,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #fgd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #f1 #bjai ,mr4 ,carper introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works ,a ,,bill ,to amend title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to establish a grant program for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along the ,national ,highway ,system1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,clean ,corridors ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,grants for charging and fueling infrastructure to modernize and reconnect ,america for the #bast century 7a7 ,purpose2 findings 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to establish a grant program to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors that will be accessible to all drivers of zero emission vehicles4 7#b7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7,a7 greater adoption of zero emission vehicles will help-- 7i7 reduce emissions and improve air quality2 7ii7 enhance the energy security of the ,united ,states by expanding the use of zero emission fuels2 7iii7 enhance fuel choice and utilization of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure in order to benefit consumers2 7iv7 ensure that the transportation infrastructure of the ,united ,states is equipped to manage the demands and anticipated future needs of the economy2 and 7v7 develop a new economic sector in the ,united ,states that will create middle class jobs2 7,b7 consumer and business adoption of zero emission vehicles depends in part on the availability of reliable and convenient fueling and charging infrastructure2 7,c7 electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure must be strategically deployed to ensure the deployment and adoption of zero emission fuels2 and 7,d7 infrastructure owners and operators should prepare to meet the charging and fueling needs of electric vehicles and hydrogen vehicles4 7b7 ,grant program ,section #aea of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,fast ,act1 the ,secretary shall and inserting ,the ,secretary shall periodically2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting previously designated by the ,federal ,highway ,administration or before designated by2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking #e years after the date of establishment of the corridors under subsection 7a71 and every #e years thereafter1 and inserting #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,corridors ,act of #bjai12 and 7,b7 by inserting establish a recurring process to regularly before update2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking establishes an aspirational goal of achieving and inserting describes efforts1 including through funds awarded through the grant program under subsection 7f71 that will aid efforts to achieve2 and 7ii7 by striking by the end of fiscal year #bjbj4 and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 summarizes best practices and provides guidance1 developed through consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 for project development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure at the ,state1 ,tribal1 and local level to allow for the predictable deployment of that infrastructure4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,clean ,corridors ,act of #bjai1 the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to award grants to eligible entities to carry out the activities described in paragraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant under this subsection is-- 7,a7 a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state2 7,b7 a metropolitan planning organization2 7,c7 a unit of local government2 7,d7 a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function1 including a port authority2 7,e7 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,f7 an authority1 agency1 or instrumentality of1 or an entity owned by1 #a or more entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e72 or 7,g7 a group of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7#c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary shall require1 including a description of how the eligible entity has considered-- 7,a7 public accessibility of charging or fueling infrastructure proposed to be funded with a grant under this subsection1 including-- 7i7 charging or fueling connector types and publicly available information on real-time availability2 and 7ii7 payment methods to ensure secure1 convenient1 fair1 and equal access2 7,b7 collaborative engagement with stakeholders 7including automobile manufacturers1 utilities1 infrastructure providers1 technology providers1 zero emission fuel providers1 metropolitan planning organizations1 ,states1 ,indian tribes1 and units of local governments1 fleet owners1 fleet managers1 fuel station owners and operators1 labor organizations1 infrastructure construction and component parts suppliers1 and multi-,state and regional entities7-- 7i7 to foster enhanced1 coordinated1 public-private or private investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure2 7ii7 to expand deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure2 7iii7 to protect personal privacy and ensure cybersecurity2 and 7iv7 to ensure that a properly trained workforce is available to construct and install electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure2 7,c7 the location of the station or fueling site1 such as consideration of-- 7i7 the availability of onsite amenities for vehicle operators1 such as restrooms or food facilities2 7ii7 access in compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7iii7 height and fueling capacity requirements for facilities that charge or refuel large vehicles1 such as semi-trailer trucks2 7,d7 infrastructure installation that can be responsive to technology advancements1 such as accommodating autonomous vehicles and future charging methods2 and 7,e7 the long-term operation and maintenance of the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure1 to avoid stranded assets and protect the investment of public funds in that infrastructure4 7#d7 ,considerations ,in selecting eligible entities to receive a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider the extent to which the application of the eligible entity would-- 7,a7 improve alternative fueling corridor networks by-- 7i7 converting corridor-pending corridors to corridor-ready corridors2 or 7ii7 in the case of corridor-ready corridors1 providing redundancy-- 7,i7 to meet excess demand for charging and fueling infrastructure2 or 7,,ii7 to reduce congestion at existing charging and fueling infrastructure in high-traffic locations2 7,b7 meet current or anticipated market demands for charging or fueling infrastructure2 7,c7 enable or accelerate the construction of charging or fueling infrastructure that would be unlikely to be completed without ,federal assistance2 and 7,d7 support a long-term competitive market for electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure4 7#e7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection shall only use the funds to contract with a private entity for acquisition and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure that is directly related to the charging or fueling of a vehicle in accordance with this paragraph4 7,b7 ,location of infrastructure ,any electric vehicle charging infrastructure or hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired and installed with a grant under this subsection shall be located along an alternative fuel corridor designated-- 7i7 under this section1 on the condition that any affected ,indian tribes are consulted before the designation2 or 7ii7 by a ,state or group of ,states1 such as the ,regional ,electric ,vehicle ,west ,plan of the ,states of ,arizona1 ,colorado1 ,idaho1 ,montana1 ,nevada1 ,new ,mexico1 ,utah1 and ,wyoming1 on the condition that any affected ,indian tribes are consulted before the designation4 7,c7 ,operating assistance 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use a portion of the funds to provide to a private entity operating assistance for the first #e years of operations after the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure while the facility transitions to independent system operations4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,operating assistance under this subparagraph shall be limited to costs allocable to operating and maintaining the electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure and service1 including costs associated with labor1 marketing1 and administrative costs4 7iii7 ,limitation ,operating assistance under this subparagraph may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph 7,a7 to acquire and install publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure4 7,d7 ,signs 7i7 ,in general ,subject to this paragraph and paragraph 7#f77;,b71 an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may use a portion of the funds to acquire and install-- 7,i7 traffic control devices located in the right-of-way to provide directional information to electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired1 installed1 or operated with the grant2 and 7,,ii7 on-premises signs to provide information about electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure acquired1 installed1 or operated with a grant under this subsection4 7ii7 ,applicability ,clause 7i7 shall apply only to an eligible entity that-- 7,i7 receives a grant under this subsection2 and 7,,ii7 is using that grant for the acquisition and installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure4 7iii7 ,limitation on amount ,the amount of funds used to acquire and install traffic control devices and on-premises signs under clause 7i7 may not exceed the amount of a contract under subparagraph 7,a7 to acquire and install publicly accessible charging or fueling infrastructure4 7iv7 ,no new authority created ,nothing in this subparagraph authorizes an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection to acquire and install traffic control devices or on-premises signs if the entity is not otherwise authorized to do so4 7#f7 ,project requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any project funded by a grant under this subsection shall be treated as a project on a ,federal-aid highway under this chapter4 7,b7 ,signs ,any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquired1 installed1 or operated with a grant under this subsection shall comply with-- 7i7 the ,manual on ,uniform ,traffic ,control ,devices1 if located in the right-of-way2 and 7ii7 other provisions of ,federal1 ,state1 and local law1 as applicable4 7#g7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project carried out with a grant under this subsection shall not exceed #hj percent of the total project cost4 7#h7 ,funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #cjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbh4 4