,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gbdh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #ah1 #bjbj ,mr4 ,graves of ,missouri 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,mr4 ,crawford1 ,mr4 ,gibbs1 ,mr4 ,rodney ,davis of ,illinois1 ,mr4 ,woodall1 ,mr4 ,babin1 ,mr4 ,graves of ,louisiana1 ,mr4 ,rouzer1 ,mr4 ,bost1 ,mr4 ,weber of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,la,malfa1 ,mr4 ,westerman1 ,mr4 ,smucker1 ,mr4 ,mast1 ,mr4 ,gallagher1 ,mr4 ,balderson1 ,mr4 ,spano1 ,mr4 ,stauber1 ,mrs4 ,miller1 ,mr4 ,pence1 ,miss ,gonzlez-,coln of ,puerto ,rico1 and ,mr4 ,wittman7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to authorize funds for ,federal-aid highways1 highway safety programs1 and transit programs1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,surface ,transportation ,advanced through ,reform1 ,technology1 and ,efficient ,review ,act or the ,,starter ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,division ,a--,surface ,transportation ,sec4 #ajja4 ,extension of ,federal surface transportation programs4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,extension of highway trust fund expenditure authority4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,extension of highway-related taxes4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,additional contract authority4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,effective date4 ,title ,i--,federal-,aid ,highways ,subtitle ,a--,authorizations and ,programs ,sec4 #aaja4 ,nationally significant freight and highway projects4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,national highway freight program4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,truck parking safety improvement4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,temporary ,federal share for ,federal-aid highway projects4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,consolidated funding program4 ,subtitle ,b--,acceleration of ,project ,delivery ,sec4 #abja4 ,environmental reviews for major projects4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,efficient environmental reviews for project decision making4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,application of categorical exclusions for transportation projects4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,air quality and conformity4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,agreements relating to use of and access to rights-of-way ,interstate ,system4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,permits for dredged or fill material4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,pilot program on use of innovative practices for environmental reviews4 ,title ,,ii--,innovative ,project ,finance ,sec4 #bjja4 ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #aiih temporary loan relief due to ,,covid-#ai4 ,title ,,iii--,public ,transportation ,sec4 #cjja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,urbanized area formula grants4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,fixed guideway capital investment grants4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,formula grants for rural areas4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,non-emergency medical transportation4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,technical assistance and workforce development4 ,sec4 #cjjh4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #cjji4 ,apportionments4 ,sec4 #cjaj4 ,grants for bus and bus facilities4 ,sec4 #cjaa4 ,elimination of apportionments based on high density ,state factors4 ,sec4 #cjab4 ,innovative mobility and technology deployment grants4 ,title ,,iv--,highway ,traffic ,safety ,sec4 #djja4 ,funding and grant requirements4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,highway safety research and development4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,national priority safety programs4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility4 ,title ,v--,motor ,carrier ,safety ,sec4 #ejja4 ,funding and grant requirements4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,compliance1 safety1 and accountability reform4 ,sec4 #ejjc4 ,entry-level driver training regulations4 ,sec4 #ejjd4 ,trucking industry workforce development4 ,sec4 #ejje4 ,hours of service requirements for agricultural operations4 ,title ,,vi--,innovation ,sec4 #fjja4 ,advanced transportation technologies program4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,connected vehicle deployment pilot program4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,automated driving system demonstration program4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,innovative project delivery methods4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,surface transportation system funding alternatives4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,surface transportation system road usage charge national pilot4 ,title ,,vii--,resiliency ,sec4 #gjja4 ,promoting ,resilient ,operations for ,transformative1 ,efficient1 and ,cost-saving ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,national highway performance program4 ,sec4 #gjjc4 ,resiliency in transit4 ,sec4 #gjjd4 ,highway emergency relief and resiliency4 ,sec4 #gjje4 ,highway resiliency incentives4 ,sec4 #gjjf4 ,guidance on inundated and submerged roads4 ,sec4 #gjjg4 ,guidance on evacuation routes4 ,sec4 #gjjh4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #gjji4 ,university transportation centers4 ,sec4 #gjaj4 ,pre-disaster hazard mitigation pilot program4 ,a ,surface ,transportation #ajja4 ,extension of ,federal surface transportation programs 7a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 the requirements1 authorities1 conditions1 eligibilities1 limitations1 and other provisions authorized under the covered laws1 which would otherwise expire on or cease to apply after ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 are incorporated by reference and shall continue in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,highway ,trust ,fund 7,a7 ,highway ,account ,there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 for each program with respect to which amounts are authorized to be appropriated from such account for fiscal year #bjbj1 an amount equal to #aaj percent of the amount authorized for appropriation with respect to the program from such account under the covered laws for fiscal year #bjbj4 7,b7 ,mass ,transit ,account ,there is authorized to be appropriated from the ,mass ,transit ,account for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 for each program with respect to which amounts are authorized to be appropriated from such account for fiscal year #bjbj1 an amount equal to #aaj percent of the amount authorized for appropriation with respect to the program from such account under the covered laws for fiscal year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,general ,fund ,there is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 for each program with respect to which amounts are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj from an account other than the ,highway ,account or the ,mass ,transit ,account under the titles specified in subsection 7e77#a77;,a71 an amount equal to the amount authorized for appropriation with respect to the program under such titles for fiscal year #bjbj4 7c7 ,use of funds ,subject to section #ajjd7;b71 amounts authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe with respect to a program under subsection 7b7 shall be distributed1 administered1 limited1 and made available for obligation in the same manner as amounts authorized to be appropriated with respect to the program for fiscal year #bjbj under the covered laws4 7d7 ,obligation limitation ,subject to section #ajjd7;d71 a program for which amounts are authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be subject to a limitation on obligations for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe in the same amount and in the same manner as the limitation applicable with respect to the program for fiscal year #bjbj4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,covered laws ,the term covered laws means the following3 7,a7 ,titles ,i1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 and ,,vi of division ,a of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 7,b7 ,division ,a1 division ,b1 subtitle ,a of title ,i and title ,,ii of division ,c1 and division ,e of ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada74 7,c7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 and ,,iii of the ,,safetea-,,lu ,technical ,corrections ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdd74 7,d7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 and ,,vi of ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei74 7,e7 ,titles ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 and ,v of the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7,public ,law #aje-agh74 7,f7 ,titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv of the ,national ,highway ,system ,designation ,act of #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-ei74 7,g7 ,title ,i1 part ,a of title ,,ii1 title ,,iii1 title ,,iv1 title ,v1 and title ,,vi of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj74 7,h7 ,title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,i7 ,subtitle ,,iv of ,title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,j7 ,sections #aaf1 #aag1 #ccj1 and #eeje and chapters #ec1 #cjc1 #caa1 #cac1 #gja1 and #gjb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,highway ,account ,the term ,highway ,account means the portion of the ,highway ,trust ,fund that is not the ,mass ,transit ,account4 7#c7 ,mass ,transit ,account ,the term ,mass ,transit ,account means the portion of the ,highway ,trust ,fund established under section #iejc7;e77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 #ajjb4 ,extension of highway trust fund expenditure authority ,section #iejc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbj in subsections 7b77#f77;,b71 7c77#a71 and 7e77#c7 and inserting ,october #a1 #bjba2 and 7b7 by striking ,,fast ,act in subsections 7c77#a7 and 7e77#c7 and inserting ,,starter ,act4 #ajjc4 ,extension of highway-related taxes 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,each of the following provisions of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbb and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe3 7,a7 ,section #djda7;a77#a77;,c77iii77,i74 7,b7 ,section #djda7m77#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,section #djha7;d77#a74 7#b7 ,each of the following provisions of such ,code is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbb and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe3 7,a7 ,section #djda7m77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,section #djea7;c74 7,c7 ,section #djga7;d74 7,d7 ,section #djha7;d77#c74 7b7 ,extension of tax1 etc41 on use of certain heavy vehicles ,each of the following provisions of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking #bjbc each place it appears and inserting #bjbe3 7#a7 ,section #ddha7;f74 7#b7 ,subsections 7c77#d7 and 7d7 of section #ddhb4 7c7 ,floor stocks refunds ,section #fdab7;a77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbb each place it appears and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe2 7#b7 by striking ,march #ca1 #bjbc each place it appears and inserting ,march #ca1 #bjbe2 and 7#c7 by striking ,january #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbe4 7d7 ,extension of certain exemptions 7#a7 ,section #dbba7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbb and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,section #ddhc7;i7 of such ,code is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe4 7e7 ,extension of transfers of certain taxes 7#a7 ,in general ,section #iejc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbb each place it appears in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe2 7ii7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbb in the heading of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe2 7iii7 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbb in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe2 and 7iv7 by striking ,july #a1 #bjbc in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting ,july #a1 #bjbe2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking ,july #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,july #a1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,motorboat and small-engine fuel tax transfers 7,a7 ,in general ,paragraphs 7#c77;,a77i7 and 7#d77;,a7 of section #iejc7;c7 of such ,code are each amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbb and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe4 7,b7 ,conforming amendments to land and water conservation fund ,section #bjjcaj of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc each place it appears and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe2 and 7ii7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbb and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe4 7f7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbj4 #ajjd4 ,additional contract authority 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 any excess amount authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account or the ,mass ,transit ,account shall be distributed as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,adjustment to core account programs ,for each fiscal year in which an excess amount as described in subsection 7a7 is authorized to be appropriated from the ,highway ,account or the ,mass ,transit ,account1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 under section #ajja of this ,act make available for core account programs authorized from such account an amount equal to the amount authorized for such programs in fiscal year #bjbj under the ,,fast ,act2 7#b7 under this section1 make available an additional amount for such programs equal to the excess amount authorized to be appropriated as described in subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 distribute the additional amount under paragraph 7#b7 to each of such core account programs in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,distribution of adjustment among core account programs 7#a7 ,in general ,in making an adjustment for core account programs authorized from the ,highway ,account or the ,mass ,transit ,account for a fiscal year under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 determine the ratio that-- 7i7 the amount authorized to be appropriated for a core account program from the account for fiscal year #bjbj2 bears to 7ii7 the total amount authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for all core account programs under such account2 7,b7 multiply the ratio determined under subparagraph 7,a7 by the amount of the adjustment under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,c7 adjust the amount that the ,secretary would otherwise have allocated for the core account program for the fiscal year by the amount calculated under subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,formula programs 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 for a program for which funds are distributed by formula1 the ,secretary shall add the adjustment to the amount authorized for the program but for this section and make available the adjusted program amount for such program in accordance with such formula4 7,b7 ,exception ,in making the adjustment under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall exclude subsections 7b77#d71 7b77#e77;,d71 and 7b77#f7 of section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 from the formula calculations4 7#c7 ,availability for obligation ,adjusted amounts under this subsection shall be available for obligation and administered in the same manner as other amounts made available for the program for which the amount is adjusted4 7#d7 ,special rule 7,a7 ,adjustment ,in making an adjustment under subsection 7c77#a7 for an allocation1 reservation1 or set-aside from an amount authorized from the ,highway ,account or ,mass ,transit ,account referred to in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 determine the ratio that-- 7,i7 the amount authorized to be appropriated for the allocation1 reservation1 or set-aside from the account for fiscal year #bjbj2 bears to 7,,ii7 the total amount authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for all core account programs under such account2 7ii7 multiply the ratio determined under clause 7i7 by the amount of the adjustment determined under subsection 7b77#b72 and 7iii7 adjust the amount that the ,secretary would have allocated for the allocation1 reservation1 or set-aside for the fiscal year but for this section by the amount calculated under clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,allocations1 reservations1 and set-asides ,the allocations1 reservations1 and set-asides referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 the amount reserved for a fiscal year under section #acc7;h77#a77;,a72 7ii7 the amount set aside for a fiscal year for the ,national ,highway ,freight ,program under section #ajd7;b77#e72 7iii7 supplemental funds reserved for a fiscal year for the ,national ,highway ,performance ,program under section #ajd7;h77#a72 and 7iv7 supplemental funds reserved for a fiscal year for the surface transportation block grant program under section #ajd7;h77#b74 7d7 ,revision to obligation limitations ,if the ,secretary makes an adjustment under subsection 7b7 for a fiscal year to an amount subject to a limitation on obligations imposed by any other provision of law-- 7#a7 such limitation on obligations for such fiscal year shall be revised by an amount equal to such adjustment2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall distribute such limitation on obligations1 as revised under paragraph 7#a71 in accordance with such provisions4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply-- 7#a7 ,highway account ,the term ,highway ,account means the portion of the ,highway ,trust ,fund that is not the ,mass ,transit ,account4 7#b7 ,mass transit account ,the term ,mass ,transit ,account means the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund established under section #iejc7;e77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,core account programs ,the term core account programs means-- 7,a7 the ,national ,highway ,performance ,program under section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the ,surface ,transportation ,block ,grant ,program under section #acc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 the ,highway ,safety ,improvement ,program under section #adh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 the ,national ,highway ,freight ,program under section #afg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,e7 the ,formula ,grants for ,rural ,areas ,program under section #ecaa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,excess amount ,the term excess amount means-- 7,a7 the amount authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year from the ,highway ,account or the ,mass ,transit ,account2 minus 7,b7 the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbj from such account under the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id74 #ajje4 ,effective date ,this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbj4 ,i ,federal-,aid ,highways ,a ,authorizations and ,programs #aaja4 ,nationally significant freight and highway projects ,there are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for the nationally significant freight and highway projects program under section #aag of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #aajb4 ,national highway freight program ,there are authorized to be appropriated out of the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for the national highway freight program under section #afg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 #aajc4 ,truck parking safety improvement 7a7 ,parking for commercial vehicles ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aga4 ,truck parking safety improvement 7a7 ,grant authority ,the ,secretary shall provide grants under this section1 on a competitive basis1 for projects to provide parking for commercial motor vehicles on ,federal-aid highways or on a facility with reasonable access to-- 7#a7 a ,federal-aid highway2 or 7#b7 a freight facility4 7b7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this subsection1 an entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,application contents ,an application under subsection 7b7 shall contain-- 7#a7 a description of the proposed project2 and 7#b7 any other information that the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,eligible entities ,the following entities shall be eligible to receive amounts under this section3 7#a7 ,a ,state4 7#b7 ,any public agency carrying out responsibilities relating to commercial motor vehicle parking4 7#c7 ,a metropolitan planning organization4 7#d7 ,a local government4 7e7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity may use funds provided under this section only for projects described in paragraph 7#b7 that are located-- 7,a7 on a ,federal-aid highway2 or 7,b7 on a facility with reasonable access to-- 7i7 a ,federal-aid highway2 or 7ii7 a freight facility4 7#b7 ,projects described ,a project referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a project to-- 7,a7 construct safety rest areas 7as such term is defined in section #abj7;c77 that include parking for commercial motor vehicles2 7,b7 construct commercial motor vehicle parking facilities-- 7i7 adjacent to private commercial truck stops and travel plazas2 7ii7 within the boundaries of1 or adjacent to1 a publicly owned freight facility1 including a port terminal operated by a public authority2 and 7iii7 at existing facilities1 including inspection and weigh stations and park-and-ride locations2 and 7,c7 convert existing weigh stations and rest areas to facilities for the exclusive use of commercial motor vehicle parking4 7f7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,in general ,entities may use allocations under this subsection for the following activities of an eligible project3 7,a7 ,development phase activities1 including planning1 feasability analysis1 benefit-cost analysis1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities4 7,b7 ,construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property1 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvements directly related to expanding commercial motor vehicle parking4 7#b7 ,limitation ,an entity may not use more than #aj percent of a grant under this subsection for activities described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7g7 ,priority ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to entities that-- 7#a7 demonstrate a safety need for commercial motor vehicle parking capacity in the corridor in which the project described under subsection 7e77#a7 is proposed to be carried out2 7#b7 have consulted with affected ,state and local governments1 trucking organizations1 and private providers of commercial motor vehicle parking2 7#c7 demonstrate that the project described under subsection 7e77#a7 will likely-- 7,a7 increase commercial motor vehicle parking capacity2 7,b7 facilitate the efficient movement of freight2 and 7,c7 improve highway safety1 traffic congestion1 and air quality2 and 7#d7 demonstrate the ability to provide for the maintenance and operation cost necessary to keep the facility available for use after completion of construction4 7h7 ,federal share ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,federal share for a project carried out under this subsection shall be #ij percent4 7i7 ,treatment of funds ,notwithstanding section #abf1 funds made available under this subsection shall remain available until expended and shall not be transferable4 7j7 ,prohibition on charging fees ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity shall agree that no fees will be charged for a commercial motor vehicle to access and park at any part of the facility constructed with funds made available under this subsection4 7k7 ,notification of ,congress ,not less than #c days before making a grant for a project under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify1 in writing1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of-- 7#a7 the amount of each proposed grant to be made under this subsection2 and 7#b7 the evaluation and justification for the project selection4 7l7 ,survey and comparative assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with appropriate ,state motor carrier safety personnel and ,state departments of transportation1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report that-- 7,a7 evaluates the capability of the ,states to provide adequate parking and rest facilities for commercial motor vehicles engaged in interstate transportation2 7,b7 evaluates the effectiveness of the projects funded under this subsection in improving access to truck parking2 7,c7 evaluates the ability of entities receiving a grant under this subsection to sustain the operation of parking facilities constructed with funds provided under this subsection2 and 7,d7 reports on the progress being made to provide adequate commercial motor vehicle parking facilities in the ,state4 7#b7 ,results ,the ,secretary shall make the report under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,transportation4 7m7 ,treatment of projects ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a project carried out under this section shall be treated as if the project is located on a ,federal-aid highway under this chapter4 7n7 ,commercial motor vehicle defined ,in this section1 the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #caacb of title #di4 7o7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding after the item relating to section #aga the following3 #aga4 ,truck parking safety improvement4 4 #aajd4 ,temporary ,federal share for ,federal-aid highway projects ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,federal share of the cost of a project under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 for which amounts are made available during fiscal year #bjba and #bjbb may be up to #ajj percent1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,transportation4 #aaje4 ,consolidated funding program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #agb4 ,consolidated funding program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to allow up to #e ,states to receive the base apportionment for the ,state in a lump sum1 to be obligated and expended in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall develop criteria for selection of a ,state to receive a block grant under this ,act1 including requiring that recipient ,states-- 7#a7 meet minimum levels for the condition of pavement established by the ,secretary under section #aej7;c77#c72 7#b7 meet minimum levels for the condition for bridges on the ,national ,highway ,system as described in section #aai7;f77#b72 7#c7 uses a performance-based approach to transportation planning and programming for statewide and metropolitan planning areas to meet the requirements of sections #acd1 #ace1 and #aej2 and 7#d7 meet recertification requirements for ,state asset management plans for the ,national ,highway ,system as described in section #aai7;e74 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,request ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall request applications in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,contents ,an application submitted under this paragraph shall include a plan on how the ,state and each affected metropolitan planning organization shall continue to meet1 or make significant progress toward meeting1 performance measures and standards under section #aej7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,use of block grant funds 7#a7 ,eligibilities ,funds made available to a ,state under this program shall be eligible for use for any project eligible under-- 7,a7 the national highway performance program under section #aai2 7,b7 the surface transportation block grant program under section #acc2 7,c7 the highway safety improvement program under section #adh2 7,d7 the congestion mitigation and air quality improvement program under section #adi2 7,e7 for metropolitan planning under section #acd2 or 7,f7 the national highway freight program under section #afg4 7#b7 ,allocation of funds ,of the total amount of funds provided under this section in a fiscal year for projects described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #be percent of funds shall be obligated1 in proportion to the relative shares of the population of the ,state-- 7i7 to urbanized areas of the ,state with an urbanized area population of over #bjj1jjj2 7ii7 to areas of the ,state other than urban areas with a population greater than #e1jjj2 and 7iii7 to other areas of the ,state2 and 7,b7 for any funds that are not obligated under subparagraph 7,a71 such funds may be obligated in any area of the ,state4 7e7 ,block grant selection 7#a7 ,issuance ,the ,secretary shall provide grants under this section beginning with fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 ,obligation authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to increase an obligation limitation applied to funds made available under this section4 7#c7 ,subsequent fiscal years ,subject to subsection 7g77#b71 the ,secretary shall continue to apportion block grants to the awarded ,states4 7#d7 ,sunset ,the authority to provide grants under this section shall cease on the last day of fiscal year #bjbe4 7f7 ,supplemental funds ,funds reserved under section #ajd7;h7 shall be treated as if apportioned in lump sum under this section1 and shall be in addition to amounts apportioned under this section4 7g7 ,progress report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the first fiscal year in which funds are provided under this section1 any ,state receiving funds shall submit to the ,secretary a progress report on meeting1 or making significant progress toward meeting1 performance measures and standards under section #aej7;c74 7#b7 ,guidance ,not later than #a year after the initial funds are provided under this section1 the ,secretary shall promulgate guidance to lump sum recipients on requirements for submitting a progress report under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,review ,if the ,secretary finds that a ,state that received funds under this section did not meet1 or achieve significant progress 7as defined by the ,secretary7 toward target achievement of1 all performance targets set in the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may not provide funds to such ,state under the program in the following fiscal year or #f months after determination that the ,state failed to meet1 or make significant progress toward target achievement1 whichever is later4 7#d7 ,transmission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after which the ,secretary receives a report from a ,state under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall transmit the progress report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate4 7h7 ,treatment of law ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 projects funded under this section shall be treated as projects on a ,federal-aid highway under this chapter4 7i7 ,definition of base apportionment ,in this section1 the term base apportionment has the meaning given the term in section #ajd7;i74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #agb4 ,consolidated funding program4 4 ,b ,acceleration of ,project ,delivery #abja4 ,environmental reviews for major projects ,section #aci of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 by striking process for and completion of any environmental permit and inserting process and schedule1 including a timetable for and completion of any environmental permit2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#aa72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,authorization ,the term authorization means any environmental license1 permit1 approval1 finding1 or other administrative decision related to an environmental review process that is required under ,federal law to site1 construct1 or reconstruct a project4 7#c7 ,environmental document ,the term environmental document means an environmental assessment1 finding of no significant impact1 notice of intent1 environmental impact statement1 or record of decision under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f71 as redesignated1 the following3 7#g7 ,major project ,the term major project means a project for which-- 7,a7 multiple permits1 approvals1 reviews1 or studies are required under a ,federal law other than the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 the project sponsor has identified the reasonable availability of funds sufficient to complete the project2 7,c7 the project is not a covered project1 as such term is defined in section #dajja of the ,,fast ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm72 and 7,d7 the head of the lead agency has determined that-- 7i7 an environmental impact statement is required2 or 7ii7 an environmental assessment is required1 and the project sponsor requests that the project be treated as a major project4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 including major projects1 after all projects2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 at the request of a project sponsor after be applied2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 to calculate annually the average time taken by the lead agency to complete all environmental documents for each project during the previous fiscal year4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,process improvements for projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall review existing practices1 procedures1 programmatic agreements1 and applicable laws to identify potential changes that would facilitate an efficient environmental review process for projects4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consult1 as appropriate1 with the heads of other ,federal agencies that participate in the environmental review process4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,one ,federal ,decision ,act of #bjbj1 ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7i7 the results of the review required by subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 an analysis of whether additional resources would help the ,secretary meet the requirements applicable to the projects under this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,,nepa and inserting ,environmental2 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as inconsistent with paragraph 7#g71 and except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with ,federal law1 all ,federal authorizations and reviews for a project shall rely on a single environmental document for each type of environmental document prepared under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 under the leadership of the lead agency4 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,exception ,the lead agency may waive the application of subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a project if-- 7i7 the project sponsor requests that agencies issue separate environmental documents2 7ii7 the obligations of a cooperating agency or participating agency under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 have already been satisfied with respect to such project2 or 7iii7 the lead agency determines that such application would not facilitate completion of the environmental review process for such project within the timeline established under paragraph 7#aj74 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,timely authorizations for major projects 7,a7 ,deadline ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 all authorization decisions necessary for the construction of a major project shall be completed by not later than #ij days after the date of the issuance of a record of decision for the major project4 7,b7 ,required level of detail ,the final environmental impact statement for a major project shall include an adequate level of detail to inform decisions necessary for the role of the participating agencies in the environmental review process4 7,c7 ,extension of deadline ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,one ,federal ,decision ,act of #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall establish procedures for a lead agency to extend a deadline under subparagraph 7,a7 in cases in which-- 7i7 ,federal law prohibits the lead agency or another agency from issuing an approval or permit within the period described in such subparagraph2 7ii7 such an extension is requested by the project sponsor2 or 7iii7 such extension would facilitate the completion of the environmental review and authorization process of the major project4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 by amending clause 7ii77,,iv7 to read as follows3 7,,iv7 the overall time required by an agency to conduct an environmental review and make decisions under applicable ,federal law relating to a project 7including the issuance or denial of a permit or license7 and the cost of the project2 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,major project schedule ,to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with applicable ,federal law1 in the case of a major project1 the lead agency shall develop1 in consultation with the project sponsor1 a schedule for the major project that is consistent with an agency average of not more than #b years for the completion of the environmental review process for major projects4 ,the time period measured1 as applicable-- 7,i7 in the case of a project that requires an environmental impact statement1 begins on the date of publication of a notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement and ends on the date of publication of a record of decision2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a project which does not require an environmental impact statement1 begins on the date that the decision is made to prepare an environmental assessment and ends on the date of issuance of a finding of no significant impact4 2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,failure to meet deadline ,if a ,federal cooperating agency fails to meet a deadline established under subparagraph 7,d77ii77,i7-- 7i7 not later than #cj days after the date such agency failed to meet such deadline1 such agency shall submit to the ,secretary a report on why the deadline was not met2 and 7ii7 not later than #cj days after the date on which a report is submitted under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 transmit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a copy of such report2 and 7,,ii7 make such report available to the public on the internet4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,accountability and reporting for major projects 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,one ,federal ,decision ,act of #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall establish a performance accountability system to track each major project4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the performance accountability system required under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 for each major project1 track-- 7,a7 the environmental review process for such project1 including the project schedule required by subsection 7g77#a77;,b77iii72 7,b7 whether the lead agency1 cooperating agencies1 and participating agencies are meeting such schedule2 and 7,c7 the time taken to complete the environmental review process4 7q7 ,development of categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in consultation with the agencies described in paragraph 7#b71 identify the categorical exclusions established by the ,federal ,highway ,administration that would accelerate delivery of a project if such categorical exclusions were available to such agencies2 7,b7 collect existing documentation and substantiating information on the categorical exclusions described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 provide to each agency described in paragraph 7#b7 a list of the categorical exclusions identified under subparagraph 7,a7 and the documentation and substantiating information collected under subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,agencies described ,the following agencies are described in this paragraph3 7,a7 ,the ,departments of-- 7i7 the ,interior2 7ii7 ,commerce2 7iii7 ,agriculture2 7iv7 ,energy2 and 7v7 ,defense1 including the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers4 7,b7 ,any other ,federal agency that has participated in an environmental review process for a major project1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,adoption of categorical exclusions 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary provides the list under paragraph 7#a77;,c71 an agency described in paragraph 7#b7 shall publish a notice of proposed rulemaking to propose any categorical exclusions from the list applicable to the agency1 subject to the condition that the categorical exclusion identified under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 meets the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,public comment ,in a notice of proposed rulemaking under subparagraph 7,a71 the applicable agency shall solicit comments on whether any of the proposed new categorical exclusions meet the criteria for a categorical exclusion under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 4 #abjb4 ,efficient environmental reviews for project decision making 7a7 ,amendments ,title ,i of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajb7b77;,c71 by inserting subject to section #ajf1 before include2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 #ajf ,procedures for determinations 7a7 ,environmental impact statements 7#a7 ,request for public comment ,each notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement under section #ajb shall include a request for public comment on potential alternatives or impacts and on relevant information1 studies1 or analyses with respect to the proposed ,federal action4 7#b7 ,sponsor preparation ,a lead agency may allow a project sponsor to prepare an environmental impact statement1 if such agency provides such sponsor with appropriate guidance and assists in the preparation4 ,the lead agency shall independently evaluate the environmental impact statement before adopting it1 and shall take responsibility for the contents upon adoption4 7#c7 ,deadline ,each environmental impact statement shall be completed not later than #b years after the date of publication of the notice of intent to prepare such environmental impact statement is issued unless the lead agency approves a delay in writing and establishes a new timeline that provides only so much additional time as is necessary to complete such environmental impact statement4 ,the lead agency may only approve such a delay if such delay is necessary to complete the environmental impact statement4 7#d7 ,statement of purpose and need ,each environmental impact statement shall include a statement of purpose and need that briefly summarizes the underlying purpose and need for the proposed agency action4 ,in a case where the agency is reviewing an application for authorization1 such statement shall focus on the goals of the applicant and the agency's authority4 7#e7 ,estimated total cost ,the cover sheet for each environmental impact statement shall include a statement of the estimated total cost of preparing such environmental impact statement1 including the costs of agency full-time equivalent personnel hours1 contractor costs1 and other direct costs4 7#f7 ,word limit ,a statement of environmental impact may not exceed #ge1jjj words unless-- 7,a7 the proposal is of unusual scope or complexity2 or 7,b7 the lead agency approves a longer statement in writing and establishes a new word limit4 7b7 ,environmental assessments 7#a7 ,sponsor preparation ,a lead agency may allow a project sponsor to prepare an environmental assessment1 if such agency provides such sponsor with appropriate guidance and assists in the preparation4 ,the lead agency shall independently evaluate the environmental assessment before adopting it1 and shall take responsibility for the contents upon adoption4 7#b7 ,word limit ,an environmental assessment may not exceed #cg1ejj words1 excluding appendices1 unless the lead agency approves a longer statement in writing and establishes a new word limit4 7#c7 ,deadline ,environmental assessments required by section #ajb shall be completed not later than #a year after the date on which the decision to prepare such environmental assessment is made unless the lead agency approves a delay in writing and establishes a new timeline that provides only so much additional time as is necessary to complete such environmental assessment4 7c7 ,review for application of section #ajb ,in reviewing a ,federal action to determine the appropriate review under section #ajb3 7#a7 ,requirements for a cooperating agency ,a cooperating agency shall submit any comments within a time period specified by the lead agency and limit such comments to matters on which such agency has jurisdiction by law or special expertise with respect to an environmental issue4 7#b7 ,definition of significance ,in determining whether the effects of a proposed ,federal action are significant1 a ,federal official shall only consider the reasonably foreseeable effects with a reasonably close causal relationship to the action being considered and may not consider cumulative effects4 7d7 ,categorical exclusions ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall establish procedures for a ,federal agency to adopt a categorical exclusion established by another ,federal agency4 7e7 ,judicial review ,no agency action taken under parts #aejj through #aejh of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 7or any successor regulations7 may be subject to judicial review before the issuance of a record of decision or other final agency decision4 7f7 ,injunctive relief ,a violation of this ,act shall not constitute the basis for injunctive relief4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,categorical exclusion ,the term categorical exclusion means a category of actions that a ,federal agency has determined do not under usual circumstances have a significant effect on the human environment for the purposes of this ,act4 7#b7 ,cooperating agency ,the term cooperating agency has the meaning given such term in section #aci of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,environmental assessment ,the term environmental assessment means an environmental assessment prepared under section #ajb4 7#d7 ,environmental impact statement ,the term environmental impact statement means an environmental impact statement prepared under section #ajb4 7#e7 ,lead agency ,the term lead agency has the meaning given such term in section #aci of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,reasonably foreseeable ,the term reasonably foreseeable means sufficiently likely to occur such that a person of ordinary prudence would take such occurrence into account in reaching a decision4 7#g7 ,special expertise ,the term special expertise means statutory responsibility1 agency mission1 or related program experience4 4 7b7 ,regulatory changes 7#a7 ,controversy as a factor in determining significance ,the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall1 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 issue regulations to remove consideration of the level of controversy with respect to a determination regarding whether a proposed ,federal action is significant as such term is used in section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb74 7#b7 ,alternatives outside of agency jurisdiction ,the ,council on ,environmental ,quality shall1 not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 issue regulations to remove any requirement that a lead agency consider alternatives not within the jurisdiction of such agency unless such consideration is necessary for agency decision making under section #ajb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb74 #abjc4 ,application of categorical exclusions for transportation projects 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking multimodal and inserting transportation2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,department of ,transportation operating administration or secretarial office and inserting ,federal agency2 7ii7 by striking lead authority and inserting lead agency2 and 7iii7 by striking multimodal2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,lead agency ,the term lead agency means a ,federal agency1 or ,state agency that has been delegated authority under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 that has the lead responsibility for compliance with such ,act with respect to a proposed project4 2 and 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,project ,the term project has the meaning given such term in section #aci7;a7 of title #bc4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 by striking multimodal2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking multimodal2 7,b7 by striking multimodal project1 a lead authority and inserting project1 a lead agency2 7,c7 by striking procedures of a cooperating authority for a proposed multimodal project and inserting procedures of any other ,federal agency for a proposed project2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking lead authority makes a determination1 with the concurrence of the cooperating authority and inserting the ,federal agency proposing to apply the categorical exclusion makes a determination1 after consultation with the other ,federal agencies2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking multimodal2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking lead authority and inserting lead agency proposing to apply the categorical exclusion2 and 7ii7 by striking of the cooperating authority or procedures under that ,act2 and and inserting or procedures of the other ,federal agency under that ,act42 and 7,f7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d7 by striking multimodal4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #c of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cjd and inserting the following3 #cjd4 ,application of categorical exclusions for transportation projects4 4 #abjd4 ,air quality and conformity 7a7 ,separating requirements applicable to projects ,section #agf7;c7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,conformity to and inserting ,conformity to2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#b7 ,any transportation and inserting 7#b77;,a7 ,any transportation2 7,b7 by striking any transportation plan1 program or project unless such plan1 program or project and inserting any transportation plan or program unless such plan or program2 7,c7 by striking 7,a7 no transportation and inserting 7i7 no transportation2 7,d7 by striking 7,b7 no metropolitan and inserting 7ii7 no metropolitan2 7,e7 by striking 7,c7 a transportation project may be adopted or approved by a metropolitan planning organization or any recipient of funds designated under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or found in conformity by a metropolitan