,i #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #bheb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #bf1 #bjba,mr4 ,rush introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,oversight and ,reform1 and ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to promote the domestic manufacture and use of advanced1 fuel-efficient vehicles and zero-emission vehicles1 encourage electrification of the transportation sector1 create jobs1 and improve air quality1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,new ,opportunities to ,expand ,healthy ,air ,using ,sustainable ,transportation ,act of #bjba or the ,,no ,,exhaust ,act of #bjba4 ,i ,electric ,vehicle ,infrastructure #aja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,electric vehicle supply equipment ,the term electric vehicle supply equipment means any conductors1 including ungrounded1 grounded1 and equipment grounding conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#c7 ,underserved or disadvantaged community ,the term underserved or disadvantaged community means-- 7,a7 a community located in a ,,zip code that includes a census tract that is identified as-- 7i7 a low-income community2 or 7ii7 a community of color2 7,b7 a community in which climate change1 pollution1 or environmental destruction have exacerbated systemic racial1 regional1 social1 environmental1 and economic injustices by disproportionately affecting indigenous peoples1 communities of color1 migrant communities1 deindustrialized communities1 depopulated rural communities1 the poor1 low-income workers1 women1 the elderly1 the unhoused1 people with disabilities1 or youth2 or 7,c7 any other community that the ,secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to1 or bears a disproportionate burden of1 any combination of economic1 social1 and environmental stressors4 #ajb4 ,electric vehicle supply equipment rebate program 7a7 ,rebate program ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall establish a rebate program to provide rebates for covered expenses associated with publicly accessible electric vehicle supply equipment 7in this section referred to as the rebate program74 7b7 ,rebate program requirements 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,a rebate under the rebate program may be made to an individual1 a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,territorial government1 a private entity1 a not-for-profit entity1 a nonprofit entity1 or a metropolitan planning organization4 7#b7 ,eligible equipment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish and maintain on the ,department of ,energy internet website a list of electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible for the rebate program4 7,b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary may1 by regulation1 add to1 or otherwise revise1 the list of electric vehicle supply equipment under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that such addition or revision will likely lead to-- 7i7 greater usage of electric vehicle supply equipment2 7ii7 greater access to electric vehicle supply equipment by users2 or 7iii7 an improved experience for users of electric vehicle supply equipment1 including accessibility in compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq474 7,c7 ,location requirement ,to be eligible for the rebate program1 the electric vehicle supply equipment described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be installed-- 7i7 in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 on property-- 7,i7 owned by the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,,ii7 on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 has authority to install electric vehicle supply equipment2 and 7iii7 at a location that is-- 7,i7 a multi-unit housing structure2 7,,ii7 a workplace2 7,,iii7 a commercial location2 or 7,,iv7 open to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day4 7#c7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 may submit to the ,secretary an application for a rebate under the rebate program4 ,such application shall include-- 7i7 the estimated cost of covered expenses to be expended on the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 the estimated installation cost of the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 the global positioning system location1 including the integer number of degrees1 minutes1 and seconds1 where such electric vehicle supply equipment is to be installed1 and identification of whether such location is-- 7,i7 a multi-unit housing structure2 7,,ii7 a workplace2 7,,iii7 a commercial location2 or 7,,iv7 open to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day2 7iv7 the technical specifications of such electric vehicle supply equipment1 including the maximum power voltage and amperage of such equipment2 7v7 an identification of any existing electric vehicle supply equipment that-- 7,i7 is available to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day2 and 7,,ii7 is not further than #ej miles from the global positioning system location identified under clause 7iii72 and 7vi7 any other information determined by the ,secretary to be necessary for a complete application4 7,b7 ,review process ,the ,secretary shall review an application for a rebate under the rebate program and approve an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 to receive such rebate if the application meets the requirements of the rebate program under this subsection4 7,c7 ,notification to eligible entity ,not later than #a year after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 applies for a rebate under the rebate program1 the ,secretary shall notify the eligible entity whether the eligible entity will be awarded a rebate under the rebate program following the submission of additional materials required under paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,rebate amount 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the amount of a rebate made under the rebate program for each charging unit shall be the lesser of-- 7i7 #ge percent of the applicable covered expenses2 7ii7 #b1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of non-networked level #b charging equipment2 7iii7 #d1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked level #b charging equipment2 or 7iv7 #ajj1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked direct current fast charging equipment4 7,b7 ,rebate amount for replacement equipment ,a rebate made under the rebate program for replacement of pre-existing electric vehicle supply equipment at a single location shall be the lesser of-- 7i7 #ge percent of the applicable covered expenses2 7ii7 #a1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of non-networked level #b charging equipment2 7iii7 #b1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked level #b charging equipment2 or 7iv7 #be1jjj for covered expenses associated with the purchase and installation of networked direct current fast charging equipment4 7#e7 ,disbursement of rebate 