,9 ! ,s5ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,augu/ #aj1 #bjba4 ,am5dm5t3 ,t ! bill f ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 7,h4,r4 #cfhd7 entitl$ ,an ,act to au?orize funds = ,f$]al-aid highways1 highway safety programs1 & transit programs1 & = o!r purposes41 d pass ) ! foll[+ ,/rike all aft] ! enact+ clause & ins]t ! foll[+3 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,sec4 #b4 ,ref]5ces4 ,,division ,a--,surface ,transportation ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,effective date4 ,,title ,i--,f$]al-aid highways ,subtitle ,a--,au?orizations & programs ,sec4 #aaaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #aaajb4 ,obligation ceil+4 ,sec4 #aaajc4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #aaajd4 ,apportionm5t4 ,sec4 #aaaje4 ,national highway p]=mance program4 ,sec4 #aaajf4 ,em]g5cy relief4 ,sec4 #aaajg4 ,f$]al %>e payable4 ,sec4 #aaajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s4 ,sec4 #aaaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program4 ,sec4 #aaaaj4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects4 ,sec4 #aaaaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaaab4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program4 ,sec4 #aaaac4 ,f$]al l&s access program4 ,sec4 #aaaad4 ,national highway freight program4 ,sec4 #aaaae4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program4 ,sec4 #aaaaf4 ,alaska ,highway4 ,sec4 #aaaag4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries4 ,sec4 #aaaah4 ,bridge inve/m5t program4 ,sec4 #aaaai4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool4 ,sec4 #aaabj4 ,highway use tax evasion projects4 ,sec4 #aaaba4 ,con/ruction ( f]ry boats & f]ry t]m9al facilities4 ,sec4 #aaabb4 ,vuln]able road us] rese>*4 ,sec4 #aaabc4 ,wildlife cross+ safety4 ,sec4 #aaabd4 ,consolidation ( programs4 ,sec4 #aaabe4 ,,gao report4 ,sec4 #aaabf4 ,t]ritorial & ,pu]to ,rico highway program4 ,sec4 #aaabg4 ,nationally significant ,f$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program4 ,sec4 #aaabh4 ,tribal high priority projects program4 ,sec4 #aaabi4 ,/&>ds4 ,sec4 #aaacj4 ,public transportation4 ,sec4 #aaaca4 ,res]vation ( c]ta9 funds4 ,sec4 #aaacb4 ,rural surface transportation grant program4 ,sec4 #aaacc4 ,bicycle transportation & p$e/rian walkways4 ,sec4 #aaacd4 ,recreational trails program4 ,sec4 #aaace4 ,updates to ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices4 ,subtitle ,b--,plann+ & p]=mance managem5t ,sec4 #aabja4 ,transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #aabjb4 ,fiscal con/ra9t on long-range transportation plans4 ,sec4 #aabjc4 ,/ate human capital plans4 ,sec4 #aabjd4 ,prioritization process pilot program4 ,sec4 #aabje4 ,travel dem& data & model+4 ,sec4 #aabjf4 ,increas+ safe & accessible transportation options4 ,subtitle ,c--,project deliv]y & process improvem5t ,sec4 #aacja4 ,codification ( ,"o ,f$]al ,decision4 ,sec4 #aacjb4 ,"w zone process reviews4 ,sec4 #aacjc4 ,transportation managem5t plans4 ,sec4 #aacjd4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 ,sec4 #aacje4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods4 ,sec4 #aacjf4 ,flexibility = projects4 ,sec4 #aacjg4 ,improv$ ,f$]al-,/ate /ew>d%ip & ov]sight agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #aacjh4 ,geomatic data4 ,sec4 #aacji4 ,evaluation ( projects )9 an op]ational "r-(-way4 ,sec4 #aacaj4 ,prelim9>y eng9e]+4 ,sec4 #aacaa4 ,effici5t implem5tation ( ,,nepa = ,f$]al l& managem5t projects4 ,sec4 #aacab4 ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi report+ program4 ,sec4 #aacac4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program writt5 agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #aacad4 ,/ate assumption ( responsibility = categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #aacae4 ,e>ly utility relocation prior to transportation project environm5tal review4 ,sec4 #aacaf4 ,/reaml9+ ( section #d7;f7 reviews4 ,sec4 #aacag4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance4 ,sec4 #aacah4 ,c]ta9 ga!r+ l9es locat$ on ,f$]al l& & ,indian l&4 ,sec4 #aacai4 ,annual report4 ,subtitle ,d--,climate *ange ,sec4 #aadja4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure4 ,sec4 #aadjb4 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities4 ,sec4 #aadjc4 ,c>bon r$uction program4 ,sec4 #aadjd4 ,conge/ion relief program4 ,sec4 #aadje4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 program4 ,sec4 #aadjf4 ,heal?y ,/reets program4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #aaeja4 ,additional deposits into ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 ,sec4 #aaejb4 ,/opp+ ?reats on p$e/rians4 ,sec4 #aaejc4 ,transf] & sale ( toll cr$its4 ,sec4 #aaejd4 ,/udy ( impacts on roads f self-driv+ vehicles4 ,sec4 #aaeje4 ,disa/] relief mobilization /udy4 ,sec4 #aaejf4 ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission4 ,sec4 #aaejg4 ,d5ali ,commission4 ,sec4 #aaejh4 ,requirem5ts = transportation projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips4 ,sec4 #aaeji4 ,reconnect+ communities pilot program4 ,sec4 #aaeaj4 ,cyb]security tool2 cyb] coord9ator4 ,sec4 #aaeaa4 ,report on em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicles & infra/ructure4 ,sec4 #aaeab4 ,nonhighway recreational fuel /udy4 ,sec4 #aaeac4 ,buy ,am]ica4 ,sec4 #aaead4 ,high priority corridors on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #aaeae4 ,int]/ate weight limits4 ,sec4 #aaeaf4 ,report on air quality improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aaeag4 ,roadside highway safety h>dw>e4 ,sec4 #aaeah4 ,p]meable pavem5ts /udy4 ,sec4 #aaeai4 ,em]g5cy relief projects4 ,sec4 #aaebj4 ,/udy on /ormwat] be/ managem5t practices4 ,sec4 #aaeba4 ,/ormwat] be/ managem5t practices reports4 ,sec4 #aaebb4 ,invasive plant elim9ation program4 ,sec4 #aaebc4 ,ov]-!