planning organization or approved1 accepted1 or funded by the ,department of ,transportation only if it meets either the requirements of subparagraph 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,except as provided in this section1 no ,federal agency may approve1 accept1 or fund any transportation project unless such project has been found to conform to any applicable implementation plan in effect under this ,act4 ,a transportation project may be found in conformity by the ,department of ,transportation only if it meets either the requirements of subparagraph 7,c7 2 7,f7 by adjusting the margins of clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated1 #b ems to the left2 and 7,g7 by striking 7,d7 ,any project not referred to and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,any project not referred to 4 7b7 ,conformity determinations prior to construction of transportation projects ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #agf7;c7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7;c771 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,the conformity determinations required by this section with respect to transportation projects shall be coordinated with the transportation planning process under sections #acd and #ace of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and with the environmental review process required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi and other applicable laws1 in accordance with the following requirements3 7i7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make its conformity determination for a transportation project prior to initiation of construction of the project4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall include the transportation project in the plan or program developed pursuant to title #bc or chapter #ec of title #di1 as applicable1 before the ,secretary of ,transportation makes a conformity determination for the project4 7iii7 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7,i7 ensure that any environmental document prepared for the project under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb et seq47 discloses the need for a transportation conformity determination and evaluates consistency with conformity requirements2 and 7,,ii7 condition any approval issued by the ,secretary in the environmental review process on satisfying conformity requirements prior to construction4 4 7c7 ,technical correction to margins ,the margins of paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aj7 of section #agf7;c7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7;c77 are amended by moving such margins #b ems to the left4 7d7 ,applicability ,section #agf7;c77#e7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7;c77#e771 as amended by subsection 7c71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#e7 ,applicability4--,this subsection and inserting 7#e7 ,applicability4--7,a7 ,this subsection2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,if a new national ambient air quality standard is promulgated for an air pollutant under section #aji1 the requirements of this section apply only with respect to the most recently promulgated standard4 4 7e7 ,programmatic conformity determinations ,section #agf7;c7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gejf7;c771 as amended1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,programmatic conformity determinations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation-- 7i7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use programmatic conformity determinations to streamline the process for satisfying transportation conformity requirements under this subsection2 and 7ii7 may issue a programmatic conformity determination1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 on a nationwide1 statewide1 metropolitan1 or other geographic basis4 7,b7 ,regulations 7i7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue regulations implementing this paragraph4 7ii7 ,contents ,the regulations required by clause 7i7 shall include1 at a minimum1 procedures for making programmatic conformity determinations for-- 7,i7 projects in marginal nonattainment areas2 7,,ii7 projects that are not exempt from conformity requirements1 but would have individually and cumulatively minor effects on the applicable area's ability to control pollutants2 and 7,,iii7 projects located in areas in which the ambient levels of the applicable pollutant are substantially lower than the level required by the applicable national ambient air quality standard1 such that an exceedance of that standard is determined by the ,secretary to be unlikely to occur4 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term programmatic conformity determination includes any conformity determination that applies to a category of transportation plans1 programs1 or projects4 4 #abje4 ,agreements relating to use of and access to rights-of-way ,interstate ,system ,section #aaa7;e7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,justification reports 7#a7 ,in general ,upon request of a ,state1 the ,secretary shall enter into a written agreement with the ,state that assigns the full responsibility of the ,secretary to the ,state for granting any approvals required under subsection 7a7 for changes in points of access to1 or exits from1 the ,interstate ,system 7including new or modified freeway-to-crossroad interchanges inside a transportation management area 7designated or identified under section #ecjc7k7 of title #di774 7#b7 ,conditions ,in entering into a written agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include appropriate conditions to ensure that the responsibilities assigned are carried out in a manner consistent with maintaining a safe and efficient ,interstate ,system4 4 #abjf4 ,permits for dredged or fill material ,section #djd of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking or the maintenance of drainage ditches2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 activities involving maintenance1 repair and_/or construction of roadside ditches1 including emergency activities1 temporary fills1 and changes in the character1 scope1 and_/or size of the original fill design to meet current design and safety standards1 provided that they do not result in significant alterations to flow or circulation1 and maintain to the maximum extent practicable1 the course1 condition1 capacity1 and location of open waters2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7s77#c7 by striking acton and inserting action4 #abjg4 ,pilot program on use of innovative practices for environmental reviews 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the environmental review process for transportation infrastructure projects is complex and inefficient1 resulting in delays and increased costs of delivery of needed improvements to our transportation system4 7#b7 ,it is in the national interest to promote truly innovative approaches that have the potential to yield positive environmental and transportation outcomes more quickly and efficiently1 with greater transparency and responsiveness to all stakeholders4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a pilot program to promote the use of innovative practices in carrying out environmental reviews for transportation projects1 including innovative practices that-- 7#a7 integrate environmental planning or other techniques involving consideration of multiple resources on a watershed or ecosystem scale2 7#b7 enhance environmental mitigation and enhancement measures that will result in a substantial improvement over existing conditions in an ecosystem or watershed2 7#c7 use innovative technologies that enable more effective public participation in decision making1 including use of visualization1 animation1 and other advanced methods for depicting alternatives2 and 7#d7 focus on environmental and transportation outcomes rather than processes4 7c7 ,flexibilities ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 in concurrence with the affected agency may waive1 with respect to an eligible project1 any requirement under ,federal law1 regulation1 or order1 if the ,secretary and such agencies find that waiving the requirement is reasonably expected to-- 7#a7 promote the development of innovative practices for the environmental review process1 as described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7b72 7#b7 enable the more efficient delivery of needed improvements to the transportation system2 and 7#c7 result in achieving the conservation goals of relevant statutes4 7d7 ,eligibility ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may not select more than #ae eligible projects to participate in the program4 7e7 ,application process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the affected agency shall be jointly responsible for reviewing and approving applications for participation in the program1 as set forth in this subsection4 7#b7 ,application ,the applicant shall submit a written application1 in a form prescribed by the ,secretary1 requesting use of one or more innovative practices in the environmental review process for the project or proposal and identifying any flexibilities needed to carry out those innovative practices4 7#c7 ,written recommendation ,if the ,secretary recommends approval of the application1 the ,secretary shall submit a written recommendation to the affected agency for review4 ,the ,secretary's recommendation may include modifications to the applicant's proposal4 7#d7 ,approval or denial of application ,the affected agency shall approve or deny the application1 or approve the application with conditions4 7#e7 ,communication of decision ,upon the final approval decision by the ,secretary and affected agency1 the ,secretary shall communicate the decision in writing to the project sponsor1 the affected ,state 7if not the project sponsor71 and each affected agency1 and shall post the decision on the agency's public website1 and publish the decision in the ,federal ,register4 ,the ,secretary's notice shall identify1 with specificity1 each ,federal requirement that has been waived or otherwise modified4 ,this decision shall be final4 7f7 ,implementation ,upon publication of the decision in the ,federal ,register pursuant to subsection 7e77#e71 the ,secretary may initiate the proposal or the environmental review process for the project4 ,each ,federal agency with responsibility for review1 consultation1 approval1 or other role in the environmental review process for the project or proposal shall proceed in accordance with the decision4 7g7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary or any affected agency may terminate the participation of a project in the pilot program under this section if the ,secretary or affected agency determines that-- 7,a7 the conditions for participation 7as set forth in the application approval decision7 have not been met2 and 7,b7 termination is in the public interest4 7#b7 ,notice ,before terminating a project's participation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give the project sponsor 7and the ,state1 if the ,state is not the sponsor7 written notice and a period of at least #cj days to address the concerns4 7h7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the affected agency1 shall annually submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a report on each eligible project participating in the program4 7#b7 ,contents ,the annual report under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify each eligible project2 7,b7 provide a status update on the environmental review process for such project2 and 7,c7 summarize any lessons learned from the use of innovative practices authorized under the pilot program4 7i7 ,sunset ,the pilot program established under subsection 7b7 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7j7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,affected agency ,the term affected agency means a ,federal agency or agencies1 other than the ,department of ,transportation1 with an approval or consultation role that would be affected if the flexibilities described in subsection 7c7 are used4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means any ,state department of transportation4 7#c7 ,eligible project ,the term eligible project includes-- 7,a7 any project 7as such term is defined in section #aci7;a77#f7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 for which the environmental review process has not been initiated for such project2 and 7,b7 any proposal to meet paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7c74 ,,ii ,innovative ,project ,finance #bjja4 ,transportation ,infrastructure ,finance and ,innovation ,act of #aiih temporary loan relief due to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible borrower ,the term eligible borrower means a recipient of an eligible loan administered by the ,national ,surface ,transportation and ,innovative ,finance ,bureau4 7#b7 ,eligible loan ,the term eligible loan means a loan provided on or before the date of enactment of this ,act under a program described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of section #aaf7;d77#a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,interest rate reset 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 at any time after the date of execution of an eligible loan1 the eligible borrower of such eligible loan is impacted by ,,covid-#ai and unable to generate sufficient revenues from the dedicated revenue source to pay the scheduled repayments of principal and interest on such eligible loan-- 7,a7 the eligible borrower may submit to the ,secretary a request to reset the interest rate of the eligible loan in such manner and containing such information as the ,secretary may require2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary-- 7i7 in accordance with such criteria as the ,secretary may establish under subsection 7d71 shall determine whether the eligible borrower is impacted by ,,covid-#ai2 and 7ii7 if a positive determination is made under clause 7i71 may reset the interest rate of such eligible loan 7including through amendment of such eligible loan7 to a lower interest rate equal to not less than the yield on ,united ,states ,treasury securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the eligible loan on the date of the reset1 in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,applicability ,a lower interest rate provided for an eligible loan pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 shall apply until the final maturity date of the eligible loan4 7c7 ,other loan modifications ,with respect to an eligible borrower impacted by ,,covid-#ai1 the ,secretary1 on determining that the eligible borrower has been impacted by ,,covid-#ai1 may-- 7#a7 allow1 for a maximum aggregate period of not more than #e years1 an obligor to add unpaid principal and interest to the outstanding balance of the loan1 subject to the requirements under section #ejb7;j77#c77;,b7 of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;j77#c77;,b77 or section #fjc7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable2 and 7#b7 extend any applicable disbursement period established under an agreement for credit assistance made pursuant to section #ejb of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7 or section #fjc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as applicable4 7d7 ,criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a lower interest rate or other loan modification under this section1 an eligible borrower shall achieve compliance with such criteria as the ,secretary may establish1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,factors for consideration ,in establishing criteria for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may take into consideration such factors as the ,secretary determines to be relevant1 including achieving the objectives of-- 7,a7 maintaining the operation of a project carried out by an eligible borrower in a disaster1 emergency1 or other extenuating circumstance2 7,b7 mitigating the financial impact on an eligible borrower of a disaster1 emergency1 or other extenuating circumstance2 and 7,c7 protecting the interests of the ,federal ,government in critical infrastructure4 7e7 ,effective period 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority of the ,secretary to reset interest rates pursuant to this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection affects any eligible loan that is modified pursuant to this section on or before ,september #cj1 #bjba4 ,,iii ,public ,transportation #cjja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,act of #bjbj4 #cjjb4 ,urbanized area formula grants ,section #ecjg7;f77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,at least once every #c years and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,at least once every #c years1 except as provided for under subparagraph 7,b7 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,targeted review for high-performing recipients ,in the case of a recipient under this section for which no action under paragraph 7#c7 has been found to be necessary for #f or more consecutive years1 the triennial review shall be a targeted review1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to ascertain whether there is1 with respect to the performance of a program under this section-- 7i7 any outstanding or unresolved finding from prior reviews2 7ii7 evidence of noncompliance with an applicable statutory or administrative requirement under this chapter2 or 7iii7 any material change since the most recent triennial review that the ,secretary determines risks the recipient's compliance with respect to such performance4 4 #cjjc4 ,fixed guideway capital investment grants ,section #ecji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #djj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,rural start project ,the term rural start project means a new transit capital project that is not in an urbanized area for which-- 7,a7 the ,federal assistance provided or to be provided under this section is less than #hj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 the total estimated net capital cost is less than #aej1jjj1jjj4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking or small start projects and inserting 1 small start projects1 or rural start projects2 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a7 by striking small start projects and inserting 1 small start projects1 rural start projects2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the heading by striking ,small start projects and inserting ,small start projects and rural start projects2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking small start project and inserting small start project or rural start project2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking small starts project and inserting small start project or rural start project2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking small start project and inserting small start project or rural start project2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#f77;,a7 by striking small start project and inserting small start project or rural start project4 #cjjd4 ,enhanced mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities ,section #ecaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by striking 7,a7 ,amount available and all that follows through ,a recipient of a grant under and inserting ,a recipient of a grant under2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,reallocation ,amounts apportioned under section #ecaj7;c77#a77;,a7 may be reallocated to projects in areas other than urbanized areas4 2 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,capital projects 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a grant awarded under this section for a capital project shall be #hj percent of the net costs of the project1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,exception ,a ,state described in section #abj7;b7 of title #bc shall receive a ,government share of the net costs in accordance with the formula under such section4 7#b7 ,operating ,assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 a grant awarded under this section for a operating assistance may not exceed an amount equal to #ej percent of the net operating costs of the project1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,exception ,a ,state described in section #abj7;b7 of title #bc shall receive a ,government share of the net costs that is equal to #fb4e percent of the ,government share provided for under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsection 7e77#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent the ,secretary determines appropriate1 the requirements of-- 7,a7 section #ecjg shall apply to recipients of grants made in urbanized areas under this subsection2 and 7,b7 section #ecaa shall apply to recipients of grants made in rural areas under this subsection4 4 #cjje4 ,formula grants for rural areas ,section #ecaa7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,projects in qualified opportunity zones1 medically underserved areas1 or areas with a medically underserved population ,a grant awarded under this section for a capital project in a qualified opportunity zone1 a medically underserved area1 or areas with a medically underserved population shall be for #ij percent of the net costs of the project1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,projects in qualified opportunity zones1 medically underserved areas1 or areas with a medically underserved population ,a grant awarded under this section for a capital project in a qualified opportunity zone1 a medically underserved area1 or an area with a medically underserved population shall be for #fb4e percent of the ,government share provided for under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,qualified opportunity zone ,the term qualified opportunity zone has the meaning given such term in section #adjj,z-#a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,b7 ,medically underserved areas2 an area with a medically underserved population ,the term medically underserved areas or an area with a medically underserved population means an area or populations that are designated as medically underserved by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services pursuant to section #ccj7;b77#c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7b77#c774 4 #cjjf4 ,non-emergency medical transportation 7a7 ,research project eligibility ,section #ecab7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,n7 as subparagraph 7,o72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,m7 the following3 7,n7 access to hospitals and healthcare providers in areas underserved by transit or with limited public transportation options1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 4 7b7 ,innovation and development project eligibility ,section #ecab7;d77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following3 7,h7 public transportation projects that improve health care access and outcomes2 or 4 7c7 ,demonstration1 deployment1 and evaluation project eligibility ,section #ecab7;e77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the deployment of public transportation projects or practices that-- 7i7 achieve measurable improvements in transportation access to health care for medically underserved areas or populations1 as designated by the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration pursuant to section #ccj7;b77#c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7b77#c772 7ii7 implement transportation strategies for addressing significant health needs as identified by a community health needs assessment pursuant to the requirements of section #eja7r77#c77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 or 7iii7 eliminate or reduce transportation barriers to accessing health care that are identified and prioritized in the coordinated public transit-human services transportation plan described in section #ecaj7;e77#b77;,a74 4 #cjjg4 ,technical assistance and workforce development 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecad7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,h7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,i7 as subparagraph 7,j72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,h7 the following3 7,i7 provide innovation and capacity building to rural and tribal public transportation recipients but not to duplicate the activities of sections #ecaa7;b7 or #ecab2 and 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,availability of amounts ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section under section #ecch7;c71 such sums as necessary shall be available to carry out activities described in paragraph 7#b77;,i74 4 7b7 ,availability of amounts ,section #ecad7;c77#d77;,a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting #ecaa1 after #ecjg14 #cjjh4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,reasonable access to public transportation facilities ,section #ecbc7r7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7r7 ,reasonable access to public transportation facilities 7#a7 ,in general ,a recipient of assistance under this chapter may not deny reasonable access for a private or charter transportation operator to federally funded public transportation facilities1 including intermodal facilities1 park-and-ride lots1 and bus-only highway lanes4 ,in determining reasonable access1 capacity requirements of the recipient of assistance and the extent to which access would be detrimental or beneficial to existing public transportation services must be considered4 ,a recipient shall respond to any request for reasonable access within #ij days of the receipt of the request4 7#b7 ,response to request 