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall disburse a rebate under the rebate program to an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a71 following approval of an application under paragraph 7#c71 if such entity submits the materials required under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,materials required for disbursement of rebate ,not later than one year after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 receives notice under paragraph 7#c77;,c7 that the eligible entity has been approved for a rebate1 such eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary the following-- 7i7 a record of payment for covered expenses expended on the installation of the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 a record of payment for the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 the global positioning system location of where such electric vehicle supply equipment was installed and identification of whether such location is-- 7,i7 a multi-unit housing structure2 7,,ii7 a workplace2 7,,iii7 a commercial location2 or 7,,iv7 open to the public for a minimum of #ab hours per day2 7iv7 the technical specifications of the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b71 including the maximum power voltage and amperage of such equipment2 and 7v7 any other information determined by the ,secretary to be necessary4 7,c7 ,agreement to maintain ,to be eligible for a rebate under the rebate program1 an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to maintain the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b7 in a satisfactory manner for not less than #e years after the date on which the eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 receives the rebate under the rebate program4 7,d7 ,exception ,the ,secretary shall not disburse a rebate under the rebate program if materials submitted under subparagraph 7,b7 do not meet the same global positioning system location and technical specifications for the electric vehicle supply equipment that is eligible under paragraph 7#b7 provided in an application under paragraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,multi-port chargers ,an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 shall be awarded a rebate under the rebate program for covered expenses relating to the purchase and installation of a multi-port charger based on the number of publicly accessible charging ports1 with each subsequent port after the first port being eligible for #ej percent of the full rebate amount4 7#g7 ,networked direct current fast charging ,of amounts appropriated to carry out the rebate program1 not more than #dj percent may be used for rebates of networked direct current fast charging equipment4 7#h7 ,hydrogen fuel cell refueling infrastructure ,hydrogen refueling equipment shall be eligible for a rebate under the rebate program as though it were networked direct current fast charging equipment4 ,all requirements related to public accessibility of installed locations shall apply4 7#i7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the first date on which the ,secretary awards a rebate under the rebate program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report of the number of rebates awarded for electric vehicle supply equipment and hydrogen fuel cell refueling equipment in each of the location categories described in paragraph 7#b77;,c77iii74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered expenses ,the term covered expenses means an expense that is associated with the purchase and installation of electric vehicle supply equipment1 including-- 7,a7 the cost of electric vehicle supply equipment2 7,b7 labor costs associated with the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment1 only if wages for such labor are paid at rates not less than those prevailing on similar labor in the locality of installation1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,davis-,bacon ,act72 7,c7 material costs associated with the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment1 including expenses involving electrical equipment and necessary upgrades or modifications to the electrical grid and associated infrastructure required for the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment2 7,d7 permit costs associated with the installation of such electric vehicle supply equipment2 and 7,e7 the cost of an on-site energy storage system4 7#b7 ,electric vehicle ,the term electric vehicle means a vehicle that derives all or part of its power from electricity4 7#c7 ,multi-port charger ,the term multi-port charger means electric vehicle supply equipment capable of charging more than one electric vehicle4 7#d7 ,level #b charging equipment ,the term level #b charging equipment means electric vehicle supply equipment that provides an alternating current power source at a minimum of #bjh volts4 7#e7 ,networked direct current fast charging equipment ,the term networked direct current fast charging equipment means electric vehicle supply equipment that provides a direct current power source at a minimum of #ej kilowatts and is enabled to connect to a network to facilitate data collection and access4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 #ajc4 ,model building code for electric vehicle supply equipment 7a7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall review proposed or final model building codes for-- 7#a7 integrating electric vehicle supply equipment into residential and commercial buildings that include space for individual vehicle or fleet vehicle parking2 and 7#b7 integrating onsite renewable power equipment and electric storage equipment 7including electric vehicle batteries to be used for electric storage7 into residential and commercial buildings4 7b7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to stakeholders representing the building construction industry1 manufacturers of electric vehicles and electric vehicle supply equipment1 ,state and local governments1 and any other persons with relevant expertise or interests to facilitate understanding of the model code and best practices for adoption by jurisdictions4 #ajd4 ,electric vehicle supply equipment coordination 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,office of ,electricity ,delivery and ,energy ,reliability 7including the ,smart ,grid ,task ,force71 shall convene a group to assess progress in the development of standards necessary to-- 7#a7 support the expanded deployment of electric vehicle supply equipment2 7#b7 develop an electric vehicle charging network to provide reliable charging for electric vehicles nationwide1 taking into consideration range anxiety and the location of charging infrastructure to ensure an electric vehicle can travel throughout the ,united ,states without losing a charge2 and 7#c7 ensure the development of such network will not compromise the stability and reliability of the electric grid4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report containing the results of the assessment