7ii7 ! am\nt ( fund+ transf]r$ betwe5 programs by ! ,/ate dur+ ! fiscal ye> us+ ! au?ority provid$ "u section #abf2 & 7iii7 ! am\nt & program category ( ,f$]al funds ex*ang$ z describ$ 9 section #ajf7;g77#f74 7#d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,active project 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m active project means a ,f$]al-aid highway project us+ funds made available "u ?is title on :i* ^? funds 7 obligat$ or exp5d$ dur+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! e/imat$ total co/ z ( ! />t ( con/ruction is great] ?an #e1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,! t]m active project does n include any project = :i* funds are transf]r$ to ag5cies o!r ?an ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,int]active map ,! t]m int]active map means a map display$ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation t all[s a us] to select & view in=mation = ea* active project1 ,/ate1 & congressional di/rict4 7,c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means any ( ! #ej ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,project approval & ov]sight ,section #ajf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,assi/ance to ,/ates ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 develop crit]ia = ,/ates to use to make ! det]m9ation requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 provide tra9+1 guidance1 & o!r assi/ance to ,/ates & subrecipi5ts z ne$$ to ensure t projects adm9i/]$ by subrecipi5ts comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title4 7,c7 ,p]iodic review ,! ,secret>y %all review1 n less frequ5tly ?an e #b ye>s1 ! monitor+ ( subrecipi5ts by ! ,/ates4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,f$]al fund+ ex*ange programs ,a ,/ate may implem5t a program "u :i* a subrecipi5t has ! option to ex*ange ,f$]al funds allocat$ to su* subrecipi5t 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title = ,/ate or local funds if ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate has prevail+ wage & dome/ic cont5t requirem5ts t are comp>able to ! requirem5ts "u sections #aac & #cac & t su* requirem5ts %all apply to projects c>ri$ out us+ su* funds if su* projects w\ld h be5 subject to ! requirem5ts ( sections #aac & #cac if su* projects 7 c>ri$ out us+ ,f$]al funds4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7h77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ 1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y12 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ %all assess & ins]t+ 9 ! case ( a project propos$ to be advanc$ z a public-private p>tn]%ip1 %all include a detail$ value = money analysis or comp>able analysis to det]m9e2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,megaprojects 7#a7 ,compreh5sive risk managem5t plan ,to be au?oriz$ = ! con/ruction ( a megaproject1 ! recipi5t ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is title = su* megaproject %all submit to ! ,secret>y a compreh5sive risk managem5t plan t conta9s-- 7,a7 a description ( ! process by :i* ! recipi5t w id5tify1 quantify1 & monitor ! risks1 includ+ natural haz>ds1 t might result 9 co/ ov]runs1 project delays1 r$uc$ con/ruction quality1 or r$uctions 9 b5efits ) respect to ! megaproject2 7,b7 examples ( me*anisms ! recipi5t w use to track risks id5tifi$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 a plan to control su* risks2 & 7,d7 su* assurances z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate t ! recipi5t %all1 ) respect to ! megaproject-- 7i7 regul>ly submit to ! ,secret>y updat$ co/ e/imates2 & 7ii7 ma9ta9 & regul>ly reassess f9ancial res]ves = address+ kn[n & unkn[n risks4 7#b7 ,pe] review gr\p 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a megaproject is au?oriz$ = con/ruction1 ! recipi5t ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is title = su* megaproject %all e/abli% a pe] review gr\p = su* megaproject t consi/s ( at lea/ #e individuals 7includ+ at lea/ #a individual ) project managem5t exp]i5ce7 to give exp]t advice on ! sci5tific1 te*nical1 & project managem5t aspects ( ! megaproject4 7,b7 ,memb]%ip 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% guidel9es describ+ h[ a recipi5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7,i7 recruit & select memb]s = a pe] review gr\p e/abli%$ "u su* subp>agraph2 & 7,,ii7 make publicly available ! crit]ia = su* selection & id5tify ! memb]s s select$4 7ii7 ,conflict ( int]e/ ,no memb] ( a pe] review gr\p = a megaproject may h a direct or indirect f9ancial int]e/ 9 su* megaproject4 7,c7 ,tasks ,a pe] review gr\p e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by a recipi5t ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = a megaproject %all-- 7i7 meet annually until completion ( ! megaproject2 7ii7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ! pe] review gr\p & n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( any significant *ange1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to ! scope1 s*$ule1 or budget ( ! megaproject1 review ! scope1 s*$ule1 & budget ( ! megaproject1 includ+ plann+1 eng9e]+1 f9anc+1 & any o!r elem5ts det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 submit to ! ,secret>y1 ,congress1 & su* recipi5t a report on ! f9d+s ( ea* review "u clause 7ii74 7#c7 ,transp>5cy ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! submission ( a report "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c77iii71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation su* report4 7#d7 ,megaproject def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m megaproject means a project "u ?is title t has an e/imat$ total co/ ( #b1jjj1jjj1jjj or m1 & su* o!r projects z may be id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7l7 ,special exp]im5tal projects 7#a7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a copy ( all lett]s ( int]e/1 proposals1 workplans1 & reports relat$ to ! special exp]im5tal project au?ority pursuant to section #ejb7;b74 ,! ,secret>y %all r$act confid5tial bus9ess in=mation1 z necess>y1 f any su* in=mation publi%$4 7#b7 ,notification & opportunity = comm5t ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e mak+ a det]m9ation to proce$ ) an exp]im5t "u a lett] ( int]e/ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notification & an opportunity = public comm5t on ! lett] ( int]e/ & ! ,secret>y's propos$ response4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ea* exp]im5t describ$ 9 ?is subsection c>ri$ out ov] ! previ\s #e ye>s2 & 7,b7 legislative recomm5dations1 if any1 bas$ on ! f9d+s ( su* exp]im5ts4 7m7 ,competitive grant program ov]sight & acc\ntability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ensure ! acc\ntability & ov]sight ( ! discretion>y grant selection process adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 a cov]$ program %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 9 addition to ! requirem5ts applicable to ea* cov]$ program4 7#b7 ,application process ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 develop a template = applicants to use to summ>ize-- 7i7 project ne$s & b5efits2 & 7ii7 any factors1 requirem5ts1 or consid]ations e/abli%$ = ! applicable cov]$ program2 7,b7 create a data driv5 process to evaluate1 z set =? 9 ! cov]$ program1 ea* eligible project = :i* an application is receiv$2 & 7,c7 make a det]m9ation1 bas$ on ! evaluation made pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b71 on any rat+s1 rank+s1 scores1 or simil> metrics = applications made to ! cov]$ program4 7#c7 ,notification ( congress ,n less ?an #ae days be=e mak+ a grant = a cov]$ program1 ! ,secret>y %all notify1 9 writ+1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ! ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate (-- 7,a7 ! am\nt = ea* project propos$ to be select$2 7,b7 a description ( ! review process2 7,c7 = ea* application1 ! det]m9ation made "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c72 & 7,d7 a detail$ explanation ( ! basis = ea* aw>d propos$ to be select$4 7#d7 ,notification ( applicants ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] mak+ a grant = a project "u a cov]$ program1 ! ,secret>y %all s5d to all applicants "u su* cov]$ program1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ea* application made to ! cov]$ program = ! giv5 r\nd ( fund+2 & 7,b7 ! evaluation & ju/ification = ! project selection1 includ+ all rat+s1 rank+s1 scores1 or simil> metrics = applications made to ! cov]$ program = ! giv5 r\nd ( fund+ dur+ ea* phase ( ! grant selection process4 7#e7 ,brief+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide1 at ! reque/ ( a grant applicant ( a cov]$ program1 ! opportunity to receive a brief+ to expla9 any reasons ! grant applicant 0 n aw>d$ a grant4 7#f7 ,template ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 develop a template z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 = any discretion>y program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y t is n a cov]$ program4 7#g7 ,cov]$ program def9$ ,! t]m cov]$ program means ea* ( ! foll[+ discretion>y grant programs3 7,a7 ,community climate innovation grants "u section #agb4 7,b7 ,electric vehicle *>g+ & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure grants "u section #aea7;f74 7,c7 ,f$]al l&s & tribal major projects grants "u section #bjh4 7,d7 ,safe1 effici5t mobility ?r\gh advanc$ te*nologies grants "u section #ejc7;c77#d74 4 7c7 ,division (fice consi/5cy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 analyzes ! consi/5cy ( det]m9ations among division (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#b7 makes recomm5dations to improve ! consi/5cy ( su* det]m9ations4 #aajg4 ,complete & context s5sitive /reet design 7a7 ,/&>ds ,section #aji ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ plann$ future traffic ( ! highway 9 a mann] t is conducive to & ins]t+ future op]ational p]=mance ( ! facility 9 a mann] t enhances2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 tak+ into consid]ation context s5sitive design pr9ciples aft] ea* locality2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! geometric & ins]t+ ,design crit]ia = ! ,int]/ate sy/em4--,! geometric2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! types & volumes ( traffic anticipat$ = su* project = ! tw5ty-ye> p]iod comm5c+ on ! date ( approval by ! ,secret>y1 "u section #ajf ( ?is title1 ( ! plans1 specifications1 & e/imates = actual con/ruction ( su* project & ins]t+ ! exi/+ & future op]ational p]=mance ( ! facility2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 context s5sitive design pr9ciples4 2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7o7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7o7 ,compliance ) ,/ate laws = non-,,nhs projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,projects 7o!r ?an highway projects on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em7 %all-- 7,a7 be design$1 con/ruct$1 op]at$1 & ma9ta9$ 9 accordance ) ,/ate laws1 regulations1 directives1 safety /&>ds1 design /&>ds1 & con/ruction /&>ds2 & 7,b7 take into consid]ation context s5sitive design pr9ciples4 7#b7 ,design flexibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a local jurisdiction may deviate f ! roadway design publication us$ by ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! local jurisdiction is locat$ = ! design ( a project on a roadway 7o!r ?an a highway on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em7 if-- 7i7 ! deviation is approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 ! design complies ) all o!r applicable ,f$]al laws4 7,b7 ,/ate-own$ roads ,9 ! case ( a roadway "u ! own]%ip ( ! ,/ate1 ! local jurisdiction may only deviate f ! roadway design publication us$ by ! ,/ate ) ! concurr5ce ( ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,programmatic basis ,! ,secret>y may approve a deviation "u ?is p>agraph on a project1 multiple project1 or programmatic basis4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7s7 ,context s5sitive design 7#a7 ,context s5sitive design pr9ciples ,! ,secret>y %all collaborate ) ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway ,transportation ,(ficials to ensure t any roadway design publications approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section provide adequate flexibility = a project sponsor to select ! appropriate design ( a roadway1 consi/5t ) context s5sitive design pr9ciples4 7#b7 ,policies or proc$ures 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! ,secret>y publi%es ! f9al guidance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ea* ,/ate %all adopt policies or proc$ures to evaluate ! context ( a propos$ roadway & select ! appropriate design1 consi/5t ) context s5sitive design pr9ciples4 7,b7 ,local gov]nm5ts ,! ,secret>y & ,/ates %all enc\rage local gov]nm5ts to adopt policies or proc$ures describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,consid]ations ,! policies or proc$ures develop$ "u ?is p>agraph %all take into consid]ation ! guidance develop$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% guidance on ! (ficial website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation on context s5sitive design4 7ii7 ,public review & comm5t ,! guidance describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be f9aliz$ foll[+ an opportunity = public review & comm5t4 7iii7 ,update ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically update ! guidance describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 includ+ ! model policies or proc$ures describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77v74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! guidance describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph %all-- 7i7 provide be/ practices = ,/ates1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 regional transportation plann+ organizations1 local gov]nm5ts1 or o!r project sponsors to c>ry out context s5sitive design pr9ciples2 7ii7 id5tify opportunities to modify plann+1 scop+1 design1 & developm5t proc$ures to m effectively comb9e modes ( transportation into integrat$ facilities t meet ! ne$s ( ea* ( su* modes ( transportation 9 an appropriate balance2 7iii7 id5tify metrics to assess ! context ( ! facility1 includ+ surr\nd+ l& use or roadside *>act]i/ics2 7iv7 assess ! expect$ op]ational & safety p]=mance ( alt]native approa*es to facility design2 & 7v7 tak+ into consid]ation ! f9d+s ( ?is guidance1 e/abli% model policies or proc$ures = a ,/ate or o!r project sponsor to evaluate ! context ( a propos$ facility & select ! appropriate facility design = ! context4 7,c7 ,topics ( emphasis ,9 publi%+ ! guidance describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all emphasize-- 7i7 proc$ures = id5tify+ ! ne$s ( us]s ( all ages & abilities ( a p>ticul> roadway2 7ii7 proc$ures = id5tify+ ! types & designs ( facilities ne$$ to s]ve v>i\s modes ( transportation2 7iii7 safety & o!r b5efits provid$ by c>ry+ out context s5sitive design pr9ciples2 7iv7 common b>ri]s to c>ry+ out context s5sitive design pr9ciples2 7v7 proc$ures = ov]com+ ! mo/ common b>ri]s to c>ry+ out context s5sitive design pr9ciples2 7vi7 proc$ures = id5tify+ ! co/s associat$ ) c>ry+ out context s5sitive design pr9ciples2 7vii7 proc$ures = maximiz+ local coop]ation 9 ! introduction ( context s5sitive design pr9ciples & c>ry+ out ^? pr9ciples2 & 7viii7 proc$ures = assess+ & modify+ ! facilities & op]ational *>act]i/ics ( exi/+ roadways to improve consi/5cy ) context s5sitive design pr9ciples4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,am\nts made available "u sections #ajd7;b77#f7 & #eje ( ?is title may be us$ = ,/ates1 local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 or regional transportation plann+ organizations to adopt policies or proc$ures to evaluate ! context ( a propos$ roadway & select ! appropriate design1 consi/5t ) context s5sitive design pr9ciples4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #adjd7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note7 is repeal$4 #aajh4 ,innovative project deliv]y ,f$]al %>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abj7;c77#c77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 prefabricat$ bridge elem5ts & sy/ems1 innovative mat]ials1 & o!r te*nologies to r$uce bridge con/ruction "t1 ext5d s]vice life1 & r$uce pres]vation co/s1 z comp>$ to conv5tionally design$ & con/ruct$ bridges2 7ii7 innovative con/ruction equipm5t1 mat]ials1 te*niques1 or practices1 includ+ ! use ( 9-place recycl+ te*nology1 digital #c-;dim5sional model+ te*nologies1 & advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems2 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vi7 z clause 7vii72 7#c7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 innovative pavem5t mat]ials t demon/rate r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions ?r\gh seque/ration or innovative manufactur+ processes2 or 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #ajg7;a77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 (4 #aaji4 ,transf]ability ( ,f$]al-aid highway funds ,section #abf7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+ by ins]t+ & programs aft] set-,asides2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ & #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 & ins]t+ 1 #acj1 #acc7;d77#a77;,a71 #acc7;h71 #adi1 & #aga2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,environm5tal programs ,) respect to an apportionm5t "u ei!r p>agraph 7#d7 or p>agraph 7#i7 ( section #ajd7;b71 & not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate may only transf] n m ?an #ej p]c5t f ! am\nt ( ! apportionm5t ( ei!r su* p>agraph to ! apportionm5t "u ! o!r su* p>agraph 9 a fiscal ye>4 4 #aaaj4 ,toll+ 7a7 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries ,section #abi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,au?orization ,subject to ! provisions ( ?is section1 ,f$]al p>ticipation %all be p]mitt$ on ! same basis & 9 ! same mann] z con/ruction ( toll-free highways is p]mitt$ "u ?is *apt] 9 !-- 7i7 initial con/ruction ( a toll highway1 bridge1 or tunnel or approa* to ! highway1 bridge1 or tunnel2 7ii7 initial con/ruction ( #a or m lanes or o!r improvem5ts t increase capacity ( a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel 7o!r ?an a highway on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em7 & conv]sion ( t highway1 bridge1 or tunnel to a toll$ facility1 if ! numb] ( toll-free lanes1 exclud+ auxili>y lanes1 aft] ! con/ruction is n less ?an ! numb] ( toll-free lanes1 exclud+ auxili>y lanes1 be=e ! con/ruction2 7iii7 initial con/ruction ( #a or m lanes or o!r improvem5ts t increase ! capacity ( a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & conv]sion ( t highway1 bridge1 or tunnel to a toll$ facility1 if ! numb] ( toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 exclud+ auxili>y lanes1 aft] su* con/ruction is n less ?an ! numb] ( toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 exclud+ auxili>y lanes1 be=e su* con/ruction2 7iv7 recon/ruction1 resurfac+1 re/oration1 rehabilitation1 or replacem5t ( a toll highway1 bridge1 or tunnel or approa* to ! highway1 bridge1 or tunnel2 7v7 recon/ruction or replacem5t ( a toll-free bridge or tunnel & conv]sion ( ! bridge or tunnel to a toll facility2 7vi7 recon/ruction ( a toll-free ,f$]al-aid highway 7o!r ?an a highway on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em7 & conv]sion ( ! highway to a toll facility2 7vii7 recon/ruction1 re/oration1 or rehabilitation ( a highway on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em if ! numb] ( toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 exclud+ auxili>y lanes1 aft] recon/ruction1 re/oration1 or rehabilitation is n less ?an ! numb] ( toll-free non-,,hov lanes1 exclud+ auxili>y lanes1 be=e recon/ruction1 re/oration1 or rehabilitation2 7viii7 conv]sion ( a high occupancy vehicle lane on a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel to a toll facility1 subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #aff2 & 7ix7 prelim9>y /udies to det]m9e ! feasibility ( a toll facility = :i* ,f$]al p>ticipation is au?oriz$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,agreem5t to toll 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,be=e ! ,secret>y may au?orize toll+ "u ?is subsection1 ! public au?ority ) jurisdiction ov] a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,applicability 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph %all apply to-- 7aa7 ,f$]al p>ticipation "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7bb7 any prior ,f$]al p>ticipation 9 ! facility propos$ to be toll$2 & 7cc7 conv]sion1 ) or )\t ,f$]al p>ticipation1 ( a non-toll$ lane on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to a toll facility "u subp>agraph 7,e74 7,,ii7 ,,hov facility ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection or section #aff1 ! provisions ( ?is p>agraph %all n apply to a high occupancy vehicle facility4 7iii7 ,major ,f$]al action ,approval by ! ,secret>y ( an agreem5t to toll "u ?is p>agraph %all be consid]$ a major ,f$]al action "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,c7 ,agreem5t conditions ,prior to ent]+ into an agreem5t to toll "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! public au?ority %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t-- 7i7 ! public au?ority has e/abli%$ proc$ures to ensure ! toll meets ! purposes & requirem5ts ( ?is subsection2 7ii7 ! facility %all provide = access at no co/ to public transportation vehicles & ov]-!-road buses s]v+ ! public2 & 7iii7 ! facility %all provide = ! regional int]op]ability ( electronic toll collection1 includ+ ?r\gh te*nologies or bus9ess practices4 7,d7 ,consid]ation ( impacts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to ent]+ into an agreem5t to toll "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure ! public au?ority has adequately consid]$1 includ+ by provid+ an opportunity = public comm5t1 ! foll[+ factors )9 ! corridor3 7,i7 ,conge/ion impacts on bo? ! toll facility & 9 ! corridor or cordon 7includ+ adjac5t toll-free facilities74 7,,ii7 ,9 ! case ( a non-atta9m5t or ma9t5ance area1 air quality impacts4 7,,iii7 ,plann$ inve/m5ts to improve public transportation or o!r non-toll$ alt]natives 9 ! corridor4 7,,iv7 ,environm5tal ju/ice & equity impacts4 7,v7 ,impacts on freight movem5t4 7,,vi7 ,economic impacts on bus9esses4 7ii7 ,consid]ation 9 environm5tal review ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph %all limit a public au?ority f meet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph ?r\gh ! environm5tal review process1 z applicable4 7,e7 ,conge/ion pric+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may au?orize conv]sion ( a non-toll$ lane on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to a toll facility to utilize pric+ to manage ! dem& to use ! facility by v>y+ ! toll am\nt t is *>g$4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,prior to ent]+ into an agreem5t to conv]t a non-toll$ lane on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to a toll facility1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure 79 addition to ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d77 t su* toll facility & ! plann$ inve/m5ts to improve public transportation or o!r non-toll$ alt]natives 9 ! corridor are reasonably expect$ to improve ! op]ation ( ! cordon or corridor1 z describ$ 9 clauses 7iii7 & 7iv74 7iii7 ,p]=mance monitor+ ,a public au?ority t ent]s into an agreem5t to conv]t a non-toll$ lane to a toll facility "u ?is subp>agraph %all-- 7,i7 e/abli%1 monitor1 & support a p]=mance monitor+1 evaluation1 & report+ program-- 7aa7 = ! toll facility t provides = cont9u\s monitor+1 assessm5t1 & report+ on ! impacts t ! pric+ /ructure may h on ! op]ation ( ! facility2 & 7bb7 = ! corridor or cordon t provides = cont9u\s monitor+1 assessm5t1 & report+ on ! impacts ( conge/ion pric+ on ! op]ation ( ! corridor or cordon2 7,,ii7 submit to ! ,secret>y annual reports ( ! impacts describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 & 7,,iii7 if ! facility or ! corridor or cordon becomes degrad$1 z describ$ 9 clause 7iv71 submit to ! ,secret>y an annual update t describes ! actions propos$ to br+ ! toll facility into compliance & ! progress made on su* actions4 7iv7 ,det]m9ation 7,i7 ,degrad$ op]ation ,= purposes ( clause 7iii77,,iii71 ! op]ation ( a toll facility %all be consid]$ to be degrad$ if vehicles op]at+ on ! facility are fail+ to ma9ta9 a m9imum av]age op]at+ spe$ #ij p]c5t ( ! "t ov] a consecutive #ahj-;day p]iod dur+ peak h\r p]iods4 7,,ii7 ,degrad$ corridor or cordon ,= ! purposes ( clause 7iii77,,iii71 a corridor or cordon %all be consid]$ to be degrad$ if conge/ion pric+ or inve/m5ts to improve public transportation or o!r non-toll$ alt]natives h n result$ 9-- 7aa7 an increase 9 p]son or freight ?r\ghput 9 ! corridor or cordon2 or 7bb7 a r$uction 9 p]son h\rs ( delay 9 ! corridor or cordon1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,,iii7 ,def9ition ( m9imum av]age op]at+ spe$ ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m m9imum av]age op]at+ spe$ means-- 7aa7 #ce miles p] h\r1 9 ! case ( a toll facility ) a spe$ limit ( #de miles p] h\r or great]2 & 7bb7 n m ?an #aj miles p] h\r bel[ ! spe$ limit1 9 ! case ( a toll facility ) a spe$ limit ( less ?an #ej miles p] h\r4 7v7 ,ma9t5ance ( op]at+ p]=mance 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* a facility or a corridor or cordon becomes degrad$ "u clause 7iv71 ! public au?ority ) jurisdiction ov] ! facility %all submit to ! ,secret>y = approval a plan t details ! actions ! public au?ority w take to make significant progress t[>d br++ ! facility or corridor or cordon into compliance ) ?is subp>agraph4 7,,ii7 ,notice ( approval or disapproval ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a plan "u subclause 7,i71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! public au?ority a writt5 notice indicat+ :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! plan bas$ on a det]m9ation ( :e!r ! implem5tation ( ! plan w make significant progress t[>d br++ ! facility or corridor or cordon into compliance ) ?is subp>agraph4 7,,iii7 ,update ,until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! public au?ority has br\ght ! facility or corridor or cordon into compliance ) ?is subp>agraph1 ! public au?ority %all submit annual updates t describe-- 7aa7 ! actions tak5 to br+ ! facility into compliance2 7bb7 ! actions tak5 to br+ ! corridor or cordon into compliance2 & 7cc7 ! progress made by ^? actions4 7,,iv7 ,compliance ,if a public au?ority fails to br+ a facility into compliance "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may subject ! public au?ority to appropriate program sanctions "u section #a4cf ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 until ! p]=mance is no long] degrad$4 7vi7 ,consultation ( ,,mpo ,if a toll facility au?oriz$ "u ?is subp>agraph is locat$ on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em & 9 a metropolitan plann+ area e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) section #acd1 ! public au?ority %all consult ) ! metropolitan plann+ organization = ! area4 7vii7 ,inclusion ,= ! purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! corridor or cordon %all include toll-free facilities t are adjac5t to ! toll facility4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7v7 any project eligible "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di t improves ! op]ation ( ! corridor or cordon by increas+ p]son or freight ?r\ghput & r$uc+ p]son h\rs ( delay2 7vi7 toll disc\nts or rebates = us]s ( ! toll facility t h no reasonable alt]native transportation me?od to ! toll facility2 & 7vii7 if ! public au?ority c]tifies annually t ! toll$ facility is be+ adequately ma9ta9$ & ! cordon or corridor is n degrad$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,e71 any rev5ues rema9+ aft] fund+ ! activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi7 %all be consid]$ surplus rev5ue & may be us$ = any o!r purpose = :i* ,f$]al funds may be obligat$ by a ,/ate "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di4 2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,transp>5cy 7i7 ,annual audit 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,a public au?ority ) jurisdiction ov] a toll facility %all conduct or h an indep5d5t auditor conduct an annual audit ( toll facility records to v]ify adequate ma9t5ance & compliance ) subp>agraph 7,a71 & report ! results ( ! audits to ! ,secret>y4 7,,ii7 ,records ,on reasonable notice1 ! public au?ority %all make all records ( ! public au?ority p]ta9+ to ! toll facility available = audit by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,use ( rev5ues ,a ,/ate or public au?ority t obligates am\nts "u clauses 7v71 7vi71 or 7vii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all annually report to ! ,secret>y a li/ ( activities fund$ ) su* am\nts & ! am\nt ( fund+ provid$ = ea* su* activity4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba1 be=e comm5c+ any activity au?oriz$ & ins]t+ 1 be=e comm5c+ any activity au?oriz$2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ bus & ins]t+ vehicle2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ buses & ins]t+ vehicles2 & 7,e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#aj7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,int]op]ability ( electronic toll collection ,all toll facilities on ,f$]al-aid highways %all provide = ! regional int]op]ability ( electronic toll collection1 includ+ ?r\gh te*nologies or bus9ess practices4 7#aa7 ,noncompliance ,if ! ,secret>y concludes t a public au?ority has n compli$ ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may require ! public au?ority to discont9ue collect+ tolls until ! public au?ority & ! ,secret>y ent] into an agreem5t = ! public au?ority to a*ieve compliance ) su* requirem5ts4 7#ab7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7,a7 ,f$]al p>ticipation ,! t]m ,f$]al p>ticipation means ! use ( funds made available "u ?is title4 7,b7 ,high occupancy vehicle2 ,,hov ,! t]m high occupancy vehicle or ,,hov means a vehicle ) n few] ?an #b occupants4 7,c7 ,initial con/ruction 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m initial con/ruction means ! con/ruction ( a highway1 bridge1 tunnel1 or o!r facility at any "t be=e x is op5 to traffic4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m initial con/ruction does n include any improvem5t to a highway1 bridge1 tunnel1 or o!r facility aft] x is op5 to traffic4 7,d7 ,ov]-!-road bus ,! t]m ov]-!-road bus has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cja ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaha74 7,e7 ,public au?ority ,! t]m public au?ority means a ,/ate1 int]/ate compact ( ,/ates1 or public entity designat$ by a ,/ate4 7,f7 ,public transportation vehicle ,! t]m public transportation vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aff4 7,g7 ,toll facility ,! t]m toll facility means a toll highway1 bridge1 or tunnel or approa* to ! highway1 bridge1 or tunnel con/ruct$ or au?oriz$ to be toll$ "u ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,repeal ( ,int]/ate ,sy/em recon/ruction & rehabilitation pilot program ,section #abaf ( ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #abi note71 & ! item relat$ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 7c7 ,value pric+ pilot program ,section #ajab7;b7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adi note7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,sunset ,! ,secret>y may n consid] an expression ( int]e/ submitt$ "u ?is section aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 4 7d7 ,sav+s clause 7#a7 ,application ( limitations ,any toll facility describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #abi7;a77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,toll facilities ,a toll facility describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is a facility t1 on ! day prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 0-- 7,a7 op]at+2 7,b7 9 ! plann+ & design phase2 or 7,c7 9 ! con/ruction phase4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ,congress a report on ! implem5tation ( ! int]op]ability ( toll collection z requir$ "u section #aeab7;b7 ( ,,map-#ba1 includ+ an assessm5t ( ! progress 91 & b>ri]s on1 su* implem5tation4 #aaaa4 ,,hov facilities ,section #aff ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,c77iii7 by /rik+ transportation buses & ins]t+ transportation vehicles2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b7 by /rik+ #bjai & ins]t+ #bjbe2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i7 by /rik+ #de miles p] h\r1 9 ! case ( a toll facility ) a spe$ ( #ej miles p] h\r or great] & ins]t+ #ce miles p] h\r1 9 ! case ( a toll facility ) a spe$ limit ( #de miles p] h\r or great]2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 by /rik+ morn+ or ev5+ weekday peak h\r p]iods 7or bo?7 & ins]t+ peak h\r p]iods2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ins]t+ ,! ,adm9i/rator2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 update ! requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,f72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,g71 7,h71 & 7,i7 z subp>agraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 & 7,f71 respectively2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b77i7 by /rik+ public entity & ins]t+ public transportation s]vice t is a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u *apt] #ec ( title #di4 #aaab4 ,buy ,am]ica 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,not)/&+ & ins]t+ ,9 g5]al4--,not)/&+2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 7,c7 by /rik+ ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihb 7#if ,/at4 #bjig7 or2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ & manufactur$ products & ins]t+ manufactur$ products1 & con/ruction mat]ials2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by ins]t+ ,det]m9ation4-- be=e ,! provisions2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ ,= purposes & ins]t+ ,calculation4--,= purposes2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ins]t+ ,requirem5ts4--,! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihb 7#if ,/at4 #bjig7 or2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,waiv] proc$ure 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! submission ( a reque/ = a waiv]1 ! ,secret>y %all make a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( subsection 7b7 z to :e!r subsection 7a7 %all apply4 7#b7 ,public notification & comm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e mak+ a det]m9ation reg>d+ a waiv] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notification & an opportunity = public comm5t on ! reque/ = su* waiv]4 7,b7 ,notification requirem5ts ,! notification requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 describe :e!r ! application is be+ made = a det]m9ation describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a72 & 7ii7 be provid$ to ! public by electronic means1 includ+ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,det]m9ation ,be=e a det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 takes effect1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a detail$ ju/ification = su* det]m9ation t addresses all public comm5ts receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y issues a waiv] ) respect to su* det]m9ation1 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7i7 ,review ( nationwide waiv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & at lea/ e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all review any /&+ nationwide waiv] issu$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section to ensure su* waiv] rema9s ju/ifi$4 7#b7 ,public notification & opportunity = comm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! completion ( a review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notification & an opportunity = public comm5t on su* review4 7,b7 ,means ( notification ,notification provid$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all be provid$ by electronic means1 includ+ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,detail$ ju/ification 9 ,f$]al ,regi/] ,aft] ! completion ( a review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a detail$ ju/ification = ! det]m9ation made "u p>agraph 7#a7 t addresses all public comm5ts receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7j7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! la/ day ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! waiv]s provid$ "u subsection 7h7 dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye> & ! ju/ifications = su* waiv]s4 4 7b7 ,,safetea-,,lu ,te*nical ,corrections ,act ( #bjjh ,section #aag ( ! ,,safetea-,,lu ,te*nical ,corrections ,act ( #bjjh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #cac note7 is repeal$4 #aaac4 ,f$]al-aid highway project requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all require recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & title ,i ( division ,b ?is ,act & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act to comply ) subsection 7a7 ( section #aac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ) respect to all con/ruction "w1 9 ! same mann] t recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u *apt] #a ( su* title are requir$ to comply ) su* subsection = con/ruction "w p]=m$ on highway projects on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7b7 ,treatm5t ( c]ta9 projects ,! ,secret>y %all apply ! requirem5ts ( section #acjf7l7 ( ?is ,act & sections #aag7k71 #agb7;j71 & #agc7k7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to a project fund$ ) a grant "u su* sections4 #aaad4 ,/ate assumption ( responsibility = categorical exclusions ,section #cbf7;c77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 except z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,c71 h a t]m ( n m ?an #c ye>s2 2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 = any ,/ate t has assum$ ! responsibility = categorical exclusions "u ?is section = at lea/ #aj ye>s1 h a t]m ( #e ye>s4 4 #aaae4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program writt5 agreem5ts ,section #cbg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#g71 h a t]m ( n m ?an #e ye>s2 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 = any ,/ate t has p>ticipat$ 9 a program "u ?is section 7or "u a pr$ecessor program7 = at lea/ #aj ye>s1 h a t]m ( #aj ye>s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ annual2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 9 ! case ( an agreem5t p]iod ( great] ?an #e ye>s "u subsection 7c77#g71 conduct an audit cov]+ ! fir/ #e ye>s ( ! agreem5t p]iod2 & 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,ag5cy ,deem$ to ,be ,f$]al ,ag5cy ,a ,/ate ag5cy t is assign$ a responsibility "u an agreem5t "u ?is section %all be deem$ to be a ,f$]al ag5cy = ! purposes ( all ,f$]al laws pursuant to :i* ! responsibility is ex]cis$4 4 #aaaf4 ,corrosion prev5tion = bridges 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicable bridge projects ,! t]m applicable bridge projects means a project = con/ruction1 alt]ation1 or ma9t5ance "w1 o!r ?an de m9imus ma9t5ance or repair "w z det]m9$ by ! applicable ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 on a bridge or ov]pass /ructure fund$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,c]tifi$ contractor ,! t]m c]tifi$ contractor means a contract+ or subcontract+ firm t has be5 c]tifi$ by a ?ird p>ty organization t evaluates ! capability ( ! contractor or subcontractor to prop]ly p]=m "o or m specifi$ aspects ( applicable bridge projects z def9$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,qualifi$ tra9+ program ,! t]m qualifi$ tra9+ program means a tra9+ program 9 corrosion control1 mitigation & prev5tion1 t is ei!r (f]$ or accr$it$ by an organization t sets indu/ry corrosion /&>ds or is recogniz$ 9 corrosion managem5t transportation /ructures by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 = ! purposes ( controll+1 mitigat+ & prev5t+ corrosion1 or a program regi/]$ "u ! ,act ( ,augu/ #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,national ,appr5tice%ip ,act7 t meets ! requirem5ts ( p>ts #bi & #cj ( title #bi1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 7b7 ,applicable bridge projects 7#a7 ,quality control ,a c]tifi$ contractor %all c>ry out aspects ( an applicable bridge project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,aspects ( applicable bridge projects ,aspects ( an applicable bridge project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 surface prep>ation or coat+ application on /eel or reb> ( an applicable bridge project2 7,b7 removal ( a lead-bas$ or o!r haz>d\s coat+ f /eel ( an exi/+ applicable bridge project2 7,c7 %op pa9t+ ( /ructural /eel or reb> fabricat$ = in/allation on an applicable bridge project2 & 7,d7 ! design1 application1 in/allation & ma9t5ance ( a ca?odic protection sy/em on an applicable bridge project4 7#c7 ,corrosion managem5t sy/em ,a ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t %all-- 7,a7 implem5t a corrosion managem5t sy/em t utilizes indu/ry-recogniz$ /&>ds & corrosion mitigation & prev5tion me?ods to address-- 7i7 surface prep>ation2 7ii7 protective coat+s2 7iii7 mat]ials selection2 7iv7 ca?odic protection2 7v7 corrosion eng9e]+2 7vi7 p]sonnel tra9+2 & 7vii7 be/ practices 9 environm5tal protection to prev5t environm5tal degradation & uphold public heal?2 7,b7 require c]tifi$ contractors t employ appropriately tra9$ & c]tifi$ coat+ applicators to c>ry out aspects ( applicable bridge projects z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 use c]tifi$ ca?odic protection pr(essionals = all aspects ( applicable bridge projects t require k ( ! design1 in/allation1 monitor+1 or ma9t5ance ( a ca?odic protection sy/em4 7c7 ,tra9+ program ,z a condition ( ent]+ into a contract = an applicable bridge project1 ea* c]tifi$ contractor %all provide tra9+1 ?r\gh a qualifi$ tra9+ program1 = ea* applicable craft or trade classification ( employees t ! c]tifi$ contractor int5ds to employ to c>ry out aspects ( applicable bridge projects z describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 #aaag4 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ,/ates %\ld utilize life-cycle co/ analysis to evaluate ! total economic co/ ( a transportation project ov] its expect$ lifetime2 & 7#b7 data indicat+ t future repair co/s associat$ ) a transportation project frequ5tly total m ?an half ( ! initial co/ ( ! project1 & t conduct+ life-cycle co/ analysis prior to con/ruction w help ,/ates id5tify ! mo/ co/-effective option1 improve _! economic p]=mance1 & l[] ! total co/ ( build+ & ma9ta9+ ! project4 ,b ,programmatic ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t #abja4 ,national highway p]=mance program ,section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! national highway p]=mance program %all be-- 7#a7 to provide support = ! condition & p]=mance ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 consi/5t ) ! asset managem5t plans ( ,/ates2 7#b7 to support progress t[>d ! a*ievem5t ( p]=mance t>gets ( ,/ates e/abli%$ "u section #aej2 7#c7 to increase ! resili5ce ( ,f$]al-aid highways & bridges2 & 7#d7 to provide support = ! con/ruction ( new facilities on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 consi/5t ) subsection 7d77#c74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ or freight movem5t on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em & ins]t+ freight movem5t1 environm5tal su/a9ability1 transportation sy/em access1 or combat+ climate *ange2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by ins]t+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ clause 7iii72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! in/allation ( safety b>ri]s & nets on bridges on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em aft] ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,q7 ,projects on or (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions t are eligible "u section #aga1 includ+ ! in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure4 7,r7 ,projects on or (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to enhance resili5ce ( a transportation facility1 includ+ protective features4 7,s7 ,projects & /rategies to r$uce vehicle-caus$ wildlife mortality relat$ to1 or to re/ore & ma9ta9 connectivity among t]re/rial or aquatic habitats affect$ by1 a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 7,t7 ,projects on or (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to improve an evacuation r\te eligible "u section #abd7;b77#a77;,c74 7,u7 ,und]gr\nd+ public utilities 9 ! c\rse ( o!r infra/ructure improvem5ts eligible "u ?is section to mitigate ! co/ ( recurr+ damages f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 wildfire or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 a project t is o!rwise eligible "u ?is subsection to con/ruct new capacity = s+le occupancy pass5g] vehicles only if ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 has demon/rat$ progress 9 a*iev+ a /ate ( good repair1 z def9$ 9 ! ,/ate's asset managem5t plan1 on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 7,b7 demon/rates t ! project-- 7i7 supports ! a*ievem5t ( p]=mance t>gets ( ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #aej2 & 7ii7 is m co/ effective1 z det]m9$ by b5efit-co/ analysis1 ?an-- 7,i7 an op]ational improvem5t to ! facility or corridor2 7,,ii7 ! con/ruction ( a transit project eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 or 7,,iii7 ! con/ruction ( a non-s+le occupancy pass5g] vehicle project t improves freight movem5t2 & 7,c7 has a public plan = ma9ta9+ & op]at+ ! new asset :ile cont9u+ its progress 9 a*iev+ a /ate ( good repair "u subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by ins]t+ asset & aft] ,/ate2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,d7 by /rik+ analysis & ins]t+ analyses1 bo? ( :i* %all take into consid]ation climate *ange adaptation & resili5ce22 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba1 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,b5efit-co/ analysis ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7d77#c77;,b77ii71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process = analyz+ ! co/ & b5efits ( projects "u su* subsection1 ensur+ t-- 7#a7 ! b5efit-co/ analysis includes a calculation ( all ! b5efits address$ 9 ! p]=mance measures e/abli%$ "u section #aej2 7#b7 ! b5efit-co/ analysis includes a consid]ation ( ! total ma9t5ance co/ ( an asset ov] ! lifecycle ( ! asset2 & 7#c7 ! ,/ate demon/rates t any travel dem& model+ us$ to calculate ! b5efit-co/ analysis has a docum5t$ record ( accuracy4 4 #abjb4 ,increas+ ! resili5ce ( transportation assets 7a7 ,pr$isa/] mitigation program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abc ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,pr$isa/] mitigation program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a pr$isa/] mitigation program to enhance ! resili5ce ( ! transportation sy/em ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 mitigate ! impacts ( cov]$ ev5ts1 & ensure ! effici5t use ( ,f$]al res\rces4 7b7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 may be obligat$ = con/ruction activities1 includ+ con/ruction ( natural infra/ructure or protective features & ! developm5t ( su* projects & programs t help ag5cies1 to-- 7,a7 increase ! resili5ce ( a surface transportation infra/ructure asset to )/& a cov]$ ev5t2 7,b7 relocate or provide a reasonable alt]native to a repeat$ly damag$ facility2 7,c7 = an evacuation r\te id5tifi$ 9 ! vuln]ability assessm5t requir$ "u section #acd7;i77#b77;,i77iii7 or section #ace7;f77#aj77;,c7-- 7i7 improve ! capacity or op]ation ( su* evacuation r\te ?r\gh-- 7,i7 communications & intellig5t transportation sy/em equipm5t & infra/ructure2 7,,ii7 c\nt]fl[ measures2 & 7,,iii7 %\ld]s2 & 7ii7 relocate su* evacuation r\te or provide a reasonable alt]native to su* evacuation r\te to address ! risk ( a cov]$ ev5t2 & 7,d7 recov] f incid5ts t significantly disrupt a regions transportation sy/em includ+-- 7i7 pr$isa/] tra9+ programs t help ag5cies & regional /akehold]s plan = & prep>e multimodal recov]y ef=ts2 & 7ii7 ! e/abli%m5t ( regional wide telework tra9+ & programs4 7#b7 ,infra/ructure resili5ce & adaptation ,no funds %all be obligat$ to a project "u ?is section unless ! project meets ea* ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,! project is design$ to ensure resili5ce ov] ! anticipat$ s]vice life ( ! surface transportation infra/ructure asset4 7,b7 ,! project is id5tifi$ 9 ! metropolitan or /atewide transportation improvem5t program z a project to address resili5ce vuln]abilities1 consi/5t ) section #acd7;j77#c77;,e7 or #ace7;g77#e77;,b77iii74 7,c7 ,= a project 9 a flood-prone area1 ! project sponsor consid]s hydrologic & hydraulic data & me?ods t integrate curr5t & project$ *anges 9 flood+ bas$ on climate sci5ce ov] ! anticipat$ s]vice life ( ! surface transportation infra/ructure asset & future =eca/$ l& use *anges4 7#c7 ,prioritization ( projects ,a ,/ate %all develop a process to prioritize projects "u ?is section bas$ on ! degree to :i* ! propos$ project w\ld-- 7,a7 be co/ effective2 7,b7 r$uce ! risk ( disruption to a surface transportation infra/ructure asset consid]$ critical to support population c5t]s1 freight movem5t1 economic activity1 evacuation1 recov]y1 or national security functions2 & 7,c7 ease disruptions to vuln]able1 at-risk1 or transit-dep5dant populations4 7c7 ,guidance ,! ,secret>y %all provide guidance to ,/ates to assi/ ) ! implem5tation ( p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7b74 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ ev5t ,! t]m cov]$ ev5t means a climate *ange effect 7includ+ sea level rise71 an extreme ev5t1 seismic activity1 or any o!r natural disa/] 7includ+ a wildfire or l&slide74 7#b7 ,surface transportation infra/ructure asset ,! t]m surface transportation infra/ructure asset means a facility eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #abc ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,pr$isa/] mitigation program4 4 7b7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ 7#a7 ,am5dm5ts to title #bc 7,a7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce ,section #acd7;i77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! transportation plann+ process %all assess /rategies to r$uce ! climate *ange impacts ( ! surface transportation sy/em & conduct a vuln]ability assessm5t to id5tify opportunities to enhance ! resili5ce ( ! surface transportation sy/em & ensure ! effici5t use ( ,f$]al res\rces4 7ii7 ,climate *ange mitigation & impacts ,a long-range transportation plan %all-- 7,i7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to r$uce transportation-relat$ s\rces ( gre5h\se gas emissions p] capita2 7,,ii7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to manage transportation dem& & increase ! rates ( public transportation rid]%ip1 walk+1 bicycl+1 & c>pools2 & 7,,iii7 recomm5d zon+ & o!r l& use policies t w\ld support infill1 transit-ori5t$ developm5t1 & mix$ use developm5t4 7iii7 ,vuln]ability assessm5t ,a long-range transportation plan %all incorporate a vuln]ability assessm5t t-- 7,i7 includes a risk-bas$ assessm5t ( vuln]abilities ( critical transportation assets & sy/ems to cov]$ ev5ts 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #abd72 7,,ii7 consid]s1 z applicable1 ! risk managem5t analysis 9 ! ,/ate's asset managem5t plan develop$ pursuant to section #aai1 & ! ,/ate's evaluation ( reasonable alt]natives to repeat$ly damag$ facilities conduct$ "u "p #ffg ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7,,iii7 id5tifies evacuation r\tes1 assesses ! ability ( any su* r\tes to provide safe passage = evacuation & em]g5cy response dur+ an em]g5cy ev5t1 & id5tifies any improvem5ts or r$undant facilities necess>y to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7,,iv7 describes ! metropolitan plann+ organization's adaptation & resili5ce improvem5t /rategies t w in=m ! transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization2 & 7,v7 is consi/5t ) & complem5t>y ( ! ,/ate & local mitigation plans requir$ "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7iv7 ,consultation ,! assessm5t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph %all be develop$ 9 consultation )1 z appropriate1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal (ficials responsible = l& use1 h\s+1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 & em]g5cy managem5t4 4 7,b7 ,resili5ce projects ,section #acd7;j77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,resili5ce projects ,! ,,tip %all-- 7i7 id5tify projects t address ! vuln]abilities id5tifi$ by ! assessm5t 9 subsection 7i77#b77;,i77iii72 & 7ii7 describe h[ ea* project id5tifi$ "u clause 7i7 w\ld improve ! resili5ce ( ! transportation sy/em4 4 7#b7 ,am5dm5ts to title #di 7,a7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce ,section #ecjc7;i77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! transportation plann+ process %all assess /rategies to r$uce ! climate *ange impacts ( ! surface transportation sy/em & conduct a vuln]ability assessm5t to id5tify opportunities to enhance ! resili5ce ( ! surface transportation sy/em & ensure ! effici5t use ( ,f$]al res\rces4 7ii7 ,climate *ange mitigation & impacts ,a long-range transportation plan %all-- 7,i7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to r$uce transportation-relat$ s\rces ( gre5h\se gas emissions p] capita2 7,,ii7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to manage transportation dem& & increase ! rates ( public transportation rid]%ip1 walk+1 bicycl+1 & c>pools2 & 7,,iii7 recomm5d zon+ & o!r l& use policies t w\ld support infill1 transit-ori5t$ developm5t1 & mix$ use developm5t4 7iii7 ,vuln]ability assessm5t ,a long-range transportation plan %all incorporate a vuln]ability assessm5t t-- 7,i7 includes a risk-bas$ assessm5t ( vuln]abilities ( critical transportation assets & sy/ems to cov]$ ev5ts 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #abd ( title #bc72 7,,ii7 consid]s1 z applicable1 ! risk managem5t analysis 9 ! ,/ate's asset managem5t plan develop$ pursuant to section #aai ( title #bc1 & ! ,/ate's evaluation ( reasonable alt]natives to repeat$ly damag$ facilities conduct$ "u "p #ffg ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7,,iii7 id5tifies evacuation r\tes1 assesses ! ability ( any su* r\tes to provide safe passage = evacuation & em]g5cy response dur+ an em]g5cy ev5t1 & id5tifies any improvem5ts or r$undant facilities necess>y to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7,,iv7 describes ! metropolitan plann+ organization's adaptation & resili5ce improvem5t /rategies t w in=m ! transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization2 & 7,v7 is consi/5t ) & complem5t>y ( ! ,/ate & local mitigation plans requir$ "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7iv7 ,consultation ,! assessm5t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph %all be develop$ 9 consultation1 z appropriate1 ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal (ficials responsible = l& use1 h\s+1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 & em]g5cy managem5t4 4 7,b7 ,resili5ce projects ,section #ecjc7;j77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,resili5ce projects ,! ,,tip %all-- 7i7 id5tify projects t address ! vuln]abilities id5tifi$ by ! assessm5t 9 subsection 7i77#b77;,i77iii72 & 7ii7 describe h[ ea* project id5tifi$ "u clause 7i7 w\ld improve ! resili5ce ( ! transportation sy/em4 4 7c7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan plann+ 7#a7 ,am5dm5ts to title #bc 7,a7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce ,section #ace7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! transportation plann+ process %all assess /rategies to r$uce ! climate *ange impacts ( ! surface transportation sy/em & conduct a vuln]ability assessm5t to id5tify opportunities to enhance ! resili5ce ( ! surface transportation sy/em & ensure ! effici5t use ( ,f$]al res\rces4 7,b7 ,climate *ange mitigation & impacts ,a long-range transportation plan %all-- 7i7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to r$uce transportation-relat$ s\rces ( gre5h\se gas emissions p] capita2 7ii7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to manage transportation dem& & increase ! rates ( public transportation rid]%ip1 walk+1 bicycl+1 & c>pools2 & 7iii7 recomm5d zon+ & o!r l& use policies t w\ld support infill1 transit-ori5t$ developm5t1 & mix$ use developm5t4 7,c7 ,vuln]ability assessm5t ,a long-range transportation plan %all incorporate a vuln]ability assessm5t t-- 7i7 includes a risk-bas$ assessm5t ( vuln]abilities ( critical transportation assets & sy/ems to cov]$ ev5ts 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #abd72 7ii7 consid]s1 z applicable1 ! risk managem5t analysis 9 ! ,/ate's asset managem5t plan develop$ pursuant to section #aai1 & ! ,/ate's evaluation ( reasonable alt]natives to repeat$ly damag$ facilities conduct$ "u "p #ffg ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7iii7 id5tifies evacuation r\tes1 assesses ! ability ( any su* r\tes to provide safe passage = evacuation & em]g5cy response dur+ an em]g5cy ev5t1 & id5tifies any improvem5ts or r$undant facilities necess>y to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7iv7 describes ! ,/ates's adaptation & resili5ce improvem5t /rategies t w in=m ! transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate2 & 7v7 is consi/5t ) & complem5t>y ( ! ,/ate & local mitigation plans requir$ "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7,d7 ,consultation ,! assessm5t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph %all be develop$ 9 consultation )1 z appropriate1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal (ficials responsible = l& use1 h\s+1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 & em]g5cy managem5t4 4 7,b7 ,resili5ce projects ,section #ace7;g77#e77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,resili5ce projects ,! ,,/ip %all-- 7,i7 id5tify projects t address ! vuln]abilities id5tifi$ by ! assessm5t 9 subsection 7i77#aj77;,b72 & 7,,ii7 describe h[ ea* project id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,i7 w\ld improve ! resili5ce ( ! transportation sy/em4 4 7#b7 ,am5dm5ts to title #di 7,a7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce ,section #ecjd7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,climate *ange & resili5ce 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! transportation plann+ process %all assess /rategies to r$uce ! climate *ange impacts ( ! surface transportation sy/em & conduct a vuln]ability assessm5t to id5tify opportunities to enhance ! resili5ce ( ! surface transportation sy/em & ensure ! effici5t use ( ,f$]al res\rces4 7,b7 ,climate *ange mitigation & impacts ,a long-range transportation plan %all-- 7i7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to r$uce transportation-relat$ s\rces ( gre5h\se gas emissions p] capita2 7ii7 id5tify inve/m5ts & /rategies to manage transportation dem& & increase ! rates ( public transportation rid]%ip1 walk+1 bicycl+1 & c>pools2 & 7iii7 recomm5d zon+ & o!r l& use policies t w\ld support infill1 transit-ori5t$ developm5t1 & mix$ use developm5t4 7,c7 ,vuln]ability assessm5t ,a long-range transportation plan %all incorporate a vuln]ability assessm5t t-- 7i7 includes a risk-bas$ assessm5t ( vuln]abilities ( critical transportation assets & sy/ems to cov]$ ev5ts 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #abd ( title #bc72 7ii7 consid]s1 z applicable1 ! risk managem5t analysis 9 ! ,/ate's asset managem5t plan develop$ pursuant to section #aai ( title #bc1 & ! ,/ate's evaluation ( reasonable alt]natives to repeat$ly damag$ facilities conduct$ "u "p #ffg ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7iii7 id5tifies evacuation r\tes1 assesses ! ability ( any su* r\tes to provide safe passage = evacuation & em]g5cy response dur+ an em]g5cy ev5t1 & id5tifies any improvem5ts or r$undant facilities necess>y to adequately facilitate safe passage2 7iv7 describes ! ,/ate's adaptation & resili5ce improvem5t /rategies t w in=m ! transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate2 & 7v7 is consi/5t ) & complem5t>y ( ! ,/ate & local mitigation plans requir$ "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe74 7,d7 ,consultation ,! assessm5t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph %all be develop$ 9 consultation )1 z appropriate1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal (ficials responsible = l& use1 h\s+1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 & em]g5cy managem5t4 4 7,b7 ,resili5ce projects ,section #ecjd7;g77#e77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,resili5ce projects ,! ,,/ip %all-- 7,i7 id5tify projects t address ! vuln]abilities id5tifi$ by ! assessm5t 9 subsection 7i77#aj77;,b72 & 7,,ii7 describe h[ ea* project id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,i7 w\ld improve ! resili5ce ( ! transportation sy/em4 4 #abjc4 ,em]g5cy relief 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by ins]t+ wildfire1 aft] sev]e /orm12 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ 9 any #a fiscal ye> comm5c+ aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #aihj1 & ins]t+ 9 any fiscal ye>2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may exp5d funds f ! em]g5cy fund au?oriz$ by ?is section only = ! repair or recon/ruction ( highways on ,f$]al-aid highways 9 accordance ) ?is *apt]4 7#b7 ,re/rictions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no funds %all be exp5d$ f ! em]g5cy fund au?oriz$ by ?is section unless-- 7i7 an em]g5cy has be5 decl>$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate ) concurr5ce by ! ,secret>y1 unless ! ,presid5t has decl>$ ! em]g5cy to be a major disa/] = ! purposes ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 = :i* concurr5ce ( ! ,secret>y is n requir$2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y has receiv$ an application f ! ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t t includes a compreh5sive li/ ( all eligible project sites & repair co/s by n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! natural disa/] or cata/rophic failure4 7,b7 ,co/ limitation ,! total co/ ( a project fund$ "u ?is section may n exce$ ! co/ ( repair or recon/ruction ( a comp>able facility unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project incorporates economically ju/ifi$ bett]m5ts1 includ+ protective features to increase ! resili5ce ( ! facility4 7#c7 ,special rule = bridge projects ,9 no case %all funds be us$ "u ?is section = ! repair or recon/ruction ( a bridge-- 7,a7 t has be5 p]man5tly clos$ to all vehicul> traffic by ! ,/ate or responsible local (ficial because ( imm95t dang] ( collapse due to a /ructural defici5cy or physical det]ioration2 or 7,b7 if a con/ruction phase ( a replacem5t /ructure is includ$ 9 ! approv$ /atewide transportation improvem5t program at ! "t ( an ev5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 z am5d$1 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively2 7#f7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7g71 z am5d$1 z subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7f71 respectively2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,imposition ( deadl9e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may n require any project fund$ "u ?is section to advance to ! con/ruction obligation /age be=e ! date t is ! la/ day ( ! six? fiscal ye> aft] ! lat] (-- 7,a7 ! date on :i* ! ,gov]nor decl>$ ! em]g5cy1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77i72 or 7,b7 ! date on :i* ! ,presid5t decl>$ ! em]g5cy to be a major disa/]1 z describ$ 9 su* subsection4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,if ! ,secret>y imposes a deadl9e = advancem5t to ! con/ruction obligation /age pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may1 ^u ! reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 issue an ext5sion ( n m ?an #a ye> to complete su* advancem5t1 & may issue additional ext5sions aft] ! expiration ( any ext5sion1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate has provid$ suitable ju/ification to w>rant su* an ext5sion4 7h7 ,pr$isa/] haz>d mitigation pilot program 7#a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pr$isa/] mitigation program = ! purpose ( mitigat+ future haz>ds pos$ to ,f$]al-aid highways4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,e #f mon?s1 ! ,secret>y %all total ! am\nt ( funds made available to ea* ,/ate1 t]ritory1 ,tribal or o!r eligible entity "u ! em]g5cy relief program "u ?is section dur+ ! prec$+ #f mon?s & remit an additional #e p]c5t f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to su* entities = eligible activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,eligible ,activities ,funds made available "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be us$ = mitigation projects & activities t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are co/ effective & :i* sub/antially r$uce ! risk (1 or increase resili5ce to1 future damage z a result ( natural disa/]s1 includ+ by flood1 hurricane1 tidal wave1 e>?quake1 sev]e /orm1 or l&slide1 by upgrad+ exi/+ assets to meet or exce$ design /&>ds adopt$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration by-- 7,a7 relocat+ or elevat+ roadways2 7,b7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures1 includ+ culv]ts2 7,c7 in/all+ mitigation measures to prev5t ! impairm5t ( transportation assets z a result ( ! intrusion ( floodwat]s2 7,d7 improv+ bridges to exp& wat] capacity & prev5t flood+2 7,e7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t asset inundation & improve dra9age2 7,f7 improv+ /r5g? ( natural features adjac5t to highway "r-(-way to promote additional flood /orage2 7,g7 in/all+ or upgrad+ tide gates & flood gates2 7,h7 /abiliz+ slide areas or slopes2 7,i7 in/all+ seismic retr(its = bridges2 7,j7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7,k7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 or o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ riprap2 7,l7 in/all+ intellig5t transportation sy/em equipm5t to monitor infra/ructure quality2 & 7,m7 any o!r protective features z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate an annual report detail+-- 7,a7 a description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7,b7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program 9 meet+ purposes descri$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,c7 policy recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program4 7i7 ,improv+ ! em]g5cy relief program ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 revise ! em]g5cy relief manual ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 to include & reflect ! def9ition ( ! t]m resili5ce 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a772 7,b7 to id5tify proc$ures t ,/ates may use to incorporate resili5ce into em]g5cy relief projects2 & 7,c7 to enc\rage ! use ( context s5sitive design pr9ciples & consid]ation ( access = mod]ate- & l[-income families impact$ by a decl>$ disa/]2 7#b7 develop be/ practices = improv+ ! use ( resili5ce 9-- 7,a7 ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe2 & 7,b7 em]g5cy relief ef=ts2 7#c7 provide to division (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation in=mation on ! be/ practices develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#d7 develop & implem5t a process to track-- 7,a7 ! consid]ation ( resili5ce z "p ( ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe2 & 7,b7 ! co/s ( em]g5cy relief projects4 7j7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comp>able facility ,! t]m comp>able facility means a facility t meets ! curr5t geometric & con/ruction /&>ds requir$ = ! types & volume ( traffic t ! facility w c>ry ov] its design life4 7#b7 ,con/ruction phase ,! t]m con/ruction phase means ! phase ( physical con/ruction ( a highway or bridge facility t is sep>ate f any o!r id5tifi$ phases1 su* z plann+1 design1 or "r-(-way phases1 9 ! ,/ate transportation improvem5t program4 7#c7 ,op5 to public travel ,! t]m op5 to public travel means ) respect to a road1 t1 except dur+ s*$ul$ p]iods1 extreme wea!r conditions1 or em]g5cies1 ! road-- 7,a7 is ma9ta9$2 7,b7 is op5 to ! g5]al public2 & 7,c7 c accommodate travel by a /&>d pass5g] vehicle1 )\t re/rictive gates or prohibitive signs or regulations1 o!r ?an = g5]al traffic control or re/rictions bas$ on size1 weight1 or class ( regi/ration4 7#d7 ,/&>d pass5g] vehicle ,! t]m /&>d pass5g] vehicle means a vehicle ) #f in*es ( cle>ance f ! l[e/ po9t ( ! frame1 body1 susp5sion1 or diff]5tial to ! gr\nd4 4 7b7 ,sunset ,on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! au?ority provid$ "u section #abe7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all t]m9ate4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs ,section #bja7;c77#h77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #abe7;e7 & ins]t+ section #abe7;g74 7#b7 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb7;b77#f77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #abe7;e7 & ins]t+ section #abe7;d74 7d7 ,repeal ,section #ffh4aje7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 is repeal$4 #abjd4 ,railway cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ ,railway-highway cross+s & ins]t+ ,railway cross+s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,subject to section #abj & subsection 7b7 ( ?is section1 ! entire & ins]t+ ,9 g5]al4--,!2 7,b7 by /rik+ !n ! entire & ins]t+ !2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ 1 subject to section #abj & subsection 7b7 ( ?is section12 7#c7 by am5d+ subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,classification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! con/ruction ( projects = ! elim9ation ( haz>ds at railway cross+s repres5ts a b5efit to ! railroad4 ,! ,secret>y %all classify ! v>i\s types ( projects involv$ 9 ! elim9ation ( haz>ds ( railway-highway cross+s1 & %all set = ea* su* classification a p]c5tage ( ! total project co/ t repres5t ! b5efit to ! railroad or railroads = ! purpose ( det]m9+ ! railroad's %>e ( ! total project co/4 ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! appropriate classification ( ea* project4 7#b7 ,nonca% contributions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! co/ %>e describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be attributable to nonca% contributions ( mat]ials & labor furni%$ by ! railroad 9 connection ) ! con/ruction ( su* project4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! requirem5ts "u section #bjj4cjf & #bjj4djc7;g7 ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 %all apply to any nonca% contributions "u ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,total project co/ ,= ! purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! det]m9ation ( ! railroad's %>e ( ! total project co/ %all include environm5t1 design1 "r-(-way1 utility accommodation1 & con/ruction phases ( ! project4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,any railroad involv$ & ins]t+ ,b5efit4--,any railroad involv$2 7,b7 by /rik+ ! net b5efit & ins]t+ ! co/ associat$ ) ! b5efit2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ,su* paym5t may consi/ 9 :ole or 9 "p ( mat]ials & labor furni%$ by ! railroad 9 connection ) ! con/ruction ( su* project42 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,railway cross+s 7#a7 ,eligible activities ,funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#g7 may be obligat$ = ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! elim9ation ( haz>ds at railway-highway cross+s1 includ+ te*nology or protective upgrades4 7,b7 ,con/ruction 7includ+ in/allation & replacem5t7 ( protective devices at railway-highway cross+s4 7,c7 ,infra/ructure & non9fra/ructure projects & /rategies to prev5t or r$uce suicide or trespass] fatalities & injuries along railroad rights-(-way & at or ne> railway-highway cross+s4 7,d7 ,projects to mitigate any degradation 9 ! level ( access f a highway-grade cross+ closure4 7,e7 ,bicycle & p$e/rian railway grade cross+ improvem5ts1 includ+ und]passes & ov]passes4 7,f7 ,projects eligible "u section #bbijg7;c77#e7 ( title #di1 provid$ t am\nts obligat$ "u ?is subp>agraph-- 7i7 %all be adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) su* section z if su* am\nts 7 made available to c>ry out su* section2 & 7ii7 may be us$ to pay up to #ij p]c5t ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u su* section4 7#b7 ,special rule ,if a ,/ate demon/rates to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate has met all its ne$s = in/allation ( protective devices at railway-highway cross+s1 ! ,/ate may use funds made available by ?is section = o!r highway safety improvem5t program purposes4 2 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ section #abj1 ! ,f$]al %>e payable on acc\nt ( any project f9anc$ ) funds made available to c>ry out subsection 7e7 %all be up to #ij p]c5t ( ! co/ !re(4 2 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,/ate report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 & at lea/ bi5nially !reaft]1 ea* ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! progress be+ made to implem5t ! railway cross+s program au?oriz$ by ?is section & ! effectiv5ess ( su* improvem5ts4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* ,/ate report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all conta9 an assessm5t ( ! co/s ( ! v>i\s treatm5ts employ$ & subsequ5t accid5t exp]i5ce at improv$ locations4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5tal report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! deadl9e = ! submission ( a report "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a report on ! progress be+ made by ! ,/ate 9 implem5t+ projects to improve railway-highway cross+s4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 ! numb] ( projects und]tak52 7ii7 di/ribution ( su* projects by co/ range1 road sy/em1 nature ( treatm5t1 & subsequ5t accid5t exp]i5ce at improv$ locations2 7iii7 an analysis & evaluation ( ea* ,/ate program2 7iv7 ! id5tification ( any ,/ate f\nd n to be 9 compliance ) ! s*$ule ( improvem5ts requir$ by subsection 7d72 & 7v7 recomm5dations = future implem5tation ( ! railway cross+s program4 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by ins]t+ & p$e/rian aft] ,bicycle2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & p$e/rian aft] bicycle2 & 7#i7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh ea* ,/ate & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] a new railway cross+ becomes op]ational1 ea* ,/ate2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,on a p]iodic & all t foll[s ?r\gh e ye> !reaft] & ins]t+ ,on or be=e ,septemb] #cj ( ea* ye>4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by am5d+ ! item relat+ to section #acj to read z foll[s3 #acj4 ,railway cross+s4 4 7c7 ,,gao /udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t includes an analysis ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! railway cross+ program "u section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to trespass] dea?s along railroad rights-(-way ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %\ld1 :]e feasible1 coord9ate dep>tm5tal ef=ts to prev5t or r$uce trespass] dea?s along railroad rights-(-way & at or ne> railway-highway cross+s4 #abje4 ,surface transportation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ block grant2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ block grant2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ block grant2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ railway-highway grade cross+s & ins]t+ projects eligible "u section #acj & in/allation ( safety b>ri]s & nets on bridges2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,recreational & ins]t+ ,transportation alt]natives projects eligible "u subsection 7h71 recreational2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #adjd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 & ins]t+ #baa2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#af7 ,protective features 7includ+ natural infra/ructure & vegetation control & cle>ance7 to enhance ! resili5ce ( a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 7#ag7 ,projects to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions eligible "u section #aga1 includ+ ! in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure4 7#ah7 ,projects & /rategies to r$uce vehicle-caus$ wildlife mortality relat$ to1 or to re/ore & ma9ta9 connectivity among t]re/rial or aquatic habitats affect$ by1 a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 7#ai7 ,a surface transportation project c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) ! national travel & t\rism infra/ructure /rategic plan "u section #adca7;e7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ block grant & ins]t+ program2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 = a project describ$ 9-- 7,a7 subsection 7h72 or 7,b7 section #aja7;a77#bi71 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act2 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 = a project describ$ 9 section #ecjh ( title #di2 & 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ ea* fiscal ye> aft] apportion$ to a ,/ate2 7ii7 by /rik+ ! res]vation ( & ins]t+ sett+ aside2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#f7 = a fiscal ye> & ins]t+ #eg p]c5t = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #eh p]c5t = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ei p]c5t = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #fj p]c5t = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ ( ov] & ins]t+ great] ?an2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population great] ?an #di1iii & less ?an #bjj1jja2 7iii7 9 urban areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population great] ?an #d1iii & less ?an #ej1jjj2 & 7iv7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population less ?an #e1jjj2 & 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,local coord9ation & consultation 7,a7 ,coord9ation ) metropolitan plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 e/abli% a process to coord9ate ) all metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 ! ,/ate t repres5t an urbaniz$ area describ$ 9 su* p>agraph2 & 7ii7 describe h[ funds describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 w be allocat$ equitably among su* urbaniz$ areas dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,jo9t responsibility ,ea* ,/ate & ! ,secret>y %all jo9tly ensure compliance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,consultation ) regional transportation plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 be=e obligat+ fund+ attribut$ to an area ) a population less ?an #ej1jjj1 a ,/ate %all consult ) ! regional transportation plann+ organizations t repres5t ! area1 if any4 2 7,c7 9 ! head+ = p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ ov] #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ great] ?an #bjj1jjj2 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,/ate & all metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 ! ,/ate t repres5t an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( great] ?an #bjj1jjj %all jo9tly e/abli% a program to improve ! ability ( applicants to deliv] projects "u ?is subsection 9 an effici5t & exp$iti\s mann] & r$uce ! p]iod ( "t betwe5 ! selection ( ! project & ! obligation ( funds = ! project by provid+-- 7i7 te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to applicants = projects "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 fund+ = #a or m full-"t ,/ate employee positions to adm9i/] ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,eligible funds ,to c>ry out ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 a ,/ate %all set aside an am\nt equal to #a p]c5t ( ! funds available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i72 & 7ii7 at ! reque/ ( an eligible metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! ,/ate & metropolitan plann+ organization may jo9tly agree to use additional funds available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i74 7,c7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts us$ "u ?is p>agraph may be exp5d$-- 7i7 directly by ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 ?r\gh contracts ) ,/ate ag5cies1 private entities1 or nonpr(it organizations4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ov] #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ great] ?an #bjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,bridges n on ,f$]al-,aid highways 7#a7 ,def9ition ( (f-sy/em bridge ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m (f-sy/em bridge means a bridge locat$ on a public road1 o!r ?an a bridge on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 7#b7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,set aside ,( ! am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate = ea* fiscal ye> "u ?is section o!r ?an ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,/ate %all obligate = activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act7 = (f-sy/em bridges an am\nt t is n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nts available to su* ,/ate "u ?is section 9 fiscal ye> #bjbj1 n includ+ ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,r$uction ( exp5ditures ,! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) ,/ate & local (ficials1 may r$uce ! requirem5t = exp5ditures = (f-sy/em bridges "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to ! ,/ate if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,/ate has inadequate ne$s to ju/ify ! exp5diture4 7,c7 ,limitations ,! foll[+ am\nts %all n be us$ = ! purposes ( meet+ ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a73 7i7 ,am\nts describ$ 9 section #acc7;d77#a77;,a74 7ii7 ,am\nts set aside "u section #acc7;h74 7iii7 ,am\nts describ$ 9 section #eje7;a74 7#c7 ,cr$it = bridges n on ,f$]al-aid highways ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ) respect to any project n on a ,f$]al-aid highway = ! replacem5t ( a bridge or rehabilitation ( a bridge t is :olly fund$ f ,/ate & local s\rces1 is eligible = ,f$]al funds "u ?is section1 is c]tifi$ by ! ,/ate to h be5 c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) all /&>ds applicable to su* projects "u ?is section1 & is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ^u completion to be no long] a defici5t bridge-- 7,a7 any am\nt exp5d$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection f ,/ate & local s\rces = ! project 9 excess ( #bj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( con/ruction ( ! project may be cr$it$ to ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( o!r bridge projects 9 ! ,/ate t are eligible = ,f$]al funds "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 t cr$it+ %all be conduct$ 9 accordance ) proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#h7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#a77;,a77ii7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#a77;,a77iv7 = ea* fiscal ye>2 7,b7 by ins]t+ rural aft] functionally classifi$ z2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ or local roads1 or on critical rural freight corridors designat$ "u section #afg7;e7 aft] m9or collectors4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #acc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #acc4 ,surface transportation program4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,advance acquisition ( real prop]ty ,section #ajh7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ block grant2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ block grant4 7#b7 ,nondiscrim9ation ,section #adj7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ block grant4 7#c7 ,public transportation ,section #adb7;e77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ block grant4 7#d7 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b77#h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! head+ by /rik+ block grant4 7#e7 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program ,section #adi7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 by /rik+ block grant2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ block grant4 7#f7 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ block grant ea* "t su* t]m appe>s2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#f77;,a77i7 by /rik+ block grant4 7#g7 ,magnetic levitation transportation te*nology deploym5t program ,section #cbb7;h77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ block grant4 7#h7 ,tra9+ & education ,section #ejd7;a77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ block grant4 #abjf4 ,transportation alt]natives program ,section #acc7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7h7 ,transportation alt]natives program set-,aside 7#a7 ,set aside ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! total funds apportion$ to all ,/ates "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside an am\nt su* t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y sets aside a total am\nt "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> equal to #aj p]c5t ( su* total funds2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate's %>e ( ! am\nt set aside "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is det]m9$ by multiply+ ! am\nt set aside "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by ! ratio t-- 7i7 ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ! transportation enhancem5t program = fiscal ye> #bjji "u section #acc7;d77#b71 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates = ! transportation enhancem5ts program = fiscal ye> #bjji4 7#b7 ,allocation )9 a ,/ate 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 funds set aside = a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be obligat$ )9 t ,/ate 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 subsections 7d7 & 7e71 except t1 = purposes ( ?is p>agraph 7aft] funds are made available "u p>agraph 7#e77-- 7i7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! p]c5tage ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( subsection 7d7 %all be deem$ to be #ff p]c5t2 & 7ii7 p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7d7 %all n apply4 7,b7 ,local control 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may make available up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! funds set aside "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ! entities describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y1 & ! ,secret>y approves1 a plan t describes-- 7,i7 h[ su* funds %all be made available to metropolitan plann+ organizations1 regional transportation plann+ organizations1 c\nties1 or o!r regional transportation au?orities2 7,,ii7 h[ ! entities describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 %all select projects = fund+ & h[ su* entities %all report select$ projects to ! ,/ate2 7,,iii7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity ( su* entities2 & 7,,iv7 ! proc$ures 9 place to ensure su* entities comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,a ,/ate t makes fund+ available "u a plan approv$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all make available an equival5t am\nt ( obligation au?ority to an entity describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 to :om funds are made available "u ?is subp>agraph4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,funds set aside "u ?is subsection may be obligat$ = any ( ! foll[+ projects or activities3 7,a7 ,con/ruction1 plann+1 & design ( on-road & (f-road trail facilities = p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & o!r nonmotoriz$ =ms ( transportation1 includ+ sidewalks1 bicycle infra/ructure1 p$e/rian & bicycle signals1 traffic calm+ te*niques1 light+ & o!r safety-relat$ infra/ructure1 & transportation projects to a*ieve compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7,b7 ,con/ruction1 plann+1 & design ( infra/ructure-relat$ projects & sy/ems t w provide safe r\tes = nondriv]s1 includ+ *ildr51 old] adults1 & individuals ) disabilities to access daily ne$s4 7,c7 ,conv]sion & use ( ab&on$ railroad corridors = trails = p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 or o!r nonmotoriz$ transportation us]s4 7,d7 ,con/ruction ( turn\ts1 ov]looks1 & view+ areas4 7,e7 ,community improvem5t activities1 includ+-- 7i7 inv5tory1 control1 or removal ( outdoor adv]tis+2 7ii7 hi/oric pres]vation & rehabilitation ( hi/oric transportation facilities2 7iii7 vegetation managem5t practices 9 transportation rights-(-way to improve roadway safety1 prev5t aga9/ invasive species1 facilitate wildfire control1 & provide erosion control2 & 7iv7 ar*aeological activities relat+ to impacts f implem5tation ( a transportation project eligible "u ?is title4 7,f7 ,any environm5tal mitigation activity1 includ+ pollution prev5tion & pollution abatem5t activities & mitigation to address /ormwat] managem5t1 control1 & wat] pollution prev5tion or abatem5t relat$ to highway con/ruction or due to highway run(f1 includ+ activities describ$ 9 sections #cbh7;a7 & #cbi4 7,g7 ,projects & /rategies to r$uce vehicle-caus$ wildlife mortality relat$ to1 or to re/ore & ma9ta9 connectivity among t]re/rial or aquatic habitats affect$ by1 a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is subsection4 7,h7 ,! recreational trails program "u section #bjf4 7,i7 ,! safe r\tes to s*ool program "u section #baa4 7,j7 ,activities 9 fur!rance ( a vuln]able road us] assessm5t describ$ 9 section #adh4 7,k7 ,any o!r projects or activities describ$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bi7 or section #bac1 z su* sections 7 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7#d7 ,access to funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate1 metropolitan plann+ organization requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 or an entity requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 %all develop a competitive process to all[ eligible entities to submit projects = fund+ t a*ieve ! objectives ( ?is subsection4 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization = an area describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i7 %all select projects "u su* process 9 consultation ) ! relevant ,/ate4 7,b7 ,eligible entity def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a local gov]nm5t1 includ+ a c\nty or multi-c\nty special di/rict2 7ii7 a regional transportation au?ority2 7iii7 a transit ag5cy2 7iv7 a natural res\rce or public l& ag5cy2 7v7 a s*ool di/rict1 local education ag5cy1 or s*ool2 7vi7 a tribal gov]nm5t2 7vii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or few]2 7viii7 a nonpr(it organization c>ry+ out activities relat$ to transportation2 7ix7 any o!r local or regional gov]nm5tal entity ) responsibility = or ov]sight ( transportation or recreational trails 7o!r ?an a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj or a ,/ate ag5cy7 t ! ,/ate det]m9es to be eligible1 consi/5t ) ! goals ( ?is subsection2 & 7x7 a ,/ate1 at ! reque/ ( any entity li/$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7ix74 7#e7 ,cont9uation ( c]ta9 recreational trails projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 obligate an am\nt ( funds set aside "u ?is subsection equal to #age p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate = fiscal ye> #bjji "u section #ajd7;h77#b71 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba1 = projects relat+ to recreational trails "u section #bjf2 7ii7 return #a p]c5t ( ! funds describ$ 9 clause 7i7 to ! ,secret>y = ! adm9i/ration ( su* program2 & 7iii7 comply ) ! provisions ( ! adm9i/ration ( ! recreational trails program "u section #bjf1 includ+ ! use ( apportion$ funds describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,a7 ( su* section4 7,b7 ,/ate flexibility ,a ,/ate may opt out ( ! recreational trails program "u ?is p>agraph if ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate notifies ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #cj days prior to ! date on :i* an apportionm5t is made "u section #ajd = any fiscal ye>4 7#f7 ,improv+ accessibility & effici5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use an am\nt equal to n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! funds set aside = ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection1 aft] allocat+ funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 to improve ! ability ( applicants to access fund+ = projects "u ?is subsection 9 an effici5t & exp$iti\s mann] by provid+-- 7i7 to applicants = projects "u ?is subsection application assi/ance1 te*nical assi/ance1 & assi/ance 9 r$uc+ ! p]iod ( "t betwe5 ! selection ( ! project & ! obligation ( funds = ! project2 & 7ii7 fund+ = #a or m full-"t ,/ate employee positions to adm9i/] ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts us$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be exp5d$-- 7i7 directly by ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 ?r\gh contracts ) ,/ate ag5cies1 private entities1 or nonpr(it entities4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,flexible mat* 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #abj-- 7,i7 ! non-,f$]al %>e = a project "u ?is subsection may be calculat$ on a project1 multiple-project1 or program basis2 & 7,,ii7 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an individual project 9 ?is subsection may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7ii7 ,aggregate non-,f$]al %>e ,! av]age annual non-,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( all projects = :i* funds are obligat$ "u ?is subsection 9 a ,/ate = a fiscal ye> %all be n less ?an ! non-,f$]al %>e au?oriz$ = ! ,/ate "u section #abj7;b74 7iii7 ,requirem5t ,?is subp>agraph %all only apply to a ,/ate if su* ,/ate has adequate f9ancial controls1 z c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 to acc\nt = ! av]age annual non-,f$]al %>e "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,b7 ,safety projects ,not)/&+ section #abj1 funds made available to c>ry out section #adh may be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection if ! project-- 7i7 is a project describ$ 9 section #adh7;e77#a72 & 7ii7 is consi/5t ) ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a774 7#h7 ,flexibility 7,a7 ,/ate au?ority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! funds set aside "u ?is subsection t are available = obligation 9 any area ( ! ,/ate 7suballocat$ consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d77#a77;,b77 = any purpose eligible "u subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,re/riction ,funds may be us$ z describ$ 9 clause 7i7 only if ! ,/ate demon/rates to ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 t ! ,/ate held a competition 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection 9 su* =m z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 7,,ii7 t ! ,/ate (f]$ te*nical assi/ance to all eligible entities & provid$ su* assi/ance ^u reque/ by an eligible entity2 & 7,,iii7 t !re 7 n suffici5t suitable applications f eligible entities to use ! funds describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,,mpo au?ority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( great] ?an #bjj1jjj may use n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! funds set aside "u ?is subsection = an urbaniz$ area describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i7 = any purpose eligible "u subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,re/riction ,funds may be us$ z describ$ 9 clause 7i7 only if ! ,secret>y c]tifies t ! metropolitan plann+ organization-- 7,i7 held a competition 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection 9 su* =m z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 & 7,,ii7 demon/rates t !re 7 n suffici5t suitable applications f eligible entities to use ! funds describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#i7 ,annual reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization responsible = c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report t describes-- 7i7 ! numb] ( project applications receiv$ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! aggregate co/ ( ! projects = :i* applications are receiv$2 & 7,,ii7 ! types ( projects to be c>ri$ out1 express$ z p]c5tages ( ! total apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 ! li/ ( ea* project select$ = fund+ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+ specify+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! project 0 select$1 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! project is anticipat$ to be fund$1 ! recipi5t1 ! location1 ! type1 & a brief description4 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public1 9 a us]-fri5dly =mat on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a copy ( ea* annual report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #abjg4 ,bridge inve/m5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ ,national bridge & tunnel inv5tory & inspection /&>ds & ins]t+ ,bridges & tunnels2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 by /rik+ defici5t2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#e7 by /rik+ /ructurally defici5t bridge & ins]t+ bridge classifi$ z 9 poor condition2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba1 ea* & ins]t+ ,ea*2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 7#e7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 #abd1 aft] section #aai2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by ins]t+ 1 #abd1 aft] section #aai2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ f9ancial *>act]i/ics & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+ ,f$]al %>e42 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,highway bridge replacem5t & rehabilitation 7#a7 ,goals ,! goals ( ?is subsection %all be to-- 7,a7 support ! a*ievem5t ( a /ate ( good repair = ! ,nation's bridges2 7,b7 improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( ! movem5t ( p & freight ov] bridges2 & 7,c7 improve ! condition ( bridges 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by r$uc+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( bridges-- 7,i7 9 poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition2 7ii7 ! total p]son miles travel$ ov] bridges-- 7,i7 9 poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition2 7iii7 ! numb] ( bridges t-- 7,i7 d n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds2 or 7,,ii7 _c meet ! load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional transportation network2 & 7iv7 ! total p]son miles travel$ ov] bridges t-- 7,i7 d n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds2 or 7,,ii7 _c meet ! load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional transportation network4 7#b7 ,bridges on public roads 7,a7 ,m9imum bridge inve/m5t ,exclud+ ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 ( ! total funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #ajd7;b7 = fiscal ye>s #bjbb to #bjbe1 a ,/ate %all obligate n less ?an #bj p]c5t = projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e74 7,b7 ,program flexibility ,a ,/ate requir$ to obligate funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may use any comb9ation ( funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #ajd7;b74 7,c7 ,limitation ,am\nts describ$ bel[ may n be us$ = ! purposes ( calculat+ or meet+ ! m9imum bridge inve/m5t requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 am\nts describ$ 9 section #acc7;d77#a77;,a72 7ii7 am\nts set aside "u section #acc7;h72 & 7iii7 am\nts describ$ 9 section #eje7;a74 7,d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to prohibit ! exp5diture ( funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 = bridge projects eligible "u su* section4 7,e7 ,eligible projects ,funds requir$ to be obligat$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 may be obligat$ = projects or activities t-- 7i7 are o!rwise eligible "u ei!r section #aai or section #acc1 z applicable2 7ii7 support ! a*ievem5t ( p]=mance t>gets ( ! ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #aej or provide support = ! condition & p]=mance ( bridges on public roads )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7iii7 remove a bridge classifi$ z 9 poor condition 9 ord] to improve community connectivity1 or replace1 recon/ruct1 rehabilitate1 pres]ve1 or protect a bridge includ$ on ! national bridge inv5tory au?oriz$ by subsection 7b71 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,i7 seismic retr(its2 7,,ii7 sy/ematic prev5tive ma9t5ance2 7,,iii7 in/allation ( sc\r c\nt]measures2 7,,iv7 ! use ( innovative mat]ials t ext5d ! s]vice life ( ! bridge & r$uce pres]vation co/s1 z comp>$ to conv5tionally design$ & con/ruct$ bridges2 7,v7 ! use ( nontraditional production te*niques1 includ+ factory prefabrication2 7,,vi7 pa9t+ = purposes ( bridge protection2 7,,vii7 application ( calcium magnesium acetate1 sodium acetate_/=mate1 or o!r environm5tally acceptable1 m9imally corrosive anti-ic+ & deic+ compositions2 7,,viii7 corrosion control2 7,,ix7 con/ruction ( protective features 7includ+ natural infra/ructure7 alone or 9 comb9ation ) o!r activities eligible "u ?is p>agraph to enhance resili5ce ( a bridge2 7,x7 bridge security c\nt]measures2 7,,xi7 impact protection measures = bridges2 7,,xii7 inspection & evaluation ( bridges2 & 7,,xiii7 tra9+ = bridge inspectors consi/5t ) subsection 7i74 7,f7 ,bundles ( projects ,a ,/ate may use a bundle ( projects z describ$ 9 subsection 7j7 to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a71 if ea* project 9 ! bundle is o!rwise eligible "u subp>agraph 7,e74 7,g7 ,flexibility ,! ,secret>y may1 at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 r$uce ! requir$ obligation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if-- 7i7 ! r$uction is consi/5t ) a ,/ate's asset managem5t plan = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 7ii7 ! r$uction w n limit a ,/ate's ability to meet its p]=mance t>gets "u section #aej or to improve ! condition & p]=mance ( bridges on public roads )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7iii7 ! ,/ate demon/rates t x has inadequate ne$s to ju/ify ! exp5diture4 7,h7 ,bridge inve/m5t report ,! ,secret>y %all annually publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a bridge inve/m5t report t includes-- 7i7 ! total ,f$]al fund+ obligat$ = bridge projects 9 ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>1 on a ,/ate-by-,/ate basis & brok5 out by ,f$]al program2 7ii7 ! total ,f$]al fund+ obligat$1 on a ,/ate-by-,/ate basis & brok5 out by ,f$]al program1 = bridge projects c>ri$ out pursuant to ! m9imum bridge inve/m5t requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7iii7 ! progress made by ea* ,/ate t[>d meet+ ! m9imum bridge inve/m5t requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = su* ,/ate1 bo? cumulatively & = ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>2 7iv7 a summ>y (-- 7,i7 ea* reque/ made "u subp>agraph 7,g7 by a ,/ate = a r$uction 9 ! m9imum bridge inve/m5t requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 = ea* reque/ describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 t is grant$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7aa7 ! p]c5tage & doll> am\nt ( ! r$uction2 & 7bb7 an explanation ( h[ ! ,/ate met ea* ( ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7v7 a summ>y (-- 7,i7 ea* reque/ made by a ,/ate = a r$uction 9 ! obligation requirem5ts "u section #acc7;f72 & 7,,ii7 = ea* reque/ t is grant$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7aa7 ! p]c5tage & doll> am\nt ( ! r$uction2 & 7bb7 an explanation ( h[ ! ,secret>y made ! det]m9ation "u section #acc7;f77#b77;,b74 7,i7 ,(f-sy/em bridges ,a ,/ate may apply am\nts obligat$ "u ?is subsection or section #acc7;f77#b77;,a7 to ! obligation requirem5ts ( bo? ?is subsection & section #acc7;f74 7,j7 ,,nhs p5alty ,a ,/ate may apply am\nts obligat$ "u ?is subsection or section #aai7;f77#b7 to ! obligation requirem5ts ( bo? ?is subsection & section #aai7;f77#b74 7,k7 ,compliance ,if a ,/ate fails to satisfy ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a7 by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y may subject ! ,/ate to appropriate program sanctions "u section #a4cf ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #add & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #add4 ,bridges & tunnels4 4 #abjh4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities ,section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7i7 & 7j7 z subsections 7h7 & 7i71 respectively4 #abji4 ,highway safety improvem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ only includes a project & ins]t+ includes a project2 7ii7 9 clause 7xiii7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! developm5t ( a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t or a vision z]o plan "u section #afja ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act aft] safety plann+2 7iii7 by am5d+ clause 7xviii7 to read z foll[s3 7xviii7 ,safe r\tes to s*ool infra/ructure-relat$ projects eligible "u section #baa4 2 7iv7 9 clause 7xxvi7 by ins]t+ or lead+ p$e/rian int]vals aft] hybrid beacons2 & 7v7 by /rik+ clause 7xxviii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7xxviii7 ,a p$e/rian security feature design$ to sl[ or /op a motor vehicle4 7xxix7 ,in/allation ( infra/ructure improvem5ts1 includ+ sidewalks1 crosswalks1 signage1 & bus /op %elt]s or protect$ wait+ areas4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7ix7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7x7 z clause 7xi72 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ix7 ! foll[+3 7x7 ,/ate or local repres5tatives ( educational ag5cies to address safe r\tes to s*ool & s*oolbus safety2 & 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by ins]t+ ,tribal1 aft] ,/ate12 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,g71 7,h71 & 7,i7 z subp>agraphs 7,h71 7,i71 & 7,j71 respectively2 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 includes a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ "u p>agraph 7#af72 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 & 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#ab71 7#ac71 & 7#ad71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,safe sy/em approa* ,! t]m safe sy/em approa* means a roadway design t emphasizes m9imiz+ ! risk ( injury or fatality to road us]s & t-- 7,a7 takes into consid]ation ! possibility & likelihood ( human error2 7,b7 accommodates human injury tol]ance by tak+ into consid]ation likely cra% types1 result+ impact =ces1 & ! human body's ability to )/& su* =ces2 & 7,c7 takes into consid]ation vuln]able road us]s4 7#aa7 ,specifi$ safety project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m specifi$ safety project means a project c>ri$ out = ! purpose ( safety "u any o!r section ( ?is title t is consi/5t ) ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m specifi$ safety project includes a project t-- 7i7 promotes public aw>5ess & in=ms ! public reg>d+ highway safety matt]s 7includ+ safety = motorcycli/s1 bicycli/s1 p$e/rians1 individuals ) disabilities1 & o!r road us]s72 7ii7 facilitates en=cem5t ( traffic safety laws2 7iii7 provides infra/ructure & infra/ructure-relat$ equipm5t to support em]g5cy s]vices2 7iv7 conducts safety-relat$ rese>* to evaluate exp]im5tal safety c\nt]measures or equipm5t2 or 7v7 supports safe r\tes to s*ool non9fra/ructure-relat$ activities describ$ "u section #baa7;e77#b74 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ae7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] means a nonmotori/-- 7,a7 ) a fatality analysis report+ sy/em p]son attribute code t is includ$ 9 ! def9ition ( ! t]m numb] ( non-motoriz$ fatalities 9 section #dij4bje ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulation72 or 7,b7 describ$ 9 ! t]m numb] ( non-motoriz$ s]i\s injuries 9 su* section4 7#af7 ,vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t ,! t]m vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t means an assessm5t ( ! safety p]=mance ( ! ,/ate or a metropolitan plann+ organization )9 ! ,/ate ) respect to vuln]able road us]s & ! plan ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s describ$ 9 subsection 7l74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ 7a77#ac72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77vi7 by ins]t+ 1 consi/5t ) ! vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t aft] nonmotoriz$ cra%es2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ 1 consi/5t ) a safe sy/em approa*1 aft] id5tify2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ excessive design spe$s & spe$ limits1 aft] cross+ ne$s12 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ motori/s 7includ+ motorcycli/s71 bicycli/s1 p$e/rians1 & o!r highway us]s & ins]t+ road us]s2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77iii7 by /rik+ motori/s 7includ+ motorcycli/s71 bicycli/s1 p$e/rians1 p]sons ) disabilities1 & o!r highway us]s & ins]t+ road us]s2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iv7 by ins]t+ & s]i\s injury aft] fatality2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7vii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7viii7 z clause 7ix72 & 7,,iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vii7 ! foll[+3 7viii7 ! f9d+s ( a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t ( ! ,/ate2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i7 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#ac72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 by /rik+ 1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! project is includ$ 9 an applicable ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,flexible fund+ = specifi$ safety projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to advance ! implem5tation ( a ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan1 a ,/ate may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out specifi$ safety projects4 7,b7 ,rule ( /atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to require a ,/ate to revise any ,/ate process1 plan1 or program 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,effect ( p>agraph 7i7 ,requirem5ts ,a project fund$ "u ?is p>agraph %all be subject to all requirem5ts "u ?is section t apply to a highway safety improvem5t project4 7ii7 ,o!r apportion$ programs ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to am\nts t may be obligat$ = non9fra/ructure projects apportion$ "u any o!r p>agraph ( section #ajd7;b74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,high-risk rural road safety 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate det]m9es t ! fatality rate on rural roads 9 su* ,/ate = ! mo/ rec5t #b-ye> p]iod = :i* data are available exce$s ! m$ian fatality rate = rural roads among all ,/ates1 t ,/ate %all be requir$ to-- 7i7 obligate ov] ! #b fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* su* det]m9ation is made = projects on high-risk rural roads an am\nt n less ?an #g4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7ii7 include1 9 ! subsequ5t update to ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan1 /rategies to r$uce ! fatality rate4 7,b7 ,s\rce ( funds ,any am\nts obligat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be f am\nts describ$ "u section #acc7;d77#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,annual det]m9ation ,! det]m9ation describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be made on an annual basis4 7,d7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out a project ) an am\nt obligat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate %all consult )1 z applicable1 local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional transportation plann+ organizations4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ driv]s & ins]t+ road us]s2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ address ! increases 9 & ins]t+ r$uce2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,vuln]able road us] safety 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 if a ,/ate det]m9es t ! numb] ( vuln]able road us] fatalities & s]i\s injuries p] capita 9 su* ,/ate ov] ! mo/ rec5t #b-ye> p]iod = :i* data are available exce$s ! m$ian numb] ( su* fatalities & s]i\s injuries p] capita among all ,/ates1 t ,/ate %all be requir$ to obligate ov] ! #b fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* su* det]m9ation is made an am\nt t is n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt set aside 9 su* ,/ate "u section #acc7;h77#a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 less any am\nts obligat$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate z requir$ by subp>agraph 7,d71 =-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ fiscal ye>-- 7,i7 p]=m+ ! vuln]able us] safety assessm5t z prescrib$ by subsection 7l72 7,,ii7 provid+ mat*+ funds = transportation alt]natives safety project z id5tifi$ 9 section #acc7;h77#g77;,b72 & 7,,iii7 projects eligible "u section #acc7;h77#c77;,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,i72 & 7ii7 9 ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! program ( projects id5tifi$ 9 subsection 7l77#b77;,c74 7,b7 ,s\rce ( funds ,any am\nts obligat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be f am\nts describ$ 9 section #acc7;d77#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,annual det]m9ation ,! det]m9ation describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be made on an annual basis4 7,d7 ,metropolitan plann+ area ) excessive fatalities & s]i\s injuries p] capita 7i7 ,annual det]m9ation ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 a metropolitan plann+ organization repres5t+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population great] ?an #bjj1jjj %all annually det]m9e ! numb] ( vuln]able us] road fatalities & s]i\s injuries p] capita 9 su* area ov] ! mo/ rec5t #b-ye> p]iod4 7ii7 ,requirem5t to obligate funds ,if su* a metropolitan plann+ area organization det]m9es t ! numb] ( vuln]able us] road fatalities & s]i\s injuries p] capita 9 su* area ov] ! mo/ rec5t #b-ye> p]iod = :i* data are available exce$s ! m$ian numb] ( su* fatalities & s]i\s injuries among all urbaniz$ areas ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj1 !n !re %all be obligat$ ov] ! #b fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* su* det]m9ation is made an am\nt t is n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt set aside = t urbaniz$ area "u section #acc7;h77#b7 = fiscal ye> #bjbj = projects id5tifi$ 9 ! program ( projects describ$ 9 subsection 7l77#g77;,c74 7,e7 ,s\rce ( funds 7i7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ,/ate requir$ to obligate funds ,= a metropolitan plann+ organization 9 a ,/ate requir$ to obligate funds to vuln]able us] safety "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,/ate %all be requir$ to obligate f su* am\nts requir$ to be obligat$ = vuln]able road us] safety "u subp>agraph 7,b7 = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7l77#g74 7ii7 ,o!r metropolitan plann+ organizations ,= a metropolitan plann+ organization t is n locat$ )9 a ,/ate requir$ to obligate funds to vuln]able us] safety "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,/ate %all be requir$ to obligate f am\nts apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7l77#g74 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#a77;,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ any ef=ts to r$uce vehicle spe$ aft] "u ?is section2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ea* ,/ate %all create a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a description ( ! location )9 ! ,/ate ( ea* vuln]able road us] fatality & s]i\s injury & ! design spe$ ( ! roadway at any su* location2 7,b7 a description ( any corridors id5tifi$ by a ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional transportation plann+ organizations t pose a high risk ( a vuln]able road us] fatality or s]i\s injury & ! design spe$s ( su* corridors2 & 7,c7 a program ( projects or /rategies to r$uce safety risks to vuln]able road us]s 9 corridors id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 9 coord9ation ) local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional transportation plann+ organizations t repres5t a high-risk area id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,analysis ,9 creat+ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate %all assess ! la/ #e ye>s ( available data4 7#d7 ,requirem5ts ,9 creat+ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 take into consid]ation a safe sy/em approa*2 & 7,b7 coord9ate ) local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional transportation plann+ organizations t repres5t a high-risk area id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,update ,a ,/ate %all update a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t on ! same s*$ule z ! ,/ate updates ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan4 7#f7 ,transportation sy/em access ,! program ( projects develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 may n degrade transportation sy/em access = vuln]able road us]s4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+ = subsection 7a77#h7 by /rik+ ,road us]s & ins]t+ ,road us]2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7i77#b77;,d7 by /rik+ safety safety & ins]t+ safety4 7c7 ,high-risk rural roads 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all update ! /udy describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #aaab7;b7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note74 7#b7 ,publication ( report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation an updat$ report ( ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #aaab7;b7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note74 7#c7 ,be/ practices manual ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all update ! be/ practices manual describ$ 9 section #aaab7;b77#c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note74 #abaj4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program ,section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ subsection 7i72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by ins]t+ %>$ micromobility 7includ+ bike%>+ & %>$ scoot] sy/ems71 aft] c>%>+12 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,b7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 if ! project or program mitigates seasonal or tempor>y traffic conge/ion f long-haul travel or t\rism4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by ins]t+ 1 hydrog5 vehicle1 aft] ,electric vehicle2 7ii7 by ins]t+ hydrog5 or aft] *>g+ /ations or2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ 1 hydrog5-p[]$1 aft] batt]y p[]$2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by ins]t+ 1 & is consi/5t ) section #aff aft] travel times2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7m7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7#a7 ,projects ,a ,/ate may obligate funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 9 an area ( su* ,/ate t is o!rwise eligible = obligations ( su* funds = op]at+ co/s "u *apt] #ec ( title #di or on a sy/em = :i* ,,cmaq fund+ 0 made available1 obligat$1 or exp5d$ 9 fiscal ye> #bjab1 or1 not)/&+ subsection 7b71 on a ,/ate-support$ ,amtrak r\te ) a co/-%>+ agreem5t "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh or alt]native co/ allocation "u section #bdgab7;g77#c7 ( title #di4 7#b7 ,"t limitation ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( "t = :i* a ,/ate may obligate funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = op]at+ assi/ance = an area ( a ,/ate or on a sy/em1 ! ,secret>y %all all[ su* obligations to occur1 9 su* area or on su* sy/em-- 7,a7 ) a "t limitation ( n less ?an #c ye>s2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( projects t demon/rate cont9u$ net air quality b5efits beyond #c ye>s1 z det]m9$ annually by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ) no impos$ "t limitation4 4 #abaa4 ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations 7a7 ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aed ! foll[+ new section3 #aee4 ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,any electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure fund$ "u ?is title %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7b7 ,int]op]ability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations fund$ "u ?is title %all provide1 at a m9imum1 two ( ! foll[+ *>g+ connector types at ! location3 7,a7 ,,ccs4 7,b7 ,c,h,ade,m,o4 7,c7 ,an alt]native connector t meets applicable indu/ry safety /&>ds 7#b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all prev5t ! use ( *>g+ types o!r ?an ! connectors describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if1 at a m9imum1 su* connectors meet applicable indu/ry safety /&>ds & are compatible ) a majority ( electric vehicles 9 op]ation4 7c7 ,op5 access to paym5t ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations %all provide paym5t me?ods available to all memb]s ( ! public to ensure secure1 conv5i5t1 & equal access & %all n be limit$ by memb]%ip to a p>ticul> paym5t provid]4 7d7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any project to in/all electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure %all be treat$ z if ! project is locat$ on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 7e7 ,c]tification ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all c]tify t no electric vehicle *>g+ /ations in/all$ "u ?is section use m9]als s\rc$ or process$ ) *ild labor1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 ,article #c ( ! ,int]national ,labor ,organization ,conv5tion conc]n+ ! prohibition & imm$iate action = ! elim9ation ( ! wor/ =ms ( *ild labor 7,decemb] #b1 #bjjj71 or 9 violation ( human rights4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aed ! foll[+ new item3 #aee4 ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations4 4 7c7 ,electric vehicle *>g+ signage ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all update ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices to-- 7#a7 ensure uni=mity 9 provid+ road us]s direction to electric *>g+ /ations t are op5 to ! public2 & 7#b7 all[ ! use ( ,specific ,s]vice signs = electric vehicle *>g+ /ation provid]s4 7d7 ,agreem5ts relat+ to ! use & access ( rights-(-way ( ! int]/ate sy/em ,section #aaa ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,int]/ate sy/em rights-( way 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subsections 7a7 or 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all p]mit1 consi/5t ) section #aee1 ! *>g+ ( electric vehicles on rights-(-way ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em 9-- 7,a7 a re/ area2 or 7,b7 a fr+e or corridor p>k+ facility1 includ+ a p>k & ride facility4 7#b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all p]mit comm]cial activities on rights-(-way ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 except z necess>y = ! *>g+ ( electric vehicles 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 4 #abab4 ,national highway freight program ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#g7 to r$uce ! environm5tal impacts ( freight movem5t on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network1 includ+-- 7,a7 gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,b7 local air pollution2 7,c7 m9imiz+1 captur+1 or treat+ /ormwat] run(f & address+ o!r adv]se impacts to wat] quality2 & 7,d7 wildlife habitat loss2 & 7#h7 to decrease any adv]se impact ( freight transportation on communities locat$ ne> freight facilities or freight corridors4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional mileage ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 a ,/ate t has designat$ at lea/ #ij p]c5t ( its maximum mileage describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 may designate up to an additional #aej miles ( critical rural freight corridors4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,additional mileage ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#d71 a ,/ate t has designat$ at lea/ #ij p]c5t ( its maximum mileage describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 may designate up to an additional #ge miles ( critical urban freight corridors "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7h7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all prep>e & ins]t+ ,z "p ( ! report requir$ "u section #ejc7;b77#h71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all bi5nially prep>e2 7#e7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#d7 to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ,freight plann+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a ,/ate may n obligate funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#e7 unless ! ,/ate has develop$1 updat$1 or am5d$1 z applicable1 a freight plan 9 accordance ) section #gjbjb ( title #di4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,limitation ,! ,f$]al %>e ( a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c77xxiii7 %all fund only elem5ts ( su* project t provide public b5efits4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iii7 by ins]t+ & freight managem5t & op]ations sy/ems aft] freight transportation sy/ems2 & 7,,ii7 by am5d+ clause 7xxiii7 to read z foll[s3 7xxiii7 ,freight int]modal or freight rail projects1 includ+-- 7,i7 projects )9 ! b\nd>ies ( public or private freight rail or wat] facilities 7includ+ ports72 7,,ii7 projects t provide surface transportation infra/ructure necess>y to facilitate direct int]modal int]*ange1 transf]1 & access into or out ( ! facility2 & 7,,iii7 any o!r surface transportation project to improve ! fl[ ( freight into or out ( a facility describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii74 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7k77#a77;,a77ii7 by /rik+ ports-( entry & ins]t+ ports-(-entry4 #abac4 ,c>bon pollution r$uction 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,c>bon pollution r$uction 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a c>bon pollution r$uction program to support ! r$uction ( gre5h\se gas emissions f ! surface transportation sy/em4 7b7 ,eligible projects ,a project is eligible = fund+ "u ?is section if su* project-- 7#a7 is expect$ to yield a significant r$uction 9 gre5h\se gas emissions f ! surface transportation sy/em2 7#b7 w help a ,/ate meet ! gre5h\se gas emissions p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c77#g72 & 7#c7 is-- 7,a7 eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title or "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 or 7,b7 a capital project1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bbijf ( title #di1 to improve int]city rail pass5g] transportation1 provid$ t ! project w yield a significant r$uction 9 s+le occupant vehicle trips & improve mobility on public roads4 7c7 ,guidance ,! ,secret>y %all issue guidance on me?ods ( det]m9+ ! r$uction ( s+le occupant vehicle trips & improvem5t ( mobility on public roads z ^? factors relate to int]city rail pass5g] transportation projects "u subsection 7b77#d74 7d7 ,op]at+ exp5ses ,a ,/ate may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u section #ajd7;b77#i7 = ! op]at+ exp5ses ( public transportation & pass5g] rail transportation projects4 7e7 ,s+le-,occupancy vehicle highway facilities ,none ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ = a project t w result 9 ! con/ruction ( new capacity available to s+le occupant vehicles unless ! project consi/s ( a high occupancy vehicle facility & is consi/5t ) section #aff4 7f7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all annually evaluate ! progress ( ea* ,/ate 9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is section by comp>+ ! p]c5t *ange 9 c>bon dioxide emissions p] capita on public roads 9 ! ,/ate calculat$ z-- 7,a7 ! annual c>bon dioxide emissions p] capita on public roads 9 ! ,/ate = ! mo/ rec5t ye> = :i* !re is data2 divid$ by 7,b7 ! av]age annual c>bon dioxide emissions p] capita on public roads 9 ! ,/ate 9 cal5d> ye>s #bjae ?r\gh #bjai4 7#b7 ,measures ,9 conduct+ ! evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 prior to ! effective date ( ! gre5h\se gas p]=mance measures "u section #aej7;c77#g71 use su* data z are available1 :i* may include data on motor fuels usage publi%$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & in=mation on emissions factors or coeffici5ts publi%$ by ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 & 7,b7 foll[+ ! effective date ( ! gre5h\se gas p]=mance measures "u section #aej7;c77#g71 use su* measures4 7g7 ,progress report ,! ,secret>y %all annually issue a c>bon pollution r$uction progress report1 to be made publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 t includes-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! evaluation "u subsection 7f7 = ea* ,/ate2 & 7#b7 a rank+ ( all ! ,/ates by ! crit]ia "u subsection 7f71 ) ! ,/ates t1 = ! ye> cov]$ by su* report1 h ! l>ge/ p]c5tage r$uction 9 annual c>bon dioxide emissions p] capita on public roads be+ rank$ ! highe/4 7h7 ,high-,p]=m+ ,/ates 7#a7 ,designation ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ea* ,/ate t is #a ( ! #ae highe/ rank$ ,/ates1 z det]m9$ "u subsection 7g77#b71 & t a*ieves a r$uction 9 c>bon dioxide emissions p] capita on public roads1 z det]m9$ by ! evaluation 9 subsection 7f71 %all be designat$ z a high-p]=m+ ,/ate = ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,= ea* ,/ate t is designat$ z a high-p]=m+ ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 not)/&+ section #abj1 ! ,/ate may use funds made available "u ?is title to pay ! non-,f$]al %>e ( a project "u ?is section dur+ any ye> = :i* su* ,/ate is designat$ z a high-p]=m+ ,/ate2 & 7,b7 not)/&+ section #abf1 ! ,/ate may transf] up to #ej p]c5t ( funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#i7 to ! program "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 9 any ye> = :i* su* ,/ate is designat$ z a high-p]=m+ ,/ate4 7#c7 ,transf] ,= ea* ,/ate t is #a ( ! #ae l[e/ rank$ ,/ates1 z det]m9$ "u subsection 7g77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all transf] #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 9 ! fiscal ye> foll[+ ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,/ate is s rank$1 n includ+ am\nts set aside "u section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 & "u section #acc7;h7 or #eje7;a71 to ! apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#i74 7#d7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all n conduct a transf] "u p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 until ! fir/ fiscal ye> foll[+ ! effective date ( gre5h\se gas p]=mance measures "u section #aej7;c77#g72 & 7,b7 ) respect to a ,/ate 9 any fiscal ye> foll[+ ! ye> 9 :i* su* ,/ate a*ieves a r$uction 9 c>bon dioxide emissions p] capita on public roads 9 su* ye> z det]m9$ by ! evaluation "u subsection 7f74 7i7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & p]iodically !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all issue a report-- 7#a7 detail+1 bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce1 :at types ( projects eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section are expect$ to provide ! mo/ significant gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions f ! surface transportation sector2 & 7#b7 detail+1 bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce1 :at types ( projects eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section are n expect$ to provide significant gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions f ! surface transportation sector4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #aga4 ,c>bon pollution r$uction4 4 7c7 ,applicability ,subsection 7b77#b7 ( section #aga ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by ?is section1 %all apply to a ,/ate beg9n+ on ! fir/ fiscal ye> foll[+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,/ate sets gre5h\se gas p]=mance t>gets "u section #aej7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #abad4 ,recreational trails ,section #bjf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,use ( o!r apportion$ funds ,funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b7 t are obligat$ = recreational trails & relat$ projects %all be adm9i/]$ z if su* funds 7 made available = purposes describ$ "u ?is section4 4 #abae4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #baj ! foll[+3 #baa4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program 7a7 ,program ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a safe r\tes to s*ool program = ! b5efit ( *ildr5 9 prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program %all be-- 7#a7 to enable & enc\rage *ildr51 includ+ ^? ) disabilities1 to walk & bicycle to s*ool2 7#b7 to make bicycl+ & walk+ to s*ool a saf] & m appeal+ transportation alt]native1 !reby enc\rag+ a heal?y & active life/yle f an e>ly age2 & 7#c7 to facilitate ! plann+1 developm5t1 & implem5tation ( projects & activities t w improve safety & r$uce traffic1 fuel consumption1 & air pollution 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( section #ajd7;b7 may be us$ to c>ry out projects1 programs1 & o!r activities "u ?is section4 7d7 ,eligible entities ,projects1 programs1 & activities fund$ "u ?is section may be c>ri$ out by eligible entities describ$ "u section #acc7;h77#d77;,b7 t demon/rate an ability to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7e7 ,eligible projects & activities 7#a7 ,infra/ructure-relat$ projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may obligate funds "u ?is section = ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( infra/ructure-relat$ projects t w sub/antially improve ! ability ( /ud5ts to walk & bicycle to s*ool1 includ+ sidewalk improvem5ts1 traffic calm+ & spe$ r$uction improvem5ts1 p$e/rian & bicycle cross+ improvem5ts1 on-/reet bicycle facilities1 (f-/reet bicycle & p$e/rian facilities1 secure bicycle p>k+ facilities1 & traffic div]sion improvem5ts 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools4 7,b7 ,location ( projects ,infra/ructure-relat$ projects "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be c>ri$ out on any public road or any bicycle or p$e/rian pa?way or trail 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools4 7#b7 ,non9fra/ructure-relat$ activities ,9 addition to projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate may obligate funds "u ?is section = non9fra/ructure-relat$ activities to enc\rage walk+ & bicycl+ to s*ool1 includ+-- 7,a7 public aw>5ess campaigns & outrea* to press & community lead]s2 7,b7 traffic education & en=cem5t 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools2 7,c7 /ud5t sessions on bicycle & p$e/rian safety1 heal?1 & environm5t2 7,d7 programs t address p]sonal safety2 & 7,e7 fund+ = tra9+1 volunte]s1 & manag]s ( safe r\tes to s*ool programs4 7#c7 ,safe r\tes to s*ool coord9ator ,ea* ,/ate receiv+ an apportionm5t "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( section #ajd7;b7 %all use a suffici5t am\nt ( ! apportionm5t to fund a full-"t position ( coord9ator ( ! ,/ate's safe r\tes to s*ool program4 7#d7 ,rural s*ool di/rict outrea* ,a coord9ator describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 %all conduct outrea* to ensure t rural s*ool di/ricts 9 ! ,/ate are aw>e ( su* ,/ate's safe r\tes to s*ool program & ! funds au?oriz$ by ?is section4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project1 program1 or activity "u ?is section %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7g7 ,cle>+h\se 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 a national safe r\tes to s*ool cle>+h\se to-- 7,a7 develop in=mation & educational programs on safe r\tes to s*ool2 & 7,b7 provide te*nical assi/ance & dissem9ate te*niques & /rategies us$ = successful safe r\tes to s*ool programs4 7#b7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is subsection us+ am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses "u section #ajd7;a74 7h7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 projects c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be treat$ z projects on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a ( ?is title4 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools ,! t]m 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools means1 ) respect to a s*ool1 ! area )9 bicycl+ & walk+ di/ance ( ! s*ool 7approximately #b miles74 7#b7 ,prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools ,! t]m prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools means s*ools provid+ education f k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh twelf? grade4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #adjd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,/at4 #abbh-abcj71 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 7#b7 ,analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #baj ! foll[+3 #baa4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program4 4 #abaf4 ,bicycle transportation & p$e/rian walkways ,section #bag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#d72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ a position & ins]t+ at lea/ "o full-"t positions2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ bicycles & ins]t+ p$e/rians or bicycli/s ea* place su* t]m appe>s2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7j7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,electric bicycle ,! t]m electric bicycle means mean a bicycle equipp$ ) fully op]able p$als1 a saddle or seat = ! rid]1 & an electric motor ( less ?an #gej watts t c safely %>e a bicycle transportation facility ) o!r us]s ( su* facility & meets ! requirem5ts ( "o ( ! foll[+ ?ree classes3 7,a7 ,class #a electric bicycle ,! t]m class #a electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipp$ ) a motor t provides assi/ance only :5 ! rid] is p$al+1 & t ceases to provide assi/ance :5 ! bicycle rea*es ! spe$ ( #bj miles p] h\r4 7,b7 ,class #b electric bicycle ,! t]m class #b electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipp$ ) a motor t may be us$ exclusively to propel ! bicycle1 & t is n capable ( provid+ assi/ance :5 ! bicycle rea*es ! spe$ ( #bj miles p] h\r4 7,c7 ,class #c electric bicycle ,! t]m class #c electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipp$ ) a motor t provides assi/ance only :5 ! rid] is p$al+1 & t ceases to provide assi/ance :5 ! bicycle rea*es ! spe$ ( #bh miles p] h\r4 4 ,c ,project-,level ,inve/m5ts #acja4 ,projects ( national & regional significance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #aag4 ,projects ( national & regional significance 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a projects ( national & regional significance program "u :i* ! ,secret>y may make grants to1 & e/abli% multiye> grant agreem5ts )1 eligible entities 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,grant am\nts & project co/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* grant made "u ?is section-- 7,a7 %all be 9 an am\nt t is at lea/ #be1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 %all be = a project t has eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ ! less] (-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a project-- 7,i7 locat$ 9 #a ,/ate or t]ritory1 #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is *apt] to ! ,/ate or t]ritory 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye>2 or 7,,ii7 locat$ 9 m ?an #a ,/ate or t]ritory1 #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is *apt] to ! p>ticipat+ ,/ate or t]ritory ) ! l>ge/ apportionm5t "u ?is *apt] 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,l>ge projects ,= a project t has eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #ejj1jjj1jjj1 a grant made "u ?is section-- 7,a7 %all be 9 an am\nt suffici5t to fully fund ! project1 or 9 ! case ( a public transportation project1 a m9imum op]able segm5t1 9 comb9ation ) o!r fund+ s\rces1 includ+ non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t1 id5tifi$ 9 ! application2 & 7,b7 may be aw>d$ pursuant to ! process "u subsection 7d71 z necess>y bas$ on ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7d7 ,multiye> grant agreem5ts = l>ge projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a l>ge project t receives a grant "u ?is section may be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a multiye> grant agreem5t 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a multiye> grant agreem5t = a l>ge project %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( p>ticipation by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! project2 7,b7 e/abli% ! am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! project2 7,c7 e/abli% a s*$ule ( anticipat$ ,f$]al obligations = ! project t provides = obligation ( ! full grant am\nt by n lat] ?an #d fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! initial am\nt is provid$2 & 7,d7 det]m9e ! p]iod ( "t = complet+ ! project1 ev5 if su* p]iod ext5ds beyond ! p]iod ( an au?orization4 7#c7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 %all obligate an am\nt ( available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law2 & 7ii7 may include a commitm5t1 cont+5t on am\nts to be specifi$ 9 law 9 advance = commitm5ts "u ?is p>agraph1 to obligate an additional am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law4 7,b7 ,cont+5t commitm5t ,a cont+5t commitm5t "u ?is subsection is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t "u section #aeja ( title #ca4 7,c7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ( c>ry+ out a "p ( ! project )9 a reasonable "t %all be consid]$ a co/ ( c>ry+ out ! project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t1 except t eligible co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! project at ! "t ( borr[+4 7ii7 ,c]tification ,! applicant %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms4 7#d7 ,advance paym5t ,an eligible entity c>ry+ out a l>ge project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t-- 7,a7 may use funds made available to ! eligible entity "u ?is title or title #di = eligible project co/s ( ! l>ge project2 & 7,b7 %all be reimburs$1 at ! option ( ! eligible entity1 = su* exp5ditures f ! am\nt made available "u ! multiye> grant agreem5t = ! project 9 t fiscal ye> or a subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 7e7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is section only = a project t is a project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di & is-- 7,a7 a bridge project c>ri$ out on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 or t is eligible to be c>ri$ out "u section #afe2 7,b7 a project to improve p]son ?r\ghput t is-- 7i7 a highway project c>ri$ out on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 or t is eligible to be c>ri$ out "u section #afe2 7ii7 a public transportation project2 or 7iii7 a capital project1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bbijf ( title #di1 to improve int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 or 7,c7 a project to improve freight ?r\ghput t is-- 7i7 a highway freight project c>ri$ out on ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #afg or on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 7ii7 a freight int]modal1 freight rail1 or railway-highway grade cross+ or grade sep>ation project2 or 7iii7 )9 ! b\nd>ies ( a public or private freight rail1 wat] 7includ+ ports71 or int]modal facility & t is a surface transportation infra/ructure project necess>y to facilitate direct int]modal int]*ange1 transf]1 or access into or out ( ! facility4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,c]ta9 freight projects ,projects describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 may receive a grant "u ?is section only if-- 7i7 ! project w make a significant improvem5t to ! movem5t ( freight on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em2 & 7ii7 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! project funds only elem5ts ( ! project t provide public b5efits4 7,b7 ,c]ta9 projects = p]son ?r\ghput ,projects describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 may receive a grant "u ?is section only if ! project w make a significant improvem5t 9 mobility on public roads4 7f7 ,eligible project co/s ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use su* grant =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance4 7g7 ,project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may select a project describ$ "u ?is section = fund+ "u ?is section only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7#a7 g5]ates significant regional or national economic1 mobility1 safety1 resili5ce1 or environm5tal b5efits2 7#b7 is co/ effective2 7#c7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 7#d7 has secur$ or w secure acceptable levels ( non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 #a or m /able & dep5dable s\rces ( fund+ & f9anc+ to con/ruct1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! project2 & 7,b7 cont+5cy am\nts to cov] unanticipat$ co/ increases2 7#e7 _c be easily & effici5tly complet$ )\t additional ,f$]al fund+ or f9ancial assi/ance available to ! project sponsor1 beyond exi/+ ,f$]al apportionm5ts2 & 7#f7 is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds = ! project4 7h7 ,m]it crit]ia & consid]ations 7#a7 ,m]it crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! foll[+ m]it crit]ia3 7,a7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! project supports a*iev+ a /ate ( good repair4 7,b7 ,! level ( b5efits ! project is expect$ to g5]ate1 includ+-- 7i7 ! co/s avoid$ by ! prev5tion ( closure or r$uc$ use ( ! asset to be improv$ by ! project2 7ii7 r$uctions 9 ma9t5ance co/s ov] ! life ( ! asset2 7iii7 safety b5efits1 includ+ ! r$uction ( accid5ts & relat$ co/s2 7iv7 improv$ p]son or freight ?r\ghput1 includ+ conge/ion r$uction & reliability improvem5ts2 7v7 national & regional economic b5efits2 7vi7 resili5ce b5efits2 7vii7 environm5tal b5efits1 includ+ r$uction 9 gre5h\se gas emissions & air quality b5efits2 & 7viii7 b5efits to all us]s ( ! project1 includ+ p$e/rian1 bicycle1 nonvehicul>1 railroad1 & public transportation us]s4 7,c7 ,h[ ! b5efits comp>e to ! co/s ( ! project4 7,d7 ,! av]age numb] ( p or volume ( freight1 z applicable1 support$ by ! project1 includ+ visitors bas$ on travel & t\rism4 7#b7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all also consid] ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,:e!r ! project s]ves l[-income resid5ts ( l[-income communities1 includ+ areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty1 :ile n displac+ su* resid5ts4 7,b7 ,:e!r ! project uses innovative te*nologies1 innovative design & con/ruction te*niques1 or pavem5t mat]ials t demon/rate r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions ?r\gh seque/ration or innovative manufactur+ processes &1 if s1 ! degree to :i* su* te*nologies1 te*niques1 or mat]ials are us$4 7,c7 ,:e!r ! project improves connectivity betwe5 modes ( transportation mov+ p or goods 9 ! ,nation or region4 7,d7 ,:e!r ! project provides new or improv$ connections betwe5 at lea/ #b metropolitan areas ) a population ( at lea/ #ejj1jjj4 7i7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,evaluation ,to evaluate applications = fund+ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r a project is eligible = a grant "u ?is section2 7,b7 evaluate1 ?r\gh a me?odology t is disc]nible & transp>5t to ! public1 h[ ea* application addresses ! m]it crit]ia pursuant to subsection 7h72 7,c7 assign a quality rat+ = ea* m]it crit]ia = ea* application bas$ on ! evaluation 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7,d7 ensure t applications receive f9al consid]ation by ! ,secret>y to receive an aw>d "u ?is section only on ! basis ( su* quality rat+s & t ! ,secret>y gives f9al consid]ation only to applications t meet ! m9imally acceptable level = ea* ( ! m]it crit]ia2 & 7,e7 aw>d grants only to projects rat$ highly "u ! evaluation & rat+ process4 7#b7 ,consid]ations = l>ge projects ,9 aw>d+ a grant = a l>ge project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid] ! am\nt ( funds available 9 future fiscal ye>s = ! program "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 assume ! availability ( funds 9 future fiscal ye>s = ! program t ext5d beyond ! p]iod ( au?orization bas$ on ! am\nt made available = ! program 9 ! la/ fiscal ye> ( ! p]iod ( au?orization4 7#c7 ,geographic di/ribution ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure geographic div]sity & a balance betwe5 rural & urban communities among grant recipi5ts ov] fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#d7 ,publication ( me?odology 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to ! issuance ( any notice ( fund+ opportunity = grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% & make publicly available on ! ,dep>tm5t's website-- 7i7 a detail$ explanation ( ! m]it crit]ia develop$ "u subsection 7h72 7ii7 a description ( ! evaluation process "u ?is subsection2 & 7iii7 h[ ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r a project satisfies ea* ( ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all update & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation su* in=mation at any "t a revision to ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is made4 7,c7 ,in=mation requir$ ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! publi%$ notice ( fund+ opportunity = a grant "u ?is section detail$ in=mation on ! rat+ me?odology & m]it crit]ia to be us$ to evaluate applications1 or a ref]5ce to ! in=mation on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 z requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a74 7j7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #fj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ?is section may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* su* a grant is made1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7k7 ,treatm5t ( projects 7#a7 ,f$]al requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a project fund$ by a grant "u ?is section1 apply-- 7,a7 ! requirem5ts ( ?is title to a highway project2 7,b7 ! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ec ( title #di to a public transportation project2 & 7,c7 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije ( title #di to a pass5g] rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t ( ! project2 & 7ii7 apply ! applicable requirem5ts ( su* pr$om9ant modal compon5t to ! project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ,= any pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbijg7;j77#b7 ( title #di %all apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation compon5t ,= any public transportation compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #eccc ( title #di %all apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,am]ica ,9 apply+ ! ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts "u section #cac ( ?is title & sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 & #bdcje7;f7 ( title #di to a multimodal project "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] ! v>i\s modal compon5ts ( ! project2 & 7ii7 seek to maximize dome/ic jobs4 7#c7 ,f$]al-aid highway requirem5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all require recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is section to comply ) subsection 7a7 ( section #aac ) respect to public transportation projects1 pass5g] rail projects1 & freight rail projects1 9 ! same mann] t recipi5ts ( grants are requir$ to comply ) su* subsection = con/ruction "w p]=m$ on highway projects on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7l7 ,,tifia program ,at ! reque/ ( an eligible entity "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may use am\nts aw>d$ to ! entity to pay subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide ! entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f ) respect to ! project = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$4 7m7 ,adm9i/ration ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may use up to #e1jjj1jjj = ! co/s ( adm9i/]+ ! program "u ?is section4 7n7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may res]ve up to #e1jjj1jjj to provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible entities4 7o7 ,congressional ,review 7#a7 ,notification ,n less ?an #fj days be=e mak+ an aw>d "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate-- 7,a7 a li/ ( all applications det]m9$ to be eligible = a grant by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 ! quality rat+s assign$ to ea* application pursuant to subsection 7i72 7,c7 a li/ ( applications t receiv$ f9al consid]ation by ! ,secret>y to receive an aw>d "u ?is section2 7,d7 ea* application propos$ to be select$ = a grant aw>d2 7,e7 propos$ grant am\nts1 includ+ = ea* new multiye> grant agreem5t1 ! propos$ pay\t s*$ule = ! project2 & 7,f7 an analysis ( ! impacts ( any l>ge projects propos$ to be select$ on exi/+ commitm5ts & anticipat$ fund+ levels = ! next #d fiscal ye>s1 bas$ on in=mation available to ! ,secret>y at ! "t ( ! report4 7#b7 ,committee review ,be=e ! la/ day ( ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ea* ,committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all review ! ,secret>y's li/ ( propos$ projects4 7#c7 ,congressional disapproval ,! ,secret>y may n make a grant or any o!r obligation or commitm5t to fund a project "u ?is section if a jo9t resolution is enact$ disapprov+ fund+ = ! project be=e ! la/ day ( ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7p7 ,transp>5cy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] aw>d+ a grant = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all s5d to all applicants1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ea* application made to ! program = ! grant application p]iod2 & 7,b7 ! evaluation & ju/ification = ! project selection1 includ+ rat+s assign$ to all applications & a li/ ( applications t receiv$ f9al consid]ation by ! ,secret>y to receive an aw>d "u ?is section1 = ! grant application p]iod4 7#b7 ,brief+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide1 at ! reque/ ( a grant applicant "u ?is section1 ! opportunity to receive a brief+ to expla9 any reasons ! grant applicant 0 n aw>d$ a grant4 7q7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty ,! t]m areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #agb7l74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t1 includ+ a metropolitan plann+ organization1 or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts2 7,c7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,e7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,f7 a ,f$]al ag5cy eligible to receive funds "u section #bja1 #bjc1 or #bjd t applies jo9tly ) a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates2 7,g7 a t]ritory2 & 7,h7 a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aag & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aag4 ,projects ( national & regional significance4 4 #acjb4 ,community transportation inve/m5t grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is title1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agc4 ,community transportation inve/m5t grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a community transportation inve/m5t grant program to improve surface transportation safety1 /ate ( good repair1 accessibility1 & environm5tal quality ?r\gh infra/ructure inve/m5ts4 7b7 ,grant au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,grant am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section %all be #be1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7d7 ,eligible project co/s ,grant am\nts = an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to su* l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7e7 ,rural & community setasides 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve-- 7,a7 n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = projects locat$ 9 rural areas2 & 7,b7 n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = projects locat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas ) a population great] ?an #di1iii individuals & few] ?an #bjj1jja individuals4 7#b7 ,def9ition ( rural area ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m rural area means all areas ( a ,/ate or t]ritory n includ$ 9 urbaniz$ areas4 7#c7 ,excess fund+ ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re are insuffici5t qualifi$ applicants to use ! funds set aside "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may use su* funds = grants = any projects eligible "u ?is section4 7f7 ,evaluation ,to evaluate applications "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 develop a process to objectively evaluate applications on ! b5efits ( ! project propos$ 9 su* application-- 7,a7 to transportation safety1 includ+ r$uctions 9 traffic fatalities & s]i\s injuries2 7,b7 to /ate ( good repair1 includ+ improv$ condition ( bridges & pavem5ts2 7,c7 to transportation sy/em access1 includ+ improv$ access to jobs & s]vices2 & 7,d7 9 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions2 7#b7 develop a rat+ sy/em to assign a num]ic value to ea* application1 bas$ on ea* ( ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 = ea* application submitt$1 comp>e ! total b5efits ( ! propos$ project1 z det]m9$ by ! rat+ sy/em develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ) ! co/s ( su* project1 & rank ea* application bas$ on ! results ( ! comp>ison2 & 7#d7 ensure t only su* applications t are rank$ highly bas$ on ! results ( ! comp>ison conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 are consid]$ to receive a grant "u ?is section4 7g7 ,weight+ ,9 e/abli%+ ! evaluation process "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y may assign diff]5t weights to ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#a7 bas$ on project type1 population s]v$ by a project1 & o!r context-s5sitive consid]ations1 provid$ t-- 7#a7 ea* application is rat$ on all crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#a72 & 7#b7 ea* application has ! same possible m9imum & maximum rat+1 reg>dless ( any diff]5ces 9 ! weight+ ( crit]ia4 7h7 ,transp>5cy 7#a7 ,publicly available in=mation ,prior to ! issuance ( any notice ( fund+ opportunity "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a detail$ explanation ( ! evaluation & rat+ process develop$ "u subsection 7f71 includ+ any diff]5ces 9 ! weight+ ( crit]ia pursuant to subsection 7g71 if applicable1 & update su* website = ea* revision ( ! evaluation & rat+ process4 7#b7 ,notifications to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate ! foll[+ writt5 notifications3 7,a7 ,a notification :5 ! ,secret>y publi%es or updates ! in=mation requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,n lat] ?an #cj days prior to ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ?is section1 a notification t includes-- 7i7 ! rat+s ( ea* application submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7f77#b72 7ii7 ! rank+ ( ea* application submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7f77#c72 & 7iii7 a li/ ( all applications t receive f9al consid]ation by ! ,secret>y to receive an aw>d "u ?is section pursuant to subsection 7f77#d74 7,c7 ,n lat] ?an #c bus9ess days prior to ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ann\nces ! aw>d ( a grant "u ?is section1 a notification describ+ ea* grant to be aw>d$1 includ+ ! am\nt & ! recipi5t4 7i7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may res]ve up to #c1jjj1jjj to provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible entities4 7j7 ,adm9i/ration ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may res]ve up to #e1jjj1jjj = ! adm9i/rative co/s ( c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is section4 7k7 ,treatm5t ( projects 7#a7 ,f$]al requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a project fund$ by a grant "u ?is section1 apply-- 7,a7 ! requirem5ts ( ?is title to a highway project2 7,b7 ! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ec ( title #di to a public transportation project2 & 7,c7 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije ( title #di to a pass5g] rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t ( ! project2 & 7ii7 apply ! applicable requirem5ts ( su* pr$om9ant modal compon5t to ! project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ,= any pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbijg7;j77#b7 ( title #di %all apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation compon5t ,= any public transportation compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #eccc ( title #di %all apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,am]ica ,9 apply+ ! ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts "u section #cac ( ?is title & sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 & #bdcje7;f7 ( title #di to a multimodal project "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] ! v>i\s modal compon5ts ( ! project2 & 7ii7 seek to maximize dome/ic jobs4 7#c7 ,f$]al-aid highway requirem5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all require recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is section to comply ) subsection 7a7 ( section #aac ) respect to public transportation projects1 pass5g] rail projects1 & freight rail projects1 9 ! same mann] t recipi5ts ( grants are requir$ to comply ) su* subsection = con/ruction "w p]=m$ on highway projects on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7l7 ,transp>5cy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] aw>d+ a grant = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all s5d to all applicants1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ea* application made to ! program = ! grant application p]iod2 & 7,b7 ! evaluation & ju/ification = ! project selection1 includ+ rat+s & rank+s assign$ to all applications & a li/ ( applications t receiv$ f9al consid]ation by ! ,secret>y to receive an aw>d "u ?is section1 = ! grant application p]iod4 7#b7 ,brief+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide1 at ! reque/ ( a grant applicant "u ?is section1 ! opportunity to receive a brief+ to expla9 any reasons ! grant applicant 0 n aw>d$ a grant4 7m7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a transit ag5cy2 7,d7 a ,tribal ,gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,e7 a multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph2 7,f7 a special purpose di/rict ) a transportation function or a port au?ority2 7,g7 a t]ritory2 or 7,h7 a ,/ate t applies = a grant "u ?is section jo9tly ) an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means any project eligible "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #agc4 ,community transportation inve/m5t grant program4 4 #acjc4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure to mod]nize & reconnect ,am]ica = ! #ba/ c5tury 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to e/abli% a grant program to /rategically deploy electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure along designat$ alt]native fuel corridors t w be accessible to all driv]s ( electric vehicles1 natural gas vehicles1 propane vehicles1 & hydrog5 vehicles4 7b7 ,grant program ,section #aea ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7 by ins]t+ previ\sly designat$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration or aft] fuel+ corridors2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! corridors "u subsection 7a71 & e #e ye>s !reaft] & ins]t+ #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ e/abli% a recurr+ process to regul>ly aft] ! ,secret>y %all2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ e/abli%es an aspirational goal ( a*iev+ & ins]t+ describes ef=ts to a*ieve2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbj4 & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 summ>izes be/ practices & provides guidance1 develop$ ?r\gh consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 = project developm5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure at ! ,/ate1 tribal1 & local level to all[ = ! pr$ictable deploym5t ( su* infra/ructure2 & 7#d7 summ>izes ! progress & implem5tation ( ! grant program "u subsection 7f71 includ+-- 7,a7 a description ( h[ funds aw>d$ ?r\gh ! grant program "u subsection 7f7 w aid ef=ts to a*ieve /rategic deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure 9 ^? corridors2 7,b7 ! total numb] & location ( *>g+ & fuel+ /ations in/all$ "u subsection 7f72 & 7,c7 ! total e/imat$ gre5h\se gas emissions t h be5 r$uc$ ?r\gh ! use ( electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure fund$ "u subsection 7f7 us+ ! me?odology id5tifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure grants 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities = electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure projects4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection is-- 7,a7 a ,/ate 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #dja7 or political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,e7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,f7 an au?ority1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality (1 or an entity own$ by1 #a or m ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e72 or 7,g7 a gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y %all require1 includ+-- 7,a7 a description (-- 7i7 ! public accessibility ( ! *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure propos$ to be fund$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection1 includ+-- 7,i7 *>g+ or fuel+ connector types2 7,,ii7 publicly available in=mation on real-"t availability2 & 7,,iii7 paym5t me?ods available to all memb]s ( ! public to ensure secure1 conv5i5t1 fair1 & equal access & n limit$ by memb]%ip to a p>ticul> provid]2 7ii7 collaborative engagem5t ) ! entity ) jurisdiction ov] ! roadway & any o!r relevant /akehold]s 7includ+ automobile manufactur]s1 utilities1 infra/ructure provid]s1 te*nology provid]s1 electric *>g+1 natural gas1 propane1 & hydrog5 fuel provid]s1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 fleet own]s1 fleet manag]s1 fuel /ation own]s & op]ators1 labor organizations1 infra/ructure con/ruction & compon5t p>ts suppli]s1 & multi/ate & regional entities7-- 7,i7 to fo/] enhanc$1 coord9at$1 public-private or private inve/m5t 9 electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,ii7 to exp& deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,iii7 to protect p]sonal privacy & ensure cyb]security2 & 7,,iv7 to ensure t a prop]ly tra9$ work=ce is available to con/ruct & in/all electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure2 7iii7 ! location ( ! /ation or fuel+ site1 includ+ consid]ation (-- 7,i7 ! availability ( onsite am5ities = vehicle op]ators1 includ+ re/rooms or food facilities2 7,,ii7 access 9 compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7,,iii7 height & fuel+ capacity requirem5ts = facilities t *>ge or refuel l>ge vehicles1 includ+ semitrail] trucks2 & 7,,iv7 appropriate di/ribution to avoid r$undancy & fill *>g+ or fuel+ gaps2 7iv7 infra/ructure in/allation t c be responsive to te*nology advancem5ts1 includ+ accommodat+ autonom\s vehicles & future *>g+ me?ods2 7v7 ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! electric vehicle *>g+ or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure to avoid /r&$ assets & protect ! inve/m5t ( public funds 9 su* infra/ructure2 & 7vi7 9 ! case ( an applicant t is n a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 ! degree ( coord9ation ) ! applicable ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation2 & 7,b7 an assessm5t ( ! e/imat$ gre5h\se gas emissions & air pollution f vehicle emissions t w be r$uc$ ?r\gh ! use ( electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 :i* %all be conduct$ us+ "o /&>diz$ me?odology or tool z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! application ( ! eligible entity w\ld-- 7i7 r$uce e/imat$ gre5h\se gas emissions & air pollution f vehicle emissions1 weight$ by ! total ,f$]al inve/m5t 9 ! project2 7ii7 improve alt]native fuel+ corridor networks by-- 7,i7 conv]t+ corridor-p5d+ corridors to corridor-ready corridors2 or 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( corridor-ready corridors1 provid+ additional capacity-- 7aa7 to meet excess dem& = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure2 or 7bb7 to r$uce conge/ion at exi/+ *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure 9 high-traffic locations2 7iii7 meet curr5t or anticipat$ m>ket dem&s = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure2 7iv7 enable or accel]ate ! con/ruction ( *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure t w\ld be unlikely to be complet$ )\t ,f$]al assi/ance2 7v7 support a long-t]m competitive m>ket = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure t does n significantly impair exi/+ electric vehicle *>g+ or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure provid]s2 & 7vi7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions 9 e/abli%$ goods-movem5t corridors1 locations s]v+ fir/- & la/-mile freight ne> ports & freight hubs1 & locations t optimize infra/ructure networks & r$uce haz>d\s air pollutants 9 communities disproportionately impact$ by su* pollutants2 & 7,b7 ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts to ensure t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure is available ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any grant made "u ?is subsection %all be-- 7i7 directly relat$ to ! *>g+ or fuel+ ( a vehicle2 & 7ii7 only = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure t is op5 to ! g5]al public4 7,b7 ,location ( infra/ructure 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,any electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$ & in/all$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all be locat$ along an alt]native fuel corridor designat$ "u ?is section or by a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates4 7ii7 ,exception ,not)/&+ clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may make a grant = electric vehicle *>g+ or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure n on a designat$ alt]native fuel corridor if ! applicant demon/rates t ! propos$ *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure w\ld exp& deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ or hydrog5 fuel+ to a great] numb] ( us]s ?an inve/m5ts on su* corridor4 7,c7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may use a portion ( ! funds = op]at+ assi/ance = ! fir/ #e ye>s ( op]ations aft] ! in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure :ile ! facility transitions to indep5d5t sy/em op]ations4 7ii7 ,inclusion ,op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subp>agraph %all be limit$ to co/s allocable to op]at+ & ma9ta9+ ! electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure & s]vice4 7iii7 ,limitation ,op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subp>agraph may n exce$ ! am\nt ( a contract "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to acquire & in/all electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure4 7,d7 ,signs 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ?is p>agraph & p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may use a portion ( ! funds to acquire & in/all-- 7,i7 traffic control devices locat$ 9 ! "r-(-way to provide directional in=mation to electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) ! grant "u ?is subsection2 & 7,,ii7 on-premises signs to provide in=mation ab\t electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all comply ) ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices1 if locat$ 9 ! highway "r-(-way4 7,e7 ,rev5ue ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection & a private entity ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 may ent] into a co/-%>+ agreem5t "u :i* ! private entity submits to ! eligible entity a portion ( ! rev5ue f ! electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure4 7,f7 ,private entity 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection may use ! funds 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph to contract ) a private entity = in/allation1 op]ation1 or ma9t5ance ( electric vehicle *>g+1 natural gas fuel+1 propane fuel+1 or hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure4 7ii7 ,inclusion ,an eligible private entity includes privately1 publicly1 or coop]atively own$ utilities1 private electric vehicle s]vice equipm5t & hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure provid]s1 & retail fuel /ations4 7#f7 ,project requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any project fund$ by a grant "u ?is subsection %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 7,b7 ,electric vehicle *>g+ projects ,a project = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure fund$ by a grant "u ?is subsection %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #aee4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7#h7 ,c]tification ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all c]tify t no projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection use m9]als s\rc$ or process$ ) *ild labor1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 ,article #c ( ! ,int]national ,labor ,organization ,conv5tion conc]n+ ! prohibition & imm$iate action = ! elim9ation ( ! wor/ =ms ( *ild labor 7,decemb] #b1 #bjjj71 or 9 violation ( human rights4 4 #acjd4 ,community climate innovation grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is title1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aga ! foll[+3 #agb4 ,community climate innovation grants 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a community climate innovation grant program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,program7 to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 = locally select$ projects t r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions :ile improv+ ! mobility1 accessibility1 & connectivity ( ! surface transportation sy/em4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,program %all be to support communities 9 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions f ! surface transportation sy/em4 7c7 ,eligible applicants ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ! ,program to ! foll[+ entities3 7#a7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7#b7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts1 or a c\nty or multi-c\nty special di/rict4 7#c7 ,a subdivision ( a local gov]nm5t4 7#d7 ,a transit ag5cy4 7#e7 ,a special purpose di/rict ) a transportation function or a port au?ority4 7#f7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#g7 ,a t]ritory4 7#h7 ,a multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ! ,program1 an entity specifi$ 9 subsection 7c7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7e7 ,eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may only provide a grant "u ! ,program = a project t is expect$ to yield a significant r$uction 9 gre5h\se gas emissions f ! surface transportation sy/em &-- 7#a7 is a project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title or "u *apt] #ec ( title #di or supports fuel+ infra/ructure = fuels def9$ "u section #ijja7e7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7e772 or 7#b7 is a capital project z def9$ 9 section #bbijf ( title #di to improve int]city pass5g] rail t w yield a significant r$uction 9 s+le occupant vehicle trips & improve mobility on public roads4 7f7 ,eligible uses ,grant am\nts receiv$ = a project "u ! ,program may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7g7 ,project prioritization ,9 mak+ grants = projects "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t are expect$ to yield ! mo/ significant r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions f ! surface transportation sy/em4 7h7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 mak+ grants = projects "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i*-- 7#a7 a project maximizes gre5h\se gas r$uctions 9 a co/-effective mann]2 7#b7 a project r$uces dep5d5ce on s+le-occupant vehicle trips or provides additional transportation options2 7#c7 a project improves ! connectivity & accessibility ( ! surface transportation sy/em1 p>ticul>ly to l[- & z]o-emission =ms ( transportation1 includ+ public transportation1 walk+1 & bicycl+2 7#d7 an applicant has adequately consid]$ or w adequately consid]1 includ+ ?r\gh ! opportunity = public comm5t1 ! environm5tal ju/ice & equity impacts ( ! project2 7#e7 a project contributes to geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ to a*ieve a balance betwe5 urban1 suburban1 & rural communities2 7#f7 a project s]ves l[-income resid5ts ( l[-income communities1 includ+ areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty1 :ile n displac+ su* resid5ts2 7#g7 a project uses pavem5t mat]ials t demon/rate r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions ?r\gh seque/ration or innovative manufactur+ processes2 7#h7 a project repurposes neglect$ or und]us$ infra/ructure1 includ+ ab&on$ highways1 bridges1 railways1 trail ways1 & adjac5t und]us$ spaces1 into new hybrid =ms ( public space t support multiple modes ( transportation2 & 7#i7 a project includes regional multimodal transportation sy/em managem5t & op]ations elem5ts t w improve ! effectiv5ess ( su* project & enc\rage r$uction ( s+le occupancy trips by provid+ ! ability ( us]s to plan1 use1 & pay = multimodal transportation alt]natives4 7i7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,maximum am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant "u ! ,program %all be #be1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y may use up to #a p]c5t to provide te*nical assi/ance to applicants & pot5tial applicants4 7j7 ,treatm5t ( projects 7#a7 ,f$]al requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a project fund$ by a grant "u ?is section1 apply-- 7,a7 ! requirem5ts ( ?is title to a highway project2 7,b7 ! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ec ( title #di to a public transportation project2 & 7,c7 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije ( title #di to a pass5g] rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t ( ! project2 & 7ii7 apply ! applicable requirem5ts ( su* pr$om9ant modal compon5t to ! project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ,= any pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbijg7;j77#b7 ( title #di %all apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation compon5t ,= any public transportation compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #eccc ( title #di %all apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,am]ica ,9 apply+ ! ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts "u section #cac ( ?is title & sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 & #bdcje7;f7 ( title #di to a multimodal project "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] ! v>i\s modal compon5ts ( ! project2 & 7ii7 seek to maximize dome/ic jobs4 7#c7 ,f$]al-aid highway requirem5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all require recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is section to comply ) subsection 7a7 ( section #aac ) respect to public transportation projects1 pass5g] rail projects1 & freight rail projects1 9 ! same mann] t recipi5ts ( grants are requir$ to comply ) su* subsection = con/ruction "w p]=m$ on highway projects on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7k7 ,s+le-,occupancy vehicle highway facilities ,none ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ = a project t w result 9 ! con/ruction ( new capacity available to s+le occupant vehicles unless ! project consi/s ( a high-occupancy vehicle facility & is consi/5t ) section #aff4 7l7 ,def9ition ( areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty means-- 7#a7 any c\nty t has _h #bj p]c5t or m ( ! population ( su* c\nty liv+ 9 pov]ty ov] ! pa/ #cj ye>s1 z measur$ by ! #aiij & #bjjj dec5nial c5suses & ! mo/ rec5t ,small ,area ,income & ,pov]ty ,e/imates2 7#b7 any c5sus tract ) a pov]ty rate ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t1 z measur$ by ! mo/ rec5t #e-ye> data s]ies available f ! ,am]ican ,community ,survey ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus = all ,/ates & ,pu]to ,rico2 or 7#c7 any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t has _h #bj p]c5t or m ( its population liv+ 9 pov]ty ov] ! pa/ #cj ye>s1 z measur$ by ! #aiij1 #bjjj1 & #bjaj isl& areas dec5nial c5suses1 or equival5t data1 ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aga ! foll[+3 #agb4 ,community climate innovation grants4 4 #acje4 ,metro p]=mance program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all directly allocate funds 9 accordance ) ?is section to enhance local decision mak+ & control 9 deliv]+ projects to address local transportation ne$s4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all designate direct recipi5ts bas$ on ! crit]ia 9 p>agraph 7#c7 to be direct recipi5ts ( funds "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,a direct recipi5t %all be responsible = compliance ) any requirem5ts relat$ to ! use ( ,f$]al funds ve/$ 9 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,crit]ia ,9 designat+ an applicant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity ( ! applicant2 7,b7 ! level ( coord9ation betwe5 ! applicant &-- 7i7 ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation ( ! ,/ate or ,/ates 9 :i* ! metropolitan plann+ area repres5t$ by ! applicant is locat$2 7ii7 local gov]nm5ts & provid]s ( public transportation )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area repres5t$ by ! applicant2 & 7iii7 if m ?an #a metropolitan plann+ organization is designat$ )9 an urbaniz$ area repres5t$ by ! applicant1 any o!r su* metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 9 ! case ( an applicant t repres5ts an urbaniz$ area population ( great] ?an #bjj1jjj1 ! effectiv5ess ( project deliv]y & timely obligation ( funds made available "u section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 if ! applicant or a local gov]nm5t )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area t ! applicant repres5ts has be5 ! recipi5t ( a discretion>y grant f ! ,secret>y )9 ! prec$+ #e ye>s1 ! adm9i/ration ( su* grant2 7,e7 ! ext5t to :i* ! plann+ & decision mak+ process ( ! applicant1 includ+ ! long-range transportation plan & ! approv$ transportation improvem5t program "u section #acd ( su* title1 support-- 7i7 ! p]=mance goals e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;b7 ( su* title2 & 7ii7 ! a*ievem5t ( metropolitan or /atewide p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d7 ( su* title2 7,f7 :e!r ! applicant is a designat$ recipi5t ( funds f ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration z describ$ "u subsections 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( section #ecjb7d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,g7 any o!r crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,call = nom9ation ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #a1 #bjbb1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice solicit+ applications = designation "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,guidance ,! notification "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include guidance on ! requirem5ts & responsibilities ( a direct recipi5t "u ?is section1 includ+ implem5t+ regulations4 7,c7 ,det]m9ation ,! ,secret>y %all make all designations "u ?is section = fiscal ye> #bjbc n lat] ?an ,june #a1 #bjbb4 7#e7 ,t]m ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#f71 a designation "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 be = a p]iod ( n less ?an #e ye>s2 & 7,b7 be r5ewable4 7#f7 ,t]m9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures = ! t]m9ation ( a designation "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 e/abli%+ proc$ures "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 ) respect to projects c>ri$ out "u ?is section1 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7ii7 ! obligation rate ( any funds-- 7,i7 made available "u ?is section2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts a metropolitan plann+ area ) an urbaniz$ area population ( great] ?an #bjj1jjj1 made available "u section #acc7;d77#a77;,a77i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,eligible projects ,funds made available "u ?is section may be obligat$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses & te*nical assi/ance ,( ! am\nts made available "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may set aside n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj = program managem5t1 ov]sight1 & te*nical assi/ance to direct recipi5ts4 7d7 ,responsibilities ( direct recipi5ts 7#a7 ,direct availability ( funds ,not)/&+ title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! am\nts made available "u ?is section %all be allocat$ to ea* direct recipi5t = obligation4 7#b7 ,project deliv]y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! direct recipi5t may collaborate ) a ,/ate1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 regional entity1 or transit ag5cy to c>ry out a project "u ?is section & ensure compliance ) all applicable ,f$]al requirem5ts4 7,b7 ,/ate au?ority ,! ,/ate may ex]cise1 on behalf ( ! direct recipi5t1 any available decisionmak+ au?orities or actions assum$ f ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,use ( funds ,! direct recipi5t may use am\nts made available "u ?is section to comp5sate a ,/ate1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 regional entity1 or transit ag5cy = co/s incurr$ 9 provid+ assi/ance "u ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,di/ribution ( am\nts among direct recipi5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 on ! fir/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate su* funds to ea* direct recipi5t z ! proportion ( ! population 7z det]m9$ by data collect$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 ( ! urbaniz$ area repres5t$ by any #a direct recipi5t be>s to ! total population ( all ( urbaniz$ areas repres5t$ by all direct recipi5ts4 7,b7 ,m9imum & maximum am\nts ,( funds allocat$ to direct recipi5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ea* direct recipi5t %all receive n less ?an #aj1jjj1jjj & n m ?an #ej1jjj1jjj ea* fiscal ye>4 7,c7 ,m9imum gu>ante$ am\nt ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation :e!r to designate a metropolitan plann+ organization z a direct recipi5t "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* direct recipi5t receives ! m9imum requir$ allocation "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,additional am\nts ,if any am\nts rema9 undi/ribut$ aft] ! di/ribution describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 su* rema9+ am\nts & an associat$ am\nt ( obligation limitation %all be made available z if suballocat$ "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & di/ribut$ among ! ,/ates 9 ! proportion t ! relative %>es ( ! population 7z det]m9$ by data collect$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 ( ! urbaniz$ areas ( ea* ,/ate be>s to ! total populations ( all urbaniz$ areas across all ,/ates4 7#d7 ,assumption ( responsibility ( ! ,secret>y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= projects c>ri$ out ) funds provid$ "u ?is section1 ! direct recipi5t may assume ! responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u section #ajf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = design1 plans1 specifications1 e/imates1 contract aw>ds1 & inspections ) respect to ! projects unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! assumption is n appropriate4 7,b7 ,agreem5t ,! ,secret>y & ! direct recipi5t %all ent] into an agreem5t relat+ to ! ext5t to :i* ! direct recipi5t assumes ! responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,limitations ,! ,secret>y %all reta9 responsibilities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = any project t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be 9 a high-risk category1 includ+ projects on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 7e7 ,exp5diture ( funds 7#a7 ,consi/5cy ) metropolitan plann+ ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 programm+ & exp5diture ( funds = projects "u ?is section %all be consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,selection ( projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subsections 7j77#e7 & 7k77#d7 ( section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or subsections 7j77#e7 & 7k77#d7 ( section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a direct recipi5t %all select1 f ! approv$ transportation improvem5t program "u su* sections1 all projects to be fund$ "u ?is section1 includ+ projects on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 7,b7 ,eligible projects ,! project selection process describ$ 9 ?is subsection %all apply to all f$]ally fund$ projects )9 ! b\nd>ies ( a metropolitan plann+ area s]v$ by a direct recipi5t t are c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,consultation requir$ ,9 select+ a project "u ?is subsection1 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all consult )-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a highway project1 ! ,/ate & locality 9 :i* su* project is locat$2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a transit project1 any affect$ public transportation op]ator4 7#c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ! ability ( a direct recipi5t to p>tn] ) a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation or o!r recipi5t ( ,f$]al funds "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to c>ry out a project4 7f7 ,treatm5t ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 ?is section1 funds made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,report 7#a7 ,direct recipi5t report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ea* direct recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t includes-- 7,a7 a li/ ( projects fund$ ) am\nts provid$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 a description ( any ob/acles to complete projects or timely obligation ( funds2 & 7,c7 recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! program "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7,a7 summ>izes ! f9d+s ( ea* direct recipi5t provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 describes ! ef=ts und]tak5 by bo? direct recipi5ts & ! ,secret>y to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( title #bc & *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 analyzes ! capacity ( direct recipi5ts to receive direct allocations ( funds "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,d7 provides recomm5dations f ! ,secret>y to-- 7i7 improve ! adm9i/ration1 ov]sight1 & p]=mance ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 7ii7 improve ! effectiv5ess ( direct recipi5ts to complete projects & obligate funds 9 a timely mann]2 & 7iii7 evaluate options to exp& ! au?ority provid$ "u ?is section1 includ+ to all[ = ! direct allocation to metropolitan plann+ organizations ( funds made available to c>ry out clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( section #acc7;d77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,update ,n less frequ5tly ?an e #b ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all update ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7h7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,direct recipi5t ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m direct recipi5t means a metropolitan plann+ organization designat$ by ! ,secret>y z high-p]=m+ "u subsection 7b7 & t 0 directly allocat$ funds z describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,metropolitan plann+ area ,! t]m metropolitan plann+ area has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization ,! t]m metropolitan plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,! t]m ,national ,highway ,sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,urbaniz$ area ,! t]m urbaniz$ area has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #acjf4 ,gridlock r$uction grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a gridlock r$uction program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 = projects to r$uce1 & mitigate ! adv]se impacts (1 traffic conge/ion4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an applicant %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,eligible ,applicants ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is section to an applicant t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area1 z designat$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus1 ) a population ( n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj & t is-- 7#a7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7#b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts2 7#c7 a multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 or 7#d7 a ,/ate t is 9 p>tn]%ip ) an entity or gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c74 7d7 ,eligible ,projects ,! ,secret>y may aw>d grants "u ?is section to applicants t submit a compreh5sive program ( surface transportation-relat$ projects to r$uce traffic conge/ion & relat$ adv]se impacts1 includ+ a project = #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,transportation sy/ems managem5t & op]ations4 7#b7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7#c7 ,real-"t travel] in=mation4 7#d7 ,traffic incid5t managem5t4 7#e7 ,active traffic managem5t4 7#f7 ,traffic signal tim+4 7#g7 ,multimodal travel paym5t sy/ems4 7#h7 ,transportation dem& managem5t1 includ+ employ]-bas$ commut+ programs su* z c>pool1 vanpool1 transit b5efit1 p>k+ ca%\t1 %uttle1 or telework programs4 7#i7 ,a project to provide transportation options to r$uce traffic conge/ion1 includ+-- 7,a7 a project "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 a bicycle or p$e/rian project1 includ+ a project to provide safe & connect$ active transportation networks2 & 7,c7 a surface transportation project c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) ! national travel & t\rism infra/ructure /rategic plan "u section #adca7;e7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note74 7#aj7 ,any o!r project1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,aw>d ,prioritization 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize applicants s]v+ urbaniz$ areas1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 t are exp]i5c+ a high degree ( recurr5t transportation conge/ion1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 select+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all also consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! project w\ld-- 7,a7 r$uce traffic conge/ion & improve ! reliability ( ! surface transportation sy/em2 7,b7 mitigate ! adv]se impacts ( traffic conge/ion on ! surface transportation sy/em1 includ+ safety & environm5tal impacts2 7,c7 maximize ! use ( exi/+ capacity2 & 7,d7 employ innovative1 integrat$1 & multimodal solutions to ! items describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c74 7f7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section may n exce$ #fj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,maximum ,f$]al %>e ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant = a project "u ?is section may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( su* project1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7g7 ,use ( funds ,funds made available = a project "u ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,grant am\nt ,a grant "u ?is section %all be 9 an am\nt n less ?an #aj1jjj1jjj & n m ?an #ej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,availability ,funds made available "u ?is program %all be available until exp5d$4 7i7 ,freight project set-,aside 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all set aside n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = grants = freight projects "u ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,eligible uses ,! ,secret>y %all provide funds set aside "u ?is subsection to applicants t submit a compreh5sive program ( surface transportation-relat$ projects to r$uce freight-relat$ traffic conge/ion & relat$ adv]se impacts1 includ+-- 7,a7 freight intellig5t transportation sy/ems2 7,b7 real-"t freight p>k+ in=mation2 7,c7 real-"t freight r\t+ in=mation2 7,d7 freight transportation & deliv]y safety projects2 7,e7 fir/-mile & la/-mile deliv]y solutions2 7,f7 %ift+ freight deliv]y to (f-peak travel times2 7,g7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions & air pollution f freight transportation & deliv]y1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( innovative vehicles t produce few] gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,h7 use ( c5traliz$ deliv]y locations2 7,i7 designat$ freight vehicle p>k+ & /ag+ areas2 7,j7 curb space managem5t2 & 7,k7 o!r projects1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,aw>d prioritization 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 provid+ funds set aside "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize applicants s]v+ urbaniz$ areas1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 t are exp]i5c+ a high degree ( recurr5t conge/ion due to freight transportation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,additional ,consid]ations ,9 provid+ funds set aside "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ project-- 7i7 r$uces freight-relat$ traffic conge/ion & improves ! reliability ( ! freight transportation sy/em2 7ii7 mitigates ! adv]se impacts ( freight-relat$ traffic conge/ion on ! surface transportation sy/em1 includ+ safety & environm5tal impacts2 7iii7 maximizes ! use ( exi/+ capacity2 7iv7 employs innovative1 integrat$1 & multimodal solutions to ! items describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii72 7v7 lev]ages ,f$]al funds ) non-,f$]al contributions2 & 7vi7 integrates regional multimodal transportation managem5t & op]ational projects t address bo? pass5g] & freight conge/ion4 7#d7 ,flexibility ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re are insuffici5t qualifi$ applicants to use ! funds set aside "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may use su* funds = grants = any projects eligible "u ?is section4 7j7 ,report 7#a7 ,recipi5t report ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! ,secret>y aw>ds grants "u ?is section1 ! recipi5t ( ea* su* grant submits to ! ,secret>y a report t conta9s-- 7,a7 in=mation on ea* activity or project t receiv$ fund+ "u ?is section2 7,b7 a summ>y ( any non-,f$]al res\rces lev]ag$ by a grant "u ?is section2 7,c7 any /ati/ics1 measurem5ts1 or quantitative assessm5ts t demon/rate ! conge/ion r$uction1 reliability1 safety1 & environm5tal b5efits a*iev$ ?r\gh activities or projects t receiv$ fund+ "u ?is section2 & 7,d7 any additional in=mation requir$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available on a website1 a report detail+-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( any in=mation provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 recomm5dations & be/ practices to-- 7i7 r$uce traffic conge/ion1 includ+ freight-relat$ traffic conge/ion1 & improve ! reliability ( ! surface transportation sy/em2 7ii7 mitigate ! adv]se impacts ( traffic conge/ion1 includ+ freight-relat$ traffic conge/ion1 on ! surface transportation sy/em1 includ+ safety & environm5tal impacts2 & 7iii7 employ innovative1 integrat$1 & multimodal solutions to ! items describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 7k7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #c bus9ess days be=e aw>d+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate ( ! int5tion to aw>d su* a grant4 7l7 ,treatm5t ( projects 7#a7 ,f$]al requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a project fund$ by a grant "u ?is section1 apply-- 7,a7 ! requirem5ts ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to a highway project2 7,b7 ! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to a public transportation project2 & 7,c7 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to a pass5g] rail or freight rail project4 7#b7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t ( ! project2 & 7ii7 apply ! applicable requirem5ts ( su* pr$om9ant modal compon5t to ! project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ,= any pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbijg7;j77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply4 7ii7 ,public transportation compon5t ,= any public transportation compon5t ( a project1 ! requirem5ts ( section #eccc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply4 7,c7 ,buy ,am]ica ,9 apply+ ! ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts "u section #cac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & sections #ecbj1 #bbije7;a71 & #bdcje7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to a multimodal project "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] ! v>i\s modal compon5ts ( ! project2 & 7ii7 seek to maximize dome/ic jobs4 7#c7 ,f$]al-aid highway requirem5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all require recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is section to comply ) subsection 7a7 ( section #aac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ) respect to public transportation projects1 pass5g] rail projects1 & freight rail projects1 9 ! same mann] t recipi5ts ( grants are requir$ to comply ) su* subsection = con/ruction "w p]=m$ on highway projects on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7m7 ,treatm5t ( funds ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7l71 funds au?oriz$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 ?is section %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ! funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #acjg4 ,rebuild rural grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a rebuild rural grant program to improve ! safety1 /ate ( good repair1 & connectivity ( transportation infra/ructure 9 rural communities4 7b7 ,grant au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make grants1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,grant am\nt ,a grant made "u ?is program %all be = no m ?an #be1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,eligible applicants ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is section to-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization or a regional transportation plann+ organization2 7#c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#d7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 7#e7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7#f7 a t]ritory2 & 7#g7 a multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an entity specifi$ "u subsection 7c7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate4 7e7 ,eligible projects ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants "u ?is section to projects eligible "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ projects on & (f ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em1 t improve safety1 /ate ( good repair1 or connectivity 9 a rural community1 includ+ projects to-- 7#a7 improve transportation safety1 includ+ projects on high-risk rural roads & on ,f$]al l&s2 7#b7 improve /ate ( good repair1 includ+ projects to repair & rehabilitate bridges on & (f ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em2 7#c7 provide or increase access to jobs & s]vices2 7#d7 provide or increase access to-- 7,a7 a gra9 elevator2 7,b7 an agricultural facility2 7,c7 a m9+ facility2 7,d7 a =e/ry facility2 7,e7 an int]modal facility2 7,f7 travel or t\rism de/9ations2 or 7,g7 any o!r facility t supports ! economy ( a rural community2 & 7#e7 r$uce vehicle-wildlife collisions & improve habitat connectivity4 7f7 ,eligible project co/s ,grant am\nts = a project "u ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7g7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! %>e ( ! co/ ( a project provid$ ) a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( su* project4 7#b7 ,maximum ,f$]al assi/ance ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ?is section may be us$ to satisfy up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( su* project4 7h7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize projects t address-- 7#a7 significant transportation safety *all5ges2 7#b7 /ate ( good repair *all5ges t pose safety risks or risks to a local economy2 7#c7 economic developm5t *all5ges2 7#d7 connectivity *all5ges t limit access to jobs or s]vices2 & 7#e7 coord9ation ( projects 9 ! highway "r-(-way ) propos$ broadb& s]vice infra/ructure ne$s4 7i7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #c bus9ess days be=e aw>d+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate ( ! int5tion to aw>d su* a grant4 7j7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be treat$ z if ! project is locat$ on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 7k7 ,def9ition ( rural community ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m rural community means an area t is n an urbaniz$ area1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #acjh4 ,p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to address ! %ortage ( p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles to improve ! safety ( comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,projects eligible "u ?is section are projects t-- 7#a7 con/ruct safety re/ areas t include p>k+ = comm]cial motor vehicles2 7#b7 con/ruct comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities-- 7,a7 adjac5t to private comm]cial truck/ops & travel plazas2 7,b7 )9 ! b\nd>ies (1 or adjac5t to1 a publicly own$ freight facility1 includ+ a port t]m9al op]at$ by a public au?ority2 & 7,c7 at exi/+ facilities1 includ+ inspection & weigh /ations & p>k-&-ride locations2 7#c7 op5 exi/+ weigh /ations1 safety re/ areas1 & p>k-&-ride facilities to comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 7#d7 facilitate access to publicly & privately provid$ comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+1 su* z ?r\gh ! use ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems2 7#e7 con/ruct turn\ts along a ,f$]al-aid highway = comm]cial motor vehicles2 7#f7 make capital improvem5ts to public comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities t are clos$ on a seasonal basis to all[ ! facilities to rema9 op5 ye>-r\nd2 7#g7 op5 exi/+ comm]cial motor vehicle *a9-up areas t are clos$ on a seasonal basis to all[ ! facilities to rema9 op5 ye>-r\nd = comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 7#h7 address comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ & layov] ne$s 9 em]g5cies t /ra9 ! capacity ( exi/+ publicly & privately provid$ comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 & 7#i7 make improvem5ts to exi/+ comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities1 includ+ advanc$ truck/op electrification sy/ems4 7d7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may use a grant "u ?is section =-- 7,a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 b5efit-co/ analysis1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities necess>y to advance a project describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 con/ruction & op]ational improvem5ts1 z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,private sector p>ticipation ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section may p>tn] ) a private entity to c>ry out an eligible project "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section may be us$ to promote ! availability ( exi/+ comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+4 7e7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( con/ruction ( new comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ capacity1 ! %ortage ( public & private comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ ne> ! project2 & 7#b7 ! ext5t to :i* ea* project-- 7,a7 w\ld increase comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ capacity or utilization2 7,b7 w\ld facilitate ! effici5t movem5t ( freight2 7,c7 w\ld improve safety1 traffic conge/ion1 & air quality2 7,d7 is co/ effective2 & 7,e7 reflects consultation ) motor c>ri]s1 comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators1 & private provid]s ( comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+4 7f7 ,notification ( ,congress ,n lat] ?an #c bus9ess days be=e ann\nc+ a project select$ to receive a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate ( ! int5tion to aw>d su* a grant4 7g7 ,treatm5t ( funds 7#a7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any project fund$ by a grant "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project "u ?is section %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #abj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7h7 ,prohibition on *>g+ fees ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all c]tify t no fees w be *>g$ = ! use ( a project assi/$ ) su* grant4 7i7 ,am5dm5t to ,,map-#ba ,section #adja7;c77#a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ & private provid]s ( comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ aft] p]sonnel2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ! capability ( ! ,/ate to provide & ins]t+ ! availability (4 7j7 ,survey2 comp>ative assessm5t2 report 7#a7 ,update ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update ! survey ( ea* ,/ate requir$ "u section #adja7;c77#a7 ( ! ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #acg note74 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a report t-- 7,a7 evaluates ! availability ( adequate p>k+ & re/ facilities = comm]cial motor vehicles engag$ 9 int]/ate transportation2 7,b7 evaluates ! effectiv5ess ( ! projects fund$ "u ?is section 9 improv+ access to comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 & 7,c7 reports on ! progress be+ made to provide adequate comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities 9 ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all prep>e ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 9 consultation )-- 7,a7 relevant ,/ate motor c>ri] safety p]sonnel2 7,b7 motor c>ri]s & comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators2 & 7,c7 private provid]s ( comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+4 7k7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t c>ry+ out responsibilities relat+ to comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+2 & 7,e7 a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#c7 ,safety re/ area ,! t]m safety re/ area has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #abj7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #acji4 ,active transportation connectivity grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% an active transportation connectivity grant program to provide = safe & connect$ active transportation facilities4 7b7 ,grant au?ority ,9 c>ry+ out ! program e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make grants1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,eligible applicants ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is section to-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7#c7 a regional transportation au?ority2 7#d7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t1 includ+ a c\nty or multi-c\nty special di/rict2 7#e7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 7#f7 a natural res\rce or public l& ag5cy2 7#g7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7#h7 any local or regional gov]nm5tal entity ) responsibility = or ov]sight ( transportation or recreational trails2 & 7#i7 a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an entity specifi$ "u subsection 7c7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate4 7e7 ,eligible projects ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants "u ?is section to projects t improve ! connectivity & ! use ( active transportation facilities-- 7#a7 includ+-- 7,a7 active transportation networks2 7,b7 active transportation sp9es2 & 7,c7 plann+ relat$ to ! developm5t (-- 7i7 active transportation networks2 7ii7 active transportation sp9es2 & 7iii7 complete /reets plans to create a connect$ network ( active transportation facilities1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 or p$e/rian & bicycle trails2 & 7#b7 t h-- 7,a7 total project co/s ( n less ?an #ae1jjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( plann+ grants "u subsection 7f71 a total co/ ( n less ?an #ajj1jjj4 7f7 ,plann+ grants ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t to provide plann+ grants to eligible applicants = activities "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c74 7g7 ,consid]ations ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i*-- 7#a7 a project is likely to provide sub/antial additional opportunities = walk+ & bicycl+1 includ+ ?r\gh ! creation (-- 7,a7 active transportation networks connect+ de/9ations )9 or betwe5 communities1 includ+ s*ools1 workplaces1 resid5ces1 bus9esses1 recreation areas1 & o!r community areas2 & 7,b7 active transportation sp9es connect+ #b or m communities1 metropolitan areas1 or ,/ates2 7#b7 an applicant has adequately consid]$ or w consid]1 includ+ ?r\gh ! opportunity = public comm5t1 ! environm5tal ju/ice & equity impacts ( ! project2 7#c7 ! project w\ld improve safety = vuln]able road us]s1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( complete /reet design policies or a safe sy/em approa*2 & 7#d7 a project integrates active transportation facilities ) public transportation s]vices1 :]e available1 to improve access to public transportation4 7h7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! %>e ( ! co/ ( a project assi/$ ) a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,maximum ,f$]al assi/ance ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ?is section may be us$ to satisfy up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7i7 ,eligible project co/s ,am\nts made available = a project "u ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7j7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #c bus9ess days be=e aw>d+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate ( ! int5tion to aw>d su* a grant4 7k7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be treat$ 9 ! mann] describ$ "u section #acc7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7l7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,active transportation ,! t]m active transportation means mobility options p[]$ prim>ily by human en]gy1 includ+ bicycl+ & walk+4 7#b7 ,active transportation network ,! t]m active transportation network means facilities built = active transportation1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 & p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 t connect de/9ations )9 a community1 a metropolitan area1 or on ,f$]al l&s4 7#c7 ,active transportation sp9e ,! t]m active transportation sp9e means facilities built = active transportation1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 & p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 t connect communities1 metropolitan areas1 ,f$]al l&s1 or ,/ates4 7#d7 ,safe sy/em approa* ,! t]m safe sy/em approa* has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #adh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #adh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,d ,plann+1 ,p]=mance ,managem5t1 & ,asset ,managem5t #adja4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ resili5cy ne$s :ile m9imiz+ transportation-relat$ fuel consumption & air pollution & ins]t+ resili5ce & climate *ange adaptation ne$s :ile r$uc+ transportation-relat$ fuel consumption1 air pollution1 & gre5h\se gas emissions2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,,/ip ,! t]m ,,/ip means a /atewide transportation improvem5t program develop$ by a ,/ate "u section #ace7;g74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ & transportation improvem5t programs & ins]t+ & ,t,i,ps2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,consid]ation ,9 develop+ ! plans & ,t,i,ps1 metropolitan plann+ organizations %all consid] direct & indirect emissions ( gre5h\se gases4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba1 ea* & ins]t+ ,ea*2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,consid]ations 7i7 ,equitable & proportional repres5tation ,9 designat+ (ficials or repres5tatives "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all consid] ! equitable & proportional repres5tation ( ! population ( ! metropolitan plann+ area4 7ii7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all require a metropolitan plann+ organization 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph to be re/ructur$4 7iii7 ,r$esignation ,not)/&+ clause 7ii71 ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph %all apply to any metropolitan plann+ organization r$esignat$ "u p>agraph 7#f74 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#b7 or 7#c77;,d72 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ ! area2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ a metropolitan area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,m,p,os & ins]t+ ,metropolitan plann+ areas2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by ins]t+ em]g5cy response & evacuation1 climate *ange adaptation & resili5ce1 aft] disa/] risk r$uction12 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,coord9ation betwe5 ,m,p,os 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if m ?an #a metropolitan plann+ organization is designat$ )9 an urbaniz$ area "u subsection 7d77#g71 ! metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 ! area %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! consi/5cy ( any data us$ 9 ! plann+ process1 includ+ in=mation us$ 9 =eca/+ transportation dem&4 7,b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 a s+le urbaniz$ area to jo9tly develop plann+ docum5ts1 includ+ a unifi$ long-range transportation plan or unifi$ ,,tip4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 protect & enhance ! environm5t1 promote en]gy cons]vation1 r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 improve ! quality ( life & public heal?1 & promote consi/5cy betwe5 transportation improvem5ts & ,/ate & local plann$ gr[? & economic developm5t patt]ns1 includ+ h\s+ & l& use patt]ns2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 & climate *ange aft] /ormwat]2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,j7 z subp>agraph 7,m72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,i7 ! foll[+3 7,j7 facilitate em]g5cy managem5t1 response1 & evacuation & haz>d mitigation2 7,k7 improve ! level ( transportation sy/em access2 7,l7 support inclusive zon+ policies & l& use plann+ practices t inc5tivize af=dable1 ela/ic1 & div]se h\s+ supply1 facilitate long-t]m economic gr[? by improv+ ! accessibility ( h\s+ to jobs1 & prev5t high h\s+ co/s f displac+ economically disadvantag$ h\seholds2 & 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7h77#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,?r\gh ! use ( a p]=mance-bas$ approa*1 transportation inve/m5t decisions made z a "p ( ! metropolitan transportation plann+ process %all support ! national goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b71 ! a*ievem5t ( metropolitan & /atewide t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d71 ! improvem5t ( transportation sy/em access 7consi/5t ) section #aej7;f771 & ! g5]al purposes describ$ 9 section #ecja ( title #di4 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d77i7 by ins]t+ r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & be=e re/ore & ma9ta92 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,g7 by ins]t+ & climate *ange aft] infra/ructure to natural disa/]s2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,h7 by ins]t+ gre5h\se gas emissions1 aft] pollution12 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ air quality1 public heal?1 h\s+1 transportation1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 em]g5cy managem5t1 aft] cons]vation12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,issues ,! consultation %all involve1 z appropriate1 comp>ison ( transportation plans to o!r relevant plans1 includ+1 if available-- 7i7 ,/ate cons]vation plans or maps2 & 7ii7 inv5tories ( natural or hi/oric res\rces4 2 & 7,e7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f77;,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 ,me?ods 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,i7 hold any public meet+s at conv5i5t & accessible locations & times2 7,,ii7 employ visualization te*niques to describe plans2 & 7,,iii7 make public in=mation available 9 electronically accessible =mat & means1 su* z ! int]net1 z appropriate to af=d reasonable opportunity = consid]ation ( public in=mation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,additional me?ods ,9 addition to ! me?ods describ$ 9 clause 7i71 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvem5t1 social m$ia1 & o!r web-bas$ tools to enc\rage public p>ticipation & solicit public fe$back2 & 7,,ii7 use o!r me?ods1 z appropriate1 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation ( hi/orically und]repres5t$ individuals 9 ! transportation plann+ process4 2 7#i7 9 subsection 7j7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,tip ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#aj7 by /rik+ ,f$]ally ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ f$]ally4 #adjb4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! /atewide transportation plan & ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! /atewide transportation plan & ! 2 7ii7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,consid]ation ,9 develop+ ! /atewide transportation plans & ,s,t,i,ps1 ,/ates %all consid] direct & indirect emissions ( gre5h\se gases4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 aft] promote en]gy cons]vation12 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ & public heal? aft] improve ! quality ( life2 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ h\s+ & l& use patt]ns aft] economic developm5t patt]ns2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ 1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 & climate *ange aft] mitigate /ormwat]2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,j7 z subp>agraph 7,m72 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,i7 ! foll[+3 7,j7 facilitate em]g5cy managem5t1 response1 & evacuation & haz>d mitigation2 7,k7 improve ! level ( transportation sy/em access2 7,l7 support inclusive zon+ policies & l& use plann+ practices t inc5tivize af=dable1 ela/ic1 & div]se h\s+ supply1 facilitate long-t]m economic gr[? by improv+ ! accessibility ( h\s+ to jobs1 & prev5t high h\s+ co/s f displac+ economically disadvantag$ h\seholds2 & 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,?r\gh ! use ( a p]=mance-bas$ approa*1 transportation inve/m5t decisions made z a "p ( ! /atewide transportation plann+ process %all support-- 7i7 ! national goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b72 7ii7 ! consid]ation ( transportation sy/em access 7consi/5t ) section #aej7;f772 7iii7 ! a*ievem5t ( /atewide t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d72 & 7iv7 ! g5]al purposes describ$ 9 section #ecja ( title #di4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#c7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by ins]t+ air quality1 public heal?1 h\s+1 transportation1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 em]g5cy managem5t1 aft] cons]vation12 & 7ii7 by am5d+ clause 7ii7 to read z foll[s3 7ii7 ,comp>ison & consid]ation ,consultation "u clause 7i7 %all involve ! comp>ison ( transportation plans to o!r relevant plans & inv5tories1 includ+1 if available-- 7,i7 ,/ate & tribal cons]vation plans or maps2 & 7,,ii7 inv5tories ( natural or hi/oric res\rces4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,9 c>ry+ out & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al 9 c>ry+ out 2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv71 respectively2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,additional me?ods ,9 addition to ! me?ods describ$ 9 clause 7i71 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,/ate %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvem5t1 social m$ia1 & o!r web-bas$ tools to enc\rage public p>ticipation & solicit public fe$back2 & 7,,ii7 use o!r me?ods1 z appropriate1 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation ( hi/orically und]repres5t$ individuals 9 ! transportation plann+ process4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & aft] pot5tial to2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by ins]t+ gre5h\se gas emissions1 aft] pollution12 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ op]ators711 & ins]t+ op]ators712 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 by /rik+ metropolitan transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,tip2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77i7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,g77ii7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7vii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & projects c>ri$ out "u ! bridge program or ! ,int]/ate ma9t5ance program2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ or "u ! bridge program or ! ,int]/ate ma9t5ance program2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecaf1 & #ecag & ins]t+ #ecaj & #ecaa2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation plans & programs & ins]t+ /atewide transportation plans & ,s,t,i,ps2 & 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba1 & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s12 7#g7 9 subsection 7k7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#h7 9 subsection 7m7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t programs & ins]t+ ,s,t,i,ps4 #adjc4 ,national goals & p]=mance managem5t measures 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,combat+ climate *ange ,to r$uce c>bon dioxide & o!r gre5h\se gas emissions & r$uce ! climate impacts ( ! transportation sy/em4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba1 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,gre5h\se gas emissions ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 measures = ,/ates to use to assess-- 7,a7 c>bon dioxide emissions p] capita on public roads2 & 7,b7 any o!r gre5h\se gas emissions p] capita on public roads t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! ,secret>y has promulgat$ ! f9al rulemak+ "u subsection 7c71 ea* & ins]t+ ,ea*2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & 7#f7 & ins]t+ 7#f71 & 7#g72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,regressive t>gets 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may n e/abli% a regressive t>get = ! measures describ$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 or p>agraph 7#g7 ( subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,regressive t>get def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m regressive t>get means a t>get t fails to demon/rate con/ant or improv$ p]=mance = a p>ticul> measure4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba & bi5nially !reaft]1 a & ins]t+ ,a2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ bi5nial aft] ! ,secret>y a2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,transportation sy/em access 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% measures = ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to use to assess ! level ( safe1 reliable1 & conv5i5t transportation sy/em access to-- 7,a7 employm5t2 & 7,b7 s]vices4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,! measures e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! ability = ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to assess-- 7,a7 ! *ange 9 ! level ( transportation sy/em access = v>i\s modes ( travel1 includ+ connection to o!r modes ( transportation1 t w\ld result f new transportation inve/m5ts2 7,b7 ! level ( transportation sy/em access = economically disadvantag$ communities1 includ+ to af=dable h\s+2 & 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* transportation access is impact$ by zon+ policies & l& use plann+ practices t effect ! af=dability1 ela/icity1 & div]sity ( ! h\s+ supply4 7#c7 ,def9ition ( s]vices ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m s]vices includes heal?c>e facilities1 *ild c>e1 education & work=ce tra9+1 food s\rces1 bank+ & o!r f9ancial in/itutions1 & o!r retail %opp+ e/abli%m5ts4 4 7b7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7j77#b77;,d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,p]=mance t>get a*ievem5t & ins]t+ ,p]=mance managem5t2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,! ,,tip & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,,tip 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,transportation managem5t areas ,= metropolitan plann+ areas t repres5t an urbaniz$ area designat$ z a transportation managem5t area "u subsection 7k71 ! ,,tip %all include-- 7,i7 a discussion ( ! anticipat$ effect ( ! ,,tip t[>d a*iev+ ! p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ 9 ! metropolitan transportation plan1 l9k+ inve/m5t priorities to su* p]=mance t>gets2 & 7,,ii7 a description ( h[ ! ,,tip w\ld improve ! ov]all level ( transportation sy/em access1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ %all address conge/ion managem5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all address-- 7i7 conge/ion managem5t 2 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ! ov]all level ( transportation sy/em access = v>i\s modes ( travel )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area1 includ+ ! level ( access = economically disadvantag$ communities1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f71 t is bas$ on a coop]atively develop$ & implem5t$ metropolitan-wide /rategy1 assess+ bo? new & exi/+ transportation facilities eligible = fund+ "u ?is title & *apt] #ec ( title #di4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ! ,,tip approv$ "u clause 7ii7 improves ! level ( transportation sy/em access1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f74 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7l77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,map-#ba & ins]t+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ & :e!r metropolitan plann+ organizations are develop+ mean+ful p]=mance t>gets2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 a li/+ ( all metropolitan plann+ organizations t are e/abli%+ p]=mance t>gets & :e!r su* p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization are mean+ful or regressive 7z def9$ 9 section #aej7;d77#c77;,b772 & 7,e7 ! progress ( implem5t+ ! measure e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;f74 4 7c7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ace7;g77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,p]=mance t>get a*ievem5t & ins]t+ ,p]=mance managem5t2 7#b7 by /rik+ %all include1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 a discussion & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all include-- 7,a7 a discussion 2 7#c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 a consid]ation ( h[ ! ,,/ip impacts ! ov]all level ( transportation sy/em access1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f74 4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 %all take effect #a ye> be=e ! subsequ5t ,/ate t>get & report+ deadl9es e/abli%$ pursuant to section #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,developm5t ( gre5h\se gas measure ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to c>ry out p>agraph 7#g7 ( section #aej7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by ?is ,act4 7f7 ,developm5t ( transportation sy/em access measure 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to assess ! provisions ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #aej7;f7 & make recomm5dations reg>d+ ! e/abli%m5t ( measures = ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to use to assess ! level ( transportation sy/em access = v>i\s modes ( travel1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,memb]s ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all include repres5tatives f-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,b7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 includ+ repres5tatives t specialize 9 p$e/rian & bicycle safety2 7,c7 metropolitan plann+ organizations repres5t+ transportation managem5t areas 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 o!r metropolitan plann+ organizations or local gov]nm5ts2 7,e7 provid]s ( public transportation2 7,f7 nonpr(it entities relat$ to transportation1 includ+ relevant safety gr\ps2 7,g7 exp]ts 9 ! field ( transportation access data2 & 7,h7 any o!r /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,submission ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! work+ gr\p pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report ( recomm5dations reg>d+ ! e/abli%m5t ( measures = ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to use to assess ! level ( transportation sy/em access1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! report on a publicly accessible website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#d7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to implem5t ! requirem5ts ( section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y %all t]m9ate ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 on ! date on :i* ! regulation issu$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#d7 takes effect4 7g7 ,transportation sy/em access data 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation e/abli%es ! measure requir$ "u section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all develop or procure eligible transportation sy/em access data sets & analytical tools & make su* data sets & analytical tools available to ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & metropolitan plann+ areas t repres5t transportation managem5t areas4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,an eligible transportation sy/em access data set & analytical tool %all h ! foll[+ *>act]i/ics3 7,a7 ,! ability to quantify ! level ( safe1 reliable1 & conv5i5t transportation sy/em access to-- 7i7 employm5t2 7ii7 s]vices2 & 7iii7 connections to o!r modes ( transportation4 7,b7 ,! ability to quantify transportation sy/em access = v>i\s modes ( travel1 includ+-- 7i7 driv+2 7ii7 public transportation2 7iii7 walk+ 7includ+ conveyance = p]sons ) disabilities72 & 7iv7 cycl+ 7includ+ micromobility74 7,c7 ,! ability to disaggregate ! level ( transportation sy/em access by v>i\s transportation modes by a v>iety ( population categories1 includ+-- 7i7 l[-income populations2 7ii7 m9ority populations2 7iii7 age2 7iv7 disability2 & 7v7 geographical location4 7,d7 ,! ability to assess ! *ange 9 ! level ( transportation sy/em access t w\ld result f new transportation inve/m5ts4 7#c7 ,consid]ation ,an eligible transportation sy/em access data set & analytical tool %all take into consid]ation safe & connect$ networks = walk+1 cycl+1 & p]sons ) disabilities4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,transportation sy/em access ,! t]m transportation sy/em access has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,s]vices ,! t]m s]vices has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #adjd4 ,transportation dem& data & model+ /udy 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all conduct a /udy on transportation dem& data & model+1 includ+ transportation dem& =eca/+4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 collect obs]v$ transportation dem& data & transportation dem& =eca/s f ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations1 includ+ data & =eca/s on-- 7i7 traffic c\nts2 7ii7 transportation mode %>e & public transportation rid]%ip2 & 7iii7 vehicle occupancy measures2 7,b7 comp>e ! transportation dem& =eca/s ) ! obs]v$ transportation dem& data ga!r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 use ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 to-- 7i7 develop be/ practices & guidance = ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to use 9 =eca/+ transportation dem& = future inve/m5ts 9 transportation improvem5ts2 7ii7 evaluate ! impact ( transportation inve/m5ts1 includ+ new roadway capacity1 on transportation behavior & transportation dem&1 includ+ public transportation rid]%ip1 induc$ highway transportation1 & conge/ion2 7iii7 support m accurate transportation dem& =eca/+ by ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7iv7 enhance ! capacity ( ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to-- 7,i7 =eca/ transportation dem&2 & 7,,ii7 track obs]v$ transportation behavior responses1 includ+ induc$ transportation1 to *anges 9 transportation capacity1 pric+1 & l& use patt]ns2 & 7v7 develop transportation dem& managem5t /rategies to maximize ! effici5cy ( ! transportation sy/em1 improve mobility1 r$uce conge/ion1 & l[] vehicle emissions4 7#c7 ,cov]$ entities ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t data & =eca/s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 are collect$ f-- 7,a7 ,/ates2 7,b7 metropolitan plann+ organizations t s]ve an area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj p or few]2 & 7,c7 metropolitan plann+ organizations t s]ve an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj p4 7#d7 ,work+ ) ! private sector ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may1 & is enc\rag$ to1 procure additional data z necess>y f univ]sity transportation c5t]s1 private sector provid]s1 & o!r entities z is ne$$ & may use funds au?oriz$ "u section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = c>ry+ out ?is p>agraph4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,secret>ial support ,! ,secret>y %all seek opportunities to support ! transportation plann+ processes "u sections #acd & #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?r\gh ! provision ( data to ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to improve ! quality ( transportation plans1 models1 & dem& =eca/s4 #adje4 ,fiscal con/ra9t on long-range transportation plans ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all am5d section #dej4cbd7;f77#aa77v7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t ! out] ye>s ( a metropolitan transportation plan are def9$ z beyond ! fir/ #d ye>s4 ,e ,f$]al ,l&s1 ,tribes1 & ,t]ritories #aeja4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #aeh1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #baj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #db1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#f77;,a77iii7 by /rik+ 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #abi & ins]t+ includ+ su* boats1 facilities1 & approa*es t are privately or majority-privately own$1 provid$ t su* boats1 facilities1 & approa*es provide a sub/antial public b5efit2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,p>ticipation ( t]ritories 9 discretion>y programs ,= any program 9 :i* ! ,secret>y may allocate funds out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to a ,/ate at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may allocate funds to "o or m t]ritory = any project or activity t o!rwise w\ld be eligible "u su* program if su* project or activity 0 be+ c>ri$ out 9 a ,/ate4 4 #aejb4 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ improv+ defici5t & ins]t+ ! con/ruction & recon/ruction (2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ con/ruct1 aft] project to2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ defici5t2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ 9 poor condition aft] facility bridges2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,eligible bridges & ins]t+ ,eligibility = exi/+ bridges2 7ii7 by /rik+ a bridge & ins]t+ an exi/+ bridge2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ /ructurally defici5t or functionally obsolete & ins]t+ 9 poor condition2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ = eligible projects describ$ 9 section #adh7;a77#d74 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 =-- 7,a7 eligible projects describ$ 9 section #adh7;a77#d72 7,b7 projects to promote public aw>5ess & education conc]n+ highway safety matt]s 7includ+ bicycle1 all-t]ra91 motorcycli/1 & p$e/rian safety72 or 7,c7 projects to en=ce highway safety laws4 4 #aejc4 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program 7a7 ,tribal transportation program ,section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program ,be=e mak+ any di/ribution "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all set aside #ej1jjj1jjj f ! funds made available "u ! tribal transportation program = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program "u section #aabc ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note74 4 7b7 ,tribal ,high ,priority ,projects program ,section #aabc ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,c7 by /rik+ requir$ by t section & ins]t+ requir$ "u su* program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7 by /rik+ use am\nts made available "u subsection 7h7 to2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 aft] ,! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ( ! ,int]ior ea* place x appe>s2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7 by /rik+ #a1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7 by /rik+ & ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ or ! ,secret>y2 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,adm9i/ration ,! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be adm9i/]$ 9 ! same mann] z funds made available = ! ,tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 4 #aejd4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bjc7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,transf] = high-commut] corridors 7,a7 ,reque/ ,if ! head ( a cov]$ ag5cy det]m9es t a high-commut] corridor requires additional inve/m5t1 bas$ on ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 ! head ( a cov]$ ag5cy1 ) respect to su* corridor1 %all submit to ! ,/ate-- 7i7 in=mation on condition ( pavem5ts & bridges2 7ii7 an e/imate ( ! am\nts ne$$ to br+ su* corridor into a /ate ( good repair1 tak+ into consid]ation any plann$ future inve/m5ts2 & 7iii7 at ! discretion ( ! head ( a cov]$ ag5cy1 a reque/ t ! ,/ate transf] to ! cov]$ ag5cy1 "u ! au?ority ( section #acb or section #bjd1 or to ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 "u ! au?ority ( section #ajd1 a portion ( su* am\nts necess>y to address ! condition ( ! corridor4 7,b7 ,/ate response ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! reque/ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 ! ,/ate %all-- 7i7 approve ! reque/2 7ii7 d5y ! reque/ & expla9 ! reasons = su* d5ial2 or 7iii7 reque/ any additional in=mation necess>y to take action on ! reque/4 7,c7 ,notification to ! ,secret>y ,! head ( a cov]$ ag5cy %all provide to ! ,secret>y a copy ( any reque/ describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii7 & response describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,crit]ia ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! head ( a cov]$ ag5cy1 ) respect to ! corridor1 %all consid]-- 7i7 ! condition ( roads1 bridges1 & tunnels2 & 7ii7 ! av]age annual daily traffic4 7,e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,cov]$ ag5cy ,! t]m cov]$ ag5cy means a ,f$]al ag5cy eligible to receive funds "u ?is section or section1 section #bjc1 or section #bjd4 7ii7 ,high-commut] corridor ,! t]m high-commut] corridor means a ,f$]al l&s transportation facility t has av]age annual daily traffic ( n less ?an #bj1jjj vehicles4 4 7b7 ,,gao /udy reg>d+ ,,nps ma9t5ance 7#a7 ,/udy ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all /udy ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice ma9t5ance prioritization ( ,f$]al l&s transportation facilities4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,at m9imum1 ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all exam9e-- 7,a7 g5]al adm9i/rative ma9t5ance ( ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice2 7,b7 h[ ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice curr5tly prioritizes ma9t5ance ( ,f$]al facilities cov]$ "u ! ,f$]al ,l&s ,transportation ,program2 7,c7 :at k9d ( ma9t5ance ! ,national ,p>kway ,s]vice is p]=m+2 7,d7 to :at degree does ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice prioritize high-commut] corridors2 & 7,e7 h[ ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice c bett] s]vice ! ne$s ( high commut] corridors4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report summ>iz+ ! /udy & ! results ( su* /udy1 includ+ recomm5dations = address+ ! ma9t5ance ne$s & prioritization ( high-commut] corridors4 7#d7 ,def9ition ( high-commut] corridor ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m high-commut] corridor means a ,f$]al l&s transportation facility t has av]age annual daily traffic ( n less ?an #bj1jjj vehicles4 #aeje4 ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal major projects program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjg ! foll[+3 #bjh4 ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal major projects program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal major projects program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program7 to provide fund+ to con/ruct1 recon/ruct1 or rehabilitate critical ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal transportation infra/ructure4 7b7 ,eligible applicants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 entities eligible to receive funds "u sections #bja1 #bjb1 #bjc1 & #bjd may apply = fund+ "u ! program4 7#b7 ,special rule ,a ,/ate1 c\nty1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t may only apply = fund+ "u ! program if sponsor$ by an eligible ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy or ,indian ,tribe4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible project "u ! program %all be on a ,f$]al l&s transportation facility1 a ,f$]al l&s access transportation facility1 or a tribal transportation facility1 except t su* facility is n requir$ to be includ$ 9 an inv5tory describ$ 9 section #bjb or #bjc1 & = :i*-- 7#a7 ! project-- 7,a7 has complet$ ! activities requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 :i* has be5 demon/rat$ ?r\gh-- 7i7 a record ( decision ) respect to ! project2 7ii7 a f9d+ t ! project has no significant impact2 or 7iii7 a det]m9ation t ! project is categorically exclud$2 or 7,b7 is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds = ! project2 & 7#b7 ! project has an e/imat$ co/ equal to or exce$+-- 7,a7 #ab1ejj1jjj if x is on a ,f$]al l&s transportation facility or a ,f$]al l&s access transportation facility2 & 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj if x is on a ,tribal transportation facility4 7d7 ,eligible activities ,grant am\nts receiv$ = a project "u ?is section may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 & rehabilitation activities4 7e7 ,applications ,eligible applicants %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7f7 ,project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may select a project to receive funds "u ! program only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7#a7 improves ! condition ( critical transportation facilities1 includ+ multimodal facilities2 7#b7 _c be easily & effici5tly complet$ ) am\nts made available "u section #bjb1 #bjc1 or #bjd2 & 7#c7 is co/ effective4 7g7 ,m]it crit]ia ,9 mak+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] :e!r ! project-- 7#a7 w g5]ate /ate ( good repair1 resili5ce1 economic competitiv5ess1 quality ( life1 mobility1 or safety b5efits2 7#b7 9 ! case ( a project on a ,f$]al l&s transportation facility or a ,f$]al l&s access transportation facility1 has co/s mat*$ by funds t are n provid$ "u ?is section or ?is title2 & 7#c7 g5]ates b5efits = l& own$ by multiple ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies or ,indian ,tribes1 or :i* spans multiple ,/ates4 7h7 ,evaluation & rat+ ,to evaluate applications1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 det]m9e :e!r a project meets ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7f72 7#b7 evaluate1 ?r\gh a disc]nable & transp>5t me?odology1 h[ ea* application addresses "o or m m]it crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subsection 7g72 7#c7 assign a rat+ = ea* m]it crit]ia = ea* application2 & 7#d7 consid] applications only on ! basis ( su* quality rat+s & :i* meet ! m9imally acceptable level = ea* ( ! m]it crit]ia4 7i7 ,co/ %>e 7#a7 ,f$]al l&s projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #abj1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project on a ,f$]al l&s transportation facility or a ,f$]al l&s access transportation facility %all be up to #ij p]c5t4 7,b7 ,non-f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any ,f$]al funds may be us$ to pay ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,tribal projects ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project on a ,tribal transportation facility %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7j7 ,use ( funds ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t %all be us$ = eligible projects on ,f$]al l&s transportation facilities or ,f$]al l&s access transportation facilities & ,tribal transportation facilities1 respectively4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjg ! foll[+ new item3 #bjh4 ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal major projects program4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note71 & ! item relat$ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts "u section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #aejf4 ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs ,section #ajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #f ,assi/ant & ins]t+ #g ,assi/ant2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t2 & 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,deputy ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs & ins]t+ ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t an ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs1 "u ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs1 to-- 7,a7 ov]see ! ,tribal transportation self-gov]nance program "u section #bjg ( title #bc2 7,b7 plan1 coord9ate1 & implem5t policies & programs s]v+ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations2 7,c7 coord9ate ,tribal transportation programs & activities 9 all (fices & adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,d7 provide te*nical assi/ance to ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations2 & 7,e7 be a p>ticipant 9 any negotiat$ rulemak+s relat+ to1 or hav+ an impact on1 projects1 programs1 or fund+ associat$ ) ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc4 4 #aejg4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7a7 ,l& managem5t ag5cies & tribal gov]nm5ts ,section #bja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may use a contract+ me?od available to a ,/ate "u ?is title on behalf (-- 7,a7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 ) respect to any funds available pursuant to section #bjc or #bjd2 7,b7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 ) respect to any funds available pursuant to section #aece ( title #ca = any eligible use describ$ 9 sections #bjc7;a77#a7 & #bjd7;a77#a7 ( ?is title2 or 7,c7 a ,tribal ,gov]nm5t1 ) respect to any funds available pursuant to section #bjb7;b77#g77;,d74 7#b7 ,me?ods describ$ ,! contract+ me?ods ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 project bundl+2 7,b7 bridge bundl+2 7,c7 design-build contract+2 7,d7 #b-phase contract+2 7,e7 long-t]m concession agreem5ts2 & 7,f7 any me?od te/$1 or t c\ld be te/$1 "u an exp]im5tal program relat+ to contract+ me?ods c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 affects ! application ( ! ,f$]al %>e = a project c>ri$ out ) a contract+ me?od "u ?is subsection2 or 7,b7 modifies ! po9t ( obligation ( ,f$]al sal>ies & exp5ses4 4 7b7 ,use ( alt]native contract+ me?od ,9 c>ry+ out ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 e/abli% proc$ures t are-- 7,a7 applicable to ea* alt]native contract+ me?od2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 consi/5t ) requirem5ts = ,f$]al procurem5t transactions2 7#b7 solicit input on ! use ( ea* alt]native contract+ me?od f any affect$ indu/ry prior to us+ su* me?od2 & 7#c7 analyze & prep>e an evaluation ( ! use ( ea* alt]native contract+ me?od4 #aejh4 ,dive/iture ( f$]ally own$ bridges 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission] ( ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation may transf] own]%ip ( a bridge t is own$ by ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation if-- 7#a7 ! own]%ip ( ! bridge is transf]r$ to a ,/ate ) ! concurr5ce ( su* ,/ate2 7#b7 ! ,/ate to :i* own]%ip is transf]r$ agrees to op]ate & ma9ta9 ! bridge2 7#c7 ! transf] ( own]%ip complies ) all applicable ,f$]al requirem5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 section #ach ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7#d7 ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation & ! ,/ate to :i* own]%ip is be+ transf]r$ jo9tly notify ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation ( ! int5t to conduct a transf] prior to su* transf]4 7b7 ,access ,9 a transf] ( own]%ip ( a bridge "u ?is section1 ! ,commission] ( ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation-- 7#a7 %all n be requir$ to transf] own]%ip ( ! l& on :i* ! bridge is locat$ or any adjac5t l&s2 & 7#b7 %all make arrangem5ts ) ! ,/ate to :i* own]%ip is be+ transf]r$ to all[ = adequate access to su* bridge1 includ+ = ! purposes ( con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 & bridge inspections pursuant to section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aeji4 ,/udy on ,f$]al fund+ available to ,indian ,tribes ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7#a7 id5tifies ! numb] ( ,indian ,tribes t 7 direct recipi5ts ( funds "u any discretion>y ,f$]al highway1 transit1 or highway safety program 9 ! prior fiscal ye>2 7#b7 li/s ! total am\nt ( su* funds made available directly to su* ,tribes2 7#c7 id5tifies ! numb] & location ( ,indian ,tribes t 7 indirect recipi5ts ( funds "u any =mula-bas$ ,f$]al highway1 transit1 or highway safety program 9 ! prior fiscal ye>2 & 7#d7 li/s ! total am\nt ( su* funds made available indirectly to su* tribes ?r\gh /ates or o!r direct recipi5ts ( ,f$]al highway1 transit or highway safety fund+4 #aeaj4 ,,gao /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy on ! def]r$ ma9t5ance ( ,unit$ ,/ates =e/ roads1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! curr5t backlog2 7#b7 ! curr5t actions on su* ma9t5ance & backlog2 7#c7 ! impacts ( public safety due to su* def]r$ ma9t5ance2 & 7#d7 recomm5dations = ,congress on ways to address su* backlog4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 ,f ,additional ,provisions #afja4 ,vision z]o 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a local gov]nm5t1 metropolitan plann+ organization1 or regional transportation plann+ organization may develop & implem5t a vision z]o plan to significantly r$uce or elim9ate transportation-relat$ fatalities & s]i\s injuries )9 a specifi$ timeframe1 n to exce$ #bj ye>s4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 ( section #ajd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may be us$ to c>ry out a vision z]o plan "u ?is section4 7c7 ,cont5ts ( plan ,a vision z]o plan "u ?is section %all include-- 7#a7 a description ( programs1 /rategies1 or policies int5d$ to significantly r$uce or elim9ate transportation-relat$ fatalities & s]i\s injuries )9 a specifi$ timeframe1 n to exce$ #bj ye>s1 t is consi/5t ) a ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan & uses exi/+ transportation data & consid]ation ( risk factors2 7#b7 plans = implem5tation (1 education ( ! public ab\t1 & en=cem5t ( su* programs1 /rategies1 or policies2 7#c7 a description ( h[ su* programs1 /rategies1 or policies1 & ! en=cem5t ( su* programs1 /rategies1 or policies w-- 7,a7 equitably inve/ 9 ! safety ne$s ( l[-income & m9ority communities2 7,b7 ensure t su* communities are n disproportionately t>get$ by law en=cem5t2 & 7,c7 protect ! rights ( memb]s ( su* communities ) respect to title ,,vi ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq472 & 7#d7 a description ( a me*anism to evaluate progress ( ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! plan1 includ+ ! ga!r+ & use ( transportation safety & demographic data4 7d7 ,inclusions ,a vision z]o plan may include a complete /reets prioritization plan t id5tifies a specific li/ ( projects to-- 7#a7 create a connect$ network ( active transportation facilities1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 or p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 to connect communities & provide safe1 reliable1 af=dable1 & conv5i5t access to employm5t1 h\s+1 & s]vices1 consi/5t ) ! goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 integrate active transportation facilities ) public transportation s]vice or improve access to public transportation2 & 7#c7 improve transportation options = l[-income & m9ority communities4 7e7 ,coord9ation ,a vision z]o plan "u ?is section %all provide = coord9ation ( v>i\s subdivisions ( a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 ! implem5tation ( ! plan1 includ+ subdivisions responsible = law en=cem5t1 public heal?1 data collection1 & public works4 7f7 ,safety p]=mance managem5t ,a vision z]o plan "u ?is section is n suffici5t to demon/rate compliance ) ! safety p]=mance or plann+ requirem5ts ( section #adh or #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #afjb4 ,spe$ limits 7a7 ,spe$ limits ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all revise ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices to provide = a safe sy/em approa* to sett+ spe$ limits1 consi/5t ) ! safety recomm5dations issu$ by ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d on ,augu/ #ae1 #bjag1 numb]$ ,h-#ag-bg & ,h-#ag-jbh4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 cra% /ati/ics2 7#b7 road geometry *>act]i/ics2 7#c7 roadside *>act]i/ics2 7#d7 traffic volume2 7#e7 ! possibility & likelihood ( human error2 7#f7 human injury tol]ance2 7#g7 ! preval5ce ( vuln]able road us]s2 & 7#h7 any o!r consid]ation1 consi/5t ) a safe sy/em approa*1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report on ,spe$ ,managem5t ,program ,plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update & report on ! implem5tation progress ( ! ,spe$ ,managem5t ,program ,plan ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 z describ$ 9 ! safety recomm5dation issu$ by ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d on ,augu/ #ae1 #bjag1 numb]$ ,h-#ag-jah4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms safe sy/em approa* & vuln]able road us] h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #adh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #afjc4 ,broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appropriate /ate ag5cy ,! t]m appropriate ,/ate ag5cy means a ,/ate gov]nm5tal ag5cy t is recogniz$ by ! executive bran* ( ! ,/ate z hav+ ! exp]i5ce necess>y to evaluate & facilitate ! in/allation & op]ation ( broadb& infra/ructure )9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,broadb& ,! t]m broadb& has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m advanc$ telecommunications capability 9 section #gjf ( ! ,telecommunications ,act ( #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb74 7#c7 ,broadb& conduit ,! t]m broadb& conduit means a conduit or inn]duct = fib] optic cables 7or successor te*nology ( great] quality & spe$7 t supports ! provision ( broadb&4 7#d7 ,broadb& infra/ructure ,! t]m broadb& infra/ructure means any buri$ or und]gr\nd facility & any wireless or wirel9e connection t enables ! provision ( broadb&4 7#e7 ,broadb& provid] ,! t]m broadb& provid] means an entity t provides broadb& to any p]son or facilitates provision ( broadb& to any p]son1 includ+1 ) respect to su* entity-- 7,a7 a corporation1 company1 association1 firm1 p>tn]%ip1 nonpr(it organization1 or any o!r private entity2 7,b7 a ,/ate or local broadb& provid]2 7,c7 an ,indian ,tribe2 & 7,d7 a p>tn]%ip betwe5 any ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c74 7#f7 ,cov]$ highway con/ruction project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m cov]$ highway con/ruction project means1 )\t reg>d to own]%ip ( a highway1 a project to con/ruct a new highway or an additional lane = an exi/+ highway1 to recon/ruct an exi/+ highway1 or new con/ruction1 includ+ = a pav$ %\ld]4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m cov]$ highway con/ruction project excludes any project-- 7i7 aw>d$ be=e ! date on :i* regulations requir$ "u subsection 7b7 take effect2 7ii7 t does n include "w beyond ! edge ( pavem5t or curr5t pav$ %\ld]2 or 7iii7 t does n require excavation4 7#g7 ,dig once requirem5t ,! t]m dig once requirem5t means a requirem5t design$ to r$uce ! co/ & accel]ate ! deploym5t to broadb& by m9imiz+ ! numb] & scale ( repeat$ excavations = ! in/allation & ma9t5ance ( broadb& conduit or broadb& infra/ructure 9 rights-(-way4 7#h7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #d7;e7 ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7#i7 ,,ntia ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,,ntia ,adm9i/rator means ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation4 7#aj7 ,project ,! t]m project has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#aa7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#ab7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #dja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#ac7 ,/ate or local broadb& provid] ,! t]m ,/ate or local broadb& provid] means a ,/ate or political subdivision !re(1 or any ag5cy1 au?ority1 or in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate or political subdivision !re(1 t provides broadb& to any p]son or facilitates ! provision ( broadb& to any p]son 9 t ,/ate4 7#ad7 ,tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal gov]nm5t means ! recogniz$ gov]n+ body ( an ,indian ,tribe or any ag5cy1 au?ority1 or in/rum5tality ( su* gov]n+ body or su* ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,dig once requirem5t ,to facilitate ! in/allation ( broadb& infra/ructure1 ! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 promulgate regulations to ensure t ea* ,/ate t receives funds "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 meets ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,broadb& plann+ ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,/ate ag5cies1 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify a broadb& coord9ator1 :o may h additional responsibilities 9 ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation or 9 ano!r ,/ate ag5cy1 t is responsible = facilitat+ ! broadb& infra/ructure "r-(-way ef=ts )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 review exi/+ ,/ate broadb& plans1 includ+ exi/+ dig once requirem5ts ( ! ,/ate1 municipal gov]nm5ts incorporat$ "u ,/ate law1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts )9 ! ,/ate1 to det]m9e opportunities to coord9ate projects occurr+ )9 or across highway rights-(-way ) plann$ broadb& infra/ructure projects4 7#b7 ,notice ( plann$ con/ruction = broadb& provid]s 7,a7 ,notice ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,/ate ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a process-- 7i7 = ! regi/ration ( broadb& provid]s t seek to be includ$ 9 ! advance notification (1 & opportunity to p>ticipate 91 broadb& infra/ructure "r-(-way facilitation ef=ts )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 to electronically notify all broadb& provid]s regi/]$ "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ( ! ,/ate transportation improvem5t program on at lea/ an annual basis2 & 7,,ii7 ( projects )9 ! highway "r-(-way = :i* ,f$]al fund+ is expect$ to be obligat$ 9 ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,website ,a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation %all be consid]$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a7 if su* ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation publi%es on a public website-- 7i7 ! ,/ate transportation improvem5t program on at lea/ an annual basis2 & 7ii7 projects )9 ! highway "r-(-way = :i* ,f$]al fund+ is expect$ to be obligat$ 9 ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 7,c7 ,coord9ation ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,/ate ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a process = a broadb& provid] to commit to in/all+ broadb& conduit or broadb& infra/ructure z "p ( any project4 7#c7 ,requir$ in/allation ( conduit 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation %all in/all broadb& conduit1 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph1 except z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 z "p ( any cov]$ highway con/ruction project1 unless a broadb& provid] has committ$ to in/all broadb& conduit or broadb& infra/ructure z "p ( su* project 9 a process describ$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c74 7,b7 ,in/allation requirem5ts ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation %all ensure t-- 7i7 an appropriate numb] ( broadb& conduits1 z det]m9$ 9 consultation ) ! appropriate ,/ate ag5cies1 are in/all$ along ! highway ( a cov]$ highway con/ruction project to accommodate multiple broadb& provid]s1 ) consid]ation giv5 to ! availability ( exi/+ conduits2 7ii7 ! size ( ea* su* conduit is consi/5t ) indu/ry be/ practices & is suffici5t to accommodate pot5tial dem&1 z det]m9$ 9 consultation ) ! appropriate ,/ate ag5cies2 7iii7 h& holes & manholes necess>y = fib] access & pull+ ) respect to su* conduit are plac$ at int]vals consi/5t ) /&>ds det]m9$ 9 consultation ) ! appropriate ,/ate ag5cies 7:i* may diff] by type ( road1 topologies1 & rurality7 & consi/5t ) safety requirem5ts2 7iv7 ea* broadb& conduit in/all$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph includes a pull tape & is capable ( support+ fib] optic cable placem5t te*niques consi/5t ) be/ practices2 & 7v7 is plac$ at a dep? consi/5t ) requirem5ts ( ! cov]$ highway con/ruction project & be/ practices & t1 9 det]m9+ ! dep? ( placem5t1 consid]ation is giv5 to ! location ( exi/+ utilities & cable sep>ation requirem5ts ( ,/ate & local electrical codes4 7,c7 ,guidance = ! in/allation ( broadb& conduit ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,,ntia ,adm9i/rator1 %all issue guidance = be/ practices relat$ to ! in/allation ( broadb& conduit z describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph & ( conduit & simil> infra/ructure = intellig5t transportation sy/ems 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #eja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t may utilize broadb& conduit in/all$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph4 7,d7 ,access 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation %all ensure t any reque/+ broadb& provid] has access to ea* broadb& conduit in/all$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph1 on a competitively neutral & nondiscrim9atory basis1 & 9 accordance ) ,/ate p]mitt+1 lic5s+1 leas+1 or o!r simil> laws & regulations4 7ii7 ,fee s*$ule ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,/ate ag5cies1 %all publi% a fee s*$ule = a broadb& provid] to access conduit in/all$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph4 ,fees 9 su* s*$ule-- 7,i7 %all be consi/5t ) ! fees e/abli%$ pursuant to section #bbd ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bbd72 7,,ii7 may v>y by topography1 location1 type ( road1 rurality1 & o!r factors 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,,iii7 may be updat$ n m frequ5tly ?an annually4 7iii7 ,9-k9d comp5sation ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation may negotiate 9-k9d comp5sation ) any broadb& provid] reque/+ access to broadb& conduit in/all$ "u ! provisions ( ?is p>agraph z a replacem5t = "p or all (1 b n to exce$1 ! relevant fee 9 ! fee s*$ule describ$ 9 clause 7ii74 7iv7 ,safety consid]ations ,! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation %all require ( broadb& provid]s a process = safe access to ! highway "r-(-way dur+ in/allation & on-go+ ma9t5ance ( ! broadb& fib] optic cables includ+ a traffic control safety plan4 7v7 ,communication ,a broadb& provid] ) access to ! conduit in/all$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all notify & receive p]mission f ! relevant ag5cies ( ,/ate responsible = ! in/allation ( su* broadb& conduit prior to access+ any highway or highway "r-(-way1 9 accordance ) applicable ,f$]al requirem5ts4 7,e7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 broadb& conduit & broadb& infra/ructure in/allation projects "u ?is p>agraph %all comply ) section #aac7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,f7 ,waiv] au?ority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation may waive ! requir$ in/allation ( broadb& conduit = "p or all ( any cov]$ highway con/ruction project "u ?is p>agraph if1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,/ate-- 7,i7 broadb& infra/ructure1 t]re/rial broadb& infra/ructure1 a]ial broadb& fib] cables1 or broadb& conduit is pres5t ne> a majority ( ! l5g? ( ! cov]$ highway con/ruction project2 7,,ii7 ! in/allation ( conduit increases ov]all co/s ( a cov]$ highway con/ruction project by #a4e p]c5t or great]2 7,,iii7 ! in/allation ( broadb& conduit associat$ ) cov]$ highway con/ruction project w n be utiliz$ or connect$ to future broadb& infra/ructure 9 ! next #bj ye>s1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,/ate ag5cies & pot5tially affect$ local gov]nm5ts & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,,iv7 ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph w\ld require in/allation ( conduit r$undant ) a dig once requirem5t ( a local or ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,v7 !re exi/s a circum/ance involv+ =ce majeure2 or 7,,vi7 o!r relevant factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ! ,,ntia ,adm9i/rator ?r\gh regulation1 w>rant a waiv]4 7ii7 ,cont5ts ( waiv] ,a waiv] au?oriz$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all-- 7,i7 id5tify ! cov]$ highway con/ruction project2 & 7,,ii7 include a brief description ( ! det]m9ation ( ! ,/ate = issu+ su* waiv]4 7iii7 ,availability ( waiv] ,a waiv] au?oriz$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all be includ$ 9 ! plans1 specifications1 & e/imates = ! associat$ project1 z long z su* info is publicly available4 7#d7 ,priority ,if a ,/ate provides = ! in/allation ( broadb& infra/ructure or broadb& conduit 9 ! "r-(-way ( an applicable project "u ?is subsection1 ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation1 along ) appropriate ,/ate ag5cies1 %all c>ry out appropriate measures to ensure t any exi/+ broadb& provid]s are af=d$ equal opportunity access1 z comp>$ to o!r broadb& provid]s1 ) respect to ! program "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 promulgat+ regulations requir$ by ?is subsection or to implem5t any "p ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult-- 7i7 ! ,,ntia ,adm9i/rator2 7ii7 ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission2 7iii7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7iv7 appropriate ,/ate ag5cies2 7v7 ag5cies ( local gov]nm5ts responsible = transportation & rights-(-way1 utilities1 & telecommunications & broadb&2 7vi7 ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7vii7 broadb& provid]s2 & 7viii7 manufactur]s ( optical fib]1 conduit1 pull tape1 & relat$ items4 7,b7 ,broadb& us]s ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! entities consult$ "u clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7vi7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 include rural areas & populations ) limit$ access to broadb& infra/ructure4 7,c7 ,broadb& provid]s ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! entities consult$ "u clause 7vii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 include entities :o provide broadb& to rural areas & populations ) limit$ access to broadb& infra/ructure4 7#f7 ,prohibition on unfund$ m&ate 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is subsection %all apply only to projects = :i* ,f$]al obligations or exp5ditures are initially approv$ on or aft] ! date regulations requir$ "u ?is subsection take effect4 7,b7 ,no m&ate ,abs5t an available & d$icat$ ,f$]al s\rce ( fund+-- 7i7 no?+ 9 ?is subsection e/abli%es a m&ate or requirem5t t a ,/ate in/all broadb& conduit 9 a highway "r-(-way2 & 7ii7 no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 %all e/abli% any requirem5t = a ,/ate4 7#g7 ,rules ( con/ruction 7,a7 ,/ate law ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to require a ,/ate to in/all or all[ ! in/allation ( broadb& conduit or broadb& infra/ructure-- 7i7 t is o!rwise inconsi/5t ) :at is all[able "u ,/ate law2 or 7ii7 :]e ! ,/ate lacks ! au?ority or prop]ty easem5t necess>y = su* in/allation4 7,b7 ,no requirem5t = in/allation ( mobile s]vices equipm5t ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require a ,/ate1 a municipal gov]nm5t incorporat$ "u ,/ate law1 or an ,indian ,tribe to in/all or all[ = ! in/allation ( equipm5t ess5tial = ! provision ( comm]cial mobile s]vices 7z def9$ 9 section #ccb7;d7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;d777 or comm]cial mobile data s]vice 7z def9$ 9 section #fjja ( ! ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief & ,job ,creation ,act ( #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adja771 o!r ?an broadb& conduit & associat$ equipm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 7c7 ,relation to /ate dig once requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 subsection 7b7 or any regulations promulgat$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be con/ru$ to alt] or sup]s$e any provision ( a ,/ate law or regulation t provides = a dig once requirem5t t includes simil> or m /r+5t requirem5ts to ! provisions ( subsection 7b7 & any regulations promulgat$ "u subsection 7b74 7d7 ,dig once fund+ task =ce 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ an indep5d5t task =ce on fund+ ! nationwide dig once requirem5t describ$ 9 ?is section to be kn[n z ! ,dig ,once ,fund+ ,task ,=ce 7h]e9aft] ref]r$ to z ! ,task ,=ce74 7#b7 ,duties ,! duties ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be to-- 7,a7 e/imate ! annual co/ = implem5t+ & adm9i/]+ a nationwide dig once requirem5t2 & 7,b7 propose & evaluate options = fund+ a nationwide dig once requirem5t describ$ 9 ?is section t includes-- 7i7 a discussion ( ! role & pot5tial %>e ( co/s (-- 7,i7 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7,,ii7 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7,,iii7 broadb& provid]s2 & 7ii7 consid]ation ( ! role ( exi/+ dig once requirem5ts ( ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts & private broadb& inve/m5t1 ) a goal to n disc\rage or dis9c5tivize su* dig once requirem5ts or su* inve/m5t4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,int]im report & brief+ ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,task ,=ce %all submit an int]im report to ,congress & provide brief+s = ,congress on ! f9d+s ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7,b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,task ,=ce %all submit a f9al report to ,congress on ! f9d+s ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7#d7 ,memb]s 7,a7 ,appo9tm5ts ,! ,task ,=ce %all consi/ ( #ad memb]s1 consi/+ (-- 7i7 ! #b co-*airs describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7ii7 #f memb]s jo9tly appo9t$ by ! ,speak] & m9ority lead] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 9 consultation ) ! respective ,*airs & ,rank+ ,memb]s ( !-- 7,i7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,,ii7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,,iii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iii7 #f memb]s jo9tly appo9t$ by ! majority lead] & m9ority lead] ( ! ,s5ate1 9 consultation ) ! respective ,*airs & ,rank+ ,memb]s ( !-- 7,i7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7,,ii7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,,iii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 7,b7 ,co-*airs ,! ,task ,=ce %all be co-*air$ by ! ,secret>y & ! ,,ntia ,adm9i/rator1 or _! designees4 7,c7 ,composition ,! ,task ,=ce %all include at lea/-- 7i7 #a repres5tative f a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation2 7ii7 #a repres5tative f a local gov]nm5t2 7iii7 #a repres5tative f a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7iv7 #a repres5tative f a broadb& provid]2 7v7 #a repres5tative f a ,/ate or local broadb& provid]2 7vi7 #a repres5tative f a labor union2 & 7vii7 #a repres5tative f a public int]e/ organization4 7,d7 ,appo9tm5t deadl9e ,memb]s %all be appo9t$ to ! ,task ,=ce n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,e7 ,effect ( lack ( appo9tm5t by appo9tm5t date ,if #a or m appo9tm5ts requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is n made by ! appo9tm5t date specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 ! au?ority to make su* appo9tm5t or appo9tm5ts %all expire & ! numb] ( memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be r$uc$ by ! numb] equal to ! numb] ( appo9tm5ts s expir$4 7,f7 ,t]ms ,memb]s %all be appo9t$ = ! life ( ! ,task ,=ce4 ,a vacancy 9 ! ,task ,=ce %all n affect its p[]s & %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! initial appo9tm5t 0 made4 7#e7 ,consultations ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties requir$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,task ,=ce %all consult1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission2 7,b7 ag5cies ( ,/ates includ+-- 7i7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 & 7ii7 appropriate ,/ate ag5cies2 7,c7 ag5cies ( local gov]nm5ts responsible = transportation & rights ( way1 utilities1 & telecommunications & broadb&2 7,d7 ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,e7 broadb& provid]s & o!r telecommunications provid]s2 7,f7 labor unions2 & 7,g7 ,/ate or local broadb& provid]s & ,tribal gov]nm5ts t act z broadb& provid]s4 7#f7 ,additional provisions 7,a7 ,exp5ses = non-f$]al memb]s ,non-,f$]al memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be all[$ travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 at rates au?oriz$ = employees "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :ile away f _! homes or regul> places ( bus9ess 9 ! p]=mance ( s]vices = ! ,task ,=ce4 7,b7 ,/aff ,/aff ( ! ,task ,=ce %all comprise detailees ) relevant exp]tise f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 or ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy ! co-*airp]sons consid] appropriate1 ) ! cons5t ( ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy1 & su* detailee %all reta9 ! rights1 /atus1 & privileges ( 8 or h] regul> employm5t )\t int]ruption4 7,c7 ,adm9i/rative assi/ance ,! ,secret>y & ,,ntia ,adm9i/rator %all provide to ! ,task ,=ce on a reimbursable basis adm9i/rative support & o!r s]vices = ! p]=mance ( ! functions ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7#g7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,task ,=ce %all t]m9ate n lat] ?an #ij days aft] issuance ( ! f9al report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 #afjd4 ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ratively allocat$ ,! t]m adm9i/ratively allocat$ means ! allocation by ! ,secret>y ( budget au?ority = a project "u ! ,,tifia program t occurs :5-- 7,a7 a pot5tial applicant has be5 invit$ into ! cr$itwor?9ess phase = a project "u ! ,,tifia program2 or 7,b7 ! project is subject to a ma/] cr$it agreem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a771 9 accordance ) section #fjb7;b77#b74 7#b7 ,appala*ian /ate ,! t]m ,appala*ian ,/ate means a ,/ate t conta9s #a or m c\nties 9 ! ,appala*ian region 7z def9$ 9 section #adajb7;a7 ( title #dj74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,,tifia c>ryov] balance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,,tifia c>ryov] balance means ! am\nts made available = ! ,,tifia program = previ\s fiscal ye>s t are unobligat$ & h n be5 adm9i/ratively allocat$4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m ,,tifia c>ryov] balance includes-- 7i7 ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority = ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! equival5t am\nt ( obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y makes a transf] "u subsection 7f77#b74 7#e7 ,,tifia program ,! t]m ,,tifia program has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program1 9 accordance ) ?is section to provide flexibility = ! ,secret>y & ,/ates to improve highway infra/ructure4 7c7 ,(f] ,to fund projects or ex*ange funds 7#a7 ,solicitation ,= ea* fiscal ye> = :i* an am\nt is res]v$ "u subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #a ( t fiscal ye>-- 7i7 solicit reque/s f ,appala*ian ,/ates to return am\nts "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 solicit applications f ,appala*ian ,/ates = grants "u subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 require t1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! solicitations "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ea* ,appala*ian ,/ate t elects to p>ticipate 9 ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y ei!r-- 7i7 a reque/ t describes ! am\nt t ! ,appala*ian ,/ate reque/s to return "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7ii7 an application = a grant "u subsection 7e74 7d7 ,ex*ange agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ea* ,appala*ian ,/ate t submits a reque/ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i7 "u :i*-- 7,a7 ! ,appala*ian ,/ate %all return to ! ,secret>y all1 or at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate1 a portion (1 ! unobligat$ am\nts f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7includ+ ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( special no-ye> obligation limitation associat$ ) t contract au?ority7 apportion$ to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate = ! ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em "u section #adeja ( title #dj 7b n includ+ any am\nts made available by an appropriations ,act )\t an initial au?orization72 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate1 f am\nts transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f77#b7 = t fiscal ye>1 an am\nt 7includ+ ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( annual obligation limitation7 equal to ! am\nt t ! ,appala*ian ,/ate return$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t %all be us$ to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,/ate limitation ,! am\nt ( contract au?ority return$ by an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 may n exce$ ! am\nt ( ! special no-ye> obligation limitation available to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate prior to ! return ( ! special no-ye> obligation limitation "u t p>agraph4 7#c7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 is a project describ$ 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #acc4 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate4 7,c7 ,application ( section #acc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 section #acc %all n apply to a project c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,total limitation ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! total am\nt ex*ang$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ ! am\nt available to be transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f74 7#e7 ,am\nts ex*ang$ ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 if ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates to return "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 is great] ?an ! am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y %all ex*ange am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 bas$ on ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! am\nt reque/$ to be return$ = ! fiscal ye> by ! ,appala*ian ,/ate2 be>s to 7,b7 ! am\nt reque/$ to be return$ = ! fiscal ye> by all ,appala*ian ,/ates4 7e7 ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em corridor grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ am\nts return$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants ( contract au?ority1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 & subject to special no-ye> obligation limitation1 on a competitive basis to ,appala*ian ,/ates = eligible projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection is a project t is-- 7,a7 eligible "u section #adeja ( title #dj z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7,b7 reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction by n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds provid$ "u ?is subsection = ! project4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an ,appala*ian ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate4 7#e7 ,limitation ,an ,appala*ian ,/ate t ent]s into an agreem5t to ex*ange funds "u subsection 7d7 = any fiscal ye> %all n be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection4 7f7 ,transf] f ,,tifia program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve1 = ! purpose ( fund+ transf]s "u p>agraph 7#b7 until ! transf]s are complet$1 ! am\nt ( ,,tifia c>ryov] balance t exce$s ! am\nt available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program = t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,transf]s ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! responses to ! solicitations "u subsection 7c77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all transf] f ! ,,tifia program to ! program an am\nt ( contract au?ority & equal am\nt ( obligation limitation t is equal to ! less] (-- 7,a7 ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates = ! fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b77i72 7,b7 ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates = grants "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii72 & 7,c7 ! am\nt res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program4 4 #afje4 ,/ormwat] be/ managem5t practices 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to "u :i* ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all conduct a /udy-- 7,a7 to e/imate pollutant loads f /ormwat] run(f f highways & p$e/rian facilities eligible = assi/ance "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to in=m ! developm5t ( appropriate total maximum daily load requirem5ts2 7,b7 to provide recomm5dations 7includ+ recomm5d$ revisions to exi/+ laws & regulations7 reg>d+ ! evaluation & selection by ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation ( pot5tial /ormwat] managem5t & total maximum daily load compliance /rategies )9 a wat]%$1 includ+ environm5tal re/oration & pollution abatem5t c>ri$ out "u section #cbh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 to exam9e ! pot5tial = ! ,secret>y to assi/ ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation 9 c>ry+ out & communicat+ /ormwat] managem5t practices = highways & p$e/rian facilities t are eligible = assi/ance "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?r\gh in=mation-%>+ agreem5ts1 database assi/ance1 or an adm9i/rative plat=m to provide ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 to entities issu$ p]mits "u ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 & 7,d7 to exam9e ! b5efit ( conc5trat+ /ormwat] retr(its 9 impair$ wat]%$s & select+ su* retr(its accord+ to a process t dep5ds on a wat]%$ managem5t plan develop$ 9 accordance ) section #cai ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acbi74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ! agreem5t ent]$ into pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all-- 7,a7 review & supplem5t1 z appropriate1 ! me?odologies exam9$ & recomm5d$ 9 ! #bjai report ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e titl$ ,approa*es = ,det]m9+ & ,comply+ ) ,,tmdl ,requirem5ts ,relat$ to ,roadway ,/ormwat] ,run(f2 7,b7 consult )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7iii7 ! ,adm9i/rator2 7iv7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s2 & 7v7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( ,transportation2 & 7,c7 solicit input f-- 7i7 /akehold]s ) exp]i5ce 9 implem5t+ /ormwat] managem5t practices = projects2 & 7ii7 educational & te*nical /ormwat] managem5t gr\ps4 7#c7 ,report ,9 c>ry+ out ! agreem5t ent]$ into pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy4 7b7 ,/ormwat] be/ managem5t practices reports 7#a7 ,reissuance ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all update & reissue ! be/ managem5t practices reports to reflect new in=mation & advancem5ts 9 /ormwat] managem5t4 7#b7 ,updates ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y reissues ! be/ managem5t practices reports "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all update & reissue ! be/ managem5t practices reports1 unless ! cont5ts ( ! be/ managem5t practices reports h be5 incorporat$ 7includ+ by ref]5ce7 into applicable regulations ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#b7 ,be/ managem5t practices reports ,! t]m be/ managem5t practices reports means-- 7,a7 ! #bjad report sponsor$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation titl$ ,det]m9+ ! ,/ate ( ! ,practice 9 ,data ,collection & ,p]=mance ,measurem5t ( ,/ormwat] ,be/ ,managem5t ,practices 7,,fhwa-,,hep-#af-jba72 & 7,b7 ! #bjjj report sponsor$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation titl$ ,/ormwat] ,be/ ,managem5t ,practices 9 an ,ultra-,urban ,sett+3 ,selection & ,monitor+4 7#c7 ,total maximum daily load ,! t]m total maximum daily load has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #acj4b ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 #afjf4 ,p$e/rian facilities 9 ! public "r-(-way 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,ar*itectural & ,transportation ,b>ri]s ,compliance ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #ejb7;a77#a7 ( ! ,rehabilitation ,act ( #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gib71 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all e/abli% accessibility guidel9es sett+ =? m9imum /&>ds = p$e/rian facilities 9 ! public "r-(-way4 7b7 ,cont5t ( guidance ,! guidel9es describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be sub/antially simil> to1 & c>ri$ out "u ! same /atutory au?ority z-- 7#a7 ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ publi%$ on ,july #bf1 #bjaa1 titl$ ,accessibility ,guidel9es = ,p$e/rian ,facilities 9 ! ,public ,"r-(-,way 7#gf ,f$4 ,reg4 #ddffd72 & 7#b7 ! supplem5tal notice ( propos$ rulemak+ publi%$ on ,febru>y #ac1 #bjac1 titl$ ,accessibility ,guidel9es = ,p$e/rian ,facilities 9 ! ,public ,"r-(-,way2 ,%>$ ,use ,pa?s 7#gh ,f$4 ,reg4 #ajaaj74 7c7 ,adoption ( regulations ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! guidel9es pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to adopt su* guidel9es4 #afjg4 ,highway =mula mod]nization report 7a7 ,highway =mula mod]nization /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & repres5tatives ( local gov]nm5ts 7includ+ metropolitan plann+ organizations71 %all conduct a highway =mula mod]nization /udy to assess ! me?od & data us$ to apportion ,f$]al-aid highway funds "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & issue recomm5dations on su* me?od & data4 7#b7 ,assessm5t ,! highway =mula mod]nization /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an assessm5t (1 bas$ on ! late/ available data1 :e!r ! apportionm5t me?od "u su* section results 9-- 7,a7 an equitable di/ribution ( funds bas$ on ! e/imat$ tax paym5ts attributable to-- 7i7 highway us]s 9 ! ,/ate t are paid into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 & 7ii7 individuals 9 ! ,/ate t are paid to ! ,treasury1 bas$ on contributions to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury2 & 7,b7 ! a*ievem5t ( ! goals describ$ 9 section #aja7;b77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! factors describ$ 9 sections #ajd7;b71 #ajd7;f77#b71 #ajd7;h77#b71 #acj7;f71 & #add7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei74 7,b7 ,! availability & accuracy ( data necess>y to calculate =mula apportionm5ts "u ! factors describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,! measures e/abli%$ "u section #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & :e!r su* measures are appropriate = consid]ation z =mula apportionm5t factors4 7,d7 ,! results ( ! ,,cmaq =mula mod]nization /udy requir$ "u subsection 7b74 7,e7 ,any o!r factors t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate4 7#d7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,secret>y %all1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & repres5tatives ( local gov]nm5ts 7includ+ metropolitan plann+ organizations71 develop recomm5dations on a new apportionm5t me?od1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! factors recomm5d$ to be includ$ 9 su* apportionm5t me?od2 7,b7 ! weight+ recomm5d$ to be appli$ to ! factors "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 any o!r recomm5dations to ensure t ! apportionm5t me?od be/ a*ieves an equitable di/ribution ( funds describ$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 & ! goals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7b7 ,,cmaq =mula mod]nization /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all conduct an ,,cmaq =mula mod]nization /udy to assess :e!r ! apportionm5t me?od "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 results 9 a di/ribution ( funds t be/ a*ieves ! air quality goals ( section #adi ( su* title4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 provid+ consultation "u ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all provide to ! ,secret>y an analysis (-- 7,a7 factors t contribute to ! apportionm5t1 includ+ population1 types ( pollutants1 & sev]ity ( pollutants1 z su* factors 7 det]m9$ on ! date prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba2 7,b7 ! weight+ ( ! factors li/$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 ! rec5cy ( ! data us$ 9 mak+ ! apportionm5t "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations ,if1 9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y f9ds t modify+ ! apportionm5t me?od "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 w\ld be/ a*ieve ! air quality goals ( section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 include 9 su* /udy recomm5dations = a new apportionm5t me?od1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! factors recomm5d$ to be includ$ 9 su* apportionm5t me?od2 7,b7 ! weight+ recomm5d$ to be appli$ to ! factors "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 any o!r recomm5dations to ensure t ! apportionm5t me?od be/ a*ieves ! air quality goals section #adi ( su* title4 7c7 ,report ,no lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( ! highway =mula mod]nization /udy & ! ,,cmaq =mula modification /udy4 #afjh4 ,consolidation ( programs ,section #aeai ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #c1ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #d1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project or activity c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a7 %all be #ajj p]c5t4 4 #afji4 ,/ud5t outrea* report to ,congress 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to enc\rage elem5t>y1 second>y1 & po/-second>y /ud5ts to pursue c>e]s 9 ! surface transportation sector4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a description ( ef=ts to increase aw>5ess ( c>e]s relat$ to surface transportation among elem5t>y1 second>y1 & po/-second>y /ud5ts2 7#b7 a description ( ef=ts to prep>e & inspire su* /ud5ts = surface transportation c>e]s2 7#c7 a description ( ef=ts to support ! developm5t ( a div]se1 well-qualifi$ work=ce = future surface transportation ne$s2 & 7#d7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! ef=ts describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c74 #afaj4 ,task =ce on develop+ a #ba/ c5tury surface transportation work=ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a task =ce on develop+ a #ba/ c5tury surface transportation work=ce 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,task ,=ce74 7b7 ,duties ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,task ,=ce "u subsection 7a71 ! ,task ,=ce %all develop & submit to ! ,secret>y recomm5dations & /rategies = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to-- 7#a7 evaluate ! curr5t & future /ate ( ! surface transportation work=ce1 includ+ project$ job ne$s 9 ! surface transportation sector2 7#b7 id5tify factors influ5c+ individuals pursu+ c>e]s 9 surface transportation1 includ+ b>ri]s to attract+ individuals into ! work=ce2 7#c7 address b>ri]s to reta9+ individuals 9 surface transportation c>e]s2 7#d7 id5tify & address pot5tial impacts ( em]g+ te*nologies on ! surface transportation work=ce2 7#e7 increase access = vuln]able or und]repres5t$ populations1 especially wom5 & m9orities1 to high-skill1 9-dem& surface transportation c>e]s2 7#f7 facilitate & enc\rage elem5t>y1 second>y1 & po/-second>y /ud5ts 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates to pursue c>e]s 9 ! surface transportation sector2 & 7#g7 id5tify & develop pa?ways = /ud5ts & individuals to secure pre-appr5tice%ips1 regi/]$ appr5tice%ips1 & o!r "w-bas$ le>n+ opportunities 9 ! surface transportation sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ recomm5dations & /rategies "u subsection 7b71 ! ,task ,=ce %all-- 7#a7 id5tify factors t influ5ce :e!r "y p pursue c>e]s 9 surface transportation1 especially traditionally und]repres5t$ populations1 includ+ wom5 & m9orities2 7#b7 consid] h[ ! ,dep>tm5t1 bus9esses1 indu/ry1 labor1 educators1 & o!r /akehold]s c coord9ate ef=ts to support qualifi$ individuals 9 pursu+ c>e]s 9 ! surface transportation sector2 7#c7 id5tify me?ods ( enhanc+ surface transportation pre-appr5tice%ips & regi/]$ appr5tice%ips1 job skills tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 education1 & outrea* programs t are exclusive to y\? 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#d7 id5tify pot5tial s\rces ( fund+1 includ+ grants & s*ol>%ips1 t may be us$ to support y\? & o!r qualifi$ individuals 9 pursu+ c>e]s 9 ! surface transportation sector4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! recomm5dations & /rategies requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,task ,=ce may consult )-- 7#a7 local educational ag5cies & in/itutes ( high] education1 includ+ community colleges & vocational s*ools2 & 7#b7 ,/ate work=ce developm5t bo>ds4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! submission ( ! recomm5dations & /rategies "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ su* recomm5dations & /rategies4 7f7 ,composition ( task =ce ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t memb]s to ! ,task ,=ce ^: div]se backgr\nd & exp]tise all[ su* memb]s to contribute balanc$ po9ts ( view & ideas 9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 compris$ ( equal repres5tation f ea* ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,indu/ries 9 ! surface transportation sector4 7#b7 ,surface transportation sector labor organizations4 7#c7 ,su* o!r surface transportation /akehold]s & exp]ts z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7g7 ,p]iod ( appo9tm5t ,memb]s %all be appo9t$ to ! ,task ,=ce = ! duration ( ! exi/5ce ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7h7 ,comp5sation ,task ,=ce memb]s %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7i7 ,sunset ,! ,task ,=ce %all t]m9ate ^u ! submission ( ! report requir$ "u subsection 7e74 7j7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,pre-,appr5tice%ip ,! t]m pre-appr5tice%ip means a tra9+ model or program t prep>es individuals = acceptance into a regi/]$ appr5tice%ip & has a demon/rat$ p>tn]%ip ) #a or m regi/]$ appr5tice%ips4 7#b7 ,regi/]$ appr5tice%ip ,! t]m regi/]$ appr5tice%ip means an appr5tice%ip program regi/]$ "u ! ,act ( ,augu/ #af1 #aicg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq42 commonly kn[n z ! ,national ,appr5tice%ip ,act71 t satisfies ! requirem5ts ( p>ts #bi & #cj ( title #bi1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj74 #afaa4 ,on-!-job tra9+ & supportive s]vices ,section #adj7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,work=ce tra9+ & developm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor & any o!r dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,gov]nm5t1 ,/ate ag5cy1 au?ority1 association1 in/itution1 ,indian ,tribal gov]nm5t1 corporation 7pr(it or nonpr(it71 or any o!r organization or p]son1 is au?oriz$ to develop1 conduct1 & adm9i/] surface transportation & te*nology tra9+1 includ+ skill improvem5t programs1 & to develop & fund summ] transportation in/itutes4 7#b7 ,/ate responsibilities ,a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation p>ticipat+ 9 ! program "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 develop an annual work=ce plan t id5tifies imm$iate & anticipat$ work=ce gaps & und]repres5tation ( wom5 & m9orities & a detail$ plan to fill su* gaps & address su* und]repres5tation2 7,b7 e/abli% an annual work=ce developm5t compact ) ! ,/ate work=ce developm5t bo>d & appropriate ag5cies to provide a coord9at$ approa* to work=ce tra9+1 job placem5t1 & id5tification ( tra9+ & skill developm5t program ne$s1 :i* %all be coord9at$ to ! ext5t practical ) an in/itution or ag5cy1 su* z a ,/ate work=ce developm5t bo>d "u section #aja ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunities ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa71 t has e/abli%$ skills tra9+1 recruitm5t1 & placem5t res\rces2 & 7,c7 demon/rate program outcomes1 includ+-- 7i7 impact on areas ) transportation work=ce %ortages2 7ii7 div]sity ( tra9+ p>ticipants2 7iii7 numb] & p]c5tage ( p>ticipants obta9+ c]tifications or cr$5tials requir$ = specific types ( employm5t2 7iv7 employm5t outcome1 includ+ job placem5t & job ret5tion rates & e>n+s1 us+ p]=mance metrics e/abli%$ 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor & consi/5t ) metrics us$ by programs "u ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 & 7v7 to ! ext5t practical1 evid5ce t ! program did n preclude work]s t p>ticipate 9 tra9+ or regi/]$ appr5tice%ip activities "u ! program f be+ ref]r$ to1 or hir$ on1 projects fund$ "u ?is *apt]4 7#c7 ,fund+ ,f adm9i/rative funds made available "u section #ajd7;a71 ! ,secret>y %all d$uct su* sums z necess>y1 n to exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj 9 ea* fiscal ye>1 = ! adm9i/ration ( ?is subsection4 ,su* sums %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#d7 ,nonapplicability ( title #da ,subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 ( section #faja ( title #da %all n apply to contracts & agreem5ts made "u ! au?ority grant$ to ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,use ( surface transportation program & national highway p]=mance program funds ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 n to exce$ ( #a p]c5t ( funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( section #ajd7;b7 may be available to c>ry out ?is subsection ^u reque/ ( ! ,/ate transportation dep>tm5t to ! ,secret>y4 4 #afab4 ,"w zone safety ,section #ejd7;e77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,f7 & 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,g7 & 7,h71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 tuition & direct educational exp5ses or o!r co/s ( in/ruction relat$ to ! "w zone safety tra9+ & c]tification ( employees ( ,/ate & local transportation ag5cies & surface transportation con/ruction work]s2 4 #afac4 ,transportation education developm5t program ,section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#a7 by ins]t+ & 7#h7 ?r\gh 7#i7 aft] p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate an annual report t includes-- 7,a7 a li/ ( all grant recipi5ts "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 an explanation ( :y ea* recipi5t 0 *os5 9 accordance ) ! crit]ia "u p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 a summ>y ( ea* recipi5t's objective to c>ry out ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & an analysis ( progress made t[>d a*iev+ ea* su* objective2 7,d7 an acc\nt+ = ! use ( ,f$]al funds obligat$ or exp5d$ 9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection2 & 7,e7 an analysis ( outcomes ( ! program "u ?is subsection4 4 #afad4 ,work+ gr\p on con/ruction res\rces 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,work+ ,gr\p7 to conduct a /udy on access to cov]$ res\rces = infra/ructure projects4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t to ! ,work+ ,gr\p individuals ) k & exp]tise 9 ! production & transportation ( cov]$ res\rces4 7#b7 ,repres5tation ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all include at lea/ #a repres5tative ( ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation4 7,b7 ,/ate ag5cies associat$ ) cov]$ res\rces protection4 7,c7 ,/ate plann+ & geologic survey & mapp+ ag5cies4 7,d7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators1 includ+ small bus9ess op]ators & op]ators :o transport cov]$ res\rces4 7,e7 ,cov]$ res\rces produc]s4 7,f7 ,con/ruction contractors4 7,g7 ,metropolitan plann+ organizations & regional plann+ organizations4 7,h7 ,indian ,tribes1 includ+ ,tribal elect$ lead]%ip or ,tribal transportation (ficials4 7,i7 ,any o!r /akehold]s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all t]m9ate #f mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7e77#a74 7c7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all analyze-- 7#a7 ! use ( cov]$ res\rces 9 transportation projects fund$ ) ,f$]al doll>s2 7#b7 h[ ! proximity ( cov]$ res\rces to su* projects affects ! co/ & environm5tal impact ( su* projects2 7#c7 :e!r & h[ ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local transportation & plann+ ag5cies consid] cov]$ res\rces :5 develop+ transportation projects2 & 7#d7 any *all5ges = transportation project sponsors reg>d+ access & proximity to cov]$ res\rces4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all consult )1 z appropriate-- 7#a7 *ief executive (fic]s ( ,/ates2 7#b7 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local transportation & plann+ ag5cies2 7#c7 o!r relevant ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local ag5cies1 includ+ ,/ate ag5cies associat$ ) cov]$ res\rces protection2 7#d7 memb]s ( ! public ) indu/ry exp]i5ce ) respect to cov]$ res\rces2 7#e7 o!r ,f$]al entities t provide fund+ = transportation projects2 & 7#f7 any o!r /akehold] ! ,work+ ,gr\p det]m9es appropriate4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,work+ gr\p report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,work+ ,gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! f9d+s ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ a summ>y ( comm5ts receiv$ dur+ ! consultation process "u subsection 7d72 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations to pres]ve access to & r$uce ! co/s & environm5tal impacts ( cov]$ res\rces = infra/ructure projects4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5tal report ,n lat] ?an #c mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a summ>y ( ! f9d+s "u su* report & any recomm5dations1 z appropriate4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ res\rces ,! t]m cov]$ res\rces means common v>iety mat]ials us$ 9 transportation infra/ructure con/ruction & ma9t5ance1 includ+ /one1 s&1 & gravel4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ea* t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #afae4 ,numb]+ sy/em ( highway int]*anges 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #cae ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #a4cf ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may n impose a p5alty on a ,/ate t does n comply ) section #b;,e4#ca ( ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices 7or a successor section7 ) respect to ! numb]+ ( highway int]*anges4 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 %all only apply to a me?od ( numb]+ ( a highway int]*ange 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #afaf4 ,toll cr$its 7a7 ,purposes ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 id5tify ! ext5t ( ! dem& to pur*ase toll cr$its2 7#b7 id5tify ! expect$ ca% price ( toll cr$its2 7#c7 analyze ! impact ( ! ex*ange ( toll cr$its on transportation exp5ditures2 & 7#d7 id5tify any o!r rep]cussions ( e/abli%+ a toll cr$it ex*ange4 7b7 ,solicitation ,to c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit in=mation f ,/ates eligible to use a cr$it "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! am\nt ( unus$ toll cr$its1 includ+-- 7,a7 toll rev5ue g5]at$ & ! s\rces ( t rev5ue2 7,b7 toll rev5ue us$ by public1 quasi-public1 & private ag5cies to build1 improve1 or ma9ta9 highways1 bridges1 or tunnels t s]ve ! public purpose ( int]/ate comm]ce2 & 7,c7 an acc\nt+ ( any ,f$]al funds us$ by ! public1 quasi-public1 or private ag5cy to build1 improve1 or ma9ta9 ! toll facility1 to validate t ! cr$it has be5 r$uc$ by a p]c5tage equal to ! p]c5tage ( ! total co/ ( build+1 improv+1 or ma9ta9+ ! facility t 0 d]iv$ f ,f$]al funds2 7#b7 ! docum5tation ( ma9t5ance ( ef=t = toll cr$its e>n$ by ! ,/ate2 & 7#c7 ! accuracy ( ! acc\nt+ sy/em ( ! ,/ate to e>n & track toll cr$its4 7c7 ,website ,! ,secret>y %all make available a publicly accessible website on :i* a ,/ate eligible to use a cr$it "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code %all publi% ! in=mation describ$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7d7 ,evaluation & recomm5dations to congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-- 7#a7 an evaluation ( ! accuracy ( ! acc\nt+ & docum5tation ( toll cr$its e>n$ "u section #abj7;i72 7#b7 a det]m9ation :e!r a toll cr$it m>ketplace is viable & co/ effective2 7#c7 e/imates1 to ! ext5t possible1 ( ! av]age sale price ( toll cr$its2 & 7#d7 recomm5dations on any modifications necess>y1 includ+ legislative *anges1 to e/abli% & implem5t a toll cr$it ex*ange program4 7e7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #afag4 ,transportation con/ruction mat]ials procurem5t 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all initiate a review ( ! procurem5t processes us$ by ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to select con/ruction mat]ials on projects utiliz+ ,f$]al-aid highway funds4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! review "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a review ( competitive practices 9 ! bidd+ process = transportation con/ruction mat]ials2 7#b7 a li/ ( ,/ates t curr5tly issue bids t include flexibility 9 ! type ( con/ruction mat]ials us$ to meet ! project specifications2 7#c7 any in=mation provid$ by ,/ates on consid]ations t influ5ce ! decision to include competition by type ( mat]ial 9 transportation con/ruction projects2 7#d7 any data on :e!r issu+ bids t include flexibility 9 ! type ( con/ruction mat]ials us$ to meet ! project specifications w affect project co/s ov] ! lifecycle ( an asset2 7#e7 any data on ! degree to :i* competition leads to great] use ( su/a9able1 innovative1 or resili5t mat]ials2 & 7#f7 an evaluation ( any b>ri]s to m widespread use ( competitive bidd+ processes = transportation con/ruction mat]ials4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available1 a report on ! review initiat$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to ?is section4 #afah4 ,con/ruction ( c]ta9 access & developm5t roads ,section #aah7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico & ins]t+ 1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 & any o!r t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #afai4 ,nationwide road safety assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all1 e #b ye>s1 conduct nationwide1 on-!