7,a7 ,in general ,if a recipient of assistance under this chapter fails to respond to a request within the #ij-;day period described in paragraph 7#a71 the operator may seek assistance from the ,secretary to obtain a response4 7,b7 ,denial of access ,if a recipient of assistance under this chapter denies access to a private intercity or charter transportation operator based on the reasonable access standards provided in paragraph 7#a71 the recipient shall provide1 in writing1 the reasons for the denial4 4 7b7 ,waivers and deferrals2 administrative option ,section #ecbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7t7 and inserting the following3 7t7 ,waivers and deferrals2 administrative option 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall have the authority to waive1 exempt1 defer1 or establish a simplified level of compliance for recipients of assistance under this chapter that operate #aj or fewer vehicles in service1 or that receive financial assistance under both sections #ecjg and #ecaa of this chapter4 7#b7 ,guidance required ,not later than #ahj days of enactment of the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,act of #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall publish guidance for recipients of assistance under this chapter that operate #aj or fewer buses in service or that receive financial assistance under both of sections #ecjg and #ecaa concerning-- 7,a7 which specific requirements may be considered for waivers1 exemptions1 deferrals1 or simplified levels of compliance by recipients of assistance described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the process by which recipients of assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 may request such waivers1 exemptions1 deferrals1 or simplified levels of compliance2 7,c7 the criteria by which the ,secretary shall evaluate and act upon such requests2 7,d7 the terms and conditions the ,secretary shall attach to any waiver1 exemption1 deferral or simplified level of compliance that is awarded under paragraph 7#a72 7,e7 actions the ,secretary may take if a recipient fails to comply the terms and conditions attached to a waiver1 exemption1 deferral1 or simplified level of compliance that has been awarded under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,f7 the circumstances under which the ,secretary may use this paragraph to award a waiver1 exemption1 deferral or simplified level of compliance to a recipient of assistance under this chapter and described in this paragraph4 7#c7 ,maintain safety ,the ,secretary shall not take any action under this subsection that would degrade safety to lives or property4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report detailing the requests and actions that have been taken under this subsection in the preceding #ab months4 4 7c7 ,threshold for the sale of transit vehicles after service life ,section #ecbc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,threshold for the sale of transit vehicles after service life ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 for programs under this chapter the threshold amount for transit vehicles after the service life is reached shall be #bj percent of the original acquisition cost of the purchased equipment4 ,for transit vehicles sold for an amount above such amount1 the threshold amount shall be retained by the transit agency upon sale of the asset for use by the transit agency for the purpose of operating or capital expenditures1 and the remainder shall be remitted to the ,secretary and shall be deposited into the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund4 ,if such a vehicle is sold for an amount below or equal to the threshold amount1 the transit agency shall retain all funds from the sale4 4 #cjji4 ,apportionments ,section #eccf7;h77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 of amount not apportioned under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 #c percent shall be apportioned to urbanized areas with populations of less than #bjj1jjj in accordance with subsection 7i72 4 #cjaj4 ,grants for bus and bus facilities ,section #ecci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,national distribution ,for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe1 each ,state shall be allocated #j4f percent of the amount made available under section #ecch7;a77#b77,l7 and each territory shall be allocated #j4ae percent of such amount4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e7 by striking #aj and inserting #bj2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,e7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in clause 7ii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 with respect to projects in rural areas1 any passenger vehicle that is equipped with any technology1 including compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas that reduces energy consumption or harmful emissions1 including direct carbon emissions1 when compared to a diesel powered vehicle2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 by striking requirements of section #ecjg and inserting the following3 requirements of-- 7i7 for eligible recipients of grants made in urbanized areas1 section #ecjg2 and 7ii7 for eligible recipients of grants made in rural areas1 section #ecaa4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,distribution of grant funds ,of the funds allocated under section #ecch7;a77#b77,m7 for no or low emission grants under section #ecci7;c71 not less than #aj percent of the amounts shall be distributed to projects in rural areas4 4 #cjaa4 ,elimination of apportionments based on high density ,state factors 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecdj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking and subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d74 7b7 ,technical corrections ,section #ecdj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking #ecch7;b77#b77,n7 and inserting #ecch7;a77#b77,n72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7 by striking subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting subsection 7b74 #cjab4 ,innovative mobility and technology deployment grants 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ecab the following3 #ecac4 ,innovative mobility and technology deployment grants 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary shall establish an innovative mobility and technology deployment grants program to award grants to entities described in subsection 7b7 to assist in financing of public transportation projects that-- 7#a7 allow for the integration of mobility services or technologies in public transportation services1 including traveler information1 trip planning information1 new or expanded reservation capabilities1 integrated payment solutions1 fare automation1 or delivery designs to improve options in public transportation2 7#b7 advance first-mile1 last-mile1 late night1 or low density services that connect riders to public transportation1 including-- 7,a7 microtransit2 7,b7 commuter busing2 or 7,c7 commuter highway vehicles2 7#c7 advance on demand complementary paratransit services2 7#d7 provide accessibility and connectivity for rural areas not being adequately served by public transportation1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#e7 expand high-performing public transportation business models that increase access to public transportation2 or 7#f7 provide any other transit service that the ,secretary determines appropriate to meet the purposes of this section4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity shall be-- 7#a7 a ,state or local government2 or 7#b7 a publicly owned operator of public transportation4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity described in subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and contain such information as the ,secretary may require4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section1 and publish such regulations in the ,federal ,register1 not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this section2 and 7#b7 in issuing such regulations1 solicit and receive comments from stakeholders not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section4 7e7 ,grant requirements ,the ,secretary may approve modified grant requirements for projects carried out using a grant under this section4 7f7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,period of grant ,a grant under this section shall be for a #c-year period beginning on the date on which the first payment of any amount under the grant is provided to an eligible entity4 7#b7 ,rural grant minimum ,the ,secretary shall award not less than #bj percent of the total amounts made available to carry out this section to support activities described under subsection 7a7 in rural areas4 7#c7 ,government share of costs ,the ,federal share of the total project cost of a project carried out under this section may not exceed #hj percent4 7#d7 ,allocation ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section for each fiscal year1 not more than #bj percent may be awarded under subsection 7a7 to a single entity4 7g7 ,best practices ,the ,secretary shall annually collect from1 review1 and disseminate to public transportation agencies findings or best practices from projects funded under this section4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commuter highway vehicle ,the term commuter highway vehicle has the meaning given such term in section #acb7;f77#e77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#b7 ,high-performing public transportation ,the term high-performing public transportation means a public transportation service1 whether provided by a public agency1 private nonprofit1 or for-profit organization1 that is able to collect all operating costs through fare-box revenue or other dedicated sources for an activity and increases access to public transportation4 7#c7 ,micro-transit ,the term micro-transit means internet-enabled1 public transportation services that use dynamically generated routes calculated by algorithms developed to increase the occupancy of vehicles4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ecab the following3 #ecac4 ,innovative mobility and technology deployment grants4 4 ,,iv ,highway ,traffic ,safety #djja4 ,funding and grant requirements ,the funds provided for programs under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be subject to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,applicability of title #bc ,except as otherwise provided in chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 amounts made available under subsection 7a7 for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,regulatory authority ,grants awarded under this title shall be carried out in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,state matching requirements ,if a grant awarded under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 requires a ,state to share in the cost1 the aggregate of all expenditures for highway safety activities made during a fiscal year by the ,state and its political subdivisions 7exclusive of ,federal funds7 for carrying out the grant 7other than planning and administration7 shall be available for the purpose of crediting the ,state during such fiscal year for the non-,federal share of the cost of any other project carried out under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than planning or administration71 without regard to whether such expenditures were made in connection with such project4 7#d7 ,grant application and deadline ,to receive a grant under chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 a ,state shall submit an application1 and the ,secretary shall establish a single deadline for such applications to enable the award of grants early in the next fiscal year4 7#e7 ,prohibition on other uses ,except as otherwise provided in chapter #d of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the amounts made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for a program under such chapters-- 7,a7 shall only be used to carry out such program2 and 7,b7 may not be used by ,states or local governments for construction purposes4 #djjb4 ,highway safety research and development 7a7 ,in general ,section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7h7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall obligate such sums as are necessary in fiscal year #bjba through #bjbd from the funds made available to carry out this section to conduct the research described in paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,drug-,impaired driving prevention pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to create1 and study the effects of1 a public awareness campaign to reduce instances of driving while under the influence of prescription and over-the-counter medications4 7#b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary shall implement the pilot program in ,states that are1 or a region that is1 most affected by the opioid epidemic1 as measured by the most recent opioid-involved overdose deaths per #aj1jjj persons1 as reported by the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention4 7#c7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that is #b years after the date on which the pilot program is established pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of termination of the pilot program described in paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study of the effects of the public awareness and enforcement campaign4 7l7 ,research and training on marijuana detection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration shall carry out a collaborative research effort to study the effect that marijuana has on driving and research ways to detect and reduce incidences of driving under the influence of marijuana4 7#b7 ,reports ,the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report that-- 7,a7 describes the progress made in carrying out the collaborative research effort2 and 7,b7 includes an accounting for the use of ,federal funds obligated or expended in carrying out such effort4 4 7b7 ,study of illegal passing of school buses ,section #djc of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,study of illegal passing of school buses 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on illegal passing of school buses4 7#b7 ,study elements ,in completing the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall compile and examine the following issues related to illegal passing of school buses3 7,a7 ,description of illegal passing laws in each ,state relating to school buses4 7,b7 ,identification of laws that may affect or intersect with illegal school bus passing laws4 7,c7 ,description of how each ,state enforces such laws4 7,d7 ,evaluation of methods that each ,state uses to review1 document1 and report to law enforcement school bus stop-arm violations and illegal school bus passing4 7,e7 ,review of driver education materials4 7,f7 ,identification of best practices relating to the most effective approaches to address illegal passing of school buses4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study under paragraph 7#a74 7n7 ,public safety media programs 7#a7 ,child heatstroke ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish and implement a public safety messaging program to educate the public and reduce heatstroke-related deaths of children in unattended vehicles4 7#b7 ,illegal passing of school buses ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish and implement a public safety messaging program to educate the public and reduce the illegal passing of school buses4 4 #djjc4 ,national priority safety programs ,section #dje7;a77#i77;,a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act and inserting date of enactment of the ,,starter ,act4 #djjd4 ,national priority safety program grant eligibility ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,transportation awards grants under section #dje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available on a website of the ,department of ,transportation-- 7#a7 an identification of-- 7,a7 the ,states that were awarded grants under such section2 7,b7 the ,states that applied and were not awarded grants under such section2 and 7,c7 the ,states that did not apply for a grant under such section2 and 7#b7 a list of deficiencies that made a ,state ineligible for a grant under such section for each ,state described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 ,v ,motor ,carrier ,safety #ejja4 ,funding and grant requirements ,the funds provided for programs under chapter #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be subject to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,applicability of title #bc ,except as otherwise provided in chapter #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 amounts made available under subsection 7a7 for fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe shall be available for obligation in the same manner as if such funds were apportioned under chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,regulatory authority ,grants awarded under this title shall be carried out in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,state matching requirements ,if a grant awarded under chapter #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 requires a ,state to share in the cost1 the aggregate of all expenditures for highway safety activities made during a fiscal year by the ,state and its political subdivisions 7exclusive of ,federal funds7 for carrying out the grant 7other than planning and administration7 shall be available for the purpose of crediting the ,state during such fiscal year for the non-,federal share of the cost of any other project carried out under chapter #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than planning or administration71 without regard to whether such expenditures were made in connection with such project4 7#d7 ,grant application and deadline ,to receive a grant under chapter #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 a ,state shall submit an application1 and the ,secretary shall establish a single deadline for such applications to enable the award of grants early in the next fiscal year4 7#e7 ,prohibition on other uses ,except as otherwise provided in chapter #caa of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the amounts made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for a program under such chapters-- 7,a7 shall only be used to carry out such program2 and 7,b7 may not be used by ,states or local governments for construction purposes4 #ejjb4 ,compliance1 safety1 and accountability reform 7a7 ,motor carrier safety grants 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,selection standard ,for any applicable legal requirement with respect to a covered entity contracting with a covered motor carrier for the shipment of goods or household goods1 the covered entity shall be considered reasonable and prudent in the selection of such motor carrier if the covered entity verifies1 not later than the date of shipment and not earlier than #de days before the date of shipment1 that the covered motor carrier-- 7i7 is registered under section #acijb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as a motor carrier or household goods motor carrier2 7ii7 has at least the minimum insurance coverage required by ,federal and ,state law2 and 7iii7 is not determined unfit to operate safely commercial motor vehicles under section #caadd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or otherwise ordered to discontinue operations by the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration 7including not renewing a ,department of ,transportation registration number7 or a ,state4 7,b7 ,sunset ,the standard established under paragraph 7#a7 shall sunset on the effective date of a regulation issued pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,revocation of registration ,section #caadd7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 prescribe by regulation a process for revoking the registration of an owner or operator determined unfit to operate safely a commercial motor vehicle under this section4 4 7#c7 ,rulemaking 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7i7 update and revise the regulations issued pursuant to subsection 7b7 of section #caadd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 to include the requirements of subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 issue such regulations as are necessary to carry out section #caadd7;a77#e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7,b7 ,factors for an unsatisfactory rating ,the regulations updated under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall provide a procedure for the ,secretary to determine if a motor carrier is not fit to operate a commercial motor vehicle in or affecting interstate commerce in accordance with section #caadd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to preempt or supersede any ,state law or regulation relating to drayage4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means a person acting as-- 7i7 a shipper or cosignee of goods1 except that such term does not mean a person acting as an individual shipper 7as such term is defined in section #acajc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7ii7 a broker1 a freight forwarder1 or a household goods freight forwarder 7as such terms are defined in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7iii7 an ocean transportation intermediary 7as such term is defined in section #djajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code71 when arranging for inland transportation as part of an international through movement involving ocean transportation between the ,united ,states and a foreign port2 7iv7 an indirect air carrier holding a ,standard ,security ,program approved by the ,transportation ,security ,administration only to the extent that the indirect air carrier is engaging in the activities as an air carrier defined in paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 7v7 a customs broker licensed in accordance with section #aaa4b of title #ai1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 only to the extent that the customs broker is engaging in a movement under a customs bond or in a transaction involving customs business1 as defined by section #aaa4a of title #ai1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7vi7 a motor carrier registered under chapter #aci of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,covered motor carrier ,the term covered motor carrier means a motor carrier or a household goods motor carrier 7as such terms are defined in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 that is subject to ,federal motor carrier financial responsibility and safety regulations4 7,c7 ,household goods ,the term household goods has the meaning given such term in section #acajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,remote audit ,section #caadd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,remote audits 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to conduct remote compliance reviews under subpart ,a of part #che of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to assign a safety rating for commercial motor carriers4 7#b7 ,contents ,in conducting the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 use the same standards that would otherwise be applicable to commercial motor carriers2 7,b7 apply the procedures of part #che of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 including the safety fitness rating methodology under appendix ,b1 prior to assigning a safety rating under such pilot program2 7,c7 assign safety ratings regardless of whether an on-site review of activities has taken place2 and 7,d7 leverage all available technology to access information and records4 7#c7 ,eligible participants 7,a7 ,in general ,motor carriers that are eligible to participate in the pilot program under this subsection shall-- 7i7 voluntarily agree to participate in such pilot program2 and 7ii7 be able to opt out of participation at any time4 7,b7 ,prohibition on participation ,motor carriers that transport hazardous materials or passengers shall be prohibited from participating in the pilot program under this section4 7#d7 ,authorized agents ,remote compliance reviews conducted under the pilot program under this section may be conducted by-- 7,a7 ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration personnel2 7,b7 ,state commercial motor vehicle authorities that meet acceptable standards set forth by the ,secretary2 or 7,c7 private contractors that meet acceptable standards set forth by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,availability of safety ratings ,safety ratings determined under the pilot program under this subsection may not be released publicly by the ,secretary or by any authorized agent described in paragraph 7#d7 that is participating in the pilot program under this subsection4 4 #ejjc4 ,entry-level driver training regulations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #g1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall implement the minimum training requirements for entry-level commercial motor vehicle operators published in the final rule issued by the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration on ,december #h1 #bjaf1 titled ,minimum ,training ,requirements for ,entry-,level ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle ,operators 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #hhgcb74 7b7 ,training provider registry deployment ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjba1 the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration shall deploy the training provider registry referenced in the final