,,ii ,cal5d> ,no4 #agj #aaf? ,,congress #a/ ,session ,s4 #bcjb ,,9 ,,! ,,s5ate ,,( ,,! ,,unit$ ,,/ates ,july #bi1 #bjai ,mr4 ,b>rasso 7= himself1 ,mr4 ,c>p]1 ,mrs4 ,capito1 & ,mr4 ,c>d97 introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 read twice & ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ,augu/ #a1 #bjai ,report$ by ,mr4 ,b>rasso1 ) an am5dm5t ,/rike out all aft] ! enact+ clause & ins]t ! "p pr9t$ 9 italic ,a ,,bill ,to am5d title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to au?orize funds = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,sec4 #b4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,effective date4 ,,title ,i--,f$]al-aid highways ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations & programs ,sec4 #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,obligation ceil+4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,national highway p]=mance program4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,em]g5cy relief4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,f$]al %>e payable4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,f$]al l&s access program4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,national highway freight program4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,national sc5ic byways program4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,alaska ,highway4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,bridge inve/m5t program4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program4 ,sec4 #aaba4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities4 ,sec4 #aabc4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program4 ,sec4 #aabd4 ,safety inc5tive programs4 ,sec4 #aabe4 ,wildlife cross+ safety4 ,sec4 #aabf4 ,consolidation ( programs4 ,sec4 #aabg4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4 ,sec4 #aabh4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program4 ,subtitle ,b--,plann+ & p]=mance managem5t ,sec4 #abja4 ,transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,fiscal con/ra9t on long-range transportation plans4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,/ate human capital plans4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,accessibility data pilot program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,prioritization process pilot program4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,exemptions = l[ population d5sity /ates4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,travel dem& data & model+4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,increas+ safe & accessible transportation options4 ,subtitle ,c--,project deliv]y & process improvem5t ,sec4 #acja4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,"w zone process reviews4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,transportation managem5t plans4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,flexibility = projects4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,improv$ ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,geomatic data4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports4 ,subtitle ,d--,climate *ange ,sec4 #adja4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure to mod]nize & reconnect ,am]ica = ! #ba/ c5tury4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,c>bon r$uction inc5tive programs4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,conge/ion relief program4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,freight plans4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,utiliz+ significant emissions ) innovative te*nologies4 ,sec4 #adjg4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program4 ,sec4 #adjh4 ,diesel emissions r$uction4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #aeja4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,/opp+ ?reats on p$e/rians4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,transf] & sale ( toll cr$its4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,roads & ,trails ,rem$iation ,program4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,disa/] relief mobilization pilot program4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,appala*ian regional developm5t4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,requirem5ts = transportation projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,community connectivity pilot program4 ,sec4 #aeji4 ,repeal ( rescission4 ,sec4 #aeaj4 ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p = conv]sion ( f$]al fleet to hybrid-electric vehicles1 electric vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles4 ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,cyb]security tool2 cyb] coord9ator4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,/udy on mo/ effective upgrades to roadway infra/ructure4 ,sec4 #aeac4 ,/udy on vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication te*nology4 ,sec4 #aead4 ,nonhighway recreational fuel /udy4 ,sec4 #aeae4 ,buy ,am]ica4 ,sec4 #aeaf4 ,report on data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aeag4 ,high priority corridors on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #aeah4 ,int]/ate weight limits4 ,sec4 #aeai4 ,int]/ate exemption4 ,sec4 #aebj4 ,report on air quality improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aeba4 ,roadside highway safety h>dw>e4 ,sec4 #aebb4 ,p]meable pavem5ts /udy4 ,sec4 #aebc4 ,em]g5cy relief projects4 ,sec4 #aebd4 ,c]ta9 ga!r+ l9es locat$ on ,f$]al l& & ,indian l&4 ,sec4 #aebe4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,,title ,,ii--,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation ,sec4 #bjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts4 ,,title ,,iii--,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education ,sec4 #cjja4 ,surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,data integration pilot program4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,em]g+ te*nology rese>* pilot program4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,rese>* & te*nology developm5t & deploym5t4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision rese>*4 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 #c4 ,effective date ,?is ,act & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj4 ,i ,f$]al-aid highways ,a ,au?orizations & programs #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,f$]al-aid highway program ,= ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc ( t title1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh ( t title1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi ( t title1 ! national highway freight program "u section #afg ( t title1 & to c>ry out section #acd ( t title-- 7,a7 #dg1hee1gdi1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #dh1hbi1bdh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #di1hdi1ddc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #ej1iad1cjb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #ea1igi1afb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program ,= cr$it assi/ance "u ! transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#c7 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs 7,a7 ,tribal transportation program ,= ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #efe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #ehj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #eie1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #faj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #fbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,b7 ,f$]al l&s transportation program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,i7 #dac1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,,ii7 #dbc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,iii7 #dcc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iv7 #ddc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,v7 #dec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7ii7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! am\nt = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #ccj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7bb7 #cch1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7cc7 #cdf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7dd7 #ced1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7ee7 #cfb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7,,ii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice is #cc1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,,iii7 ! am\nt = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #bb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7bb7 #bc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7cc7 #bd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7dd7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7ee7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,c7 ,f$]al l&s access program ,= ! ,f$]al l&s access program "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #bhj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #bhe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #bij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #bie1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#d7 ,t]ritorial & pu]to rico highway program ,= ! t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bjd1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #bjh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #bab1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #baf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #bba1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#e7 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects ,= nationally significant freight & highway projects "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #a1jge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #a1abe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #a1aej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,o!r programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,bridge inve/m5t program ,to c>ry out ! bridge inve/m5t program "u section #abd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,b7 ,conge/ion relief program ,to c>ry out ! conge/ion relief program "u section #abi7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,*>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure grants ,to c>ry out section #aea7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,d7 ,=mula safety inc5tive program ,to c>ry out ! =mula safety inc5tive program "u section #agb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,e7 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance program ,to c>ry out ! fatality r$uction p]=mance program "u section #agc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,f7 ,=mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program ,to c>ry out ! =mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program "u section #agg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #fjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,g7 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance program ,to c>ry out ! c>bon r$uction p]=mance program "u section #agh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,h7 ,,protect grants ,to c>ry out ! ,,protect grant program "u section #agi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe-- 7i7 #ghf1jjj1jjj = =mula aw>ds to ,/ates "u subsection 7c7 ( t section2 & 7ii7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = competitive grants "u subsection 7d7 ( t section1 ( :i* n less ?an #bj1jjj1jjj %all be = plann+ grants "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t subsection4 7,i7 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities "u section #adjb-- 7,i7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,,ii7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,iii7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iv7 #hj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,v7 #ij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,j7 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal projects program "u section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id71 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,g5]al fund 7,a7 ,bridge inve/m5t program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! bridge inve/m5t program "u section #abd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,i7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,,ii7 #fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,iii7 #fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iv7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7ii7 ,allocation ,am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 %all be allocat$ 9 ! same mann] z if made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,j71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are appropriat$4 7ii7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7h74 7c7 ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education au?orizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aec1dca1cgh = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ace1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,tra9+ & education ,to c>ry out section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,d7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program ,to c>ry out sections #eab ?r\gh #eah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aaj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,e7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,to c>ry out section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #hb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #hd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #he1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #hg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #hh1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,f7 ,bureau ( transportation /ati/ics ,to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7,a7 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 consultation ) relevant modal adm9i/rations1 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d74 7#c7 ,applicability ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project or activity c>ri$ out us+ ^? funds %all be #hj p]c5t1 unless o!rwise expressly provid$ by ?is ,act 7includ+ ! am5dm5ts by ?is ,act7 or o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 rema9 available until exp5d$ & n be transf]able1 except z o!rwise provid$ by ?is ,act4 7d7 ,pilot programs ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program ,= ! wildlife cross+s pilot program "u section #agd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #ee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,prioritization process pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! prioritization process pilot program "u section #abje1 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,disa/] relief mobilization pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! disa/] relief mobilization pilot program "u section #aeje1 #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ^? am\nts %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#d7 ,community connectivity pilot program 7,a7 ,plann+ grants ,= plann+ grants "u ! community connectivity pilot program "u section #aejh7;c7-- 7i7 #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #b1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #b1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,b7 ,capital con/ruction grants ,= capital con/ruction grants "u ! community connectivity pilot program "u section #aejh7;d71 #ad1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ^? am\nts %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#e7 ,op5 *all5ge & rese>* initiative pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! op5 *all5ge & rese>* proposal pilot program "u section #cjje7;e71 #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation & adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 :ile significant progress has occurr$ due to ! e/abli%m5t ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program1 discrim9ation & relat$ b>ri]s cont9ue to pose significant ob/acles = m9ority- & wom5-own$ bus9esses seek+ to d bus9ess 9 ,f$]ally assi/$ surface transportation m>kets across ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! cont9u+ b>ri]s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 m]it ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program2 7,c7 ,congress has receiv$ & review$ te/imony & docum5tation ( race & g5d] discrim9ation f num]\s s\rces1 includ+ congressional he>+s & r\ndtables1 sci5tific reports1 reports issu$ by public & private ag5cies1 news /ories1 reports ( discrim9ation by organizations & individuals1 & discrim9ation lawsuits1 :i* %[ t race- & g5d]-neutral ef=ts alone are insuffici5t to address ! problem2 7,d7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 demon/rate t discrim9ation across ! ,unit$ ,/ates poses a b>ri] to full & fair p>ticipation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9esses ( wom5 bus9ess own]s & m9ority bus9ess own]s & has impact$ firm developm5t & _m aspects ( surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess 9 ! public & private m>kets2 & 7,e7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 provide a /rong basis t !re is a compell+ ne$ = ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program to address race & g5d] discrim9ation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,small bus9ess conc]n 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n means a small bus9ess conc]n 7z ! t]m is us$ 9 section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same socially & economically disadvantag$ individual or individuals t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #be1gij1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 7,b7 ,socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals ,! t]m socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #h7;d7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 & relevant subcontract+ regulations issu$ pursuant to t ,act1 except t wom5 %all be presum$ to be socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals = purposes ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,am\nts = small bus9ess conc]ns ,except to ! ext5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es o!rwise1 n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = any program "u ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be exp5d$ ?r\gh small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#d7 ,annual li/+ ( disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises ,ea* ,/ate %all annually-- 7,a7 survey & compile a li/ ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#c7 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ ! location ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 notify ! ,secret>y1 9 writ+1 ( ! p]c5tage ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns t are controll$ by-- 7i7 wom52 7ii7 socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals 7o!r ?an wom572 & 7iii7 individuals :o are wom5 & are o!rwise socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#e7 ,uni=m c]tification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum uni=m crit]ia = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 c]tify+ :e!r a conc]n qualifies z a small bus9ess conc]n = ! purpose ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! m9imum uni=m crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 ) respect to a pot5tial small bus9ess conc]n-- 7i7 on-site visits2 7ii7 p]sonal int]views ) p]sonnel2 7iii7 issuance or inspection ( lic5ses2 7iv7 analyses ( /ock own]%ip2 7v7 li/+s ( equipm5t2 7vi7 analyses ( bond+ capacity2 7vii7 li/+s ( "w complet$2 7viii7 exam9ation ( ! resumes ( pr9cipal own]s2 7ix7 analyses ( f9ancial capacity2 & 7x7 analyses ( ! type ( "w pref]r$4 7#f7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum requirem5ts = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 report+ to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 in=mation conc]n+ disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise aw>ds1 commitm5ts1 & a*ievem5ts2 & 7,b7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate = ! prop] monitor+ ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program4 7#g7 ,compliance ) c\rt ord]s ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! eligibility ( an individual or entity to receive funds made available "u ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! entity or p]son is prev5t$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f comply+ ) p>agraph 7#c7 because a ,f$]al c\rt issues a f9al ord] 9 :i* ! c\rt f9ds t a requirem5t or ! implem5tation ( p>agraph 7#c7 is uncon/itutional4 7#h7 ,s5se ( congress on prompt paym5t ( ,,dbe subcontractors ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %\ld take additional /eps to ensure t recipi5ts comply ) section #bf4bi ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises prompt paym5t rule71 or any correspond+ regulation1 9 aw>d+ ,f$]ally fund$ transportation contracts "u laws & regulations adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 su* additional /eps %\ld include increas+ ! ability ( ! ,dep>tm5t to track & keep records ( compla9ts & to make t in=mation publicly available4 #aajb4 ,obligation ceil+ 7a7 ,g5]al limitation ,subject to subsection 7e71 & not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #ed1chh1dfb1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #ee1dhc1ddg1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #ef1fff1jhb1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #eg1icj1cag1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #ei1ajc1eeb1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,exceptions ,! limitations "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to obligations "u or =-- 7#a7 section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 section #adg ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,/at4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i ( ! ,f$]al-,aid ,highway ,act ( #aiha 7#ie ,/at4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 & 7j7 ( section #aca ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihb 7#if ,/at4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #adi ( ! ,surface ,transportation & ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihg 7#aja ,/at4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc ?r\gh #aajh ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #aiih ?r\gh #bjjd1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#i7 ,f$]al-aid highway programs = :i* obligation au?ority 0 made available "u ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7#aab ,/at4 #ajg7 or subsequ5t ,acts = multiple ye>s or to rema9 available until exp5d$1 b only to ! ext5t t ! obligation au?ority has n laps$ or be5 us$2 7#aj7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjab1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#aa7 section #afjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,/at4 #abdh71 to ! ext5t t funds obligat$ 9 accordance ) t section 7 n subject to a limitation on obligations at ! "t at :i* ! funds 7 initially made available = obligation2 7#ab7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#ac7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 & 7#ad7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7b1 = fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s74 7c7 ,di/ribution ( obligation au?ority ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all n di/ribute obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye> =-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses & programs by section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 am\nts au?oriz$ = ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics2 7#b7 %all n di/ribute an am\nt ( obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 t is equal to ! unobligat$ balance ( am\nts-- 7,a7 made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = previ\s fiscal ye>s ! funds = :i* are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y 7or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #bjb or #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,b7 = :i* obligation au?ority 0 provid$ 9 a previ\s fiscal ye>2 7#c7 %all det]m9e ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye>1 less ! aggregate ( am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( ! sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs 7o!r ?an sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = provisions ( law describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 ( subsection 7b7 & sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 equal to ! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#ad7 = ! fiscal ye>71 less ! aggregate ( ! am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 7#d7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 = ea* ( ! programs 7o!r ?an programs to :i* p>agraph 7#a7 applies7 t are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act & title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u sections #bjb or #bjd ( t title1 by multiply+-- 7,a7 ! proportion det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ea* su* program = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#e7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ! am\nts di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs t are apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7o!r ?an ! am\nts apportion$ = ! national highway p]=mance program 9 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t are exempt f ! limitation "u subsection 7b77#ad7 & ! am\nts apportion$ "u sections #bjb & #bjd ( t title7 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ea* ,/ate = ! fiscal ye>2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to all ,/ates = ! fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,r$i/ribution ( unus$ obligation au?ority ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 aft] ,augu/ #a ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe-- 7#a7 revise a di/ribution ( ! obligation au?ority made available "u subsection 7c7 if an am\nt di/ribut$ _c be obligat$ dur+ t fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 r$i/ribute suffici5t am\nts to ^? ,/ates able to obligate am\nts 9 addition to ^? previ\sly di/ribut$ dur+ t fiscal ye>1 giv+ priority to ^? ,/ates hav+ l>ge unobligat$ balances ( funds apportion$ "u sections #add 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #dje77 & #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,applicability ( obligation limitations to transportation rese>* programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 obligation limitations impos$ by subsection 7a7 %all apply to contract au?ority = transportation rese>* programs c>ri$ out "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation au?ority made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 rema9 available = a p]iod ( #d fiscal ye>s2 & 7,b7 be 9 addition to ! am\nt ( any limitation impos$ on obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = future fiscal ye>s4 7f7 ,r$i/ribution ( c]ta9 au?oriz$ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute to ! ,/ates any funds 7exclud+ funds au?oriz$ = ! program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t-- 7,a7 are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! fiscal ye> = ,f$]al-aid highway programs2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es w n be allocat$ to ! ,/ates 7or w n be apportion$ to ! ,/ates "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 & w n be available = obligation1 = ! fiscal ye> because ( ! imposition ( any obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds %all be di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same proportion z ! di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds di/ribut$ to ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available = any purpose describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aajc4 ,def9itions ,section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ assess+ resili5ce1 aft] survey+12 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,h7 z subp>agraph 7,i72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,g7 ! foll[+3 7,h7 improvem5ts t r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions1 su* z wildlife cross+ /ructures2 & 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ag7 ?r\gh 7#cd7 z p>agraphs 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 & 7#cf71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#af7 ! foll[+3 7#ag7 ,natural infra/ructure ,! t]m natural infra/ructure means infra/ructure t uses1 re/ores1 or emulates natural ecological processes &-- 7,a7 is creat$ ?r\gh ! action ( natural physical1 geological1 biological1 & *emical processes ov] "t2 7,b7 is creat$ by human design1 eng9e]+1 & con/ruction to emulate or act 9 conc]t ) natural processes2 or 7,c7 involves ! use ( plants1 soils1 & o!r natural features1 includ+ ?r\gh ! creation1 re/oration1 or pres]vation ( vegetat$ areas us+ mat]ials appropriate to ! region to manage /ormwat] & run(f1 to att5uate flood+ & /orm surges1 & = o!r relat$ purposes4 2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#bc7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#bd7 ,resili5ce ,! t]m resili5ce1 ) respect to a project1 means a project ) ! ability to anticipate1 prep>e =1 or adapt to conditions or )/&1 respond to1 or recov] rapidly f disruptions1 includ+ ! ability-- 7,a7 7i7 to resi/ haz>ds or )/& impacts f wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s2 or 7ii7 to r$uce ! magnitude1 duration1 or impact ( a disruptive wea!r ev5t or natural disa/] to a project2 & 7,b7 to h ! absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 & recov]ability to decrease project vuln]ability to wea!r ev5ts or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 & 7#e7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#cb7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ ?r\gh ! implem5tation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8?r\gh-- 7i7 ! implem5tation 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ! consid]ation ( incorporat+ natural infra/ructure4 4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to be made available to ! ,secret>y = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 #dij1bhb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #dii1gfh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #eji1gjh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #ebj1jhd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #ecj1dei1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,national highway freight program ,section #ajd7;b77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt set aside = ! national highway freight program = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #a1fbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1ffj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1gdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1gge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 7c7 ,calculation ( am\nts ,section #ajd7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjba & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjae & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,gu>ante$ am\nts ,! initial am\nts result+ f ! calculation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be adju/$ to ensure t ea* ,/ate receives an aggregate apportionm5t t is-- 7i7 equal to at lea/ #ie p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ tax paym5ts paid into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 9 ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye> = :i* data are available t are-- 7,i7 attributable to highway us]s 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,,ii7 associat$ ) taxes 9 effect on ,july #a1 #bjai1 & only up to ! rate ^? taxes 7 9 effect on t date2 7ii7 at lea/ #b p]c5t great] ?an ! apportionm5t t ! ,/ate receiv$ = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7iii7 at lea/ #a p]c5t great] ?an ! apportionm5t t ! ,/ate receiv$ = ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjba & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7d7 ,supplem5tal funds ,section #ajd7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,am\nt ,be=e mak+ an apportionm5t = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai = t fiscal ye> an am\nt equal to-- 7i7 #a1afj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1ahd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1bjh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1bcc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1bei1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,am\nt ,be=e mak+ an apportionm5t = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc = t fiscal ye>1 pursuant to section #acc7;h7-- 7i7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1bbd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1bdh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1bgc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1bii1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 #aaje4 ,national highway p]=mance program ,section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 to provide support = measures to increase ! resili5cy ( ,f$]al-aid highways & bridges on & (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to mitigate ! impacts ( sea level rise1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,protective features 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#a7 = ea* fiscal ye> = #a or m protective features on a ,f$]al-aid highway or bridge (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 if ! protective feature is design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage1 or ! co/ ( future repairs1 f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7#b7 ,protective features describ$ ,a protective feature ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 rais+ roadway grades2 7,b7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7,c7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7,d7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7,e7 in/all+ riprap2 7,f7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7,g7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7,h7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7,i7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7,j7 repair+ or ma9ta9+ tide gates2 7,k7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7,l7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7,m7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 or o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 7,n7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7,o7 any o!r features t mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair z a result ( extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! ability ( a ,/ate to c>ry out a project o!rwise eligible "u subsection 7d7 us+ funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#a74 4 #aajf4 ,em]g5cy relief ,section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by ins]t+ wildfire1 sea level rise1 aft] sev]e /orm2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,re/riction on eligibility ,funds "u ?is section %all n be us$ = ! repair or recon/ruction ( a bridge t has be5 p]man5tly clos$ to all vehicul> traffic by ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or responsible local (ficial because ( imm95t dang] ( collapse due to a /ructural defici5cy or physical det]ioration4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ a facility t meets ! curr5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 a facility t-- 7i7 meets ! curr5t 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 incorporates economically ju/ifiable improvem5ts design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,protective features 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! co/ ( an improvem5t t is "p ( a project "u ?is section %all be an eligible exp5se "u ?is section if ! improvem5t is a protective feature t is design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage1 or ! co/ ( future repair1 f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7,b7 ,protective features describ$ ,a protective feature ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 rais+ roadway grades2 7ii7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7iii7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7iv7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7v7 in/all+ riprap2 7vi7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7vii7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7viii7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7ix7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7x7 repair+ or ma9ta9+ tide gates2 7xi7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7xii7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7xiii7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 & o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 7xiv7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7xv7 any o!r features t mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair z a result ( extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aajg4 ,f$]al %>e payable ,section #abj7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,protective features 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,f$]al %>e payable = ! co/ ( a protective feature on a ,f$]al-aid highway or bridge project "u ?is title may be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate1 if ! protective feature is an improvem5t design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage1 or ! co/ ( future repair1 f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7,b7 ,protective features describ$ ,a protective feature ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 rais+ roadway grades2 7ii7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7iii7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7iv7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7v7 in/all+ riprap2 7vi7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7vii7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7viii7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7ix7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7x7 repair+ or ma9ta9+ tide gates2 7xi7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7xii7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7xiii7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 & o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 7xiv7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7xv7 any o!r features t mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair z a result ( extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acj7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ protective devices & ins]t+ railway-,highway grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ cross+s 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh #bjbj4 9 clause 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 cross+s & z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 n less ?an #bde1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe42 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,r$uc+ trespass+ fatalities & injuries ,a ,/ate may use funds set aside "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = projects to r$uce p$e/rian fatalities & injuries f trespass+ at grade cross+s4 4 7b7 ,f$]al %>e ,section #acj7;f77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ij p]c5t & ins]t+ #ajj p]c5t4 7c7 ,,gao /udy ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t includes an analysis ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! railway-highway cross+s program "u section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to trespass] dea?s along railroad rights-(-way ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,dep>tm5t %\ld1 :]e feasible1 coord9ate dep>tm5tal ef=ts to prev5t or r$uce trespass] dea?s along railroad rights-(-way & at or ne> railway-highway cross+s4 #aaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by add+ or at ! end2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ facilities eligible & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8facilities-- 7i7 t are eligible 2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 t are privately or majority-privately own$1 b t ! ,secret>y det]m9es provide a sub/antial public transportation b5efit or o!rwise meet ! =emo/ ne$s ( ! surface transportation sy/em describ$ 9 section #aja7;b77#c77;,d72 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 wildlife cross+ /ructures4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ #adh7;a77#d77;,b77xvii71 aft] #aai7;g712 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ae71 7#af71 & 7#ag71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,projects t use natural infra/ructure alone or 9 comb9ation ) o!r eligible projects to enhance resili5ce ( a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 2 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,projects & /rategies design$ to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions1 includ+ project-relat$ plann+1 design1 con/ruction1 monitor+1 & prev5tative ma9t5ance4 2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ah7 ,rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 & wat]front infra/ructure projects 9 accordance ) subsection 7j74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#aa7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 & p>agraph 7#ah72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 = a bridge project = ! replacem5t ( a l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ) a bridge2 & 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#f7 = a fiscal ye> & ins]t+ #ee p]c5t = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 aft] a highway bridge2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ or l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 aft] o!r ?an a bridge2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 = (f-sy/em bridges & ins]t+ activities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a77;,a7 & 7#aj7 ( subsection 7b7 = (f-sy/em bridges1 projects & activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 = ! replacem5t ( l[ wat] cross+s ) bridges1 & projects & activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#aj7 = l[ wat] cross+s 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y712 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ bridge or rehabilitation ( a bridge & ins]t+ bridge1 rehabilitation ( a bridge1 or replacem5t ( a l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ) a bridge2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ or1 9 ! case ( a replacem5t ( a l[ wat] cross+ ) a bridge1 is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y on completion to h improv$ ! safety ( ! location aft] no long] a defici5t bridge2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 & wat]front infra/ructure projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 = eligible rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 & wat]front infra/ructure projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 or wat]front infra/ructure project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a project = ! plann+1 design+1 eng9e]+1 or con/ruction ( a b>ge l&+1 dock1 or o!r wat]front infra/ructure 9 a rural community or a ,native village 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb77-- 7,a7 t is (f ! road sy/em2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es !re is a lack ( adequate infra/ructure4 4 7b7 ,set-aside ,section #acc7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1bbd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1bdh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1bgc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1bii1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,allocation )9 a ,/ate 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 funds res]v$ = a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be obligat$ )9 t ,/ate 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 except t1 = purposes ( ?is p>agraph 7aft] funds are made available "u p>agraph 7#e77-- 7i7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 %all be deem$ to be #eg4e p]c5t2 & 7ii7 p>agraph 7#c7 ( t subsection %all n apply4 7,b7 ,local control 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,on approval ( a plan submitt$ to ! ,secret>y t describes ! mann] 9 :i* ! plan w maximize local control & ! means by :i* ! ,/ate plans to comply ) p>agraph 7#h71 ! ,/ate may allocate up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! funds ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 to c\nties & o!r local transportation entities4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,a ,/ate t allocates fund+ "u clause 7i7 to c\nties & o!r local transportation entities %all make available an equival5t am\nt ( obligation limitation to ^? c\nties & o!r local transportation entities4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ responsible & all t foll[s ?r\gh programs2 7,b7 9 clause 7viii71 by ins]t+ t s]ves an urbaniz$ population ( ov] #bjj1jjj aft] metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vii7 & 7viii7 z clauses 7viii7 & 7ix71 respectively2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vi7 ! foll[+3 7vii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ population ( #bjj1jjj or few]2 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,improv+ accessibility & effici5cy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may elect to use an am\nt equal to n m ?an #g p]c5t ( ! funds res]v$ = ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection1 aft] allocat+ funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 to improve ! ability ( applicants to access fund+ = projects "u ?is subsection 9 an effici5t & exp$iti\s mann] by-- 7,i7 provid+ to applicants = projects "u ?is subsection application assi/ance1 te*nical assi/ance1 & assi/ance 9 r$uc+ ! p]iod ( "t betwe5 ! selection ( ! project & ! obligation ( funds = ! project2 & 7,,ii7 provid+ fund+ = #a or m full-"t ,/ate employee positions to adm9i/] ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts us$ "u clause 7i7 may be exp5d$-- 7,i7 directly by ! ,/ate2 or 7,,ii7 ?r\gh contracts ) ,/ate ag5cies1 private entities1 or nonpr(it entities4 2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,requir$ aggregate non-,f$]al %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! av]age annual non-,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( all projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection 9 a ,/ate = a fiscal ye> %all be n less ?an ! non-,f$]al %>e au?oriz$ = ! ,/ate "u section #abj7;b74 7ii7 ,s+le projects ,subject to clause 7i71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( a s+le project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,flexible f9anc+ ,subject to subp>agraph 7,a71 not)/&+ section #abj-- 7i7 funds made available to c>ry out section #adh may be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project type "u ?is subsection t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to h an expect$ safety b5efit2 & 7ii7 ! non-,f$]al %>e = a project "u ?is subsection may be calculat$ on a project1 multiple-project1 or program basis4 4 #aaaj4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 9 & across rural & urban areas aft] p2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ highways t support movem5t ( en]gy equipm5t aft] security2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,grant adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 reta9 n m ?an a total ( #b p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau to review applications = grants "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 transf] portions ( ! funds reta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! relevant ,adm9i/rators to fund ! aw>d & ov]sight ( grants provid$ "u ?is section4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii77,,ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end & ins]t+ or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 a wildlife cross+ project2 & 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 9 ! aggregate1 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,critical rural ,/ate int]/ate projects 7,a7 ,requirem5t ,n less ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section = fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 9 ! aggregate1 %all be us$ to make grants = ,int]/ate int]*ange projects betwe5 #b r\tes on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em t-- 7i7 are locat$ 9 a ,/ate-- 7,i7 ) a population d5sity ( n m ?an #hj p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus2 & 7,,ii7 t has #c or few] ,int]/ate int]*anges betwe5 #b r\tes on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 & 7ii7 are projects t-- 7,i7 address a freight sy/em ne$ id5tifi$ 9 a ,/ate freight plan "u section #gjbjb ( title #di 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z a ,/ate freight plan72 7,,ii7 address a freight mobility issue id5tifi$ 9 a ,/ate freight plan2 or 7,,iii7 are id5tifi$ 9 a ,/ate freight plan4 7,b7 ,inclusion 9 ,/ate freight plan ,a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,,iii7 may include a project li/$ 9 ! freight inve/m5t plan requir$ "u section #gjbjb7;b77#i7 ( title #di4 7,c7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,if1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t grants "u ?is p>agraph w n all[ = ! am\nt res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to be fully utiliz$1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ?is section dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7#d7 ,critical urban ,/ate projects 7,a7 ,requirem5t ,n less ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section = fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 9 ! aggregate1 %all be us$ to make grants to eligible projects t are locat$ 9 a ,/ate ) a population d5sity ( n less ?an #djj p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus4 7,b7 ,inclusion 9 ,/ate freight plan ,a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include a project li/$ 9 ! freight inve/m5t plan requir$ "u section #gjbjb7;b77#i7 ( title #di4 7,c7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,if1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t grants "u ?is p>agraph w n all[ = ! am\nt res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to be fully utiliz$1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ?is section dur+ t fiscal ye>4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ n less ?an #ae p]c5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ! effect ( ! propos$ project on safety on freight corridors ) significant haz>ds1 su* z high w9ds1 heavy sn[fall1 flood+1 rockslides1 mudslides1 wildfire1 wildlife cross+ onto ! roadway1 or /eep grades4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,requirem5t ,( ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 n less ?an #cj p]c5t %all be us$ = projects 9 rural areas 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7i77#c774 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 enhancem5t ( freight resili5ce to natural haz>ds or disa/]s1 includ+ high w9ds1 heavy sn[fall1 flood+1 rockslides1 mudslides1 wildfire1 wildlife cross+ onto ! roadway1 or /eep grades4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7i77#b71 by /rik+ o!r grants "u ?is section & ins]t+ grants "u subsection 7e72 7#g7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,f$]al %>e 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,f$]al assi/ance 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 or = a grant "u subsection 7q71 ! ,f$]al %>e 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,small projects ,9 ! case ( a project describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project %all be #hj p]c5t4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,f$]al assi/ance o!r & ins]t+ ,except = grants "u subsection 7q71 ,f$]al assi/ance o!r2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ except t ! total ,f$]al & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 except t-- 7,a7 = a ,/ate ) a population d5sity ( n m ?an #hj p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus1 ! maximum %>e ( ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all be ! applicable %>e "u section #abj7;b72 & 7,b7 = a ,/ate n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! total ,f$]al 2 7#h7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7k7 ?r\gh 7n7 z subsections 7l71 7m71 7n71 & 7p71 respectively2 7#i7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7j7 ! foll[+3 7k7 ,effici5t use ( non-f$]al funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & subject to approval by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 9 ! case ( any grant = a project "u ?is section1 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! grant recipi5t is select$ & end+ on ! date on :i* ! grant agreem5t is sign$-- 7,a7 ! grant recipi5t may obligate & exp5d non-,f$]al funds ) respect to ! project = :i* ! grant is provid$2 & 7,b7 any non-,f$]al funds obligat$ or exp5d$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e = ! project = :i* ! grant is provid$4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,application ,9 ord] to obligate & exp5d non-,f$]al funds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! grant recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ to obligate & exp5d non-,f$]al funds "u t p>agraph1 includ+-- 7i7 a description ( ! activities ! grant recipi5t int5ds to fund2 7ii7 a ju/ification = advanc+ ! activities describ$ 9 clause 7i71 includ+ an assessm5t ( ! effects to ! project scope1 s*$ule1 & budget if ! reque/ is n approv$2 & 7iii7 ! level ( risk ( ! activities describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,approval ,! ,secret>y %all approve or disapprove ea* reque/ submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,compliance ) applicable requirem5ts ,any non-,f$]al funds obligat$ or exp5d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all comply ) all applicable requirem5ts1 includ+ any requirem5ts includ$ 9 ! grant agreem5t4 7#c7 ,effect ,! obligation or exp5diture ( any non-,f$]al funds 9 accordance ) ?is subsection %all n-- 7,a7 affect ! sign+ ( a grant agreem5t or o!r applicable grant proc$ures ) respect to ! applicable grant2 7,b7 create an obligation on ! "p ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to repay any non-,f$]al funds if ! grant agreem5t is n sign$2 or 7,c7 affect ! ability ( recipi5t ( ! grant to obligate or exp5d non-,f$]al funds to meet ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e = ! project = :i* ! grant is provid$ aft] ! p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 2 7#aj7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7n7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7o7 ,applicant notification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* a grant recipi5t = a project "u ?is section is select$1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* eligible applicant n select$ = t grant a writt5 notification t ! eligible applicant 0 n select$4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,a writt5 notification "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an (f] = a writt5 or telephonic debrief by ! ,secret>y t w provide-- 7,a7 detail on ! evaluation ( ! application ( ! eligible applicant2 & 7,b7 an explanation ( & guidance on ! reasons ! application 0 n select$ = a grant "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,response 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! eligible applicant receives a writt5 notification "u p>agraph 7#a71 if ! eligible applicant opts to receive a debrief describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! eligible applicant %all notify ! ,secret>y t ! eligible applicant is reque/+ a debrief4 7,b7 ,debrief ,if ! eligible applicant submits a reque/ = a debrief "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! debrief by n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! reque/ = a debrief4 2 & 7#aa7 by /rik+ subsection 7p7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7p7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y selects a project = fund+ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! reasons = select+ ! project1 bas$ on any crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all specify ea* crit]ion e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y t ! project meets4 7,c7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ! report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,applicability ,?is p>agraph applies to all projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t ! ,secret>y selects on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjai4 7#b7 ,comptroll] g5]al 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( projects "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai & annually !reaft]1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes1 = ea* project select$ to receive fund+ "u ?is section-- 7i7 ! process by :i* ea* project 0 select$2 7ii7 ! factors t w5t into ! selection ( ea* project2 & 7iii7 ! ju/ification = ! selection ( ea* project bas$ on any crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#c7 ,inspector g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai & annually !reaft]1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all-- 7,a7 conduct an assessm5t ( ! e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( projects "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a f9al report t describes ! f9d+s ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ) respect to ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7q7 ,/ate inc5tives pilot program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a pilot program to aw>d grants to eligible applicants = projects eligible = grants "u ?is section 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! pilot program74 7#b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application t (f]s a great] non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project relative to o!r applications "u ! pilot program4 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project assi/$ ) a grant "u ! pilot program may n exce$ #ej p]c5t4 7,b7 ,no f$]al involvem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= grants aw>d$ "u ! pilot program1 except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an eligible applicant may n use ,f$]al assi/ance to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,exception ,an eligible applicant may use funds f a secur$ loan 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a77 to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! loan is repayable f non-,f$]al funds4 7#d7 ,res]vation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available to provide grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ea* fiscal ye> #aej1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u ! pilot program4 7,b7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,9 any fiscal ye> dur+ :i* applications "u ?is subsection are insuffici5t to effect an aw>d or allocation ( ! entire am\nt res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to provide o!r grants "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,set-asides 7,a7 ,small projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ea* fiscal ye> n less ?an #aj p]c5t = projects eligible = a grant "u subsection 7e74 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,= a grant aw>d$ f ! am\nt res]v$ "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7e7 %all apply2 & 7,,ii7 ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7g7 %all n apply4 7,b7 ,rural projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ea* fiscal ye> n less ?an #be p]c5t = projects eligible = a grant "u subsection 7i74 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,= a grant aw>d$ f ! am\nt res]v$ "u clause 7i71 ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7i7 %all apply4 7#f7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! adm9i/ration ( ! pilot program1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! numb]1 types1 & locations ( eligible applicants t h appli$ = grants "u ! pilot program2 7,b7 ! numb]1 types1 & locations ( grant recipi5ts "u ! pilot program2 7,c7 an assessm5t ( :e!r implem5tation ( ! pilot program has inc5tiviz$ eligible applicants to (f] a great] non-,f$]al %>e = grants "u ! pilot program2 & 7,d7 any recomm5dations = modifications to ! pilot program4 4 7b7 ,effici5t use ( non-,f$]al funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 ! case ( a grant describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 section #aag7k7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to ! grant z if ! grant 0 a grant provid$ "u t section4 7#b7 ,grant describ$ ,a grant ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a grant t is-- 7,a7 provid$ "u a competitive discretion>y grant program adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 = a project eligible "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 9 an am\nt great] ?an #e1jjj1jjj4 #aaaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7xxviii71 by /rik+ ?r\gh 7xxvii7 & ins]t+ ?r\gh 7xxviii72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7xxviii7 z clause 7xxix72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xxvii7 ! foll[+3 7xxviii7 ,lead+ p$e/rian int]vals4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aj7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#aa7 ?r\gh 7#ac71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,safety project "u any o!r section 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m safety project "u any o!r section means a project c>ri$ out = ! purpose ( safety "u any o!r section ( ?is title4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m safety project "u any o!r section includes a project1 consi/5t ) ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan1 t-- 7i7 promotes public aw>5ess & in=ms ! public reg>d+ highway safety matt]s 7includ+ motorcycle safety72 7ii7 facilitates en=cem5t ( traffic safety laws2 7iii7 provides infra/ructure & infra/ructure-relat$ equipm5t to support em]g5cy s]vices2 or 7iv7 conducts safety-relat$ rese>* to evaluate exp]im5tal safety c\nt]measures or equipm5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ subsections 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a77#ab72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#ab72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,flexible fund+ = safety projects "u any o!r section 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to advance ! implem5tation ( a ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan1 a ,/ate may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out safety projects "u any o!r section4 7,b7 ,o!r transportation & highway safety plans ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires a ,/ate to revise any ,/ate process1 plan1 or program 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 4 #aaab4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program ,section #bjc7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by add+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,native plant mat]ials ,9 c>ry+ out an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! entity c>ry+ out ! activity %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! use ( locally adapt$ native plant mat]ials2 & 7,b7 designs t m9imize run(f & heat g5]ation4 4 #aaac4 ,f$]al l&s access program ,section #bjd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ context-s5sitive solutions1 aft] re/oration12 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ int]pretive panels 9 or adjac5t to ^? areas aft] areas2 7,c7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vi7 z clause 7ix72 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 contextual wayf9d+ m>k]s2 7vii7 l&scap+2 7viii7 coop]ative mitigation ( visual blight1 includ+ scre5+ or removal2 & 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,native plant mat]ials ,9 c>ry+ out an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! entity c>ry+ out ! activity consid]s-- 7,a7 ! use ( locally adapt$ native plant mat]ials2 & 7,b7 designs t m9imize run(f & heat g5]ation4 4 #aaad4 ,national highway freight program ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #aej miles & ins]t+ #cjj miles2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,rural /ates ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 a ,/ate ) a population p] squ>e mile ( area t is less ?an ! national av]age1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus1 may designate z critical rural freight corridors a maximum ( #fjj miles ( highway or #be p]c5t ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em mileage 9 ! ,/ate1 :i*ev] is great]4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#d71 by /rik+ #ge miles & ins]t+ #aej miles2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i77#e77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 = ! mod]nization or rehabilitation ( a lock & dam1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,i7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 7,,ii7 is likely to r$uce on-road mobile s\rce emissions2 & 7iv7 on a m>9e highway corridor1 connector1 or cross+ designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #eefja7;c7 ( title #df 7includ+ an inl& wat]way corridor1 connector1 or cross+71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,i7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 7,,ii7 is likely to r$uce on-road mobile s\rce emissions4 4 #aaae4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program ,section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d7 & 7m77#a77;,b77ii7 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 if ! project is = ! mod]nization or rehabilitation ( a lock & dam t-- 7,a7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es is likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( a national ambi5t air quality /&>d2 or 7#aa7 if ! project is on a m>9e highway corridor1 connector1 or cross+ designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #eefja7;c7 ( title #df 7includ+ an inl& wat]way corridor1 connector1 or cross+7 t-- 7,a7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es is likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( a national ambi5t air quality /&>d4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,locks & dams2 m>9e highways ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate may n obligate m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 = projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa7 ( subsection 7b74 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7m7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may obligate funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 9 an area ( ! ,/ate t is o!rwise eligible = obligations ( su* funds = op]at+ co/s-- 7,a7 "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 or 7,b7 on-- 7i7 a sy/em = :i* ,,cmaq fund+ 0 eligible1 made available1 obligat$1 or exp5d$ 9 fiscal ye> #bjab2 or 7ii7 a ,/ate-support$ ,amtrak r\te ) a valid co/-%>+ agreem5t "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note2 ,public ,law #aaj-dcb7 & no curr5t nonatta9m5t areas "u subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,no "t limitation ,op]at+ assi/ance provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h no impos$ "t limitation if ! op]at+ assi/ance is =-- 7,a7 a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 ( t p>agraph2 or 7,b7 a transit sy/em t is locat$ 9-- 7i7 a non-urbaniz$ area2 or 7ii7 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or few]4 4 #aaaf4 ,national sc5ic byways program 7a7 ,reque/ = nom9ations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a reque/ = nom9ations ) respect to roads to be designat$ "u ! national sc5ic byways program1 z describ$ 9 section #afb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,! ,secret>y %all make ! reque/ = nom9ations available on ! appropriate website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,designation det]m9ations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! reque/ = nom9ations requir$ "u subsection 7a7 is issu$1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! appropriate website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a li/ specify+ ! roads1 nom9at$ pursuant to su* reque/1 to be designat$ "u ! national sc5ic byways program4 #aaag4 ,alaska ,highway ,section #bah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bah4 ,alaska ,highway 7a7 ,recogniz+ ! b5efits t w accrue to ! ,/ate ( ,alaska & to ! ,unit$ ,/ates f ! recon/ruction ( ! ,alaska ,highway f ! ,alaskan bord] at ,beav] ,creek1 ,yukon ,t]ritory1 to ,ha9es ,junction 9 ,canada & ! ,ha9es ,cut(f ,highway f ,ha9es ,junction 9 ,canada to ,ha9es1 ,alaska1 ! ,secret>y may provide = ! necess>y recon/ruction ( ! highway us+ funds aw>d$ ?r\gh an applicable competitive grant program1 if ! highway meets all applicable eligibility requirem5ts = ! program1 except = ! specific requirem5ts e/abli%$ by ! agreem5t = ! ,alaska ,highway ,project betwe5 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,gov]nm5t ( ,canada4 ,9 addition to ! funds describ$ 9 ! previ\s s5t5ce1 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & on agreem5t ) ! ,/ate ( ,alaska1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to exp5d on su* highway or ! ,alaska ,m>9e ,highway ,sy/em any ,f$]al-aid highway funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate ( ,alaska "u ?is title at a ,f$]al %>e ( #ajj p] c5tum4 ,no exp5ditures %all be made = ! con/ruction ( ! portion ( su* highways t are 9 ,canada unless an agreem5t is 9 place betwe5 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ,canada & ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7includ+ an agreem5t 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai7 t provides1 9 "p1 t ! ,canadian ,gov]nm5t-- 7#a7 w provide1 )\t p>ticipation ( funds au?oriz$ "u ?is title1 all necess>y "r-(-way = ! recon/ruction ( su* highways2 7#b7 w n impose any highway toll1 or p]mit any su* toll to be *>g$ = ! use ( su* highways by vehicles or p]sons2 7#c7 w n levy or assess1 directly or indirectly1 any fee1 tax1 or o!r *>ge = ! use ( su* highways by vehicles or p]sons f ! ,unit$ ,/ates t does n apply equally to vehicles or p]sons ( ,canada2 7#d7 w cont9ue to grant reciprocal recognition ( vehicle regi/ration & driv]'s lic5ses 9 accordance ) agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada2 & 7#e7 w ma9ta9 su* highways aft] _! completion 9 prop] condition adequately to s]ve ! ne$s ( pres5t & future traffic4 7b7 ,! survey & con/ruction "w und]tak5 9 ,canada pursuant to ?is section %all be "u ! g5]al sup]vision ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,alaska ,m>9e ,highway ,sy/em includes all exi/+ or plann$ transportation facilities & equipm5t 9 ,alaska1 includ+ ! lease1 pur*ase1 or con/ruction ( vessels1 t]m9als1 docks1 floats1 ramps1 /ag+ areas1 p>k+ lots1 bridges & approa*es !reto1 & necess>y roads4 4 #aaah4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries ,section #abi7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ! con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities1 :e!r toll or free1 & ins]t+ ! con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities 7includ+ f]ry ma9t5ance facilities71 :e!r toll or free1 & ! procurem5t ( transit vehicles us$ exclusively z an integral "p ( an int]modal f]ry trip14 #aaai4 ,bridge inve/m5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abc ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,bridge inve/m5t program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible project means a project to replace1 rehabilitate1 pres]ve1 or protect #a or m bridges on ! ,national ,bridge ,inv5tory "u section #add7;b74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m eligible project includes-- 7i7 a bundle ( projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! bundle ( projects meets ! requirem5ts ( section #add7;j77#e72 & 7ii7 a project to replace or rehabilitate culv]ts = ! purpose ( improv+ flood control & improv$ habitat connectivity = aquatic species4 7#b7 ,l>ge project ,! t]m l>ge project means an eligible project ) total eligible project co/s ( great] ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! bridge inve/m5t program e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( bridge inve/m5t program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ a bridge inve/m5t program to provide f9ancial assi/ance = eligible projects "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be-- 7,a7 to improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( ! movem5t ( p & freight ov] bridges2 7,b7 to improve ! condition ( bridges 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by r$uc+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( bridges-- 7,i7 9 poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition )9 ! next #c ye>s2 7ii7 ! total p]son miles travel$ ov] bridges-- 7,i7 9 poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition )9 ! next #c ye>s2 7iii7 ! numb] ( bridges t-- 7,i7 d n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds2 or 7,,ii7 _c meet ! load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional transportation network2 & 7iv7 ! total p]son miles travel$ ov] bridges t-- 7,i7 d n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds2 or 7,,ii7 _c meet ! load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional transportation network2 & 7,c7 to provide f9ancial assi/ance t lev]ages & enc\rages non-,f$]al contributions f sponsors & /akehold]s involv$ 9 ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( eligible projects4 7c7 ,grant au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,grant am\nts ,except z o!rwise provid$1 a grant "u ! program %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 9 an am\nt t is-- 7i7 adequate to fully fund ! project 79 comb9ation ) o!r f9ancial res\rces id5tifi$ 9 ! application72 & 7ii7 n less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( any o!r eligible project1 9 an am\nt t is-- 7i7 adequate to fully fund ! project 79 comb9ation ) o!r f9ancial res\rces id5tifi$ 9 ! application72 & 7ii7 n less ?an #b1ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,maximum am\nt ,except z o!rwise provid$1 = an eligible project receiv+ assi/ance "u ! program1 ! am\nt ( assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section1 z a %>e ( eligible project co/s1 %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( any o!r eligible project1 n m ?an #hj p]c5t4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ! program may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* a grant is made1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a grant "u ! program may n exce$ ! ,f$]al %>e = ! project "u section #abj4 7,b7 ,(f-sy/em bridges ,9 ! case ( an eligible project = an (f-sy/em bridge 7z def9$ 9 section #acc7;f77#a77-- 7i7 ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ! program may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project2 & 7ii7 not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = ! project %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! total eligible project co/s4 7,c7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & ,tribal gov]nm5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ,f$]al funds made available "u ?is section may be us$ to pay ! rema9+ %>e ( ! co/ ( a project "u ! program by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy or a ,tribal gov]nm5t or consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#e7 ,consid]ations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 ! rat+s assign$ "u subsection 7g77#e77;,a72 7ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible project o!r ?an a l>ge project1 ! quality rat+ assign$ "u subsection 7f77#c77;,a77ii72 7iii7 ! av]age daily p]son & freight ?r\ghput support$ by ! eligible project2 7iv7 ! numb] & p]c5tage ( bridges )9 ! same ,/ate z ! eligible project t are 9 poor condition2 7v7 ! ext5t to :i* ! eligible project demon/rates co/ sav+s by bundl+ multiple bridge projects2 7vi7 9 ! case ( an eligible project ( a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 ! ext5t to :i* ! grant w\ld r$uce a ,f$]al liability or ,f$]al infra/ructure ma9t5ance backlog2 7vii7 geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ ! ne$ = a balance betwe5 ! ne$s ( rural & urban communities2 & 7viii7 ! ext5t to :i* a bridge t w\ld be assi/$ ) a grant-- 7,i7 is1 )\t t assi/ance-- 7aa7 at risk ( fall+ into or rema9+ 9 poor condition2 or 7bb7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition )9 ! next #c ye>s2 7,,ii7 does n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds bas$ on-- 7aa7 ! curr5t use ( ! bridge2 or 7bb7 load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional corridor or local network 9 :i* ! bridge is locat$2 or 7,,iii7 does n meet curr5t seismic design /&>ds4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 give priority to an application = an eligible project t is locat$ )9 a ,/ate = :i*-- 7,i7 #b or m applications = eligible projects )9 ! ,/ate 7 submitt$ = ! curr5t fiscal ye> & an av]age ( #b or m applications = eligible projects )9 ! ,/ate 7 submitt$ 9 prior fiscal ye>s ( ! program2 & 7,,ii7 few] ?an #b grants h be5 aw>d$ = eligible projects )9 ! ,/ate "u ! program2 7ii7 dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 = ea* ,/ate describ$ 9 clause 7i71 select-- 7,i7 n few] ?an #a l>ge project t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is ju/ifi$ "u ! evaluation "u subsection 7g77#d72 or 7,,ii7 #b eligible projects t are n l>ge projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are ju/ifi$ "u ! evaluation "u subsection 7f77#c72 & 7iii7 n be requir$ to aw>d a grant = an eligible project t ! ,secret>y does n det]m9e is ju/ifi$ "u an evaluation "u subsection 7f77#c7 or 7g77#d74 7#f7 ,culv]t limitation ,n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ea* fiscal ye> = grants "u ! program may be us$ = eligible projects t consi/ solely ( culv]t replacem5t or rehabilitation4 7d7 ,eligible entity ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program to any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates4 7#b7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ area 7z designat$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts4 7#d7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t4 7#e7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function4 7#f7 ,a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy4 7#g7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#h7 ,a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7e7 ,eligible project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program only to an eligible entity = an eligible project t-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 ! ,secret>y recomm5ds = fund+ 9 ! annual report on fund+ recomm5dations "u subsection 7g77#f72 7#b7 is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* funds are obligat$ = ! project2 & 7#c7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+4 7f7 ,competitive process & evaluation ( eligible projects o!r ?an l>ge projects 7#a7 ,competitive process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 = ! fir/ fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available = obligation "u ! program1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! template "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 is develop$1 & 9 subsequ5t fiscal ye>s1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available = obligation "u ! program1 solicit grant applications = eligible projects o!r ?an l>ge projects2 & 7ii7 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! solicitation "u clause 7i7 expires1 conduct evaluations "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 develop a template = applicants to use to summ>ize project ne$s & b5efits1 includ+ b5efits describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i72 & 7ii7 enable applicants to use data f ! ,national ,bridge ,inv5tory "u section #add7;b7 to populate templates describ$ 9 clause 7i71 z applicable4 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to provid+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 conduct an evaluation ( ea* eligible project = :i* an application is receiv$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 assign a quality rat+ to ! eligible project on ! basis ( ! evaluation "u clause 7i74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out an evaluation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] in=mation on project b5efits submitt$ by ! applicant us+ ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i71 includ+ :e!r ! project w g5]ate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 co/s avoid$ by ! prev5tion ( closure or r$uc$ use ( ! bridge to be improv$ by ! project2 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a bundle ( projects1 b5efits f execut+ ! projects z a bundle comp>$ to z individual projects2 7,,iii7 safety b5efits1 includ+ ! r$uction ( accid5ts & relat$ co/s2 7,,iv7 p]son & freight mobility b5efits1 includ+ conge/ion r$uction & reliability improvem5ts2 7,v7 national or regional economic b5efits2 7,,vi7 b5efits f long-t]m resili5cy to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 7,,vii7 b5efits f protection 7z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj771 includ+ improv+ seismic or sc\r protection2 7,,viii7 environm5tal b5efits1 includ+ wildlife connectivity2 7,,ix7 b5efits to nonvehicul> & public transportation us]s2 7,x7 b5efits ( us+-- 7aa7 innovative design & con/ruction te*niques2 or 7bb7 innovative te*nologies2 or 7,,xi7 r$uctions 9 ma9t5ance co/s1 includ+1 9 ! case ( a f$]ally-own$ bridge1 co/ sav+s to ! ,f$]al budget2 & 7ii7 consid] :e!r & ! ext5t to :i* ! b5efits1 includ+ ! b5efits describ$ 9 clause 7i71 are m likely ?an n to outweigh ! total project co/s4 7g7 ,competitive process1 evaluation1 & annual report = l>ge projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an annual date by :i* an eligible entity submitt+ an application = a l>ge project %all submit to ! ,secret>y su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ord] = a l>ge project to be consid]$ = a recomm5dation by ! ,secret>y = fund+ 9 ! next annual report "u p>agraph 7#f74 7#b7 ,in=mation requir$ ,! in=mation ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 includes-- 7,a7 all necess>y in=mation requir$ = ! ,secret>y to evaluate ! l>ge project2 & 7,b7 in=mation suffici5t = ! ,secret>y to det]m9e t-- 7i7 ! l>ge project meets ! applicable requirem5ts "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 !re is a reasonable likelihood t ! l>ge project w cont9ue to meet ! requirem5ts "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,det]m9ation2 notice ,on mak+ a det]m9ation t in=mation submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 is suffici5t1 ! ,secret>y %all provide a writt5 notice ( t det]m9ation to-- 7,a7 ! eligible entity t submitt$ ! application2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#d7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y may recomm5d a l>ge project = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u p>agraph 7#f7 only if ! ,secret>y evaluates ! propos$ project & det]m9es t ! project is ju/ifi$ because ! project-- 7,a7 addresses a ne$ to improve ! condition ( ! bridge1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 consi/5t ) ! goals ( ! program "u subsection 7b77#b72 7,b7 w g5]ate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 co/s avoid$ by ! prev5tion ( closure or r$uc$ use ( ! bridge to be improv$ by ! project2 7ii7 9 ! case ( a bundle ( projects1 b5efits f execut+ ! projects z a bundle comp>$ to z individual projects2 7iii7 safety b5efits1 includ+ ! r$uction ( accid5ts & relat$ co/s2 7iv7 p]son & freight mobility b5efits1 includ+ conge/ion r$uction & reliability improvem5ts2 7v7 national or regional economic b5efits2 7vi7 b5efits f long-t]m resili5cy to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 7vii7 b5efits f protection 7z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj771 includ+ improv+ seismic or sc\r protection2 7viii7 environm5tal b5efits1 includ+ wildlife connectivity2 7ix7 b5efits to nonvehicul> & public transportation us]s2 7x7 b5efits ( us+-- 7,i7 innovative design & con/ruction te*niques2 or 7,,ii7 innovative te*nologies2 or 7xi7 r$uctions 9 ma9t5ance co/s1 includ+1 9 ! case ( a f$]ally-own$ bridge1 co/ sav+s to ! ,f$]al budget2 7,c7 is co/ effective bas$ on an analysis ( :e!r ! b5efits & avoid$ co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 are expect$ to outweigh ! project co/s2 7,d7 is support$ by o!r ,f$]al or non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5ts or rev5ues adequate to fund ongo+ ma9t5ance & pres]vation2 & 7,e7 is consi/5t ) ! objectives ( an applicable asset managem5t plan ( ! project sponsor1 includ+ a ,/ate asset managem5t plan "u section #aai7;e7 9 ! case ( a project on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t is sponsor$ by a ,/ate4 7#e7 ,rat+s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a me?odology to evaluate & rate a l>ge project on a #e-po9t scale 7! po9ts ( :i* include high1 m$ium-high1 m$ium1 m$ium-l[1 & l[7 = ea* (-- 7i7 p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 7ii7 p>agraph 7#d77;,c72 & 7iii7 p>agraph 7#d77;,d74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,to be consid]$ ju/ifi$ & receive a recomm5dation = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u p>agraph 7#f71 a project %all receive a rat+ ( n less ?an m$ium = ea* rat+ requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,annual report on fund+ recomm5dations = l>ge projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,febru>y ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7i7 a li/ ( l>ge projects t h reque/$ a recomm5dation = fund+ "u a new grant agreem5t f funds anticipat$ to be available to c>ry out ?is subsection 9 ! next fiscal ye>2 7ii7 ! evaluation "u p>agraph 7#d7 & rat+s "u p>agraph 7#e7 = ea* project ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i72 7iii7 ! grant am\nts t ! ,secret>y recomm5ds provid+ to l>ge projects 9 ! next fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,i7 s*$ul$ paym5ts "u previ\sly sign$ multiye> grant agreem5ts "u subsection 7j72 7,,ii7 paym5ts = new grant agreem5ts1 includ+ s+le-ye> grant agreem5ts & multiye> grant agreem5ts2 & 7,,iii7 a description ( h[ am\nts anticipat$ to be available = ! program f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund = t fiscal ye> w be di/ribut$2 & 7iv7 = ea* project = :i* ! ,secret>y recomm5ds a new multiye> grant agreem5t "u subsection 7j71 ! propos$ pay\t s*$ule = ! project4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all n recomm5d 9 an annual report "u ?is p>agraph a new multiye> grant agreem5t provid$ f funds f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project c be complet$ us+ funds t are anticipat$ to be available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 9 future fiscal ye>s4 7ii7 ,g5]al fund projects ,! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 may recomm5d = fund+ 9 an annual report "u ?is p>agraph a l>ge project us+ funds f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury2 b 7,,ii7 %all n execute a grant agreem5t = t project unless-- 7aa7 funds o!r ?an f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund h be5 made available = ! project2 & 7bb7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project c be complet$ us+ funds o!r ?an f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund t are anticipat$ to be available 9 future fiscal ye>s4 7,c7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to recomm5d = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] ! am\nt ( funds available 9 future fiscal ye>s = multiye> grant agreem5ts z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 assume ! availability ( funds 9 future fiscal ye>s = multiye> grant agreem5ts t ext5d beyond ! p]iod ( au?orization bas$ on ! am\nt made available = l>ge projects "u ! program 9 ! la/ fiscal ye> ( ! p]iod ( au?orization4 7,d7 ,project div]sity ,9 select+ projects to recomm5d = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure div]sity among projects recomm5d$ bas$ on-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ! grant reque/$2 & 7ii7 grants = an eligible project = #a bridge comp>$ to an eligible project t is a bundle ( projects4 7h7 ,eligible project co/s ,a grant receiv$ = an eligible project "u ! program may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance2 & 7#c7 exp5ses relat$ to ! protection 7z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj77 ( a bridge1 includ+ seismic or sc\r protection4 7i7 ,,tifia program ,on ! reque/ ( an eligible entity c>ry+ out an eligible project1 ! ,secret>y may use am\nts aw>d$ to ! entity to pay subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide to ! entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f ) respect to ! eligible project = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$4 7j7 ,multiye> grant agreem5ts = l>ge projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a l>ge project t receives a grant "u ! program 9 an am\nt ( n less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj may be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a multiye> grant agreem5t 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a multiye> grant agreem5t = a l>ge project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( p>ticipation by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! project2 7,b7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! project 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7c72 7,c7 e/abli% a pay\t s*$ule = ! project t provides = disbursem5t ( ! full grant am\nt by n lat] ?an #d fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! initial am\nt is provid$2 7,d7 det]m9e ! p]iod ( "t = complet+ ! project1 ev5 if t p]iod ext5ds beyond ! p]iod ( an au?orization2 & 7,e7 attempt to improve timely & effici5t managem5t ( ! project1 consi/5t ) all applicable ,f$]al laws 7includ+ regulations74 7#c7 ,special f9ancial rules 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 %all obligate an am\nt ( available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law2 & 7ii7 may include a commitm5t1 cont+5t on am\nts to be specifi$ 9 law 9 advance = commitm5ts "u ?is p>agraph1 to obligate an additional am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law4 7,b7 ,/atem5t ( cont+5t commitm5t ,! agreem5t %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7,c7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ( c>ry+ out a "p ( ! project )9 a reasonable "t %all be consid]$ a co/ ( c>ry+ out ! project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t1 except t eligible co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! project at ! "t ( borr[+4 7ii7 ,c]tification ,! applicant %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms4 7#d7 ,advance paym5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 an eligible entity c>ry+ out a l>ge project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t-- 7,a7 may use funds made available to ! eligible entity "u ?is title = eligible project co/s ( ! l>ge project until ! am\nt specifi$ 9 ! multiye> grant agreem5t = ! project = t fiscal ye> becomes available = obligation2 & 7,b7 if ! eligible entity uses funds z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! funds us$ %all be reimburs$ f ! am\nt made available "u ! multiye> grant agreem5t = ! project4 7k7 ,und]tak+ p>ts ( projects 9 advance "u lett]s ( no prejudice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may pay to an applicant all eligible project co/s "u ! program1 includ+ co/s = an activity = an eligible project incurr$ prior to ! date on :i* ! project receives fund+ "u ! program if-- 7,a7 be=e ! applicant c>ries out ! activity1 ! ,secret>y approves ?r\gh a lett] to ! applicant ! activity 9 ! same mann] z ! ,secret>y approves o!r activities z eligible "u ! program2 7,b7 a record ( decision1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a categorical exclusion "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 has be5 issu$ = ! eligible project2 & 7,c7 ! activity is c>ri$ out )\t ,f$]al assi/ance & 9 accordance ) all applicable proc$ures & requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! co/ ( c>ry+ out an activity = an eligible project includes ! am\nt ( int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s1 includ+ any int]e/ e>n$ & payable on bonds1 to ! ext5t int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s are exp5d$ 9 c>ry+ out ! activity = ! eligible project1 except t int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! eligible project at ! "t ( borr[+4 7,b7 ,c]tification ,! applicant %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,no obligation or influ5ce on recomm5dations ,an approval by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all n-- 7,a7 con/itute an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 or 7,b7 alt] or influ5ce any evaluation "u subsection 7f77#c77;,a77i7 or 7g77#d7 or any recomm5dation by ! ,secret>y = fund+ "u ! program4 7l7 ,f$]ally-own$ bridges 7#a7 ,dive/iture consid]ation ,9 ! case ( a bridge own$ by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy = :i* t ag5cy applies = a grant "u ! program1 ! ag5cy-- 7,a7 %all consid] options to dive/ ! bridge to a ,/ate or local entity aft] completion ( ! project2 & 7,b7 may apply jo9tly ) ! ,/ate or local entity to :i* ! bridge may be dive/$4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 section #abi %all apply to a bridge t 0 previ\sly own$ by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy & has be5 transf]r$ to a non-,f$]al entity "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same mann] z if ! bridge 0 nev] f$]ally own$4 7m7 ,congressional notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e mak+ a grant = an eligible project "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 notification ( ! propos$ grant t includes-- 7#a7 an evaluation & ju/ification = ! eligible project2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt ( ! propos$ grant4 7n7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an ,augu/ #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation an annual report t li/s ea* eligible project = :i* a grant has be5 provid$ "u ! program dur+ ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,,gao assessm5t & report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7,a7 conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( grants "u ! program2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process "u :i* ea* eligible project t receiv$ a grant "u ! program 0 select$2 & 7ii7 ! ju/ification & crit]ia us$ = ! selection ( ea* eligible project4 7o7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,l>ge projects ,( ! am\nts made available out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to c>ry out ?is section = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 n less ?an #ej p]c5t1 9 aggregate1 %all be us$ = l>ge projects4 7#b7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,if1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t grants "u ! program w n all[ = ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 to be met1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ! program dur+ t fiscal ye>4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #abc ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,bridge inve/m5t program 4 #aabj4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program ,section #adjd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ prim>y & middle & ins]t+ prim>y1 middle1 & high2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7k77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,prim>y & middle & ins]t+ ,prim>y1 middle1 & high2 7,b7 by /rik+ prim>y & middle & ins]t+ prim>y1 middle1 & high2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ eigh? grade & ins]t+ #ab? grade4 #aaba4 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b77#b77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #aabb4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities ,section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #hf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #hg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #hh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #hi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #ij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 #aabc4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ratively allocat$ ,! t]m adm9i/ratively allocat$ means ! allocation by ! ,secret>y ( budget au?ority = a project "u ! ,,tifia program t occurs :5-- 7,a7 a pot5tial applicant has be5 invit$ into ! cr$itwor?9ess phase = a project "u ! ,,tifia program2 or 7,b7 ! project is subject to a ma/] cr$it agreem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a771 9 accordance ) section #fjb7;b77#b74 7#b7 ,appala*ian ,/ate ,! t]m ,appala*ian ,/ate means a ,/ate t conta9s #a or m c\nties 9 ! ,appala*ian region 7z def9$ 9 section #adajb7;a7 ( title #dj74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,,tifia c>ryov] balance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,,tifia c>ryov] balance means ! am\nts made available = ! ,,tifia program = previ\s fiscal ye>s t are unobligat$ & h n be5 adm9i/ratively allocat$4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m ,,tifia c>ryov] balance includes-- 7i7 ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority = ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! equival5t am\nt ( obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y makes a transf] "u subsection 7f77#b74 7#e7 ,,tifia program ,! t]m ,,tifia program has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program1 9 accordance ) ?is section to provide flexibility = ! ,secret>y & ,/ates to improve highway infra/ructure4 7c7 ,(f] to fund projects or ex*ange funds 7#a7 ,solicitation ,= ea* fiscal ye> = :i* an am\nt is res]v$ "u subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #a ( t fiscal ye>-- 7i7 solicit reque/s f ,appala*ian ,/ates to return am\nts "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 solicit applications f ,appala*ian ,/ates = grants "u subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 require t1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! solicitations "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ea* ,appala*ian ,/ate t elects to p>ticipate 9 ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y ei!r-- 7i7 a reque/ t describes ! am\nt t ! ,appala*ian ,/ate reque/s to return "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7ii7 an application = a grant "u subsection 7e74 7d7 ,ex*ange agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ea* ,appala*ian ,/ate t submits a reque/ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i7 "u :i*-- 7,a7 ! ,appala*ian ,/ate %all return to ! ,secret>y all1 or at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate1 a portion (1 ! unobligat$ am\nts f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7includ+ ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( special no-ye> obligation limitation associat$ ) t contract au?ority7 apportion$ to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate = ! ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em "u section #adeja ( title #dj 7b n includ+ any am\nts made available by an appropriations ,act )\t an initial au?orization72 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate1 f am\nts transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f77#b7 = t fiscal ye>1 an am\nt 7includ+ ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( annual obligation limitation7 equal to ! am\nt t ! ,appala*ian ,/ate return$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t %all be us$ to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,/ate limitation ,! am\nt ( contract au?ority return$ by an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 may n exce$ ! am\nt ( ! special no-ye> obligation limitation available to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate prior to ! return ( ! special no-ye> obligation limitation "u t p>agraph4 7#c7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 is a project describ$ 9 section #acc7;b74 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate4 7,c7 ,application ( section #acc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 section #acc %all n apply to a project c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,total limitation ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! total am\nt ex*ang$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ ! am\nt available to be transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f74 7#e7 ,am\nts ex*ang$ ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 if ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates to return "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 is great] ?an ! am\nt available to be transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y %all ex*ange am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 bas$ on ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! am\nt reque/$ to be return$ = ! fiscal ye> by ! ,appala*ian ,/ate2 be>s to 7,b7 ! am\nt reque/$ to be return$ = ! fiscal ye> by all ,appala*ian ,/ates4 7e7 ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em corridor grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ am\nts return$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants ( contract au?ority1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 & subject to special no-ye> obligation limitation1 on a competitive basis to ,appala*ian ,/ates = eligible projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection is a project t is-- 7,a7 eligible "u section #adeja ( title #dj z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7,b7 reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction by n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds provid$ "u ?is subsection = ! project4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an ,appala*ian ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate4 7#e7 ,limitation ,an ,appala*ian ,/ate t ent]s into an agreem5t to ex*ange funds "u subsection 7d7 = any fiscal ye> %all n be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection4 7f7 ,transf] f ,,tifia program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve1 = ! purpose ( fund+ transf]s "u p>agraph 7#b7 until ! transf]s are complet$1 ! am\nt ( ,,tifia c>ryov] balance t exce$s ! am\nt au?oriz$ to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program = t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,transf]s ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! responses to ! solicitations "u subsection 7c77#a7 or ! date on :i* ! full appropriation = t fiscal ye> is available1 :i*ev] is lat]1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] f ! ,,tifia program to ! program an am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( obligation limitation1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 t is equal to ! less] (-- 7,a7 ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates = ! fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b77i72 7,b7 ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates = grants "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii72 & 7,c7 ! am\nt res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agj ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program4 4 #aabd4 ,safety inc5tive programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,=mula safety inc5tive program ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agb4 ,=mula safety inc5tive program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,transportation managem5t area ,! t]m transportation managem5t area means a transportation managem5t area id5tifi$ or designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #acd7k77#a74 7#c7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] means a nonmotori/ 7z t t]m is us$ 9 ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration74 7#d7 ,vuln]able road us] safety focus area ,! t]m vuln]able road us] safety focus area means-- 7,a7 an urbaniz$ area ) comb9$ fatality rate ( vuln]able road us]s t is great] ?an #a4e p] #ajj1jjj individuals2 or 7,b7 a ,/ate 9 :i* fatalities ( vuln]able road us]s comb9$ repres5ts n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! total annual cra% fatalities 9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,=mula fund+ aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = t fiscal ye> 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,di/ribution ,! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt ( fund+ made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! applicable fiscal ye> by ! ratio t-- 7,a7 ! total base apportionm5t = ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;c72 be>s to 7,b7 ! total base apportionm5ts = all ,/ates "u section #ajd7;c74 7c7 ,safety supplem5tal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! eligible activities "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,/ates ,subject to p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 a ,/ate %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project or /rategy includ$ on ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,m,p,os ,subject to p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 a metropolitan plann+ organization t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a774 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7#d7 ,limitation on flexibility 7,a7 ,/ates ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 a ,/ate t is a vuln]able road us] safety focus area %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! project is includ$ on ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,m,p,os ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 a metropolitan plann+ organization t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 t conta9s an area designat$ z a vuln]able road us] safety focus area %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s4 7d7 ,safety plann+ inc5tive 7#a7 ,vuln]able road us] safety assessm5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may1 9 consultation ) metropolitan plann+ organizations )9 ! ,/ate1 develop & publi% a ,/ate vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,/ate vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ ,a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is an assessm5t ( ! safety p]=mance ( ! ,/ate ) respect to vuln]able road us]s & ! plan ( ! ,/ate1 develop$ 9 consultation ) ! metropolitan plann+ organizations )9 ! ,/ate1 if any1 to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s1 :i* %all-- 7i7 include ! approximate location )9 ! ,/ate ( ea* vuln]able road us] fatality dur+ ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #b-ye> p]iod ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! op]at+ spe$ ( ! roadway at t location2 7ii7 include ! corridors )9 ! ,/ate on :i* a vuln]able road us] fatality has occurr$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #b-ye> p]iod ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! op]at+ spe$s ( ^? corridors2 7iii7 include a li/ ( projects )9 ! ,/ate t prim>ily address ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s t-- 7,i7 h be5 complet$ dur+ ! #b mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>s prior to date ( ! publication ( ! vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t1 includ+ ! am\nt ( fund+ t has be5 d$icat$ to ^? projects1 describ$ 9 total am\nts & z a p]c5tage ( total capital exp5ditures2 7,,ii7 are plann$ to be complet$ dur+ ! #b fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! date ( ! publication ( ! vuln]able road us] assessm5t1 includ+ ! am\nt ( fund+ t ! ,/ate plans to be d$icat$ to ^? projects1 describ$ 9 total am\nts & z a p]c5tage ( total capital exp5ditures2 & 7,,iii7 h ! pot5tial to be includ$ on ! li/ describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 once ! p]mitt+ & approval processes = ^? projects are complete1 includ+ ! reason = ! delay 9 ! completion ( ^? processes1 if any2 & 7iv7 be review$ & c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y to h met ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,accel]ation ( safety project deliv]y ,= ea* project id5tifi$ by a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77iii77,,iii71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 %all use ! au?ority "u section #adbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 to accel]ate deliv]y ( ! project4 7#c7 ,safety plan inc5tive ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out eligible activities "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 may use funds "u p>agraph 7#c7 = a project or /rategy describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,additional eligibility inc5tive ,9 addition to ! eligible activities "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 may use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#c7 = a project eligible "u section #acc7;b7 if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate has1 )9 ! fiscal ye> prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 conduct$ & publi%$ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u clause 7iv7 ( t p>agraph2 or 7ii7 = a ,/ate t has previ\sly publi%$ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u clause 7iv7 ( t p>agraph-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate has1 )9 ! fiscal ye> prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 updat$ ! e/imates describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,,ii7 ! ,/ate & ! metropolitan plann+ organization h1 )9 ! #d fiscal ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 incorporat$ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 into-- 7aa7 a long-range transportation plan develop$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #acd7;c71 if any2 & 7bb7 ! long-range /atewide transportation plan develop$ by ! ,/ate "u section #ace7;f77#a74 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds "u p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t meets ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 may be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t is n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7e7 ,suballocation requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! funds made available to a ,/ate "u subsections 7c7 & 7d7-- 7,a7 #fe p]c5t ( ea* am\nt %all be obligat$1 9 proportion to _! relative %>es ( ! population ( ! ,/ate-- 7i7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 ! rema9d] may be obligat$ 9 any area ( ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,metropolitan areas ,funds attribut$ to an urbaniz$ area "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 may be obligat$ 9 ! metropolitan area e/abli%$ "u section #acd t encompasses ! urbaniz$ area4 7#c7 ,di/ribution among urbaniz$ areas ( ov] #bjj1jjj population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt t a ,/ate is requir$ to obligate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 %all be obligat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 bas$ on ! relative population ( ! areas4 7,b7 ,o!r factors ,! ,/ate may obligate ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on o!r factors if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate & ! relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations jo9tly apply to ! ,secret>y = ! p]mission to base ! obligation on o!r factors2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y grants ! reque/4 7#d7 ,consultation 9 urbaniz$ areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an activity "u subsections 7c7 or 7d7 9 an urbaniz$ area t is n a transportation managem5t area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts ! urbaniz$ area prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 7#e7 ,consultation 9 rural areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible activity "u subsections 7c7 & 7d7 9 a rural area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any regional transportation plann+ organization or metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts a rural area ( ! ,/ate prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 #agc4 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,qualify+ ,/ate ,! t]m qualify+ ,/ate means a ,/ate 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! av]age annual numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! ,/ate1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age annual numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! ,/ate1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,c7 ! av]age annual numb] ( fatalities )9 ! ,/ate1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section is less ?an #a_/b ( ! nationwide av]age annual p] capita numb] ( fatalities dur+ t p]iod2 or 7,d7 7i7 ! p]=mance t>gets set by ! ,/ate "u subsection 7d77#a7 ( section #aej1 9 accordance ) subsection 7c77#d7 ( t section1 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ p]=mance cycle prior to ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! funds available "u ?is section demon/rate a r$uction 9 ! numb] & rate ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate has met or exce$$ ! p]=mance t>gets describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#c7 ,qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t ,! t]m qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t means a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 an urbaniz$ area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! urbaniz$ area dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! urbaniz$ area dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! av]age annual numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age annual p] capita numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! urbaniz$ area dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,c7 ! av]age annual numb] ( fatalities )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section is less ?an #a_/b ( ! nationwide av]age annual p] capita numb] ( fatalities dur+ t p]iod2 or 7,d7 7i7 ! p]=mance t>gets set = ! urbaniz$ area "u section #aej7;c77#d71 9 accordance ) section #acd7;h77#b77;,b77i71 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ p]=mance cycle prior to ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section demon/rate a r$uction 9 ! numb] & rate ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities2 & 7ii7 ! urbaniz$ area has met or exce$$ ! p]=mance t>gets describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#d7 ,s]i\s injuries & fatalities ,! t]m s]i\s injuries & fatalities means s]i\s injuries & fatalities1 z measur$ 9 accordance ) ! measures e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c77#d74 7b7 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance & plann+ recognition aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities 9 recognition ( ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ ! p]=mance categories describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 to any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a qualify+ ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,p]=mance categories 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible entities to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to recognize ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ any ( ! foll[+ p]=mance categories3 7i7 ,significant progress 9 r$uc+ s]i\s injuries & fatalities1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis4 7ii7 ,significant progress 9 r$uc+ ! rates ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities p] vehicle-mile travel$4 7iii7 ,hav+ a p] capita numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities t is among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7iv7 ,hav+ a p] vehicle-mile travel$ numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities t is among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7v7 ,innovative safety plann+ ef=ts & implem5tation ( plans lead+ to a*ievem5t ) respect to ! r$uction ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities4 7,b7 ,m]it bas$ di/ribution ,9 select+ among eligible entities to receive grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! am\nts ( ea* ( ^? grants1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t h a*iev$ ! mo/ significant levels ( r$uction 9 s]i\s injuries & fatalities1 z measur$ ei!r on a p] capita basis or p]-vehicle mile travel$ basis4 7,c7 ,multiple aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to multiple eligible entities = ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 recognize a*ievem5ts 9 ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 urban & rural areas2 & 7,,ii7 on ! ,/ate & local level4 7,d7 ,repeat aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection to ! same eligible entity m ?an once dur+ a #b-ye> p]iod4 7#d7 ,aw>d am\nt ,a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be 9 an am\nt-- 7,a7 n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,eligible uses ,an eligible entity may use a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 =-- 7,a7 an activity eligible "u ?is title2 or 7,b7 a project-- 7i7 to ma9ta9 ! condition ( a ,f$]al-aid highway1 includ+ r\t9e ma9t5ance2 or 7ii7 t-- 7,i7 responds to a specific condition or ev5t2 & 7,,ii7 re/ores a ,f$]al-aid highway to a functional /ate ( op]ations4 7#f7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be1 z det]m9$ at ! discretion ( ! grant recipi5t1 up to #ajj p]c5t4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabc7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aga ! foll[+3 #agb4 ,=mula safety inc5tive program4 #agc4 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance program4 4 7b7 ,vuln]able road us] rese>* plan 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( rese>* plan ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a rese>* plan to prioritize rese>* on roadway designs1 ! developm5t ( safety c\nt]measures to m9imize fatalities & s]i\s injuries to vuln]able road us]s1 & ! promotion ( bicycl+ & walk+1 includ+ rese>* relat+ to-- 7,a7 roadway safety improvem5ts1 includ+ traffic calm+ te*niques & vuln]able road us] accommodations appropriate 9 a suburban art]ial context2 7,b7 ! impacts ( traffic spe$s1 & access to l[-traffic /ress corridors1 on safety & rates ( bicycl+ & walk+2 7,c7 tools to evaluate ! impact ( transportation improvem5ts on project$ rates & safety ( bicycl+ & walk+2 & 7,d7 o!r rese>* areas to be det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#c7 ,vuln]able road us] assessm5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 review ea* vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t submitt$ by a ,/ate "u section #agb7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & o!r relevant s\rces ( data to det]m9e :at1 if any1 /&>d def9itions & me?ods %\ld be develop$ ?r\gh guidance to enable a ,/ate to collect p$e/rian injury & fatality data2 & 7,b7 9 ! fir/ progress update "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 provide-- 7i7 ! results ( ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! collection & report+ ( data on ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s4 7#d7 ,submission2 publication 7,a7 ,submission ( plan ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! rese>* plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,progress updates ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & biannually !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committees describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 updates on ! progress & f9d+s ( ! rese>* conduct$ pursuant to ! plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 9 ! fir/ submission "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! results & recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 #aabe4 ,wildlife cross+ safety 7a7 ,decl>ation ( policy ,section #aja7;b77#c77;,d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ resili5t1 aft] effici5t14 7b7 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabd7;a77#a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program 7a7 ,f9d+ ,congress f9ds t great] adoption ( wildlife-vehicle collision safety c\nt]measures is 9 ! public int]e/ because-- 7#a7 accord+ to ! report ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration entitl$ ,wildlife-,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy1 !re are m ?an #a1jjj1jjj wildlife-vehicle collisions e ye>2 7#b7 wildlife-vehicle collisions-- 7,a7 pres5t a dang] to-- 7i7 human safety2 & 7ii7 wildlife survival2 & 7,b7 repres5t a p]si/5t conc]n t results 9 t5s ( ?\s&s ( s]i\s injuries & hundr$s ( fatalities on ! roadways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#c7 ! total annual co/ associat$ ) wildlife-vehicle collisions has be5 e/imat$ to be #h1chh1jjj1jjj2 & 7#d7 wildlife-vehicle collisions are a major ?reat to ! survival ( species1 includ+ birds1 reptiles1 mammals1 & amphibians4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive wildlife cross+s pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! pilot program7 to provide grants = projects t seek to a*ieve-- 7#a7 a r$uction 9 ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7#b7 9 c>ry+ out ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 improv$ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to apply = a grant "u ! pilot program is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate highway ag5cy1 or an equival5t ( t ag5cy2 7#b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b772 7#c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#d7 a regional transportation au?ority2 7#e7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7#f7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a771 includ+ a ,native village & a ,native ,corporation 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb772 7#g7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 or 7#h7 a gr\p ( any ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,if an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 is submitt$ by an eligible entity o!r ?an an eligible entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#g7 ( subsection 7c71 ! application %all include docum5tation t ! ,/ate highway ag5cy1 or an equival5t ( t ag5cy1 ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! eligible entity is locat$ 0 consult$ dur+ ! developm5t ( ! application4 7#c7 ,guidance ,to enhance consid]ation ( curr5t & reliable data1 eligible entities may obta9 guidance f an ag5cy 9 ! ,/ate ) jurisdiction ov] fi% & wildlife4 7e7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ grant recipi5ts "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,prim>ily1 ! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ project ( an eligible entity is likely to protect motori/s & wildlife by r$uc+ ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions & improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#b7 ,second>ily1 ! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ project ( an eligible entity is likely to accompli% ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,lev]ag+ ,f$]al inve/m5t by enc\rag+ non-,f$]al contributions to ! project1 includ+ projects f public-private p>tn]%ips4 7,b7 ,support+ local economic developm5t & improvem5t ( visitation opportunities4 7,c7 ,incorporation ( innovative te*nologies1 includ+ advanc$ design te*niques & o!r /rategies to enhance effici5cy & effectiv5ess 9 r$uc+ wildlife-vehicle collisions & improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7,d7 ,provision ( educational & outrea* opportunities4 7,e7 ,monitor+ & rese>* to evaluate1 comp>e effectiv5ess (1 & id5tify be/ practices 91 select$ projects4 7,f7 ,any o!r crit]ia relevant to r$uc+ ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions & improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 subject to ! condition t ! implem5tation ( ! pilot program %all n be delay$ 9 ! abs5ce ( action by ! ,secret>y to id5tify additional crit]ia "u ?is subp>agraph4 7f7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t a grant receiv$ "u ! pilot program is us$ = a project to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions4 7#b7 ,grant adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant receiv$ "u ! pilot program %all be adm9i/]$ by-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a grant to a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy or an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a771 includ+ a ,native village & a ,native ,corporation 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb771 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ?r\gh an agreem5t2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a grant to an eligible entity o!r ?an an eligible entity describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! ,/ate highway ag5cy1 or an equival5t ( t ag5cy1 = ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! project is to be c>ri$ out4 7,b7 ,p>tn]%ips 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant receiv$ "u ! pilot program may be us$ to provide funds to eligible p>tn]s ( ! project = :i* ! grant 0 receiv$ describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 9 accordance ) ! t]ms ( ! project agreem5t4 7ii7 ,eligible p>tn]s describ$ ,! eligible p>tn]s ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 include-- 7,i7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b772 7,,ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,,iii7 a regional transportation au?ority2 7,,iv7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,v7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a771 includ+ a ,native village & a ,native ,corporation 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb772 7,,vi7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 7,,vii7 a f\ndation1 nongov]nm5tal organization1 or in/itution ( high] education2 7,,viii7 a ,f$]al1 ,tribal1 regional1 or ,/ate gov]nm5t entity2 & 7,,ix7 a gr\p ( any ( ! entities describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,viii74 7#c7 ,compliance ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! pilot program & ent]s into a p>tn]%ip describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all e/abli% measures to v]ify t an eligible p>tn] t receives funds f ! grant complies ) ! conditions ( ! pilot program 9 us+ ^? funds4 7g7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t n less ?an #fj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ! pilot program ea* fiscal ye> are = projects locat$ 9 rural areas4 7h7 ,annual report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available1 a report describ+ ! activities "u ! pilot program = ! fiscal ye> t ends dur+ t cal5d> ye>4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a detail$ description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7,b7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program 9 meet+ ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,c7 policy recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabd7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agc ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program44 7c7 ,wildlife vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77#a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #age4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! /udy7 ( ! /ate1 z ( ! date ( ! /udy1 ( ! practice ( me?ods to r$uce collisions betwe5 motori/s & wildlife 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z wildlife-vehicle collisions74 7#b7 ,cont5ts 7,a7 ,areas ( /udy ,! /udy %all-- 7i7 update & exp& on1 z appropriate-- 7,i7 ! report entitl$ ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy3 #bjjh ,report to ,congress2 & 7,,ii7 ! docum5t entitl$ ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy3 ,be/ ,practices ,manual & dat$ ,octob] #bjjh2 & 7ii7 include-- 7,i7 an assessm5t1 z ( ! date ( ! /udy1 (-- 7aa7 ! causes ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7bb7 ! impact ( wildlife-vehicle collisions on motori/s & wildlife2 & 7cc7 ! impacts ( roads & traffic on habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species2 & 7,,ii7 solutions & be/ practices =-- 7aa7 r$uc+ wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7bb7 improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7,b7 ,me?ods ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 conduct a ?or\gh review ( rese>* & data relat+ to-- 7,i7 wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 habitat fragm5tation t results f transportation infra/ructure2 7ii7 survey curr5t practices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7iii7 consult )-- 7,i7 appropriate exp]ts 9 ! field ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 appropriate exp]ts on ! effects ( roads & traffic on habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! /udy4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a description (-- 7,i7 ! causes ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7,,ii7 ! impacts ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7,,iii7 ! impacts ( roads & traffic on-- 7aa7 species li/$ z ?reat5$ species or endang]$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7bb7 species id5tifi$ by ,/ates z species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$2 7cc7 species id5tifi$ 9 ,/ate wildlife plans2 & 7dd7 m$ium & small t]re/rial & aquatic species2 7ii7 an economic evaluation ( ! co/s & b5efits ( in/all+ highway infra/ructure & o!r measures to mitigate damage to t]re/rial & aquatic species1 includ+ ! effect on jobs1 prop]ty values1 & economic gr[? to society1 adjac5t communities1 & l&[n]s2 7iii7 recomm5dations = prev5t+ wildlife-vehicle collisions1 includ+ recomm5d$ be/ practices1 fund+ res\rces1 or o!r recomm5dations = address+ wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7iv7 guidance1 develop$ 9 consultation ) ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 ,/ate fi% & wildlife ag5cies1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts t agree to p>ticipate1 = develop+1 = ea* ,/ate t agrees to p>ticipate1 a volunt>y jo9t /atewide transportation & wildlife action plan-- 7,i7 to address wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 to improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7b7 ,work=ce developm5t & te*nical tra9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all1 bas$ on ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 develop a s]ies ( 9-p]son & onl9e work=ce developm5t & te*nical tra9+ c\rses-- 7,a7 to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,b7 to improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#b7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make ! s]ies ( c\rses develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 available = transportation & fi% & wildlife pr(essionals2 & 7,b7 update ! s]ies ( c\rses n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s4 7c7 ,/&>dization ( wildlife collision & c>cass data 7#a7 ,/&>diz$ me?odology 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,secret>y71 %all develop a quality /&>diz$ me?odology = collect+ & report+ spatially accurate wildlife collision & c>cass data = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 consid]+ ! practicability ( ! me?odology ) respect to te*nology & co/4 7,b7 ,me?odology ,9 develop+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 survey exi/+ me?odologies & s\rces ( data collection1 includ+ ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em1 ! ,g5]al ,e/imates ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,automotive ,sampl+ ,sy/em1 & ! ,highway ,safety ,in=mation ,sy/em2 & 7ii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 id5tify & correct limitations ( ^? exi/+ me?odologies & s\rces ( data collection4 7,c7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7iii7 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & local transportation & wildlife au?orities2 7iv7 metropolitan plann+ organizations 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b772 7v7 memb]s ( ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway ,transportation ,(ficials2 7vi7 memb]s ( ! ,association ( ,fi% & ,wildlife ,ag5cies2 7vii7 exp]ts 9 ! field ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7viii7 nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 7ix7 o!r int]e/$ /akehold]s1 z appropriate4 7#b7 ,/&>diz$ national data sy/em ) volunt>y template implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 develop a template = ,/ate implem5tation ( a /&>diz$ national wildlife collision & c>cass data sy/em = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t is bas$ on ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 enc\rage ! volunt>y implem5tation ( ! template develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,me?odology ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an ! lat] (-- 7i7 ! date t is #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai2 & 7ii7 ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y completes ! developm5t ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology4 7,b7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ! volunt>y implem5tation ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 7ii7 :e!r ! implem5tation ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 has impact$ ef=ts by ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 & o!r entities-- 7,i7 to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 to improve habitat connectivity2 7iii7 ! degree ( ! impact describ$ 9 clause 7ii72 & 7iv7 ! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y1 includ+ recomm5dations = fur!r /udy aim$ at r$uc+ motori/ collisions involv+ wildlife & improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 if any4 7d7 ,national ?re%old guidance ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% guidance1 to be c>ri$ out by ,/ates on a volunt>y basis1 t conta9s a ?re%old = det]m9+ :e!r a highway %all be evaluat$ = pot5tial mitigation measures to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions & increase habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions on ! highway t pose a human safety risk2 7,b7 highway-relat$ mortality & ! effects ( traffic on ! highway on-- 7i7 species li/$ z endang]$ species or ?reat5$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7ii7 species id5tifi$ by a ,/ate z species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$2 7iii7 species id5tifi$ 9 ,/ate wildlife plans2 & 7iv7 m$ium & small t]re/rial & aquatic species2 & 7,c7 habitat connectivity values = t]re/rial & aquatic species & ! b>ri] effect ( ! highway on ! movem5ts & migrations ( ^? species4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agd ! foll[+3 #age4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t44 7d7 ,wildlife cross+s /&>ds ,section #aji7;c77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 ! publication ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration entitl$ ,wildlife ,cross+ ,/ructure ,h&book3 ,design & ,evaluation 9 ,nor? ,am]ica & dat$ ,m>* #bjaa2 & 4 7e7 ,wildlife habitat connectivity & national bridge & tunnel inv5tory & inspection /&>ds ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ 1 resili5ce1 aft] safety2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 to ensure adequate passage ( aquatic & t]re/rial species1 :]e appropriate4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 det]m9e if ! replacem5t or rehabilitation ( bridges & tunnels %\ld include measures to enable safe & unimp$$ movem5t = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,! fir/ revision "u p>agraph 7#b7 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai %all include te*niques to assess passage ( aquatic & t]re/rial species & habitat re/oration pot5tial4 4 #aabf4 ,consolidation ( programs ,section #aeai7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #egd2 #abi ,/at4 #adbc7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #aabg4 ,/ate freight advisory committees ,section #gjbja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ repres5tatives ( ports1 freight railroads1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 repres5tatives (-- 7#a7 ports2 7#b7 freight railroads2 7#c7 %ipp]s2 7#d7 c>ri]s2 7#e7 freight-relat$ associations2 7#f7 ?ird-p>ty logi/ics provid]s2 7#g7 ! freight indu/ry work=ce2 7#h7 ! transportation dep>tm5t ( ! ,/ate2 7#i7 metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7#aj7 local gov]nm5ts2 7#aa7 ! environm5tal protection dep>tm5t ( ! ,/ate1 if applicable2 7#ab7 ! air res\rces bo>d ( ! ,/ate1 if applicable2 & 7#ac7 economic developm5t ag5cies ( ! ,/ate4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 by /rik+ #gjbjb4 & ins]t+ #gjbjb1 includ+ by provid+ advice reg>d+ ! developm5t ( ! freight inve/m5t plan2 &2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7c72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,qualifications ,ea* memb] ( a freight advisory committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all h qualifications suffici5t to s]ve on a freight advisory committee1 includ+1 z applicable-- 7#a7 g5]al bus9ess & f9ancial exp]i5ce2 7#b7 exp]i5ce or qualifications 9 ! areas ( freight transportation & logi/ics2 7#c7 exp]i5ce 9 transportation plann+2 7#d7 exp]i5ce repres5t+ employees ( ! freight indu/ry2 or 7#e7 exp]i5ce repres5t+ a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5t1 or metropolitan plann+ organization4 4 #aabh4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 = ! ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 #afa1ejj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #afe1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #afh1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #aga1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #age1ejj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#b7 = ! t]ritorial highway program "u subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 #dc1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #dc1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #dd1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #de1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #df1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#g71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( section #acc7;c7 & section #acc7;b77#ab7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#e7 ( section #acc7;c7 & section #acc7;b77#ac74 ,b ,plann+ & p]=mance managem5t #abja4 ,transportation plann+ 7a7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,consid]ations ,9 designat+ (ficials or repres5tatives "u p>agraph 7#b7 = ! fir/ "t1 subject to ! bylaws or enabl+ /atute ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all consid] ! equitable & proportional repres5tation ( ! population ( ! metropolitan plann+ area4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ ! area2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ a metropolitan area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,coord9ation betwe5 ,m,p,os ,if m ?an #a metropolitan plann+ organization is designat$ )9 an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 "u subsection 7d77#g77;,a71 ! metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 ! area %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! consi/5cy ( any data us$ 9 ! plann+ process1 includ+ in=mation us$ 9 =eca/+ travel dem&4 7#e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection requires metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 a s+le urbaniz$ area to jo9tly develop plann+ docum5ts1 includ+ a unifi$ long-range transportation plan or unifi$ ,,tip4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i77#f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,use ( te*nology ,a ,/ate may use social m$ia & o!r web-bas$ tools-- 7i7 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation2 & 7ii7 to solicit public fe$back dur+ ! transportation plann+ process4 4 7b7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ace7;f77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,use ( te*nology ,a ,/ate may use social m$ia & o!r web-bas$ tools-- 7i7 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation2 & 7ii7 to solicit public fe$back dur+ ! transportation plann+ process4 4 #abjb4 ,fiscal con/ra9t on long-range transportation plans ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all am5d section #dej4cbd7;f77#aa77v7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t ! out] ye>s ( a metropolitan transportation plan are def9$ z beyond ! fir/ #d ye>s4 #abjc4 ,/ate human capital plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabe7;c77#a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agf4 ,/ate human capital plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ea* ,/ate to develop a volunt>y plan1 to be kn[n z a human capital plan1 t provides = ! imm$iate & long-t]m p]sonnel & work=ce ne$s ( ! ,/ate ) respect to ! capacity ( ! ,/ate to deliv] transportation & public infra/ructure eligible "u ?is title4 7b7 ,plan cont5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a human capital plan develop$ by a ,/ate "u subsection 7a7 %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 take into consid]ation-- 7,a7 significant transportation work=ce tr5ds1 ne$s1 issues1 & *all5ges ) respect to ! ,/ate2 7,b7 ! human capital policies1 /rategies1 & p]=mance measures t w guide ! transportation-relat$ work=ce inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate2 7,c7 coord9ation ) educational in/itutions1 indu/ry1 organiz$ labor1 work=ce bo>ds1 & o!r ag5cies or organizations to address ! human capital transportation ne$s ( ! ,/ate2 7,d7 a work=ce plann+ /rategy t id5tifies curr5t & future human capital ne$s1 includ+ ! k1 skills1 & abilities ne$$ to recruit & reta9 skill$ work]s 9 ! transportation indu/ry2 7,e7 a human capital managem5t /rategy t is align$ ) ! transportation mission1 goals1 & organizational objectives ( ! ,/ate2 7,f7 an implem5tation sy/em = work=ce goals focus$ on address+ cont9uity ( lead]%ip & k %>+ across ! ,/ate2 7,g7 an implem5tation sy/em t addresses work=ce compet5cy gaps1 p>ticul>ly 9 mission-critical occupations2 7,h7 9 ! case ( public-private p>tn]%ips or o!r alt]native project deliv]y me?ods to c>ry out ! transportation program ( ! ,/ate1 a description ( work=ce ne$s-- 7i7 to ensure t ! transportation mission1 goals1 & organizational objectives ( ! ,/ate are fully c>ri$ out2 & 7ii7 to ensure t procurem5t me?ods provide ! be/ public value2 7,i7 a sy/em = analyz+ & evaluat+ ! p]=mance ( ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation ) respect to all aspects ( human capital managem5t policies1 programs1 & activities2 & 7,j7 ! mann] 9 :i* ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate to meet ! national policy 9 support ( p]=mance managem5t e/abli%$ "u section #aej4 7#b7 ,plann+ p]iod ,if a ,/ate develops a human capital plan "u subsection 7a71 ! plan %all address a #e-ye> =eca/ p]iod4 7c7 ,plan updates ,if a ,/ate develops a human capital plan "u subsection 7a71 ! ,/ate %all update ! plan n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7d7 ,relation%ip to long-range plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 a human capital plan develop$ by a ,/ate "u subsection 7a7 may be develop$ sep>ately f1 or incorporat$ into1 ! long-range /atewide transportation plan requir$ "u section #ace4 7#b7 ,effect ( section ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires a ,/ate1 or au?orizes ! ,secret>y to require a ,/ate1 to incorporate a human capital plan into ! long-range /atewide transportation plan requir$ "u section #ace4 7e7 ,public availability ,ea* ,/ate t develops a human capital plan "u subsection 7a7 %all make a copy ( ! plan available to ! public 9 a us]-fri5dly =mat on ! website ( ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation4 7f7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts a ,/ate f c>ry+ out transportation work=ce plann+-- 7#a7 n describ$ 9 ?is section2 or 7#b7 n 9 accordance ) ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabe7;c77#b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #age ! foll[+3 #agf4 ,/ate human capital plans4 4 #abjd4 ,accessibility data pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an accessibility data pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! pilot program74 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! pilot program is to develop or procure an accessibility data set & make t data set available to ea* eligible entity select$ to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program to improve ! transportation plann+ ( ^? eligible entities by-- 7#a7 measur+ ! level ( access by multiple transportation modes to important de/9ations1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 jobs1 includ+ areas ) a conc5tration ( available jobs2 7,b7 heal? c>e facilities2 7,c7 *ild c>e s]vices2 7,d7 educational & work=ce tra9+ facilities2 7,e7 af=dable h\s+2 7,f7 food s\rces2 & 7,g7 connections betwe5 modes1 includ+ connections to-- 7i7 high-quality transit or rail s]vice2 7ii7 safe bicycl+ corridors2 & 7iii7 safe sidewalks t a*ieve compliance ) applicable requirem5ts ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7#b7 disaggregat+ ! level ( access by multiple transportation modes by a v>iety ( population categories1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 l[-income populations2 7,b7 m9ority populations2 7,c7 age2 7,d7 disability2 & 7,e7 geographical location2 & 7#c7 assess+ ! *ange 9 accessibility t w\ld result f new transportation inve/m5ts4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7#b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 or 7#c7 a rural transportation plann+ organization4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to-- 7#a7 previ\s exp]i5ce ( ! eligible entity measur+ transportation access or o!r p]=mance managem5t exp]i5ce2 7#b7 ! types ( important de/9ations to :i* ! eligible entity int5ds to measure access2 7#c7 ! types ( data disaggregation ! eligible entity int5ds to pursue2 7#d7 a g5]al description ( ! me?odology ! eligible entity int5ds to apply2 & 7#e7 if ! applicant does n int5d ! pilot program to apply to ! full area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! applicant1 a description ( ! geographic area 9 :i* ! applicant int5ds ! pilot program to apply4 7e7 ,selection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all seek to a*ieve div]sity ( p>ticipants 9 ! pilot program by select+ a range ( eligible entities t %all include-- 7,a7 ,/ates2 7,b7 metropolitan plann+ organizations t s]ve an area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj p or few]2 7,c7 metropolitan plann+ organizations t s]ve an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj p2 & 7,d7 rural transportation plann+ organizations4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! ,secret>y %all seek to ensure t1 among ! eligible entities select$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 !re is-- 7,a7 a range ( capacity & previ\s exp]i5ce ) measur+ transportation access2 & 7,b7 a v>iety ( propos$ me?odologies & focus areas = measur+ level ( access4 7f7 ,duties ,= ea* eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 develop or acquire an accessibility data set describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 submit ! data set to ! eligible entity4 7g7 ,me?odology ,9 calculat+ ! measures = ! data set "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t me?odology is op5 s\rce4 7h7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y %all make an accessibility data set "u ! pilot program available to-- 7#a7 units ( local gov]nm5t )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program2 & 7#b7 rese>*]s4 7i7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! la/ date on :i* ! ,secret>y submits data sets to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! program1 includ+ ! feasibility ( develop+ & provid+ p]iodic accessibility data sets = all ,/ates1 regions1 & localities4 7j7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! pilot program us+ am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y = adm9i/rative exp5ses to c>ry out programs "u ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y4 7k7 ,sunset ,! pilot program %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #h ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is implem5t$4 #abje4 ,prioritization process pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 a ,/ate4 7#b7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization ,! t]m metropolitan plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,prioritization process pilot program ,! t]m prioritization process pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 & solicit applications = a prioritization process pilot program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! prioritization process pilot program %all be to support data-driv5 approa*es to plann+ t1 on completion1 c be evaluat$ = public b5efit4 7c7 ,pilot program adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 ! prioritization process pilot program %all-- 7,a7 use priority objectives t are develop$-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj1 by ! metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves ! area1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate2 7ii7 9 ! case ( an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or few]1 by ! ,/ate 9 consultation ) all metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7iii7 ?r\gh a public process t provides an opportunity = public input2 7,b7 assess & score projects & /rategies on ! basis (-- 7i7 ! contribution & b5efits ( ! project or /rategy to ea* priority objective develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 ! co/ ( ! project or /rategy relative to ! contribution & b5efits assess$ & scor$ "u clause 7i72 & 7iii7 public support2 7,c7 use ! scores assign$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to guide project selection 9 ! developm5t ( ! transportation plan & transportation improvem5t program2 & 7,d7 ensure t ! public-- 7i7 has opportunities to provide public comm5t on projects be=e decisions are made on ! transportation plan & ! transportation improvem5t program2 & 7ii7 has access to cle> reasons :y ea* project or /rategy 0 select$ or n select$4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! prioritization process pilot program %all use ! funds z describ$ 9 ea* ( ! foll[+1 z applicable3 7,a7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,9 ! case ( a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj1 ! entity %all-- 7i7 develop & implem5t a publicly accessible1 transp>5t prioritization process = ! selection ( projects = inclusion on ! transportation plan = ! metropolitan plann+ area "u section #acd7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjc7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :i* %all-- 7,i7 include crit]ia id5tifi$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 :i* may be weight$ to reflect ! priority objectives develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 t ! metropolitan plann+ organization has det]m9$ support-- 7aa7 factors describ$ 9 section #acd7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjc7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7bb7 t>gets = national p]=mance measures "u section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7cc7 applicable transportation goals 9 ! metropolitan plann+ area or ,/ate set by ! applicable transportation ag5cy2 & 7dd7 priority objectives develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,,ii7 evaluate ! outcomes = ea* propos$ project on ! basis ( ! b5efits ( ! propos$ project ) respect to ea* ( ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 relative to ! co/ ( ! propos$ project2 & 7,,iii7 use ! evaluation "u subclause 7,,ii7 to create a rank$ li/ ( propos$ projects2 & 7ii7 ) respect to ! priority li/ "u section #acd7;j77#b77;,a7 ( title #bc & section #ecjc7;j77#b77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 include projects accord+ to ! rank ( ! project "u clause 7i77,,iii71 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d74 7,b7 ,/atewide transportation plann+ ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate1 ! ,/ate %all-- 7i7 develop & implem5t a publicly accessible1 transp>5t process = ! selection ( projects = inclusion on ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :i* %all-- 7,i7 include crit]ia id5tifi$ by ! ,/ate1 :i* may be weight$ to reflect /atewide priorities1 t ! ,/ate has det]m9$ support-- 7aa7 factors describ$ 9 section #ace7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjd7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7bb7 national transportation goals "u section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7cc7 applicable transportation goals 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7dd7 ! priority objectives develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,,ii7 evaluate ! outcomes = ea* propos$ project on ! basis ( ! b5efits ( ! propos$ project ) respect to ea* ( ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 relative to ! co/ ( ! propos$ project2 & 7,,iii7 use ! evaluation "u subclause 7,,ii7 to create a rank$ li/ ( propos$ projects2 & 7ii7 ) respect to ! /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjd7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 include projects accord+ to ! rank ( ! project "u clause 7i77,,iii71 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d74 7,c7 ,additional transportation plann+ ,if ! eligible entity has implem5t$1 & has 9 effect1 ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 z applicable1 ! eligible entity may use any rema9+ funds f a grant provid$ "u ! pilot program = any transportation plann+ purpose4 7,d7 ,exceptions to priority rank+ ,9 ! case ( any project t ! eligible entity *ooses to include or n include 9 ! transportation improvem5t program "u section #acd7;j7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or ! /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z applicable1 9 a mann] t is contr>y to ! priority rank+ = t project e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,,iii7 or 7,b77i77,,iii71 ! eligible entity %all make publicly available an explanation = ! decision1 includ+-- 7i7 a review ( public comm5ts reg>d+ ! project2 7ii7 an evaluation ( public support = ! project2 7iii7 an assessm5t ( geographic balance ( projects ( ! eligible entity2 & 7iv7 ! numb] ( projects ( ! eligible entity 9 economically di/ress$ areas4 7#c7 ,maximum am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant "u ! prioritization process pilot program is #b1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! prioritization process pilot program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 #abjf4 ,exemptions = l[ population d5sity /ates ,section #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,exemptions = l[ population d5sity /ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all grant1 on ! election ( & 9 consultation ) a ,/ate1 an exemption f #a or m ( ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 if ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 is on ! li/ ( eligible ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#e7 = ! applicable p]=mance p]iod2 & 7,b7 provides a writt5 notice ( ! election t includes an explanation "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts describ$ 7,a7 ,/ate requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts f :i* a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may elect an exemption are-- 7i7 requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subclauses 7,,iv7 & 7,v7 ( subsection 7c77#c77;,a77ii72 7ii7 requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c77#e77;,a72 7iii7 requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c77#f72 & 7iv7 t>get+1 data1 report+1 or adm9i/rative requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subsections 7d7 & 7e7 t are relat$ to a requirem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 f :i* ! ,/ate elects to receive an exemption4 7,b7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization requirem5ts ,a metropolitan plann+ organization ) a metropolitan plann+ area t is locat$ entirely )9 a ,/ate t is exempt %all be exempt f ! requirem5ts "u section #acd7;h77#b77;,b7 t relate to ea* measure describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 f :i* ! ,/ate ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization is exempt4 7#c7 ,t]m ,an exemption appli$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 -- 7,a7 %all be 9 effect until ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! p]=mance p]iod promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d7 9 effect at ! "t ! exemption is appli$ ends2 & 7,b7 may be r5ew$ by ! ,/ate = an additional #d-ye> t]m at ! end ( ea* p]=mance p]iod if1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 ! ,/ate submits ano!r writt5 explanation2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate cont9ues to be includ$ on ! li/ ( eligible ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,notification ( election ( exemption 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to make an election "u p>agraph 7#a71 n lat] ?an ,septemb] #a ( ! cal5d> ye> prec$+ ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! next p]=mance p]iod promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d7 beg9s1 a ,/ate describ$ 9 t p>agraph-- 7i7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 id5tification ( ! #a or m requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 = :i* an exemption is elect$2 & 7,,ii7 a writt5 notice t includes an explanation advis+ ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate is n exp]i5c+ significant p]=mance issues on ! surface transportation sy/em ( ! ,/ate ) respect to ea* requirem5t ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i72 & 7ii7 may submit to ! ,secret>y any o!r in=mation or mat]ial t ! ,/ate *ooses to include 9 ! notice4 7,b7 ,special rule ,not)/&+ ! deadl9e describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may submit a notice "u subp>agraph 7,a7 at any "t be=e ,septemb] #a1 #bjba4 7#e7 ,eligible ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection & !reaft]1 on ea* ,septemb] #a ( ! cal5d> ye> #b ye>s prior to ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! next p]=mance p]iod promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d7 beg9s1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a li/ ( ,/ates t may elect to receive an exemption f a requirem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! ,secret>y %all include on ! li/ "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 any ,/ate t-- 7,i7 has a population p] squ>e mile ( area t is less ?an ! population p] squ>e mile ( area ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 bas$ on ! late/ available ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus data at ! "t ! ,secret>y publi%es ! li/2 7,,ii7 does n include an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,,iii7 has no repeat$ delays or o!r p]si/5t imp$im5ts to travel reliability on ! portions ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 9 ! ,/ate t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be excessive2 & 7ii7 bas$ on ! late/ available ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus data at ! "t ! ,secret>y publi%es ! li/1 any ,/ate t-- 7,i7 has a population d5sity ( less ?an #ae p]sons p] squ>e mile ( area2 & 7,,ii7 does n include an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,national report+ 7,a7 ,eligible ,/ates ,= ea* ,/ate includ$ on ! li/ ( eligible ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! /atus ( traffic conge/ion1 travel reliability1 truck travel reliability1 & any o!r relevant p]=mance metrics on ! portions ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ any delays or imp$im5ts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be excessive4 7,b7 ,exempt ,/ates ,= ea* eligible ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#e7 t elects to receive an exemption "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( p]=mance measures = all exemptions appli$ to t ,/ate "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 make publicly available z "p ( ! ,/ate p]=mance da%bo>d on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation website in=mation on ! p]=mance ( ! ,/ate ) respect to any requirem5ts f :i* ! ,/ate is exempt4 4 #abjg4 ,travel dem& data & model+ 7a7 ,def9ition ( metropolitan plann+ organization ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m metropolitan plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a /udy t-- 7,a7 ga!rs travel data & travel dem& =eca/s f a repres5tative sample ( ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7,b7 uses ! data & =eca/s ga!r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to comp>e travel dem& =eca/s ) ! obs]v$ data1 includ+-- 7i7 traffic c\nts2 7ii7 travel mode %>e & public transit rid]%ip2 & 7iii7 vehicle occupancy measures2 & 7,c7 uses ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7-- 7i7 to develop be/ practices or guidance = ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to use 9 =eca/+ travel dem& = future inve/m5ts 9 transportation improvem5ts2 7ii7 to evaluate ! impact ( transportation inve/m5ts1 includ+ new roadway capacity1 on travel behavior & travel dem&1 includ+ public transportation rid]%ip1 induc$ highway travel1 & conge/ion2 7iii7 to support m accurate travel dem& =eca/+ by ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations2 & 7iv7 to enhance ! capacity ( ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations-- 7,i7 to =eca/ travel dem&2 & 7,,ii7 to track obs]v$ travel behavior responses1 includ+ induc$ travel1 to *anges 9 transportation capacity1 pric+1 & l& use patt]ns4 7#b7 ,secret>ial support ,! ,secret>y %all seek opportunities to support ! transportation plann+ processes "u sections #acd & #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?r\gh ! provision ( data to ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to improve ! quality ( plans1 models1 & =eca/s describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,evaluation tool ,! ,secret>y %all develop a publicly available multimodal web-bas$ tool = ! purpose ( enabl+ ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to evaluate ! effect ( inve/m5ts 9 highway & public transportation projects on ! use & conditions ( all transportation assets )9 ! ,/ate or area s]v$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 z applicable4 #abjh4 ,increas+ safe & accessible transportation options 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,complete ,/reets /&>ds or policies ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,complete ,/reets /&>ds or policies means /&>ds or policies t ensure ! safe & adequate accommodation ( all us]s ( ! transportation sy/em1 includ+ p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 public transportation us]s1 *ildr51 old] individuals1 individuals ) disabilities1 motori/s1 & freight vehicles4 7b7 ,fund+ requirem5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ea* ,/ate & metropolitan plann+ organization %all use to c>ry out #a or m activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate1 n less ?an #b4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,/ate to c>ry out section #eje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( a metropolitan plann+ organization1 n less ?an #b4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #ajd7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,activities describ$ ,an activity ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b7 is an activity to increase safe & accessible options = multiple travel modes = p ( all ages & abilities1 :i*1 if p]missible "u applicable ,/ate & local laws1 may include-- 7#a7 adoption ( ,complete ,/reets /&>ds or policies2 7#b7 developm5t ( a ,complete ,/reets prioritization plan t id5tifies a specific li/ ( ,complete ,/reets projects to improve ! safety1 mobility1 or accessibility ( a /reet2 7#c7 developm5t ( transportation plans-- 7,a7 to create a network ( active transportation facilities1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 or p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 to connect neighborhoods ) de/9ations su* z workplaces1 s*ools1 resid5ces1 bus9esses1 recreation areas1 heal?c>e & *ild c>e s]vices1 or o!r community activity c5t]s2 7,b7 to integrate active transportation facilities ) public transportation s]vice or improve access to public transportation2 7,c7 to create multiuse active transportation infra/ructure facilities1 includ+ bikeways or p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 t make connections )9 or betwe5 communities2 7,d7 to increase public transportation rid]%ip2 & 7,e7 to improve ! safety ( bicycli/s & p$e/rians2 7#d7 regional & meg>egional plann+ to address travel dem& & capacity con/ra9ts ?r\gh alt]natives to new highway capacity1 includ+ ?r\gh int]city pass5g] rail2 & 7#e7 developm5t ( transportation plans & policies t support transit-ori5t$ developm5t4 7d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be #ajj p]c5t4 ,c ,project deliv]y & process improvem5t #acja4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ decisionmak+ & ins]t+ decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 & 7#aa71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,au?orization ,! t]m au?orization means any lic5se1 p]mit1 approval1 f9d+1 or o!r adm9i/rative decision relat$ to ! environm5tal review process t is requir$ "u ,f$]al law to site1 con/ruct1 or recon/ruct a project4 7#c7 ,environm5tal docum5t ,! t]m environm5tal docum5t includes an environm5tal assessm5t1 f9d+ ( no significant impact1 notice ( int5t1 environm5tal impact /atem5t1 or record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ process = & completion ( any environm5tal p]mit & ins]t+ process & s*$ule1 includ+ a timetable = completion ( any p]mit2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,major infra/ructure project ,! t]m major infra/ructure project means a project = :i*-- 7,a7 multiple p]mits1 approvals1 reviews1 or /udies are requir$ "u a ,f$]al law o!r ?an ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 ! head ( ! lead ag5cy has det]m9$ t an environm5tal impact /atem5t is requir$2 & 7,c7 ! project sponsor has id5tifi$ ! reasonable availability ( funds suffici5t to complete ! project4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ major infra/ructure projects1 aft] all projects2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 to calculate annually ! av]age "t tak5 by ! lead ag5cy to complete all environm5tal docum5ts = ea* project dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye> 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,process improvem5ts = major infra/ructure projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all review-- 7i7 exi/+ practices1 proc$ures1 rules1 regulations1 & applicable laws to id5tify imp$im5ts to meet+ ! requirem5ts applicable to major infra/ructure projects "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 be/ practices1 programmatic agreem5ts1 & pot5tial *anges to int]nal dep>tm5tal proc$ures t w\ld facilitate an effici5t environm5tal review process = major infra/ructure projects4 7,b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult1 z appropriate1 ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies t p>ticipate 9 ! environm5tal review process4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 an analysis ( :e!r additional fund+ w\ld help ! ,secret>y meet ! requirem5ts applicable to major infra/ructure projects "u ?is section4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ nepa & ins]t+ environm5tal2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ & except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 aft] p>agraph 7#g72 7,,ii7 by /rik+ p]mits & ins]t+ au?orizations2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ s+le environm5t docum5t & ins]t+ s+le environm5tal docum5t = ea* k9d ( environm5tal docum5t2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ an environm5tal docum5t & ins]t+ environm5tal docum5ts2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ p]mits issu$ & ins]t+ au?orizations2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,exceptions ,! lead ag5cy may waive ! application ( subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to a project if-- 7i7 ! project sponsor reque/s t ag5cies issue sep>ate environm5tal docum5ts2 7ii7 ! obligations ( a coop]at+ ag5cy or p>ticipat+ ag5cy "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 h already be5 satisfi$ ) respect to ! project2 or 7iii7 ! lead ag5cy det]m9es t reliance on a s+le environm5tal docum5t 7z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77 w\ld n facilitate timely completion ( ! environm5tal review process = ! project4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,timely au?orizations = major infra/ructure projects 7,a7 ,deadl9e ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 all au?orization decisions necess>y = ! con/ruction ( a major infra/ructure project %all be complet$ by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! issuance ( a record ( decision = ! major infra/ructure project4 7,b7 ,detail ,! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t = a major infra/ructure project %all include an adequate level ( detail to in=m decisions necess>y = ! role ( ! p>ticipat+ ag5cies 9 ! environm5tal review process4 7,c7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,! head ( ! lead ag5cy may ext5d ! deadl9e "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if-- 7i7 ,f$]al law prohibits ! lead ag5cy or ano!r ag5cy f issu+ an approval or p]mit )9 ! p]iod describ$ 9 t subp>agraph2 7ii7 ! project sponsor reque/s t ! p]mit or approval foll[ a diff]5t timel9e2 or 7iii7 an ext5sion w\ld facilitate completion ( ! environm5tal review & au?orization process ( ! major infra/ructure project4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii77,,iv71 by /rik+ s*$ule = & co/ ( & ins]t+ "t requir$ by an ag5cy to conduct an environm5tal review & make decisions "u applicable ,f$]al law relat+ to a project 7includ+ ! issuance or d5ial ( a p]mit or lic5se7 & ! co/ (2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,major infra/ructure project s*$ule ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) applicable ,f$]al law1 9 ! case ( a major infra/ructure project1 ! lead ag5cy %all develop a s*$ule = ! major infra/ructure project t is consi/5t ) an ag5cy av]age ( n m ?an #b ye>s = ! completion ( ! environm5tal review process = major infra/ructure projects1 z measur$ f ! date ( publication ( a notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t to ! record ( decision4 2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,modification 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! lead ag5cy may l5g!n or %ort5 a s*$ule e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 = good cause4 7ii7 ,exceptions 7,i7 ,major infra/ructure projects ,9 ! case ( a major infra/ructure project1 ! lead ag5cy may l5g!n a s*$ule "u clause 7i7 = a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy by n m ?an #a ye> aft] ! late/ deadl9e e/abli%$ = ! major infra/ructure project by ! lead ag5cy4 7,,ii7 ,%ort5$ s*$ules ,! lead ag5cy may n %ort5 a s*$ule "u clause 7i7 if do+ s w\ld impair ! ability ( a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy to conduct necess>y analyses or o!rwise c>ry out relevant obligations ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy = ! project4 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,failure to meet deadl9e ,if a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy fails to meet a deadl9e e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,d77ii77,i7-- 7i7 ! coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes ! reasons :y ! deadl9e 0 n met2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 transmit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a copy ( ! report "u clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 make ! report "u clause 7i7 publicly available on ! int]net4 2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7p7 ,acc\ntability & report+ = major infra/ructure projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a p]=mance acc\ntability sy/em to track ea* major infra/ructure project4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! p]=mance acc\ntability sy/em "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all1 = ea* major infra/ructure project1 track1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 ! environm5tal review process = ! major infra/ructure project1 includ+ ! project s*$ule2 7,b7 :e!r ! lead ag5cy1 coop]at+ ag5cies1 & p>ticipat+ ag5cies are meet+ ! s*$ule e/abli%$ = ! environm5tal review process2 & 7,c7 ! "t tak5 to complete ! environm5tal review process4 7q7 ,adoption ( categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 9 consultation ) ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 id5tify ! categorical exclusions describ$ 9 section #gga4aag ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 t w\ld accel]ate deliv]y ( a project if ^? categorical exclusions 7 available to ^? entities2 7,b7 collect exi/+ docum5tation & sub/antiat+ in=mation on ! categorical exclusions describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 provide to ea* entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 a li/ ( ! categorical exclusions id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! docum5tation & sub/antiat+ in=mation "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,entities describ$ ,! entities ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army2 7,c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce2 7,d7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7,e7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 7,f7 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se2 & 7,g7 ! head ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy t has p>ticipat$ 9 an environm5tal review process1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,adoption ( categorical exclusions ,if an entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 det]m9es t a categorical exclusion id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 meets ! crit]ia = a categorical exclusion "u section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provides ! li/ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! entity %all publi% a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to propose a new categorical exclusion4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aci & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aci4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision4 4 #acjb4 ,"w zone process reviews ,! ,secret>y %all am5d section #fcj4ajjh7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t ! "w zone process review "u t subsection is requir$ n m frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 #acjc4 ,transportation managem5t plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all am5d section #fcj4ajaj7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t only a project describ$ 9 t subsection ) a lane closure = #c or m consecutive days %all be consid]$ to be a significant project = purposes ( t section4 7b7 ,non-,int]/ate projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a ,/ate %all n be requir$ to develop or implem5t a transportation managem5t plan 7z describ$ 9 section #fcj4ajab ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 = a highway project n on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em if ! project requires n m ?an #c consecutive days ( lane closures4 #acjd4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop guidance = us+ exi/+ flexibilities ) respect to ! sy/ems eng9e]+ analysis describ$ 9 "p #idj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t any guidance develop$ "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 cle>ly id5tifies crit]ia = l[-risk & exempt intellig5t transportation sy/ems projects1 ) a goal ( m9imiz+ unnecess>y delay or pap]work burd52 7#b7 is consi/5tly implem5t$ by ! ,dep>tm5t nationwide2 & 7#c7 is dissem9at$ to ,f$]al-aid recipi5ts4 7c7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts ! ,secret>y f am5d+ "p #idj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 to r$uce ,/ate adm9i/rative burd5s4 #acje4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7a7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods = f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & tribal gov]nm5ts ,section #bja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation71 a contract+ me?od available to a ,/ate "u ?is title may be us$ by ! ,secret>y1 on behalf (-- 7,a7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 9 us+ any funds pursuant to sections #bjc1 #bjd1 or #cjh2 7,b7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 9 us+ any funds pursuant to section #aece ( title #ca = any ( ! eligible uses describ$ 9 sections #bjc7;a77#a7 & #bjd7;a77#a7 & p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #cjh7;a72 or 7,c7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t1 9 us+ funds pursuant to section #bjb7;b77#g77;,d74 7#b7 ,me?ods describ$ ,! contract+ me?ods ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 project bundl+2 7,b7 bridge bundl+2 7,c7 design-build contract+2 7,d7 #b-phase contract+2 7,e7 long-t]m concession agreem5ts2 & 7,f7 any me?od te/$1 or t c\ld be te/$1 "u an exp]im5tal program relat+ to contract+ me?ods c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 affects ! application ( ! ,f$]al %>e = ! project c>ri$ out ) a contract+ me?od "u ?is subsection2 or 7,b7 modifies ! po9t ( obligation ( ,f$]al sal>ies & exp5ses4 4 7b7 ,coop]ation ) f$]al & /ate ag5cies & =eign c\ntries ,section #cjh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation71 9 p]=m+ s]vices "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may use any contract+ me?od available to a ,/ate "u ?is title4 7,b7 ,me?ods describ$ ,! contract+ me?ods ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 project bundl+2 7ii7 bridge bundl+2 7iii7 design-build contract+2 7iv7 #b-phase contract+2 7v7 long-t]m concession agreem5ts2 & 7vi7 any me?od te/$1 or t c\ld be te/$1 "u an exp]im5tal program relat+ to contract+ me?ods c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,use ( alt]native contract+ me?ods ,9 c>ry+ out an alt]native contract+ me?od "u section #bja7;f7 or #cjh7;a77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 e/abli% cle> proc$ures t are-- 7,a7 applicable to ! alt]native contract+ me?od2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts applicable to ,f$]al procurem5t transactions2 7#b7 solicit input on ! use ( ! alt]native contract+ me?od f ! affect$ indu/ry prior to us+ ! me?od2 & 7#c7 analyze & prep>e an evaluation ( ! use ( ! alt]native contract+ me?od4 #acjf4 ,flexibility = projects ,section #adbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ & on reque/ by a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 81 on reque/ by a ,/ate1 & if 9 ! public int]e/ 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 ! ,secret>y %all ex]cise all exi/+ flexibilities "u-- 7#a7 ! requirem5ts ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 o!r requirem5ts adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 :ole or 9 "p4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ regulations7 aft] environm5tal law4 #acjg4 ,improv$ ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts 7a7 ,def9ition ( template ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m template means a template creat$ by ! ,secret>y = ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts t-- 7#a7 includes all /&>d t]ms f\nd 9 /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts1 includ+ any t]ms 9 an atta*m5t to ! agreem5t2 7#b7 is develop$ 9 accordance ) section #ajf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r applicable au?ority2 & 7#c7 may be develop$ ) consid]ation ( relevant regulations1 guidance1 or policies4 7b7 ,reque/ = comm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ! template & a notice reque/+ public comm5t on ways to improve ! template4 7#b7 ,comm5t p]iod ,! ,secret>y %all provide a p]iod ( n less ?an #fj days = public comm5t on ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,c]ta9 issues ,! notice "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all all[ comm5t on any aspect ( ! template & %all specifically reque/ public comm5t on-- 7,a7 :e!r ! template %\ld be revis$ to delete /&>d t]ms requir+ approval by ! ,secret>y ( ! policies1 proc$ures1 processes1 or manuals ( ! ,/ates1 or o!r ,/ate actions1 if ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 does n specifically require an approval2 7,b7 opportunities to modify ! template to all[ adju/m5ts to ! review s*$ules = ,/ate practices or actions1 includ+ ?r\gh risk-bas$ approa*es1 program reviews1 process reviews1 or o!r means2 & 7,c7 any o!r matt]s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,notice ( action2 updates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 aft] consid]+ ! comm5ts receiv$ 9 response to ! ,f$]al ,regi/] notice "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice t-- 7,a7 describes any propos$ *anges to be made1 & any alt]natives to su* *anges1 to ! template2 7,b7 addresses comm5ts 9 response to :i* *anges 7 n made to ! template2 & 7,c7 prescribes a s*$ule & a plan to execute a process = implem5t+ ! *anges ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,approval requirem5ts ,9 address+ comm5ts "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all include an explanation ( ! basis = reta9+ any requirem5t = approval ( ,/ate policies1 proc$ures1 processes1 or manuals1 or o!r ,/ate actions1 if ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 does n specifically require ! approval4 7#c7 ,implem5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a7 is publi%$1 ! ,secret>y %all make *anges to ! template 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ! *anges describ$ 9 ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 ! s*$ule & plan describ$ 9 ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c74 7,b7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! revis$ template "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is publi%$1 ! ,secret>y %all update exi/+ agreem5ts ) ,/ates accord+ to ! template updat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7d7 ,inclusion ( non-/&>d t]ms ,no?+ 9 ?is section precludes ! inclusion 9 a ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5t ( non-/&>d t]ms to address a ,/ate-specific matt]1 includ+ risk-bas$ /ew>d%ip & ,dep>tm5t ov]sight involvem5t 9 individual projects ( division int]e/4 7e7 ,compliance ) non-/atutory t]ms 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all n en=ce or o!rwise require a ,/ate to comply ) approval requirem5ts t are n requir$ by ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 9 a ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5t4 7#b7 ,approval au?ority ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all n ass]t approval au?ority ov] any matt] 9 a ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5t res]v$ to ,/ates4 7f7 ,frequ5cy ( reviews ,section #ajf7;g77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ annual2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,frequ5cy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a review "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s4 7ii7 ,consultation ) ,/ate ,! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) a ,/ate1 may make a det]m9ation to c>ry out a review "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = t ,/ate less frequ5tly ?an provid$ "u clause 7i74 7iii7 ,cause ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is a specific reason to require a review m frequ5tly ?an provid$ "u clause 7i7 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may c>ry out a review m frequ5tly ?an provid$ "u t clause4 4 #acjh4 ,geomatic data 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop guidance = ! acceptance & use ( in=mation obta9$ f a non-,f$]al entity ?r\gh geomatic te*niques1 includ+ remote s5s+ & l& survey+1 c>tography1 geographic in=mation sy/ems1 global navigation satellite sy/ems1 photogrammetry1 or o!r remote means4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t acceptance or use ( in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 meets ! data quality & op]ational requirem5ts ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,public comm5t ,be=e issu+ any f9al guidance "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! public-- 7#a7 notice ( ! propos$ guidance2 & 7#b7 an opportunity to comm5t on ! propos$ guidance4 7d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 requires ! ,secret>y to accept or use in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es does n meet ! guidance develop$ "u ?is section2 or 7#b7 *anges ! curr5t /atutory or regulatory requirem5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 #acji4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cca4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way 7a7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,eligible project or activity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible project or activity means a project or activity )9 an exi/+ op]ational "r-(-way 7z def9$ 9 section #gga4aag7;c77#bb7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77-- 7i7 7,i7 eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 or 7,,ii7 adm9i/]$ z if made available "u ?is title2 7ii7 t is-- 7,i7 a prev5tive ma9t5ance1 pres]vation1 or highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a772 or 7,,ii7 a new turn lane t ! ,/ate advises 9 writ+ to ! ,secret>y w\ld assi/ public safety2 & 7iii7 t-- 7,i7 is classifi$ z a categorical exclusion "u section #gga4aag ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7,,ii7 if ! project or activity does n receive assi/ance describ$ 9 clause 7i7 w\ld be consid]$ a categorical exclusion if ! project or activity receiv$ assi/ance describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,exclusion ,! t]m eligible project or activity does n include a project to create a new travel lane4 7#b7 ,prelim9>y evaluation ,! t]m prelim9>y evaluation1 ) respect to an application describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 means an evaluation t is cu/om>y or practicable = ! relevant ag5cy to complete )9 a #de-;day p]iod = simil> applications4 7#c7 ,relevant ag5cy ,! t]m relevant ag5cy means a ,f$]al ag5cy1 o!r ?an ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ) responsibility = review ( an application f a ,/ate = a p]mit1 approval1 or jurisdictional det]m9ation = an eligible project or activity4 7b7 ,action requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt ( an application by a ,/ate = a p]mit1 approval1 or jurisdictional det]m9ation = an eligible project or activity1 ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 make at lea/ a prelim9>y evaluation ( ! application2 & 7,b7 notify ! ,/ate ( ! results ( ! prelim9>y evaluation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,! head ( ! relevant ag5cy may ext5d ! review p]iod "u p>agraph 7#a7 by n m ?an #cj days if ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy provides to ! ,/ate writt5 notice t includes an explanation ( ! ne$ = ! ext5sion4 7#c7 ,failure to act ,if ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy fails to meet a deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 z applicable1 ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( ! miss$ deadl9e1 submit to ! ,/ate1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes :y ! deadl9e 0 miss$2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! date on :i* a report is submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 make publicly available1 includ+ on ! int]net1 a copy ( t report4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cca4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way4 4 #acaj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #acji7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,da%bo>d ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,da%bo>d has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #dajja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm74 7b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report ) respect to any projects1 programs1 or au?orities "u ?is title 7o!r ?an *apt] #d7 t includes-- 7#a7 = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 ! m$ian "t describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a7 po/$ on ! ,da%bo>d = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 a li/ ( any new categorical exclusions adopt$ by ! ,dep>tm5t & li/$ "u section #gga4aag ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 & 7,c7 a li/ ( all regulatory requirem5ts t h be5 remov$ or r$uc$ &1 if available1 a summ>y ( ! co/ sav+s result+ f ! removal or r$uction to-- 7i7 ,/ates2 7ii7 units ( ,tribal & local gov]nm5t2 & 7iii7 ! public2 & 7#b7 = ! curr5t fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 an e/imate or docum5tation ( ! m$ian "t elaps$ betwe5-- 7i7 ! date ( ! publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ( a notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t2 & 7ii7 ! date ( ! record ( decision ) respect to t environm5tal impact /atem5t by ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 if available1 a summ>y ( ! co/ sav+s1 includ+ co/ sav+s to ,/ates1 units ( ,tribal & local gov]nm5t1 & ! public1 result+ f ! removal or r$uction ( regulatory requirem5ts4 7c7 ,f$]al p]mitt+ da%bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil e/abli%$ "u section #dajjb7;a7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#a7;a771 to make available on ! ,da%bo>d1 ) respect to projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! m$ian "t elaps$ betwe5-- 7,a7 ! publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ( ! notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t2 & 7,b7 ! date ( issuance ( ! record ( decision ) respect to t environm5tal impact /atem5t by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,projects describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a project = :i*-- 7,a7 a record ( decision = an environm5tal impact /atem5t 0 issu$ dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation is a lead ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #aci74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #acji7;b771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports4 4 ,d ,climate *ange #adja4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure to mod]nize & reconnect ,am]ica = ! #ba/ c5tury 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to e/abli% a grant program to /rategically deploy electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure along designat$ alt]native fuel corridors t w be accessible to all driv]s ( electric vehicles1 hydrog5 vehicles1 & natural gas vehicles4 7b7 ,grant program ,section #aea ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by ins]t+ previ\sly designat$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration or be=e designat$ by2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! corridors "u subsection 7a71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 & ins]t+ #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ e/abli% a recurr+ process to regul>ly be=e update2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ e/abli%es an aspirational goal ( a*iev+ & ins]t+ describes ef=ts1 includ+ ?r\gh funds aw>d$ ?r\gh ! grant program "u subsection 7f71 t w aid ef=ts to a*ieve2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbj4 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 summ>izes be/ practices & provides guidance1 develop$ ?r\gh consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 = project developm5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure at ! ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local level to all[ = ! pr$ictable deploym5t ( t infra/ructure4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection is-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,e7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,f7 an au?ority1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality (1 or an entity own$ by1 #a or m entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e72 or 7,g7 a gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y %all require1 includ+-- 7,a7 a description ( h[ ! eligible entity has consid]$-- 7i7 public accessibility ( *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure propos$ to be fund$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection1 includ+-- 7,i7 *>g+ or fuel+ connector types & publicly available in=mation on real-"t availability2 & 7,,ii7 paym5t me?ods to ensure secure1 conv5i5t1 fair1 & equal access2 7ii7 collaborative engagem5t ) /akehold]s 7includ+ automobile manufactur]s1 utilities1 infra/ructure provid]s1 te*nology provid]s1 electric *>g+1 hydrog51 & natural gas fuel provid]s1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 ,/ates1 ,indian tribes1 & units ( local gov]nm5ts1 fleet own]s1 fleet manag]s1 fuel /ation own]s & op]ators1 labor organizations1 infra/ructure con/ruction & compon5t p>ts suppli]s1 & multi-,/ate & regional entities7-- 7,i7 to fo/] enhanc$1 coord9at$1 public-private or private inve/m5t 9 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,ii7 to exp& deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,iii7 to protect p]sonal privacy & ensure cyb]security2 & 7,,iv7 to ensure t a prop]ly tra9$ work=ce is available to con/ruct & in/all electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7iii7 ! location ( ! /ation or fuel+ site1 su* z consid]ation (-- 7,i7 ! availability ( onsite am5ities = vehicle op]ators1 su* z re/rooms or food facilities2 7,,ii7 access 9 compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7,,iii7 height & fuel+ capacity requirem5ts = facilities t *>ge or refuel l>ge vehicles1 su* z semi-trail] trucks2 & 7,,iv7 appropriate di/ribution to avoid r$undancy & fill *>g+ or fuel+ gaps2 7iv7 infra/ructure in/allation t c be responsive to te*nology advancem5ts1 su* z accommodat+ autonom\s vehicles & future *>g+ me?ods2 & 7v7 ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure1 to avoid /r&$ assets & protect ! inve/m5t ( public funds 9 t infra/ructure2 & 7,b7 an assessm5t ( ! e/imat$ emissions t w be r$uc$ ?r\gh ! use ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure1 :i* %all be conduct$ us+ ! ,alt]native ,fuel ,life-,cycle ,environm5tal & ,economic ,transportation 7,,afleet7 tool develop$ by ,argonne ,national ,laboratory 7or a successor tool74 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! application ( ! eligible entity w\ld-- 7i7 improve alt]native fuel+ corridor networks by-- 7,i7 conv]t+ corridor-p5d+ corridors to corridor-ready corridors2 or 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( corridor-ready corridors1 provid+ r$undancy-- 7aa7 to meet excess dem& = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure2 or 7bb7 to r$uce conge/ion at exi/+ *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure 9 high-traffic locations2 7ii7 meet curr5t or anticipat$ m>ket dem&s = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure2 7iii7 enable or accel]ate ! con/ruction ( *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure t w\ld be unlikely to be complet$ )\t ,f$]al assi/ance2 & 7iv7 support a long-t]m competitive m>ket = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure t does n significantly impair exi/+ electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure provid]s2 7,b7 ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts to ensure t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure is available ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,c7 consid] :e!r ! private entity t ! eligible entity contracts ) "u p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 submits to ! ,secret>y ! mo/ rec5t ye> ( audit$ f9ancial /atem5ts2 & 7ii7 has exp]i5ce 9 in/all+ & op]at+ electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 & 7,d7 consid] :e!r1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! eligible entity & ! private entity t ! eligible entity contracts ) "u p>agraph 7#e7 ent] into an agreem5t-- 7i7 to op]ate & ma9ta9 publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 t provides a rem$y & an opportunity to cure if ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i7 are n met4 7#e7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection %all only use ! funds 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph to contract ) a private entity = acquisition & in/allation ( publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure t is directly relat$ to ! *>g+ or fuel+ ( a vehicle4 7,b7 ,location ( infra/ructure ,any electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$ & in/all$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all be locat$ along an alt]native fuel corridor designat$-- 7i7 "u ?is section1 on ! condition t any affect$ ,indian tribes are consult$ be=e ! designation2 or 7ii7 by a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates1 su* z ! ,regional ,electric ,vehicle ,we/ ,plan ( ! ,/ates ( ,arizona1 ,colorado1 ,idaho1 ,montana1 ,nevada1 ,new ,mexico1 ,utah1 & ,wyom+1 on ! condition t any affect$ ,indian tribes are consult$ be=e ! designation4 7,c7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may use a portion ( ! funds to provide to a private entity op]at+ assi/ance = ! fir/ #e ye>s ( op]ations aft] ! in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure :ile ! facility transitions to indep5d5t sy/em op]ations4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subp>agraph %all be limit$ to co/s allocable to op]at+ & ma9ta9+ ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure & s]vice1 includ+ co/s associat$ ) labor1 m>ket+1 & adm9i/rative co/s4 7iii7 ,limitation ,op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subp>agraph may n exce$ ! am\nt ( a contract "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to acquire & in/all publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7,d7 ,signs 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ?is p>agraph & p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may use a portion ( ! funds to acquire & in/all-- 7,i7 traffic control devices locat$ 9 ! "r-(-way to provide directional in=mation to electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) ! grant2 & 7,,ii7 on-premises signs to provide in=mation ab\t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,applicability ,clause 7i7 %all apply only to an eligible entity t-- 7,i7 receives a grant "u ?is subsection2 & 7,,ii7 is us+ t grant = ! acquisition & in/allation ( publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7iii7 ,limitation on am\nt ,! am\nt ( funds us$ to acquire & in/all traffic control devices & on-premises signs "u clause 7i7 may n exce$ ! am\nt ( a contract "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to acquire & in/all publicly accessible *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure4 7iv7 ,no new au?ority creat$ ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph au?orizes an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection to acquire & in/all traffic control devices or on-premises signs if ! entity is n o!rwise au?oriz$ to d s4 7,e7 ,rev5ue ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection & a private entity ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may ent] into a co/-%>+ agreem5t "u :i* ! private entity submits to ! eligible entity a portion ( ! rev5ue f ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7#f7 ,project requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any project fund$ by a grant "u ?is subsection %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7,b7 ,signs ,any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all comply )-- 7i7 ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices1 if locat$ 9 ! "r-(-way2 & 7ii7 o!r provisions ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local law1 z applicable4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,b7 ,responsibility ( private entity ,z a condition ( contract+ ) an eligible entity "u p>agraph 7#e71 a private entity %all agree to pay ! %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection t is n paid by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#h7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available a report on ! progress & implem5tation ( ?is subsection4 4 #adjb4 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to r$uce idl+ at port facilities1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 /udy h[ ports & int]modal port transf] facilities w\ld b5efit f increas$ opportunities to r$uce emissions at ports1 includ+ ?r\gh ! electrification ( port op]ations2 7,b7 /udy em]g+ te*nologies & /rategies t may help r$uce port-relat$ emissions f idl+ trucks2 & 7,c7 coord9ate & provide fund+ to te/1 evaluate1 & deploy projects t r$uce port-relat$ emissions f idl+ trucks1 includ+ ?r\gh ! advancem5t ( port electrification & improvem5ts 9 effici5cy1 focus+ on port op]ations1 includ+ heavy-duty comm]cial vehicles1 & o!r relat$ projects4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to fund projects t r$uce emissions at ports1 includ+ ?r\gh ! advancem5t ( port electrification4 7#b7 ,co/ %>e ,a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project fund$ by ! grant4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! grant program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 lev]age exi/+ res\rces & programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7,b7 coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,application2 selection 7,a7 ,application ,! ,secret>y %all solicit applications = grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7,b7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all make grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 by n lat] ?an ,april #a ( ea* fiscal ye> = :i* fund+ is made available4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* all ( ! projects fund$ ) a grant "u subsection 7b7 are complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! /udies describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 ! results ( ! projects t receiv$ a grant "u subsection 7b72 7#c7 any recomm5dations = work=ce developm5t & tra9+ opportunities ) respect to port electrification2 & 7#d7 any policy recomm5dations bas$ on ! f9d+s & results describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 #adjc4 ,c>bon r$uction inc5tive programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #abjc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agg4 ,=mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,transportation emissions ,! t]m transportation emissions means c>bon dioxide emissions f on-road highway s\rces ( ^? emissions )9 a ,/ate4 7#c7 ,transportation managem5t area ,! t]m transportation managem5t area means a transportation managem5t area id5tifi$ or designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #acd7k77#a74 7b7 ,=mula c>bon r$uction aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = t fiscal ye> 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,di/ribution ,! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! applicable fiscal ye> by ! ratio t-- 7,a7 ! total base apportionm5t = ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;c72 be>s to 7,b7 ! total base apportionm5ts = all ,/ates "u section #ajd7;c74 7c7 ,emissions r$uction supplem5tal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out activities "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization t is requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) subsection 7e7 %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = activities design$ to r$uce transportation emissions1 includ+-- 7,a7 a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 7#e71 7#g71 or 7#h7 ( subsection 7b7 ( section #adi or subsection 7c77#b7 ( t section1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! project-- 7i7 is locat$ 9 an area designat$ z a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area1 z describ$ 9 section #adi7;b72 or 7ii7 is likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance 9 ! area ( a national ambi5t air quality /&>d2 7,b7 a project t is eligible = assi/ance "u section #adb2 7,c7 a project = ! provision ( facilities = p$e/rians & bicycli/s 7includ+ ! conv]sion & use ( rail corridors = p$e/rian & bike trails72 7,d7 a project t is describ$ 9 section #ejc7;c77#d77;,e72 7,e7 a project to r$uce emissions f port-relat$ equipm5t & vehicles2 7,f7 a project to replace /reet light+ & traffic control devices ) en]gy effici5t alt]natives2 & 7,g7 ! developm5t ( a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,limitation ,no funds provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be us$ = a project t w result 9 ! con/ruction ( new capacity available to s+le-occupant vehicles4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7d7 ,c>bon r$uction /rategy plann+ inc5tive 7#a7 ,c>bon r$uction /rategy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may1 9 consultation ) a metropolitan plann+ organization )9 ! ,/ate1 develop a c>bon r$uction /rategy4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,if a ,/ate develops a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! c>bon r$uction /rategy %all-- 7i7 id5tify projects & /rategies to r$uce transportation emissions1 :i* may include projects & /rategies = safe1 reliable1 & co/-effective options-- 7,i7 to r$uce traffic conge/ion on ,f$]al-aid highways locat$ )9 ! ,/ate or ! area s]v$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 z applicable2 7,,ii7 to facilitate ! use ( alt]natives to s+le-occupant vehicle trips1 includ+ public transportation facilities1 p$e/rian facilities1 bicycle facilities1 & %>$ or pool$ vehicle trips )9 ! ,/ate or an area s]v$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 if any2 7,,iii7 to facilitate ! use ( vehicles or modes ( travel t result 9 l[] transportation emissions p] p]son-mile travel$2 & 7,,iv7 to facilitate approa*es to transportation asset con/ruction & ma9t5ance t result 9 l[] transportation emissions2 7ii7 set t>gets = ! r$uction ( transportation emissions & implem5tation ( ! projects & /rategies id5tifi$ "u clause 7i72 7iii7 be appropriate to ! population d5sity & context ( ! ,/ate1 includ+ a metropolitan plann+ organization )9 ! ,/ate1 if any2 7iv7 provide a reasonable opportunity = p>ticipation & review by int]e/$ p>ties )9 ! ,/ate2 7v7 be updat$ n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s2 & 7vi7 be review$ & c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y to h met ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,c>bon r$uction /rategy plann+ inc5tive 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> = ! eligible activities "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,eligible activities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) subsection 7e7 may use ! funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a project or /rategy describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 7ii7 ,additional eligibility inc5tive ,9 addition to ! eligible activities "u clause 7i71 a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) subsection 7e7 may use ! funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a project eligible "u section #acc7;b7 if-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate has1 )9 ! fiscal ye> prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 develop$ a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u clause 7vi7 ( t p>agraph2 or 7,,ii7 ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization has1 )9 ! #d fiscal ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 incorporat$ a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 into-- 7aa7 a long-range transportation plan develop$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #acd7;c71 if any2 & 7bb7 ! long-range /atewide transportation plan develop$ by ! ,/ate "u section #ace7;f77#a74 7,c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t meets ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t is n describ$ 9 clause 7i71 det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7e7 ,suballocation requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! funds made available to a ,/ate "u subsections 7c7 & 7d7-- 7,a7 #fe p]c5t ( ea* am\nt %all be obligat$1 9 proportion to _! relative %>es ( ! population ( ! ,/ate-- 7i7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 ! rema9d] may be obligat$ 9 any area ( ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,metropolitan areas ,funds attribut$ to an urbaniz$ area "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 may be obligat$ 9 ! metropolitan area e/abli%$ "u section #acd t encompasses ! urbaniz$ area4 7#c7 ,di/ribution among urbaniz$ areas ( ov] #bjj1jjj population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt t a ,/ate is requir$ to obligate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 %all be obligat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 bas$ on ! relative population ( ! areas4 7,b7 ,o!r factors ,! ,/ate may obligate ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on o!r factors if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate & ! relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations jo9tly apply to ! ,secret>y = ! p]mission to base ! obligation on o!r factors2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y grants ! reque/4 7#d7 ,consultation 9 urbaniz$ areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible activity "u subsection 7c7 or 7d7 9 an urbaniz$ area t is n a transportation managem5t area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts ! urbaniz$ area prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 7#e7 ,consultation 9 rural areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible activity "u subsection 7c7 or 7d7 9 a rural area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any regional transportation plann+ organization or metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts ! rural area prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 #agh4 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,qualify+ ,/ate ,! t]m qualify+ ,/ate means a ,/ate 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! ,/ate has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod2 or 7,b7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! ,/ate1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis1 has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod4 7#c7 ,qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t ,! t]m qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t means a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 an urbaniz$ area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization1 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! urbaniz$ area has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod2 or 7,b7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis1 has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod4 7#d7 ,transportation emissions ,! t]m transportation emissions has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agg7;a74 7b7 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance & plann+ recognition aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities 9 recognition ( ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ ! p]=mance categories describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 to any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a qualify+ ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,p]=mance categories 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible entities to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to recognize ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ any ( ! foll[+ p]=mance categories3 7i7 ,a significant r$uction 9 transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] unit ( economic output basis4 7ii7 ,a significant r$uction 9 transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis4 7iii7 ,transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] unit ( economic output basis1 t are among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7iv7 ,transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis1 t are among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7v7 ,innovative plann+ ef=ts & ! implem5tation ( a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u section #agg7;d77#a77;,a7 or plans t lead to a r$uction 9 transportation emissions4 7,b7 ,m]it bas$ di/ribution ,9 select+ among eligible entities to receive grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! am\nt ( ea* ( ^? grants1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t h a*iev$ ! mo/ significant levels ( r$uctions ( transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on ei!r a p] unit ( economic basis or on a p] capita basis4 7,c7 ,multiple aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to multiple eligible entities = ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 recognize a*ievem5ts 9 ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 urban & rural areas2 & 7,,ii7 on ! ,/ate & local level4 7,d7 ,repeat aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection to ! same eligible entity m ?an once 9 a #b-ye> p]iod4 7#d7 ,aw>d am\nt ,a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be 9 an am\nt-- 7,a7 n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,eligible uses ,an eligible entity may use a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 =-- 7,a7 an activity eligible "u ?is title2 & 7,b7 a project-- 7i7 to ma9ta9 ! condition ( a ,f$]al-aid highway1 includ+ r\t9e ma9t5ance2 or 7ii7 t-- 7,i7 responds to a specific condition or ev5t2 & 7,,ii7 re/ores a ,f$]al-aid highway to a functional /ate ( op]ations4 7#f7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be1 z det]m9$ at ! discretion ( ! grant recipi5t1 up to #ajj p]c5t4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #abjc7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agf ! foll[+3 #agg4 ,=mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program4 #agh4 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance program4 4 #adjd4 ,conge/ion relief program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,conge/ion relief program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,/ate1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out a project 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization1 city1 or municipality1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out a project 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #a1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,integrat$ conge/ion managem5t sy/em ,! t]m integrat$ conge/ion managem5t sy/em means a sy/em = ! integration ( managem5t & op]ations ( a regional transportation sy/em t includes1 at a m9imum1 traffic incid5t managem5t1 "w zone managem5t1 traffic signal tim+1 manag$ lanes1 real-"t travel] in=mation1 & active traffic managem5t1 9 ord] to maximize ! capacity ( all facilities & modes across ! applicable region4 7,c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! conge/ion relief program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a conge/ion relief program to provide discretion>y grants to eligible entities to advance innovative1 integrat$1 & multimodal solutions to conge/ion relief 9 ! mo/ conge/$ metropolitan areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,program goals ,! goals ( ! program are to r$uce highway conge/ion1 r$uce economic & environm5tal co/s associat$ ) t conge/ion1 includ+ transportation emissions1 & optimize exi/+ highway capacity & usage ( highway & transit sy/ems ?r\gh-- 7,a7 improv+ int]modal integration ) highways1 highway op]ations1 & highway p]=mance2 7,b7 r$uc+ or %ift+ highway us]s to (f-peak travel times or to nonhighway travel modes dur+ peak travel times2 & 7,c7 pric+ (1 or bas$ on1 z applicable-- 7i7 p>k+2 7ii7 use ( roadways1 includ+ 9 designat$ geographic zones2 or 7iii7 conge/ion4 7#d7 ,eligible projects ,funds f a grant "u ! program may be us$ = a project or an integrat$ collection ( projects1 includ+ plann+1 design1 implem5tation1 & con/ruction activities1 to a*ieve ! program goals "u p>agraph 7#c71 includ+-- 7,a7 deploym5t & op]ation ( an integrat$ conge/ion managem5t sy/em2 7,b7 deploym5t & op]ation ( a sy/em t implem5ts or en=ces high occupancy vehicle toll lanes1 cordon pric+1 p>k+ pric+1 or conge/ion pric+2 7,c7 deploym5t & op]ation ( mobility s]vices1 includ+ e/abli%+ acc\nt-bas$ f9ancial sy/ems1 commut] buses1 commut] vans1 express op]ations1 p>atransit1 & on-dem& microtransit2 & 7,d7 inc5tive programs t enc\rage travel]s to c>pool1 use nonhighway travel modes dur+ peak p]iod1 or travel dur+ nonpeak p]iods4 7#e7 ,application2 selection 7,a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 provid+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects 9 urbaniz$ areas t are exp]i5c+ a high degree ( recurr5t conge/ion4 7,c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ! program %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,d7 ,m9imum aw>d ,a grant provid$ "u ! program %all be n less ?an #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,use ( toll+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subsection 7a77#a7 & section #cja & subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ! ,secret>y %all all[ ! use ( tolls on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em z "p ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ! program4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may only approve ! use ( tolls "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if-- 7i7 ! eligible entity has au?ority "u ,/ate1 & if applicable1 local1 law to assess ! applicable toll2 7ii7 ! maximum toll rate = any vehicle class is n great] ?an ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,i7 ! toll rate = any o!r vehicle class2 & 7,,ii7 #e2 7iii7 ! toll rates are n *>g$ or v>i$ on ! basis ( ,/ate resid5cy2 7iv7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! use ( tolls w enable ! eligible entity to a*ieve ! program goals "u p>agraph 7#c7 )\t a significant impact to safety or mobility )9 ! urbaniz$ area 9 :i* ! project is locat$2 & 7v7 ! use ( toll rev5ues complies ) subsection 7a77#c74 7,c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n approve ! use ( tolls on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em "u ! program 9 m ?an #aj urbaniz$ areas4 7#g7 ,f9ancial effects on l[-income driv]s ,a project "u ! program-- 7,a7 %all include1 if appropriate1 an analysis ( ! pot5tial effects ( ! project on l[-income driv]s2 & 7,b7 may include mitigation measures to deal ) any pot5tial adv]se f9ancial effects on l[-income driv]s4 4 7b7 ,high occupancy vehicle use ( c]ta9 toll facilities ,section #abi7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#aa72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,high occupancy vehicle use ( c]ta9 toll facilities ,not)/&+ section #ajb7;a71 9 ! case ( a toll facility t is on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & t is con/ruct$ or conv]t$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! public au?ority ) jurisdiction ov] ! toll facility %all all[ high occupancy vehicles1 transit1 & p>atransit vehicles to use ! facility at a disc\nt rate or )\t *>ge1 unless ! public au?ority1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 det]m9es t ! numb] ( ^? vehicles us+ ! facility r$uces ! travel "t reliability ( ! facility4 4 #adje4 ,freight plans 7a7 ,national & ,/ate freight plans 7#a7 ,national freight /rategic plan ,section #gjajb7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ab7 possible /rategies to increase resili5cy1 includ+ ! ability to anticipate1 prep>e =1 or adapt to conditions1 or )/&1 respond to1 or recov] rapidly f disruptions1 includ+ extreme wea!r & natural disa/]s2 7#ac7 /rategies to promote ,unit$ ,/ates economic gr[? & int]national competitiv5ess2 & 7#ad7 /rategies to r$uce local air pollution1 wat] run(f1 & wildlife habitat loss4 4 7#b7 ,/ate freight plans ,section #gjbjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#ac72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ! mo/ rec5t comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7f72 7#aa7 /rategies & goals to decrease-- 7,a7 ! sev]ity ( impacts ( extreme wea!r & natural disa/]s2 7,b7 local air pollution2 7,c7 flood+1 wat] run(f1 & o!r adv]se wat] impacts2 & 7,d7 wildlife habitat loss2 7#ab7 /rategies & goals to decrease ! adv]se impact ( freight transportation on communities trav]s$ by freight railroads2 & 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7h72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,priority ,ea* ,/ate freight plan "u ?is section %all include a requirem5t t ! ,/ate1 9 c>ry+ out activities "u ! ,/ate freight plan-- 7#a7 enhance reliability or r$undancy2 or 7#b7 incorporate ! ability to rapidly re/ore access & reliability4 7f7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities assessm5ts ,z "p ( ! developm5t or updat+1 z applicable1 ( ! ,/ate freight plan "u ?is section1 ea* ,/ate t receives fund+ "u section #afg ( title #bc1 9 consultation ) relevant ,/ate motor c>ri] safety p]sonnel1 %all conduct an assessm5t (-- 7#a7 ! capability ( ! ,/ate1 toge!r ) ! private sector 9 ! ,/ate1 to provide adequate p>k+ facilities & re/ facilities = comm]cial motor vehicles engag$ 9 int]/ate transportation2 7#b7 ! volume ( comm]cial motor vehicle traffic 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#c7 :e!r !re are any areas )9 ! ,/ate t h a %ortage ( adequate comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities1 includ+ an analysis 7economic or o!rwise1 z ! ,/ate det]m9es to be appropriate7 ( ! und]ly+ causes ( any su* %ortages4 7g7 ,approval 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all approve a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 if ! plan a*ieves compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection e/abli%es new proc$ural requirem5ts = ! approval ( a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,/udies ,= ! purpose ( facilitat+ ! integration ( freight transportation into an intellig5t transportation sy/em network p[]$ by electricity1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all conduct #b or m appropriate /udies relat+ to-- 7#a7 prep>+ to supply p[] to applicable electrical freight infra/ructure2 & 7#b7 safely integrat+ freight into a sm>t vehicle _w4 #adjf4 ,utiliz+ significant emissions ) innovative te*nologies 7a7 ,rese>*1 inve/igation1 tra9+1 & o!r activities ,section #ajc ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce ( ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p]cursors & ins]t+ precursors2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,adm9i/rator & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,coord9ation & avoidance ( duplication ,! ,adm9i/rator 2 & 7ii7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,no?+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,effect ( subsection ,no?+ 2 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,su* program & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,program inclusions ,! program "u ?is subsection 2 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ ,/ates1 in/itutions ( high] education1 aft] sci5ti/s12 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,su* /rategies & te*nologies %all be develop$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,p>ticipation requirem5t ,su* /rategies & te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be develop$ 2 & 7iii7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,9 c>ry+ out & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,c]ta9 c>bon dioxide activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 ) respect to c>bon dioxide1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 ea* ( subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,e74 7,b7 ,direct air capture rese>* 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph3 7,i7 ,bo>d ,! t]m ,bo>d means ! ,direct ,air ,capture ,te*nology ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ by clause 7iii77,i74 7,,ii7 ,dilute ,! t]m dilute means a conc5tration ( less ?an #a p]c5t by volume4 7,,iii7 ,direct air capture 7aa7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m direct air capture1 ) respect to a facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em1 means t ! facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em uses c>bon capture equipm5t to capture c>bon dioxide directly f ! air4 7bb7 ,exclusion ,! t]m direct air capture does n include any facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em t captures c>bon dioxide-- 7,,aa7 t is delib]ately releas$ f a naturally occurr+ subsurface spr+2 or 7,,bb7 us+ natural photosyn!sis4 7,,iv7 ,intellectual prop]ty ,! t]m intellectual prop]ty means-- 7aa7 an inv5tion t is pat5table "u title #ce1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7bb7 any pat5t on an inv5tion describ$ 9 item 7aa74 7ii7 ,te*nology prizes 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all e/abli% a program to provide1 & %all provide1 f9ancial aw>ds on a competitive basis = direct air capture f m$ia 9 :i* ! conc5tration ( c>bon dioxide is dilute4 7,,ii7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out ?is clause1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7aa7 subject to subclause 7,,iii71 develop specific requirem5ts =-- 7,,aa7 ! competition process2 & 7,,bb7 ! demon/ration ( p]=mance ( approv$ projects2 7bb7 (f] f9ancial aw>ds = a project design$-- 7,,aa7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to capture m ?an #aj1jjj tons ( c>bon dioxide p] ye>2 & 7,,bb7 to op]ate 9 a mann] t w\ld be comm]cially viable 9 ! =eseeable future 7z det]m9$ by ! ,bo>d72 & 7cc7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 make f9ancial aw>ds to geographically div]se projects1 includ+ at lea/-- 7,,aa7 #a project 9 a coa/al ,/ate2 & 7,,bb7 #a project 9 a rural ,/ate4 7,,iii7 ,public p>ticipation ,9 c>ry+ out subclause 7,,ii77aa71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7aa7 provide notice ( &1 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #fj days1 an opportunity = public comm5t on1 any draft or propos$ v]sion ( ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii77aa72 & 7bb7 take into acc\nt public comm5ts receiv$ 9 develop+ ! f9al v]sion ( ^? requirem5ts4 7iii7 ,direct air capture te*nology advisory bo>d 7,i7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ an advisory bo>d to be kn[n z ! ,direct ,air ,capture ,te*nology ,advisory ,bo>d4 7,,ii7 ,composition ,! ,bo>d %all be compos$ ( #i memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 :o %all provide exp]tise 9-- 7aa7 climate sci5ce2 7bb7 physics2 7cc7 *emi/ry2 7dd7 biology2 7ee7 eng9e]+2 7ff7 economics2 7gg7 bus9ess managem5t2 & 7hh7 su* o!r discipl9es z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be necess>y to a*ieve ! purposes ( ?is subp>agraph4 7,,iii7 ,t]m2 vacancies 7aa7 ,t]m ,a memb] ( ! ,bo>d %all s]ve = a t]m ( #f ye>s4 7bb7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on ! ,bo>d-- 7,,aa7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,bo>d2 & 7,,bb7 %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7,,iv7 ,initial meet+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* all memb]s ( ! ,bo>d h be5 appo9t$1 ! ,bo>d %all hold ! initial meet+ ( ! ,bo>d4 7,v7 ,meet+s ,! ,bo>d %all meet at ! call ( ! ,*airp]son or on ! reque/ ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 7,,vi7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,bo>d %all con/itute a quorum1 b a less] numb] ( memb]s may hold he>+s4 7,,vii7 ,*airp]son & vice *airp]son ,! ,bo>d %all select a ,*airp]son & ,vice ,*airp]son f among ! memb]s ( ! ,bo>d4 7,,viii7 ,comp5sation ,ea* memb] ( ! ,bo>d may be comp5sat$ at n to exce$ ! daily equival5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay 9 effect = a position at level ,v ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecaf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* day dur+ :i* ! memb] is engag$ 9 ! actual p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! ,bo>d4 7,,ix7 ,duties ,! ,bo>d %all advise ! ,adm9i/rator on c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ,adm9i/rator "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,x7 ,,faca ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all apply to ! ,bo>d4 7iv7 ,intellectual prop]ty 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a f9ancial aw>d "u ?is subp>agraph1 an applicant %all agree to ve/ ! intellectual prop]ty ( ! applicant d]iv$ f ! te*nology 9 #a or m entities t are incorporat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,,ii7 ,res]vation ( lic5se ,! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7aa7 may res]ve a nonexclusive1 nontransf]able1 irrevocable1 paid-up lic5se1 to h practic$ = or on behalf ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 9 connection ) any intellectual prop]ty describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 b 7bb7 %all n1 9 ! ex]cise ( a lic5se res]v$ "u item 7aa71 publicly disclose propriet>y in=mation relat+ to ! lic5se4 7,,iii7 ,transf] ( title ,title to any intellectual prop]ty describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 %all n be transf]r$ or pass$1 except to an entity t is incorporat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 until ! expiration ( ! fir/ pat5t obta9$ 9 connection ) ! intellectual prop]ty4 7v7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subp>agraph #ce1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5t ,rese>* c>ri$ out us+ am\nts made available "u subclause 7,i7 may n duplicate rese>* fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7vi7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! ,bo>d & all au?ority provid$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all t]m9ate n lat] ?an #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai4 7,c7 ,c>bon dioxide utilization rese>* 7i7 ,def9ition ( c>bon dioxide utilization ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m c>bon dioxide utilization ref]s to te*nologies or approa*es t lead to ! use ( c>bon dioxide-- 7,i7 ?r\gh ! fixation ( c>bon dioxide ?r\gh photosyn!sis or *emosyn!sis1 su* z ?r\gh ! gr[+ ( algae or bact]ia2 7,,ii7 ?r\gh ! *emical conv]sion ( c>bon dioxide to a mat]ial or *emical comp\nd 9 :i* ! c>bon dioxide is securely /or$2 or 7,,iii7 ?r\gh ! use ( c>bon dioxide = any o!r purpose = :i* a comm]cial m>ket exi/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7ii7 ,program ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all c>ry out a rese>* & developm5t program = c>bon dioxide utilization to promote exi/+ & new te*nologies t trans=m c>bon dioxide g5]at$ by indu/rial processes into a product ( comm]cial value1 or z an input to products ( comm]cial value4 7iii7 ,te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all support rese>* & infra/ructure activities relat+ to c>bon dioxide utilization by provid+ te*nical assi/ance & f9ancial assi/ance 9 accordance ) clause 7iv74 7iv7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive te*nical assi/ance & f9ancial assi/ance "u clause 7iii71 a c>bon dioxide utilization project %all-- 7,i7 h access to an emissions /ream g5]at$ by a /ation>y s\rce )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t is capable ( supply+ n less ?an #bej metric tons p] day ( c>bon dioxide = rese>*2 7,,ii7 h access to adequate space = a laboratory & equipm5t = te/+ small-scale c>bon dioxide utilization te*nologies1 ) onsite access to l>g] te/ bays = scale-up2 & 7,,iii7 h exi/+ p>tn]%ips ) in/itutions ( high] education1 private companies1 ,/ates1 or o!r gov]nm5t entities4 7v7 ,coord9ation ,9 support+ c>bon dioxide utilization projects "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 &1 z appropriate1 ) ! head ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ates1 ! private sector1 & in/itutions ( high] education to develop me?ods & te*nologies to acc\nt = ! c>bon dioxide emissions avoid$ by ! c>bon dioxide utilization projects4 7vi7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subp>agraph #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5t ,rese>* c>ri$ out us+ am\nts made available "u subclause 7,i7 may n duplicate rese>* fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7,d7 ,deep sal9e =mation report 7i7 ,def9ition ( deep sal9e =mation 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m deep sal9e =mation means a =mation ( subsurface geographically ext5sive s$im5t>y rock lay]s saturat$ ) wat]s or br9es t h a high total dissolv$ solids cont5t & t are bel[ ! dep? :]e c>bon dioxide c exi/ 9 ! =mation z a sup]critical fluid4 7,,ii7 ,cl>ification ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m deep sal9e =mation does n include oil & gas res]voirs4 7ii7 ,report ,9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 &1 z appropriate1 ) ! head ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cy & relevant /akehold]s1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all prep>e1 submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available a report t includes-- 7,i7 a compreh5sive id5tification ( pot5tial risks & b5efits to project develop]s associat$ ) increas$ /orage ( c>bon dioxide captur$ f /ation>y s\rces 9 deep sal9e =mations1 us+ exi/+ rese>*2 7,,ii7 recomm5dations1 if any1 = manag+ ! pot5tial risks id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,i71 includ+ pot5tial risks unique to public l&2 & 7,,iii7 recomm5dations1 if any1 = ,f$]al legislation or o!r policy *anges to mitigate any pot5tial risks id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,i74 7,e7 ,report on c>bon dioxide nonregulatory /rategies & te*nologies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7,i7 ! recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c72 & 7,,ii7 a plan = support+ additional nonregulatory /rategies & te*nologies t c\ld significantly prev5t c>bon dioxide emissions or r$uce c>bon dioxide levels 9 ! air1 9 conjunction ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,! plan submitt$ "u clause 7i7 %all include-- 7,i7 a me?odology = evaluat+ & rank+ te*nologies bas$ on ! ability ( ! te*nologies to co/ effectively r$uce c>bon dioxide emissions or c>bon dioxide levels 9 ! air2 & 7,,ii7 a description ( any nonair-relat$ environm5tal or en]gy consid]ations reg>d+ ! te*nologies4 7,f7 ,,gao report ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7i7 id5tifies all ,f$]al grant programs 9 :i* a purpose ( a grant "u ! program is to p]=m rese>* on c>bon capture & utilization te*nologies1 includ+ direct air capture te*nologies2 & 7ii7 exam9es ! ext5t to :i* ! ,f$]al grant programs id5tifi$ pursuant to clause 7i7 ov]lap or are duplicative4 4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ h[ funds appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator dur+ ! #e mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>s h be5 us$ to c>ry out section #ajc ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc71 includ+ a description (-- 7#a7 ! am\nt ( funds us$ to c>ry out specific provisions ( t section2 & 7#b7 ! practices us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator to diff]5tiate fund+ us$ to c>ry out t section1 z comp>$ to fund+ us$ to c>ry out o!r provisions ( law4 7c7 ,inclusion ( c>bon capture infra/ructure projects ,section #dajja7f7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm7#f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ c>bon capture1 aft] manufactur+12 7,b7 9 clause 7i77,,iii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 is cov]$ by a programmatic plan or environm5tal review develop$ = ! prim>y purpose ( facilitat+ developm5t ( c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 or 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,inclusion ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 con/ruction ( infra/ructure = c>bon capture includes con/ruction (-- 7i7 any facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em t captures1 utilizes1 or seque/]s c>bon dioxide emissions1 includ+ projects = direct air capture 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b77i7 ( section #ajc7;g7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7;g772 & 7ii7 c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 4 7d7 ,developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration report1 p]mitt+ guidance1 & regional p]mitt+ task =ce 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects ,! t]m c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects includes projects = direct air capture 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b77i7 ( section #ajc7;g7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7;g7774 7,b7 ,effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible ,! t]m effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible means1 ) respect to developm5t or ! p]mitt+ process = c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es1 a process t is complet$ 9 an exp$iti\s mann] :ile ma9ta9+ environm5tal1 heal?1 & safety protections4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,*air71 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c\ncil1 & ! head ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cy 7z det]m9$ by ! ,presid5t71 %all prep>e a report t-- 7i7 compiles all exi/+ relevant ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review in=mation & res\rces = project applicants1 ag5cies1 & o!r /akehold]s int]e/$ 9 ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! appropriate po9ts ( int]action ) ,f$]al ag5cies2 7,,ii7 cl>ification ( ! p]mitt+ responsibilities & au?orities among ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7,,iii7 be/ practices & templates = p]mitt+2 7ii7 inv5tories curr5t or em]g+ activities t trans=m captur$ c>bon dioxide into a product ( comm]cial value1 or z an input to products ( comm]cial value2 7iii7 inv5tories exi/+ initiatives & rec5t publications t analyze or id5tify priority c>bon dioxide pipel9es ne$$ to enable effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects at increas$ scale2 7iv7 id5tifies gaps 9 ! curr5t ,f$]al regulatory framework = ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 & 7v7 id5tifies ,f$]al f9anc+ me*anisms available to project develop]s4 7,b7 ,submission2 publication ,! ,*air %all-- 7i7 submit ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7ii7 z soon z practicable1 make ! report publicly available4 7#c7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 b n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air %all submit guidance consi/5t ) t report to all relevant ,f$]al ag5cies t-- 7i7 facilitates reviews associat$ ) ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 & 7ii7 supports ! effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all address requirem5ts "u-- 7,i7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,,ii7 ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 7,,iii7 ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq472 7,,iv7 ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 7,v7 ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,,vi7 division ,a ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7=m]ly kn[n z ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act72 7,,vii7 ! ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq472 7,,viii7 ! ,act ( ,june #h1 #aidj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,bald & ,gold5 ,eagle ,protection ,act72 & 7,,ix7 any o!r ,f$]al law t ! ,*air det]m9es to be appropriate4 7ii7 ,environm5tal reviews ,! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include direction to ,/ates & o!r int]e/$ p>ties = ! developm5t ( programmatic environm5tal reviews "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 = c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 7iii7 ,public involvem5t ,! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be subject to ! public notice1 comm5t1 & solicitation ( in=mation proc$ures "u section #aejf4f ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,c7 ,submission2 publication ,! ,*air %all-- 7i7 submit ! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7ii7 z soon z practicable1 make ! guidance publicly available4 7,d7 ,evaluation ,! ,*air %all-- 7i7 p]iodically evaluate ! reports ( ! task =ces "u p>agraph 7#d77;,e7 &1 z necess>y1 revise ! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ea* ye>1 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & relevant ,f$]al ag5cies a report t describes any recomm5dations = legislation1 rules1 revisions to rules1 or o!r policies t w\ld address ! issues id5tifi$ by ! task =ces "u p>agraph 7#d77;,e74 7#d7 ,task =ce 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air %all e/abli% n less ?an #b task =ces1 :i* %all ea* cov] a diff]5t geographical area ) diff]+ demographic1 l& use1 or geological issues-- 7i7 to id5tify p]mitt+ & o!r *all5ges & successes t p]mitt+ au?orities & project develop]s & op]ators face2 & 7ii7 to improve ! p]=mance ( ! p]mitt+ process & regional coord9ation = ! purpose ( promot+ ! effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 7,b7 ,memb]s & selection 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,*air %all-- 7,i7 develop crit]ia = ! selection ( memb]s to ea* task =ce2 & 7,,ii7 select memb]s = ea* task =ce 9 accordance ) subclause 7,i7 & clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,memb]s ,ea* task =ce-- 7,i7 %all include n less ?an #a repres5tative ( ea* (-- 7aa7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7bb7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7cc7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior2 7dd7 any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy ! ,*air det]m9es to be appropriate2 7ee7 any ,/ate t reque/s p>ticipation 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce2 7ff7 develop]s or op]ators ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects or c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 & 7gg7 nongov]nm5tal memb]%ip organizations1 ! prim>y mission ( :i* conc]ns protection ( ! environm5t2 & 7,,ii7 at ! reque/ ( a ,tribal or local gov]nm5t1 may include a repres5tative (-- 7aa7 n less ?an #a local gov]nm5t 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce2 & 7bb7 n less ?an #a ,tribal gov]nm5t 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce4 7,c7 ,meet+s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* task =ce %all meet n less ?an twice ea* ye>4 7ii7 ,jo9t meet+ ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! task =ces %all meet collectively n less ?an once ea* ye>4 7,d7 ,duties ,ea* task =ce %all-- 7i7 inv5tory exi/+ or pot5tial ,f$]al & ,/ate approa*es to facilitate reviews associat$ ) ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es1 includ+ be/ practices t-- 7,i7 avoid duplicative reviews2 7,,ii7 engage /akehold]s e>ly 9 ! p]mitt+ process2 & 7,,iii7 make ! p]mitt+ process effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible2 7ii7 develop common models = ,/ate-level c>bon dioxide pipel9e regulation & ov]sight guidel9es t c be %>$ ) ,/ates 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce2 7iii7 provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce 9 implem5t+ regulatory requirem5ts & any models develop$ "u clause 7ii72 7iv7 inv5tory curr5t or em]g+ activities t trans=m captur$ c>bon dioxide into a product ( comm]cial value1 or z an input to products ( comm]cial value2 7v7 id5tify any priority c>bon dioxide pipel9es ne$$ to enable effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects at increas$ scale2 7vi7 id5tify gaps 9 ! curr5t ,f$]al & ,/ate regulatory framework & 9 exi/+ data = ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 7vii7 id5tify ,f$]al & ,/ate f9anc+ me*anisms available to project develop]s2 & 7viii7 develop recomm5dations = relevant ,f$]al ag5cies on h[ to develop & rese>* te*nologies t-- 7,i7 c capture c>bon dioxide2 & 7,,ii7 w\ld be able to be deploy$ )9 ! region cov]$ by ! task =ce1 includ+ any projects t h receiv$ te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance = rese>* "u p>agraph 7#f7 ( section #ajc7;g7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7;g774 7,e7 ,report ,ea* ye>1 ea* task =ce %all prep>e & submit to ! ,*air & to ! o!r task =ces a report t includes-- 7i7 any recomm5dations = improvem5ts 9 effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible issuance or adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al p]mits & o!r ,f$]al au?orizations requir$ "u a law describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i72 & 7ii7 any o!r nationally relevant in=mation t ! task =ce has collect$ 9 c>ry+ out ! duties "u subp>agraph 7,d74 7,f7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air %all-- 7i7 reevaluate ! ne$ = ! task =ces2 & 7ii7 submit to ,congress a recomm5dation z to :e!r ! task =ces %\ld cont9ue4 #adjg4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #adjc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agi4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,em]g5cy ev5t ,! t]m em]g5cy ev5t means a natural disa/] or cata/rophic failure result+ 9-- 7,a7 an em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! disa/] or failure occurr$2 or 7,b7 an em]g5cy or disa/] decl>$ by ! ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,evacuation r\te ,! t]m evacuation r\te means a transportation r\te or sy/em t-- 7,a7 is own$1 op]at$1 or ma9ta9$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t or a private entity2 7,b7 is us$-- 7i7 to transport ! public away f em]g5cy ev5ts2 or 7ii7 to transport em]g5cy respond]s & recov]y res\rces2 & 7,c7 is designat$ by ! eligible entity ) jurisdiction ov] ! area 9 :i* ! r\te is locat$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,resili5ce improvem5t ,! t]m resili5ce improvem5t means ! use ( mat]ials or /ructural or non/ructural te*niques1 includ+ natural infra/ructure-- 7,a7 t all[ a project-- 7i7 to bett] anticipate1 prep>e =1 & adapt to *ang+ conditions & to )/& & respond to disruptions2 & 7ii7 to be bett] able to cont9ue to s]ve ! prim>y function ( ! project dur+ & aft] wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s = ! expect$ life ( ! project2 or 7,b7 t-- 7i7 r$uce ! magnitude & duration ( impacts ( curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s to a project2 or 7ii7 h ! absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 & recov]ability to decrease project vuln]ability to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts or natural disa/]s4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program1 to be kn[n z ! ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation grant program or ! ,,protect grant program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to provide grants = resili5ce improvem5ts ?r\gh-- 7,a7 =mula fund+ di/ribut$ to ,/ates2 7,b7 competitive plann+ grants to enable communities to assess vuln]abilities to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s & *ang+ conditions1 includ+ sea level rise1 & plan infra/ructure improvem5ts & em]g5cy response /rategies to address ^? vuln]abilities2 & 7,c7 competitive resili5ce improvem5t grants to protect-- 7i7 infra/ructure assets by mak+ ! assets m resili5t to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s1 su* z sev]e /orms1 flood+1 dr\ght1 levee & dam failures1 wildfire1 rockslides1 mudslides1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 includ+ extreme temp]ature1 & e>?quakes2 7ii7 communities ?r\gh resili5ce improvem5ts & /rategies t all[ = ! cont9u$ op]ation or rapid recov]y ( surface transportation sy/ems t-- 7,i7 s]ve critical local1 regional1 & national ne$s1 includ+ evacuation r\tes2 & 7,,ii7 provide access or s]vice to hospitals & o!r m$ical or em]g5cy s]vice facilities1 major employ]s1 critical manufactur+ c5t]s1 ports & int]modal facilities1 utilities1 & ,f$]al facilities2 7iii7 coa/al infra/ructure1 su* z a tide gate1 t is at long-t]m risk to sea level rise2 & 7iv7 natural infra/ructure t protects & enhances surface transportation assets :ile improv+ ecosy/em conditions1 includ+ culv]ts t ensure adequate fl[s 9 riv]s & e/u>9e sy/ems4 7c7 ,=mula aw>ds 7#a7 ,di/ribution ( funds to ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = t fiscal ye> 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,di/ribution ,! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = ! applicable fiscal ye> by ! ratio t-- 7i7 ! total base apportionm5t = ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;c72 be>s to 7ii7 ! total base apportionm5ts = all ,/ates "u section #ajd7;c74 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a ,/ate %all use funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 to c>ry out activities eligible "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7d77#d74 7,b7 ,plann+ set-aside ,( ! am\nts made available to ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #b p]c5t %all be = activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c74 7#c7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,projects 9 c]ta9 areas ,if a project "u ?is subsection is c>ri$ out1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 )9 a base floodpla91 ! ,/ate %all-- 7i7 id5tify ! base floodpla9 9 :i* ! project is to be locat$ & disclose t in=mation to ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 indicate to ! ,secret>y :e!r ! ,/ate plans to implem5t #a or m compon5ts ( ! risk mitigation plan "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 ) respect to ! area4 7,b7 ,eligibilities ,a ,/ate %all use funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 =-- 7i7 a highway project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 7ii7 a public transportation facility or s]vice eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7iii7 a facility or s]vice = int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di72 or 7iv7 a port facility1 includ+ a facility t-- 7,i7 connects a port to o!r modes ( transportation2 7,,ii7 improves ! effici5cy ( evacuations & disa/] relief2 or 7,,iii7 aids transportation4 7,c7 ,sy/em resili5ce ,a project c>ri$ out by a ,/ate ) funds made available "u ?is subsection may include ! use ( natural infra/ructure or ! con/ruction or modification ( /orm surge1 flood protection1 or aquatic ecosy/em re/oration elem5ts t are functionally connect$ to a transportation improvem5t1 su* z-- 7i7 increas+ m>% heal? & total area adjac5t to a highway "r-(-way to promote additional flood /orage2 7ii7 upgrades to & in/all+ ( culv]ts design$ to )/& #ajj-ye> flood ev5ts2 7iii7 upgrades to & in/allation ( tide gates to protect highways2 & 7iv7 upgrades to & in/allation ( flood gates to protect tunnel entrances4 7,d7 ,f$]al co/ %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7ii7 ,non-f$]al %>e ,a ,/ate may use ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ,f$]al funds made available "u ?is subsection to meet ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e requirem5t = a project "u ?is subsection4 7,e7 ,eligible project co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 eligible project co/s = activities c>ri$ out by a ,/ate ) funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 may include ! co/s (-- 7,i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7,,ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 & acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7ii7 ,eligible plann+ co/s ,9 ! case ( a plann+ activity describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c7 t is c>ri$ out by a ,/ate ) funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 eligible co/s may include developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 o!r precon/ruction activities1 & o!r activities consi/5t ) c>ry+ out ! purposes ( subsection 7d77#c74 7,f7 ,limitations ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 a ,/ate-- 7i7 may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection = ! con/ruction ( new capacity2 & 7ii7 may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e77i77,i74 7d7 ,competitive aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to funds di/ribut$ to ,/ates "u subsection 7c77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants on a competitive basis "u ?is subsection to eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is subsection to any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7,c7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7,d7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority4 7,e7 ,an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a774 7,f7 ,a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy t applies jo9tly ) a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates4 7,g7 ,a multi-,/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#c7 ,plann+ grants ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide plann+ grants to eligible entities = ! purpose (-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization1 develop+ a resili5ce improvem5t plan "u subsection 7f77#b72 7,b7 resili5ce plann+1 pr$esign1 design1 or ! developm5t ( data tools to simulate transportation disruption sc5>ios1 includ+ vuln]ability assessm5ts2 7,c7 te*nical capacity build+ by ! eligible entity to facilitate ! ability ( ! eligible entity to assess ! vuln]abilities ( ! infra/ructure assets & community response /rategies ( ! eligible entity "u curr5t conditions & a range ( pot5tial future conditions2 or 7,d7 evacuation plann+ & prep>ation4 7#d7 ,resili5ce grants 7,a7 ,resili5ce improvem5t grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide resili5ce improvem5t grants to eligible entities to c>ry out #a or m eligible activities "u clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,eligible activities 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may use a resili5ce improvem5t grant "u ?is subp>agraph = #a or m con/ruction activities to enable an exi/+ surface transportation infra/ructure asset to )/& #a or m elem5ts ( a wea!r ev5t or natural disa/]1 or to increase ! resili5ce ( surface transportation infra/ructure f ! impacts ( *ang+ conditions1 su* z sea level rise1 flood+1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 & o!r natural disa/]s4 7,,ii7 ,inclusions ,an activity eligible to be c>ri$ out "u ?is subp>agraph includes-- 7aa7 resurfac+1 re/oration1 rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 replacem5t1 improvem5t1 or realignm5t ( an exi/+ surface transportation facility eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 7bb7 ! incorporation ( natural infra/ructure2 7cc7 ! upgrade ( an exi/+ surface transportation facility to meet or exce$ ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration approv$ design /&>ds2 7dd7 ! in/allation ( mitigation measures t prev5t ! intrusion ( floodwat]s into surface transportation sy/ems2 7ee7 /r5g!n+ sy/ems t remove ra9wat] f surface transportation facilities2 7ff7 a resili5ce project t addresses id5tifi$ vuln]abilities describ$ 9 ! resili5ce improvem5t plan ( ! eligible entity1 if applicable2 7gg7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels1 or away f slide prone areas2 7hh7 /abiliz+ slide areas or slopes2 7ii7 in/all+ riprap2 7jj7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s1 includ+ to respond to extreme wea!r2 7kk7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7ll7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7mm7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7nn7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7oo7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 & o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 & 7pp7 any o!r protective features1 includ+ natural infra/ructure1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize a resili5ce improvem5t grant to an eligible entity if-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7aa7 ! b5efits ( ! eligible activity propos$ to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity exce$ ! co/s ( ! activity2 & 7bb7 !re is a ne$ to address ! vuln]abilities ( infra/ructure assets ( ! eligible entity ) a high risk (1 & impacts associat$ )1 failure due to ! impacts ( wea!r ev5ts1 natural disa/]s1 or *ang+ conditions1 su* z sea level rise & increas$ flood risk2 or 7,,ii7 ! eligible activity propos$ to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity is includ$ 9 ! applicable resili5ce improvem5t plan "u subsection 7f77#b74 7,b7 ,community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants to eligible entities to c>ry out #a or m eligible activities "u clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity may use a community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grant "u ?is subp>agraph = #a or m projects t /r5g!n & protect evacuation r\tes t are ess5tial = provid+ & support+ evacuations caus$ by em]g5cy ev5ts1 includ+ a project t-- 7,i7 is an eligible activity "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 if t eligible activity w improve an evacuation r\te2 7,,ii7 ensures ! ability ( ! evacuation r\te to provide safe passage dur+ an evacuation & r$uces ! risk ( damage to evacuation r\tes z a result ( future em]g5cy ev5ts1 includ+ re/or+ or replac+ exi/+ evacuation r\tes t are 9 poor condition or n design$ to meet ! anticipat$ dem& dur+ an em]g5cy ev5t1 & includ+ /eps to protect r\tes f mud1 rock1 or o!r debris slides2 7,,iii7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t exi/+ evacuation r\tes are n suffici5t to adequately facilitate evacuations1 includ+ ! transportation ( em]g5cy respond]s & recov]y res\rces1 exp&s ! capacity ( evacuation r\tes to swiftly & safely accommodate evacuations1 includ+ in/allation (-- 7aa7 communications & intellig5t transportation sy/em equipm5t & infra/ructure2 7bb7 c\nt]fl[ measures2 or 7cc7 %\ld]s2 7,,iv7 is = ! con/ruction (-- 7aa7 new or r$undant evacuation r\tes1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t exi/+ evacuation r\tes are n suffici5t to adequately facilitate evacuations1 includ+ ! transportation ( em]g5cy respond]s & recov]y res\rces2 or 7bb7 %elt]+ facilities t are functionally connect$ to an eligible project2 7,v7 is = ! acquisition ( evacuation r\te or traffic incid5t managem5t equipm5t1 vehicles1 or signage2 or 7,,vi7 w ensure access or s]vice to critical de/9ations1 includ+ hospitals & o!r m$ical or em]g5cy s]vice facilities1 major employ]s1 critical manufactur+ c5t]s1 ports & int]modal facilities1 utilities1 & ,f$]al facilities4 7iii7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants "u ?is subp>agraph = eligible activities t are co/-effective1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into acc\nt-- 7,i7 curr5t & future vuln]abilities to an evacuation r\te due to future occurr5ce or recurr5ce ( em]g5cy ev5ts t are likely to occur 9 ! geographic area 9 :i* ! evacuation r\te is locat$2 & 7,,ii7 project$ *anges 9 developm5t patt]ns1 demographics1 & extreme wea!r ev5ts bas$ on ! be/ available evid5ce & analysis4 7iv7 ,consultation ,9 provid+ grants = community resili5ce & evacuation r\tes "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 :o %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ! ,secret>y & to eligible entities4 7,c7 ,at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants 7i7 ,def9ition ( coa/al ,/ate ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m coa/al ,/ate means-- 7,i7 a ,/ate 91 or bord]+ on1 ! ,atlantic1 ,pacific1 or ,arctic ,ocean1 ! ,gulf ( ,mexico1 ,long ,isl& ,s\nd1 or #a or m ( ! ,great ,lakes2 7,,ii7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s2 7,,iii7 ,guam2 7,,iv7 ,am]ican ,samoa2 & 7,v7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7ii7 ,grants ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants to eligible entities 9 coa/al ,/ates to c>ry out #a or m eligible activities "u clause 7iii74 7iii7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity may use an at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grant "u ?is subp>agraph = /r5g!n+1 /abiliz+1 h>d5+1 elevat+1 relocat+1 or o!rwise enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( highway & non-rail infra/ructure1 includ+ bridges1 roads1 p$e/rian walkways1 & bicycle lanes1 & associat$ infra/ructure1 su* z culv]ts & tide gates1 t are subject to1 or face increas$ long-t]m future risks (1 a wea!r ev5t1 a natural disa/]1 or *ang+ conditions1 includ+ coa/al flood+1 coa/al erosion1 wave action1 /orm surge1 or sea level rise1 9 ord] to improve transportation & public safety & to r$uce co/s by avoid+ l>g] future ma9t5ance or rebuild+ co/s4 7iv7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all provide at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants "u ?is subp>agraph = a project-- 7,i7 t addresses ! risks f a curr5t or future wea!r ev5t or natural disa/]1 includ+ coa/al flood+1 coa/al erosion1 wave action1 /orm surge1 or sea level *ange2 & 7,,ii7 t r$uces long-t]m infra/ructure co/s by avoid+ l>g] future ma9t5ance or rebuild+ co/s4 7v7 ,coa/al b5efits ,9 addition to ! crit]ia "u clause 7iv71 = ! purpose ( provid+ at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! ext5t to :i* a project w provide-- 7,i7 access to coa/al homes1 bus9esses1 communities1 & o!r critical infra/ructure1 includ+ access by fir/ respond]s & o!r em]g5cy p]sonnel2 or 7,,ii7 access to a designat$ evacuation r\te4 7#e7 ,grant requirem5ts 7,a7 ,solicitations = grants ,9 provid+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a transp>5t & competitive national solicitation process to select eligible projects to receive grants "u p>agraph 7#c7 & subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,applications 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d71 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7ii7 ,projects 9 c]ta9 areas ,if a project is propos$ to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 )9 a base floodpla91 ! eligible entity %all-- 7,i7 z "p ( ! application1 id5tify ! floodpla9 9 :i* ! project is to be locat$ & disclose t in=mation to ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 indicate 9 ! application :e!r1 if select$1 ! eligible entity w implem5t #a or m compon5ts ( ! risk mitigation plan "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 ) respect to ! area4 7,c7 ,eligibilities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 only =-- 7i7 a highway project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 7ii7 a public transportation facility or s]vice eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7iii7 a facility or s]vice = int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di72 or 7iv7 a port facility1 includ+ a facility t-- 7,i7 connects a port to o!r modes ( transportation2 7,,ii7 improves ! effici5cy ( evacuations & disa/] relief2 or 7,,iii7 aids transportation4 7,d7 ,sy/em resili5ce ,a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 may include ! use ( natural infra/ructure or ! con/ruction or modification ( /orm surge1 flood protection1 or aquatic ecosy/em re/oration elem5ts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are functionally connect$ to a transportation improvem5t1 su* z-- 7i7 increas+ m>% heal? & total area adjac5t to a highway "r-(-way to promote additional flood /orage2 7ii7 upgrades to & in/all+ ( culv]ts design$ to )/& #ajj-ye> flood ev5ts2 7iii7 upgrades to & in/allation ( tide gates to protect highways2 & 7iv7 upgrades to & in/allation ( flood gates to protect tunnel entrances4 7,e7 ,f$]al co/ %>e 7i7 ,plann+ grant ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a plann+ activity c>ri$ out us+ a plann+ grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7ii7 ,resili5ce grants 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 & subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,,ii7 ,tribal projects ,on ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 by an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a77 may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7iii7 ,non-f$]al %>e ,! eligible entity may use ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ,f$]al funds provid$ "u ?is subsection to meet ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e requirem5t = a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection4 7,f7 ,eligible project co/s 7i7 ,resili5ce grant projects ,eligible project co/s = activities fund$ ) a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 may include ! co/s (-- 7,i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7,,ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 & acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7ii7 ,plann+ grants ,eligible project co/s = activities fund$ ) a grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 may include ! co/s ( developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 o!r precon/ruction activities1 & o!r activities consi/5t ) c>ry+ out ! purposes ( t p>agraph4 7,g7 ,limitations ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = ! con/ruction ( new capacity2 & 7ii7 may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f77i77,i74 7,h7 ,di/ribution ( grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( funds1 an eligible entity may reque/ & ! ,secret>y may di/ribute funds = a grant "u ?is subsection on a multiye> basis1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7ii7 ,rural set-aside ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #be p]c5t = grants = projects locat$ 9 areas t are outside an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7iii7 ,tribal set-aside ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #b p]c5t = grants to ,indian tribes 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a774 7iv7 ,reallocation ,= any fiscal ye>1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! am\nt describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 w n be fully utiliz$ = ! grant describ$ 9 t clause1 ! ,secret>y may reallocate ! unutiliz$ funds to provide grants to o!r eligible entities "u ?is subsection4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consult ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ! ,army = ,civil ,works1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce2 & 7#b7 solicit te*nical support f ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7f7 ,resili5ce improvem5t plan & l[] non-,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e r$uctions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives funds "u subsection 7c7 or an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subsection 7d7 %all h ! non-,f$]al %>e ( a project c>ri$ out ) ! funds or grant1 z applicable1 r$uc$ by an am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 if ! ,/ate or eligible entity meets ! applicable requirem5ts "u t subp>agraph4 7,b7 ,am\nt ( r$uctions 7i7 ,resili5ce improvem5t plan ,subject to clause 7iii71 ! am\nt ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d7 %all be r$uc$ by #g p]c5tage po9ts if-- 7,i7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or an eligible entity t is a ,/ate or a metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! ,/ate or eligible entity has-- 7aa7 develop$ a resili5ce improvem5t plan 9 accordance ) ?is subsection2 & 7bb7 prioritiz$ ! project on t resili5ce improvem5t plan2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity n describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! eligible entity is locat$ 9 a ,/ate or an area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization t has-- 7aa7 develop$ a resili5ce improvem5t plan 9 accordance ) ?is subsection2 & 7bb7 prioritiz$ ! project on t resili5ce improvem5t plan4 7ii7 ,incorporation ( resili5ce improvem5t plan 9 o!r plann+ ,subject to clause 7iii71 ! am\nt ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d7 %all be r$uc$ by #c p]c5tage po9ts if-- 7,i7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or an eligible entity t is a ,/ate or a metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! resili5ce improvem5t plan develop$ 9 accordance ) ?is subsection has be5 incorporat$ into ! metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity n describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! eligible entity is locat$ 9 a ,/ate or an area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization t incorporat$ a resili5ce improvem5t plan into ! metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable4 7iii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,maximum r$uction ,a ,/ate or eligible entity may n receive a r$uction "u ?is p>agraph ( m ?an #aj p]c5tage po9ts = any s+le project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d74 7,,ii7 ,no negative non-,f$]al %>e ,a r$uction "u ?is p>agraph %all n r$uce ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d7 to an am\nt t is less ?an z]o4 7#b7 ,plan cont5ts ,a resili5ce improvem5t plan ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all be = ! imm$iate & long-range plann+ activities & inve/m5ts ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization ) respect to resili5ce2 7,b7 %all demon/rate a sy/emic approa* to transportation sy/em resili5ce & be consi/5t ) & complem5t>y ( ! ,/ate & local mitigation plans requir$ "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe72 7,c7 %all-- 7i7 include a risk-bas$ assessm5t ( vuln]abilities ( transportation assets & sy/ems to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s1 su* z sev]e /orms1 flood+1 dr\ght1 levee & dam failures1 wildfire1 rockslides1 mudslides1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 includ+ extreme temp]atures1 & e>?quakes2 7ii7 designate evacuation r\tes & /rategies1 includ+ multimodal facilities1 designat$ ) consid]ation = individuals )\t access to p]sonal vehicles2 7iii7 plan = response to anticipat$ em]g5cies1 includ+ plans = ! mobility (-- 7,i7 em]g5cy response p]sonnel & equipm5t2 & 7,,ii7 access to em]g5cy s]vices1 includ+ = vuln]able or disadvantag$ populations2 7iv7 describe ! resili5ce improvem5t policies1 includ+ /rategies1 l&-use & zon+ *anges1 inve/m5ts 9 natural infra/ructure1 or p]=mance measures t w in=m ! transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization ) ! goal ( increas+ resili5ce2 7v7 include an inve/m5t plan t-- 7,i7 includes a li/ ( priority projects2 & 7,,ii7 describes h[ funds provid$ by a grant "u ! program w\ld be inve/$ & mat*$1 :i* %all n be subject to fiscal con/ra9t requirem5ts2 & 7vi7 use sci5ce & data & indicate ! s\rce ( data & me?odologies2 & 7,d7 %all1 z appropriate-- 7i7 include a description ( h[ ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization-- 7,i7 to respond promptly to ! impacts ( wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s2 & 7,,ii7 to be prep>$ = *ang+ conditions1 su* z sea level rise & increas$ flood risk2 7ii7 describe ! codes1 /&>ds1 & regulatory framework1 if any1 adopt$ & en=c$ to ensure resili5ce improvem5ts )9 ! impact$ area ( propos$ projects includ$ 9 ! resili5ce improvem5t plan2 7iii7 consid] ! b5efits ( comb9+ h>d infra/ructure assets1 & natural infra/ructure1 ?r\gh coord9at$ ef=ts by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ! ,/ates2 7iv7 assess ! resili5ce ( o!r community assets1 includ+ build+s & h\s+1 em]g5cy managem5t assets1 & en]gy1 wat]1 & communication infra/ructure2 7v7 use a long-t]m plann+ p]iod2 & 7vi7 include su* o!r in=mation z ! eligible entity consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,no new plann+ requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires a metropolitan plann+ organization or a ,/ate to develop a resili5ce improvem5t plan or to include a resili5ce improvem5t plan "u ! metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable1 ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate4 7g7 ,monitor+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! (ficials describ$ 9 subsection 7e71 %all-- 7,a7 e/abli%1 = ! purpose ( evaluat+ ! effectiv5ess & impacts ( projects c>ri$ out "u ! program-- 7i7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 transportation & any o!r metrics z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y2 & 7ii7 proc$ures = monitor+ & evaluat+ projects bas$ on ^? metrics2 & 7,b7 select a repres5tative sample ( projects to evaluate bas$ on ! metrics & proc$ures e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,notice ,be=e adopt+ any metrics describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 publi% ! propos$ metrics 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 & 7,b7 provide to ! public an opportunity = comm5t on ! propos$ metrics4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports f eligible entities ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* a project c>ri$ out "u ! program is complet$1 ! entity t c>ri$ out ! project %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! results ( ! project & ! use ( ! funds receiv$ "u ! program4 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,annual reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 an annual report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! program dur+ ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>1 includ+-- 7i7 ea* project = :i* a grant 0 provid$ "u ! program2 7ii7 in=mation relat+ to project applications receiv$2 7iii7 ! mann] 9 :i* ! consultation requirem5ts 7 implem5t$ "u ?is section2 7iv7 recomm5dations to improve ! adm9i/ration ( ! program1 includ+ :e!r assi/ance f additional or few] ag5cies to c>ry out ! program is appropriate2 7v7 ! p]iod requir$ to disburse grant funds to recipi5ts bas$ on applicable ,f$]al coord9ation requirem5ts2 & 7vi7 a li/ ( facilities t repeat$ly require repair or recon/ruction due to em]g5cy ev5ts4 7,b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t includes ! results ( ! reports submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7i7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye> = ! co/s ( adm9i/]+ ! program1 includ+ monitor+ & evaluation "u subsection 7g74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #adjc7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agh ! foll[+3 #agi4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program 4 #adjh4 ,diesel emissions r$uction 7a7 ,reau?orization ( diesel emissions r$uction program ,section #gig7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacg7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjaf & ins]t+ #bjbd4 7b7 ,recogniz+ diff]5ces 9 diesel vehicle1 eng9e1 equipm5t1 & fleet use 7#a7 ,national grant1 rebate1 & loan programs ,section #gib7;c77#d77;,d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacb7;c77#d77;,d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 recogniz+ diff]5ces 9 typical vehicle1 eng9e1 equipm5t1 & fleet use ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates be=e ! semicolon4 7#b7 ,/ate grant1 rebate1 & loan programs ,section #gic7;b77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacc7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! recognition1 = purposes ( implem5t+ ?is section1 ( diff]5ces 9 typical vehicle1 eng9e1 equipm5t1 & fleet use ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ expect$ useful life2 & 4 7c7 ,reallocation ( unus$ ,/ate funds ,section #gic7;c77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacc7;c77#b77;,c77 is am5d$ beg9n+ 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ to ea* rema9+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ?is p>agraph 9 clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ to c>ry out section #gib4 ,e ,miscellane\s #aeja4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aje4 #aejb4 ,/opp+ ?reats on p$e/rians 7a7 ,def9ition ( boll>d in/allation project ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m boll>d in/allation project means a project to in/all rais$ concrete or metal po/s on a sidewalk adjac5t to a roadway t are design$ to sl[ or /op a motor vehicle4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a competitive grant pilot program to provide assi/ance to local gov]nm5t entities = boll>d in/allation projects design$ to prev5t p$e/rian injuries & acts ( t]rorism 9 areas us$ by l>ge numb]s ( p$e/rians4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 a local gov]nm5t entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 :i* %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 a description ( ! propos$ boll>d in/allation project to be c>ri$ out2 7#b7 a description ( ! p$e/rian injury or t]rorism risks ) respect to ! propos$ in/allation area2 & 7#c7 an analysis ( h[ ! propos$ boll>d in/allation project w mitigate ^? risks4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section may only use ! grant funds = a boll>d in/allation project4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a boll>d in/allation project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is section may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #aejc4 ,transf] & sale ( toll cr$its 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,orig9at+ /ate ,! t]m orig9at+ ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 is eligible to use a cr$it "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 has be5 select$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#b74 7#b7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,recipi5t /ate ,! t]m recipi5t ,/ate means a ,/ate t receives a cr$it by transf] or by sale "u ?is section f an orig9at+ ,/ate4 7#d7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a toll cr$it ex*ange pilot program 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! pilot program are-- 7#a7 to id5tify ! ext5t ( ! dem& to pur*ase toll cr$its2 7#b7 to id5tify ! ca% price ( toll cr$its ?r\gh bilat]al transactions betwe5 ,/ates2 7#c7 to analyze ! impact ( ! pur*ase or sale ( toll cr$its on transportation exp5ditures2 7#d7 to te/ ! feasibility ( exp&+ ! pilot program to all[ all ,/ates to p>ticipate on a p]man5t basis2 & 7#e7 to id5tify any o!r rep]cussions ( ! toll cr$it ex*ange4 7d7 ,selection ( orig9at+ ,/ates 7#a7 ,application ,9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program z an orig9at+ ,/ate1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 su* in=mation z is requir$ = ! ,secret>y to v]ify-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( unus$ toll cr$its = :i* ! ,/ate has submitt$ c]tification to ! ,secret>y t are available to be sold or transf]r$ "u ! pilot program1 includ+-- 7i7 toll rev5ue g5]at$ & ! s\rces ( t rev5ue2 7ii7 toll rev5ue us$ by public1 quasi-public1 & private ag5cies to build1 improve1 or ma9ta9 highways1 bridges1 or tunnels t s]ve ! public purpose ( int]/ate comm]ce2 & 7iii7 an acc\nt+ ( any ,f$]al funds us$ by ! public1 quasi-public1 or private ag5cy to build1 improve1 or ma9ta9 ! toll facility1 to validate t ! cr$it has be5 r$uc$ by a p]c5tage equal to ! p]c5tage ( ! total co/ ( build+1 improv+1 or ma9ta9+ ! facility t 0 d]iv$ f ,f$]al funds2 7,b7 ! docum5tation ( ma9t5ance ( ef=t = toll cr$its e>n$ by ! orig9at+ ,/ate2 & 7,c7 ! accuracy ( ! acc\nt+ sy/em ( ! ,/ate to e>n & track toll cr$its4 7#b7 ,selection ,( ! ,/ates t submit an application "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may select n m ?an #aj ,/ates to be designat$ z an orig9at+ ,/ate4 7#c7 ,limitation on sales ,at any "t1 ! ,secret>y may limit ! am\nt ( unus$ toll cr$its t may be (f]$ = sale "u ! pilot program4 7e7 ,transf] or sale ( cr$its 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all provide t an orig9at+ ,/ate may transf] or sell to a recipi5t ,/ate a cr$it n previ\sly us$ by ! orig9at+ ,/ate "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,website support ,! ,secret>y %all make available a publicly accessible website on :i* orig9at+ ,/ates %all po/ ! am\nt ( toll cr$its1 v]ifi$ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 t are available = sale or transf] to a recipi5t ,/ate4 7#c7 ,bilat]al transactions ,an orig9at+ ,/ate & a recipi5t ,/ate may ent] into a bilat]al transaction to sell or transf] v]ifi$ toll cr$its4 7#d7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* a cr$it is transf]r$ or sold1 ! orig9at+ ,/ate & ! recipi5t ,/ate %all jo9tly submit to ! ,secret>y a writt5 notification ( ! transf] or sale1 includ+ details on-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( toll cr$its t h be5 sold or transf]r$2 7,b7 ! price paid or o!r value transf]r$ 9 ex*ange = ! toll cr$its2 7,c7 ! int5d$ use by ! recipi5t ,/ate ( ! toll cr$its1 if kn[n2 7,d7 ! int5d$ use by ! orig9at+ ,/ate ( ! ca% or o!r value transf]r$2 7,e7 an update on ! toll cr$it balance ( ! orig9at+ ,/ate & ! recipi5t ,/ate2 & 7,f7 any o!r in=mation ab\t ! transaction t ! ,secret>y may require4 7#e7 ,use ( cr$its by transf]ee or pur*as] ,a recipi5t ,/ate may use a cr$it receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5t = any funds made available to c>ry out title #bc or *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 accordance ) section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,use ( proce$s f sale ( cr$its ,an orig9at+ ,/ate %all use ! proce$s f ! sale ( a cr$it "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! con/ruction co/s ( any project 9 ! orig9at+ ,/ate t is eligible "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! progress ( ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7i7 det]m9es :e!r a toll cr$it m>ketplace is viable & co/-effective2 7ii7 describes ! buy+ & sell+ activities "u ! pilot program2 7iii7 describes ! av]age sale price ( toll cr$its2 7iv7 det]m9es :e!r ! pilot program c\ld be exp&$ to m ,/ates or all ,/ates or to non-,/ate op]ators ( toll facilities2 7v7 provides updat$ in=mation on ! toll cr$it balance accumulat$ by ea* ,/ate2 & 7vi7 describes ! li/ ( projects t 7 assi/$ by ! pilot program2 & 7,b7 make ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7g7 ,t]m9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! pilot program or ! p>ticipation ( any ,/ate 9 ! pilot program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! pilot program is n s]v+ a public b5efit2 or 7,b7 x is n co/ effective to c>ry out ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,proc$ures ,! t]m9ation ( ! pilot program or ! p>ticipation ( a ,/ate 9 ! pilot program %all be c>ri$ out consi/5t ) ,f$]al requirem5ts = project close\t1 adju/m5t1 & cont9u+ responsibilities4 #aejd4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,roads & ,trails ,rem$iation ,program ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecb et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #h4 ,=e/ ,s]vice legacy roads & trails rem$iation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli%1 & develop a national /rategy to c>ry out1 a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,roads & ,trails ,rem$iation ,program1 )9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em1 to c>ry out critical ma9t5ance & urg5t repairs & improvem5ts on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads1 trails1 & bridges4 7b7 ,priority ,9 implem5t+ ! program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may give priority to any project t protects or re/ores-- 7#a7 wat] quality2 7#b7 a wat]%$ t fe$s a public dr9k+ wat] sy/em2 7#c7 important wildlife habitat1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ea* affect$ ,/ate1 includ+ habitat ( ?reat5$1 endang]$1 or s5sitive fi% or wildlife species2 or 7#d7 hi/oric public access = au?oriz$ multiple uses ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 accordance ) ! ,multiple-,use ,su/a9$-,yield ,act ( #aifj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ebh et seq471 includ+ graz+1 recreation1 hunt+1 fi%+1 =e/ managem5t1 wildfire mitigation1 & ecosy/em re/oration4 7c7 ,national =e/ sy/em ,except z au?oriz$ "u section #cbc ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a71 ea* project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be on a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or trail4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #aeje4 ,disa/] relief mobilization pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,local community ,! t]m local community means-- 7,a7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,b7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 a rural plann+ organization2 or 7,e7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a pilot program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to local communities to develop disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans t include ! use ( bicycles4 7c7 ,application & selection requirem5ts 7#a7 ,p>tn]%ips ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 a local community %all demon/rate plans to ent] into a p>tn]%ip )-- 7,a7 #a or m nonpr(it community organizations2 or 7,b7 #a or m bicycle or p$e/rian advocacy organizations4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 a local community %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ an id5tification ( ea* nonpr(it community organization & bicycle or p$e/rian advocacy organization ) :i* ! local community plans to e/abli% a p>tn]%ip "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,selection ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all select n few] ?an #d1 & n m ?an #aj1 local communities t meet ! eligibility requirem5ts to receive a grant "u ! pilot program4 7d7 ,maximum am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant "u ! pilot program %all be #abe1jjj4 7e7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,vuln]ability assessm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! pilot program %all c>ry out a vuln]ability assessm5t ( active transportation infra/ructure 9 ! applicable community1 ) a p>ticul> focus on areas 9 ! local community t-- 7i7 h l[ levels ( vehicle own]%ip2 & 7ii7 lack suffici5t active transportation infra/ructure r\tes to public transportation4 7,b7 ,public p>ticipation ,9 c>ry+ out ! vuln]ability assessm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a grant recipi5t %all-- 7i7 provide an opportunity = public p>ticipation & fe$back2 & 7ii7 consid] public fe$back 9 develop+ or modify+ response plans "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! pilot program %all develop or modify1 z applicable1 disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans to include ! use ( bicycles by fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy work]s1 & community organization repres5tatives-- 7i7 dur+ an evacuation-- 7,i7 to notify resid5ts ( ! ne$ to evacuate2 7,,ii7 to evacuate individuals & goods2 & 7,,iii7 to rea* individuals :o are 9 ne$ ( fir/ aid & m$ical assi/ance2 & 7ii7 aft] a disa/]-- 7,i7 to assi/ 9 se>*+ = & locat+ individuals 9 ! disa/] area2 7,,ii7 to c>ry-- 7aa7 wat]2 7bb7 food2 7cc7 fir/ aid & o!r m$ical supplies2 & 7dd7 p[] s\rces & electric supplies1 su* z cell phones1 radios1 lights1 & batt]ies2 7,,iii7 to rea* individuals :o are 9 ne$ ( ! items describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii72 & 7,,iv7 to assi/ ) o!r disa/] relief tasks1 z appropriate4 7,b7 ,tra9+ & practice ,z "p ( ! plans "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a grant recipi5t %all-- 7i7 provide tra9+ = fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy work]s1 & community organization repres5tatives reg>d+-- 7,i7 compet5t bicycle skills1 includ+ ! use ( c>go bicycles & electric bicycles1 z applicable2 7,,ii7 basic bicycle ma9t5ance2 & 7,,iii7 me?ods to use bicycles to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 include 9 ! plans a plan =-- 7,i7 practic+ ! skills describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 ma9ta9+ bicycles & relat$ equipm5t4 7,c7 ,bike supply ,z "p ( ! plans "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a grant recipi5t %all provide bicycles1 z necess>y & appropriate1 to ea* community organization act+ 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! recipi5t to all[ repres5tatives ( ! organization to assi/ 9 disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response ef=ts4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7#b7 analyzes ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program2 & 7#c7 includes recomm5dations1 if any1 reg>d+ me?ods by :i* to incorporate bicycles into disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans 9 o!r communities4 #aejf4 ,appala*ian regional developm5t 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,appala*ian region1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a ,section #adajb7;a77#a77;,g7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ ,catawba1 aft] ,caldwell12 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ ,clevel&1 aft] ,clay14 7b7 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ade ( subtitle ,,iv ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adeaa4 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission may provide te*nical assi/ance to1 make grants to1 ent] into contracts )1 or o!rwise provide am\nts to individuals or entities 9 ! ,appala*ian region = projects & activities-- 7#a7 to conduct rese>* & analysis reg>d+ ! economic impact ( an e?ane /orage hub 9 ! ,appala*ian region t supports a m-effective en]gy m>ket p]=mance due to ! scale ( ! project1 su* z a project ) ! capacity to /ore & di/ribute m ?an #ajj1jjj b>rels p] day ( hydroc>bon fe$/ock ) a m9imum gross heat+ value ( #a1gjj ,btu p] /&>d cubic foot2 7#b7 ) ! pot5tial to significantly contribute to ! economic resili5ce ( ! area 9 :i* ! project is locat$2 & 7#c7 t w help e/abli% a regional en]gy hub 9 ! ,appala*ian region = natural gas & natural gas liquids1 includ+ /orage & associat$ pipel9es4 7b7 ,limitation on available am\nts ,( ! co/ ( any activity eligible = a grant "u ?is section-- 7#a7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section2 7#b7 9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out 9 a c\nty = :i* a di/ress$ c\nty designation is 9 effect "u section #adebf1 n m ?an #hj p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7#c7 9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out 9 a c\nty = :i* an at-risk c\nty designation is 9 effect "u section #adebf1 n m ?an #gj p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section4 7c7 ,s\rces ( assi/ance ,subject to subsection 7b71 a grant provid$ "u ?is section may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 9 comb9ation ) am\nts made available-- 7#a7 "u any o!r ,f$]al program2 or 7#b7 f any o!r s\rce4 7d7 ,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ any provision ( law limit+ ! ,f$]al %>e "u any o!r ,f$]al program1 am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section may be us$ to increase t ,f$]al %>e1 z ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission det]m9es to be appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ade ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #adeaj ! foll[+3 #adeaa4 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative4 4 7c7 ,au?orizations ,section #adgjc ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ?r\gh #bjbj4 & ins]t+ ?r\gh #bjbj2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 #ahj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbe2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7e7 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a71 #e1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out section #adeaa = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 4 7d7 ,t]m9ation ,section #adgjd ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbe4 #aejg4 ,requirem5ts = transportation projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,project ,! t]m project means a project 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t-- 7,a7 is c>ri$ out1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 us+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7,b7 has an e/imat$ total co/ ( #ajj1jjj1jjj or m4 7#b7 ,public-private p>tn]%ip ,! t]m public-private p>tn]%ip means an agreem5t betwe5 a public ag5cy & a private entity to f9ance1 build1 & ma9ta9 or op]ate a project4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips ,) respect to a public-private p>tn]%ip1 z a condition ( receiv+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = a project1 ! ,secret>y %all require ! public p>tn]1 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( op5+ ( ! project to traffic-- 7#a7 to conduct a review ( ! project1 includ+ a review ( ! compliance ( ! private p>tn] ) ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 7#b7 7,a7 to c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! private p>tn] ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip is meet+ ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t = ! project2 or 7,b7 to notify ! ,secret>y t ! private p>tn] ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip has n met #a or m ( ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t = ! project1 includ+ a brief description ( ea* violation ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7#c7 to make publicly available ! c]tification or notification1 z applicable1 "u p>agraph 7#b7 9 a =m t does n disclose any propriet>y or confid5tial bus9ess in=mation4 7c7 ,notification ,if ! ,secret>y provides ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance to a project c>ri$ out ?r\gh a public-private p>tn]%ip1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance is fir/ obligat$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a notification ( ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance made available = ! project4 7d7 ,value = money analysis 7#a7 ,project approval & ov]sight ,section #ajf7;h77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 = a project 9 :i* ! project sponsor int5ds to c>ry out ! project ?r\gh a public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 %all include a detail$ value = money analysis or simil> comp>ative analysis = ! project2 & 4 7#b7 ,surface transportation block grant program ,p>agraph 7#af7 ( section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z r$esignat$ by section #aaji7;a77#a77;,c771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ conduct+ value = money analyses or simil> comp>ative analyses1 aft] ov]sight4 7#c7 ,,tifia ,section #fjb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,public-private p>tn]%ips ,9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a public-private p>tn]%ip1 ! public p>tn] %all h-- 7,a7 conduct$ a value = money analysis or simil> comp>ative analysis2 & 7,b7 det]m9$ ! appropriat5ess ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 4 7e7 ,applicability ,?