-gr\nd road safety assessm5ts focus$ on p$e/rian & bicycle safety 9 ea* ,/ate4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,! assessm5ts requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be conduct$-- 7#a7 by ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation field (fices f ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,national ,highway ,transportation ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#b7 9 consultation )-- 7,a7 ,/ate & local ag5cies ) jurisdiction ov] p$e/rian & bicycle safety2 7,b7 p$e/rian safety & bicycle safety advocacy organizations2 & 7,c7 o!r relevant p$e/rian & bicycle safety /akehold]s4 7c7 ,purposes ,! purpose ( ! assessm5ts "u ?is section is to-- 7#a7 id5tify & exam9e specific locations ) docum5t$ or p]ceiv$ problems ) p$e/rian & bicycle safety & access2 7#b7 exam9e b>ri]s to provid+ safe p$e/rian & bicycle access to transportation infra/ructure2 & 7#c7 develop & issue recomm5dations design$ to effectively address specific safety & access issues & enhance p$e/rian & bicycle safety 9 high risk areas4 7d7 ,report on ,/ate assessm5ts ,^u completion ( ! assessm5t ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y %all issue1 & make available to ! public1 a report conta9+ ! assessm5t t includes-- 7#a7 a li/ ( locations t h be5 assess$ z pres5t+ a dang] to p$e/rians or bicycli/s2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations to enhance p$e/rian & bicycle safety 9 ^? locations4 7e7 ,report on nationwide program ,^u completion ( ! biannual assessm5t nationwide requir$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all issue1 & make available to ! public1 t cov]s assessm5ts = all jurisdictions & also pres5t x to ! congressional transportation committees4 7f7 ,national p$e/rian & bicycle safety database ,! ,secret>y1 9 ord] to enhance p$e/rian & bicycle safety & improve in=mation %>+ on p$e/rian & bicycle safety *all5ges betwe5 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 %all ma9ta9 a national p$e/rian & bicycle safety database t includes-- 7#a7 a li/ ( high-risk int]sections1 roads1 & highways ) a docum5t$ hi/ory ( p$e/rian or bicycle accid5ts or fatalities & details reg>d+ ^? incid5ts2 & 7#b7 in=mation on corrective measures t h be5 implem5t$ at ! ,/ate1 local1 or ,f$]al level to enhance p$e/rian & bicycli/ safety at ^? high risk areas1 includ+ details on ! nature & date ( corrective action4 7g7 ,/ate def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ,pu]to ,rico4 #afbj4 ,wildlife cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,obligation requirem5t ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 ( ! am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #ajd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ea* ,/ate %all obligate am\nts di/ribut$ to su* ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = projects & /rategies t r$uce vehicle-caus$ wildlife mortality relat$ to1 or to re/ore & ma9ta9 connectivity among t]re/rial or aquatic habitats affect$ by1 a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt to be obligat$ by all ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all equal #ge1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,di/ribution ,ea* ,/ate's %>e ( ! am\nt describ$ "u subsection 7a77#b7 %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! am\nt describ$ "u su* subsection by ! ratio t-- 7#a7 ! am\nt apportion$ 9 ! previ\s fiscal ye> to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 be>s to 7#b7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates 9 ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 7c7 ,/ate flexibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may opt out ( ! obligation requirem5t describ$ "u ?is section if ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate notifies ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate has inadequate ne$s to ju/ify ! exp5diture n lat] ?an #cj days prior to apportionm5ts be+ made = any fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate t ex]cises ! au?ority "u p>agraph 7#a7 may use ! funds describ$ "u ?is section = any purpose describ$ "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #afba4 ,climate resili5t transportation infra/ructure /udy 7a7 ,climate resili5t transportation infra/ructure /udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy ( ! actions ne$$ to ensure t ,f$]al ag5cies are tak+ into acc\nt curr5t & future climate conditions 9 plann+1 design+1 build+1 op]at+1 ma9ta9+1 inve/+ 91 & upgrad+ any f$]ally fund$ transportation infra/ructure inve/m5ts4 7b7 ,me?odologies ,9 conduct+ ! /udy1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all build on ! me?odologies exam9$ & recomm5d$ 9-- 7#a7 ! #bjah report issu$ ! ,am]ican ,society ( ,civil ,eng9e]s1 titl$ ,climate-,resili5t ,infra/ructure3 ,adaptive ,design & ,risk ,managem5t2 & 7#b7 ! report issu$ by ! ,cali=nia ,climate-,safe ,infra/ructure ,work+ ,gr\p1 titl$ ,pay+ x ,=w>d3 ,! ,pa? ,t[>d ,climate-,safe ,infra/ructure 9 ,cali=nia4 7c7 ,cont5ts ( /udy ,! /udy %all include specific recomm5dations reg>d+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,integrat+ sci5tific k ( project$ climate *ange impacts1 & o!r relevant data & in=mation1 into ,f$]al infra/ructure plann+1 design1 eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 op]ation & ma9t5ance4 7#b7 ,address+ critical in=mation gaps & *all5ges4 7#c7 ,f9anc+ options to help fund climate-resili5t infra/ructure4 7#d7 ,a plat=m or process to facilitate communication betwe5 climate sci5ti/s & o!r exp]ts ) infra/ructure plann]s1 eng9e]s & o!r relevant exp]ts4 7#e7 ,a /akehold] process to engage ) repres5tatives ( ,/ate1 local1 tribal & community gr\ps4 7#f7 ,a plat=m = track+ ,f$]al fund+ ( climate-resili5t infra/ructure4 7d7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all det]m9e ! ne$ = in=mation relat$ to climate resili5t transportation infra/ructure by consid]+-- 7#a7 ! curr5t in=mational & in/itutional b>ri]s to integrat+ project$ infra/ructure risks pos$ by climate *ange into f$]al infra/ructure plann+1 design1 eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 op]ation & ma9t5ance2 7#b7 ! critical in=mation ne$$ by eng9e]s1 plann]s & ^? *>g$ ) infra/ructure upgrades & ma9t5ance to bett] incorporate climate *ange risks & impacts ov] ! lifetime ( projects2 7#c7 h[ to select an appropriate1 adaptive eng9e]+ design = a range ( future climate sc5>ios z relat$ to infra/ructure plann+ & inve/m5t2 7#d7 h[ to inc5tivize & incorporate sy/ems ?9k+ into eng9e]+ design to maximize ! b5efits ( multiple natural functions & emissions r$uction1 z well z regional plann+2 7#e7 h[ to take acc\nt ( ! risks ( cascad+ infra/ructure failures & develop m holi/ic approa*es to evaluat+ & mitigat+ climate risks2 7#f7 h[ to ensure t inve/m5ts 9 infra/ructure resili5ce b5efit all communities1 includ+ communities ( color1 l[-income communities & tribal communities t face a disproportionate risk f climate *ange & 9 _m cases h exp]i5c$ long-/&+ unmet ne$s & und]9ve/m5t 9 critical infra/ructure2 7#g7 h[ to incorporate capital assessm5t & plann+ tra9+ & te*niques1 includ+ a range ( f9anc+ options to help local & ,/ate gov]nm5ts plan = & provide mat*+ funds2 & 7#h7 h[ f$]al ag5cies c track & monitor f$]ally fund$ resili5t infra/ructure 9 a coord9at$ fa%ion to help build ! und]/&+ ( ! co/-b5efit ( resili5t infra/ructure & to build ! capacity = implem5t+ resili5t infra/ructure4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d-- 7#a7 %all conv5e & consult ) a panel ( national exp]ts1 includ+ op]ators & us]s ( ,f$]al transportation infra/ructure & private sector /akehold]s2 & 7#b7 is enc\rag$ to consult )-- 7,a7 repres5tatives f ! ?irte5 f$]al ag5cies t comprise ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,global ,*ange ,rese>* ,program2 7,b7 repres5tatives f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury2 7,c7 pr(essional eng9e]s ) relevant exp]tise 9 infra/ructure design2 7,d7 sci5ti/s f ! ,national ,academies ) relevant exp]tise2 7,e7 sci5ti/s1 social sci5ti/s & exp]ts f academic & rese>* in/itutions :o h exp]tise 9 climate *ange projections & impacts2 eng9e]+2 ar*itecture2 or o!r relevant areas ( exp]tise2 7,f7 lic5s$ ar*itects ) relevant exp]i5ce 9 infra/ructure design2 7,g7 c]tifi$ plann]s2 7,h7 repres5tatives ( ,/ate1 local & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7,i7 repres5tatives ( environm5tal ju/ice gr\ps4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u ?is section4 #afbb4 ,elim9ation ( duplication ( environm5tal reviews & approvals ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue a f9al rule implem5t+ ! program "u section #ccj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #afbc4 ,,amb] ,al]ts along major transportation r\tes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjc ( ! ,,protect ,act 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjejc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ & major transportation r\tes aft] along highways2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & at airports1 m>itime ports1 bord] cross+ areas & *eckpo9ts1 & ports ( exit f ! ,unit$ ,/ates aft] along highways2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ o!r motori/ in=mation sy/ems to notify motori/s & ins]t+ o!r in=mation sy/ems to notify motori/s1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s aft] necess>y to notify motori/s2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ o!r motori/ in=mation sy/ems to notify motori/s & ins]t+ o!r in=mation sy/ems to notify motori/s1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by ins]t+ 1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s aft] support ! notification ( motori/s2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by ins]t+ 1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s aft] motori/s1 ea* place x appe>s2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by ins]t+ 1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s aft] motori/s2 & 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by ins]t+ 1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s aft] motori/s2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ o!r motori/ in=mation sy/ems to notify motori/s1 ea* place x appe>s1 & ins]t+ o!r in=mation sy/ems to notify motori/s1 aircraft pass5g]s1 %ip pass5g]s1 & travel]s2 7#e7 by am5d+ subsection 7d7 to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any activities fund$ by a grant "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,waiv] ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,pu]to ,rico1 or ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates is unable to comply ) ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all waive su* requirem5t4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 ?is section & ins]t+ ,9 ?is subtitle2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ or ,pu]to ,rico & ins]t+ ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & any o!r t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,,protect ,act 7,public ,law #ajh-ba7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cjc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,grant program = notification & communications sy/ems along highways & major transportation r\tes = recov]y ( abduct$ *ildr54 4 #afbd4 ,natural gas1 electric batt]y1 & z]o emission vehicles ,subsection 7s7 ( section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7s7 ,natural gas1 electric batt]y1 & z]o emission vehicles ,a vehicle1 if op]at$ by an eng9e fuel$ prim>ily by natural gas p[]$ prim>ily by means ( electric batt]y p[] or fuel$ prim>ily by means ( o!r z]o emission fuel te*nologies1 may exce$ ! weight limit on ! p[] unit by up to #b1jjj p\nds 7up to a maximum gross vehicle weight ( #hb1jjj p\nds7 "u ?is section4 4 #afbe4 ,guidance on evacuation r\tes 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,guidance ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 & consi/5t ) guidance issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy pursuant to section #abji ( ! ,disa/] ,recov]y ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 %all revise exi/+ guidance or issue new guidance z appropriate = ,/ate1 local1 & ,indian ,tribal gov]nm5ts reg>d+ ! design1 con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 & repair ( evacuation r\tes4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 revis+ or issu+ guidance "u subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all consid]-- 7,a7 me?ods t assi/ evacuation r\tes to-- 7i7 )/& likely risks to viability1 includ+ flammability & hydro/atic =ces2 7ii7 improve durability1 /r5g? 7includ+ ! ability to )/& t5sile /resses & compressive /resses71 & su/a9ability2 & 7iii7 provide = long-t]m co/ sav+s2 7,b7 ! ability ( evacuation r\tes to effectively manage contrafl[ op]ations2 7,c7 = evacuation r\tes on public l&s1 ! viewpo9ts ( ! applicable ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy reg>d+ em]g5cy op]ations1 su/a9ability1 & res\rce protection2 & 7,d7 su* o!r items ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,9 ! case 9 :i* ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 concludes exi/+ guidance addresses ! consid]ations 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a detail$ report describ+ h[ exi/+ guidance addresses su* consid]ations4 7b7 ,/udy ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy & ,/ate1 local1 t]ritorial1 & ,indian ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy ( ! adequacy ( available evacuation r\tes to accommodate ! fl[ ( evacuees2 & 7#b7 submit recomm5dations to ,congress on h[ to help ) anticipat$ evacuation r\te fl[1 bas$ on ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #afbf4 ,prohibit+ use ( ,f$]al funds = paym5ts 9 support ( congressional campaigns ,no am\nts may be assess$ on funds collect$ pursuant to section #ieec ( ?is ,act = purposes ( mak+ paym5ts 9 support ( a campaign = election = ! (fice ( ,s5ator or ,repres5tative 91 or ,delegate or ,resid5t ,commission] to1 ,congress4 #afbg4 ,high priority corridors on ,national ,highway ,sy/em ,section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ib7 ,! ,l\isiana ,capital ,region ,high ,priority ,corridor1 :i* %all g5]ally foll[-- 7,a7 ,int]/ate #aj1 betwe5 its int]sections ) ,int]/ate #ab & ,l\isiana ,highway #dae2 7,b7 ,l\isiana ,highway #dae1 betwe5 its int]sections ) ,int]/ate #aj & ,unit$ ,/ates r\te #aij2 7,c7 ,unit$ ,/ates r\te #aij1 betwe5 its int]sections ) ,l\isiana ,highway #dae & int]section ) ,int]/ate#aaj2 7,d7 ,int]/ate #aaj1 betwe5 its int]sections ) ,unit$ ,/ates r\te #aij & ,int]/ate #aj2 7,e7 ,l\isiana ,highway #cj1 ne> ,/4 ,gabriel1 ,,la & its int]section ) ,int]/ate #aj2 7,f7 ,l\isiana ,highway #a1 ne> ,:ite ,ca/le1 ,,la & its int]section ) ,int]/ate #aj2 & 7,g7 ,a bridge connect+ ,l\isiana ,highway #a ) ,l\isiana ,highway #cj1 s\? ( ! ,int]/ate describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #afbh4 ,guidance on inundat$ & subm]g$ roads ,^u issuance ( guidance issu$ pursuant to section #abbh ( ! ,disa/] ,recov]y ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 %all review su* guidance & issue guidance reg>d+ repair1 re/oration1 & replacem5t ( inundat$ & subm]g$ roads damag$ or de/roy$ by a major disa/] decl>$ pursuant to ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 ) respect to roads eligible = assi/ance "u ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration programs4 #afbi4 ,airport innovative f9anc+ te*niques 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dgace ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #dgace4 ,innovative f9anc+ te*niques 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may approve an application by an airport sponsor to use grants receiv$ "u ?is sub*apt] = innovative f9anc+ te*niques relat$ to an airport developm5t project4 ,su* projects %all be locat$ at airports t are n l>ge hub airports4 ,! ,secret>y may n approve m ?an #cj applications "u ?is section 9 a fiscal ye>4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purpose ( grants made "u ?is section %all be-- 7#a7 to provide in=mation on us+ innovative f9anc+ te*niques = airport developm5t projects2 7#b7 to l[] ! total co/ ( an airport developm5t project2 or 7#c7 to safely exp$ite ! deliv]y or completion ( an airport developm5t project4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,no gu>antees ,9 no case %all ! implem5tation ( an innovative f9anc+ te*nique "u ?is section be us$ 9 a mann] giv+ rise to a direct or indirect gu>antee ( any airport debt in/rum5t by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,types ( te*niques ,9 ?is section1 innovative f9anc+ te*niques are limit$ to-- 7,a7 paym5t ( int]e/2 7,b7 comm]cial bond insurance & o!r cr$it enhancem5t associat$ ) airport bonds = eligible airport developm5t2 7,c7 flexible non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5ts2 7,d7 use ( funds apportion$ "u section #dgaad = ! paym5t ( pr9cipal & int]e/ ( t]m9al developm5t = co/s incurr$ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7,e7 su* o!r te*niques t ! ,secret>y approves z consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ?is section4 4 7b7 ,imm$iate applicability ,section #ajja %all n apply to ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 ,,ii ,public ,transportation ,a ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration #baja4 ,au?orizations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecch ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecch4 ,au?orizations 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to c>ry out sections #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecjh1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecbj1 #ecbh1 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 & #ecdj-- 7,a7 #af1ahe1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #af1dcg1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #af1gjj1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #af1ifc1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ahi1hgi1aea = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aib1hda1bff = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aie1ibf1gbf = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #aii1jjb1ggf = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 %all be available to c>ry out section #ecje2 7,b7 #g1eje1hcj1hdh = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #g1fbb1iba1hji = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #g1gdd1hhh1eeh = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #g1hff1dhc1cji = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be allocat$ 9 accordance ) section #eccf to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg2 7,c7 #aja1eaj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajc1jic1eef = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ajd1gdc1jec = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ajf1chg1eai = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available = grants "u section #ecjh2 7,d7 #dcd1hcj1bih = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #dda1fac1fea = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ddh1fgi1dfi = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #dee1gbc1gcg = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaj1 ( :i* n less ?an-- 7i7 #e1jge1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1aed1fgh = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1bcg1aec = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #e1cai1cgf = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaj7;j72 & 7ii7 #bj1cjb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bj1fah1gaa = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bj1idh1faa = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ba1bgg1ejd = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaj7k72 7,e7 #a1jbe1aii1gbd = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jda1aib1hci = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jeg1hea1ibe = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #a1jgd1dfj1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaa1 ( :i* n less ?an-- 7i7 #ee1fgi1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ef1cib1ajj = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #eg1acd1cgd = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #eg1hgd1chc = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaa7;c77#a72 & 7ii7 #ej1gee1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ea1edf1ggh = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #eb1cga1ebf = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ec1aic1gei = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecaa7;c77#b72 7,f7 #cc1dih1cjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cd1jbj1hgc = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cd1efe1bjg = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ce1ajg1hha = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab1 ( :i* n less ?an-- 7i7 #e1jge1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1aed1fgh = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1bcg1aec = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #e1cai1cgf = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out ea* ( sections #ecab7;d77#c71 #ecab7;d77#d7 & #ecab7;j72 7ii7 #c1jde1cjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c1jib1hjg = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #c1adb1bib = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #c1aia1fbf = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7iii7 #aj1aea1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aj1cji1cef = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aj1dgd1cje = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #aj1fch1geb = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7,g7 #bc1cdg1cjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bc1gaa1eah = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bd1jij1ijb = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #bd1dfi1abi = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecad1 ( :i* n less ?an-- 7i7 #d1jfj1djj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #d1abc1gdb = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #d1ahi1gbb = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #d1bee1eja = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section ( #ecad7;a72 7ii7 #e1jge1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1aed1fgh = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1bcg1aec = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #e1cai1cgf = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecad7;c72 & 7iii7 #ab1aha1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ab1cga1bbg = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ab1efi1aff = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ab1gff1ejb = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecad7;b77#b72 7,h7 #e1jge1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1aed1fgh = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1bcg1aec = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #e1cai1cgf = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecah2 7,i7 #cj1dec1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cj1ibh1jfg = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ca1dbb1iaf = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ca1iaf1bef = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbh1 ( :i* n less ?an-- 7i7 #be1cgg1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #be1ggc1chi = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bf1ahe1gfc = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #bf1eif1hhj = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section ( #ecbh7;b72 & 7ii7 #b1ecg1gej = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #b1egg1cci = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #b1fah1egf = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #b1fei1fhh = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbh7;c72 7,j7 #d1jfj1djj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #d1abc1gdb = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #d1ahi1gbb = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #d1bee1eja = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecce2 7,k7 #d1aib1egc1cfa = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #d1bff1ddh1cad = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #d1cdd1jic1hgj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #d1dbb1cad1gbd = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #eccg2 7,l7 to c>ry out ! bus =mula program "u section #ecci7;a7-- 7i7 #a1bdj1cbh1bac = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1bei1ffg1ccd = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1bgi1hcb1aga = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #a1bii1ibe1ecf = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 except t 7ii7 #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts "u clause 7i7 %all be available to c>ry out #ecci7;d72 7,m7 #dcg1jhj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #dbd1gdh1ddh = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #chg1idd1dbc = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #cea1ajj1aea = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecci7;b72 7,n7 #cge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecci7;c72 & 7,o7 #ehg1acc1ije = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecdj to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg & rural areas "u section #ecaa1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #cji1fhh1ijh = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe %all be = gr[+ ,/ates "u section #ecdj7;c72 & 7ii7 #bgg1ddd1iig = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe %all be = high d5sity ,/ates "u section #ecdj7;d74 7b7 ,capital inve/m5t grants ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ecji #c1ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #d1bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #e1ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7c7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #eccd1 #adb1jfj1ghe = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #add1aia1fif = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #adf1dab1bdh = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #adh1feb1cef = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,section #ecbi ,( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 n less ?an #f1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbi4 7#c7 ,section #ecbf ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#b71 n less ?an #b1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbf4 7d7 ,ov]sight 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is *apt] = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an ! foll[+ am\nts = ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b73 7,a7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecje4 7,b7 #j4ge p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecjg4 7,c7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecji4 7,d7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #fja ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abf ,/at4 #difh74 7,e7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecaj4 7,f7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecaa4 7,g7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #eccg1 ( :i* n less ?an #be p]c5t ( su* am\nts %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbi & ( :i* n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( su* am\nts %all be made available to c>ry out section #ecbj4 7,h7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecci ( :i* n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( su* am\nts %all be made available to c>ry out section #ecbj4 7,i7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecjh4 7#b7 ,activities ,! activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,activities to ov]see ! con/ruction ( a major capital project4 7,b7 ,activities to review & audit ! safety & security1 procurem5t1 managem5t1 & f9ancial compliance ( a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u ?is *apt]4 7,c7 ,activities to provide te*nical assi/ance g5]ally1 & to provide te*nical assi/ance to correct defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 compliance reviews & audits c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s ,! ,gov]nm5t %all pay ! entire co/ ( c>ry+ out a contract "u ?is subsection_/activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,availability ( c]ta9 funds ,funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be made available to ! ,secret>y be=e allocat+ ! funds appropriat$ to c>ry out any project "u a full fund+ grant agreem5t4 7e7 ,grants z contractual obligations 7#a7 ,grants f9anc$ f ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,grants f9anc$ f g5]al fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts appropriat$ 9 advance f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project only to ! ext5t t am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose by an ,act ( ,congress4 7f7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available by or appropriat$ "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,e74 7#b7 ,section #ecab7;i77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,g77ii7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,f77iii74 7#c7 ,section #eccc7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ecbh1 #eccg1 & #ecch7;b7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ & #eccg4 7#d7 ,section #eccf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7d77#a7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,c7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,b72 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7h7 by /rik+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,c7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,subsections 7c7 & 7d77#a7 ( section #ecbg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 are am5d$ by /rik+ #ecch7;f7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;d74 7#f7 ,section #ecdj7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ecch7;b77#b77,n7 & ins]t+ #ecch7;a77#b77,o74 #bajb4 ,*apt] #ec def9itions ,section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & ! in/allation & ins]t+ 1 ! in/allation2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 & bike%>e projects aft] public transportation vehicles2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 provides a fair %>e ( rev5ue e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y t w be us$ = public transportation1 except = a jo9t developm5t t is a community s]vice 7z def9$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration71 publicly op]at$ facility1 or (f]s a m9imum ( #ej p]c5t ( units z af=dable h\s+1 mean+ legally b9d+ af=dability re/rict$ h\s+ units available to t5ants ) incomes bel[ #fj p]c5t ( ! area m$ian income or own]s ) incomes bel[ ! area m$ian2 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,n7-- 7i7 by /rik+ no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7z def9$ 9 section #ecci7;c772 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#be7 ,resili5ce 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m resili5ce means1 ) respect to a facility1 ! ability to-- 7i7 anticipate1 prep>e =1 or adapt to conditions2 or 7ii7 )/&1 respond to1 or recov] rapidly f disruptions4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,su* t]m includes1 ) respect to a facility1 ! ability to-- 7i7 resi/ haz>ds or )/& impacts f disruptions2 7ii7 r$uce ! magnitude1 duration1 or impact ( a disruption2 or 7iii7 h ! absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 & recov]ability to decrease vuln]ability to a disruption4 7#bf7 ,assault on a transit work] ,! t]m assault on a transit work] means any circum/ance 9 :i* an individual kn[+ly1 )\t lawful au?ority or p]mission1 & ) int5t to endang] ! safety ( any individual1 or ) a reckless disreg>d = ! safety ( human life1 int]f]es )1 disables1 or incapacitates any transit work] :ile ! transit work] is p]=m+ 8 or h] duties4 4 #bajc4 ,g5]al provisions ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ urban area & ins]t+ urbaniz$ area2 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,exceptions ,?is subsection %all n apply to f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt]-- 7,a7 9 :i* ! non-,f$]al %>e ( project co/s are provid$ f am\nts receiv$ "u a s]vice agreem5t ) a ,/ate or local social s]vice ag5cy or private social s]vice organization pursuant to section #ecjg7;d77#c77;,e7 or section #ecaa7;g77#c77;,c72 7,b7 provid$ to a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ^: sole receipt ( su* assi/ance d]ives f section #ecaj2 or 7,c7 provid$ to a recipi5t op]at+ a fix$ r\te s]vice t is-- 7i7 = a p]iod ( less ?an #cj days2 7ii7 accessible to ! public2 7iii7 contract$ by a local gov]nm5t entity t provides local co/ %>e to ! recipi5t2 & 7iv7 n contract$ = ! purposes ( a conv5tion or on behalf ( a conv5tion & visitors bureau4 7#d7 ,guidel9es ,! ,secret>y %all publi% guidel9es = grant recipi5ts & private bus op]ators t cl>ify :5 & h[ a transit ag5cy may /ep back & provide ! s]vice 9 ! ev5t a regi/]$ *>t] provid] does n contact ! cu/om]1 provide a quote1 or provide ! s]vice4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by add+ or at ! end2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7j7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,report+ accessibility compla9ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t an individual :o believes t he or %e1 or a specific class 9 :i* ! individual belongs1 has be5 subject$ to discrim9ation on ! basis ( disability by a ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal entity1 private nonpr(it organization1 or ,tribe t op]ates a public transportation s]vice & is a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u ?is *apt]1 may1 by ! individual or by an au?oriz$ repres5tative1 file a compla9t ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,proc$ures ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t proc$ures t all[ an individual to submit a compla9t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by phone1 mail-9 =m1 & onl9e ?r\gh ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,civil ,rights ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7#c7 ,notice to individuals ) disabilities ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all require t ea* public transit provid] & contractor provid+ p>atransit s]vices %all include on a publicly available website ( ! s]vice provid]1 any relat$ mobile device application1 & onl9e s]vice-- 7,a7 notice t an individual c file a disability-relat$ compla9t ) ! local transit ag5cy & ! process & any timel9es = fil+ su* a compla9t2 7,b7 ! telephone numb]1 or a comp>able electronic means ( communication1 = ! disability assi/ance hotl9e ( ! ,(fice ( ,civil ,rights ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 7,c7 notice t a consum] c file a disability relat$ compla9t ) ! ,(fice ( ,civil ,rights ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,d7 an active l9k to ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,civil ,rights ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration = an individual to file a disability-relat$ compla9t4 7#d7 ,inve/igation ( compla9ts ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! la/ day ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a report t li/s ! disposition ( compla9ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 ! numb] & type ( compla9ts fil$ ) ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,b7 ! numb] ( compla9ts inve/igat$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,c7 ! result ( ! compla9ts t 7 inve/igat$ by ! ,dep>tm5t includ+ :e!r ! compla9t 0 resolv$-- 7i7 in=mally2 7ii7 by issu+ a violation ?r\gh a noncompliance ,lett] ( ,f9d+s2 or 7iii7 by o!r means1 :i* %all be describ$2 & 7,d7 if a violation 0 issu$ = a compla9t1 :e!r ! ,dep>tm5t resolv$ ! noncompliance by-- 7i7 rea*+ a volunt>y compliance agreem5t ) ! entity2 7ii7 ref]r+ ! matt] to ! ,attorney ,g5]al2 or 7iii7 by o!r means1 :i* %all be describ$4 7#e7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all1 ^u implem5tation ( ?is section & annually !reaft]1 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available a report conta9+ ! in=mation collect$ "u ?is section4 2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7m7 ,preaw>d & po/deliv]y review ( roll+ /ock pur*ases ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations requir+ a preaw>d & po/deliv]y review ( a grant "u ?is *apt] to buy roll+ /ock to ensure compliance ) bid specifications requirem5ts ( grant recipi5ts "u ?is *apt]4 ,"u ?is subsection1 grantee inspections & review are requir$1 & a manufactur] c]tification is n suffici5t4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7r7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ or b5eficial aft] detrim5tal2 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,c7 by /rik+ "u ?is *apt] may n d5y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 "u ?is *apt]-- 7#a7 may n d5y 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 %all respond to any reque/ = reasonable access )9 #ge days ( ! receipt ( ! reque/4 4 #bajd4 ,miscellane\s provisions 7a7 ,/ate ( good repair grants ,section #eccg7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,accessibility co/s ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! net project co/ ( a project to provide accessibility 9 compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 %all be #ij p]c5t4 4 7b7 ,apportionm5ts bas$ on gr[+ ,/ates & high d5sity ,/ates =mula factors ,section #ecdj7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia aft] ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t ,section #ecad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 te*nical assi/ance to assi/ recipi5ts ) ! impacts ( a new c5sus c\nt4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ 1 #ecaa aft] #ecjg4 7d7 ,national transit database ,section #ecce ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ in=mation on transit r\tes & rid]%ip on ^? r\tes aft] public sector inve/m5t decision2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7 by ins]t+ 1 any data on ea* assault on a transit work]1 & p$e/rian injuries & fatalities z a result ( an impact ) a bus4 ,ea* ( ! data sets %all be publicly report$ )\t aggregat+ ! data ) o!r safety data aft] by ! recipi5t4 7e7 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants ,section #ecjg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 op]ate a m9imum ( #aja buses & a maximum ( #abe buses 9 fix$ r\te s]vice or dem& response s]vice1 exclud+ ,,ada complem5t>y p>atransit s]vice1 dur+ peak s]vice h\rs1 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! %>e ( ! apportionm5t :i* is attributable to su* sy/ems )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z measur$ by vehicle rev5ue h\rs2 or 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 op]ate a m9imum ( #aja buses & a maximum ( #abe buses 9 fix$ r\te s]vice or dem& response s]vice1 exclud+ ,,ada complem5t>y p>atransit s]vice1 dur+ peak s]vice h\rs1 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! %>e ( ! apportionm5t allocat$ to su* sy/ems )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z det]m9$ by ! local plann+ process & includ$ 9 ! designat$ recipi5t's f9al program ( projects prep>$ "u subsection 7b74 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ensure t ! propos$ program ( projects provides improv$ access to transit = ! individuals describ$ 9 section #eccf7;j72 & 4 7f7 ,te*nical correction ,section #ecjg7;a77#b77;,b77ii7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ s]vice dur+ peak & ins]t+ s]vice1 dur+ peak4 7g7 ,imposition ( deadl9e ,section #ecbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,imposition ( deadl9e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may n require any project fund$ "u ?is section to advance to ! con/ruction obligation /age be=e ! date t is ! la/ day ( ! six? fiscal ye> aft] ! lat] (-- 7,a7 ! date on :i* ! ,gov]nor decl>$ ! em]g5cy1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7,b7 ! date on :i* ! ,presid5t decl>$ ! em]g5cy to be a major disa/]1 z describ$ 9 su* subsection4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,if ! ,secret>y imposes a deadl9e = advancem5t to ! con/ruction obligation /age pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may1 ^u ! reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 issue an ext5sion ( n m ?an #a ye> to complete su* advancem5t1 & may issue additional ext5sions aft] ! expiration ( any ext5sion1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate has provid$ suitable ju/ification to w>rant su* an ext5sion4 4 7h7 ,transportation developm5t cr$its z local mat* 7#a7 ,section #ecjg ,section #ecjg7;d77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 transportation developm5t cr$its4 4 7#b7 ,section #ecji ,section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,transportation developm5t cr$its ,= purposes ( assessm5ts & det]m9ations "u ?is subsection or subsection 7h71 transportation developm5t cr$its t are includ$ z a s\rce ( local f9anc+ or mat* %all be treat$ ! same z o!r s\rces ( local f9anc+4 2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7l77#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 transportation developm5t cr$its4 4 7#c7 ,section #ecci ,section #ecci7;a77#g77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 transportation developm5t cr$its4 4 #baje4 ,policies & purposes ,section #ecja7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 r$uce ! contributions ( ! surface transportation sy/em to ! total c>bon pollution ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#aj7 improve ! resili5cy ( ! public transportation network to )/& wea!r ev5ts & o!r natural disa/]s4 4 #bajf4 ,fiscal ye> #bjbb =mulas ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 ! ,secret>y %all apportion & di/ribute =mula funds provid$ = "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 us+ data submitt$ to ! #bjai ,national ,transit ,database4 #bajg4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7a77#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 to enc\rage & promote ! safe & effici5t managem5t1 op]ation1 & developm5t ( surface transportation sy/ems t w s]ve ! mobility ne$s ( p & freight1 fo/] economic gr[? & developm5t )9 & betwe5 ,/ates & urbaniz$ areas1 & take into consid]ation resili5cy & climate *ange adaptation ne$s :ile r$uc+ transportation-relat$ fuel consumption1 air pollution1 & gre5h\se gas emissions ?r\gh metropolitan & /atewide transportation plann+ processes id5tifi$ 9 ?is *apt]2 & 4 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,,/ip ,! t]m ,,/ip means a /atewide transportation improvem5t program develop$ by a ,/ate "u section #ace7;g74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ & transportation improvem5t programs & ins]t+ & ,t,i,ps2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,consid]ation ,9 develop+ ! plans & ,t,i,ps1 metropolitan plann+ organizations %all consid] direct & indirect emissions ( gre5h\se gases4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab1 ea* & ins]t+ ,ea*2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,consid]ations 7i7 ,equitable & proportional repres5tation ,9 designat+ (ficials or repres5tatives "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all consid] ! equitable & proportional repres5tation ( ! population ( ! metropolitan plann+ area4 7ii7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all require a metropolitan plann+ organization 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph to be re/ructur$4 7iii7 ,r$esignation ,not)/&+ clause 7ii71 ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph %all apply to any metropolitan plann+ organization r$esignat$ "u p>agraph 7#f74 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#b7 or 7#c77;,d72 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ ! area2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ a metropolitan area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,m,p,os & ins]t+ ,metropolitan plann+ areas 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by ins]t+ em]g5cy response & evacuation1 climate *ange adaptation & resili5ce1 aft] disa/] risk r$uction12 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,coord9ation betwe5 ,m,p,os 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if m ?an #a metropolitan plann+ organization is designat$ )9 an urbaniz$ area "u subsection 7d77#g71 ! metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 ! area %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! consi/5cy ( any data us$ 9 ! plann+ process1 includ+ in=mation us$ 9 =eca/+ travel dem&4 7,b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 a s+le urbaniz$ area to jo9tly develop plann+ docum5ts1 includ+ a unifi$ long-range transportation plan or unifi$ ,,tip4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 protect & enhance ! environm5t1 promote en]gy cons]vation1 r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 improve ! quality ( life & public heal?1 & promote consi/5cy betwe5 transportation improvem5ts & ,/ate & local plann$ gr[? & economic developm5t patt]ns1 includ+ h\s+ & l& use patt]ns2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ & r$uce or mitigate /ormwat]1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 & climate *ange impacts ( surface transportation22 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,i7 ! foll[+3 7,j7 facilitate em]g5cy managem5t1 response1 & evacuation & haz>d mitigation2 7,k7 improve ! level ( transportation sy/em access2 & 7,l7 support inclusive zon+ policies & l& use plann+ practices t inc5tivize af=dable1 ela/ic1 & div]se h\s+ supply1 facilitate long-t]m economic gr[? by improv+ ! accessibility ( h\s+ to jobs1 & prev5t high h\s+ co/s f displac+ economically disadvantag$ h\seholds4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7h77#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,?r\gh ! use ( a p]=mance-bas$ approa*1 transportation inve/m5t decisions made z a "p ( ! metropolitan transportation plann+ process %all support ! national goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b71 ! a*ievem5t ( metropolitan & /atewide t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d71 ! improvem5t ( transportation sy/em access 7consi/5t ) section #aej7;f771 & ! g5]al purposes describ$ 9 section #ecja ( title #di4 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al & all t foll[s ?r\gh e #e ye>s & ins]t+ ,! metropolitan plann+ organization %all prep>e & update su* plan e #d ye>s2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d77i7 by ins]t+ r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & be=e re/ore & ma9ta92 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,g7 by ins]t+ & climate *ange aft] infra/ructure to natural disa/]s2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,h7 by ins]t+ gre5h\se gas emissions1 aft] pollution12 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ air quality1 public heal?1 h\s+1 transportation1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 em]g5cy managem5t1 aft] cons]vation12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,issues ,! consultation %all involve1 z appropriate1 comp>ison ( transportation plans to o!r relevant plans1 includ+1 if available-- 7i7 ,/ate cons]vation plans or maps2 & 7ii7 inv5tories ( natural or hi/oric res\rces4 2 & 7,f7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#f77;,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 ,me?ods 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,i7 hold any public meet+s at conv5i5t & accessible locations & times2 7,,ii7 employ visualization te*niques to describe plans2 & 7,,iii7 make public in=mation available 9 electronically accessible =mat & means1 su* z ! ,_w ,wide ,web1 z appropriate to af=d reasonable opportunity = consid]ation ( public in=mation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,additional me?ods ,9 addition to ! me?ods describ$ 9 clause 7i71 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvem5t1 social m$ia1 & o!r web-bas$ tools to enc\rage public p>ticipation & solicit public fe$back2 & 7,,ii7 use o!r me?ods1 z appropriate1 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation ( hi/orically und]repres5t$ individuals 9 ! transportation plann+ process4 2 7#i7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,tip ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,p]=mance t>get a*ievem5t & ins]t+ ,p]=mance managem5t2 7ii7 by /rik+ ,! ,,tip & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,,tip 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,transportation managem5t areas ,= metropolitan plann+ areas t repres5t an urbaniz$ area designat$ z a transportation managem5t area "u subsection 7k71 ! ,,tip %all include-- 7,i7 a discussion ( ! anticipat$ effect ( ! ,,tip t[>d a*iev+ ! p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ 9 ! metropolitan transportation plan1 l9k+ inve/m5t priorities to su* p]=mance t>gets2 & 7,,ii7 a description ( h[ ! ,,tip w\ld improve ! ov]all level ( transportation sy/em access1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc4 2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ %all address conge/ion managem5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all address-- 7i7 conge/ion managem5t 2 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ! ov]all level ( transportation sy/em access = v>i\s modes ( travel )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area1 includ+ ! level ( access = economically disadvantag$ communities1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc1 t is bas$ on a coop]atively develop$ & implem5t$ metropolitan-wide /rategy1 assess+ bo? new & exi/+ transportation facilities eligible = fund+ "u ?is *apt] & title #bc4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ! ,,tip approv$ "u clause 7ii7 improves ! level ( transportation sy/em access1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc4 2 7#aa7 9 subsection 7l77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]12 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ & :e!r metropolitan plann+ organizations are develop+ mean+ful p]=mance t>gets2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 a li/+ ( all metropolitan plann+ organizations t are e/abli%+ p]=mance t>gets & :e!r su* p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization are mean+ful or regressive 7z def9$ 9 section #aej7;d77#c77;,b7 ( title #bc72 & 7,e7 ! progress ( implem5t+ ! measure e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc & relat$ requirem5ts "u ?is section & section #ace ( title #bc4 2 & 7#ab7 by /rik+ ,f$]ally ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ f$]ally4 #bajh4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ecjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! /atewide transportation plan & ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! /atewide transportation plan & ! 2 7ii7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,consid]ation ,9 develop+ ! /atewide transportation plans & ,s,t,i,ps1 ,/ates %all consid] direct & indirect emissions ( gre5h\se gases4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 aft] promote en]gy cons]vation12 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ & public heal? aft] improve ! quality ( life2 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ h\s+ & l& use patt]ns aft] economic developm5t patt]ns2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ &2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ & r$uce or mitigate /ormwat]1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 & climate *ange impacts ( surface transportation22 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,j7 facilitate em]g5cy managem5t1 response1 & evacuation & haz>d mitigation2 7,k7 improve ! level ( transportation sy/em access2 & 7,l7 support inclusive zon+ policies & l& use plann+ practices t inc5tivize af=dable1 ela/ic1 & div]se h\s+ supply1 facilitate long-t]m economic gr[? by improv+ ! accessibility ( h\s+ to jobs1 & prev5t high h\s+ co/s f displac+ economically disadvantag$ h\seholds4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,?r\gh ! use ( a p]=mance-bas$ approa*1 transportation inve/m5t decisions made z a "p ( ! /atewide transportation plann+ process %all support-- 7i7 ! national goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b72 7ii7 ! consid]ation ( transportation sy/em access 7consi/5t ) section #aej7;f772 7iii7 ! a*ievem5t ( /atewide t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c72 & 7iv7 ! g5]al purposes describ$ 9 section #ecja ( title #di4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#c7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by ins]t+ air quality1 public heal?1 h\s+1 transportation1 resili5ce1 haz>d mitigation1 em]g5cy managem5t1 aft] cons]vation12 & 7ii7 by am5d+ clause 7ii7 to read z foll[s3 7ii7 ,comp>ison & consid]ation ,consultation "u clause 7i7 %all involve ! comp>ison ( transportation plans to o!r relevant plans & inv5tories1 includ+1 if available-- 7,i7 ,/ate & tribal cons]vation plans or maps2 & 7,,ii7 inv5tories ( natural or hi/oric res\rces4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,9 c>ry+ out & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al 9 c>ry+ out 2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv71 respectively2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,additional me?ods ,9 addition to ! me?ods describ$ 9 clause 7i71 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,/ate %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,i7 use virtual public involvem5t1 social m$ia1 & o!r web-bas$ tools to enc\rage public p>ticipation & solicit public fe$back2 & 7,,ii7 use o!r me?ods1 z appropriate1 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation ( hi/orically und]repres5t$ individuals 9 ! transportation plann+ process4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & aft] pot5tial to2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by ins]t+ includ+ consid]ation ( ! role t int]city buses may play 9 r$uc+ conge/ion1 pollution1 gre5h\se gas emissions1 & en]gy consumption 9 a co/-effective mann] & /rategies & inve/m5ts t pres]ve & enhance int]city bus sy/ems1 includ+ sy/ems t are privately own$ & op]at$ aft] transportation sy/em2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,p]=mance t>get a*ievem5t & ins]t+ ,p]=mance managem5t2 7ii7 by /rik+ %all include1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 a discussion & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all include 7,a7 a discussion 2 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7iv7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 a consid]ation ( h[ ! ,,/ip impacts ! ov]all level ( transportation sy/em access1 consi/5t ) section #aej7;f7 ( title #bc4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 by /rik+ metropolitan transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,tip2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77i7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,g77ii7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7vii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & projects c>ri$ out "u ! bridge program or ! ,int]/ate ma9t5ance program "u title #bc2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ or "u ! bridge program or ! ,int]/ate ma9t5ance program2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ /atewide transportation plans & programs & ins]t+ /atewide transportation plans & ,s,t,i,ps2 & 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip2 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#b77;,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab1 & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s12 7#g7 9 subsection 7j7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t program & ins]t+ ,,/ip ea* place x appe>s2 7#h7 9 subsection 7l7 by /rik+ transportation improvem5t programs & ins]t+ ,s,t,i,ps4 #baji4 ,obligation limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! total ( all obligations f am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund by subsection 7a7 ( section #ecch ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #af1ahe1hjj1jjj 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #af1dcg1fjj1jjj 9 fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #af1gjj1fjj1jjj 9 fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#d7 #af1ifc1fjj1jjj 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #baaj4 ,public transportation em]g5cy relief funds ,section #ecbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,imposition ( deadl9e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may n require any project fund$ pursuant to ?is section to advance to ! con/ruction obligation /age be=e ! date t is ! la/ day ( ! six? fiscal ye> aft] ! lat] (-- 7,a7 ! date on :i* ! ,gov]nor decl>$ ! em]g5cy1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b72 or 7,b7 ! date on :i* ! ,presid5t decl>$ a major disa/]1 z describ$ 9 su* subsection4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,if ! ,secret>y imposes a deadl9e = advancem5t to ! con/ruction obligation /age pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may1 ^u ! reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate1 issue an ext5sion ( n m ?an #a ye> to complete su* advancem5t1 & may issue additional ext5sions aft] ! expiration ( any ext5sion1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate has provid$ suitable ju/ification to w>rant an ext5sion4 4 #baaa4 ,g5]al provisions 7a7 ,reasonable access to public transportation facilities ,section #ecbc7r7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7r7 ,reasonable access to public transportation facilities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] may n d5y reasonable access = a private or *>t] transportation op]ator to f$]ally fund$ public transportation facilities1 includ+ int]modal facilities1 p>k & ride lots1 & bus-only highway lanes4 ,9 det]m9+ reasonable access1 capacity requirem5ts ( ! recipi5t ( assi/ance & ! ext5t to :i* access w\ld be detrim5tal or b5eficial to exi/+ public transportation s]vices mu/ be consid]$4 ,a recipi5t %all respond to any reque/ = reasonable access )9 #ij days ( ! receipt ( ! reque/4 7#b7 ,response to reque/ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] fails to respond to a reque/ )9 ! #ij-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! op]ator may seek assi/ance f ! ,secret>y to obta9 a response4 7,b7 ,d5ial ( access ,if a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] d5ies access to a private int]city or *>t] transportation op]ator bas$ on ! reasonable access /&>ds provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! recipi5t %all provide1 9 writ+1 ! reasons = ! d5ial4 4 7b7 ,waiv]s & def]rals2 adm9i/rative option ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7t7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7t7 ,waiv]s & def]rals2 adm9i/rative option 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all h ! au?ority to waive1 exempt1 def]1 or e/abli% a simplifi$ level ( compliance = recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] t op]ate #aj or few] vehicles 9 s]vice1 or t receive f9ancial assi/ance "u bo? sections #ecjg & #ecaa ( ?is *apt]4 7#b7 ,guidance requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% guidance = recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] t op]ate #aj or few] buses 9 s]vice or t receive f9ancial assi/ance "u bo? ( sections #ecjg & #ecaa conc]n+-- 7,a7 :i* specific requirem5ts may be consid]$ = waiv]s1 exemptions1 def]rals1 or simplifi$ levels ( compliance by recipi5ts ( assi/ance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 ! process by :i* recipi5ts ( assi/ance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may reque/ su* waiv]s1 exemptions1 def]rals1 or simplifi$ levels ( compliance2 7,c7 ! crit]ia by :i* ! ,secret>y %all evaluate & act ^u su* reque/s2 7,d7 ! t]ms & conditions ! ,secret>y %all atta* to any waiv]1 exemption1 def]ral or simplifi$ level ( compliance t is aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,e7 actions ! ,secret>y may take if a recipi5t fails to comply ! t]ms & conditions atta*$ to a waiv]1 exemption1 def]ral1 or simplifi$ level ( compliance t has be5 aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,f7 ! circum/ances "u :i* ! ,secret>y may use ?is p>agraph to aw>d a waiv]1 exemption1 def]ral or simplifi$ level ( compliance to a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] & describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,ma9ta9 safety ,! ,secret>y %all n to take any action "u ?is subsection t w\ld degrade safety to lives or prop]ty4 7#d7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee ( ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee ( ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives an annual report detail+ ! reque/s & actions t h be5 tak5 "u ?is subsection 9 ! prec$+ #ab mon?s4 4 7c7 ,?re%old = ! sale ( transit vehicles aft] s]vice life ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7w7 ,?re%old = ! sale ( transit vehicles aft] s]vice life ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law or regulation1 = programs "u ?is *apt] ! ?re%old am\nt = transit vehicles aft] ! s]vice life is rea*$ %all be #bj p]c5t ( ! orig9al acquisition co/ ( ! pur*as$ equipm5t4 ,= transit vehicles sold = an am\nt above su* am\nt1 ! ?re%old am\nt %all be reta9$ by ! transit ag5cy ^u sale ( ! asset = use by ! transit ag5cy = ! purpose or op]at+ or capital exp5ditures1 & ! rema9d] %all be remitt$ to ! ,secret>y & %all be deposit$ into ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 ,if su* a vehicle is sold = an am\nt bel[ or equal to ! ?re%old am\nt1 ! transit ag5cy %all reta9 all funds f ! sale4 4 #baab4 ,c]tification requirem5ts ,! c]tification requirem5ts describ$ 9 section #ffa4ab ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 %all1 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 include a c]tification t buses or o!r roll+ /ock 7includ+ tra9 control1 communication & traction p[] equipm5t7 be+ procur$ d n conta9 or use any cov]$ telecommunications equipm5t or s]vices1 z su* t]m is def9$ by section #hhi ( ! ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb72 ,b ,improv+ ,frequ5cy & ,rid]%ip #bbja4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequ5cy & rid]%ip competitive grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ecjg ! foll[+ new section3 #ecjh4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequ5cy & rid]%ip competitive grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make grants "u ?is section1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible recipi5ts to increase ! frequ5cy & rid]%ip ( public transit buses4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,application tim+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] am\nts are made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit grant applications f eligible recipi5ts = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7d7 ,uses ( funds ,an eligible recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section %all use su* grant = capital projects t-- 7#a7 increase-- 7,a7 ! frequ5cy ( bus s]vice2 7,b7 bus rid]%ip2 & 7,c7 total p]son ?r\ghput2 & 7#b7 are consi/5t )1 & z describ$ 91 ! design guidance issu$ by ! ,national ,association ( ,city ,transportation ,(ficials & titl$ ,transit ,/reet ,design ,guide4 7e7 ,grant crit]ia ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,ea* eligible recipi5t's project$ increase 9 bus frequ5cy4 7#b7 ,ea* eligible recipi5t's project$ increase 9 bus rid]%ip4 7#c7 ,ea* eligible recipi5t's project$ increase 9 total p]son ?r\ghput4 7#d7 ,! degree ( regional collaboration describ$ 9 ea* eligible recipi5t's application1 includ+ collaboration )-- 7,a7 a local gov]nm5t entity t op]ates a public transportation s]vice2 7,b7 local gov]nm5t ag5cies t control /reet design2 7,c7 metropolitan plann+ organizations 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #ecjc72 & 7,d7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation4 7f7 ,grant tim+ ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants "u ?is section n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y completes ! solicitation describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7g7 ,requirem5ts ( ! ,secret>y ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an ! date describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a li/ ( all metrics & evaluation proc$ures to be us$ 9 mak+ grants "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ! f9al metrics & evaluations us$ 9 mak+ grants "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 a li/ ( ! rat+s ( eligible recipi5ts receiv+ a grant "u ?is section bas$ on su* metrics & evaluations4 7h7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,re/riction on grant am\nts ,! ,secret>y may make a grant = a project "u ?is section 9 an am\nt up to #aej p]c5t ( ! am\nt-- 7,a7 provid$ = su* project "u title #bc2 & 7,b7 provid$ = su* project f non-,f$]al funds budget$ = roadways4 7i7 ,requirem5ts ( section #ecjg ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 a grant "u ?is section %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #ecjg4 7j7 ,availability ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available = #d fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nt 0 made available4 7#b7 ,unobligat$ am\nts ,aft] ! expiration ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = an am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section1 any unobligat$ am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be add$ to ! am\nts made available = ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 7k7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible recipi5t means a recipi5t ( a grant "u section #ecjg 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population great] ?an #ejj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ecjg ! foll[+ new item3 #ecjh4 ,multi-jurisdictional bus frequ5cy & rid]%ip competitive grants4 4 #bbjb4 ,inc5tiviz+ frequ5cy 9 ! urban =mula ,section #eccf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ #ie4fa p]c5t & ins]t+ #ie p]c5t2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ #ie4fa p]c5t & ins]t+ #ie p]c5t2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ #ie4fa p]c5t & ins]t+ #ie p]c5t2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ #d4ci p]c5t & ins]t+ #e p]c5t2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ 9 ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip be=e multipli$ by2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ vehicle pass5g] miles travel$ = ea* doll> ( op]at+ co/ 9 an area & ins]t+ vehicles op]at+ 9 peak rev5ue s]vice p] h\r 9 ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ 9 ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip be=e multipli$ by2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ vehicle pass5g] miles travel$ = ea* doll> ( op]at+ co/ 9 all areas & ins]t+ vehicles op]at+ 9 peak rev5ue s]vice p] h\r 9 ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,special rule ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 ! p]c5tage-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 %all be treat$ z #ajj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 %all be treat$ z #j p]c5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ij4h p]c5t & ins]t+ #ij p]c5t ea* place x appe>s2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #i4b p]c5t & ins]t+ #h p]c5t2 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ejj1jjj2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ! numb] ( bus pass5g] miles travel$ on ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip multipli$ by ! numb] ( buses op]at+ 9 peak rev5ue s]vice p] h\r on ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip2 divid$ by 2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! total numb] ( bus pass5g] miles travel$ on ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip multipli$ by ! total numb] ( buses op]at+ 9 peak rev5ue s]vice p] h\r on ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip 9 all areas4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 #b p]c5t ( ! total am\nt apportion$ "u ?is subsection %all be apportion$ s t ea* urbaniz$ area ) a population ( at lea/ #bjj1jjj & less ?an #ejj1jjj is entitl$ to receive an am\nt us+ ! =mula 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 ! p]c5tage-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be treat$ z #ajj p]c5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be treat$ z #j p]c5t2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 %all be treat$ z #j p]c5t4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,peak rev5ue s]vice def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m peak rev5ue s]vice means ! "t p]iod betwe5 ! "t 9 ! morn+ t an ag5cy fir/ exce$s ! numb] ( midday vehicles 9 rev5ue s]vice & ! "t 9 ! ev5+ t an ag5cy falls bel[ ! numb] ( midday vehicles 9 rev5ue s]vice4 4 #bbjc4 ,mobility innovation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ecae ! foll[+ new section3 #ecaf4 ,mobility innovation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available to a cov]$ recipi5t to c>ry out sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 & #ecaa may be us$ by su* cov]$ recipi5t "u ?is section to assi/ 9 ! f9anc+ (-- 7#a7 mobility z a s]vice2 & 7#b7 mobility on dem& s]vices4 7b7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! net co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,ins\rc+ inc5tive ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! net co/ ( a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be r$uc$ by #be p]c5t if ! recipi5t uses a ?ird-p>ty contract = a mobility on dem& s]vice4 7#c7 ,z]o emission inc5tive ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! net co/ ( a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be r$uc$ by #be p]c5t if su* project involves an eligible use t uses a vehicle t produces c>bon dioxide or p>ticulate matt]4 7c7 ,eligible uses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all publi% guidance describ+ eligible activities t are demon/rat$ to-- 7,a7 increase transit rid]%ip2 7,b7 be complem5t>y to fix$ r\te transit s]vice2 7,c7 demon/rate sub/antial improvem5ts 9-- 7i7 environm5tal metrics1 includ+ /&>ds e/abli%$ pursuant to ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 & gre5h\se gas p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ pursuant to section #aej7;d7 ( title #bc2 7ii7 traffic conge/ion2 7iii7 compliance ) ! requirem5ts "u ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7iv7 l[-income s]vice to increase access to employm5t1 heal?c>e1 & o!r ess5tial s]vices2 7v7 s]vice outside ( transit ag5cy op]at+ h\rs1 provid$ t ! transit ag5cy op]at+ h\rs are n r$uc$2 7vi7 new l[ d5sity s]vice relative to ! high] d5sity urban areas ( ! ag5cy's s]vice area2 & 7vii7 rural s]vice4 7,d7 ,f>e collection mod]nization ,9 develop+ guidance ref]r$ to 9 ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7i7 all co/s associat$ ) in/all+1 mod]niz+1 & manag+ f>e collection1 includ+ t\*less paym5t sy/ems1 %all be consid]$ eligible exp5ses "u ?is title & subject to ! applicable ,f$]al %>e2 & 7ii7 su* guidance includes guidance on h[ ag5cies %all provide unbank$ & und]bank$ us]s ) an opportunity to b5efit f mobility z a s]vice plat=ms4 7#b7 ,prohibition on use ( funds ,am\nts us$ by a cov]$ recipi5t = projects eligible "u ?is section may n be us$ =-- 7,a7 s+le pass5g] vehicle miles 79 a pass5g] motor vehicle1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #cbaja1 t c>ries less ?an #i pass5g]s71 unless ! trip-- 7i7 meets ! def9ition ( public transportation2 & 7ii7 beg9s or completes a fix$ r\te public transportation trip2 7,b7 deadhead vehicle miles2 or 7,c7 any s]vice consid]$ a taxi s]vice = purposes ( section #ecca4 7d7 ,f$]al requirem5ts ,a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be treat$ z if su* project 7 c>ri$ out "u ! section f :i* ! funds 7 provid$ to c>ry out su* project1 includ+ ! application ( any additional requirem5ts provid$ = by law t apply to section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa1 z applicable4 7e7 ,waiv] 7#a7 ,individual waiv] ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may waive any requirem5t appli$ to a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section pursuant to subsection 7d7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project w\ld-- 7,a7 n und]m9e labor /&>ds2 7,b7 increase employm5t opportunities ( ! recipi5t2 & 7,c7 be consi/5t ) ! public int]e/4 7#b7 ,waiv] "u o!r sections ,! ,secret>y may n waive any requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 = :i* a waiv] is o!rwise available4 7#c7 ,prohibition ( waiv] ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may n waive any requirem5t (-- 7,a7 section #eccc2 7,b7 section #ecca2 7,c7 section #ecjb7ad72 & 7,d7 *apt] #ec t e/abli%es a maximum ,f$]al %>e = op]at+ co/s4 7#d7 ,application ( section #ecbj ,not)/&+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may only waive ! requirem5ts ( section #ecbj ) respect to-- 7,a7 a pass5g] vehicle own$ by an individual2 & 7,b7 subsection 7q7 ( su* section = any pass5g] vehicle n own$ by an individual = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & end+ #c ye>s aft] su* date4 7f7 ,op5 data /&>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate proc$ures "u sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #e ( title #e to develop an op5 data /&>d & an application programm+ int]face necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,regulations ,! regulations requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all require public transportation ag5cies1 mobility on dem& provid]s1 mobility z a s]vice te*nology provid]s1 o!r non-gov]nm5t actors1 & local gov]nm5ts ! effici5t means to transf] data to-- 7,a7 fo/] ! effici5t use ( transportation capacity2 7,b7 enhance ! managem5t ( new modes ( mobility2 7,c7 enable ! use ( innovative plann+ tools2 7,d7 enable s+le paym5t sy/ems = all mobility on dem& s]vices2 7,e7 e/abli% metropolitan plann+ organization1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5t access to anonymiz$ data = transportation plann+1 real "t op]ations data1 & rules2 7,f7 safegu>d p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation2 7,g7 protect confid5tial bus9ess in=mation2 & 7,h7 enhance cyb]security protections4 7#c7 ,prohibition on = pr(it activity ,any data receiv$ by an entity "u ?is subsection may n be sold1 leas$1 or o!rwise us$ to g5]ate pr(it1 except = ! direct provision ( ! relat$ mobility on dem& s]vices & mobility z a s]vice4 7#d7 ,committee ,a negotiat$ rulemak+ committee e/abli%$ pursuant to section #efe ( title #e to c>ry out ?is subsection %all h a maximum ( #ag memb]s limit$ to repres5tatives ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 urban & rural cov]$ recipi5ts1 associations t repres5t public transit ag5cies1 repres5tatives f at lea/ #c diff]5t organizations engag$ 9 collective b>ga9+ on behalf ( transit work]s 9 n few] ?an #c ,/ates1 mobility on dem& provid]s1 & mobility z a s]vice te*nology provid]s4 7#e7 ,publication ( propos$ regulations ,propos$ regulations to implem5t ?is section %all be publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] by ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] su* date ( enactm5t4 7#f7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9es ,a deadl9e set =? 9 p>agraph 7#d7 may be ext5d$ up to #ahj days if ! negotiat$ rulemak+ committee ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#e7 concludes t ! committee _c meet ! deadl9e & ! ,secret>y s notifies ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7g7 ,application ( recipi5t rev5ue vehicle miles ,) respect to rev5ue vehicle miles ) "o pass5g] ( a cov]$ recipi5t us+ am\nts "u ?is section1 su* miles-- 7#a7 %all be includ$ 9 ! ,national ,transit ,database "u section #ecce2 & 7#b7 %all be exclud$ f vehicle rev5ue miles data us$ 9 ! calculation describ$ 9 section #eccf4 7h7 ,sav+s clause ,subsection 7c77#b7 & subsection 7g7 %all n apply to any eligible activities "u ?is section if su* activities are be+ c>ri$ out 9 compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,deadhead vehicle miles ,! t]m deadhead vehicle miles means ! miles t a vehicle travels :5 out ( rev5ue s]vice1 includ+ leav+ or return+ to ! g>age or y>d facility1 *ang+ r\tes1 :5 !re is no expectation ( c>ry+ rev5ue pass5g]s1 & any miles travel$ by a private op]ator )\t a pass5g]4 7#b7 ,mobility z a s]vice ,! t]m mobility z a s]vice means s]vices t con/itute ! integration ( mobility on dem& s]vices & public transportation t are available & accessible to all travel]s1 provide multimodal trip plann+1 & a unifi$ paym5t sy/em4 7#c7 ,mobility on dem& ,! t]m mobility on dem& means an on-dem& transportation s]vice %>$ among individuals1 ei!r concurr5tly or "o aft] ano!r4 7#d7 ,cov]$ recipi5t ,! t]m cov]$ recipi5t means a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t entity1 private nonpr(it organization1 or ,tribe t-- 7,a7 op]ates a public transportation s]vice2 & 7,b7 is a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ecae ! foll[+ new item3 #ecaf4 ,mobility innovation4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y has f9aliz$ bo?-- 7#a7 ! guidance requir$ "u section #ecaf7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! regulations requir$ "u section #ecaf7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbjd4 ,=mula grants = rural areas ,section #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,c5sus designation ,! ,secret>y may approve a ,/ate program t allocates n m ?an #e p]c5t ( su* ,/ate's apportionm5t to assi/ rural areas t 7 r$esignat$ z urban areas n m ?an #b fiscal ye>s aft] ! la/ c5sus designation ( urbaniz$ area b\nd>ies4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #cj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ ! am\nt rema9+ "u section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e77i7 aft] ! am\nt "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is di/ribut$2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 & ins]t+ section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,l& area 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ea* ,/ate %all receive an am\nt t is equal to #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is p>agraph1 multipli$ by ! ratio ( ! l& area 9 rural areas 9 t ,/ate & divid$ by ! l& area 9 all rural areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z %[n by ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus ( population4 7ii7 ,maximum apportionm5t ,no ,/ate %all receive m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u clause 7i74 7,c7 ,population ,ea* ,/ate %all receive an am\nt equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is p>agraph1 multipli$ by ! ratio ( ! population ( rural areas 9 t ,/ate & divid$ by ! population ( all rural areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z %[n by ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus ( population4 7,d7 ,vehicle rev5ue miles 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ea* ,/ate %all receive an am\nt t is equal to #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is p>agraph1 multipli$ by ! ratio ( vehicle rev5ue miles 9 rural areas 9 t ,/ate & divid$ by ! vehicle rev5ue miles 9 all rural areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z det]m9$ by national transit database report+4 7ii7 ,maximum apportionm5t ,no ,/ate %all receive m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u clause 7i74 7,e7 ,l[-income individuals ,ea* ,/ate %all receive an am\nt t is equal to #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ "u ?is p>agraph1 multipli$ by ! ratio ( l[-income individuals 9 rural areas 9 t ,/ate & divid$ by ! numb] ( l[-income individuals 9 all rural areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z %[n by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ ,a ,/ate may exp5d funds to cont9ue s]vice into ano!r ,/ate to ext5d a r\te4 be=e ,eligible activities "u2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ & makes ! c]tification & support+ docum5ts publicly available be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,all[ance = volunte] h\rs 7,a7 ,applicable regulations ,= any funds provid$ by a dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,gov]nm5t "u p>agraph 7#c77;,d7 or by a s]vice agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 & su* dep>tm5t or ag5cy has regulations 9 place t provide = ! valuation ( volunte] h\rs z all[able 9-k9d contributions t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( project co/s1 su* regulations %all be us$ to det]m9e ! all[able valuation ( volunte] h\rs z an 9-k9d contribution t[>d ! non-,f$]al rema9d] ( net project co/s = a transit project fund$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,limitations ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to ! provision ( fix$-r\te bus s]vices fund$ "u ?is section4 4 #bbje4 ,"o-/op p>atransit program ,section #ecaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,"o-/op p>atransit program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a "o-/op p>atransit competitive grant program to enc\rage an extra /op 9 non-fix$ r\te ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 s]vice = a p>atransit rid] to complete ess5tial tasks4 7#b7 ,pref]5ce ,! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to eligible recipi5ts t-- 7,a7 h comp>able data = ! ye> prior to implem5tation ( ! grant program & made available to ! ,secret>y1 academic & nonpr(it organizations = rese>* purposes2 & 7,b7 plan to use ag5cy p]sonnel to implem5t ! pilot program4 7#c7 ,application crit]ia ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! grant program1 an eligible recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ in=mation on-- 7,a7 locations ! eligible entity int5ds to all[ a /op at1 if /ops are limit$1 includ+-- 7i7 *ildc>e or education facilities2 7ii7 ph>macies2 7iii7 groc]y /ores2 & 7iv7 bank or ,,atm locations2 7,b7 me?odology = in=m+ ! public ( ! grant program2 7,c7 vehicles1 p]sonnel1 & o!r res\rces t w be us$ to implem5t ! grant program2 7,d7 if ! applicant does n int5d ! grant program to apply to ! full area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! applicant1 a description ( ! geographic area 9 :i* ! applicant int5ds ! grant program to apply2 & 7,e7 ! anticipat$ am\nt ( increas$ op]at+ co/s4 7#d7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all seek to a*ieve div]sity ( p>ticipants 9 ! grant program by select+ a range ( eligible entities t includes at lea/-- 7,a7 #e eligible recipi5ts t s]ve an area ) a population ( #ej1jjj to #bjj1jjj2 7,b7 #aj eligible recipi5ts t s]ve an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7,c7 #e eligible recipi5ts t provide transportation = rural communities4 7#e7 ,data-%>+ crit]ia ,an eligible recipi5t 9 ?is subsection %all provide data z ! ,secret>y requires1 includ+-- 7,a7 numb] ( ,,ada p>atransit trips conduct$ ea* ye>2 7,b7 reque/$ "t ( ea* p>atransit trip2 7,c7 s*$ul$ "t ( ea* p>atransit trip2 7,d7 actual pickup "t = ea* p>atransit trip2 7,e7 av]age l5g? ( a /op 9 ! middle ( a ride z all[$ by ?is subsection2 7,f7 any compla9ts receiv$ by a p>atransit rid]2 7,g7 rid] satisfaction ) p>atransit s]vices2 & 7,h7 aft] ! completion ( ! grant1 an assessm5t by ! eligible recipi5t ( its capacity to cont9ue a "o-/op program indep5d5tly4 7#f7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available an annual report on ! program c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* su* fiscal ye> ends4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a detail$ description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! program1 & an evaluation ( ! program1 includ+ an evaluation ( ! data %>$ by eligible recipi5ts "u p>agraph 7#e74 4 ,c ,buy ,am]ica & ,o!r ,procurem5t ,re=ms #bcja4 ,buy ,am]ica 7a7 ,buy ,am]ica 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ be=e section #ecba ! foll[+3 #ecbj4 ,buy ,am]ica 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may obligate an am\nt t may be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is *apt] = a project only if ! /eel1 iron1 & manufactur$ goods us$ 9 ! project are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y f9ds t-- 7#a7 apply+ subsection 7a7 w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/2 7#b7 ! /eel1 iron1 & goods produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates are n produc$ 9 a suffici5t & reasonably available am\nt or are n ( a satisfactory quality2 7#c7 :5 procur+ roll+ /ock 7includ+ tra9 control1 communication1 traction p[] equipm5t1 & roll+ /ock prototypes7 "u ?is *apt]-- 7,a7 ! co/ ( compon5ts & subcompon5ts produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is m ?an #gj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! roll+ /ock2 & 7,b7 f9al assembly ( ! roll+ /ock has occurr$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7#d7 includ+ dome/ic mat]ial w increase ! co/ ( ! ov]all project by m ?an #be p]c5t4 7c7 ,writt5 waiv] det]m9ation & annual report 7#a7 ,waiv] proc$ure ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! submission ( a reque/ = a waiv]1 ! ,secret>y %all make a det]m9ation "u subsection 7b77#a71 7b77#b71 or 7b77#d7 z to :e!r to waive subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,public notification & comm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e mak+ a det]m9ation reg>d+ a waiv] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notification & an opportunity = public comm5t on ! reque/ = su* waiv]4 7,b7 ,notification requirem5ts ,! notification requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 describe :e!r ! application is be+ made = a waiv] describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 7b77#b7 or 7b77#d72 & 7ii7 be provid$ to ! public by electronic means1 includ+ on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,det]m9ation ,be=e a det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 takes effect1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a detail$ ju/ification = su* det]m9ation t addresses all public comm5ts receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y issues a waiv] ) respect to su* det]m9ation1 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7#d7 ,annual report ,annually1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report li/+ any waiv] issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 dur+ ! prec$+ ye>4 7d7 ,roll+ /ock waiv] conditions 7#a7 ,labor co/s = f9al assembly ,9 ?is section1 highly skill$ labor co/s involv$ 9 f9al assembly %all be includ$ z a sep>ate compon5t 9 ! co/ ( compon5ts & subcompon5ts "u subsection 7b77#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,high dome/ic cont5t compon5t bonus ,9 ?is section1 9 calculat+ ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock "u subsection 7b77#c71 ! p]c5t1 r\nd$ to ! ne>e/ :ole numb]1 ( ! dome/ic cont5t 9 compon5ts ( su* roll+ /ock1 weight$ by co/1 %all be us$ 9 calculat+ ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock1 except-- 7,a7 ) respect to compon5ts t exce$-- 7i7 #gj p]c5t dome/ic cont5t1 ! ,secret>y %all add #aj additional p]c5t to ! compon5t's dome/ic cont5t :5 calculat+ ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock2 & 7ii7 #ge p]c5t dome/ic cont5t1 ! ,secret>y %all add #ae additional p]c5t to ! compon5t's dome/ic cont5t :5 calculat+ ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock2 & 7,b7 9 no case may a compon5t exce$ #ajj dome/ic cont5t :5 calculat+ ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock4 7#c7 ,roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells 7,a7 ,inclusion ( co/s ,subject to ! sub/antiation requirem5t ( subp>agraph 7,b71 9 c>ry+ out1 9 calculat+ ! co/ ( ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock "u subsection 7b77#c71 9 ! case ( a roll+ /ock procurem5t receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is *apt] 9 :i* ! av]age co/ ( a roll+ /ock vehicle 9 ! procurem5t is m ?an #cjj1jjj1 if roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells are n produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! calculation ( ! dome/ic cont5t ( ! roll+ /ock ! co/ ( ! /eel or iron t is produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & us$ 9 ! roll+ /ock frames or c> %ells4 7,b7 ,sub/antiation ,if a roll+ /ock vehicle manufactur] wi%es to include 9 ! calculation ( ! vehicle's dome/ic cont5t ! co/ ( /eel or iron produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & us$ 9 ! roll+ /ock frames & c> %ells t are n produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! manufactur] %all ma9ta9 & provide ^u reque/ a mill c]tification t sub/antiates ! orig9 ( ! /eel or iron4 7#d7 ,treatm5t ( waiv$ compon5ts & subcompon5ts ,9 ?is section1 a compon5t or subcompon5t waiv$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be exclud$ f any "p ( ! calculation requir$ "u subsection 7b77#c77;,a74 7#e7 ,z]o-emission vehicle dome/ic batt]y cell inc5tive ,! ,secret>y %all provide an additional #b4e p]c5t ( dome/ic cont5t to ! total roll+ /ock dome/ic cont5t p]c5tage calculat$ "u ?is section = any z]o-emission vehicle t uses only batt]y cells = propulsion t are manufactur$ dome/ically4 7#f7 ,prohibition on d\ble c\nt+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no labor co/s includ$ 9 ! co/ ( a compon5t or subcompon5t by ! manufactur] ( roll+ /ock may be treat$ z roll+ /ock assembly co/s = purposes ( calculat+ dome/ic cont5t4 7,b7 ,violation ,a violation ( ?is p>agraph %all be treat$ z a false claim "u sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #cg ( title #ca4 7#g7 ,def9ition ( highly skill$ labor co/s ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m highly skill$ labor co/s-- 7,a7 means ! apportion$ value ( direct wage comp5sation associat$ ) f9al assembly activities ( work]s directly employ$ by a roll+ /ock orig9al equipm5t manufactur] & directly associat$ ) ! f9al assembly activities ( a roll+ /ock vehicle t advance ! value or improve ! condition ( ! end product2 7,b7 does n include any tempor>y or indirect activities or ^? hir$ via a ?ird-p>ty contractor or subcontractor2 7,c7 are limit$ to metalwork+1 fabrication1 weld+1 electrical1 eng9e]+1 & o!r te*nical activities requir+ tra9+2 7,d7 are n o!rwise associat$ ) activities requir$ "u section #ffa4aa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,e7 includes only activities p]=m$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & does n include t ( =eign nationals provid+ assi/ance at a ,unit$ ,/ates manufactur+ facility4 7e7 ,c]tification ( dome/ic supply & disclosure 7#a7 ,c]tification ( dome/ic supply ,if ! ,secret>y d5ies an application = a waiv] "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicant a writt5 c]tification t-- 7,a7 ! /eel1 iron1 or manufactur$ goods1 z applicable1 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z ! item7 is produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 a suffici5t & reasonably available am\nt2 7,b7 ! item produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is ( a satisfactory quality2 & 7,c7 includes a li/ ( kn[n manufactur]s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates f :i* ! item c be obta9$4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,! ,secret>y %all disclose ! waiv] d5ial & ! writt5 c]tification to ! public 9 an easily id5tifiable location on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7f7 ,waiv] prohibit$ ,! ,secret>y may n make a waiv] "u subsection 7b7 = goods produc$ 9 a =eign c\ntry if ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 decides t ! gov]nm5t ( t =eign c\ntry-- 7#a7 has an agreem5t ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t "u :i* ! ,secret>y has waiv$ ! requirem5t ( ?is section2 & 7#b7 has violat$ ! agreem5t by discrim9at+ aga9/ goods to :i* ?is section applies t are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & to :i* ! agreem5t applies4 7g7 ,p5alty = mislabel+ & misrepres5tation ,a p]son is ineligible "u subp>t #i4d ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation1 or any successor !reto1 to receive a contract or subcontract made ) am\nts au?oriz$ "u title ,,ii ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act if a c\rt or dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( ! ,gov]nm5t decides ! p]son int5tionally-- 7#a7 affix$ a ,made 9 ,am]ica label1 or a label ) an inscription hav+ ! same mean+1 to goods sold 9 or %ipp$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates t are us$ 9 a project to :i* ?is section applies b n produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7#b7 repres5t$ t goods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7 produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7h7 ,/ate requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may n impose any limitation on assi/ance provid$ "u ?is *apt] t re/ricts a ,/ate f impos+ m /r+5t requirem5ts ?an ?is subsection on ! use ( articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 =eign c\ntries 9 projects c>ri$ out ) t assi/ance or re/ricts a recipi5t ( t assi/ance f comply+ ) ^? ,/ate-impos$ requirem5ts4 7i7 ,opportunity to correct inadv]t5t error ,! ,secret>y may all[ a manufactur] or suppli] ( /eel1 iron1 or manufactur$ goods to correct aft] bid op5+ any c]tification ( noncompliance or failure to prop]ly complete ! c]tification 7b n includ+ failure to sign ! c]tification7 "u ?is subsection if su* manufactur] or suppli] atte/s "u p5alty ( p]jury t su* manufactur] or suppli] submitt$ an incorrect c]tification z a result ( an inadv]t5t or cl]ical error4 ,! burd5 ( e/abli%+ inadv]t5t or cl]ical error is on ! manufactur] or suppli]4 7j7 ,adm9i/rative review ,a p>ty adv]sely affect$ by an ag5cy action "u ?is subsection %all h ! "r to seek review "u section #gjb ( title #e4 7k7 ,/eel & iron ,= purposes ( ?is section1 /eel & iron meet+ ! requirem5ts ( section #ffa4e7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 may be consid]$ produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7l7 ,def9ition ( small pur*ase ,= purposes ( det]m9+ :e!r a pur*ase qualifies = a g5]al public int]e/ waiv] "u subsection 7b77#a71 includ+ "u any regulation promulgat$ "u su* subsection1 ! t]m small pur*ase means a pur*ase ( n m ?an #aej1jjj4 7m7 ,preaw>d & po/deliv]y review ( roll+ /ock pur*ases 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all prescribe regulations requir+ a preaw>d & po/deliv]y c]tification ( a roll+ /ock vehicle t meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & ,gov]nm5t motor vehicle safety requirem5ts to be eligible = a grant "u ?is *apt]4 ,= compliance ) ?is section-- 7,a7 ,f$]al inspections & review are requir$2 7,b7 a manufactur] c]tification is n suffici5t2 & 7,c7 a roll+ /ock vehicle t has be5 c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y rema9s c]tifi$ until ! manufactur] makes a mat]ial *ange to ! vehicle1 or adju/s ! co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! roll+ /ock1 t r$uces1 by m ?an half1 ! p]c5tage ( dome/ic cont5t above #gj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,c]tification ( p]c5tage ,! ,secret>y may1 at ! reque/ ( a compon5t or subcompon5t manufactur]1 c]tify ! p]c5tage ( dome/ic cont5t & place ( manufactur+ = a compon5t or subcompon5t4 7#c7 ,fre$om ( in=mation act ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consi/5tly apply ! provisions ( section #eeb ( title #e1 includ+ subsection 7b77#d7 ( su* section4 7#d7 ,noncompliance ,! ,secret>y %all prohibit recipi5ts f procur+ roll+ /ock1 compon5ts1 or subcompon5ts f a suppli] t int5tionally provides false in=mation to comply ) ?is subsection4 7n7 ,scope ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section apply to all contracts = a public transportation project c>ri$ out )9 ! scope ( ! applicable f9d+1 det]m9ation1 or decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 reg>dless ( ! fund+ s\rce ( su* contracts1 if at lea/ "o contract = ! public transportation project is fund$ ) am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is *apt]4 7o7 ,buy ,am]ica con=mity ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t all ,f$]al funds = new commut] rail projects %all comply ) ?is section & %all n be subject to section #bbije7;a74 7p7 ,audits & report+ ( wa/e1 fraud1 & abuse 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all conduct an annual audit on c]tifications "u subsection 7m7 reg>d+ compliance ) ,buy ,am]ica4 7#b7 ,report fraud1 wa/e1 & abuse ,! ,secret>y %all display a ,report ,fraud1 ,wa/e1 & ,abuse button & l9k to ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,hotl9e on ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration's ,buy ,am]ica l&+ page4 7#c7 ,contract requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all require all recipi5ts :o ent] into contracts to pur*ase roll+ /ock ) funds provid$ "u ?is *apt] to include 9 su* contract in=mation on h[ to contact ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,hotl9e to report suspicions ( fraud1 wa/e1 & abuse4 7q7 ,pass5g] motor vehicles 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any dome/ically manufactur$ pass5g] motor vehicle %all be consid]$ to be produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,dome/ically manufactur$ pass5g] motor vehicle ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m dome/ically manufactur$ pass5g] motor vehicle means any pass5g] motor vehicle1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #cbcjd7;a7 t-- 7,a7 has "u section #cbcjd7;b77#a77;,b7 its f9al assembly place 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 ! p]c5tage 7by value7 ( pass5g] motor equipm5t "u section #cbcjd7;b77#a77;,a7 equals or exce$s #fj p]c5t value add$4 7r7 ,roll+ /ock compon5ts & subcompon5ts ,no compon5t or subcompon5t ( roll+ /ock %all be treat$ z produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates = purposes ( subsection 7b77#c7 or det]m9$ to be ( dome/ic orig9 "u section #ffa4aa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 if ! mat]ial inputs ( su* compon5t or subcompon5t 7 import$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! op]ations p]=m$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates on ! import$ articles w\ld n result 9 a *ange 9 ! article's classification to *apt] #hf or #hg ( ! ,h>moniz$ ,t>iff ,s*$ule ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates f ano!r *apt] or a new head+ ( any *apt] f ! head+ "u :i* ! article 0 classifi$ ^u entry4 7s7 ,treatm5t ( /eel & iron compon5ts z produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( any law or any rule1 regulation1 or policy ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 /eel & iron compon5ts ( a sy/em1 z def9$ 9 section #ffa4c ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & ( manufactur$ end products ref]r$ to 9 ,app5dix ,a ( su* section1 may n be consid]$ to be produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates unless su* compon5ts meet ! requirem5ts ( section #ffa4e7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7t7 ,requirem5t = transit ag5cies ,not)/&+ ! provisions ( ?is section1 if a transit ag5cy accepts ,f$]al funds1 su* ag5cy %all adh]e to ! ,buy ,am]ica provisions set =? 9 ?is section :5 procur+ roll+ /ock4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ be=e ! item relat+ to section #ecba ! foll[+3 #ecbj4 ,buy ,am]ica4 4 7#c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t ,section #ecad7;a77#b77;,g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #ecbc7;j7 & #ecbc7m7 & ins]t+ section #ecbj4 7,b7 ,urbaniz$ area =mula grants ,section #ecjg7;c77#a77;,e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 #ecbj1 aft] #ecbc4 7,c7 ,innovative procurem5t ,section #cjai7;c77#b77;,e77ii7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ebcb7;j7 & ins]t+ #ecbj4 7b7 ,bus roll+ /ock ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to revise ,app5dix ,b & ,app5dix ,d ( section #ffa4aa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ) respect to bus roll+ /ock to maximize job creation & align su* section ) mod]n manufactur+ te*niques4 7c7 ,rail roll+ /ock ,n lat] ?an #cj mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to revise subsections 7t71 7u71 & 7v7 ( section #ffa4aa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 ) respect to rail roll+ /ock to maximize job creation & align su* section ) mod]n manufactur+ te*niques4 7d7 ,rule ( applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to any contract ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,delay$ applicability ( c]ta9 provisions ,contracts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to ! foll[+ delay$ applicability requirem5ts3 7,a7 ,section #ecbj7m77#b7 %all apply to contracts ent]$ into on or aft] ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 section #ecbj7m7 %all apply to contracts = ! procurem5t ( bus roll+ /ock beg9n+ on ! e>li] (-- 7i7 #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* f9al regulations are issu$ pursuant to subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 section #ecbj7m7 %all apply to contracts = ! procurem5t ( rail roll+ /ock beg9n+ on ! e>li] (-- 7i7 #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* f9al regulations are issu$ pursuant to subsection 7c72 or 7ii7 ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,d7 ,section #ecbj7p77#a7 %all apply on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! late/ ( ! application dates describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c74 7#c7 ,special rule = c]ta9 contracts ,= any contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = :i* ! deliv]y = ! fir/ production vehicle occurs be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjbd1 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#d7 ( section #ecbj7;d7 %all n apply4 7#d7 ,special rule = batt]y cell inc5tives ,= any contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = :i* ! deliv]y = ! fir/ production vehicle occurs be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjbb1 section #ecbj7;d77#e7 %all n apply4 7e7 ,special rule = dome/ic cont5t ,= ! calculation ( ! p]c5t ( dome/ic cont5t calculat$ "u section #ecbj7;d77#b7 = a contract = roll+ /ock ent]$ into on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbj-- 7#a7 if ! deliv]y ( ! fir/ production vehicle occurs 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb or fiscal ye> #bjbc1 = compon5ts t exce$ #gj p]c5t dome/ic cont5t1 ! ,secret>y %all add #bj additional p]c5t to ! compon5t's dome/ic cont5t2 & 7#b7 if ! deliv]y ( ! fir/ production vehicle occurs 9 fiscal ye> #bjbd or fiscal ye> #bjbe-- 7,a7 = compon5ts t exce$ #gj p]c5t b d n exce$ #ge p]c5t dome/ic cont5t1 ! ,secret>y %all add #ae additional p]c5t to ! compon5t's dome/ic cont5t2 or 7,b7 = compon5ts t exce$ #ge p]c5t dome/ic cont5t1 ! ,secret>y %all add #bj additional p]c5t to ! compon5t's dome/ic cont5t4 #bcjb4 ,bus procurem5t /reaml9+ ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7x7 ,bus procurem5t /reaml9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may only obligate am\nts = acquisition ( buses "u ?is *apt] to a recipi5t t issues a reque/ = proposals = an op5 m>ket procurem5t t meets ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,su* reque/ = proposals is limit$ to p]=mance specifications1 except = compon5ts or subcompon5ts id5tifi$ 9 ! negotiat$ rulemak+ c>ri$ out pursuant to ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,su* reque/ = proposals does n seek any alt]native design or manufacture specification ( a bus (f]$ by a manufactur]1 except to require a compon5t or subcompon5t id5tifi$ 9 ! negotiat$ rulemak+ c>ri$ out pursuant to ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,specific bus compon5t negotiat$ rulemak+ 7,a7 ,initiation ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate proc$ures "u sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #e ( title #e to negotiate & issue su* regulations z are necess>y to e/abli% z limit$ a li/ z is practicable ( bus compon5ts & subcompon5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,li/ ( compon5ts ,! regulations requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all e/abli% a li/ ( bus compon5ts & subcompon5ts t may be specifi$ 9 a reque/ = proposals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by a recipi5t4 ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! li/ is limit$ 9 scope & limit$ to only compon5ts & subcompon5ts t _c be select$ ) p]=mance specifications to ensure int]op]ability4 7,c7 ,publication ( propos$ regulations ,propos$ regulations to implem5t ?is section %all be publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] by ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] su* date ( enactm5t4 7,d7 ,committee ,a negotiat$ rulemak+ committee e/abli%$ pursuant to section #efe ( title #e to c>ry out ?is p>agraph %all h a maximum ( #aa memb]s limit$ to repres5tatives ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 urban & rural recipi5ts 7includ+ ,/ate gov]nm5t recipi5ts71 & transit vehicle manufactur]s4 7,e7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9es ,a deadl9e set =? 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 may be ext5d$ up to #ahj days if ! negotiat$ rulemak+ committee ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 concludes t ! committee _c meet ! deadl9e & ! ,secret>y s notifies ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7#c7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to provide additional au?ority = ! ,secret>y to re/rict :at a bus manufactur] (f]s to sell to a public transportation ag5cy4 4 #bcjc4 ,bus te/+ facility ,section #ecah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,te/+ s*$ule ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 det]m9e eligibility ( a bus manufactur]'s reque/ = te/+ )9 #aj bus9ess days2 7#b7 make publicly available ! curr5t backlog 79 mon?s7 to beg9 te/+ a new bus at ! bus te/+ facility2 & 7#c7 designate ,! ,ohio ,/ate ,univ]sity z ! autonom\s & advanc$ driv]-assi/ance sy/ems te/ developm5t facility = all bus te/+ ) autonom\s or advanc$ driv]-assi/ance sy/ems te*nology & ,! ,ohio ,/ate ,univ]sity w also s]ve z ! ov]-fl[ new model bus te/+ facility to ,altoona4 4 #bcjd4 ,repaym5t requirem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a transit ag5cy %all repay into ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury all funds receiv$ f ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration "u ! head+ ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 ,transit ,infra/ructure ,grants "u ! ,,c>es ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf7 if any portion ( ! fund+ 0 us$ to aw>d a contract or subcontract to an entity = ! procurem5t ( roll+ /ock = use 9 public transportation if ! manufactur] ( ! roll+ /ock-- 7#a7 is incorporat$ 9 or has manufactur+ facilities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 is own$ or controll$ by1 is a subsidi>y (1 or is o!rwise relat$ legally or f9ancially to a corporation bas$ 9 a c\ntry t-- 7,a7 is id5tifi$ z a nonm>ket economy c\ntry 7z def9$ 9 section #gga7ah7 ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection2 7,b7 0 id5tifi$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative 9 ! mo/ rec5t report requir$ by section #ahb ( ! ,trade ,act ( #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 z a priority =eign c\ntry "u subsection 7a77#b7 ( t section2 & 7,c7 is subject to monitor+ by ! ,trade ,repres5tative "u section #cjf ( ! ,trade ,act ( #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7b7 ,c]tification ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 a transit ag5cy t receiv$ funds pursuant to ! ,,c>es ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf7 %all c]tify t ! ag5cy has n & %all n use su* funds to pur*ase roll+ /ock describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 ,repaym5t %all also be requir$ = any su* ag5cy t fails to c]tify 9 accordance ) ! prec$+ s5t5ce4 #bcje4 ,def9ition ( urbaniz$ areas foll[+ a major disa/] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7y7 ,urbaniz$ areas foll[+ a major disa/] 7#a7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m dec5nial c5sus date has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ada7;a7 ( title #ac4 7#b7 ,urbaniz$ area major disa/] population crit]ia ,not)/&+ section #ecjb1 = purposes ( ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all treat an area z an urbaniz$ area = ! p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 if-- 7,a7 a major disa/] 0 decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj7 = ! area dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! dec5nial c5sus date = ! #bjaj dec5nial c5sus or = any subsequ5t dec5nial c5sus2 7,b7 ! area 0 def9$ & designat$ z an urbaniz$ area by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce 9 ! dec5nial c5sus imm$iately prec$+ ! major disa/] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 ! population ( ! area fell bel[ #ej1jjj z a result ( ! major disa/] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,cov]$ p]iod ,! ,secret>y %all treat an area z an urbaniz$ area "u p>agraph 7#b7 dur+ ! p]iod-- 7,a7 beg9n+ on-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a major disa/] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 t occurr$ dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! dec5nial c5sus date = ! #bjaj dec5nial c5sus1 ,octob] #a ( ! fir/ fiscal ye> t beg9s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( any o!r major disa/] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 ,octob] #a ( ! fir/ fiscal ye>-- 7,i7 t beg9s aft] ! dec5nial c5sus date = ! fir/ dec5nial c5sus conduct$ aft] ! major disa/]2 & 7,,ii7 = :i* ! ,secret>y has suffici5t data f t c5sus to det]m9e t ! area qualifies = treatm5t z an urbaniz$ area "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 end+ on ! day be=e ! fir/ fiscal ye>-- 7i7 t beg9s aft] ! dec5nial c5sus date = ! second dec5nial c5sus conduct$ aft] ! major disa/] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 & 7ii7 = :i* ! ,secret>y has suffici5t data f t c5sus to det]m9e :i* areas are urbaniz$ areas = purposes ( ?is *apt]4 7#d7 ,population calculation ,an area treat$ z an urbaniz$ area "u ?is subsection %all be assign$ ! population & squ>e miles ( ! urbaniz$ area designat$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce 9 ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus conduct$ be=e ! major disa/] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7#e7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to affect apportionm5ts made "u ?is *apt] be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,am5dm5t takes effect on enactm5t ,not)/&+ section #ajja1 ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #bcjf4 ,special rule = c]ta9 roll+ /ock procurem5ts ,section #ecbc7u77#e77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z r$esignat$ by ?is ,act7 is am5d$ by /rik+ made by a public transportation ag5cy ) a rail roll+ /ock manufactur] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ z ( ,decemb] #bj1 #bjai1 includ+ options & o!r requirem5ts ti$ to ^! contracts or subcontracts1 made by a public transportation ag5cy ) a re/rict$ rail roll+ /ock manufactur]4 #bcjg4 ,c]tification requirem5ts 7a7 ,limitation ( treatm5t ( dome/ic or ,u4,s4 orig9 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( any law or any rule1 regulation1 or policy ( ! ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ "p #ffa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 no article1 mat]ial1 or supply1 %all be treat$ z a compon5t ( ,u4,s4 orig9 = purposes ( section #ffa4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or a compon5t or subcompon5t ( dome/ic orig9 = purposes ( section #ffa4aa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 if-- 7#a7 x conta9s any mat]ial inputs manufactur$ or suppli$ by entities t-- 7,a7 are subject to relief au?oriz$ "u ! fair trade laws ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ subtitle ,b ( title ,,vii ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgc et seq47 & subtitle ,a ( title ,,vii ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afga et seq472 7,b7 are own$ or controll$ by entities subject to ,unit$ ,/ates sanctions2 or 7,c7 are entities own$ by a =eign gov]nm5t1 closely l9k$ to or 9 p>tn]%ip ) a =eign gov]nm5t or ^: directors or organizational & bo>d lead]%ip include any p]son s]v+ 9 any capacity 9 ! def5se app>atus ( ano!r nation2 7#b7 x conta9s or uses cov]$ telecommunications equipm5t or s]vices z t t]m is def9$ by section #hhi ( ! ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb72 or 7#c7 x is ( a class or category ( products & 0 produc$ by a manufactur] or an affiliate ( su* a manufactur] f\nd to h violat$ ,unit$ ,/ates intellectual prop]ty laws1 includ+ trade secret !ft "u section #ahcb7;a77#e7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 f\nd to h committ$ economic espionage "u section #ahc;,j7a77#e7 ( su* title1 or deem$ to h infr+$ ! intellectual prop]ty rights ( any p]son 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,c]tification ,if buses or o!r roll+ /ock are be+ procur$1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration %all require z a condition ( responsiv5ess t ea* bidd] c]tify t no compon5t1 subcompon5t1 article1 mat]ial1 or supply describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( subsection 7a77#a7 ( ?is section is incorporat$ 9 or us$ by ! roll+ /ock t is (f]$ by ! bidd]4 ,d ,bus ,grant ,re=ms #bdja4 ,=mula grants = buses ,section #ecci7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & subsection 7d7 aft] ,9 ?is subsection2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ t]m l[ or no emission vehicle has & ins]t+ t]m z]o emission vehicle has2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia aft] ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia12 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission vehicles & ins]t+ z]o emission vehicles2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ & subsection 7d7 aft] ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ & subsection 7d7 aft] ?is subsection2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ij1ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #aef1gej1jjj2 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7,c7 by /rik+ #a1gej1jjj & ins]t+ #c1jjj1jjj2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #gej1jjj2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,special rule = buses & relat$ equipm5t = z]o emission vehicles ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 a grant = a capital project = buses & relat$ equipm5t = z]o emission vehicles "u ?is subsection %all be = #ij p]c5t ( ! net capital co/s ( ! project4 ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection may provide additional local mat*+ am\nts4 2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 by /rik+ #c fiscal ye>s & ins]t+ #d fiscal ye>s ea* place su* t]m appe>s2 & 7#g7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#i74 #bdjb4 ,bus facilities & fleet expansion competitive grants ,section #ecci7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,buses & bus facilities competitive grants & ins]t+ ,bus facilities & fleet expansion competitive grants2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ buses &2 7,b7 by ins]t+ & c]ta9 buses aft] capital projects2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ buses or relat$ equipm5t & ins]t+ bus-relat$ facilities2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 pur*as+ or leas+ buses t w n replace buses 9 ! applicant's fleet at ! "t ( application & w be us$ to-- 7i7 increase ! frequ5cy ( bus s]vice2 or 7ii7 increase ! s]vice area ( ! applicant4 2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,grant consid]ations ,9 mak+ grants-- 7,a7 "u subp>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all only consid]-- 7i7 ! age & condition ( bus-relat$ facilities ( ! applicant comp>$ to all applicants & propos$ improvem5ts to ! resili5ce 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #ecjb7 ( su* facilities2 7ii7 = a facility )9 or p>tially )9 ! #ajj-ye> floodpla91 :e!r su* facility w be at lea/ #b feet above ! base flood elevation2 & 7iii7 = a bus /ation1 ! degree ( multi-modal connections at su* /ation2 & 7,b7 "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! improvem5ts to headway & project$ new rid]%ip4 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7ii7 ,special rule = buses & relat$ equipm5t = z]o emission vehicles ,not)/&+ clause 7i71 ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project = ! f9anc+ ( buses & relat$ equipm5t = z]o emission vehicles %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t4 4 #bdjc4 ,z]o emission bus grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecci7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,l[ or no emission grants & ins]t+ ,z]o emission grants2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission2 7iii7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission2 7iv7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ facilities & relat$ equipm5t = l[ or no emission & ins]t+ relat$ equipm5t = z]o emission2 7v7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ facilities & relat$ equipm5t = l[ or no emission vehicles2 & ins]t+ relat$ equipm5t = z]o emission vehicles2 or2 7vi7 9 clause 7vii7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission2 7vii7 by /rik+ clause 7vi72 & 7viii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vii7 z clause 7vi72 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! t]m z]o emission bus means a bus t is a z]o emission vehicle2 2 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 ! t]m z]o emission vehicle means a vehicle us$ to provide public transportation t produces no c>bon dioxide or p>ticulate matt]2 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,e7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,g7 ! t]m eligible area means an area t is-- 7i7 designat$ z a nonatta9m5t area = ozone or p>ticulate matt] "u section #ajg7;d7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjg7;d772 7ii7 a ma9t5ance area1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #ecjc1 = ozone or p>ticulate matt]2 or 7iii7 9 a ,/ate t has enact$ a /atewide z]o emission bus transition requirem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 ! t]m l[-income community means any population c5sus tract if-- 7i7 ! pov]ty rate = su* tract is at lea/ #bj p]c5t2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a tract-- 7,i7 n locat$ )9 a metropolitan area1 ! m$ian family income = su* tract does n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( /atewide m$ian family income2 or 7,,ii7 locat$ )9 a metropolitan area1 ! m$ian family income = su* tract does n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! great] /atewide m$ian family income or ! metropolitan area m$ian family income4 2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,grant eligibility ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all make grants to eligible projects relat+ to ! acquisition or leas+ ( z]o emission buses or bus facility improvem5ts-- 7,a7 t procure-- 7i7 at lea/ #aj z]o emission buses2 7ii7 if ! recipi5t op]ates less ?an #ej buses 9 peak s]vice1 at lea/ #e z]o emission buses2 or 7iii7 hydrog5 buses2 7,b7 = :i* ! recipi5t's bo>d ( directors has approv$ a long-t]m integrat$ fleet managem5t plan t-- 7i7 e/abli%es a goal by a set date to conv]t ! entire bus fleet to z]o emission buses2 or 7ii7 e/abli%es a goal t )9 #aj ye>s f ! date ( approval ( su* plan ! recipi5t w conv]t a set p]c5tage ( ! total bus fleet ( su* recipi5t to z]o emission buses2 & 7,c7 = :i* ! recipi5t has p]=m$ a fleet transition /udy t includes optimal r\te plann+ & an analysis ( h[ utility rates may impact ! recipi5t's op]ations & ma9t5ance budget4 7#f7 ,l[ & ,mod]ate ,community ,grants ,n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> %all be di/ribut$ to projects s]v+ pr$om9antly l[-income communities4 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,c]tification ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all c]tify t no projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection use m9]als s\rc$ or process$ ) *ild labor1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 ,article #c ( ! ,int]national ,labor ,organization ,conv5tion conc]n+ ! prohibition & imm$iate action = ! elim9ation ( ! wor/ =ms ( *ild labor 7,decemb] #b1 #bjjj71 or 9 violation ( human rights4 4 7b7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ecjc7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,ma9t5ance area ,! t]m ma9t5ance area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 sections #aga7b7 & #age;,a ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7b72 #geje;a74 4 #bdjd4 ,re/oration to /ate ( good repair =mula subgrant ,section #ecci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,re/oration to /ate ( good repair =mula subgrant 7#a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to assi/ eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 9 f9anc+ capital projects to replace1 rehabilitate1 & pur*ase buses & relat$ equipm5t4 7#b7 ,eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #a annually1 ! ,secret>y %all make public a li/ ( eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t data available 9 ! ,national ,transit ,database to calculate ! #bj p]c5t ( eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts ) ! highe/ p]c5tage ( asset vehicle miles = buses beyond ! useful life b5*m>k e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7#c7 ,urban apportionm5ts ,funds allocat$ "u section #ecch7;a77#b77,l77ii7 %all be-- 7,a7 di/ribut$ to-- 7i7 designat$ recipi5ts 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #bjj1jjj made eligible by p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 ,/ates bas$ on subrecipi5ts made eligible by p>agraph 7#a7 9 an urbaniz$ area "u #bjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 allocat$ pursuant to ! =mula set =? 9 section #eccf o!r ?an subsection 7b71 us+ ! data f ! #bj p]c5t ( eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts4 7#d7 ,rural allocation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 calculate ! p]c5tage ( funds "u section #ecch7;a77#b77,l77ii7 to allocate to rural subrecipi5ts by divid+-- 7i7 ! asset vehicle miles = buses beyond ! useful life b5*m>k 7e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration7 ( ! rural subrecipi5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 by 7ii7 ! total asset vehicle miles = buses beyond su* b5*m>k ( all eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 prior to ! allocation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 apportion to ea* ,/ate ! am\nt ( ! total rural allocation calculat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 attributable to su* ,/ate bas$ ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! asset vehicle miles = buses beyond ! useful life b5*m>k 7e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration7 = rural subrecipi5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 9 su* ,/ate2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total asset vehicle miles describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i74 7#e7 ,application ( o!r provisions ,p>agraphs 7#c71 7#g71 & 7#h7 ( subsection 7a7 %all apply to eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( a grant "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,prohibition ,no eligible recipi5t or subrecipi5t outside ! top #e p]c5t ( asset vehicle miles = buses beyond ! useful life b5*m>k e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration may receive a grant 9 bo? fiscal ye> #bjbb & fiscal ye> #bjbc4 7#g7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all require-- 7,a7 ,/ates to exp5d1 to ! b5efit ( ! subrecipi5ts eligible "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! apportion$ funds attribut$ to su* subrecipi5ts2 & 7,b7 designat$ recipi5ts to provide ! allocat$ funds to ! recipi5ts eligible "u p>agraph 7#b7 ! apportion$ funds attribut$ to su* recipi5ts4 4 ,e ,support+ ,all ,rid]s #beja4 ,l[-income urban =mula funds ,section #eccf7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ge p]c5t & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #be p]c5t & ins]t+ #ab4e p]c5t2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 #cj p]c5t ( ! funds %all be apportion$ among designat$ recipi5ts = urbaniz$ areas ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m 9 ! ratio t-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 ea* su* urbaniz$ area resid+ 9 an urban c5sus tract ) a pov]ty rate ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t dur+ ! #e ye>s mo/ rec5tly end+2 be>s to 7,b7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 all su* urbaniz$ areas resid+ 9 an urban c5sus tract ) a pov]ty rate ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t dur+ ! #e ye>s mo/ rec5tly end+2 & 7#d7 #g4e p]c5t ( ! funds %all be apportion$ among designat$ recipi5ts = urbaniz$ areas ) a population less ?an #bjj1jjj 9 ! ratio t-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 ea* su* urbaniz$ area resid+ 9 an urban c5sus tract ) a pov]ty rate ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t dur+ ! #e ye>s mo/ rec5tly end+2 be>s to 7,b7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 all su* areas resid+ 9 an urban c5sus tract ) a pov]ty rate ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t dur+ ! #e ye>s mo/ rec5tly end+4 4 #bejb4 ,rural p]si/5t pov]ty =mula ,section #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ 9 section #bbjd1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty ,! t]m p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty means any c\nty ) a pov]ty rate ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t-- 7,a7 z det]m9$ 9 ea* ( ! #aiij & #bjjj dec5nial c5suses2 7,b7 9 ! ,small ,area ,income & ,pov]ty ,e/imates ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus = ! mo/ rec5t ye> = :i* ! e/imates are available2 & 7,c7 has at lea/ #be p]c5t ( its population 9 rural areas4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,c77i7 by ins]t+ & p]si/5t pov]ty c\nties be=e ! semicolon2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,p]si/5t pov]ty public transportation assi/ance program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a public transportation assi/ance program = areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty4 7,b7 ,apportionm5t ,( am\nts made available or appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> "u section #ecch7;a77#b77;,e77ii7 to c>ry out ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all apportion funds to recipi5ts = s]vice 91 or directly b5efitt+1 p]si/5t pov]ty c\nties = any eligible purpose "u ?is section 9 ! ratio t-- 7i7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 ea* su* rural area resid+ 9 a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty2 be>s to 7ii7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 all su* rural areas resid+ 9 a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty4 4 #bejc4 ,demon/ration grants to support r$uc$ f>e transit ,section #ecab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,demon/ration grants to support r$uc$ f>e transit 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cjj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants 7:i* %all be kn[n z ,access to ,jobs ,grants7 to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 to implem5t r$uc$ f>e transit s]vice4 7#b7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all provide notice to eligible entities ( ! availability ( grants "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a description ( h[ ! eligible entity plans to implem5t r$uc$ f>e transit access ) respect to l[-income individuals1 includ+ any eligibility requirem5ts = su* transit access4 7,b7 ,a description ( h[ ! eligible entity w consult ) local community /akehold]s1 labor unions1 local education ag5cies & in/itutions ( high] education1 public h\s+ ag5cies1 & work=ce developm5t bo>ds 9 ! implem5tation ( r$uc$ f>es4 7,c7 ,a description ( ! eligible entity's curr5t f>e evasion en=cem5t policies1 includ+ h[ ! eligible entity plans to use ! r$uc$ f>e program to r$uce f>e evasion4 7,d7 ,an e/imate ( additional co/s to su* eligible entity z a result ( r$uc$ transit f>es4 7#d7 ,grant duration ,grants aw>d$ "u ?is subsection %all be = a #b-ye> p]iod4 7#e7 ,selection ( eligible recipi5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( grants to eligible entities locat$ 9 rural areas4 7#f7 ,uses ( funds ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection %all use su* grant to implem5t a r$uc$ f>e transit program & (fset lo/ f>e rev5ue4 7#g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5tal entity t op]ates a public transportation s]vice & is a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u ?is *apt]4 7,b7 ,l[-income individual ,! t]m l[-income individual means an individual-- 7i7 t has qualifi$ =-- 7,i7 any program ( m$ical assi/ance "u a ,/ate plan or "u a waiv] ( ! plan "u title ,,xix ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,,ii7 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 7,,snap7 "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7,,iii7 ! program ( block grants = ,/ates = tempor>y assi/ance = ne$y families 7,,tanf7 e/abli%$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 7,,iv7 ! free & r$uc$ price s*ool lun* program e/abli%$ "u ! ,ri*>d ,b4 ,russell ,national ,s*ool ,lun* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7,v7 a h\s+ v\*] ?r\gh section #h7o7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o772 7,,vi7 b5efits "u ! ,l[-,income ,home ,en]gy ,assi/ance ,act ( #aiha2 or 7,,vii7 special supplem5tal food program = wom51 infants & *ildr5 7,,wic7 "u section #ag ( ! ,*ild ,nutrition ,act ( #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf72 or 7ii7 ^: family income is at or bel[ a set p]c5t 7z det]m9$ by ! eligible recipi5t7 ( ! pov]ty l9e 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #fgc7b7 ( ! ,community ,s]vice ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b771 includ+ any revision requir$ by t section7 = a family ( ! size involv$4 7#h7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all designate a univ]sity transportation c5t] "u section #eeje to collaborate ) ! eligible entities receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection to collect necess>y data to evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( meet+ ! t>gets describ$ 9 ! application ( su* recipi5t1 includ+ increas$ rid]%ip & progress t[>ds significantly clos+ transit equity gaps4 4 ,f ,support+ ,frontl9e ,work]s & ,pass5g] ,safety #bfja4 ,national transit frontl9e work=ce tra9+ c5t] ,section #ecad7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,national transit frontl9e work=ce tra9+ c5t] 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national transit frontl9e work=ce tra9+ c5t] 7h]e9aft] ref]r$ to z ! ,c5t]7 & aw>d grants to a nonpr(it organization ) a demon/rat$ capacity to develop & provide transit c>e] ladd] programs ?r\gh labor-managem5t p>tn]%ips & appr5tice%ips on a nationwide basis1 9 ord] to c>ry out ! duties "u subp>agraph 7,b74 ,! ,c5t] %all be d$icat$ to ! ne$s ( ! frontl9e transit work=ce 9 bo? rural & urban transit sy/ems by provid+ /&>ds-bas$ tra9+ 9 ! ma9t5ance & op]ations occupations4 7,b7 ,duties 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 coop]ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 public transportation au?orities1 & national entities1 ! ,c5t] %all develop & conduct tra9+ & educational programs = frontl9e local transportation employees ( recipi5ts eligible = funds "u ?is *apt]4 7ii7 ,tra9+ & educational programs ,! tra9+ & educational programs develop$ "u clause 7i7 may include c\rses 9 rec5t developm5ts1 te*niques1 & proc$ures relat$ to-- 7,i7 develop+ cons5sus national tra9+ /&>ds 9 p>tn]%ip ) indu/ry /akehold]s = key frontl9e transit occupations ) demon/rat$ skill gaps2 7,,ii7 develop+ national sy/ems ( qualification & appr5tice%ip = transit ma9t5ance & op]ations occupations2 7,,iii7 build+ local1 regional1 & /atewide transit tra9+ p>tn]%ips to id5tify & address work=ce skill gaps & develop skills ne$$ = deliv]+ quality transit s]vice & support+ employee c>e] advancem5t2 7,,iv7 develop+ programs = tra9+ ( transit frontl9e work]s1 in/ructors1 m5tors1 & labor-managem5t p>tn]%ip repres5tatives1 9 ! =m ( classroom1 h&s-on1 on-!-job1 & web-bas$ tra9+1 deliv]$ at a national c5t]1 regionally1 or at individual transit ag5cies2 7,v7 develop+ tra9+ programs = skills relat$ to exi/+ & em]g+ transit te*nologies1 includ+ z]o emission buses2 7,,vi7 develop+ improv$ capacity = safety1 security1 & em]g5cy prep>$ness 9 local transit sy/ems & 9 ! indu/ry z a :ole ?r\gh-- 7aa7 develop+ ! role ( ! transit frontl9e work=ce 9 build+ & su/a9+ safety culture & safety sy/ems 9 ! indu/ry & 9 individual public transportation sy/ems2 & 7bb7 tra9+ to address transit frontl9e work] roles 9 promot+ heal? & safety = transit work]s & ! rid+ public2 7,,vii7 develop+ local transit capacity = c>e] pa?ways p>tn]%ips ) s*ools & o!r community organizations = recruit+ & tra9+ "u-repres5t$ populations z successful transit employees :o c develop c>e]s 9 ! transit indu/ry2 & 7,,viii7 9 collaboration ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration & organizations repres5t+ public transit ag5cies1 conduct+ & dissem9at+ rese>* to-- 7aa7 provide transit work=ce job projections & id5tify tra9+ ne$s & gaps2 7bb7 det]m9e ! mo/ co/-effective me?ods = transit work=ce tra9+ & developm5t1 includ+ return on inve/m5t analysis2 7cc7 id5tify ! mo/ effective me?ods = implem5t+ successful safety sy/ems & a positive safety culture2 & 7dd7 promote transit work=ce be/ practices = a*iev+ co/-effective1 quality1 safe1 & reliable public transportation s]vices4 7,c7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate activities "u ?is section1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ) ! ,national ,(fice ( ,appr5tice%ip ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor & ! ,(fice ( ,c>e]1 ,te*nical1 & ,adult ,education ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 7,d7 ,availability ( am\nts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n m ?an #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to a recipi5t "u sections #ecjg1 #ecaa1 #eccg1 & #ecci is available = exp5ditures by ! recipi5t1 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 to pay n m ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( eligible activities "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,exi/+ programs ,a recipi5t may use am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 to c>ry out exi/+ local education & tra9+ programs = public transportation employees support$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ or 7#b72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 #bfjb4 ,public transportation safety program ,section #ecbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,c77ii7-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,i7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 innovations 9 driv] assi/ance te*nologies & driv] protection infra/ructure :]e appropriate1 & a r$uction 9 visibility impairm5ts t contribute to p$e/rian fatalities4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ ! safety committee e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 & subsequ5tly1 be=e ! bo>d ( directors2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ public1 p]sonnel1 & prop]ty & ins]t+ public & p]sonnel to injuries1 assaults1 & fatalities1 & /rategies to m9imize ! exposure ( prop]ty2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,g7 a compreh5sive /aff tra9+ program = ! op]ations & ma9t5ance p]sonnel & p]sonnel directly responsible = safety ( ! recipi5t t includes-- 7i7 ! completion ( a safety tra9+ program2 7ii7 cont9u+ safety education & tra9+2 & 7iii7 de-escalation tra9+2 7,h7 a requirem5t t ! safety committee only approve a safety plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if su* plan /ays )9 su* recipi5t's fiscal budget2 & 7,i7 a risk r$uction program = transit op]ations to improve safety by r$uc+ ! numb] & rates ( accid5ts1 injuries1 & assaults on transit work]s us+ data submitt$ to ! ,national ,transit ,database1 includ+-- 7i7 a r$uction ( vehicul> & p$e/rian accid5ts involv+ buses t includes measures to r$uce visibility impairm5ts = bus op]ators t contribute to accid5ts1 includ+ retr(its to buses 9 rev5ue s]vice & specifications = future procurem5ts t r$uce visibility impairm5ts2 & 7ii7 transit work] assault mitigation1 includ+ ! deploym5t ( assault mitigation infra/ructure & te*nology on buses1 includ+ b>ri]s to re/rict ! unwant$ entry ( individuals & objects into bus op]ators' work/ations :5 a recipi5t's risk analysis p]=m$ by ! safety committee e/abli%$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 det]m9es t su* b>ri]s or o!r measures w\ld r$uce assaults on & injuries to transit work]s2 & 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,safety committee ,= purposes ( ! approval process ( an ag5cy safety plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! safety committee %all be conv5$ by a jo9t labor-managem5t process & consi/ ( an equal numb] (-- 7,a7 frontl9e employee repres5tatives1 select$ by ! labor organization repres5t+ ! plurality ( ! frontl9e work=ce employ$ by ! recipi5t or if applicable a contractor to ! recipi5t2 & 7,b7 employ] or ,/ate repres5tatives4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#d77;,a77v7 by ins]t+ 1 inspection1 aft] has inve/igative4 #bfjc4 ,innovation work=ce /&>ds 7a7 ,prohibition on use ( funds ,no f9ancial assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may be us$ =-- 7#a7 an automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation unless-- 7,a7 ! recipi5t ( su* assi/ance t proposes to deploy an automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation c]tifies to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation t ! deploym5t does n duplicate1 elim9ate1 or r$uce ! frequ5cy ( exi/+ public transportation s]vice2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y receives1 approves1 & publi%es ! work=ce developm5t plan "u subsection 7b7 submitt$ by ! eligible entity :5 requir$ by subsection 7b77#a72 & 7#b7 a mobility on dem& s]vice unless-- 7,a7 ! recipi5t ( su* assi/ance t proposes to deploy a mobility on dem& s]vice c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t ! s]vice meets ! crit]ia "u section #ecaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y receives1 approves1 & publi%es ! work=ce developm5t plan "u subsection 7b7 submitt$ by ! eligible entity :5 requir$ by subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,work=ce developm5t plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 propos+ to deploy an automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 prior to implem5tation ( su* s]vice1 a work=ce developm5t plan if su* s]vice1 comb9$ ) any o!r automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice (f]$ by su* recipi5t1 w\ld exce$ by m ?an #j4e p]c5t ( ! recipi5t's total transit pass5g] miles travel$4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! work=ce developm5t plan "u subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a description ( s]vices (f]$ by exi/+ modes ( public transportation 9 ! area s]v$ by ! recipi5t t c\ld be affect$ by ! propos$ automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice1 includ+ jobs & functions ( su* jobs4 7,b7 ,a =eca/ ( ! numb] ( jobs provid$ by exi/+ modes ( public transportation t w\ld be elim9at$ or t w\ld be sub/antially *ang$ & ! numb] ( jobs expect$ to be creat$ by ! propos$ automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice ov] a #e-ye> p]iod f ! date ( ! publication ( ! work=ce developm5t plan4 7,c7 ,id5tifi$ gaps 9 skills ne$$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 ! propos$ automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice4 7,d7 ,a compreh5sive plan to transition1 tra91 or retra9 employees t c\ld be affect$ by ! propos$ automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice4 7,e7 ,an e/imat$ budget to transition1 tra91 or retra9 employees impact$ by ! propos$ automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice ov] a #e-ye> p]iod f ! date ( ! publication ( ! work=ce developm5t plan4 7c7 ,notice requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all issue a notice to employees :o1 due to ! use ( an automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice1 may be subject$ to a loss ( employm5t or a *ange 9 responsibilities n lat] ?an #fj days be=e issu+ a reque/ = proposals to procure or contract = su* a vehicle4 7#b7 ,cont5t ,! notice requir$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a description ( ! automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice4 7,b7 ,! impact ( ! automat$ vehicle provid+ public transportation or mobility on dem& s]vice on employm5t positions1 includ+ a description ( :i* employm5t positions w be affect$ & :e!r any new positions w be creat$4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,automat$ vehicle ,! t]m automat$ vehicle means a motor vehicle t-- 7,a7 is capable ( p]=m+ ! entire task ( driv+ 7includ+ /e]+1 accel]at+ & decel]at+1 & react+ to ext]nal /imulus7 )\t human int]v5tion2 & 7,b7 is design$ to be op]at$ exclusively by a ,level #d or ,level #e automat$ driv+ sy/em = all trips accord+ to ! recomm5d$ practice /&>ds publi%$ on ,june #ae1 #bjah1 by ! ,society ( ,automotive ,eng9e]s ,int]national 7,j#cjafbjahjf7 or equival5t /&>ds adopt$ by ! ,secret>y ) respect to automat$ motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,mobility on dem& ,! t]m mobility on dem& has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ecaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,public transportation ,! t]m public transportation has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bfjd4 ,safety p]=mance measures & set asides ,section #ecbi7;d77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,safety committee p]=mance measures 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! safety committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 %all e/abli% p]=mance measures = ! risk r$uction program 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,i7 us+ a #c-ye> roll+ av]age ( ! data submitt$ by ! recipi5t to ! ,national ,transit ,database4 7,b7 ,safety set aside ,) respect to a recipi5t s]v+ an urbaniz$ area t receives funds "u section #ecjg1 su* recipi5t %all allocate n less ?an #j4ge p]c5t ( su* funds to projects eligible "u #ecjg4 7,c7 ,failure to meet p]=mance measures ,any recipi5t t receives funds "u section #ecjg t does n meet ! p]=mance measures e/abli%$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all allocate ! am\nt made available 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye> to projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,eligible projects ,funds set aside "u ?is p>agraph %all be us$ = projects t are reasonably likely to meet ! p]=mance measures e/abli%$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ modifications to roll+ /ock & de-escalation tra9+4 4 #bfje4 ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ecda4 ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,commitm5t to high-quality c>e] & bus9ess opportunities ,! t]m commitm5t to high-quality c>e] & bus9ess opportunities means p>ticipation 9 a regi/]$ appr5tice%ip program4 7#b7 ,cov]$ infra/ructure program ,! t]m cov]$ infra/ructure program means any activity "u program or project "u ?is *apt] = ! pur*ase or acquisition ( roll+ /ock4 7#c7 ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan ,! t]m ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan means a plan "u :i* an entity receiv+ ,f$]al assi/ance = a project "u a cov]$ infra/ructure program %all-- 7,a7 include 9 a reque/ = proposal an enc\ragem5t = bidd]s to include1 ) respect to ! project-- 7i7 high-quality wage1 b5efit1 & tra9+ commitm5ts by ! bidd] & ! supply *a9 ( ! bidd] = ! project2 & 7ii7 a commitm5t to recruit & hire individuals describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 if ! project results 9 ! hir+ ( employees n curr5tly or previ\sly employ$ by ! bidd] & ! supply *a9 ( ! bidd] = ! project2 7,b7 give pref]5ce = ! aw>d ( ! contract to a bidd] t includes ! commitm5ts describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 ensure t ea* bidd] t includes ! commitm5ts describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 t is aw>d$ a contract complies ) ^? commitm5ts4 7#d7 ,regi/]$ appr5tice%ip program ,! t]m regi/]$ appr5tice%ip program means an appr5tice%ip program regi/]$ ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor or a ,f$]ally-recogniz$ ,/ate ,appr5tice%ip ,ag5cy & t complies ) ! requirem5ts "u p>ts #bi & #cj ( title #bi1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjai4 7b7 ,be/-value framework ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u a cov]$ infra/ructure program is enc\rag$-- 7#a7 to ensure t ea* doll> inve/$ 9 infra/ructure uses a be/-value contract+ framework to maximize ! local value ( f$]ally fund$ contracts by evaluat+ bids on price & o!r te*nical crit]ia prioritiz$ 9 ! bid1 su* z-- 7,a7 equity2 7,b7 environm5tal & climate ju/ice2 7,c7 impact on gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,d7 resili5ce2 7,e7 ! results ( a #dj-ye> life-cycle analysis2 7,f7 safety2 7,g7 commitm5t to creat+ or su/a9+ high-quality job opportunities affiliat$ ) regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a77#c77 = disadvantag$ or und]repres5t$ individuals 9 infra/ructure indu/ries 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,h7 access to jobs & ess5tial s]vices by all modes ( travel = all us]s1 includ+ disabl$ individuals2 & 7#b7 to ensure community engagem5t1 transp>5cy1 & acc\ntability 9 c>ry+ out ea* /age ( ! project4 7c7 ,pref]5ce = regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u a cov]$ infra/ructure program1 ) respect to ! project = :i* ! assi/ance is receiv$1 %all give pref]5ce to a bidd] t demon/rates a commitm5t to high-quality job opportunities affiliat$ ) regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs4 7d7 ,use ( ,u4,s4 employm5t plan ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 c>ry+ out a project "u a cov]$ infra/ructure program1 ea* entity t receives ,f$]al assi/ance %all use a ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan = ea* contract ( #aj1jjj1jjj or m = ! pur*ase ( manufactur$ goods or ( s]vices1 bas$ on an indep5d5t co/ e/imate4 7e7 ,priority ,! head ( ! relevant ,f$]al ag5cy %all ensure t ! entity c>ry+ out a project "u ! cov]$ infra/ructure program gives priority to-- 7#a7 individuals ) a b>ri] to employm5t 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb771 includ+ ex-(f5d]s & disabl$ individuals2 7#b7 vet]ans2 & 7#c7 individuals t repres5t populations t are traditionally und]repres5t$ 9 ! infra/ructure work=ce1 su* z wom5 & racial & e?nic m9orities4 7f7 ,report ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* fiscal ye>1 ! heads ( ! relevant ,f$]al ag5cies %all jo9tly submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! implem5tation ( ?is section4 7g7 ,int5t ( ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is ! int5t ( ,congress-- 7,a7 to enc\rage recipi5ts ( ,f$]al assi/ance "u cov]$ infra/ructure programs to use a be/-value contract+ framework describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 = ! pur*ase ( goods & s]vices2 7,b7 to enc\rage recipi5ts ( ,f$]al assi/ance "u cov]$ infra/ructure programs to use pref]5ces = regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs z describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 :5 evaluat+ bids = projects us+ t assi/ance2 7,c7 to require t recipi5ts ( ,f$]al assi/ance "u cov]$ infra/ructure programs use ! ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan 9 c>ry+ out ! project = :i* ! assi/ance 0 provid$2 & 7,d7 t full & op5 competition "u cov]$ infra/ructure programs means a proc$ural competition t prev5ts corruption1 favoritism1 & unfair treatm5t by recipi5t ag5cies4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,a be/-value contract+ framework describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 is a framework t au?orizes a recipi5t ( ,f$]al assi/ance "u a cov]$ infra/ructure program1 9 aw>d+ contracts1 to evaluate a range ( factors1 includ+ price1 ! quality ( products1 ! quality ( s]vices1 & commitm5ts to ! creation ( good jobs = all p 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7h7 ,aw>d basis 7#a7 ,priority = t>get$ hir+ or ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan projects ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t-- 7,a7 ensure t n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! work]s hir$ to p>ticipate 9 ! job tra9+ program are hir$ ?r\gh local hir+ 9 accordance ) subsection 7e71 includ+ by prioritiz+ individuals ) a b>ri] to employm5t 7includ+ ex-(f5d]s71 disabl$ individuals 7mean+ an individual ) a disability 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb771 vet]ans1 & individuals t repres5t populations t are traditionally und]repres5t$ 9 ! infra/ructure work=ce2 or 7,b7 ensure ! commitm5ts describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 ) respect to c>ry+ out ! job tra9+ program4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ecda4 ,u4,s4 ,employm5t ,plan4 4 #bfjf4 ,te*nical assi/ance & work=ce developm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecad7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unites ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,i7 z subp>agraph 7,j72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,h7 ! foll[+3 7,i7 provide innovation & capacity-build+ to rural & tribal public transportation recipi5ts b t n to duplicate ! activities ( sections #ecaa7;b7 or #ecab2 & 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,availability ( am\nts ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section "u section #ecch7;c71 #a1ejj1jjj %all be available to c>ry out activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,i74 4 7b7 ,availability ( am\nts ,section #ecad7;c77#d77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ #ecaa1 aft] #ecjg14 ,g ,transit-,supportive ,communities #bgja4 ,transit-supportive communities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ecbg ! foll[+3 #ecbh4 ,transit-supportive communities 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 an ,(fice ( ,transit-,supportive ,communities to make grants1 provide te*nical assi/ance1 & assi/ 9 ! coord9ation ( transit & h\s+ policies )9 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 & across ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,transit ,ori5t$ ,developm5t ,plann+ ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is subsection ! t]m eligible project means-- 7,a7 a new fix$ guideway capital project or a core capacity improvem5t project z def9$ 9 section #ecji2 7,b7 an exi/+ fix$ guideway sy/em1 or an exi/+ /ation t is s]v$ by a fix$ guideway sy/em2 or 7,c7 ! imm$iate corridor along ! highe/ #be p]c5t ( r\tes by rid]%ip z demon/rat$ 9 section #eccf7;b77#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to a ,/ate 1 local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 or metropolitan plann+ organization to assi/ 9 f9anc+ compreh5sive plann+ associat$ ) an eligible project t seeks to-- 7,a7 enhance economic developm5t1 rid]%ip1 & o!r goals e/abli%$ dur+ ! project developm5t & eng9e]+ processes or ! grant application2 7,b7 facilitate multimodal connectivity & accessibility2 7,c7 increase access to transit hubs = p$e/rian & bicycle traffic2 7,d7 enable mix$-use developm5t2 7,e7 id5tify infra/ructure ne$s associat$ ) ! eligible project2 & 7,f7 include private sector p>ticipation4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate 1 local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 or metropolitan plann+ organization t desires to p>ticipate 9 ! program "u ?is subsection %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t conta9s at a m9imum-- 7,a7 an id5tification ( an eligible project2 7,b7 a s*$ule & process = ! developm5t ( a compreh5sive plan2 7,c7 a description ( h[ ! eligible project & ! propos$ compreh5sive plan advance ! metropolitan transportation plan ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,d7 propos$ p]=mance crit]ia = ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! compreh5sive plan2 7,e7 a description ( h[ ! project w r$uce & mitigate social & economic impacts on exi/+ resid5ts & bus9esses vuln]able to displacem5t2 & 7,f7 id5tification (-- 7i7 p>tn]s2 7ii7 availability ( & au?ority = fund+2 & 7iii7 pot5tial ,/ate1 local or o!r imp$im5ts to ! implem5tation ( ! compreh5sive plan4 7#d7 ,co/ %>e ,a grant "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ an am\nt 9 excess ( #hj p]c5t ( total project co/s1 except t a grant t includes an af=dable h\s+ compon5t %all n exce$ an am\nt 9 excess ( #ij p]c5t ( total project co/s4 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates1 local gov]nm5tal au?orities1 & metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 ! plann+ & developm5t ( transit-ori5t$ developm5t projects & transit supportive corridor policies1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! sit+1 plann+1 f9anc+1 & integration ( transit-ori5t$ developm5t projects2 7#b7 ! integration ( transit-ori5t$ developm5t & transit-supportive corridor policies 9 ! prep>ation = & developm5t ( an application = fund+ "u section #fjb ( title #bc2 7#c7 ! sit+1 plann+1 f9anc+1 & integration ( transit-ori5t$ developm5t & transit supportive corridor policies associat$ ) projects "u section #ecji2 7#d7 ! developm5t ( h\s+ feasibility assessm5ts z all[$ "u section #ecji7;g77#c77;,b72 7#e7 ! developm5t ( transit-supportive corridor policies t promote transit rid]%ip & transit-ori5t$ developm5t2 7#f7 ! developm5t1 implem5tation1 & managem5t ( l& value capture programs2 & 7#g7 ! developm5t ( model contracts1 model codes1 & be/ practices = ! implem5tation ( transit-ori5t$ developm5t projects & transit-supportive corridor policies4 7d7 ,value capture policy requirem5ts 7#a7 ,value capture policy ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye> t beg9s #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 collaboration ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional c\ncil ( gov]nm5ts1 %all e/abli% volunt>y & cons5sus-bas$ value capture /&>ds1 policies1 & be/ practices = ,/ate & local value capture me*anisms t promote great] inve/m5ts 9 public transportation & af=dable transit-ori5t$ developm5t4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ae mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public a report catalog+ examples ( ,/ate & local laws & policies t provide = value capture & value %>+ t promote great] inve/m5t 9 public transportation & af=dable transit-ori5t$ developm5t4 7d7 ,equity ,9 provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all incorporate /rategies to promote equity = und]repres5t$ & und]s]v$ communities1 includ+-- 7#a7 prev5t+ displacem5t ( exi/+ resid5ts & bus9esses2 7#b7 mitigat+ r5t & h\s+ price increases2 7#c7 incorporat+ af=dable r5tal & own]%ip h\s+ 9 transit-ori5t$ developm5t2 7#d7 engag+ "u-s]v$1 limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5cy1 l[ income1 & m9ority communities 9 ! plann+ process2 7#e7 fo/]+ economic developm5t opportunities = exi/+ resid5ts & bus9esses2 & 7#f7 t>get+ af=dable h\s+ t help less5 homelessness4 7d7 ,au?ority to reque/ /aff+ assi/ance ,9 fulfill+ ! duties ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all1 z ne$$1 reque/ /aff+ & te*nical assi/ance f o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 programs1 adm9i/rations1 bo>ds1 or commissions4 7e7 ,review exi/+ policies & programs ,n lat] ?an #bd mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all review & evaluate all exi/+ policies & programs )9 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration t support or promote transit-ori5t$ developm5t to ensure _! coord9ation & effectiv5ess relative to ! goals ( ?is section4 7f7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #a ( ea* ye> beg9n+ ! ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e a report detail+ ! grants & te*nical assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section1 ! numb] ( af=dable h\s+ units con/ruct$ or plann$ z a result ( projects fund$ 9 ?is section1 & ! numb] ( af=dable h\s+ units con/ruct$ or plann$ z a result ( a prop]ty transf] "u section #eccd7;h77#a74 ,! report %all be provid$ to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7g7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes ! ,secret>y to provide any f9ancial assi/ance = ! con/ruction ( h\s+4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ecbg ! foll[+3 #ecbh4 ,transit-supportive communities4 4 7c7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bjjje ( ! ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7a7 ,am5dm5t4--2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b74 #bgjb4 ,prop]ty disposition = af=dable h\s+ ,section #eccd7;h77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] decides an asset acquir$ "u ?is *apt] at lea/ 9 "p ) t assi/ance is no long] ne$$ = ! purpose = :i* su* asset 0 acquir$1 ! ,secret>y may au?orize ! recipi5t to transf] su* asset to-- 7,a7 a local gov]nm5tal au?ority to be us$ = a public purpose ) no fur!r obligation to ! ,gov]nm5t if ! ,secret>y decides-- 7i7 ! asset w rema9 9 public use = at lea/ #e ye>s aft] ! date ! asset is transf]r$2 7ii7 !re is no purpose eligible = assi/ance "u ?is *apt] = :i* ! asset %\ld be us$2 7iii7 ! ov]all b5efit ( all[+ ! transf] is great] ?an ! int]e/ ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 liquidation & return ( ! f9ancial int]e/ ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 ! asset1 aft] consid]+ fair m>ket value & o!r factors2 & 7iv7 ?r\gh an appropriate scre5+ or survey process1 t !re is no int]e/ 9 acquir+ ! asset = ,gov]nm5t use if ! asset is a facility or l&2 or 7,b7 a local gov]nm5tal au?ority1 nonpr(it organization1 or o!r ?ird p>ty entity to be us$ = ! purpose ( transit-ori5t$ developm5t ) no fur!r obligation to ! ,gov]nm5t if ! ,secret>y decides-- 7i7 ! asset is a necess>y compon5t ( a propos$ transit-ori5t$ developm5t project2 7ii7 ! transit-ori5t$ developm5t project w increase transit rid]%ip2 7iii7 at lea/ #dj p]c5t ( ! h\s+ units (f]$ 9 ! transit-ori5t$ developm5t 1 includ+ h\s+ units own$ by nongov]nm5tal entities1 are legally b9d+ af=dability re/rict$ to t5ants ) incomes at or bel[ #fj p]c5t ( ! area m$ian income &_/or own]s ) incomes at or bel[ #fj p]c5t ! area m$ian income2 7iv7 ! asset w rema9 9 use z describ$ 9 ?is section = at lea/ #cj ye>s aft] ! date ! asset is transf]r$2 & 7v7 ) respect to a transf] to a ?ird p>ty entity-- 7,i7 a local gov]nm5t au?ority or nonpr(it organization is unable to receive ! prop]ty2 & 7,,ii7 ! ov]all b5efit ( all[+ ! transf] is great] ?an ! int]e/ ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 liquidation & return ( ! f9ancial int]e/ ( ! ,gov]nm5t 9 ! asset1 aft] consid]+ fair m>ket value & o!r factors4 7,,iii7 ! ?ird p>ty has demon/rat$ a satisfactory hi/ory ( con/ruction or op]at+ an af=dable h\s+ developm5t4 4 #bgjc4 ,af=dable h\s+ inc5tives 9 capital inve/m5t grants ,section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 9 ! case ( a new fix$ guideway capital project or a core capacity improvem5t project1 all[ a weight+ five po9ts great] to ! economic developm5t subfactor & five po9ts less] to ! l[e/ scor+ subfactor if ! applicant demon/rates sub/antial ef=ts to pres]ve or enc\rage af=dable h\s+ ne> ! project by provid+ docum5tation ( policies t all[ by-"r multi-family h\s+1 s+le room occupancy units1 or accessory dwell+ units1 provid+ local capital s\rces = transit-ori5t$ developm5t1 or demon/rate o!r me?ods z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 z am5d$ by ?is ,act1 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 e/abli% a w>rant t applies to ! economic developm5t project ju/ification crit]ia1 provid$ t ! applicant t reque/s a w>rant "u ?is process has complet$ & submitt$ a h\s+ feasibility assessm5t4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7l77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 f grant proce$s di/ribut$ "u section #ajc ( ! ,h\s+ & ,community ,developm5t ,act ( #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjc7 or section #bja ( ! ,public ,works & ,economic ,developm5t ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7 provid$ t-- 7i7 su* funds are us$ 9 conjunction ) ! plann+ or developm5t ( af=dable h\s+2 & 7ii7 su* af=dable h\s+ is locat$ )9 "o-half ( a mile ( a new /ation4 4 ,h ,innovation #bhja4 ,mobility innovation s&box program ,section #ecab7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,mobility innovation s&box program ,! ,secret>y may make fund+ available "u ?is subsection to c>ry out rese>* on mobility on dem& & mobility z a s]vice activities eligible "u section #ecaf4 4 #bhjb4 ,transit bus op]ator comp>tm5t r$esign program ,section #ecab7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,transit bus op]ator comp>tm5t r$esign program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make fund+ available "u ?is subsection to c>ry out rese>* on r$esign+ transit bus op]ator comp>tm5ts to improve safety1 op]ational effici5cy1 & pass5g] accessibility4 7,b7 ,objectives ,rese>* objectives "u ?is p>agraph %all include-- 7i7 increas+ bus op]ator safety f assaults2 7ii7 optimiz+ op]ator visibility & r$uc+ op]ator di/ractions to improve safety ( bus pass5g]s1 p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & o!r roadway us]s2 7iii7 exp&+ pass5g] accessibility = positive int]actions betwe5 op]ators & pass5g]s1 includ+ assi/+ pass5g]s 9 ne$ ( special assi/ance2 7iv7 accommodat+ compliance = pass5g] bo>d+1 alight+1 & securem5t ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 & 7v7 improv+ ergonomics to r$uce bus op]ator "w-relat$ heal? issues & injuries1 z well z locate key in/rum5t & control int]faces to improve op]ational effici5cy & conv5i5ce4 7,c7 ,activities ,eligible activities "u ?is p>agraph %all include-- 7i7 measures to r$uce visibility impairm5ts & di/ractions = bus op]ators t contribute to accid5ts1 includ+ retr(its to buses 9 rev5ue s]vice & specifications = future procurem5ts t r$uce visibility impairm5ts & di/ractions2 7ii7 ! deploym5t ( assault mitigation infra/ructure & te*nology on buses1 includ+ b>ri]s to re/rict ! unwant$ entry ( individuals & objects into bus op]ators' work/ations2 7iii7 te*nologies to improve pass5g] accessibility1 includ+ bo>d+1 alight+1 & securem5t 9 compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7iv7 in/allation ( seat+ & modification to design specifications ( bus op]ator work/ations t r$uce or prev5t injuries f ergonomic risks2 or 7v7 o!r measures t align ) ! objectives "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible to receive fund+ "u ?is p>agraph %all include consortia consi/+ (1 at a m9imum3 7i7 recipi5ts ( funds "u ?is *apt] t provide public transportation s]vices2 7ii7 transit vehicle manufactur]s2 7iii7 repres5tatives f organizations engag$ 9 collective b>ga9+ on behalf ( transit work]s 9 n few] ?an #c ,/ates2 & 7iv7 any nonpr(it in/itution ( high] education1 z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 4 #bhjc4 ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative ,section #ecab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bejc1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is 9 ! national int]e/ = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & recipi5ts ( ,f$]al public transportation funds-- 7,a7 to id5tify1 accel]ate1 & deploy innovation aim$ at exp$it+ project deliv]y1 enhanc+ ! safety ( transit sy/ems ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & protect+ ! environm5t2 7,b7 to ensure t ! plann+1 design1 eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 & f9anc+ ( transportation projects is done 9 an effici5t & effective mann]2 7,c7 to promote ! rapid deploym5t ( prov5 solutions t provide great] acc\ntability = public inve/m5ts2 & 7,d7 to create a culture ( innovation )9 ! transit community4 7#b7 ,,fta ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative ,to advance ! policies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration %all adopt ! ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative to "w ) recipi5ts to id5tify & deploy ! prov5 innovation practices & products t-- 7,a7 accel]ate innovation deploym5t2 7,b7 exp$ite ! project deliv]y process2 7,c7 improve environm5tal su/a9ability2 7,d7 enhance transit safety2 7,e7 exp& mobility2 & 7,f7 r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions4 7#c7 ,consid]ation ,9 accordance ) ! ,e ,day ,c\nts goals describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid] rese>* conduct$ ?r\gh ! univ]sity transportation c5t]s program 9 section #eeje4 7#d7 ,innovation deploym5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at lea/ e #b ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all "w collaboratively ) recipi5ts to id5tify a new collection ( innovations1 be/ practices1 & data to be deploy$ to recipi5ts ?r\gh case /udies1 web9>s1 & demon/ration projects4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 id5tify+ a collection describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt m>ket read9ess1 impacts1 b5efits1 & ease ( adoption ( ! innovation or practice4 7#e7 ,publication ,ea* collection id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 %all be publi%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator on a publicly available website4 4 #bhjd4 ,te*nical corrections ,section #ecab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ 9 section #bejc & #bhjc1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission vehicles1 z]o emission vehicles1 & ins]t+ z]o emission vehicles2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,z]o emission vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m z]o emission vehicle means a pass5g] vehicle us$ to provide public transportation t produces no c>bon or p>ticulate matt]4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ ! fir/ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 ! head] by /rik+ ,l[ or no emission & ins]t+ ,z]o emission2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! t]m z]o emission vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 subsection 7e77#f72 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission vehicle & ins]t+ z]o emission vehicle ea* place su* t]m appe>s2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission ea* place su* t]m appe>s2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission ea* place su* t]m appe>s2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7 by /rik+ l[ or no emission & ins]t+ z]o emission4 #bhje4 ,national advanc$ te*nology transit bus developm5t program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national advanc$ te*nology transit bus developm5t program to facilitate ! developm5t & te/+ ( comm]cially viable advanc$ te*nology transit buses t d n exce$ a ,level #c automat$ driv+ sy/em & relat$ infra/ructure4 7b7 ,au?orization ,!re %all be available #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7c7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y may ent] into grants1 contracts1 & coop]ative agreem5ts ) no m ?an #c geographically div]se nonpr(it organizations & recipi5ts "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to facilitate ! developm5t & te/+ ( comm]cially viable advance te*nology transit buses & relat$ infra/ructure4 7d7 ,consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all consid] ! applicant's-- 7#a7 ability to contribute significantly to fur!r+ advanc$ te*nologies z x relates to transit bus op]ations1 includ+ advanc$ driv] assi/ance sy/ems1 automatic em]g5cy brak+1 accessibility1 & en]gy effici5cy2 7#b7 f9anc+ plan & co/ %>e pot5tial2 7#c7 te*nical exp]i5ce develop+ or te/+ advanc$ te*nologies 9 transit buses2 7#d7 commitm5t to frontl9e work] involvem5t2 & 7#e7 o!r crit]ia t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y to c>ry out ! program4 ,! ,secret>y %all n consid] applicants work+ on autonom\s vehicles4 7e7 ,competitive grant selection ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a national solicitation = applications = grants "u ! program4 ,grant recipi5ts %all be select$ on a competitive basis4 ,! ,secret>y %all give priority consid]ation to applicants t h successfully manag$ advanc$ transportation te*nology projects1 includ+ projects relat$ to public transportation op]ations = a p]iod ( n less ?an #e ye>s4 7f7 ,consortia ,z a condition ( receiv+ an aw>d 9 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure-- 7#a7 t ! select$ non-pr(it recipi5ts subsequ5tly e/abli% a consortia = ea* proposal submitt$1 includ+ repres5tatives f a labor union1 transit ag5cy1 an ,,fta-designat$ univ]sity bus & compon5t te/+ c5t]1 a ,buy ,am]ica compliant transit bus manufactur]1 & o!rs z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 t no proposal select$ w\ld decrease workplace or pass5g] safety2 & 7#c7 t no proposal select$ w\ld und]m9e ! creation ( high-quality jobs or work=ce support & developm5t programs4 7g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( co/s ( ! program %all be provid$ f funds made available to c>ry out ?is section4 ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ! program %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( su* co/4 ,i ,o!r ,program ,reau?orizations #bija4 ,reau?orization = capital & prev5tive ma9t5ance projects = ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority ,section #fja ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ ,! ,f$]al & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f77#b71 ! ,f$]al2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,requir$ bo>d approval ,no am\nts may be provid$ to ! ,transit ,au?ority "u ?is section until ! ,transit ,au?ority c]tifies to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation t-- 7#a7 a bo>d resolution has pass$ on or be=e ,july #a1 #bjba1 & is 9 effect = ! p]iod ( ,july #a1 #bjbb ?r\gh ,june #cj1 #bjca1 t-- 7,a7 e/abli%es an indep5d5t budget au?ority = ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 7,b7 e/abli%es an indep5d5t procurem5t au?ority = ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 7,c7 e/abli%es an indep5d5t hir+ au?ority = ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 7,d7 ensures ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority c obta9 legal advice f a c\nsel report+ directly to ! ,inspector ,g5]al2 7,e7 requires ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority to submit recomm5dations = corrective action to ! ,g5]al ,manag] & ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 7,f7 requires ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority to publi% any recomm5dation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 on ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority1 except t ! ,inspector ,g5]al may r$act p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation & in=mation t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 w\ld pose a security risk to ! sy/ems ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 7,g7 requires ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ! ,transit ,au?ority to provide writt5 notice to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate n less ?an #cj days be=e ! ,bo>d ( ,directors removes ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority1 :i* %all include ! reasons = removal & support+ docum5tation2 & 7,h7 prohibits ! ,bo>d ( ,directors f remov+ ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority unless ! ,bo>d ( ,directors has provid$ a #cj day writt5 notification z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 t docum5ts-- 7i7 a p]man5t incapacity2 7ii7 a neglect ( duty2 7iii7 malfeasance2 7iv7 a conviction ( a felony or conduct involv+ moral turpitude2 7v7 a kn[+ violation ( a law or regulation2 7vi7 gross mismanagem5t2 7vii7 a gross wa/e ( funds2 7viii7 an abuse ( au?ority2 or 7ix7 ineffici5cy2 & 7#b7 ! ,code ( ,e?ics = ,memb]s ( ! ,,wmata ,bo>d ( ,directors pass$ on ,septemb] #bf1 #bjai1 rema9s 9 effect1 or ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority has concurr$ ) any modifications to ! ,code ( ,e?ics by ! ,bo>d4 7e7 ,au?orizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = grants "u ?is section-- 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjba1 #aej1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aee1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #afj1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #afe1jjj1jjj2 7,e7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #agj1jjj1jjj2 7,f7 = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #age1jjj1jjj2 7,g7 = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #ahj1jjj1jjj2 7,h7 = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #ahe1jjj1jjj2 7,i7 = fiscal ye> #bjbi1 #aij1jjj1jjj2 & 7,j7 = fiscal ye> #bjcj1 #bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,set aside = ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ,transit ,au?ority ,f ! am\nts 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,transit ,au?ority %all provide at lea/ #g p]c5t = ea* fiscal ye> to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority to c>ry out indep5d5t & objective audits1 inve/igations1 & reviews ( ,transit ,au?ority programs & op]ations to promote economy1 effici5cy1 & effectiv5ess1 & to prev5t & detect fraud1 wa/e1 & abuse 9 su* programs & op]ations4 2 & 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7f74 #bijb4 ,o!r apportionm5ts ,section #eccf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ section #eccf7;a77#b77;,c7 & ins]t+ section #eccf7;a77#b77;,b72 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 to c>ry out section #ecjg7;h7-- 7,a7 #fj1ijf1jjj %all be set aside 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #fa1hef1acd %all be set aside 9 fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #fb1hde1hcb %all be set aside 9 fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #fc1hcb1eaa %all be set aside 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #c4jg p]c5t & ins]t+ #f p]c5t2 & 7,d7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ( am\nts n apportion$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 #c p]c5t %all be apportion$ to urbaniz$ areas ) populations ( less ?an #bjj1jjj 9 accordance ) subsection 7i72 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7i7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,c5sus phase-out ,be=e apportion+ funds "u subsection 7h77#c71 = any urbaniz$ area t is no long] an eligible area due to a *ange 9 population 9 ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus1 ! ,secret>y %all apportion to su* urbaniz$ area1 = #c fiscal ye>s1 an am\nt equal to half ( ! funds apportion$ to su* urbaniz$ area pursuant to ?is subsection = ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 4 ,j ,/reaml9+ #biaa4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants ,section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bgjc ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#f72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 z s r$esignat$2 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cbj1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #djj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7 by ins]t+ exp&+ /ation capacity1 aft] con/ruction ( infill /ations12 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 by /rik+ #b ye>s & ins]t+ #c ye>s2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,optional project developm5t activities ,an applicant may p]=m co/ & s*$ule risk assessm5ts ) te*nical assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,/atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z au?oriz+ ! ,secret>y to require co/ & s*$ule risk assessm5ts 9 ! project developm5t phase4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 by /rik+ #b ye>s & ins]t+ #c ye>s2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,optional project developm5t activities ,an applicant may p]=m co/ & s*$ule risk assessm5ts ) te*nical assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,/atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z au?oriz+ ! ,secret>y to require co/ & s*$ule risk assessm5ts 9 ! project developm5t phase4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii77,,ii7 by /rik+ #e ye>s & ins]t+ #aj ye>s2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#b77;,a77v7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#b77;,a77v7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by add+ & at ! end2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,co/-%>e inc5tives ,= a project = :i* a l[] ,,cig co/ %>e is elect$ by ! applicant "u subsection 7l77#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y %all apply ! foll[+ requirem5ts & consid]ations 9 lieu ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b73 7,a7 ,requirem5ts ,9 det]m9+ :e!r a project is support$ by local f9ancial commitm5t & %[s evid5ce ( /able & dep5dable f9anc+ s\rces = purposes ( subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv7 or 7e77#b77;,a77v71 ! ,secret>y %all require t-- 7i7 ! propos$ project plan provides = ! availability ( cont+5cy am\nts t ! applicant det]m9es to be reasonable to cov] unanticipat$ co/ increases or fund+ %ortfalls2 7ii7 ea* propos$ local s\rce ( capital & op]at+ f9anc+ is /able1 reliable1 & available )9 ! propos$ project timetable2 & 7iii7 an applicant c]tifies t local res\rces are available to recapitalize1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! ov]all exi/+ & propos$ public transportation sy/em1 includ+ ess5tial fe$] bus & o!r s]vices necess>y to a*ieve ! project$ rid]%ip levels )\t requir+ a r$uction 9 exi/+ public transportation s]vices or level ( s]vice to op]ate ! project4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 assess+ ! /ability1 reliability1 & availability ( propos$ s\rces ( local f9anc+ = purposes ( subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iv7 or 7e77#b77;,a77v71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 ! reliability ( ! =eca/+ me?ods us$ to e/imate co/s & rev5ues made by ! recipi5t & ! contractors to ! recipi5t2 7ii7 exi/+ grant commitm5ts2 7iii7 any debt obligation t exi/s1 or is propos$ by ! recipi5t1 = ! propos$ project or o!r public transportation purpose2 & 7iv7 private contributions to ! project1 includ+ co/-effective project deliv]y1 managem5t or transf] ( project risks1 exp$it$ project s*$ule1 f9ancial p>tn]+1 & o!r public-private p>tn]%ip /rategies4 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ degree ( local f9ancial commitm5t & ins]t+ crit]ia 9 subsection 7f7 ea* place x appe>s2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 develop & use special w>rants = mak+ a project ju/ification det]m9ation "u subsection 7d77#b7 or 7e77#b71 z applicable1 = a project propos$ to be fund$ us+ a grant "u ?is section if-- 7i7 ! %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project to be provid$ "u ?is section-- 7,i7 does n exce$ #ejj1jjj1jjj & ! total project co/ does n exce$ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj2 or 7,,ii7 complies ) subsection 7l77#a77;,c72 7ii7 ! applicant reque/s ! use ( ! w>rants2 7iii7 ! applicant c]tifies t its exi/+ public transportation sy/em is 9 a /ate ( good repair2 & 7iv7 ! applicant meets any o!r requirem5ts t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate to c>ry out ?is subsection2 & 2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,policy guidance ,! ,secret>y %all issue policy guidance on ! review & evaluation process & crit]ia n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act4 2 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,transp>5cy ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! ,secret>y receives a writt5 reque/ f an applicant = all rema9+ in=mation necess>y to obta9 #a or m ( ! foll[+1 ! ,secret>y %all provide su* in=mation to ! applicant3 7,a7 ,project advancem5t4 7,b7 ,m$ium or high] rat+4 7,c7 ,w>rant4 7,d7 ,lett] ( int5t4 7,e7 ,e>ly sy/ems "w agreem5t4 2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab & ins]t+ ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act2 7#h7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by ins]t+ 1 except t = a project = :i* a l[] local co/ %>e is elect$ "u subsection 7l77#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a grant agreem5t "u ?is subsection = any su* project t e/abli%es cont+5cy am\nts t ! applicant det]m9es to be reasonable to cov] unanticipat$ co/ increases or fund+ %ortfalls be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,c7 by /rik+ #aj days & ins]t+ #c days2 7#i7 by /rik+ subsection 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,int]relat$ projects 7#a7 ,rat+s improvem5t ,! ,secret>y %all grant a rat+ increase ( #a level 9 mobility improvem5ts to any project be+ rat$ "u subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 if ! ,secret>y c]tifies t ! project has a qualify+ int]relat$ project t meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,int]relat$ project ,a qualify+ int]relat$ project is a transit project t-- 7,a7 is adopt$ into ! metropolitan transportation plan requir$ "u section #ecjc2 7,b7 has receiv$ a class ( action designation "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,c7 w likely increase rid]%ip on ! project be+ rat$ 9 subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 respectively1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,d7 meets #a ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7i7 ,ext5ds ! corridor ( ! project be+ rat$ 9 subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 respectively4 7ii7 ,provides a direct pass5g] transf] to ! project be+ rat$ 9 subsection 7d71 7e71 or 7h71 respectively4 2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,local fund+ commitm5t ,= a project = :i* a l[] ,,cig co/ %>e is elect$ by ! applicant "u subsection 7l77#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a full fund+ grant agreem5t t has at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( local f9ancial commitm5t committ$ & ! rema9+ p]c5tage budget$ = ! propos$ purposes4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ #cj days & ins]t+ #c days2 7#aa7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,cap ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 a grant = a project "u ?is section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/1 except t a grant = a core capacity improvem5t project %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/ ( ! increm5tal co/ to increase ! capacity 9 ! corridor4 7,c7 ,applicant election ( l[] local ,,cig co/ %>e ,an applicant may elect a l[] local ,,cig co/ %>e = a project "u ?is section = purposes ( application ( ! co/-%>e inc5tives "u subsection 7f77#c74 ,su* co/ %>e %all n exce$ #fj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/1 except t = a grant = a core capacity improvem5t project su* co/ %>e %all n exce$ #fj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/ ( ! increm5tal co/ to increase ! capacity 9 ! corridor4 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,limitation on /atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z au?oriz+ ! ,secret>y to require1 inc5tivize 79 any mann] n specifi$ 9 ?is section71 or place additional conditions ^u a non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5t = a project t is m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/ or1 = a core capacity improvem5t project1 #bj p]c5t ( ! net capital project co/ ( ! increm5tal co/ to increase ! capacity 9 ! corridor4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,cont+5cy %>e ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ = ! cont+5cy am\nt equal to ! proportion ( ! ,,cig co/ %>e4 ,if ! ,secret>y increases ! cont+5cy am\nt aft] a project has receiv$ a lett] ( no prejudice or be5 allocat$ appropriat$ funds1 ! f$]al %>e ( ! additional cont+5cy am\nt %all be #be p]c5t high] ?an ! orig9al proportion ! ,,cig co/ %>e & 9 addition to ! grant am\nt set 9 subsection 7k77#b77;,c77ii74 2 7#ab7 9 subsection 7o7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,,cig program da%bo>d ,n lat] ?an ! fif? day ( ea* mon?1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on a website data on1 includ+ ! /atus (1 ea* project "u ?is section t is 9 ! project developm5t phase1 9 ! eng9e]+ phase1 or has receiv$ a grant agreem5t & rema9s "u con/ruction4 ,su* data %all include1 = ea* project-- 7,a7 ! am\nt & fiscal ye> ( any fund+ appropriat$1 allocat$1 or obligat$ = ! project2 7,b7 ! date on :i* ! project-- 7i7 ent]$ ! project developm5t phase2 7ii7 ent]$ ! eng9e]+ phase1 if applicable2 & 7iii7 receiv$ a grant agreem5t1 if applicable2 & 7,c7 ! /atus ( review by ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration & ! ,secret>y1 includ+ dates ( reque/1 dates ( acceptance ( reque/1 & dates ( a decision = ea* ( ! foll[+1 if applicable3 7i7 ,a lett] ( no prejudice4 7ii7 ,an environm5tal impact /atem5t notice ( int5t4 7iii7 ,a f9d+ ( no significant environm5tal impact4 7iv7 ,a draft environm5tal impact /atem5t4 7v7 ,a f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t4 7vi7 ,a record ( decision on ! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t2 & 7vii7 ,! /atus ( ! applicant 9 secur+ ! non-,f$]al mat*1 bas$ on in=mation provid$ by ! applicant1 includ+ ! am\nt committ$1 budget$1 plann$1 & undet]m9$4 7#ac7 by /rik+ an acceptable degree ( & ins]t+ a ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#ad7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,publication 7#a7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all publi% a record ( decision on all projects 9 ! ,new ,/>ts tran*e ( ! program )9 #b ye>s ( receiv+ a project's draft environm5tal impact /atem5t or update or *ange to su* /atem5t4 7#b7 ,failure to issue record ( decision ,= ea* cal5d> mon? beg9n+ on or aft] ! date t is #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act 9 :i* ! ,secret>y has n publi%$ a record ( decision = ! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t on projects 9 ! ,new ,/>ts tran*e = at lea/ #a ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all r$uce ! full-"t equival5t employees )9 ! imm$iate (fice ( ! ,secret>y by #a4 4 #biab4 ,rural & small urban apportionm5t deadl9e ,section #eccf7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 apportion am\nts to ! ,/ates appropriat$ "u section #ecch7;a77#b7 to c>ry out sections #ecjg1 #ecaj1 & #ecaa n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ae = :i* any am\nts are appropriat$2 & 4 #biac4 ,disposition ( assets beyond useful life ,section #eccd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,disposition ( assets beyond useful life 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a recipi5t1 or subrecipi5t1 = assi/ance "u ?is *apt] disposes ( an asset ) a curr5t m>ket value1 or proce$ f ! sale ( su* asset1 acquir$ "u ?is *apt] at lea/ 9 "p ) su* assi/ance1 aft] su* asset has rea*$ ! useful life ( su* asset1 ! ,secret>y %all all[ ! recipi5t1 or subrecipi5t1 to use ! proce$s attributable to ! ,f$]al %>e ( su* asset calculat$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 = capital projects "u section #ecjg1 #ecaj1 or #ecaa4 7#b7 ,m9imum value ,?is subsection %all only apply to assets ) a curr5t m>ket value1 or proce$s f sale1 ( at lea/ #e1jjj4 7#c7 ,calculation ( ,f$]al %>e attributable ,! proce$s attributable to ! ,f$]al %>e ( an asset describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be calculat$ by multiply+-- 7,a7 ! curr5t m>ket value (1 or ! proce$s f ! disposition (1 su* asset2 by 7,b7 ! ,f$]al %>e p]c5tage = ! acquisition ( su* asset at ! "t ( acquisition ( su* asset4 4 #biad4 ,innovative coord9at$ access & mobility ,section #ecaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bbje1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,innovative coord9at$ access & mobility 7#a7 ,/>t up grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is p>agraph to eligible recipi5ts to assi/ 9 f9anc+ innovative projects = ! transportation disadvantag$ t improve ! coord9ation ( transportation s]vices & non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices4 7,b7 ,application ,an eligible recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t1 at a m9imum1 conta9s-- 7i7 a detail$ description ( ! eligible project2 7ii7 an id5tification ( all eligible project p>tn]s & ! specific role ( ea* eligible project p>tn] 9 ! eligible project1 includ+-- 7,i7 private entities engag$ 9 ! coord9ation ( nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices = ! transportation disadvantag$2 7,,ii7 nonpr(it entities engag$ 9 ! coord9ation ( nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices = ! transportation disadvantag$2 or 7,,iii7 ,f$]al entities engag$ 9 ! coord9ation ( nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices = ! transportation disadvantag$2 & 7iii7 a description ( h[ ! eligible project %all-- 7,i7 improve local coord9ation or access to coord9at$ transportation s]vices2 7,,ii7 r$uce duplication ( s]vice1 if applicable2 & 7,,iii7 provide innovative solutions 9 ! ,/ate or community4 7,c7 ,p]=mance measures ,an eligible recipi5t %all specify1 9 an application = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! p]=mance measures ! eligible project w use to quantify actual outcomes aga9/ expect$ outcomes1 includ+-- 7i7 r$uc$ transportation exp5ditures z a result ( improv$ coord9ation2 & 7ii7 r$uc$ heal?c>e exp5ditures z a result ( improv$ coord9ation4 7,d7 ,eligible uses ,eligible recipi5ts receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use su* funds =-- 7i7 ! deploym5t ( coord9ation te*nology2 7ii7 projects t create or increase access to community ,"o-,call_/,"o-,click ,c5t]s2 7iii7 projects t integrate transportation = #c or m (-- 7,i7 public transportation provid$ "u ?is section2 7,,ii7 a ,/ate plan approv$ "u title ,,xix ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,,iii7 title ,,xviii ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq472 7,,iv7 ,vet]ans ,heal? ,adm9i/ration2 or 7,v7 private heal? c>e facilities2 & 7iv7 su* o!r projects z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,inc5tive grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is p>agraph to eligible recipi5ts to inc5tivize innovative projects = ! transportation disadvantag$ t improve ! coord9ation ( transportation s]vices & non-em]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices4 7,b7 ,selection ( grant recipi5ts ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute grant funds made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 to eligible recipi5ts t apply & propose to demon/rate improvem5t 9 ! metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f74 7,c7 ,eligibility ,an eligible recipi5t %all n be requir$ to h receiv$ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph4 7,d7 ,applications ,eligible recipi5ts %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes-- 7i7 :i* metrics "u subp>agraph 7,f7 ! eligible recipi5t int5ds to improve2 7ii7 ! p]=mance data eligible recipi5ts & ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 nonpr(it1 & private p>tn]s ( ! eligible recipi5t w make available2 & 7iii7 a propos$ inc5tive =mula t makes paym5ts to ! eligible recipi5t bas$ on ! propos$ data & metrics4 7,e7 ,di/ribution ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph bas$ ^u ! numb] ( grant applications approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 numb] ( individuals s]v$ by ea* grant1 & ! inc5tive =mulas approv$ by ! ,secret>y us+ ! foll[+ metrics3 7i7 ,! r$uc$ transportation exp5ditures z a result ( improv$ coord9ation4 7ii7 ,! r$uc$ ,f$]al heal?c>e exp5ditures us+ ! metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f74 7iii7 ,! r$uc$ private heal?c>e exp5ditures us+ ! metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f74 7,f7 ,heal?c>e metrics ,heal?c>e metrics describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph %all be-- 7i7 r$uc+ miss$ m$ical appo9tm5ts2 7ii7 ! timely dis*>ge ( pati5ts f hospitals2 7iii7 r$uc+ readmissions ( pati5ts into hospitals2 & 7iv7 o!r measureable heal?c>e metrics1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7,g7 ,eligible exp5ditures ,! ,secret>y %all all[ ! funds di/ribut$ by ?is grant program to be exp5d$ on eligible activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 & any eligible activity "u ?is section t is likely to improve ! metrics describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f74 7,h7 ,recipi5t cap ,! ,secret>y-- 7i7 may n provide m ?an #bj grants "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 %all r$uce ! maximum numb] ( grants "u ?is p>agraph to ensure projects are fully fund$1 if necess>y4 7#c7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available an annual report on ! program c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* t fiscal ye> ends4 ,! report %all include a detail$ description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! program1 & an evaluation ( ! program1 includ+ an evaluation ( ! p]=mance measures us$ by eligible recipi5ts4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may be d]iv$ f 9-k9d contributions4 7#e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 nonem]g5cy m$ical transportation s]vices %all be limit$ to s]vices eligible "u ,f$]al programs o!r ?an programs au?oriz$ "u ?is *apt]4 4 #biae4 ,pass5g] f]ry grants ,section #ecjg7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ p>agraph3 7#d7 ,z]o-emission or r$uc$-emission grants 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 ! t]m eligible project means a project or program ( projects 9 an area eligible = a grant "u subsection 7a7 =-- 7,i7 acquir+ z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ries2 7,,ii7 leas+ z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ries2 7,,iii7 con/ruct+ facilities & relat$ equipm5t = z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ries2 7,,iv7 leas+ facilities & relat$ equipm5t = z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ries2 7,v7 con/ruct+ new public transportation facilities to accommodate z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ries2 7,,vi7 con/ruct+ %oreside f]ry *>g+ infra/ructure = z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ries2 or 7,,vii7 rehabilitat+ or improv+ exi/+ public transportation facilities to accommodate z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ries2 7ii7 ! t]m z]o- or r$uc$-emission pass5g] f]ry means a pass5g] f]ry us$ to provide public transportation t r$uces emissions by utiliz+ onbo>d en]gy /orage sy/ems = hybrid-electric or #ajj p]c5t electric propulsion1 relat$ *>g+ infra/ructure1 & o!r te*nologies deploy$ to r$uce emissions or produce z]o onbo>d emissions "u normal op]ation2 & 7iii7 ! t]m recipi5t means a designat$ recipi5t1 a local gov]nm5t au?ority1 or a ,/ate t receives a grant "u subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y may make grants to recipi5ts to f9ance eligible projects "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,grant requirem5ts ,a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all be subject to ! same t]ms & conditions z a grant "u subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y %all solicit grant applications & make grants = eligible projects "u ?is p>agraph on a competitive basis4 7,e7 ,gov]nm5t ,%>e ( ,co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7ii7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may be d]iv$ f 9-k9d contributions4 4 #biaf4 ,evaluation ( b5efits & ,f$]al inve/m5t ,section #ecji7;h77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 ! ext5t to :i* ! project improves transportation options to economically di/ress$ areas1 aft] public transportation4 ,,iii ,highway ,traffic ,safety #cjja4 ,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 #cgh1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #chb1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #chf1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #cij1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,= c>ry+ out section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #ahb1die1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ahd1gie1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #ahg1gie1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #aij1fie1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#c7 ,national priority safety programs ,= c>ry+ out section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #chd1aai1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #cic1bje1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #djb1bje1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #daa1chh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#d7 ,national driv] regi/] ,= ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #e1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #e1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #e1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #f1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#e7 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program ,= c>ry+ out section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #fj1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #fj1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #fj1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #fa1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 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 ,code-- 7,a7 #cj1ehf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ca1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #ca1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #ca1iag1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,prohibition on o!r uses ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! am\nts made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = a program "u su* *apt]s-- 7#a7 %all only be us$ to c>ry out su* program2 & 7#b7 may n be us$ by ,/ates or local gov]nm5ts = con/ruction purposes4 7c7 ,applicability ( title #bc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe %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 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ any am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 %all be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7e7 ,/ate mat*+ requirem5ts ,if a grant aw>d$ "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 requires a ,/ate to %>e 9 ! co/1 ! aggregate ( all exp5ditures = highway safety activities made dur+ a fiscal ye> by ! ,/ate & its political subdivisions 7exclusive ( ,f$]al funds7 = c>ry+ out ! grant 7o!r ?an plann+ & adm9i/ration7 %all be available = ! purpose ( cr$it+ ! ,/ate dur+ su* fiscal ye> = ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any o!r project c>ri$ out "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7o!r ?an plann+ or adm9i/ration71 )\t reg>d to :e!r su* exp5ditures 7 made 9 connection ) su* project4 7f7 ,grant application & deadl9e ,to receive a grant "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a ,/ate %all submit an application1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a s+le deadl9e = su* applications to enable ! aw>d ( grants e>ly 9 ! next fiscal ye>4 #cjjb4 ,highway safety programs ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ occupant protection devices 7includ+ ! use ( safety belts & *ild re/ra9t sy/ems7 & ins]t+ seatbelts2 7ii7 9 clause 7vii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7viii7 ! foll[+3 7ix7 to enc\rage m widespread & prop] use ( *ild safety seats 7includ+ boo/] seats7 ) an emphasis on und]s]v$ populations2 7x7 to r$uce injuries & dea?s result+ f driv]s ( motor vehicles n mov+ to ano!r traffic lane or r$uc+ ! spe$ ( su* driv]'s vehicle :5 law en=cem5t1 fire s]vice1 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices1 & o!r em]g5cy vehicles are /opp$ or p>k$ on or next to a roadway ) em]g5cy lights activat$2 & 7xi7 to increase driv] aw>5ess ( ! dang]s ( p$iatric vehicul> hyp]!rmia2 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional consid]ations ,/ates :i* h legaliz$ m$ic9al or recreational m>ijuana %all consid] programs 9 addition to ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 to educate driv]s on ! risks associat$ ) m>ijuana-impair$ driv+ & to r$uce injuries & dea?s result+ f individuals driv+ motor vehicles :ile impair$ by m>ijuana4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,special rule = s*ool & "w zones ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate may exp5d funds apportion$ to t ,/ate "u ?is section to c>ry out a program to pur*ase1 op]ate1 or ma9ta9 an automat$ traffic sy/em 9 a "w zone or s*ool zone4 7,c7 ,automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em guidel9es ,any automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em in/all$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 %all comply ) spe$ en=cem5t cam]a sy/ems & r$ light cam]a sy/ems guidel9es e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7n7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,public transp>5cy & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,public transp>5cy4-- 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,/ate highway safety plan website 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a public website t is easily accessible1 navigable1 & se>*able = ! in=mation requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 9 ord] to fo/] great] transp>5cy 9 approv$ ,/ate highway safety programs4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! website e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 include ea* ,/ate highway safety plan & annual report submitt$ & approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7k72 7ii7 provide a means = ! public to se>* su* website = ,/ate highway safety program cont5t requir$ 9 subsection 7k71 includ+-- 7,i7 p]=mance measures requir$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a72 7,,ii7 progress made t[>d meet+ ! ,/ate's p]=mance t>gets = ! previ\s ye>2 7,,iii7 program areas & exp5ditures2 & 7,,iv7 a description ( any s\rces ( funds o!r ?an funds provid$ "u ?is section t ! ,/ate proposes to use to c>ry out ! ,/ate highway safety plan ( su* ,/ate4 4 #cjjc4 ,traffic safety en=cem5t grants ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cjjb ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7k7 ! foll[+3 7l7 ,traffic safety en=cem5t grants 7#a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to ,/ates = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out top-rat$ traffic safety en=cem5t c\nt]measures to r$uce traffic-relat$ injuries & fatalities4 7#b7 ,effective c\nt]measure def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m effective c\nt]measure means a c\nt]measure rat$ #c1 #d1 or #e />s 9 ! mo/ rec5t edition ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration's ,c\nt]measures ,t ,"w highway safety guide4 7#c7 ,fund+ ,not)/&+ ! apportionm5t =mula set =? 9 section #djb7;c77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all set aside #ce1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available "u ?is section = ea* fiscal ye> to be allocat$ among up to #aj ,/ates4 7#d7 ,selection crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select up to #aj applicants bas$ on ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,a pref]5ce = applicants :o are geographically div]se4 7,b7 ,a pref]5ce = applicants ) a high] av]age numb] ( traffic fatalities p] vehicle mile travel$4 7,c7 ,a pref]5ce = applicants ^: activities "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#f7 are expect$ to h ! greate/ impact on r$uc+ traffic-relat$ fatalities & injuries1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate may receive a grant "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> if ! ,/ate demon/rates1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y1 t ! ,/ate is able to meet ! requirem5ts 9 p>agraph 7#f74 7#f7 ,requirem5ts ,9 ord] to receive funds1 a ,/ate mu/ e/abli% an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y to-- 7,a7 id5tify areas ) ! highe/ risk ( traffic fatalities & injuries2 7,b7 det]m9e ! mo/ effective c\nt]measures to implem5t 9 ^? areas1 ) priority giv5 to c\nt]measures rat$ above #c />s2 & 7,c7 report annual data "u uni=m report+ requirem5ts e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7i7 traffic citations1 arre/s1 & o!r int]v5tions made by law en=cem5t1 includ+ su* int]v5tions t did n result 9 arre/ or citation2 7ii7 ! increase 9 traffic safety en=cem5t activity support$ by ^! funds2 & 7iii7 any o!r metrics ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate to det]m9e ! success ( ! grant4 7#g7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,grant funds receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ =-- 7i7 implem5t+ effective c\nt]measures det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#f72 & 7ii7 law en=cem5t-relat$ exp5ses1 su* z (fic] tra9+1 ov]time1 te*nology1 & equipm5t1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es effective c\nt]measures h be5 implem5t$ successfully & ! ,secret>y provides approval4 7,b7 ,broadca/ & pr9t m$ia ,up to #e p]c5t ( grant funds receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ = ! developm5t1 production1 & use ( broadca/ & pr9t m$ia adv]tis+ 9 c>ry+ out traffic safety law en=cem5t ef=ts "u ?is subsection4 7#h7 ,allocation ,grant funds allocat$ to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u subsection 7c77#b7 = ! fiscal ye>4 7#i7 ,ma9t5ance ( ef=t ,no grant may be made to a ,/ate 9 any fiscal ye> "u ?is subsection unless ! ,/ate ent]s into su* an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y1 z ! ,secret>y may require1 to ensure t ! ,/ate w ma9ta9 its aggregate exp5ditures f all ,/ate & local s\rces = activities c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) ?is subsection at or above ! av]age level ( exp5ditures 9 ! #b fiscal ye>s prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 7#aj7 ,annual evaluation & report to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all conduct an annual evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( grants aw>d$ "u ?is subsection & %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate an annual report on ! effectiv5ess ( ! grants4 4 #cjjd4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by ins]t+ 1 tra9+1 aft] demon/ration projects2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #b1ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #c1ejj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection #djb7;c7 9 ea* fiscal ye> end+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 & #ddc1ihi ( ! total am\nt available = apportionm5t to ! ,/ates = highway safety programs "u section #djb7;c7 9 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 & end+ on ,decemb] #d1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ section #djb7;c77#b7 9 ea* fiscal ye>2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & r$esignat+ subsections 7i7 & 7j7 z subsections 7h7 & 7i71 respectively4 #cjje4 ,grant program to prohibit racial pr(il+ ,section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #cjjd ( ?is ,act1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,grant program to prohibit racial pr(il+ 7#a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all make grants to a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 is ma9ta9+ & all[s public inspection ( /ati/ical in=mation = ea* motor vehicle /op made by a law en=cem5t (fic] on a ,f$]al-aid highway 9 ! ,/ate reg>d+ ! race & e?nicity ( ! driv]2 or 7,b7 provides assurances satisfactory to ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate is und]tak+ activities to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,use ( grant funds ,a grant receiv$ by a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be us$ by ! ,/ate = ! co/s (-- 7,a7 collect+ & ma9ta9+ data on traffic /ops2 & 7,b7 evaluat+ ! results ( su* data4 7#c7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,maximum am\nt ( grants ,! total am\nt ( grants made to a ,/ate "u ?is section 9 a fiscal ye> may n exce$ #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section 9 ! fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbb1 a ,/ate may n receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 9 m ?an #b fiscal ye>s4 7#d7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,f funds made available "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside #g1ejj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,o!r uses ,! ,secret>y may reallocate1 be=e ! la/ day ( any fiscal ye>1 am\nts rema9+ available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to increase ! am\nts made available to c>ry out any o!r activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section 9 ord] to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t possible1 t all su* am\nts are obligat$ dur+ su* fiscal ye>4 4 #cjjf4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program ,section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ #c campaigns w be c>ri$ out 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #f campaigns w be c>ri$ out 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ or drug-impair$2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,increase use ( seatbelts & ins]t+ ,increase prop] use ( seatbelts & *ild re/ra9ts2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,r$uce drug-impair$ op]ation ( motor vehicles4 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,r$uce text+ ?r\gh a p]sonal wireless communications device by driv]s :ile op]at+ a motor vehicle4 7#e7 ,r$uce violations ( move ov] laws ( a ,/ate t require motori/s to *ange lanes or sl[ d[n :5 law en=cem5t1 fire s]vice1 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices & o!r em]g5cy vehicles are /opp$ or p>k$ on or next to a roadway ) em]g5cy lights activat$4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7g7 & 7h71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,frequ5cy ,ea* campaign adm9i/]$ "u ?is section %all occur n less ?an once 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe ) ! exception ( campaigns to r$uce alcohol-impair$ op]ation ( motor vehicles :i* %all occur n less ?an twice 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7f7 ,coord9ation ( dynamic highway message signs ,dur+ ! "t a ,/ate is c>ry+ out a campaign1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ,/ates c>ry+ out ! campaigns "u ?is section on ! use ( dynamic highway message signs to support national high-visibility adv]tis+ & education ef=ts associat$ ) ! campaigns4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7g71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,dynamic highway message sign ,! t]m dynamic highway message sign means a traffic control device t is capable ( display+ "o or m alt]native messages :i* convey in=mation to occupants ( motor vehicles4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,text+ ,! t]m text+ has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #dje7;e74 4 #cjjg4 ,national priority safety programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #ac p]c5t & ins]t+ #ab4he p]c5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #ad4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #ad4c p]c5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ #eb4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #ea4ge p]c5t2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ #h4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #h4c p]c5t2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ #e p]c5t & ins]t+ #d4i p]c5t2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ #e p]c5t & ins]t+ #d4i p]c5t2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h72 7ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 ?r\gh 7h7 & ins]t+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7i72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ to c>ry out any ( ! o!r activities describ$ 9 su* subsections1 or ! am\nt made available be=e "u section #djb7;c77#b72 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,a7 by /rik+ date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act & ins]t+ date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act2 7,i7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#h7 & 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#i7 & 7#aj71 respectively2 & 7,j7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,driv] & (fic] safety education ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #a4e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t meet ! requirem5ts ) respect to driv] & (fic] safety education 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7i774 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,e7 by /rik+ #e & ins]t+ #aj2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ clause 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7v7 implem5t programs 9 l[-income & und]s]v$ populations to-- 7,i7 recruit & tra9 occupant protection safety pr(essionals1 nationally c]tifi$ *ild pass5g] safety te*nicians1 police (fic]s1 fire & em]g5cy m$ical p]sonnel1 & educators s]v+ l[-income & und]s]v$ populations2 7,,ii7 educate p>5ts & c>egiv]s 9 l[-income & und]s]v$ populations ab\t ! prop] use & in/allation ( *ild safety seats2 & 7,,iii7 pur*ase & di/ribute *ild safety seats to l[-income & und]s]v$ populations2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ajj p]c5t & ins]t+ #ij p]c5t2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! rema9+ #aj p]c5t ( su* funds %all be us$ to c>ry out subsection 7,a77v74 2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7c77#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use ( grant am\nts ,grant funds receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection %all be us$ =-- 7,a7 mak+ data program improvem5ts to core highway safety databases relat$ to quantifiable1 measurable progress 9 any ( ! #f significant data program attributes set =? 