regulation issued by the ,administration on ,december #h1 #bjaf1 titled ,minimum ,training ,requirements for ,entry-,level ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle ,operators 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #hhgcb7 to allow training providers to sign up prior to the implementation date described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,february #g1 #bjba1 and every #ij days thereafter until the implementation of the requirements described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report describing-- 7#a7 the status of the training provider registry described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 the ,federal and ,state efforts to implement the final rule described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report on noncompliance ,not later than #de days after the date on which compliance with the final rule described in subsection 7a7 is required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing a list of all ,states in substantial noncompliance with such final rule4 #ejjd4 ,trucking industry workforce development 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,apprentice ,the term apprentice means an employee under the age of #ba who holds a commercial driver's license required to operate a class of vehicles described in part #chc of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,commercial driver's license ,the term commercial driver's license has the meaning given the term in section #cacja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,commercial motor vehicle ,the term commercial motor vehicle means a commercial motor vehicle that meets the definition under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#d7 of the definition of the term commercial motor vehicle in section #cij4e of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#d7 ,driving time ,the term driving time has the meaning given the term in section #cie4b of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#e7 ,employee ,the term employee has the meaning given such term in section #caacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,employer ,the term employer has the meaning given such term in section #caacb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,experienced driver ,the term experienced driver means an individual who-- 7,a7 is not less than #ba years of age2 7,b7 has held a commercial driver's license for the #b-year period ending on the date on which the individual serves as an experienced driver under subsection 7c77#c77;,b72 7,c7 has had no preventable accidents reportable to the ,department of ,transportation or pointed moving violations during the #a-year period ending on the date on which the individual serves as an experienced driver under subsection 7c77#c77;,b72 and 7,d7 has a minimum of #b years of experience driving a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce4 7#h7 ,on-duty time ,the term on-duty time has the meaning given the term in section #cie4b of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#i7 ,pointed moving violation ,the term pointed moving violation means a violation that results in points being added to the license of a driver1 or a similar comparable violation1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7b7 ,apprentice ,an apprentice may-- 7#a7 drive a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce while taking part in the #abj-;hour probationary period under subsection 7c77#a7 or the #bhj-;hour probationary period under subsection 7c77#b71 pursuant to an apprenticeship program established by an employer in accordance with this section2 and 7#b7 drive a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce after the apprentice completes an apprenticeship program described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,apprenticeship program ,an apprenticeship program referred to in subsection 7b7 is a program that consists of the following requirements3 7#a7 #abj-;hour probationary period 7,a7 ,in general ,the apprentice shall complete #abj hours of on-duty time1 of which not less than #hj hours are driving time in a commercial motor vehicle4 7,b7 ,performance benchmarks ,in order to complete the #abj-;hour probationary period under subparagraph 7,a71 an employer shall determine that the apprentice is competent in each of the following areas3 7i7 ,interstate1 city traffic1 rural #b-lane1 and evening driving4 7ii7 ,safety awareness4 7iii7 ,speed and space management4 7iv7 ,lane control4 7v7 ,mirror scanning4 7vi7 ,right and left turns4 7vii7 ,logging and complying with rules relating to hours of service4 7#b7 #bhj-;hour probationary period 7,a7 ,in general ,after completing the #abj-;hour probationary period under paragraph 7#a71 the apprentice shall complete #bhj hours of on-duty time1 of which not less than #afj hours are driving time in a commercial motor vehicle4 7,b7 ,performance benchmarks ,in order to complete the #bhj-;hour probationary period under subparagraph 7,a71 an employer shall determine that the apprentice is competent in each of the following areas3 7i7 ,backing and maneuvering in close quarters4 7ii7 ,pre-trip inspections4 7iii7 ,fueling procedures4 7iv7 ,weighing loads1 weight distribution1 and sliding tandems4 7v7 ,coupling and uncoupling procedures4 7vi7 ,trip planning1 truck routes1 map reading1 navigation1 and permits4 7#c7 ,restrictions for #abj-;hour and #bhj-;hour probationary periods ,during the #abj-;hour probationary period under paragraph 7#a7 and the #bhj-;hour probationary period under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 the apprentice may only drive a commercial motor vehicle that has-- 7i7 automatic manual or automatic transmissions2 7ii7 active braking collision mitigation systems2 7iii7 forward-facing video event capture2 and 7iv7 governed speeds of #fe miles per hour at the pedal and #fe miles per hour under adaptive cruise control2 and 7,b7 the apprentice shall be accompanied in the cab of the commercial motor vehicle by an experienced driver4 7#d7 ,records retention ,the employer shall maintain records1 in a manner required by the ,secretary1 relating to the satisfaction of the requirements of paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b77;,b7 by the apprentice4 7#e7 ,reportable incidents ,if the apprentice is involved in a preventable accident reportable to the ,department of ,transportation or a pointed moving violation while driving a commercial motor vehicle as part of an apprenticeship program described in this subsection1 the apprentice shall undergo remediation and additional training until the apprentice can demonstrate1 to the satisfaction of the employer1 competence in each of the performance benchmarks described in paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b77;,b74 7#f7 ,completion of program ,the apprentice shall be considered to have completed the apprenticeship program on the date on which the apprentice completes the #bhj-;hour probationary period under paragraph 7#b74 7#g7 ,minimum requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this ,act prevents an employer from imposing additional requirements on an apprentice taking part in an apprenticeship program established pursuant to this section4 7,b7 ,technologies ,nothing in this ,act prevents an employer from requiring or installing additional technologies in a commercial motor vehicle in addition to the technologies described in paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7d7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to implement this ,act4 7e7 ,no effect on license requirement ,nothing in this ,act exempts an apprentice from any requirement to hold a commercial driver's license in order to operate a commercial motor vehicle4 7f7 ,employer responsibility ,an employer shall not knowingly allow1 require1 permit1 or authorize a driver under the age of #ba to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce unless the driver is participating in or has completed an apprenticeship program that meets the requirements of subsection 7c74 #ejje4 ,hours of service requirements for agricultural operations ,section #bbi of the ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,improvement ,act of #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking during planting and harvest periods1 as determined by each ,state12 and 7,b7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 drivers transporting agricultural commodities within a #aej air-mile radius from-- 7i7 the source of the agricultural commodities2 or 7ii7 the destination of the agricultural commodities2 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#h7-- 7,a7 by striking during the planting and harvesting seasons within each ,state1 as determined by the ,state12 and 7,b7 by striking at any time of the year4 ,,vi ,innovation #fjja4 ,advanced transportation technologies program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebj4 ,advanced transportation technologies program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a program to provide grants to eligible entities to deploy1 install1 and operate advanced transportation technologies to improve safety1 efficiency1 system performance1 mobility1 intermodal connectivity1 and infrastructure return on investment4 7b7 ,criteria ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop criteria for selection of an eligible entity to receive a grant1 including how the proposed deployment of technology-- 7#a7 reduces costs and improves return on investments1 including through the optimization of existing transportation capacity2 7#b7 delivers environmental benefits by alleviating congestion and streamlining traffic flow2 7#c7 measures and improves the operational performance of the applicable transportation network2 7#d7 reduces the number and severity of traffic accidents and increases driver1 passenger1 and pedestrian safety2 7#e7 collects1 disseminates1 and uses information on real-time traffic1 work zone1 weather1 transit1 paratransit1 parking1 and other transportation-related information to improve mobility1 reduce congestion1 and provide for more efficient1 accessible1 and integrated transportation and transportation services2 7#f7 monitors transportation assets to improve infrastructure management1 reduce maintenance costs1 prioritize investment decisions1 and ensure a state of good repair2 7#g7 delivers economic benefits by reducing delays1 improving system performance1 and providing for the efficient and reliable movement of goods and services2 or 7#h7 accelerates the deployment of vehicle-to-vehicle1 vehicle-to-infrastructure1 autonomous vehicles1 and other technologies4 7c7 ,applications ,an application submitted for a project to be carried out by a grant under this program shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to deploy and provide for the long-term operation and maintenance of advanced transportation technologies to improve safety1 efficiency1 system performance1 and return on investment4 7#b7 ,objectives for quantifiable system performance improvements1 such as-- 7,a7 reducing traffic-related accidents1 congestion1 and costs2 7,b7 optimizing system efficiency2 and 7,c7 improving access to transportation services4 7#c7 ,quantifiable safety1 mobility1 and environmental benefit projections such as data-driven estimates of how the project proposes to improve the applicable transportation system efficiency and how such project proposes to reduce traffic congestion4 7#d7 ,a plan for any partnerships with private sector entities or public agencies1 including multimodal and multijurisdictional entities1 research institutions1 organizations representing transportation and technology leaders1 or other transportation stakeholders4 7#e7 ,a plan to leverage and optimize existing local and regional advanced transportation technology investments4 7d7 ,grant selection 7#a7 ,grant awards ,each fiscal year for which funding is made available under this section1 the ,secretary shall award grants to not less than #e and not more than #aj eligible entities4 7#b7 ,geographic diversity 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas of the ,united ,states1 including urban areas and rural areas4 7,b7 ,rural set-aside ,not less than #bj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section shall be reserved for projects serving rural areas1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications4 7#c7 ,technology diversity ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent a variety of technology solutions4 7e7 ,use of grant funds ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section to deploy advanced transportation technologies1 including-- 7#a7 advanced traveler information systems2 7#b7 advanced transportation management technologies2 7#c7 advanced transportation technologies to improve emergency evacuation and response by ,federal1 ,state1 and local authorities2 7#d7 infrastructure maintenance1 monitoring1 and condition assessment2 7#e7 advanced public transportation systems2 7#f7 transportation system performance data collection1 analysis1 and dissemination systems2 7#g7 advanced safety systems1 including vehicle-to-vehicle1 vehicle-to-pedestrian1 and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications1 technologies associated with autonomous vehicles1 and other collision avoidance technologies1 including systems using cellular technology2 7#h7 integration of intelligent transportation systems with the ,smart ,grid and other energy distribution and charging systems2 7#i7 integrated corridor management systems2 7#aj7 advanced parking reservation or variable pricing systems2 7#aa7 electronic pricing1 toll collection1 and payment systems2 7#ab7 technology that enhances high occupancy vehicle toll lanes1 cordon pricing1 or congestion pricing2 7#ac7 advanced mobility and access technologies1 such as dynamic ridesharing and information systems to support human services for elderly and disabled individuals2 7#ad7 technology that collects and maintains automated driving system safety data and data analysis tools2 7#ae7 cybersecurity protection measures and activities to protect against cybersecurity threats2 or 7#af7 advanced vulnerable road user safety information systems4 7f7 ,report to ,secretary 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a recipient of a grant under this section submits1 not later than #a year after the recipient receives a grant and annually thereafter1 a report to the ,secretary that describes-- 7,a7 deployment and operational costs of the project compared to the benefits and savings the project provides2 and 7,b7 how the project has met the original expectations projected in the deployment plan submitted with the application1 such as-- 7i7 data on how the project has helped reduce traffic accidents1 congestion1 costs1 and other benefits of the deployed systems2 7ii7 data on the effect of measuring and improving transportation system performance through the deployment of advanced transportation technologies2 7iii7 the effectiveness of providing real-time integrated traffic1 transit1 and multimodal transportation information to the public to make informed travel decisions2 and 7iv7 lessons learned and recommendations for future deployment strategies to optimize transportation mobility1 efficiency1 and multimodal system performance4 7#b7 ,report ,consistency 7,a7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall provide grant recipients with methods and techniques to support consistent data collection across grant recipients and may update such methods and techniques as appropriate4 7,b7 ,update ,the ,secretary shall provide grant recipients notice of an update described in subparagraph 7,a7 not less than #ij days before carrying out such update4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 and once every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,transportation an updated report that describes the effectiveness of grant recipients in meeting projected deployment plans including data described in subsection 7f7 on how the program has-- 7#a7 reduced traffic-related fatalities and injuries2 7#b7 reduced traffic congestion and improved travel time reliability2 7#c7 reduced transportation-related emissions2 7#d7 optimized multimodal system performance2 7#e7 improved access to transportation alternatives2 7#f7 provided the public with access to real-time integrated traffic1 transit1 and multimodal transportation information to make informed travel decisions2 7#g7 provided cost savings to transportation agencies1 businesses1 and the traveling public2 or 7#h7 provided other benefits to transportation users and the general public4 7h7 ,penalty ,the ,secretary may terminate a grant provided under this section and deobligate funds provided by such grant if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary determines from a report submitted pursuant to subsection 7f7 that a recipient of such grant is not carrying out the requirements of the grant2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary provides written notice to the ,committees on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,environment and ,public ,works and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate #fj days prior to deobligating funds under this subsection4 7i7 ,funding ,of the amounts provided to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may set aside #b1jjj1jjj each fiscal year for program reporting1 evaluation1 and administrative costs related to this section4 7j7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project for which a grant is awarded under this subsection shall not exceed #ej percent of the cost of the project4 7k7 ,grant limitation ,the ,secretary may not award more than #ae percent of the amount described under subsection 7i74 7l7 ,expenses for grant recipients ,a grant recipient under this section may use not more than #e percent of the funds awarded each fiscal year to carry out planning and reporting requirements4 7m7 ,grant flexibility 7#a7 ,in general ,if1 by ,august #a of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary determines that there are not enough grant applications that meet the requirements described in subsection 7c7 to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the programs specified in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 any of the funds reserved for the fiscal year under subsection 7i7 that the ,secretary has not yet awarded under this section2 and 7,b7 an amount of obligation limitation equal to the amount of funds that the ,secretary transfers under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,programs ,the programs referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 the programs under sections #ejc7;b7 and #ejc7;c72 and 7,b7 the programs under sections #eab through #eah4 7#c7 ,distribution ,any transfer of funds and obligation limitation under paragraph 7#a7 shall be divided among the programs referred to in that paragraph in the same proportions as the ,secretary originally reserved funding from the programs for the fiscal year under subsection 7i74 7n7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,advanced transportation technologies ,the term advanced transportation technologies means technologies that improve the efficiency1 safety1 or state of good repair of surface transportation systems1 including intelligent transportation systems4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a ,state or local government1 a transit agency1 metropolitan planning organization1 or a political subdivision of a ,state or local government or a multijurisdictional group or a consortium of research institutions or academic institutions4 7#c7 ,multijurisdictional group ,the term multijurisdictional group means any combination of ,state governments1 local governments1 metropolitan planning organizations1 transit agencies1 or other political subdivisions of a ,state for which each member of the group-- 7,a7 has signed a written agreement to implement a project carried out under this section across jurisdictional boundaries2 and 7,b7 is an eligible entity under this section4 7#d7 ,smart ,grid ,the term ,smart ,grid means a system that provides for any of the smart grid functions set forth in section #acjf7;d7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7;d774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ebj4 ,advanced transportation technologies program4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #ejc7;c77#d74 #fjjb4 ,connected vehicle deployment pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eba4 ,connected vehicle deployment pilot program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a connected vehicle deployment pilot program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to spur operational deployments to meet the transportation needs of eligible entities through the use of the best available and emerging intelligent transportation systems4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the program shall be to-- 7,a7 spur connected vehicle technology deployment through wirelessly connected vehicles that interact with a connected environment1 including mobile devices1 infrastructure1 and other elements2 7,b7 realize safety1 mobility1 and environmental impacts through operational deployments2 7,c7 capture and use new forms of connected vehicle and mobile device data to support improved surface transportation system performance and enhanced performance-based management2 7,d7 encourage partnerships of multiple stakeholders 7including private companies1 ,state and local agencies1 transit agencies1 commercial vehicle operators1 freight shippers1 and transportation network companies72 7,e7 deploy applications using data captured from multiple sources 7including vehicles1 mobile devices1 and infrastructure7 across all elements of the surface transportation system 7including transit1 highway1 arterial highways1 parking facilities1 and toll highways72 and 7,f7 support deployment sites that create foundations for future expanded and enhanced deployments4 7b7 ,grant amount ,each grant made under this section shall be in an amount that is at least #aj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this section to any of the following entities3 7#a7 ,a ,state or a group of ,states4 7#b7 ,a transit agency4 7#c7 ,a metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area with a population of more than #bjj1jjj individuals4 7#d7 ,a unit of local government or a group of local governments4 7#e7 ,a political subdivision of a ,state or local government4 7#f7 ,a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority4 7#g7 ,a multijurisdictional group 7as defined under section #ebj7 or a consortium of research institutions or academic institutions4 7d7 ,eligible projects ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section for a project that deploys connected vehicle applications and technologies1 including-- 7#a7 advanced safety systems1 including vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications1 technologies associated with autonomous vehicles1 and other collision avoidance technologies1 including systems using cellular technology2 7#b7 integration of intelligent transportation systems with the ,smart ,grid and other energy distribution and charging systems2 7#c7 electronic pricing and payment systems2 7#d7 advanced mobility and access technologies1 such as dynamic ridesharing and information systems to support human services for elderly and disabled individuals2 and 7#e7 any deployment concept eligible1 before the date of enactment of this section1 under the connected vehicle pilot deployment program carried out by the ,department of ,transportation4 7e7 ,use of funds ,grant amounts received for a project under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 activities in the development phase1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review process 7as defined under section #aci71 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 7#b7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to the land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment1 and operational improvement directly related to improving system performance2 7#c7 providing incentives to attract driver participation2 and 7#d7 purchasing and installing any connected vehicle equipment 7including vehicle applications1 roadside units1 and back-office equipment74 7f7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity described under subsection 7c7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines is appropriate1 including-- 7,a7 a plan to deploy and provide for the long-term operation and maintenance of connected vehicle technologies to improve safety1 efficiency1 and system performance2 7,b7 objectives to improve and measure system performance in #a or more of-- 7i7 system productivity2 7ii7 mobility1 including impact on freight movements2 7iii7 livability and accessibility of goods1 services1 and activities2 7iv7 environment and fuel use2 and 7v7 traveler and system safety1 including advising individuals of potentially unsafe conditions and mitigating the impact of events that may cause vehicle accidents2 and 7,c7 a plan for partnering with private sector entities or public agencies1 including multimodal and multijurisdictional entities1 research institutions1 organizations representing transportation and technology leaders1 or other transportation stakeholders4 7#b7 ,criteria ,when evaluating applications under this section1 the ,secretary may not require that a pilot deployment under the program be based on research carried out or funded by the ,department of ,transportation4 7g7 ,grant selection 7#a7 ,grant awards ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall award grants to not less than #c and not more than #e eligible entities described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,geographic