carried out under subsection 7a7 and recommendations to overcome any barriers to standards development or adoption identified by the group convened under such subsection4 #aje4 ,state consideration of electric vehicle charging 7a7 ,consideration and determination respecting certain ratemaking standards ,section #aaa7;d7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bb7 ,electric vehicle charging programs 7,a7 ,in general ,each ,state shall consider measures to promote greater electrification of the transportation sector1 including-- 7i7 authorizing measures to stimulate investment in and deployment of electric vehicle supply equipment and to foster the market for electric vehicle charging2 7ii7 authorizing each electric utility of the ,state to recover from ratepayers any capital1 operating expenditure1 or other costs of the electric utility relating to load management1 programs1 or investments associated with the integration of electric vehicle supply equipment into the grid2 and 7iii7 allowing a person or agency that owns and operates an electric vehicle charging facility for the sole purpose of recharging an electric vehicle battery to be excluded from regulation as an electric utility pursuant to section #c7d7 when making electricity sales from the use of the electric vehicle charging facility1 if such sales are the only sales of electricity made by the person or agency4 7,b7 ,definition ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the term electric vehicle supply equipment means conductors1 including ungrounded1 grounded1 and equipment grounding conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 4 7b7 ,obligations ,to consider and determine 7#a7 ,time limitations ,section #aab7;b7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 7,a7 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 each ,state regulatory authority 7with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority7 and each nonregulated electric utility shall commence the consideration referred to in section #aaa1 or set a hearing date for consideration1 with respect to the standards established by paragraph 7#bb7 of section #aaa7;d74 7,b7 ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 each ,state regulatory authority 7with respect to each electric utility for which it has ratemaking authority71 and each nonregulated electric utility1 shall complete the consideration1 and shall make the determination1 referred to in section #aaa with respect to each standard established by paragraph 7#bb7 of section #aaa7;d74 4 7#b7 ,failure to comply ,section #aab7;c7 of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the case of the standard established by paragraph 7#bb7 of section #aaa7;d71 the reference contained in this subsection to the date of enactment of this ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of that paragraph44 7#c7 ,prior ,state actions ,section #aab of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,prior ,state actions ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of this section shall not apply to the standard established by paragraph 7#bb7 of section #aaa7;d7 in the case of any electric utility in a ,state if1 before the enactment of this subsection-- 7#a7 the ,state has implemented for such utility the standard concerned 7or a comparable standard72 7#b7 the ,state regulatory authority for such ,state or relevant nonregulated electric utility has conducted a proceeding to consider implementation of the standard concerned 7or a comparable standard7 for such utility2 7#c7 the ,state legislature has voted on the implementation of such standard 7or a comparable standard7 for such utility2 or 7#d7 the ,state has taken action to implement incentives or other steps to strongly encourage the deployment of electric vehicles4 4 7#d7 ,prior and pending proceedings ,section #abd of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfcd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the case of the standard established by paragraph 7#bb7 of section #aaa7;d71 the reference contained in this section to the date of the enactment of this ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of such paragraph 7#bb744 #ajf4 ,state energy plans 7a7 ,state energy conservation plans ,section #cfb7;d7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#af71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ag7 as paragraph 7#ah72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af7 the following3 7#ag7 a ,state energy transportation plan developed in accordance with section #cfh2 and 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #cfe7;f7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7;f77 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,state energy conservation plans ,for the purpose of carrying out this part1 there are authorized to be appropriated #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7#b7 ,state energy transportation plans ,in addition to the amounts authorized under paragraph 7#a71 for the purpose of carrying out section #cfh1 there are authorized to be appropriated #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 4 7c7 ,state energy transportation plans 7#a7 ,in general ,part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq47 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #cfh4 ,state energy transportation plans 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide financial assistance to a ,state to develop a ,state energy transportation plan1 for inclusion in a ,state energy conservation plan under section #cfb7;d71 to promote the electrification of the transportation system1 reduced consumption of fossil fuels1 and improved air quality4 7b7 ,development ,a ,state developing a ,state energy transportation plan under this section shall carry out this activity through the ,state energy office that is responsible for developing the ,state energy conservation plan under section #cfb4 7c7 ,contents ,a ,state developing a ,state energy transportation plan under this section shall include in such plan a plan to-- 7#a7 deploy a network of electric vehicle supply equipment to ensure access to electricity for electric vehicles1 including commercial vehicles1 to an extent that such electric vehicles can travel throughout the ,state without running out of a charge2 and 7#b7 promote modernization of the electric grid1 including through the use of renewable energy sources to power the electric grid1 to accommodate demand for power to operate electric vehicle supply equipment and to utilize energy storage capacity provided by electric vehicles1 including commercial vehicles4 7d7 ,coordination ,in developing a ,state energy transportation plan under this section1 a ,state shall coordinate1 as appropriate1 with-- 7#a7 ,state regulatory authorities 7as defined in section #c of the ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb772 7#b7 electric utilities2 7#c7 regional transmission organizations or independent system operators2 7#d7 private entities that provide electric