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,d72 7,b7 develop+ or acquir+ programs to id5tify1 collect1 & report data to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 & ent] data1 includ+ cra%1 citation & adjudication1 driv]1 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices or injury surveillance sy/em1 roadway1 & vehicle1 into ! core highway safety databases ( a ,/ate2 7,c7 pur*as+ equipm5t to improve processes by :i* data is id5tifi$1 collect$1 & report$ to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies2 7,d7 l9k+ core highway safety databases ( a ,/ate ) su* databases ( o!r ,/ates or ) o!r data sy/ems )9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ sy/ems t conta9 m$ical1 roadway1 & economic data2 7,e7 improv+ ! compatibility & int]op]ability ( ! core highway safety databases ( ! ,/ate ) national data sy/ems & data sy/ems ( o!r ,/ates2 7,f7 enhanc+ ! ability ( a ,/ate & ! ,secret>y to obs]ve & analyze local1 ,/ate1 & national tr5ds 9 cra% occurr5ces1 rates1 outcomes1 & circum/ances2 7,g7 support+ traffic records-relat$ tra9+ & relat$ exp5ditures = law en=cem5t1 em]g5cy m$ical1 judicial1 prosecutorial1 & traffic records pr(essionals2 7,h7 hir+ traffic records pr(essionals1 includ+ a ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em liaison = a ,/ate2 & 7,i7 conduct+ rese>* on ,/ate traffic safety in=mation sy/ems1 includ+ develop+ & evaluat+ programs to improve core highway safety databases ( su* ,/ate & processes by :i* data is id5tifi$1 collect$1 report$ to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 & ent]$ into su* core safety databases4 2 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#f77;,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,grants to ,/ates ) alcohol-ignition int]lock laws ,! ,secret>y %all make a sep>ate grant "u ?is subsection to ea* ,/ate t-- 7i7 adopts & is en=c+ a m&atory alcohol-ignition int]lock law = all individuals arre/$ or convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or ( driv+ :ile intoxicat$2 7ii7 does n all[ any individual arre/$ or convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or driv+ :ile intoxicat$ to drive a motor vehicle unless su* individual in/alls an ignition int]lock = a m9imum #f-mon? int]lock p]iod2 or 7iii7 has-- 7,i7 enact$ & is en=c+ a /ate law requir+ all individuals convict$ (1 or ^: driv+ privilege is revok$ or d5i$ =1 refus+ to submit to a *emical or o!r te/ = ! purpose ( det]m9+ ! pres5ce or conc5tration ( any intoxicat+ sub/ance to in/all an ignition int]lock = a m9imum #f-mon? int]lock p]iod2 & 7,,ii7 a compliance-bas$ removal program 9 :i* an individual arre/$ or convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or driv+ :ile intoxicat$ %all in/all an ignition int]lock = a m9imum #f-mon? int]lock p]iod & h complet$ a m9imum consecutive p]iod ( n less ?an #dj p]c5t ( ! requir$ int]lock p]iod imm$iately prec$+ ! date ( release1 )\t a confirm$ violation ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or driv+ :ile intoxicat$4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c7 or 7#d72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ communications device to contact em]g5cy s]vices & ins]t+ communications device dur+ an em]g5cy to contact em]g5cy s]vices or to prev5t injury to p]sons or prop]ty2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7v7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 a driv] :o uses a p]sonal wireless communication device = navigation2 & 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a77i7 by /rik+ text+ or us+ a cell phone :ile & ins]t+ di/ract$2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ ,( ! am\nts & ins]t+ ,9 addition to ! am\nts au?oriz$ "u section #djd & ( ! am\nts2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,p]sonal wireless communications device ,! t]m p]sonal wireless communications device means-- 7i7 until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues a regulation pursuant to p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 a device ?r\gh :i* p]sonal s]vices 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #ccb7;c77#g77;,c77i7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;c77#g77;,c77i77 are transmitt$1 b n includ+ ! use ( su* a device z a global navigation sy/em receiv] us$ = position+1 em]g5cy notification1 or navigation purposes2 & 7ii7 on & aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues a regulation pursuant to p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 ! def9ition describ$ 9 su* regulation4 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,text+ ,! t]m text+ means-- 7i7 until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues a regulation pursuant to p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 read+ f or manually ent]+ data into a p]sonal wireless communications device1 includ+ do+ s = ! purpose ( ,,sms text+1 email+1 in/ant messag+1 or engag+ 9 any o!r =m ( electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication2 & 7ii7 on & aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues a regulation pursuant to p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 ! def9ition describ$ 9 su* regulation4 2 7,f7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#f71 & 7#h72 7,g7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 7,h7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ! allocation ( grant funds to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji4 7,b7 ,prim>y (f5se laws ,a ,/ate t has enact$ & is en=c+ a law t meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z a prim>y (f5se %all be allocat$ #ajj p]c5t ( ! am\nt calculat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,second>y (f5se laws ,a ,/ate t has enact$ & is en=c+ a law t meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z a second>y (f5se %all be allocat$ #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt calculat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,prohibition on h&held p]sonal wireless communication device use :ile driv+ ,a ,/ate law meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 ?is p>agraph if ! law-- 7,a7 prohibits a driv] f hold+ or us+1 includ+ text+1 a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+1 except = ! use ( a p]sonal wireless communications device-- 7i7 9 a h&s-free mann] or ) a h&s-free accessory1 or 7ii7 to activate or deactivate a feature or function ( ! p]sonal wireless communications device2 7,b7 e/abli%es a f9e = a violation ( ! law2 & 7,c7 does n provide = an exemption t specifically all[s a driv] to hold or use a p]sonal wireless communication device :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 7#d7 ,prohibition on p]sonal wireless communication device use :ile driv+ or /opp$ 9 traffic ,a ,/ate law meets ! requirem5ts set =? 9 ?is p>agraph if ! law-- 7,a7 prohibits a driv] f hold+ or us+ a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+ if ! driv] is-- 7i7 y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age2 or 7ii7 9 ! le>n]'s p]mit or int]m$iate lic5se /age describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( subsection 7g77#b72 7,b7 e/abli%es a f9e = a violation ( ! law2 & 7,c7 does n provide = an exemption t specifically all[s a driv] to use a p]sonal wireless communication device :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 2 & 7,i7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to acc\nt = div]se ,/ate approa*es to combat+ di/ract$ driv+ t-- 7,a7 def9es ! t]ms p]sonal wireless communications device & text+ = ! purposes ( ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 det]m9es additional p]mitt$ exceptions t are appropriate = a ,/ate law t meets ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#c7 or 7#d74 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( be=e p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,m9imum requirem5ts 7,a7 ,ti] #a /ate ,a ,/ate %all be eligible = a grant "u ?is subsection z a ,ti] #a ,/ate if su* ,/ate requires novice driv]s y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age to comply ) a #b-/age graduat$ driv] lic5s+ process be=e receiv+ an unre/rict$ driv]'s lic5se t includes-- 7i7 a le>n]'s p]mit /age t-- 7,i7 is at lea/ #ahj days 9 duration2 7,,ii7 requires t ! driv] be accompani$ & sup]vis$ at all times2 & 7,,iii7 has a requirem5t t ! driv] obta9 at lea/ #dj h\rs ( beh9d-!-:eel tra9+ ) a sup]visor2 & 7ii7 an int]m$iate /age t-- 7,i7 comm5ces imm$iately aft] ! expiration ( ! le>n]'s p]mit /age2 7,,ii7 is at lea/ #ahj days 9 duration2 & 7,,iii7 = ! fir/ #ahj days ( ! int]m$iate /age1 re/ricts ! driv] f-- 7aa7 driv+ at night betwe5 ! h\rs ( #aa3jj p4m4 & at lea/ #d3jj a4m4 except-- 7,,aa7 :5 a p>5t1 gu>dian1 driv+ in/ructor1 or lic5s$ driv] :o is at lea/ #ba ye>s ( age is 9 ! motor vehicle2 & 7,,bb7 :5 driv+ to & f "w1 s*ool & s*ool-relat$ activities1 religi\s activities1 = em]g5cies1 or z a memb] ( volunt>y em]g5cy s]vice2 & 7bb7 op]at+ a motor vehicle ) m ?an #a nonfamilial pass5g] y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age1 except :5 a p>5t1 gu>dian1 driv+ in/ructor1 or lic5s$ driv] :o is at lea/ #ba ye>s ( age is 9 ! motor vehicle4 7,b7 ,ti] #b /ate ,a ,/ate %all be eligible = a grant "u ?is subsection z a ,ti] #b ,/ate if su* ,/ate requires novice driv]s y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age to comply ) a #b-/age graduat$ driv] lic5s+ process be=e receiv+ an unre/rict$ driv]'s lic5se t includes-- 7i7 a le>n]'s p]mit /age t-- 7,i7 is at lea/ #ahj days 9 duration2 7,,ii7 requires t ! driv] be accompani$ & sup]vis$ at all times2 & 7,,iii7 has a requirem5t t ! driv] obta9 at lea/ #ej h\rs ( beh9d-!-:eel tra9+1 ) at lea/ #aj h\rs at night1 ) a sup]visor2 & 7ii7 an int]m$iate /age t-- 7,i7 comm5ces imm$iately aft] ! expiration ( ! le>n]'s p]mit /age2 7,,ii7 is at lea/ #ahj days 9 duration2 & 7,,iii7 = ! fir/ #ahj days ( ! int]m$iate /age1 re/ricts ! driv] f-- 7aa7 driv+ at night betwe5 ! h\rs ( #aj3jj p4m4 & at lea/ #d3jj a4m4 except-- 7,,aa7 :5 a p>5t1 gu>dian1 driv+ in/ructor1 or lic5s$ driv] :o is at lea/ #ba ye>s ( age is 9 ! motor vehicle2 & 7,,bb7 :5 driv+ to & f "w1 s*ool & s*ool-relat$ activities1 religi\s activities1 = em]g5cies1 or z a memb] ( volunt>y em]g5cy s]vice2 & 7bb7 op]at+ a motor vehicle ) any nonfamilial pass5g] y\ng] ?an #ah ye>s ( age1 except :5 a p>5t1 gu>dian1 driv+ in/ructor1 or lic5s$ driv] :o is at lea/ #ba ye>s ( age is 9 ! motor vehicle4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( be=e p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( be=e p>agraph 7#b7 ea* place su* t]m appe>s2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ su* fiscal ye> & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjji2 & 7,e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,ti] #a ,/ates ,a ,ti] #a ,/ate %all use grant funds provid$ "u ?is subsection =-- 7i7 en=c+ a #b-/age lic5s+ process t complies ) p>agraph 7#b72 7ii7 tra9+ = law en=cem5t p]sonnel & o!r relevant ,/ate ag5cy p]sonnel relat+ to ! en=cem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7iii7 publi%+ relevant educational mat]ials t p]ta9 directly or indirectly to ! ,/ate graduat$ driv] lic5s+ law2 7iv7 c>ry+ out o!r adm9i/rative activities t ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant to ! ,/ate's #b-/age lic5s+ process2 or 7v7 c>ry+ out a te5 traffic safety program describ$ 9 section #djb7m74 7,b7 ,ti] #b ,/ates ,( ! grant funds made available to a ,ti] #b ,/ate "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 #be p]c5t %all be us$ = any activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 #ge p]c5t may be us$ = any project or activity eligible "u section #djb4 2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,driv] & (fic] safety education 7#a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to-- 7,a7 ,/ates t enact a commut] safety education program2 & 7,b7 ,/ates qualify+ "u p>agraph 7#e77;,a74 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( activities c>ri$ out us+ am\nts f a grant aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate %all enact a law or adopt a program t requires ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,driv] education & driv+ safety c\rses ,inclusion1 9 driv] education & driv] safety c\rses provid$ to individuals by educational & motor vehicle ag5cies ( ! ,/ate1 ( in/ruction & te/+ conc]n+ law en=cem5t practices dur+ traffic /ops1 includ+ in=mation on-- 7i7 ! role ( law en=cem5t & ! duties & responsibilities ( peace (fic]s2 7ii7 an individual's legal rights conc]n+ int]actions ) peace (fic]s2 7iii7 be/ practices = civilians & peace (fic]s dur+ su* int]actions2 7iv7 ! consequ5ces = an individual's or (fic]'s failure to comply ) ^? laws & programs2 & 7v7 h[ & :]e to file a compla9t aga9/ or a complim5t on behalf ( a peace (fic]4 7,b7 ,peace (fic] tra9+ programs ,developm5t & implem5tation ( a tra9+ program1 includ+ in/ruction & te/+ mat]ials1 = peace (fic]s & res]ve law en=cem5t (fic]s 7o!r ?an (fic]s :o h receiv$ tra9+ 9 a civilian c\rse describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77 ) respect to prop] int]action ) civilians dur+ traffic /ops4 7#d7 ,grant am\nt ,! allocation ( grant funds to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! ,/ate's apportionm5t "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji4 7#e7 ,special rule = c]ta9 ,/ates 7,a7 ,qualify+ /ate ,a ,/ate qualifies pursuant to ?is subp>agraph if-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* ,/ate has tak5 mean+ful /eps t[>d ! full implem5tation ( a law or program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 7ii7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* ,/ate has e/abli%$ a timetable = ! implem5tation ( su* a law or program2 & 7iii7 su* ,/ate has receiv$ a grant pursuant to ?is subsection = a p]iod ( n m ?an #e ye>s4 7,b7 ,)hold+ ,) respect to a ,/ate t qualifies pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 )hold #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt t su* ,/ate w\ld o!rwise receive if su* ,/ate 7 a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 direct any su* am\nts = di/ribution among ! ,/ates t are en=c+ & c>ry+ out a law or program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,use ( grant am\nts ,a ,/ate receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection may use su* grant-- 7,a7 = ! production ( educational mat]ials & tra9+ ( /aff = driv] education & driv+ safety c\rses & peace (fic] tra9+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 = ! implem5tation ( ! law describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,sections #djb1 #djc1 & #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 are am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ accid5ts & ins]t+ cra%es ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ accid5t & ins]t+ cra% ea* place x appe>s4 #cjjh4 ,m9imum p5alties = repeat (f5d]s = driv+ :ile intoxicat$ or driv+ "u ! influ5ce ,section #afd7;b77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ alcohol-impair$ & ins]t+ alcohol or polysub/ance-impair$2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ alcohol-impair$ & ins]t+ alcohol or polysub/ance-impair$2 7,b7 by /rik+ or & ins]t+ a comma2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ 1 or driv+ :ile polysub/ance-impair$ aft] driv+ "u ! influ5ce4 #cjji4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility ,section #djaj7b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ defici5cies & ins]t+ all defici5cies4 #cjaj4 ,implicit bias rese>* & tra9+ grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all make grants to in/itutions ( high] education 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7 = rese>* & tra9+ 9 ! op]ation or e/abli%m5t ( an implicit bias tra9+ program z x relates to racial pr(il+ at traffic /ops4 7b7 ,qualifications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an in/itution ( high] education %all-- 7#a7 h an active rese>* program or demon/rate1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y1 t ! applicant is beg9n+ a rese>* program to /udy implicit bias z x relates to racial pr(il+ be=e & dur+ traffic /ops2 & 7#b7 p>tn] ) ,/ate & local police dep>tm5ts to conduct ! rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & c>ry out ! implem5tation ( implicit bias tra9+ ) ,/ate & local police dep>tm5ts4 7c7 ,report ,no lat] ?an #a ye> aft] a grant has be5 aw>d$ "u ?is section1 ! in/itution ( high] education aw>d$ ! grant %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report summ>iz+ ! rese>* on implicit bias z x relates to racial pr(il+ be=e & dur+ traffic /ops1 & recomm5dations on effective int]v5tions & tra9+s4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m implicit bias tra9+ program means a program t looks at ! attitudes1 /]eotypes1 & l5ses human be+s develop ?r\gh v>i\s exp]i5ces 9 life t c unconsci\sly affect h[ !y int]act ) "o ano!r4 #cjaa4 ,/op motorcycle *eckpo9t fund+ ,section #djjg ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aec note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 o!rwise pr(ile & /op motorcycle op]ators or motorcycle pass5g]s us+ z a factor ! clo?+ or mode ( transportation ( su* op]ators or pass5g]s4 4 #cjab4 ,electronic driv]'s lic5se 7a7 ,,real ,,id ,act ,section #bjb7;a77#a7 ( ! ,,real ,,id ,act ( #bjje 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ a driv]'s lic5se or id5tification c>d & ins]t+ a physical or electronic driv]'s lic5se or id5tification c>d4 7b7 ,title #ah ,section #ajbh7;d77#g77;,a7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ gov]nm5t issu$ driv]'s lic5se & ins]t+ gov]nm5t issu$ physical or electronic driv]'s lic5se4 #cjac4 ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is section may be cit$ z ! ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil ,reau?orization ,act4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,c\ncil74 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,advis+ ,! ,c\ncil %all advise ! ,secret>y1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration on transportation issues ( conc]n to motorcycli/s1 includ+-- 7,a7 b>ri] design2 7,b7 road design1 con/ruction1 & ma9t5ance practices2 & 7,c7 ! ar*itecture & implem5tation ( intellig5t transportation sy/em te*nologies4 7#b7 ,bi5nial c\ncil report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all submit a report to ! ,secret>y conta9+ ! ,c\ncil's recomm5dations reg>d+ ! issues describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 on :i* ! ,c\ncil provides advice pursuant to su* p>agraph4 7,b7 ,tim+ ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #ca ( ! cal5d> ye> foll[+ ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! ,c\ncil is e/abli%$1 & by e #bnd ,octob] #ca !reaft]1 ! ,c\ncil %all submit ! report requir$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7d7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all be compris$ ( #ab memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y z foll[s3 7,a7 ,five exp]ts f ,/ate or local gov]nm5t on highway eng9e]+ issues1 includ+-- 7i7 b>ri] design2 7ii7 road design1 con/ruction1 & ma9t5ance2 or 7iii7 intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7,b7 ,"o ,/ate or local traffic & safety eng9e]1 design eng9e]1 or o!r transportation dep>tm5t (ficial :o is a motorcycli/4 7,c7 ,"o repres5tative f a national association ( ,/ate transportation (ficials4 7,d7 ,"o repres5tative f a national motorcycli/ association4 7,e7 ,"o repres5tative f a national motorcycli/ f\ndation4 7,f7 ,"o repres5tative f a national motorcycle manufactur+ association4 7,g7 ,"o roadway safety data exp]t on cra% te/+ & analysis4 7,h7 ,"o memb] ( a national safety organization t repres5ts ! traffic safety sy/ems indu/ry4 7#b7 ,duration 7,a7 ,t]m ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ea* memb] %all s]ve "o t]m ( #b ye>s4 7,b7 ,additional t]ms ,if a successor is n designat$ = a memb] be=e ! expiration ( ! t]m ! memb] is s]v+1 ! memb] may s]ve ano!r t]m4 7,c7 ,appo9tm5t ( replacem5ts ,if a memb] resigns be=e s]v+ a full #b-ye> t]m1 ! ,secret>y may appo9t a replacem5t = su* memb] to s]ve ! rema9+ portion su* t]m4 ,a memb] may cont9ue to s]ve aft] resignation until a successor has be5 appo9t$4 ,a vacancy 9 ! ,c\ncil %all be fill$ 9 ! mann] 9 :i* ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7#c7 ,comp5sation ,memb]s %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,c\ncil %all t]m9ate #f ye>s aft] ! date ( its e/abli%m5t4 7f7 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y 7#a7 ,accept or reject recomm5dation 7,a7 ,secret>y det]m9es ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r to accept or reject a recomm5dation conta9$ 9 a ,c\ncil report4 7,b7 ,tim+ 7i7 ,mu/ accept or reject ,! ,secret>y mu/ indicate 9 ea* report submitt$ "u ?is section ! ,secret>y's acceptance or rejection ( ea* recomm5dation li/$ 9 su* report4 7ii7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may indicate 9 a report submitt$ "u ?is section t a recomm5dation is "u consid]ation4 ,if ! ,secret>y does s1 ! ,secret>y mu/ accept or reject ! recomm5dation 9 ! next report submitt$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! ,secret>y receives a ,c\ncil report1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! foll[+ committees & subcommittees3 7i7 ,! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7ii7 ,! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate4 7iii7 ,! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7iv7 ,! ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 & ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7v7 ,! ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 & ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,a report submitt$ "u ?is subsection %all include-- 7i7 a li/ conta9+-- 7,i7 ea* recomm5dation conta9$ 9 ! ,c\ncil report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,,ii7 ea* recomm5dation indicat$ z "u consid]ation 9 ! previ\s report submitt$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 = ea* su* recomm5dation1 :e!r x is accept$1 reject$1 or "u consid]ation by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative & te*nical support ,! ,secret>y %all provide su* adm9i/rative support1 /aff1 & te*nical assi/ance to ! ,c\ncil z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y = ! ,c\ncil to c>ry out its duties4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c\ncil report ,! t]m ,c\ncil report means ! report describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#b74 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 ,,iv ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,a ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,grants1 ,op]ations1 & ,programs #daja4 ,motor c>ri] safety grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance programs ,! foll[+ sums are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #caajb 7except subsection 7l77-- 7,a7 #chh1iej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #cih1gjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #djh1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #dah1dbe1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,high-priority activities program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #caajb7l7-- 7,a7 #gb1fjd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #gd1dbd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #gf1cbh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #gh1ajf1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#c7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program ,to c>ry out section #caajc-- 7,a7 #a1jcg1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #a1jfc1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #a1jij1djj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #a1aae1hjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#d7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation program ,subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out section #cacac-- 7,a7 #ef1jjh1hjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #eg1dab1hjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #eh1hha1fjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,d7 #fj1bec1bjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,p>tn] tra9+ & program support 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 or z soon aft] t date z practicable1 ! ,secret>y may d$uct f am\nts made available "u p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7a7 = t fiscal ye> n m ?an #a4ej p]c5t ( ^? am\nts = p>tn] tra9+ & program support 9 t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,! ,secret>y %all use at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! am\nts d$uct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 on tra9+ & relat$ tra9+ mat]ials = non-,f$]al ,gov]nm5t employees4 7#c7 ,p>tn]%ip ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! tra9+ & developm5t ( mat]ials pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 9 p>tn]%ip ) "o or m nonpr(it organizations1 select$ on a competitive basis1 t h-- 7,a7 exp]tise 9 conduct+ a tra9+ program = non-,f$]al ,gov]nm5t employees2 & 7,b7 a demon/rat$ ability to involve 9 a tra9+ program ! t>get population ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety en=cem5t employees4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ! next fiscal ye> & ins]t+ ! foll[+ #b fiscal ye>s2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ section #caajb7l77#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#d7 ( section #caajb7l72 7ii7 by /rik+ ! next #b fiscal ye>s & ins]t+ ! foll[+ #c fiscal ye>s2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ! next #d fiscal ye>s & ins]t+ ! foll[+ #e fiscal ye>s2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,treatm5t ( reallocations ,am\nts t are obligat$ & subsequ5tly1 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 releas$ back to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7i7 %all n be subject to limitations on obligations provid$ "u any o!r provision ( law4 4 7b7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation f9ancial assi/ance program ,section #cacac7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,a recipi5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,9 p>ticipat+ 9 f9ancial assi/ance program "u ?is section 7#a7 a recipi5t 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 a ,/ate may n receive m ?an #bej1jjj 9 grants "u subsection 7a77#b7 9 any fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 9 :i* ! ,/ate prohibits bo? private comm]cial driv+ s*ools & indep5d5t comm]cial driv]'s lic5se te/+ facilities f (f]+ a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se skills te/ z a ?ird-p>ty te/]2 & 7,b7 if1 dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 ! ,/ate _h delays ( m ?an #g cal5d> days = ! initial comm]cial driv]'s lic5se skills te/ or rete/ at #d or m te/+ locations )9 ! ,/ate1 z report$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 accordance ) section #eejf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cacje note74 4 #dajb4 ,motor c>ri] safety op]ations & programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to pay adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 #chj1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #cha1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #chb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#d7 #chd1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses 7#a7 ,use ( funds ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all use funds made available 9 subsection 7a7 =-- 7,a7 accel]ation ( plann$ inve/m5ts to mod]nize ! ,adm9i/ration's in=mation te*nology & in=mation managem5t sy/ems2 7,b7 complet+ out/&+ m&ates2 7,c7 c>ry+ out a ,l>ge ,truck ,cra% ,causal ,factors ,/udy ( ! ,adm9i/ration2 7,d7 con/ruction & ma9t5ance ( bord] facilities2 & 7,e7 o!r activities au?oriz$ "u section #caaaj7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,def9ition ( out/&+ m&ate ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m out/&+ m&ate means a requirem5t = ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to issue regulations1 und]take a compreh5sive review or /udy1 conduct a safety assessm5t1 or collect data-- 7,a7 "u ?is ,act2 7,b7 "u ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada71 t has n be5 publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 if requir$1 or o!rwise complet$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,c7 "u ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 t has n be5 publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 if requir$1 or o!rwise complet$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,d7 "u any o!r ,act enact$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act t has n be5 publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] by ! date requir$ 9 su* ,act4 #dajc4 ,immobilization grant program ,section #caajb7l7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ & 7#c7 & ins]t+ 1 7#c71 & 7#d72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,immobilization grant program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an immobilization grant program to make discretion>y grants to ,/ates = ! immobilization or imp\ndm5t ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles if su* vehicles are f\nd to be unsafe or fail inspection4 7,b7 ,crit]ia = immobilization ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle entities1 %all develop a li/ ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety violations & defects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w>rant ! imm$iate immobilization ( a pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate is only eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph if su* ,/ate has ! au?ority to require ! immobilization or imp\ndm5t ( a pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle if su* vehicle is f\nd to h a violation or defect includ$ 9 ! li/ develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,use ( funds ,grant funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph may be us$ =-- 7i7 ! immobilization or imp\ndm5t ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles f\nd to h a violation or defect includ$ 9 ! li/ develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,b72 7ii7 safety inspections ( su* vehicles2 & 7iii7 o!r activities relat$ to ! activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,secret>y au?orization ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to aw>d a ,/ate fund+ = ! co/s associat$ ) c>ry+ out an immobilization program ) funds made available "u section #caajd7;a77#b74 7,f7 ,def9ition ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle 9 section #cacja4 4 #dajd4 ,dry bulk weight tol]ance ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,dry bulk weight tol]ance 7#a7 ,def9ition ( dry bulk goods ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m dry bulk goods means any homog5e\s unm>k$ nonliquid c>go be+ transport$ 9 a trail] specifically design$ = t purpose4 7#b7 ,weight tol]ance ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 except = ! maximum gross vehicle weight limitation1 a comm]cial motor vehicle transport+ dry bulk goods may n exce$ #aaj p]c5t ( ! maximum weight on any axle or axle gr\p describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 includ+ any en=cem5t tol]ance4 4 ,b ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,ov]sight #dbja4 ,motor c>ri] safety advisory committee ,section #dadd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ small bus9ess motor c>ri]s aft] indu/ry2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjac & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe4 #dbjb4 ,compliance1 safety1 acc\ntability 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all implem5t a revis$ me?odology to be us$ 9 ! ,compliance1 ,safety1 ,acc\ntability program ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to id5tify & prioritize motor c>ri]s = int]v5tion1 us+ ! recomm5dations ( ! /udy requir$ by section #ebba7;a7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note74 7b7 ,data availability ,! ,secret>y %all1 9 work+ t[>d implem5tation ( ! revis$ me?odology describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 prioritize revisions necess>y to-- 7#a7 re/ore ! public availability ( all relevant safety data "u a revis$ me?odology2 & 7#b7 make su* safety data publicly available t 0 made publicly available on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 & make publicly available any safety data t 0 requir$ to be made available by section #ebbc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note74 7c7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,progress reports ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #ij days !reaft] until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y implem5ts ! revis$ me?odology describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available on a website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a progress report on-- 7,a7 ! /atus ( ! revision ( ! me?odology & relat$ data modifications "u subsection 7a71 a timel9e = completion ( su* revision1 & an e/imat$ date = implem5tation ( su* revis$ me?odology2 7,b7 an explanation = any delays 9 developm5t or implem5tation ( ! revis$ me?odology ov] ! report+ p]iod2 & 7,c7 if ! ,secret>y has n resum$ mak+ publicly available ! data describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 an updat$ timel9e = ! re/oration ( ! public availability ( data & a detail$ explanation = :y su* re/oration has n occurr$4 7#b7 ,publication & notification ,prior to comm5c+ ! use ( ! revis$ me?odology describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 to id5tify & prioritize motor c>ri]s = int]v5tion 7o!r ?an 9 a te/+ capacity71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 publi% a detail$ summ>y ( ! me?odology 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & provide a p]iod = public comm5t2 & 7,b7 notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 9 writ+4 7d7 ,safety fitness rule 7#a7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y notifies ,congress "u subsection 7c77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all issue f9al regulations pursuant to section #caadd7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to revise ! me?odology = issuance ( motor c>ri] safety fitness det]m9ations4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 issu+ ! regulations "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! use ( all available data to det]m9e ! fitness ( a motor c>ri]4 7e7 ,repeal ,section #ebbc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note71 & ! item relat$ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #dbjc4 ,t]ms & conditions = exemptions ,section #cacae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ data submission requirem5ts1 aft] t]ms & conditions2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,t]ms & conditions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% t]ms & conditions = ea* exemption to ensure t ! exemption w n likely degrade ! level ( safety a*iev$ by ! p]son or class ( p]sons grant$ ! exemption1 & all[ ! ,secret>y to evaluate :e!r an equival5t level ( safety is ma9ta9$ :ile ! p]son or class ( p]sons is op]at+ "u su* exemption1 includ+-- 7i7 requir+ ! regul> submission ( accid5t & incid5t data to ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 requir+ imm$iate notification to ! ,secret>y 9 ! ev5t ( a cra% t results 9 a fatality or s]i\s bodily injury2 7iii7 = exemptions grant$ by ! ,secret>y relat$ to h\rs ( s]vice rules "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 requir+ t ! exempt p]son or class ( p]sons submit to ! ,secret>y evid5ce ( p>ticipation 9 a recogniz$ fatigue managem5t plan2 & 7iv7 provid+ docum5tation ( ! au?ority to op]ate "u ! exemption to ea* exempt p]son1 to be us$ to demon/rate compliance if reque/$ by a motor c>ri] safety en=cem5t (fic] dur+ a roadside inspection4 7,b7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all monitor ! implem5tation ( ! exemption to ensure compliance ) its t]ms & conditions4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7 by ins]t+ 1 bas$ on an analysis ( data collect$ by ! ,secret>y & submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b77#h7 aft] safety4 #dbjd4 ,safety fitness ( motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s ,section #caadd7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ :o ! ,secret>y regi/]s "u section #acijb or #caacd2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ to motor c>ri]s ( pass5g]s & aft] apply2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,motor c>ri] ( pass5g]s def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m motor c>ri] ( pass5g]s includes an (f]or ( motorcoa* s]vices t sells s*$ul$ transportation ( pass5g]s = comp5sation at f>es & on s*$ules & r\tes det]m9$ by su* (f]or1 reg>dless ( own]%ip or control ( ! vehicles or driv]s us$ to provide ! transportation by motorcoa*4 4 #dbje4 ,provid]s ( recreational activities ,section #acejf7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 transportation by a motor vehicle design$ or us$ to transport betwe5 #i & #ae pass5g]s 7includ+ ! driv]71 :e!r op]at$ alone or ) a trail] atta*$ = ! transport ( recreational equipm5t1 t is op]at$ by a p]son t provides recreational activities if-- 7,a7 ! transportation is provid$ )9 a #aej air-mile radius ( ! location :]e pass5g]s are bo>d$2 & 7,b7 ! p]son op]at+ ! motor vehicle1 if transport+ pass5g]s ov] a r\te betwe5 a place 9 a ,/ate & a place 9 ano!r ,/ate1 is o!rwise lawfully provid+ transportation ( pass5g]s ov] ! entire r\te 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law4 4 #dbjf4 ,am5dm5ts to regulations relat+ to transportation ( h\sehold goods 9 int]/ate comm]ce 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ration ,! t]m ,adm9i/ration means ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,cov]$ c>ri] ,! t]m cov]$ c>ri] means a motor c>ri] t is-- 7,a7 engag$ 9 ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods2 & 7,b7 subject to ! requirem5ts ( "p #cge ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! effective date ( ! am5dm5ts requir$ by subsection 7b774 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,am5dm5ts to regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to am5d regulations relat$ to ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 issu+ ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+ recomm5d$ am5dm5ts to provisions ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations3 7#a7 ,section #cge4bjg7;b7 to require ea* cov]$ c>ri] to include on ! website ( ! cov]$ c>ri] a l9k-- 7,a7 to ! publication ( ! ,adm9i/ration titl$ ,ready to ,move-,tips = a ,successful ,int]/ate ,move 7,,esa #jcjje7 on ! website ( ! ,adm9i/ration2 or 7,b7 to a copy ( ! publication ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 on ! website ( ! cov]$ c>ri]4 7#b7 ,subsections 7a7 & 7b77#a7 ( section #cge4bac to require ea* cov]$ c>ri] to provide to ea* individual %ipp]1 ) any writt5 e/imate provid$ to ! %ipp]1 a copy ( ! publication describ$ 9 app5dix ,a ( "p #cge ( su* title1 entitl$ ,y\r ,rights & ,responsibilities ,:5 ,y ,move 7,,esa-#jc-jjf 7or a successor publication771 9 ! =m ( a writt5 copy or a hyp]l9k on ! website ( ! cov]$ c>ri] to ! location on ! website ( ! ,adm9i/ration conta9+ su* publication4 7#c7 ,subsection 7e7 ( section #cge4bac1 to repeal su* subsection4 7#d7 ,section #cge4dja7;a71 to require ea* cov]$ c>ri]-- 7,a7 to conduct a visual survey ( ! h\sehold goods to be transport$ by ! cov]$ c>ri]-- 7i7 9 p]son2 or 7ii7 virtually1 us+-- 7,i7 a remote cam]a2 or 7,,ii7 ano!r appropriate te*nology2 7,b7 to (f] a visual survey describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = all h\sehold goods %ipm5ts1 reg>dless ( ! di/ance betwe5-- 7i7 ! location ( ! h\sehold goods2 & 7ii7 ! location ( ! ag5t ( ! cov]$ c>ri] prep>+ ! e/imate2 & 7,c7 to provide to ea* %ipp] a copy ( publication ( ! ,adm9i/ration titl$ ,ready to ,move-,tips = a ,successful ,int]/ate ,move 7,,esa #jcjje7 on receipt f ! %ipp] ( a reque/ to s*$ule1 or a waiv] (1 a visual survey (f]$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#e7 ,sections #cge4dja7;b77#a71 #cge4djc7;a77#f77;ii71 & #cge4dje7;b77#g77;ii71 & subp>t ,d ( app5dix ,a ( "p #cge1 to require t1 9 any case 9 :i* a %ipp] t5d]s any additional item or reque/s any additional s]vice prior to load+ a %ipm5t1 ! affect$ cov]$ c>ri] %all-- 7,a7 prep>e a new e/imate2 & 7,b7 ma9ta9 a record ( ! date1 "t1 & mann] 9 :i* ! new e/imate 0 accept$ by ! %ipp]4 7#f7 ,section #cge4eja7;a71 to e/abli% t a cov]$ c>ri] is n requir$ to provide to a %ipp] an ord] = s]vice if ! cov]$ c>ri] elects to provide ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 ( su* section 9 a bill ( lad+ t is pres5t$ to ! %ipp] be=e ! cov]$ c>ri] receives ! %ipm5t4 7#g7 ,subp>t ,h ( "p #cge1 to replace ! replace ! t]ms freight bill & exp5se bill ) ! t]m invoice4 ,c ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,driv] ,safety #dcja4 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se = pass5g] c>ri]s ,section #cacja7d77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 is design$ or us$ to transport-- 7i7 m ?an #h pass5g]s 7includ+ ! driv]7 = comp5sation2 or 7ii7 m ?an #ae pass5g]s 7includ+ ! driv]71 :e!r or n ! transportation is provid$ = comp5sation2 or 4 #dcjb4 ,alcohol & controll$ sub/ances te/+ ,section #cacjf7;c77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 = ur9e te/+14 #dcjc4 ,entry-level driv] tra9+ ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjba1 & e #ij days !reaft] until ! compliance date = ! f9al rule publi%$ on ,decemb] #h1 #bjaf1 titl$ ,m9imum ,tra9+ ,requirem5ts = ,entry-,level ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,op]ators 7#ha ,f$4 ,reg4 #hhgcb71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on-- 7#a7 a s*$ule1 includ+ b5*m>ks1 to complete implem5tation ( ! requirem5ts "u su* f9al rule2 7#b7 any anticipat$ delays1 if applicable1 9 meet+ ! b5*m>ks describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 ! progress t ! ,secret>y has made 9 updat+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's in=mation te*nology infra/ructure to support ! tra9+ provid] regi/ry2 7#d7 a li/ ( ,/ates t h adopt$ laws or regulations to implem5t su* f9al rule2 & 7#e7 a li/ ( ,/ates1 if applicable1 t are implem5t+ ! rule & confirm+ t an applicant = a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se has compli$ ) ! requirem5ts4 #dcjd4 ,driv] det5tion "t 7a7 ,data collection ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 beg9 to collect data on delays exp]i5c$ by op]ators ( comm]cial motor vehicles1 z requir$ "u section #eeja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #adajc note7 & z ref]5c$ 9 ! reque/ = in=mation publi%$ on ,june #aj1 #bjai1 titl$ ,reque/ = ,in=mation ,conc]n+ ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle ,driv] ,det5tion ,times ,dur+ ,load+ & ,unload+ 7#hd ,f$4 ,reg4 #bficb72 & 7#b7 make su* data available on a publicly accessible website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,det5tion "t limits 7#a7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a rulemak+ to e/abli% limits on ! am\nt ( "t t an op]ator ( a comm]cial motor vehicle may be reasonably deta9$ by a %ipp] or receiv] be=e ! load+ or unload+ ( ! vehicle1 if ! op]ator is n comp5sat$ = su* "t deta9$4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,z "p ( ! rulemak+ conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid] ! div]se nature ( op]ations 9 ! movem5t ( goods by comm]cial motor vehicle2 7,b7 exam9e any correlation betwe5 "t deta9$ & violations ( ! h\rs-(-s]vice rules "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7,c7 det]m9e :e!r ! effect ( det5tion "t on safety diff]s bas$ on-- 7i7 h[ an op]ator is comp5sat$2 & 7ii7 ! contractual relation%ip betwe5 ! op]ator & ! motor c>ri]1 includ+ :e!r an op]ator is an employee1 a leas$ own]-op]ator1 or an own]-op]ator ) indep5d5t au?ority2 & 7,d7 e/abli% a process = a motor c>ri]1 %ipp]1 receiv]1 brok]1 or comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator to report in/ances ( "t deta9$ beyond ! ,secret>y's e/abli%$ limits4 7#c7 ,incorporation ( in=mation ,! ,secret>y %all incorporate in=mation receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,d7 into ! process e/abli%$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 once a f9al rule takes effect4 7c7 ,data protection ,data made available pursuant to ?is section %all be made available 9 a mann] t-- 7#a7 precludes ! connection ( ! data to any individual motor c>ri] or comm]cial motor vehicle op]ator2 & 7#b7 protects privacy & confid5tiality ( individuals1 op]ators1 & motor c>ri]s submitt+ ! data4 7d7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #dcje4 ,truck ,leas+ ,task ,=ce 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all e/abli% a ,truck ,leas+ ,task ,=ce 7h]e9aft] ref]r$ to z ! ,task ,=ce74 7b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all select n m ?an #ae individuals to s]ve z memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce1 includ+ equal repres5tation f ea* ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,labor organizations4 7#b7 ,! motor c>ri] indu/ry1 includ+ indep5d5t own]-op]ators4 7#c7 ,consum] protection gr\ps4 7#d7 ,safety gr\ps4 7#e7 ,memb]s ( ! legal pr(ession :o specialize 9 consum] f9ance issues4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,task ,=ce %all exam9e1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 common truck leas+ arrangem5ts available to comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s1 includ+ lease-pur*ase agreem5ts2 7#b7 ! t]ms ( su* leas+ agreem5ts2 7#c7 ! preval5ce ( pr$atory leas+ agreem5ts 9 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 7#d7 specific agreem5ts available to drayage driv]s at ports relat$ to ! ,clean ,truck ,program or simil> programs to decrease emissions f port op]ations2 7#e7 ! impact ( truck leas+ agreem5ts on ! net comp5sation ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s1 includ+ port drayage driv]s2 7#f7 res\rces to assi/ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s 9 assess+ ! impacts ( leas+ agreem5ts2 & 7#g7 ! classification ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s "u lease-pur*ase agreem5ts4 7d7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,task ,=ce %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7e7 ,report ,^u completion ( ! exam9ation describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! ,task ,=ce %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ,secret>y ( ,labor1 & appropriate congressional committees a report conta9+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! ,task ,=ce on ! matt]s describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7#b7 be/ practices relat$ to-- 7,a7 assi/+ a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] 9 assess+ ! impacts ( leas+ agreem5ts prior to ent]+ into su* agreem5ts2 & 7,b7 assi/+ a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] :o has ent]$ into a pr$atory lease agreem5t2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations on *anges to laws or regulations1 z applicable1 at ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local level to promote fair leas+ agreem5ts "u :i* a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] is able to e>n a liv+ wage4 7f7 ,t]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #a mon? aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report pursuant to subsection 7e71 ! ,task ,=ce %all t]m9ate4 #dcjf4 ,h\rs ( s]vice 7a7 ,au?ority ,to issue regulations ,not)/&+ ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to issue regulations "u section #caejb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all delay ! effective date ( ! f9al rule publi%$ on ,june #a1 #bjbj1 titl$ ,h\rs ( ,s]vice ( ,driv]s 7#he ,f$4 ,reg4 #cccif7 until #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y submits ! report requir$ "u subsection 7d74 7b7 ,compreh5sive review 7#a7 ,compreh5sive review ( h\rs ( s]vice rules ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a compreh5sive review ( h\rs ( s]vice rules & ! impacts ( waiv]s1 exemptions1 & o!r all[ances t limit ! applicability ( su* rules4 7#b7 ,li/ ( exemptions ,9 c>ry+ out ! compreh5sive review requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 compile a li/ ( waiv]s1 exemptions1 & o!r all[ances-- 7i7 "u :i* a driv] may op]ate 9 excess ( ! o!rwise applicable limits on on-duty or driv+ "t 9 abs5ce ( su* exemption1 waiv]1 or o!r all[ance2 7ii7 "u :i* a driv] may op]ate )\t record+ compliance ) h\rs ( s]vice rules ?r\gh ! use ( an electronic logg+ device2 & 7iii7 applicable-- 7,i7 to specific segm5ts ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry or sectors ( ! economy2 7,,ii7 on a p]iodic or seasonal basis2 & 7,,iii7 to specific types ( op]ations1 includ+ ! %ort haul exemption "u "p #cie ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7,b7 specify :e!r ea* su* waiv]1 exemption1 or o!r all[ance 0 grant$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation or enact$ by ,congress1 & h[ long su* waiv]1 exemption1 or o!r all[ance has be5 9 effect2 & 7,c7 e/imate ! numb] ( motor c>ri]s1 motor private c>ri]s1 & driv]s t may qualify to use ea* waiv]1 exemption1 or o!r all[ance4 7#c7 ,safety impact analysis 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! compreh5sive review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,/ate motor c>ri] en=cem5t entities1 %all und]take a /ati/ically valid analysis to det]m9e ! safety impact1 includ+ on en=cem5t1 ( ! exemptions1 waiv]s1 or o!r all[ances compil$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 by-- 7i7 us+ available data1 or collect+ f motor c>ri]s or motor private c>ri]s & driv]s op]at+ "u an exemption1 waiv]1 or o!r all[ance if ! ,secret>y does n h suffici5t data1 to det]m9e ! incid5ce ( accid5ts1 fatigue-relat$ incid5ts1 & o!r relevant safety in=mation relat$ to h\rs ( s]vice among motor c>ri]s1 private motor c>ri]s1 & driv]s p]mitt$ to op]ate "u ea* exemption1 waiv]1 or o!r all[ance2 7ii7 comp>+ ! data describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to safety data f motor c>ri]s1 motor private c>ri]s1 & driv]s t are subject to ! h\rs ( s]vice rules & n op]at+ "u an exemption1 waiv]1 or o!r all[ance2 & 7iii7 bas$ on ! comp>ison "u subp>agraph 7,b71 det]m9+ :e!r waiv]s1 exemptions1 & o!r all[ances 9 effect provide an equival5t level ( safety z w\ld exi/ 9 ! abs5ce ( exemptions1 waiv]s1 or o!r all[ances4 7,b7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,/ate motor c>ri] en=cem5t entities 9 c>ry+ out ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,exclusions ,! ,secret>y %all exclude data relat$ to exemptions1 waiv]s1 or o!r all[ances made pursuant to an em]g5cy decl>ation "u section #cij4bc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or ext5d$ "u section #cij4be ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 f ! analysis requir$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7#d7 ,driv] impact analysis ,9 c>ry+ out ! compreh5sive review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all fur!r consid]-- 7,a7 data on driv] det5tion collect$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to section #dcjd ( ?is ,act & o!r conditions affect+ ! movem5t ( goods by comm]cial motor vehicle1 & h[ su* conditions int]act ) ! ,secret>y's regulations on h\rs ( s]vice2 7,b7 :e!r exemptions1 waiv]s1 or o!r all[ances t p]mit additional on-duty "t or driv+ "t h a delet]i\s effect on ! physical condition ( driv]s2 & 7,c7 :e!r diff]5ces 9 ! mann] 9 :i* driv]s are comp5sat$ result 9 diff]5t levels ( burd5 = driv]s 9 comply+ ) h\rs ( s]vice rules4 7c7 ,pe] review ,prior to ! publication ( ! review requir$ "u subsection 7d71 ! analyses p]=m$ by ! ,secret>y %all und]go an indep5d5t pe] review4 7d7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date t ! ,secret>y initiates ! compreh5sive review "u subsection 7b77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! f9d+s ( su* review 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & provide = a p]iod = public comm5t4 7e7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! conclusion ( ! public comm5t p]iod "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available on a website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a report conta9+ ! in=mation & analyses requir$ "u subsection 7b74 7f7 ,replacem5t ( guidance ,not)/&+ subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all replace ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation guidance publi%$ on ,june #g1 #bjah1 titl$ ,h\rs ( ,s]vice ( ,driv]s ( ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicles3 ,regulatory ,guidance ,conc]n+ ! ,use ( a ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle = ,p]sonal ,conveyance 7#hc ,f$4 ,reg4 #bfcgg7 ) specific mileage or "t limits1 or bo?1 = ! use ( p]sonal conveyance e/abli%$ ?r\gh a rulemak+4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,motor c>ri]2 motor private c>ri] ,! t]ms motor c>ri] & motor private c>ri] h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #caeja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,on-duty "t2 driv+ "t2 electronic logg+ device ,! t]ms on-duty "t1 driv+ "t1 & electronic logg+ device h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #cie4b ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ,june #a1 #bjbj74 #dcjg4 ,driv] recruitm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! inspector g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report exam9+ ! op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by driv]s admitt$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u tempor>y bus9ess visas4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an assessm5t (-- 7,a7 ! preval5ce ( ! op]ation ( comm]cial motor vehicles 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by driv]s admitt$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u tempor>y bus9ess visas2 7,b7 ! *>act]i/ics ( motor c>ri]s t recruit & use su* driv]s1 includ+ ! c\ntry ( domicile ( ! motor c>ri] or subsidi>y2 7,c7 ! demographics ( driv]s op]at+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u su* visas1 includ+ ! c\ntry ( domicile ( su* driv]s2 & 7,d7 ! contractual relation%ip betwe5 su* motor c>ri]s & su* driv]s2 7#b7 an analysis ( :e!r su* driv]s are requir$ to comply )-- 7,a7 motor c>ri] safety regulations "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] ,,iii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 includ+-- 7i7 ! ,engli% pr(ici5cy requirem5t "u section #cia4aa7b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7ii7 ! requirem5t = driv]s ( a motor c>ri] to report any violations ( a regulation to su* motor c>ri] "u section #cia4bg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7iii7 driv]'s lic5s+ requirem5ts "u "p #chc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 includ+ entry-level driv] tra9+ & drug & alcohol te/+ "u "p #chb ( su* title2 & 7,b7 regulations prohibit+ po9t-to-po9t transportation 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or cabotage1 "u "p #cfe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7#c7 an evaluation ( ! safety record ( ! op]ations & driv]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 violations ( ! motor c>ri] safety regulations "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] ,,iii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 includ+ applicable requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 & 7,b7 ! numb] ( cra%es involv+ su* op]ations & driv]s2 & 7#d7 ! impact ( su* op]ations & driv]s on-- 7,a7 comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s domicil$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ employm5t levels & driv] comp5sation ( su* driv]s2 & 7,b7 ! competitiv5ess ( motor c>ri]s domicil$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,tempor>y bus9ess visa ,! t]m tempor>y bus9ess visa means any driv] :o is pres5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) /atus "u section #aja7;a77#ae77;,h77i77b7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,h77i77b774 #dcjh4 ,scre5+ = ob/ructive sleep apnea 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 assess ! risk pos$ by untreat$ ob/ructive sleep apnea 9 driv]s ( comm]cial motor vehicles & ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & co/s associat$ ) e/abli%+ scre5+ crit]ia = ob/ructive sleep apnea 9 driv]s ( comm]cial motor vehicles2 7#b7 issue a notice 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] conta9+ ! indep5d5tly pe]-review$ f9d+s ( ! assessm5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] completion ( ! assessm5t & provide an opportunity = public comm5t2 & 7#c7 if ! ,secret>y contracts ) an indep5d5t ?ird p>ty to conduct ! assessm5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ensure t ! indep5d5t ?ird p>ty %all n h any f9ancial or contractual ties or relation%ip ) a motor c>ri] t transports pass5g]s or prop]ty = comp5sation1 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry1 or driv] advocacy organizations4 7b7 ,scre5+ crit]ia 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a propos$ rule to e/abli% scre5+ crit]ia = ob/ructive sleep apnea 9 comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s & provide an opportunity = public comm5t4 7#b7 ,f9al rule ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule to e/abli% scre5+ crit]ia = ob/ructive sleep apnea 9 comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,motor c>ri] ,! t]m motor c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #dcji4 ,wom5 ( ,truck+ ,advisory ,bo>d 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is section may be cit$ z ! ,promot+ ,wom5 9 ,truck+ ,work=ce ,act4 7b7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 wom5 make up #dg p]c5t ( ! work=ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 wom5 are significantly und]repres5t$ 9 ! truck+ indu/ry1 hold+ only #bd p]c5t ( all transportation & w>eh\s+ jobs & repres5t+ only-- 7,a7 #f4f p]c5t ( truck driv]s2 7,b7 #ab4e p]c5t ( all work]s 9 truck transportation2 & 7,c7 #h p]c5t ( freight firm own]s2 7#c7 giv5 ! total numb] ( wom5 truck driv]s1 wom5 are und]repres5t$ 9 ! truck-driv+ work=ce2 & 7#d7 wom5 truck driv]s h be5 %[n to be #bj p]c5t less likely ?an male c\nt]p>ts to be involv$ 9 a cra%4 7c7 ,s5se ( ,congress reg>d+ wom5 9 truck+ ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! truck+ indu/ry %\ld explore e opportunity1 includ+ driv] tra9+ & m5tor%ip programs1 to enc\rage & support ! pursuit ( c>e]s 9 truck+ by wom54 7d7 ,e/abli%m5t ,to enc\rage wom5 to ent] ! field ( truck+1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% & facilitate an advisory bo>d1 to be kn[n z ! ,wom5 ( ,truck+ ,advisory ,bo>d1 to promote organizations & programs t-- 7#a7 provide education1 tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 or outrea* to wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 & 7#b7 recruit wom5 into ! truck+ indu/ry4 7e7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all be compos$ ( n few] ?an #g memb]s ^: backgr\nds all[ ^? memb]s to contribute balanc$ po9ts ( view & div]se ideas reg>d+ ! /rategies & objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#b74 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all appo9t ! memb]s ( ! ,bo>d1 ( :om-- 7,a7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( l>ge truck+ companies2 7,b7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( mid-siz$ truck+ companies2 7,c7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( small truck+ companies2 7,d7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( nonpr(it organizations 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 7,e7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( truck+ bus9ess associations2 7,f7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( indep5d5t own]-op]ators2 & 7,g7 n few] ?an #a %all be a woman :o is a pr(essional truck driv]4 7#c7 ,t]ms ,ea* memb] %all be appo9t$ = ! life ( ! ,bo>d4 7#d7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,bo>d %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7f7 ,duties 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all id5tify-- 7,a7 indu/ry tr5ds t directly or indirectly disc\rage wom5 f pursu+ c>e]s 9 truck+1 includ+-- 7i7 any diff]5ces betwe5 wom5 m9ority gr\ps2 7ii7 any diff]5ces betwe5 wom5 :o live 9 rural1 suburban1 & urban areas2 & 7iii7 any safety risks unique to ! truck+ indu/ry2 7,b7 ways 9 :i* ! functions ( truck+ companies1 nonpr(it organizations1 & truck+ associations may be coord9at$ to facilitate support = wom5 pursu+ c>e]s 9 truck+2 7,c7 opportunities to exp& exi/+ opportunities = wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 & 7,d7 opportunities to enhance truck+ tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 education1 & outrea* programs t are exclusive to wom54 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a report describ+ /rategies t ! ,adm9i/rator may adopt-- 7,a7 to address any indu/ry tr5ds id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,b7 to coord9ate ! functions ( truck+ companies1 nonpr(it organizations1 & truck+ associations 9 a mann] t facilitates support = wom5 pursu+ c>e]s 9 truck+2 7,c7 to-- 7i7 take advantage ( any opportunities id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c72 & 7ii7 create new opportunities to exp& exi/+ s*ol>%ip opportunities = wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 & 7,d7 to enhance truck+ tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 education1 & outrea* programs t are exclusive to wom54 7g7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+-- 7,a7 any /rategies recomm5d$ by ! ,bo>d "u subsection 7f77#b72 & 7,b7 any actions tak5 by ! ,adm9i/rator to adopt ! /rategies recomm5d$ by ! ,bo>d 7or an explanation ( ! reasons = n adopt+ ! /rategies74 7#b7 ,public availability ,! ,adm9i/rator %all make ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available-- 7,a7 on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 9 appropriate (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7h7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,bo>d %all t]m9ate on submission ( ! report to ,congress "u subsection 7g74 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,bo>d ,! t]m ,bo>d means ! ,wom5 ( ,truck+ ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,l>ge truck+ company ,! t]m l>ge truck+ company means a motor c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 ) an annual rev5ue great] ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,mid-siz$ truck+ company ,! t]m mid-siz$ truck+ company means a motor c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 ) an annual rev5ue ( n less ?an #ce1jjj1jjj & n great] ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,small truck+ company ,! t]m small truck+ company means a motor c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 ) an annual rev5ue less ?an #ce1jjj1jjj4 ,d ,comm]cial ,motor ,vehicle & ,s*oolbus ,safety #ddja4 ,s*oolbus safety /&>ds 7a7 ,s*oolbus seatbelts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to consid] requir+ l>ge s*oolbuses to be equipp$ ) safety belts = all seat+ positions1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* /&>ds meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations set =? 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 issu+ a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! safety b5efits ( a lap_/%\ld] belt sy/em 7also kn[n z a ,type #b seatbelt assembly72 7,b7 ! recomm5dations ( ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d on seatbelts 9 s*oolbuses2 7,c7 exi/+ exp]i5ce1 includ+ analysis ( /ud5t injuries & fatalities comp>$ to ,/ates )\t seat belt laws1 & seat belt usage rates1 f ,/ates t require s*oolbuses to be equipp$ ) seatbelts1 includ+ ,type #b seatbelt assembly2 & 7,d7 ! impact ( lap_/%\ld] belt sy/ems on em]g5cy evacuations1 ) a focus on em]g5cy evacuations involv+ /ud5ts bel[ ! age ( #ad1 & em]g5cy evacuations necessitat$ by fire or wat] subm]sion2 & 7,e7 ! impact ( lap_/%\ld] belt sy/ems on ! ov]all availability ( s*oolbus transportation4 7#c7 ,report ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a /&>d describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 does n meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations set =? 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! reasons = n prescrib+ su* a /&>d4 7#d7 ,application ( regulations ,any regulation issu$ bas$ on ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply to s*oolbuses manufactur$ m ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! regulation takes effect4 7b7 ,automatic em]g5cy brak+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 prescribe a motor vehicle safety /&>d "u section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires all s*oolbuses manufactur$ aft] ! effective date ( su* /&>d to be equipp$ ) an automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em2 & 7#b7 z "p ( su* /&>d1 e/abli% p]=mance requirem5ts = automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems1 includ+ op]ation ( su* sy/ems4 7c7 ,electronic /ability control ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 prescribe a motor vehicle safety /&>d "u section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires all s*oolbuses manufactur$ aft] ! effective date ( su* /&>d to be equipp$ ) an electronic /ability control sy/em 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #ega4acf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act772 & 7#b7 z "p ( su* /&>d1 e/abli% p]=mance requirem5ts = electronic /ability control sy/ems1 includ+ op]ation ( su* sy/ems4 7d7 ,fire prev5tion & mitigation 7#a7 ,rese>* & te/+ ,! ,secret>y %all conduct rese>* & te/+ to det]m9e ! mo/ preval5t causes ( s*oolbus fires & ! be/ me?ods to prev5t su* fires & to mitigate ! effect ( su* fires1 bo? inside & outside ! s*oolbus4 ,su* rese>* & te/+ %all consid]-- 7,a7 fire suppression sy/ems /&>ds1 :i* at a m9imum prev5t eng9e fires2 7,b7 firewall /&>ds to prev5t gas or flames f ent]+ into ! pass5g] comp>tm5t 9 s*oolbuses ) eng9es t ext5d beyond ! firewall2 & 7,c7 int]ior flammability & smoke emissions *>act]i/ics /&>ds4 7#b7 ,/&>ds ,! ,secret>y may issue fire prev5tion & mitigation /&>ds = s*oolbuses1 bas$ on ! results ( ! ,secret>y's rese>* & te/+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* /&>ds meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations set =? 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,automatic ,em]g5cy ,brak+ ,! t]m automatic em]g5cy brak+ means a cra% avoidance sy/em in/all$ & op]ational 9 a vehicle t consi/s (-- 7,a7 a =w>d w>n+ function-- 7i7 to detect vehicles & objects ahead ( ! vehicle2 & 7ii7 to al]t ! op]ator ( an imp5d+ collision2 & 7,b7 a cra%-imm95t brak+ function to provide automatic brak+ :5 =w>d-look+ s5sors ( ! vehicle indicate t-- 7i7 a cra% is imm95t2 & 7ii7 ! op]ator ( ! vehicle is n apply+ ! brakes4 7#b7 ,l>ge s*oolbus ,! t]m l>ge s*oolbus means a s*oolbus ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( m ?an #aj1jjj p\nds4 7#c7 ,s*oolbus ,! t]m s*oolbus has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cjabe7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ddjb4 ,illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses 7a7 ,review ( illegal pass+ laws 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7,a7 prep>e a compilation ( illegal pass+ laws 9 all ,/ates1 includ+ levels ( en=cem5t & p5alties & en=cem5t issues ) su* laws & ! impact ( su* laws on illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses 9 ea* ,/ate2 7,b7 review exi/+ ,/ate laws t may inhibit effective s*oolbus load+ zone c\nt]measures1 :i* may include laws requir+ cam]a visibility ( a driv]'s face = en=cem5t action1 laws t may r$uce /op-arm cam]a effectiv5ess1 ! ne$ = an (fic] to witness ! ev5t = en=cem5t1 & ! lack ( prim>y en=cem5t = text+ & driv+2 7,c7 evaluate me?ods us$ by ,/ates to review1 docum5t1 & report to law en=cem5t s*oolbus /op-arm violations2 & 7,d7 foll[+ ! completion ( ! compilation1 issue recomm5dations on be/ practices on ! mo/ effective approa*es to address illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses4 7#b7 ,publication ,! compilation & recomm5dations prep>$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,public safety messag+ campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes ! compilation & recomm5dations "u subsection 7a77#b7 publicly available1 ! ,secret>y %all create & execute a public safety messag+ campaign = di/ribution to ,/ates1 divisions ( motor vehicles1 s*ools1 & o!r public outlets to highlight ! dang]s ( ! illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses1 & %\ld include educat+ /ud5ts & ! public on safe load+ & unload+ ( s*oolbuses4 7#b7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) public & private s*oolbus indu/ry repres5tatives & ,/ates 9 develop+ ! campaign mat]ials4 7#c7 ,update ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically update su* mat]ials4 7c7 ,review ( te*nologies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all review & evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( v>i\s te*nologies to enhance s*oolbus safety1 includ+ cam]as1 audible w>n+ sy/ems1 enhanc$ light+1 & o!r te*nological solutions4 7#b7 ,cont5t ,! review "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all include an evaluation ( ! co/s ( new equipm5t & ! pot5tial impact on ov]all s*oolbus rid]%ip2 7,b7 %all include an evaluation ( advanc$ te*nologies surr\nd+ load+ zone safety2 7,c7 %all include an evaluation ( motion-activat$ detection sy/ems t are capable (-- 7i7 detect+ p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & o!r road us]s locat$ ne> ! ext]ior ( ! s*oolbus2 & 7ii7 al]t+ ! op]ator ( ! s*oolbus ( ! road us]s describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7,d7 %all include an evaluation ( s*oolbus light+ sy/ems1 to ensure cle> communication to surr\nd+ driv]s on _! appropriate action2 & 7,e7 may include o!r te*nological solutions t enhance s*oolbus safety4 7#c7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) manufactur]s ( s*oolbus vehicles1 manufactur]s ( v>i\s te*nologies1 & s*ool bus indu/ry repres5tatives 9 conduct+ ! review "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make ! f9d+s ( ! review "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,review ( driv] education mat]ials 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review driv] education mat]ials across all ,/ates to det]m9e :e!r & h[ illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses is address$ 9 driv] education mat]ials1 manuals1 non-comm]cial driv]'s lic5se te/+1 & road te/s2 & 7,b7 make recomm5dations on h[ ,/ates c improve education ab\t illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses1 p>ticul>ly ) new driv]s4 7#b7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) s*oolbus indu/ry repres5tatives1 ,/ates1 motor vehicle adm9i/rators1 & o!r appropriate motor vehicle exp]ts 9 ! prep>ation ( ! review "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make ! f9d+s ( ! review "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7e7 ,review ( o!r safety issues 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 rese>* ! connections betwe5 illegal pass+ ( s*oolbuses & o!r safety issues1 includ+ di/ract$ driv+1 morn+ d>kness1 poor visibility1 illum9ation & rea* ( vehicle headlights1 spe$ limits1 & s*oolbus /op locations 9 rural areas2 & 7,b7 create a report conta9+ ! f9d+s4 7#b7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report creat$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 #ddjc4 ,/ate inspection ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue a f9al rule bas$ on ! advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ publi%$ on ,april #bg1 #bjaf1 titl$ ,/ate ,inspection ,programs = ,pass5g]-,c>ri] ,vehicles 7#ha ,f$4 ,reg4 #bdgfi74 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 issu+ a f9al rule "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! impact ( cont9u+ to all[ self-inspection z a means to satisfy p]iodic inspection requirem5ts on ! safety ( pass5g] c>ri] op]ations4 #ddjd4 ,automatic em]g5cy brak+ 7a7 ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7,a7 prescribe a motor vehicle safety /&>d "u section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires all comm]cial motor vehicles manufactur$ aft] ! effective date ( su* /&>d to be equipp$ ) an automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em2 & 7,b7 z "p ( su* /&>d1 e/abli% p]=mance requirem5ts = automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems1 includ+ op]ation ( su* sy/ems 9 a v>iety ( driv+ conditions4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,prior to prescrib+ ! /&>d requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 conduct a review ( automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems 9 use 9 comm]cial motor vehicles & address any id5tifi$ defici5cies ) su* sy/ems 9 ! rulemak+ proce$+ to prescribe ! /&>d1 if practicable2 7,b7 assess ! feasibility ( updat+ ! s(tw>e ( em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems 9 use 9 comm]cial motor vehicles to address any defici5cies & to enable su* sy/ems to meet ! new /&>d2 & 7,c7 consult ) repres5tatives ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s reg>d+ ! exp]i5ces ( driv]s ) automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems 9 use 9 comm]cial motor vehicles1 includ+ malfunctions or unw>rant$ activations ( su* sy/ems4 7#c7 ,compliance date ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! compliance date ( ! /&>d prescrib$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all be n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( publication ( ! f9al rule prescrib+ su* /&>d4 7b7 ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety regulation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a regulation "u section #caacf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires t an automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em in/all$ 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle t is 9 op]ation on or aft] ! effective date ( ! /&>d prescrib$ "u subsection 7a7 be us$ at any "t dur+ :i* su* comm]cial motor vehicle is 9 op]ation4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em ,! t]m automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em means a cra% avoidance sy/em in/all$ & op]ational 9 a vehicle t consi/s (-- 7,a7 a =w>d collision w>n+ function-- 7i7 to detect vehicles & objects ahead ( ! vehicle2 & 7ii7 to al]t ! op]ator ( ! vehicle ( an imp5d+ collision2 & 7,b7 a cra%-imm95t brak+ function to provide automatic brak+ :5 =w>d-look+ s5sors ( ! vehicle indicate t-- 7i7 a cra% is imm95t2 & 7ii7 ! op]ator ( ! vehicle is n apply+ ! brakes4 7#b7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #caaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ddje4 ,und]ride protection 7a7 ,re> und]ride gu>ds 7#a7 ,re> gu>ds on trail]s & semitrail]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to revise motor vehicle safety /&>ds "u sections #ega4bbc & #ega4bbd ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to require trail]s & semi-trail]s manufactur$ aft] ! date on :i* su* regulation is issu$ to be equipp$ ) re> impact gu>ds t are design$ to prev5t pass5g] comp>tm5t intrusion f a trail] or semitrail] :5 a pass5g] vehicle travel+ at #ce miles p] h\r makes-- 7i7 an impact 9 :i* ! pass5g] vehicle impacts ! c5t] ( ! re> ( ! trail] or semitrail]2 7ii7 an impact 9 :i* #ej p]c5t ! wid? ( ! pass5g] vehicle ov]laps ! re> ( ! trail] or semitrail]2 & 7iii7 an impact 9 :i* #cj p]c5t ( ! wid? ( ! pass5g] vehicle ov]laps ! re> ( ! trail] or semitrail]4 7,b7 ,effective date ,! rule issu$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all require full compliance ) ! motor c>ri] safety /&>d prescrib$ 9 su* rule n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* a f9al rule is issu$4 7#b7 ,additional rese>* ,! ,secret>y %all conduct additional rese>* on ! design & developm5t ( re> impact gu>ds t c prev5t und]ride cra%es & protect motor vehicle pass5g]s aga9/ sev]e injury at cra% spe$s ( up to #fe miles p] h\r4 7#c7 ,review ( ,/&>ds ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] any revisions to /&>ds or requirem5ts relat$ to re> impact gu>ds pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all review ! /&>ds or requirem5ts to evaluate ! ne$ = *anges 9 response to advancem5ts 9 te*nology & upgrade su* /&>ds accord+ly4 7#d7 ,inspections 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to am5d ! regulations on m9imum p]iodic inspection /&>ds "u app5dix ,g to sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] ,,iii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & driv] vehicle inspection reports "u section #cif4aa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to include re> impact gu>ds & re> end protection 7z requir$ by section #cic4hf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations74 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 updat+ ! regulations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] x to be a defect or a defici5cy if a re> impact gu>d is miss+ or has a corrod$ or compromis$ elem5t t affects ! /ructural integrity & protective feature ( su* gu>d4 7b7 ,side und]ride gu>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 complete additional rese>* on side und]ride gu>ds to bett] und]/& ! ov]all effectiv5ess ( su* gu>ds2 7,b7 assess ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & co/s associat$ ) in/all+ side und]ride gu>ds on newly manufactur$ trail]s & semitrail]s ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( #aj1jjj p\nds or m2 & 7,c7 if w>rant$1 develop p]=mance /&>ds = su* gu>ds4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t rese>* ,if ! ,secret>y ent]s into a contract ) a ?ird p>ty to p]=m ! rese>* requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t su* ?ird p>ty does n h any f9ancial or contractual ties or relation%ip ) a motor c>ri] t transports pass5g]s or prop]ty = comp5sation1 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry1 or an entity produc+ or supply+ und]ride gu>ds4 7#c7 ,publication ( assessm5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] complet+ ! assessm5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! assessm5t & provide an opportunity = public comm5t4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,aft] ! conclusion ( ! public comm5t p]iod "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t provides-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! assessm5t "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 a summ>y ( ! public comm5ts receiv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,c7 a det]m9ation z to :e!r ! ,secret>y int5ds to develop p]=mance requirem5ts = side und]ride gu>ds1 includ+ any analysis t l$ to su* det]m9ation4 7c7 ,advisory committee on und]ride protection 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% an ,advisory ,committee on ,und]ride ,protection 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! ,committee7 to provide advice & recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on safety regulations to r$uce cra%es & fatalities involv+ truck und]rides4 7#b7 ,repres5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all be compos$ ( n m ?an #bj memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y :o are n employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & :o are qualifi$ to s]ve because ( _! exp]tise1 tra9+1 or exp]i5ce4 7,b7 ,memb]%ip ,memb]s %all include #b repres5tatives ( ea* ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,truck & trail] manufactur]s4 7ii7 ,motor c>ri]s1 includ+ indep5d5t own]-op]ators4 7iii7 ,law en=cem5t4 7iv7 ,motor vehicle eng9e]s4 7v7 ,motor vehicle cra% inve/igators4 7vi7 ,truck safety organizations4 7vii7 ,! insurance indu/ry4 7viii7 ,em]g5cy m$ical s]vice provid]s4 7ix7 ,families ( und]ride cra% victims4 7x7 ,labor organizations4 7#c7 ,comp5sation ,memb]s ( ! ,committee %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7#d7 ,meet+s ,! ,committee %all meet at lea/ annually4 7#e7 ,support ,on reque/ ( ! ,committee1 ! ,secret>y %all provide in=mation1 adm9i/rative s]vices1 & supplies necess>y = ! ,committee to c>ry out ! duties describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,report ,! ,committee %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a bi5nial report t %all-- 7,a7 describe ! advice & recomm5dations made to ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 include an assessm5t ( progress made by ! ,secret>y 9 advanc+ safety regulations4 7d7 ,data collection ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t recomm5dations #a & #b describ$ 9 ! report by ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice publi%$ on ,m>* #ad1 #bjai1 titl$ ,truck ,und]ride ,gu>ds3 ,improv$ ,data ,collection1 ,inspections1 & ,rese>* ,ne$$ 7,,gao-#ai-bfd74 #ddjf4 ,transportation ( horses ,section #hjejb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ ,?is section does n & ins]t+ ,subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all n2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e72 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,transportation ( horses 7#a7 ,prohibition ,no p]son may transport1 or cause to be transport$1 a horse f a place 9 a ,/ate1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or a t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh or to a place 9 ano!r ,/ate1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 or a t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 a motor vehicle conta9+ #b or m levels /ack$ on top ( ea* o!r4 7#b7 ,motor vehicle def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m motor vehicle-- 7,a7 means a vehicle driv5 or drawn by me*anical p[] & manufactur$ prim>ily = use on public highways2 & 7,b7 does n include a vehicle op]at$ exclusively on a rail or rails4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 z r$esignat$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,a rail c>ri] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a rail c>ri] 2 7,b7 by /rik+ ?is section & ins]t+ subsection 7a7 or 7b72 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ,on le>n+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,transportation ( horses 9 multilevel trail] 7,a7 ,civil p5alty ,a p]son t kn[+ly violates subsection 7d7 is liable to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t = a civil p5alty ( at lea/ #ajj1 b n m ?an #ejj1 = ea* violation4 ,a sep>ate violation ( subsection 7d7 occurs = ea* horse t is transport$1 or caus$ to be transport$1 9 violation ( subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,relation%ip to o!r laws ,! p5alty impos$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be 9 addition to any p5alty or rem$y available "u any o!r law4 7#c7 ,civil action ,on le>n+ 4 #ddjg4 ,additional ,/ate au?ority 7a7 ,additional au?ority ,not)/&+ ! limitation 9 section #abg7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if a ,/ate _h 9 effect on or be=e ,june #a1 #aiia a /atute or regulation :i* plac$ a limitation on ! ov]all l5g? ( a long] comb9ation vehicle consi/+ ( #c trail]s1 su* ,/ate may all[ ! op]ation ( a long] comb9ation vehicle to accommodate a long] truck tractor 9 su* long] comb9ation vehicle "u su* limitation1 if ! additional tractor l5g? is ! only add$ l5g? to su* long] comb9ation vehicle4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes a ,/ate to all[ an increase 9 ! l5g? ( a trail]1 semitrail]1 or o!r c>go-c>ry+ unit ( a long] comb9ation vehicle4 7c7 ,long] comb9ation vehicle def9$ ,! t]m long] comb9ation vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ddjh4 ,updat+ ! requir$ am\nt ( insurance = comm]cial motor vehicles ,section #caaci7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #gej1jjj & ins]t+ #b1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,adju/m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics1 %all adju/ ! m9imum level ( f9ancial responsibility "u p>agraph 7#b7 qu9qu5nially = inflation4 4 ,v ,innovation #ejja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #add1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aeb1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#c7 ,tra9+ & education ,to c>ry out section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#d7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program ,to c>ry out sections #eab ?r\gh #eah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#e7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,to c>ry out section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #if1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#f7 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics ,to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bg1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,additional programs ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,safe1 effici5t mobility ?r\gh advanc$ te*nologies ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;c77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #gj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe f funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( su* title4 7#b7 ,mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe f funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( su* title4 7#c7 ,national highly automat$ vehicle & mobility innovation cle>+h\se ,to c>ry out section #eejg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe f funds made available to c>ry out sections #eab ?r\gh #eah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program ,to c>ry out section #gjbje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe f funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,/ate surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilots ,to c>ry out section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note71 #ce1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe f funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,national surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilot ,to c>ry out section #edjb ( ?is title1 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe f funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7a7 & p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 9 consultation ) relevant modal adm9i/rations1 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 subsections 7a77#d7 & 7b77#b74 7d7 ,treatm5t ( funds ,funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all-- 7#a7 be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project or activity c>ri$ out us+ ^? funds %all be #hj p]c5t1 unless o!rwise expressly provid$ by ?is title 7includ+ ! am5dm5ts by ?is title7 or o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 rema9 available until exp5d$ & n be transf]able1 except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is title4 ,a ,rese>* & ,developm5t #eaja4 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7 by /rik+ section #ejh & ins]t+ section #fejc ( title #di2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & limit ! effects ( climate *ange4 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & limit ! effects ( climate *ange4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions & limit+ ! effects ( climate *ange4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,analysis tools ,! ,secret>y may develop int]active model+ tools & databases t-- 7,a7 track ! condition ( highway assets1 includ+ int]*anges1 & ! recon/ruction hi/ory ( su* assets2 7,b7 c be us$ to assess transportation options2 7,c7 all[ = ! monitor+ & model+ ( network-level traffic fl[s on highways2 & 7,d7 fur!r ,f$]al & ,/ate und]/&+ ( ! importance ( national & regional connectivity & ! ne$ = long-di/ance & int]regional pass5g] & freight travel by highway & o!r surface transportation modes4 7#aj7 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program 7,a7 ,p]=mance managem5t data support ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all develop1 use1 & ma9ta9 data sets & data analysis tools to assi/ metropolitan plann+ organizations1 ,/ates1 & ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 9 c>ry+ out p]=mance managem5t analyses 7includ+ ! p]=mance managem5t requirem5ts "u section #aej74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! data analysis activities au?oriz$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 collect+ & di/ribut+ vehicle probe data describ+ traffic on ,f$]al-aid highways2 7ii7 collect+ h\sehold travel behavior data to assess local & cross-jurisdictional travel1 includ+ to accommodate ext]nal & ?r\gh travel2 7iii7 enhanc+ exi/+ data collection & analysis tools to accommodate p]=mance measures1 t>gets1 & relat$ data1 s z to bett] und]/& trip orig9 & de/9ation1 trip "t1 & mode2 7iv7 enhanc+ exi/+ data analysis tools to improve p]=mance pr$ictions & travel models 9 reports describ$ 9 section #aej7;e72 7v7 develop+ tools-- 7,i7 to improve p]=mance analysis2 & 7,,ii7 to evaluate ! effects ( project inve/m5ts on p]=mance2 7vi7 assi/+ 9 ! developm5t or procurem5t ( ! transportation sy/em access data "u section #adjc7;g7 ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act2 & 7vii7 develop+ tools & acquir+ data describ$ "u p>agraph 7#i74 7,c7 ,fund+ ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration may use up to #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out ?is p>agraph4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #fjbh ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aej note71 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 #eajb4 ,mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program ,section #ejc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #eaja1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities to rese>* & support ! developm5t ( mat]ials t w r$uce or seque/] ! am\nt ( gre5h\se gas emissions g5]at$ dur+ ! production ( highway mat]ials & ! con/ruction ( highways4 7#b7 ,activities ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! program1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 c>ries out rese>* to det]m9e ! mat]ials prov5 to mo/ effectively r$uce or seque/] gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,b7 evaluates & improves ! ability ( mat]ials to mo/ effectively r$uce or seque/] gre5h\se gas emissions2 & 7,c7 supports ! developm5t & deploym5t ( mat]ials t w r$uce or seque/] gre5h\se gas emissions4 7#c7 ,competitive selection process 7,a7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,b7 ,consid]ation ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! degree to :i* applicants pres5tly c>ry out rese>* on mat]ials t r$uce or seque/] gre5h\se gas emissions4 7,c7 ,selection crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to any eligible entity bas$ on ! demon/rat$ ability ( ! applicant to fulfill ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,d7 ,transp>5cy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* eligible entity submitt+ an application "u ?is subsection1 ^u reque/1 any mat]ials1 includ+ copies ( reviews 7) any in=mation t w\ld id5tify a review] r$act$71 us$ 9 ! evaluation process ( ! application ( su* entity4 7ii7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! ov]all review process = a grant "u ?is subsection1 includ+-- 7,i7 specific crit]ia ( evaluation us$ 9 ! review2 7,,ii7 descriptions ( ! review process2 & 7,,iii7 explanations ( ! grants aw>d$4 7#d7 ,grants 7,a7 ,re/rictions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a grant made available "u ?is subsection %all be n great] ?an #d1jjj1jjj & n less ?an #b1jjj1jjj p] recipi5t4 7ii7 ,limitation ,an eligible entity may only receive #a grant 9 a fiscal ye> "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,mat*+ requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 a grant recipi5t %all mat* #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ! grant4 7ii7 ,s\rces ,! mat*+ am\nts ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 may include am\nts made available to ! recipi5t "u-- 7,i7 section #ejd7;b72 or 7,,ii7 section #eje4 7#e7 ,program coord9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 coord9ate ! rese>*1 education1 & te*nology transf] activities c>ri$ out by grant recipi5ts "u ?is subsection2 7ii7 dissem9ate ! results ( t rese>* ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( a publicly accessible onl9e in=mation cle>+h\se2 & 7iii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 support ! deploym5t & comm]cial adoption ( effective mat]ials rese>*$ or develop$ "u ?is subsection to relevant /akehold]s4 7,b7 ,annual review & evaluation ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all1 consi/5t ) ! activities 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 review & evaluate ! programs c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection by grant recipi5ts1 describ+ ! effectiv5ess ( ! program 9 id5tify+ mat]ials t r$uce or seque/] gre5h\se gas emissions2 7ii7 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ su* review & evaluation2 & 7iii7 make ! report 9 clause 7ii7 available to ! public on a website4 7#f7 ,limitation on availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection %all rema9 available = obligation by ! ,secret>y = a p]iod ( #c ye>s aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are au?oriz$4 7#g7 ,in=mation collection ,any survey1 que/ionnaire1 or int]view t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to c>ry out report+ requirem5ts relat+ to any program assessm5t or evaluation activity "u ?is subsection1 includ+ cu/om] satisfaction assessm5ts1 %all n be subject to *apt] #ce ( title #dd4 7#h7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible entity means a nonpr(it in/itution ( high] education1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 4 #eajc4 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t #e-ye> /rategic plan ,section #fejc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,= ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjba1 & = ea* #e-ye> p]iod !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by ins]t+ & ! exi/+ transportation sy/em aft] infra/ructure2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,c7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,f7 to read z foll[s3 7,f7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions2 & 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 develop+ & ma9ta9+ a div]se work=ce 9 transportation sectors2 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjaf1 & ins]t+ n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba14 #eajd4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ rese>* priorities id5tifi$ 9 *apt] #fe4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 foll[+ rese>* priorities3 7i7 ,improv+ ! mobility ( p & goods4 7ii7 ,r$uc+ conge/ion4 7iii7 ,promot+ safety4 7iv7 ,improv+ ! durability & ext5d+ ! life ( transportation infra/ructure & ! exi/+ transportation sy/em4 7v7 ,pres]v+ ! environm5t4 7vi7 ,r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,te*nology & & ins]t+ ,te*nology12 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 ! ,associate ,adm9i/rator = ,rese>*1 ,demon/ration1 & ,innovation & ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 aft] ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,selection ( grants ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,limitations ,a grant "u ?is subsection may n include a coop]ative agreem5t describ$ 9 section #fcje ( title #ca4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #e consortia & ins]t+ #f consortia2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ n great] ?an #d1jjj1jjj & n less ?an #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ n great] ?an #d1bej1jjj & n less ?an #b1bej1jjj2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ section #fejc7;e7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#d77;,a72 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ #ajj p]c5t & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,requirem5t ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d #a grant to a national consortia = ea* focus area describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d77;,a74 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ n great] ?an #c1jjj1jjj & n less ?an #a1ejj1jjj & ins]t+ n great] ?an #c1bej1jjj & n less ?an #a1gej1jjj2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i7 by /rik+ #ajj p]c5t & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ great] ?an #b1jjj1jjj & n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ great] ?an #b1bej1jjj & n less ?an #a1bej1jjj2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] consortia t include in/itutions t h demon/rat$ an ability 9 transportation-relat$ rese>*2 & 7ii7 aw>d n less ?an #b grants "u ?is section to m9ority in/itutions1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #cfe ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgk74 7,d7 ,focus$ rese>* 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all select n less ?an #a grant recipi5t ) ea* ( ! foll[+ focus areas3 7,i7 ,transit4 7,,ii7 ,connect$ & automat$ vehicle te*nology4 7,,iii7 ,non-motoriz$ transportation1 includ+ bicycle & p$e/rian safety4 7,,iv7 ,transportation plann+1 includ+ develop+ metropolitan plann+ practices to meet ! consid]ations describ$ 9 section #acd7;c77#d7 ( title #bc & section #ecjc7;c77#d74 7,v7 ,! surface transportation work=ce1 includ+-- 7aa7 curr5t & future work=ce ne$s & *all5ges2 & 7bb7 ! impact ( te*nology on ! transportation sector4 7,,vi7 ,climate *ange mitigation1 includ+-- 7aa7 rese>*+ ! types ( transportation projects t are expect$ to provide ! mo/ significant gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions f ! surface transportation sector2 & 7bb7 rese>*+ ! types ( transportation projects t are n expect$ to provide significant gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions f ! surface transportation sector4 7,,vii7 ,rail4 7ii7 ,additional grants ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section & aft] aw>d+ grants pursuant to clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may aw>d any rema9+ grants to any grant recipi5t bas$ on ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d77;,a74 7,e7 ,consid]ations = select$ in/itutions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ti] #a transportation c5t]s aw>d$ a grant "u ?is p>agraph ) a focus area describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i77,,iv7 %all consid] ! foll[+ areas = rese>*3 7,i7 /rategies to address climate *ange mitigation & impacts describ$ 9 section #acd7;i77#b77;,i77ii7 ( title #bc & ! incorporation ( su* /rategies into long range transportation plan2 & 7,,ii7 prep>ation ( a vuln]ability assessm5t describ$ 9 section #acd7;i77#b77;,i77iii7 ( title #bc4 7ii7 ,activities ,a ti] #a transportation c5t] receiv+ a grant "u ?is section ) a focus area describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i77,,iv7 may-- 7,i7 e/abli% be/ practices2 7,,ii7 develop model+ tools2 & 7,,iii7 c>ry out o!r activities & develop te*nology t addresses ! plann+ consid]ations describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7iii7 ,limitation ,rese>* "u ?is subp>agraph %all focus on metropolitan plann+ organizations t repres5t urbaniz$ areas ) populations ( #bjj1jjj or few]4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,surplus am\nts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section t rema9 unobligat$ aft] aw>d+ grants "u subsection 7c7 %all be made available "u ! unsolicit$ rese>* initiative "u section #eejf4 7#b7 ,limitation on am\nts ,am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #b1jjj1jjj = any giv5 fiscal ye>4 4 #eaje4 ,unsolicit$ rese>* initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eejf4 ,unsolicit$ rese>* initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* an eligible entity may at any "t submit unsolicit$ rese>* proposals = fund+ "u ?is section4 7b7 ,crit]ia ,a rese>* proposal submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all meet ! purposes ( ! ,secret>y's #e-ye> transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan describ$ 9 section #fejc7;c77#a74 7c7 ,project review ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] an eligible entity submits a proposal "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ! rese>* proposal submitt$ "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 evaluate su* rese>* proposal relative to ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7#c7 provide to su* eligible entity a writt5 notice t-- 7,a7 if ! rese>* proposal is n select$ = fund+ "u ?is section-- 7i7 notifies ! eligible entity t ! rese>* proposal has n be5 select$ = fund+2 7ii7 provides an explanation z to :y ! rese>* proposal 0 n select$1 includ+ if ! rese>* proposal does n cov] an area ( ne$2 & 7iii7 if applicable1 recomm5ds t ! rese>* proposal be submitt$ to ano!r rese>* program2 & 7,b7 if ! rese>* proposal is select$ = fund+ "u ?is section1 notifies ! eligible entity t ! rese>* proposal has be5 select$ = fund+2 & 7#d7 fund ! proposals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on a public website a report on ! progress & f9d+s ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 7e7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section may n exce$ #ej p]c5t4 7#b7 ,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 c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! univ]sity transportation c5t]s program "u section #eeje1 #b1jjj1jjj %all be available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,fund+ flexibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,uncommitt$ funds ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es1 at ! end ( a fiscal ye>1 funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 rema9 unexp5d$ z a result ( a lack ( m]itori\s projects "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may1 = ! foll[+ fiscal ye>1 make rema9+ funds available "u ei!r ?is section or "u section #eeje4 7g7 ,eligible entity def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#c7 a transit ag5cy2 7#d7 any nonpr(it in/itution ( high] education1 includ+ a univ]sity transportation c5t] "u section #eeje2 & 7#e7 a nonpr(it organization4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #eeje ! foll[+ new item3 #eejf4 ,unsolicit$ rese>* initiative4 4 #eajf4 ,national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #gjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #gjbje4 ,national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & support a national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program4 7b7 ,agreem5t ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to support & c>ry out adm9i/rative & managem5t activities relat+ to ! gov]nance ( ! national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program4 7c7 ,advisory committee ,9 c>ry+ out ! agreem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces %all select a multimodal freight transportation rese>* advisory committee consi/+ ( multimodal freight /akehold]s1 includ+1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 a repres5tative ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7#b7 repres5tatives ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cies relevant 9 support+ ! nation's multimodal freight transportation rese>* ne$s2 7#c7 a repres5tative ( a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation2 7#d7 a repres5tative ( a local gov]nm5t 7o!r ?an a metropolitan plann+ organization72 7#e7 a repres5tative ( a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7#f7 a repres5tative ( ! truck+ indu/ry2 7#g7 a repres5tative ( ! railroad indu/ry2 7#h7 a repres5tative ( ! port indu/ry2 7#i7 a repres5tative ( logi/ics indu/ry2 7#aj7 a repres5tative ( %ipp+ indu/ry2 7#aa7 a repres5tative ( a safety advocacy gr\p ) exp]tise 9 freight transportation2 7#ab7 an academic exp]t on multimodal freight transportation2 7#ac7 an academic exp]t on ! contributions ( freight movem5t to gre5h\se gas emissions2 & 7#ad7 repres5tatives ( labor organizations repres5t+ work]s 9 freight transportation4 7d7 ,elem5ts ,! national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all include ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7#a7 ,national rese>* ag5da ,! advisory committee "u subsection 7c71 9 consultation ) int]e/$ p>ties1 %all recomm5d a national rese>* ag5da = ! program e/abli%$ 9 ?is section4 7#b7 ,involvem5t ,int]e/$ p>ties may-- 7,a7 submit rese>* proposals to ! advisory committee2 7,b7 p>ticipate 9 m]it reviews ( rese>* proposals & pe] reviews ( rese>* products2 & 7,c7 receive rese>* results4 7#c7 ,op5 competition & pe] review ( rese>* proposals ,! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces may aw>d rese>* contracts & grants "u ! program ?r\gh op5 competition & m]it review conduct$ on a regul> basis4 7#d7 ,evaluation ( rese>* 7,a7 ,pe] review ,rese>* contracts & grants "u ! program may all[ pe] review ( ! rese>* results4 7,b7 ,programmatic evaluations ,! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces %all conduct p]iodic programmatic evaluations on a regul> basis ( rese>* contracts & grants4 7#e7 ,dissem9ation ( rese>* f9d+s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces %all dissem9ate rese>* f9d+s to rese>*]s1 practition]s1 & decisionmak]s1 ?r\gh conf]5ces & sem9>s1 field demon/rations1 work%ops1 tra9+ programs1 pres5tations1 te/imony to gov]nm5t (ficials1 a public website = ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces1 publications = ! g5]al public1 & o!r appropriate means4 7,b7 ,report ,n m ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on a public website a report t describes ! ongo+ rese>* & f9d+s ( ! program4 7e7 ,cont5ts ,! national rese>* ag5da "u subsection 7d77#a7 %all include-- 7#a7 te*niques & tools = e/imat+ & id5tify+ bo? quantitative & qualitative public b5efits d]iv$ f multimodal freight transportation projects1 includ+-- 7,a7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uction2 7,b7 conge/ion r$uction2 & 7,c7 safety b5efits2 7#b7 ! impact ( freight deliv]y vehicles1 includ+ trucks1 railc>s1 & non-motoriz$ vehicles1 on conge/ion 9 urban & rural areas2 7#c7 ! impact ( bo? c5traliz$ & disp>ate orig9s & de/9ations on freight movem5t2 7#d7 ! impacts ( increas+ freight volumes on transportation plann+1 includ+-- 7,a7 fir/-mile & la/-mile *all5ges to multimodal freight movem5t2 7,b7 multimodal freight travel 9 bo? urban & rural areas2 & 7,c7 comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ & re/ areas2 7#e7 ! effects ( ,int]net comm]ce & accel]at$ deliv]y spe$s on freight movem5t & increas$ comm]cial motor vehicle volume1 includ+ impacts on-- 7,a7 safety on public roads2 7,b7 conge/ion 9 bo? urban & rural areas2 7,c7 fir/-mile & la/-mile *all5ges & opportunities2 7,d7 ! environm5tal impact ( freight transportation1 includ+ on air quality & on gre5h\se gas emissions2 & 7,e7 vehicle miles-travel$ by freight-deliv]+ vehicles2 7#f7 ! impacts ( te*nological advancem5ts 9 freight movem5t1 includ+ impacts on-- 7,a7 conge/ion 9 bo? urban & rural areas2 7,b7 fir/-mile & la/-mile *all5ges & opportunities2 & 7,c7 vehicle miles-travel$2 7#g7 me?ods & be/ practices = align+ multimodal infra/ructure improvem5ts ) multimodal freight transportation dem&1 includ+ improvem5ts to ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network "u section #gjajc2 & 7#h7 o!r rese>* areas to id5tify & address curr5t1 em]g+1 & future ne$s relat$ to multimodal freight transportation4 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,p]iod ( availability ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7g7 ,def9ition ( gre5h\se gas ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m gre5h\se gas has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #baa7o77#a7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gede7o77#a774 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #gjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #gjbje4 ,national coop]ative multimodal freight transportation rese>* program4 4 #eajg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all conduct a /udy exam9+ me?ods to r$uce collisions betwe5 motori/s & wildlife 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z wildlife-vehicle collisions74 7#b7 ,cont5ts 7,a7 ,areas ( /udy ,! /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7i7 update & exp& on1 z appropriate-- 7,i7 ! report titl$ ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy3 #bjjh ,report to ,congress3 & 7,,ii7 ! docum5t titl$ ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy3 ,be/ ,practices ,manual & dat$ ,octob] #bjjh2 & 7ii7 include-- 7,i7 an assessm5t1 z ( ! date ( ! /udy1 (-- 7aa7 ! causes ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7bb7 ! impact ( wildlife-vehicle collisions on motori/s & wildlife2 & 7cc7 ! impacts ( roads & traffic on habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species2 & 7,,ii7 solutions & be/ practices =-- 7aa7 r$uc+ wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7bb7 improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7,b7 ,me?ods ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 conduct a ?or\gh review ( rese>* & data relat+ to-- 7,i7 wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 habitat fragm5tation t results f transportation infra/ructure2 7ii7 survey curr5t practices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7iii7 consult )-- 7,i7 appropriate exp]ts 9 ! field ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 appropriate exp]ts on ! effects ( roads & traffic on habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a description (-- 7,i7 ! causes ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7,,ii7 ! impacts ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,iii7 ! impacts ( roads & traffic on-- 7aa7 species li/$ z ?reat5$ species or endang]$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7bb7 species id5tifi$ by ,/ates z species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$2 7cc7 species id5tifi$ 9 ,/ate wildlife plans2 & 7dd7 m$ium & small t]re/rial & aquatic species2 7ii7 an economic evaluation ( ! co/s & b5efits ( in/all+ highway infra/ructure & o!r measures to mitigate damage to t]re/rial & aquatic species1 includ+ ! effect on jobs1 prop]ty values1 & economic gr[? to society1 adjac5t communities1 & l&[n]s2 7iii7 recomm5dations = prev5t+ wildlife-vehicle collisions1 includ+ recomm5d$ be/ practices1 fund+ res\rces1 or o!r recomm5dations = address+ wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7iv7 guidance to develop1 = ea* ,/ate t agrees to p>ticipate1 a volunt>y jo9t /atewide transportation & wildlife action plan4 7,c7 ,purposes ,! purpose ( ! guidance describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iv7 %all be-- 7i7 to address wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7ii7 to improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7,d7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all develop ! guidance describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77iv7 9 consultation )-- 7i7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies2 7ii7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7iii7 ,/ate fi% & wildlife ag5cies2 & 7iv7 ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7b7 ,/&>dization ( wildlife collision & c>cass data 7#a7 ,/&>dization me?odology 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all develop a quality /&>diz$ me?odology = collect+ & report+ spatially accurate wildlife collision & c>cass data = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 tak+ into consid]ation ! practicability ( ! me?odology ) respect to te*nology & co/4 7,b7 ,me?odology ,9 develop+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 survey exi/+ me?odologies & s\rces ( data collection1 includ+ ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em1 ! ,g5]al ,e/imates ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,automotive ,sampl+ ,sy/em1 & ! ,highway ,safety ,in=mation ,sy/em2 & 7ii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 id5tify & correct limitations ( su* exi/+ me?odologies & s\rces ( data collection4 7,c7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7iii7 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & local transportation & wildlife au?orities2 7iv7 metropolitan plann+ organizations 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7v7 memb]s ( ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway & ,transportation ,(ficials2 7vi7 memb]s ( ! ,association ( ,fi% & ,wildlife ,ag5cies2 7vii7 exp]ts 9 ! field ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7viii7 nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 7ix7 o!r int]e/$ /akehold]s1 z appropriate4 7#b7 ,/&>diz$ national data sy/em ) volunt>y template implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 develop a template = ,/ate implem5tation ( a /&>diz$ national wildlife collision & c>cass data sy/em = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t is bas$ on ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 enc\rage ! volunt>y implem5tation ( ! template develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = ,/ates1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & additional relevant transportation /akehold]s4 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,me?odology ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! developm5t ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an-- 7i7 ! date t is #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7ii7 ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y completes ! developm5t ( su* /&>diz$ me?odology4 7,b7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ! volunt>y implem5tation ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 7ii7 :e!r ! implem5tation ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 has impact$ ef=ts by ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 & o!r entities-- 7,i7 to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 to improve habitat connectivity2 7iii7 ! degree ( ! impact describ$ 9 clause 7ii72 & 7iv7 ! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y1 includ+ recomm5dations = fur!r /udy aim$ at r$uc+ motori/ collisions involv+ wildlife & improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 if any4 7c7 ,national ?re%old guidance ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% guidance1 to be c>ri$ out by ,/ates on a volunt>y basis1 t conta9s a ?re%old = det]m9+ :e!r a highway %all be evaluat$ = pot5tial mitigation measures to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions & increase habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions on ! highway t pose a human safety risk2 7,b7 highway-relat$ mortality & effects ( traffic on ! highway on-- 7i7 species li/$ z endang]$ species or ?reat5$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7ii7 species id5tifi$ by a ,/ate z species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$2 7iii7 species id5tifi$ 9 ,/ate wildlife plans2 & 7iv7 m$ium & small t]re/rial & aquatic species2 & 7,c7 habitat connectivity values = t]re/rial & aquatic species & ! b>ri] effect ( ! highway on ! movem5ts & migrations ( ^? species4 7d7 ,work=ce developm5t & te*nical tra9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all1 bas$ on ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 develop a s]ies ( 9-p]son & onl9e work=ce developm5t & te*nical tra9+ c\rses-- 7,a7 to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,b7 to improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#b7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make ! s]ies ( c\rses develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 available = transportation & fi% & wildlife pr(essionals2 & 7,b7 update ! s]ies ( c\rses n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s4 7e7 ,wildlife habitat connectivity & national bridge & tunnel inv5tory & inspection /&>ds ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 resili5ce1 aft] safety2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 to ensure adequate passage ( aquatic & t]re/rial species1 :]e appropriate4 2 #eajh4 ,rese>* activities ,section #ccj7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 #eaji4 ,innovative mat]ial innovation hubs 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all c>ry out a program to enhance ! developm5t ( innovative mat]ials 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by mak+ aw>ds to consortia = e/abli%+ & op]at+ ,hubs 7to be kn[n z ,innovative ,mat]ial ,innovation ,hubs7 to conduct & support multidiscipl9>y1 collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 /&>diz$ design developm5t1 & comm]cial application ( innovative mat]ials4 7#b7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! coord9ation (1 & avoid duplication (1 ! activities ( ea* ,hub ) ! activities (-- 7,a7 o!r rese>* entities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+ ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 rese>* entities ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7b7 ,competitive selection process 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive an aw>d = ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( a ,hub "u subsection 7a77#a71 a consortium %all-- 7,a7 be compos$ ( n few] ?an #b qualify+ entities2 7,b7 op]ate subject to a b9d+ agreem5t1 ent]$ into by ea* memb] ( ! consortium1 t docum5ts-- 7i7 ! propos$ p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 includ+ ! gov]nance & managem5t /ructure ( ! ,hub2 7ii7 measures ! consortium w und]take to enable co/-effective implem5tation ( activities "u ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a72 & 7iii7 a propos$ budget1 includ+ f9ancial contributions f non-,f$]al s\rces2 & 7,c7 op]ate z a nonpr(it organization4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a consortium seek+ to e/abli% & op]ate a ,hub "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a detail$ description (-- 7i7 ea* elem5t ( ! consortium agreem5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7ii7 any exi/+ facilities ! consortium int5ds to use = ,hub activities4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,if ! consortium memb]s w n be locat$ at #a c5traliz$ location1 ! application "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a communications plan t ensures close coord9ation & integration ( ,hub activities4 7#c7 ,selection 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select consortia = aw>ds = ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( ,hubs ?r\gh a competitive selection process4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ consortia "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 any exi/+ facilities a consortium has id5tifi$ to be us$ = ,hub activities2 7ii7 ma9ta9+ geographic div]sity 9 locations ( select$ ,hubs2 7iii7 ! demon/rat$ ability ( ! recipi5t to conduct & support multidiscipl9>y1 collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 /&>diz$ design developm5t1 & comm]cial application ( innovative mat]ials2 7iv7 ! demon/rat$ rese>*1 te*nology transf]1 & education res\rces available to ! recipi5t to c>ry out ?is section2 7v7 ! ability ( ! recipi5t to provide lead]%ip 9 solv+ imm$iate & long-range national & regional transportation problems relat$ to innovative mat]ials2 7vi7 ! demon/rat$ ability ( ! recipi5t to dissem9ate results & spur ! implem5tation ( transportation rese>* & education programs ?r\gh national or /atewide cont9u+ education programs2 7vii7 ! demon/rat$ commitm5t ( ! recipi5t to ! use ( pe] review pr9ciples & o!r rese>* be/ practices 9 ! selection1 managem5t1 & dissem9ation ( rese>* projects2 7viii7 ! p]=mance metrics to be us$ 9 assess+ ! p]=mance ( ! recipi5t 9 meet+ ! /at$ rese>*1 te*nology transf]1 education1 & outrea* goals2 & 7ix7 ! ability ( ! recipi5t to implem5t ! propos$ program 9 a co/-effici5t mann]1 includ+ ?r\gh co/ %>+ & ov]all r$uc$ ov]head1 facilities1 & adm9i/rative co/s4 7#d7 ,transp>5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* applicant1 ^u reque/1 any mat]ials1 includ+ copies ( reviews 7) any in=mation t w\ld id5tify a review] r$act$71 us$ 9 ! evaluation process ( ! proposal ( ! applicant4 7,b7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! ov]all review process "u p>agraph 7#b71 giv5 ! consid]ations "u p>agraph 7#c71 t includes-- 7i7 specific crit]ia ( evaluation us$ 9 ! review2 7ii7 descriptions ( ! review process2 & 7iii7 explanations ( ! select$ aw>ds4 7c7 ,au?orization ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section su* sums z may be necess>y & su* sums %all rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c ye>s aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* su* sums 7 made available4 7d7 ,hub op]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,hub %all conduct1 or provide =1 multidiscipl9>y1 collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & comm]cial application ( innovative mat]ials4 7#b7 ,activities ,ea* ,hub %all-- 7,a7 enc\rage collaboration & communication among ! memb] qualify+ entities ( ! consortium1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 & aw>dees2 7,b7 develop & publi% propos$ plans & programs on a publicly accessible website2 7,c7 submit to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation an annual report summ>iz+ ! activities ( ! ,hub1 includ+ in=mation-- 7i7 detail+ organizational exp5ditures2 & 7ii7 describ+ ea* project und]tak5 by ! ,hub1 z x relates to conduct+ & support+ multidiscipl9>y1 collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 /&>diz$ design developm5t1 & comm]cial application ( innovative mat]ials2 & 7,d7 monitor project implem5tation & coord9ation4 7#c7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,ea* ,hub %all ma9ta9 conflict ( int]e/ proc$ures1 consi/5t ) ! conflict ( int]e/ proc$ures ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#d7 ,prohibition on con/ruction & r5ovation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no funds provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ = con/ruction or r5ovation ( new build+s1 te/ b$s1 or additional facilities = ,hubs4 7,b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,con/ruction ( new build+s or facilities %all n be consid]$ z "p ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( a ,hub co/-%>+ agreem5t4 7e7 ,applicability ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ?is section 9 accordance ) section #ccj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,hub ,! t]m ,hub means an ,innovative ,mat]ial ,innovation ,hub e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,qualify+ entity ,! t]m qualify+ entity means-- 7,a7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 7,b7 an appropriate ,f$]al or ,/ate entity1 includ+ a f$]ally fund$ rese>* & developm5t c5t] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,c7 a univ]sity transportation c5t] "u section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,d7 a rese>* & developm5t entity 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act focus$ on innovative mat]ials t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be simil> 9 scope & int5t to a ,hub "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,innovative mat]ial ,! t]m innovative mat]ial1 ) respect to an infra/ructure project1 includes mat]ials or comb9ations & processes = use ( mat]ials t enhance ! ov]all s]vice life1 su/a9ability1 & resili5cy ( ! project or provide ancill>y b5efits relative to widely adopt$ /ate ( practice te*nologies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,b ,te*nology ,deploym5t #ebja4 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 :ile consid]+ ! impacts on jobs aft] transportation community2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions & limit+ ! effects ( climate *ange4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ & f9d+s f ! mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program "u subsection 7d744 #ebjb4 ,accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( pavem5t te*nologies ,section #ejc7;c77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 clause 7vi7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vii7 ! deploym5t ( innovative pavem5t designs1 mat]ials1 & practices t r$uce or seque/] ! am\nt ( gre5h\se gas emissions g5]at$ dur+ ! production ( highway mat]ials & ! con/ruction ( highways1 ) consid]ation = f9d+s f ! mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program "u subsection 7d74 2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77ii7-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,,iii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 subclause 7,,iv7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,v7 pavem5t monitor+ & data collection practices2 7,,vi7 pavem5t durability & resili5ce2 7,,vii7 /ormwat] managem5t2 7,,viii7 impacts on vehicle effici5cy2 7,,ix7 ! en]gy effici5cy ( ! production ( pav+ mat]ials & ! ability ( pav+ mat]ials to enhance ! environm5t & promote su/a9ability2 7,x7 integration ( r5ewable en]gy 9 pavem5t designs2 & 7,,xi7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uction1 includ+ f9d+s f ! mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program "u subsection 7d74 4 #ebjc4 ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ebj4 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is 9 ! national int]e/ = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 & all o!r recipi5ts ( ,f$]al surface transportation funds-- 7#a7 to id5tify1 accel]ate1 & deploy innovation aim$ at exp$it+ project deliv]y2 7#b7 enhanc+ ! safety ( ! roadways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & protect+ ! environm5t2 7#c7 to ensure t ! plann+1 design1 eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 & f9anc+ ( transportation projects is done 9 an effici5t & effective mann]2 7#d7 to promote ! rapid deploym5t ( prov5 solutions t provide great] acc\ntability = public inve/m5ts & enc\rage great] private sector involvem5t2 & 7#e7 to create a culture ( innovation )9 ! highway community4 7b7 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative ,to advance ! policy describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all cont9ue ! ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative to "w ) ,/ates1 local transportation ag5cies1 all o!r recipi5ts ( ,f$]al surface transportation funds1 & indu/ry /akehold]s1 includ+ labor repres5tatives1 to id5tify & deploy prov5 innovative practices & products t-- 7#a7 accel]ate innovation deploym5t2 7#b7 exp$ite ! project deliv]y process2 7#c7 improve environm5tal su/a9ability2 7#d7 enhance roadway safety2 7#e7 r$uce conge/ion2 & 7#f7 r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid] any innovative practices & products 9 accordance ) subsections 7a7 & 7b71 includ+-- 7#a7 rese>* results f ! univ]sity transportation c5t]s program "u section #eeje ( title #di2 & 7#b7 results f ! mat]ials to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions program 9 section #ejc7;d74 7d7 ,innovation deploym5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,at lea/ e #b ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all "w collaboratively ) /akehold]s to id5tify a new collection ( innovations1 be/ practices1 & data to be deploy$ to highway /akehold]s ?r\gh case /udies1 outrea*1 & demon/ration projects4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 id5tify+ a collection describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt m>ket read9ess1 impacts1 b5efits1 & ease ( adoption ( ! innovation or practice4 7e7 ,publication ,ea* collection id5tifi$ "u subsection 7d7 %all be publi%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator on a publicly available website4 7f7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 to c>ry out ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #ebj4 ,e ,day ,c\nts initiative4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #addd ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note71 & ! item relat$ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 ,c ,em]g+ ,te*nologies #ecja4 ,safe1 effici5t mobility ?r\gh advanc$ te*nologies ,section #ejc7;c77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 7,b7 by /rik+ e/abli% an advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies deploym5t & ins]t+ e/abli% a safe1 effici5t mobility ?r\gh advanc$ te*nologies2 7,c7 by ins]t+ mobility1 be=e effici5cy12 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ environm5tal impacts1 aft] sy/em p]=mance12 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 r$uce co/s1 improve return on inve/m5ts1 & improve p]son ?r\ghput & mobility1 includ+ ?r\gh ! optimization ( exi/+ transportation capacity2 2 7,b7 9 clause 7iv7 by ins]t+ bicycli/ & be=e p$e/rian2 7,c7 9 clause 7vii7 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,d7 9 clause 7viii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ accel]ate & ins]t+ prep>e =2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ix7 r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & limit ! effects ( climate *ange4 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii77,,ii77aa7 by /rik+ conge/ion & ins]t+ conge/ion & delays1 gre5h\se gas emissions2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,consid]ations ,an application submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph may include a description ( h[ ! propos$ project w\ld support ! national goals describ$ 9 section #aej7;b71 ! a*ievem5t ( metropolitan & /atewide t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;d71 or ! improvem5t ( transportation sy/em access consi/5t ) section #aej7;f71 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,i7 ! conge/ion & on-road mobile-s\rce emissions p]=mance measure e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c77#e72 or 7,,ii7 ! gre5h\se gas emissions p]=mance measure e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c77#g74 2 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 ,prioritization ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize projects t1 9 accordance ) ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 improve p]son ?r\ghput & mobility1 includ+ ?r\gh ! optimization ( exi/+ transportation capacity2 7,,ii7 deliv] environm5tal b5efits2 7,,iii7 r$uce ! numb] & sev]ity ( traffic accid5ts & increase driv]1 pass5g]1 & bicycli/ & p$e/rian safety2 or 7,,iv7 r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions4 7v7 ,grant di/ribution ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d n few] ?an #c grants "u ?is p>agraph bas$ on ! pot5tial ( ! project to r$uce ! numb] & sev]ity ( traffic cra%es & increase1 driv]1 pass5g]1 & bicycli/ & p$e/rian safety4 2 7#e7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7vi7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 vehicle-to-p$e/rian1 aft] vehicle-to-vehicle2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ sy/ems to improve vuln]able road us] safety1 be=e te*nologies associat$ ) 2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ix7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ activities "u section #ecaf ( title #di aft] disabl$ individuals2 7#f7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,report+ 7i7 ,applicability ( law ,! program "u ?is p>agraph %all be subject to ! acc\ntability & ov]sight requirem5ts 9 section #ajf7m74 7ii7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date t ! fir/ grant is aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on a website a report t describes ! effectiv5ess ( grant recipi5ts 9 meet+ _! project$ deploym5t plans1 includ+ data provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,f7 on h[ ! program has-- 7,i7 r$uc$ traffic-relat$ fatalities & injuries2 7,,ii7 r$uc$ traffic conge/ion & improv$ travel "t reliability2 7,,iii7 r$uc$ transportation-relat$ emissions2 7,,iv7 optimiz$ multimodal sy/em p]=mance2 7,v7 improv$ access to transportation alt]natives2 7,,vi7 provid$ ! public ) access to real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation to make in=m$ travel decisions2 7,,vii7 provid$ co/ sav+s to transportation ag5cies1 bus9esses1 & ! travel+ public2 7,,viii7 creat$ or ma9ta9$ transportation jobs & support$ transportation work]s2 or 7,,ix7 provid$ o!r b5efits to transportation us]s & ! g5]al public4 7iii7 ,consid]ations ,if applicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! activities describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,iv7 ( clause 7ii7 reflect-- 7,i7 any in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c77iii7 t is includ$ by an applicant2 or 7,,ii7 ! project prioritization guidel9es "u subp>agraph 7,d77iv74 2 7#g7 9 subp>agraph 7,i7 by /rik+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,secret>y may set aside & ins]t+ ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may set aside2 7#h7 9 subp>agraph 7,j7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 except t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t42 7#i7 9 subp>agraph 7,k7 by /rik+ am\nt describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,i7 & ins]t+ funds made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph2 7#aj7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,m7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,m7 ,grant flexibility ,if1 by ,augu/ #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re are n en\gh grant applications t meet ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 to c>ry out ?is p>agraph = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! te*nology & innovation deploym5t program-- 7i7 any ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph 9 a fiscal ye> t ! ,secret>y has n yet aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 an am\nt ( obligation limitation equal to ! am\nt ( funds t ! ,secret>y transf]s "u clause 7i74 2 & 7#aa7 9 subp>agraph 7,n7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 by ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area ) be=e a population (2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ a any & ins]t+ any4 #ecjb4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program 7a7 ,use ( funds = ,,its activities ,section #eac7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ gre5h\se gas emissions r$uction1 be=e & conge/ion managem5t4 7b7 ,goals & purposes ,section #ead7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ national freight policy goals & ins]t+ national multimodal freight policy goals & activities describ$ 9 subtitle ,,ix ( title #di2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 r$uction ( gre5h\se gas emissions & mitigation ( ! effects ( climate *ange2 4 7c7 ,g5]al au?orities & requirem5ts ,section #eae7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bj memb]s & ins]t+ #be memb]s2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ,/ate highway dep>tm5t & ins]t+ ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ local highway dep>tm5t & ins]t+ local dep>tm5t ( transportation2 7,d7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 & 7,j7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 a private sector repres5tative ( ! intellig5t transportation sy/ems indu/ry2 7,f7 a repres5tative f an advocacy gr\p conc]n$ ) safety1 includ+ bicycle & p$e/rian int]e/s2 7,g7 a repres5tative f a labor organization2 & 2 7,e7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,k7 z subp>agraph 7,h72 & 7,f7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,l72 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ejh & ins]t+ section #fejc ( title #di2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ 9 bo? urban & rural areas aft] by us]s2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 assess h[ ,f$]al transportation res\rces1 includ+ programs "u ?is title1 are be+ us$ to advance intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,conv5e n less frequ5tly ?an twice ea* ye>1 ei!r 9 p]son or remotely4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ ,may #a & ins]t+ ,april #a2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by ins]t+ 1 except t section #ad ( su* ,act %all n apply be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7d7 ,rese>* & developm5t ,section #eaf7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#f71 7#g71 & 7#h71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 demon/rate r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions2 4 #ecjc4 ,national highly automat$ vehicle & mobility innovation cle>+h\se 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eejg4 ,national highly automat$ vehicle & mobility innovation cle>+h\se 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make a grant to an in/itution ( high] education engag$ 9 rese>* on ! second>y impacts ( highly automat$ vehicles & mobility innovation to-- 7#a7 op]ate a national highly automat$ vehicle & mobility innovation cle>+h\se2 7#b7 collect1 conduct1 & fund rese>* on ! second>y impacts ( highly automat$ vehicles & mobility innovation2 7#c7 make su* rese>* available on a public website2 & 7#d7 conduct outrea* & dissem9ation ( ! in=mation describ$ 9 ?is subsection to assi/ communities4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,highly automat$ vehicle ,! t]m highly automat$ vehicle means a motor vehicle t-- 7,a7 is capable ( p]=m+ ! entire task ( driv+ 7includ+ /e]+1 accel]at+ & decel]at+1 & react+ to ext]nal /imulus7 )\t human int]v5tion2 & 7,b7 is design$ to be op]at$ exclusively by a ,level #c1 ,level #d1 or ,level #e automat$ driv+ sy/em = all trips accord+ to ! recomm5d$ practice /&>ds publi%$ on ,june #ae1 #bjah1 by ! ,society ( ,automotive ,eng9e]s ,int]national 7,j#cjafbjahjf7 or equival5t /&>ds adopt$ by ! ,secret>y ) respect to automat$ motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,mobility innovation ,! t]m mobility innovation means an activity describ$ 9 section #ecaf1 includ+ mobility on dem& & mobility z a s]vice 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 su* section74 7#c7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#d7 ,second>y impacts ,! t]m second>y impacts means ! impacts on l& use1 urban design1 transportation1 real e/ate1 accessibility1 municipal budgets1 social equity1 availability & quality ( jobs1 & ! environm5t4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #eejf1 z add$ by ?is ,act1 ! foll[+3 #eejg4 ,national highly automat$ vehicle & mobility innovation cle>+h\se4 4 7c7 ,deadl9e = cle>+h\se ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all ensure t ! in/itution ( high] education t receives ! grant describ$ 9 section #eejg7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 %all e/abli% ! national highly automat$ vehicle cle>+h\se describ$ 9 su* section n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ecjd4 ,/udy on safe int]actions betwe5 automat$ vehicles & road us]s 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section %all be to ensure t ! increas+ deploym5t ( automat$ vehicles does n jeop>dize ! safety ( road us]s4 7b7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #i mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all initiate a /udy on ! ability ( automat$ vehicles to safely int]act ) o!r road us]s4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 exam9e ! ability ( automat$ vehicles to safely int]act ) g5]al road us]s1 includ+ vuln]able road us]s2 7,b7 id5tify b>ri]s to improv+ ! safety ( int]actions betwe5 automat$ vehicles & g5]al road us]s2 & 7,c7 issue recomm5dations to improve ! safety ( int]actions betwe5 automat$ vehicles & g5]al road us]s1 includ+1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 te*nology advancem5ts ) ! pot5tial to facilitate saf] int]actions betwe5 automat$ vehicles & g5]al road us]s giv5 ! safety consid]ations 9 p>agraph 7#c72 7ii7 road us] public aw>5ess2 & 7iii7 improvem5ts to transportation plann+ & road design4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation :e!r automat$ vehicles c safely op]ate )9 ! surface transportation sy/em1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! degree to :i* ord9>y human behaviors make x difficult = an automat$ vehicle to safely1 reliably pr$ict human actions2 7,b7 unique *all5ges = automat$ vehicles 9 urban & rural areas2 7,c7 ! degree to :i* an automat$ vehicle is capable ( uni=mly recogniz+ & respond+ to individuals ) disabilities & individuals ( diff]5t sizes1 ages1 races1 & o!r v>y+ *>act]i/ics2 7,d7 = bicycli/1 motorcycli/1 & p$e/rian road us]s-- 7i7 ! v>y+ & non-/&>diz$ nature ( bicycli/ & p$e/rian infra/ructure 9 diff]5t locations2 7ii7 ! close proximity to motor vehicles )9 :i* bicycli/s (t5 op]ate1 includ+ rid+ 9 unprotect$ bike lanes & cross+ lanes to make a left turn1 & ! risk ( su* close proximity2 & 7iii7 roadways t lack m>k$ bicycli/ infra/ructure1 p>ticul>ly 9 midsiz$ & rural areas1 on :i* bicycli/s (t5 op]ate2 7,e7 = motorcycli/ road us]s1 ! close proximity to o!r motor vehicles )9 :i* motorcycli/s op]ate1 includ+ lane splitt+2 & 7,f7 dep5d+ on ! level ( automation ( ! vehicle1 ! degree to :i* human int]v5tion rema9s necess>y to safely op]ate an automat$ vehicle to ensure ! safety ( g5]al road us]s 9 circum/ances includ+-- 7i7 dang]\s wea!r2 7ii7 an electronic or sy/em malfunction ( ! automat$ vehicle2 & 7iii7 a cyb]security ?reat to ! op]ation ( ! vehicle4 7#d7 ,public comm5t ,be=e conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t on ! /udy proposal4 7c7 ,work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to assi/ 9 ! developm5t ( ! /udy & recomm5dations "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include repres5tation f-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,c7 local gov]nm5ts 7o!r ?an metropolitan plann+ organizations1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 transit ag5cies2 7,e7 metropolitan plann+ organizations 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,f7 bicycle & p$e/rian safety gr\ps2 7,g7 highway & automobile safety gr\ps2 7,h7 truck safety gr\ps2 7,i7 law en=cem5t (fic]s & fir/ respond]s2 7,j7 motor c>ri]s & indep5d5t own]-op]ators2 7,k7 ! road con/ruction indu/ry2 7,l7 labor organizations2 7,m7 academic exp]ts on automat$ vehicle te*nologies2 7,n7 manufactur]s & develop]s ( bo? pass5g] & comm]cial automat$ vehicles2 7,o7 a motorcycli/ rights gr\p2 & 7,p7 o!r indu/ries & entities z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#c7 ,duties ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all assi/ ! ,secret>y by1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 assi/+ 9 ! developm5t ( ! scope ( ! /udy "u subsection 7b72 7,b7 review+ ! data & analysis f su* /udy2 7,c7 provide ongo+ recomm5dations & fe$back to ensure t su* /udy reflects ! cont5ts describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7b72 & 7,d7 provid+ input to ! ,secret>y on recomm5dations requir$ "u subsection 7b77#b77;,c74 7#d7 ,applicability ( ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,! work+ gr\p "u ?is subsection %all be subject to ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 except t section #ad ( su* ,act %all n apply4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available1 ! /udy initiat$ "u subsection 7b71 includ+ recomm5dations = ensur+ t automat$ vehicles safely int]act ) g5]al road us]s4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,automat$ vehicle ,! t]m automat$ vehicle means a motor vehicle equipp$ ) ,level #c1 ,level #d1 or ,level #e automat$ driv+ sy/ems = all trips accord+ to ! recomm5d$ practice /&>ds publi%$ on ,june #ae1 #bjah by ! ,society ( ,automotive ,eng9e]s ,int]national 7,j#cjafbjahjf7 or equival5t /&>ds adopt$ by ! ,secret>y ) respect to automat$ motor vehicles4 7#b7 ,g5]al road us]s ,! t]m g5]al road us]s means-- 7,a7 motor vehicles driv5 by individuals2 7,b7 bicycli/s & p$e/rians2 7,c7 motorcycli/s2 7,d7 work]s 9 roadside con/ruction zones2 7,e7 em]g5cy response vehicles1 includ+ fir/ respond]s2 7,f7 vehicles provid+ local gov]nm5t s]vices1 includ+ /reet sweep]s & wa/e collection vehicles2 7,g7 law en=cem5t (fic]s2 7,h7 p]sonnel :o manually direct traffic1 includ+ cross+ gu>ds2 7,i7 us]s ( %>$ micromobility 7includ+ bike%>+ & %>$ scoot] sy/ems72 & 7,j7 o!r road us]s t may int]act ) automat$ vehicles1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #adh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ecje4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aah4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7h]e9aft] ref]r$ to z ! ,c\ncil7 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all be compos$ ( ! foll[+ (fic]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7,b7 ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7,c7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy4 7,d7 ,! ,g5]al ,c\nsel ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,e7 ,! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,f7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology4 7,g7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,budget & ,programs4 7,h7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration4 7,i7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7,j7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7,k7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7,l7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7,m7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration4 7,n7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7,o7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,additional memb]s ,! ,secret>y may designate additional memb]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t to s]ve z at-l>ge memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,*air & ,vice ,*air ,! ,secret>y may designate (ficials to s]ve z ! ,*air & ,vice ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil & ( any work+ gr\ps ( ! ,c\ncil4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 id5tify & resolve any jurisdictional or regulatory gaps or inconsi/5cies associat$ ) nontraditional & em]g+ transportation te*nologies1 modes1 or projects p5d+ or br\ght be=e ! ,dep>tm5t to elim9ate1 s f> z practicable1 imp$im5ts to ! prompt & safe deploym5t ( new & innovative transportation te*nology1 includ+ ) respect to safety regulation & ov]sight1 environm5tal review1 & fund+ issues2 7#b7 coord9ate ! ,dep>tm5t's int]nal ov]sight ( nontraditional & em]g+ transportation te*nologies1 modes1 or projects & engagem5t ) ext]nal /akehold]s2 7#c7 )9 applicable /atutory au?ority o!r ?an ?is p>agraph1 develop & e/abli% dep>tm5t-wide processes1 solutions1 & be/ practices = id5tify+1 manag+ & resolv+ issues reg>d+ em]g+ transportation te*nologies1 modes1 or projects p5d+ or br\ght be=e ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7#d7 c>ry out su* additional duties z ! ,secret>y may prescribe1 to ! ext5t consi/5t ) ?is title1 includ+ subsections 7f77#b7 & 7g7 ( section #ajf4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aah4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil4 4 #ecjf4 ,hyp]loop transportation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 %all issue guidance to provide a cle> regulatory framework = ! safe deploym5t ( hyp]loop transportation4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,9 develop+ ! guidance "u subsection 7a71 ! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 consid] safety1 ov]sight1 environm5tal1 project deliv]y1 & o!r regulatory requirem5ts prescrib$ by v>i\s modal adm9i/rations 9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 cle>ly del9eate betwe5 relevant au?orities ) respect to hyp]loop transportation 9 ! ,dep>tm5t & provide project sponsors ) a s+le po9t ( access to ! ,dep>tm5t to inquire ab\t projects1 plans1 & proposals2 7#c7 e/abli% cle>1 coord9at$ proc$ures = ! regulation ( hyp]loop transportation projects2 & 7#d7 develop & e/abli% dep>tm5t-wide processes1 solutions1 & be/ practices = id5tify+1 manag+1 & resolv+ matt]s reg>d+ hyp]loop transportation subject to ! ,dep>tm5t's jurisdiction4 #ecjg4 ,surface transportation work=ce retra9+ grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a program to make grants to eligible entities to develop a curriculum = & e/abli% transportation work=ce tra9+ programs 9 urban & rural areas to tra91 upskill1 & prep>e surface transportation work]s1 ^: jobs may be *ang$ or wors5$ by automation1 :o h be5 sep>at$ f _! jobs1 or :o h receiv$ notice ( imp5d+ job loss1 z a result ( be+ replac$ by automat$ driv+ sy/ems4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,! foll[+ entities %all be eligible to receive grants "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,in/itutions ( high] education4 7#b7 ,consortia ( in/itutions ( high] education4 7#c7 ,trade associations4 7#d7 ,nongov]nm5tal /akehold]s4 7#e7 ,organizations ) a demon/rat$ capacity to develop & provide c>e] ladd] programs ?r\gh labor-managem5t p>tn]%ips & appr5tice%ips on a nationwide basis4 7c7 ,limitation on aw>ds ,an entity may only receive "o grant p] fiscal ye> "u ?is section = an am\nt det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section may only use grant am\nts = develop+ & c>ry+ out direct surface transportation work=ce retra9+ programs1 includ+-- 7,a7 te/+ ( new roles = exi/+ jobs1 includ+ me*anical "w1 diagno/ic "w1 & fleet op]ations managem5t2 7,b7 c\rsework or curricula ?r\gh :i* p>ticipants may pursue a degree or c]tification2 7,c7 direct work] tra9+ or tra9-!-tra9] type programs 9 support ( surface transportation work]s displac$ by automat$ vehicles2 or 7,d7 tra9+ & upskill+ work]s1 includ+ curr5t driv]s & ma9t5ance te*nicians1 = positions directly relat$ to automat$ vehicle op]ations4 7#b7 ,limitation ,funds made available "u ?is section may n be us$ 9 support ( programs to evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( automat$ vehicle te*nologies4 7e7 ,selection crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is section bas$ on ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7#a7 ,demon/rat$ rese>* res\rces available to ! applicant = c>ry+ out ?is section4 7#b7 ,capability ( ! applicant to develop curricula 9 ! tra9+ or retra9+ ( individuals describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 z a result ( automat$ vehicles4 7#c7 ,demon/rat$ commitm5t ( ! recipi5t to c>ry out a surface transportation work=ce developm5t program ?r\gh degree-grant+ programs or programs t provide o!r indu/ry-recogniz$ cr$5tials4 7#d7 ,! ability ( ! applicant to fulfill ! purposes "u subsection 7a74 7f7 ,eligibility ,an applicant is only eligible = a grant "u ?is section if su* applicant-- 7#a7 has an e/abli%$ surface transportation work=ce developm5t program2 7#b7 has exp]tise 9 solv+ surface transportation problems ?r\gh rese>*1 tra9+1 education1 & te*nology2 7#c7 actively %>es in=mation & results ) o!r surface transportation work=ce developm5t programs ) simil> objectives2 7#d7 has exp]i5ce 9 e/abli%+1 develop+ & adm9i/]+ a surface transportation-relat$ appr5tice%ip or tra9+ program ) at lea/ #e ye>s ( demon/rable results2 & 7#e7 agrees to make all curricula1 rese>* f9d+s1 or o!r mat]ials develop$ us+ grant fund+ "u ?is section publicly available4 7g7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( a grant "u ?is section %all be a doll> = doll> mat* ( ! co/s ( e/abli%+ & adm9i/]+ ! retra9+ program & relat$ activities c>ri$ out by ! grant recipi5t or consortium ( grant recipi5ts4 7#b7 ,availability ( funds ,= a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section c>ry+ out activities "u su* grant 9 p>tn]%ip ) a public transportation ag5cy t is receiv+ funds "u sections #ecjg1 #eccg1 or #ecci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 n m ?an #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available "u any su* section may qualify z ! non-,f$]al %>e "u p>agraph 7#a74 7h7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] grants are aw>d$ 9 any fiscal ye> "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs1 & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available1 a report describ+ ! activities & effectiv5ess ( ! program "u ?is section4 7#a7 ,transp>5cy ,! report "u ?is subsection %all include ! foll[+ in=mation on activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section3 7,a7 ,a li/ ( all grant recipi5ts "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,an explanation ( :y ea* recipi5t 0 *os5 9 accordance ) ! selection crit]ia "u subsection 7e7 & ! eligibility requirem5ts "u subsection 7f74 7,c7 ,a summ>y ( activities c>ri$ out by ea* recipi5t & an analysis ( ! progress ( su* activities t[>d a*iev+ ! purposes "u subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,an acc\nt+ = ! use ( ,f$]al funds exp5d$ 9 c>ry+ out ?is section4 7,e7 ,an analysis ( outcomes ( ! program "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,tra9+ in=mation ,! report %all include ! foll[+ data on surface transportation work=ce tra9+3 7,a7 ,! sectors ( ! surface transportation sy/em f :i* work]s are be+ displac$4 7,b7 ,! skills & pr(essions = :i* work]s are be+ retra9$4 7,c7 ,h[ _m work]s h b5efitt$ f ! grant aw>d4 7,d7 ,relevant demographic in=mation ( impact$ work]s4 7i7 ,def9itions ,= ! purposes ( ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#b7 ,automat$ vehicle ,! t]m automat$ vehicle means a motor vehicle t-- 7,a7 is capable ( p]=m+ ! entire task ( driv+ 7includ+ /e]+1 accel]at+1 & decel]at+1 & react+ to ext]nal /imulus7 )\t human int]v5tion2 & 7,b7 is design$ to be op]at$ exclusively by a ,level #d or ,level #e automat$ driv+ sy/em = all trips accord+ to ! recomm5d$ practice /&>ds publi%$ on ,june #ae1 #bjah1 by ! ,society ( ,automotive ,eng9e]s ,int]national 7,j#cjafbjahjf7 or equival5t /&>ds adopt$ by ! ,secret>y ) respect to automat$ motor vehicles4 7#c7 ,public transportation ,! t]m public transportation has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c ye>s aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are au?oriz$4 #ecjh4 ,?ird-p>ty data integration pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% & implem5t a pilot program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! program7 to lev]age anonym\s cr[ds\rc$ data f ?ird-p>ty entities to improve transportation managem5t capabilities & effici5cy on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program include ! utilization ( anonym\s cr[ds\rc$ data f ?ird p>ties to implem5t integrat$ traffic managem5t sy/ems :i* lev]age real-"t data to provide dynamic & effici5t traffic-fl[ managem5t = purposes (-- 7#a7 adju/+ traffic light cycle times to optimize traffic managem5t & decrease conge/ion2 7#b7 exp&+ or contract+ lane capacity to meet traffic dem&2 7#c7 enhanc+ travel] notification ( s]vice conditions2 7#d7 prioritiz+ high-priority vehicles su* z em]g5cy response & law en=cem5t )9 ! transportation sy/em2 & 7#e7 any o!r purposes :i* ! ,secret>y deems an appropriate use ( anonym\s us] data4 7c7 ,p>tn]%ip ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to ent] into agreem5ts ) public & private sector entities to accompli% ! goals li/$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,data privacy & security ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! protection ( privacy = all s\rces ( data utiliz$ 9 ! program1 promot+ cyb]security to prev5t hack+1 spo(+1 & disruption ( connect$ & automat$ transportation sy/ems4 7e7 ,program locations ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate programs 9 a v>iety ( areas1 includ+ urban1 suburban1 rural1 tribal1 or any o!r appropriate sett+s4 7f7 ,be/ practices ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publicly make available be/ practices to lev]age private us] data to support improv$ transportation managem5t capabilities & effici5cy1 includ+-- 7#a7 legal consid]ations :5 acquir+ private us] data = public purposes2 & 7#b7 protect+ privacy & security ( individual us] data4 7g7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all annually submit a report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7#b7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program 9 meet+ goals descri$ 9 subsection 7b72 7#c7 policy recomm5dations to improve integration ( sy/ems betwe5 public & private entities2 & 7#d7 a description ( co/s associat$ ) equipp+ & ma9ta9+ sy/ems4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ! program4 7i7 ,sunset ,on a date t is #e ye>s aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ?is program %all cease to be effective4 #ecji4 ,?ird-p>ty data plann+ integration pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% & implem5t a pilot program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! program7 to lev]age anonym\s cr[ds\rc$ data f ?ird-p>ty entities to improve transportation managem5t capabilities & effici5cy on ,f$]al-aid highways4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program include ! utilization ( anonym\s cr[ds\rc$ data f ?ird p>ties to-- 7#a7 utilize private-us] data to in=m infra/ructure plann+ decisions = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 r$uc+ conge/ion2 7,b7 decreas+ miles travel$2 7,c7 increas+ safety2 7,d7 improv+ freight effici5cy2 7,e7 enhanc+ environm5tal conditions2 & 7,f7 o!r purposes z ! ,secret>y deems necess>y4 7c7 ,p>tn]%ip ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to ent] into agreem5ts ) public & private sector entities to accompli% ! goals li/$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,data privacy & security ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! protection ( privacy = all s\rces ( data utiliz$ 9 ! program1 promot+ cyb]security to prev5t hack+1 spo(+1 & disruption ( connect$ & automat$ transportation sy/ems4 7e7 ,program locations ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate programs 9 a v>iety ( areas1 includ+ urban1 suburban1 rural1 tribal1 or any o!r appropriate sett+s4 7f7 ,be/ practices ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publicly make available be/ practices to lev]age private us] data to support improv$ transportation managem5t capabilities & effici5cy1 includ+-- 7#a7 legal consid]ations :5 acquir+ private us] data = public purposes2 & 7#b7 protect+ privacy & security ( individual us] data4 7g7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all annually submit a report to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7#b7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program 9 meet+ goals descri$ 9 subsection 7b72 7#c7 policy recomm5dations to improve ! implem5tation ( anonym\s cr[ds\rc$ data into plann+ decisions4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ! program4 7i7 ,sunset ,on a date t is #e ye>s aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ?is program %all cease to be effective4 ,d ,surface ,transportation ,fund+ ,pilot ,programs #edja4 ,/ate surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilots ,section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,application ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may provide grants to ,/ates or a gr\p ( ,/ates "u ?is section = ! foll[+ projects3 7,a7 ,/ate pilot projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a pilot project to demon/rate a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism 9 a ,/ate4 7ii7 ,limitation ,if an applicant has previ\sly be5 aw>d$ a grant "u ?is section1 su* applicant's propos$ pilot project mu/ be compris$ ( core activities or it]ations n sub/antially simil> 9 mann] or scope to activities previ\sly c>ri$ out by ! applicant ) a grant = a project "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,/ate implem5tation projects ,a project-- 7i7 to implem5t a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism t collects rev5ue to be exp5d$ on projects = ! surface transportation sy/em ( ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 t demon/rates progress t[>ds implem5tation ( a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism1 ) consid]ation = previ\s grants aw>d$ to ! applicant "u ?is section4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #b or m future2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,to te/ solutions to ensure ! privacy & security ( data collect$ = ! purpose ( implem5t+ a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ to te/ ! design1 acceptance1 & implem5tation ( a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism & ins]t+ to te/ ! design & acceptance (1 or implem5t1 a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #hj p]c5t2 7#e7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,bi5nial & ins]t+ ,annual2 7,b7 by /rik+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act2 7,c7 by /rik+ e #b ye>s !reaft] & ins]t+ e ye> !reaft]2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ & conta9+ a det]m9ation ( ! *>act]i/ics ( ! mo/ successful me*anisms ) ! highe/ pot5tial = future widespread deploym5t be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsections 7j7 & 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,fund+ ,( am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ag1ejj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 & #ag1ejjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 7#b7 = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ae1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 & #bj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 7#c7 = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ab1ejj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 & #bb1ejj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 & 7#d7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 & #be1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out projects "u subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 7k7 ,fund+ flexibility ,funds made available 9 a fiscal ye> = mak+ grants = projects "u subsection 7b77#b7 t are n obligat$ 9 su* fiscal ye> may be made available 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye> = projects "u su* subsection or = ! national surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilot "u section #edjb ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act4 4 #edjb4 ,national surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilot 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all e/abli% a pilot program to demon/rate a national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee to re/ore & ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund & a*ieve & ma9ta9 a /ate ( good repair 9 ! surface transportation sy/em4 7#b7 ,objectives ,! objectives ( ! pilot program are to-- 7,a7 te/ ! design1 acceptance1 implem5tation1 & f9ancial su/a9ability ( a national p]-mile us] fee2 7,b7 address ! ne$ = additional rev5ue = surface transportation infra/ructure & a national p]-mile us] fee2 & 7,c7 provide recomm5dations reg>d+ adoption & implem5tation ( a national p]-mile us] fee4 7b7 ,p>amet]s ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all-- 7#a7 provide diff]5t me?ods t volunte] p>ticipants c *oose f to track motor vehicle miles travel$2 7#b7 solicit volunte] p>ticipants f all #ej ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7#c7 ensure an equitable geographic di/ribution by population among volunte] p>ticipants2 7#d7 include comm]cial vehicles & pass5g] motor vehicles 9 ! pilot program2 & 7#e7 use compon5ts (1 & in=mation f1 ! ,/ates select$ = ! ,/ate surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilot program "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note74 7c7 ,me?ods 7#a7 ,tools ,9 select+ ! me?ods describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all coord9ate ) entities t volunt>ily provide to ! ,secret>y = use 9 ! program any ( ! foll[+ vehicle-miles-travel$ collection tools3 7,a7 ,?ird-p>ty on-bo>d diagno/ic 7,,obd-,,ii7 devices4 7,b7 ,sm>t phone applications4 7,c7 ,telemetric data collect$ by automak]s4 7,d7 ,motor vehicle data obta9$ by c> insurance companies4 7,e7 ,data f ! ,/ates select$ = ! ,/ate surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilot program "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note74 7,f7 ,motor vehicle data obta9$ f fuel+ /ations4 7,g7 ,any o!r me?od t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#b7 ,coord9ation 7,a7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :i* me?ods "u p>agraph 7#a7 are select$ = ! pilot program4 7,b7 ,volunte] p>ticipants ,9 a mann] t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate1 ! ,secret>y %all provide ea* select$ me?od to ea* volunte] p>ticipant4 7d7 ,p]-,mile us] fees ,= ! purposes ( ! pilot program e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all e/abli% on an annual basis-- 7#a7 = pass5g] vehicles & light trucks1 a p]-mile us] fee t is equival5t to-- 7,a7 ! av]age annual taxes impos$ by sections #djda & #djha ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf ) respect to gasol9e or any o!r fuel us$ 9 a motor vehicle 7o!r ?an aviation gasol9e or diesel71 divid$ by 7,b7 ! total vehicle miles travel$ by pass5g] vehicles & light trucks2 & 7#b7 = m$ium- & heavy-duty trucks1 a p]-mile us] fee t is equival5t to-- 7,a7 ! av]age annual taxes impos$ by sections #djda & #djha ( su* ,code ) respect to diesel fuel1 divid$ by 7,b7 ! total vehicle miles travel$ by m$ium- & heavy-duty trucks4 ,taxes %all only be tak5 into acc\nt "u ! prec$+ s5t5ce to ! ext5t tak5 into acc\nt 9 det]m9+ appropriations to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund "u section #iejc7;b7 ( su* ,code1 & ! am\nt s det]m9$ %all be r$uc$ to acc\nt = transf]s f su* fund "u p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e7 ( section #iejc7;c7 ( su* ,code4 7e7 ,volunte] p>ticipants ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all-- 7#a7 ensure1 to ! ext5t practicable1 t an appropriate numb] ( volunte] p>ticipants p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program2 & 7#b7 issue policies to-- 7,a7 protect ! privacy ( volunte] p>ticipants2 & 7,b7 secure ! data provid$ by volunte] p>ticipants4 7f7 ,advisory bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory bo>d to assi/ )-- 7,a7 advanc+ & implem5t+ ! pilot program "u ?is section2 7,b7 c>ry+ out ! public aw>5ess campaign "u subsection 7g72 & 7,c7 develop+ ! report "u subsection 7m74 7#b7 ,memb]s ,! advisory bo>d %all1 at a m9imum1 include ! foll[+ entities1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,b7 any public or nonpr(it entity t l$ a surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives pilot project "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act72 7,c7 repres5tatives ( ! truck+ indu/ry1 includ+ own]-op]ator indep5d5t driv]s2 7,d7 data security exp]ts2 & 7,e7 academic exp]ts on surface transportation4 7g7 ,public aw>5ess campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ) guidance f ! advisory bo>d "u subsection 7f71 may c>ry out a public aw>5ess campaign to increase public aw>5ess reg>d+ a national p]-mile us] fee1 includ+ di/ribut+ in=mation relat$ to ! pilot program c>ri$ out "u ?is section1 in=mation f ! ,/ate surface transportation sy/em fund+ pilot program "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note74 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! public aw>5ess campaign "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] issues unique to ea* ,/ate4 7h7 ,rev5ue collection ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all e/abli% a me*anism to collect p]-mile us] fees e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d7 f volunte] p>ticipants4 ,su* me*anism-- 7#a7 may be adju/$ z ne$$ to address te*nical *all5ges2 & 7#b7 may all[ ?ird-p>ty v5dors to collect ! p]-mile us] fees & =w>d su* fees to ! ,treasury4 7i7 ,agreem5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may ent] into an agreem5t ) a volunte] p>ticipant conta9+ su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y = p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program4 7j7 ,limitation ,any rev5ue collect$ ?r\gh ! me*anism e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7h7 %all n be consid]$ a toll "u section #cja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7k7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all ensure t any rev5ue collect$ "u subsection 7g7 is deposit$ into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7l7 ,refund ,n m ?an #de days aft] ! end ( ea* cal5d> qu>t] 9 :i* a volunte] p>ticipant has p>ticipat$ 9 ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all calculate & issue an equival5t refund to volunte] p>ticipants = applicable ,f$]al motor fuel taxes "u section #djda & section #djha ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 ! applicable batt]y tax "u section #daaa ( su* ,code1 or bo?1 if applicable4 7m7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* volunte] p>ticipants beg9 p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 & ea* ye> !reaft] = ! duration ( ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes an analysis (-- 7#a7 :e!r ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 7 a*iev$2 7#b7 h[ volunte] protections 9 subsection 7e77#b7 7 compli$ )2 & 7#c7 :e!r p]-mile us] fees c ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund & a*ieve & ma9ta9 a /ate ( good repair 9 ! surface transportation sy/em4 7n7 ,sunset ,! pilot program e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all expire on ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date on :i* volunte] p>ticipants beg9 p>ticipat+ 9 su* program4 7o7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply3 7#a7 ,comm]cial vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle 9 section #caaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,highway tru/ fund ,! t]m ,highway ,tru/ ,fund means ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#c7 ,light truck ,! t]m light truck has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ebc4b ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7#d7 ,m$ium- & heavy-duty truck ,! t]m m$ium- & heavy-duty truck has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m comm]cial m$ium- & heavy-duty on-highway vehicle 9 section #cbija7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,p]-mile us] fee ,! t]m p]-mile us] fee means a rev5ue me*anism t-- 7,a7 is appli$ to road us]s op]at+ motor vehicles on ! surface transportation sy/em2 & 7,b7 is bas$ on ! numb] ( vehicle miles travel$ by an individual road us]4 7#f7 ,volunte] p>ticipant ,! t]m volunte] p>ticipant means-- 7,a7 an own] or lessee ( an individual private motor vehicle :o volunte]s to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program2 7,b7 a comm]cial vehicle op]ator :o volunte]s to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program2 or 7,c7 an own] ( a motor vehicle fleet :o volunte]s to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program4 ,e ,miscellane\s #eeja4 ,ergonomic seat+ work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all conv5e a work+ gr\p to exam9e ! seat+ /&>ds = comm]cial driv]s4 7#b7 ,memb]s ,at a m9imum1 ! work+ gr\p %all include-- 7,a7 seat manufactur]s2 7,b7 comm]cial vehicle manufactur]s2 7,c7 transit vehicle manufactur]s2 7,d7 labor repres5tatives = ! truck+ indu/ry2 7,e7 repres5tatives f organizations engag$ 9 collective b>ga9+ on behalf ( transit work]s 9 n few] ?an #c ,/ates2 & 7,f7 musculoskeletal heal? exp]ts4 7b7 ,objectives ,! ,secret>y %all pursue ! foll[+ objectives ?r\gh ! work+ gr\p3 7#a7 ,to id5tify heal? issues1 includ+ musculoskeletal heal? issues1 t afflict comm]cial driv]s due to sitt+ = long p]iods ( "t :ile on duty4 7#b7 ,to id5tify rese>* topics = fur!r developm5t & be/ practices to improve seat+4 7#c7 ,to det]m9e ways to incorporate improv$ seat+ into manufactur+ /&>ds = public transit vehicles & comm]cial vehicles4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! f9d+s ( ! work+ gr\p "u ?is section & any recomm5dations = ! adoption ( bett] ergonomic seat+ = comm]cial driv]s4 7#b7 ,publication ,^u receipt ( ! report 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! report on a publicly accessible website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,applicability ( ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,! ,advisory ,committee %all be subject to ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 #eejb4 ,repeal ( section #fcad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fcad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,title analysis ,! analysis = *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #fcad4 7#b7 ,section #fcjg ,section #fcjg7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ or section #fcad7;b72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ or section #fcad7;b72 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ or section #fcad7;b72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 by /rik+ or section #fcad7;b74 #eejc4 ,transportation work=ce outrea* program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eejh4 ,transportation work=ce outrea* program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & adm9i/] a transportation work=ce outrea* program t c>ries out a s]ies ( public s]vice ann\ncem5t campaigns dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ea* campaign c>ri$ out "u ! program %all be to a*ieve ! foll[+ objectives3 7#a7 ,increase aw>5ess ( c>e] opportunities 9 ! transportation sector1 includ+ aviation pilots1 safety inspectors1 me*anics & te*nicians1 m>itime transportation work]s1 air traffic controll]s1 flight att5dants1 truck driv]s1 eng9e]s1 transit work]s1 railroad work]s1 & o!r transportation pr(essionals4 7#b7 ,increase div]sity1 includ+ race1 g5d]1 e?nicity1 & socioeconomic /atus1 ( pr(essionals 9 ! transportation sector4 7c7 ,adv]tis+ ,! ,secret>y may use1 or au?orize ! use (1 funds available to c>ry out ! program = ! developm5t1 production1 & use ( broadca/1 digital1 & pr9t m$ia adv]tis+ & outrea* 9 c>ry+ out campaigns "u ?is section4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is section1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ee ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #eejg1 z add$ by ?is ,act1 ! foll[+3 #eejh4 ,transportation work=ce outrea* program4 4 #eejd4 ,c]tification on ensur+ no human rights abuses 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,accord+ to ! ,int]national ,en]gy ,ag5cy-- 7,a7 electric c>s require significant am\nts ( copp]1 li?ium1 nickel1 manganese1 r>e e>? elem5ts1 plat9um gr\p elem5ts1 & cobalt2 & 7,b7 ! top produc] ( cobalt is ! ,democratic ,republic ( ! ,congo4 7#b7 ,,unicef & ,amne/y ,int]national e/imate t #dj1jjj boys & girls "w 9 m9es across ! ,democratic ,republic ( ! ,congo = up to #ab h\rs a day & e>n no m ?an #b doll>s a day4 7#c7 ,! boys & girls work+ 9 m9es 9 ! ,democratic ,republic ( ! ,congo d n att5d s*ool1 !y are beat5 by security gu>ds1 & !y are expos$ to high levels ( cobalt1 b are n issu$ protective equipm5t4 7b7 ,c]tification ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all c]tify t no funds = programs relat$ to r$uc+ gre5 h\se gas emissions "u ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title are us$ = m9]als s\rc$ or process$ ) *ild labor1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 ,article #c ( ! ,int]national ,labor ,organization ,conv5tion conc]n+ ! prohibition & imm$iate action = ! elim9ation ( ! wor/ =ms ( *ild labor 7,decemb] #b1 #bjjj71 or 9 violation ( human rights4 ,,vi ,multimodal ,transportation #fjja4 ,national multimodal freight policy ,section #gjaja7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ 9 rural & urban areas aft] freight transportation2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 travel )9 population c5t]s2 & 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7,a7 gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,b7 local air pollution2 7,c7 m9imiz+1 captur+1 or treat+ /ormwat] run(f or o!r adv]se impacts to wat] quality2 & 7,d7 wildlife habitat loss2 2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#aa72 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 to decrease any adv]se impact ( freight transportation on communities locat$ ne> freight facilities or freight corridors2 & 4 #fjjb4 ,national freight /rategic plan ,section #gjajb7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ %all & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all-- 7#a7 update ! plan & publi% ! updat$ plan on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7#b7 include 9 ! update describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 ea* item describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 be/ practices to r$uce ! adv]se environm5tal impacts ( freight-relat$-- 7i7 gre5h\se gas emissions2 7ii7 local air pollution2 7iii7 /ormwat] run(f or o!r adv]se impacts to wat] quality2 & 7iv7 wildlife habitat loss4 4 #fjjc4 ,national multimodal freight network ,section #gjajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,c7 by /rik+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t h & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t-- 7i7 h a total annual value ( c>go ( at lea/ #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 z id5tifi$ by ,unit$ ,/ates ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection & report$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 or 7ii7 h 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,inve/ 9 ,am]ica ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+ a plan to designate a f9al ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network1 includ+ a detail$ summ>y ( ! res\rces )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y t w be d$icat$ to c>ry+ out su* plan4 7,b7 ,designation ( ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! submission ( ! report describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & metropolitan plann+ organizations aft] ,/ates2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 ! head] by ins]t+ & metropolitan plann+ organization aft] ,/ate2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,critical urban freight facilities & corridors 7i7 ,area ) a population ( ov] #ejj1jjj ,9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #ejj1jjj or m individuals1 ! repres5tative metropolitan plann+ organization1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 may designate a freight facility or corridor )9 ! bord]s ( ! ,/ate z a critical urban freight facility or corridor4 7ii7 ,area ) a population ( less ?an #ejj1jjj ,9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( less ?an #ejj1jjj individuals1 ! ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! repres5tative metropolitan plann+ organization1 may designate a freight facility or corridor )9 ! bord]s ( ! ,/ate z a critical urban freight corridor4 7iii7 ,designation ,a designation may be made "u subp>agraph 7i7 or 7ii7 if ! facility or corridor is 9 an urbaniz$ area1 reg>dless ( population1 & su* facility or corridor-- 7,i7 provides access to ! prim>y highway freight sy/em1 ! ,int]/ate sy/em1 or an int]modal freight facility2 7,,ii7 is locat$ )9 a corridor ( a r\te on ! prim>y highway freight sy/em & provides an alt]native option important to goods movem5t2 7,,iii7 s]ves a major freight g5]ator1 logi/ics c5t]1 or manufactur+ & w>eh\se indu/rial l&2 7,,iv7 connects to an int]national port ( entry2 7,v7 provides access to a significant air1 rail1 wat]1 or o!r freight facility 9 ! ,/ate2 or 7,,vi7 is important to ! movem5t ( freight )9 ! region1 z det]m9$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization or ! ,/ate4 7,d7 ,limitation ,a ,/ate may propose additional designations to ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network 9 ! ,/ate 9 an am\nt t is-- 7i7 = a highway project1 n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! total mileage designat$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 = a non-highway project1 us+ a limitation det]m9$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,requir$ network compon5ts ,9 designat+ or r$esignat+ ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network includes ! compon5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 4 #fjjd4 ,/ate freight advisory committees ,section #gjbja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & local gov]nm5ts & ins]t+ local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & ! dep>tm5ts ) responsibility = environm5tal protection & air quality ( ! ,/ate4 #fjje4 ,/ate freight plans ,section #gjbjb7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 by ins]t+ & urban aft] rural2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#ab72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 /rategies & goals to decrease freight-relat$-- 7,a7 gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,b7 local air pollution2 7,c7 /ormwat] run(f or o!r adv]se impacts to wat] quality2 & 7,d7 wildlife habitat loss2 7#aa7 /rategies & goals to decrease any adv]se impact ( freight transportation on communities locat$ ne> freight facilities or freight corridors2 & 4 #fjjf4 ,/udy ( freight transportation fee 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & ! ,commission] ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% a jo9t task =ce to /udy ! e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration ( a fee on multimodal freight surface transportation s]vices4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,an e/imation ( ! rev5ue t a fee ( up to #a p]c5t on freight transportation s]vices w\ld raise4 7#b7 ,an id5tification ( ! entities t w\ld be subject to su* a fee paid by ! own]s or suppli]s ( c>go4 7#c7 ,an analysis ( ! adm9i/rative capacity ( ,f$]al ag5cies & freight indu/ry p>ticipants to collect su* a fee & ensure compliance ) fee requirem5ts4 7#d7 ,policy options to prev5t avoidance ( su* a fee1 includ+ div]sion ( freight s]vices to =eign c\ntries4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ! ,committee on ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a74 #fjjg4 ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau ,section #aaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 to provide assi/ance & communicate be/ practices & f9anc+ & fund+ opportunities to eligible entities = ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a71 includ+ by-- 7,a7 conduct+ proactive outrea* to communities locat$ outside ( metropolitan or micropolitan /ati/ical areas 7z su* areas are def9$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget7 us+ data f ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial ,c5sus2 & 7,b7 coord9at+ ) ! ,(fice ( ,rural ,developm5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,(fice ( ,community ,revitalization ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & any o!r ag5cies t provide te*nical assi/ance = rural communities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,executive ,director2 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,annual progress report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,executive ,director %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+-- 7#a7 ! use ( funds au?oriz$ "u section #fje7;f7 ( title #bc2 & 7#b7 ! progress ( ! ,bureau 9 c>ry+ out ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 4 #fjjh4 ,local hire 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all imm$iately re9/ate ! local labor hir+ pilot program conta9+ ! contract+ initiative e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y & publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] on ,m>* #f1 #bjae 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #abbeg71 "u ! same t]ms1 conditions1 & requirem5ts z s publi%$4 7b7 ,duration ,! ,secret>y %all cont9ue ! local labor hir+ pilot program re9/at$ "u ?is section ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe4 #fjji4 ,,fte cap ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may n employ m ?an #ae full-"t equival5t positions 9 any fiscal ye> 9 ! ,imm$iate ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y4 #fjaj4 ,id5tification ( ,,covid-#ai te/+ ne$s ( critical infra/ructure employees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 adopt1 = use by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 c>ry+ out response ef=ts relat+ to1 & op]ations dur+1 ! ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 p&emic1 ! categorization ( ess5tial critical infra/ructure work]s id5tifi$ 9 ! ,guidance on ! ,ess5tial ,critical ,infra/ructure ,work=ce publi%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security on ,m>* #bh1 #bjbj 7or a subsequ5t v]sion ( su* guidance72 & 7#b7 coord9ate ) ! ,director ( ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy to support ef=ts ( ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts to provide =-- 7,a7 priority te/+ ( ess5tial critical infra/ructure work]s 7z su* t]m is us$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77 ) respect to ,,covid-#ai2 & 7,b7 priority access to p]sonal protective equipm5t1 sanitiz]s1 nonm$ical-grade facial cov]+s1 & o!r heal?-relat$ or protective supplies necess>y to safely p]=m ess5tial critical infra/ructure "w4 7b7 ,application ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires ! provision ( priority te/+ or priority access to p]sonal protective equipm5t = ess5tial critical infra/ructure work]s 7z su* t]m is us$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77 to be prioritiz$ ov] ! provision ( t te/+ or access to p]sonal protective equipm5t = o!r individuals :o are id5tifi$ by ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion or any o!r relevant ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local ag5cy z hav+ a high] priority = t te/+ or access to p]sonal protective equipm5t1 includ+-- 7#a7 pati5ts2 7#b7 heal?c>e work]s2 & 7#c7 fir/ respond]s4 ,,vii ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act #gjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act 7a7 ,cr$itwor?9ess ,section #fjb7;a77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ a rat+ & ins]t+ an inve/m5t grade rat+2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! s5ior debt & ins]t+ s5ior debt2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ cr$it in/rum5t is = an am\nt less ?an #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ total am\nt ( o!r s5ior debt & ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is less ?an #aej1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,section #fjc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#i7 & section #aag7;j77#b71 ! proce$s ( a secur$ loan "u ! ,,tifia program %all be consid]$ to be "p ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( project co/s requir$ "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di1 if ! loan is repayable f non-,f$]al funds4 4 7c7 ,exemption ( funds f ,,tifia ,f$]al %>e requirem5t ,section #fjc7;b77#i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,t]ritories ,funds provid$ = a t]ritory "u section #afe7;c7 %all n be consid]$ ,f$]al assi/ance = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7d7 ,/reaml9$ application process ,section #fjc7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional t]ms = exp$it$ decisions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t an exp$it$ decision timel9e = public ag5cy borr[]s seek+ secur$ loans t meet-- 7i7 ! t]ms "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 ! additional crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,additional crit]ia ,! additional crit]ia ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 are ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! secur$ loan is made on t]ms & conditions t sub/antially con=m to ! conv5tional t]ms & conditions e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau4 7ii7 ,! secur$ loan is rat$ 9 ! ,a category or high]4 7iii7 ,! ,,tifia program %>e ( eligible project co/s is #cc p]c5t or less4 7iv7 ,! applicant demon/rates a reasonable expectation t ! contract+ process = ! project c comm5ce by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is obligat$ = ! project "u ! ,,tifia program4 7v7 ,! project has receiv$ a categorical exclusion1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,c7 ,writt5 notice ,! ,secret>y %all provide to an applicant seek+ a secur$ loan "u ! exp$it$ decision process "u ?is p>agraph a writt5 notice in=m+ ! applicant :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! application by n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y submits to ! applicant a lett] indicat+ t ! ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau has comm5c$ ! cr$itwor?9ess review ( ! project4 4 7e7 ,assi/ance to small projects ,section #fje7;f77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #c1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,application process report ,section #fji7;b77#b77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7iv7 by /rik+ &2 7#b7 9 clause 7v7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 :e!r ! project is locat$ 9 a metropolitan /ati/ical area1 micropolitan /ati/ical area1 or nei!r 7z su* areas are def9$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget74 4 7g7 ,/atus reports ,section #fji ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,/atus reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website = ! ,,tifia program-- 7,a7 on a mon?ly basis1 a curr5t /atus report on all submitt$ lett]s ( int]e/ & applications receiv$ = assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program2 & 7,b7 on a qu>t]ly basis1 a curr5t /atus report on all approv$ applications = assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,ea* mon?ly & qu>t]ly /atus report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 at a m9imum1 ) respect to ea* project includ$ 9 ! /atus report-- 7,a7 ! "n ( ! p>ty submitt+ ! lett] ( int]e/ or application2 7,b7 ! "n ( ! project2 7,c7 ! date on :i* ! lett] ( int]e/ or application 0 receiv$2 7,d7 ! e/imat$ project eligible co/s2 7,e7 ! type ( cr$it assi/ance s\ght2 & 7,f7 ! anticipat$ fiscal ye> & qu>t] = clos+ ( ! cr$it assi/ance4 4 ,c ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,transportation #hjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,improv+ ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,act ( #bjbj4 ,i ,au?orizations #haja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #eabh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 #fg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #fh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #fi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #ga1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #gb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ba1ihh1jjj & ins]t+ #bd1jbe1jjj2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 by /rik+ #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7 by /rik+ #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,assi/ance ) local em]g5cy respond] tra9+ grants ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eaaf7;h71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d #a1hjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out ! grant program "u section #eajg7;j74 4 ,,ii ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety & ,improvem5t #hbja4 ,repeal ( c]ta9 requirem5ts relat$ to li?ium cells & batt]ies 7a7 ,repeal ,section #hbh ( ! ,,faa ,mod]nization & ,re=m ,act ( #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 & ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( su* ,act1 are repeal$4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #ccc ( ! ,,faa ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjah 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al4-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,pursuant to section #hbh ( ! ,,faa ,mod]nization & ,re=m ,act ( #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddgja note71 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 ( subsection 7b72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,,icao ,te*nical ,in/ructions ,! t]m ,,icao ,te*nical ,in/ructions means ! ,int]national ,civil ,aviation ,organization ,te*nical ,in/ructions = ! ,safe ,transport ( ,dang]\s ,goods by ,air4 4 #hbjb4 ,transportation ( liquefi$ natural gas by rail tank c> 7a7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 %all initiate an evaluation ( ! safety1 security1 & environm5tal risks ( transport+ liquefi$ natural gas by rail4 7b7 ,te/+ ,9 conduct+ ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 p]=m physical te/+ ( rail tank c>s1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 ! ,,dot-#aac specification1 to evaluate ! p]=mance ( su* rail tank c>s 9 ! ev5t ( an accid5t or d]ailm5t1 includ+ evaluation ( ! ext5t to :i* design & con/ruction features su* z /eel ?ickness & valve protections prev5t or mitigate ! release ( liquefi$ natural gas2 7#b7 analyze multiple release sc5>ios1 includ+ d]ailm5ts1 front-end collisions1 re>-end collisions1 side-impact collisions1 grade-cross+ collisions1 punctures1 & impact ( an inc5di>y device1 at a m9imum ( #c spe$s ( travel ) a suffici5t range ( spe$s to evaluate ! safety1 security1 & environm5tal risks pos$ "u real-_w op]at+ conditions2 & 7#c7 exam9e ! effects ( exposure to climate conditions across rail networks1 includ+ temp]ature1 humidity1 & any o!r factors t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration det]m9es c\ld influ5ce p]=mance ( rail tank c>s & compon5ts ( su* rail tank c>s4 7c7 ,o!r factors ,to consid] ,9 conduct+ ! evaluation "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all evaluate ! impact ( a dis*>ge ( liquefi$ natural gas f a rail tank c> on public safety & ! environm5t1 & consid]-- 7#a7 ! b5efits ( r\te re/rictions1 spe$ re/rictions1 enhanc$ brake requirem5ts1 p]sonnel requirem5ts1 rail tank c> te*nological requirem5ts1 & o!r op]at+ controls2 7#b7 ! advisability ( consi/ re/rictions1 includ+ limitations on ! arrangem5t & quantity ( rail tank c>s c>ry+ liquefi$ natural gas 9 any giv5 consi/2 7#c7 ! id5tification ( pot5tial impact areas1 & ! numb] ( homes & /ructures pot5tially endang]$ by a dis*>ge 9 rural1 suburban1 & urban environm5ts2 7#d7 ! impact ( dis*>ge on ! environm5t1 includ+ air quality impacts2 7#e7 ! b5efits ( advanc$ notification to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ,/ate ,em]g5cy ,response ,commissions1 & ,tribal ,em]g5cy ,response ,commissions ( r\tes = mov+ liquefi$ natural gas by rail tank c>2 7#f7 h[ fir/ respond]s respond to an incid5t1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* specializ$ equipm5t or tra9+ w\ld be requir$ & ! co/ to communities = acquir+ any necess>y equipm5t or tra9+2 7#g7 :e!r !rmal radiation c\ld occur f a dis*>ge2 7#h7 an evaluation ( ! rail tank c> au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = liquefi$ natural gas or simil> cryog5ic liquids1 & a det]m9ation ( :e!r specific safety enhancem5ts or new /&>ds are necess>y to ensure ! safety ( rail transport ( liquefi$ natural gas2 & 7#i7 ! risks pos$ by ! transportation ( liquefi$ natural gas by ,int]national ,organization = ,/&>dization conta9]s au?oriz$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & make available to ! public-- 7#a7 a report bas$ on ! evaluation & te/+ conduct$ "u subsections 7a7 & 7b71 :i* %all include ! results ( ! evaluation & te/+ & recomm5dations = mitigat+ or elim9at+ ! safety1 security1 environm5tal1 & o!r risks ( an accid5t or incid5t involv+ ! transportation ( liquefi$ natural gas by rail2 & 7#b7 a complete li/ ( all rese>* relat$ to ! transportation ( liquefi$ natural gas by rail conduct$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 or any o!r entity ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t s9ce #bjaj t includes1 = ea* rese>* item-- 7,a7 ! title ( any reports or /udies produc$ ) respect to ! rese>*2 7,b7 ! ag5cy1 entity1 or organization p]=m+ ! rese>*2 7,c7 ! names ( all au?ors & co-au?ors ( any report or /udy produc$ ) respect to ! rese>*2 & 7,d7 ! date any relat$ report 0 publi%$ or is expect$ to publi%4 7e7 ,data collection ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all collect any relevant data or records necess>y to complete ! evaluation requir$ by subsection 7a74 7f7 ,,gao report ,aft] ! evaluation requir$ by subsection 7a7 has be5 complet$1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an indep5d5t evaluation to v]ify t ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration compli$ ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act1 & transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! f9d+s ( su* indep5d5t evaluation4 7g7 ,congressional review requirem5ts 7#a7 ,review p]iod def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m review p]iod means ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ! e>li] (-- 7,a7 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( completion ( ! report "u subsection 7f72 or 7,b7 ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,congressional au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation-- 7,a7 may n issue any regulation au?oriz+ ! transportation ( liquefi$ natural gas by rail tank c> or au?orize su* transportation ?r\gh issuance ( a special p]mit or approval be=e ! conclusion ( ! review p]iod2 & 7,b7 %all resc9d any special p]mit or approval = ! transportation ( liquefi$ natural gas by rail tank c> issu$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hbjc4 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ requirem5ts & grants ,section #eajg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,assi/ance ) local em]g5cy respond] tra9+ ,! ,secret>y %all make grants to nonpr(it organizations to develop haz>d\s mat]ials response tra9+ = em]g5cy respond]s & make su* tra9+ available electronically or 9 p]son4 4 ,d ,rail #ijja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,trans=m+ ,rail by ,accel]at+ ,inve/m5t ,nationwide ,act or ! ,,tra9 ,act4 ,i ,au?orizations #iaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,au?orization ( grants to ,amtrak 7#a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjba1 #b1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #b1gjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,national ,network ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,national ,network ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjba1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c1cjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #c1ajj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #b1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #b1ijj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe f ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = ,amtrak grant exp5diture ov]sight4 7c7 ,amtrak common b5efit co/s = ,/ate-support$ r\tes ,= any fiscal ye> 9 :i* funds are made available "u subsection 7a77#b7 9 excess ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ = fiscal ye> #bjbj "u section #aaaja7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#aad-id71 ,amtrak %all use up to #cjj1jjj1jjj ( ! excess funds to defray ! %>e ( op]at+ co/s ( ,amtrak's national assets 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bdcbj7;c77#e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 & corporate s]vices 7z su* t]m is def9$ pursuant to section #bdcag7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t is allocat$ to ! ,/ate-support$ s]vices4 7d7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee ,( ! funds made available "u subsection 7a77#b71 ! ,secret>y may make available up to #c1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> = ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission ,( ! funds made available "u subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,secret>y may make available up to #f1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,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> #bjba1 #bf1ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bg1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bg1ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bh1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #bh1ejj1jjj4 7g7 ,pass5g] rail improvem5t1 mod]nization1 & enhancem5t grants ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out section #bbijf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjba1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #c1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7h7 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7,a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjba1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7,d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7,e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7i7 ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = paym5t ( cr$it risk premiums 9 accordance ) section #iajd ( ?is division & section #ejb ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 #acj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,refund ( premium ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #gj1jjj1jjj to repay ! cr$it risk premium "u section #ejb ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 9 accordance ) section #iajd4 7j7 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out section #bbijh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u section #bbijh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7k7 ,grade cross+ sep>ation grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out section #bjaga ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z add$ by section #ieea ( ?is ,act7 ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjba1 #dej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #dge1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ebe1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #eej1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,project managem5t ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u section #bjaga ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7l7 ,rail safety public aw>5ess grants ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7k71 ! ,secret>y %all make available #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out section #bjagb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 7z add$ by section #ieeb ( ?is ,act74 7m7 ,au?orization ( appropriations to ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,section #bjaag ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bjaag4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,safety & op]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ! op]ations ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & to c>ry out railroad safety activities au?oriz$ or delegat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator-- 7,a7 #bbi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7,b7 #bca1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #bcc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #bce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #bcg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,automat$ ,track ,inspection ,program & data analysis ,f ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 n m ?an #ag1jjj1jjj may be exp5d$ = ! ,automat$ ,track ,inspection ,program & data analysis relat$ to track inspection4 ,su* funds %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,/ate p>ticipation grants ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = grants "u section #bjaje7;e7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7b7 ,railroad rese>* & developm5t 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = necess>y exp5ses = c>ry+ out railroad rese>* & developm5t activities ! foll[+ am\nts :i* %all rema9 available until exp5d$3 7,a7 #db1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba4 7,b7 #dd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7,c7 #df1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 7,d7 #dh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd4 7,e7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,/udy on ,,lng by rail ,f ! am\nts made available = fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all exp5d n less ?an #f1jjj1jjj & n m ?an #h1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! evaluation ( transport+ liquefi$ natural gas by rail "u section #hbjb ( ! ,,tra9 ,act4 7#c7 ,/udy on safety culture assessm5ts ,f ! am\nts made available = fiscal ye> #bjba "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all exp5d su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ! /udy on safety culture assessm5ts "u section #ieag ( ! ,,tra9 ,act4 7#d7 ,%ort l9e safety ,f funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y may exp5d n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 = grants to improve safety practices & tra9+ = ,class ,,ii & ,class ,,iii freight railroads2 & 7,b7 to develop safety managem5t sy/ems = ,class ,,ii & ,class ,,iii freight railroads ?r\gh safety culture assessm5ts1 tra9+ & education1 outrea* activities1 & te*nical assi/ance4 4 7n7 ,fatigue r$uction pilot projects ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = co/s associat$ ) c>ry+ out section #baaji7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #iajb4 ,pass5g] rail improvem5t1 mod]nization1 & expansion grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbijf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bbijf4 ,pass5g] rail improvem5t1 mod]nization1 & expansion grants 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a program to make grants = capital projects t improve ! /ate ( good repair1 op]ational p]=mance1 or gr[? ( int]city rail pass5g] transportation4 7b7 ,project selection crit]ia 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,capital projects eligible = a grant "u ?is section include-- 7,a7 a project to replace1 rehabilitate1 or repair a major infra/ructure asset us$ = provid+ pass5g] rail s]vice to br+ su* infra/ructure asset into a /ate ( good repair2 7,b7 a project to improve pass5g] rail p]=mance1 includ+ conge/ion mitigation1 reliability improvem5ts1 a*ievem5t ( on-"t p]=mance /&>ds e/abli%$ "u section #bjg ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note71 r$uc$ trip times1 increas$ tra9 frequ5cies1 high] op]at+ spe$s1 electrification1 & o!r improvem5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 a project to repair1 rehabilitate1 replace1 or build infra/ructure to exp& or e/abli% int]city rail pass5g] transportation & facilities1 includ+ high-spe$ rail4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an applicant %all h1 or provide docum5tation ( a cr$ible plan to a*ieve-- 7,a7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity to c>ry out ! project2 7,b7 satisfactory cont9u+ control ov] ! use ( ! equipm5t or facilities t are ! subject ( ! project2 & 7,c7 an agreem5t 9 place = ma9t5ance ( su* equipm5t or facilities4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 select+ an applicant = a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to capital projects t-- 7,a7 are support$ by multiple ,/ates or are includ$ 9 a regional plann+ process2 or 7,b7 a*ieve environm5tal b5efits su* z a r$uction 9 gre5h\se gas emissions or an improvem5t 9 local air quality4 7#d7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 select+ an applicant = a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! co/-b5efit analysis ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ anticipat$ 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 impacts on ! ov]all transportation sy/em1 includ+ effici5cies f improv$ integration ) o!r modes ( transportation or b5efits associat$ ) a*iev+ modal %ifts2 & 7iv7 ! ability to meet exi/+ or anticipat$ pass5g] or s]vice dem&2 7,b7 ! applicant's pa/ p]=mance 9 develop+ & deliv]+ simil> projects2 7,c7 if applicable1 ! consi/5cy ( ! project ) plann+ guidance & docum5ts set =? by ! ,secret>y or requir$ by law2 & 7,d7 if applicable1 agreem5ts betwe5 all /akehold]s necess>y = ! successful deliv]y ( ! project4 7c7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor projects ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 n less ?an #dj p]c5t %all be made available = projects includ$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor inve/m5t plan requir$ "u section #bdijd4 7d7 ,national projects ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 n less ?an #dj p]c5t %all be made available =-- 7#a7 projects on ! ,national ,network2 7#b7 high-spe$ rail projects2 & 7#c7 ! e/abli%m5t ( new pass5g] rail corridors n locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s 7#a7 ,total project co/ e/imate ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! total co/ ( a project "u ?is section bas$ on ! be/ available in=mation1 includ+ eng9e]+ /udies1 /udies ( economic feasibility1 environm5tal analyses1 & in=mation on ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( total co/s = a project "u ?is section %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( rev5ue ,applicants may use ticket & o!r rev5ues g5]at$ f op]ations & o!r s\rces to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts4 7f7 ,lett]s ( int5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 issue a lett] ( int5t to a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section t-- 7,a7 ann\nces an int5tion to obligate1 = a major capital project "u ?is section1 an am\nt t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! project2 & 7,b7 /ates t ! cont+5t commitm5t-- 7i7 is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 is subject to ! availability ( appropriations = grants "u ?is section & subject to ,f$]al laws 9 =ce or enact$ aft] ! date ( ! cont+5t commitm5t4 7#b7 ,congressional notification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c days be=e issu+ a lett] ( int5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit writt5 notification to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! notification submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a copy ( ! lett] ( int5t2 7ii7 ! crit]ia us$ "u subsection 7b7 = select+ ! project = a grant2 & 7iii7 a description ( h[ ! project meets su* crit]ia4 7g7 ,appropriations requir$ ,an obligation or adm9i/rative commitm5t may be made "u ?is section only :5 am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose4 7h7 ,grant adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t ( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = program ov]sight & managem5t1 includ+ provid+ te*nical assi/ance & project plann+ guidance4 7i7 ,regional plann+ guidance ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to half a p]c5t ( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section to facilitate & provide guidance = regional plann+ processes4 7j7 ,availability ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7k7 ,grant conditions ,except z specifically provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! use ( any am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section %all be subject to ! grant conditions "u section #bbije1 except t ! dome/ic buy+ pref]5ces ( section #bdcje7;f7 %all apply to grants provid$ to ,amtrak 9 lieu ( ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije7;a74 7l7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,! 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 ,/ates2 7,e7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 or 7,f7 ,amtrak1 act+ on its own behalf or "u a coop]ative agreem5t ) #a or m ,/ates4 7#b7 ,capital project ,! t]m capital project means-- 7,a7 acquisition1 con/ruction1 replacem5t1 rehabilitation1 or repair ( major infra/ructure assets or equipm5t t b5efit int]city rail pass5g] transportation1 includ+ tunnels1 bridges1 /ations1 track1 electrification1 grade cross+s1 pass5g] roll+ /ock1 & o!r assets1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 projects t ensure s]vice c be ma9ta9$ :ile exi/+ assets are rehabilitat$ or replac$2 & 7,c7 project plann+1 developm5t1 design1 & environm5tal analysis relat$ to projects "u subsections 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#c7 ,int]city rail pass5g] transportation ,! t]m int]city rail pass5g] transportation has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bdajb4 7#d7 ,high-spe$ rail ,! t]m high-spe$ rail has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bfajf7;b74 7#e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,! t]m ,nor!a/ ,corridor has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bdajb4 7#f7 ,national ,network ,! t]m ,national ,network has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bdajb4 7#g7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! #ej ,/ates & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! item relat$ to section #bbijf 9 ! analysis = *apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bbijf4 ,pass5g] rail improvem5t1 mod]nization1 & expansion grants4 4 #iajc4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5t grants ,section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ab7 ,a commut] au?ority 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 7#ac7 ,! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ 1 ma9t5ance1 & upgrades aft] ,deploym5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ z def9$ 9 section #bbija7b71 except t a project %all n be requir$ to be 9 a ,/ate rail plan develop$ "u *apt] #bbg2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by ins]t+ or safety aft] address conge/ion2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh rail transportation & ins]t+ to r$uce conge/ion1 improve s]vice1 or facilitate rid]%ip gr[? 9 int]city rail pass5g] transportation & commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bdajb72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by ins]t+ or to e/abli% new quiet zones be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 by ins]t+ or commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #bdajb7 aft] betwe5 int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ a recipi5t ( a grant = an eligible project1 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to-- 7,a7 projects t w maximize ! net b5efits ( ! funds made available = 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#b72 & 7,b7 projects t b5efit a /ation t-- 7i7 s]ves ,amtrak & commut] rail2 7ii7 is li/$ among/ ! #be /ations ) highe/ rid]%ip 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,amtrak ,company ,pr(ile2 & 7iii7 has support f bo? ,amtrak & ! provid] ( commut] rail pass5g] transportation s]vic+ ! /ation4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7l7 by /rik+ ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,secret>y may2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7i71 7j71 7k71 & 7l7 z subsections 7k71 7l71 7m71 & 7n71 respectively2 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7h7 ! foll[+3 7i7 ,l>ge projects ,( ! am\nts made available "u ?is section1 at lea/ #ej p]c5t %all be = projects t h total project co/s ( great] ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7j7 ,commut] rail 7#a7 ,adm9i/ration ( funds ,! am\nts aw>d$ "u ?is section = commut] rail pass5g] transportation projects %all be transf]r$ by ! ,secret>y1 aft] selection1 to ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration = adm9i/ration ( funds 9 accordance ) *apt] #ec4 7#b7 ,grant condition 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is section t is us$ to acquire1 con/ruct1 or improve railroad "r-(-way or facilities1 any employee cov]$ by ! ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq47 & ! ,railroad ,retirem5t ,act ( #aigd 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq47 :o is adv]sely affect$ by actions tak5 9 connection ) ! project f9anc$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by su* grant %all be cov]$ by employee protective arrangem5ts e/abli%$ "u section #bbije7;e74 7,b7 ,application ( protective arrangem5t ,! grant recipi5t & ! successors1 assigns1 & contractors ( su* recipi5t %all be b\nd by ! protective arrangem5ts requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 ,su* recipi5t %all be responsible = ! implem5tation ( su* arrangem5t & = ! obligations "u su* arrangem5t1 b may arrange = ano!r entity to take initial responsibility = compliance ) ! conditions ( su* arrangem5t4 7#c7 ,application ( law ,subsections 7g7 & 7f77#a7 ( section #bbije %all n apply to grants aw>d$ "u ?is section = commut] rail pass5g] transportation projects4 7k7 ,def9ition ( capital project ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m capital project means a project or program =-- 7#a7 acquir+1 con/ruct+1 improv+1 or inspect+ equipm5t1 track & track /ructures1 or a facility1 exp5ses incid5tal to ! acquisition or con/ruction 7includ+ design+1 eng9e]+1 location survey+1 mapp+1 environm5tal /udies1 & acquir+ rights-(-way71 paym5ts = ! capital portions ( rail trackage rights agreem5ts1 highway-rail grade cross+ improvem5ts1 mitigat+ environm5tal impacts1 communication & signalization improvem5ts1 relocation assi/ance1 acquir+ replacem5t h\s+ sites1 & acquir+1 con/ruct+1 relocat+1 & rehabilitat+ replacem5t h\s+2 7#b7 rehabilitat+1 remanufactur+1 or ov]haul+ rail roll+ /ock & facilities2 7#c7 co/s associat$ ) develop+ ,/ate rail plans2 & 7#d7 ! fir/-doll> liability co/s = insurance relat$ to ! provision ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice "u section #bbijd4 #iajd4 ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ ,section #ejb ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ civil works su* z cuts & fills1 /ations1 tunnels1 aft] compon5ts ( track12 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by ins]t+ 1 p]mitt+1 aft] reimburse plann+2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,a projection ( freight or pass5g] dem& = ! project bas$ on regionally develop$ economic =eca/s1 includ+ projections ( any modal div]sion result+ f ! project4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ ,9 ! case ( an applicant seek+ a loan t is less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project1 half ( ! cr$it risk premiums "u ?is subsection %all be paid to ! ,secret>y be=e ! disbursem5t ( loan am\nts & ! rema9+ half %all be paid to ! ,secret>y 9 equal am\nts semiannually & fully paid n lat] ?an #aj ye>s aft] ! fir/ loan disbursem5t is execut$4 aft] modifications !re(42 7ii7 by /rik+ ,cr$it risk premiums & ins]t+ 7,a7 ,tim+ ( paym5t4--,cr$it risk premiums2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,paym5t ( cr$it risk premiums 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 grant+ assi/ance "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may pay cr$it risk premiums requir$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 = entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 ( subsection 7a71 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ) respect to a loan or loan gu>antee4 7ii7 ,set-aside ,( ! am\nts made available = paym5ts = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve #abe1jjj1jjj = paym5ts = pass5g] rail projects1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,c7 ,refund ( premium ,! ,secret>y %all repay ! cr$it risk premium ( ea* loan 9 cohort #c1 z def9$ by ! memor&um to ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation dat$ ,novemb] #e1 #bjah1 ) int]e/ accru$ !reon1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* all obligations atta*$ to ea* su* loan h be5 satisfi$4 ,= ea* su* loan = :i* obligations h be5 satisfi$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all repay ! cr$it risk premium ( ea* su* loan1 ) int]e/ accru$ !reon1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( su* ,act4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7n7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! proce$s ( a loan provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ z ! non-,f$]al %>e ( project co/s "u ?is title or *apt] #ec ( title #di if su* loan is repayable f non-,f$]al funds4 4 #iaje4 ,buy ,am]ica ,section #bbije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by add+ or at ! end2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 7,a7 ,if ! ,secret>y receives a reque/ = a waiv] "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notice ( & an opportunity = public comm5t on ! reque/ at lea/ #cj days be=e mak+ a f9d+ bas$ on ! reque/4 7,b7 ,a notice provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 include ! in=mation available to ! ,secret>y conc]n+ ! reque/1 includ+ :e!r ! reque/ is be+ made "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 be provid$ by electronic means1 includ+ on ! (ficial public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjab & ins]t+ #bjbj1 & ea* ye> !reaft]2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye> be=e ! p]iod2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ab7 ,! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection apply to all contracts = a project c>ri$ out )9 ! scope ( ! applicable f9d+1 det]m9ation1 or decisions "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 reg>dless ( ! fund+ s\rce = activities c>ri$ out pursuant to su* contracts1 if at lea/ #a contract = ! project is fund$ ) am\nts made available to c>ry out a provision specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 4 #iajf4 ,rail network climate *ange vuln]ability assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all sponsor a /udy by ! ,national ,academies to conduct an assessm5t ( ! pot5tial impacts ( climate *ange on ! national rail network4 7b7 ,assessm5t ,at a m9imum1 ! assessm5t conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 cov] ! entire freight & int]city pass5g] rail network ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 evaluate risk to ! network ov] #e-1 #cj-1 & #ej-ye> outlooks2 7#c7 exam9e & describe pot5tial effects ( climate *ange & extreme wea!r ev5ts on pass5g] & freight rail infra/ructure1 trackage1 & facilities1 includ+ facilities own$ by rail %ipp]s2 7#d7 id5tify & categorize ! assets describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by vuln]ability level & geographic area2 & 7#e7 recomm5d /rategies or measures to mitigate any adv]se impacts ( climate *ange1 includ+ em]g5cy prep>$ness measures & resili5cy be/ practices = infra/ructure plann+4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! assessm5t conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,fur!r coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & communicate ! results ( ! assessm5t ) /akehold]s4 7e7 ,regulatory au?ority ,if ! ,secret>y f9ds 9 ! report requir$ "u subsection 7c7 t regulatory measures are w>rant$ & su* measures are o!rwise "u ! exi/+ au?ority ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may issue su* regulations z are necess>y to implem5t su* measures4 7f7 ,fund+ ,f ! am\nts made available = fiscal ye> #bjba "u section #bjaag7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all exp5d n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! /udy requir$ "u subp>agraph 7a74 ,,ii ,amtrak ,re=ms #ibja4 ,amtrak f9d+s1 mission1 & goals ,section #bdaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 1 to ! ext5t its budget all[s12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ betwe5 cr[d$ urban areas & 9 o!r areas ( & ins]t+ ?r\gh\t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 1 !reby provid+ additional capacity = ! travel+ public & widespread air quality b5efits42 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ great] & ins]t+ high2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ to ,amtrak to a*ieve a p]=mance level suffici5t to ju/ify exp5d+ public money & ins]t+ 9 ord] to meet ! int]city pass5g] rail ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ int]city & aft] effici5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! en]gy cons]vation & self-suffici5cy & ins]t+ address+ climate *ange1 en]gy cons]vation1 & self-suffici5cy2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 by /rik+ ?r\gh its subsidi>y1 ,amtrak ,commut]12 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,long-di/ance int]city pass5g] rail is an important "p ( ! national transportation sy/em4 7#aj7 ,inve/m5ts 9 int]city & commut] rail pass5g] transportation support jobs t provide a pa?way to ! middle class4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ ,! & all t foll[s ?r\gh consi/5t & ins]t+ ,! mission ( ,amtrak is to provide a safe1 effici5t1 & high-quality national int]city pass5g] rail sy/em t is trip-"t competitive ) o!r int]city travel options1 consi/5t2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 use its be/ bus9ess judgm5t 9 act+ to maximize ! b5efits ( public fund+2 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ m9imize ,gov]nm5t subsidies by enc\rag+ & ins]t+ "w )2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ & improvem5ts to s]vice22 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 manage ! pass5g] rail network 9 ! int]e/ ( public transportation ne$s1 includ+ curr5t & future ,amtrak pass5g]s2 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 by /rik+ enc\rage & ins]t+ "w )2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7 by /rik+ & ! la/ place x appe>s2 & 7,f7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ab7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ab7 utilize & manage res\rces ) a long-t]m p]spective1 includ+ s\nd inve/m5ts t take into acc\nt ! ov]all lifecycle co/s ( an asset2 7#ac7 ensure t s]vice is accessible & accommodat+ to pass5g]s ) disabilities2 & 7#ad7 maximize ! b5efits ,amtrak g5]ates = ! ,unit$ ,/ates by creat+ quality jobs & support+ ! dome/ic work=ce4 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7d74 #ibjb4 ,amtrak /atus ,section #bdcja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjajb7b7 & ins]t+ #bjajb2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ s]v+ ! public int]e/ 9 reliable pass5g] rail s]vice aft] =-pr(it corporation4 #ibjc4 ,bo>d ( ,directors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 #h individuals appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate1 ) a record ( support = national pass5g] rail s]vice1 g5]al bus9ess & f9ancial exp]i5ce1 & transportation qualifications or exp]tise4 ,( ! individuals appo9t$-- 7i7 #a %all be a ,mayor or ,gov]nor ( a location s]v$ by a regul>ly s*$ul$ ,amtrak s]vice on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7ii7 #a %all be a ,mayor or ,gov]nor ( a location s]v$ by a regul>ly s*$ul$ ,amtrak s]vice t is n on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7iii7 #a %all be a labor repres5tative ( ,amtrak employees2 & 7iv7 #b %all be individuals ) a hi/ory ( regul> ,amtrak rid]%ip & an und]/&+ ( ! conc]ns ( rail pass5g]s4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ins]t+ us]s ( ,amtrak1 includ+ ! eld]ly & individuals ) disabilities1 & aft] & balanc$ repres5tation (2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,a memb] ( ! ,bo>d appo9t$ "u clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all s]ve = a t]m ( #e ye>s or until su* memb] leaves ! elect$ (fice su* memb] occupi$ at ! "t su* memb] 0 appo9t$1 :i*ev] is fir/42 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,! ,secret>y & any ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate may be repres5t$ at a ,bo>d meet+ by a designee4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,pay & exp5ses & ins]t+ ,duties1 pay1 & exp5ses2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ ,ea* director mu/ consid] ! well-be+ ( curr5t & future ,amtrak pass5g]s1 & ! public int]e/ 9 su/a9able national pass5g] rail s]vice4 be=e ,ea* director n employ$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t or ,amtrak2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,gov]nor def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,gov]nor means ! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate or ! ,mayor ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia & includes ! designee ( ! ,gov]nor4 4 7b7 ,tim+ ( new bo>d requirem5ts ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! appo9tm5t & memb]%ip requirem5ts "u section #bdcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to ea* memb] ( ! ,bo>d "u su* section & ! t]m ( ea* curr5t ,bo>d memb] %all end4 ,a memb] s]v+ on su* ,bo>d z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act may be reappo9t$ on or aft] su* date subject to ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate if su* memb] meets ! requirem5ts ( su* section4 #ibjd4 ,amtrak pref]5ce en=cem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdcjh7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,not)/&+ section #bdajc7;a7 & section #bdcjh7;f71 ,amtrak %all h ! "r to br+ an action = equitable or o!r relief 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia to en=ce ! pref]5ce rights grant$ "u ?is subsection44 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bdajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & section #bdcjh7;c7 be=e 1 only ! ,attorney ,g5]al4 #ibje4 ,use ( facilities & provid+ s]vices to ,amtrak ,section #bdcjh7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 7,a7 ,:5 a rail c>ri] does n agree to all[ ,amtrak to op]ate additional tra9s ov] any rail l9e ( ! c>ri] on :i* ,amtrak is op]at+ or seeks to op]ate1 ,amtrak may submit an application to ! ,bo>d = an ord] requir+ ! c>ri] to all[ = ! op]ation ( ! reque/$ tra9s4 ,)9 #ij days ( receipt ( su* application1 ! ,bo>d %all det]m9e :e!r ! additional tra9s w\ld unreasonably impair freight transportation &-- 7i7 = a det]m9ation t su* tra9s d n unreasonably impair freight transportation1 ord] ! rail c>ri] to all[ = ! op]ation ( su* tra9s on a s*$ule e/abli%$ by ! ,bo>d2 or 7ii7 = a det]m9ation t su* tra9s d unreasonably impair freight transportation1 initiate a proce$+ to det]m9e any additional infra/ructure inve/m5ts requir$ by1 or on behalf (1 ,amtrak4 7,b7 ,if ,amtrak seeks to resume op]ation ( a tra9 t ,amtrak op]at$ dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod prec$+ an application describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,bo>d %all apply a presumption t ! resum$ op]ation ( su* tra9 w n unreasonably impair freight transportation unless ! ,bo>d f9ds t !re are sub/antially *ang$ circum/ances4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,bo>d %all consid] & ins]t+ ,! ,bo>d %all2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 9 mak+ ! det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a71 take into acc\nt any infra/ructure inve/m5ts propos$ 9 ,amtrak's application1 ) ! rail c>ri] hav+ ! burd5 ( demon/rat+ t ! additional tra9s w unreasonably impair ! freight transportation2 & 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by ins]t+ consid] inve/m5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & aft] times12 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,9 a proce$+ initiat$ by ! ,bo>d "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,bo>d %all solicit ! views ( ! p>ties & require ! p>ties to provide any necess>y data or in=mation4 ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d makes a det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,bo>d %all issue an ord] requir+ ! rail c>ri] to all[ = ! op]ation ( ! reque/$ tra9s condition$ ^u additional infra/ructure or o!r inve/m5ts ne$$ to mitigate ! unreasonable int]f]5ce4 ,9 det]m9+ ! necess>y level ( additional infra/ructure or o!r inve/m5ts1 ! ,bo>d %all use any crit]ia1 assumptions1 & processes x consid]s appropriate4 7#e7 ,! provisions ( ?is subsection %all be 9 addition to any o!r /atutory or contractual rem$ies ,amtrak may h to obta9 ! "r to op]ate ! additional tra9s4 4 #ibjf4 ,prohibition on m&atory arbitration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bhajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,prohibition on *oice-(-=um clause 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,amtrak may n impose a *oice-(-=um clause t attempts to preclude a pass5g]1 or a p]son :o pur*ases a ticket = rail transportation on behalf ( a pass5g]1 f br++ a claim aga9/ ,amtrak 9 any c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction1 includ+ a c\rt )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! resid5ce ( su* pass5g] 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7provid$ t ,amtrak does bus9ess )9 t jurisdiction74 7#b7 ,c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction ,"u ?is subsection1 a c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction may n include an arbitration =um4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,?is section1 & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 %all apply to any claim t arises on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #ibjg4 ,amtrak ,,ada assessm5t 7a7 ,assessm5t ,amtrak %all conduct an assessm5t & review ( all ,amtrak policies1 proc$ures1 protocols1 & guidel9es = compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,am]icans ,) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7b7 %all include-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! policies1 proc$ures1 protocols1 & guidel9es review$2 7#b7 any necess>y *anges to su* policies1 proc$ures1 protocols1 & guidel9es to ensure compliance ) ! ,am]icans ,) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq471 includ+ full compliance "u su* ,act = /ations & facilities = :i* ,amtrak has responsibility "u su* ,act & consid]ation ( ! ne$s ( individuals ) disabilities :5 procur+ roll+ /ock2 & 7#c7 an implem5tation plan & timel9e = mak+ any su* necess>y *anges4 7d7 ,engagem5t ,amtrak is enc\rag$ to engage ) a range ( advocates = individuals ) disabilities dur+ ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 & develop an ongo+ & /&>diz$ process = engagem5t ) advocates = individuals ) disabilities4 7e7 ,p]iodic evaluation ,at lea/ once e #b ye>s1 ,amtrak %all review & update1 z necess>y1 ,amtrak policies1 proc$ures1 protocols1 & guidel9es to ensure compliance ) ! ,am]icans ,) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 #ibjh4 ,prohibition on smok+ on ,amtrak tra9s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbc4 ,prohibition on smok+ on ,amtrak tra9s 7a7 ,prohibition ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ,amtrak %all prohibit smok+ on bo>d ,amtrak tra9s4 7b7 ,electronic ,cig>ettes 7#a7 ,inclusion ,! use ( an electronic cig>ette %all be treat$ z smok+ = purposes ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,electronic cig>ette def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m electronic cig>ette means a device t deliv]s nicot9e or o!r sub/ances to a us] ( ! device 9 ! =m ( a vapor t is inhal$ to simulate ! exp]i5ce ( smok+4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbc4 ,prohibition on smok+ on ,amtrak tra9s4 4 #ibji4 ,/ate-support$ r\tes op]at$ by ,amtrak 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ ! fir/ s5t5ce & ins]t+ ,! ,committee %all def9e & p]iodically update ! rules & proc$ures gov]n+ ! ,committee's proce$+s42 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,proc$ures ,! rules & proc$ures implem5t$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 %all include-- 7i7 proc$ures = *ang+ ! co/ allocation me?odology1 not)/&+ section #bji7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note72 & 7ii7 proc$ures or broad guidel9es = conduct+ f9ancial plann+1 includ+ op]at+ & capital =eca/+1 report+1 & data %>+ & gov]nance4 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 promote increas$ effici5cy 9 ,amtrak's op]at+ & capital activities4 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,annual ,review ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj ( ea* ye>1 ! ,committee %all prep>e an evaluation ( ! co/ allocation me?odology & proc$ures "u subp>agraph 7,b7 & transmit su* evaluation to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & to ! ,committee be=e 1 z well z ! plann+2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 & ! ,committee4 ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ! ,committee %all develop a report t conta9s ! g5]al l$g] data & op]at+ /ati/ics f ,amtrak's acc\nt+ sy/ems us$ to calculate paym5ts to ,/ates4 ,amtrak %all provide to ! ,/ates & ! ,committee ! report = ! prior mon? n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! la/ day ( ea* mon?2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ inc5tives to increase rev5ue1 r$uce co/s1 f9alize contracts by ! beg9n+ ( ! fiscal ye>1 & require ,/ates to promptly make paym5ts = s]vices deliv]$ be=e ! p]iod2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & annually review & update1 z necess>y1 aft] %all develop2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e ,! ,committee may consult ! foll[+3 ,! /atem5t %all include a li/ ( capital projects1 includ+ infra/ructure1 fleet1 /ation1 & facility initiatives1 ne$$ to support ! gr[? ( ,/ate-support$ r\tes42 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s & all t foll[s ?r\gh transmit ! /atem5t & ins]t+ ,! ,committee %all transmit1 n lat] ?an ,m>* #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! mo/ rec5t annual update to ! /atem5t2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,committee %all be ! =um :]e ,amtrak & ,/ates collaborate on ! plann+1 improvem5t1 & developm5t ( corridor r\tes across ! ,national ,network4 ,! ,committee %all id5tify ob/acles to int]city pass5g] rail gr[? & id5tify solutions to ov]come su* ob/acles4 2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7g7 & 7h7 z subsections 7j7 & 7k71 respectively2 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 ,new ,/ate-support$ r\tes 7#a7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ a new ,/ate-support$ r\te1 ,amtrak %all consult ) ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ,/ate or ,/ates & local municipalities :]e su* new s]vice w\ld op]ate4 7,b7 ,commut] au?orities & regional transportation au?orities 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bdajb7 9 ! areas t w\ld be s]v$ by ! plann$ r\te4 7,c7 ,ho/ railroads4 7,d7 ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7,e7 ,o!r /akehold]s1 z appropriate4 7#b7 ,/ate commitm5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 be=e beg9n+ con/ruction necess>y =1 or beg9n+ op]ation (1 a ,/ate-support$ r\te t is initiat$ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ,amtrak %all ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+1 or o!rwise secure an agreem5t1 ) ! ,/ate 9 :i* su* r\te w op]ate = %>+-- 7,a7 ongo+ op]at+ co/s & capital co/s 9 accordance ) ! co/ allocation me?odology describ$ "u subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 ongo+ op]at+ co/s & capital co/s 9 accordance ) ! alt]native co/ allocation s*$ule describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,alt]native co/ allocation ,"u ! alt]native co/ allocation s*$ule describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 ) respect to co/s n cov]$ by rev5ues = ! op]ation ( ! new ,/ate-support$ r\te1 ,amtrak %all pay-- 7,a7 ! %>e ,amtrak o!rwise w\ld h paid "u ! co/ allocation me?odology "u subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 a p]c5tage ( ! %>e t ! ,/ate o!rwise w\ld h paid "u ! co/ allocation me?odology "u subsection 7a7 accord+ to ! foll[+3 7i7 ,amtrak %all pay up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! capital co/s necess>y to initiate a new ,/ate-support$ r\te1 includ+ plann+ & developm5t1 design1 & environm5tal analysis1 prior to beg9n+ op]ations on ! new r\te4 7ii7 ,= ! fir/ #b ye>s ( op]ation1 ,amtrak %all pay = #ajj p]c5t ( op]at+ co/s & capital co/s4 7iii7 ,= ! ?ird ye> ( op]ation1 ,amtrak %all pay #ij p]c5t ( op]at+ co/s & capital co/s & ! ,/ate %all pay ! rema9d]4 7iv7 ,= ! f\r? ye> ( op]ation1 ,amtrak %all pay #hj p]c5t ( op]at+ co/s & capital co/s & ! ,/ate %all pay ! rema9d] 7v7 ,= ! fif? ye> ( op]ation1 ,amtrak %all pay #ej p]c5t ( op]at+ co/s & capital co/s & ! ,/ate %all pay ! rema9d]4 7vi7 ,= ! six? ye> ( op]ation & !reaft]1 op]at+ co/s & capital co/s %all be allocat$ 9 accordance ) ! co/ allocation me?odology describ$ "u subsection 7a71 z applicable4 7#d7 ,application ( t]ms ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]ms capital co/ & op]at+ co/ %all apply 9 ! same mann] z su* t]ms apply "u ! co/ allocation me?odology develop$ "u subsection 7a74 7h7 ,co/ allocation me?odology & implem5tation report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ! ,committee %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report assess+ pot5tial improvem5ts to ! co/ allocation me?odology requir$ & approv$ "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7#b7 ,report cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify improvem5ts to ! co/ allocation me?odology t w\ld promote-- 7i7 transp>5cy ( r\te & tra9 co/s & rev5ues2 7ii7 facilitation ( s]vice & network gr[?2 7iii7 improv$ s]vices = ! travel+ public2 7iv7 ma9t5ance or a*ievem5t ( labor collective b>ga9+ agreem5ts2 7v7 increas$ rev5ues2 & 7vi7 r$uc$ co/s2 7,b7 describe ! v>i\s contract+ approa*es us$ 9 ,/ate-support$ s]vices betwe5 ,/ates & ,amtrak1 includ+ ! me?od1 am\nt1 & timel9ess ( paym5ts = ea* ,/ate-support$ s]vice2 7,c7 evaluate ! pot5tial b5efits & feasibility1 includ+ id5tify+ any necess>y /atutory *anges1 ( implem5t+ a s]vice pric+ model = ,/ate-support$ r\tes 9 lieu ( a co/ allocation me?odology & h[ su* a s]vice pric+ model w\ld advance ! priorities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,d7 summ>ize %>e ( co/s f ! co/ allocation me?odology t are-- 7i7 assign$2 7ii7 allocat$ regionally or locally2 & 7iii7 allocat$ nationally4 7#c7 ,update to ! me?odology ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! implem5tation ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ! ,committee %all update ! me?odology1 if necess>y1 bas$ on ! f9d+s ( ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7i7 ,id5tification ( ,/ate-,support$ r\te *anges ,amtrak %all provide an update 9 ! g5]al & legislative annual report "u section #bdcae7;b7 ( plann$ or propos$ *anges to ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 includ+ ! introduction ( new ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 ,9 id5tify+ r\tes to be includ$ 9 su* reque/1 ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 id5tify ! timeframe 9 :i* su* *anges c\ld take effect & :e!r ,amtrak has ent]$ into a commitm5t ) a ,/ate "u subsection 7g77#b72 & 7#b7 consult ) ! ,committee & any additional ,/ates 9 :i* propos$ r\tes may op]ate1 n less ?an #abj days be=e ! annual grant reque/ is transmitt$ to ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bdcae7;b77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ section #bdijb7;b7 ( ?is title2 & & ins]t+ section #bdijb7;a7 ( ?is title22 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 %all id5tify ! plann$ or propos$ ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 z requir$ "u section #bdgab7;i72 & 4 #ibaj4 ,amtrak ,police ,dep>tm5t 7a7 ,dep>tm5t mission ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all id5tify ! mission ( ! ,amtrak ,police ,dep>tm5t 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,dep>tm5t71 includ+ ! scope & priorities ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 9 mitigat+ risks to & ensur+ ! safety & security ( ,amtrak pass5g]s1 employees1 tra9s1 /ations1 facilities1 & o!r infra/ructure4 ,9 id5tify+ su* mission1 ,amtrak %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! unique ne$s ( ma9ta9+ ! safety & security ( ,amtrak's network2 & 7#b7 comp>able pass5g] rail sy/ems & ! mission ( ! police dep>tm5ts ( su* rail sy/ems4 7b7 ,work=ce plann+ process ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] id5tify+ ! mission ( ! ,dep>tm5t "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all develop a work=ce plann+ process t-- 7#a7 ensures adequate employm5t levels & allocation ( sworn & civilian p]sonnel1 includ+ patrol (fic]s1 necess>y = fulfill+ ! ,dep>tm5t's mission2 & 7#b7 sets p]=mance goals & metrics = ! ,dep>tm5t & monitors & evaluates ! ,dep>tm5t's progress t[>d su* goals & metrics4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ ! work=ce plann+ process "u subsection 7b71 ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 id5tify critical positions1 skills1 & compet5cies necess>y = fulfill+ ! ,dep>tm5t's mission2 7#b7 analyze employm5t levels & ensure t-- 7,a7 an adequate numb] ( civilian & sworn p]sonnel are allocat$ across ! ,dep>tm5t's #f geographic divisions1 includ+ patrol (fic]s1 detectives1 can9e units1 special op]ations unit1 /rategic op]ations1 intellig5ce1 corporate security1 ! ,(fice ( ,pr(essional ,responsibilities1 & ! ,(fice ( ,*ief ( ,polices2 & 7,b7 patrol (fic]s h an adequate pres5ce on tra9s & r\te segm5ts1 & 9 /ations1 facilities1 & o!r infra/ructure2 7#c7 analyze work=ce gaps & develop /rategies to address any su* gaps2 7#d7 consid] ! risks id5tifi$ by ,amtrak's triannual risk assessm5ts2 7#e7 consid] v>iables1 includ+ rid]%ip levels1 miles ( "r-(-way1 crime data1 call frequ5cies1 int]actions ) vuln]able populations1 & workload1 t comp>able pass5g] rail sy/ems ) simil> police dep>tm5ts consid] 9 ! developm5t ( ! work=ce plans ( su* sy/ems2 & 7#f7 consid] collaboration or coord9ation ) local1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & ,f$]al ag5cies1 & public transportation ag5cies to support ! safety & security ( ! ,amtrak network4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ,amtrak %all consult ) ! ,amtrak ,police ,dep>tm5t ,labor ,committee1 public safety exp]ts1 =eign or dome/ic entities provid+ pass5g] rail s]vice comp>able to ,amtrak1 & any o!r relevant entities1 z det]m9$ by ,amtrak4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report on mission ( dep>tm5t ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ,amtrak id5tifies ! mission ( ! ,dep>tm5t "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ a description ( ! mission ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ! reasons = ! cont5t ( su* mission4 7#b7 ,report on work=ce plann+ process- ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ,amtrak completes ! work=ce plann+ process "u subsection 7b71 ,amtrak %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! work=ce plann+ process1 ! und]ly+ data us$ to develop su* process1 & h[ su* process w a*ieve ! ,dep>tm5t's mission4 #ibaa4 ,amtrak food & bev]age 7a7 ,amtrak food & bev]age ,section #bdcba ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bdcba4 ,amtrak food & bev]age 7a7 ,ensur+ access to food & bev]age s]vices ,on all long-di/ance r\tes1 ,amtrak %all ensure t all pass5g]s :o travel ov]night on su* r\te %all h access to pur*as+ ! food & bev]ages t are provid$ to sleep+ c> pass5g]s on su* r\te4 7b7 ,food & bev]age work=ce 7#a7 ,work=ce requirem5t ,amtrak %all ensure t any individual onbo>d a tra9 :o prep>es food & bev]ages is an ,amtrak employee4 7#b7 ,sav+s clause ,no ,amtrak employee hold+ a position z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act may be involunt>ily sep>at$ because ( any action tak5 by ,amtrak to implem5t ?is section1 includ+ any employees :o are furl\gh$ z a result ( ! ,,covid-#ai p&emic4 7c7 ,sav+s clause ,amtrak %all ensure t no ,amtrak employee hold+ a position z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae is involunt>ily sep>at$ because ( ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! plan requir$ by ! am5dm5ts made by section #aabjg ( su* ,act4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,analysis ,! item relat$ to section #bdcba 9 ! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bdcba4 ,amtrak food & bev]age4 4 7#b7 ,amtrak au?ority ,section #bdcje7;c77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ only if rev5ues f ! s]vices ea* ye> at lea/ equal ! co/ ( provid+ ! s]vices4 7#c7 ,contract+ out ,section #aba7;c7 ( ! ,amtrak ,re=m & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcab note2 #aaa ,/at4 #begd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 o!r ?an "w relat$ to food & bev]age s]vice14 7c7 ,amtrak food & bev]age work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! ,work+ ,gr\p7 to provide recomm5dations on ,amtrak onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all consi/ ( individuals repres5t+-- 7,a7 ,amtrak2 7,b7 ! labor organizations repres5t+ ,amtrak employees :o prep>e or provide onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices2 & 7,c7 nonpr(it organizations repres5t+ ,amtrak pass5g]s4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all develop recomm5dations to increase rid]%ip & improve cu/om] satisfaction by-- 7i7 promot+ collaboration & engagem5t betwe5 ,amtrak1 ,amtrak pass5g]s1 & ,amtrak employees prep>+ or provid+ onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices1 prior to ,amtrak implem5t+ *anges to onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices2 7ii7 improv+ onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices2 & 7iii7 improv+ solicitation1 reception1 & consid]ation ( pass5g] fe$back reg>d+ onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ ! recomm5dations "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all consid]-- 7i7 ! heal?fulness ( onbo>d food & bev]ages (f]$1 includ+ ! ability ( pass5g]s to address diet>y re/rictions2 7ii7 ! prep>ation & deliv]y ( onbo>d food & bev]ages2 7iii7 ! diff]+ ne$s ( pass5g]s travel+ on long-di/ance r\tes1 ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7iv7 ! re9/atem5t ( ! d9+ c> s]vice on long-di/ance r\tes2 7v7 ,amtrak pass5g] survey data ab\t ! food & bev]ages (f]$ on ,amtrak tra9s2 & 7vi7 any o!r issue ! ,work+ ,gr\p det]m9es appropriate4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,work+ ,gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all submit to ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ,amtrak1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! recomm5dations develop$ "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,subsequ5t report ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,work+ ,gr\p submits ! report requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on :e!r ,amtrak agrees ) ! recomm5dations ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p & describ+ any plans to implem5t su* recomm5dations4 7#e7 ,prohibition on food & bev]age s]vice *anges ,dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ,amtrak submits ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 ,amtrak may n make l>ge-scale1 /ructural *anges to exi/+ onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices1 except t ,amtrak %all rev]se any *anges to onbo>d food & bev]age s]vice made 9 response to ! ,,covid-#ai p&emic z ,amtrak s]vice is re/or$4 7#f7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all t]m9ate on ! date on :i* ,amtrak submits ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 except t ,amtrak may ext5d su* date by up to #a ye> if ,amtrak det]m9es t ! ,work+ ,gr\p is b5eficial to ,amtrak 9 mak+ decisions relat$ to onbo>d food & bev]age s]vices4 ,if ,amtrak ext5ds su* date1 ,amtrak %all include notification ( ! ext5sion 9 ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b74 7#g7 ,nonapplicability ( ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app7 does n apply to ! ,work+ ,gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7#h7 ,long-di/ance r\te2 ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 & ,/ate-support$ r\te def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]ms long-di/ance r\te1 ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 & ,/ate-support$ r\te h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ibab4 ,cl>ification on ,amtrak contract+ out ,section #aba ( ! ,amtrak ,re=m & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcab note2 #aaa ,/at4 #begd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,furl\gh$ "w ,amtrak may n contract out "w )9 ! scope ( "w p]=m$ by an employee 9 a b>ga9+ unit cov]$ by a collective b>ga9+ agreem5t ent]$ into betwe5 ,amtrak & an organization repres5t+ ,amtrak employees dur+ ! p]iod ( "t su* employee has be5 laid (f & has n be5 recall$ to p]=m su* "w4 7e7 ,agreem5t prohibitions on contract+ out ,?is section does n-- 7#a7 sup]s$e a prohibition or limitation on contract+ out "w cov]$ by a collective b>ga9+ agreem5t ent]$ into betwe5 ,amtrak & an organization repres5t+ ,amtrak employees2 or 7#b7 prohibit ,amtrak & an organization repres5t+ ,amtrak employees f ent]+ into a collective b>ga9+ agreem5t t all[s = contract+ out ! "w ( a furl\gh$ employee t w\ld o!rwise be prohibit$ "u subsection 7d74 4 #ibac4 ,amtrak /aff+ ,section #bdcab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,call c5t] /aff+ 7#a7 ,outs\rc+ ,amtrak may n r5ew or ent] into a contract to outs\rce call c5t] cu/om] s]vice "w on behalf ( ,amtrak1 includ+ ?r\gh a bus9ess process outs\rc+ gr\p4 7#b7 ,tra9+ ,amtrak %all make available appropriate tra9+ programs to any ,amtrak call c5t] employee c>ry+ out cu/om] s]vice activities us+ telephone or int]net plat=ms4 7d7 ,/ation ag5t /aff+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ,amtrak %all ensure t at lea/ #a ,amtrak ticket ag5t is employ$ at ea* /ation build+ :]e at lea/ #a ,amtrak ticket ag5t 0 employ$ on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjag4 7#b7 ,locations ,not)/&+ section 7#a71 beg9n+ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ,amtrak %all ensure t at lea/ #a ,amtrak ticket ag5t is employ$ at ea* /ation build+-- 7,a7 t ,amtrak owns1 or op]ates s]vice ?r\gh1 z "p ( a pass5g] s]vice r\te2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! numb] ( pass5g]s bo>d+ or debo>d+ an ,amtrak long-di/ance tra9 9 ! previ\s fiscal ye> exce$s ! av]age ( at lea/ #dj pass5g]s p] day ov] all days 9 :i* ! /ation 0 s]vic$ by ,amtrak1 reg>dless ( ! numb] ( ,amtrak vehicles s]vic+ ! /ation p] day4 ,= fiscal ye> #bjba1 rid]%ip f fiscal ye> #bjai %all be us$ to det]m9e qualify+ /ations4 7#c7 ,exception ,?is subsection does n apply to any /ation build+ 9 :i* a commut] rail ticket ag5t has ! au?ority to sell ,amtrak tickets4 7#d7 ,amtrak ticket ag5t ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,amtrak ticket ag5t means an ,amtrak employee ) au?ority to sell ,amtrak tickets onsite & assi/ 9 ! *eck+ ( ,amtrak pass5g] baggage4 4 #ibad4 ,special transportation ,section #bdcjg7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ = ! foll[+3 & ins]t+ ( at lea/ a #aj p]c5t disc\nt on full-price coa* class rail f>es =1 at a m9imum--2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 individuals ( #ab ye>s ( age or y\ng]2 7#c7 individuals ) a disability1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb72 7#d7 memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces on active duty 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #aj7 & _! sp\ses & dep5d5ts ) valid id5tification2 7#e7 vet]ans 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #ch7 ) valid id5tification2 & 7#f7 individuals att5d+ f$]ally-accr$it$ po/second>y education in/itutions ) valid /ud5t id5tification c>ds4 4 #ibae4 ,disa/] & em]g5cy relief program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbd4 ,disa/] & em]g5cy relief program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may make grants to ,amtrak =-- 7#a7 capital projects to repair1 recon/ruct1 or replace equipm5t1 infra/ructure1 /ations1 & o!r facilities t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are 9 dang] ( suff]+ s]i\s damage1 or h suff]$ s]i\s damage1 z a result ( an em]g5cy ev5t2 7#b7 (fset rev5ue lo/ z a result ( su* an ev5t2 & 7#c7 support cont9u$ op]ations foll[+ em]g5cy ev5ts4 7b7 ,coord9ation ( em]g5cy funds ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be 9 addition to any o!r funds available & %all n affect ! ability ( ,amtrak to use any o!r funds o!rwise au?oriz$ by law4 7c7 ,grant conditions ,grants made "u ?is subsection 7a7 %all be subject to section #bbije7;c77#b77;,a7 & o!r su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 7d7 ,def9ition ( em]g5cy ev5t ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m em]g5cy ev5t has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #bjajc4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbd4 ,disa/] & em]g5cy relief program4 4 #ibaf4 ,recreational trail access ,section #bdcae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,recreational trail access ,at lea/ #cj days be=e implem5t+ a new policy1 /ructure1 or op]ation t imp$es recreational trail access1 ,amtrak %all "w ) pot5tially affect$ communities1 mak+ a good-fai? ef=t to address local conc]ns ab\t su* recreational trail access4 ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #ae ( ea* ye>1 ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report on any su* engagem5t 9 ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>1 & any *anges to policies1 /ructures1 or op]ations affect+ recreational trail access t 7 consid]$ or made z a result4 ,su* report %all include ,amtrak's plans to mitigate ! impact to su* recreational trail access4 4 #ibag4 ,inve/igation ( sub/&>d p]=mance ,section #bdcjh7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,if ! on-"t & ins]t+ ,if ei!r ! on-"t2 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 measur$ at ea* /ation on its r\te bas$ ^u ! arrival times plus #ae m9utes %[n 9 s*$ules ,amtrak & ! ho/ railroad h agre$ to or h be5 det]m9$ by ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d pursuant to section #bac ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh z ( or subsequ5t to ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 aft] int]city pass5g] tra92 & 7,c7 by /rik+ or ! s]vice quality ( & ins]t+ or ! on-"t p]=mance (2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ m9imum /&>ds inve/igat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ei!r p]=mance /&>d "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ or failures to a*ieve m9imum /&>ds & ins]t+ or failure to a*ieve ei!r p]=mance /&>d "u p>agraph 7#a74 #ibah4 ,amtrak cyb]security enhancem5t grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbd4 ,amtrak cyb]security enhancem5t grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all make grants to ,amtrak = improvem5ts 9 in=mation te*nology sy/ems1 includ+ cyb] resili5cy improvem5ts = ,amtrak in=mation te*nology assets4 7b7 ,application ( be/ practices ,any cyb] resili5cy improvem5ts c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is section %all be consi/5t ) ! pr9ciples conta9$ 9 ! special publication numb]$ #hjj-afj issu$ by ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology ,special & any o!r applicable security controls publi%$ by ! ,in/itute4 7c7 ,coord9ation ( cyb]security funds ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be 9 addition to any o!r ,f$]al funds & %all n affect ! ability ( ,amtrak to use any o!r funds o!rwise au?oriz$ by law = purposes ( enhanc+ ! cyb]security ar*itecture ( ,amtrak4 7d7 ,grant conditions ,grants made "u ?is section %all be subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbd4 ,amtrak cyb]security enhancem5t grant program4 #ibai4 ,amtrak & private c>s 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t private c>s & *>t] tra9s c-- 7#a7 improve ,amtrak's f9ancial p]=mance1 p>ticul>ly on ! long-di/ance r\tes2 7#b7 h promotional value = ,amtrak t results 9 future travel on ,amtrak tra9s by pass5g]s made aw>e ( ,amtrak z a result2 7#c7 support private-sector jobs1 includ+ = me*anical "w & on-bo>d s]vices2 & 7#d7 provide good-w b5efits to ,amtrak4 7b7 ,policy review ,amtrak %all review ! policy *anges s9ce ,janu>y #a1 #bjah1 t h caus$ significant *anges to ! relation%ip betwe5 ,amtrak & private c> own]s & *>t] tra9 s]vices & evaluate opportunities to /r5g!n ^! s]vices1 includ+ by re9/at+ "s access po9ts & re/or+ flexibility to *>t]-tra9 policies4 ,= *>t] tra9s1 private c>s1 & package express c>ri$ on regul> ,amtrak tra9s1 consi/5t ) s\nd bus9ess practice1 ,amtrak %\ld recov] direct co/s plus a reasonable pr(it m>g94 #ibbj4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #bdcbe4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% an ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea* to engage ) communities impact$ by ,amtrak op]ations4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,! ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea* %all be responsible =-- 7#a7 outrea* & engagem5t )-- 7,a7 local (ficials be=e capital improvem5t project plans are f9aliz$2 & 7,b7 local /akehold]s & relevant organizations on projects ( community significance2 7#b7 cle> explanation & publication ( h[ community memb]s c communicate ) ,amtrak2 7#c7 ! use ( virtual public involvem5t1 social m$ia1 & o!r web-bas$ tools to enc\rage public p>ticipation & solicit public fe$back2 & 7#d7 mak+ publicly available on ! website ( ,amtrak1 plann+ docum5ts = propos$ & implem5t$ capital improvem5t projects4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea*1 & annually !reaft]1 ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! community outrea* ef=ts und]tak5 by ! ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea* = ! previ\s ye>2 & 7#b7 id5tifies *anges ,amtrak made to capital improvem5t project plans aft] engagem5t ) affect$ communities4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbe4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,community ,outrea*4 4 ,,iii ,int]city ,pass5g] ,rail ,policy #icja4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission ,section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ memb]s & ins]t+ #d memb]s2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ memb]s & ins]t+ #e memb]s2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ & commut] railroad c>ri]s us+ ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor select$ by ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ railroad c>ri]s & commut] au?orities us+ ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 z det]m9$ by ! ,commission2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 ( subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,at lea/ #b ( ! memb]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be c>e] appo9tees1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #cacb7;a7 ( title #e4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ rid]%ip tr5ds1 be=e along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ capital inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 section #bdijd4 & ins]t+ fir/ ye> ( ! capital inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 section #bdijd2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 progress 9 assess+ & elim9at+ ! /ate-(-good-repair backlog4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,developm5t & all t foll[s ?r\gh /&>diz$ policy & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,policy ,! ,commission %all-- 7,a7 ma9ta9 & update1 z appropriate1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commut] & ,int]city ,rail ,co/ ,allocation ,policy approv$ on ,septemb] #ag1 #bjae1 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ a propos$ timetable = implem5t+ & ins]t+ timetables = implem5t+ & ma9ta9+2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! policy & ! timetable & ins]t+ updates to ! policy & ! timetables2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 support ! ef=ts ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission to implem5t ! policy 9 accordance ) su* timetables2 & 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! fir/ s5t5ce & ins]t+ ,9 accordance ) ! timetable develop$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ,amtrak & commut] au?orities on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all implem5t ! policy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 agreem5ts = usage ( facilities or s]vices42 7ii7 by /rik+ fail to implem5t su* new agreem5ts & ins]t+ fail to implem5t ! policy2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 z applicable & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ public au?orities provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation & ins]t+ commut] au?orities2 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7#f7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#g7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 ( subsection 7d7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#f77 by /rik+ commut] rail ag5cies & ins]t+ commut] au?orities4 #icjb4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdijd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 & 7b7 z subsections 7b7 & 7c71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,/rategic developm5t plan 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission7 %all submit to ,congress a /rategic developm5t plan t id5tifies key /ate-(-good-repair1 capacity expansion1 & capital improvem5t projects plann$ = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 to upgrade ag+ infra/ructure & improve ! reliability1 capacity1 connectivity1 p]=mance1 & resili5cy ( pass5g] rail s]vice on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! /rategic developm5t plan requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide a coord9at$ & cons5sus-bas$ plan cov]+ a p]iod ( #ae ye>s2 7,b7 id5tify s]vice objectives & capital inve/m5ts ne$s2 7,c7 provide a deliv]y-con/ra9$ /rategy t id5tifies capital inve/m5t phas+1 an evaluation ( work=ce ne$s1 & /rategies = manag+ res\rces & mitigat+ con/ruction impacts on op]ations2 7,d7 include a f9ancial /rategy t id5tifies fund+ ne$s & pot5tial s\rces & includes an economic impact analysis2 & 7,e7 be updat$ at lea/ e #e ye>s4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7b7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#c77-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an ,novemb] #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,commission %all2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 by /rik+ a capital inve/m5t plan & ins]t+ an annual capital inve/m5t plan2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & network optimization2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & s]vice2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ fir/ fiscal ye> aft] ! date on :i* & ins]t+ fiscal ye> dur+ :i*2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ id5tify1 prioritize1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh & consid] & ins]t+ docum5t ! projects & programs be+ und]tak5 to a*ieve ! s]vice outcomes id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor /rategic developm5t plan1 once available1 & ! asset condition ne$s id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plans & consid]2 & 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,e77i7 by /rik+ normaliz$ capital replacem5t &2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 by /rik+ expect$ allocat$ %>es ( co/s & ins]t+ /atus ( co/ %>+ agreem5ts2 7#f7 9 subsection 7c7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#c77 by /rik+ may be sp5t only on & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+ may be sp5t only on capital projects & programs conta9$ 9 ! ,commission's capital inve/m5t plan f ! previ\s ye>42 & 7#g7 by /rik+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,review & coord9ation ,! ,commission %all ga!r in=mation f ,amtrak1 ! ,/ates 9 :i* ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor is locat$1 & commut] rail au?orities to support developm5t ( ! capital inve/m5t plan4 ,! ,commission may specify a =mat & o!r crit]ia = ! in=mation submitt$4 ,submissions to ! plan f ,amtrak1 ,/ates 9 :i* ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor are locat$1 & commut] rail au?orities %all be provid$ to ! ,commission 9 a mann] t all[s = a reasonable p]iod ( review by1 & coord9ation )1 affect$ ag5cies4 7e7 ,nor!a/ corridor asset managem5t 7#a7 ,cont5ts ,) reg>d to exi/+ infra/ructure1 ,amtrak & o!r infra/ructure own]s t provide or support int]city rail pass5g] transportation on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all develop an asset managem5t sy/em1 & use & update su* sy/em z necess>y1 to develop submissions to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor capital inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 ,su* sy/em %all-- 7,a7 be 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] ( ! plan2 7ii7 an assessm5t ( asset condition2 7iii7 a description ( ! res\rces & processes necess>y to br+ or ma9ta9 ^? assets 9 a /ate ( good repair2 & 7iv7 a description ( *anges 9 asset condition s9ce ! previ\s v]sion ( ! plan4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,acc\nts ,section #bdcag7;d77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ #bdijd7;a77#b77;,e7 & ins]t+ #bdijd7;b77#b77;,e72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by /rik+ #bdijd7;b7 & ins]t+ #bdijd7;c74 7#b7 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = /ate ( good repair ,section #bdiaa7;e77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bdijd7;a7 & ins]t+ #bdijd7;b74 #icjc4 ,protective arrangem5ts ,section #bbije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 by /rik+ t are equival5t to ! protective arrangem5ts e/abli%$ "u section #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf7 & ins]t+ e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e77#a72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7f7 & 7g71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,equival5t employee protections 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all e/abli% protective arrangem5ts equival5t to ^? e/abli%$ "u section #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf71 & require su* protective arrangem5ts to apply to employees describ$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 & z requir$ "u subsection 7j7 ( section #bbijg4 7#b7 ,publication ,! ,adm9i/rator %all make available on a publicly available website ! protective arrangem5ts e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #icjd4 ,high-spe$ rail funds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all re9/ate any coop]ative agreem5t t]m9at$ aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjai t 0 orig9ally ent]$ into "u ! head+ ,capital ,assi/ance = ,high ,spe$ ,rail ,corridors & ,int]city ,pass5g] ,rail ,s]vice 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-aag74 7b7 ,inclusion ,! re9/atem5t "u subsection 7a7 %all include ! obligation to su* agreem5t ( all ( ! funds obligat$ to su* agreem5t z ( ! date ( t]m9ation ( su* agreem5t4 7c7 ,grant conditions ,! re9/atem5t "u subsection 7a7 %all include all grant conditions requir$ "u su* agreem5t1 includ+ section #bbije7;c77#b77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ate ,code1 z ( ! date ( t]m9ation ( su* agreem5t4 ,,iv ,commut] ,rail ,policy #idja4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d m$iation ( trackage use reque/s ,section #bhejb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bhejb4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d m$iation ( trackage use reque/s ,a rail c>ri] %all provide good fai? consid]ation to a reasonable reque/ f a provid] ( commut] rail pass5g] transportation = access to trackage & provision ( relat$ s]vices4 ,if1 aft] a reasonable p]iod ( negotiation1 a public transportation au?ority _c rea* agreem5t ) a rail c>ri] to use trackage (1 & h relat$ s]vices provid$ by1 ! rail c>ri] = purposes ( commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 ! public transportation au?ority or ! rail c>ri] may apply to ! ,bo>d = nonb9d+ m$iation4 ,9 any case 9 :i* dispat*+ = ! relevant trackage is controll$ by a rail c>ri] o!r ?an ! trackage own]1 bo? %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & includ$ 9 ! ,bo>d's m$iation process4 ,! ,bo>d %all conduct ! nonb9d+ m$iation 9 accordance ) ! m$iation process ( section #aaji4d ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act4 4 #idjb4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d m$iation ( rights-(-way use reque/s ,section #bhejc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bhejc4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d m$iation ( rights-(-way use reque/s ,a rail c>ri] %all provide good fai? consid]ation to a reasonable reque/ f a provid] ( commut] rail pass5g] transportation = access to rail "r-(-way = ! con/ruction & op]ation ( a segregat$ fix$ guideway facility4 ,if1 aft] a reasonable p]iod ( negotiation1 a public transportation au?ority _c rea* agreem5t ) a rail c>ri] to acquire an int]e/ 9 a railroad "r-(-way = ! con/ruction & op]ation ( a segregat$ fix$ guideway facility to provide commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 ! public transportation au?ority or ! rail c>ri] may apply to ! ,bo>d = nonb9d+ m$iation4 ,9 any case 9 :i* dispat*+ = ! relevant trackage is controll$ by a rail c>ri] o!r ?an ! "r-(-way own]1 bo? %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & includ$ 9 ! ,bo>d's m$iation process4 ,! ,bo>d %all conduct ! nonb9d+ m$iation 9 accordance ) ! m$iation process ( section #aaji4d ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act4 4 #idjc4 ,*icago ,union ,/ation improvem5t plans 7a7 ,"o-ye> capital improvem5t plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! conclusion ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d proce$+ 9 ! petition by ,amtrak = a proce$+ pursuant to section #bdijc7;c77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7,docket ,no4 ,,fd #cfccb71 ,amtrak & ,metra %all ent] into an agreem5t = a "o-ye> capital improvem5t plan = ,*icago ,union ,/ation4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be ext5d$ ) ! cons5t ( bo? ,amtrak & ,metra4 7#c7 ,submission ( plan ,amtrak & ,metra %all transmit ! "o-ye> capital improvem5t plan to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7b7 ,five-ye> capital improvem5t plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ,amtrak & ,metra ent] into ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 ,amtrak %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ,metra = a five-ye> capital improvem5t plan = ,*icago ,union ,/ation4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,! deadl9e requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be ext5d$ ) ! cons5t ( bo? ,amtrak & ,metra4 7#c7 ,submission ( plan ,amtrak & ,metra %all transmit ! five-ye> capital improvem5t plan to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,! capital improvem5t plans requir$ "u subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all id5tify ! projects t ,amtrak & ,metra agree to implem5t at ,*icago ,union ,/ation )9 ! timeframe ( ea* su* plan1 includ+ projects t improve-- 7#a7 areas consid]$ outside ! glass su* z tracks1 plat=ms swit*es1 & o!r rail infra/ructure2 7#b7 facilities = ,amtrak & ,metra crew2 & 7#c7 ! op]ations ( ,*icago ,union ,/ation1 su* z ! dispat*+ ( commut] & int]city pass5g] tra9s out ( ,*icago ,union ,/ation4 7d7 ,annual progress report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ,amtrak & ,metra ent] into an agreem5t requir$ "u subsection 7b71 & annually !reaft] = #e ye>s1 ,amtrak & ,metra %all jo9tly submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! progress ,amtrak & ,metra h made 9 implem5t+ ! plan requir$ "u subsection 7b74 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,*icago ,union ,/ation ,! t]m ,*icago ,union ,/ation means ! pass5g] tra9 /ation locat$ at #bbe ,s\? ,canal ,/reet1 ,*icago1 ,ill9ois #fjfjf1 & its associat$ facilities4 7#b7 ,metra ,! t]m ,metra means ! ,nor!a/ ,ill9ois ,regional ,commut] ,railroad ,corporation4 ,v ,rail ,safety ,a ,pass5g] & ,freight ,safety #ieja4 ,national ,academies /udy on safety impact ( tra9s long] ?an #g1ejj feet 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy & issue to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! safety impacts ( freight tra9s long] ?an #g1ejj feet4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an exam9ation ( any pot5tial risks ( ! op]ation ( su* tra9s & recomm5dations on mitigation ( su* risks2 7#b7 among o!r safety factors ) respect to su* tra9s1 an evaluation (-- 7,a7 any increas$ risk ( loss ( communications betwe5 ! end ( tra9 device & ! locomotive cab1 includ+ communications ov] diff]+ t]ra9s & conditions2 7,b7 any increas$ risk ( loss ( communications betwe5 crewmemb]s1 includ+ communications ov] diff]+ t]ra9s & conditions2 7,c7 any increas$ risk ( d]ailm5ts1 includ+ risks associat$ ) 9-tra9 compressive =ces & slack action or o!r safety risks 9 ! op]ations ( su* tra9s 9 diff]+ t]ra9s & conditions2 7,d7 safety risks associat$ ) ! deploym5t ( multiple di/ribut$ p[] units 9 ! consi/s ( su* tra9s2 & 7,e7 impacts ( ! l5g? ( tra9s on brak+ & locomotive p]=mance & track we> & te>2 & 7#c7 an evaluation ( :e!r additional eng9e] & conductor tra9+ is requir$ = safely op]at+ su* tra9s4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #bd mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy4 7d7 ,fund+ ,f ! am\nts made available = fiscal ye> #bjba to c>ry out section #bjaag7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all exp5d n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj & n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a74 #iejb4 ,,gao /udy on *anges 9 freight railroad op]at+ & s*$ul+ practices 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all /udy ! impact on freight rail %ipp]s1 ,amtrak1 commut] railroads1 railroad employees1 & o!r affect$ p>ties ( *anges 9 freight railroad op]at+ & s*$ul+ practices z a result ( ! implem5tation ( ! precision s*$ul$ railroad+ model4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,at m9imum1 ! /udy %all exam9e-- 7#a7 ! impacts ( ! op]ation ( long] tra9s2 7#b7 safety impacts ( r$uction 9 work=ce1 includ+ occupational injury rates1 impacts to inspection frequ5cies & repair quality1 & *anges 9 work=ce dem&s2 7#c7 ! elim9ation or d[nsiz+ ( y>ds1 repair facilities1 & o!r op]ational facilities2 7#d7 increases 9 demurrage or accessorial *>ges or o!r co/s to %ipp]s2 7#e7 capital exp5ditures = rail infra/ructure2 & 7#f7 ! effect ( *anges to dispat*+ practices & locations ( dispat*+ c5t]s on-- 7,a7 ! on-"t p]=mance ( pass5g] tra9s1 & 7,b7 ! quality & reliability ( s]vice to freight %ipp]s4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report summ>iz+ ! /udy & ! results ( su* /udy1 includ+ recomm5dations = address+ any negative impacts ( precision s*$ul$ railroad+ on freight %ipp]s or pass5g] railroads4 #iejc4 ,,fra safety report+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bjija ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ ! tra9 l5g?1 ! numb] ( crew memb]s on bo>d ! tra91 & ! duties ( su* crew memb]s7 aft] report$ accid5t or incid5t4 7b7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a74 #iejd4 ,waiv] notice requirem5ts ,section #bjajc7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,nonem]g5cy waiv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may waive compliance ) any "p ( a regulation prescrib$ or ord] issu$ "u ?is *apt] if ! waiv] is 9 ! public int]e/ & consi/5t ) railroad safety4 7#b7 ,notice requir$ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide timely public notice ( any reque/ = a waiv] "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 make ! application = su* waiv] & any relat$ und]ly+ data available to int]e/$ p>ties2 7,c7 provide ! public ) notice & a reasonable opportunity to comm5t on a propos$ waiv] "u ?is subsection be=e mak+ a f9al decision2 & 7,d7 make public ! reasons = grant+ a waiv] "u ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,in=mation protection ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to require ! release ( in=mation protect$ by law f public disclosure4 4 #ieje4 ,notice ( ,,fra compreh5sive safety assessm5ts 7a7 ,initial notice ,n lat] ?an #aj bus9ess days aft] ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration initiates a compreh5sive safety assessm5t ( an entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all notify 9 electronic =mat ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & ea* memb] ( ,congress repres5t+ a ,/ate 9 :i* ! s]vice t is ! subject ( ! assessm5t be+ conduct$ is locat$1 ( ! initiation ( su* assessm5t4 7b7 ,f9d+s ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] completion ( a compreh5sive safety assessm5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all transmit 9 electronic =mat to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & to ea* memb] ( ,congress repres5t+ a ,/ate 9 :i* ! s]vice t is ! subject ( ! assessm5t be+ conduct$ is locat$1 ! f9d+s ( su* assessm5t1 includ+ id5tifi$ defects & any recomm5dations4 7c7 ,def9ition ( compreh5sive safety assessm5t ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m compreh5sive safety assessm5t means a focus$ review ( ! safety-relat$ processes & proc$ures1 compliance ) safety regulations & requirem5ts1 & ov]all safety culture ( an entity provid+ regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation4 #iejf4 ,,fra accid5t & incid5t inve/igations ,section #bjijb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ subp5a & ins]t+ subpo5a2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,ga!r+ in=mation & te*nical exp]tise 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all create a /&>d process = inve/igators to use dur+ accid5t & incid5t inve/igations conduct$ "u ?is section = det]m9+ :5 x is appropriate to1 & h[ to-- 7,a7 ga!r in=mation ab\t an accid5t or incid5t "u inve/igation f railroad c>ri]s1 contractors or employees ( railroad c>ri]s or repres5tatives ( employees ( railroad c>ri]s1 & o!rs1 z det]m9$ relevant by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 consult ) railroad c>ri]s1 contractors or employees ( railroad c>ri]s or repres5tatives ( employees ( railroad c>ri]s1 & o!rs1 z det]m9$ relevant by ! ,secret>y1 = te*nical exp]tise on ! facts ( ! accid5t or incid5t "u inve/igation4 7#b7 ,confid5tiality ,9 develop+ ! process "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all factor 9 ways to ma9ta9 ! confid5tiality ( any entity id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 su* entity reque/s confid5tiality2 7,b7 su* entity 0 n involv$ 9 ! accid5t or incid5t2 & 7,c7 ma9ta9+ su* entity's confid5tiality does n adv]sely affect an inve/igation ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7#c7 ,application ( law ,?is subsection %all n apply to any inve/igation c>ri$ out by ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d4 4 #iejg4 ,rail safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,f$]al railroad adm9i/ration requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all c>ry out ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,complete a /udy on h[ signage c be us$ to improve safety 9 ! rail indu/ry t includes-- 7,a7 a review ( h[ signs us$ = o!r modes ( transportation may be effectively us$ 9 ! rail indu/ry2 7,b7 a review ( h[ signs us$ 9 ! railroad indu/ry diff]2 & 7,c7 an analysis ( :e!r a uni=m sy/em = spe$ signs across ! ,unit$ ,/ates rail sy/em w\ld b5efit ! railroad indu/ry & improve safety4 7#b7 ,reevaluate seat securem5t me*anisms & ! susceptibility ( su* me*anisms to inadv]t5t rotation1 & id5tify a means to prev5t ! failure ( su* me*anisms to ma9ta9 seat securem5t4 7#c7 ,conduct rese>* to evaluate ! causes ( pass5g] injuries 9 pass5g] railc> d]ailm5ts & ov]turns & evaluate pot5tial me?ods = mitigat+ su* injuries4 7#d7 ,bas$ on ! rese>* conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#c71 develop occupant protection /&>ds = pass5g] railc>s t w mitigate pass5g] injuries likely to occur dur+ d]ailm5ts & ov]turns4 7#e7 ,develop policies = ! safe use ( *ild seats to prev5t uncontroll$ or unexpect$ movem5ts 9 int]city pass5g] tra9s f disrupt+ ! secure position ( su* seats4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = ,amtrak ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 ensure op]at+ crewmemb]s demon/rate pr(ici5cy1 "u daylight & nighttime conditions1 on ! physical *>act]i/ics ( a t]ritory by us+ all res\rces available1 includ+ 9-cab in/rum5ts1 obs]vation rides1 ?rottle "t1 signage1 signals1 & l&m>ks2 7#b7 ensure ! pr(ici5cy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is demon/rat$ on writt5 exam9ations2 7#c7 revise classroom & road tra9+ programs to ensure t op]at+ crews fully und]/& all locomotive op]at+ *>act]i/ics1 al>ms1 & ! appropriate response to abnormal conditions2 7#d7 :5 possible1 require t all eng9e]s und]go simulator tra9+-- 7,a7 be=e op]at+ new or unfamili> equipm5t 7at a m9imum1 exp]i5ce & respond prop]ly to all al>ms72 & 7,b7 to exp]i5ce normal & abnormal conditions on new t]ritory be=e op]at+ 9 rev5ue s]vice on su* new t]ritory2 7#e7 ensure t simulator tra9+ specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 supplem5ts ! h\rs eng9e]s sp5d tra9+ on new equipm5t be=e becom+ c]tifi$ on su* equipm5t & p]=m+ runs on new t]ritory be=e becom+ qualifi$ on su* t]ritory2 7#f7 implem5t a =mal1 sy/ematic approa* to develop+ tra9+ & qualification programs to id5tify ! mo/ effective /rategies = prep>+ crewmemb]s to safely op]ate new equipm5t on new t]ritories2 7#g7 "w 9 consultation ) ho/ railroad c>ri]s & ,/ates t own infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates to complete a compreh5sive assessm5t ( ! t]ritories to ensure t necess>y wayside signs & plaques are id5tifi$1 highly noticeable1 & /rategically locat$ to provide op]at+ crews ! in=mation ne$$ to safely op]ate tra9s2 7#h7 update ! safety review process to ensure t all op]at+ docum5ts are up to date & accurate be=e initiat+ new or revis$ rev5ue op]ations2 7#i7 incorporate all pr]ev5ue s]vice plann+1 con/ruction1 & r\te v]ification "w into ! scope ( a corporate-wide sy/em safety plan1 includ+ ?r\gh rules & policies1 risk assessm5t analyses1 safety assurances1 & safety promotions2 & 7#aj7 conduct risk assessm5ts on all new or upgrad$ s]vices t occur on ,amtrak-own$ t]ritory1 ho/ railroads1 or 9 ,/ates t own infra/ructure ov] :i* ,amtrak op]ates4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y & ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on _! progress on meet+ ! requirem5ts "u subsections 7a7 & 7b71 respectively1 includ+ a description ( all complet$ elem5ts ( ! requirem5ts4 #iejh4 ,annual review ( spe$ limit action plans ,section #aadjf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7 by ins]t+ or subsection 7d77#b7 aft] subsection 7b72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7f7 z subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,p]iodic reviews & updates ,ea* railroad c>ri] t files an action plan "u subsection 7b7 %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 review su* plan to ensure ! effectiv5ess ( actions tak5 to enable w>n+ & en=cem5t ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at ea* location id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a72 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #ij days prior to implem5t+ any op]ational or t]ritorial op]at+ *ange1 includ+ initiat+ a new s]vice or r\te1 submit to ! ,secret>y a revis$ action plan t addresses su* op]ational or t]ritorial op]at+ *ange4 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,prohibition ,no new int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] s]vice may beg9 op]ation unless ! railroad c>ri] provid+ su* s]vice is 9 compliance ) ?is section4 4 #ieji4 ,freight tra9 crew size safety /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjafi4 ,freight tra9 crew size safety /&>ds 7a7 ,m9imum crew size ,no freight tra9 may be op]at$ unless su* tra9 has a crew ( at lea/ #a appropriately qualifi$ & c]tifi$ conductor & #a appropriately qualifi$ & c]tifi$ eng9e]4 7b7 ,exceptions ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7d71 ! prohibition 9 subsection 7a7 %all n apply 9 any ( ! foll[+ circum/ances3 7#a7 ,tra9 op]ations )9 a rail y>d or t]m9al area or on auxili>y or indu/ry tracks4 7#b7 ,a tra9 op]at$-- 7,a7 by a railroad c>ri] t has few] ?an #djj1jjj total employee "w h\rs annually & less ?an #dj1jjj1jjj annual rev5ue 7adju/$ = inflation z measur$ by ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d ,railroad ,inflation-,adju/$ ,index72 7,b7 at a spe$ ( n m ?an #be miles p] h\r2 & 7,c7 on a track ) an av]age track grade ( less ?an #b p]c5t = any segm5t ( track t is at lea/ #b cont9u\s miles4 7#c7 ,locomotives p]=m+ assi/ance to a tra9 t has incurr$ me*anical failure or lacks ! p[] to trav]se difficult t]ra91 includ+ travel+ to or f ! location :]e assi/ance is provid$4 7#d7 ,locomotives t-- 7,a7 are n atta*$ to any equipm5t or atta*$ only to a caboose2 & 7,b7 d n travel f>!r ?an #cj miles f a rail y>d4 7#e7 ,tra9 op]ations /aff$ ) few] ?an a #b-p]son crew at lea/ #a ye> prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! op]ation a*ieves an equival5t level ( safety4 7c7 ,tra9s ineligible = exception ,! exceptions "u subsection 7b7 may n be appli$ to-- 7#a7 a tra9 transport+ #a or m load$ c>s c>ry+ mat]ial toxic by inhalation1 z def9$ 9 section #aga4h ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7#b7 a tra9 c>ry+ #bj or m load$ tank c>s ( a ,class #b mat]ial or a ,class #c flammable liquid 9 a cont9u\s block or a s+le tra9 c>ry+ #ce or m load$ tank c>s ( a ,class #b mat]ial or a ,class #c flammable liquid ?r\gh\t ! tra9 consi/2 & 7#c7 a tra9 ) a total l5g? ( #g1ejj feet or great]4 7d7 ,waiv] ,a railroad c>ri] may seek a waiv] ( ! requirem5ts ( ?is section pursuant to section #bjajc7;d74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjafi4 ,freight tra9 crew size safety /&>ds4 4 #ieaj4 ,safe cross bord] op]ations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #daf title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajg note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,me*anical & brake & ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al4--,me*anical & brake2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may n grant any waiv] or waiv] modification t provides = ! ability to p]=m me*anical or brake inspections ( rail c>s 9 ,mexico 9 lieu ( comply+ ) ! c]tification requirem5ts ( ?is section4 4 7b7 ,safety /&>ds = c]ta9 rail crews 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iv ( division ,a ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #dba4 ,safety /&>ds = c]ta9 rail crews 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may n p]mit cov]$ rail employees to ent] ! ,unit$ ,/ates to p]=m tra9 or dispat*+ s]vice unless ! ,secret>y c]tifies t-- 7#a7 ,mexico has adopt$ & is en=c+ safety /&>ds = cov]$ rail employees t are equival5t to1 or great] ?an1 ^? applicable to railroad employees ^: prim>y report+ po9t is 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ qualification & c]tification requirem5ts "u p>ts #bdj & #bdb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 7#b7 cov]$ rail employees are subject to ! alcohol & drug te/+ requirem5ts 9 "p #bai ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 includ+ ! requirem5ts ( subp>ts ,f1 ,g1 & ,h ( su* "p1 to ! same ext5t z su* requirem5ts apply to railroad employees ^: prim>y report+ po9t is 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & :o are subject to su* "p2 7#c7 cov]$ rail employees are subject to h\rs ( s]vice requirem5ts "u section #baajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 at all times any su* employee is on duty1 reg>dless ( location2 7#d7 cov]$ rail employees are subject to ! motor vehicle driv+ record evaluation requirem5ts 9 section #bdj4aae ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ! same ext5t z su* requirem5ts apply to railroad employees ^: prim>y report+ po9t is 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & are subject to su* section1 & t su* evaluation includes driv+ records f ! same c\ntry z ! employee's prim>y report+ po9t2 & 7#e7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration is p]mitt$ to p]=m onsite inspections ( rail facilities 9 ,mexico to ensure compliance ) p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 7b7 ,notice requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #e days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y c]tifies ea* ( ! requirem5ts "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]-- 7,a7 notice ( ea* su* c]tification2 & 7,b7 docum5tation support+ ea* su* c]tification4 7#b7 ,public comm5t ,to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & any o!r applicable safety requirem5ts1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 all[ = public comm5t on ! notice requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 hold a public he>+ on su* notice4 7#c7 ,congressional notice ,on ! date on :i* ea* publication requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate ( su* publication4 7c7 ,drug & alcohol te/+ 7#a7 ,nonapplication ( exemption ,= purposes ( compliance ) subsection 7a77#b71 ! exemption conta9$ 9 "p #bai4c7;d77#b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 %all n apply4 7#b7 ,audit by ,(fice ( ,drug & ,alcohol ,compliance ,to ensure compliance ) ! drug & alcohol te/+ programs describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b71 ! ,(fice ( ,drug & ,alcohol ,compliance 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all conduct an annual audit ( su* programs & recomm5d en=cem5t actions z ne$$4 7d7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ rail employee ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ rail employee means a railroad employee ^: prim>y report+ po9t is 9 ,mexico4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #dbj ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #dba4 ,safety /&>ds = c]ta9 rail crews4 4 #ieaa4 ,y>dma/]s h\rs ( s]vice 7a7 ,limitations on duty h\rs ( y>dma/] employees ,section #baajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by ins]t+ & y>dma/] employees aft] tra9 employees2 7#b7 by ins]t+ or y>dma/] employee aft] tra9 employee ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7 by ins]t+ or y>dma/] employee's aft] ,dur+ a tra9 employee's4 7b7 ,def9itions ,section #baaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by ins]t+ a y>dma/] employee1 aft] dispat*+ s]vice employee12 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 y>dma/] employee means an individual responsible = sup]vis+ & coord9at+ ! control ( tra9s & eng9es op]at+ )9 a rail y>d4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #baa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #baajc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #baajc4 ,limitations on duty h\rs ( tra9 employees & y>dma/] employees4 4 #ieab4 ,leak+ brakes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all take su* actions z are necess>y to ensure t no ,,db-#fj air brake control valve manufactur$ be=e ,janu>y #a1 #bjjf1 is equipp$ on a rail c> op]at+ on-- 7#a7 a unit tra9 nor? ( ! #cg? p>allel on or aft] ,augu/ #a1 #bjbb2 or 7#b7 a non-unit tra9 nor? ( ! #cg? p>allel on or aft] ,augu/ #a1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e ye> !reaft] until brake valves describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 are no long] op]at+ on rail c>s z requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report t id5tifies-- 7#a7 ! e/imat$ numb] ( su* brake valves on rail c>s op]at+ on-- 7,a7 unit tra9s nor? ( ! #cg? p>allel2 & 7,b7 non-unit tra9s nor? ( ! #cg? p>allel2 7#b7 any issues affect+ ! indu/ry's progress t[>d ensur+ t su* brake valves are phas$ out 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a72 & 7#c7 ef=ts ! ,adm9i/rator has tak5 s9ce ! previ\s report to ensure su* brake valves are phas$ out 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a74 7c7 ,additional valves ,if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t air brake control valves n cov]$ "u subsection 7a7 demon/rate leakage 9 l[ temp]atures simil> to ! leakage exhibit$ by ! air brake control valve id5tifi$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t ! air brake control valves det]m9$ to be demon/rat+ leakage "u ?is subsection are phas$ out 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a74 #ieac4 ,annual report on ,,ptc sy/em failures ,section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,annual report ( sy/em failures ,n lat] ?an ,april #af ( ea* cal5d> ye> foll[+ ! date ( an implem5tation deadl9e "u subsection 7a77#a71 ea* railroad %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report conta9+ ! numb] ( positive tra9 control sy/em failures1 sep>at$ by ea* major h>dw>e category1 t occurr$ dur+ ! previ\s cal5d> ye>4 4 #iead4 ,fatigue r$uction pilot projects 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ma9ta9+ ! highe/ level ( safety across ! nation's railroad network is ( critical importance2 7#b7 ensur+ ! safety ( rail transportation requires ! full att5tion ( all work]s engag$ 9 safety-critical functions2 7#c7 fatigue degrades an individual's ability to /ay awake1 al]t1 & att5tive to ! dem&s ( safe job p]=mance2 7#d7 ! cognitive impairm5ts to railroad work]s t result f fatigue c cause dang]\s situations t put work]s & communities at risk2 7#e7 ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh m&at$ t ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration conduct two pilot projects to analyze specific practices t may be us$ to r$uce fatigue 9 employees & z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 nei!r pilot project has comm5c$2 & 7#f7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %\ld coord9ate ) ! indu/ry & ! work=ce to comm5ce & complete ! fatigue pilot projects m&at$ 9 #bjjh4 7b7 ,pilot projects ,section #baaji7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rail ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,! pilot projects requir$ "u subp>agraph 7#a7 %all be develop$ & evaluat$ 9 coord9ation ) ! labor organization repres5t+ ! class or craft ( employees impact$ by ! pilot projects4 4 7c7 ,reimbursem5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may reimburse railroads p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot projects "u #baaji7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a %>e ( ! co/s associat$ ) ! pilot projects1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! pilot projects requir$ "u section #baaji7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 h n comm5c$ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #a ye> & #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 transmit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7,a7 ! /atus ( ! pilot projects2 7,b7 actions ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration has tak5 to comm5ce ! pilot projects1 includ+ ef=ts to recruit p>ticipant railroads2 7,c7 any *all5ges impact+ ! comm5cem5t ( ! pilot projects2 & 7,d7 any o!r details associat$ ) ! developm5t ( ! pilot projects t affect ! progress t[>d meet+ ! m&ate ( su* section4 #ieae4 ,assault prev5tion & response plans 7a7 ,am5dm5t ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is division1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagj4 ,assault prev5tion & response plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,tra9 ,act1 any entity t provides regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation = review & approval an assault prev5tion & response plan 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,plan7 to address transportation assaults4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( plan ,! ,plan requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 proc$ures t-- 7,a7 facilitate ! report+ ( a transportation assault1 includ+ ! notification ( on-site p]sonnel1 rail law en=cem5t1 & local law en=cem5t2 7,b7 p]sonnel %\ld foll[ up on ! report+ ( a transportation assault1 includ+ actions to protect affect$ individuals f cont9u$ assault2 7,c7 may be tak5 to remove ! pass5g] or p]sonnel :o has committ$ a transportation assault f ! tra9 or relat$ area or facility z soon z practicable :5 appropriate2 7,d7 include protections & safe report+ practices = pass5g]s :o may h be5 assault$ by p]sonnel2 & 7,e7 may limit or prohibit1 to ! ext5t practicable1 future travel ) ! entity describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 by any pass5g] or p]sonnel :o commits a transportation assault aga9/ p]sonnel or pass5g]s2 7#b7 a policy t ensures an employee :o is a victim or witness ( a transportation assault may p>ticipate 9 ! prosecution ( a crim9al (f5se ( su* assault )\t any adv]se effect on ! victim's or witnesses' employm5t /atus2 & 7#c7 a process & timel9e = conduct+ an annual review & update ( ! ,plan4 7c7 ,notice to pass5g]s ,an entity describ$ "u subsection 7a7 %all display onbo>d tra9s & 9 bo>d+ areas1 z appropriate1 a notice /at+ ! entity's abilities to re/rict future travel "u subsection 7b77#a77;,e74 7d7 ,p]sonnel tra9+ ,an entity describ$ "u subsection 7a7 %all provide initial & annual tra9+ = all p]sonnel on ! cont5ts ( ! ,plan1 includ+ tra9+ reg>d+-- 7#a7 ! proc$ures describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7#b7 me?ods = respond+ to ho/ile situations1 includ+ de-escalation tra9+2 & 7#c7 rights & responsibilities ( p]sonnel ) respect to a transportation assault on !mselves1 o!r p]sonnel1 or pass5g]s4 7e7 ,p]sonnel p>ticipation ,! ,plan requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be develop$ & implem5t$ ) ! direct p>ticipation ( p]sonnel1 &1 z applicable1 labor organizations repres5t+ p]sonnel4 7f7 ,report+ 7#a7 ,incid5t notification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] a transportation assault incid5t1 ! applicable entity describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all notify p]sonnel employ$ at ! location 9 :i* ! incid5t occurr$4 ,9 ! case ( an incid5t on a vehicle1 su* entity %all notify p]sonnel regul>ly s*$ul$ to c>ry out employm5t activities on ! s]vice r\te on :i* ! incid5t occurr$4 7,b7 ,cont5t ( incid5t report ,! notification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7i7 include a summ>y ( ! incid5t2 & 7ii7 be writt5 9 a mann] t protects ! confid5tiality ( individuals involv$ 9 ! incid5t4 7#b7 ,annual report ,= ea* cal5d> ye>1 ea* entity ) respect to :i* a transportation assault incid5t has be5 report$ dur+ su* ye> %all submit to ! ,secret>y report t describes-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( assault incid5ts report$ to ! entity1 includ+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( incid5ts committ$ aga9/ pass5g]s2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( incid5ts committ$ aga9/ p]sonnel2 & 7,b7 ! numb] ( assault incid5ts report$ to rail or local law en=cem5t by p]sonnel ( ! entity4 7#c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on ! prim>y website ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ! data collect$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,data protection ,data made available "u ?is subsection %all be made available 9 a mann] t protects ! confid5tiality ( individuals involv$ 9 transportation assault incid5ts4 7g7 ,def9ition ( transportation assault ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m transportation assault means ! occurr5ce1 or reasonably suspect$ occurr5ce1 ( an act t-- 7#a7 con/itutes assault2 7#b7 is committ$ by a pass5g] or memb] ( p]sonnel ( an entity t provides regul>ly s*$ul$ int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation aga9/ ano!r pass5g] or memb] ( p]sonnel ( su* entity2 & 7#c7 takes place-- 7,a7 )9 a vehicle ( su* entity2 or 7,b7 9 an area 9 :i* pass5g]s are ent]+ or exit+ a vehicle describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7,c7 a /ation or facility :]e su* entity op]ates1 reg>dless ( own]%ip ( ! /ation or facility4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is division1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagj4 ,assault prev5tion & response plans4 4 #ieaf4 ,critical incid5t /ress plans ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to am5d "p #bgb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t-- 7#a7 ! cov]age ( a critical incid5t /ress plan "u section #bgb4g ( su* "p includes employees ( commut] railroads & int]city pass5g] railroads1 z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bgb4i ( su* "p1 :o directly int]act ) pass5g]s2 & 7#b7 assault & ! witness+ ( an assault aga9/ an employee or tra9 pass5g] is includ$ 9 ! def9ition ( critical incid5t "u section #bgb4i ( su* "p4 #ieag4 ,/udy on safety culture assessm5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all conduct a /udy on ! feasibility ( exp&+ railroad safety culture assessm5ts & tra9+ to include assessm5ts & tra9+ = work]s employ$ by t\ri/ railroads1 pass5g] railroads1 & commut] railroads4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( /udy ,! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an analysis on ! ne$ = ! expansion2 7#b7 ! res\rces requir$ to c>ry out ! additional assessm5ts & tra9+2 & 7#c7 o!r pot5tial safety *all5ges ! initiative c\ld address4 7c7 ,report ,! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 ,b ,grade ,cross+ ,safety #ieea4 ,grade cross+ sep>ation grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is division1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjaga4 ,grade cross+ sep>ation grants 7a7 ,g5]al au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all make grants "u ?is section to eligible entities to assi/ 9 f9anc+ ! co/ ( highway-rail grade sep>ation projects4 7b7 ,application requirem5ts ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 an agreem5t betwe5 ! entity t owns or controls ! "r-(-way & ! applicant address+ access to "r-(-way ?r\gh\t ! project2 & 7#b7 a co/-%>+ agreem5t ) ! fund+ am\nts t ! entity t owns or controls ! "r-(-way %all contribute to ! project1 :i* %all be n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,! foll[+ projects are eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,in/allation1 repair1 or improvem5t ( grade cross+ sep>ations4 7#b7 ,grade cross+ elim9ation incid5tal to eligible grade cross+ sep>ation projects4 7#c7 ,project plann+1 developm5t1 & environm5tal "w relat$ to a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7d7 ,project selection crit]ia 7#a7 ,l>ge projects ,( am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t %all be available = projects ) total co/s ( #ajj1jjj1jjj or great]4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all give priority to projects t maximize ! safety b5efits ( ,f$]al fund+2 & 7,b7 may evaluate applications on ! safety pr(ile ( ! exi/+ cross+1 #aj-ye> hi/ory ( accid5ts at su* cross+1 inclusion ( ! propos$ project on a grade cross+ safety action plan1 av]age automobile traffic1 freight & pass5g] tra9 traffic1 av]age daily numb] ( cross+ closures1 & proximity ( community res\rces1 includ+ s*ools1 hospitals1 fire /ations1 police /ations1 & em]g5cy m$ical s]vice facilities4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e ( total project co/s 7#a7 ,total project co/s ,! ,secret>y %all e/imate ! total co/s ( a project "u ?is section bas$ on ! be/ available in=mation1 includ+ any available eng9e]+ /udies1 /udies ( economic feasibility1 environm5tal analysis1 & in=mation on ! expect$ use ( equipm5t or facilities4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e = a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all n exce$ #he p]c5t4 7f7 ,grant conditions ,an eligible entity may n receive a grant = a project "u ?is section unless su* project is 9 compliance ) section #bbije1 except t #bbije7;b7 %all only apply to a p]son t conducts rail op]ations4 7g7 ,two ye> lett]s ( int5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 issue a lett] ( int5t to a recipi5t ( a grant "u subsection 7d77#a7 t-- 7,a7 ann\nces an int5tion to obligate = no m ?an #b ye>s1 = a major capital project "u subsection 7d77#a71 an am\nt t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y = ! project2 & 7,b7 /ates t ! cont+5t commitm5t-- 7i7 is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 is subject to ! availability ( appropriations = grants "u ?is section & subject to ,f$]al laws 9 =ce or enact$ aft] ! date ( ! cont+5t commitm5t4 7#b7 ,congressional notification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c days be=e issu+ a lett] ( int5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit writt5 notification to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! notification submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a copy ( ! lett] ( int5t2 7ii7 ! crit]ia us$ "u subsection 7b7 = select+ ! project = a grant2 & 7iii7 a description ( h[ ! project meets su* crit]ia4 7h7 ,appropriations requir$ ,an obligation or adm9i/rative commitm5t may be made "u subsection 7g7 only aft] am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose4 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority2 7,c7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,d7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 & 7,e7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization ,! t]m metropolitan plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc4 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is division1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjaga4 ,grade cross+ sep>ation grants4 4 #ieeb4 ,rail safety public aw>5ess grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is division1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagb4 ,rail safety public aw>5ess grants 7a7 ,grant ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all make grants to eligible entities to c>ry out public in=mation & education programs to help prev5t & r$uce rail-relat$ p$e/rian1 motor vehicle1 & o!r accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities1 & to improve aw>5ess along railroad rights-(-way & at railway-highway grade cross+s4 7b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application 9 su* =m1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,programs eligible = a grant "u ?is section-- 7#a7 %all include1 z appropriate-- 7,a7 developm5t1 placem5t1 & dissem9ation ( public s]vice ann\ncem5ts 9 appropriate m$ia2 7,b7 s*ool pres5tations1 driv] safety education1 mat]ials1 & public aw>5ess campaigns2 & 7,c7 dissem9at+ in=mation to ! public on h[ to id5tify & report to ! appropriate au?orities unsafe or malfunction+ highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 may include t>get$ & su/a9$ outrea* 9 communities at greate/ risk to develop measures to r$uce su* risk4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,eligible entities %all coord9ate program activities ) local communities1 law en=cem5t & em]g5cy respond]s1 & rail c>ri]s1 z appropriate1 & ensure consi/5cy ) ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plans requir$ "u section #aadja7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeja note7 & ! report titl$ ,national ,/rategy to ,prev5t ,trespass+ on ,railroad ,prop]ty issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 9 ,octob] #bjah4 7e7 ,prioritization ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to applications = programs t-- 7#a7 are nationally recogniz$2 7#b7 are t>get$ at s*ools 9 close proximity to railroad rights-(-way2 7#c7 p>tn] ) ne>by railroad c>ri]s2 or 7#d7 focus on communities ) a record$ hi/ory ( repeat$ p$e/rian & motor vehicle accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities at highway-rail grade cross+s & along railroad rights-(-way4 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a nonpr(it organization2 7,b7 a ,/ate2 7,c7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 & 7,d7 a public law en=cem5t ag5cy or em]g5cy response organization4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ,pu]to ,rico4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is division1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagb4 ,rail safety public aw>5ess grants4 4 #ieec4 ,e/abli%m5t ( #aj-m9ute "t limit = block+ public grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by ?is division1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagc4 ,"t limit = block+ a rail cross+ 7a7 ,"t limit ,a tra91 locomotive1 railroad c>1 or o!r rail equipm5t is prohibit$ f block+ a cross+ = m ?an #aj m9utes1 unless ! tra91 locomotive1 or o!r equipm5t is directly delay$ by-- 7#a7 a casualty or s]i\s injury2 7#b7 an accid5t2 7#c7 a track ob/ruction2 7#d7 an act ( ,god2 or 7#e7 a d]ailm5t or a major equipm5t failure t prev5ts ! tra9 f advanc+4 7b7 ,civil p5alty ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may issue civil p5alties = violations ( subsection 7a7 9 accordance ) section #bacja4 7c7 ,delegation ,! ,secret>y may delegate en=cem5t actions "u subsection 7b7 to ,/ates ei!r ?r\gh a ,/ate inspector c]tifi$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 or o!r law en=cem5t (ficials z designat$ by ! ,/ates & approv$ by ! ,adm9i/ration4 ,! ,secret>y %all issue guidance or regulations n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t on ! crit]ia & process = ,/ates to ga9 approval "u ?is section4 7d7 ,application to ,amtrak & commut] railroads ,?is section %all n apply to ,amtrak or commut] au?orities1 includ+ ,amtrak & commut] au?orities' op]ations run or dispat*$ by a ,class ,i railroad4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cross+ ,! t]m cross+ means a location )9 a ,/ate 9 :i* a public highway1 road1 or /reet1 includ+ associat$ sidewalks & pa?ways1 crosses #a or m railroad tracks ei!r at grade or grade-sep>at$4 7#b7 ,block$ cross+ ,! t]m block$ cross+ means a circum/ance 9 :i* a tra91 locomotive1 railroad c>1 or o!r rail equipm5t is /opp$ 9 a mann] t ob/ructs public travel at a cross+4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new item3 #bjagc4 ,"t limit = block+ a rail cross+4 4 #ieed4 ,national /rategy to address block$ cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a report conta9+ a national /rategy to address block$ cross+s4 7b7 ,public law #aaf-id ,! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all incorporate ! recomm5dations & brief+ describ$ 9 ! report accompany+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 ) respect to ! am\nts provid$ "u ! head+ ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration--,safety & ,op]ations4 7c7 ,report cont5ts ,! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include an analysis ( ! foll[+ topics1 includ+ any specific legislative or regulatory recomm5dations3 7#a7 ,h[ be/ to engage ! public1 repres5tatives ( labor organizations repres5t+ railroad employees1 law en=cem5t (fic]s1 highway traffic (ficials1 or o!r employees ( a public ag5cy act+ 9 an (ficial capacity to id5tify & address block$ cross+s4 7#b7 ,h[ te*nology & positive tra9 control sy/em data c be us$ to id5tify & address in/ances ( block$ cross+s4 7#c7 ,h[ to id5tify & address in/ances ( block$ cross+s at cross+s ) passive or no w>n+ devices4 7#d7 ,h[ be/ to use ! data collect$ "u a webpage e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y = ! public & law en=cem5t to report in/ances ( block$ cross+s1 includ+ :e!r su* data %\ld be v]ifi$ by ea* rail c>ri] or incorporat$ into ! national cross+ inv5tory e/abli%$ "u section #bjafj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,updat+ /rategy ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! /rategy develop$ "u ?is section n less ?an e #e ye>s1 & update x z ne$$4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,block$ cross+ ,! t]m block$ cross+ means a circum/ance 9 :i* a tra91 locomotive1 railroad c>1 or o!r rail equipm5t is /opp$ 9 a mann] t ob/ructs public travel at a cross+4 7#b7 ,positive tra9 control sy/em ,! t]m positive tra9 control sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjaeg7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #ieee4 ,railroad po9t ( contact = block$ cross+ matt]s ,section #bjaeb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ ! foll[+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c73 7,d7 block$ cross+s2 or 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 or 7,d7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,c71 7,d71 or 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 & 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 promptly in=m ! ,secret>y if ! numb] requir$ to be e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 has *ang$ & report ! new numb] to ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,publication ( telephone numb]s ,! ,secret>y %all make any telephone numb] e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 4 #ieef4 ,national highway-rail cross+ inv5tory review 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all exp5d su* sums z are necess>y to conduct a compreh5sive review ( ! national highway-rail cross+ inv5tory ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation e/abli%$ "u section #bjafj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! review requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 v]ify ! accuracy ( ! data conta9$ 9 ! inv5tory describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 us+ mapp+ te*nologies & o!r me?ods2 & 7#b7 correct errone\s data 9 su* inv5tory4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! completion ( ! review requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+ corrections made to ! inv5tory describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 & ! ,secret>y's plans to ensure cont9u$ accuracy ( su* inv5tory4 #ieeg4 ,c\nt+ railroad suicides 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less ?an #ahj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all revise any regulations1 guidance1 or o!r relevant ag5cy docum5ts to c\nt suicides on a railroad cross+ or railroad "r-(-way z trespass+ dea?s4 7b7 ,au?ority ( ! ,secret>y ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may require ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local ag5cies1 railroads1 or o!r entities to submit su* data z necess>y4 7c7 ,applicability ( rulemak+ requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to ! modification requir$ by subsection 7a74 ,e ,additional ,programs #ajjja4 ,national sc5ic byways program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 = ! national sc5ic byways program "u section #afb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7#a7 #ee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #fe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 ,june #bf1 #bjbj ,report$ ) an am5dm5t2 committ$ to ! ,committee ( ! ,:ole ,h\se on ! ,/ate ( ! ,union & ord]$ to be pr9t$