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all only apply to a public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #aejh4 ,community connectivity pilot program 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible facility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible facility means a highway or o!r transportation facility t creates a b>ri] to community connectivity1 includ+ b>ri]s to mobility1 access1 or economic developm5t1 due to high spe$s1 grade sep>ations1 or o!r design factors4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible facility may include-- 7,a7 a limit$ access highway2 7,b7 a viaduct2 & 7,c7 any o!r pr9cipal art]ial facility4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program ?r\gh :i* an eligible entity may apply = fund+-- 7#a7 to /udy ! feasibility & impacts ( remov+ an exi/+ eligible facility2 7#b7 to conduct plann+ activities necess>y to design a project to remove an exi/+ eligible facility2 & 7#c7 to conduct con/ruction activities necess>y to c>ry out a project to remove an exi/+ eligible facility4 7c7 ,plann+ grants 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z a plann+ grant7 to c>ry out plann+ activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 & 7,e7 a nonpr(it organization4 7#b7 ,eligible activities describ$ ,! plann+ activities ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 plann+ /udies to evaluate ! feasibility ( remov+ an eligible facility1 includ+ evaluations (-- 7i7 curr5t traffic patt]ns on ! eligible facility propos$ = removal & ! surr\nd+ /reet network2 7ii7 ! capacity ( exi/+ transportation networks to ma9ta9 mobility ne$s2 7iii7 an analysis ( alt]native roadway designs or o!r uses = ! "r-(-way ( ! eligible facility1 includ+ an analysis ( :e!r ! available "r-(-way w\ld suffice to create an alt]native roadway design2 7iv7 ! effect ( ! removal ( ! eligible facility on ! mobility ( freight & p2 7v7 ! effect ( ! removal ( ! eligible facility on ! safety ( ! travel+ public2 7vi7 ! co/ to remove ! eligible facility & to conv]t ! eligible facility to a diff]5t roadway design or use1 comp>$ to any expect$ co/s = necess>y ma9t5ance or recon/ruction ( ! eligible facility2 7vii7 ! anticipat$ economic impact ( remov+ & conv]t+ ! eligible facility & any economic developm5t opportunities t w\ld be creat$ by remov+ & conv]t+ ! eligible facility2 & 7viii7 ! environm5tal impacts ( reta9+ or recon/ruct+ ! eligible facility & ! anticipat$ effect ( ! propos$ alt]native use or roadway design2 7,b7 public engagem5t activities to provide opportunities = public input into a plan to remove & conv]t an eligible facility2 & 7,c7 o!r transportation plann+ activities requir$ 9 advance ( a project to remove an exi/+ eligible facility1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,te*nical assi/ance program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 to an eligible entity4 7,b7 ,te*nical assi/ance describ$ ,! te*nical assi/ance ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is te*nical assi/ance 9 build+ organizational or community capacity-- 7i7 to engage 9 transportation plann+2 & 7ii7 to id5tify innovative solutions to infra/ructure *all5ges1 includ+ reconnect+ communities t-- 7,i7 are bifurcat$ by eligible facilities2 or 7,,ii7 lack safe1 reliable1 & af=dable transportation *oices4 7,c7 ,priorities ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( te*nical assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application f a community t is economically disadvantag$4 7#d7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 solicit applications =-- 7i7 plann+ grants2 & 7ii7 te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 evaluate applications = a plann+ grant on ! basis ( ! demon/ration by ! applicant t-- 7i7 ! eligible facility is ag$ & is likely to ne$ replacem5t or significant recon/ruction )9 ! #bj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! submission ( ! application2 7ii7 ! eligible facility-- 7,i7 creates b>ri]s to mobility1 access1 or economic developm5t2 or 7,,ii7 is n ju/ifi$ by curr5t & =eca/ future travel dem&2 & 7iii7 on ! basis ( prelim9>y inve/igations into ! feasibility ( remov+ ! eligible facility1 fur!r inve/igation is necess>y & likely to be productive4 7#e7 ,aw>d am\nts ,a plann+ grant may n exce$ #b1jjj1jjj p] recipi5t4 7#f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! total ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a plann+ activity = :i* a plann+ grant is us$ %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7d7 ,capital con/ruction grants 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z a capital con/ruction grant7 to ! own] ( an eligible facility to c>ry out an eligible project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 = :i* all necess>y feasibility /udies & o!r plann+ activities h be5 complet$4 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ips ,an own] ( an eligible facility may1 = ! purposes ( submitt+ an application = a capital con/ruction grant1 if applicable1 p>tn] )-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 or 7,e7 a nonpr(it organization4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out ) a capital con/ruction grant includes-- 7,a7 ! removal ( an eligible facility2 & 7,b7 ! replacem5t ( an eligible facility ) a new facility t is-- 7i7 s5sitive to ! context ( ! surr\nd+ community2 & 7ii7 o!rwise eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 solicit applications = capital con/ruction grants2 & 7,b7 evaluate applications on ! basis (-- 7i7 ! degree to :i* ! project w improve mobility & access ?r\gh ! removal ( b>ri]s2 7ii7 ! appropriat5ess ( remov+ ! eligible facility1 bas$ on curr5t traffic patt]ns & ! ability ( ! replacem5t facility & ! regional transportation network to absorb transportation dem& & provide safe mobility & access2 7iii7 ! impact ( ! project on freight movem5t2 7iv7 ! results ( a co/-b5efit analysis ( ! project2 7v7 ! opportunities = inclusive economic developm5t2 7vi7 ! degree to :i* ! eligible facility is out ( context ) ! curr5t or plann$ l& use2 7vii7 ! results ( any feasibility /udy complet$ = ! project2 & 7viii7 ! plan ( ! applicant =-- 7,i7 employ+ resid5ts 9 ! area impact$ by ! project ?r\gh t>get$ hir+ programs1 9 p>tn]%ip ) regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs1 if applicable2 & 7,,ii7 contract+ & subcontract+ ) disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises4 7#e7 ,m9imum aw>d am\nts ,a capital con/ruction grant %all be 9 an am\nt n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj p] recipi5t4 7#f7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 a capital con/ruction grant may n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$4 7,b7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a capital con/ruction grant may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$ may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7#g7 ,community advisory bo>d 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to help a*ieve inclusive economic developm5t b5efits ) respect to ! project = :i* a grant is aw>d$1 a grant recipi5t may =m a community advisory bo>d1 :i* %all-- 7i7 facilitate community engagem5t ) respect to ! project2 & 7ii7 track progress ) respect to commitm5ts ( ! grant recipi5t to inclusive employm5t1 contract+1 & economic developm5t "u ! project4 7,b7 ,memb]%ip ,if a grant recipi5t =ms a community advisory bo>d "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! community advisory bo>d %all be compos$ ( repres5tatives (-- 7i7 ! community2 7ii7 own]s ( bus9esses t s]ve ! community2 7iii7 labor organizations t repres5t work]s t s]ve ! community2 & 7iv7 ,/ate & local gov]nm5t4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,,usdot report on pilot program ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t evaluates ! pilot program "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7,a7 in=mation ab\t ! level ( applicant int]e/ 9 plann+ grants1 te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7c77#c71 & capital con/ruction grants1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* ov]all dem& exce$$ available funds2 & 7,b7 = recipi5ts ( capital con/ruction grants1 ! outcomes & impacts ( ! highway removal project1 includ+-- 7i7 any *anges 9 ! ov]all level ( mobility1 conge/ion1 access1 & safety 9 ! project area2 & 7ii7 environm5tal impacts & economic developm5t opportunities 9 ! project area4 7#b7 ,,gao report on highway removals ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all issue a report t-- 7,a7 id5tifies examples ( projects to remove highways us+ ,f$]al highway funds2 7,b7 evaluates ! effect ( highway removal projects on ! surr\nd+ area1 includ+ impacts to ! local economy1 conge/ion effects1 safety outcomes1 & impacts on ! movem5t ( freight & p2 7,c7 evaluates ! exi/+ ,f$]al-aid program eligibility "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = highway removal projects2 7,d7 analyzes ! co/s & b5efits ( & b>ri]s to remov+ und]utiliz$ highways t are ne>+ ! end ( _! useful life comp>$ to replac+ or recon/ruct+ ! highway2 & 7,e7 provides recomm5dations = integrat+ ^? assessm5ts into transportation plann+ & decision-mak+ processes4 7f7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = plann+ grants1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #ae1jjj1jjj dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe to provide te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7c77#c74 #aeji4 ,repeal ( rescission 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adch ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #adcb7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #adch4 #aeaj4 ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p = conv]sion ( f$]al fleet to hybrid-electric vehicles1 electric vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality %all coord9ate & *air a ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to develop a /rategy to transition ! vehicle fleets ( ! respective ,f$]al ag5cies to hybrid-electric vehicles1 plug-9 electric drive vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #cja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbaa771 to ! maximum ext5t practicable4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 to ensure t ! ,f$]al vehicle fleet is at ! lead+ edge ( transition+ to clean en]gy s\rces2 & 7#b7 to develop t>gets = ea* ye> su* t ! total numb] ( vehicles pur*as$ = ! ,f$]al fleet 9 ! applicable ye> includes a p]c5tage ( hybrid-electric vehicles1 plug-9 electric drive vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles t is n less ?an ! p]c5tage ( hybrid-electric vehicles1 plug-9 electric drive vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles pur*as$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! previ\s ye>4 7c7 ,requirem5t ,9 develop+ ! /rategy "u subsection 7a71 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u t subsection %all consid]-- 7#a7 co/-effectiv5ess2 & 7#b7 ! types ( vehicles t are appropriate to ! mission ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! progress made t[>d implem5t+ ! /rategy develop$ "u subsection 7a74 #aeaa4 ,cyb]security tool2 cyb] coord9ator 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,cyb] incid5t ,! t]m cyb] incid5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m significant cyb] incid5t 9 ,presid5tial ,policy ,directive-#da 7,july #bf1 #bjaf1 relat+ to cyb] incid5t coord9ation74 7#c7 ,transportation au?ority ,! t]m transportation au?ority means-- 7,a7 a public au?ority 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,b7 an own] or op]ator ( a highway 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,c7 a manufactur] t manufactures a product relat$ to transportation2 & 7,d7 a division (fice ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,cyb]security tool 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop a tool to assi/ transportation au?orities 9 id5tify+1 detect+1 protect+ aga9/1 respond+ to1 & recov]+ f cyb] incid5ts4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 develop+ ! tool "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 use ! cyb]security framework e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology & requir$ by ,executive ,ord] #acfcf ( ,febru>y #ab1 #bjac 7#gh ,f$4 ,reg4 #aagci2 relat+ to improv+ critical infra/ructure cyb]security72 7,b7 e/abli% a /ructur$ cyb]security assessm5t & developm5t program2 7,c7 consult ) appropriate transportation au?orities1 op]at+ ag5cies1 indu/ry /akehold]s1 & cyb]security exp]ts2 & 7,d7 provide = a p]iod ( public comm5t & review on ! tool4 7c7 ,designation ( cyb] coord9ator 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all designate an (fice z a cyb] coord9ator1 :i* %all be responsible = monitor+1 al]t+1 & advis+ transportation au?orities ( cyb] incid5ts4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! (fice designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide to transportation au?orities a secure me?od ( notify+ a s+le ,f$]al entity ( cyb] incid5ts2 7,b7 monitor cyb] incid5ts t affect transportation au?orities2 7,c7 al]t transportation au?orities to cyb] incid5ts t affect ^? transportation au?orities2 7,d7 inve/igate unaddress$ cyb] incid5ts t affect transportation au?orities2 & 7,e7 provide to transportation au?orities educational res\rces1 outrea*1 & aw>5ess on fundam5tal pr9ciples & be/ practices 9 cyb]security = transportation sy/ems4 #aeab4 ,/udy on mo/ effective upgrades to roadway infra/ructure 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e to conduct a /udy-- 7#a7 to id5tify specific imm$iate & specific long-t]m types ( improvem5ts to roadway infra/ructure t w\ld b5efit ! l>ge/ segm5t ( road us]s1 autonom\s vehicles1 & automat$ driv+ sy/ems2 & 7#b7 to exam9e h[ be/ to a*ieve uni=mity 9 roadway infra/ructure to facilitate ! safe deploym5t ( autonom\s vehicles & automat$ driv+ sy/ems4 7b7 ,recomm5dations ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include recomm5dations to ,congress relat+ to ! matt]s /udi$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( t subsection4 7c7 ,public comm5t ,be=e ent]+ into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t on ! /udy proposal4 7d7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress ! /udy conduct$ "u t subsection4 #aeac4 ,/udy on vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e to conduct a /udy to id5tify imm$iate & long-t]m safety b5efits (-- 7#a7 vehicle-to-infra/ructure connectivity te*nologies2 & 7#b7 te*nologies t w\ld all[ motor vehicles & roadway infra/ructure to communicate us+ d$icat$ %ort-range communications & relat$ safety applications4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 recomm5dations to ,congress on specific improvem5ts to roadway infra/ructure t w\ld be ne$$ to facilitate ! implem5tation (-- 7,a7 te*nologies t w\ld all[ motor vehicles & roadway infra/ructure to communicate us+ d$icat$ %ort-range communications2 & 7,b7 o!r vehicle-to-infra/ructure connectivity te*nologies2 & 7#b7 an evaluation ( ! safety1 mobility1 & environm5tal impacts result+ f a delay ( ! adoption ( prov5 d$icat$ %ort-range communication te*nologies = vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication4 7c7 ,public comm5t ,be=e ent]+ into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t on ! /udy proposal4 7d7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress ! /udy conduct$ "u ?is section4 #aead4 ,nonhighway recreational fuel /udy 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,! t]m ,highway ,tru/ ,fund means ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ by section #iejc7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#b7 ,nonhighway recreational fuel taxes ,! t]m nonhighway recreational fuel taxes means taxes "u section #djda & #djha ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf ) respect to fuel us$ 9 vehicles on recreational trails or back c\ntry t]ra9 7includ+ vehicles regi/]$ = highway use :5 us$ on recreational trails1 trail access roads n eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or back c\ntry t]ra974 7#c7 ,recreational trails program ,! t]m recreational trails program means ! recreational trails program "u section #bjf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,assessm5t2 report 7#a7 ,assessm5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an assessm5t ( ! be/ available e/imate ( ! total am\nt ( nonhighway recreational fuel taxes receiv$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & transf]r$ to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! assessm5t4 7#b7 ,report ,aft] c>ry+ out ea* assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,f9ance & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,ways & ,means & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 to assi/ ,congress 9 det]m9+ an appropriate fund+ level = ! recreational trails program-- 7i7 a description ( ! results ( ! assessm5t2 & 7ii7 an evaluation ( :e!r ! curr5t recreational trails program fund+ level reflects ! am\nt ( nonhighway recreational fuel taxes collect$ & transf]r$ to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( ! fir/ report submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph1 an e/imate ( ! frequ5cy ) :i* ! ,secret>y anticipates c>ry+ out ! assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 subject to ! condition t su* an assessm5t %all be c>ri$ out n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out an assessm5t "u subsection 7b77#a71 ! ,secret>y may consult )1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate-- 7#a7 ! heads (-- 7,a7 ,/ate ag5cies designat$ by ,gov]nors pursuant to section #bjf7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to adm9i/] ! recreational trails program2 & 7,b7 division (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury2 7#c7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#d7 gr\ps repres5t+ recreational activities & int]e/s1 includ+ hik+1 bik+ & m\nta9 bik+1 horseback rid+1 wat] trails1 sn[%oe+1 cross-c\ntry ski+1 sn[mobil+1 (f-highway motorcycl+1 all-t]ra9 vehicles & o!r (froad motoriz$ vehicle activities1 & recreational trail advocates4 #aeae4 ,buy ,am]ica ,section #cac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 ,waiv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less ?an #ae days be=e issu+ a waiv] "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! public-- 7,a7 notice ( ! propos$ waiv]2 7,b7 an opportunity = comm5t on ! propos$ waiv]2 & 7,c7 ! reasons = ! propos$ waiv]4 7#b7 ,report ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! waiv]s provid$ "u ?is section4 4 #aeaf4 ,report on data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy to id5tify data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts = priority focus areas id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 includ+ improvem5ts t w\ld b5efit old] driv]s1 te5age driv]s1 comm]cial driv]s1 & o!r vuln]able driv]s2 7#b7 on completion ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7,a7 describes ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 includes recomm5dations = data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts t c\ld be implem5t$2 & 7#c7 bas$ on ! results ( ! /udy1 promote ! use ( ! data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts recomm5d$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 #aeag4 ,high priority corridors on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 7a7 ,high priority corridors ,section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #bjcb2 #aca ,/at4 #gig7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ia7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #dba f ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #he 9 ,gre5sboro1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 to ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #ie 9 ,dunn1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 7#ib7 ,! ,w5dell ,h4 ,=d 7,we/]n ,k5tucky7 ,p>kway f ! int]*ange ) ! ,william ,h4 ,nat*] ,p>kway 9 ,ohio ,c\nty1 ,k5tucky1 we/ to ! int]*ange ( ! ,we/]n ,k5tucky ,p>kway ) ! ,edw>d ,t4 ,brea?itt 7,p5nyrile7 ,p>kway4 4 7b7 ,designation z future ,int]/ate ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,a7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aji ,/at4 #eig2 #aca ,/at4 #gig7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ & subsection 7c77#ij7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ij71 subsection 7c77#ia71 & subsection 7c77#ib74 7c7 ,numb]+ ( ,p>kway ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,c77i7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aji ,/at4 #eih2 #abf ,/at4 #dbf2 #aca ,/at4 #gig7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! r\te ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#ib7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#efi44 7d7 ,,gao report on designation ( segm5ts z "p ( ,int]/ate ,sy/em 7#a7 ,def9ition ( applicable segm5t ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m applicable segm5t means a r\te describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ia7 or 7#ib7 ( section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #bjcb74 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! applicable segm5ts are op5 = op]ations z "p ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report on ! impact1 if any1 dur+ t #b-ye> p]iod ( all[+ ! cont9uation ( weight limits t appli$ be=e ! designation ( ! applicable segm5t z a r\te on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 be in=m$ by ! views & docum5tation provid$ by ! ,/ate highway ag5cy 7or equival5t ag5cy7 9 ea* ,/ate 9 :i* an applicable segm5t is locat$2 7ii7 describe any impacts on safety & infra/ructure on ! applicable segm5ts2 7iii7 describe any view ( ! ,/ate highway ag5cy 7or equival5t ag5cy7 9 ea* ,/ate 9 :i* an applicable segm5t is locat$ on ! impact ( ! applicable segm5t2 & 7iv7 focus only on ! applicable segm5ts4 #aeah4 ,int]/ate weight limits ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7l77#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ clause 7i7 or 7ii7 & ins]t+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,! ,w5dell ,h4 ,=d 7,we/]n ,k5tucky7 ,p>kway 7to be designat$ z a spur ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #fi7 f ! int]*ange ) ! ,william ,h4 ,nat*] ,p>kway 9 ,ohio ,c\nty1 ,k5tucky1 we/ to ! int]*ange ( ! ,we/]n ,k5tucky ,p>kway ) ! ,edw>d ,t4 ,brea?itt 7,p5nyrile7 ,p>kway4 7iv7 ,! ,edw>d ,t4 ,brea?itt ,p>kway 7to be designat$ z a spur ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #fi7 f ,int]/ate #bd to ,int]/ate #fi4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,op]ation ( vehicles on c]ta9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a highways ,if any segm5t 9 ! ,/ate ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ag1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bi1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #eb1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #fd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aag1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bbj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bfd1 or ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #dba is designat$ z a r\te on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 a vehicle t c\ld op]ate legally on t segm5t be=e ! date ( su* designation may cont9ue to op]ate on t segm5t1 )\t reg>d to any requirem5t "u subsection 7a74 4 #aeai4 ,int]/ate exemption ,not)/&+ section #aaa ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! segm5t ( highway describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ib7 ( section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #bjcb7 is designat$ z a r\te on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 any comm]cial e/abli%m5t op]at+ legally 9 a re/ area on t segm5t be=e ! date ( t designation may cont9ue to op]ate 9 ! ,int]/ate "r-(-way1 subject to ! ,int]/ate access /&>ds e/abli%$ "u section #aaa ( t title4 #aebj4 ,report on air quality improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit a report t evaluates ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program71 to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! evaluation "u subsection 7a7 %all include an evaluation (-- 7#a7 ! r$uctions ( ozone1 c>bon monoxide1 & p>ticulate matt] t result f projects "u ! program2 7#b7 ! co/-effectiv5ess ( ! r$uctions describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 ! result ( inve/m5ts ( fund+ "u ! program 9 m9ority & l[-income communities t are disproportionately affect$ by ozone1 c>bon monoxide1 & p>ticulate matt]2 7#d7 ! effectiv5ess1 ) respect to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( national ambi5t air quality /&>ds "u section #aji ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdji7 = ozone1 c>bon monoxide1 & p>ticulate matt]1 ( p]=mance measures e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d7 ( t section = traffic conge/ion & on-road mobile s\rce emissions2 7#e7 ! ext5t to :i* !re are any types ( projects t are n eligible fund+ "u ! program t w\ld be likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( ! national ambi5t air quality /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#f7 ! ext5t to :i* projects "u ! program r$uce sulfur dioxide1 nitrog5 dioxide1 & lead4 #aeba4 ,roadside highway safety h>dw>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! foll[+ recomm5dations f ! report ( ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice entitl$ ,highway ,safety3 ,m ,robu/ ,,dot ,ov]sight ( ,gu>drails & ,o!r ,roadside ,h>dw>e ,c\ld ,fur!r ,enhance ,safety publi%$ 9 ,june #bjaf & numb]$ ,,gao-#af-ege3 7#a7 ,develop a process = ?ird p>ty v]ification ( full-scale cra% te/+ results f cra% te/ labs to include a process =-- 7,a7 =mally v]ify+ ! te/+ outcomes2 & 7,b7 provid+ = an indep5d5t pass_/fail det]m9ation4 7#b7 ,e/abli% a process to enhance ! indep5d5ce ( cra% te/ labs by ensur+ t ^? labs h a cle> sep>ation betwe5 device developm5t & te/+ 9 cases 9 :i* lab employees te/ devices t 7 develop$ )9 ! p>5t organization ( ! employee4 7b7 ,cont9u$ issuance ( eligibility lett]s ,until ! implem5tation ( ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is complete1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration cont9ues to issue ,f$]al-aid reimbursem5t eligibility lett]s z a s]vice to ,/ates4 #aebb4 ,p]meable pavem5ts /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a /udy-- 7#a7 to ga!r exi/+ in=mation on ! effects ( p]meable pavem5ts on flood control 9 diff]5t contexts1 includ+ 9 urban areas1 & ov] ! lifetime ( ! p]meable pavem5t2 7#b7 to p]=m rese>* to fill gaps 9 ! exi/+ in=mation ga!r$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 to develop-- 7,a7 models = ! p]=mance ( p]meable pavem5ts 9 flood control2 & 7,b7 be/ practices = design+ p]meable pavem5t to meet flood control requirem5ts4 7b7 ,data survey ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all develop-- 7#a7 a summ>y1 bas$ on available lit]ature & models1 ( localiz$ flood control capabilities ( p]meable pavem5t t consid]s long-t]m p]=mance & co/ in=mation2 & 7#b7 be/ practices = ! design ( localiz$ flood control us+ p]meable pavem5t t consid]s long-t]m p]=mance & co/ in=mation4 7c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 available to ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t4 #aebc4 ,em]g5cy relief projects 7a7 ,def9ition ( em]g5cy relief project ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m em]g5cy relief project means a project c>ri$ out "u ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,improv+ ! em]g5cy relief program ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 revise ! em]g5cy relief manual ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 to include & reflect ! def9ition ( ! t]m resili5ce 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,b7 to id5tify proc$ures t ,/ates may use to incorporate resili5ce into em]g5cy relief projects2 & 7,c7 to enc\rage ! use ( ,complete ,/reets design pr9ciples & consid]ation ( access = mod]ate- & l[-income families impact$ by a decl>$ disa/]2 7#b7 develop be/ practices = improv+ ! use ( resili5ce 9-- 7,a7 ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 em]g5cy relief ef=ts2 7#c7 provide to division (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation in=mation on ! be/ practices develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#d7 develop & implem5t a process to track-- 7,a7 ! consid]ation ( resili5ce z "p ( ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 ! co/s ( em]g5cy relief projects4 #aebd4 ,c]ta9 ga!r+ l9es locat$ on ,f$]al l& & ,indian l& 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,f$]al l& 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,f$]al l& means l& ! title to :i* is held by ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m ,f$]al l& does n include-- 7i7 a unit ( ! ,national ,p>k ,sy/em2 7ii7 a unit ( ! ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,sy/em2 7iii7 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em2 7iv7 a wild]ness /udy area )9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em2 or 7v7 ,indian l&4 7#b7 ,ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit means-- 7i7 a pipel9e t is in/all$ to transport oil1 natural gas & relat$ con/itu5ts1 or produc$ wat] f #a or m wells drill$ & complet$ to produce oil or gas2 & 7ii7 if necess>y1 #a or m compressors or pumps to raise ! pressure ( ! transport$ oil1 natural gas & relat$ con/itu5ts1 or produc$ wat] to high] pressures necess>y to enable ! oil1 natural gas & relat$ con/itu5ts1 or produc$ wat] to fl[ into pipel9es & o!r facilities4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit includes a pipel9e or associat$ compression or pump+ unit t is in/all$ to transport oil or natural gas f a process+ plant to a common c>ri] pipel9e or facility4 7,c7 ,exclusions ,! t]m ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit does n include a common c>ri] pipel9e4 7#c7 ,indian l& ,! t]m ,indian l& means l& ! title to :i* is held by-- 7,a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 tru/ = an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian2 or 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian subject to a re/riction by ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ ali5ation4 7#d7 ,produc$ wat] ,! t]m produc$ wat] means wat] produc$ f an oil or gas well bore t is n a fluid prep>$ at1 or transport$ to1 ! well site to resolve a specific oil or gas well bore or res]voir condition4 7#e7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7b7 ,c]ta9 ga!r+ l9es 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! issuance ( a sundry notice or "r-(-way = a ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit t is locat$ on ,f$]al l& or ,indian l& & t s]vices any oil or gas well may be consid]$ by ! ,secret>y to be an action t is categorically exclud$ 7z def9$ 9 section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act77 = purposes ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 if ! ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit-- 7,a7 are )9 a field or unit = :i* an approv$ l& use plan or an environm5tal docum5t prep>$ pursuant to ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 analyz$ transportation ( oil1 natural gas1 or produc$ wat] f #a or m oil or gas wells 9 ! field or unit z a reasonably =eseeable activity2 7,b7 are locat$ adjac5t to or )9-- 7i7 any exi/+ di/urb$ area2 or 7ii7 an exi/+ corridor = a "r-(-way2 & 7,c7 w\ld r$uce-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit transport+ me?ane1 ! total quantity ( me?ane t w\ld o!rwise be v5t$1 fl>$1 or un9t5tionally emitt$ f ! field or unit2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit n transport+ me?ane1 ! vehicul> traffic t w\ld o!rwise s]vice ! field or unit4 7#b7 ,applicability ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply to ,indian l&1 or a portion ( ,indian l&-- 7,a7 to :i* ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 applies2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! ,indian ,tribe ) jurisdiction ov] ! ,indian l& submits to ! ,secret>y a writt5 reque/ t p>agraph 7#a7 apply to t ,indian l& 7or portion ( ,indian l&74 7c7 ,effect on o!r law ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 affects or alt]s any requirem5t-- 7,a7 relat+ to prior cons5t "u-- 7i7 section #b ( ! ,act ( ,febru>y #e1 #aidh 7#fb ,/at4 #ah1 *apt] #de2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #cbd72 or 7ii7 section #af7;e7 ( ! ,act ( ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#dh ,/at4 #ihg1 *apt] #egf2 #ajb ,/at4 #bici2 #aad ,/at4 #dg2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #eabc7;e77 7commonly kn[n z ! ,indian ,reorganization ,act72 7,b7 "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7,c7 "u any o!r ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 relat+ to ,tribal cons5t = rights-(-way across ,indian l&2 or 7#b7 makes ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 applicable to l& to :i* t ,act o!rwise w\ld n apply4 #aebe4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,section #aja7;b77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ,highways aft] & ,def5se4 7b7 ,section #ajh7;c77#c77;,f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 aft] ,policy ,act2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ?is ,act & ins]t+ ?is title4 7c7 ,section #aab7;b77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7,f7 7,f7 ,subp>agraphs & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,exclusion ,subp>agraphs 4 7d7 ,section #acj7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & ,transportation1 & ins]t+ & ,transportation2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ !reaft]11 & ins]t+ !reaft]12 & 7#b7 9 ! fif? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ railroad highway & ins]t+ railway-highway4 7e7 ,section #ace7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ op]ators711 & ins]t+ op]ators712 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 by /rik+ #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecaf1 & #ecag & ins]t+ #ecaj & #ecaa4 7f7 ,section #adj7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$1 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ a comma aft] ,secret>y4 7g7 ,section #adb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7i74 7h7 ,section #adh7;i77#b77;,d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ safety safety & ins]t+ safety4 7i7 ,section #aff7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,a public au?ority & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,au?ority ( public au?orities ,a public au?ority 4 7j7 ,section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#aj77;,b71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;e7b77 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjg7;b772 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ ! aft] agreem5t "u4 7k7 ,section #bjg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe2 7#b7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#e7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echf72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#f7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echg72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#g7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echh72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#i7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecij72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aj7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecia72 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aa7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecib72 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ad7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecie72 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ae7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecif72 & 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ag7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecih72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7m77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #eje & ins]t+ #eja2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b2 #deh;aaa7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd2 #echa74 7l7 ,section #cbe7;a77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,projects describ$ 9 section #ajd7;h7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba74 7,b7 ,projects or activities describ$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bi7 or #bac 7z ^? provisions 7 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act74 4 7m7 ,section #ejd7;g77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ make grants or to & ins]t+ make grants to4 ,,ii ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation #bjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#bb7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#bc71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ratively allocat$ ,! t]m adm9i/ratively allocat$ means ! allocation by ! ,secret>y ( budget au?ority = a project "u ! ,,tifia program t occurs :5-- 7,a7 a pot5tial applicant has be5 invit$ into ! cr$itwor?9ess phase = a project "u ! ,,tifia program2 or 7,b7 ! project is subject to a ma/] cr$it agreem5t1 9 accordance ) section #fjb7;b77#b74 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#aa7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #c ye>s & ins]t+ #e ye>s2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 a project to improve or con/ruct public infra/ructure-- 7i7 t-- 7,i7 is locat$ )9 walk+ di/ance (1 & accessible to1 a fix$ guideway transit facility1 pass5g] rail /ation1 int]city bus /ation1 or int]modal facility1 includ+ a transportation1 public utility1 or capital project describ$ 9 section #ecjb7c77;,g77v7 ( title #di1 & relat$ infra/ructure2 or 7,,ii7 is a project = economic developm5t1 includ+ comm]cial & resid5tial developm5t1 & relat$ infra/ructure & activities-- 7aa7 t incorporates private inve/m5t2 7bb7 t is physically or functionally relat$ to a pass5g] rail /ation or multimodal /ation t includes rail s]vice2 7cc7 = :i* ! project sponsor has a high probability ( comm5c+ ! contract+ process = con/ruction by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program is provid$ = ! project2 & 7dd7 t has a high probability ( r$uc+ ! ne$ = f9ancial assi/ance "u any o!r ,f$]al program = ! relevant pass5g] rail /ation or s]vice by increas+ rid]%ip1 t5ant lease paym5ts1 or o!r activities t g5]ate rev5ue exce$+ co/s2 & 7ii7 = :i*1 by n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y has-- 7,i7 receiv$ a lett] ( int]e/2 & 7,,ii7 det]m9$ t ! project is eligible = assi/ance2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 an eligible airport-relat$ project 7z def9$ 9 section #djaag7;a7 ( title #di7 = :i*1 n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y has-- 7i7 receiv$ a lett] ( int]e/2 & 7ii7 det]m9$ t ! project is eligible = assi/ance2 & 7,h7 a project = ! acquisition ( plant & wildlife habitat pursuant to a cons]vation plan t-- 7i7 has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior pursuant to section #aj ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci72 & 7ii7 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 w\ld mitigate ! environm5tal impacts ( transportation infra/ructure projects o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title4 4 7b7 ,eligibility ,section #fjb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a rat+ & ins]t+ an inve/m5t-grade rat+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! s5ior debt & ins]t+ s5ior debt2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ cr$it in/rum5t is = an am\nt less ?an #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ total am\nt ( o!r s5ior debt & ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is less ?an #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by /rik+ section #fja7;a77#ab77;,e7 & ins]t+ section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e74 7c7 ,process+ timel9es ,section #fjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,process+ timel9es ,except 9 ! case ( an application describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#h7 & to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all provide an applicant ) a specific e/imate ( ! timel9e = ! approval or disapproval ( ! application ( ! applicant1 :i*1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all endeavor to complete by n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ! date on :i* ! applicant submits a lett] ( int]e/ to ! ,secret>y4 4 7d7 ,secur$ loans ,section #fjc7;c77#d77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,any excess & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 any excess 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,c]ta9 applicants ,9 ! case ( a secur$ loan or o!r secur$ ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t provid$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 if ! obligor is a gov]nm5tal entity1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality1 ! obligor %all n be requir$ to prepay ! secur$ loan or o!r secur$ ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t ) any excess rev5ues describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if ! obligor ent]s into an agreem5t to use ^? excess rev5ues only = purposes au?oriz$ "u ?is title or title #di4 4 7e7 ,/reaml9$ application process ,section #fjc7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional t]ms = exp$it$ decisions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t an exp$it$ decision timel9e = public ag5cy borr[]s seek+ secur$ loans t meet-- 7i7 ! t]ms "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 ! additional crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,additional crit]ia ,! additional crit]ia ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 are ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! secur$ loan is made on t]ms & conditions t sub/antially con=m to ! conv5tional t]ms & conditions e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau4 7ii7 ,! secur$ loan is rat$ 9 ! ,a category or high]4 7iii7 ,! ,,tifia program %>e ( eligible project co/s is #cc p]c5t or less4 7iv7 ,! applicant demon/rates a reasonable expectation t ! contract+ process = ! project c comm5ce by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is obligat$ = ! project "u ! ,,tifia program4 7v7 ,! project has receiv$ a categorical exclusion1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,c7 ,writt5 notice ,! ,secret>y %all provide to an applicant seek+ a secur$ loan "u ! exp$it$ decision process "u ?is p>agraph a writt5 notice in=m+ ! applicant :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! application by n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y submits to ! applicant a lett] indicat+ t ! ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau has comm5c$ ! cr$itwor?9ess review ( ! project4 4 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,limitation = c]ta9 projects 7,a7 ,transit-ori5t$ developm5t projects ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e7 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program = t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,airport-relat$ projects ,! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 section #fja7;a77#ac77;,g7-- 7i7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program "u ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai = t fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! unobligat$ c>ryov] balances 7z ( ,octob] #a1 #bjbj7 made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program1 less ! total am\nt adm9i/ratively allocat$ by ! ,secret>y z ( t date4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,,tifia program4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #fje7;f77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #fjh7;a77#e7 & ins]t+ section #fjh7;a77#f74 7g7 ,/atus reports ,section #fji ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,/atus reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website = ! ,,tifia program-- 7,a7 on a mon?ly basis1 a curr5t /atus report on all submitt$ lett]s ( int]e/ & applications receiv$ = assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program2 & 7,b7 on a qu>t]ly basis1 a curr5t /atus report on all approv$ applications = assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,ea* mon?ly & qu>t]ly /atus report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 at a m9imum1 ) respect to ea* project includ$ 9 ! /atus report-- 7,a7 ! "n ( ! p>ty submitt+ ! lett] ( int]e/ or application2 7,b7 ! "n ( ! project2 7,c7 ! date on :i* ! lett] ( int]e/ or application 0 receiv$2 7,d7 ! e/imat$ project eligible co/s2 7,e7 ! type ( cr$it assi/ance s\ght2 & 7,f7 ! anticipat$ fiscal ye> & qu>t] = clos+ ( ! cr$it assi/ance4 4 7h7 ,/ate infra/ructure bank program ,section #faj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7i7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! impact ( ! am5dm5t relat+ to airport-relat$ projects "u subsection 7a77#d77;,c7 & subsection 7f77#a77;,b71 includ+-- 7#a7 in=mation on ! use ( ,,tifia program 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 funds = eligible airport-relat$ projects 7z def9$ 9 section #djaag7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7#b7 recomm5dations = modifications to ! ,,tifia program4 ,,iii ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education #cjja4 ,surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to te/ ! feasibility ( a road usage fee & o!r us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms to ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund1 ?r\gh pilot projects at ! ,/ate & regional level4 7b7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to ,/ates & gr\ps ( ,/ates to c>ry out pilot projects "u ?is section4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7d7 ,objectives ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! activities c>ri$ out us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section meet ! foll[+ objectives3 7#a7 ,to te/ ! design1 acceptance1 equity1 & implem5tation ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms1 includ+ among diff]+ income gr\ps & among rural & urban driv]s4 7#b7 ,to provide recomm5dations reg>d+ adoption & implem5tation ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7#c7 ,to quantify & m9imize ! adm9i/rative co/s ( any pot5tial us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7#d7 ,to te/ a v>iety ( solutions1 includ+ ! use ( ?ird-p>ty v5dors1 = ! collection ( data & road usage fees1 includ+ ! reliability & security ( ^? solutions & v5dors4 7#e7 ,to te/ solutions to ensure ! privacy & security ( data collect$ = ! purpose ( implem5t+ a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism4 7#f7 ,to conduct public education & outrea* to increase public aw>5ess reg>d+ ! ne$ = road usage fees or o!r us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms = surface transportation programs4 7#g7 ,to evaluate ! ease ( compliance & en=cem5t ( a v>iety ( implem5tation approa*es = diff]5t us]s ( ! transportation sy/em4 7e7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant to c>ry out activities to address ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7f7 ,consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all consid] geographic div]sity 9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section4 7g7 ,limitations on rev5ue collect$ ,any rev5ue collect$ ?r\gh a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism e/abli%$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section %all n be consid]$ a toll "u section #cja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7h7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section may n exce$ #gj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! activity4 7i7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 #ab1ejj1jjj %all be us$ = ,/ate pilot projects "u ?is section4 7j7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #fjbj4 #cjjb4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program ,section #fjbh7;c7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aej note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #cjjc4 ,data integration pilot program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program-- 7#a7 to provide rese>* & develop models t integrate1 9 ne>-real-"t1 data f multiple s\rces1 includ+ geolocat$-- 7,a7 wea!r conditions2 7,b7 roadway conditions2 7,c7 incid5ts1 "w zones1 & o!r nonrecurr+ ev5ts relat$ to em]g5cy plann+2 & 7,d7 in=mation f em]g5cy respond]s2 & 7#b7 to facilitate data integration betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,national ,wea!r ,s]vice1 & o!r s\rces ( data t provide real-"t data ) respect to roadway conditions dur+ or z a result ( sev]e wea!r ev5ts1 includ+1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 w9t] wea!r2 7,b7 heavy ra9fall2 & 7,c7 tropical wea!r ev5ts4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 address ! safety1 resili5cy1 & vuln]ability ( ! transportation sy/em to disa/]s2 & 7#b7 develop tools = decisionmak]s & o!r end-us]s :o c\ld use or b5efit f ! integrat$ data describ$ 9 t subsection to improve public safety & mobility4 7c7 ,treatm5t ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out activities "u ! pilot program "u ?is section z if-- 7#a7 ^? activities 7 au?oriz$ "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! funds made available to c>ry out ! pilot program 7 made available "u t *apt]4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #b1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #cjjd4 ,em]g+ te*nology rese>* pilot program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program to conduct em]g+ te*nology rese>* 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,activities ,! pilot program "u ?is section %all include-- 7#a7 rese>* & developm5t activities relat+ to lev]ag+ advanc$ & additive manufactur+ te*nologies to increase ! /ructural integrity & co/-effectiv5ess ( surface transportation infra/ructure2 & 7#b7 rese>* & developm5t activities 7includ+ laboratory & te/ track support$ accel]at$ pavem5t te/+ rese>* reg>d+ ! impacts ( connect$1 autonom\s1 & platoon$ vehicles on pavem5t & infra/ructure p]=mance7-- 7,a7 to r$uce ! impact ( automat$ & connect$ driv+ sy/ems & advanc$ driv]-assi/ance sy/ems on pavem5t & infra/ructure p]=mance2 & 7,b7 to improve transportation infra/ructure design 9 anticipation ( increas$ usage ( automat$ driv+ sy/ems & advanc$ driv]-assi/ance sy/ems4 7c7 ,treatm5t ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out activities "u ! pilot program "u ?is section z if-- 7#a7 ^? activities 7 au?oriz$ "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! funds made available to c>ry out ! pilot program 7 made available "u t *apt]4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #cjje4 ,rese>* & te*nology developm5t & deploym5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ section #ejh & ins]t+ section #fejc ( title #di2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 engage ) public & private entities to spur advancem5t ( em]g+ trans=mative innovations ?r\gh accel]at$ m>ket read9ess2 & 7,f7 consult frequ5tly ) public & private entities on new transportation te*nologies4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7x7 ?r\gh 7xv7 z clauses 7xi7 ?r\gh 7xvi71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ix7 ! foll[+3 7x7 safety measures to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77viii71 by ins]t+ 1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 aft] seismic activities2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7xv71 by ins]t+ extreme wea!r ev5ts & aft] )/&2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7xviii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7xix71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xx7 /udies on ! deploym5t & rev5ue pot5tial ( ! deploym5t ( en]gy & broadb& infra/ructure 9 highway rights-(-way1 includ+ pot5tial adv]se impacts ( ! use or nonuse ( ^? rights-(-way4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to support rese>* on non-m>ket-ready te*nologies 9 consultation ) public & private entities4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ innovations by lead+ aft] support2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ! dissem9ation & evaluation ( in=mation f accel]at$ m>ket read9ess ef=ts1 includ+ non-m>ket-ready te*nologies1 to public & private entities 9 consultation ) o!r (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & key p>tn]s4 2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 by /rik+ future highway & all t foll[s ?r\gh ne$s4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8curr5t conditions & future ne$s ( highways1 bridges1 & tunnels ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+-- 7i7 ! conditions & p]=mance ( ! highway network = freight movem5t2 7ii7 intellig5t transportation sy/ems2 7iii7 resili5ce ne$s2 & 7iv7 ! backlog ( curr5t highway1 bridge1 & tunnel ne$s4 2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,analysis tools ,! ,secret>y may develop int]active model+ tools & databases t-- 7,a7 track ! full condition ( highway assets1 includ+ int]*anges1 & ! recon/ruction hi/ory ( ^? assets2 7,b7 c be us$ to assess transportation options2 7,c7 all[ = ! monitor+ & model+ ( network-level traffic fl[s on highways2 & 7,d7 fur!r ,f$]al & ,/ate und]/&+ ( ! importance ( national & regional connectivity & ! ne$ = long-di/ance & int]regional pass5g] & freight travel by highway & o!r surface transportation modes4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ use ( rights-(-way p]missible "u applicable law1 aft] /ructures12 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 dissem9at+ & evaluat+ in=mation f accel]at$ m>ket read9ess ef=ts1 includ+ non-m>ket-ready te*nologies1 to public & private entities4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 by ins]t+ & e>ly /age be=e innovative2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available on an int]net website a report t describes-- 7i7 ! activities ! ,secret>y has und]tak5 to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 h[ & to :at ext5t ! ,secret>y has work$ to dissem9ate non-m>ket-ready te*nologies to public & private entities4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ annually & ins]t+ once e #c ye>s2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7bb7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7cc7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,v7 pavem5t monitor+ & data collection2 7,,vi7 pavem5t durability & resili5ce2 7,,vii7 /ormwat] managem5t2 7,,viii7 vehicle effici5cy2 7,,ix7 ! en]gy effici5cy ( ! production ( pav+ mat]ials & ! ability ( pav+ mat]ials to enhance ! environm5t & promote su/a9ability2 & 7,x7 integration ( r5ewable en]gy 9 pavem5t designs4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a program "u ! te*nology & innovation deploym5t program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to promote1 implem5t1 deploy1 demon/rate1 %[case1 support1 & docum5t ! application ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems1 practices1 p]=mance1 & b5efits4 7,b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems program e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 accel]at$ ,/ate adoption ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems appli$ ?r\gh\t ! con/ruction lifecycle 7includ+ ?r\gh ! design & eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 & op]ations phases7 t-- 7,i7 maximize int]op]ability ) o!r sy/ems1 products1 tools1 or applications2 7,,ii7 boo/ productivity2 7,,iii7 manage complexity2 7,,iv7 r$uce project delays & co/ ov]runs2 & 7,v7 enhance safety & quality2 7ii7 m timely & productive in=mation-%>+ among /akehold]s ?r\gh r$uc$ reliance on pap] to manage con/ruction processes & deliv]ables su* z bluepr9ts1 design draw+s1 procurem5t & supply-*a9 ord]s1 equipm5t logs1 daily progress reports1 & pun* li/s2 7iii7 deploym5t ( digital managem5t sy/ems t enable & lev]age ! use ( digital te*nologies on con/ruction sites by contractors1 su* z /ate-(-!-art automat$ & connect$ ma*9]y & optimiz$ r\t+ s(tw>e t all[s con/ruction work]s to p]=m tasks fa/]1 saf]1 m accurately1 & ) m9imal sup]vision2 7iv7 ! developm5t & deploym5t ( be/ practices = use 9 digital con/ruction managem5t2 7v7 increas$ te*nology adoption & deploym5t by ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t t enables project sponsors-- 7,i7 to integrate ! adoption ( digital managem5t sy/ems & te*nologies 9 contracts2 & 7,,ii7 to weigh ! co/ ( digitization & te*nology 9 sett+ project budgets2 7vi7 te*nology tra9+ & work=ce developm5t to build ! capabilities ( project manag]s & sponsors t enables ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t-- 7,i7 to bett] manage projects us+ advanc$ con/ruction managem5t te*nologies2 & 7,,ii7 to prop]ly measure & rew>d te*nology adoption across projects ( ! ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7vii7 developm5t ( guidance to assi/ ,/ates 9 updat+ regulations ( ! ,/ate to all[ project sponsors & contractors-- 7,i7 to report data relat+ to ! project 9 digital =mats2 & 7,,ii7 to fully capture ! effici5cies & b5efits ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems & relat$ te*nologies2 7viii7 r$uction 9 ! environm5tal footpr9t ( con/ruction projects us+ advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems result+ f elim9ation ( conge/ion ?r\gh m effici5t projects2 & 7ix7 enhanc$ work] & p$e/rian safety result+ f increas$ transp>5cy4 7,c7 ,fund+ ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all obligate f funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection #bj1jjj1jjj to accel]ate ! deploym5t & implem5tation ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems4 7,d7 ,publication 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all issue & make available to ! public on a website a report on-- 7,i7 progress made 9 ! implem5tation ( advanc$ digital managem5t sy/ems by ,/ates2 & 7,,ii7 ! co/s & b5efits ( ! deploym5t ( new te*nology & innovations t sub/antially & directly result$ f ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,! report "u clause 7i7 may include an analysis (-- 7,i7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local co/ sav+s2 7,,ii7 project deliv]y "t improvem5ts2 7,,iii7 conge/ion impacts2 & 7,,iv7 safety improvem5ts = roadway us]s & con/ruction work]s4 4 7b7 ,advanc$ transportation te*nologies & innovative mobility deploym5t ,section #ejc7;c77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by ins]t+ & innovative mobility be=e deploym5t2 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to eligible entities to deploy1 in/all1 & op]ate advanc$ transportation te*nologies to improve safety1 mobility1 effici5cy1 sy/em p]=mance1 int]modal connectivity1 & infra/ructure return on inve/m5t4 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! enhanc$ use & ins]t+ optimization2 7,b7 9 clause 7v7-- 7i7 by /rik+ transit1 & ins]t+ "w zone1 wea!r1 transit1 p>atransit12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & accessible transportation & ins]t+ 1 accessible1 & integrat$ transportation & transportation s]vices2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7vii71 7viii71 & 7x71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 facilitate acc\nt-bas$ paym5ts = transportation access & s]vices & integrate paym5t sy/ems across modes2 2 7,e7 9 clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7ix7 inc5tivize travel]s-- 7,i7 to %>e trips dur+ p]iods 9 :i* travel dem& exce$s sy/em capacity2 or 7,,ii7 to %ift trips to p]iods 9 :i* travel dem& does n exce$ sy/em capacity2 or 2 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,n lat] & all t foll[s ?r\gh !reaft] & ins]t+ ,ea* fiscal ye> = :i* fund+ is made available = activities "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ mobility1 aft] safety12 & 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,i7 9 item 7bb71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 item 7cc71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7dd7 facilitat+ paym5t = transportation s]vices4 2 7#e7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,n lat] & all t foll[s ?r\gh !reaft] & ins]t+ ,ea* fiscal ye> = :i* fund+ is made available = activities "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,9 aw>d+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 9 aw>d+ 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ,rural set-aside ,n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph %all be res]v$ = projects s]v+ rural areas4 2 7#f7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7ix7 z clauses 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 7vii71 7viii71 7xi71 & 7xiv71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 advanc$ transportation te*nologies to improve em]g5cy evacuation & response by ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local au?orities2 2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7ix7 integrat$ corridor managem5t sy/ems2 7x7 advanc$ p>k+ res]vation or v>iable pric+ sy/ems2 2 7,d7 9 clause 7xi7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 toll collection1 aft] pric+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xi7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7xii7 te*nology t enhances high occupancy vehicle toll lanes1 cordon pric+1 or conge/ion pric+2 7xiii7 integration ( transportation s]vice paym5t sy/ems2 or 2 & 7,f7 9 clause 7xiv7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & access & ins]t+ 1 access1 & on-dem& transportation s]vice2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ & o!r %>$-use mobility applications aft] ride%>+2 7#g7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77ii77,,iv71 by /rik+ effici5cy & multimodal sy/em p]=mance & ins]t+ mobility1 effici5cy1 multimodal sy/em p]=mance1 & paym5t sy/em p]=mance2 7#h7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7vii7 ?r\gh 7ix71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 improv$ integration ( paym5t sy/ems2 2 7#i7 9 subp>agraph 7,i77i71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#aj7 9 subp>agraph 7,n7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ repres5t+ a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ a any & ins]t+ any4 7c7 ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce on new mobility & automat$ vehicles ,section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a77#c77;,d771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,automat$ vehicle ,! t]m automat$ vehicle means a motor vehicle t-- 7,i7 has a taxable gross weight 7z def9$ 9 section #da4ddhb7;b7-#a ( title #bf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 ( #aj1jjj p\nds or less2 & 7,,ii7 is capable ( p]=m+ ! entire task ( driv+ 7includ+ /e]+1 accel]at+ & decel]at+1 & react+ to ext]nal /imulus7 )\t human int]v5tion4 7ii7 ,new mobility ,! t]m new mobility includes %>$ s]vices su* z-- 7,i7 dock$ & dockless bicycles2 7,,ii7 dock$ & dockless electric scoot]s2 & 7,,iii7 transportation network companies4 7,b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce to collect1 conduct1 & fund rese>* on ! impacts ( new mobility & automat$ vehicles on l& use1 urban design1 transportation1 real e/ate1 equity1 & municipal budgets4 7,c7 ,p>tn]%ips ,9 e/abli%+ ! ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into appropriate p>tn]%ips ) any in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or public or private rese>* entity4 4 7d7 ,accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7#a7 a description (-- 7,a7 ! curr5t /atus ( ! use ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7,b7 ! progress ( ea* ,/ate t[>d accel]at+ ! adoption ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems2 & 7#b7 an analysis ( ! sav+s 9 project deliv]y "t & project co/s t c be a*iev$ ?r\gh ! use ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems4 7e7 ,op5 *all5ge & rese>* initiative pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an op5 *all5ge & rese>* proposal pilot program "u :i* eligible entities may propose op5 highway *all5ges & rese>* proposals t are l9k$ to id5tifi$ or pot5tial rese>* ne$s4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a rese>* proposal submitt$ to ! ,secret>y by an eligible entity %all address-- 7,a7 a rese>* ne$ id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y or ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 or 7,b7 an issue or *all5ge t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be important4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to submit a rese>* proposal "u ! pilot program "u p>agraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a univ]sity transportation c5t] "u section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 a private nonpr(it organization2 7,e7 a private sector organization work+ 9 collaboration ) an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 & 7,f7 any o!r individual or entity t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,project review ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review ea* rese>* proposal submitt$ "u ! pilot program "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 provide to ! eligible entity a writt5 notice t-- 7i7 if ! rese>* proposal is n select$-- 7,i7 notifies ! eligible entity t ! rese>* proposal has n be5 select$ = fund+2 7,,ii7 provides an explanation z to :y ! rese>* proposal 0 n select$1 includ+ if ! rese>* proposal does n cov] an area ( ne$2 & 7,,iii7 if applicable1 recomm5d t ! rese>* proposal be submitt$ to ano!r rese>* program & provide guidance & direction to ! eligible entity & ! propos$ rese>* program (fice2 & 7ii7 if ! rese>* proposal is select$1 notifies ! eligible entity t ! rese>* proposal has be5 select$ = fund+4 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,non-f$]al %>e ,all co/s directly incurr$ by ! non-,f$]al p>tn]s1 includ+ p]sonnel1 travel1 facility1 & h>dw>e developm5t co/s1 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection4 7f7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7i7 ?r\gh 7l7 z subsections 7h7 ?r\gh 7k71 respectively4 #cjjf4 ,work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education 7a7 ,surface transportation work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education ,section #ejd7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,h71 & 7,i71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 pre-appr5tice%ips1 appr5tice%ips1 & c>e] opportunities = on-!-job tra9+2 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ or community college & ins]t+ 1 college1 community college1 or vocational s*ool2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 activities associat$ ) work=ce tra9+ & employm5t s]vices1 su* z t>get$ outrea* & p>tn]%ips ) indu/ry1 economic developm5t organizations1 work=ce developm5t bo>ds1 & labor organizations2 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,g7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,i72 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by /rik+ includ+ activities & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8includ+-- 7,a7 activities 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 activities t address curr5t work=ce gaps1 su* z "w on con/ruction projects1 ( ,/ate & local transportation ag5cies2 7,c7 activities to develop a robu/ surface transportation work=ce ) new skills result+ f em]g+ transportation te*nologies2 & 7,d7 activities to attract new s\rces ( job-creat+ inve/m5t4 4 7b7 ,transportation education & tra9+ developm5t & deploym5t program ,section #ejd7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,developm5t & ins]t+ & ,tra9+ ,developm5t & ,deploym5t2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to make grants to educational in/itutions or ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 9 p>tn]%ip ) indu/ry & relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies-- 7,a7 to develop1 te/1 & review new curricula & education programs to tra9 individuals at all levels ( ! transportation work=ce2 or 7,b7 to implem5t ! new curricula & education programs to provide = h&s-on c>e] opportunities to meet curr5t & future ne$s4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ %all & ins]t+ may2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ curr5t or future aft] specific2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 9 nontraditional dep>tm5ts2 7ii7 by ins]t+ con/ruction1 aft] su* z2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ or em]g+ aft] indu/rial2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum report+ requirem5ts = grant recipi5ts "u ?is subsection1 :i* may include1 ) respect to a program c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t are employ$ dur+ ! second qu>t] aft] exit+ ! program2 7,b7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t are employ$ dur+ ! f\r? qu>t] aft] exit+ ! program2 7,c7 ! m$ian e>n+s ( program p>ticipants t are employ$ dur+ ! second qu>t] aft] exit+ ! program2 7,d7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t obta9 a recogniz$ po/second>y cr$5tial or a second>y s*ool diploma 7or a recogniz$ equival5t7 dur+ p>ticipation 9 ! program or by n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] exit+ ! program2 & 7,e7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t1 dur+ a program ye>-- 7i7 are 9 an education or tra9+ program t leads to a recogniz$ po/second>y cr$5tial or employm5t2 & 7ii7 are a*iev+ measurable skill ga9s t[>d su* a cr$5tial or employm5t4 4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,use ( funds ,! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to c>ry out activities relat$ to work=ce developm5t & te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ if-- 7#a7 ! activities are au?oriz$ by ano!r provision ( ?is title2 & 7#b7 ! activities are = entities o!r ?an employees ( ! ,secret>y1 su* z ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 4 #cjjg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision rese>* 7a7 ,g5]al au?orities & requirem5ts reg>d+ wildlife & habitat ,section #eae7;h77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,k71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 7,j71 7,k71 & 7,l7 z subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 & 7,o71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 a repres5tative f a ,/ate1 local1 or regional wildlife1 l& use1 or res\rce managem5t ag5cy2 2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,j7 an academic rese>*] :o is a biological or ecological sci5ti/ ) exp]tise 9 transportation issues2 2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,m7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,n7 a repres5tative f a public int]e/ gr\p conc]n$ ) ! impact ( ! transportation sy/em on t]re/rial & aquatic species & ! habitat ( ^? species2 & 4 7b7 ,animal detection sy/ems rese>* & developm5t ,section #eaf7;b77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ animal detection sy/ems to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions aft] sy/ems4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,sec4 #b4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,effective date4 ,,title ,i--,f$]al-aid highways ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations & programs ,sec4 #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,obligation ceil+4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,national highway p]=mance program4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,em]g5cy relief4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,f$]al %>e payable4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,f$]al l&s access program4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,national highway freight program4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaaf4 ,national sc5ic byways program4 ,sec4 #aaag4 ,alaska ,highway4 ,sec4 #aaah4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries4 ,sec4 #aaai4 ,bridge inve/m5t program4 ,sec4 #aabj4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program4 ,sec4 #aaba4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4 ,sec4 #aabb4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities4 ,sec4 #aabc4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program4 ,sec4 #aabd4 ,safety inc5tive programs4 ,sec4 #aabe4 ,wildlife cross+ safety4 ,sec4 #aabf4 ,consolidation ( programs4 ,sec4 #aabg4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4 ,sec4 #aabh4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program4 ,sec4 #aabi4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program4 ,sec4 #aacj4 ,tribal high priority projects program4 ,subtitle ,b--,plann+ & p]=mance managem5t ,sec4 #abja4 ,transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,fiscal con/ra9t on long-range transportation plans4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,/ate human capital plans4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,accessibility data pilot program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,prioritization process pilot program4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,exemptions = l[ population d5sity /ates4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,travel dem& data & model+4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,increas+ safe & accessible transportation options4 ,subtitle ,c--,project deliv]y & process improvem5t ,sec4 #acja4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision4 ,sec4 #acjb4 ,"w zone process reviews4 ,sec4 #acjc4 ,transportation managem5t plans4 ,sec4 #acjd4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 ,sec4 #acje4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods4 ,sec4 #acjf4 ,flexibility = projects4 ,sec4 #acjg4 ,improv$ ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #acjh4 ,geomatic data4 ,sec4 #acji4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way4 ,sec4 #acaj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports4 ,sec4 #acaa4 ,prelim9>y eng9e]+4 ,subtitle ,d--,climate *ange ,sec4 #adja4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure to mod]nize & reconnect ,am]ica = ! #ba/ c5tury4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,c>bon r$uction inc5tive programs4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,conge/ion relief program4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,freight plans4 ,sec4 #adjf4 ,utiliz+ significant emissions ) innovative te*nologies4 ,sec4 #adjg4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program4 ,sec4 #adjh4 ,diesel emissions r$uction4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #aeja4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,/opp+ ?reats on p$e/rians4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,transf] & sale ( toll cr$its4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,roads & ,trails ,rem$iation ,program4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,disa/] relief mobilization pilot program4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,appala*ian regional developm5t4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,requirem5ts = transportation projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,community connectivity pilot program4 ,sec4 #aeji4 ,repeal ( rescission4 ,sec4 #aeaj4 ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p = conv]sion ( f$]al fleet to hybrid-electric vehicles1 electric vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles4 ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,cyb]security tool2 cyb] coord9ator4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,/udy on mo/ effective upgrades to roadway infra/ructure4 ,sec4 #aeac4 ,/udy on vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication te*nology4 ,sec4 #aead4 ,nonhighway recreational fuel /udy4 ,sec4 #aeae4 ,buy ,am]ica4 ,sec4 #aeaf4 ,report on data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aeag4 ,high priority corridors on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #aeah4 ,int]/ate weight limits4 ,sec4 #aeai4 ,int]/ate exemption4 ,sec4 #aebj4 ,report on air quality improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aeba4 ,roadside highway safety h>dw>e4 ,sec4 #aebb4 ,p]meable pavem5ts /udy4 ,sec4 #aebc4 ,em]g5cy relief projects4 ,sec4 #aebd4 ,c]ta9 ga!r+ l9es locat$ on ,f$]al l& & ,indian l&4 ,sec4 #aebe4 ,s5se ( ,s5ate relat+ to (fsets4 ,sec4 #aebf4 ,/udy on /ormwat] be/ managem5t practices4 ,sec4 #aebg4 ,/ormwat] be/ managem5t practices reports4 ,sec4 #aebh4 ,invasive plant elim9ation program4 ,sec4 #aebi4 ,ov]-!-road bus toll+ equity4 ,sec4 #aecj4 ,bridge t]m9ology4 ,sec4 #aeca4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #aecb4 ,/udy ( impacts on roads f self-driv+ vehicles4 ,,title ,,ii--,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation ,sec4 #bjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts4 ,,title ,,iii--,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education ,sec4 #cjja4 ,surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,data integration pilot program4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,em]g+ te*nology rese>* pilot program4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,rese>* & te*nology developm5t & deploym5t4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision rese>*4 ,,title ,,iv--,indian ,affairs ,sec4 #djja4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,environm5tal reviews = c]ta9 tribal transportation facilities4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,programmatic agreem5ts = tribal categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,use ( c]ta9 tribal transportation funds4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs road ma9t5ance program4 ,sec4 #djjf4 ,/udy ( road ma9t5ance on ,indian l&4 ,sec4 #djjg4 ,ma9t5ance ( c]ta9 ,indian res]vation roads4 ,sec4 #djjh4 ,tribal transportation safety ne$s4 ,sec4 #djji4 ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs4 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 #c4 ,effective date ,?is ,act & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj4 ,i ,f$]al-aid highways ,a ,au?orizations & programs #aaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,f$]al-aid highway program ,= ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc ( t title1 ! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh ( t title1 ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi ( t title1 ! national highway freight program "u section #afg ( t title1 & to c>ry out section #acd ( t title-- 7,a7 #dg1hee1gdi1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #dh1hbi1bdh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #di1hdi1ddc1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #ej1iad1cjb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #ea1igi1afb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program ,= cr$it assi/ance "u ! transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#c7 ,f$]al l&s & tribal transportation programs 7,a7 ,tribal transportation program ,= ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #efe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #ehj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #eie1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #faj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #fbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,b7 ,f$]al l&s transportation program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,i7 #dac1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,,ii7 #dbc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,iii7 #dcc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iv7 #ddc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,v7 #dec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7ii7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! am\nt = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #ccj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7bb7 #cch1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7cc7 #cdf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7dd7 #ced1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7ee7 #cfb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7,,ii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice is #cc1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,,iii7 ! am\nt = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #bb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7bb7 #bc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7cc7 #bd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7dd7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7ee7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,c7 ,f$]al l&s access program ,= ! ,f$]al l&s access program "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #bhj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #bhe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #bij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #bie1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#d7 ,t]ritorial & pu]to rico highway program ,= ! t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #bjd1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #bjh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #bab1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #baf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #bba1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#e7 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects ,= nationally significant freight & highway projects "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #a1jge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #a1abe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #a1aej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,o!r programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,bridge inve/m5t program ,to c>ry out ! bridge inve/m5t program "u section #abd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,b7 ,conge/ion relief program ,to c>ry out ! conge/ion relief program "u section #abi7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,*>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure grants ,to c>ry out section #aea7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,d7 ,=mula safety inc5tive program ,to c>ry out ! =mula safety inc5tive program "u section #agb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,e7 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance program ,to c>ry out ! fatality r$uction p]=mance program "u section #agc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,f7 ,=mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program ,to c>ry out ! =mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program "u section #agg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #fjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,g7 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance program ,to c>ry out ! c>bon r$uction p]=mance program "u section #agh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,h7 ,,protect grants ,to c>ry out ! ,,protect grant program "u section #agi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe-- 7i7 #ghf1jjj1jjj = =mula aw>ds to ,/ates "u subsection 7c7 ( t section2 & 7ii7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = competitive grants "u subsection 7d7 ( t section1 ( :i*-- 7,i7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be = plann+ grants "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t subsection2 7,,ii7 #adj1jjj1jjj %all be = resili5ce improvem5t grants "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 ( t subsection2 7,,iii7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be = community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 ( t subsection2 & 7,,iv7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be = at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants "u p>agraph 7#d77;,c7 ( t subsection4 7,i7 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities "u section #adjb-- 7,i7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,,ii7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,iii7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iv7 #hj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,v7 #ij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,j7 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & tribal projects program "u section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id71 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,g5]al fund 7,a7 ,bridge inve/m5t program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! bridge inve/m5t program "u section #abd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,i7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,,ii7 #fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,iii7 #fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iv7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7ii7 ,allocation ,am\nts made available "u clause 7i7 %all be allocat$ 9 ! same mann] z if made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,j71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7c7 ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education au?orizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7,a7 ,highway rese>* & developm5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aec1dca1cgh = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ace1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,tra9+ & education ,to c>ry out section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,d7 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems program ,to c>ry out sections #eab ?r\gh #eah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aaj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,e7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,to c>ry out section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #hb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #hd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #he1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #hg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #hh1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,f7 ,bureau ( transportation /ati/ics ,to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7,a7 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 consultation ) relevant modal adm9i/rations1 adm9i/] ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d74 7#c7 ,applicability ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project or activity c>ri$ out us+ ^? funds %all be #hj p]c5t1 unless o!rwise expressly provid$ by ?is ,act 7includ+ ! am5dm5ts by ?is ,act7 or o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 rema9 available until exp5d$ & n be transf]able1 except z o!rwise provid$ by ?is ,act4 7d7 ,pilot programs ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program ,= ! wildlife cross+s pilot program "u section #agd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #ee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,prioritization process pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! prioritization process pilot program "u section #abje1 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,disa/] relief mobilization pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! disa/] relief mobilization pilot program "u section #aeje1 #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ^? am\nts %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#d7 ,community connectivity pilot program 7,a7 ,plann+ grants ,= plann+ grants "u ! community connectivity pilot program "u section #aejh7;c7-- 7i7 #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #b1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #b1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7,b7 ,capital con/ruction grants ,= capital con/ruction grants "u ! community connectivity pilot program "u section #aejh7;d71 #ad1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,c7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? am\nts 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t ^? am\nts %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#e7 ,op5 *all5ge & rese>* initiative pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! op5 *all5ge & rese>* proposal pilot program "u section #cjje7;e71 #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be available = obligation & adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 :ile significant progress has occurr$ due to ! e/abli%m5t ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program1 discrim9ation & relat$ b>ri]s cont9ue to pose significant ob/acles = m9ority- & wom5-own$ bus9esses seek+ to d bus9ess 9 ,f$]ally assi/$ surface transportation m>kets across ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! cont9u+ b>ri]s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 m]it ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program2 7,c7 ,congress has receiv$ & review$ te/imony & docum5tation ( race & g5d] discrim9ation f num]\s s\rces1 includ+ congressional he>+s & r\ndtables1 sci5tific reports1 reports issu$ by public & private ag5cies1 news /ories1 reports ( discrim9ation by organizations & individuals1 & discrim9ation lawsuits1 :i* %[ t race- & g5d]-neutral ef=ts alone are insuffici5t to address ! problem2 7,d7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 demon/rate t discrim9ation across ! ,unit$ ,/ates poses a b>ri] to full & fair p>ticipation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9esses ( wom5 bus9ess own]s & m9ority bus9ess own]s & has impact$ firm developm5t & _m aspects ( surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess 9 ! public & private m>kets2 & 7,e7 ! te/imony & docum5tation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 provide a /rong basis t !re is a compell+ ne$ = ! cont9uation ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program to address race & g5d] discrim9ation 9 surface transportation-relat$ bus9ess4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,small bus9ess conc]n 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n means a small bus9ess conc]n 7z ! t]m is us$ 9 section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m small bus9ess conc]n does n include any conc]n or gr\p ( conc]ns controll$ by ! same socially & economically disadvantag$ individual or individuals t h av]age annual gross receipts dur+ ! prec$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #be1gij1jjj1 z adju/$ annually by ! ,secret>y = inflation4 7,b7 ,socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals ,! t]m socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #h7;d7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77 & relevant subcontract+ regulations issu$ pursuant to t ,act1 except t wom5 %all be presum$ to be socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals = purposes ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,am\nts = small bus9ess conc]ns ,except to ! ext5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es o!rwise1 n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = any program "u ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be exp5d$ ?r\gh small bus9ess conc]ns own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#d7 ,annual li/+ ( disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises ,ea* ,/ate %all annually-- 7,a7 survey & compile a li/ ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#c7 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ ! location ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 notify ! ,secret>y1 9 writ+1 ( ! p]c5tage ( ! small bus9ess conc]ns t are controll$ by-- 7i7 wom52 7ii7 socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals 7o!r ?an wom572 & 7iii7 individuals :o are wom5 & are o!rwise socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#e7 ,uni=m c]tification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum uni=m crit]ia = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 c]tify+ :e!r a conc]n qualifies z a small bus9ess conc]n = ! purpose ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! m9imum uni=m crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 ) respect to a pot5tial small bus9ess conc]n-- 7i7 on-site visits2 7ii7 p]sonal int]views ) p]sonnel2 7iii7 issuance or inspection ( lic5ses2 7iv7 analyses ( /ock own]%ip2 7v7 li/+s ( equipm5t2 7vi7 analyses ( bond+ capacity2 7vii7 li/+s ( "w complet$2 7viii7 exam9ation ( ! resumes ( pr9cipal own]s2 7ix7 analyses ( f9ancial capacity2 & 7x7 analyses ( ! type ( "w pref]r$4 7#f7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum requirem5ts = use by ,/ate gov]nm5ts 9 report+ to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 in=mation conc]n+ disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise aw>ds1 commitm5ts1 & a*ievem5ts2 & 7,b7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate = ! prop] monitor+ ( ! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prise program4 7#g7 ,compliance ) c\rt ord]s ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! eligibility ( an individual or entity to receive funds made available "u ?is ,act & section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! entity or p]son is prev5t$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f comply+ ) p>agraph 7#c7 because a ,f$]al c\rt issues a f9al ord] 9 :i* ! c\rt f9ds t a requirem5t or ! implem5tation ( p>agraph 7#c7 is uncon/itutional4 7#h7 ,s5se ( congress on prompt paym5t ( ,,dbe subcontractors ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %\ld take additional /eps to ensure t recipi5ts comply ) section #bf4bi ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7! disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises prompt paym5t rule71 or any correspond+ regulation1 9 aw>d+ ,f$]ally fund$ transportation contracts "u laws & regulations adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 su* additional /eps %\ld include increas+ ! ability ( ! ,dep>tm5t to track & keep records ( compla9ts & to make t in=mation publicly available4 #aajb4 ,obligation ceil+ 7a7 ,g5]al limitation ,subject to subsection 7e71 & not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #ed1chh1dfb1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #ee1dhc1ddg1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #ef1fff1jhb1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #eg1icj1cag1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #ei1ajc1eeb1cgh = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,exceptions ,! limitations "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to obligations "u or =-- 7#a7 section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 section #adg ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,/at4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i ( ! ,f$]al-,aid ,highway ,act ( #aiha 7#ie ,/at4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 & 7j7 ( section #aca ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihb 7#if ,/at4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #adi ( ! ,surface ,transportation & ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihg 7#aja ,/at4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc ?r\gh #aajh ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7#aje ,/at4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #aiih ?r\gh #bjjd1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#i7 ,f$]al-aid highway programs = :i* obligation au?ority 0 made available "u ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7#aab ,/at4 #ajg7 or subsequ5t ,acts = multiple ye>s or to rema9 available until exp5d$1 b only to ! ext5t t ! obligation au?ority has n laps$ or be5 us$2 7#aj7 section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjje ?r\gh #bjab1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#aa7 section #afjc ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,/at4 #abdh71 to ! ext5t t funds obligat$ 9 accordance ) t section 7 n subject to a limitation on obligations at ! "t at :i* ! funds 7 initially made available = obligation2 7#ab7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjac ?r\gh #bjae1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 7#ac7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z 9 effect = fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 b only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s72 & 7#ad7 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7b1 = fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s74 7c7 ,di/ribution ( obligation au?ority ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all n di/ribute obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye> =-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses & programs by section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 am\nts au?oriz$ = ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics2 7#b7 %all n di/ribute an am\nt ( obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 t is equal to ! unobligat$ balance ( am\nts-- 7,a7 made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = previ\s fiscal ye>s ! funds = :i* are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y 7or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #agb1 #agg1 #agi7;c71 #bjb1 or #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,b7 = :i* obligation au?ority 0 provid$ 9 a previ\s fiscal ye>2 7#c7 %all det]m9e ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a7 = ! fiscal ye>1 less ! aggregate ( am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( ! sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs 7o!r ?an sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = provisions ( law describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 ( subsection 7b7 & sums au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 equal to ! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#ad7 = ! fiscal ye>71 less ! aggregate ( ! am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 7#d7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 = ea* ( ! programs 7o!r ?an programs to :i* p>agraph 7#a7 applies7 t are allocat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act & title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #agb1 #agg1 #agi7;c71 #bjb1 or #bjd ( t title1 by multiply+-- 7,a7 ! proportion det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ea* su* program = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#e7 %all di/ribute ! obligation au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 less ! aggregate am\nts n di/ribut$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ! am\nts di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs t are apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7o!r ?an ! am\nts apportion$ = ! national highway p]=mance program 9 section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t are exempt f ! limitation "u subsection 7b77#ad7 & ! am\nts apportion$ "u sections #agb1 #agg1 #agi7;c71 #bjb1 & #bjd ( t title7 9 ! proportion t-- 7,a7 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ea* ,/ate = ! fiscal ye>2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! programs t are apportion$ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to all ,/ates = ! fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,r$i/ribution ( unus$ obligation au?ority ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 aft] ,augu/ #a ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe-- 7#a7 revise a di/ribution ( ! obligation au?ority made available "u subsection 7c7 if an am\nt di/ribut$ _c be obligat$ dur+ t fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 r$i/ribute suffici5t am\nts to ^? ,/ates able to obligate am\nts 9 addition to ^? previ\sly di/ribut$ dur+ t fiscal ye>1 giv+ priority to ^? ,/ates hav+ l>ge unobligat$ balances ( funds apportion$ "u sections #add 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #dje77 & #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,applicability ( obligation limitations to transportation rese>* programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 obligation limitations impos$ by subsection 7a7 %all apply to contract au?ority = transportation rese>* programs c>ri$ out "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation au?ority made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 rema9 available = a p]iod ( #d fiscal ye>s2 & 7,b7 be 9 addition to ! am\nt ( any limitation impos$ on obligations = ,f$]al-aid highway & highway safety con/ruction programs = future fiscal ye>s4 7f7 ,r$i/ribution ( c]ta9 au?oriz$ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute to ! ,/ates any funds 7exclud+ funds au?oriz$ = ! program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t-- 7,a7 are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ! fiscal ye> = ,f$]al-aid highway programs2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es w n be allocat$ to ! ,/ates 7or w n be apportion$ to ! ,/ates "u sections #agb1 #agg1 #agi7;c71 & #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 & w n be available = obligation1 = ! fiscal ye> because ( ! imposition ( any obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds %all be di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same proportion z ! di/ribution ( obligation au?ority "u subsection 7c77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds di/ribut$ to ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available = any purpose describ$ 9 section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aajc4 ,def9itions ,section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ assess+ resili5ce1 aft] survey+12 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,h7 z subp>agraph 7,i72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,g7 ! foll[+3 7,h7 improvem5ts t r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions1 su* z wildlife cross+ /ructures2 & 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ag7 ?r\gh 7#cd7 z p>agraphs 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 & 7#cf71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#af7 ! foll[+3 7#ag7 ,natural infra/ructure ,! t]m natural infra/ructure means infra/ructure t uses1 re/ores1 or emulates natural ecological processes &-- 7,a7 is creat$ ?r\gh ! action ( natural physical1 geological1 biological1 & *emical processes ov] "t2 7,b7 is creat$ by human design1 eng9e]+1 & con/ruction to emulate or act 9 conc]t ) natural processes2 or 7,c7 involves ! use ( plants1 soils1 & o!r natural features1 includ+ ?r\gh ! creation1 re/oration1 or pres]vation ( vegetat$ areas us+ mat]ials appropriate to ! region to manage /ormwat] & run(f1 to att5uate flood+ & /orm surges1 & = o!r relat$ purposes4 2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#bc7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#bd7 ,resili5ce ,! t]m resili5ce1 ) respect to a project1 means a project ) ! ability to anticipate1 prep>e =1 or adapt to conditions or )/&1 respond to1 or recov] rapidly f disruptions1 includ+ ! ability-- 7,a7 7i7 to resi/ haz>ds or )/& impacts f wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s2 or 7ii7 to r$uce ! magnitude1 duration1 or impact ( a disruptive wea!r ev5t or natural disa/] to a project2 & 7,b7 to h ! absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 & recov]ability to decrease project vuln]ability to wea!r ev5ts or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 & 7#e7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#cb7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ ?r\gh ! implem5tation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8?r\gh-- 7i7 ! implem5tation 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ! consid]ation ( incorporat+ natural infra/ructure4 4 #aajd4 ,apportionm5t 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #ajd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to be made available to ! ,secret>y = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 #dij1bhb1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #dii1gfh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #eji1gjh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #ebj1jhd1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #ecj1dei1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,national highway freight program ,section #ajd7;b77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt set aside = ! national highway freight program = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #a1fbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1ffj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1gdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1gge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 7c7 ,calculation ( am\nts ,section #ajd7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjba & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjae & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,gu>ante$ am\nts ,! initial am\nts result+ f ! calculation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be adju/$ to ensure t ea* ,/ate receives an aggregate apportionm5t t is-- 7i7 equal to at lea/ #ie p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ tax paym5ts paid into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 9 ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye> = :i* data are available t are-- 7,i7 attributable to highway us]s 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,,ii7 associat$ ) taxes 9 effect on ,july #a1 #bjai1 & only up to ! rate ^? taxes 7 9 effect on t date2 7ii7 at lea/ #b p]c5t great] ?an ! apportionm5t t ! ,/ate receiv$ = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 & 7iii7 at lea/ #a p]c5t great] ?an ! apportionm5t t ! ,/ate receiv$ = ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjba & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7d7 ,supplem5tal funds ,section #ajd7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,am\nt ,be=e mak+ an apportionm5t = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai = t fiscal ye> an am\nt equal to-- 7i7 #a1afj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1ahd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1bjh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1bcc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1bei1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,am\nt ,be=e mak+ an apportionm5t = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc = t fiscal ye>1 pursuant to section #acc7;h7-- 7i7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1bbd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1bdh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1bgc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1bii1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 #aaje4 ,national highway p]=mance program ,section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 to provide support = measures to increase ! resili5cy ( ,f$]al-aid highways & bridges on & (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to mitigate ! impacts ( sea level rise1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,protective features 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#a7 = ea* fiscal ye> = #a or m protective features on a ,f$]al-aid highway or bridge (f ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 if ! protective feature is design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage1 or ! co/ ( future repairs1 f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7#b7 ,protective features describ$ ,a protective feature ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 rais+ roadway grades2 7,b7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7,c7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7,d7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7,e7 in/all+ riprap2 7,f7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7,g7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7,h7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7,i7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7,j7 repair+ or ma9ta9+ tide gates2 7,k7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7,l7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7,m7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 or o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 7,n7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7,o7 any o!r features t mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair z a result ( extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! ability ( a ,/ate to c>ry out a project o!rwise eligible "u subsection 7d7 us+ funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#a74 4 #aajf4 ,em]g5cy relief ,section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by ins]t+ wildfire1 sea level rise1 aft] sev]e /orm2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,re/riction on eligibility ,funds "u ?is section %all n be us$ = ! repair or recon/ruction ( a bridge t has be5 p]man5tly clos$ to all vehicul> traffic by ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or responsible local (ficial because ( imm95t dang] ( collapse due to a /ructural defici5cy or physical det]ioration4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ a facility t meets ! curr5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 a facility t-- 7i7 meets ! curr5t 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 incorporates economically ju/ifiable improvem5ts design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,protective features 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! co/ ( an improvem5t t is "p ( a project "u ?is section %all be an eligible exp5se "u ?is section if ! improvem5t is a protective feature t is design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage1 or ! co/ ( future repair1 f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7,b7 ,protective features describ$ ,a protective feature ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 rais+ roadway grades2 7ii7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7iii7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7iv7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7v7 in/all+ riprap2 7vi7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7vii7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7viii7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7ix7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7x7 repair+ or ma9ta9+ tide gates2 7xi7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7xii7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7xiii7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 & o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 7xiv7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7xv7 any o!r features t mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair z a result ( extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aajg4 ,f$]al %>e payable ,section #abj7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,protective features 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,f$]al %>e payable = ! co/ ( a protective feature on a ,f$]al-aid highway or bridge project "u ?is title may be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate1 if ! protective feature is an improvem5t design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage1 or ! co/ ( future repair1 f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7,b7 ,protective features describ$ ,a protective feature ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 rais+ roadway grades2 7ii7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7iii7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7iv7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7v7 in/all+ riprap2 7vi7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7vii7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7viii7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7ix7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7x7 repair+ or ma9ta9+ tide gates2 7xi7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7xii7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7xiii7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 & o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 7xiv7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7xv7 any o!r features t mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair z a result ( extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acj7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ protective devices & ins]t+ railway-,highway grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ cross+s 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh #bjbj4 9 clause 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 cross+s & z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 n less ?an #bde1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe42 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,r$uc+ trespass+ fatalities & injuries ,a ,/ate may use funds set aside "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = projects to r$uce p$e/rian fatalities & injuries f trespass+ at grade cross+s4 4 7b7 ,f$]al %>e ,section #acj7;f77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ij p]c5t & ins]t+ #ajj p]c5t4 7c7 ,,gao /udy ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t includes an analysis ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! railway-highway cross+s program "u section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to trespass] dea?s along railroad rights-(-way ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,dep>tm5t %\ld1 :]e feasible1 coord9ate dep>tm5tal ef=ts to prev5t or r$uce trespass] dea?s along railroad rights-(-way & at or ne> railway-highway cross+s4 #aaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by add+ or at ! end2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ facilities eligible & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8facilities-- 7i7 t are eligible 2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 t are privately or majority-privately own$1 b t ! ,secret>y det]m9es provide a sub/antial public transportation b5efit or o!rwise meet ! =emo/ ne$s ( ! surface transportation sy/em describ$ 9 section #aja7;b77#c77;,d72 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 wildlife cross+ /ructures4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ #adh7;a77#d77;,b77xvii71 aft] #aai7;g712 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ae71 7#af71 & 7#ag71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,projects t use natural infra/ructure alone or 9 comb9ation ) o!r eligible projects to enhance resili5ce ( a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 2 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,projects & /rategies design$ to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions1 includ+ project-relat$ plann+1 design1 con/ruction1 monitor+1 & prev5tative ma9t5ance4 2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ah7 ,rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 & wat]front infra/ructure projects 9 accordance ) subsection 7j74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#aa7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 & p>agraph 7#ah72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 = a bridge project = ! replacem5t ( a l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ) a bridge2 & 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#f7 = a fiscal ye> & ins]t+ #ee p]c5t = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 aft] a highway bridge2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ or l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 aft] o!r ?an a bridge2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 = (f-sy/em bridges & ins]t+ activities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a77;,a7 & 7#aj7 ( subsection 7b7 = (f-sy/em bridges1 projects & activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 = ! replacem5t ( l[ wat] cross+s ) bridges1 & projects & activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#aj7 = l[ wat] cross+s 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y712 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ bridge or rehabilitation ( a bridge & ins]t+ bridge1 rehabilitation ( a bridge1 or replacem5t ( a l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ) a bridge2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ or1 9 ! case ( a replacem5t ( a l[ wat] cross+ ) a bridge1 is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y on completion to h improv$ ! safety ( ! location aft] no long] a defici5t bridge2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 & wat]front infra/ructure projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 = eligible rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 & wat]front infra/ructure projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 or wat]front infra/ructure project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a project = ! plann+1 design+1 eng9e]+1 or con/ruction ( a b>ge l&+1 dock1 or o!r wat]front infra/ructure 9 a rural community or a ,native village 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb77-- 7,a7 t is (f ! road sy/em2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es !re is a lack ( adequate infra/ructure4 4 7b7 ,set-aside ,section #acc7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7ii7 #a1bbd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7iii7 #a1bdh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iv7 #a1bgc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7v7 #a1bii1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,allocation )9 a ,/ate 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 funds res]v$ = a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be obligat$ )9 t ,/ate 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 except t1 = purposes ( ?is p>agraph 7aft] funds are made available "u p>agraph 7#e77-- 7i7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 %all be deem$ to be #eg4e p]c5t2 & 7ii7 p>agraph 7#c7 ( t subsection %all n apply4 7,b7 ,local control 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,on approval ( a plan submitt$ to ! ,secret>y t describes ! mann] 9 :i* ! plan w maximize local control & ! means by :i* ! ,/ate plans to comply ) p>agraph 7#h71 ! ,/ate may allocate up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! funds ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 to c\nties & o!r local transportation entities4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,a ,/ate t allocates fund+ "u clause 7i7 to c\nties & o!r local transportation entities %all make available an equival5t am\nt ( obligation limitation to ^? c\nties & o!r local transportation entities4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ responsible & all t foll[s ?r\gh programs2 7,b7 9 clause 7viii71 by ins]t+ t s]ves an urbaniz$ population ( ov] #bjj1jjj aft] metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vii7 & 7viii7 z clauses 7viii7 & 7ix71 respectively2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vi7 ! foll[+3 7vii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ population ( #bjj1jjj or few]2 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,improv+ accessibility & effici5cy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may elect to use an am\nt equal to n m ?an #g p]c5t ( ! funds res]v$ = ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection1 aft] allocat+ funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 to improve ! ability ( applicants to access fund+ = projects "u ?is subsection 9 an effici5t & exp$iti\s mann] by-- 7,i7 provid+ to applicants = projects "u ?is subsection application assi/ance1 te*nical assi/ance1 & assi/ance 9 r$uc+ ! p]iod ( "t betwe5 ! selection ( ! project & ! obligation ( funds = ! project2 & 7,,ii7 provid+ fund+ = #a or m full-"t ,/ate employee positions to adm9i/] ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts us$ "u clause 7i7 may be exp5d$-- 7,i7 directly by ! ,/ate2 or 7,,ii7 ?r\gh contracts ) ,/ate ag5cies1 private entities1 or nonpr(it entities4 2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,requir$ aggregate non-,f$]al %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! av]age annual non-,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( all projects c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection 9 a ,/ate = a fiscal ye> %all be n less ?an ! non-,f$]al %>e au?oriz$ = ! ,/ate "u section #abj7;b74 7ii7 ,s+le projects ,subject to clause 7i71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( a s+le project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,flexible f9anc+ ,subject to subp>agraph 7,a71 not)/&+ section #abj-- 7i7 funds made available to c>ry out section #adh may be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project type "u ?is subsection t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to h an expect$ safety b5efit2 & 7ii7 ! non-,f$]al %>e = a project "u ?is subsection may be calculat$ on a project1 multiple-project1 or program basis4 4 #aaaj4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 9 & across rural & urban areas aft] p2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ highways t support movem5t ( en]gy equipm5t aft] security2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,grant adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 reta9 n m ?an a total ( #b p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau to review applications = grants "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 transf] portions ( ! funds reta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! relevant ,adm9i/rators to fund ! aw>d & ov]sight ( grants provid$ "u ?is section4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii77,,ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 a wildlife cross+ project2 7vi7 a surface transportation infra/ructure project t-- 7,i7 is locat$ )9 ! b\nd>ies ( or functionally connect$ to an int]national bord] cross+ area 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 improves a transportation facility own$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t entity2 & 7,,iii7 increases ?r\ghput effici5cy ( ! bord] cross+ describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 includ+-- 7aa7 a project to add lanes2 7bb7 a project to add te*nology2 & 7cc7 o!r surface transportation improvem5ts2 or 7vii7 a project = a m>9e highway corridor designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #eefja7;c7 ( title #df 7includ+ an inl& wat]way corridor71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,i7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 7,,ii7 is likely to r$uce on-road mobile s\rce emissions2 & 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 9 ! aggregate1 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,critical rural ,/ate int]/ate projects 7,a7 ,requirem5t ,n less ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section = fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 9 ! aggregate1 %all be us$ to make grants = ,int]/ate int]*ange projects betwe5 #b r\tes on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em t-- 7i7 are locat$ 9 a ,/ate-- 7,i7 ) a population d5sity ( n m ?an #hj p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus2 & 7,,ii7 t has #c or few] ,int]/ate int]*anges betwe5 #b r\tes on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 & 7ii7 are projects t-- 7,i7 address a freight sy/em ne$ id5tifi$ 9 a ,/ate freight plan "u section #gjbjb ( title #di 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z a ,/ate freight plan72 7,,ii7 address a freight mobility issue id5tifi$ 9 a ,/ate freight plan2 or 7,,iii7 are id5tifi$ 9 a ,/ate freight plan4 7,b7 ,inclusion 9 ,/ate freight plan ,a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,,iii7 may include a project li/$ 9 ! freight inve/m5t plan requir$ "u section #gjbjb7;b77#i7 ( title #di4 7,c7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,if1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t grants "u ?is p>agraph w n all[ = ! am\nt res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to be fully utiliz$1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ?is section dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7#d7 ,critical urban ,/ate projects 7,a7 ,requirem5t ,n less ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section = fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 9 ! aggregate1 %all be us$ to make grants to eligible projects t are locat$ 9 a ,/ate ) a population d5sity ( n less ?an #djj p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus4 7,b7 ,inclusion 9 ,/ate freight plan ,a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include a project li/$ 9 ! freight inve/m5t plan requir$ "u section #gjbjb7;b77#i7 ( title #di4 7,c7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,if1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t grants "u ?is p>agraph w n all[ = ! am\nt res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to be fully utiliz$1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ?is section dur+ t fiscal ye>4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ n less ?an #ae p]c5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ! effect ( ! propos$ project on safety on freight corridors ) significant haz>ds1 su* z high w9ds1 heavy sn[fall1 flood+1 rockslides1 mudslides1 wildfire1 wildlife cross+ onto ! roadway1 or /eep grades4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,requirem5t ,( ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 n less ?an #cj p]c5t %all be us$ = projects 9 rural areas 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7i77#c774 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 enhancem5t ( freight resili5ce to natural haz>ds or disa/]s1 includ+ high w9ds1 heavy sn[fall1 flood+1 rockslides1 mudslides1 wildfire1 wildlife cross+ onto ! roadway1 or /eep grades4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7i77#b71 by /rik+ o!r grants "u ?is section & ins]t+ grants "u subsection 7e72 7#g7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,f$]al %>e 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,f$]al assi/ance 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 or = a grant "u subsection 7q71 ! ,f$]al %>e 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,small projects ,9 ! case ( a project describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project %all be #hj p]c5t4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,f$]al assi/ance o!r & ins]t+ ,except = grants "u subsection 7q71 ,f$]al assi/ance o!r2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ except t ! total ,f$]al & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 except t-- 7,a7 = a ,/ate ) a population d5sity ( n m ?an #hj p]sons p] squ>e mile ( l& area1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus1 ! maximum %>e ( ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all be ! applicable %>e "u section #abj7;b72 & 7,b7 = a ,/ate n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! total ,f$]al 2 7#h7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7k7 ?r\gh 7n7 z subsections 7l71 7m71 7n71 & 7p71 respectively2 7#i7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7j7 ! foll[+3 7k7 ,effici5t use ( non-f$]al funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & subject to approval by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 9 ! case ( any grant = a project "u ?is section1 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! grant recipi5t is select$ & end+ on ! date on :i* ! grant agreem5t is sign$-- 7,a7 ! grant recipi5t may obligate & exp5d non-,f$]al funds ) respect to ! project = :i* ! grant is provid$2 & 7,b7 any non-,f$]al funds obligat$ or exp5d$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e = ! project = :i* ! grant is provid$4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,application ,9 ord] to obligate & exp5d non-,f$]al funds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! grant recipi5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ to obligate & exp5d non-,f$]al funds "u t p>agraph1 includ+-- 7i7 a description ( ! activities ! grant recipi5t int5ds to fund2 7ii7 a ju/ification = advanc+ ! activities describ$ 9 clause 7i71 includ+ an assessm5t ( ! effects to ! project scope1 s*$ule1 & budget if ! reque/ is n approv$2 & 7iii7 ! level ( risk ( ! activities describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,approval ,! ,secret>y %all approve or disapprove ea* reque/ submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,compliance ) applicable requirem5ts ,any non-,f$]al funds obligat$ or exp5d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all comply ) all applicable requirem5ts1 includ+ any requirem5ts includ$ 9 ! grant agreem5t4 7#c7 ,effect ,! obligation or exp5diture ( any non-,f$]al funds 9 accordance ) ?is subsection %all n-- 7,a7 affect ! sign+ ( a grant agreem5t or o!r applicable grant proc$ures ) respect to ! applicable grant2 7,b7 create an obligation on ! "p ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to repay any non-,f$]al funds if ! grant agreem5t is n sign$2 or 7,c7 affect ! ability ( recipi5t ( ! grant to obligate or exp5d non-,f$]al funds to meet ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e = ! project = :i* ! grant is provid$ aft] ! p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 2 7#aj7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7n7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7o7 ,applicant notification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* a grant recipi5t = a project "u ?is section is select$1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* eligible applicant n select$ = t grant a writt5 notification t ! eligible applicant 0 n select$4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,a writt5 notification "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an (f] = a writt5 or telephonic debrief by ! ,secret>y t w provide-- 7,a7 detail on ! evaluation ( ! application ( ! eligible applicant2 & 7,b7 an explanation ( & guidance on ! reasons ! application 0 n select$ = a grant "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,response 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! eligible applicant receives a writt5 notification "u p>agraph 7#a71 if ! eligible applicant opts to receive a debrief describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! eligible applicant %all notify ! ,secret>y t ! eligible applicant is reque/+ a debrief4 7,b7 ,debrief ,if ! eligible applicant submits a reque/ = a debrief "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! debrief by n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! reque/ = a debrief4 2 & 7#aa7 by /rik+ subsection 7p7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7p7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y selects a project = fund+ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! reasons = select+ ! project1 bas$ on any crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all specify ea* crit]ion e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y t ! project meets4 7,c7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ! report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,applicability ,?is p>agraph applies to all projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t ! ,secret>y selects on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjai4 7#b7 ,comptroll] g5]al 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( projects "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai & annually !reaft]1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes1 = ea* project select$ to receive fund+ "u ?is section-- 7i7 ! process by :i* ea* project 0 select$2 7ii7 ! factors t w5t into ! selection ( ea* project2 & 7iii7 ! ju/ification = ! selection ( ea* project bas$ on any crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#c7 ,inspector g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai & annually !reaft]1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all-- 7,a7 conduct an assessm5t ( ! e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( projects "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a f9al report t describes ! f9d+s ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ) respect to ! assessm5t conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7q7 ,/ate inc5tives pilot program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a pilot program to aw>d grants to eligible applicants = projects eligible = grants "u ?is section 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! pilot program74 7#b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application t (f]s a great] non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project relative to o!r applications "u ! pilot program4 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project assi/$ ) a grant "u ! pilot program may n exce$ #ej p]c5t4 7,b7 ,no f$]al involvem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= grants aw>d$ "u ! pilot program1 except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an eligible applicant may n use ,f$]al assi/ance to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,exception ,an eligible applicant may use funds f a secur$ loan 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a77 to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! loan is repayable f non-,f$]al funds4 7#d7 ,res]vation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available to provide grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ea* fiscal ye> #aej1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u ! pilot program4 7,b7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,9 any fiscal ye> dur+ :i* applications "u ?is subsection are insuffici5t to effect an aw>d or allocation ( ! entire am\nt res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to provide o!r grants "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,set-asides 7,a7 ,small projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ea* fiscal ye> n less ?an #aj p]c5t = projects eligible = a grant "u subsection 7e74 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,= a grant aw>d$ f ! am\nt res]v$ "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7e7 %all apply2 & 7,,ii7 ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7g7 %all n apply4 7,b7 ,rural projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve = ea* fiscal ye> n less ?an #be p]c5t = projects eligible = a grant "u subsection 7i74 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,= a grant aw>d$ f ! am\nt res]v$ "u clause 7i71 ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7i7 %all apply4 7#f7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! adm9i/ration ( ! pilot program1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! numb]1 types1 & locations ( eligible applicants t h appli$ = grants "u ! pilot program2 7,b7 ! numb]1 types1 & locations ( grant recipi5ts "u ! pilot program2 7,c7 an assessm5t ( :e!r implem5tation ( ! pilot program has inc5tiviz$ eligible applicants to (f] a great] non-,f$]al %>e = grants "u ! pilot program2 & 7,d7 any recomm5dations = modifications to ! pilot program4 4 7b7 ,effici5t use ( non-,f$]al funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 ! case ( a grant describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 section #aag7k7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to ! grant z if ! grant 0 a grant provid$ "u t section4 7#b7 ,grant describ$ ,a grant ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a grant t is-- 7,a7 provid$ "u a competitive discretion>y grant program adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 = a project eligible "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,c7 9 an am\nt great] ?an #e1jjj1jjj4 #aaaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7xxviii71 by /rik+ ?r\gh 7xxvii7 & ins]t+ ?r\gh 7xxviii72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7xxviii7 z clause 7xxix72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xxvii7 ! foll[+3 7xxviii7 ,lead+ p$e/rian int]vals4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aj7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#aa7 ?r\gh 7#ac71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,safety project "u any o!r section 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m safety project "u any o!r section means a project c>ri$ out = ! purpose ( safety "u any o!r section ( ?is title4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m safety project "u any o!r section includes a project1 consi/5t ) ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan1 t-- 7i7 promotes public aw>5ess & in=ms ! public reg>d+ highway safety matt]s 7includ+ motorcycle safety72 7ii7 facilitates en=cem5t ( traffic safety laws2 7iii7 provides infra/ructure & infra/ructure-relat$ equipm5t to support em]g5cy s]vices2 or 7iv7 conducts safety-relat$ rese>* to evaluate exp]im5tal safety c\nt]measures or equipm5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ subsections 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a77#ab72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#ab72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,flexible fund+ = safety projects "u any o!r section 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to advance ! implem5tation ( a ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan1 a ,/ate may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out safety projects "u any o!r section4 7,b7 ,o!r transportation & highway safety plans ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires a ,/ate to revise any ,/ate process1 plan1 or program 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 4 #aaab4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program ,section #bjc7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by add+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,native plant mat]ials ,9 c>ry+ out an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! entity c>ry+ out ! activity %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! use ( locally adapt$ native plant mat]ials2 & 7,b7 designs t m9imize run(f & heat g5]ation4 4 #aaac4 ,f$]al l&s access program ,section #bjd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ context-s5sitive solutions1 aft] re/oration12 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ int]pretive panels 9 or adjac5t to ^? areas aft] areas2 7,c7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vi7 z clause 7ix72 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 contextual wayf9d+ m>k]s2 7vii7 l&scap+2 7viii7 coop]ative mitigation ( visual blight1 includ+ scre5+ or removal2 & 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,native plant mat]ials ,9 c>ry+ out an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! entity c>ry+ out ! activity consid]s-- 7,a7 ! use ( locally adapt$ native plant mat]ials2 & 7,b7 designs t m9imize run(f & heat g5]ation4 4 #aaad4 ,national highway freight program ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #aej miles & ins]t+ #cjj miles2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,rural /ates ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 a ,/ate ) a population p] squ>e mile ( area t is less ?an ! national av]age1 bas$ on ! #bjaj c5sus1 may designate z critical rural freight corridors a maximum ( #fjj miles ( highway or #be p]c5t ( ! prim>y highway freight sy/em mileage 9 ! ,/ate1 :i*ev] is great]4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#d71 by /rik+ #ge miles & ins]t+ #aej miles2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i77#e77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 = ! mod]nization or rehabilitation ( a lock & dam1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,i7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 7,,ii7 is likely to r$uce on-road mobile s\rce emissions2 & 7iv7 on a m>9e highway corridor1 connector1 or cross+ designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #eefja7;c7 ( title #df 7includ+ an inl& wat]way corridor1 connector1 or cross+71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7,i7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network2 & 7,,ii7 is likely to r$uce on-road mobile s\rce emissions4 4 #aaae4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program ,section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d7 & 7m77#a77;,b77ii7 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 if ! project is = ! mod]nization or rehabilitation ( a lock & dam t-- 7,a7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es is likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( a national ambi5t air quality /&>d2 or 7#aa7 if ! project is on a m>9e highway corridor1 connector1 or cross+ designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #eefja7;c7 ( title #df 7includ+ an inl& wat]way corridor1 connector1 or cross+7 t-- 7,a7 is functionally connect$ to ! ,f$]al-aid highway sy/em2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es is likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( a national ambi5t air quality /&>d4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,locks & dams2 m>9e highways ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate may n obligate m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 = projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa7 ( subsection 7b74 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7m7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may obligate funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#d7 9 an area ( ! ,/ate t is o!rwise eligible = obligations ( su* funds = op]at+ co/s-- 7,a7 "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 or 7,b7 on-- 7i7 a sy/em = :i* ,,cmaq fund+ 0 eligible1 made available1 obligat$1 or exp5d$ 9 fiscal ye> #bjab2 or 7ii7 a ,/ate-support$ ,amtrak r\te ) a valid co/-%>+ agreem5t "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note2 ,public ,law #aaj-dcb7 & no curr5t nonatta9m5t areas "u subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,no "t limitation ,op]at+ assi/ance provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h no impos$ "t limitation if ! op]at+ assi/ance is =-- 7,a7 a r\te describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 ( t p>agraph2 or 7,b7 a transit sy/em t is locat$ 9-- 7i7 a non-urbaniz$ area2 or 7ii7 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or few]4 4 #aaaf4 ,national sc5ic byways program 7a7 ,reque/ = nom9ations ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a reque/ = nom9ations ) respect to roads to be designat$ "u ! national sc5ic byways program1 z describ$ 9 section #afb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,! ,secret>y %all make ! reque/ = nom9ations available on ! appropriate website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,designation det]m9ations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! reque/ = nom9ations requir$ "u subsection 7a7 is issu$1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! appropriate website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a li/ specify+ ! roads1 nom9at$ pursuant to su* reque/1 to be designat$ "u ! national sc5ic byways program4 #aaag4 ,alaska ,highway ,section #bah ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bah4 ,alaska ,highway 7a7 ,recogniz+ ! b5efits t w accrue to ! ,/ate ( ,alaska & to ! ,unit$ ,/ates f ! recon/ruction ( ! ,alaska ,highway f ! ,alaskan bord] at ,beav] ,creek1 ,yukon ,t]ritory1 to ,ha9es ,junction 9 ,canada & ! ,ha9es ,cut(f ,highway f ,ha9es ,junction 9 ,canada to ,ha9es1 ,alaska1 ! ,secret>y may provide = ! necess>y recon/ruction ( ! highway us+ funds aw>d$ ?r\gh an applicable competitive grant program1 if ! highway meets all applicable eligibility requirem5ts = ! program1 except = ! specific requirem5ts e/abli%$ by ! agreem5t = ! ,alaska ,highway ,project betwe5 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,gov]nm5t ( ,canada4 ,9 addition to ! funds describ$ 9 ! previ\s s5t5ce1 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & on agreem5t ) ! ,/ate ( ,alaska1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to exp5d on su* highway or ! ,alaska ,m>9e ,highway ,sy/em any ,f$]al-aid highway funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate ( ,alaska "u ?is title at a ,f$]al %>e ( #ajj p] c5tum4 ,no exp5ditures %all be made = ! con/ruction ( ! portion ( su* highways t are 9 ,canada unless an agreem5t is 9 place betwe5 ! ,gov]nm5t ( ,canada & ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7includ+ an agreem5t 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai7 t provides1 9 "p1 t ! ,canadian ,gov]nm5t-- 7#a7 w provide1 )\t p>ticipation ( funds au?oriz$ "u ?is title1 all necess>y "r-(-way = ! recon/ruction ( su* highways2 7#b7 w n impose any highway toll1 or p]mit any su* toll to be *>g$ = ! use ( su* highways by vehicles or p]sons2 7#c7 w n levy or assess1 directly or indirectly1 any fee1 tax1 or o!r *>ge = ! use ( su* highways by vehicles or p]sons f ! ,unit$ ,/ates t does n apply equally to vehicles or p]sons ( ,canada2 7#d7 w cont9ue to grant reciprocal recognition ( vehicle regi/ration & driv]'s lic5ses 9 accordance ) agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada2 & 7#e7 w ma9ta9 su* highways aft] _! completion 9 prop] condition adequately to s]ve ! ne$s ( pres5t & future traffic4 7b7 ,! survey & con/ruction "w und]tak5 9 ,canada pursuant to ?is section %all be "u ! g5]al sup]vision ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,alaska ,m>9e ,highway ,sy/em includes all exi/+ or plann$ transportation facilities & equipm5t 9 ,alaska1 includ+ ! lease1 pur*ase1 or con/ruction ( vessels1 t]m9als1 docks1 floats1 ramps1 /ag+ areas1 p>k+ lots1 bridges & approa*es !reto1 & necess>y roads4 4 #aaah4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries ,section #abi7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ! con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities1 :e!r toll or free1 & ins]t+ ! con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities 7includ+ f]ry ma9t5ance facilities71 :e!r toll or free1 & ! procurem5t ( transit vehicles us$ exclusively z an integral "p ( an int]modal f]ry trip14 #aaai4 ,bridge inve/m5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abc ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,bridge inve/m5t program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible project means a project to replace1 rehabilitate1 pres]ve1 or protect #a or m bridges on ! ,national ,bridge ,inv5tory "u section #add7;b74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m eligible project includes-- 7i7 a bundle ( projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 reg>dless ( :e!r ! bundle ( projects meets ! requirem5ts ( section #add7;j77#e72 & 7ii7 a project to replace or rehabilitate culv]ts = ! purpose ( improv+ flood control & improv$ habitat connectivity = aquatic species4 7#b7 ,l>ge project ,! t]m l>ge project means an eligible project ) total eligible project co/s ( great] ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! bridge inve/m5t program e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( bridge inve/m5t program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ a bridge inve/m5t program to provide f9ancial assi/ance = eligible projects "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be-- 7,a7 to improve ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( ! movem5t ( p & freight ov] bridges2 7,b7 to improve ! condition ( bridges 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by r$uc+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( bridges-- 7,i7 9 poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition )9 ! next #c ye>s2 7ii7 ! total p]son miles travel$ ov] bridges-- 7,i7 9 poor condition2 or 7,,ii7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition )9 ! next #c ye>s2 7iii7 ! numb] ( bridges t-- 7,i7 d n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds2 or 7,,ii7 _c meet ! load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional transportation network2 & 7iv7 ! total p]son miles travel$ ov] bridges t-- 7,i7 d n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds2 or 7,,ii7 _c meet ! load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional transportation network2 & 7,c7 to provide f9ancial assi/ance t lev]ages & enc\rages non-,f$]al contributions f sponsors & /akehold]s involv$ 9 ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( eligible projects4 7c7 ,grant au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,grant am\nts ,except z o!rwise provid$1 a grant "u ! program %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 9 an am\nt t is-- 7i7 adequate to fully fund ! project 79 comb9ation ) o!r f9ancial res\rces id5tifi$ 9 ! application72 & 7ii7 n less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( any o!r eligible project1 9 an am\nt t is-- 7i7 adequate to fully fund ! project 79 comb9ation ) o!r f9ancial res\rces id5tifi$ 9 ! application72 & 7ii7 n less ?an #b1ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,maximum am\nt ,except z o!rwise provid$1 = an eligible project receiv+ assi/ance "u ! program1 ! am\nt ( assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section1 z a %>e ( eligible project co/s1 %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( any o!r eligible project1 n m ?an #hj p]c5t4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ! program may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* a grant is made1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project receiv+ a grant "u ! program may n exce$ ! ,f$]al %>e = ! project "u section #abj4 7,b7 ,(f-sy/em bridges ,9 ! case ( an eligible project = an (f-sy/em bridge 7z def9$ 9 section #acc7;f77#a77-- 7i7 ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ! program may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project2 & 7ii7 not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = ! project %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! total eligible project co/s4 7,c7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & ,tribal gov]nm5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ,f$]al funds made available "u ?is section may be us$ to pay ! rema9+ %>e ( ! co/ ( a project "u ! program by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy or a ,tribal gov]nm5t or consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#e7 ,consid]ations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 ! rat+s assign$ "u subsection 7g77#e77;,a72 7ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible project o!r ?an a l>ge project1 ! quality rat+ assign$ "u subsection 7f77#c77;,a77ii72 7iii7 ! av]age daily p]son & freight ?r\ghput support$ by ! eligible project2 7iv7 ! numb] & p]c5tage ( bridges )9 ! same ,/ate z ! eligible project t are 9 poor condition2 7v7 ! ext5t to :i* ! eligible project demon/rates co/ sav+s by bundl+ multiple bridge projects2 7vi7 9 ! case ( an eligible project ( a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 ! ext5t to :i* ! grant w\ld r$uce a ,f$]al liability or ,f$]al infra/ructure ma9t5ance backlog2 7vii7 geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ ! ne$ = a balance betwe5 ! ne$s ( rural & urban communities2 & 7viii7 ! ext5t to :i* a bridge t w\ld be assi/$ ) a grant-- 7,i7 is1 )\t t assi/ance-- 7aa7 at risk ( fall+ into or rema9+ 9 poor condition2 or 7bb7 9 fair condition & at risk ( fall+ into poor condition )9 ! next #c ye>s2 7,,ii7 does n meet curr5t geometric design /&>ds bas$ on-- 7aa7 ! curr5t use ( ! bridge2 or 7bb7 load & traffic requirem5ts typical ( ! regional corridor or local network 9 :i* ! bridge is locat$2 or 7,,iii7 does n meet curr5t seismic design /&>ds4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 give priority to an application = an eligible project t is locat$ )9 a ,/ate = :i*-- 7,i7 #b or m applications = eligible projects )9 ! ,/ate 7 submitt$ = ! curr5t fiscal ye> & an av]age ( #b or m applications = eligible projects )9 ! ,/ate 7 submitt$ 9 prior fiscal ye>s ( ! program2 & 7,,ii7 few] ?an #b grants h be5 aw>d$ = eligible projects )9 ! ,/ate "u ! program2 7ii7 dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 = ea* ,/ate describ$ 9 clause 7i71 select-- 7,i7 n few] ?an #a l>ge project t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is ju/ifi$ "u ! evaluation "u subsection 7g77#d72 or 7,,ii7 #b eligible projects t are n l>ge projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are ju/ifi$ "u ! evaluation "u subsection 7f77#c72 & 7iii7 n be requir$ to aw>d a grant = an eligible project t ! ,secret>y does n det]m9e is ju/ifi$ "u an evaluation "u subsection 7f77#c7 or 7g77#d74 7#f7 ,culv]t limitation ,n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ea* fiscal ye> = grants "u ! program may be us$ = eligible projects t consi/ solely ( culv]t replacem5t or rehabilitation4 7d7 ,eligible entity ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program to any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates4 7#b7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ area 7z designat$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts4 7#d7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t4 7#e7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function4 7#f7 ,a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy4 7#g7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#h7 ,a multi/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7e7 ,eligible project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program only to an eligible entity = an eligible project t-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( a l>ge project1 ! ,secret>y recomm5ds = fund+ 9 ! annual report on fund+ recomm5dations "u subsection 7g77#f72 7#b7 is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* funds are obligat$ = ! project2 & 7#c7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+4 7f7 ,competitive process & evaluation ( eligible projects o!r ?an l>ge projects 7#a7 ,competitive process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 = ! fir/ fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available = obligation "u ! program1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! template "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 is develop$1 & 9 subsequ5t fiscal ye>s1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available = obligation "u ! program1 solicit grant applications = eligible projects o!r ?an l>ge projects2 & 7ii7 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! solicitation "u clause 7i7 expires1 conduct evaluations "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 develop a template = applicants to use to summ>ize project ne$s & b5efits1 includ+ b5efits describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i72 & 7ii7 enable applicants to use data f ! ,national ,bridge ,inv5tory "u section #add7;b7 to populate templates describ$ 9 clause 7i71 z applicable4 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,prior to provid+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 conduct an evaluation ( ea* eligible project = :i* an application is receiv$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 assign a quality rat+ to ! eligible project on ! basis ( ! evaluation "u clause 7i74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out an evaluation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] in=mation on project b5efits submitt$ by ! applicant us+ ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i71 includ+ :e!r ! project w g5]ate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 co/s avoid$ by ! prev5tion ( closure or r$uc$ use ( ! bridge to be improv$ by ! project2 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a bundle ( projects1 b5efits f execut+ ! projects z a bundle comp>$ to z individual projects2 7,,iii7 safety b5efits1 includ+ ! r$uction ( accid5ts & relat$ co/s2 7,,iv7 p]son & freight mobility b5efits1 includ+ conge/ion r$uction & reliability improvem5ts2 7,v7 national or regional economic b5efits2 7,,vi7 b5efits f long-t]m resili5cy to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 7,,vii7 b5efits f protection 7z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj771 includ+ improv+ seismic or sc\r protection2 7,,viii7 environm5tal b5efits1 includ+ wildlife connectivity2 7,,ix7 b5efits to nonvehicul> & public transportation us]s2 7,x7 b5efits ( us+-- 7aa7 innovative design & con/ruction te*niques2 or 7bb7 innovative te*nologies2 or 7,,xi7 r$uctions 9 ma9t5ance co/s1 includ+1 9 ! case ( a f$]ally-own$ bridge1 co/ sav+s to ! ,f$]al budget2 & 7ii7 consid] :e!r & ! ext5t to :i* ! b5efits1 includ+ ! b5efits describ$ 9 clause 7i71 are m likely ?an n to outweigh ! total project co/s4 7g7 ,competitive process1 evaluation1 & annual report = l>ge projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an annual date by :i* an eligible entity submitt+ an application = a l>ge project %all submit to ! ,secret>y su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ord] = a l>ge project to be consid]$ = a recomm5dation by ! ,secret>y = fund+ 9 ! next annual report "u p>agraph 7#f74 7#b7 ,in=mation requir$ ,! in=mation ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 includes-- 7,a7 all necess>y in=mation requir$ = ! ,secret>y to evaluate ! l>ge project2 & 7,b7 in=mation suffici5t = ! ,secret>y to det]m9e t-- 7i7 ! l>ge project meets ! applicable requirem5ts "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 !re is a reasonable likelihood t ! l>ge project w cont9ue to meet ! requirem5ts "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,det]m9ation2 notice ,on mak+ a det]m9ation t in=mation submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 is suffici5t1 ! ,secret>y %all provide a writt5 notice ( t det]m9ation to-- 7,a7 ! eligible entity t submitt$ ! application2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#d7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y may recomm5d a l>ge project = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u p>agraph 7#f7 only if ! ,secret>y evaluates ! propos$ project & det]m9es t ! project is ju/ifi$ because ! project-- 7,a7 addresses a ne$ to improve ! condition ( ! bridge1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 consi/5t ) ! goals ( ! program "u subsection 7b77#b72 7,b7 w g5]ate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 co/s avoid$ by ! prev5tion ( closure or r$uc$ use ( ! bridge to be improv$ by ! project2 7ii7 9 ! case ( a bundle ( projects1 b5efits f execut+ ! projects z a bundle comp>$ to z individual projects2 7iii7 safety b5efits1 includ+ ! r$uction ( accid5ts & relat$ co/s2 7iv7 p]son & freight mobility b5efits1 includ+ conge/ion r$uction & reliability improvem5ts2 7v7 national or regional economic b5efits2 7vi7 b5efits f long-t]m resili5cy to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s2 7vii7 b5efits f protection 7z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj771 includ+ improv+ seismic or sc\r protection2 7viii7 environm5tal b5efits1 includ+ wildlife connectivity2 7ix7 b5efits to nonvehicul> & public transportation us]s2 7x7 b5efits ( us+-- 7,i7 innovative design & con/ruction te*niques2 or 7,,ii7 innovative te*nologies2 or 7xi7 r$uctions 9 ma9t5ance co/s1 includ+1 9 ! case ( a f$]ally-own$ bridge1 co/ sav+s to ! ,f$]al budget2 7,c7 is co/ effective bas$ on an analysis ( :e!r ! b5efits & avoid$ co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 are expect$ to outweigh ! project co/s2 7,d7 is support$ by o!r ,f$]al or non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5ts or rev5ues adequate to fund ongo+ ma9t5ance & pres]vation2 & 7,e7 is consi/5t ) ! objectives ( an applicable asset managem5t plan ( ! project sponsor1 includ+ a ,/ate asset managem5t plan "u section #aai7;e7 9 ! case ( a project on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t is sponsor$ by a ,/ate4 7#e7 ,rat+s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a me?odology to evaluate & rate a l>ge project on a #e-po9t scale 7! po9ts ( :i* include high1 m$ium-high1 m$ium1 m$ium-l[1 & l[7 = ea* (-- 7i7 p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 7ii7 p>agraph 7#d77;,c72 & 7iii7 p>agraph 7#d77;,d74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,to be consid]$ ju/ifi$ & receive a recomm5dation = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u p>agraph 7#f71 a project %all receive a rat+ ( n less ?an m$ium = ea* rat+ requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,annual report on fund+ recomm5dations = l>ge projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,febru>y ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7i7 a li/ ( l>ge projects t h reque/$ a recomm5dation = fund+ "u a new grant agreem5t f funds anticipat$ to be available to c>ry out ?is subsection 9 ! next fiscal ye>2 7ii7 ! evaluation "u p>agraph 7#d7 & rat+s "u p>agraph 7#e7 = ea* project ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i72 7iii7 ! grant am\nts t ! ,secret>y recomm5ds provid+ to l>ge projects 9 ! next fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,i7 s*$ul$ paym5ts "u previ\sly sign$ multiye> grant agreem5ts "u subsection 7j72 7,,ii7 paym5ts = new grant agreem5ts1 includ+ s+le-ye> grant agreem5ts & multiye> grant agreem5ts2 & 7,,iii7 a description ( h[ am\nts anticipat$ to be available = ! program f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund = t fiscal ye> w be di/ribut$2 & 7iv7 = ea* project = :i* ! ,secret>y recomm5ds a new multiye> grant agreem5t "u subsection 7j71 ! propos$ pay\t s*$ule = ! project4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all n recomm5d 9 an annual report "u ?is p>agraph a new multiye> grant agreem5t provid$ f funds f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project c be complet$ us+ funds t are anticipat$ to be available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 9 future fiscal ye>s4 7ii7 ,g5]al fund projects ,! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 may recomm5d = fund+ 9 an annual report "u ?is p>agraph a l>ge project us+ funds f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury2 b 7,,ii7 %all n execute a grant agreem5t = t project unless-- 7aa7 funds o!r ?an f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund h be5 made available = ! project2 & 7bb7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project c be complet$ us+ funds o!r ?an f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund t are anticipat$ to be available 9 future fiscal ye>s4 7,c7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to recomm5d = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] ! am\nt ( funds available 9 future fiscal ye>s = multiye> grant agreem5ts z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 assume ! availability ( funds 9 future fiscal ye>s = multiye> grant agreem5ts t ext5d beyond ! p]iod ( au?orization bas$ on ! am\nt made available = l>ge projects "u ! program 9 ! la/ fiscal ye> ( ! p]iod ( au?orization4 7,d7 ,project div]sity ,9 select+ projects to recomm5d = fund+ 9 ! annual report "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure div]sity among projects recomm5d$ bas$ on-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ! grant reque/$2 & 7ii7 grants = an eligible project = #a bridge comp>$ to an eligible project t is a bundle ( projects4 7h7 ,eligible project co/s ,a grant receiv$ = an eligible project "u ! program may be us$ =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance2 & 7#c7 exp5ses relat$ to ! protection 7z describ$ 9 section #acc7;b77#aj77 ( a bridge1 includ+ seismic or sc\r protection4 7i7 ,,tifia program ,on ! reque/ ( an eligible entity c>ry+ out an eligible project1 ! ,secret>y may use am\nts aw>d$ to ! entity to pay subsidy & adm9i/rative co/s necess>y to provide to ! entity ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u *apt] #f ) respect to ! eligible project = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$4 7j7 ,multiye> grant agreem5ts = l>ge projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a l>ge project t receives a grant "u ! program 9 an am\nt ( n less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj may be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a multiye> grant agreem5t 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a multiye> grant agreem5t = a l>ge project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( p>ticipation by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! project2 7,b7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! project 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7c72 7,c7 e/abli% a pay\t s*$ule = ! project t provides = disbursem5t ( ! full grant am\nt by n lat] ?an #d fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! initial am\nt is provid$2 7,d7 det]m9e ! p]iod ( "t = complet+ ! project1 ev5 if t p]iod ext5ds beyond ! p]iod ( an au?orization2 & 7,e7 attempt to improve timely & effici5t managem5t ( ! project1 consi/5t ) all applicable ,f$]al laws 7includ+ regulations74 7#c7 ,special f9ancial rules 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 %all obligate an am\nt ( available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law2 & 7ii7 may include a commitm5t1 cont+5t on am\nts to be specifi$ 9 law 9 advance = commitm5ts "u ?is p>agraph1 to obligate an additional am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law4 7,b7 ,/atem5t ( cont+5t commitm5t ,! agreem5t %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7,c7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ( c>ry+ out a "p ( ! project )9 a reasonable "t %all be consid]$ a co/ ( c>ry+ out ! project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t1 except t eligible co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! project at ! "t ( borr[+4 7ii7 ,c]tification ,! applicant %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms4 7#d7 ,advance paym5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 an eligible entity c>ry+ out a l>ge project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t-- 7,a7 may use funds made available to ! eligible entity "u ?is title = eligible project co/s ( ! l>ge project until ! am\nt specifi$ 9 ! multiye> grant agreem5t = ! project = t fiscal ye> becomes available = obligation2 & 7,b7 if ! eligible entity uses funds z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! funds us$ %all be reimburs$ f ! am\nt made available "u ! multiye> grant agreem5t = ! project4 7k7 ,und]tak+ p>ts ( projects 9 advance "u lett]s ( no prejudice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may pay to an applicant all eligible project co/s "u ! program1 includ+ co/s = an activity = an eligible project incurr$ prior to ! date on :i* ! project receives fund+ "u ! program if-- 7,a7 be=e ! applicant c>ries out ! activity1 ! ,secret>y approves ?r\gh a lett] to ! applicant ! activity 9 ! same mann] z ! ,secret>y approves o!r activities z eligible "u ! program2 7,b7 a record ( decision1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a categorical exclusion "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 has be5 issu$ = ! eligible project2 & 7,c7 ! activity is c>ri$ out )\t ,f$]al assi/ance & 9 accordance ) all applicable proc$ures & requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! co/ ( c>ry+ out an activity = an eligible project includes ! am\nt ( int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s1 includ+ any int]e/ e>n$ & payable on bonds1 to ! ext5t int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s are exp5d$ 9 c>ry+ out ! activity = ! eligible project1 except t int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! eligible project at ! "t ( borr[+4 7,b7 ,c]tification ,! applicant %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,no obligation or influ5ce on recomm5dations ,an approval by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all n-- 7,a7 con/itute an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 or 7,b7 alt] or influ5ce any evaluation "u subsection 7f77#c77;,a77i7 or 7g77#d7 or any recomm5dation by ! ,secret>y = fund+ "u ! program4 7l7 ,f$]ally-own$ bridges 7#a7 ,dive/iture consid]ation ,9 ! case ( a bridge own$ by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy = :i* t ag5cy applies = a grant "u ! program1 ! ag5cy-- 7,a7 %all consid] options to dive/ ! bridge to a ,/ate or local entity aft] completion ( ! project2 & 7,b7 may apply jo9tly ) ! ,/ate or local entity to :i* ! bridge may be dive/$4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 section #abi %all apply to a bridge t 0 previ\sly own$ by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy & has be5 transf]r$ to a non-,f$]al entity "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! same mann] z if ! bridge 0 nev] f$]ally own$4 7m7 ,congressional notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e mak+ a grant = an eligible project "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 notification ( ! propos$ grant t includes-- 7#a7 an evaluation & ju/ification = ! eligible project2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt ( ! propos$ grant4 7n7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an ,augu/ #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation an annual report t li/s ea* eligible project = :i* a grant has be5 provid$ "u ! program dur+ ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,,gao assessm5t & report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7,a7 conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( grants "u ! program2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process "u :i* ea* eligible project t receiv$ a grant "u ! program 0 select$2 & 7ii7 ! ju/ification & crit]ia us$ = ! selection ( ea* eligible project4 7o7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,l>ge projects ,( ! am\nts made available out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to c>ry out ?is section = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 n less ?an #ej p]c5t1 9 aggregate1 %all be us$ = l>ge projects4 7#b7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,if1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t grants "u ! program w n all[ = ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 to be met1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ! program dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7p7 ,tribal transportation facility bridge set aside 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all use1 to c>ry out section #bjb7;d7-- 7,a7 #af1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #ah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #bb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #bd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,= purposes ( section #bja1 funds made available = section #bjb7;d7 "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be consid]$ to be "p ( ! tribal transportation program4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #abc ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,bridge inve/m5t program4 4 #aabj4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool program ,section #adjd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ prim>y & middle & ins]t+ prim>y1 middle1 & high2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7k77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,prim>y & middle & ins]t+ ,prim>y1 middle1 & high2 7,b7 by /rik+ prim>y & middle & ins]t+ prim>y1 middle1 & high2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ eigh? grade & ins]t+ #ab? grade4 #aaba4 ,highway use tax evasion projects ,section #adc7;b77#b77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #aabb4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities ,section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #hf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #hg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #hh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #hi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #ij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 4 #aabc4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ratively allocat$ ,! t]m adm9i/ratively allocat$ means ! allocation by ! ,secret>y ( budget au?ority = a project "u ! ,,tifia program t occurs :5-- 7,a7 a pot5tial applicant has be5 invit$ into ! cr$itwor?9ess phase = a project "u ! ,,tifia program2 or 7,b7 ! project is subject to a ma/] cr$it agreem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a771 9 accordance ) section #fjb7;b77#b74 7#b7 ,appala*ian ,/ate ,! t]m ,appala*ian ,/ate means a ,/ate t conta9s #a or m c\nties 9 ! ,appala*ian region 7z def9$ 9 section #adajb7;a7 ( title #dj74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,,tifia c>ryov] balance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,,tifia c>ryov] balance means ! am\nts made available = ! ,,tifia program = previ\s fiscal ye>s t are unobligat$ & h n be5 adm9i/ratively allocat$4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m ,,tifia c>ryov] balance includes-- 7i7 ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority = ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! equival5t am\nt ( obligation limitation = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y makes a transf] "u subsection 7f77#b74 7#e7 ,,tifia program ,! t]m ,,tifia program has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,balance ,ex*anges = ,infra/ructure ,program1 9 accordance ) ?is section to provide flexibility = ! ,secret>y & ,/ates to improve highway infra/ructure4 7c7 ,(f] to fund projects or ex*ange funds 7#a7 ,solicitation ,= ea* fiscal ye> = :i* an am\nt is res]v$ "u subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #a ( t fiscal ye>-- 7i7 solicit reque/s f ,appala*ian ,/ates to return am\nts "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 solicit applications f ,appala*ian ,/ates = grants "u subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 require t1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! solicitations "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ea* ,appala*ian ,/ate t elects to p>ticipate 9 ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y ei!r-- 7i7 a reque/ t describes ! am\nt t ! ,appala*ian ,/ate reque/s to return "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7ii7 an application = a grant "u subsection 7e74 7d7 ,ex*ange agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ea* ,appala*ian ,/ate t submits a reque/ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i7 "u :i*-- 7,a7 ! ,appala*ian ,/ate %all return to ! ,secret>y all1 or at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate1 a portion (1 ! unobligat$ am\nts f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7includ+ ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( special no-ye> obligation limitation associat$ ) t contract au?ority7 apportion$ to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate = ! ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em "u section #adeja ( title #dj 7b n includ+ any am\nts made available by an appropriations ,act )\t an initial au?orization72 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate1 f am\nts transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f77#b7 = t fiscal ye>1 an am\nt 7includ+ ! applicable am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( annual obligation limitation7 equal to ! am\nt t ! ,appala*ian ,/ate return$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t %all be us$ to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,/ate limitation ,! am\nt ( contract au?ority return$ by an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 may n exce$ ! am\nt ( ! special no-ye> obligation limitation available to ! ,appala*ian ,/ate prior to ! return ( ! special no-ye> obligation limitation "u t p>agraph4 7#c7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 is a project describ$ 9 section #acc7;b74 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate4 7,c7 ,application ( section #acc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 section #acc %all n apply to a project c>ri$ out us+ funds transf]r$ to an ,appala*ian ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,total limitation ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! total am\nt ex*ang$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ ! am\nt available to be transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f74 7#e7 ,am\nts ex*ang$ ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 if ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates to return "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 is great] ?an ! am\nt available to be transf]r$ to ! program "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y %all ex*ange am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 bas$ on ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! am\nt reque/$ to be return$ = ! fiscal ye> by ! ,appala*ian ,/ate2 be>s to 7,b7 ! am\nt reque/$ to be return$ = ! fiscal ye> by all ,appala*ian ,/ates4 7e7 ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em corridor grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ am\nts return$ to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants ( contract au?ority1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 & subject to special no-ye> obligation limitation1 on a competitive basis to ,appala*ian ,/ates = eligible projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection is a project t is-- 7,a7 eligible "u section #adeja ( title #dj z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7,b7 reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction by n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds provid$ "u ?is subsection = ! project4 7#c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an ,appala*ian ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,appala*ian ,/ate4 7#e7 ,limitation ,an ,appala*ian ,/ate t ent]s into an agreem5t to ex*ange funds "u subsection 7d7 = any fiscal ye> %all n be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection4 7f7 ,transf] f ,,tifia program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve1 = ! purpose ( fund+ transf]s "u p>agraph 7#b7 until ! transf]s are complet$1 ! am\nt ( ,,tifia c>ryov] balance t exce$s ! am\nt au?oriz$ to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program = t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,transf]s ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! responses to ! solicitations "u subsection 7c77#a7 or ! date on :i* ! full appropriation = t fiscal ye> is available1 :i*ev] is lat]1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] f ! ,,tifia program to ! program an am\nt ( contract au?ority & an equal am\nt ( obligation limitation1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 t is equal to ! less] (-- 7,a7 ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates = ! fiscal ye> "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b77i72 7,b7 ! total am\nt reque/$ by all ,appala*ian ,/ates = grants "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b77ii72 & 7,c7 ! am\nt res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agj ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,balance ex*anges = infra/ructure program4 4 #aabd4 ,safety inc5tive programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,=mula safety inc5tive program ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agb4 ,=mula safety inc5tive program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,transportation managem5t area ,! t]m transportation managem5t area means a transportation managem5t area id5tifi$ or designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #acd7k77#a74 7#c7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] means a nonmotori/ 7z t t]m is us$ 9 ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration74 7#d7 ,vuln]able road us] safety focus area ,! t]m vuln]able road us] safety focus area means-- 7,a7 an urbaniz$ area ) comb9$ fatality rate ( vuln]able road us]s t is great] ?an #a4e p] #ajj1jjj individuals2 or 7,b7 a ,/ate 9 :i* fatalities ( vuln]able road us]s comb9$ repres5ts n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! total annual cra% fatalities 9 ! ,/ate4 7b7 ,=mula fund+ aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = t fiscal ye> 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,di/ribution ,! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt ( fund+ made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! applicable fiscal ye> by ! ratio t-- 7,a7 ! total base apportionm5t = ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;c72 be>s to 7,b7 ! total base apportionm5ts = all ,/ates "u section #ajd7;c74 7c7 ,safety supplem5tal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! eligible activities "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,/ates ,subject to p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 a ,/ate %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project or /rategy includ$ on ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,m,p,os ,subject to p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 a metropolitan plann+ organization t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a774 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7#d7 ,limitation on flexibility 7,a7 ,/ates ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 a ,/ate t is a vuln]able road us] safety focus area %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! project is includ$ on ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,m,p,os ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 a metropolitan plann+ organization t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 t conta9s an area designat$ z a vuln]able road us] safety focus area %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a77 to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s4 7d7 ,safety plann+ inc5tive 7#a7 ,vuln]able road us] safety assessm5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may1 9 consultation ) metropolitan plann+ organizations )9 ! ,/ate1 develop & publi% a ,/ate vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,/ate vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ ,a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is an assessm5t ( ! safety p]=mance ( ! ,/ate ) respect to vuln]able road us]s & ! plan ( ! ,/ate1 develop$ 9 consultation ) ! metropolitan plann+ organizations )9 ! ,/ate1 if any1 to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s1 :i* %all-- 7i7 include ! approximate location )9 ! ,/ate ( ea* vuln]able road us] fatality dur+ ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #b-ye> p]iod ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! op]at+ spe$ ( ! roadway at t location2 7ii7 include ! corridors )9 ! ,/ate on :i* a vuln]able road us] fatality has occurr$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5tly report$ #b-ye> p]iod ( f9al data f ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration & ! op]at+ spe$s ( ^? corridors2 7iii7 include a li/ ( projects )9 ! ,/ate t prim>ily address ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s t-- 7,i7 h be5 complet$ dur+ ! #b mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>s prior to date ( ! publication ( ! vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t1 includ+ ! am\nt ( fund+ t has be5 d$icat$ to ^? projects1 describ$ 9 total am\nts & z a p]c5tage ( total capital exp5ditures2 7,,ii7 are plann$ to be complet$ dur+ ! #b fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! date ( ! publication ( ! vuln]able road us] assessm5t1 includ+ ! am\nt ( fund+ t ! ,/ate plans to be d$icat$ to ^? projects1 describ$ 9 total am\nts & z a p]c5tage ( total capital exp5ditures2 & 7,,iii7 h ! pot5tial to be includ$ on ! li/ describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 once ! p]mitt+ & approval processes = ^? projects are complete1 includ+ ! reason = ! delay 9 ! completion ( ^? processes1 if any2 & 7iv7 be review$ & c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y to h met ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,accel]ation ( safety project deliv]y ,= ea* project id5tifi$ by a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77iii77,,iii71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 %all use ! au?ority "u section #adbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 to accel]ate deliv]y ( ! project4 7#c7 ,safety plan inc5tive ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out eligible activities "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 may use funds "u p>agraph 7#c7 = a project or /rategy describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 7,b7 ,additional eligibility inc5tive ,9 addition to ! eligible activities "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds "u subsection 7e7 may use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#c7 = a project eligible "u section #acc7;b7 if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate has1 )9 ! fiscal ye> prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 conduct$ & publi%$ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u clause 7iv7 ( t p>agraph2 or 7ii7 = a ,/ate t has previ\sly publi%$ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u clause 7iv7 ( t p>agraph-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate has1 )9 ! fiscal ye> prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 updat$ ! e/imates describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,,ii7 ! ,/ate & ! metropolitan plann+ organization h1 )9 ! #d fiscal ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 incorporat$ a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 into-- 7aa7 a long-range transportation plan develop$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #acd7;c71 if any2 & 7bb7 ! long-range /atewide transportation plan develop$ by ! ,/ate "u section #ace7;f77#a74 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds "u p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t meets ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 may be up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t is n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7e7 ,suballocation requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! funds made available to a ,/ate "u subsections 7c7 & 7d7-- 7,a7 #fe p]c5t ( ea* am\nt %all be obligat$1 9 proportion to _! relative %>es ( ! population ( ! ,/ate-- 7i7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 ! rema9d] may be obligat$ 9 any area ( ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,metropolitan areas ,funds attribut$ to an urbaniz$ area "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 may be obligat$ 9 ! metropolitan area e/abli%$ "u section #acd t encompasses ! urbaniz$ area4 7#c7 ,di/ribution among urbaniz$ areas ( ov] #bjj1jjj population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt t a ,/ate is requir$ to obligate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 %all be obligat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 bas$ on ! relative population ( ! areas4 7,b7 ,o!r factors ,! ,/ate may obligate ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on o!r factors if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate & ! relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations jo9tly apply to ! ,secret>y = ! p]mission to base ! obligation on o!r factors2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y grants ! reque/4 7#d7 ,consultation 9 urbaniz$ areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an activity "u subsections 7c7 or 7d7 9 an urbaniz$ area t is n a transportation managem5t area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts ! urbaniz$ area prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 7#e7 ,consultation 9 rural areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible activity "u subsections 7c7 & 7d7 9 a rural area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any regional transportation plann+ organization or metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts a rural area ( ! ,/ate prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 #agc4 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,qualify+ ,/ate ,! t]m qualify+ ,/ate means a ,/ate 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! av]age annual numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! ,/ate1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age annual numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! ,/ate1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,c7 ! av]age annual numb] ( fatalities )9 ! ,/ate1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section is less ?an #a_/b ( ! nationwide av]age annual p] capita numb] ( fatalities dur+ t p]iod2 or 7,d7 7i7 ! p]=mance t>gets set by ! ,/ate "u subsection 7d77#a7 ( section #aej1 9 accordance ) subsection 7c77#d7 ( t section1 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ p]=mance cycle prior to ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! funds available "u ?is section demon/rate a r$uction 9 ! numb] & rate ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate has met or exce$$ ! p]=mance t>gets describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#c7 ,qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t ,! t]m qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t means a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 an urbaniz$ area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! urbaniz$ area dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age fatality & s]i\s injury rates p] #ajj1jjj1jjj vehicle-miles-travel$ )9 ! urbaniz$ area dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! av]age annual numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$1 z comp>$ to ! av]age annual p] capita numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities )9 ! urbaniz$ area dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #f ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section2 7,c7 ! av]age annual numb] ( fatalities )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis1 dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a ( ! fiscal ye> t 0 #c ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section is less ?an #a_/b ( ! nationwide av]age annual p] capita numb] ( fatalities dur+ t p]iod2 or 7,d7 7i7 ! p]=mance t>gets set = ! urbaniz$ area "u section #aej7;c77#d71 9 accordance ) section #acd7;h77#b77;,b77i71 9 ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ p]=mance cycle prior to ! ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section demon/rate a r$uction 9 ! numb] & rate ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities2 & 7ii7 ! urbaniz$ area has met or exce$$ ! p]=mance t>gets describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#d7 ,s]i\s injuries & fatalities ,! t]m s]i\s injuries & fatalities means s]i\s injuries & fatalities1 z measur$ 9 accordance ) ! measures e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c77#d74 7b7 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance & plann+ recognition aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities 9 recognition ( ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ ! p]=mance categories describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 to any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a qualify+ ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,p]=mance categories 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible entities to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to recognize ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ any ( ! foll[+ p]=mance categories3 7i7 ,significant progress 9 r$uc+ s]i\s injuries & fatalities1 z measur$ on a p] capita basis4 7ii7 ,significant progress 9 r$uc+ ! rates ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities p] vehicle-mile travel$4 7iii7 ,hav+ a p] capita numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities t is among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7iv7 ,hav+ a p] vehicle-mile travel$ numb] ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities t is among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7v7 ,innovative safety plann+ ef=ts & implem5tation ( plans lead+ to a*ievem5t ) respect to ! r$uction ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities4 7,b7 ,m]it bas$ di/ribution ,9 select+ among eligible entities to receive grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! am\nts ( ea* ( ^? grants1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t h a*iev$ ! mo/ significant levels ( r$uction 9 s]i\s injuries & fatalities1 z measur$ ei!r on a p] capita basis or p]-vehicle mile travel$ basis4 7,c7 ,multiple aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to multiple eligible entities = ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 recognize a*ievem5ts 9 ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 urban & rural areas2 & 7,,ii7 on ! ,/ate & local level4 7,d7 ,repeat aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection to ! same eligible entity m ?an once dur+ a #b-ye> p]iod4 7#d7 ,aw>d am\nt ,a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be 9 an am\nt-- 7,a7 n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,eligible uses ,an eligible entity may use a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 =-- 7,a7 an activity eligible "u ?is title2 or 7,b7 a project-- 7i7 to ma9ta9 ! condition ( a ,f$]al-aid highway1 includ+ r\t9e ma9t5ance2 or 7ii7 t-- 7,i7 responds to a specific condition or ev5t2 & 7,,ii7 re/ores a ,f$]al-aid highway to a functional /ate ( op]ations4 7#f7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be1 z det]m9$ at ! discretion ( ! grant recipi5t1 up to #ajj p]c5t4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabc7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aga ! foll[+3 #agb4 ,=mula safety inc5tive program4 #agc4 ,fatality r$uction p]=mance program4 4 7b7 ,vuln]able road us] rese>* plan 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( rese>* plan ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a rese>* plan to prioritize rese>* on roadway designs1 ! developm5t ( safety c\nt]measures to m9imize fatalities & s]i\s injuries to vuln]able road us]s1 & ! promotion ( bicycl+ & walk+1 includ+ rese>* relat+ to-- 7,a7 roadway safety improvem5ts1 includ+ traffic calm+ te*niques & vuln]able road us] accommodations appropriate 9 a suburban art]ial context2 7,b7 ! impacts ( traffic spe$s1 & access to l[-traffic /ress corridors1 on safety & rates ( bicycl+ & walk+2 7,c7 tools to evaluate ! impact ( transportation improvem5ts on project$ rates & safety ( bicycl+ & walk+2 & 7,d7 o!r rese>* areas to be det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#c7 ,vuln]able road us] assessm5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 review ea* vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t submitt$ by a ,/ate "u section #agb7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & o!r relevant s\rces ( data to det]m9e :at1 if any1 /&>d def9itions & me?ods %\ld be develop$ ?r\gh guidance to enable a ,/ate to collect p$e/rian injury & fatality data2 & 7,b7 9 ! fir/ progress update "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 provide-- 7i7 ! results ( ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! collection & report+ ( data on ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s4 7#d7 ,submission2 publication 7,a7 ,submission ( plan ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! rese>* plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,progress updates ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & biannually !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committees describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 updates on ! progress & f9d+s ( ! rese>* conduct$ pursuant to ! plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 9 ! fir/ submission "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! results & recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 #aabe4 ,wildlife cross+ safety 7a7 ,decl>ation ( policy ,section #aja7;b77#c77;,d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ resili5t1 aft] effici5t14 7b7 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabd7;a77#a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program 7a7 ,f9d+ ,congress f9ds t great] adoption ( wildlife-vehicle collision safety c\nt]measures is 9 ! public int]e/ because-- 7#a7 accord+ to ! report ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration entitl$ ,wildlife-,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy1 !re are m ?an #a1jjj1jjj wildlife-vehicle collisions e ye>2 7#b7 wildlife-vehicle collisions-- 7,a7 pres5t a dang] to-- 7i7 human safety2 & 7ii7 wildlife survival2 & 7,b7 repres5t a p]si/5t conc]n t results 9 t5s ( ?\s&s ( s]i\s injuries & hundr$s ( fatalities on ! roadways ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#c7 ! total annual co/ associat$ ) wildlife-vehicle collisions has be5 e/imat$ to be #h1chh1jjj1jjj2 & 7#d7 wildlife-vehicle collisions are a major ?reat to ! survival ( species1 includ+ birds1 reptiles1 mammals1 & amphibians4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive wildlife cross+s pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! pilot program7 to provide grants = projects t seek to a*ieve-- 7#a7 a r$uction 9 ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7#b7 9 c>ry+ out ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 improv$ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to apply = a grant "u ! pilot program is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate highway ag5cy1 or an equival5t ( t ag5cy2 7#b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b772 7#c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#d7 a regional transportation au?ority2 7#e7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7#f7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a771 includ+ a ,native village & a ,native ,corporation 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb772 7#g7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 or 7#h7 a gr\p ( any ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,if an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 is submitt$ by an eligible entity o!r ?an an eligible entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#g7 ( subsection 7c71 ! application %all include docum5tation t ! ,/ate highway ag5cy1 or an equival5t ( t ag5cy1 ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! eligible entity is locat$ 0 consult$ dur+ ! developm5t ( ! application4 7#c7 ,guidance ,to enhance consid]ation ( curr5t & reliable data1 eligible entities may obta9 guidance f an ag5cy 9 ! ,/ate ) jurisdiction ov] fi% & wildlife4 7e7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ grant recipi5ts "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,prim>ily1 ! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ project ( an eligible entity is likely to protect motori/s & wildlife by r$uc+ ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions & improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#b7 ,second>ily1 ! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ project ( an eligible entity is likely to accompli% ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,lev]ag+ ,f$]al inve/m5t by enc\rag+ non-,f$]al contributions to ! project1 includ+ projects f public-private p>tn]%ips4 7,b7 ,support+ local economic developm5t & improvem5t ( visitation opportunities4 7,c7 ,incorporation ( innovative te*nologies1 includ+ advanc$ design te*niques & o!r /rategies to enhance effici5cy & effectiv5ess 9 r$uc+ wildlife-vehicle collisions & improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7,d7 ,provision ( educational & outrea* opportunities4 7,e7 ,monitor+ & rese>* to evaluate1 comp>e effectiv5ess (1 & id5tify be/ practices 91 select$ projects4 7,f7 ,any o!r crit]ia relevant to r$uc+ ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions & improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 subject to ! condition t ! implem5tation ( ! pilot program %all n be delay$ 9 ! abs5ce ( action by ! ,secret>y to id5tify additional crit]ia "u ?is subp>agraph4 7f7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t a grant receiv$ "u ! pilot program is us$ = a project to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions4 7#b7 ,grant adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant receiv$ "u ! pilot program %all be adm9i/]$ by-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a grant to a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy or an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a771 includ+ a ,native village & a ,native ,corporation 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb771 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ?r\gh an agreem5t2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a grant to an eligible entity o!r ?an an eligible entity describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! ,/ate highway ag5cy1 or an equival5t ( t ag5cy1 = ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! project is to be c>ri$ out4 7,b7 ,p>tn]%ips 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant receiv$ "u ! pilot program may be us$ to provide funds to eligible p>tn]s ( ! project = :i* ! grant 0 receiv$ describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 9 accordance ) ! t]ms ( ! project agreem5t4 7ii7 ,eligible p>tn]s describ$ ,! eligible p>tn]s ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 include-- 7,i7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b772 7,,ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,,iii7 a regional transportation au?ority2 7,,iv7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,v7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a771 includ+ a ,native village & a ,native ,corporation 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb772 7,,vi7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 7,,vii7 a f\ndation1 nongov]nm5tal organization1 or in/itution ( high] education2 7,,viii7 a ,f$]al1 ,tribal1 regional1 or ,/ate gov]nm5t entity2 & 7,,ix7 a gr\p ( any ( ! entities describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,viii74 7#c7 ,compliance ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! pilot program & ent]s into a p>tn]%ip describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all e/abli% measures to v]ify t an eligible p>tn] t receives funds f ! grant complies ) ! conditions ( ! pilot program 9 us+ ^? funds4 7g7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t n less ?an #fj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ! pilot program ea* fiscal ye> are = projects locat$ 9 rural areas4 7h7 ,annual report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available1 a report describ+ ! activities "u ! pilot program = ! fiscal ye> t ends dur+ t cal5d> ye>4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a detail$ description ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7,b7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program 9 meet+ ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,c7 policy recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabd7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agc ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,wildlife cross+s pilot program44 7c7 ,wildlife vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77#a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #age4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! /udy7 ( ! /ate1 z ( ! date ( ! /udy1 ( ! practice ( me?ods to r$uce collisions betwe5 motori/s & wildlife 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z wildlife-vehicle collisions74 7#b7 ,cont5ts 7,a7 ,areas ( /udy ,! /udy %all-- 7i7 update & exp& on1 z appropriate-- 7,i7 ! report entitl$ ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy3 #bjjh ,report to ,congress2 & 7,,ii7 ! docum5t entitl$ ,wildlife ,vehicle ,collision ,r$uction ,/udy3 ,be/ ,practices ,manual & dat$ ,octob] #bjjh2 & 7ii7 include-- 7,i7 an assessm5t1 z ( ! date ( ! /udy1 (-- 7aa7 ! causes ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7bb7 ! impact ( wildlife-vehicle collisions on motori/s & wildlife2 & 7cc7 ! impacts ( roads & traffic on habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species2 & 7,,ii7 solutions & be/ practices =-- 7aa7 r$uc+ wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7bb7 improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7,b7 ,me?ods ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 conduct a ?or\gh review ( rese>* & data relat+ to-- 7,i7 wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 habitat fragm5tation t results f transportation infra/ructure2 7ii7 survey curr5t practices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7iii7 consult )-- 7,i7 appropriate exp]ts 9 ! field ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 appropriate exp]ts on ! effects ( roads & traffic on habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! /udy4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a description (-- 7,i7 ! causes ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7,,ii7 ! impacts ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7,,iii7 ! impacts ( roads & traffic on-- 7aa7 species li/$ z ?reat5$ species or endang]$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7bb7 species id5tifi$ by ,/ates z species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$2 7cc7 species id5tifi$ 9 ,/ate wildlife plans2 & 7dd7 m$ium & small t]re/rial & aquatic species2 7ii7 an economic evaluation ( ! co/s & b5efits ( in/all+ highway infra/ructure & o!r measures to mitigate damage to t]re/rial & aquatic species1 includ+ ! effect on jobs1 prop]ty values1 & economic gr[? to society1 adjac5t communities1 & l&[n]s2 7iii7 recomm5dations = prev5t+ wildlife-vehicle collisions1 includ+ recomm5d$ be/ practices1 fund+ res\rces1 or o!r recomm5dations = address+ wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7iv7 guidance1 develop$ 9 consultation ) ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 ,/ate fi% & wildlife ag5cies1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts t agree to p>ticipate1 = develop+1 = ea* ,/ate t agrees to p>ticipate1 a volunt>y jo9t /atewide transportation & wildlife action plan-- 7,i7 to address wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 to improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7b7 ,work=ce developm5t & te*nical tra9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all1 bas$ on ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 develop a s]ies ( 9-p]son & onl9e work=ce developm5t & te*nical tra9+ c\rses-- 7,a7 to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,b7 to improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7#b7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make ! s]ies ( c\rses develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 available = transportation & fi% & wildlife pr(essionals2 & 7,b7 update ! s]ies ( c\rses n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s4 7c7 ,/&>dization ( wildlife collision & c>cass data 7#a7 ,/&>diz$ me?odology 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,secret>y71 %all develop a quality /&>diz$ me?odology = collect+ & report+ spatially accurate wildlife collision & c>cass data = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 consid]+ ! practicability ( ! me?odology ) respect to te*nology & co/4 7,b7 ,me?odology ,9 develop+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 survey exi/+ me?odologies & s\rces ( data collection1 includ+ ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em1 ! ,g5]al ,e/imates ,sy/em ( ! ,national ,automotive ,sampl+ ,sy/em1 & ! ,highway ,safety ,in=mation ,sy/em2 & 7ii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 id5tify & correct limitations ( ^? exi/+ me?odologies & s\rces ( data collection4 7,c7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7iii7 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & local transportation & wildlife au?orities2 7iv7 metropolitan plann+ organizations 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b772 7v7 memb]s ( ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway ,transportation ,(ficials2 7vi7 memb]s ( ! ,association ( ,fi% & ,wildlife ,ag5cies2 7vii7 exp]ts 9 ! field ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 7viii7 nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 7ix7 o!r int]e/$ /akehold]s1 z appropriate4 7#b7 ,/&>diz$ national data sy/em ) volunt>y template implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 develop a template = ,/ate implem5tation ( a /&>diz$ national wildlife collision & c>cass data sy/em = ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em t is bas$ on ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 enc\rage ! volunt>y implem5tation ( ! template develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,me?odology ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an ! lat] (-- 7i7 ! date t is #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai2 & 7ii7 ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y completes ! developm5t ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology4 7,b7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ! volunt>y implem5tation ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 7ii7 :e!r ! implem5tation ( ! /&>diz$ me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! template develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 has impact$ ef=ts by ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 & o!r entities-- 7,i7 to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 to improve habitat connectivity2 7iii7 ! degree ( ! impact describ$ 9 clause 7ii72 & 7iv7 ! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y1 includ+ recomm5dations = fur!r /udy aim$ at r$uc+ motori/ collisions involv+ wildlife & improv+ habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 if any4 7d7 ,national ?re%old guidance ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% guidance1 to be c>ri$ out by ,/ates on a volunt>y basis1 t conta9s a ?re%old = det]m9+ :e!r a highway %all be evaluat$ = pot5tial mitigation measures to r$uce wildlife-vehicle collisions & increase habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions on ! highway t pose a human safety risk2 7,b7 highway-relat$ mortality & ! effects ( traffic on ! highway on-- 7i7 species li/$ z endang]$ species or ?reat5$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7ii7 species id5tifi$ by a ,/ate z species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$2 7iii7 species id5tifi$ 9 ,/ate wildlife plans2 & 7iv7 m$ium & small t]re/rial & aquatic species2 & 7,c7 habitat connectivity values = t]re/rial & aquatic species & ! b>ri] effect ( ! highway on ! movem5ts & migrations ( ^? species4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agd ! foll[+3 #age4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision r$uction & habitat connectivity improvem5t44 7d7 ,wildlife cross+s /&>ds ,section #aji7;c77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 ! publication ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration entitl$ ,wildlife ,cross+ ,/ructure ,h&book3 ,design & ,evaluation 9 ,nor? ,am]ica & dat$ ,m>* #bjaa2 & 4 7e7 ,wildlife habitat connectivity & national bridge & tunnel inv5tory & inspection /&>ds ,section #add ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ 1 resili5ce1 aft] safety2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 to ensure adequate passage ( aquatic & t]re/rial species1 :]e appropriate4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 det]m9e if ! replacem5t or rehabilitation ( bridges & tunnels %\ld include measures to enable safe & unimp$$ movem5t = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,! fir/ revision "u p>agraph 7#b7 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai %all include te*niques to assess passage ( aquatic & t]re/rial species & habitat re/oration pot5tial4 4 #aabf4 ,consolidation ( programs ,section #aeai7;a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7,public ,law #aab-ada2 #abf ,/at4 #egd2 #abi ,/at4 #adbc7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #aabg4 ,/ate freight advisory committees ,section #gjbja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ repres5tatives ( ports1 freight railroads1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 repres5tatives (-- 7#a7 ports1 if applicable2 7#b7 freight railroads1 if applicable2 7#c7 %ipp]s2 7#d7 c>ri]s2 7#e7 freight-relat$ associations2 7#f7 ?ird-p>ty logi/ics provid]s2 7#g7 ! freight indu/ry work=ce2 7#h7 ! transportation dep>tm5t ( ! ,/ate2 7#i7 metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7#aj7 local gov]nm5ts2 7#aa7 ! environm5tal protection dep>tm5t ( ! ,/ate1 if applicable2 7#ab7 ! air res\rces bo>d ( ! ,/ate1 if applicable2 & 7#ac7 economic developm5t ag5cies ( ! ,/ate4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 by /rik+ #gjbjb4 & ins]t+ #gjbjb1 includ+ by provid+ advice reg>d+ ! developm5t ( ! freight inve/m5t plan2 &2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7c72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,qualifications ,ea* memb] ( a freight advisory committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all h qualifications suffici5t to s]ve on a freight advisory committee1 includ+1 z applicable-- 7#a7 g5]al bus9ess & f9ancial exp]i5ce2 7#b7 exp]i5ce or qualifications 9 ! areas ( freight transportation & logi/ics2 7#c7 exp]i5ce 9 transportation plann+2 7#d7 exp]i5ce repres5t+ employees ( ! freight indu/ry2 or 7#e7 exp]i5ce repres5t+ a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5t1 or metropolitan plann+ organization4 4 #aabh4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program ,section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 = ! ,pu]to ,rico highway program "u subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 #afa1ejj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #afe1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #afh1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #aga1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #age1ejj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#b7 = ! t]ritorial highway program "u subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 #dc1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,b7 #dc1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,c7 #dd1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,d7 #de1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #df1jjj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#g71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( section #acc7;c7 & section #acc7;b77#ab7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#e7 ( section #acc7;c7 & section #acc7;b77#ac74 #aabi4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program ,section #aabc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by /rik+ #be1jjj1jjj & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ #ab1ejj1jjj42 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,f$]al 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,co/ %>e 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,f$]al 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,tribal projects ,9 ! case ( a project on a tribal transportation facility 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project %all be #ajj p]c5t4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ o!r ?an ^? made available "u title #bc or title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code12 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t %all be us$ = eligible projects on ,f$]al l&s transportation facilities & ,f$]al l&s access transportation facilities 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t %all be us$ = eligible projects on tribal transportation facilities 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,n less ?an #a eligible project c>ri$ out us+ ! am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all be 9 a unit ( ! ,national ,p>k ,sy/em ) n less ?an #c1jjj1jjj annual visitors4 7#c7 ,availability ,am\nts made available "u to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are appropriat$4 4 #aacj4 ,tribal high priority projects program ,section #aabc7;h7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjb note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,set-aside ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = t fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use #i1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! program4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #cj1jjj1jjj out ( ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury to c>ry out ! program = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 4 ,b ,plann+ & p]=mance managem5t #abja4 ,transportation plann+ 7a7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,consid]ations ,9 designat+ (ficials or repres5tatives "u p>agraph 7#b7 = ! fir/ "t1 subject to ! bylaws or enabl+ /atute ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all consid] ! equitable & proportional repres5tation ( ! population ( ! metropolitan plann+ area4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ ! area2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ a metropolitan area & ins]t+ an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,coord9ation betwe5 ,m,p,os ,if m ?an #a metropolitan plann+ organization is designat$ )9 an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 "u subsection 7d77#g71 ! metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 ! area %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! consi/5cy ( any data us$ 9 ! plann+ process1 includ+ in=mation us$ 9 =eca/+ travel dem&4 7#e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection requires metropolitan plann+ organizations designat$ )9 a s+le urbaniz$ area to jo9tly develop plann+ docum5ts1 includ+ a unifi$ long-range transportation plan or unifi$ ,,tip4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i77#f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,use ( te*nology ,a metropolitan plann+ organization may use social m$ia & o!r web-bas$ tools-- 7i7 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation2 & 7ii7 to solicit public fe$back dur+ ! transportation plann+ process4 4 7b7 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ ,section #ace7;f77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,use ( te*nology ,a ,/ate may use social m$ia & o!r web-bas$ tools-- 7i7 to fur!r enc\rage public p>ticipation2 & 7ii7 to solicit public fe$back dur+ ! transportation plann+ process4 4 #abjb4 ,fiscal con/ra9t on long-range transportation plans ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all am5d section #dej4cbd7;f77#aa77v7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t ! out] ye>s ( a metropolitan transportation plan are def9$ z beyond ! fir/ #d ye>s4 #abjc4 ,/ate human capital plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabe7;c77#a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agf4 ,/ate human capital plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ea* ,/ate to develop a volunt>y plan1 to be kn[n z a human capital plan1 t provides = ! imm$iate & long-t]m p]sonnel & work=ce ne$s ( ! ,/ate ) respect to ! capacity ( ! ,/ate to deliv] transportation & public infra/ructure eligible "u ?is title4 7b7 ,plan cont5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a human capital plan develop$ by a ,/ate "u subsection 7a7 %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 take into consid]ation-- 7,a7 significant transportation work=ce tr5ds1 ne$s1 issues1 & *all5ges ) respect to ! ,/ate2 7,b7 ! human capital policies1 /rategies1 & p]=mance measures t w guide ! transportation-relat$ work=ce inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate2 7,c7 coord9ation ) educational in/itutions1 indu/ry1 organiz$ labor1 work=ce bo>ds1 & o!r ag5cies or organizations to address ! human capital transportation ne$s ( ! ,/ate2 7,d7 a work=ce plann+ /rategy t id5tifies curr5t & future human capital ne$s1 includ+ ! k1 skills1 & abilities ne$$ to recruit & reta9 skill$ work]s 9 ! transportation indu/ry2 7,e7 a human capital managem5t /rategy t is align$ ) ! transportation mission1 goals1 & organizational objectives ( ! ,/ate2 7,f7 an implem5tation sy/em = work=ce goals focus$ on address+ cont9uity ( lead]%ip & k %>+ across ! ,/ate2 7,g7 an implem5tation sy/em t addresses work=ce compet5cy gaps1 p>ticul>ly 9 mission-critical occupations2 7,h7 9 ! case ( public-private p>tn]%ips or o!r alt]native project deliv]y me?ods to c>ry out ! transportation program ( ! ,/ate1 a description ( work=ce ne$s-- 7i7 to ensure t ! transportation mission1 goals1 & organizational objectives ( ! ,/ate are fully c>ri$ out2 & 7ii7 to ensure t procurem5t me?ods provide ! be/ public value2 7,i7 a sy/em = analyz+ & evaluat+ ! p]=mance ( ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation ) respect to all aspects ( human capital managem5t policies1 programs1 & activities2 & 7,j7 ! mann] 9 :i* ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate to meet ! national policy 9 support ( p]=mance managem5t e/abli%$ "u section #aej4 7#b7 ,plann+ p]iod ,if a ,/ate develops a human capital plan "u subsection 7a71 ! plan %all address a #e-ye> =eca/ p]iod4 7c7 ,plan updates ,if a ,/ate develops a human capital plan "u subsection 7a71 ! ,/ate %all update ! plan n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7d7 ,relation%ip to long-range plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 a human capital plan develop$ by a ,/ate "u subsection 7a7 may be develop$ sep>ately f1 or incorporat$ into1 ! long-range /atewide transportation plan requir$ "u section #ace4 7#b7 ,effect ( section ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires a ,/ate1 or au?orizes ! ,secret>y to require a ,/ate1 to incorporate a human capital plan into ! long-range /atewide transportation plan requir$ "u section #ace4 7e7 ,public availability ,ea* ,/ate t develops a human capital plan "u subsection 7a7 %all make a copy ( ! plan available to ! public 9 a us]-fri5dly =mat on ! website ( ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation4 7f7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts a ,/ate f c>ry+ out transportation work=ce plann+-- 7#a7 n describ$ 9 ?is section2 or 7#b7 n 9 accordance ) ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabe7;c77#b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #age ! foll[+3 #agf4 ,/ate human capital plans4 4 #abjd4 ,accessibility data pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an accessibility data pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! pilot program74 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! pilot program is to develop or procure an accessibility data set & make t data set available to ea* eligible entity select$ to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program to improve ! transportation plann+ ( ^? eligible entities by-- 7#a7 measur+ ! level ( access by multiple transportation modes to important de/9ations1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 jobs1 includ+ areas ) a conc5tration ( available jobs2 7,b7 heal? c>e facilities2 7,c7 *ild c>e s]vices2 7,d7 educational & work=ce tra9+ facilities2 7,e7 af=dable h\s+2 7,f7 food s\rces2 & 7,g7 connections betwe5 modes1 includ+ connections to-- 7i7 high-quality transit or rail s]vice2 7ii7 safe bicycl+ corridors2 & 7iii7 safe sidewalks t a*ieve compliance ) applicable requirem5ts ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7#b7 disaggregat+ ! level ( access by multiple transportation modes by a v>iety ( population categories1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 l[-income populations2 7,b7 m9ority populations2 7,c7 age2 7,d7 disability2 & 7,e7 geographical location2 & 7#c7 assess+ ! *ange 9 accessibility t w\ld result f new transportation inve/m5ts4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7#b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 or 7#c7 a rural transportation plann+ organization4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to-- 7#a7 previ\s exp]i5ce ( ! eligible entity measur+ transportation access or o!r p]=mance managem5t exp]i5ce2 7#b7 ! types ( important de/9ations to :i* ! eligible entity int5ds to measure access2 7#c7 ! types ( data disaggregation ! eligible entity int5ds to pursue2 7#d7 a g5]al description ( ! me?odology ! eligible entity int5ds to apply2 & 7#e7 if ! applicant does n int5d ! pilot program to apply to ! full area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! applicant1 a description ( ! geographic area 9 :i* ! applicant int5ds ! pilot program to apply4 7e7 ,selection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all seek to a*ieve div]sity ( p>ticipants 9 ! pilot program by select+ a range ( eligible entities t %all include-- 7,a7 ,/ates2 7,b7 metropolitan plann+ organizations t s]ve an area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj p or few]2 7,c7 metropolitan plann+ organizations t s]ve an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj p2 & 7,d7 rural transportation plann+ organizations4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! ,secret>y %all seek to ensure t1 among ! eligible entities select$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 !re is-- 7,a7 a range ( capacity & previ\s exp]i5ce ) measur+ transportation access2 & 7,b7 a v>iety ( propos$ me?odologies & focus areas = measur+ level ( access4 7f7 ,duties ,= ea* eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 develop or acquire an accessibility data set describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 submit ! data set to ! eligible entity4 7g7 ,me?odology ,9 calculat+ ! measures = ! data set "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t me?odology is op5 s\rce4 7h7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y %all make an accessibility data set "u ! pilot program available to-- 7#a7 units ( local gov]nm5t )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program2 & 7#b7 rese>*]s4 7i7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! la/ date on :i* ! ,secret>y submits data sets to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! program1 includ+ ! feasibility ( develop+ & provid+ p]iodic accessibility data sets = all ,/ates1 regions1 & localities4 7j7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! pilot program us+ am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y = adm9i/rative exp5ses to c>ry out programs "u ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y4 7k7 ,sunset ,! pilot program %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #h ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is implem5t$4 #abje4 ,prioritization process pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 a ,/ate4 7#b7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization ,! t]m metropolitan plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,prioritization process pilot program ,! t]m prioritization process pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 & solicit applications = a prioritization process pilot program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! prioritization process pilot program %all be to support data-driv5 approa*es to plann+ t1 on completion1 c be evaluat$ = public b5efit4 7c7 ,pilot program adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 ! prioritization process pilot program %all-- 7,a7 use priority objectives t are develop$-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj1 by ! metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves ! area1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate2 7ii7 9 ! case ( an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or few]1 by ! ,/ate 9 consultation ) all metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7iii7 ?r\gh a public process t provides an opportunity = public input2 7,b7 assess & score projects & /rategies on ! basis (-- 7i7 ! contribution & b5efits ( ! project or /rategy to ea* priority objective develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 ! co/ ( ! project or /rategy relative to ! contribution & b5efits assess$ & scor$ "u clause 7i72 & 7iii7 public support2 7,c7 use ! scores assign$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to guide project selection 9 ! developm5t ( ! transportation plan & transportation improvem5t program2 & 7,d7 ensure t ! public-- 7i7 has opportunities to provide public comm5t on projects be=e decisions are made on ! transportation plan & ! transportation improvem5t program2 & 7ii7 has access to cle> reasons :y ea* project or /rategy 0 select$ or n select$4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! prioritization process pilot program %all use ! funds z describ$ 9 ea* ( ! foll[+1 z applicable3 7,a7 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ ,9 ! case ( a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj1 ! entity %all-- 7i7 develop & implem5t a publicly accessible1 transp>5t prioritization process = ! selection ( projects = inclusion on ! transportation plan = ! metropolitan plann+ area "u section #acd7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjc7;i7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :i* %all-- 7,i7 include crit]ia id5tifi$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 :i* may be weight$ to reflect ! priority objectives develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 t ! metropolitan plann+ organization has det]m9$ support-- 7aa7 factors describ$ 9 section #acd7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjc7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7bb7 t>gets = national p]=mance measures "u section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7cc7 applicable transportation goals 9 ! metropolitan plann+ area or ,/ate set by ! applicable transportation ag5cy2 & 7dd7 priority objectives develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,,ii7 evaluate ! outcomes = ea* propos$ project on ! basis ( ! b5efits ( ! propos$ project ) respect to ea* ( ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 relative to ! co/ ( ! propos$ project2 & 7,,iii7 use ! evaluation "u subclause 7,,ii7 to create a rank$ li/ ( propos$ projects2 & 7ii7 ) respect to ! priority li/ "u section #acd7;j77#b77;,a7 ( title #bc & section #ecjc7;j77#b77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 include projects accord+ to ! rank ( ! project "u clause 7i77,,iii71 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d74 7,b7 ,/atewide transportation plann+ ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate1 ! ,/ate %all-- 7i7 develop & implem5t a publicly accessible1 transp>5t process = ! selection ( projects = inclusion on ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :i* %all-- 7,i7 include crit]ia id5tifi$ by ! ,/ate1 :i* may be weight$ to reflect /atewide priorities1 t ! ,/ate has det]m9$ support-- 7aa7 factors describ$ 9 section #ace7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjd7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7bb7 national transportation goals "u section #aej7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7cc7 applicable transportation goals 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7dd7 ! priority objectives develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,,ii7 evaluate ! outcomes = ea* propos$ project on ! basis ( ! b5efits ( ! propos$ project ) respect to ea* ( ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 relative to ! co/ ( ! propos$ project2 & 7,,iii7 use ! evaluation "u subclause 7,,ii7 to create a rank$ li/ ( propos$ projects2 & 7ii7 ) respect to ! /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #ecjd7;g7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 include projects accord+ to ! rank ( ! project "u clause 7i77,,iii71 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d74 7,c7 ,additional transportation plann+ ,if ! eligible entity has implem5t$1 & has 9 effect1 ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 z applicable1 ! eligible entity may use any rema9+ funds f a grant provid$ "u ! pilot program = any transportation plann+ purpose4 7,d7 ,exceptions to priority rank+ ,9 ! case ( any project t ! eligible entity *ooses to include or n include 9 ! transportation improvem5t program "u section #acd7;j7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or ! /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z applicable1 9 a mann] t is contr>y to ! priority rank+ = t project e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,,iii7 or 7,b77i77,,iii71 ! eligible entity %all make publicly available an explanation = ! decision1 includ+-- 7i7 a review ( public comm5ts reg>d+ ! project2 7ii7 an evaluation ( public support = ! project2 7iii7 an assessm5t ( geographic balance ( projects ( ! eligible entity2 & 7iv7 ! numb] ( projects ( ! eligible entity 9 economically di/ress$ areas4 7#c7 ,maximum am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant "u ! prioritization process pilot program is #b1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! prioritization process pilot program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 #abjf4 ,exemptions = l[ population d5sity /ates ,section #aej ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,exemptions = l[ population d5sity /ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all grant1 on ! election ( & 9 consultation ) a ,/ate1 an exemption f #a or m ( ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 if ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 is on ! li/ ( eligible ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#e7 = ! applicable p]=mance p]iod2 & 7,b7 provides a writt5 notice ( ! election t includes an explanation "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts describ$ 7,a7 ,/ate requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts f :i* a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may elect an exemption are-- 7i7 requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subclauses 7,,iv7 & 7,v7 ( subsection 7c77#c77;,a77ii72 7ii7 requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c77#e77;,a72 7iii7 requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c77#f72 & 7iv7 t>get+1 data1 report+1 or adm9i/rative requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subsections 7d7 & 7e7 t are relat$ to a requirem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 f :i* ! ,/ate elects to receive an exemption4 7,b7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization requirem5ts ,a metropolitan plann+ organization ) a metropolitan plann+ area t is locat$ entirely )9 a ,/ate t is exempt %all be exempt f ! requirem5ts "u section #acd7;h77#b77;,b7 t relate to ea* measure describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 f :i* ! ,/ate ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization is exempt4 7#c7 ,t]m ,an exemption appli$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 -- 7,a7 %all be 9 effect until ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! p]=mance p]iod promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d7 9 effect at ! "t ! exemption is appli$ ends2 & 7,b7 may be r5ew$ by ! ,/ate = an additional #d-ye> t]m at ! end ( ea* p]=mance p]iod if1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 ! ,/ate submits ano!r writt5 explanation2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate cont9ues to be includ$ on ! li/ ( eligible ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,notification ( election ( exemption 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to make an election "u p>agraph 7#a71 n lat] ?an ,septemb] #a ( ! cal5d> ye> prec$+ ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! next p]=mance p]iod promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d7 beg9s1 a ,/ate describ$ 9 t p>agraph-- 7i7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 id5tification ( ! #a or m requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 = :i* an exemption is elect$2 & 7,,ii7 a writt5 notice t includes an explanation advis+ ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate is n exp]i5c+ significant p]=mance issues on ! surface transportation sy/em ( ! ,/ate ) respect to ea* requirem5t ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i72 & 7ii7 may submit to ! ,secret>y any o!r in=mation or mat]ial t ! ,/ate *ooses to include 9 ! notice4 7,b7 ,special rule ,not)/&+ ! deadl9e describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may submit a notice "u subp>agraph 7,a7 at any "t be=e ,septemb] #a1 #bjba4 7#e7 ,eligible ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection & !reaft]1 on ea* ,septemb] #a ( ! cal5d> ye> #b ye>s prior to ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! next p]=mance p]iod promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d7 beg9s1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a li/ ( ,/ates t may elect to receive an exemption f a requirem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! ,secret>y %all include on ! li/ "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 any ,/ate t-- 7,i7 has a population p] squ>e mile ( area t is less ?an ! population p] squ>e mile ( area ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 bas$ on ! late/ available ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus data at ! "t ! ,secret>y publi%es ! li/2 7,,ii7 does n include an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,,iii7 has no repeat$ delays or o!r p]si/5t imp$im5ts to travel reliability on ! portions ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 9 ! ,/ate t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be excessive2 & 7ii7 bas$ on ! late/ available ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus data at ! "t ! ,secret>y publi%es ! li/1 any ,/ate t-- 7,i7 has a population d5sity ( less ?an #ae p]sons p] squ>e mile ( area2 & 7,,ii7 does n include an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,national report+ 7,a7 ,eligible ,/ates ,= ea* ,/ate includ$ on ! li/ ( eligible ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! /atus ( traffic conge/ion1 travel reliability1 truck travel reliability1 & any o!r relevant p]=mance metrics on ! portions ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+ any delays or imp$im5ts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be excessive4 7,b7 ,exempt ,/ates ,= ea* eligible ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#e7 t elects to receive an exemption "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( p]=mance measures = all exemptions appli$ to t ,/ate "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 make publicly available z "p ( ! ,/ate p]=mance da%bo>d on ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation website in=mation on ! p]=mance ( ! ,/ate ) respect to any requirem5ts f :i* ! ,/ate is exempt4 4 #abjg4 ,travel dem& data & model+ 7a7 ,def9ition ( metropolitan plann+ organization ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m metropolitan plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a /udy t-- 7,a7 ga!rs travel data & travel dem& =eca/s f a repres5tative sample ( ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7,b7 uses ! data & =eca/s ga!r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to comp>e travel dem& =eca/s ) ! obs]v$ data1 includ+-- 7i7 traffic c\nts2 7ii7 travel mode %>e & public transit rid]%ip2 & 7iii7 vehicle occupancy measures2 & 7,c7 uses ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7-- 7i7 to develop be/ practices or guidance = ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to use 9 =eca/+ travel dem& = future inve/m5ts 9 transportation improvem5ts2 7ii7 to evaluate ! impact ( transportation inve/m5ts1 includ+ new roadway capacity1 on travel behavior & travel dem&1 includ+ public transportation rid]%ip1 induc$ highway travel1 & conge/ion2 7iii7 to support m accurate travel dem& =eca/+ by ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations2 & 7iv7 to enhance ! capacity ( ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations-- 7,i7 to =eca/ travel dem&2 & 7,,ii7 to track obs]v$ travel behavior responses1 includ+ induc$ travel1 to *anges 9 transportation capacity1 pric+1 & l& use patt]ns4 7#b7 ,secret>ial support ,! ,secret>y %all seek opportunities to support ! transportation plann+ processes "u sections #acd & #ace ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?r\gh ! provision ( data to ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to improve ! quality ( plans1 models1 & =eca/s describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,evaluation tool ,! ,secret>y %all develop a publicly available multimodal web-bas$ tool = ! purpose ( enabl+ ,/ates & metropolitan plann+ organizations to evaluate ! effect ( inve/m5ts 9 highway & public transportation projects on ! use & conditions ( all transportation assets )9 ! ,/ate or area s]v$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 z applicable4 #abjh4 ,increas+ safe & accessible transportation options 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,complete ,/reets /&>ds or policies ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,complete ,/reets /&>ds or policies means /&>ds or policies t ensure ! safe & adequate accommodation ( all us]s ( ! transportation sy/em1 includ+ p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 public transportation us]s1 *ildr51 old] individuals1 individuals ) disabilities1 motori/s1 & freight vehicles4 7b7 ,fund+ requirem5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ea* ,/ate & metropolitan plann+ organization %all use to c>ry out #a or m activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate1 n less ?an #b4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,/ate to c>ry out section #eje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( a metropolitan plann+ organization1 n less ?an #b4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #ajd7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,activities describ$ ,an activity ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b7 is an activity to increase safe & accessible options = multiple travel modes = p ( all ages & abilities1 :i*1 if p]missible "u applicable ,/ate & local laws1 may include-- 7#a7 adoption ( ,complete ,/reets /&>ds or policies2 7#b7 developm5t ( a ,complete ,/reets prioritization plan t id5tifies a specific li/ ( ,complete ,/reets projects to improve ! safety1 mobility1 or accessibility ( a /reet2 7#c7 developm5t ( transportation plans-- 7,a7 to create a network ( active transportation facilities1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 or p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 to connect neighborhoods ) de/9ations su* z workplaces1 s*ools1 resid5ces1 bus9esses1 recreation areas1 heal?c>e & *ild c>e s]vices1 or o!r community activity c5t]s2 7,b7 to integrate active transportation facilities ) public transportation s]vice or improve access to public transportation2 7,c7 to create multiuse active transportation infra/ructure facilities1 includ+ bikeways or p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 t make connections )9 or betwe5 communities2 7,d7 to increase public transportation rid]%ip2 & 7,e7 to improve ! safety ( bicycli/s & p$e/rians2 7#d7 regional & meg>egional plann+ to address travel dem& & capacity con/ra9ts ?r\gh alt]natives to new highway capacity1 includ+ ?r\gh int]city pass5g] rail2 & 7#e7 developm5t ( transportation plans & policies t support transit-ori5t$ developm5t4 7d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be #ajj p]c5t4 ,c ,project deliv]y & process improvem5t #acja4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ decisionmak+ & ins]t+ decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 & 7#aa71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,au?orization ,! t]m au?orization means any environm5tal lic5se1 p]mit1 approval1 f9d+1 or o!r adm9i/rative decision relat$ to ! environm5tal review process t is requir$ "u ,f$]al law to site1 con/ruct1 or recon/ruct a project4 7#c7 ,environm5tal docum5t ,! t]m environm5tal docum5t includes an environm5tal assessm5t1 f9d+ ( no significant impact1 notice ( int5t1 environm5tal impact /atem5t1 or record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ process = & completion ( any environm5tal p]mit & ins]t+ process & s*$ule1 includ+ a timetable = & completion ( any environm5tal p]mit2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,major project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m major project means a project = :i*-- 7i7 multiple p]mits1 approvals1 reviews1 or /udies are requir$ "u a ,f$]al law o!r ?an ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7ii7 ! project sponsor has id5tifi$ ! reasonable availability ( funds suffici5t to complete ! project2 7iii7 ! project is n a cov]$ project 7z def9$ 9 section #dajja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm772 & 7iv7 7,i7 ! head ( ! lead ag5cy has det]m9$ t an environm5tal impact /atem5t is requir$2 or 7,,ii7 ! head ( ! lead ag5cy has det]m9$ t an environm5tal assessm5t is requir$1 & ! project sponsor reque/s t ! project be treat$ z a major project4 7,b7 ,cl>ification ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m major project does n h ! same mean+ z ! t]m major project z describ$ 9 section #ajf7;h74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ major projects1 aft] all projects2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ z reque/$ by a project sponsor & aft] appli$12 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 to calculate annually ! av]age "t tak5 by ! lead ag5cy to complete all environm5tal docum5ts = ea* project dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye> 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,process improvem5ts = projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all review-- 7i7 exi/+ practices1 proc$ures1 rules1 regulations1 & applicable laws to id5tify imp$im5ts to meet+ ! requirem5ts applicable to projects "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 be/ practices1 programmatic agreem5ts1 & pot5tial *anges to int]nal dep>tm5tal proc$ures t w\ld facilitate an effici5t environm5tal review process = projects4 7,b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult1 z appropriate1 ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies t p>ticipate 9 ! environm5tal review process4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 an analysis ( :e!r additional fund+ w\ld help ! ,secret>y meet ! requirem5ts applicable to projects "u ?is section4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ nepa & ins]t+ environm5tal2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ & except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 aft] p>agraph 7#g72 7,,ii7 by /rik+ p]mits & ins]t+ au?orizations2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ s+le environm5t docum5t & ins]t+ s+le environm5tal docum5t = ea* k9d ( environm5tal docum5t2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ an environm5tal docum5t & ins]t+ environm5tal docum5ts2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ p]mits issu$ & ins]t+ au?orizations2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,exceptions ,! lead ag5cy may waive ! application ( subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to a project if-- 7i7 ! project sponsor reque/s t ag5cies issue sep>ate environm5tal docum5ts2 7ii7 ! obligations ( a coop]at+ ag5cy or p>ticipat+ ag5cy "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 h already be5 satisfi$ ) respect to ! project2 or 7iii7 ! lead ag5cy det]m9es t reliance on a s+le environm5tal docum5t 7z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77 w\ld n facilitate timely completion ( ! environm5tal review process = ! project4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,timely au?orizations = major projects 7,a7 ,deadl9e ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 all au?orization decisions necess>y = ! con/ruction ( a major project %all be complet$ by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! issuance ( a record ( decision = ! major project4 7,b7 ,detail ,! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t = a major project %all include an adequate level ( detail to in=m decisions necess>y = ! role ( ! p>ticipat+ ag5cies 9 ! environm5tal review process4 7,c7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,! head ( ! lead ag5cy may ext5d ! deadl9e "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if-- 7i7 ,f$]al law prohibits ! lead ag5cy or ano!r ag5cy f issu+ an approval or p]mit )9 ! p]iod describ$ 9 t subp>agraph2 7ii7 ! project sponsor reque/s t ! p]mit or approval foll[ a diff]5t timel9e2 or 7iii7 an ext5sion w\ld facilitate completion ( ! environm5tal review & au?orization process ( ! major project4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii77,,iv71 by /rik+ s*$ule = & co/ ( & ins]t+ "t requir$ by an ag5cy to conduct an environm5tal review & make decisions "u applicable ,f$]al law relat+ to a project 7includ+ ! issuance or d5ial ( a p]mit or lic5se7 & ! co/ (2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,major project s*$ule ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) applicable ,f$]al law1 9 ! case ( a major project1 ! lead ag5cy %all develop1 9 concurr5ce ) ! project sponsor1 a s*$ule = ! major project t is consi/5t ) an ag5cy av]age ( n m ?an #b ye>s = ! completion ( ! environm5tal review process = major projects1 z measur$ f1 z applicable-- 7,i7 ! date ( publication ( a notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t to ! record ( decision2 or 7,,ii7 ! date on :i* ! head ( ! lead ag5cy det]m9es t an environm5tal assessm5t is requir$ to a f9d+ ( no significant impact4 2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,modification 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! lead ag5cy may l5g!n or %ort5 a s*$ule e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 = good cause4 7ii7 ,exceptions 7,i7 ,major projects ,9 ! case ( a major project1 ! lead ag5cy may l5g!n a s*$ule "u clause 7i7 = a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy by n m ?an #a ye> aft] ! late/ deadl9e e/abli%$ = ! major project by ! lead ag5cy4 7,,ii7 ,%ort5$ s*$ules ,! lead ag5cy may n %ort5 a s*$ule "u clause 7i7 if do+ s w\ld impair ! ability ( a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy to conduct necess>y analyses or o!rwise c>ry out relevant obligations ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy = ! project4 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,failure to meet deadl9e ,if a coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy fails to meet a deadl9e e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,d77ii77,i7-- 7i7 ! coop]at+ ,f$]al ag5cy %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes ! reasons :y ! deadl9e 0 n met2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 transmit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a copy ( ! report "u clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 make ! report "u clause 7i7 publicly available on ! int]net4 2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7p7 ,acc\ntability & report+ = major projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a p]=mance acc\ntability sy/em to track ea* major project4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! p]=mance acc\ntability sy/em "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all1 = ea* major project1 track1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 ! environm5tal review process = ! major project1 includ+ ! project s*$ule2 7,b7 :e!r ! lead ag5cy1 coop]at+ ag5cies1 & p>ticipat+ ag5cies are meet+ ! s*$ule e/abli%$ = ! environm5tal review process2 & 7,c7 ! "t tak5 to complete ! environm5tal review process4 7q7 ,developm5t ( categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 9 consultation ) ! ag5cies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 id5tify ! categorical exclusions describ$ 9 section #gga4aag ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 t w\ld accel]ate deliv]y ( a project if ^? categorical exclusions 7 available to ^? ag5cies2 7,b7 collect exi/+ docum5tation & sub/antiat+ in=mation on ! categorical exclusions describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 provide to ea* ag5cy describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 a li/ ( ! categorical exclusions id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! docum5tation & sub/antiat+ in=mation "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,ag5cies describ$ ,! ag5cies ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior2 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,army2 7,c7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce2 7,d7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7,e7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7,f7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 & 7,g7 any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy t has p>ticipat$ 9 an environm5tal review process = a project1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,adoption ( categorical exclusions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provides ! li/ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 an ag5cy describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all publi% a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to propose any categorical exclusions f ! li/ applicable to ! ag5cy1 subject to ! condition t ! categorical exclusion id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 meets ! crit]ia = a categorical exclusion "u section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,public comm5t ,9 a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! applicable ag5cy may solicit comm5ts on :e!r any ( ! propos$ new categorical exclusions meet ! crit]ia = a categorical exclusion "u section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aci & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aci4 ,effici5t environm5tal reviews = project decisionmak+ & ,"o ,f$]al ,decision4 4 #acjb4 ,"w zone process reviews ,! ,secret>y %all am5d section #fcj4ajjh7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t ! "w zone process review "u t subsection is requir$ n m frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 #acjc4 ,transportation managem5t plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all am5d section #fcj4ajaj7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t only a project describ$ 9 t subsection ) a lane closure = #c or m consecutive days %all be consid]$ to be a significant project = purposes ( t section4 7b7 ,non-,int]/ate projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a ,/ate %all n be requir$ to develop or implem5t a transportation managem5t plan 7z describ$ 9 section #fcj4ajab ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 = a highway project n on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em if ! project requires n m ?an #c consecutive days ( lane closures4 #acjd4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop guidance = us+ exi/+ flexibilities ) respect to ! sy/ems eng9e]+ analysis describ$ 9 "p #idj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t any guidance develop$ "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 cle>ly id5tifies crit]ia = l[-risk & exempt intellig5t transportation sy/ems projects1 ) a goal ( m9imiz+ unnecess>y delay or pap]work burd52 7#b7 is consi/5tly implem5t$ by ! ,dep>tm5t nationwide2 & 7#c7 is dissem9at$ to ,f$]al-aid recipi5ts4 7c7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts ! ,secret>y f am5d+ "p #idj ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 to r$uce ,/ate adm9i/rative burd5s4 #acje4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7a7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods = f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & tribal gov]nm5ts ,section #bja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation71 a contract+ me?od available to a ,/ate "u ?is title may be us$ by ! ,secret>y1 on behalf (-- 7,a7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 9 us+ any funds pursuant to sections #bjc1 #bjd1 or #cjh2 7,b7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 9 us+ any funds pursuant to section #aece ( title #ca = any ( ! eligible uses describ$ 9 sections #bjc7;a77#a7 & #bjd7;a77#a7 & p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #cjh7;a72 or 7,c7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t1 9 us+ funds pursuant to section #bjb7;b77#g77;,d74 7#b7 ,me?ods describ$ ,! contract+ me?ods ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 project bundl+2 7,b7 bridge bundl+2 7,c7 design-build contract+2 7,d7 #b-phase contract+2 7,e7 long-t]m concession agreem5ts2 & 7,f7 any me?od te/$1 or t c\ld be te/$1 "u an exp]im5tal program relat+ to contract+ me?ods c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 affects ! application ( ! ,f$]al %>e = ! project c>ri$ out ) a contract+ me?od "u ?is subsection2 or 7,b7 modifies ! po9t ( obligation ( ,f$]al sal>ies & exp5ses4 4 7b7 ,coop]ation ) f$]al & /ate ag5cies & =eign c\ntries ,section #cjh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation71 9 p]=m+ s]vices "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may use any contract+ me?od available to a ,/ate "u ?is title4 7,b7 ,me?ods describ$ ,! contract+ me?ods ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 project bundl+2 7ii7 bridge bundl+2 7iii7 design-build contract+2 7iv7 #b-phase contract+2 7v7 long-t]m concession agreem5ts2 & 7vi7 any me?od te/$1 or t c\ld be te/$1 "u an exp]im5tal program relat+ to contract+ me?ods c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,use ( alt]native contract+ me?ods ,9 c>ry+ out an alt]native contract+ me?od "u section #bja7;f7 or #cjh7;a77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 e/abli% cle> proc$ures t are-- 7,a7 applicable to ! alt]native contract+ me?od2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts applicable to ,f$]al procurem5t transactions2 7#b7 solicit input on ! use ( ! alt]native contract+ me?od f ! affect$ indu/ry prior to us+ ! me?od2 & 7#c7 analyze & prep>e an evaluation ( ! use ( ! alt]native contract+ me?od4 #acjf4 ,flexibility = projects ,section #adbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ & on reque/ by a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 81 on reque/ by a ,/ate1 & if 9 ! public int]e/ 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 ! ,secret>y %all ex]cise all exi/+ flexibilities "u-- 7#a7 ! requirem5ts ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 o!r requirem5ts adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 :ole or 9 "p4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ regulations7 aft] environm5tal law4 #acjg4 ,improv$ ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts 7a7 ,def9ition ( template ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m template means a template creat$ by ! ,secret>y = ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts t-- 7#a7 includes all /&>d t]ms f\nd 9 /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts1 includ+ any t]ms 9 an atta*m5t to ! agreem5t2 7#b7 is develop$ 9 accordance ) section #ajf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r applicable au?ority2 & 7#c7 may be develop$ ) consid]ation ( relevant regulations1 guidance1 or policies4 7b7 ,reque/ = comm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ! template & a notice reque/+ public comm5t on ways to improve ! template4 7#b7 ,comm5t p]iod ,! ,secret>y %all provide a p]iod ( n less ?an #fj days = public comm5t on ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,c]ta9 issues ,! notice "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all all[ comm5t on any aspect ( ! template & %all specifically reque/ public comm5t on-- 7,a7 :e!r ! template %\ld be revis$ to delete /&>d t]ms requir+ approval by ! ,secret>y ( ! policies1 proc$ures1 processes1 or manuals ( ! ,/ates1 or o!r ,/ate actions1 if ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 does n specifically require an approval2 7,b7 opportunities to modify ! template to all[ adju/m5ts to ! review s*$ules = ,/ate practices or actions1 includ+ ?r\gh risk-bas$ approa*es1 program reviews1 process reviews1 or o!r means2 & 7,c7 any o!r matt]s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,notice ( action2 updates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 aft] consid]+ ! comm5ts receiv$ 9 response to ! ,f$]al ,regi/] notice "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice t-- 7,a7 describes any propos$ *anges to be made1 & any alt]natives to su* *anges1 to ! template2 7,b7 addresses comm5ts 9 response to :i* *anges 7 n made to ! template2 & 7,c7 prescribes a s*$ule & a plan to execute a process = implem5t+ ! *anges ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,approval requirem5ts ,9 address+ comm5ts "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all include an explanation ( ! basis = reta9+ any requirem5t = approval ( ,/ate policies1 proc$ures1 processes1 or manuals1 or o!r ,/ate actions1 if ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 does n specifically require ! approval4 7#c7 ,implem5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a7 is publi%$1 ! ,secret>y %all make *anges to ! template 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ! *anges describ$ 9 ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 ! s*$ule & plan describ$ 9 ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c74 7,b7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! revis$ template "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is publi%$1 ! ,secret>y %all update exi/+ agreem5ts ) ,/ates accord+ to ! template updat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7d7 ,inclusion ( non-/&>d t]ms ,no?+ 9 ?is section precludes ! inclusion 9 a ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5t ( non-/&>d t]ms to address a ,/ate-specific matt]1 includ+ risk-bas$ /ew>d%ip & ,dep>tm5t ov]sight involvem5t 9 individual projects ( division int]e/4 7e7 ,compliance ) non-/atutory t]ms 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all n en=ce or o!rwise require a ,/ate to comply ) approval requirem5ts t are n requir$ by ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 9 a ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5t4 7#b7 ,approval au?ority ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all n ass]t approval au?ority ov] any matt] 9 a ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5t res]v$ to ,/ates4 7f7 ,frequ5cy ( reviews ,section #ajf7;g77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ annual2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,frequ5cy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a review "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s4 7ii7 ,consultation ) ,/ate ,! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) a ,/ate1 may make a det]m9ation to c>ry out a review "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = t ,/ate less frequ5tly ?an provid$ "u clause 7i74 7iii7 ,cause ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re is a specific reason to require a review m frequ5tly ?an provid$ "u clause 7i7 ) respect to a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may c>ry out a review m frequ5tly ?an provid$ "u t clause4 4 #acjh4 ,geomatic data 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop guidance = ! acceptance & use ( in=mation obta9$ f a non-,f$]al entity ?r\gh geomatic te*niques1 includ+ remote s5s+ & l& survey+1 c>tography1 geographic in=mation sy/ems1 global navigation satellite sy/ems1 photogrammetry1 or o!r remote means4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t acceptance or use ( in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 meets ! data quality & op]ational requirem5ts ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,public comm5t ,be=e issu+ any f9al guidance "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! public-- 7#a7 notice ( ! propos$ guidance2 & 7#b7 an opportunity to comm5t on ! propos$ guidance4 7d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 requires ! ,secret>y to accept or use in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es does n meet ! guidance develop$ "u ?is section2 or 7#b7 *anges ! curr5t /atutory or regulatory requirem5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 #acji4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cca4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way 7a7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,eligible project or activity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible project or activity means a project or activity )9 an exi/+ op]ational "r-(-way 7z def9$ 9 section #gga4aag7;c77#bb7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77-- 7i7 7,i7 eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 or 7,,ii7 adm9i/]$ z if made available "u ?is title2 7ii7 t is-- 7,i7 a prev5tive ma9t5ance1 pres]vation1 or highway safety improvem5t project 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a772 or 7,,ii7 a new turn lane t ! ,/ate advises 9 writ+ to ! ,secret>y w\ld assi/ public safety2 & 7iii7 t-- 7,i7 is classifi$ z a categorical exclusion "u section #gga4aag ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7,,ii7 if ! project or activity does n receive assi/ance describ$ 9 clause 7i7 w\ld be consid]$ a categorical exclusion if ! project or activity receiv$ assi/ance describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,exclusion ,! t]m eligible project or activity does n include a project to create a new travel lane4 7#b7 ,prelim9>y evaluation ,! t]m prelim9>y evaluation1 ) respect to an application describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 means an evaluation t is cu/om>y or practicable = ! relevant ag5cy to complete )9 a #de-;day p]iod = simil> applications4 7#c7 ,relevant ag5cy ,! t]m relevant ag5cy means a ,f$]al ag5cy1 o!r ?an ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ) responsibility = review ( an application f a ,/ate = a p]mit1 approval1 or jurisdictional det]m9ation = an eligible project or activity4 7b7 ,action requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt ( an application by a ,/ate = a p]mit1 approval1 or jurisdictional det]m9ation = an eligible project or activity1 ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 make at lea/ a prelim9>y evaluation ( ! application2 & 7,b7 notify ! ,/ate ( ! results ( ! prelim9>y evaluation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,! head ( ! relevant ag5cy may ext5d ! review p]iod "u p>agraph 7#a7 by n m ?an #cj days if ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy provides to ! ,/ate writt5 notice t includes an explanation ( ! ne$ = ! ext5sion4 7#c7 ,failure to act ,if ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy fails to meet a deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 z applicable1 ! head ( ! relevant ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( ! miss$ deadl9e1 submit to ! ,/ate1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes :y ! deadl9e 0 miss$2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! date on :i* a report is submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 make publicly available1 includ+ on ! int]net1 a copy ( t report4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cca4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way4 4 #acaj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #acji7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,da%bo>d ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,da%bo>d has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #dajja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm74 7b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report ) respect to any projects1 programs1 or au?orities "u ?is title 7o!r ?an *apt] #d7 t includes-- 7#a7 = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 ! m$ian "t describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a7 po/$ on ! ,da%bo>d = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 a li/ ( any new categorical exclusions adopt$ by ! ,dep>tm5t & li/$ "u section #gga4aag ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 & 7,c7 a li/ ( all regulatory requirem5ts t h be5 remov$ or r$uc$ &1 if available1 a summ>y ( ! co/ sav+s result+ f ! removal or r$uction to-- 7i7 ,/ates2 7ii7 units ( ,tribal & local gov]nm5t2 & 7iii7 ! public2 & 7#b7 = ! curr5t fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 an e/imate or docum5tation ( ! m$ian "t elaps$ betwe5-- 7i7 ! date ( ! publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ( a notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t2 & 7ii7 ! date ( ! record ( decision ) respect to t environm5tal impact /atem5t by ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 if available1 a summ>y ( ! co/ sav+s1 includ+ co/ sav+s to ,/ates1 units ( ,tribal & local gov]nm5t1 & ! public1 result+ f ! removal or r$uction ( regulatory requirem5ts4 7c7 ,f$]al p]mitt+ da%bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil e/abli%$ "u section #dajjb7;a7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#a7;a771 to make available on ! ,da%bo>d1 ) respect to projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! m$ian "t elaps$ betwe5-- 7,a7 ! publication 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ( ! notice ( int5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t2 & 7,b7 ! date ( issuance ( ! record ( decision ) respect to t environm5tal impact /atem5t by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,projects describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a project = :i*-- 7,a7 a record ( decision = an environm5tal impact /atem5t 0 issu$ dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation is a lead ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #aci74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #acji7;b771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccb4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation reports4 4 #acaa4 ,prelim9>y eng9e]+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #add7;j7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f74 ,d ,climate *ange #adja4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure to mod]nize & reconnect ,am]ica = ! #ba/ c5tury 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to e/abli% a grant program to /rategically deploy electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure along designat$ alt]native fuel corridors t w be accessible to all driv]s ( electric vehicles1 hydrog5 vehicles1 & natural gas vehicles4 7b7 ,grant program ,section #aea ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by ins]t+ previ\sly designat$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration or be=e designat$ by2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! corridors "u subsection 7a71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 & ins]t+ #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ e/abli% a recurr+ process to regul>ly be=e update2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ e/abli%es an aspirational goal ( a*iev+ & ins]t+ describes ef=ts1 includ+ ?r\gh funds aw>d$ ?r\gh ! grant program "u subsection 7f71 t w aid ef=ts to a*ieve2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbj4 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 summ>izes be/ practices & provides guidance1 develop$ ?r\gh consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 = project developm5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure at ! ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local level to all[ = ! pr$ictable deploym5t ( t infra/ructure4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection is-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,e7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,f7 an au?ority1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality (1 or an entity own$ by1 #a or m entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e72 or 7,g7 a gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y %all require1 includ+-- 7,a7 a description ( h[ ! eligible entity has consid]$-- 7i7 public accessibility ( *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure propos$ to be fund$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection1 includ+-- 7,i7 *>g+ or fuel+ connector types & publicly available in=mation on real-"t availability2 & 7,,ii7 paym5t me?ods to ensure secure1 conv5i5t1 fair1 & equal access2 7ii7 collaborative engagem5t ) /akehold]s 7includ+ automobile manufactur]s1 utilities1 infra/ructure provid]s1 te*nology provid]s1 electric *>g+1 hydrog51 & natural gas fuel provid]s1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 ,/ates1 ,indian tribes1 & units ( local gov]nm5ts1 fleet own]s1 fleet manag]s1 fuel /ation own]s & op]ators1 labor organizations1 infra/ructure con/ruction & compon5t p>ts suppli]s1 & multi-,/ate & regional entities7-- 7,i7 to fo/] enhanc$1 coord9at$1 public-private or private inve/m5t 9 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,ii7 to exp& deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,iii7 to protect p]sonal privacy & ensure cyb]security2 & 7,,iv7 to ensure t a prop]ly tra9$ work=ce is available to con/ruct & in/all electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7iii7 ! location ( ! /ation or fuel+ site1 su* z consid]ation (-- 7,i7 ! availability ( onsite am5ities = vehicle op]ators1 su* z re/rooms or food facilities2 7,,ii7 access 9 compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 7,,iii7 height & fuel+ capacity requirem5ts = facilities t *>ge or refuel l>ge vehicles1 su* z semi-trail] trucks2 & 7,,iv7 appropriate di/ribution to avoid r$undancy & fill *>g+ or fuel+ gaps2 7iv7 infra/ructure in/allation t c be responsive to te*nology advancem5ts1 su* z accommodat+ autonom\s vehicles & future *>g+ me?ods2 & 7v7 ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure1 to avoid /r&$ assets & protect ! inve/m5t ( public funds 9 t infra/ructure2 & 7,b7 an assessm5t ( ! e/imat$ emissions t w be r$uc$ ?r\gh ! use ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure1 :i* %all be conduct$ us+ ! ,alt]native ,fuel ,life-,cycle ,environm5tal & ,economic ,transportation 7,,afleet7 tool develop$ by ,argonne ,national ,laboratory 7or a successor tool74 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! application ( ! eligible entity w\ld-- 7i7 improve alt]native fuel+ corridor networks by-- 7,i7 conv]t+ corridor-p5d+ corridors to corridor-ready corridors2 or 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( corridor-ready corridors1 provid+ r$undancy-- 7aa7 to meet excess dem& = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure2 or 7bb7 to r$uce conge/ion at exi/+ *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure 9 high-traffic locations2 7ii7 meet curr5t or anticipat$ m>ket dem&s = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure2 7iii7 enable or accel]ate ! con/ruction ( *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure t w\ld be unlikely to be complet$ )\t ,f$]al assi/ance2 & 7iv7 support a long-t]m competitive m>ket = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure t does n significantly impair exi/+ electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure provid]s2 7,b7 ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts to ensure t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure is available ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,c7 consid] :e!r ! private entity t ! eligible entity contracts ) "u p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 submits to ! ,secret>y ! mo/ rec5t ye> ( audit$ f9ancial /atem5ts2 & 7ii7 has exp]i5ce 9 in/all+ & op]at+ electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 & 7,d7 consid] :e!r1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! eligible entity & ! private entity t ! eligible entity contracts ) "u p>agraph 7#e7 ent] into an agreem5t-- 7i7 to op]ate & ma9ta9 publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 t provides a rem$y & an opportunity to cure if ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i7 are n met4 7#e7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection %all only use ! funds 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph to contract ) a private entity = acquisition & in/allation ( publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure t is directly relat$ to ! *>g+ or fuel+ ( a vehicle4 7,b7 ,location ( infra/ructure ,any electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$ & in/all$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all be locat$ along an alt]native fuel corridor designat$-- 7i7 "u ?is section1 on ! condition t any affect$ ,indian tribes are consult$ be=e ! designation2 or 7ii7 by a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates1 su* z ! ,regional ,electric ,vehicle ,we/ ,plan ( ! ,/ates ( ,arizona1 ,colorado1 ,idaho1 ,montana1 ,nevada1 ,new ,mexico1 ,utah1 & ,wyom+1 on ! condition t any affect$ ,indian tribes are consult$ be=e ! designation4 7,c7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may use a portion ( ! funds to provide to a private entity op]at+ assi/ance = ! fir/ #e ye>s ( op]ations aft] ! in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure :ile ! facility transitions to indep5d5t sy/em op]ations4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subp>agraph %all be limit$ to co/s allocable to op]at+ & ma9ta9+ ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure & s]vice1 includ+ co/s associat$ ) labor1 m>ket+1 & adm9i/rative co/s4 7iii7 ,limitation ,op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subp>agraph may n exce$ ! am\nt ( a contract "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to acquire & in/all publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7,d7 ,signs 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ?is p>agraph & p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may use a portion ( ! funds to acquire & in/all-- 7,i7 traffic control devices locat$ 9 ! "r-(-way to provide directional in=mation to electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) ! grant2 & 7,,ii7 on-premises signs to provide in=mation ab\t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,applicability ,clause 7i7 %all apply only to an eligible entity t-- 7,i7 receives a grant "u ?is subsection2 & 7,,ii7 is us+ t grant = ! acquisition & in/allation ( publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7iii7 ,limitation on am\nt ,! am\nt ( funds us$ to acquire & in/all traffic control devices & on-premises signs "u clause 7i7 may n exce$ ! am\nt ( a contract "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to acquire & in/all publicly accessible *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure4 7iv7 ,no new au?ority creat$ ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph au?orizes an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection to acquire & in/all traffic control devices or on-premises signs if ! entity is n o!rwise au?oriz$ to d s4 7,e7 ,rev5ue ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection & a private entity ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may ent] into a co/-%>+ agreem5t "u :i* ! private entity submits to ! eligible entity a portion ( ! rev5ue f ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7#f7 ,project requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any project fund$ by a grant "u ?is subsection %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7,b7 ,signs ,any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all comply )-- 7i7 ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices1 if locat$ 9 ! "r-(-way2 & 7ii7 o!r provisions ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local law1 z applicable4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,b7 ,responsibility ( private entity ,z a condition ( contract+ ) an eligible entity "u p>agraph 7#e71 a private entity %all agree to pay ! %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection t is n paid by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#h7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available a report on ! progress & implem5tation ( ?is subsection4 4 #adjb4 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to r$uce idl+ at port facilities1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 /udy h[ ports & int]modal port transf] facilities w\ld b5efit f increas$ opportunities to r$uce emissions at ports1 includ+ ?r\gh ! electrification ( port op]ations2 7,b7 /udy em]g+ te*nologies & /rategies t may help r$uce port-relat$ emissions f idl+ trucks2 & 7,c7 coord9ate & provide fund+ to te/1 evaluate1 & deploy projects t r$uce port-relat$ emissions f idl+ trucks1 includ+ ?r\gh ! advancem5t ( port electrification & improvem5ts 9 effici5cy1 focus+ on port op]ations1 includ+ heavy-duty comm]cial vehicles1 & o!r relat$ projects4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to fund projects t r$uce emissions at ports1 includ+ ?r\gh ! advancem5t ( port electrification4 7#b7 ,co/ %>e ,a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project fund$ by ! grant4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! grant program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 lev]age exi/+ res\rces & programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7,b7 coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,application2 selection 7,a7 ,application ,! ,secret>y %all solicit applications = grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7,b7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all make grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 by n lat] ?an ,april #a ( ea* fiscal ye> = :i* fund+ is made available4 7#e7 ,requirem5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any project fund$ by a grant "u ?is subsection %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* all ( ! projects fund$ ) a grant "u subsection 7b7 are complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! /udies describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 ! results ( ! projects t receiv$ a grant "u subsection 7b72 7#c7 any recomm5dations = work=ce developm5t & tra9+ opportunities ) respect to port electrification2 & 7#d7 any policy recomm5dations bas$ on ! f9d+s & results describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 #adjc4 ,c>bon r$uction inc5tive programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #abjc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agg4 ,=mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,transportation emissions ,! t]m transportation emissions means c>bon dioxide emissions f on-road highway s\rces ( ^? emissions )9 a ,/ate4 7#c7 ,transportation managem5t area ,! t]m transportation managem5t area means a transportation managem5t area id5tifi$ or designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #acd7k77#a74 7b7 ,=mula c>bon r$uction aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = t fiscal ye> 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,di/ribution ,! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! applicable fiscal ye> by ! ratio t-- 7,a7 ! total base apportionm5t = ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;c72 be>s to 7,b7 ! total base apportionm5ts = all ,/ates "u section #ajd7;c74 7c7 ,emissions r$uction supplem5tal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out activities "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization t is requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) subsection 7e7 %all use ! funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 = activities design$ to r$uce transportation emissions1 includ+-- 7,a7 a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 7#e71 7#g71 7#h71 or 7#aa7 ( subsection 7b7 ( section #adi or subsection 7c77#b7 ( t section1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! project-- 7i7 is locat$ 9 an area designat$ z a nonatta9m5t or ma9t5ance area1 z describ$ 9 section #adi7;b72 or 7ii7 is likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance 9 ! area ( a national ambi5t air quality /&>d2 7,b7 a project t is eligible = assi/ance "u section #adb2 7,c7 a project = ! provision ( facilities = p$e/rians & bicycli/s 7includ+ ! conv]sion & use ( rail corridors = p$e/rian & bike trails72 7,d7 a project t is describ$ 9 section #ejc7;c77#d77;,e72 7,e7 a project to r$uce emissions f port-relat$ equipm5t & vehicles2 7,f7 a project to replace /reet light+ & traffic control devices ) en]gy effici5t alt]natives2 & 7,g7 ! developm5t ( a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,limitation ,no funds provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be us$ = a project t w result 9 ! con/ruction ( new capacity available to s+le-occupant vehicles4 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7d7 ,c>bon r$uction /rategy plann+ inc5tive 7#a7 ,c>bon r$uction /rategy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may1 9 consultation ) a metropolitan plann+ organization )9 ! ,/ate1 develop a c>bon r$uction /rategy4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,if a ,/ate develops a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! c>bon r$uction /rategy %all-- 7i7 id5tify projects & /rategies to r$uce transportation emissions1 :i* may include projects & /rategies = safe1 reliable1 & co/-effective options-- 7,i7 to r$uce traffic conge/ion on ,f$]al-aid highways locat$ )9 ! ,/ate or ! area s]v$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 z applicable2 7,,ii7 to facilitate ! use ( alt]natives to s+le-occupant vehicle trips1 includ+ public transportation facilities1 p$e/rian facilities1 bicycle facilities1 & %>$ or pool$ vehicle trips )9 ! ,/ate or an area s]v$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 if any2 7,,iii7 to facilitate ! use ( vehicles or modes ( travel t result 9 l[] transportation emissions p] p]son-mile travel$2 & 7,,iv7 to facilitate approa*es to transportation asset con/ruction & ma9t5ance t result 9 l[] transportation emissions2 7ii7 set t>gets = ! r$uction ( transportation emissions & implem5tation ( ! projects & /rategies id5tifi$ "u clause 7i72 7iii7 be appropriate to ! population d5sity & context ( ! ,/ate1 includ+ a metropolitan plann+ organization )9 ! ,/ate1 if any2 7iv7 provide a reasonable opportunity = p>ticipation & review by int]e/$ p>ties )9 ! ,/ate2 7v7 be updat$ n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s2 & 7vi7 be review$ & c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y to h met ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,c>bon r$uction /rategy plann+ inc5tive 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate %all use #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7b7 = ea* fiscal ye> = ! eligible activities "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,eligible activities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) subsection 7e7 may use ! funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a project or /rategy describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 7ii7 ,additional eligibility inc5tive ,9 addition to ! eligible activities "u clause 7i71 a ,/ate & any metropolitan plann+ organization 9 ! ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) subsection 7e7 may use ! funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a project eligible "u section #acc7;b7 if-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate has1 )9 ! fiscal ye> prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 develop$ a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 t has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u clause 7vi7 ( t p>agraph2 or 7,,ii7 ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization has1 )9 ! #d fiscal ye>s prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant or by a deadl9e e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant1 incorporat$ a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 into-- 7aa7 a long-range transportation plan develop$ by ! metropolitan plann+ organization "u section #acd7;c71 if any2 & 7bb7 ! long-range /atewide transportation plan develop$ by ! ,/ate "u section #ace7;f77#a74 7,c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t meets ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 up to #ajj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization )9 a ,/ate t is n describ$ 9 clause 7i71 det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7e7 ,suballocation requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! funds made available to a ,/ate "u subsections 7c7 & 7d7-- 7,a7 #fe p]c5t ( ea* am\nt %all be obligat$1 9 proportion to _! relative %>es ( ! population ( ! ,/ate-- 7i7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 ! rema9d] may be obligat$ 9 any area ( ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,metropolitan areas ,funds attribut$ to an urbaniz$ area "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 may be obligat$ 9 ! metropolitan area e/abli%$ "u section #acd t encompasses ! urbaniz$ area4 7#c7 ,di/ribution among urbaniz$ areas ( ov] #bjj1jjj population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt t a ,/ate is requir$ to obligate "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 %all be obligat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i7 bas$ on ! relative population ( ! areas4 7,b7 ,o!r factors ,! ,/ate may obligate ! funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on o!r factors if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate & ! relevant metropolitan plann+ organizations jo9tly apply to ! ,secret>y = ! p]mission to base ! obligation on o!r factors2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y grants ! reque/4 7#d7 ,consultation 9 urbaniz$ areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible activity "u subsection 7c7 or 7d7 9 an urbaniz$ area t is n a transportation managem5t area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts ! urbaniz$ area prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 7#e7 ,consultation 9 rural areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible activity "u subsection 7c7 or 7d7 9 a rural area1 a ,/ate %all consult ) any regional transportation plann+ organization or metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts ! rural area prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out4 #agh4 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ area ,! t]ms metropolitan plann+ organization & urbaniz$ area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #acd7;b74 7#b7 ,qualify+ ,/ate ,! t]m qualify+ ,/ate means a ,/ate 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! ,/ate has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod2 or 7,b7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! ,/ate1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis1 has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod4 7#c7 ,qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t ,! t]m qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t means a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 an urbaniz$ area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization1 9 :i*-- 7,a7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! urbaniz$ area has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod2 or 7,b7 ! av]age annual transportation emissions )9 ! urbaniz$ area1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis1 has gr[n m sl[ly or decl9$ dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod = :i* data are available = transportation emissions at ! "t ! ,secret>y is mak+ ! grant "u ?is section1 z comp>$ to ! #b-;cal5d> ye> p]iod t imm$iately prec$es t p]iod4 7#d7 ,transportation emissions ,! t]m transportation emissions has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #agg7;a74 7b7 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance & plann+ recognition aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities 9 recognition ( ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ ! p]=mance categories describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute am\nts "u p>agraph 7#a7 to any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a qualify+ ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a qualify+ unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,p]=mance categories 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible entities to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to recognize ! a*ievem5t ( ! eligible entity 9 meet+ any ( ! foll[+ p]=mance categories3 7i7 ,a significant r$uction 9 transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] unit ( economic output basis4 7ii7 ,a significant r$uction 9 transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis4 7iii7 ,transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] unit ( economic output basis1 t are among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7iv7 ,transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis1 t are among ! l[e/ ( jurisdictions ) comp>able population & surface transportation sy/em *>act]i/ics4 7v7 ,innovative plann+ ef=ts & ! implem5tation ( a c>bon r$uction /rategy "u section #agg7;d77#a77;,a7 or plans t lead to a r$uction 9 transportation emissions4 7,b7 ,m]it bas$ di/ribution ,9 select+ among eligible entities to receive grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! am\nt ( ea* ( ^? grants1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t h a*iev$ ! mo/ significant levels ( r$uctions ( transportation emissions1 z e/imat$ on ei!r a p] unit ( economic basis or on a p] capita basis4 7,c7 ,multiple aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to multiple eligible entities = ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 recognize a*ievem5ts 9 ea* p]=mance category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 urban & rural areas2 & 7,,ii7 on ! ,/ate & local level4 7,d7 ,repeat aw>ds ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection to ! same eligible entity m ?an once 9 a #b-ye> p]iod4 7#d7 ,aw>d am\nt ,a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be 9 an am\nt-- 7,a7 n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,eligible uses ,an eligible entity may use a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 =-- 7,a7 an activity eligible "u ?is title2 & 7,b7 a project-- 7i7 to ma9ta9 ! condition ( a ,f$]al-aid highway1 includ+ r\t9e ma9t5ance2 or 7ii7 t-- 7,i7 responds to a specific condition or ev5t2 & 7,,ii7 re/ores a ,f$]al-aid highway to a functional /ate ( op]ations4 7#f7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be1 z det]m9$ at ! discretion ( ! grant recipi5t1 up to #ajj p]c5t4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #abjc7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agf ! foll[+3 #agg4 ,=mula c>bon r$uction inc5tive program4 #agh4 ,c>bon r$uction p]=mance program4 4 #adjd4 ,conge/ion relief program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,conge/ion relief program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,/ate1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out a project 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization1 city1 or municipality1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out a project 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #a1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,integrat$ conge/ion managem5t sy/em ,! t]m integrat$ conge/ion managem5t sy/em means a sy/em = ! integration ( managem5t & op]ations ( a regional transportation sy/em t includes1 at a m9imum1 traffic incid5t managem5t1 "w zone managem5t1 traffic signal tim+1 manag$ lanes1 real-"t travel] in=mation1 & active traffic managem5t1 9 ord] to maximize ! capacity ( all facilities & modes across ! applicable region4 7,c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! conge/ion relief program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a conge/ion relief program to provide discretion>y grants to eligible entities to advance innovative1 integrat$1 & multimodal solutions to conge/ion relief 9 ! mo/ conge/$ metropolitan areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,program goals ,! goals ( ! program are to r$uce highway conge/ion1 r$uce economic & environm5tal co/s associat$ ) t conge/ion1 includ+ transportation emissions1 & optimize exi/+ highway capacity & usage ( highway & transit sy/ems ?r\gh-- 7,a7 improv+ int]modal integration ) highways1 highway op]ations1 & highway p]=mance2 7,b7 r$uc+ or %ift+ highway us]s to (f-peak travel times or to nonhighway travel modes dur+ peak travel times2 & 7,c7 pric+ (1 or bas$ on1 z applicable-- 7i7 p>k+2 7ii7 use ( roadways1 includ+ 9 designat$ geographic zones2 or 7iii7 conge/ion4 7#d7 ,eligible projects ,funds f a grant "u ! program may be us$ = a project or an integrat$ collection ( projects1 includ+ plann+1 design1 implem5tation1 & con/ruction activities1 to a*ieve ! program goals "u p>agraph 7#c71 includ+-- 7,a7 deploym5t & op]ation ( an integrat$ conge/ion managem5t sy/em2 7,b7 deploym5t & op]ation ( a sy/em t implem5ts or en=ces high occupancy vehicle toll lanes1 cordon pric+1 p>k+ pric+1 or conge/ion pric+2 7,c7 deploym5t & op]ation ( mobility s]vices1 includ+ e/abli%+ acc\nt-bas$ f9ancial sy/ems1 commut] buses1 commut] vans1 express op]ations1 p>atransit1 & on-dem& microtransit2 & 7,d7 inc5tive programs t enc\rage travel]s to c>pool1 use nonhighway travel modes dur+ peak p]iod1 or travel dur+ nonpeak p]iods4 7#e7 ,application2 selection 7,a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 provid+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects 9 urbaniz$ areas t are exp]i5c+ a high degree ( recurr5t conge/ion4 7,c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ! program %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,d7 ,m9imum aw>d ,a grant provid$ "u ! program %all be n less ?an #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,use ( toll+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subsection 7a77#a7 & section #cja & subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ! ,secret>y %all all[ ! use ( tolls on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em z "p ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ! program4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may only approve ! use ( tolls "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if-- 7i7 ! eligible entity has au?ority "u ,/ate1 & if applicable1 local1 law to assess ! applicable toll2 7ii7 ! maximum toll rate = any vehicle class is n great] ?an ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,i7 ! toll rate = any o!r vehicle class2 & 7,,ii7 #e2 7iii7 ! toll rates are n *>g$ or v>i$ on ! basis ( ,/ate resid5cy2 7iv7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! use ( tolls w enable ! eligible entity to a*ieve ! program goals "u p>agraph 7#c7 )\t a significant impact to safety or mobility )9 ! urbaniz$ area 9 :i* ! project is locat$2 & 7v7 ! use ( toll rev5ues complies ) subsection 7a77#c74 7,c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n approve ! use ( tolls on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em "u ! program 9 m ?an #aj urbaniz$ areas4 7#g7 ,f9ancial effects on l[-income driv]s ,a project "u ! program-- 7,a7 %all include1 if appropriate1 an analysis ( ! pot5tial effects ( ! project on l[-income driv]s2 & 7,b7 may include mitigation measures to deal ) any pot5tial adv]se f9ancial effects on l[-income driv]s4 4 7b7 ,high occupancy vehicle use ( c]ta9 toll facilities ,section #abi7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#aa72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,high occupancy vehicle use ( c]ta9 toll facilities ,not)/&+ section #ajb7;a71 9 ! case ( a toll facility t is on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & t is con/ruct$ or conv]t$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! public au?ority ) jurisdiction ov] ! toll facility %all all[ high occupancy vehicles1 transit1 & p>atransit vehicles to use ! facility at a disc\nt rate or )\t *>ge1 unless ! public au?ority1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 det]m9es t ! numb] ( ^? vehicles us+ ! facility r$uces ! travel "t reliability ( ! facility4 4 #adje4 ,freight plans 7a7 ,national & ,/ate freight plans 7#a7 ,national freight /rategic plan ,section #gjajb7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ab7 possible /rategies to increase ! resili5ce ( ! freight sy/em1 includ+ ! ability to anticipate1 prep>e =1 or adapt to conditions1 or )/&1 respond to1 or recov] rapidly f disruptions1 includ+ extreme wea!r & natural disa/]s2 7#ac7 /rategies to promote ,unit$ ,/ates economic gr[? & int]national competitiv5ess2 & 7#ad7 /rategies to r$uce local air pollution1 wat] run(f1 & wildlife habitat loss result+ f freight facilities1 freight vehicles1 or freight activity4 4 7#b7 ,/ate freight plans ,section #gjbjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#ac72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ! mo/ rec5t comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities assessm5t conduct$ "u subsection 7f72 7#aa7 /rategies & goals to decrease-- 7,a7 ! sev]ity ( impacts ( extreme wea!r & natural disa/]s on freight mobility2 7,b7 ! impacts ( freight on local air pollution2 7,c7 ! impacts ( freight on flood+1 wat] run(f1 & o!r adv]se wat] impacts2 & 7,d7 ! impacts ( freight on wildlife habitat loss2 7#ab7 /rategies & goals to decrease ! adv]se impact ( freight transportation on communities trav]s$ by freight railroads2 & 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7h72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,priority ,ea* ,/ate freight plan "u ?is section %all include a requirem5t t ! ,/ate1 9 c>ry+ out activities "u ! ,/ate freight plan-- 7#a7 enhance reliability or r$undancy ( freight transportation2 or 7#b7 incorporate ! ability to rapidly re/ore access & reliability ( freight transportation4 7f7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities assessm5ts ,z "p ( ! developm5t or updat+1 z applicable1 ( ! ,/ate freight plan "u ?is section1 ea* ,/ate t receives fund+ "u section #afg ( title #bc1 9 consultation ) relevant ,/ate motor c>ri] safety p]sonnel1 %all conduct an assessm5t (-- 7#a7 ! capability ( ! ,/ate1 toge!r ) ! private sector 9 ! ,/ate1 to provide adequate p>k+ facilities & re/ facilities = comm]cial motor vehicles engag$ 9 int]/ate transportation2 7#b7 ! volume ( comm]cial motor vehicle traffic 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#c7 :e!r !re are any areas )9 ! ,/ate t h a %ortage ( adequate comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities1 includ+ an analysis 7economic or o!rwise1 z ! ,/ate det]m9es to be appropriate7 ( ! und]ly+ causes ( any su* %ortages4 7g7 ,approval 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all approve a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 if ! plan a*ieves compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection e/abli%es new proc$ural requirem5ts = ! approval ( a ,/ate freight plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,/udies ,= ! purpose ( facilitat+ ! integration ( freight transportation into an intellig5t transportation sy/em network p[]$ by electricity1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all conduct #b or m appropriate /udies relat+ to-- 7#a7 prep>+ to supply p[] to applicable electrical freight infra/ructure2 & 7#b7 safely integrat+ freight into intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 #adjf4 ,utiliz+ significant emissions ) innovative te*nologies 7a7 ,rese>*1 inve/igation1 tra9+1 & o!r activities ,section #ajc ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce ( ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p]cursors & ins]t+ precursors2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,adm9i/rator & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,coord9ation & avoidance ( duplication ,! ,adm9i/rator 2 & 7ii7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,no?+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,effect ( subsection ,no?+ 2 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,su* program & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,program inclusions ,! program "u ?is subsection 2 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ ,/ates1 in/itutions ( high] education1 aft] sci5ti/s12 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,su* /rategies & te*nologies %all be develop$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,p>ticipation requirem5t ,su* /rategies & te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be develop$ 2 & 7iii7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,9 c>ry+ out & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,c]ta9 c>bon dioxide activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 ) respect to c>bon dioxide1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 ea* ( subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,e74 7,b7 ,direct air capture rese>* 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph3 7,i7 ,bo>d ,! t]m ,bo>d means ! ,direct ,air ,capture ,te*nology ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ by clause 7iii77,i74 7,,ii7 ,dilute ,! t]m dilute means a conc5tration ( less ?an #a p]c5t by volume4 7,,iii7 ,direct air capture 7aa7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m direct air capture1 ) respect to a facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em1 means t ! facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em uses c>bon capture equipm5t to capture c>bon dioxide directly f ! air4 7bb7 ,exclusion ,! t]m direct air capture does n include any facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em t captures c>bon dioxide-- 7,,aa7 t is delib]ately releas$ f a naturally occurr+ subsurface spr+2 or 7,,bb7 us+ natural photosyn!sis4 7,,iv7 ,intellectual prop]ty ,! t]m intellectual prop]ty means-- 7aa7 an inv5tion t is pat5table "u title #ce1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7bb7 any pat5t on an inv5tion describ$ 9 item 7aa74 7ii7 ,te*nology prizes 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all e/abli% a program to provide1 & %all provide1 f9ancial aw>ds on a competitive basis = direct air capture f m$ia 9 :i* ! conc5tration ( c>bon dioxide is dilute4 7,,ii7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out ?is clause1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7aa7 subject to subclause 7,,iii71 develop specific requirem5ts =-- 7,,aa7 ! competition process2 & 7,,bb7 ! demon/ration ( p]=mance ( approv$ projects2 7bb7 (f] f9ancial aw>ds = a project design$-- 7,,aa7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to capture m ?an #aj1jjj tons ( c>bon dioxide p] ye>2 & 7,,bb7 to op]ate 9 a mann] t w\ld be comm]cially viable 9 ! =eseeable future 7z det]m9$ by ! ,bo>d72 & 7cc7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 make f9ancial aw>ds to geographically div]se projects1 includ+ at lea/-- 7,,aa7 #a project 9 a coa/al ,/ate2 & 7,,bb7 #a project 9 a rural ,/ate4 7,,iii7 ,public p>ticipation ,9 c>ry+ out subclause 7,,ii77aa71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7aa7 provide notice ( &1 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #fj days1 an opportunity = public comm5t on1 any draft or propos$ v]sion ( ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii77aa72 & 7bb7 take into acc\nt public comm5ts receiv$ 9 develop+ ! f9al v]sion ( ^? requirem5ts4 7iii7 ,direct air capture te*nology advisory bo>d 7,i7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ an advisory bo>d to be kn[n z ! ,direct ,air ,capture ,te*nology ,advisory ,bo>d4 7,,ii7 ,composition ,! ,bo>d %all be compos$ ( #i memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 :o %all provide exp]tise 9-- 7aa7 climate sci5ce2 7bb7 physics2 7cc7 *emi/ry2 7dd7 biology2 7ee7 eng9e]+2 7ff7 economics2 7gg7 bus9ess managem5t2 & 7hh7 su* o!r discipl9es z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be necess>y to a*ieve ! purposes ( ?is subp>agraph4 7,,iii7 ,t]m2 vacancies 7aa7 ,t]m ,a memb] ( ! ,bo>d %all s]ve = a t]m ( #f ye>s4 7bb7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on ! ,bo>d-- 7,,aa7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,bo>d2 & 7,,bb7 %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7,,iv7 ,initial meet+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* all memb]s ( ! ,bo>d h be5 appo9t$1 ! ,bo>d %all hold ! initial meet+ ( ! ,bo>d4 7,v7 ,meet+s ,! ,bo>d %all meet at ! call ( ! ,*airp]son or on ! reque/ ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 7,,vi7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,bo>d %all con/itute a quorum1 b a less] numb] ( memb]s may hold he>+s4 7,,vii7 ,*airp]son & vice *airp]son ,! ,bo>d %all select a ,*airp]son & ,vice ,*airp]son f among ! memb]s ( ! ,bo>d4 7,,viii7 ,comp5sation ,ea* memb] ( ! ,bo>d may be comp5sat$ at n to exce$ ! daily equival5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay 9 effect = a position at level ,v ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecaf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* day dur+ :i* ! memb] is engag$ 9 ! actual p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! ,bo>d4 7,,ix7 ,duties ,! ,bo>d %all advise ! ,adm9i/rator on c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ,adm9i/rator "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,x7 ,,faca ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all apply to ! ,bo>d4 7iv7 ,intellectual prop]ty 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a f9ancial aw>d "u ?is subp>agraph1 an applicant %all agree to ve/ ! intellectual prop]ty ( ! applicant d]iv$ f ! te*nology 9 #a or m entities t are incorporat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,,ii7 ,res]vation ( lic5se ,! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7aa7 may res]ve a nonexclusive1 nontransf]able1 irrevocable1 paid-up lic5se1 to h practic$ = or on behalf ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 9 connection ) any intellectual prop]ty describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 b 7bb7 %all n1 9 ! ex]cise ( a lic5se res]v$ "u item 7aa71 publicly disclose propriet>y in=mation relat+ to ! lic5se4 7,,iii7 ,transf] ( title ,title to any intellectual prop]ty describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 %all n be transf]r$ or pass$1 except to an entity t is incorporat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 until ! expiration ( ! fir/ pat5t obta9$ 9 connection ) ! intellectual prop]ty4 7v7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subp>agraph #ce1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5t ,rese>* c>ri$ out us+ am\nts made available "u subclause 7,i7 may n duplicate rese>* fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7vi7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! ,bo>d & all au?ority provid$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all t]m9ate n lat] ?an #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai4 7,c7 ,c>bon dioxide utilization rese>* 7i7 ,def9ition ( c>bon dioxide utilization ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m c>bon dioxide utilization ref]s to te*nologies or approa*es t lead to ! use ( c>bon dioxide-- 7,i7 ?r\gh ! fixation ( c>bon dioxide ?r\gh photosyn!sis or *emosyn!sis1 su* z ?r\gh ! gr[+ ( algae or bact]ia2 7,,ii7 ?r\gh ! *emical conv]sion ( c>bon dioxide to a mat]ial or *emical comp\nd 9 :i* ! c>bon dioxide is securely /or$2 or 7,,iii7 ?r\gh ! use ( c>bon dioxide = any o!r purpose = :i* a comm]cial m>ket exi/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7ii7 ,program ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all c>ry out a rese>* & developm5t program = c>bon dioxide utilization to promote exi/+ & new te*nologies t trans=m c>bon dioxide g5]at$ by indu/rial processes into a product ( comm]cial value1 or z an input to products ( comm]cial value4 7iii7 ,te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all support rese>* & infra/ructure activities relat+ to c>bon dioxide utilization by provid+ te*nical assi/ance & f9ancial assi/ance 9 accordance ) clause 7iv74 7iv7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive te*nical assi/ance & f9ancial assi/ance "u clause 7iii71 a c>bon dioxide utilization project %all-- 7,i7 h access to an emissions /ream g5]at$ by a /ation>y s\rce )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t is capable ( supply+ n less ?an #bej metric tons p] day ( c>bon dioxide = rese>*2 7,,ii7 h access to adequate space = a laboratory & equipm5t = te/+ small-scale c>bon dioxide utilization te*nologies1 ) onsite access to l>g] te/ bays = scale-up2 & 7,,iii7 h exi/+ p>tn]%ips ) in/itutions ( high] education1 private companies1 ,/ates1 or o!r gov]nm5t entities4 7v7 ,coord9ation ,9 support+ c>bon dioxide utilization projects "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 &1 z appropriate1 ) ! head ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ates1 ! private sector1 & in/itutions ( high] education to develop me?ods & te*nologies to acc\nt = ! c>bon dioxide emissions avoid$ by ! c>bon dioxide utilization projects4 7vi7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subp>agraph #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5t ,rese>* c>ri$ out us+ am\nts made available "u subclause 7,i7 may n duplicate rese>* fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7,d7 ,deep sal9e =mation report 7i7 ,def9ition ( deep sal9e =mation 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m deep sal9e =mation means a =mation ( subsurface geographically ext5sive s$im5t>y rock lay]s saturat$ ) wat]s or br9es t h a high total dissolv$ solids cont5t & t are bel[ ! dep? :]e c>bon dioxide c exi/ 9 ! =mation z a sup]critical fluid4 7,,ii7 ,cl>ification ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m deep sal9e =mation does n include oil & gas res]voirs4 7ii7 ,report ,9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 &1 z appropriate1 ) ! head ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cy & relevant /akehold]s1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all prep>e1 submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available a report t includes-- 7,i7 a compreh5sive id5tification ( pot5tial risks & b5efits to project develop]s associat$ ) increas$ /orage ( c>bon dioxide captur$ f /ation>y s\rces 9 deep sal9e =mations1 us+ exi/+ rese>*2 7,,ii7 recomm5dations1 if any1 = manag+ ! pot5tial risks id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,i71 includ+ pot5tial risks unique to public l&2 & 7,,iii7 recomm5dations1 if any1 = ,f$]al legislation or o!r policy *anges to mitigate any pot5tial risks id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,i74 7,e7 ,report on c>bon dioxide nonregulatory /rategies & te*nologies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7,i7 ! recipi5ts ( assi/ance "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c72 & 7,,ii7 a plan = support+ additional nonregulatory /rategies & te*nologies t c\ld significantly prev5t c>bon dioxide emissions or r$uce c>bon dioxide levels 9 ! air1 9 conjunction ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,! plan submitt$ "u clause 7i7 %all include-- 7,i7 a me?odology = evaluat+ & rank+ te*nologies bas$ on ! ability ( ! te*nologies to co/ effectively r$uce c>bon dioxide emissions or c>bon dioxide levels 9 ! air2 & 7,,ii7 a description ( any nonair-relat$ environm5tal or en]gy consid]ations reg>d+ ! te*nologies4 7,f7 ,,gao report ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7i7 id5tifies all ,f$]al grant programs 9 :i* a purpose ( a grant "u ! program is to p]=m rese>* on c>bon capture & utilization te*nologies1 includ+ direct air capture te*nologies2 & 7ii7 exam9es ! ext5t to :i* ! ,f$]al grant programs id5tifi$ pursuant to clause 7i7 ov]lap or are duplicative4 4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ h[ funds appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator dur+ ! #e mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>s h be5 us$ to c>ry out section #ajc ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc71 includ+ a description (-- 7#a7 ! am\nt ( funds us$ to c>ry out specific provisions ( t section2 & 7#b7 ! practices us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator to diff]5tiate fund+ us$ to c>ry out t section1 z comp>$ to fund+ us$ to c>ry out o!r provisions ( law4 7c7 ,inclusion ( c>bon capture infra/ructure projects ,section #dajja7f7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm7#f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ c>bon capture1 aft] manufactur+12 7,b7 9 clause 7i77,,iii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 is cov]$ by a programmatic plan or environm5tal review develop$ = ! prim>y purpose ( facilitat+ developm5t ( c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 or 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,inclusion ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 con/ruction ( infra/ructure = c>bon capture includes con/ruction (-- 7i7 any facility1 te*nology1 or sy/em t captures1 utilizes1 or seque/]s c>bon dioxide emissions1 includ+ projects = direct air capture 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b77i7 ( section #ajc7;g7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7;g772 & 7ii7 c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 4 7d7 ,developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration report1 p]mitt+ guidance1 & regional p]mitt+ task =ce 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects ,! t]m c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects includes projects = direct air capture 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b77i7 ( section #ajc7;g7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7;g7774 7,b7 ,effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible ,! t]m effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible means1 ) respect to developm5t or ! p]mitt+ process = c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es1 a process t is complet$ 9 an exp$iti\s mann] :ile ma9ta9+ environm5tal1 heal?1 & safety protections4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,*air71 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ! ,executive ,director ( ! ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c\ncil1 & ! head ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cy 7z det]m9$ by ! ,presid5t71 %all prep>e a report t-- 7i7 compiles all exi/+ relevant ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review in=mation & res\rces = project applicants1 ag5cies1 & o!r /akehold]s int]e/$ 9 ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! appropriate po9ts ( int]action ) ,f$]al ag5cies2 7,,ii7 cl>ification ( ! p]mitt+ responsibilities & au?orities among ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7,,iii7 be/ practices & templates = p]mitt+2 7ii7 inv5tories curr5t or em]g+ activities t trans=m captur$ c>bon dioxide into a product ( comm]cial value1 or z an input to products ( comm]cial value2 7iii7 inv5tories exi/+ initiatives & rec5t publications t analyze or id5tify priority c>bon dioxide pipel9es ne$$ to enable effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects at increas$ scale2 7iv7 id5tifies gaps 9 ! curr5t ,f$]al regulatory framework = ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 & 7v7 id5tifies ,f$]al f9anc+ me*anisms available to project develop]s4 7,b7 ,submission2 publication ,! ,*air %all-- 7i7 submit ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7ii7 z soon z practicable1 make ! report publicly available4 7#c7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 b n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air %all submit guidance consi/5t ) t report to all relevant ,f$]al ag5cies t-- 7i7 facilitates reviews associat$ ) ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 & 7ii7 supports ! effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all address requirem5ts "u-- 7,i7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,,ii7 ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 7,,iii7 ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq472 7,,iv7 ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 7,v7 ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,,vi7 division ,a ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7=m]ly kn[n z ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act72 7,,vii7 ! ,migratory ,bird ,treaty ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gjc et seq472 7,,viii7 ! ,act ( ,june #h1 #aidj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffh et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,bald & ,gold5 ,eagle ,protection ,act72 & 7,,ix7 any o!r ,f$]al law t ! ,*air det]m9es to be appropriate4 7ii7 ,environm5tal reviews ,! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include direction to ,/ates & o!r int]e/$ p>ties = ! developm5t ( programmatic environm5tal reviews "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 = c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 7iii7 ,public involvem5t ,! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be subject to ! public notice1 comm5t1 & solicitation ( in=mation proc$ures "u section #aejf4f ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,c7 ,submission2 publication ,! ,*air %all-- 7i7 submit ! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7ii7 z soon z practicable1 make ! guidance publicly available4 7,d7 ,evaluation ,! ,*air %all-- 7i7 p]iodically evaluate ! reports ( ! task =ces "u p>agraph 7#d77;,e7 &1 z necess>y1 revise ! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ea* ye>1 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & relevant ,f$]al ag5cies a report t describes any recomm5dations = legislation1 rules1 revisions to rules1 or o!r policies t w\ld address ! issues id5tifi$ by ! task =ces "u p>agraph 7#d77;,e74 7#d7 ,task =ce 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air %all e/abli% n less ?an #b task =ces1 :i* %all ea* cov] a diff]5t geographical area ) diff]+ demographic1 l& use1 or geological issues-- 7i7 to id5tify p]mitt+ & o!r *all5ges & successes t p]mitt+ au?orities & project develop]s & op]ators face2 & 7ii7 to improve ! p]=mance ( ! p]mitt+ process & regional coord9ation = ! purpose ( promot+ ! effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es4 7,b7 ,memb]s & selection 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,*air %all-- 7,i7 develop crit]ia = ! selection ( memb]s to ea* task =ce2 & 7,,ii7 select memb]s = ea* task =ce 9 accordance ) subclause 7,i7 & clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,memb]s ,ea* task =ce-- 7,i7 %all include n less ?an #a repres5tative ( ea* (-- 7aa7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7bb7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7cc7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior2 7dd7 any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy ! ,*air det]m9es to be appropriate2 7ee7 any ,/ate t reque/s p>ticipation 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce2 7ff7 develop]s or op]ators ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects or c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 & 7gg7 nongov]nm5tal memb]%ip organizations1 ! prim>y mission ( :i* conc]ns protection ( ! environm5t2 & 7,,ii7 at ! reque/ ( a ,tribal or local gov]nm5t1 may include a repres5tative (-- 7aa7 n less ?an #a local gov]nm5t 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce2 & 7bb7 n less ?an #a ,tribal gov]nm5t 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce4 7,c7 ,meet+s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* task =ce %all meet n less ?an twice ea* ye>4 7ii7 ,jo9t meet+ ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! task =ces %all meet collectively n less ?an once ea* ye>4 7,d7 ,duties ,ea* task =ce %all-- 7i7 inv5tory exi/+ or pot5tial ,f$]al & ,/ate approa*es to facilitate reviews associat$ ) ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es1 includ+ be/ practices t-- 7,i7 avoid duplicative reviews2 7,,ii7 engage /akehold]s e>ly 9 ! p]mitt+ process2 & 7,,iii7 make ! p]mitt+ process effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible2 7ii7 develop common models = ,/ate-level c>bon dioxide pipel9e regulation & ov]sight guidel9es t c be %>$ ) ,/ates 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce2 7iii7 provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates 9 ! geographical area cov]$ by ! task =ce 9 implem5t+ regulatory requirem5ts & any models develop$ "u clause 7ii72 7iv7 inv5tory curr5t or em]g+ activities t trans=m captur$ c>bon dioxide into a product ( comm]cial value1 or z an input to products ( comm]cial value2 7v7 id5tify any priority c>bon dioxide pipel9es ne$$ to enable effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible developm5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects at increas$ scale2 7vi7 id5tify gaps 9 ! curr5t ,f$]al & ,/ate regulatory framework & 9 exi/+ data = ! deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration projects & c>bon dioxide pipel9es2 7vii7 id5tify ,f$]al & ,/ate f9anc+ me*anisms available to project develop]s2 & 7viii7 develop recomm5dations = relevant ,f$]al ag5cies on h[ to develop & rese>* te*nologies t-- 7,i7 c capture c>bon dioxide2 & 7,,ii7 w\ld be able to be deploy$ )9 ! region cov]$ by ! task =ce1 includ+ any projects t h receiv$ te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance = rese>* "u p>agraph 7#f7 ( section #ajc7;g7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjc7;g774 7,e7 ,report ,ea* ye>1 ea* task =ce %all prep>e & submit to ! ,*air & to ! o!r task =ces a report t includes-- 7i7 any recomm5dations = improvem5ts 9 effici5t1 ord]ly1 & responsible issuance or adm9i/ration ( ,f$]al p]mits & o!r ,f$]al au?orizations requir$ "u a law describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i72 & 7ii7 any o!r nationally relevant in=mation t ! task =ce has collect$ 9 c>ry+ out ! duties "u subp>agraph 7,d74 7,f7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air %all-- 7i7 reevaluate ! ne$ = ! task =ces2 & 7ii7 submit to ,congress a recomm5dation z to :e!r ! task =ces %\ld cont9ue4 #adjg4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #adjc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agi4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,em]g5cy ev5t ,! t]m em]g5cy ev5t means a natural disa/] or cata/rophic failure result+ 9-- 7,a7 an em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! disa/] or failure occurr$2 or 7,b7 an em]g5cy or disa/] decl>$ by ! ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,evacuation r\te ,! t]m evacuation r\te means a transportation r\te or sy/em t-- 7,a7 is own$1 op]at$1 or ma9ta9$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t or a private entity2 7,b7 is us$-- 7i7 to transport ! public away f em]g5cy ev5ts2 or 7ii7 to transport em]g5cy respond]s & recov]y res\rces2 & 7,c7 is designat$ by ! eligible entity ) jurisdiction ov] ! area 9 :i* ! r\te is locat$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,resili5ce improvem5t ,! t]m resili5ce improvem5t means ! use ( mat]ials or /ructural or non/ructural te*niques1 includ+ natural infra/ructure-- 7,a7 t all[ a project-- 7i7 to bett] anticipate1 prep>e =1 & adapt to *ang+ conditions & to )/& & respond to disruptions2 & 7ii7 to be bett] able to cont9ue to s]ve ! prim>y function ( ! project dur+ & aft] wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s = ! expect$ life ( ! project2 or 7,b7 t-- 7i7 r$uce ! magnitude & duration ( impacts ( curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s to a project2 or 7ii7 h ! absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 & recov]ability to decrease project vuln]ability to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts or natural disa/]s4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program1 to be kn[n z ! ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation grant program or ! ,,protect grant program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to provide grants = resili5ce improvem5ts ?r\gh-- 7,a7 =mula fund+ di/ribut$ to ,/ates2 7,b7 competitive plann+ grants to enable communities to assess vuln]abilities to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s & *ang+ conditions1 includ+ sea level rise1 & plan infra/ructure improvem5ts & em]g5cy response /rategies to address ^? vuln]abilities2 & 7,c7 competitive resili5ce improvem5t grants to protect-- 7i7 infra/ructure assets by mak+ ! assets m resili5t to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s1 su* z sev]e /orms1 flood+1 dr\ght1 levee & dam failures1 wildfire1 rockslides1 mudslides1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 includ+ extreme temp]ature1 & e>?quakes2 7ii7 communities ?r\gh resili5ce improvem5ts & /rategies t all[ = ! cont9u$ op]ation or rapid recov]y ( surface transportation sy/ems t-- 7,i7 s]ve critical local1 regional1 & national ne$s1 includ+ evacuation r\tes2 & 7,,ii7 provide access or s]vice to hospitals & o!r m$ical or em]g5cy s]vice facilities1 major employ]s1 critical manufactur+ c5t]s1 ports & int]modal facilities1 utilities1 & ,f$]al facilities2 7iii7 coa/al infra/ructure1 su* z a tide gate1 t is at long-t]m risk to sea level rise2 & 7iv7 natural infra/ructure t protects & enhances surface transportation assets :ile improv+ ecosy/em conditions1 includ+ culv]ts t ensure adequate fl[s 9 riv]s & e/u>9e sy/ems4 7c7 ,=mula aw>ds 7#a7 ,di/ribution ( funds to ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = t fiscal ye> 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,di/ribution ,! am\nt = ea* ,/ate %all be det]m9$ by multiply+ ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = ! applicable fiscal ye> by ! ratio t-- 7i7 ! total base apportionm5t = ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;c72 be>s to 7ii7 ! total base apportionm5ts = all ,/ates "u section #ajd7;c74 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a ,/ate %all use funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 to c>ry out activities eligible "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7d77#d74 7,b7 ,plann+ set-aside ,( ! am\nts made available to ea* ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #b p]c5t %all be = activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c74 7#c7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,projects 9 c]ta9 areas ,if a project "u ?is subsection is c>ri$ out1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 )9 a base floodpla91 ! ,/ate %all-- 7i7 id5tify ! base floodpla9 9 :i* ! project is to be locat$ & disclose t in=mation to ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 indicate to ! ,secret>y :e!r ! ,/ate plans to implem5t #a or m compon5ts ( ! risk mitigation plan "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 ) respect to ! area4 7,b7 ,eligibilities ,a ,/ate %all use funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 =-- 7i7 a highway project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 7ii7 a public transportation facility or s]vice eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7iii7 a facility or s]vice = int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di72 or 7iv7 a port facility1 includ+ a facility t-- 7,i7 connects a port to o!r modes ( transportation2 7,,ii7 improves ! effici5cy ( evacuations & disa/] relief2 or 7,,iii7 aids transportation4 7,c7 ,sy/em resili5ce ,a project c>ri$ out by a ,/ate ) funds made available "u ?is subsection may include ! use ( natural infra/ructure or ! con/ruction or modification ( /orm surge1 flood protection1 or aquatic ecosy/em re/oration elem5ts t are functionally connect$ to a transportation improvem5t1 su* z-- 7i7 increas+ m>% heal? & total area adjac5t to a highway "r-(-way to promote additional flood /orage2 7ii7 upgrades to & in/all+ ( culv]ts design$ to )/& #ajj-ye> flood ev5ts2 7iii7 upgrades to & in/allation ( tide gates to protect highways2 & 7iv7 upgrades to & in/allation ( flood gates to protect tunnel entrances4 7,d7 ,f$]al co/ %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7ii7 ,non-f$]al %>e ,a ,/ate may use ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ,f$]al funds made available "u ?is subsection to meet ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e requirem5t = a project "u ?is subsection4 7,e7 ,eligible project co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 eligible project co/s = activities c>ri$ out by a ,/ate ) funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 may include ! co/s (-- 7,i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7,,ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 & acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7ii7 ,eligible plann+ co/s ,9 ! case ( a plann+ activity describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c7 t is c>ri$ out by a ,/ate ) funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 eligible co/s may include developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 o!r precon/ruction activities1 & o!r activities consi/5t ) c>ry+ out ! purposes ( subsection 7d77#c74 7,f7 ,limitations ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 a ,/ate-- 7i7 may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection = ! con/ruction ( new capacity2 & 7ii7 may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e77i77,i74 7d7 ,competitive aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to funds di/ribut$ to ,/ates "u subsection 7c77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants on a competitive basis "u ?is subsection to eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is subsection to any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate or political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7,c7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7,d7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority4 7,e7 ,an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a774 7,f7 ,a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy t applies jo9tly ) a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates4 7,g7 ,a multi-,/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#c7 ,plann+ grants ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide plann+ grants to eligible entities = ! purpose (-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization1 develop+ a resili5ce improvem5t plan "u subsection 7f77#b72 7,b7 resili5ce plann+1 pr$esign1 design1 or ! developm5t ( data tools to simulate transportation disruption sc5>ios1 includ+ vuln]ability assessm5ts2 7,c7 te*nical capacity build+ by ! eligible entity to facilitate ! ability ( ! eligible entity to assess ! vuln]abilities ( ! infra/ructure assets & community response /rategies ( ! eligible entity "u curr5t conditions & a range ( pot5tial future conditions2 or 7,d7 evacuation plann+ & prep>ation4 7#d7 ,resili5ce grants 7,a7 ,resili5ce improvem5t grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide resili5ce improvem5t grants to eligible entities to c>ry out #a or m eligible activities "u clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,eligible activities 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may use a resili5ce improvem5t grant "u ?is subp>agraph = #a or m con/ruction activities to enable an exi/+ surface transportation infra/ructure asset to )/& #a or m elem5ts ( a wea!r ev5t or natural disa/]1 or to increase ! resili5ce ( surface transportation infra/ructure f ! impacts ( *ang+ conditions1 su* z sea level rise1 flood+1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 & o!r natural disa/]s4 7,,ii7 ,inclusions ,an activity eligible to be c>ri$ out "u ?is subp>agraph includes-- 7aa7 resurfac+1 re/oration1 rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 replacem5t1 improvem5t1 or realignm5t ( an exi/+ surface transportation facility eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 7bb7 ! incorporation ( natural infra/ructure2 7cc7 ! upgrade ( an exi/+ surface transportation facility to meet or exce$ ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration approv$ design /&>ds2 7dd7 ! in/allation ( mitigation measures t prev5t ! intrusion ( floodwat]s into surface transportation sy/ems2 7ee7 /r5g!n+ sy/ems t remove ra9wat] f surface transportation facilities2 7ff7 a resili5ce project t addresses id5tifi$ vuln]abilities describ$ 9 ! resili5ce improvem5t plan ( ! eligible entity1 if applicable2 7gg7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels1 or away f slide prone areas2 7hh7 /abiliz+ slide areas or slopes2 7ii7 in/all+ riprap2 7jj7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s1 includ+ to respond to extreme wea!r2 7kk7 deep5+ *annels to prev5t flood+2 7ll7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7mm7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7nn7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges2 7oo7 add+ sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 & o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 & 7pp7 any o!r protective features1 includ+ natural infra/ructure1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize a resili5ce improvem5t grant to an eligible entity if-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7aa7 ! b5efits ( ! eligible activity propos$ to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity exce$ ! co/s ( ! activity2 & 7bb7 !re is a ne$ to address ! vuln]abilities ( infra/ructure assets ( ! eligible entity ) a high risk (1 & impacts associat$ )1 failure due to ! impacts ( wea!r ev5ts1 natural disa/]s1 or *ang+ conditions1 su* z sea level rise & increas$ flood risk2 or 7,,ii7 ! eligible activity propos$ to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity is includ$ 9 ! applicable resili5ce improvem5t plan "u subsection 7f77#b74 7,b7 ,community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants to eligible entities to c>ry out #a or m eligible activities "u clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity may use a community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grant "u ?is subp>agraph = #a or m projects t /r5g!n & protect evacuation r\tes t are ess5tial = provid+ & support+ evacuations caus$ by em]g5cy ev5ts1 includ+ a project t-- 7,i7 is an eligible activity "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 if t eligible activity w improve an evacuation r\te2 7,,ii7 ensures ! ability ( ! evacuation r\te to provide safe passage dur+ an evacuation & r$uces ! risk ( damage to evacuation r\tes z a result ( future em]g5cy ev5ts1 includ+ re/or+ or replac+ exi/+ evacuation r\tes t are 9 poor condition or n design$ to meet ! anticipat$ dem& dur+ an em]g5cy ev5t1 & includ+ /eps to protect r\tes f mud1 rock1 or o!r debris slides2 7,,iii7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t exi/+ evacuation r\tes are n suffici5t to adequately facilitate evacuations1 includ+ ! transportation ( em]g5cy respond]s & recov]y res\rces1 exp&s ! capacity ( evacuation r\tes to swiftly & safely accommodate evacuations1 includ+ in/allation (-- 7aa7 communications & intellig5t transportation sy/em equipm5t & infra/ructure2 7bb7 c\nt]fl[ measures2 or 7cc7 %\ld]s2 7,,iv7 is = ! con/ruction (-- 7aa7 new or r$undant evacuation r\tes1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t exi/+ evacuation r\tes are n suffici5t to adequately facilitate evacuations1 includ+ ! transportation ( em]g5cy respond]s & recov]y res\rces2 or 7bb7 %elt]+ facilities t are functionally connect$ to an eligible project2 7,v7 is = ! acquisition ( evacuation r\te or traffic incid5t managem5t equipm5t1 vehicles1 or signage2 or 7,,vi7 w ensure access or s]vice to critical de/9ations1 includ+ hospitals & o!r m$ical or em]g5cy s]vice facilities1 major employ]s1 critical manufactur+ c5t]s1 ports & int]modal facilities1 utilities1 & ,f$]al facilities4 7iii7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants "u ?is subp>agraph = eligible activities t are co/-effective1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into acc\nt-- 7,i7 curr5t & future vuln]abilities to an evacuation r\te due to future occurr5ce or recurr5ce ( em]g5cy ev5ts t are likely to occur 9 ! geographic area 9 :i* ! evacuation r\te is locat$2 & 7,,ii7 project$ *anges 9 developm5t patt]ns1 demographics1 & extreme wea!r ev5ts bas$ on ! be/ available evid5ce & analysis4 7iv7 ,consultation ,9 provid+ grants = community resili5ce & evacuation r\tes "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 :o %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ! ,secret>y & to eligible entities4 7,c7 ,at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants 7i7 ,def9ition ( coa/al ,/ate ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m coa/al ,/ate means-- 7,i7 a ,/ate 91 or bord]+ on1 ! ,atlantic1 ,pacific1 or ,arctic ,ocean1 ! ,gulf ( ,mexico1 ,long ,isl& ,s\nd1 or #a or m ( ! ,great ,lakes2 7,,ii7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s2 7,,iii7 ,guam2 7,,iv7 ,am]ican ,samoa2 & 7,v7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7ii7 ,grants ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants to eligible entities 9 coa/al ,/ates to c>ry out #a or m eligible activities "u clause 7iii74 7iii7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity may use an at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grant "u ?is subp>agraph = /r5g!n+1 /abiliz+1 h>d5+1 elevat+1 relocat+1 or o!rwise enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( highway & non-rail infra/ructure1 includ+ bridges1 roads1 p$e/rian walkways1 & bicycle lanes1 & associat$ infra/ructure1 su* z culv]ts & tide gates1 t are subject to1 or face increas$ long-t]m future risks (1 a wea!r ev5t1 a natural disa/]1 or *ang+ conditions1 includ+ coa/al flood+1 coa/al erosion1 wave action1 /orm surge1 or sea level rise1 9 ord] to improve transportation & public safety & to r$uce co/s by avoid+ l>g] future ma9t5ance or rebuild+ co/s4 7iv7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all provide at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants "u ?is subp>agraph = a project-- 7,i7 t addresses ! risks f a curr5t or future wea!r ev5t or natural disa/]1 includ+ coa/al flood+1 coa/al erosion1 wave action1 /orm surge1 or sea level *ange2 & 7,,ii7 t r$uces long-t]m infra/ructure co/s by avoid+ l>g] future ma9t5ance or rebuild+ co/s4 7v7 ,coa/al b5efits ,9 addition to ! crit]ia "u clause 7iv71 = ! purpose ( provid+ at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! ext5t to :i* a project w provide-- 7,i7 access to coa/al homes1 bus9esses1 communities1 & o!r critical infra/ructure1 includ+ access by fir/ respond]s & o!r em]g5cy p]sonnel2 or 7,,ii7 access to a designat$ evacuation r\te4 7#e7 ,grant requirem5ts 7,a7 ,solicitations = grants ,9 provid+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a transp>5t & competitive national solicitation process to select eligible projects to receive grants "u p>agraph 7#c7 & subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,applications 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d71 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7ii7 ,projects 9 c]ta9 areas ,if a project is propos$ to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 )9 a base floodpla91 ! eligible entity %all-- 7,i7 z "p ( ! application1 id5tify ! floodpla9 9 :i* ! project is to be locat$ & disclose t in=mation to ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 indicate 9 ! application :e!r1 if select$1 ! eligible entity w implem5t #a or m compon5ts ( ! risk mitigation plan "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe7 ) respect to ! area4 7,c7 ,eligibilities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 only =-- 7i7 a highway project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 7ii7 a public transportation facility or s]vice eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec ( title #di2 7iii7 a facility or s]vice = int]city rail pass5g] transportation 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di72 or 7iv7 a port facility1 includ+ a facility t-- 7,i7 connects a port to o!r modes ( transportation2 7,,ii7 improves ! effici5cy ( evacuations & disa/] relief2 or 7,,iii7 aids transportation4 7,d7 ,sy/em resili5ce ,a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 or subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 may include ! use ( natural infra/ructure or ! con/ruction or modification ( /orm surge1 flood protection1 or aquatic ecosy/em re/oration elem5ts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are functionally connect$ to a transportation improvem5t1 su* z-- 7i7 increas+ m>% heal? & total area adjac5t to a highway "r-(-way to promote additional flood /orage2 7ii7 upgrades to & in/all+ ( culv]ts design$ to )/& #ajj-ye> flood ev5ts2 7iii7 upgrades to & in/allation ( tide gates to protect highways2 & 7iv7 upgrades to & in/allation ( flood gates to protect tunnel entrances4 7,e7 ,f$]al co/ %>e 7i7 ,plann+ grant ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a plann+ activity c>ri$ out us+ a plann+ grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7ii7 ,resili5ce grants 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 & subsection 7f77#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,,ii7 ,tribal projects ,on ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 by an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a77 may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7iii7 ,non-f$]al %>e ,! eligible entity may use ,f$]al funds o!r ?an ,f$]al funds provid$ "u ?is subsection to meet ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e requirem5t = a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection4 7,f7 ,eligible project co/s 7i7 ,resili5ce grant projects ,eligible project co/s = activities fund$ ) a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 may include ! co/s (-- 7,i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7,,ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 & acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t directly relat$ to improv+ sy/em p]=mance1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7ii7 ,plann+ grants ,eligible project co/s = activities fund$ ) a grant "u p>agraph 7#c7 may include ! co/s ( developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 o!r precon/ruction activities1 & o!r activities consi/5t ) c>ry+ out ! purposes ( t p>agraph4 7,g7 ,limitations ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = ! con/ruction ( new capacity2 & 7ii7 may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f77i77,i74 7,h7 ,di/ribution ( grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( funds1 an eligible entity may reque/ & ! ,secret>y may di/ribute funds = a grant "u ?is subsection on a multiye> basis1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7ii7 ,rural set-aside ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #be p]c5t = grants = projects locat$ 9 areas t are outside an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7iii7 ,tribal set-aside ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #b p]c5t = grants to ,indian tribes 7z def9$ 9 section #bjg7m77#a774 7iv7 ,reallocation ,= any fiscal ye>1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! am\nt describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 w n be fully utiliz$ = ! grant describ$ 9 t clause1 ! ,secret>y may reallocate ! unutiliz$ funds to provide grants to o!r eligible entities "u ?is subsection4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consult ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ! ,army = ,civil ,works1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce2 & 7#b7 solicit te*nical support f ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7f7 ,resili5ce improvem5t plan & l[] non-,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e r$uctions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives funds "u subsection 7c7 or an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subsection 7d7 %all h ! non-,f$]al %>e ( a project c>ri$ out ) ! funds or grant1 z applicable1 r$uc$ by an am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 if ! ,/ate or eligible entity meets ! applicable requirem5ts "u t subp>agraph4 7,b7 ,am\nt ( r$uctions 7i7 ,resili5ce improvem5t plan ,subject to clause 7iii71 ! am\nt ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d7 %all be r$uc$ by #g p]c5tage po9ts if-- 7,i7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or an eligible entity t is a ,/ate or a metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! ,/ate or eligible entity has-- 7aa7 develop$ a resili5ce improvem5t plan 9 accordance ) ?is subsection2 & 7bb7 prioritiz$ ! project on t resili5ce improvem5t plan2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity n describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! eligible entity is locat$ 9 a ,/ate or an area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization t has-- 7aa7 develop$ a resili5ce improvem5t plan 9 accordance ) ?is subsection2 & 7bb7 prioritiz$ ! project on t resili5ce improvem5t plan4 7ii7 ,incorporation ( resili5ce improvem5t plan 9 o!r plann+ ,subject to clause 7iii71 ! am\nt ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d7 %all be r$uc$ by #c p]c5tage po9ts if-- 7,i7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate or an eligible entity t is a ,/ate or a metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! resili5ce improvem5t plan develop$ 9 accordance ) ?is subsection has be5 incorporat$ into ! metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity n describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! eligible entity is locat$ 9 a ,/ate or an area s]v$ by a metropolitan plann+ organization t incorporat$ a resili5ce improvem5t plan into ! metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable4 7iii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,maximum r$uction ,a ,/ate or eligible entity may n receive a r$uction "u ?is p>agraph ( m ?an #aj p]c5tage po9ts = any s+le project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d74 7,,ii7 ,no negative non-,f$]al %>e ,a r$uction "u ?is p>agraph %all n r$uce ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project c>ri$ out ) funds "u subsection 7c7 or a grant "u subsection 7d7 to an am\nt t is less ?an z]o4 7#b7 ,plan cont5ts ,a resili5ce improvem5t plan ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all be = ! imm$iate & long-range plann+ activities & inve/m5ts ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization ) respect to resili5ce2 7,b7 %all demon/rate a sy/emic approa* to transportation sy/em resili5ce & be consi/5t ) & complem5t>y ( ! ,/ate & local mitigation plans requir$ "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe72 7,c7 %all-- 7i7 include a risk-bas$ assessm5t ( vuln]abilities ( transportation assets & sy/ems to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s1 su* z sev]e /orms1 flood+1 dr\ght1 levee & dam failures1 wildfire1 rockslides1 mudslides1 sea level rise1 extreme wea!r1 includ+ extreme temp]atures1 & e>?quakes2 7ii7 designate evacuation r\tes & /rategies1 includ+ multimodal facilities1 designat$ ) consid]ation = individuals )\t access to p]sonal vehicles2 7iii7 plan = response to anticipat$ em]g5cies1 includ+ plans = ! mobility (-- 7,i7 em]g5cy response p]sonnel & equipm5t2 & 7,,ii7 access to em]g5cy s]vices1 includ+ = vuln]able or disadvantag$ populations2 7iv7 describe ! resili5ce improvem5t policies1 includ+ /rategies1 l&-use & zon+ *anges1 inve/m5ts 9 natural infra/ructure1 or p]=mance measures t w in=m ! transportation inve/m5t decisions ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization ) ! goal ( increas+ resili5ce2 7v7 include an inve/m5t plan t-- 7,i7 includes a li/ ( priority projects2 & 7,,ii7 describes h[ funds provid$ by a grant "u ! program w\ld be inve/$ & mat*$1 :i* %all n be subject to fiscal con/ra9t requirem5ts2 & 7vi7 use sci5ce & data & indicate ! s\rce ( data & me?odologies2 & 7,d7 %all1 z appropriate-- 7i7 include a description ( h[ ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization-- 7,i7 to respond promptly to ! impacts ( wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s2 & 7,,ii7 to be prep>$ = *ang+ conditions1 su* z sea level rise & increas$ flood risk2 7ii7 describe ! codes1 /&>ds1 & regulatory framework1 if any1 adopt$ & en=c$ to ensure resili5ce improvem5ts )9 ! impact$ area ( propos$ projects includ$ 9 ! resili5ce improvem5t plan2 7iii7 consid] ! b5efits ( comb9+ h>d infra/ructure assets1 & natural infra/ructure1 ?r\gh coord9at$ ef=ts by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ! ,/ates2 7iv7 assess ! resili5ce ( o!r community assets1 includ+ build+s & h\s+1 em]g5cy managem5t assets1 & en]gy1 wat]1 & communication infra/ructure2 7v7 use a long-t]m plann+ p]iod2 & 7vi7 include su* o!r in=mation z ! eligible entity consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,no new plann+ requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires a metropolitan plann+ organization or a ,/ate to develop a resili5ce improvem5t plan or to include a resili5ce improvem5t plan "u ! metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable1 ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate4 7g7 ,monitor+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! (ficials describ$ 9 subsection 7e71 %all-- 7,a7 e/abli%1 = ! purpose ( evaluat+ ! effectiv5ess & impacts ( projects c>ri$ out "u ! program-- 7i7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 transportation & any o!r metrics z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y2 & 7ii7 proc$ures = monitor+ & evaluat+ projects bas$ on ^? metrics2 & 7,b7 select a repres5tative sample ( projects to evaluate bas$ on ! metrics & proc$ures e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,notice ,be=e adopt+ any metrics describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 publi% ! propos$ metrics 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 & 7,b7 provide to ! public an opportunity = comm5t on ! propos$ metrics4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports f eligible entities ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* a project c>ri$ out "u ! program is complet$1 ! entity t c>ri$ out ! project %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! results ( ! project & ! use ( ! funds receiv$ "u ! program4 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,annual reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 an annual report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! program dur+ ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>1 includ+-- 7i7 ea* project = :i* a grant 0 provid$ "u ! program2 7ii7 in=mation relat+ to project applications receiv$2 7iii7 ! mann] 9 :i* ! consultation requirem5ts 7 implem5t$ "u ?is section2 7iv7 recomm5dations to improve ! adm9i/ration ( ! program1 includ+ :e!r assi/ance f additional or few] ag5cies to c>ry out ! program is appropriate2 7v7 ! p]iod requir$ to disburse grant funds to recipi5ts bas$ on applicable ,f$]al coord9ation requirem5ts2 & 7vi7 a li/ ( facilities t repeat$ly require repair or recon/ruction due to em]g5cy ev5ts4 7,b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t includes ! results ( ! reports submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7i7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye> = ! co/s ( adm9i/]+ ! program1 includ+ monitor+ & evaluation "u subsection 7g74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #adjc7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agh ! foll[+3 #agi4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 grant program4 4 #adjh4 ,diesel emissions r$uction 7a7 ,reau?orization ( diesel emissions r$uction program ,section #gig7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacg7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjaf & ins]t+ #bjbd4 7b7 ,recogniz+ diff]5ces 9 diesel vehicle1 eng9e1 equipm5t1 & fleet use 7#a7 ,national grant1 rebate1 & loan programs ,section #gib7;c77#d77;,d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacb7;c77#d77;,d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 recogniz+ diff]5ces 9 typical vehicle1 eng9e1 equipm5t1 & fleet use ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates be=e ! semicolon4 7#b7 ,/ate grant1 rebate1 & loan programs ,section #gic7;b77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacc7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! recognition1 = purposes ( implem5t+ ?is section1 ( diff]5ces 9 typical vehicle1 eng9e1 equipm5t1 & fleet use ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ expect$ useful life2 & 4 7c7 ,reallocation ( unus$ ,/ate funds ,section #gic7;c77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afacc7;c77#b77;,c77 is am5d$ beg9n+ 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 by /rik+ to ea* rema9+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ?is p>agraph 9 clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ to c>ry out section #gib4 ,e ,miscellane\s #aeja4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aje4 #aejb4 ,/opp+ ?reats on p$e/rians 7a7 ,def9ition ( boll>d in/allation project ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m boll>d in/allation project means a project to in/all rais$ concrete or metal po/s on a sidewalk adjac5t to a roadway t are design$ to sl[ or /op a motor vehicle4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a competitive grant pilot program to provide assi/ance to local gov]nm5t entities = boll>d in/allation projects design$ to prev5t p$e/rian injuries & acts ( t]rorism 9 areas us$ by l>ge numb]s ( p$e/rians4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 a local gov]nm5t entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 :i* %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 a description ( ! propos$ boll>d in/allation project to be c>ri$ out2 7#b7 a description ( ! p$e/rian injury or t]rorism risks ) respect to ! propos$ in/allation area2 & 7#c7 an analysis ( h[ ! propos$ boll>d in/allation project w mitigate ^? risks4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section may only use ! grant funds = a boll>d in/allation project4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a boll>d in/allation project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is section may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #aejc4 ,transf] & sale ( toll cr$its 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,orig9at+ /ate ,! t]m orig9at+ ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 is eligible to use a cr$it "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 has be5 select$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#b74 7#b7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,recipi5t /ate ,! t]m recipi5t ,/ate means a ,/ate t receives a cr$it by transf] or by sale "u ?is section f an orig9at+ ,/ate4 7#d7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a toll cr$it ex*ange pilot program 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! pilot program are-- 7#a7 to id5tify ! ext5t ( ! dem& to pur*ase toll cr$its2 7#b7 to id5tify ! ca% price ( toll cr$its ?r\gh bilat]al transactions betwe5 ,/ates2 7#c7 to analyze ! impact ( ! pur*ase or sale ( toll cr$its on transportation exp5ditures2 7#d7 to te/ ! feasibility ( exp&+ ! pilot program to all[ all ,/ates to p>ticipate on a p]man5t basis2 & 7#e7 to id5tify any o!r rep]cussions ( ! toll cr$it ex*ange4 7d7 ,selection ( orig9at+ ,/ates 7#a7 ,application ,9 ord] to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program z an orig9at+ ,/ate1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 su* in=mation z is requir$ = ! ,secret>y to v]ify-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( unus$ toll cr$its = :i* ! ,/ate has submitt$ c]tification to ! ,secret>y t are available to be sold or transf]r$ "u ! pilot program1 includ+-- 7i7 toll rev5ue g5]at$ & ! s\rces ( t rev5ue2 7ii7 toll rev5ue us$ by public1 quasi-public1 & private ag5cies to build1 improve1 or ma9ta9 highways1 bridges1 or tunnels t s]ve ! public purpose ( int]/ate comm]ce2 & 7iii7 an acc\nt+ ( any ,f$]al funds us$ by ! public1 quasi-public1 or private ag5cy to build1 improve1 or ma9ta9 ! toll facility1 to validate t ! cr$it has be5 r$uc$ by a p]c5tage equal to ! p]c5tage ( ! total co/ ( build+1 improv+1 or ma9ta9+ ! facility t 0 d]iv$ f ,f$]al funds2 7,b7 ! docum5tation ( ma9t5ance ( ef=t = toll cr$its e>n$ by ! orig9at+ ,/ate2 & 7,c7 ! accuracy ( ! acc\nt+ sy/em ( ! ,/ate to e>n & track toll cr$its4 7#b7 ,selection ,( ! ,/ates t submit an application "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may select n m ?an #aj ,/ates to be designat$ z an orig9at+ ,/ate4 7#c7 ,limitation on sales ,at any "t1 ! ,secret>y may limit ! am\nt ( unus$ toll cr$its t may be (f]$ = sale "u ! pilot program4 7e7 ,transf] or sale ( cr$its 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all provide t an orig9at+ ,/ate may transf] or sell to a recipi5t ,/ate a cr$it n previ\sly us$ by ! orig9at+ ,/ate "u section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,website support ,! ,secret>y %all make available a publicly accessible website on :i* orig9at+ ,/ates %all po/ ! am\nt ( toll cr$its1 v]ifi$ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 t are available = sale or transf] to a recipi5t ,/ate4 7#c7 ,bilat]al transactions ,an orig9at+ ,/ate & a recipi5t ,/ate may ent] into a bilat]al transaction to sell or transf] v]ifi$ toll cr$its4 7#d7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* a cr$it is transf]r$ or sold1 ! orig9at+ ,/ate & ! recipi5t ,/ate %all jo9tly submit to ! ,secret>y a writt5 notification ( ! transf] or sale1 includ+ details on-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( toll cr$its t h be5 sold or transf]r$2 7,b7 ! price paid or o!r value transf]r$ 9 ex*ange = ! toll cr$its2 7,c7 ! int5d$ use by ! recipi5t ,/ate ( ! toll cr$its1 if kn[n2 7,d7 ! int5d$ use by ! orig9at+ ,/ate ( ! ca% or o!r value transf]r$2 7,e7 an update on ! toll cr$it balance ( ! orig9at+ ,/ate & ! recipi5t ,/ate2 & 7,f7 any o!r in=mation ab\t ! transaction t ! ,secret>y may require4 7#e7 ,use ( cr$its by transf]ee or pur*as] ,a recipi5t ,/ate may use a cr$it receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5t = any funds made available to c>ry out title #bc or *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 accordance ) section #abj7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,use ( proce$s f sale ( cr$its ,an orig9at+ ,/ate %all use ! proce$s f ! sale ( a cr$it "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! con/ruction co/s ( any project 9 ! orig9at+ ,/ate t is eligible "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! progress ( ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7i7 det]m9es :e!r a toll cr$it m>ketplace is viable & co/-effective2 7ii7 describes ! buy+ & sell+ activities "u ! pilot program2 7iii7 describes ! av]age sale price ( toll cr$its2 7iv7 det]m9es :e!r ! pilot program c\ld be exp&$ to m ,/ates or all ,/ates or to non-,/ate op]ators ( toll facilities2 7v7 provides updat$ in=mation on ! toll cr$it balance accumulat$ by ea* ,/ate2 & 7vi7 describes ! li/ ( projects t 7 assi/$ by ! pilot program2 & 7,b7 make ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7g7 ,t]m9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! pilot program or ! p>ticipation ( any ,/ate 9 ! pilot program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! pilot program is n s]v+ a public b5efit2 or 7,b7 x is n co/ effective to c>ry out ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,proc$ures ,! t]m9ation ( ! pilot program or ! p>ticipation ( a ,/ate 9 ! pilot program %all be c>ri$ out consi/5t ) ,f$]al requirem5ts = project close\t1 adju/m5t1 & cont9u+ responsibilities4 #aejd4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,roads & ,trails ,rem$iation ,program ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecb et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #h4 ,=e/ ,s]vice legacy roads & trails rem$iation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli%1 & develop a national /rategy to c>ry out1 a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,roads & ,trails ,rem$iation ,program1 )9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em1 to c>ry out critical ma9t5ance & urg5t repairs & improvem5ts on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads1 trails1 & bridges4 7b7 ,priority ,9 implem5t+ ! program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may give priority to any project t protects or re/ores-- 7#a7 wat] quality2 7#b7 a wat]%$ t fe$s a public dr9k+ wat] sy/em2 7#c7 important wildlife habitat1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ea* affect$ ,/ate1 includ+ habitat ( ?reat5$1 endang]$1 or s5sitive fi% or wildlife species2 or 7#d7 hi/oric public access = au?oriz$ multiple uses ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 accordance ) ! ,multiple-,use ,su/a9$-,yield ,act ( #aifj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ebh et seq471 includ+ graz+1 recreation1 hunt+1 fi%+1 =e/ managem5t1 wildfire mitigation1 & ecosy/em re/oration4 7c7 ,national =e/ sy/em ,except z au?oriz$ "u section #cbc ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a71 ea* project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be on a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or trail4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #aeje4 ,disa/] relief mobilization pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,local community ,! t]m local community means-- 7,a7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,b7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 a rural plann+ organization2 or 7,e7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a pilot program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to local communities to develop disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans t include ! use ( bicycles4 7c7 ,application & selection requirem5ts 7#a7 ,p>tn]%ips ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 a local community %all demon/rate plans to ent] into a p>tn]%ip )-- 7,a7 #a or m nonpr(it community organizations active 9 disa/] relief or community developm5t2 or 7,b7 #a or m bicycle or p$e/rian advocacy organizations4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 a local community %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ an id5tification ( ea* nonpr(it community organization & bicycle or p$e/rian advocacy organization ) :i* ! local community plans to e/abli% a p>tn]%ip "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,selection ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all select n few] ?an #d1 & n m ?an #aj1 local communities t meet ! eligibility requirem5ts to receive a grant "u ! pilot program4 7d7 ,maximum am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant "u ! pilot program %all be #abe1jjj4 7e7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,vuln]ability assessm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! pilot program %all c>ry out a vuln]ability assessm5t ( ! curr5t infra/ructure ( ! applicable community t supports active transportation1 includ+ bicycl+1 walk+1 & p]sonal mobility devices1 ) a p>ticul> focus on areas 9 ! local community t-- 7i7 h l[ levels ( vehicle own]%ip2 & 7ii7 lack suffici5t active transportation infra/ructure r\tes to public transportation4 7,b7 ,public p>ticipation ,9 c>ry+ out ! vuln]ability assessm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a grant recipi5t %all-- 7i7 provide an opportunity = public p>ticipation & fe$back2 & 7ii7 consid] public fe$back 9 develop+ or modify+ response plans "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans ,ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! pilot program %all develop or modify1 z applicable1 disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans to include ! use ( bicycles by fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy work]s1 & community organization repres5tatives-- 7,a7 dur+ a m&atory or volunt>y evacuation ord]$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t entity-- 7i7 to notify resid5ts ( ! ne$ to evacuate2 7ii7 to evacuate individuals & goods2 & 7iii7 to rea* individuals :o are 9 ne$ ( fir/ aid & m$ical assi/ance2 & 7,b7 aft] a disa/] or em]g5cy decl>$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t entity-- 7i7 to p>ticipate 9 se>* & rescue activities2 7ii7 to c>ry commodities to be us$ = life-sav+ or life-su/a9+ purposes1 includ+-- 7,i7 wat]2 7,,ii7 food2 7,,iii7 fir/ aid & o!r m$ical supplies2 & 7,,iv7 p[] s\rces & electric supplies1 su* z cell phones1 radios1 lights1 & batt]ies2 7iii7 to rea* individuals :o are 9 ne$ ( ! items describ$ 9 clause 7ii72 & 7iv7 to assi/ ) o!r disa/] relief tasks1 z appropriate4 7#c7 ,prep>$ness tra9+1 ex]cises1 & equipm5t ,ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! pilot program %all-- 7,a7 provide tra9+ = fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy work]s1 & community organization repres5tatives reg>d+-- 7i7 compet5t bicycle skills1 includ+ ! use ( c>go bicycles & electric bicycles1 z applicable2 7ii7 basic bicycle ma9t5ance2 & 7iii7 me?ods to use bicycles to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 conduct ex]cises = ! purpose (-- 7i7 ex]cis+ ! skills describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ma9ta9+ bicycles & relat$ equipm5t2 & 7,c7 provide bicycles1 z necess>y & appropriate1 to ea* community organization act+ 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! recipi5t to all[ repres5tatives ( ! organization to assi/ 9 disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response ef=ts4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program2 7#b7 analyzes ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot program2 & 7#c7 includes recomm5dations1 if any1 reg>d+ me?ods by :i* to incorporate bicycles into disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans 9 o!r communities4 #aejf4 ,appala*ian regional developm5t 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,appala*ian region1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a ,section #adajb7;a77#a77;,g7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ ,catawba1 aft] ,caldwell12 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ ,clevel&1 aft] ,clay14 7b7 ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission plann+ processes 7#a7 ,memb]%ip ,section #adcja7;b77#b7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,presid5t11 & ins]t+ ,presid5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! f\r? s5t5ce4 7#b7 ,decisions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adcjb ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ aft] ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission ! foll[+3 involv+ ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission policy1 ! approval ( ,/ate1 regional1 or subregional developm5t plans or /rategy /atem5ts1 ! modification or revision ( ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission ,code1 ! allocation ( am\nts among ! ,/ates1 or designation ( a di/ress$ c\nty1 an at-risk c\nty1 or an economically /rong c\nty2 7ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 & 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #adcja7;d77#a7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #adcjb7;c7 & 7d7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a7 & 7c7 ( section #adcjb4 7#c7 ,meet+s ,section #adcjg ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #adcjg4 ,meet+s ,! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission may conduct meet+s by electronic means z ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission consid]s advisable1 includ+ meet+s to decide matt]s requir+ an affirmative vote4 4 7c7 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ade ( subtitle ,,iv ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adeaa4 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission may provide te*nical assi/ance to1 make grants to1 ent] into contracts )1 or o!rwise provide am\nts to individuals or entities 9 ! ,appala*ian region = projects & activities-- 7#a7 to conduct rese>* & analysis reg>d+ ! economic impact ( an e?ane /orage hub 9 ! ,appala*ian region t supports a m-effective en]gy m>ket p]=mance due to ! scale ( ! project1 su* z a project ) ! capacity to /ore & di/ribute m ?an #ajj1jjj b>rels p] day ( hydroc>bon fe$/ock ) a m9imum gross heat+ value ( #a1gjj ,btu p] /&>d cubic foot2 7#b7 ) ! pot5tial to significantly contribute to ! economic resili5ce ( ! area 9 :i* ! project is locat$2 & 7#c7 t w help e/abli% a regional en]gy hub 9 ! ,appala*ian region = natural gas & natural gas liquids1 includ+ /orage & associat$ pipel9es4 7b7 ,limitation on available am\nts ,( ! co/ ( any activity eligible = a grant "u ?is section-- 7#a7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section2 7#b7 9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out 9 a c\nty = :i* a di/ress$ c\nty designation is 9 effect "u section #adebf1 n m ?an #hj p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7#c7 9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out 9 a c\nty = :i* an at-risk c\nty designation is 9 effect "u section #adebf1 n m ?an #gj p]c5t may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section4 7c7 ,s\rces ( assi/ance ,subject to subsection 7b71 a grant provid$ "u ?is section may be provid$ f am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section1 9 comb9ation ) am\nts made available-- 7#a7 "u any o!r ,f$]al program2 or 7#b7 f any o!r s\rce4 7d7 ,f$]al %>e ,not)/&+ any provision ( law limit+ ! ,f$]al %>e "u any o!r ,f$]al program1 am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section may be us$ to increase t ,f$]al %>e1 z ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission det]m9es to be appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ade ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #adeaj ! foll[+3 #adeaa4 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative4 4 7d7 ,au?orizations ,section #adgjc ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ?r\gh #bjbj4 & ins]t+ ?r\gh #bjbj2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 #ahj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbe2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7e7 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a71 #e1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out section #adeaa = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,section #adgjd ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbe4 #aejg4 ,requirem5ts = transportation projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,project ,! t]m project means a project 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t-- 7,a7 is c>ri$ out1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 us+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7,b7 has an e/imat$ total co/ ( #ajj1jjj1jjj or m4 7#b7 ,public-private p>tn]%ip ,! t]m public-private p>tn]%ip means an agreem5t betwe5 a public ag5cy & a private entity to f9ance1 build1 & ma9ta9 or op]ate a project4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips ,) respect to a public-private p>tn]%ip1 z a condition ( receiv+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = a project1 ! ,secret>y %all require ! public p>tn]1 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( op5+ ( ! project to traffic-- 7#a7 to conduct a review ( ! project1 includ+ a review ( ! compliance ( ! private p>tn] ) ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 7#b7 7,a7 to c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! private p>tn] ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip is meet+ ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t = ! project2 or 7,b7 to notify ! ,secret>y t ! private p>tn] ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip has n met #a or m ( ! t]ms ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t = ! project1 includ+ a brief description ( ea* violation ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7#c7 to make publicly available ! c]tification or notification1 z applicable1 "u p>agraph 7#b7 9 a =m t does n disclose any propriet>y or confid5tial bus9ess in=mation4 7c7 ,notification ,if ! ,secret>y provides ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance to a project c>ri$ out ?r\gh a public-private p>tn]%ip1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance is fir/ obligat$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a notification ( ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance made available = ! project4 7d7 ,value = money analysis 7#a7 ,project approval & ov]sight ,section #ajf7;h77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 = a project 9 :i* ! project sponsor int5ds to c>ry out ! project ?r\gh a public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 %all include a detail$ value = money analysis or simil> comp>ative analysis = ! project2 & 4 7#b7 ,surface transportation block grant program ,p>agraph 7#af7 ( section #acc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z r$esignat$ by section #aaji7;a77#a77;,c771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ conduct+ value = money analyses or simil> comp>ative analyses1 aft] ov]sight4 7#c7 ,,tifia ,section #fjb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,public-private p>tn]%ips ,9 ! case ( a project to be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a public-private p>tn]%ip1 ! public p>tn] %all h-- 7,a7 conduct$ a value = money analysis or simil> comp>ative analysis2 & 7,b7 det]m9$ ! appropriat5ess ( ! public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 4 7e7 ,applicability ,?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all only apply to a public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #aejh4 ,community connectivity pilot program 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible facility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible facility means a highway or o!r transportation facility t creates a b>ri] to community connectivity1 includ+ b>ri]s to mobility1 access1 or economic developm5t1 due to high spe$s1 grade sep>ations1 or o!r design factors4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible facility may include-- 7,a7 a limit$ access highway2 7,b7 a viaduct2 & 7,c7 any o!r pr9cipal art]ial facility4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program ?r\gh :i* an eligible entity may apply = fund+-- 7#a7 to /udy ! feasibility & impacts ( remov+ an exi/+ eligible facility2 7#b7 to conduct plann+ activities necess>y to design a project to remove an exi/+ eligible facility2 & 7#c7 to conduct con/ruction activities necess>y to c>ry out a project to remove an exi/+ eligible facility4 7c7 ,plann+ grants 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z a plann+ grant7 to c>ry out plann+ activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 & 7,e7 a nonpr(it organization4 7#b7 ,eligible activities describ$ ,! plann+ activities ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 plann+ /udies to evaluate ! feasibility ( remov+ an eligible facility1 includ+ evaluations (-- 7i7 curr5t traffic patt]ns on ! eligible facility propos$ = removal & ! surr\nd+ /reet network2 7ii7 ! capacity ( exi/+ transportation networks to ma9ta9 mobility ne$s2 7iii7 an analysis ( alt]native roadway designs or o!r uses = ! "r-(-way ( ! eligible facility1 includ+ an analysis ( :e!r ! available "r-(-way w\ld suffice to create an alt]native roadway design2 7iv7 ! effect ( ! removal ( ! eligible facility on ! mobility ( freight & p2 7v7 ! effect ( ! removal ( ! eligible facility on ! safety ( ! travel+ public2 7vi7 ! co/ to remove ! eligible facility & to conv]t ! eligible facility to a diff]5t roadway design or use1 comp>$ to any expect$ co/s = necess>y ma9t5ance or recon/ruction ( ! eligible facility2 7vii7 ! anticipat$ economic impact ( remov+ & conv]t+ ! eligible facility & any economic developm5t opportunities t w\ld be creat$ by remov+ & conv]t+ ! eligible facility2 & 7viii7 ! environm5tal impacts ( reta9+ or recon/ruct+ ! eligible facility & ! anticipat$ effect ( ! propos$ alt]native use or roadway design2 7,b7 public engagem5t activities to provide opportunities = public input into a plan to remove & conv]t an eligible facility2 & 7,c7 o!r transportation plann+ activities requir$ 9 advance ( a project to remove an exi/+ eligible facility1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,te*nical assi/ance program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 to an eligible entity4 7,b7 ,te*nical assi/ance describ$ ,! te*nical assi/ance ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is te*nical assi/ance 9 build+ organizational or community capacity-- 7i7 to engage 9 transportation plann+2 & 7ii7 to id5tify innovative solutions to infra/ructure *all5ges1 includ+ reconnect+ communities t-- 7,i7 are bifurcat$ by eligible facilities2 or 7,,ii7 lack safe1 reliable1 & af=dable transportation *oices4 7,c7 ,priorities ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( te*nical assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application f a community t is economically disadvantag$4 7#d7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 solicit applications =-- 7i7 plann+ grants2 & 7ii7 te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 evaluate applications = a plann+ grant on ! basis ( ! demon/ration by ! applicant t-- 7i7 ! eligible facility is ag$ & is likely to ne$ replacem5t or significant recon/ruction )9 ! #bj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! submission ( ! application2 7ii7 ! eligible facility-- 7,i7 creates b>ri]s to mobility1 access1 or economic developm5t2 or 7,,ii7 is n ju/ifi$ by curr5t & =eca/ future travel dem&2 & 7iii7 on ! basis ( prelim9>y inve/igations into ! feasibility ( remov+ ! eligible facility1 fur!r inve/igation is necess>y & likely to be productive4 7#e7 ,aw>d am\nts ,a plann+ grant may n exce$ #b1jjj1jjj p] recipi5t4 7#f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! total ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a plann+ activity = :i* a plann+ grant is us$ %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7d7 ,capital con/ruction grants 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z a capital con/ruction grant7 to ! own] ( an eligible facility to c>ry out an eligible project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 = :i* all necess>y feasibility /udies & o!r plann+ activities h be5 complet$4 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ips ,an own] ( an eligible facility may1 = ! purposes ( submitt+ an application = a capital con/ruction grant1 if applicable1 p>tn] )-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 or 7,e7 a nonpr(it organization4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,a project eligible to be c>ri$ out ) a capital con/ruction grant includes-- 7,a7 ! removal ( an eligible facility2 & 7,b7 ! replacem5t ( an eligible facility ) a new facility t is-- 7i7 s5sitive to ! context ( ! surr\nd+ community2 & 7ii7 o!rwise eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 solicit applications = capital con/ruction grants2 & 7,b7 evaluate applications on ! basis (-- 7i7 ! degree to :i* ! project w improve mobility & access ?r\gh ! removal ( b>ri]s2 7ii7 ! appropriat5ess ( remov+ ! eligible facility1 bas$ on curr5t traffic patt]ns & ! ability ( ! replacem5t facility & ! regional transportation network to absorb transportation dem& & provide safe mobility & access2 7iii7 ! impact ( ! project on freight movem5t2 7iv7 ! results ( a co/-b5efit analysis ( ! project2 7v7 ! opportunities = inclusive economic developm5t2 7vi7 ! degree to :i* ! eligible facility is out ( context ) ! curr5t or plann$ l& use2 7vii7 ! results ( any feasibility /udy complet$ = ! project2 & 7viii7 ! plan ( ! applicant =-- 7,i7 employ+ resid5ts 9 ! area impact$ by ! project ?r\gh t>get$ hir+ programs1 9 p>tn]%ip ) regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs1 if applicable2 & 7,,ii7 contract+ & subcontract+ ) disadvantag$ bus9ess ent]prises4 7#e7 ,m9imum aw>d am\nts ,a capital con/ruction grant %all be 9 an am\nt n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj p] recipi5t4 7#f7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 a capital con/ruction grant may n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$4 7,b7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a capital con/ruction grant may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$1 except t ! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project = :i* ! grant is aw>d$ may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7#g7 ,community advisory bo>d 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to help a*ieve inclusive economic developm5t b5efits ) respect to ! project = :i* a grant is aw>d$1 a grant recipi5t may =m a community advisory bo>d1 :i* %all-- 7i7 facilitate community engagem5t ) respect to ! project2 & 7ii7 track progress ) respect to commitm5ts ( ! grant recipi5t to inclusive employm5t1 contract+1 & economic developm5t "u ! project4 7,b7 ,memb]%ip ,if a grant recipi5t =ms a community advisory bo>d "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! community advisory bo>d %all be compos$ ( repres5tatives (-- 7i7 ! community2 7ii7 own]s ( bus9esses t s]ve ! community2 7iii7 labor organizations t repres5t work]s t s]ve ! community2 & 7iv7 ,/ate & local gov]nm5t4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,,usdot report on pilot program ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t evaluates ! pilot program "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7,a7 in=mation ab\t ! level ( applicant int]e/ 9 plann+ grants1 te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7c77#c71 & capital con/ruction grants1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* ov]all dem& exce$$ available funds2 & 7,b7 = recipi5ts ( capital con/ruction grants1 ! outcomes & impacts ( ! highway removal project1 includ+-- 7i7 any *anges 9 ! ov]all level ( mobility1 conge/ion1 access1 & safety 9 ! project area2 & 7ii7 environm5tal impacts & economic developm5t opportunities 9 ! project area4 7#b7 ,,gao report on highway removals ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all issue a report t-- 7,a7 id5tifies examples ( projects to remove highways us+ ,f$]al highway funds2 7,b7 evaluates ! effect ( highway removal projects on ! surr\nd+ area1 includ+ impacts to ! local economy1 conge/ion effects1 safety outcomes1 & impacts on ! movem5t ( freight & p2 7,c7 evaluates ! exi/+ ,f$]al-aid program eligibility "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = highway removal projects2 7,d7 analyzes ! co/s & b5efits ( & b>ri]s to remov+ und]utiliz$ highways t are ne>+ ! end ( _! useful life comp>$ to replac+ or recon/ruct+ ! highway2 & 7,e7 provides recomm5dations = integrat+ ^? assessm5ts into transportation plann+ & decision-mak+ processes4 7f7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = plann+ grants1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #ae1jjj1jjj dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe to provide te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7c77#c74 #aeji4 ,repeal ( rescission 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adch ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #adcb7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #adch4 #aeaj4 ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p = conv]sion ( f$]al fleet to hybrid-electric vehicles1 electric vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality %all coord9ate & *air a ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to develop a /rategy to transition ! vehicle fleets ( ! respective ,f$]al ag5cies to hybrid-electric vehicles1 plug-9 electric drive vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #cja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbaa771 to ! maximum ext5t practicable4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 to ensure t ! ,f$]al vehicle fleet is at ! lead+ edge ( transition+ to clean en]gy s\rces2 & 7#b7 to develop t>gets = ea* ye> su* t ! total numb] ( vehicles pur*as$ = ! ,f$]al fleet 9 ! applicable ye> includes a p]c5tage ( hybrid-electric vehicles1 plug-9 electric drive vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles t is n less ?an ! p]c5tage ( hybrid-electric vehicles1 plug-9 electric drive vehicles1 & alt]native fuel$ vehicles pur*as$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! previ\s ye>4 7c7 ,requirem5t ,9 develop+ ! /rategy "u subsection 7a71 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u t subsection %all consid]-- 7#a7 co/-effectiv5ess2 & 7#b7 ! types ( vehicles t are appropriate to ! mission ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! progress made t[>d implem5t+ ! /rategy develop$ "u subsection 7a74 #aeaa4 ,cyb]security tool2 cyb] coord9ator 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,cyb] incid5t ,! t]m cyb] incid5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m significant cyb] incid5t 9 ,presid5tial ,policy ,directive-#da 7,july #bf1 #bjaf1 relat+ to cyb] incid5t coord9ation74 7#c7 ,transportation au?ority ,! t]m transportation au?ority means-- 7,a7 a public au?ority 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,b7 an own] or op]ator ( a highway 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,c7 a manufactur] t manufactures a product relat$ to transportation2 & 7,d7 a division (fice ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,cyb]security tool 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop a tool to assi/ transportation au?orities 9 id5tify+1 detect+1 protect+ aga9/1 respond+ to1 & recov]+ f cyb] incid5ts4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 develop+ ! tool "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 use ! cyb]security framework e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology & requir$ by ,executive ,ord] #acfcf ( ,febru>y #ab1 #bjac 7#gh ,f$4 ,reg4 #aagci2 relat+ to improv+ critical infra/ructure cyb]security72 7,b7 e/abli% a /ructur$ cyb]security assessm5t & developm5t program2 7,c7 consult ) appropriate transportation au?orities1 op]at+ ag5cies1 indu/ry /akehold]s1 & cyb]security exp]ts2 & 7,d7 provide = a p]iod ( public comm5t & review on ! tool4 7c7 ,designation ( cyb] coord9ator 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all designate an (fice z a cyb] coord9ator1 :i* %all be responsible = monitor+1 al]t+1 & advis+ transportation au?orities ( cyb] incid5ts4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! (fice designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide to transportation au?orities a secure me?od ( notify+ a s+le ,f$]al entity ( cyb] incid5ts2 7,b7 monitor cyb] incid5ts t affect transportation au?orities2 7,c7 al]t transportation au?orities to cyb] incid5ts t affect ^? transportation au?orities2 7,d7 inve/igate unaddress$ cyb] incid5ts t affect transportation au?orities2 & 7,e7 provide to transportation au?orities educational res\rces1 outrea*1 & aw>5ess on fundam5tal pr9ciples & be/ practices 9 cyb]security = transportation sy/ems4 #aeab4 ,/udy on mo/ effective upgrades to roadway infra/ructure 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e to conduct a /udy-- 7#a7 to id5tify specific imm$iate & specific long-t]m types ( improvem5ts to roadway infra/ructure t w\ld b5efit ! l>ge/ segm5t ( road us]s1 autonom\s vehicles1 & automat$ driv+ sy/ems2 & 7#b7 to exam9e h[ be/ to a*ieve uni=mity 9 roadway infra/ructure to facilitate ! safe deploym5t ( autonom\s vehicles & automat$ driv+ sy/ems4 7b7 ,recomm5dations ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include recomm5dations to ,congress relat+ to ! matt]s /udi$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( t subsection4 7c7 ,public comm5t ,be=e ent]+ into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t on ! /udy proposal4 7d7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress ! /udy conduct$ "u t subsection4 #aeac4 ,/udy on vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e to conduct a /udy to id5tify imm$iate & long-t]m safety b5efits (-- 7#a7 vehicle-to-infra/ructure connectivity te*nologies2 & 7#b7 te*nologies t w\ld all[ motor vehicles & roadway infra/ructure to communicate us+ d$icat$ %ort-range communications & relat$ safety applications4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 recomm5dations to ,congress on specific improvem5ts to roadway infra/ructure t w\ld be ne$$ to facilitate ! implem5tation (-- 7,a7 te*nologies t w\ld all[ motor vehicles & roadway infra/ructure to communicate us+ d$icat$ %ort-range communications2 & 7,b7 o!r vehicle-to-infra/ructure connectivity te*nologies2 & 7#b7 an evaluation ( ! safety1 mobility1 & environm5tal impacts result+ f a delay ( ! adoption ( prov5 d$icat$ %ort-range communication te*nologies = vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication4 7c7 ,public comm5t ,be=e ent]+ into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t on ! /udy proposal4 7d7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress ! /udy conduct$ "u ?is section4 #aead4 ,nonhighway recreational fuel /udy 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,! t]m ,highway ,tru/ ,fund means ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ by section #iejc7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#b7 ,nonhighway recreational fuel taxes ,! t]m nonhighway recreational fuel taxes means taxes "u section #djda & #djha ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf ) respect to fuel us$ 9 vehicles on recreational trails or back c\ntry t]ra9 7includ+ vehicles regi/]$ = highway use :5 us$ on recreational trails1 trail access roads n eligible = fund+ "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or back c\ntry t]ra974 7#c7 ,recreational trails program ,! t]m recreational trails program means ! recreational trails program "u section #bjf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,assessm5t2 report 7#a7 ,assessm5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an assessm5t ( ! be/ available e/imate ( ! total am\nt ( nonhighway recreational fuel taxes receiv$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & transf]r$ to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! assessm5t4 7#b7 ,report ,aft] c>ry+ out ea* assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,f9ance & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,ways & ,means & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 to assi/ ,congress 9 det]m9+ an appropriate fund+ level = ! recreational trails program-- 7i7 a description ( ! results ( ! assessm5t2 & 7ii7 an evaluation ( :e!r ! curr5t recreational trails program fund+ level reflects ! am\nt ( nonhighway recreational fuel taxes collect$ & transf]r$ to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( ! fir/ report submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph1 an e/imate ( ! frequ5cy ) :i* ! ,secret>y anticipates c>ry+ out ! assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 subject to ! condition t su* an assessm5t %all be c>ri$ out n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out an assessm5t "u subsection 7b77#a71 ! ,secret>y may consult )1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate-- 7#a7 ! heads (-- 7,a7 ,/ate ag5cies designat$ by ,gov]nors pursuant to section #bjf7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to adm9i/] ! recreational trails program2 & 7,b7 division (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury2 7#c7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#d7 gr\ps repres5t+ recreational activities & int]e/s1 includ+ hik+1 bik+ & m\nta9 bik+1 horseback rid+1 wat] trails1 sn[%oe+1 cross-c\ntry ski+1 sn[mobil+1 (f-highway motorcycl+1 all-t]ra9 vehicles & o!r (froad motoriz$ vehicle activities1 & recreational trail advocates4 #aeae4 ,buy ,am]ica ,section #cac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 ,waiv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less ?an #ae days be=e issu+ a waiv] "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! public-- 7,a7 notice ( ! propos$ waiv]2 7,b7 an opportunity = comm5t on ! propos$ waiv]2 & 7,c7 ! reasons = ! propos$ waiv]4 7#b7 ,report ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! waiv]s provid$ "u ?is section4 4 #aeaf4 ,report on data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy to id5tify data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts = priority focus areas id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 includ+ improvem5ts t w\ld b5efit old] driv]s1 te5age driv]s1 comm]cial driv]s1 & o!r vuln]able driv]s2 7#b7 on completion ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7,a7 describes ! results ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 includes recomm5dations = data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts t c\ld be implem5t$2 & 7#c7 bas$ on ! results ( ! /udy1 promote ! use ( ! data-driv5 infra/ructure traffic safety improvem5ts recomm5d$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 #aeag4 ,high priority corridors on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 7a7 ,high priority corridors ,section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #bjcb2 #aca ,/at4 #gig7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ia7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #dba f ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #he 9 ,gre5sboro1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 to ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #ie 9 ,dunn1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 7#ib7 ,! ,w5dell ,h4 ,=d 7,we/]n ,k5tucky7 ,p>kway f ! int]*ange ) ! ,william ,h4 ,nat*] ,p>kway 9 ,ohio ,c\nty1 ,k5tucky1 we/ to ! int]*ange ( ! ,we/]n ,k5tucky ,p>kway ) ! ,edw>d ,t4 ,brea?itt 7,p5nyrile7 ,p>kway4 7#ic7 ,! ,s\? ,mississippi ,corridor f ! ,l\isiana & ,mississippi bord] ne> ,nat*ez1 ,mississippi1 to ,gulfport1 ,mississippi1 %all g5]ally foll[-- 7,a7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hd f ! ,l\isiana bord] at ! ,mississippi ,riv] pass+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,nat*ez1 ,brookhav51 ,monticello1 ,pr5tiss1 & ,coll9s1 ,mississippi1 to ! logical t]m9us ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #ei 9 ! vic9ity ( ,laurel1 ,mississippi1 & cont9u+ on ,int]/ate ,r\te #ei s\? to ! vic9ity ( ,hattiesburg1 ,mississippi2 & 7,b7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #di f ! vic9ity ( ,hattiesburg1 ,mississippi1 s\? to ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj 9 ! vic9ity ( ,gulfport1 ,mississippi1 foll[+ ,mississippi ,r\te #fja s\? & t]m9at+ ne> ! ,mississippi ,/ate ,port at ,gulfport4 7#id7 ,! ,kosciusko to ,gulf ,coa/ corridor comm5c+ at ! logical t]m9us ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #ee ne> ,vaid51 ,mississippi1 runn+ s\? & pass+ ea/ ( ! vic9ity ( ! ,jackson ,urbaniz$ ,area1 connect+ to ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #di nor? ( ,hattiesburg1 ,mississippi1 & g5]ally foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #di to a logical connection ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj 9 ! vic9ity ( ,gulfport1 ,mississippi4 7#ie7 ,! ,int]/ate ,r\te #bb spur f ! vic9ity ( ,tupelo1 ,mississippi1 runn+ s\? g5]ally along ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #de to ! vic9ity ( ,%annon1 ,mississippi4 4 7b7 ,designation z future ,int]/ates ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,a7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aji ,/at4 #eig2 #aca ,/at4 #gig7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ & subsection 7c77#ij7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ij71 subsection 7c77#ia71 subsection 7c77#ib71 subsection 7c77#ic77;,a71 subsection 7c77#id71 & subsection 7c77#ie74 7c7 ,numb]+ ( ,p>kway ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,c77i7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aji ,/at4 #eih2 #abf ,/at4 #dbf2 #aca ,/at4 #gig7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! r\te ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#ib7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#efi44 7d7 ,,gao report on designation ( segm5ts z "p ( ,int]/ate ,sy/em 7#a7 ,def9ition ( applicable segm5t ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m applicable segm5t means a r\te describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ia7 or 7#ib7 ( section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #bjcb74 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! applicable segm5ts are op5 = op]ations z "p ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report on ! impact1 if any1 dur+ t #b-ye> p]iod ( all[+ ! cont9uation ( weight limits t appli$ be=e ! designation ( ! applicable segm5t z a r\te on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 be in=m$ by ! views & docum5tation provid$ by ! ,/ate highway ag5cy 7or equival5t ag5cy7 9 ea* ,/ate 9 :i* an applicable segm5t is locat$2 7ii7 describe any impacts on safety & infra/ructure on ! applicable segm5ts2 7iii7 describe any view ( ! ,/ate highway ag5cy 7or equival5t ag5cy7 9 ea* ,/ate 9 :i* an applicable segm5t is locat$ on ! impact ( ! applicable segm5t2 & 7iv7 focus only on ! applicable segm5ts4 #aeah4 ,int]/ate weight limits ,section #abg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7l77#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ clause 7i7 or 7ii7 & ins]t+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,! ,w5dell ,h4 ,=d 7,we/]n ,k5tucky7 ,p>kway 7to be designat$ z a spur ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #fi7 f ! int]*ange ) ! ,william ,h4 ,nat*] ,p>kway 9 ,ohio ,c\nty1 ,k5tucky1 we/ to ! int]*ange ( ! ,we/]n ,k5tucky ,p>kway ) ! ,edw>d ,t4 ,brea?itt 7,p5nyrile7 ,p>kway4 7iv7 ,! ,edw>d ,t4 ,brea?itt ,p>kway 7to be designat$ z a spur ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #fi7 f ,int]/ate #bd to ,int]/ate #fi4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,op]ation ( vehicles on c]ta9 ,nor? ,c>ol9a highways ,if any segm5t 9 ! ,/ate ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ag1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bi1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #eb1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #fd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #gd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aag1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bbj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #bfd1 or ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #dba is designat$ z a r\te on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 a vehicle t c\ld op]ate legally on t segm5t be=e ! date ( su* designation may cont9ue to op]ate on t segm5t1 )\t reg>d to any requirem5t "u subsection 7a74 4 #aeai4 ,int]/ate exemption ,not)/&+ section #aaa ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 if ! segm5t ( highway describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ib7 ( section #aaje7;c7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aje ,/at4 #bjcb7 is designat$ z a r\te on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em1 any comm]cial e/abli%m5t op]at+ legally 9 a re/ area on t segm5t be=e ! date ( t designation may cont9ue to op]ate 9 ! ,int]/ate "r-(-way1 subject to ! ,int]/ate access /&>ds e/abli%$ "u section #aaa ( t title4 #aebj4 ,report on air quality improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit a report t evaluates ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program71 to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! evaluation "u subsection 7a7 %all include an evaluation (-- 7#a7 ! r$uctions ( ozone1 c>bon monoxide1 & p>ticulate matt] t result f projects "u ! program2 7#b7 ! co/-effectiv5ess ( ! r$uctions describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 ! result ( inve/m5ts ( fund+ "u ! program 9 m9ority & l[-income communities t are disproportionately affect$ by ozone1 c>bon monoxide1 & p>ticulate matt]2 7#d7 ! effectiv5ess1 ) respect to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( national ambi5t air quality /&>ds "u section #aji ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdji7 = ozone1 c>bon monoxide1 & p>ticulate matt]1 ( p]=mance measures e/abli%$ "u section #aej7;c77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d7 ( t section = traffic conge/ion & on-road mobile s\rce emissions2 7#e7 ! ext5t to :i* !re are any types ( projects t are n eligible fund+ "u ! program t w\ld be likely to contribute to ! atta9m5t or ma9t5ance ( ! national ambi5t air quality /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#f7 ! ext5t to :i* projects "u ! program r$uce sulfur dioxide1 nitrog5 dioxide1 & lead4 #aeba4 ,roadside highway safety h>dw>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! foll[+ recomm5dations f ! report ( ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice entitl$ ,highway ,safety3 ,m ,robu/ ,,dot ,ov]sight ( ,gu>drails & ,o!r ,roadside ,h>dw>e ,c\ld ,fur!r ,enhance ,safety publi%$ 9 ,june #bjaf & numb]$ ,,gao-#af-ege3 7#a7 ,develop a process = ?ird p>ty v]ification ( full-scale cra% te/+ results f cra% te/ labs to include a process =-- 7,a7 =mally v]ify+ ! te/+ outcomes2 & 7,b7 provid+ = an indep5d5t pass_/fail det]m9ation4 7#b7 ,e/abli% a process to enhance ! indep5d5ce ( cra% te/ labs by ensur+ t ^? labs h a cle> sep>ation betwe5 device developm5t & te/+ 9 cases 9 :i* lab employees te/ devices t 7 develop$ )9 ! p>5t organization ( ! employee4 7b7 ,cont9u$ issuance ( eligibility lett]s ,until ! implem5tation ( ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is complete1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration cont9ues to issue ,f$]al-aid reimbursem5t eligibility lett]s z a s]vice to ,/ates4 #aebb4 ,p]meable pavem5ts /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a /udy-- 7#a7 to ga!r exi/+ in=mation on ! effects ( p]meable pavem5ts on flood control 9 diff]5t contexts1 includ+ 9 urban areas1 & ov] ! lifetime ( ! p]meable pavem5t2 7#b7 to p]=m rese>* to fill gaps 9 ! exi/+ in=mation ga!r$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 to develop-- 7,a7 models = ! p]=mance ( p]meable pavem5ts 9 flood control2 & 7,b7 be/ practices = design+ p]meable pavem5t to meet flood control requirem5ts4 7b7 ,data survey ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all develop-- 7#a7 a summ>y1 bas$ on available lit]ature & models1 ( localiz$ flood control capabilities ( p]meable pavem5t t consid]s long-t]m p]=mance & co/ in=mation2 & 7#b7 be/ practices = ! design ( localiz$ flood control us+ p]meable pavem5t t consid]s long-t]m p]=mance & co/ in=mation4 7c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 available to ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t4 #aebc4 ,em]g5cy relief projects 7a7 ,def9ition ( em]g5cy relief project ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m em]g5cy relief project means a project c>ri$ out "u ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,improv+ ! em]g5cy relief program ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 revise ! em]g5cy relief manual ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 to include & reflect ! def9ition ( ! t]m resili5ce 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,b7 to id5tify proc$ures t ,/ates may use to incorporate resili5ce into em]g5cy relief projects2 & 7,c7 to enc\rage ! use ( ,complete ,/reets design pr9ciples & consid]ation ( access = mod]ate- & l[-income families impact$ by a decl>$ disa/]2 7#b7 develop be/ practices = improv+ ! use ( resili5ce 9-- 7,a7 ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 em]g5cy relief ef=ts2 7#c7 provide to division (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation in=mation on ! be/ practices develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#d7 develop & implem5t a process to track-- 7,a7 ! consid]ation ( resili5ce z "p ( ! em]g5cy relief program "u section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 ! co/s ( em]g5cy relief projects4 #aebd4 ,c]ta9 ga!r+ l9es locat$ on ,f$]al l& & ,indian l& 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,f$]al l& 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,f$]al l& means l& ! title to :i* is held by ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m ,f$]al l& does n include-- 7i7 a unit ( ! ,national ,p>k ,sy/em2 7ii7 a unit ( ! ,national ,wildlife ,refuge ,sy/em2 7iii7 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em2 7iv7 a wild]ness /udy area )9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em2 or 7v7 ,indian l&4 7#b7 ,ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit means-- 7i7 a pipel9e t is in/all$ to transport oil1 natural gas & relat$ con/itu5ts1 or produc$ wat] f #a or m wells drill$ & complet$ to produce oil or gas2 & 7ii7 if necess>y1 #a or m compressors or pumps to raise ! pressure ( ! transport$ oil1 natural gas & relat$ con/itu5ts1 or produc$ wat] to high] pressures necess>y to enable ! oil1 natural gas & relat$ con/itu5ts1 or produc$ wat] to fl[ into pipel9es & o!r facilities4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit includes a pipel9e or associat$ compression or pump+ unit t is in/all$ to transport oil or natural gas f a process+ plant to a common c>ri] pipel9e or facility4 7,c7 ,exclusions ,! t]m ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit does n include a common c>ri] pipel9e4 7#c7 ,indian l& ,! t]m ,indian l& means l& ! title to :i* is held by-- 7,a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 tru/ = an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian2 or 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe or an individual ,indian subject to a re/riction by ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ ali5ation4 7#d7 ,produc$ wat] ,! t]m produc$ wat] means wat] produc$ f an oil or gas well bore t is n a fluid prep>$ at1 or transport$ to1 ! well site to resolve a specific oil or gas well bore or res]voir condition4 7#e7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7b7 ,c]ta9 ga!r+ l9es 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! issuance ( a sundry notice or "r-(-way = a ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit t is locat$ on ,f$]al l& or ,indian l& & t s]vices any oil or gas well may be consid]$ by ! ,secret>y to be an action t is categorically exclud$ 7z def9$ 9 section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act77 = purposes ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 if ! ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit-- 7,a7 are )9 a field or unit = :i* an approv$ l& use plan or an environm5tal docum5t prep>$ pursuant to ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 analyz$ transportation ( oil1 natural gas1 or produc$ wat] f #a or m oil or gas wells 9 ! field or unit z a reasonably =eseeable activity2 7,b7 are locat$ adjac5t to or )9-- 7i7 any exi/+ di/urb$ area2 or 7ii7 an exi/+ corridor = a "r-(-way2 & 7,c7 w\ld r$uce-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit transport+ me?ane1 ! total quantity ( me?ane t w\ld o!rwise be v5t$1 fl>$1 or un9t5tionally emitt$ f ! field or unit2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a ga!r+ l9e & associat$ field compression or pump+ unit n transport+ me?ane1 ! vehicul> traffic t w\ld o!rwise s]vice ! field or unit4 7#b7 ,applicability ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply to ,indian l&1 or a portion ( ,indian l&-- 7,a7 to :i* ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 applies2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! ,indian ,tribe ) jurisdiction ov] ! ,indian l& submits to ! ,secret>y a writt5 reque/ t p>agraph 7#a7 apply to t ,indian l& 7or portion ( ,indian l&74 7c7 ,effect on o!r law ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 affects or alt]s any requirem5t-- 7,a7 relat+ to prior cons5t "u-- 7i7 section #b ( ! ,act ( ,febru>y #e1 #aidh 7#fb ,/at4 #ah1 *apt] #de2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #cbd72 or 7ii7 section #af7;e7 ( ! ,act ( ,june #ah1 #aicd 7#dh ,/at4 #ihg1 *apt] #egf2 #ajb ,/at4 #bici2 #aad ,/at4 #dg2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #eabc7;e77 7commonly kn[n z ! ,indian ,reorganization ,act72 7,b7 "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7,c7 "u any o!r ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 relat+ to ,tribal cons5t = rights-(-way across ,indian l&2 or 7#b7 makes ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 applicable to l& to :i* t ,act o!rwise w\ld n apply4 #aebe4 ,s5se ( ,s5ate relat+ to (fsets ,x is ! s5se ( ! ,s5ate t-- 7#a7 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund %all a*ieve long-t]m solv5cy ?r\gh us] fees2 & 7#b7 any sp5d+ beyond curr5t ,highway ,tru/ ,fund rev5ues & balances dur+ ! reau?orization p]iod "u ?is ,act %all be fully (fset4 #aebf4 ,/udy on /ormwat] be/ managem5t practices 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5t ,protection ,ag5cy %all (f] to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to conduct a /udy-- 7#a7 to e/imate pollutant loads f /ormwat] run(f f highways & p$e/rian facilities eligible = assi/ance "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to in=m ! developm5t ( appropriate total maximum daily load 7z def9$ 9 section #acj4b ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 requirem5ts2 7#b7 to provide recomm5dations reg>d+ ! evaluation & selection by ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation ( pot5tial /ormwat] managem5t & total maximum daily load compliance /rategies )9 a wat]%$1 includ+ environm5tal re/oration & pollution abatem5t c>ri$ out "u section #cbh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7includ+ any revisions to law 7includ+ regulations7 t ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es to be appropriate72 & 7#c7 to exam9e ! pot5tial = ! ,secret>y to assi/ ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation 9 c>ry+ out & communicat+ /ormwat] managem5t practices = highways & p$e/rian facilities t are eligible = assi/ance "u title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ?r\gh in=mation-%>+ agreem5ts1 database assi/ance1 or an adm9i/rative plat=m to provide ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 to entities issu$ p]mits "u ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 9 conduct+ ! /udy "u t subsection1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all-- 7#a7 review & supplem5t1 z appropriate1 ! me?odologies exam9$ & recomm5d$ 9 ! report ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e entitl$ ,approa*es = ,det]m9+ & ,comply+ ) ,,tmdl ,requirem5ts ,relat$ to ,roadway ,/ormwat] ,run(f & dat$ #bjai2 7#b7 consult )-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,c7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s2 & 7,d7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 & 7#c7 solicit input f-- 7,a7 /akehold]s ) exp]i5ce 9 implem5t+ /ormwat] managem5t practices = projects2 & 7,b7 educational & te*nical /ormwat] managem5t gr\ps4 7c7 ,report ,if ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ent]s into an agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy4 #aebg4 ,/ormwat] be/ managem5t practices reports 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,be/ managem5t practices report ,! t]m be/ managem5t practices report means-- 7,a7 ! #bjad report sponsor$ by ! ,adm9i/rator entitl$ ,det]m9+ ! ,/ate ( ! ,practice 9 ,data ,collection & ,p]=mance ,measurem5t ( ,/ormwat] ,be/ ,managem5t ,practices2 & 7,b7 ! #aiig report sponsor$ by ! ,adm9i/rator entitl$ ,/ormwat] ,be/ ,managem5t ,practices 9 an ,ultra-,urban ,sett+3 ,selection & ,monitor+4 7b7 ,reissuance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all update & reissue ea* be/ managem5t practices report to reflect new in=mation & advancem5ts 9 /ormwat] managem5t4 7c7 ,updates ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator reissues a be/ managem5t practices report describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all update & reissue ! be/ managem5t practices report until ! e>li] ( ! date on :i*-- 7#a7 ! be/ managem5t practices report is )drawn2 or 7#b7 ! cont5ts ( ! be/ managem5t practices report are incorporat$ 7includ+ by ref]5ce7 into applicable regulations ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 #aebh4 ,invasive plant elim9ation program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,invasive plant ,! t]m invasive plant means a nonnative plant1 tree1 grass1 or we$ species1 includ+1 at a m9imum1 *eatgrass1 ,v5t5ata dubia1 m$usahead1 bulb\s bluegrass1 ,japanese brome1 rattail fescue1 ,japanese honeysuckle1 phragmites1 autumn olive1 ,brad=d pe>1 wild p>snip1 s]icea lesp$eza1 spott$ knapwe$1 g>lic mu/>d1 & palm] am>an?4 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,transportation corridor ,! t]m transportation corridor means a road1 highway1 railroad1 or o!r surface transportation r\te4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a program to provide grants to ,/ates to elim9ate or control exi/+ invasive plants or prev5t introduction ( or encroa*m5t by new invasive plants along & 9 areas adjac5t to transportation corridor rights-(-way4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7d7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ?is subsection1 a ,/ate t receives a grant "u ! program may use ! grant funds to c>ry out activities to elim9ate or control exi/+ invasive plants or prev5t introduction ( or encroa*m5t by new invasive plants along & 9 areas adjac5t to transportation corridor rights-(-way4 7#b7 ,prioritization ( projects ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t utilize revegetation ) native plants & wildfl[]s1 includ+ ^? t are poll9ator-fri5dly4 7#c7 ,prohibition on c]ta9 uses ( funds ,am\nts provid$ to a ,/ate "u ! program may n be us$ = co/s relat+ to m[+ a transportation corridor "r-(-way or ! adjac5t area unless-- 7,a7 m[+ is id5tifi$ z ! be/ means ( treatm5t accord+ to be/ managem5t practices2 or 7,b7 m[+ is us$ 9 conjunction ) ano!r treatm5t4 7#d7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts provid$ to a ,/ate "u ! program may be us$ = ! pur*ase ( equipm5t4 7#e7 ,adm9i/rative & indirect co/s ,n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts provid$ to a ,/ate "u ! program may be us$ = ! adm9i/rative & o!r indirect co/s 7su* z full "t employee sal>ies1 r5t1 insurance1 subscriptions1 utilities1 & (fice supplies7 ( c>ry+ out eligible activities4 7e7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out eligible activities ) a grant "u ! program1 a ,/ate %all coord9ate )-- 7,a7 units ( local gov]nm5t1 political subdivisions ( ! ,/ate1 & ,tribal au?orities t are c>ry+ out eligible activities 9 ! areas to be treat$2 7,b7 local regulatory au?orities1 9 ! case ( a treatm5t along or adjac5t to a railroad "r-(-way2 & 7,c7 ) respect to ! mo/ effective roadside control me?ods1 ,/ate & ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & any relevant ,tribal au?orities4 7#b7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* a ,/ate receives a grant "u ! program1 & annually !reaft]1 t ,/ate %all provide to ! ,secret>y an annual report on ! treatm5ts c>ri$ out us+ funds f ! grant4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible activity c>ri$ out us+ funds f a grant "u ! program %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a project t utilizes revegetation ) native plants & wildfl[]s1 includ+ ^? t are poll9ator-fri5dly1 #ge p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( any o!r project n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 #ej p]c5t4 7#b7 ,c]ta9 funds c\nt$ t[>d non-,f$]al %>e ,a ,/ate may include am\nts exp5d$ by ! ,/ate or a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 ! ,/ate to address curr5t invasive plant populations & prev5t future infe/ation along or 9 areas adjac5t to transportation corridor rights-(-way 9 calculat+ ! non-,f$]al %>e requir$ "u ! program4 7g7 ,fund+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! program #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #aebi4 ,ov]-!-road bus toll+ equity ,section #abi7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i71 by ins]t+ 1 toge!r ) ! results ( ! audit "u p>agraph 7#i77;,c71 aft] ! audits2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,an ov]-!-road & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an ov]-!-road 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ public transportation buses & ins]t+ public transportation vehicles2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,reports 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 a public au?ority t op]ates a toll facility %all report to ! ,secret>y any rates1 t]ms1 or conditions = access to ! toll facility by public transportation vehicles t diff] f ! rates1 t]ms1 or conditions applicable to ov]-!-road buses4 7ii7 ,updates ,a public au?ority t op]ates a toll facility %all report to ! ,secret>y any *ange to ! rates1 t]ms1 or conditions = access to ! toll facility by public transportation vehicles t diff] f ! rates1 t]ms1 or conditions applicable to ov]-!-road buses by n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! *ange takes effect4 7iii7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all publi% in=mation report$ to ! ,secret>y "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 on a publicly accessible int]net website4 7,c7 ,annual audit 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a public au?ority 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a77 ) jurisdiction ov] a toll facility %all-- 7,i7 conduct or h an indep5d5t auditor conduct an annual audit ( toll facility records to v]ify compliance ) ?is p>agraph2 & 7,,ii7 report ! results ( ! audit1 toge!r ) ! results ( ! audit "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 to ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,records ,aft] provid+ reasonable notice1 a public au?ority describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all make all records ( ! public au?ority p]ta9+ to ! toll facility available = audit by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,noncompliance ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a public au?ority describ$ 9 clause 7i7 has n compli$ ) ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may require ! public au?ority to discont9ue collect+ tolls until an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y is rea*$ to a*ieve compliance4 4 #aecj4 ,bridge t]m9ology 7a7 ,condition ( ,,nhs bridges ,section #aai7;f77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ /ructurally defici5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ 9 poor condition4 7b7 ,national ,bridge & ,tunnel inv5tories ,section #add7;b77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ /ructurally defici5t bridge & ins]t+ bridge classifi$ z 9 poor condition4 7c7 ,tribal transportation facility bridges ,section #bjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ defici5t bridges eligible = ! tribal transportation program & ins]t+ bridges eligible = ! tribal transportation program classifi$ z 9 poor condition1 hav+ l[ load capacity1 or ne$+ geometric improvem5ts2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by /rik+ /ructurally defici5t or functionally obsolete & ins]t+ classifi$ z 9 poor condition1 hav+ a l[ load capacity1 or ne$+ geometric improvem5ts4 #aeca4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,section #aja7;b77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ,highways aft] & ,def5se4 7b7 ,section #ajd7;f77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ f$]al highway adm9i/ration & ins]t+ an op]at+ adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ an op]at+ adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7c7 ,section #ajh7;c77#c77;,f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 aft] ,policy ,act2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ?is ,act & ins]t+ ?is title4 7d7 ,section #aab7;b77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7,f7 7,f7 ,subp>agraphs & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,exclusion ,subp>agraphs 4 7e7 ,section #aae7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ace7;f7 & ins]t+ section #ace7;g74 7f7 ,section #acj7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & ,transportation1 & ins]t+ & ,transportation2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ !reaft]11 & ins]t+ !reaft]12 & 7#b7 9 ! fif? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ railroad highway & ins]t+ railway-highway4 7g7 ,section #ace7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ op]ators711 & ins]t+ op]ators712 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 by /rik+ #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecaf1 & #ecag & ins]t+ #ecaj & #ecaa4 7h7 ,section #aci ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #acja71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 aft] ( #aifi2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 aft] ( #aifi ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7k77#b71 by ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 aft] ( #aifi4 7i7 ,section #adj7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$1 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ a comma aft] ,secret>y4 7j7 ,section #adb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7i74 7k7 ,section #adh7;i77#b77;,d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ safety safety & ins]t+ safety4 7l7 ,section #aff7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,a public au?ority & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,au?ority ( public au?orities ,a public au?ority 4 7m7 ,section #bja7;c77#f77;,a77ii7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq474 7n7 ,section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq472 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#aj77;,b71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;e7b77 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjg7;b772 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ ! aft] agreem5t "u4 7o7 ,section #bjf7;d77#b77;,g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ use ( recreational trails & ins]t+ uses ( recreational trails4 7p7 ,section #bjg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a7;f77 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe7;f772 7#b7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#e7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echf72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#f7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echg72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#g7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echh72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#i7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecij72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aj7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecia72 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aa7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecib72 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ad7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecie72 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ae7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecif72 & 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ag7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecih72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7m77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #eje & ins]t+ #eja2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b2 #deh;aaa7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd2 #echa74 7q7 ,section #bag7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#d74 7r7 ,section #cbc7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 aft] ( #aifi4 7s7 ,section #cbe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7t7 ,section #ejd7;g77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ make grants or to & ins]t+ make grants to4 7u7 ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cbe4 #aecb4 ,/udy ( impacts on roads f self-driv+ vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all initiate a /udy on ! exi/+ & future impacts ( self-driv+ vehicles to transportation infra/ructure1 mobility1 ! environm5t1 & safety1 includ+ impacts on-- 7#a7 ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7#b7 urban roads2 7#c7 rural roads2 7#d7 corridors ) heavy traffic conge/ion2 7#e7 transportation sy/ems optimization2 & 7#f7 any o!r areas or issues relevant to op]ations ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration t ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( /udy ,! /udy "u subsection 7a7 %all include specific recomm5dations = bo? rural & urban communities reg>d+ ! impacts ( self-driv+ vehicles on exi/+ transportation sy/em capacity4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 consid] ! ne$ = & recomm5d any policy *anges to be und]tak5 by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration on ! impacts ( self-driv+ vehicles z id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#b7 = bo? rural & urban communities1 include a discussion (-- 7,a7 ! impacts t self-driv+ vehicles w h on exi/+ transportation infra/ructure1 su* z signage & m>k+s1 traffic lights1 & highway capacity & design2 7,b7 ! impact on comm]cial & private traffic fl[s2 7,c7 infra/ructure improvem5t ne$s t may be necess>y = transportation infra/ructure to accommodate self-driv+ vehicles2 7,d7 ! impact ( self-driv+ vehicles on ! environm5t1 conge/ion1 & vehicle miles travel$2 & 7,e7 ! impact ( self-driv+ vehicles on mobility4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid] & incorporate relevant curr5t & ongo+ rese>* ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all conv5e & consult ) a panel ( national exp]ts 9 bo? rural & urban transportation1 includ+-- 7#a7 op]ators & us]s ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 includ+ private sector /akehold]s2 7#b7 ,/ates & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7#c7 metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7#d7 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 7#e7 repres5tatives ( public transportation ag5cies or organizations2 7#f7 highway safety & academic gr\ps2 7#g7 nonpr(it entities ) exp]i5ce 9 transportation policy2 7#h7 ,national ,laboratories 7z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja772 7#i7 environm5tal /akehold]s2 & 7#aj7 self-driv+ vehicle produc]s1 manufactur]s1 & te*nology develop]s4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 is initiat$1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit a report on ! results ( ! /udy to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,,ii ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation #bjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#bb7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#bc71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ratively allocat$ ,! t]m adm9i/ratively allocat$ means ! allocation by ! ,secret>y ( budget au?ority = a project "u ! ,,tifia program t occurs :5-- 7,a7 a pot5tial applicant has be5 invit$ into ! cr$itwor?9ess phase = a project "u ! ,,tifia program2 or 7,b7 ! project is subject to a ma/] cr$it agreem5t1 9 accordance ) section #fjb7;b77#b74 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#aa7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #c ye>s & ins]t+ #e ye>s2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 a project to improve or con/ruct public infra/ructure-- 7i7 t-- 7,i7 is locat$ )9 walk+ di/ance (1 & accessible to1 a fix$ guideway transit facility1 pass5g] rail /ation1 int]city bus /ation1 or int]modal facility1 includ+ a transportation1 public utility1 or capital project describ$ 9 section #ecjb7c77;,g77v7 ( title #di1 & relat$ infra/ructure2 or 7,,ii7 is a project = economic developm5t1 includ+ comm]cial & resid5tial developm5t1 & relat$ infra/ructure & activities-- 7aa7 t incorporates private inve/m5t2 7bb7 t is physically or functionally relat$ to a pass5g] rail /ation or multimodal /ation t includes rail s]vice2 7cc7 = :i* ! project sponsor has a high probability ( comm5c+ ! contract+ process = con/ruction by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program is provid$ = ! project2 & 7dd7 t has a high probability ( r$uc+ ! ne$ = f9ancial assi/ance "u any o!r ,f$]al program = ! relevant pass5g] rail /ation or s]vice by increas+ rid]%ip1 t5ant lease paym5ts1 or o!r activities t g5]ate rev5ue exce$+ co/s2 & 7ii7 = :i*1 by n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y has-- 7,i7 receiv$ a lett] ( int]e/2 & 7,,ii7 det]m9$ t ! project is eligible = assi/ance2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 an eligible airport-relat$ project 7z def9$ 9 section #djaag7;a7 ( title #di7 = :i*1 n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y has-- 7i7 receiv$ a lett] ( int]e/2 & 7ii7 det]m9$ t ! project is eligible = assi/ance2 & 7,h7 a project = ! acquisition ( plant & wildlife habitat pursuant to a cons]vation plan t-- 7i7 has be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior pursuant to section #aj ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci72 & 7ii7 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 w\ld mitigate ! environm5tal impacts ( transportation infra/ructure projects o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title4 4 7b7 ,eligibility ,section #fjb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a rat+ & ins]t+ an inve/m5t-grade rat+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! s5ior debt & ins]t+ s5ior debt2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ cr$it in/rum5t is = an am\nt less ?an #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ total am\nt ( o!r s5ior debt & ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is less ?an #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by /rik+ section #fja7;a77#ab77;,e7 & ins]t+ section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e74 7c7 ,process+ timel9es ,section #fjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,process+ timel9es ,except 9 ! case ( an application describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#h7 & to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all provide an applicant ) a specific e/imate ( ! timel9e = ! approval or disapproval ( ! application ( ! applicant1 :i*1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all endeavor to complete by n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ! date on :i* ! applicant submits a lett] ( int]e/ to ! ,secret>y4 4 7d7 ,secur$ loans ,section #fjc7;c77#d77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,any excess & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 any excess 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,c]ta9 applicants ,9 ! case ( a secur$ loan or o!r secur$ ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t provid$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 if ! obligor is a gov]nm5tal entity1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality1 ! obligor %all n be requir$ to prepay ! secur$ loan or o!r secur$ ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t ) any excess rev5ues describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if ! obligor ent]s into an agreem5t to use ^? excess rev5ues only = purposes au?oriz$ "u ?is title or title #di4 4 7e7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #fjb7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #fja7;a77#a77;,a7 & ins]t+ section #fja7;a77#c77;,a74 7f7 ,/reaml9$ application process ,section #fjc7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional t]ms = exp$it$ decisions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t an exp$it$ decision timel9e = public ag5cy borr[]s seek+ secur$ loans t meet-- 7i7 ! t]ms "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 ! additional crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,additional crit]ia ,! additional crit]ia ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 are ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! secur$ loan is made on t]ms & conditions t sub/antially con=m to ! conv5tional t]ms & conditions e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau4 7ii7 ,! secur$ loan is rat$ 9 ! ,a category or high]4 7iii7 ,! ,,tifia program %>e ( eligible project co/s is #cc p]c5t or less4 7iv7 ,! applicant demon/rates a reasonable expectation t ! contract+ process = ! project c comm5ce by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is obligat$ = ! project "u ! ,,tifia program4 7v7 ,! project has receiv$ a categorical exclusion1 a f9d+ ( no significant impact1 or a record ( decision "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,c7 ,writt5 notice ,! ,secret>y %all provide to an applicant seek+ a secur$ loan "u ! exp$it$ decision process "u ?is p>agraph a writt5 notice in=m+ ! applicant :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! application by n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y submits to ! applicant a lett] indicat+ t ! ,national ,surface ,transportation ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau has comm5c$ ! cr$itwor?9ess review ( ! project4 4 7g7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,limitation = c]ta9 projects 7,a7 ,transit-ori5t$ developm5t projects ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 section #fja7;a77#ac77;,e7 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program = t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,airport-relat$ projects ,! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 section #fja7;a77#ac77;,g7-- 7i7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program "u ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai = t fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! unobligat$ c>ryov] balances 7z ( ,octob] #a1 #bjbj7 made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program1 less ! total am\nt adm9i/ratively allocat$ by ! ,secret>y z ( t date4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,,tifia program4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #fje7;f77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #fjh7;a77#e7 & ins]t+ section #fjh7;a77#f74 7h7 ,/atus reports ,section #fji ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,/atus reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website = ! ,,tifia program-- 7,a7 on a mon?ly basis1 a curr5t /atus report on all submitt$ lett]s ( int]e/ & applications receiv$ = assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program2 & 7,b7 on a qu>t]ly basis1 a curr5t /atus report on all approv$ applications = assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,ea* mon?ly & qu>t]ly /atus report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 at a m9imum1 ) respect to ea* project includ$ 9 ! /atus report-- 7,a7 ! "n ( ! p>ty submitt+ ! lett] ( int]e/ or application2 7,b7 ! "n ( ! project2 7,c7 ! date on :i* ! lett] ( int]e/ or application 0 receiv$2 7,d7 ! e/imat$ project eligible co/s2 7,e7 ! type ( cr$it assi/ance s\ght2 & 7,f7 ! anticipat$ fiscal ye> & qu>t] = clos+ ( ! cr$it assi/ance4 4 7i7 ,/ate infra/ructure bank program ,section #faj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 7j7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! impact ( ! am5dm5t relat+ to airport-relat$ projects "u subsection 7a77#d77;,c7 & subsection 7g77#a77;,b71 includ+-- 7#a7 in=mation on ! use ( ,,tifia program 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 funds = eligible airport-relat$ projects 7z def9$ 9 section #djaag7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7#b7 recomm5dations = modifications to ! ,,tifia program4 ,,iii ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education #cjja4 ,surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to te/ ! feasibility ( a road usage fee & o!r us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms to ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund1 ?r\gh pilot projects at ! ,/ate1 regional1 & national level4 7b7 ,/ate grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to ,/ates & gr\ps ( ,/ates to c>ry out pilot projects "u ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,objectives ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! activities c>ri$ out us+ funds provid$ "u ?is subsection meet ! foll[+ objectives3 7,a7 ,to te/ ! design1 acceptance1 equity1 & implem5tation ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms1 includ+ among-- 7i7 diff]+ income gr\ps2 & 7ii7 rural & urban driv]s4 7,b7 ,to provide recomm5dations reg>d+ adoption & implem5tation ( us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7,c7 ,to quantify & m9imize ! adm9i/rative co/s ( any pot5tial us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms4 7,d7 ,to te/ a v>iety ( solutions1 includ+ ! use ( ?ird-p>ty v5dors1 = ! collection ( data & road usage fees1 includ+ ! reliability & security ( ^? solutions & v5dors4 7,e7 ,to te/ solutions to ensure ! privacy & security ( data collect$ = ! purpose ( implem5t+ a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism4 7,f7 ,to conduct public education & outrea* to increase public aw>5ess reg>d+ ! ne$ = road usage fees or o!r us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms = surface transportation programs4 7,g7 ,to evaluate ! ease ( compliance & en=cem5t ( a v>iety ( implem5tation approa*es = diff]5t us]s ( ! transportation sy/em4 7#d7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates t receives a grant "u ?is subsection %all use ! grant to c>ry out activities to address ! objectives describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all consid] geographic div]sity 9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection may n exce$ #gj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! activity4 7c7 ,national rese>* program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a rese>* program to develop & te/ ! feasibility ( a nationwide alt]native roadway fund+ me*anism to exp& ,f$]al fund+ = highway improvem5ts4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! rese>* program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate )-- 7,a7 appropriate ,/ate & ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7,b7 ! ,f$]al ,sy/em ,fund+ ,alt]native ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,p>ticipants ,! rese>* program "u ?is subsection %all include volunt>y p>ticipation by driv]s or own]s ( comm]cial vehicles f a div]sity ( ,/ates & vehicle classes4 7#d7 ,objectives ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! rese>* program "u ?is subsection is design$ to meet ! foll[+ objectives3 7,a7 ,to evaluate ! co/ & feasibility ( implem5t+ a nationwide alt]native roadway fund+ me*anism4 7,b7 ,to evaluate options = deploym5t ( a nationwide alt]native roadway fund+ me*anism1 includ+ options =-- 7i7 collection & en=cem5t me*anisms2 7ii7 protection ( privacy & data security2 & 7iii7 ! /ructure = ! implem5tation ( a pot5tial future nationwide program4 7,c7 ,to evaluate ! impacts ( ! imposition ( a nationwide alt]native roadway fund+ me*anism on-- 7i7 transportation rev5ues2 7ii7 p]sonal mobility1 driv+ patt]ns1 & transportation co/s2 & 7iii7 freight movem5t & co/s4 7,d7 ,to evaluate options = ! integration ( a nationwide alt]native roadway fund+ me*anism )-- 7i7 ,/ate-bas$ transportation rev5ue collections & regulations2 7ii7 toll rev5ue collection plat=ms2 7iii7 transportation network company fees2 & 7iv7 any o!r relevant transportation rev5ue me*anisms4 7#e7 ,sav+s provision 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 no?+ 9 ?is subsection au?orizes ! ,secret>y to impose a ,f$]al road usage fee4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,z "p ( ! rese>* program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may te/ collection me*anisms = a nationwide alt]native roadway fund+ me*anism1 :i* may include ! imposition on volunt>y p>ticipants ( fees t are-- 7i7 7,i7 = te/+ purposes only2 & 7,,ii7 refund$ to ! pilot p>ticipant 9 a timely mann]2 or 7ii7 comm5surate1 on net1 ) inc5tives provid$ = p>ticipation 9 ! rese>* program4 7d7 ,f$]al sy/em fund+ alt]native advisory bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory bo>d1 to be kn[n z ! ,f$]al ,sy/em ,fund+ ,alt]native ,advisory ,bo>d 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! advisory bo>d71 to assi/ )-- 7,a7 advanc+ & implem5t+ ! national rese>* program "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 develop+ ! recomm5dations & reports "u subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,memb]s ,! advisory bo>d %all1 at a m9imum1 be compos$ ( repres5tatives ( ! foll[+ entities1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y3 7,a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation4 7,b7 ,local transportation ag5cies locat$ )9 a transportation managem5t area 7z id5tifi$ or designat$ "u section #acd7k7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7,c7 ,any public or nonpr(it entity t l$ a surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives pilot project "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7,d7 ,own]s & op]ators ( toll facilities4 7,e7 ,fleet op]ators ( light-duty & heavy-duty vehicles4 7e7 ,limitation on rev5ue collect$ ,any rev5ue collect$ ?r\gh a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism e/abli%$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is section %all n be consid]$ a toll "u section #cja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,recomm5dations & report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury & ! ,f$]al ,sy/em ,fund+ ,alt]native ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d7 %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! results ( ! ,/ate pilot projects "u subsection 7b7 & ! national rese>* program "u subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 provides recomm5dations1 if applicable1 to enable pot5tial implem5tation ( a nationwide alt]native roadway fund+ me*anism4 7g7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj %all be us$ = ,/ate pilot projects "u subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ = ! national rese>* program "u subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,excess funds 7,a7 ,excess ,/ate pilot project funds ,any excess funds rema9+ aft] mak+ grants = ,/ate pilot projects "u subsection 7b7 %all be available = ! national rese>* program "u subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,excess national rese>* program funds ,any excess funds rema9+ aft] c>ry+ out ! national rese>* program "u subsection 7c7 %all be available to make grants = ,/ate pilot projects "u subsection 7b74 7h7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #fjbj4 #cjjb4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program ,section #fjbh7;c7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aej note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe4 #cjjc4 ,data integration pilot program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program-- 7#a7 to provide rese>* & develop models t integrate1 9 ne>-real-"t1 data f multiple s\rces1 includ+ geolocat$-- 7,a7 wea!r conditions2 7,b7 roadway conditions2 7,c7 incid5ts1 "w zones1 & o!r nonrecurr+ ev5ts relat$ to em]g5cy plann+2 & 7,d7 in=mation f em]g5cy respond]s2 & 7#b7 to facilitate data integration betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,national ,wea!r ,s]vice1 & o!r s\rces ( data t provide real-"t data ) respect to roadway conditions dur+ or z a result ( sev]e wea!r ev5ts1 includ+1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 w9t] wea!r2 7,b7 heavy ra9fall2 & 7,c7 tropical wea!r ev5ts4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 address ! safety1 resili5cy1 & vuln]ability ( ! transportation sy/em to disa/]s2 & 7#b7 develop tools = decisionmak]s & o!r end-us]s :o c\ld use or b5efit f ! integrat$ data describ$ 9 t subsection to improve public safety & mobility4 7c7 ,treatm5t ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out activities "u ! pilot program "u ?is section z if-- 7#a7 ^? activities 7 au?oriz$ "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! funds made available to c>ry out ! pilot program 7 made available "u t *apt]4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #b1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #cjjd4 ,em]g+ te*nology rese>* pilot program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program to conduct em]g+ te*nology rese>* 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,activities ,! pilot program "u ?is section %all include-- 7#a7 rese>* & developm5t activities relat+ to lev]ag+ advanc$ & additive manufactur+ te*nologies to increase ! /ructural integrity & co/-effectiv5ess ( surface transportation infra/ructure2 & 7#b7 rese>* & developm5t activities 7includ+ laboratory & te/ track support$ accel]at$ pavem5t te/+ rese>* reg>d+ ! impacts ( connect$1 autonom\s1 & platoon$ vehicles on pavem5t & infra/ructure p]=mance7-- 7,a7 to r$uce ! impact ( automat$ & connect$ driv+ sy/ems & advanc$ driv]-assi/ance sy/ems on pavem5t & infra/ructure p]=mance2 & 7,b7 to improve transportation infra/ructure design 9 anticipation ( increas$ usage ( automat$ driv+ sy/ems & advanc$ driv]-assi/ance sy/ems4 7c7 ,treatm5t ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out activities "u ! pilot program "u ?is section z if-- 7#a7 ^? activities 7 au?oriz$ "u *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! funds made available to c>ry out ! pilot program 7 made available "u t *apt]4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #cjje4 ,rese>* & te*nology developm5t & deploym5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ section #ejh & ins]t+ section #fejc ( title #di2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 engage ) public & private entities to spur advancem5t ( em]g+ trans=mative innovations ?r\gh accel]at$ m>ket read9ess2 & 7,f7 consult frequ5tly ) public & private entities on new transportation te*nologies4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7x7 ?r\gh 7xv7 z clauses 7xi7 ?r\gh 7xvi71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ix7 ! foll[+3 7x7 safety measures to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77viii71 by ins]t+ wea!r aft] extreme2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7xv71 by ins]t+ extreme wea!r ev5ts & aft] )/&2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7xviii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7xix71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xx7 /udies on ! deploym5t & rev5ue pot5tial ( ! deploym5t ( en]gy & broadb& infra/ructure 9 highway rights-(-way1 includ+ pot5tial adv]se impacts ( ! use or nonuse ( ^? rights-(-way4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to support rese>* on non-m>ket-ready te*nologies 9 consultation ) public & private entities4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ innovations by lead+ aft] support2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ! evaluation ( in=mation f accel]at$ m>ket read9ess ef=ts1 includ+ non-m>ket-ready te*nologies1 9 consultation ) o!r (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & key p>tn]s4 2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 by /rik+ future highway & all t foll[s ?r\gh ne$s4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8curr5t conditions & future ne$s ( highways1 bridges1 & tunnels ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+-- 7i7 ! conditions & p]=mance ( ! highway network = freight movem5t2 7ii7 intellig5t transportation sy/ems2 7iii7 resili5ce ne$s2 & 7iv7 ! backlog ( curr5t highway1 bridge1 & tunnel ne$s4 2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,analysis tools ,! ,secret>y may develop int]active model+ tools & databases t-- 7,a7 track ! full condition ( highway assets1 includ+ int]*anges1 & ! recon/ruction hi/ory ( ^? assets2 7,b7 c be us$ to assess transportation options2 7,c7 all[ = ! monitor+ & model+ ( network-level traffic fl[s on highways2 & 7,d7 fur!r ,f$]al & ,/ate und]/&+ ( ! importance ( national & regional connectivity & ! ne$ = long-di/ance & int]regional pass5g] & freight travel by highway & o!r surface transportation modes4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ use ( rights-(-way p]missible "u applicable law1 aft] /ructures12 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 dissem9at+ & evaluat+ in=mation f accel]at$ m>ket read9ess ef=ts1 includ+ non-m>ket-ready te*nologies1 to public & private entities4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 by /rik+ improv$ tools & me?ods to accel]ate ! adoption & ins]t+ & deploy improv$ tools & me?ods to accel]ate ! adoption ( e>ly-/age & prov5 innovative practices & te*nologies &1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 support cont9u$ implem5tation2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available on an int]net website a report t describes-- 7i7 ! activities ! ,secret>y has und]tak5 to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 h[ & to :at ext5t ! ,secret>y has work$ to dissem9ate non-m>ket-ready te*nologies to public & private entities4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,high-friction surface treatm5t application /udy 7i7 ,def9ition ( in/itution ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m in/itution means a private sector entity1 public ag5cy1 rese>* univ]sity or o!r rese>* in/itution1 or organization repres5t+ transportation & te*nology lead]s or o!r transportation /akehold]s t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 is capable ( work+ ) ,/ate highway ag5cies1 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 & ! highway con/ruction indu/ry to develop & evaluate new products1 design te*nologies1 & con/ruction me?ods t quickly lead to pavem5t improvem5ts4 7ii7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) an in/itution to c>ry out a /udy on ! use ( natural & syn!tic calc9$ bauxite z a high-friction surface treatm5t application on pavem5t4 7iii7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report on ! results ( ! /udy "u clause 7ii7 to-- 7,i7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7,,ii7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,,iii7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,,iv7 ! ,am]ican ,association ( ,/ate ,highway & ,transportation ,(ficials4 2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ annually & ins]t+ once e #c ye>s2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7bb7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7cc7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,v7 pavem5t monitor+ & data collection practices2 7,,vi7 pavem5t durability & resili5ce2 7,,vii7 /ormwat] managem5t2 7,,viii7 impacts on vehicle effici5cy2 7,,ix7 ! en]gy effici5cy ( ! production ( pav+ mat]ials & ! ability ( pav+ mat]ials to enhance ! environm5t & promote su/a9ability2 & 7,x7 integration ( r5ewable en]gy 9 pavem5t designs4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a program "u ! te*nology & innovation deploym5t program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to promote1 implem5t1 deploy1 demon/rate1 %[case1 support1 & docum5t ! application ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems1 practices1 p]=mance1 & b5efits4 7,b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems program e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 accel]at$ ,/ate adoption ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems appli$ ?r\gh\t ! con/ruction lifecycle 7includ+ ?r\gh ! design & eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 & op]ations phases7 t-- 7,i7 maximize int]op]ability ) o!r sy/ems1 products1 tools1 or applications2 7,,ii7 boo/ productivity2 7,,iii7 manage complexity2 7,,iv7 r$uce project delays & co/ ov]runs2 & 7,v7 enhance safety & quality2 7ii7 m timely & productive in=mation-%>+ among /akehold]s ?r\gh r$uc$ reliance on pap] to manage con/ruction processes & deliv]ables su* z bluepr9ts1 design draw+s1 procurem5t & supply-*a9 ord]s1 equipm5t logs1 daily progress reports1 & pun* li/s2 7iii7 deploym5t ( digital managem5t sy/ems t enable & lev]age ! use ( digital te*nologies on con/ruction sites by contractors1 su* z /ate-(-!-art automat$ & connect$ ma*9]y & optimiz$ r\t+ s(tw>e t all[s con/ruction work]s to p]=m tasks fa/]1 saf]1 m accurately1 & ) m9imal sup]vision2 7iv7 ! developm5t & deploym5t ( be/ practices = use 9 digital con/ruction managem5t2 7v7 increas$ te*nology adoption & deploym5t by ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t t enables project sponsors-- 7,i7 to integrate ! adoption ( digital managem5t sy/ems & te*nologies 9 contracts2 & 7,,ii7 to weigh ! co/ ( digitization & te*nology 9 sett+ project budgets2 7vi7 te*nology tra9+ & work=ce developm5t to build ! capabilities ( project manag]s & sponsors t enables ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t-- 7,i7 to bett] manage projects us+ advanc$ con/ruction managem5t te*nologies2 & 7,,ii7 to prop]ly measure & rew>d te*nology adoption across projects ( ! ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7vii7 developm5t ( guidance to assi/ ,/ates 9 updat+ regulations ( ! ,/ate to all[ project sponsors & contractors-- 7,i7 to report data relat+ to ! project 9 digital =mats2 & 7,,ii7 to fully capture ! effici5cies & b5efits ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems & relat$ te*nologies2 7viii7 r$uction 9 ! environm5tal footpr9t ( con/ruction projects us+ advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems result+ f elim9ation ( conge/ion ?r\gh m effici5t projects2 & 7ix7 enhanc$ work] & p$e/rian safety result+ f increas$ transp>5cy4 7,c7 ,fund+ ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all obligate f funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection #bj1jjj1jjj to accel]ate ! deploym5t & implem5tation ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems4 7,d7 ,publication 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all issue & make available to ! public on a website a report on-- 7,i7 progress made 9 ! implem5tation ( advanc$ digital managem5t sy/ems by ,/ates2 & 7,,ii7 ! co/s & b5efits ( ! deploym5t ( new te*nology & innovations t sub/antially & directly result$ f ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,! report "u clause 7i7 may include an analysis (-- 7,i7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local co/ sav+s2 7,,ii7 project deliv]y "t improvem5ts2 7,,iii7 conge/ion impacts2 & 7,,iv7 safety improvem5ts = roadway us]s & con/ruction work]s4 4 7b7 ,advanc$ transportation te*nologies & innovative mobility deploym5t ,section #ejc7;c77#d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by ins]t+ & innovative mobility be=e deploym5t2 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to eligible entities to deploy1 in/all1 & op]ate advanc$ transportation te*nologies to improve safety1 mobility1 effici5cy1 sy/em p]=mance1 int]modal connectivity1 & infra/ructure return on inve/m5t4 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! enhanc$ use & ins]t+ optimization2 7,b7 9 clause 7v7-- 7i7 by /rik+ transit1 & ins]t+ "w zone1 wea!r1 transit1 p>atransit12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & accessible transportation & ins]t+ 1 accessible1 & integrat$ transportation & transportation s]vices2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7vii71 7viii71 & 7x71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 facilitate acc\nt-bas$ paym5ts = transportation access & s]vices & integrate paym5t sy/ems across modes2 2 7,e7 9 clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7ix7 inc5tivize travel]s-- 7,i7 to %>e trips dur+ p]iods 9 :i* travel dem& exce$s sy/em capacity2 or 7,,ii7 to %ift trips to p]iods 9 :i* travel dem& does n exce$ sy/em capacity2 or 2 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,n lat] & all t foll[s ?r\gh !reaft] & ins]t+ ,ea* fiscal ye> = :i* fund+ is made available = activities "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ mobility1 aft] safety12 & 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,i7 9 item 7bb71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 item 7cc71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7dd7 facilitat+ paym5t = transportation s]vices4 2 7#e7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,n lat] & all t foll[s ?r\gh !reaft] & ins]t+ ,ea* fiscal ye> = :i* fund+ is made available = activities "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,9 aw>d+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 9 aw>d+ 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ,rural set-aside ,n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph %all be res]v$ = projects s]v+ rural areas4 2 7#f7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7ix7 z clauses 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 7vii71 7viii71 7xi71 & 7xiv71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 advanc$ transportation te*nologies to improve em]g5cy evacuation & response by ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local au?orities2 2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7ix7 integrat$ corridor managem5t sy/ems2 7x7 advanc$ p>k+ res]vation or v>iable pric+ sy/ems2 2 7,d7 9 clause 7xi7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 toll collection1 aft] pric+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xi7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7xii7 te*nology t enhances high occupancy vehicle toll lanes1 cordon pric+1 or conge/ion pric+2 7xiii7 integration ( transportation s]vice paym5t sy/ems2 or 2 & 7,f7 9 clause 7xiv7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & access & ins]t+ 1 access1 & on-dem& transportation s]vice2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ & o!r %>$-use mobility applications aft] ride%>+2 7#g7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77ii77,,iv71 by /rik+ effici5cy & multimodal sy/em p]=mance & ins]t+ mobility1 effici5cy1 multimodal sy/em p]=mance1 & paym5t sy/em p]=mance2 7#h7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7vii7 ?r\gh 7ix71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 improv$ integration ( paym5t sy/ems2 2 7#i7 9 subp>agraph 7,i77i71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#aj7 9 subp>agraph 7,n7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ repres5t+ a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ a any & ins]t+ any4 7c7 ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce on new mobility & automat$ vehicles ,section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a77#c77;,d771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,automat$ vehicle ,! t]m automat$ vehicle means a motor vehicle t-- 7,i7 has a taxable gross weight 7z def9$ 9 section #da4ddhb7;b7-#a ( title #bf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 ( #aj1jjj p\nds or less2 & 7,,ii7 is capable ( p]=m+ ! entire task ( driv+ 7includ+ /e]+1 accel]at+ & decel]at+1 & react+ to ext]nal /imulus7 )\t human int]v5tion4 7ii7 ,new mobility ,! t]m new mobility includes %>$ s]vices su* z-- 7,i7 dock$ & dockless bicycles2 7,,ii7 dock$ & dockless electric scoot]s2 & 7,,iii7 transportation network companies4 7,b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,am]ica's ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce to collect1 conduct1 & fund rese>* on ! impacts ( new mobility & automat$ vehicles on l& use1 urban design1 transportation1 real e/ate1 equity1 & municipal budgets4 7,c7 ,p>tn]%ips ,9 e/abli%+ ! ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into appropriate p>tn]%ips ) any in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or public or private rese>* entity4 4 7d7 ,accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7#a7 a description (-- 7,a7 ! curr5t /atus ( ! use ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7,b7 ! progress ( ea* ,/ate t[>d accel]at+ ! adoption ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems2 & 7#b7 an analysis ( ! sav+s 9 project deliv]y "t & project co/s t c be a*iev$ ?r\gh ! use ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems4 7e7 ,op5 *all5ge & rese>* initiative pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an op5 *all5ge & rese>* proposal pilot program "u :i* eligible entities may propose op5 highway *all5ges & rese>* proposals t are l9k$ to id5tifi$ or pot5tial rese>* ne$s4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a rese>* proposal submitt$ to ! ,secret>y by an eligible entity %all address-- 7,a7 a rese>* ne$ id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y or ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 or 7,b7 an issue or *all5ge t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be important4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to submit a rese>* proposal "u ! pilot program "u p>agraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a univ]sity transportation c5t] "u section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 a private nonpr(it organization2 7,e7 a private sector organization work+ 9 collaboration ) an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 & 7,f7 any o!r individual or entity t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,project review ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review ea* rese>* proposal submitt$ "u ! pilot program "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 provide to ! eligible entity a writt5 notice t-- 7i7 if ! rese>* proposal is n select$-- 7,i7 notifies ! eligible entity t ! rese>* proposal has n be5 select$ = fund+2 7,,ii7 provides an explanation z to :y ! rese>* proposal 0 n select$1 includ+ if ! rese>* proposal does n cov] an area ( ne$2 & 7,,iii7 if applicable1 recomm5d t ! rese>* proposal be submitt$ to ano!r rese>* program & provide guidance & direction to ! eligible entity & ! propos$ rese>* program (fice2 & 7ii7 if ! rese>* proposal is select$1 notifies ! eligible entity t ! rese>* proposal has be5 select$ = fund+4 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,non-f$]al %>e ,all co/s directly incurr$ by ! non-,f$]al p>tn]s1 includ+ p]sonnel1 travel1 facility1 & h>dw>e developm5t co/s1 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection4 7f7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7i7 ?r\gh 7l7 z subsections 7h7 ?r\gh 7k71 respectively4 #cjjf4 ,work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education 7a7 ,surface transportation work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education ,section #ejd7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,h71 & 7,i71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 pre-appr5tice%ips1 appr5tice%ips1 & c>e] opportunities = on-!-job tra9+2 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ or community college & ins]t+ 1 college1 community college1 or vocational s*ool2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 activities associat$ ) work=ce tra9+ & employm5t s]vices1 su* z t>get$ outrea* & p>tn]%ips ) indu/ry1 economic developm5t organizations1 work=ce developm5t bo>ds1 & labor organizations2 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,g7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,i72 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by /rik+ includ+ activities & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8includ+-- 7,a7 activities 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 activities t address curr5t work=ce gaps1 su* z "w on con/ruction projects1 ( ,/ate & local transportation ag5cies2 7,c7 activities to develop a robu/ surface transportation work=ce ) new skills result+ f em]g+ transportation te*nologies2 & 7,d7 activities to attract new s\rces ( job-creat+ inve/m5t4 4 7b7 ,transportation education & tra9+ developm5t & deploym5t program ,section #ejd7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,developm5t & ins]t+ & ,tra9+ ,developm5t & ,deploym5t2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to make grants to educational in/itutions or ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 9 p>tn]%ip ) indu/ry & relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies-- 7,a7 to develop1 te/1 & review new curricula & education programs to tra9 individuals at all levels ( ! transportation work=ce2 or 7,b7 to implem5t ! new curricula & education programs to provide = h&s-on c>e] opportunities to meet curr5t & future ne$s4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ %all & ins]t+ may2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ curr5t or future aft] specific2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 9 nontraditional dep>tm5ts2 7ii7 by ins]t+ con/ruction1 aft] su* z2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ or em]g+ aft] indu/rial2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% m9imum report+ requirem5ts = grant recipi5ts "u ?is subsection1 :i* may include1 ) respect to a program c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t are employ$ dur+ ! second qu>t] aft] exit+ ! program2 7,b7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t are employ$ dur+ ! f\r? qu>t] aft] exit+ ! program2 7,c7 ! m$ian e>n+s ( program p>ticipants t are employ$ dur+ ! second qu>t] aft] exit+ ! program2 7,d7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t obta9 a recogniz$ po/second>y cr$5tial or a second>y s*ool diploma 7or a recogniz$ equival5t7 dur+ p>ticipation 9 ! program or by n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] exit+ ! program2 & 7,e7 ! p]c5tage or numb] ( program p>ticipants t1 dur+ a program ye>-- 7i7 are 9 an education or tra9+ program t leads to a recogniz$ po/second>y cr$5tial or employm5t2 & 7ii7 are a*iev+ measurable skill ga9s t[>d su* a cr$5tial or employm5t4 4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,use ( funds ,! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to c>ry out activities relat$ to work=ce developm5t & te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ if-- 7#a7 ! activities are au?oriz$ by ano!r provision ( ?is title2 & 7#b7 ! activities are = entities o!r ?an employees ( ! ,secret>y1 su* z ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 4 #cjjg4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision rese>* 7a7 ,g5]al au?orities & requirem5ts reg>d+ wildlife & habitat ,section #eae7;h77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,k71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 7,j71 7,k71 & 7,l7 z subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 & 7,o71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 a repres5tative f a ,/ate1 local1 or regional wildlife1 l& use1 or res\rce managem5t ag5cy2 2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,j7 an academic rese>*] :o is a biological or ecological sci5ti/ ) exp]tise 9 transportation issues2 2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,m7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,n7 a repres5tative f a public int]e/ gr\p conc]n$ ) ! impact ( ! transportation sy/em on t]re/rial & aquatic species & ! habitat ( ^? species2 & 4 7b7 ,animal detection sy/ems rese>* & developm5t ,section #eaf7;b77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ animal detection sy/ems to r$uce ! numb] ( wildlife-vehicle collisions aft] sy/ems4 ,,iv ,indian ,affairs #djja4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y ,9 ?is title1 ! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 #djjb4 ,environm5tal reviews = c]ta9 tribal transportation facilities 7a7 ,def9ition ( tribal transportation safety project 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m tribal transportation safety project means a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 t is eligible = fund+ "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,project describ$ ,a project describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph is a project t corrects or improves a haz>d\s road location or feature or addresses a highway safety problem ?r\gh #a or m ( ! activities describ$ 9 any ( ! clauses "u section #adh7;a77#d77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,reviews ( tribal transportation safety projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 z applicable1 or ! head ( ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy responsible = a decision relat$ to a tribal transportation safety project %all complete any approval or decision = ! review ( ! tribal transportation safety project requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or any o!r applicable ,f$]al law on an exp$iti\s basis us+ ! %orte/ exi/+ applicable process4 7#b7 ,review ( applications ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a complete application by an ,indian tribe = approval ( a tribal transportation safety project1 ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 z applicable1 %all-- 7,a7 take f9al action on ! application2 or 7,b7 provide ! ,indian tribe a s*$ule = completion ( ! review describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ ! id5tification ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy t has jurisdiction ) respect to ! project4 7#c7 ,decisions "u o!r ,f$]al laws ,9 any case 9 :i* a decision "u any o!r ,f$]al law relat+ to a tribal transportation safety project 7includ+ ! issuance or d5ial ( a p]mit or lic5se7 is requir$1 n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 z applicable1 has made all decisions ( ! lead ag5cy "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 ) respect to ! project1 ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy responsible = ! decision %all-- 7,a7 make ! applicable decision2 or 7,b7 provide ! ,indian tribe a s*$ule = mak+ ! decision4 7#d7 ,ext5sions ,! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 z applicable1 or ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy may ext5d ! p]iod "u p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c71 z applicable1 by an additional #cj days by provid+ ! ,indian tribe notice ( ! ext5sion1 includ+ a /atem5t ( ! ne$ = ! ext5sion4 7#e7 ,notification & explanation ,9 any case 9 :i* a requir$ action is n complet$ by ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d71 z applicable1 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 or ! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy1 z applicable1 %all-- 7,a7 notify ! ,committees on ,indian ,affairs & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ( ! failure to comply ) ! deadl9e2 & 7,b7 provide to ! ,committees describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 a detail$ explanation ( ! reasons = ! failure to comply ) ! deadl9e4 #djjc4 ,programmatic agreem5ts = tribal categorical exclusions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all ent] into programmatic agreem5ts ) ,indian tribes t e/abli% effici5t adm9i/rative proc$ures = c>ry+ out environm5tal reviews = projects eligible = assi/ance "u section #bjb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,inclusions ,a programmatic agreem5t "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may include an agreem5t t all[s an ,indian tribe to det]m9e1 on behalf ( ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 :e!r a project is categorically exclud$ f ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7#b7 %all-- 7,a7 require t ! ,indian tribe ma9ta9 adequate capability 9 t]ms ( p]sonnel & o!r res\rces to c>ry out applicable ag5cy responsibilities pursuant to section #aejg4b ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,b7 set =? ! responsibilities ( ! ,indian tribe = mak+ categorical exclusion det]m9ations1 docum5t+ ! det]m9ations1 & a*iev+ acceptable quality control & quality assurance2 7,c7 all[-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to monitor compliance ( ! ,indian tribe ) ! t]ms ( ! agreem5t2 & 7ii7 ! ,indian tribe to execute any ne$$ corrective action2 7,d7 conta9 /ipulations = am5dm5ts1 t]m9ation1 & public availability ( ! agreem5t once ! agreem5t has be5 execut$2 & 7,e7 h a t]m ( n m ?an #e ye>s1 ) an option = r5ewal bas$ on a review by ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation ( ! p]=mance ( ! ,indian tribe4 #djjd4 ,use ( c]ta9 tribal transportation funds ,section #bjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection %all be us$-- 7,a7 to c>ry out any plann+1 design1 eng9e]+1 precon/ruction1 con/ruction1 & inspection ( new or replacem5t tribal transportation facility bridges2 7,b7 to replace1 rehabilitate1 seismically retr(it1 pa9t1 apply calcium magnesium acetate1 sodium acetate_/=mate1 or o!r environm5tally acceptable1 m9imally corrosive anti-ic+ & deic+ composition2 or 7,c7 to implem5t any c\nt]measure = tribal transportation facility bridges classifi$ z 9 poor condition1 hav+ a l[ load capacity1 or ne$+ geometric improvem5ts1 includ+ multiple-pipe culv]ts4 4 #djje4 ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs road ma9t5ance program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs to c>ry out ! road ma9t5ance program ( ! ,bureau-- 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#b7 #eb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#c7 #ed1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#d7 #ef1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#e7 #eh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #djjf4 ,/udy ( road ma9t5ance on ,indian l& 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,indian l& ,! t]m ,indian l& has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ,indian l&s 9 section #c ( ! ,native ,am]ican ,bus9ess ,developm5t1 ,trade ,promotion1 & ,t\rism ,act ( #bjjj 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjb74 7#b7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,road ,! t]m road means a road manag$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs4 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,indian ,affairs4 7b7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all c>ry out a /udy to evaluate-- 7#a7 ! long-t]m viability & useful life ( exi/+ roads on ,indian l&2 7#b7 any /eps necess>y to a*ieve ! goal ( address+ ! def]r$ ma9t5ance backlog ( exi/+ roads on ,indian l&2 7#c7 programmatic re=ms & p]=mance enhancem5ts necess>y to a*ieve ! goal ( re/ructur+ & /reaml9+ road ma9t5ance programs on exi/+ or future roads locat$ on ,indian l&2 & 7#d7 recomm5dations on h[ to implem5t ef=ts to coord9ate ) ,/ates1 c\nties1 municipalities1 & o!r units ( local gov]nm5t to ma9ta9 roads on ,indian l&4 7c7 ,tribal consultation & input ,be=e beg9n+ ! /udy "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consult ) any ,indian tribes t h jurisdiction ov] roads eligible = fund+ "u ! road ma9t5ance program ( ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs2 & 7#b7 solicit & consid] ! input1 comm5ts1 & recomm5dations ( ! ,indian tribes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,report ,on completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all submit to ! ,committees on ,indian ,affairs & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,natural ,res\rces & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results & f9d+s ( ! /udy4 7e7 ,/atus report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all submit to ! ,committees on ,indian ,affairs & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,natural ,res\rces & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes a description (-- 7#a7 ! progress made t[>d address+ ! def]r$ ma9t5ance ne$s ( ! roads on ,indian l&1 includ+ a li/ ( projects fund$ dur+ ! fiscal p]iod cov]$ by ! report2 7#b7 ! out/&+ ne$s ( ! roads t h be5 provid$ fund+ to address ! def]r$ ma9t5ance ne$s2 7#c7 ! rema9+ ne$s ( any ( ! projects ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#d7 h[ ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 h be5 met1 includ+-- 7,a7 an id5tification & assessm5t ( any defici5cies or %ortfalls 9 meet+ ! goals2 & 7,b7 a plan to address ! defici5cies or %ortfalls 9 meet+ ! goals2 & 7#e7 any o!r issues or recomm5dations provid$ by an ,indian tribe "u ! consultation & input process "u subsection 7c7 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 #djjg4 ,ma9t5ance ( c]ta9 ,indian res]vation roads ,! ,commission] ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection may transf] funds to ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs to ma9ta91 repair1 or recon/ruct roads "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,director1 subject to ! condition t ! ,commission] & ! ,director %all mutually agree t ! prim>y us] ( ! subject road is ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection4 #djjh4 ,tribal transportation safety ne$s 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,alaska ,native ,! t]m ,alaska ,native has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ,native 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#b7 ,alaska ,native village ,! t]m ,alaska ,native village has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ,native village 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb74 7#c7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,be/ practices1 /&>diz$ cra% report =m 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 ,indian tribes1 ,alaska ,native villages1 & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation %all develop-- 7,a7 be/ practices = ! compil+1 analysis1 & %>+ ( motor vehicle cra% data = cra%es occurr+ on ,indian res]vations & 9 ,alaska ,native communities2 & 7,b7 a /&>diz$ =m = use by ,indian tribes & ,alaska ,native communities to c>ry out ^? be/ practices4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! be/ practices & /&>diz$ =m develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be to improve ! quality & quantity ( cra% data available to & us$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 ,indian tribes1 & ,alaska ,native villages4 7#c7 ,report ,on completion ( ! developm5t ( ! be/ practices & /&>diz$ =m "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! be/ practices & /&>diz$ =m4 7c7 ,use ( ,,im>s ,! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs %all require all law en=cem5t (fices ( ! ,bureau1 = ! purpose ( report+ motor vehicle cra% data = cra%es occurr+ on ,indian res]vations & 9 ,alaska ,native communities-- 7#a7 to use ! cra% report =m ( ! applicable ,/ate2 & 7#b7 to upload ! in=mation on t =m to ! ,incid5t ,managem5t ,analysis & ,report+ ,sy/em 7,,im>s7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7d7 ,tribal ,transportation ,program safety fund+ ,section #bjb7;e77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #b p]c5t & ins]t+ #d p]c5t4 #djji4 ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs ,section #ajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #f ,assi/ant & ins]t+ #g ,assi/ant2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t2 & 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t an ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs1 "u ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs-- 7,a7 to ov]see ! tribal self-gov]nance program "u section #bjg ( title #bc2 7,b7 to plan1 coord9ate1 & implem5t policies & programs s]v+ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations2 7,c7 to coord9ate ,tribal transportation programs & activities 9 all (fices & adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,d7 to be a p>ticipant 9 any negotiat$ rulemak+s relat+ to1 or hav+ an impact on1 projects1 programs1 or fund+ associat$ ) ! ,tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc4 4 ,augu/ #a1 #bjai ,report$ ) an am5dm5t