vehicle charging services2 7#e7 ,state transportation agencies1 metropolitan planning organizations1 and local governments2 7#f7 electric vehicle manufacturers2 7#g7 public and private entities that manage vehicle fleets2 and 7#h7 public and private entities that manage ports1 airports1 or other transportation hubs4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,upon request of the ,governor of a ,state1 the ,secretary shall provide information and technical assistance in the development1 implementation1 or revision of a ,state energy transportation plan4 7f7 ,electric vehicle supply equipment defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term electric vehicle supply equipment means conductors1 including ungrounded1 grounded1 and equipment grounding conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of sections for part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act is further amended by adding at the end the following3 ,sec4 #cfh4 ,state energy transportation plans4 4 #ajg4 ,transportation electrification ,section #aca of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 including ground support equipment at ports before the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting and vehicles before the semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,i7-- 7i7 by striking battery chargers12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 installation of electric vehicle supply equipment for recharging plug-in electric drive vehicles1 including such equipment that is accessible in rural and urban areas and in underserved or disadvantaged communities and such equipment for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles1 including at depots and in-route locations2 7,k7 multi-use charging hubs used for multiple forms of transportation2 7,l7 medium- and heavy-duty vehicle smart charging management and refueling2 7,m7 battery recycling and secondary use1 including for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles2 and 7,n7 sharing of best practices1 and technical assistance provided by the ,department to public utilities commissions and utilities1 for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii71 by inserting 1 components for such vehicles1 and charging equipment for such vehicles after vehicles2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking #ij1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the header1 by striking ,near-,term and inserting ,large-,scale2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #ie1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac and inserting #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca2 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e7 and inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,priority ,in providing grants under subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to applications that contain a written assurance that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors during construction1 alteration1 or repair that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a grant provided under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with sections #cada through #cadd1 #cadf1 and #cadg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code 7and the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 with respect to the labor standards described in this clause1 have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 #ajh4 ,federal fleets 7a7 ,minimum ,federal fleet requirement ,section #cjc of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 shall ensure that in acquiring medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for a ,federal fleet1 a ,federal entity shall acquire zero-emission vehicles to the maximum extent feasible4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,percentage requirements 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,light-duty vehicles ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 #ajj percent of the total number of light-duty vehicles acquired by a ,federal entity for a ,federal fleet shall be alternative fueled vehicles1 of which-- 7i7 at least #ej percent shall be zero-emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids in fiscal years #bjbe through #bjcd2 7ii7 at least #ge percent shall be zero-emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids in fiscal years #bjce through #bjdi2 and 7iii7 #ajj percent shall be zero-emission vehicles in fiscal year #bjej and thereafter4 7,b7 ,medium- and heavy-duty vehicles ,the following percentages of the total number of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles acquired by a ,federal entity for a ,federal fleet shall be alternative fueled vehicles3 7i7 ,at least #bj percent in fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7ii7 ,at least #cj percent in fiscal years #bjcj through #bjci4 7iii7 ,at least #dj percent in fiscal years #bjdj through #bjdi4 7iv7 ,at least #ej percent in fiscal year #bjej and thereafter4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services where appropriate1 may permit a ,federal entity to acquire for a ,federal fleet a smaller percentage than is required in paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 so long as the aggregate percentage acquired for each class of vehicle for all ,federal fleets in the fiscal year is at least equal to the required percentage4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,federal fleet ,the term ,federal fleet means a fleet of vehicles that are centrally fueled or capable of being centrally fueled and are owned1 operated1 leased1 or otherwise controlled by or assigned to any ,federal executive department1 military department1 ,government corporation1 independent establishment1 or executive agency1 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service1 the ,congress1 the courts of the ,united ,states1 or the ,executive ,office of the ,president4 ,such term does not include-- 7i7 motor vehicles held for lease or rental to the general public2 7ii7 motor vehicles used for motor vehicle manufacturer product evaluations or tests2 7iii7 law enforcement vehicles2 7iv7 emergency vehicles2 or 7v7 motor vehicles acquired and used for military purposes that the ,secretary of ,defense has certified to the ,secretary must be exempt for national security reasons4 7,b7 ,fleet ,the term fleet means-- 7i7 #bj or more light-duty vehicles1 located in a metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area1 as established by the ,bureau of the ,census1 with a #aihj population of more than #bej1jjj2 or 7ii7 #aj or more medium- or heavy-duty vehicles1 located at a ,federal facility or located in a metropolitan statistical area or consolidated metropolitan statistical area1 as established by the ,bureau of the ,census1 with a #aihj population of more than #bej1jjj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 either2 and 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by striking or and inserting and4 7b7 ,federal fleet conservation requirements ,section #djj;,,ff7a7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcgd;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking #ah months after the date of enactment of this section and inserting #ab months after the date of enactment of the ,,no ,,exhaust ,act of #bjba2 7,b7 by striking #bjaj and inserting #bjbb2 and 7,c7 by striking and increase alternative fuel consumption and inserting 1 increase alternative fuel consumption1 and reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 are that each ,federal agency shall-- 7,a7 reduce fleet-wide per-mile greenhouse gas emissions from agency fleet vehicles1 relative to a baseline of emissions in #bjae1 by-- 7i7 not less than #cj percent by the end of fiscal year #bjbe2 7ii7 not less than #ej percent by the end of fiscal year #bjcj2 and 7iii7 #ajj percent by the end of fiscal year #bjej2 and 7,b7 increase the annual percentage of alternative fuel consumption by agency fleet vehicles as a proportion of total annual fuel consumption by ,federal fleet vehicles1 to achieve-- 7i7 #be percent of total annual fuel consumption that is alternative fuel by the end of fiscal year #bjbe2 7ii7 #ej percent of total annual fuel consumption that is alternative fuel by the end of fiscal year #bjce2 and 7iii7 at least #he percent of total annual fuel consumption that is alternative fuel by the end of fiscal year #bjej4 4 ,,ii ,electric ,vehicles for ,underserved ,communities #bja4 ,expanding access to electric vehicles in underserved and disadvantaged communities 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment of the state of1 challenges to1 and opportunities for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities located throughout the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on the results of the assessment conducted under paragraph 7#a71 which shall-- 7,a7 describe the state of deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities located in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas1 including description of-- 7i7 the state of deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is-- 7,i7 publicly accessible2 7,,ii7 installed in or available to occupants of public and affordable housing2 7,,iii7 installed in or available to occupants of multi-unit dwellings2 7,,iv7 available to public sector and commercial fleets2 7,v7 installed in or available at places of work2 7ii7 policies1 plans1 and programs that cities1 ,states1 utilities1 and private entities are using to encourage greater deployment and usage of electric vehicles and the associated electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including programs to encourage deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle charging stations available to residents in publicly owned and privately owned multi-unit dwellings2 7iii7 ownership models for ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations located in residential multi-unit dwellings1 commercial buildings1 and publicly accessible areas2 7iv7 mechanisms for financing electric vehicle charging stations2 and 7v7 rates charged for the use of ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations2 7,b7 identify current barriers to expanding deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas1 including barriers to expanding deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7,c7 identify the potential for1 and barriers to1 recruiting and entering into contracts with locally owned small and disadvantaged businesses1 including women and minority-owned businesses1 to deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 7,d7 compile and provide an analysis of best practices and policies used by ,state and local governments1 nonprofit organizations1 and private entities to increase deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas1 including best practices and policies relating to-- 7i7 public outreach and engagement2 7ii7 increasing deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 and 7iii7 increasing deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in publicly owned and privately owned multi-unit dwellings2 7,e7 to the extent practicable1 enumerate and identify in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas within each ,state with detail at the level of ,,zip ,codes and census tracts-- 7i7 the number of existing and planned publicly accessible ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations for individually owned light-duty and medium-duty electric vehicles2 7ii7 the number of existing and planned ,level #b charging stations and ,,dc ,,fast charging stations for public sector and commercial fleet electric vehicles and medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles2 and 7iii7 the number and type of electric vehicle charging stations installed in or available to occupants of public and affordable housing2 and 7,f7 describe the methodology used to obtain the information provided in the report4 7b7 ,five-,year update assessment ,not later than #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 update the assessment conducted under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 make public and submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report1 which shall-- 7,a7 update the information required by subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,b7 include a description of case studies and key lessons learned after the date on which the report under subsection 7a77#b7 was submitted with respect to expanding the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities in urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 #bjb4 ,electric vehicle charging equity program 7a7 ,program ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 to increase deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities by-- 7#a7 providing technical assistance to eligible entities described in subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 awarding grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in subsection 7e7 for projects that increase such deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 including projects that are-- 7,a7 publicly accessible2 7,b7 located within or are easily accessible to residents of-- 7i7 public or affordable housing2 7ii7 multi-unit dwellings2 or 7iii7 single-family homes2 and 7,c7 located within or easily accessible to places of work1 provided that such electric vehicle charging infrastructure is accessible no fewer than #e days per week4 7b7 ,cost share 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amount of a grant awarded under this section for a project shall not exceed #hj percent of project costs4 7#b7 ,single-family homes ,the amount of a grant awarded under this section for a project that involves1 as a primary focus1 single-family homes shall not exceed #fj percent of project costs4 7c7 ,limitation ,not more than #ae percent of the amount awarded for grants under this section in a fiscal year shall be awarded for projects that involve1 as a primary focus1 single-family homes4 7d7 ,priority ,in awarding grants and providing technical assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that-- 7#a7 provide the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people within an underserved or disadvantaged community2 7#b7 incorporate renewable energy resources2 7#c7 maximize local job creation1 particularly among low-income1 women1 and minority workers2 or 7#d7 utilize or involve locally owned small and disadvantaged businesses1 including women and minority-owned businesses4 7e7 ,eligible entities 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible for a grant or technical assistance under the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 an entity shall be-- 7,a7 an individual or household that is the owner of where a project will be carried out2 7,b7 a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,territorial government1 or an agency or department thereof2 7,c7 an electric utility1 including-- 7i7 a municipally owned electric utility2 7ii7 a publicly owned electric utility2 7iii7 an investor-owned utility2 and 7iv7 a rural electric cooperative2 7,d7 a nonprofit organization or institution2 7,e7 a public housing authority2 7,f7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 7,g7 a local small or disadvantaged business2 or 7,h7 a partnership between any number of eligible entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g74 7#b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary may add to or otherwise revise the list of eligible entities under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that such an addition or revision would be beneficial to increasing deployment and accessibility of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in underserved or disadvantaged communities4 7f7 ,public notice and request for applications ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register1 and such other publications as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 a notice and request for applications to carry out projects under the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program4 7g7 ,education and outreach 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish an education and outreach component of such ,program to ensure that information regarding such ,program and the benefits and opportunities for electric vehicle charging is made available to individuals and relevant entities that live within or serve underserved or disadvantaged communities4 7#b7 ,requirements ,at a minimum1 the education and outreach component of the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program established under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 the development and dissemination of an electric vehicle charging resource guide that is-- 7i7 maintained electronically on a website2 7ii7 available to the public1 free of charge2 and 7iii7 directed specifically towards individuals and relevant entities that live within or serve underserved or disadvantaged communities2 7,b7 targeted outreach towards1 and coordinated public outreach with1 relevant local1 ,state1 and ,tribal entities1 nonprofit organizations1 and institutions of higher education1 that are located within or serve underserved or disadvantaged communities2 and 7,c7 any other such forms of education or outreach as the ,secretary determines appropriate to increase awareness of and access to the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program4 7h7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program is established under this section1 and not less frequently than once every #b years after that1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and make publicly available1 a report on the status of the ,,ev ,charging ,equity ,program1 including a list and description of projects that have received grant awards or technical assistance1 and of the funding or assistance provided to such projects4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #if1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 #bjc4 ,ensuring program benefits for underserved and disadvantaged communities ,in administering a relevant program1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 invest or direct available and relevant programmatic resources so that such program-- 7#a7 promotes electric vehicle charging infrastructure2 7#b7 supports clean and multi-modal transportation2 7#c7 provides improved air quality and emissions reductions2 and 7#d7 prioritizes the needs of underserved or disadvantaged communities4 #bjd4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,electric vehicle charging infrastructure ,the term electric vehicle charging infrastructure means electric vehicle supply equipment1 including any conductors1 electric vehicle connectors1 attachment plugs1 and all other fittings1 devices1 power outlets1 or apparatuses installed specifically for the purposes of delivering energy to an electric vehicle4 7#b7 ,publicly accessible ,the term publicly accessible means1 with respect to electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 electric vehicle charging infrastructure that is available1 at zero or reasonable cost1 to members of the public for the purpose of charging a privately owned or leased electric vehicle1 or electric vehicle that is available for use by members of the general public as part of a ride service or vehicle sharing service or program1 including within or around-- 7,a7 public sidewalks and streets2 7,b7 public parks2 7,c7 public buildings1 including-- 7i7 libraries2 7ii7 schools2 and 7iii7 government offices2 7,d7 public parking2 7,e7 shopping centers2 and 7,f7 commuter transit hubs4 7#c7 ,relevant program ,the term relevant program means a program of the ,department of ,energy1 including-- 7,a7 the ,state energy program under part ,d of title ,,iii the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq472 7,b7 the ,clean ,cities program2 7,c7 the ,energy ,efficiency and ,conservation ,block ,grant ,program established under section #edb of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaeb72 7,d7 loan guarantees made pursuant to title ,,xvii of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeaa et seq472 and 7,e7 such other programs as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#e7 ,underserved or disadvantaged community ,the term underserved or disadvantaged community means a community located within a ,,zip ,code or census tract that is identified as-- 7,a7 a low-income community2 7,b7 a community of color2 7,c7 a ,tribal community2 7,d7 having a disproportionately low number of electric vehicle charging stations per capita1 compared to similar areas2 or 7,e7 any other community that the ,secretary determines is disproportionately vulnerable to1 or bears a disproportionate burden of1 any combination of economic1 social1 environmental1 and climate stressors4 ,,iii ,promoting ,domestic ,advanced ,vehicle ,manufacturing #cja4 ,domestic ,manufacturing ,conversion ,grant ,program 7a7 ,hybrid vehicles1 advanced vehicles1 and fuel cell buses ,subtitle ,b of title ,,vii of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subtitle header1 by inserting ,plug-,in ,electric ,vehicles1 before ,hybrid ,vehicles2 and 7#b7 in part #a1 in the part header1 by striking ,hybrid and inserting ,plug-,in ,electric4 7b7 ,plug-,in electric vehicles ,section #gaa of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfa7 is amended to read as follows3 #gaa4 ,plug-in electric vehicles ,the ,secretary shall accelerate efforts1 related to domestic manufacturing1 that are directed toward the improvement of batteries1 power electronics1 and other technologies for use in plug-in electric vehicles4 4 7c7 ,efficient hybrid and advanced diesel vehicles ,section #gab of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjfb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 plug-in electric1 after efficient hybrid2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,priority ,priority shall be given to-- 7,a7 the refurbishment or retooling of manufacturing facilities that have recently ceased operation or would otherwise cease operation in the near future2 and 7,b7 applications containing-- 7i7 a written assurance that-- 7,i7 all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors during construction1 alteration1 or repair1 or at any manufacturing operation1 that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a loan under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing in a similar firm or on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 with respect to the labor standards described in this paragraph1 have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 a disclosure of whether there has been any administrative merits determination1 arbitral award or decision1 or civil judgment1 as defined in guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,labor1 rendered against the applicant in the preceding #c years for violations of applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 or health and safety laws2 7iii7 specific information regarding the actions the applicant will take to demonstrate compliance with1 and where possible exceedance of1 requirements under applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws1 and actions the applicant will take to ensure that its direct suppliers demonstrate compliance with applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws2 and 7iv7 an estimate and description of the jobs and types of jobs to be retained or created by the project and the specific actions the applicant will take to increase employment and retention of dislocated workers1 veterans1 individuals from low-income communities1 women1 minorities1 and other groups underrepresented in manufacturing1 and individuals with a barrier to employment4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,cost share and guarantee of operation 7#a7 ,condition ,a recipient of a grant under this section shall pay the ,secretary the full amount of the grant if the facility financed in whole or in part under this subsection fails to manufacture goods for a period of at least #aj years after the completion of construction4 7#b7 ,cost share ,section #ihh7;c7 shall apply to a grant made under this subsection4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 7e7 ,period of availability ,an award made under this section after the date of enactment of this subsection shall only be available with respect to facilities and equipment placed in service before ,december #cj1 #bjce4 4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje is amended-- 7#a7 in the item relating to subtitle ,b of title ,,vii1 by inserting ,plug-,in ,electric ,vehicles1 before ,hybrid ,vehicles2 7#b7 in the item relating to part #a of such subtitle1 by striking ,hybrid and inserting ,plug-,in ,electric2 and 7#c7 in the item relating to section #gaa1 by striking ,hybrid and inserting ,plug-in electric4 #cjb4 ,advanced technology vehicles manufacturing incentive program ,section #acf of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph to read as follows3 7#a7 ,advanced technology vehicle ,the term advanced technology vehicle means-- 7,a7 an ultra efficient vehicle2 7,b7 a light-duty vehicle or medium-duty passenger vehicle that-- 7i7 meets the ,bin #afj ,tier ,,iii emission standard established in regulations issued by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under section #bjb7;i7 of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geba7;i771 or a lower-numbered ,bin emission standard2 7ii7 meets any new emission standard in effect for fine particulate matter prescribed by the ,administrator under that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq472 and 7iii7 either-- 7,i7 complies with the applicable regulatory standard for emissions of greenhouse gases for model year #bjbg or later2 or 7,,ii7 emits zero emissions of greenhouse gases2 or 7,c7 a heavy-duty vehicle 7excluding a medium-duty passenger vehicle7 that-- 7i7 demonstrates achievement below the applicable regulatory standards for emissions of greenhouse gases for model year #bjbg vehicles promulgated by the ,administrator on ,october #be1 #bjaf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #gcdgh72 7ii7 complies with the applicable regulatory standard for emissions of greenhouse gases for model year #bjcj or later2 or 7iii7 emits zero emissions of greenhouse gases4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,qualifying component ,the term qualifying component means a material1 technology1 component1 system1 or subsystem in an advanced technology vehicle1 including an ultra-efficient component4 7#d7 ,ultra-efficient component ,the term ultra-efficient component means-- 7,a7 a component of an ultra efficient vehicle2 7,b7 fuel cell technology2 7,c7 battery technology1 including a battery cell1 battery1 battery management system1 or thermal control system2 7,d7 an automotive semiconductor or computer2 7,e7 an electric motor1 axle1 or component2 and 7,f7 an advanced lightweight1 high-strength1 or high-performance material4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 at least #ge miles per gallon equivalent while operating as a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,advanced vehicles manufacturing facility 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide facility funding awards under this section to advanced technology vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers to pay not more than #ej percent of the cost of-- 7,a7 reequipping1 expanding1 or establishing a manufacturing facility in the ,united ,states to produce-- 7i7 advanced technology vehicles2 or 7ii7 qualifying components2 and 7,b7 engineering integration performed in the ,united ,states of advanced technology vehicles and qualifying components4 7#b7 ,ultra-efficient components cost share ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a facility funding award under such paragraph may pay not more than #hj percent of the cost of a project to reequip1 expand1 or establish a manufacturing facility in the ,united ,states to produce ultra-efficient components4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjbj and inserting #bjca each place it appears2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,application ,an applicant for a loan under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7,a7 a written assurance that-- 7i7 all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors during construction1 alteration1 or repair1 or at any manufacturing operation1 that is financed1 in whole or in part1 by a loan under this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing in a similar firm or on similar construction in the locality1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,labor shall1 with respect to the labor standards described in this paragraph1 have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a disclosure of whether there has been any administrative merits determination1 arbitral award or decision1 or civil judgment1 as defined in guidance issued by the ,secretary of ,labor1 rendered against the applicant in the preceding #c years for violations of applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 or health and safety laws2 7,c7 specific information regarding the actions the applicant will take to demonstrate compliance with1 and where possible exceedance of1 requirements under applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws1 and actions the applicant will take to ensure that its direct suppliers demonstrate compliance with applicable labor1 employment1 civil rights1 and health and safety laws2 and 7,d7 an estimate and description of the jobs and types of jobs to be retained or created by the project and the specific actions the applicant will take to increase employment and retention of dislocated workers1 veterans1 individuals from low-income communities1 women1 minorities1 and other groups underrepresented in manufacturing1 and individuals with a barrier to employment4 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,selection of eligible projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall select eligible projects to receive loans under this subsection in cases in which the ,secretary determines-- 7i7 the loan recipient-- 7,i7 has a reasonable prospect of repaying the principal and interest on the loan2 7,,ii7 will provide sufficient information to the ,secretary for the ,secretary to ensure that the qualified investment is expended efficiently and effectively2 and 7,,iii7 has met such other criteria as may be established and published by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the amount of the loan 7when combined with amounts available to the loan recipient from other sources7 will be sufficient to carry out the project4 7,b7 ,reasonable prospect of repayment ,the ,secretary shall base a determination of whether there is a reasonable prospect of repayment of the principal and interest on a loan under subparagraph 7,a7 on a comprehensive evaluation of whether the loan recipient has a reasonable prospect of repaying the principal and interest1 including evaluation of-- 7i7 the strength of an eligible project's contractual terms 7if commercially reasonably available72 7ii7 the forecast of noncontractual cash flows supported by market projections from reputable sources1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 cash sweeps and other structure enhancements2 7iv7 the projected financial strength of the loan recipient at the time of loan close and projected throughout the loan term after the project is completed2 7v7 the financial strength of the loan recipient's investors and strategic partners1 if applicable2 and 7vi7 other financial metrics and analyses that are relied upon by the private lending community and nationally recognized credit rating agencies1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 shall be subject to the condition that the loan is not subordinate to other financing4 2 7#e7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,regulations ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of the ,,no ,,exhaust ,act of #bjba1 the ,secretary shall issue a final rule establishing regulations to carry out this section4 2 7#f7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,fees ,the ,secretary shall charge and collect fees for loans under this section in amounts the ,secretary determines are sufficient to cover applicable administrative expenses 7including any costs associated with third-party consultants engaged by the ,secretary71 which may not exceed #ajj1jjj or #aj basis points of the loan and may not be collected prior to financial closing4 2 7#g7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall1 in making awards or loans to those manufacturers that have existing facilities 7which may be idle71 give priority to those facilities that are or would be-- 7#a7 oldest or in existence for at least #bj years2 7#b7 recently closed1 or at risk of closure2 7#c7 utilized primarily for the manufacture of medium-duty passenger vehicles or other heavy-duty vehicles that emit zero greenhouse gas emissions2 or 7#d7 utilized primarily for the manufacture of ultra-efficient components4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the header1 by striking automobile and inserting advanced technology vehicle2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking automobiles1 or components of automobiles and inserting advanced technology vehicles1 or components of advanced technology vehicles2 7#i7 by striking subsection 7i7 and redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#aj7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall coordinate with relevant vehicle1 bioenergy1 and hydrogen and fuel cell demonstration project activities supported by the ,department4 7k7 ,outreach ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide assistance with the completion of applications for awards or loans under this section2 and 7#b7 conduct outreach1 including through conferences and online programs1 to disseminate information on awards and loans under this section to potential applicants4 7l7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and every #c years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the status of projects supported by a loan under this section1 including-- 7#a7 a list of projects receiving a loan under this section1 including the loan amount and construction status of each such project2 7#b7 the status of each project's loan repayment1 including future repayment projections2 7#c7 data regarding the number of direct and indirect jobs retained1 restored1 or created by financed projects2 7#d7 the number of new projects projected to receive a loan under this section in the next #b years and the aggregate loan amount2 7#e7 evaluation of ongoing compliance with the assurances and commitments and of the predictions made by applicants pursuant to subsection 7d77#b72 and 7#f7 any other metrics the ,secretary finds appropriate4 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb through #bjca4 4