diversity ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas of the ,united ,states1 including urban areas and rural areas4 7h7 ,grant management ,in carrying out the grant program under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 emphasize project sustainability and long-term funding goals2 7#b7 create a noncompetitive environment and encourage collaboration among project sites2 7#c7 balance the privacy of users and secure operations of pilot projects1 while maintaining the ability to measure performance factors2 and 7#d7 be wary of technological maturity of connected vehicle applications and impact of long-term viability of non-deployment ready applications4 7i7 ,smart ,grid defined ,in this section1 the term ,smart ,grid means a system that provides for any of the smart grid functions set forth in section #acjf7;d7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7;d774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #eba4 ,connected vehicle deployment pilot program4 4 #fjjc4 ,automated driving system demonstration program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebb4 ,automated driving system demonstration program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish an automated driving system demonstration program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to-- 7,a7 test the safe integration of automated driving system technologies into the on-road transportation system of the ,united ,states and demonstrate how challenges to the safe integration of such technologies can be addressed2 7,b7 ensure significant data gathering and sharing of project data to identify-- 7i7 a baseline of safety metrics needed to characterize the safety risk of integrating automated driving system technologies into the transportation system2 7ii7 a baseline for the safety of automated driving system technology integration2 and 7iii7 a baseline of roadway characteristics needed for the safe and efficient operation of automated driving system technologies2 and 7,c7 encourage collaboration and partnerships of multiple stakeholders to carry out subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this section to the following3 7#a7 ,a ,state or a group of ,states4 7#b7 ,a transit agency4 7#c7 ,a metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area with a population of more than #bjj1jjj individuals4 7#d7 ,a unit of local government or a group of local governments4 7#e7 ,a political subdivision of a ,state or local government4 7#f7 ,a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority4 7#g7 ,a public academic institution1 public research institution1 a multijurisdictional group 7as such term is defined in section #ebj71 or a consortium of research institutions or academic institutions4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an entity described under subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines is appropriate4 7d7 ,eligible uses 7#a7 ,in general ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section to demonstrate automated driving system technologies1 including-- 7,a7 advanced safety systems1 including vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications1 technologies associated with autonomous vehicles1 and other collision avoidance technologies1 including systems using cellular technology2 7,b7 innovative mobility solutions that involve deployment of automated vehicles2 7,c7 automated driving systems that enhance safety and mobility for elderly and disabled individuals2 7,d7 demonstration of shared interoperable fleet of automated vehicles2 7,e7 demonstration and validation of exchanges of data that can support the safe1 efficient1 and secure interoperable integration of automated driving systems2 7,f7 any technology associated with automated driving systems2 and 7,g7 any deployment concept eligible under the automated driving system demonstration grant program carried out by the ,department of ,transportation before the date of enactment of this section4 7#b7 ,additional uses ,a grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section for infrastructure needs1 including capital expenses and maintenance activities1 necessary to the proper and safe operation of the automated driving system technology4 7e7 ,grant selection 7#a7 ,grant awards ,the ,secretary may award grants to not less than #h and not more than #aj eligible entities described under subsection 7b7 in a fiscal year4 7#b7 ,geographic diversity 7,a7 ,in general ,in awarding a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that grant recipients represent diverse geographic areas of the ,united ,states1 including urban areas and rural areas4 7,b7 ,rural set-aside ,not less than #bj percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section shall be reserved for projects serving rural areas1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible applications for such projects4 7f7 ,demonstration requirements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any project carried out with funds provided under this section shall-- 7#a7 carry out research and development of automated driving system technologies of ,level #c or greater1 as such term is defined pursuant to subsection 7h72 7#b7 include physical and fully operational demonstrations2 7#c7 include gathering and sharing of all relevant data with the ,department of ,transportation and the relevant ,state transportation agencies2 and 7#d7 address scalability to be applicable across the ,united ,states to similar road environments4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which a grant recipient receives a grant under this section1 and annually thereafter until such grant is expended1 the recipient shall submit to the ,secretary and to the transportation agency of the ,state in which the project takes place1 a report that describes-- 7#a7 lessons learned and how the demonstration has met project objectives2 7#b7 a summary of any complications experienced with the project1 including complications related to pedestrians1 infrastructure1 and other vehicles2 7#c7 how to use the results of the project to help the public interact and better understand the operations of automated driving system technologies2 and 7#d7 recommendations for improving roadway characteristics needed for the safe and efficient operation of automated driving system technologies within the ,state or jurisdiction in which the project took place4 7h7 ,guidance required ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance defining the term ,level #c or greater by considering industry best practices and standards1 including the definition found within ,taxonomy and ,definitions for ,terms ,related to ,driving ,automation ,systems for ,on-,road ,motor ,vehicles published by ,,sae ,international on ,june #ae1 #bjah 7,j#cjafbjahjf71 or subsequent versions4 7i7 ,automated driving system technologies defined ,in this section1 the term automated driving system technologies means the hardware and software that are collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis1 regardless of whether such capability is limited to a specific operational design domain4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ebb4 ,automated driving system demonstration program4 4 7c7 ,preparing roadways for automated vehicles ,section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#af7 ,capital and maintenance expenses for infrastructure improvements to ensure the proper and safe operation of automated driving system technologies for which a demonstration project was carried out under section #ebb4 4 #fjjd4 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejc7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,accelerated implementation and deployment of advanced digital construction management systems 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish and implement an advanced digital construction management system program under the technology and innovation deployment program established under paragraph 7#a7 and implemented pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 to-- 7i7 deploy advanced digital construction management systems that enable the use of digital technologies on construction sites by contractors and leverage the use of such technologies1 including state-of-the-art automated and connected machinery and optimized routing software that allows individuals to perform tasks faster1 safer1 more accurately1 and with minimal supervision2 7ii7 accelerate ,state adoption of advanced digital construction management systems applied throughout the design1 engineering1 construction1 and operations phases of a construction project that-- 7,i7 maximize interoperability with other systems1 products1 tools1 or applications2 7,,ii7 increase productivity2 7,,iii7 manage complexity of a construction project2 7,,iv7 reduce project delays and cost overruns2 and 7,v7 enhance safety of individuals involved and quality of a construction project2 7iii7 share information among stakeholders through reduced reliance on paper to manage construction processes and deliverables1 including blueprints1 design drawings1 procurement and supply-chain orders1 equipment logs1 daily progress reports1 and punch lists2 7iv7 develop and deploy best practices for use in advanced digital construction management systems2 7v7 increase the adoption and deployment of technology by ,states and units of local government that enables entities carrying out construction projects to-- 7,i7 integrate the adoption of advanced digital construction management systems and technologies in contracts2 and 7,,ii7 weigh the cost of digitization and technology in setting project budgets2 7vi7 implement technology training and workforce development to build the capabilities of entities carrying out construction projects that enables ,states and units of local government to-- 7,i7 better manage projects using advanced digital construction management technologies2 and 7,,ii7 properly measure and reward technology adoption across construction projects carried out by the ,state or unit of local government2 7vii7 develop guidance to assist ,states in updating regulations of such ,states to allow entities carrying out construction projects to-- 7,i7 report data relating to the project in digital formats2 and 7,,ii7 fully capture the efficiencies and benefits of advanced digital construction management systems and related technologies2 7viii7 reduce the environmental footprint of construction projects by using advanced digital construction management systems to eliminate traffic congestion through more efficient projects2 and 7ix7 enhance worker and roadway user safety4 7,b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall obligate for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe from funds made available to carry out this subsection such funds as may be necessary to carry out this paragraph4 7,c7 ,publication 7i7 ,in general ,at least once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall issue and make available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,transportation a report on-- 7,i7 progress made in the implementation of advanced digital construction management systems by ,states2 and 7,,ii7 the costs and benefits of the deployment of technology and innovations resulting from the program established under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,the report required under clause 7i7 may include an analysis of-- 7,i7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local cost savings2 7,,ii7 project delivery time improvements2 7,,iii7 traffic congestion impacts2 and 7,,iv7 safety improvements for roadway users and construction workers4 7,d7 ,advanced digital construction management systems defined ,in this paragraph1 the term advanced digital construction management systems means commercially proven digital technologies and processes for the management of construction and engineering activities1 including-- 7i7 systems for infrastructure planning1 coordination1 construction1 maintenance1 modernization and management2 and 7ii7 asset management systems for machines1 site equipment1 and personnel4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of-- 7,a7 the status of the program carried out under section #ejc7;c77#d7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other use of advanced digital construction management systems in each ,state2 and 7,b7 the progress of each ,state toward accelerating the adoption of advanced digital construction management systems2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the savings in project delivery time and project costs that can be achieved through the use of advanced digital construction management systems4 #fjje4 ,innovative project delivery methods ,section #abj7;c77#c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v7 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7vi7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7vii7 advanced digital construction management systems as defined in section #ejc7;c77#d74 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c77i7 by striking #aj percent and inserting #be percent4 #fjjf4 ,surface transportation system funding alternatives ,section #fjbj of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,states and inserting applicants2 and 7,b7 by inserting to motor fuel and diesel taxes after alternative revenue mechanisms2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 an applicant that is a ,state or group of ,states shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require1 including-- 7,a7 for any applicant that has received a grant to carry out a program under this section1 how such applicant will use the grant to build on any such program2 7,b7 how the applicant will collect and analyze data on-- 7i7 lowering the administrative cost to collect revenue2 7ii7 user experience with and acceptance of a user-based alternative revenue mechanism2 7iii7 impacts on rural and urban users2 7iv7 potential revenue generation2 and 7v7 revenue collection compliance strategies2 and 7,c7 for any applicant that has not received a grant to carry out a program under this section1 how the applicant-- 7i7 will avoid redundancies with any other pilot programs for user-based alternative revenue mechanisms carried out by the applicant2 and 7ii7 plans to use best practices from any such pilot programs in structuring the program for which such funds are provided4 7#b7 ,application guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of the ,,starter ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish online guidance on submission of an application for the program4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,to test the design1 acceptance1 equity1 and implementation of user-based alternative revenue mechanisms1 including among-- 7,a7 differing income groups2 7,b7 various geographic areas2 and 7,c7 rural and urban drivers4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7 by striking ,to minimize the administrative cost and inserting ,to quantify and minimize the administrative costs2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 by inserting and the safety of data collection before the semicolon2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7 by striking shall and inserting may2 7#f7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,federal share ,except as otherwise provided1 the ,federal share of the cost of an activity carried out under this section may not exceed-- 7#a7 #hj percent of the total cost of an activity that involves #b or more ,states2 and 7#b7 #fj percent of the total cost of any activity not described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#g7 in subsection 7h77#b7 by striking lessons learned and inserting recommendations2 7#h7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7l72 7#i7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting the following3 7j7 ,funding ,of the funds authorized to carry out section #ejc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary shall reserve such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section4 7k7 ,planning grants 7#a7 ,planning1 preparation1 design ,of the funds authorized to carry out this section1 the ,secretary may award grants in amounts not to exceed #aj percent of such funds to entities for the planning1 preparation1 or design of projects eligible for funding under this section4 7#b7 ,eligible uses ,an entity receiving funding under this subsection may use the funds for planning1 preparation1 or design of an implementable pilot project1 as well as the examination of issues related to data and privacy1 cybersecurity1 and the financial analysis of urban and rural impacts of a project4 7#c7 ,maximum amount ,a grant under this subsection shall not exceed #ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,eligibility requirement ,to be eligible to receive funds under this subsection1 an applicant shall describe to the ,secretary how the applicant-- 7,a7 will avoid redundancies with any other pilot programs for user-based alternative revenue mechanisms carried out by the applicant2 and 7,b7 plans to use best practices from any such pilot programs in structuring the program for which such funds are provided4 2 7#aj7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 to remain available until expended after ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#aa7 by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,limitation on transfer ,the ,secretary shall notify in writing the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate of the intent to transfer funds under subsection 7l74 ,a transfer under such subsection may only be carried out if the ,committees described in the previous sentence provide written authorization to the ,secretary for such transfer not later than #cj days after receiving a notification pursuant to this subsection4 4 #fjjg4 ,surface transportation system road usage charge national pilot 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall establish a pilot program to demonstrate implementation of a national per-mile road usage charge4 7b7 ,objectives ,in establishing the program1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall carry out the following objectives3 7#a7 ,test the design1 acceptance1 implementation1 and financial sustainability of a national per-mile road usage charge4 7#b7 ,collect and report data on the differential effects of a national per-mile road usage charge and the ,federal motor fuels tax between urban and rural drivers4 7#c7 ,collect and report data on the interoperability of road usage charge collection between ,states4 7#d7 ,provide recommendations regarding adoption and implementation of a national per-mile road usage charge and a recommendation for the amount of the national per-mile road usage charge4 7c7 ,surface transportation system road usage charge advisory board 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall establish a surface transportation system road usage charge advisory board to-- 7,a7 advance and implement the objectives under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 developing the recommendations and report under subsection 7j77#a74 7#b7 ,members ,the advisory board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at a minimum1 be composed of a total of #ae representatives of the following entities1 to be appointed by the ,secretary3 7,a7 ,state departments of transportation4 7,b7 ,local transportation agencies located within a transportation management area 7as identified or designated under section #acd7k7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,c7 ,any public or nonprofit entity that carried out a surface transportation system funding alternatives pilot project under section #fjbj of the ,,fast ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note74 7,d7 ,owners and operators of toll facilities4 7,e7 ,fleet operators of commercial motor vehicles4 7#c7 ,application of law ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the advisory board established under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,program requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program established in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall-- 7#a7 establish appropriate methods for reporting vehicle miles traveled under the program2 7#b7 solicit volunteer participants from all #ej ,states and the ,district of ,columbia2 7#c7 ensure an equitable geographic distribution by population among volunteer participants2 7#d7 enter into agreements1 as is practicable1 with owners of commercial motor vehicle fleets or passenger motor vehicle fleets for the collection and sharing of anonymized data throughout the pilot program2 7#e7 enter into agreements with entities of the passenger motor vehicle and commercial vehicle industry to develop a technology standard for onboard units used to report vehicle miles traveled2 and 7#f7 use components of and information from the ,state pilots under section #fjbj of the ,,fast ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id71 as applicable4 7e7 ,methods ,in establishing a method for collecting information on vehicle miles traveled under the program1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,third-party on-board diagnostic system-,,ii devices4 7#b7 ,smart phone applications4 7#c7 ,solicitation of voluntary reporting by automakers4 7#d7 ,solicitation of voluntary reporting by car insurance companies4 7#e7 ,solicitation of voluntary reporting through ,state departments of motor vehicles4 7#f7 ,any other method that the ,secretary of ,transportation considers appropriate4 7f7 ,privacy of participants ,not later than #cj days after establishing the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall issue policies to-- 7#a7 protect the privacy of volunteer participants2 and 7#b7 secure the data provided by volunteer participants4 7g7 ,calculation of per-,mile road usage charge ,for the purposes of the pilot program established in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall establish on an annual basis-- 7#a7 for motor vehicles that are not commercial motor vehicles1 a per-mile road usage charge that is equivalent to the annual gas tax revenues collected pursuant to section #djha of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf divided by the total vehicle miles traveled by such motor vehicles2 and 7#b7 for commercial motor vehicles1 a per-mile road usage charge equivalent to the annual diesel tax revenues collected pursuant to section #djda of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf divided by the total vehicle miles traveled by medium and heavy-duty trucks4 7h7 ,revenue collection 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall establish a mechanism to collect a per-mile road usage charge from volunteer participants under the program that-- 7,a7 may be adjusted as needed to address technical challenges2 and 7,b7 may allow third-party vendors to collect the payments and forward to ,treasury4 7#b7 ,limitation on revenue collected ,any revenue collected under this section shall not be considered a toll under section #cja of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,highway ,trust ,fund ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall ensure that any revenue collected under this section is deposited into the ,highway ,trust ,fund4 7i7 ,refund ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall annually calculate and issue an equivalent refund to volunteer participants for any otherwise applicable ,federal motor fuel taxes under sections #djda and #djha of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7j7 ,reports 7#a7 ,advisory board ,not later than #a year after the date on which the surface transportation system road usage charge advisory board is established under subsection 7c71 such board shall submit to the ,secretary of ,transportation a report on the progress of the pilot program in meeting the objectives described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date on which volunteer participants begin participating in the pilot program1 and each year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate a report on the pilot program1 including the report and recommendations submitted to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a74 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,commercial motor vehicle ,the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given the term in section #caaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,highway ,trust ,fund ,the term ,highway ,trust ,fund means the ,highway ,trust ,fund established under section #iejc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7#c7 ,volunteer participant ,the term volunteer participant means-- 7,a7 the individual owner of a passenger motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle who volunteers to participate in the pilot program2 and 7,b7 the owner of a fleet of commercial motor vehicles or passenger motor vehicles who volunteers to participate in the pilot program4 ,,vii ,resiliency #gjja4 ,promoting ,resilient ,operations for ,transformative1 ,efficient1 and ,cost-saving ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #agc4 ,promoting ,resilient ,operations for ,transformative1 ,efficient1 and ,cost-saving ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,emergency event ,the term emergency event means a natural disaster or catastrophic failure or an imminent natural disaster or catastrophic failure resulting in-- 7,a7 an emergency declared by the ,governor of the ,state in which the disaster or failure occurred or will occur2 or 7,b7 an emergency or disaster declared by the ,president pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7#b7 ,evacuation route ,the term evacuation route means a transportation route or system that-- 7,a7 is owned1 operated1 or maintained by a ,federal1 ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 or local government or a private entity2 7,b7 is used-- 7i7 to transport the public away from emergency events2 or 7ii7 to transport emergency responders and recovery resources2 and 7,c7 is designated by the eligible entity with jurisdiction over the area in which the route is located for the purposes described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,program ,the term program means the grant program established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,resilience improvement ,the term resilience improvement means the use of materials or structural or nonstructural techniques1 including natural infrastructure-- 7,a7 that allow a project-- 7i7 to better anticipate1 prepare for1 and adapt to changing conditions and to withstand and respond to disruptions2 or 7ii7 to be better able to continue to serve the primary function of the project during and after weather events and natural disasters for the expected life of the project2 or 7,b7 that-- 7i7 reduce the cost1 magnitude and duration of impacts of current and future weather events and natural disasters to a project2 or 7ii7 have the absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 and recoverability to decrease project vulnerability to current and future weather events or natural disasters4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program1 to be known as the ,promoting ,resilient ,operations for ,transformative1 ,efficient1 and ,cost-saving ,transportation grant program or the ,,protect grant program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the program is to provide grants for resilience improvements through-- 7,a7 formula funding distributed to ,states2 7,b7 competitive planning grants to enable communities to assess vulnerabilities to current and future weather events and natural disasters and changing conditions1 including sea level rise1 and plan infrastructure improvements and emergency response strategies to address those vulnerabilities2 and 7,c7 competitive resilience improvement grants to protect-- 7i7 infrastructure assets by making the assets more resilient to current and future weather events and natural disasters1 including severe storms1 flooding1 tornados1 drought1 levee and dam failures1 wildfire1 landslides1 sea level rise1 extreme weather1 including extreme temperature1 and earthquakes2 7ii7 communities through resilience improvements and strategies that allow for the continued operation or rapid recovery of surface transportation systems that-- 7,i7 serve critical local1 regional1 and national needs1 including evacuation routes2 and 7,,ii7 provide access or service to hospitals and other medical or emergency service facilities1 major employers1 critical manufacturing centers1 ports and intermodal facilities1 utilities1 and ,federal facilities2 7iii7 coastal infrastructure1 such as a tide gate1 that is at long-term risk to sea level rise2 and 7iv7 natural infrastructure that protects and enhances surface transportation assets while improving ecosystem conditions1 including culverts that ensure adequate flows in rivers and estuarine systems4 7c7 ,formula awards 7#a7 ,distribution of funds to states 7,a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall distribute among the ,states the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for that fiscal year in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,distribution ,the amount for each ,state shall be determined by multiplying the total amount made available to carry out this subsection for the applicable fiscal year by the ratio that-- 7i7 the total base apportionment for the ,state under section #ajd7;c72 bears to 7ii7 the total base apportionments for all ,states under section #ajd7;c74 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a ,state shall use funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out activities eligible under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of subsection 7d77#d74 7,b7 ,planning set-aside ,of the amounts made available to each ,state under paragraph 7#a7 for each fiscal year1 not less than #b percent shall be for activities described in subsection 7d77#c74 7#c7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,projects in certain areas ,if a project under this subsection is carried out1 in whole or in part1 within a base floodplain1 the ,state shall-- 7i7 identify the base floodplain in which the project is to be located and disclose that information to the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 indicate to the ,secretary whether the ,state plans to implement #a or more components of the risk mitigation plan under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 with respect to the area4 7,b7 ,eligibilities ,a ,state shall use funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 for-- 7i7 a highway project eligible for assistance under this title2 7ii7 a public transportation facility or service eligible for assistance under chapter #ec of title #di2 or 7iii7 a facility or service for intercity rail passenger transportation 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di74 7,c7 ,system resilience ,a project carried out by a ,state with funds made available under this subsection may include1 consistent with ,state hazard mitigation plans1 the use of natural infrastructure or the construction or modification of storm surge1 flood protection1 or aquatic ecosystem restoration elements that are functionally connected to a transportation improvement1 such as-- 7i7 increasing marsh health and total area adjacent to a highway right-of-way to promote additional flood storage2 7ii7 upgrades to and installation of culverts designed to withstand #ajj-year flood events2 7iii7 upgrades to and installation of tide gates to protect highways2 and 7iv7 upgrades to and installation of flood gates to protect tunnel entrances4 7,d7 ,federal cost share 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7f77#a71 the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out using funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall not exceed #hj percent of the total project cost4 7ii7 ,non-federal share ,a ,state may use ,federal funds other than ,federal funds made available under this subsection to meet the non-,federal cost share requirement for a project under this subsection4 7,e7 ,eligible project costs 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 eligible project costs for activities carried out by a ,state with funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 may include the costs of-- 7,i7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7,,ii7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 and acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment directly related to improving system performance1 and operational improvements4 7ii7 ,eligible planning costs ,in the case of a planning activity described in subsection 7d77#c7 that is carried out by a ,state with funds made available under paragraph 7#a71 eligible costs may include development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 other preconstruction activities1 and other activities consistent with carrying out the purposes of subsection 7d77#c74 7,f7 ,limitations ,in carrying out this subsection1 a ,state-- 7i7 may use not more than #be percent of the amounts made available under this subsection for the construction of new capacity so long as such inclusion is cost-effective and is directly related to the underlying project2 and 7ii7 may use not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available under this subsection for activities described in subparagraph 7,e77i77,i74 7d7 ,competitive awards 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to funds distributed to ,states under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary shall provide grants on a competitive basis under this subsection to eligible entities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make a grant under this subsection to any of the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state4 7,b7 ,a metropolitan planning organization4 7,c7 ,a unit of local government4 7,d7 ,a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority4 7,e7 ,an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #bjg7m77#a774 7,f7 ,a ,federal land management agency that applies jointly with a ,state or group of ,states4 7,g7 ,a multi-,state or multijurisdictional group of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7#c7 ,planning grants ,using funds made available for purposes under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide planning grants to eligible entities for the purpose of-- 7,a7 in the case of a ,state or metropolitan planning organization1 developing a resilience improvement plan under subsection 7f77#b72 7,b7 resilience planning1 predesign1 design1 or the development of data tools to simulate transportation disruption scenarios1 including vulnerability assessments2 7,c7 technical capacity building by the eligible entity to facilitate the ability of the eligible entity to assess the vulnerabilities of the infrastructure assets and community response strategies of the eligible entity under current conditions and a range of potential future conditions2 or 7,d7 evacuation planning and preparation4 7#d7 ,resilience grants 7,a7 ,resilience improvement grants 7i7 ,in general ,using funds made available for purposes under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide resilience improvement grants to eligible entities to carry out #a or more eligible activities under clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,eligible activities 7,i7 ,in general ,an eligible entity may use a resilience improvement grant under this subparagraph for #a or more construction activities to enable an existing surface transportation infrastructure asset to withstand or reduce the costs and impact of #a or more elements of a weather event or natural disaster1 or to increase the resilience of surface transportation infrastructure from the costs and impacts of changing conditions1 such as sea level rise1 flooding1 extreme weather events1 and other natural disasters4 7,,ii7 ,inclusions ,an activity eligible to be carried out under this subparagraph includes-- 7aa7 resurfacing1 restoration1 rehabilitation1 reconstruction1 replacement1 improvement1 or realignment of an existing surface transportation facility eligible for assistance under this title2 7bb7 the incorporation of natural infrastructure2 7cc7 the upgrade of an existing surface transportation facility to meet or exceed ,federal ,highway ,administration approved design standards2 7dd7 the installation of mitigation measures that prevent the intrusion of floodwaters into surface transportation systems2 7ee7 strengthening systems that remove rainwater from surface transportation facilities2 7ff7 a resilience project that addresses identified vulnerabilities described in the resilience improvement plan of the eligible entity1 if applicable2 7gg7 relocating roadways in a base floodplain to higher ground above projected flood elevation levels1 or away from slide prone areas2 7hh7 stabilizing slide areas or slopes2 7ii7 installing riprap2 7jj7 lengthening or raising bridges to increase waterway openings1 including to respond to extreme weather2 7kk7 deepening channels to prevent flooding2 7ll7 increasing the size or number of drainage structures2 7mm7 installing seismic retrofits on bridges2 7nn7 adding scour protection at bridges2 7oo7 adding scour1 stream stability1 coastal1 and other hydraulic countermeasures1 including spur dikes2 and 7pp7 any other protective features1 including natural infrastructure1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7iii7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize a resilience improvement grant to an eligible entity if-- 7,i7 the ,secretary determines-- 7aa7 the benefits of the eligible activity proposed to be carried out by the eligible entity exceed the costs of the activity2 and 7bb7 there is a need to address the vulnerabilities of infrastructure assets of the eligible entity with a high risk of1 and impacts associated with1 failure due to the impacts of weather events1 natural disasters1 or changing conditions1 such as sea level rise and increased flood risk2 or 7,,ii7 the eligible activity proposed to be carried out by the eligible entity is included in the applicable resilience improvement plan under subsection 7f77#b74 7,b7 ,community resilience and evacuation route grants 7i7 ,in general ,using funds made available for purposes under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide community resilience and evacuation route grants to eligible entities to carry out #a or more eligible activities under clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity may use a community resilience and evacuation route grant under this subparagraph for #a or more projects that strengthen and protect evacuation routes that are essential for providing and supporting evacuations caused by emergency events1 including a project that-- 7,i7 is an eligible activity under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 if that eligible activity will improve an evacuation route2 7,,ii7 ensures the ability of the evacuation route to provide safe passage during an evacuation and reduces the risk of damage to evacuation routes as a result of future emergency events1 including restoring or replacing existing evacuation routes that are in poor condition or not designed to meet the anticipated demand during an emergency event1 and including steps to protect routes from mud1 rock1 or other debris slides2 7,,iii7 if the ,secretary determines that existing evacuation routes are not sufficient to adequately facilitate evacuations1 including the transportation of emergency responders and recovery resources1 expands the capacity of evacuation routes to swiftly and safely accommodate evacuations1 including installation of-- 7aa7 communications and intelligent transportation system equipment and infrastructure2 7bb7 counterflow measures2 or 7cc7 shoulders2 7,,iv7 is for the construction of-- 7aa7 new or redundant evacuation routes1 if the ,secretary determines that existing evacuation routes are not sufficient to adequately facilitate evacuations1 including the transportation of emergency responders and recovery resources2 or 7bb7 sheltering facilities that are functionally connected to an eligible project2 7,v7 is for the acquisition of evacuation route or traffic incident management equipment1 vehicles1 or signage2 or 7,,vi7 will ensure access or service to critical destinations1 including hospitals and other medical or emergency service facilities1 major employers1 critical manufacturing centers1 ports and intermodal facilities1 utilities1 and ,federal facilities4 7iii7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall prioritize community resilience and evacuation route grants under this subparagraph for eligible activities that are cost-effective1 as determined by the ,secretary1 taking into account-- 7,i7 current and future vulnerabilities to an evacuation route due to future occurrence or recurrence of emergency events that are likely to occur in the geographic area in which the evacuation route is located2 and 7,,ii7 projected changes in development patterns1 demographics1 and extreme weather events based on the best available evidence and analysis4 7iv7 ,consultation ,in providing grants for community resilience and evacuation routes under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 who shall provide technical assistance to the ,secretary and to eligible entities4 7,c7 ,at-risk coastal infrastructure grants 7i7 ,definition of coastal state ,in this subparagraph1 the term coastal ,state means-- 7,i7 a ,state in1 or bordering on1 the ,atlantic1 ,pacific1 or ,arctic ,ocean1 the ,gulf of ,mexico1 ,long ,island ,sound1 or #a or more of the ,great ,lakes2 7,,ii7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 7,,iii7 ,guam2 7,,iv7 ,american ,samoa2 7,v7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7,,vi7 ,puerto ,rico4 7ii7 ,grants ,using funds made available for purposes under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide at-risk coastal infrastructure grants to eligible entities in coastal ,states to carry out #a or more eligible activities under clause 7iii74 7iii7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity may use an at-risk coastal infrastructure grant under this subparagraph for strengthening1 stabilizing1 hardening1 elevating1 relocating1 or otherwise enhancing the resilience of highway and non-rail infrastructure1 including bridges1 roads1 pedestrian walkways1 and bicycle lanes1 and associated infrastructure1 such as culverts and tide gates1 that are subject to1 or face increased long-term future risks of1 a weather event1 a natural disaster1 or changing conditions1 including coastal flooding1 coastal erosion1 wave action1 storm surge1 or sea level rise1 in order to improve transportation and public safety and to reduce costs by avoiding larger future maintenance or rebuilding costs4 7iv7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall provide at-risk coastal infrastructure grants under this subparagraph for a project-- 7,i7 that addresses the risks from a current or future weather event or natural disaster1 including coastal flooding1 coastal erosion1 wave action1 storm surge1 or sea level rise2 and 7,,ii7 that reduces long-term infrastructure costs by avoiding larger future maintenance or rebuilding costs4 7v7 ,coastal benefits ,in addition to the criteria under clause 7iv71 for the purpose of providing at-risk coastal infrastructure grants under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall evaluate the extent to which a project will provide-- 7,i7 access to coastal homes1 businesses1 communities1 and other critical infrastructure1 including access by first responders and other emergency personnel2 or 7,,ii7 access to a designated evacuation route4 7#e7 ,grant requirements 7,a7 ,solicitations for grants ,in providing grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall conduct a transparent and competitive national solicitation process to select eligible projects to receive grants under paragraph 7#c7 and subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,applications 7i7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#c7 or subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d71 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application in such form1 at such time1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7ii7 ,projects in certain areas ,if a project is proposed to be carried out by the eligible entity1 in whole or in part1 within a base floodplain1 the eligible entity shall-- 7,i7 as part of the application1 identify the floodplain in which the project is to be located and disclose that information to the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 indicate in the application whether1 if selected1 the eligible entity will implement #a or more components of the risk mitigation plan under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 with respect to the area4 7,c7 ,eligibilities ,the ,secretary may make a grant under paragraph 7#c7 or subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 only for-- 7i7 a highway project eligible for assistance under this title2 7ii7 a public transportation facility or service eligible for assistance under chapter #ec of title #di2 or 7iii7 a facility or service for intercity rail passenger transportation 7as defined in section #bdajb of title #di74 7,d7 ,system resilience ,a project for which a grant is provided under paragraph 7#c7 or subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 may include the use of natural infrastructure or the construction or modification of storm surge1 flood protection1 or aquatic ecosystem restoration elements that the ,secretary determines are functionally connected to a transportation improvement1 such as-- 7i7 increasing marsh health and total area adjacent to a highway right-of-way to promote additional flood storage2 7ii7 upgrades to and installation of culverts designed to withstand #ajj-year flood events2 7iii7 upgrades to and installation of tide gates to protect highways2 and 7iv7 upgrades to and installation of flood gates to protect tunnel entrances4 7,e7 ,federal cost share 7i7 ,planning grant ,the ,federal share of the cost of a planning activity carried out using a planning grant under paragraph 7#c7 shall be #ajj percent4 7ii7 ,resilience grants 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii7 and subsection 7f77#a71 the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out using a grant under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 shall not exceed #hj percent of the total project cost4 7,,ii7 ,tribal projects ,on the determination of the ,secretary1 the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out using a grant under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 by an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #bjg7m77#a77 may be up to #ajj percent4 7iii7 ,non-federal share ,the eligible entity may use ,federal funds other than ,federal funds provided under this subsection to meet the non-,federal cost share requirement for a project carried out with a grant under this subsection4 7,f7 ,eligible project costs 7i7 ,resilience grant projects ,eligible project costs for activities funded with a grant under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7 may include the costs of-- 7,i7 development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 and other preconstruction activities2 and 7,,ii7 construction1 reconstruction1 rehabilitation1 and acquisition of real property 7including land related to the project and improvements to land71 environmental mitigation1 construction contingencies1 acquisition of equipment directly related to improving system performance1 and operational improvements4 7ii7 ,planning grants ,eligible project costs for activities funded with a grant under paragraph 7#c7 may include the costs of development phase activities1 including planning1 feasibility analysis1 revenue forecasting1 environmental review1 preliminary engineering and design work1 other preconstruction activities1 and other activities consistent with carrying out the purposes of that paragraph4 7,g7 ,limitations ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 may use not more than #be percent of the amount of the grant for the construction of new capacity so long as such inclusion is cost-effective and is directly related to the underlying project2 and 7ii7 may use not more than #aj percent of the amount of the grant for activities described in subparagraph 7,f77i77,i74 7,h7 ,distribution of grants 7i7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of funds1 an eligible entity may request and the ,secretary may distribute funds for a grant under this subsection on a multiyear basis1 as the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7ii7 ,rural set-aside ,of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #be percent for grants for projects located in areas that are outside an urbanized area with a population of over #bjj1jjj4 7iii7 ,tribal set-aside ,of the amounts made available to carry out this subsection for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not less than #b percent for grants to ,indian tribes 7as defined in section #bjg7m77#a774 7iv7 ,reallocation ,for any fiscal year1 if the ,secretary determines that the amount described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 will not be fully utilized for the grant described in that clause1 the ,secretary may reallocate the unutilized funds to provide grants to other eligible entities under this subsection4 7e7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce2 and 7#b7 solicit technical support from the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7f7 ,resilience improvement plan and lower non-,federal share 7#a7 ,federal share reductions 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state that receives funds under subsection 7c7 or an eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection 7d7 shall have the non-,federal share of a project carried out with the funds or grant1 as applicable1 reduced by an amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 if the ,state or eligible entity meets the applicable requirements under that subparagraph4 7,b7 ,amount of reductions 7i7 ,resilience improvement plan ,subject to clause 7iii71 the amount of the non-,federal share of the costs of a project carried out with funds under subsection 7c7 or a grant under subsection 7d7 shall be reduced by #g percentage points if-- 7,i7 in the case of a ,state or an eligible entity that is a ,state or a metropolitan planning organization1 the ,state or eligible entity has-- 7aa7 developed a resilience improvement plan in accordance with this subsection2 and 7bb7 prioritized the project on that resilience improvement plan2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of an eligible entity not described in subclause 7,i71 the eligible entity is located in a ,state or an area served by a metropolitan planning organization that has-- 7aa7 developed a resilience improvement plan in accordance with this subsection2 and 7bb7 prioritized the project on that resilience improvement plan4 7ii7 ,incorporation of resilience improvement plan in other planning ,subject to clause 7iii71 the amount of the non-,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with funds under subsection 7c7 or a grant under subsection 7d7 shall be reduced by #c percentage points if-- 7,i7 in the case of a ,state or an eligible entity that is a ,state or a metropolitan planning organization1 the resilience improvement plan developed in accordance with this subsection has been incorporated into the metropolitan transportation plan under section #acd or the long-range statewide transportation plan under section #ace1 as applicable2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of an eligible entity not described in subclause 7,i71 the eligible entity is located in a ,state or an area served by a metropolitan planning organization that incorporated a resilience improvement plan into the metropolitan transportation plan under section #acd or the long-range statewide transportation plan under section #ace1 as applicable4 7iii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,maximum reduction ,a ,state or eligible entity may not receive a reduction under this paragraph of more than #aj percentage points for any single project carried out with funds under subsection 7c7 or a grant under subsection 7d74 7,,ii7 ,no negative non-federal share ,a reduction under this paragraph shall not reduce the non-,federal share of the costs of a project carried out with funds under subsection 7c7 or a grant under subsection 7d7 to an amount that is less than zero4 7#b7 ,plan contents ,a resilience improvement plan referred to in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be for the immediate and long-range planning activities and investments of the ,state or metropolitan planning organization with respect to resilience2 7,b7 shall demonstrate a systemic approach to transportation system resilience and be consistent with and complementary of the ,state and local mitigation plans required under section #cbb of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe72 7,c7 shall-- 7i7 include a risk-based assessment of vulnerabilities of transportation assets and systems to current and future extreme weather events and natural disasters1 including severe storms1 flooding1 tornados1 drought1 levee and dam failures1 wildfire1 landslides1 sea level rise1 extreme weather events1 including extreme temperatures1 and earthquakes2 7ii7 designate evacuation routes and strategies1 including multimodal facilities1 designated with consideration for individuals without access to personal vehicles2 7iii7 plan for response to anticipated emergencies1 including plans for the mobility of-- 7,i7 emergency response personnel and equipment2 and 7,,ii7 access to emergency services1 including for vulnerable or disadvantaged populations2 7iv7 describe the resilience improvement policies1 including strategies1 land-use and zoning changes1 investments in natural infrastructure1 or performance measures that will inform the transportation investment decisions of the ,state or metropolitan planning organization with the goal of increasing resilience2 7v7 include an investment plan that-- 7,i7 includes a list of priority projects2 and 7,,ii7 describes how funds provided by a grant under the program would be invested and matched1 which shall not be subject to fiscal constraint requirements2 and 7vi7 use science and data and indicate the source of data and methodologies2 and 7,d7 shall1 as appropriate-- 7i7 include a description of how the plan will improve the ability of the ,state or metropolitan planning organization-- 7,i7 to respond promptly to the impacts of weather events and natural disasters2 and 7,,ii7 to be prepared for changing conditions1 such as sea level rise and increased flood risk2 7ii7 describe the codes1 standards1 and regulatory framework1 if any1 adopted and enforced to ensure resilience improvements within the impacted area of proposed projects included in the resilience improvement plan2 7iii7 consider the benefits of combining hard infrastructure assets1 and natural infrastructure1 through coordinated efforts by the ,federal ,government and the ,states2 7iv7 assess the resilience of other community assets1 including buildings and housing1 emergency management assets1 and energy1 water1 and communication infrastructure2 7v7 use a long-term planning period2 and 7vi7 include such other information as the eligible entity considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,no new planning requirements ,nothing in this section requires a metropolitan planning organization or a ,state to develop a resilience improvement plan or to include a resilience improvement plan under the metropolitan transportation plan under section #acd or the long-range statewide transportation plan under section #ace1 as applicable1 of the metropolitan planning organization or ,state4 7g7 ,monitoring 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the officials described in subsection 7e71 shall-- 7,a7 establish1 for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness and impacts of projects carried out under the program-- 7i7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 transportation and any other metrics as the ,secretary determines to be necessary2 and 7ii7 procedures for monitoring and evaluating projects based on those metrics2 and 7,b7 select a representative sample of projects to evaluate based on the metrics and procedures established under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,notice ,before adopting any metrics described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 publish the proposed metrics in the ,federal ,register2 and 7,b7 provide to the public an opportunity for comment on the proposed metrics4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports from eligible entities ,not later than #a year after the date on which a project carried out under the program is completed1 the entity that carried out the project shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the results of the project and the use of the funds received under the program4 7#b7 ,reports to congress 7,a7 ,annual reports ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 and publish on the website of the ,department of ,transportation1 an annual report that describes the implementation of the program during the preceding calendar year1 including-- 7i7 each project for which a grant was provided under the program2 7ii7 information relating to project applications received2 7iii7 the manner in which the consultation requirements were implemented under this section2 7iv7 recommendations to improve the administration of the program1 including whether assistance from additional or fewer agencies to carry out the program is appropriate2 7v7 the period required to disburse grant funds to recipients based on applicable ,federal coordination requirements2 and 7vi7 a list of facilities that repeatedly require repair or reconstruction due to emergency events4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of the ,surface ,transportation ,advanced through ,reform1 ,technology1 ,efficient ,review ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the results of the reports submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 ,the ,secretary shall use not more than #e percent of the amounts made available to carry out the program for each fiscal year for the costs of administering the program1 including monitoring and evaluation under subsection 7g74 7,c7 ,consultation ,in developing guidance and regulations1 and in providing grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 who shall provide technical assistance to the ,secretary and to eligible entities4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #a of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #agc4 ,promoting ,resilient ,operations for ,transformative1 ,efficient1 and ,cost-saving ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program4 4 #gjjb4 ,national highway performance program ,section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 to provide support for measures to increase the resiliency of ,federal-aid highways and bridges on and off the ,national ,highway ,system to mitigate the impacts of sea level rise1 extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,protective features 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use not more than #ae percent of the funds apportioned to the ,state under section #ajd7;b77#a7 for each fiscal year for #a or more protective features on a ,federal-aid highway or bridge off the ,national ,highway ,system1 if the protective feature is designed to mitigate the risk of recurring damage1 or the cost of future repairs1 from extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters4 7#b7 ,protective features described ,a protective feature referred to in paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 raising roadway grades2 7,b7 relocating roadways in a base floodplain to higher ground above projected flood elevation levels or away from slide prone areas2 7,c7 stabilizing slide areas2 7,d7 stabilizing slopes2 7,e7 installing riprap2 7,f7 lengthening or raising bridges to increase waterway openings2 7,g7 deepening channels to prevent flooding2 7,h7 increasing the size or number of drainage structures2 7,i7 replacing culverts with bridges or upsizing culverts2 7,j7 repairing or maintaining tide gates2 7,k7 installing seismic retrofits on bridges2 7,l7 adding scour protection at bridges2 7,m7 adding scour1 stream stability1 coastal1 or other hydraulic countermeasures1 including spur dikes2 7,n7 the use of natural infrastructure to mitigate the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repair from extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters2 and 7,o7 any other features that mitigate the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repair as a result of extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this subsection limits the ability of a ,state to carry out a project otherwise eligible under subsection 7d7 using funds apportioned under section #ajd7;b77#a74 4 #gjjc4 ,resiliency in transit ,section #ecbd of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking and at the end of subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 striking the period at the end of subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end of subsection 7b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 mitigation projects and activities that the ,secretary determines are cost-effective and which substantially reduce the risk of1 or increase resilience to1 future damage1 hardship1 or loss1 related to equipment and facilities of a public transportation system operating in the ,united ,states or on an ,indian reservation that the ,secretary determines is in danger of suffering serious damage1 or has suffered serious damage1 as a result of an emergency4 4 #gjjd4 ,highway emergency relief and resiliency 7a7 ,in general ,section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting wildfire1 sea level rise1 after severe storm2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,restriction on eligibility ,funds under this section shall not be used for the repair or reconstruction of a bridge that has been permanently closed to all vehicular traffic by the ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or responsible local official because of imminent danger of collapse due to a structural deficiency or physical deterioration4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7ii7 by striking a facility that meets the current and inserting the following3 a facility that-- 7i7 meets the current 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 incorporates economically justifiable improvements designed and demonstrated to mitigate and reduce the risk of recurring damage from extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,protective features 7,a7 ,in general ,the cost of an improvement that is part of a project under this section shall be an eligible expense under this section if the improvement is a protective feature that is designed and demonstrated to mitigate and reduce the risk of recurring damage1 or the cost of future repair1 from extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters4 7,b7 ,protective features described ,a protective feature referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 raising roadway grades2 7ii7 relocating roadways in a base floodplain to higher ground above projected flood elevation levels or away from slide prone areas2 7iii7 stabilizing slide areas2 7iv7 stabilizing slopes2 7v7 installing riprap2 7vi7 lengthening or raising bridges to increase waterway openings2 7vii7 deepening channels to prevent flooding2 7viii7 increasing the size or number of drainage structures2 7ix7 replacing culverts with bridges or upsizing culverts2 7x7 repairing or maintaining tide gates2 7xi7 installing seismic retrofits on bridges2 7xii7 adding scour protection at bridges2 7xiii7 adding scour1 stream stability1 coastal1 and other hydraulic countermeasures1 including spur dikes2 7xiv7 the use of natural infrastructure to mitigate the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repair from extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters2 and 7xv7 any other features that mitigate the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repair as a result of extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,emergency relief projects 7#a7 ,definition of emergency relief project ,in this section1 the term emergency relief project means a project carried out under the emergency relief program under section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,improving the emergency relief program ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 revise the emergency relief manual of the ,federal ,highway ,administration-- 7i7 to include and reflect the definition of the term resilience 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 7ii7 to ensure resilience measures are cost-effective and substantially reduce the risk of1 or increase resilience to1 future damage1 hardship1 loss1 or suffering in any area affected by a declared disaster2 7iii7 to identify procedures that ,states may use to incorporate resilience into emergency relief projects2 and 7iv7 to encourage the use of ,complete ,streets design principles and consideration of access for moderate- and low-income families impacted by a declared disaster2 7,b7 develop best practices for improving the use of resilience in-- 7i7 the emergency relief program under section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 emergency relief efforts2 7,c7 provide to division offices of the ,federal ,highway ,administration and ,state departments of transportation information on the best practices developed under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 develop and implement a process to track-- 7i7 the consideration of resilience as part of the emergency relief program under section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 the measurement of risk reduction and costs of emergency relief projects4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out actions pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency to ensure resiliency guidance and activities are consistent with and do not conflict with other resiliency and mitigation activities and priorities4 #gjje4 ,highway resiliency incentives ,section #abj7;c7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,protective features 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,federal share payable for the cost of a protective feature on a ,federal-aid highway or bridge project under this title may be up to #ajj percent1 at the discretion of the ,state1 if the protective feature is an improvement designed and demonstrated to mitigate and reduce the risk of recurring damage1 or the cost of future repair1 from extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters4 7,b7 ,protective features described ,a protective feature referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 raising roadway grades2 7ii7 relocating roadways in a base floodplain to higher ground above projected flood elevation levels or away from slide prone areas2 7iii7 stabilizing slide areas2 7iv7 stabilizing slopes2 7v7 installing riprap2 7vi7 lengthening or raising bridges to increase waterway openings2 7vii7 deepening channels to prevent flooding2 7viii7 increasing the size or number of drainage structures2 7ix7 replacing culverts with bridges or upsizing culverts2 7x7 repairing or maintaining tide gates2 7xi7 installing seismic retrofits on bridges2 7xii7 adding scour protection at bridges2 7xiii7 adding scour1 stream stability1 coastal1 and other hydraulic countermeasures1 including spur dikes2 7xiv7 the use of natural infrastructure to mitigate and reduce the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repair from extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters2 and 7xv7 any other features that mitigate and reduce the risk of recurring damage or the cost of future repair as a result of extreme weather events1 flooding1 or other natural disasters1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #gjjf4 ,guidance on inundated and submerged roads ,upon issuance of guidance issued pursuant to section #abbh of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall review such guidance and issue guidance regarding repair1 restoration1 and replacement of inundated and submerged roads damaged or destroyed by a major disaster declared pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 with respect to roads eligible for assistance under ,federal ,highway ,administration programs4 #gjjg4 ,guidance on evacuation routes 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,guidance ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and consistent with guidance issued by the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency pursuant to section #abji of the ,disaster ,recovery ,reform ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bed71 shall revise existing guidance or issue new guidance as appropriate for ,state1 local1 and ,indian ,tribal governments regarding the design1 construction1 maintenance1 and repair of evacuation routes4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in revising or issuing guidance under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall consider-- 7,a7 methods that assist evacuation routes to-- 7i7 withstand likely risks to viability1 including flammability and hydrostatic forces2 7ii7 improve durability1 strength 7including the ability to withstand tensile stresses and compressive stresses71 and sustainability2 and 7iii7 provide for long-term cost savings2 7,b7 the ability of evacuation routes to effectively manage contraflow operations2 7,c7 for evacuation routes on public lands1 the viewpoints of the applicable ,federal land management agency regarding emergency operations1 sustainability1 and resource protection2 and 7,d7 such other items the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,in the case in which the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 concludes existing guidance addresses the considerations in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate a detailed report describing how existing guidance addresses such considerations4 7b7 ,study ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency and ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,indian ,tribal governments1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study of the adequacy of available evacuation routes to accommodate the flow of evacuees2 and 7#b7 submit recommendations to ,congress on how to help with anticipated evacuation route flow1 based on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 #gjjh4 ,definitions ,section #aja7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7 by inserting assessing resilience1 after surveying12 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ce7 ,resilience ,unless otherwise specified1 the term resilience1 with respect to a project1 means a project with the ability to anticipate1 prepare for1 or adapt to conditions or mitigate against1 withstand1 respond to1 or recover rapidly from disruptions1 including the ability-- 7,a7 to resist hazards1 mitigate against1 reduce costs associated with or withstand impacts from weather events and natural disasters2 or 7,b7 to have the absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 and recoverability to decrease project vulnerability to weather events or other natural disasters4 4 #gjji4 ,university transportation centers ,section #eeje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 to consider the ability to anticipate1 prepare for1 or adapt to conditions or withstand1 increase resiliency to1 reduce costs related to1 respond to1 or recover rapidly from disruptions resulting from extreme weather events and natural disasters4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#d77;,a7 by striking research priorities identified in chapter #fe4 and inserting the following3 following research priorities3 7i7 ,improving the mobility of people and goods4 7ii7 ,reducing congestion4 7iii7 ,promoting safety4 7iv7 ,improving the durability and extending the life of transportation infrastructure and the existing transportation system4 7v7 ,improving the ability to anticipate1 prepare for1 or adapt to conditions or withstand1 respond to1 or recover rapidly from disruptions resulting from extreme weather events and natural disasters4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall also select not less than #a grant recipient with each of the following focus areas3 7i7 ,improving the ability to anticipate1 prepare for1 or adapt to conditions or withstand1 increase resiliency to1 reduce costs related to1 respond to1 or recover rapidly from disruptions resulting from extreme weather events and natural disasters4 7ii7 ,developing innovative road designs1 materials1 and restoration strategies to better enhance the durability and structural integrity of roads and subgrade soils that may become inundated during severe weather events4 7iii7 ,enhancing the viability and durability of evacuation routes1 including ways to effectively manage contraflow operations to minimize casualties4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,considerations for selected institutions 7i7 ,in general ,tier #a transportation centers awarded a grant under this paragraph with a focus area described in subparagraph 7,c7 shall consider the following areas for research3 7,i7 ,developing new materials and improving the performance and resiliency of existing materials for the construction of roads1 bridges1 rail1 and related transportation infrastructure4 7,,ii7 ,reducing local1 ,state1 ,federal1 and tribal costs associated with natural disasters and severe weather4 7,,iii7 ,innovative technologies and approaches to pre-mitigate against severe weather4 7,,iv7 ,the durability of roadways and subgrade with respect to flammability and hydrostatic forces4 7,v7 ,strategies to mitigate the costs associated with vulnerabilities in ,federal evacuation routes1 with respect to overcrowding and inundation4 7ii7 ,activities ,a tier #a transportation center receiving a grant under this section with a focus area described in subparagraph 7,c7 may-- 7,i7 establish best practices2 7,,ii7 develop modeling tools2 and 7,,iii7 carry out other activities and develop technology that addresses the planning considerations described in clause 7i74 4 #gjaj4 ,pre-disaster hazard mitigation pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,pre-,disaster hazard mitigation pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a pre-disaster mitigation program for the purpose of mitigating future hazards posed to ,federal-aid highways4 7#b7 ,distribution of funds ,every #f months1 the ,secretary shall total the amount of funds made available to each ,state1 territory1 ,tribal1 or other eligible entity under the emergency relief program during the preceding #f months and remit an additional #e percent from the ,highway ,trust ,fund to those entities for eligible activities described in paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,eligible activities ,funds made available under subsection 7h77#b7 shall be used for mitigation projects and activities that the ,secretary determines are cost-effective and that substantially reduce the risk of1 or increase resilience to1 future damage as a result of natural disasters1 such as by flood1 hurricane1 tidal wave1 earthquake1 severe storm1 or landslide by upgrading existing assets to meet or exceed design standards adopted by the ,federal ,highway ,administration by means of the following3 7,a7 ,relocating or elevating roadways4 7,b7 ,increasing the size or number of drainage structures1 including culverts4 7,c7 ,installing mitigation measures to prevent the impairment of transportation assets as a result of the intrusion of floodwaters4 7,d7 ,improving bridges to expand water capacity and prevent flooding4 7,e7 ,deepening channels to prevent asset inundation and improve drainage4 7,f7 ,improving strength of natural features adjacent to highway rights-of-way to promote additional flood storage4 7,g7 ,installing or upgrading tide gates and flood gates4 7,h7 ,stabilizing slide areas or slopes4 7,i7 ,installing seismic retrofits for bridges4 7,j7 ,adding scour protection at bridges4 7,k7 ,adding scour1 stream stability1 coastal1 or other hydraulic countermeasures1 including riprap4 7,l7 ,installing intelligent transportation system equipment to monitor infrastructure quality4 7,m7 ,any other protective features as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate an annual report detailing-- 7,a7 a description of the activities carried out under the pilot program2 7,b7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the pilot program in meeting purposes described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 policy recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the pilot program4 4 7b7 ,sunset ,the amendments made by this section shall be repealed on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4