-road bus toll+ equity4 ,sec4 #aaebd4 ,bridge t]m9ology4 ,sec4 #aaebe4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #aaebf4 ,work+ gr\p on cov]$ res\rces4 ,sec4 #aaebg4 ,blood transport vehicles4 ,sec4 #aaebh4 ,poll9ator-fri5dly practices on roadsides & highway rights-(-way4 ,sec4 #aaebi4 ,active transportation infra/ructure inve/m5t program4 ,sec4 #aaecj4 ,highway co/ allocation /udy4 ,,title ,,ii--,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation ,sec4 #abjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #abjjb4 ,f$]al requirem5ts = ,,tifia eligibility & project selection4 ,,title ,,iii--,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education ,sec4 #acjja4 ,/rategic innovation = rev5ue collection4 ,sec4 #acjjb4 ,national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee pilot4 ,sec4 #acjjc4 ,p]=mance managem5t data support program4 ,sec4 #acjjd4 ,data integration pilot program4 ,sec4 #acjje4 ,em]g+ te*nology rese>* pilot program4 ,sec4 #acjjf4 ,rese>* & te*nology developm5t & deploym5t4 ,sec4 #acjjg4 ,work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & education4 ,sec4 #acjjh4 ,wildlife-vehicle collision rese>*4 ,sec4 #acjji4 ,transportation ,resili5ce & ,adaptation ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce4 ,sec4 #acjaj4 ,transportation access pilot program4 ,,title ,,iv--,indian ,affairs ,sec4 #adjja4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y4 ,sec4 #adjjb4 ,environm5tal reviews = c]ta9 tribal transportation facilities4 ,sec4 #adjjc4 ,programmatic agreem5ts = tribal categorical exclusions4 ,sec4 #adjjd4 ,use ( c]ta9 tribal transportation funds4 ,sec4 #adjje4 ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs road ma9t5ance program4 ,sec4 #adjjf4 ,/udy ( road ma9t5ance on ,indian l&4 ,sec4 #adjjg4 ,ma9t5ance ( c]ta9 ,indian res]vation roads4 ,sec4 #adjjh4 ,tribal transportation safety ne$s4 ,sec4 #adjji4 ,(fice ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs4 ,,division ,b--,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba ,sec4 #bjjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #bjjjb4 ,def9itions4 ,,title ,i--,multimodal & freight transportation ,subtitle ,a--,multimodal freight policy ,sec4 #baaja4 ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy4 ,sec4 #baajb4 ,updates to ,national ,freight ,plan4 ,sec4 #baajc4 ,/ate collaboration ) ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network4 ,sec4 #baajd4 ,improv+ ,/ate freight plans4 ,sec4 #baaje4 ,implem5tation ( ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network4 ,sec4 #baajf4 ,multi-,/ate freight corridor plann+4 ,sec4 #baajg4 ,/ate freight advisory committees4 ,subtitle ,b--,multimodal inve/m5t ,sec4 #babja4 ,national infra/ructure project assi/ance4 ,sec4 #babjb4 ,local & regional project assi/ance4 ,sec4 #babjc4 ,national culv]t removal1 replacem5t1 & re/oration grant program4 ,sec4 #babjd4 ,national multimodal coop]ative freight rese>* program4 ,sec4 #babje4 ,rural & ,tribal infra/ructure advancem5t4 ,subtitle ,c--,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ re=ms ,sec4 #bacja4 ,,rrif codification & re=ms4 ,sec4 #bacjb4 ,sub/antive crit]ia & /&>ds4 ,sec4 #bacjc4 ,semiannual report on transit-ori5t$ developm5t eligibility4 ,,title ,,ii--,rail ,sec4 #bbjja4 ,%ort title4 ,subtitle ,a--,au?orization ( appropriations ,sec4 #bbaja4 ,grants to ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #bbajb4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #bbajc4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts grants4 ,sec4 #bbajd4 ,railroad cross+ elim9ation program4 ,sec4 #bbaje4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants4 ,sec4 #bbajf4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = int]city pass5g] rail grants4 ,sec4 #bbajg4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al4 ,subtitle ,b--,amtrak re=ms ,sec4 #bbbja4 ,amtrak f9d+s1 mission1 & goals4 ,sec4 #bbbjb4 ,composition ( ,amtrak's ,bo>d ( ,directors4 ,sec4 #bbbjc4 ,/ation ag5ts4 ,sec4 #bbbjd4 ,increas+ ov]sight ( *anges to ,amtrak long-di/ance r\tes & o!r int]city s]vices4 ,sec4 #bbbje4 ,improv$ ov]sight ( ,amtrak acc\nt+4 ,sec4 #bbbjf4 ,improv$ ov]sight ( ,amtrak sp5d+4 ,sec4 #bbbjg4 ,increas+ s]vice l9e & asset l9e plan transp>5cy4 ,sec4 #bbbjh4 ,pass5g] exp]i5ce enhancem5t4 ,sec4 #bbbji4 ,amtrak smok+ policy4 ,sec4 #bbbaj4 ,protect+ ,amtrak r\tes ?r\gh rural communities4 ,sec4 #bbbaa4 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee4 ,sec4 #bbbab4 ,enhanc+ cross bord] s]vice4 ,sec4 #bbbac4 ,creat+ quality jobs4 ,sec4 #bbbad4 ,amtrak daily long-di/ance s]vice /udy4 ,subtitle ,c--,int]city pass5g] rail policy ,sec4 #bbcja4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+4 ,sec4 #bbcjb4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission4 ,sec4 #bbcjc4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #bbcjd4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants4 ,sec4 #bbcje4 ,railroad cross+ elim9ation program4 ,sec4 #bbcjf4 ,int]/ate rail compacts4 ,sec4 #bbcjg4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = int]city pass5g] rail grants4 ,sec4 #bbcjh4 ,corridor id5tification & developm5t program4 ,sec4 #bbcji4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d pass5g] rail program4 ,subtitle ,d--,rail safety ,sec4 #bbdja4 ,railway-highway cross+s program evaluation4 ,sec4 #bbdjb4 ,grade cross+ accid5t pr$iction model4 ,sec4 #bbdjc4 ,p]iodic updates to highway-rail cross+ reports & plans4 ,sec4 #bbdjd4 ,block$ cross+ portal4 ,sec4 #bbdje4 ,data accessibility4 ,sec4 #bbdjf4 ,em]g5cy light+4 ,sec4 #bbdjg4 ,compreh5sive rail safety review ( ,amtrak4 ,sec4 #bbdjh4 ,completion ( h\rs ( s]vice & fatigue /udies4 ,sec4 #bbdji4 ,positive tra9 control /udy4 ,sec4 #bbdaj4 ,op]at+ crew memb] tra9+1 qualification1 & c]tification4 ,sec4 #bbdaa4 ,transp>5cy & safety4 ,sec4 #bbdab4 ,rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #bbdac4 ,rail rese>* & developm5t c5t] ( excell5ce4 ,sec4 #bbdad4 ,qu>t]ly report on positive tra9 control sy/em p]=mance4 ,sec4 #bbdae4 ,spe$ limit action plans4 ,sec4 #bbdaf4 ,new pass5g] s]vice pre-rev5ue safety validation plan4 ,sec4 #bbdag4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration accid5t & incid5t inve/igations4 ,sec4 #bbdah4 ,civil p5alty en=cem5t au?ority4 ,sec4 #bbdai4 ,advanc+ safety & innovative te*nology4 ,sec4 #bbdbj4 ,pass5g] rail vehicle occupant protection sy/ems4 ,sec4 #bbdba4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #bbdbb4 ,national ,academies /udy on tra9s long] ?an #g1ejj feet4 ,sec4 #bbdbc4 ,high-spe$ tra9 noise emissions4 ,sec4 #bbdbd4 ,critical incid5t /ress plans4 ,sec4 #bbdbe4 ,requirem5ts = railroad freight c>s plac$ into s]vice 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,sec4 #bbdbf4 ,railroad po9t ( contact = public safety issues4 ,sec4 #bbdbg4 ,controll$ sub/ances te/+ = me*anical employees4 ,,title ,,iii--,motor c>ri] safety ,sec4 #bcjja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #bcjjb4 ,motor c>ri] safety advisory committee4 ,sec4 #bcjjc4 ,combat+ human traffick+4 ,sec4 #bcjjd4 ,immobilization grant program4 ,sec4 #bcjje4 ,comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support4 ,sec4 #bcjjf4 ,/udy ( comm]cial motor vehicle cra% causation4 ,sec4 #bcjjg4 ,promot+ wom5 9 ! truck+ work=ce4 ,sec4 #bcjjh4 ,/ate inspection ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles4 ,sec4 #bcjji4 ,truck ,leas+ ,task ,=ce4 ,sec4 #bcjaj4 ,automatic em]g5cy brak+4 ,sec4 #bcjaa4 ,und]ride protection4 ,sec4 #bcjab4 ,provid]s ( recreational activities4 ,sec4 #bcjac4 ,am5dm5ts to regulations relat+ to transportation ( h\sehold goods 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 ,sec4 #bcjad4 ,improv+ ,f$]al-,/ate motor c>ri] safety en=cem5t coord9ation4 ,sec4 #bcjae4 ,lim\s9e rese>*4 ,sec4 #bcjaf4 ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database4 ,sec4 #bcjag4 ,electronic logg+ device ov]sight4 ,sec4 #bcjah4 ,transportation ( agricultural commodities & f>m supplies4 ,sec4 #bcjai4 ,modification ( re/rictions on c]ta9 comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses4 ,sec4 #bcjbj4 ,report on human traffick+ violations involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles4 ,sec4 #bcjba4 ,brok] guidance relat+ to ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety regulations4 ,sec4 #bcjbb4 ,appr5tice%ip pilot program4 ,sec4 #bcjbc4 ,lim\s9e compliance ) ,f$]al safety /&>ds4 ,,title ,,iv--,highway & motor vehicle safety ,subtitle ,a--,highway traffic safety ,sec4 #bdaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #bdajb4 ,highway safety programs4 ,sec4 #bdajc4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #bdajd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t programs4 ,sec4 #bdaje4 ,national priority safety programs4 ,sec4 #bdajf4 ,multiple sub/ance-impair$ driv+ prev5tion4 ,sec4 #bdajg4 ,m9imum p5alties = repeat (f5d]s = driv+ :ile intoxicat$ or driv+ "u ! influ5ce4 ,sec4 #bdajh4 ,cra% data4 ,sec4 #bdaji4 ,review ( ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,law public aw>5ess4 ,sec4 #bdaaj4 ,review ( laws1 safety measures1 & te*nologies relat+ to s*ool buses4 ,sec4 #bdaaa4 ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil4 ,sec4 #bdaab4 ,safe ,/reets & ,roads = ,all grant program4 ,sec4 #bdaac4 ,implem5tation ( ,,gao recomm5dations4 ,subtitle ,b--,vehicle safety ,sec4 #bdbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #bdbjb4 ,recall completion4 ,sec4 #bdbjc4 ,recall engagem5t4 ,sec4 #bdbjd4 ,motor vehicle seat back safety /&>ds4 ,sec4 #bdbje4 ,automatic %ut(f4 ,sec4 #bdbjf4 ,petitions by int]e/$ p]sons = /&>ds & en=cem5t4 ,sec4 #bdbjg4 ,*ild safety seat accessibility /udy4 ,sec4 #bdbjh4 ,cra% avoidance te*nology4 ,sec4 #bdbji4 ,r$uction ( driv] di/raction4 ,sec4 #bdbaj4 ,rulemak+ report4 ,sec4 #bdbaa4 ,global h>monization4 ,sec4 #bdbab4 ,headlamps4 ,sec4 #bdbac4 ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program4 ,sec4 #bdbad4 ,hood & bump] /&>ds4 ,sec4 #bdbae4 ,em]g5cy m$ical s]vices & #i-a-a4 ,sec4 #bdbaf4 ,e>ly w>n+ report+4 ,sec4 #bdbag4 ,improv$ vehicle safety databases4 ,sec4 #bdbah4 ,national ,driv] ,regi/] ,advisory ,committee repeal4 ,sec4 #bdbai4 ,rese>* on connect$ vehicle te*nology4 ,sec4 #bdbbj4 ,advanc$ impair$ driv+ te*nology4 ,sec4 #bdbba4 ,,gao report on cra% dummies4 ,sec4 #bdbbb4 ,*ild safety4 ,,title ,v--,rese>* & innovation ,sec4 #bejja4 ,intellig5t ,transportation ,sy/ems ,program ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #bejjb4 ,sm>t ,community ,res\rce ,c5t]4 ,sec4 #bejjc4 ,f$]al support = local decisionmak+4 ,sec4 #bejjd4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics4 ,sec4 #bejje4 ,/r5g!n+ mobility & revolutioniz+ transportation grant program4 ,sec4 #bejjf4 ,electric vehicle work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #bejjg4 ,risk & sy/em resili5ce4 ,sec4 #bejjh4 ,coord9ation on em]g+ transportation te*nology4 ,sec4 #bejji4 ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t]4 ,sec4 #bejaj4 ,rural opportunities to use transportation = economic success initiative4 ,sec4 #bejaa4 ,safety data initiative4 ,sec4 #bejab4 ,advanc$ transportation rese>*4 ,sec4 #bejac4 ,op5 rese>* initiative4 ,sec4 #bejad4 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t #e-ye> /rategic plan4 ,sec4 #bejae4 ,rese>* plann+ modifications4 ,sec4 #bejaf4 ,incorporation ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation rese>*4 ,sec4 #bejag4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program4 ,sec4 #bejah4 ,national travel & t\rism infra/ructure /rategic plan4 ,sec4 #bejai4 ,local hir+ pref]5ce = con/ruction jobs4 ,sec4 #bejbj4 ,transportation work=ce developm5t4 ,sec4 #bejba4 ,int]modal ,transportation ,advisory ,bo>d repeal4 ,sec4 #bejbb4 ,,gao cyb]security recomm5dations4 ,sec4 #bejbc4 ,volpe ov]sight4 ,sec4 #bejbd4 ,modifications to grant program4 ,sec4 #bejbe4 ,drug-impair$ driv+ data collection4 ,sec4 #bejbf4 ,report on m>ijuana rese>*4 ,sec4 #bejbg4 ,,gao /udy on improv+ ! effici5cy ( traffic sy/ems4 ,,title ,,vi--,haz>d\s mat]ials ,sec4 #bfjja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #bfjjb4 ,assi/ance = local em]g5cy response tra9+ grant program4 ,sec4 #bfjjc4 ,real-"t em]g5cy response in=mation4 ,,title ,,vii--,g5]al provisions ,sec4 #bgjja4 ,p]=mance measurem5t1 transp>5cy1 & acc\ntability4 ,sec4 #bgjjb4 ,coord9ation reg>d+ =c$ labor4 ,sec4 #bgjjc4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation spectrum audit4 ,sec4 #bgjjd4 ,/udy & reports on ! travel & t\rism activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 ,,title ,,viii--,sport fi% re/oration & recreational boat+ safety ,sec4 #bhjja4 ,sport fi% re/oration & recreational boat+ safety4 ,,division ,c--,transit ,sec4 #cjjja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #cjjjb4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #cjjjc4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+4 ,sec4 #cjjjd4 ,plann+ programs4 ,sec4 #cjjje4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants4 ,sec4 #cjjjf4 ,=mula grants = rural areas4 ,sec4 #cjjjg4 ,public transportation innovation4 ,sec4 #cjjjh4 ,bus te/+ facilities4 ,sec4 #cjjji4 ,transit-ori5t$ developm5t4 ,sec4 #cjjaj4 ,g5]al provisions4 ,sec4 #cjjaa4 ,public transportation em]g5cy relief program4 ,sec4 #cjjab4 ,public transportation safety program4 ,sec4 #cjjac4 ,adm9i/rative provisions4 ,sec4 #cjjad4 ,national transit database4 ,sec4 #cjjae4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = =mula grants4 ,sec4 #cjjaf4 ,/ate ( good repair grants4 ,sec4 #cjjag4 ,au?orizations4 ,sec4 #cjjah4 ,grants = buses & bus facilities4 ,sec4 #cjjai4 ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority safety1 acc\ntability1 & inve/m5t4 ,,division ,d--,en]gy ,sec4 #djjja4 ,def9itions4 ,,title ,i--,grid infra/ructure & resili5cy ,subtitle ,a--,grid infra/ructure resili5ce & reliability ,sec4 #djaja4 ,prev5t+ outages & enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( ! electric grid4 ,sec4 #djajb4 ,haz>d mitigation us+ disa/] assi/ance4 ,sec4 #djajc4 ,electric grid reliability & resili5ce rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration4 ,sec4 #djajd4 ,utility dem& response4 ,sec4 #djaje4 ,sit+ ( int]/ate electric transmission facilities4 ,sec4 #djajf4 ,transmission facilitation program4 ,sec4 #djajg4 ,deploym5t ( te*nologies to enhance grid flexibility4 ,sec4 #djajh4 ,/ate en]gy security plans4 ,sec4 #djaji4 ,/ate en]gy program4 ,sec4 #djaaj4 ,p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration transmission borr[+ au?ority4 ,sec4 #djaaa4 ,/udy ( codes & /&>ds = use ( en]gy /orage sy/ems across sectors4 ,sec4 #djaab4 ,demon/ration ( electric vehicle batt]y second-life applications = grid s]vices4 ,sec4 #djaac4 ,columbia ,bas9 p[] managem5t4 ,subtitle ,b--,cyb]security ,sec4 #djaba4 ,enhanc+ grid security ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips4 ,sec4 #djabb4 ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program4 ,sec4 #djabc4 ,inc5tives = advanc$ cyb]security te*nology inve/m5t4 ,sec4 #djabd4 ,rural & municipal utility advanc$ cyb]security grant & te*nical assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #djabe4 ,enhanc$ grid security4 ,sec4 #djabf4 ,cyb]security plan4 ,sec4 #djabg4 ,sav+s provision4 ,,title ,,ii--,supply *a9s = clean en]gy te*nologies ,sec4 #djbja4 ,e>? ,mapp+ ,res\rces ,initiative4 ,sec4 #djbjb4 ,national ,coop]ative ,geologic ,mapp+ ,program4 ,sec4 #djbjc4 ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program4 ,sec4 #djbjd4 ,,usgs en]gy & m9]als rese>* facility4 ,sec4 #djbje4 ,r>e e>? elem5ts demon/ration facility4 ,sec4 #djbjf4 ,critical m9]als supply *a9s & reliability4 ,sec4 #djbjg4 ,batt]y process+ & manufactur+4 ,sec4 #djbjh4 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program4 ,sec4 #djbji4 ,advanc$ en]gy manufactur+ & recycl+ grant program4 ,sec4 #djbaj4 ,critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ rese>*4 ,sec4 #djbaa4 #ba/ ,c5tury ,en]gy ,work=ce ,advisory ,bo>d4 ,,title ,,iii--,fuels & te*nology infra/ructure inve/m5ts ,subtitle ,a--,c>bon capture1 utilization1 /orage1 & transportation infra/ructure ,sec4 #djcja4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #djcjb4 ,c>bon utilization program4 ,sec4 #djcjc4 ,c>bon capture te*nology program4 ,sec4 #djcjd4 ,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation4 ,sec4 #djcje4 ,c>bon /orage validation & te/+4 ,sec4 #djcjf4 ,secure geologic /orage p]mitt+4 ,sec4 #djcjg4 ,geologic c>bon seque/ration on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4 ,sec4 #djcjh4 ,c>bon removal4 ,subtitle ,b--,hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t ,sec4 #djcaa4 ,f9d+s2 purpose4 ,sec4 #djcab4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #djcac4 ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program4 ,sec4 #djcad4 ,additional clean hydrog5 programs4 ,sec4 #djcae4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications4 ,subtitle ,c--,nucle> en]gy infra/ructure ,sec4 #djcba4 ,infra/ructure plann+ = micro & small modul> nucle> reactors4 ,sec4 #djcbb4 ,prop]ty int]e/s relat+ to c]ta9 projects & protection ( in=mation relat+ to c]ta9 agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #djcbc4 ,civil nucle> cr$it program4 ,subtitle ,d--,hydrop[] ,sec4 #djcca4 ,hydroelectric production inc5tives4 ,sec4 #djccb4 ,hydroelectric effici5cy improvem5t inc5tives4 ,sec4 #djccc4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives4 ,sec4 #djccd4 ,pump$ /orage hydrop[] w9d & sol> integration & sy/em reliability initiative4 ,sec4 #djcce4 ,au?ority = pump$ /orage hydrop[] developm5t us+ multiple ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs4 ,sec4 #djccf4 ,limitations on issuance ( c]ta9 leases ( p[] privilege4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #djcda4 ,sol> en]gy te*nologies on curr5t & =m] m9e l&4 ,sec4 #djcdb4 ,clean en]gy demon/ration program on curr5t & =m] m9e l&4 ,sec4 #djcdc4 ,leases1 easem5ts1 & rights-(-way = en]gy & relat$ purposes on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf4 ,,title ,,iv--,enabl+ en]gy infra/ructure inve/m5t & data collection ,subtitle ,a--,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan program ,sec4 #djdja4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan programs4 ,subtitle ,b--,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #djdaa4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #djdab4 ,data collection 9 ! electricity sector4 ,sec4 #djdac4 ,expansion ( en]gy consumption surveys4 ,sec4 #djdad4 ,data collection on electric vehicle integration ) ! electricity grids4 ,sec4 #djdae4 ,plan = ! model+ & =eca/+ ( dem& = m9]als us$ 9 ! en]gy sector4 ,sec4 #djdaf4 ,expansion ( int]national en]gy data4 ,sec4 #djdag4 ,plan = ! ,national ,en]gy ,model+ ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #djdah4 ,report on co/s ( c>bon abatem5t 9 ! electricity sector4 ,sec4 #djdai4 ,h>monization ( ef=ts & data4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #djdca4 ,consid]ation ( measures to promote great] electrification ( ! transportation sector4 ,sec4 #djdcb4 ,(fice ( public p>ticipation4 ,sec4 #djdcc4 ,digital climate solutions report4 ,sec4 #djdcd4 ,/udy & report by ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy on job loss & impacts on consum] en]gy co/s due to ! revocation ( ! p]mit = ! ,key/one ,,xl pipel9e4 ,sec4 #djdce4 ,/udy on impact ( electric vehicles4 ,sec4 #djdcf4 ,/udy on impact ( =c$ labor 9 ,*9a on ! electric vehicle supply *a94 ,,title ,v--,en]gy effici5cy & build+ infra/ructure ,subtitle ,a--,resid5tial & comm]cial en]gy effici5cy ,sec4 #djeja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #djejb4 ,en]gy effici5cy revolv+ loan fund capitalization grant program4 ,sec4 #djejc4 ,en]gy auditor tra9+ grant program4 ,subtitle ,b--,build+s ,sec4 #djeaa4 ,co/-effective codes implem5tation = effici5cy & resili5ce4 ,sec4 #djeab4 ,build+1 tra9+1 & assessm5t c5t]s4 ,sec4 #djeac4 ,c>e] skills tra9+4 ,sec4 #djead4 ,comm]cial build+ en]gy consumption in=mation %>+4 ,subtitle ,c--,indu/rial en]gy effici5cy ,,"p ,i--,indu/ry ,sec4 #djeba4 ,future ( indu/ry program & indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 ,sec4 #djebb4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative4 ,,"p ,,ii--,sm>t manufactur+ ,sec4 #djeca4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #djecb4 ,lev]ag+ exi/+ ag5cy programs to assi/ small & m$ium manufactur]s4 ,sec4 #djecc4 ,lev]ag+ sm>t manufactur+ infra/ructure at ,national ,laboratories4 ,sec4 #djecd4 ,/ate manufactur+ lead]%ip4 ,sec4 #djece4 ,report4 ,subtitle ,d--,s*ools & nonpr(its ,sec4 #djeda4 ,grants = en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts & r5ewable en]gy improvem5ts at public s*ool facilities4 ,sec4 #djedb4 ,en]gy effici5cy mat]ials pilot program4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #djeea4 ,wea!rization assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #djeeb4 ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,cons]vation ,block ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #djeec4 ,survey1 analysis1 & report on employm5t & demographics 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,sec4 #djeed4 ,assi/+ ,f$]al ,facilities ) ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,te*nologies grant program4 ,sec4 #djeee4 ,rebates4 ,sec4 #djeef4 ,model guidance = comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems4 ,,title ,,vi--,me?ane r$uction infra/ructure ,sec4 #djfja4 ,orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration4 ,,title ,,vii--,ab&on$ m9e l& reclamation ,sec4 #djgja4 ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #djgjb4 ,ab&on$ m9e reclamation fee4 ,sec4 #djgjc4 ,am\nts di/ribut$ f ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund4 ,sec4 #djgjd4 ,ab&on$ h>drock m9e reclamation4 ,,title ,,viii--,natural res\rces-relat$ infra/ructure1 wildfire managem5t1 & ecosy/em re/oration ,sec4 #djhja4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program4 ,sec4 #djhjb4 ,/udy & report on feasibility ( revegetat+ reclaim$ m9e sites4 ,sec4 #djhjc4 ,wildfire risk r$uction4 ,sec4 #djhjd4 ,ecosy/em re/oration4 ,sec4 #djhje4 ,,gao /udy4 ,sec4 #djhjf4 ,e/abli%m5t ( fuel breaks 9 =e/s & o!r wildl& vegetation4 ,sec4 #djhjg4 ,em]g5cy actions4 ,sec4 #djhjh4 ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program4 ,,title ,,ix--,we/]n wat] infra/ructure ,sec4 #djija4 ,au?orizations ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #djijb4 ,wat] /orage1 gr\ndwat] /orage1 & conveyance projects4 ,sec4 #djijc4 ,small wat] /orage & gr\ndwat] /orage projects4 ,sec4 #djijd4 ,critical ma9t5ance & repair4 ,sec4 #djije4 ,competitive grant program = l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse program4 ,sec4 #djijf4 ,dr\ght cont+5cy plan fund+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #djijg4 ,multi-b5efit projects to improve wat]%$ heal?4 ,sec4 #djijh4 ,eligible desal9ation projects4 ,sec4 #djiji4 ,cl>ification ( au?ority to use coronavirus fiscal recov]y funds to meet a non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t = au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] projects4 ,sec4 #djiaj4 ,f$]al assi/ance = gr\ndwat] re*>ge1 aquif] /orage1 & wat] s\rce sub/itution projects4 ,,title ,x--,au?orization ( appropriations = ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj ,sec4 #dajja4 ,en]gy /orage demon/ration projects4 ,sec4 #dajjb4 ,advanc$ reactor demon/ration program4 ,sec4 #dajjc4 ,m9]al security projects4 ,sec4 #dajjd4 ,c>bon capture demon/ration & pilot programs4 ,sec4 #dajje4 ,direct air capture te*nologies prize competitions4 ,sec4 #dajjf4 ,wat] p[] projects4 ,sec4 #dajjg4 ,r5ewable en]gy projects4 ,sec4 #dajjh4 ,indu/rial emissions demon/ration projects4 ,,title ,,xi--,wage rate requirem5ts ,sec4 #daaja4 ,wage rate requirem5ts4 ,,title ,,xii--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #dabja4 ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations4 ,sec4 #dabjb4 ,ext5sion ( ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj4 ,,division ,e--,dr9k+ wat] & wa/ewat] infra/ructure ,sec4 #ejjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ejjjb4 ,def9ition ( ,adm9i/rator4 ,,title ,i--,dr9k+ wat] ,sec4 #ejaja4 ,te*nical assi/ance & grants = em]g5cies affect+ public wat] sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ejajb4 ,dr9k+ wat] ,/ate revolv+ loan funds4 ,sec4 #ejajc4 ,s\rce wat] petition program4 ,sec4 #ejajd4 ,assi/ance = small & disadvantag$ communities4 ,sec4 #ejaje4 ,r$uc+ lead 9 dr9k+ wat]4 ,sec4 #ejajf4 ,op]ational su/a9ability ( small public wat] sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ejajg4 ,midsize & l>ge dr9k+ wat] sy/em infra/ructure resili5ce & su/a9ability program4 ,sec4 #ejajh4 ,ne$s assessm5t = nationwide rural & urban l[-income community wat] assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ejaji4 ,rural & l[-income wat] assi/ance pilot program4 ,sec4 #ejaaj4 ,lead contam9ation 9 s*ool dr9k+ wat]4 ,sec4 #ejaaa4 ,indian res]vation dr9k+ wat] program4 ,sec4 #ejaab4 ,advanc$ dr9k+ wat] te*nologies4 ,sec4 #ejaac4 ,cyb]security support = public wat] sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ejaad4 ,/ate response to contam9ants4 ,sec4 #ejaae4 ,annual /udy on boil wat] advisories4 ,,title ,,ii--,clean wat] ,sec4 #ejbja4 ,rese>*1 inve/igations1 tra9+1 & in=mation4 ,sec4 #ejbjb4 ,wa/ewat] effici5cy grant pilot program4 ,sec4 #ejbjc4 ,pilot program = alt]native wat] s\rce projects4 ,sec4 #ejbjd4 ,sew] ov]fl[ & /ormwat] reuse municipal grants4 ,sec4 #ejbje4 ,clean wat] infra/ructure resili5cy & su/a9ability program4 ,sec4 #ejbjf4 ,small & m$ium publicly own$ treatm5t works circuit rid] program4 ,sec4 #ejbjg4 ,small publicly own$ treatm5t works effici5cy grant program4 ,sec4 #ejbjh4 ,grants = con/ruction & refurbi%+ ( individual h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems = individuals ) l[ or mod]ate income4 ,sec4 #ejbji4 ,connection to publicly own$ treatm5t works4 ,sec4 #ejbaj4 ,clean wat] ,/ate revolv+ funds4 ,sec4 #ejbaa4 ,wat] infra/ructure & work=ce inve/m5t4 ,sec4 #ejbab4 ,grants to ,alaska to improve sanitation 9 rural & ,native villages4 ,sec4 #ejbac4 ,wat] data %>+ pilot program4 ,sec4 #ejbad4 ,f9al rat+ op9ion lett]s4 ,sec4 #ejbae4 ,wat] infra/ructure f9anc+ reau?orization4 ,sec4 #ejbaf4 ,small & disadvantag$ community analysis4 ,sec4 #ejbag4 ,/ormwat] infra/ructure te*nology4 ,sec4 #ejbah4 ,wat] ,reuse ,int]ag5cy ,work+ ,gr\p4 ,sec4 #ejbai4 ,advanc$ clean wat] te*nologies /udy4 ,sec4 #ejbbj4 ,clean wat]%$s ne$s survey4 ,sec4 #ejbba4 ,wat] ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #ejbbb4 ,enhanc$ aquif] use & re*>ge4 ,,division ,f--,broadb& ,,title ,i--,broadb& grants = ,/ates1 ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & t]ritories ,sec4 #fjaja4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #fjajb4 ,grants = broadb& deploym5t4 ,sec4 #fjajc4 ,broadb& ,,data maps4 ,sec4 #fjajd4 ,report on future ( ,univ]sal ,s]vice ,fund4 ,sec4 #fjaje4 ,broadb& deploym5t locations map4 ,,title ,,ii--,tribal connectivity te*nical am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #fjbja4 ,tribal connectivity te*nical am5dm5ts4 ,,title ,,iii--,digital ,equity ,act ( #bjba ,sec4 #fjcja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fjcjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #fjcjc4 ,s5se ( ,congress4 ,sec4 #fjcjd4 ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,capacity ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #fjcje4 ,digital ,equity ,competitive ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #fjcjf4 ,policy rese>*1 data collection1 analysis & model+1 evaluation1 & dissem9ation4 ,sec4 #fjcjg4 ,g5]al provisions4 ,,title ,,iv--,enabl+ middle mile broadb& infra/ructure ,sec4 #fjdja4 ,enabl+ middle mile broadb& infra/ructure4 ,,title ,v--,broadb& af=dability ,sec4 #fjeja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #fjejb4 ,broadb& af=dability4 ,sec4 #fjejc4 ,coord9ation ) c]ta9 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 ,sec4 #fjejd4 ,adoption ( consum] broadb& labels4 ,sec4 #fjeje4 ,,gao report4 ,sec4 #fjejf4 ,digital discrim9ation4 ,,title ,,vi--,telecommunications indu/ry work=ce ,sec4 #fjfja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #fjfjb4 ,telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #fjfjc4 ,telecommunications work=ce guidance4 ,sec4 #fjfjd4 ,,gao assessm5t ( work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry4 ,,division ,g--,o!r au?orizations ,,title ,i--,indian ,wat] ,rights ,settlem5t ,completion ,fund ,sec4 #gjaja4 ,indian ,wat] ,rights ,settlem5t ,completion ,fund4 ,,title ,,ii--,wildfire mitigation ,sec4 #gjbja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gjbjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #gjbjc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,commission4 ,sec4 #gjbjd4 ,duties ( ,commission4 ,sec4 #gjbje4 ,p[]s ( ,commission4 ,sec4 #gjbjf4 ,commission p]sonnel matt]s4 ,sec4 #gjbjg4 ,t]m9ation ( ,commission4 ,,title ,,iii--,re=e/ation ,sec4 #gjcja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gjcjb4 ,re=e/ation foll[+ wildfires & o!r unplann$ ev5ts4 ,sec4 #gjcjc4 ,report4 ,,title ,,iv--,recycl+ practices ,sec4 #gjdja4 ,be/ practices = batt]y recycl+ & label+ guidel9es4 ,sec4 #gjdjb4 ,consum] recycl+ education & outrea* grant program2 ,f$]al procurem5t4 ,,title ,v--,bioproduct pilot program ,sec4 #gjeja4 ,pilot program on use ( agricultural commodities 9 con/ruction & consum] products4 ,,title ,,vi--,cyb]security ,subtitle ,a--,cyb] ,response & ,recov]y ,act ,sec4 #gjfja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gjfjb4 ,decl>ation ( a significant incid5t4 ,subtitle ,b--,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,improvem5t ,act ,sec4 #gjfaa4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gjfab4 ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program4 ,,title ,,vii--,public-private p>tn]%ips ,sec4 #gjgja4 ,value = money analysis4 ,,title ,,viii--,f$]al p]mitt+ improvem5t ,sec4 #gjhja4 ,f$]al p]mitt+ improvem5t4 ,,title ,,ix--,build ,am]ica1 ,buy ,am]ica ,subtitle ,a--,build ,am]ica1 ,buy ,am]ica ,sec4 #gjija4 ,%ort title4 ,,"p ,i--,buy ,am]ica s\rc+ requirem5ts ,sec4 #gjiaa4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #gjiab4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #gjiac4 ,id5tification ( defici5t programs4 ,sec4 #gjiad4 ,application ( ,buy ,am]ica pref]5ce4 ,sec4 #gjiae4 ,,omb guidance & /&>ds4 ,sec4 #gjiaf4 ,te*nical assi/ance p>tn]%ip & consultation support+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,buy ,am]ica requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #gjiag4 ,application4 ,,"p ,,ii--,make x 9 ,am]ica ,sec4 #gjiba4 ,regulations relat+ to ,buy ,am]ican ,act4 ,sec4 #gjibb4 ,am5dm5ts relat+ to ,buy ,am]ican ,act4 ,sec4 #gjibc4 ,made 9 ,am]ica ,(fice4 ,sec4 #gjibd4 ,holl+s ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip activities4 ,sec4 #gjibe4 ,unit$ ,/ates obligations "u int]national agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #gjibf4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #gjibg4 ,prospective am5dm5ts to int]nal cross-ref]5ces4 ,subtitle ,b--,buy,american4gov ,sec4 #gjica4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gjicb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #gjicc4 ,s5se ( ,congress on buy+ ,am]ican4 ,sec4 #gjicd4 ,assessm5t ( impact ( free trade agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #gjice4 ,judici\s use ( waiv]s4 ,sec4 #gjicf4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,buy,american4gov website4 ,sec4 #gjicg4 ,waiv] ,transp>5cy & ,/reaml9+ = contracts4 ,sec4 #gjich4 ,comptroll] ,g5]al report4 ,sec4 #gjici4 ,rules ( con/ruction4 ,sec4 #gjidj4 ,consi/5cy ) int]national agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #gjida4 ,prospective am5dm5ts to int]nal cross-ref]5ces4 ,subtitle ,c--,make ,,ppe 9 ,am]ica ,sec4 #gjiea4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #gjieb4 ,f9d+s4 ,sec4 #gjiec4 ,requirem5t ( long-t]m contracts = dome/ically manufactur$ p]sonal protective equipm5t4 ,,title ,x--,asset concessions ,sec4 #gajja4 ,asset concessions4 ,,title ,,xi--,clean s*ool buses & f]ries ,sec4 #gaaja4 ,clean s*ool bus program4 ,sec4 #gaajb4 ,electric or l[-emitt+ f]ry pilot program4 ,sec4 #gaajc4 ,f]ry s]vice = rural communities4 ,sec4 #gaajd4 ,exp&+ ! fund+ au?ority = r5ovat+1 con/ruct+1 & exp&+ c]ta9 facilities4 ,,division ,h--,rev5ue provisions ,,title ,i--,highway tru/ fund ,sec4 #hjaja4 ,ext5sion ( ,highway ,tru/ ,fund exp5diture au?ority4 ,sec4 #hjajb4 ,ext5sion ( highway-relat$ taxes4 ,sec4 #hjajc4 ,fur!r additional transf]s to tru/ fund4 ,,title ,,ii--,*emical sup]fund ,sec4 #hjbja4 ,ext5sion & modification ( c]ta9 sup]fund excise taxes4 ,,title ,,iii--,cu/oms us] fees ,sec4 #hjcja4 ,ext5sion ( cu/oms us] fees4 ,,title ,,iv--,bond ,provisions ,sec4 #hjdja4 ,private activity bonds = qualifi$ broadb& projects4 ,sec4 #hjdjb4 ,c>bon dioxide capture facilities4 ,sec4 #hjdjc4 ,increase 9 national limitation am\nt = qualifi$ highway or surface freight transportation facilities4 ,,title ,v--,relief = taxpay]s affect$ by disa/]s or o!r critical ev5ts ,sec4 #hjeja4 ,modification ( automatic ext5sion ( c]ta9 deadl9es 9 ! case ( taxpay]s affect$ by ,f$]ally decl>$ disa/]s4 ,sec4 #hjejb4 ,modifications ( rules = po/pon+ c]ta9 acts by reason ( s]vice 9 combat zone or cont+5cy op]ation4 ,sec4 #hjejc4 ,toll+ ( "t = fil+ a petition ) ! tax c\rt4 ,sec4 #hjejd4 ,au?ority to po/pone c]ta9 tax deadl9es by reason ( significant fires4 ,,title ,,vi--,o!r provisions ,sec4 #hjfja4 ,modification ( tax treatm5t ( contributions to ! capital ( a corporation4 ,sec4 #hjfjb4 ,ext5sion ( int]e/ rate /abilization4 ,sec4 #hjfjc4 ,in=mation report+ = brok]s & digital assets4 ,sec4 #hjfjd4 ,t]m9ation ( employee ret5tion cr$it = employ]s subject to closure due to ,,covid-#ai4 ,,division ,i--,o!r matt]s ,sec4 #ijjja4 ,ext5sion ( direct sp5d+ r$uctions ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjca4 ,sec4 #ijjjb4 ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve drawd[n & sale4 ,sec4 #ijjjc4 ,f9d+s reg>d+ unus$ unemploym5t insurance funds4 ,sec4 #ijjjd4 ,requir+ manufactur]s ( c]ta9 s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drugs payable "u "p ,b ( ! ,m$ic>e program to provide refunds ) respect to disc>d$ am\nts ( su* drugs4 ,sec4 #ijjje4 ,ext5sion ( ent]prise gu>antee fees4 ,sec4 #ijjjf4 ,moratorium on implem5tation ( rule relat+ to elim9at+ ! anti-kickback /atute safe h>bor protection = prescription drug rebates4 ,sec4 #ijjjg4 ,rescission ( ,,covid-#ai appropriations4 ,sec4 #ijjjh4 ,spectrum auctions4 ,,division ,j--,appropriations ,,title ,i--,,agriculture1 ,,rural ,,developm5t1 ,,food ,,& ,,drug ,,adm9i/ration1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,title ,,ii--,,comm]ce1 ,,ju/ice1 ,,sci5ce1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,title ,,iii--,,en]gy ,,& ,,wat] ,,developm5t ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,title ,,iv--,,f9ancial ,,s]vices ,,& ,,g5]al ,,gov]nm5t ,,title ,v--,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,homel& ,,security ,,title ,,vi--,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,! ,,int]ior1 ,,environm5t1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,title ,,vii--,,labor1 ,,heal? ,,& ,,human ,,s]vices1 ,,& ,,education1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,title ,,viii--,,transportation1 ,,h\s+ ,,& ,,urban ,,developm5t1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,title ,,ix--,,g5]al ,,provisions--,,?is ,,division ,,division ,k--,m9ority bus9ess developm5t ,sec4 #ajjjja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #ajjjjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ajjjjc4 ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t ,ag5cy4 ,,title ,i--,exi/+ initiatives ,subtitle ,a--,m>ket developm5t1 rese>*1 & in=mation ,sec4 #ajjaja4 ,private sector developm5t4 ,sec4 #ajjajb4 ,public sector developm5t4 ,sec4 #ajjajc4 ,rese>* & in=mation4 ,subtitle ,b--,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t ,ag5cy ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program ,sec4 #ajjaaa4 ,def9ition4 ,sec4 #ajjaab4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ajjaac4 ,e/abli%m5t4 ,sec4 #ajjaad4 ,grants & coop]ative agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #ajjaae4 ,m9imiz+ disruptions to exi/+ ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] program4 ,sec4 #ajjaaf4 ,publicity4 ,,title ,,ii--,new initiatives to promote economic resili5cy = m9ority bus9esses ,sec4 #ajjbja4 ,annual div]se bus9ess =um on capital =mation4 ,sec4 #ajjbjb4 ,ag5cy /udy on alt]native f9anc+ solutions4 ,sec4 #ajjbjc4 ,educational developm5t relat+ to managem5t & entrepr5eur%ip4 ,,title ,,iii--,rural m9ority bus9ess c5t] program ,sec4 #ajjcja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ajjcjb4 ,bus9ess c5t]s4 ,sec4 #ajjcjc4 ,report to ,congress4 ,sec4 #ajjcjd4 ,/udy & report4 ,,title ,,iv--,m9ority bus9ess developm5t grants ,sec4 #ajjdja4 ,grants to nonpr(it organizations t support m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 ,,title ,v--,m9ority bus9ess ent]prises advisory c\ncil ,sec4 #ajjeja4 ,purpose4 ,sec4 #ajjejb4 ,composition & t]m4 ,sec4 #ajjejc4 ,duties4 ,,title ,,vi--,f$]al coord9ation ( m9ority bus9ess programs ,sec4 #ajjfja4 ,g5]al duties4 ,sec4 #ajjfjb4 ,p>ticipation ( ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies4 ,,title ,,vii--,adm9i/rative p[]s ( ! ,ag5cy2 miscellane\s provisions ,sec4 #ajjgja4 ,adm9i/rative p[]s4 ,sec4 #ajjgjb4 ,f$]al assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ajjgjc4 ,recordkeep+4 ,sec4 #ajjgjd4 ,review & report by ,comptroll] ,g5]al4 ,sec4 #ajjgje4 ,biannual reports2 recomm5dations4 ,sec4 #ajjgjf4 ,sep>ability4 ,sec4 #ajjgjg4 ,executive ,ord] #aafbe4 ,sec4 #ajjgjh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 #b4 ,ref]5ces ,except z expressly provid$ o!rwise1 any ref]5ce to ?is ,act conta9$ 9 any division ( ?is ,act %all be treat$ z ref]r+ only to ! provisions ( t division4 ,a ,surface ,transportation #ajjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba4 #ajjjb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is division3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 #ajjjc4 ,effective date ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ?is division & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is division take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjba4 ,i ,f$]al-aid highways ,a ,au?orizations & programs #aaaja4 ,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 ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age ( t title1 to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf ( t title1 & to c>ry out section #acd ( t title-- 7,a7 #eb1dhh1jfe1cge = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ec1ecg1hbf1fhc = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #ed1fjh1ehc1bag = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #ee1gjj1ged1hha = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #ef1had1gfi1hdd = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#b7 ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program ,= cr$it assi/ance "u ! transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #bej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 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 #egh1dfj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #ehi1ifj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #fjb1dfj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #fab1ifj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #fbg1ifj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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 #dba1ife1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,ii7 #dbi1ife1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iii7 #dch1ife1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,,iv7 #ddg1ife1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,v7 #dee1ife1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7ii7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 ! am\nt = ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #ccb1dbg1dej = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7bb7 #cch1hfg1dej = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7cc7 #cdf1bcg1dej = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7dd7 #cec1fjg1dej = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7ee7 #cfj1jdg1dej = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,,ii7 ! am\nt = ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice is #cf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7,,iii7 ! am\nt = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice is-- 7aa7 #bd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7bb7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7cc7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7dd7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7ee7 #bh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,c7 ,f$]al l&s access program ,= ! ,f$]al l&s access program "u section #bjd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #bhe1ige1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #bia1ige1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #bif1ige1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #cjc1ige1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #cjh1ige1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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 #bai1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #bbd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #bbh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #bcb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #bcg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#e7 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects ,= nationally significant freight & highway projects "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #ijj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #ijj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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> #bjbb2 7ii7 #fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,b7 ,conge/ion relief program ,to c>ry out ! conge/ion relief program "u section #abi7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,c7 ,*>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure grants ,to c>ry out section #aea7;f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,d7 ,rural surface transportation grant program ,to c>ry out ! rural surface transportation grant program "u section #agc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #cej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,e7 ,,protect grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out subsection 7d7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7,i7 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,,ii7 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iii7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,,iv7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,v7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7ii7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nts made available "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 = plann+ grants "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t subsection-- 7aa7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7bb7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7cc7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7dd7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7ee7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,,ii7 = resili5ce improvem5t grants "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 ( t subsection-- 7aa7 #age1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7bb7 #age1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7cc7 #baj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7dd7 #baj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7ee7 #baj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,,iii7 = community resili5ce & evacuation r\te grants "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 ( t subsection-- 7aa7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7bb7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7cc7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7dd7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7ee7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 & 7,,iv7 = at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants "u p>agraph 7#d77;,c7 ( t subsection-- 7aa7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7bb7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7cc7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7dd7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7ee7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,f7 ,r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! r$uction ( truck emissions at port facilities "u section #aadjb1 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 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,g7 ,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 #ee1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 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> #bjbb2 7,,ii7 #fdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,,iii7 #fej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,,iv7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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$]al l&s & ,tribal projects program ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,g71 !re is au?oriz$ 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,c7 ,heal?y ,/reets program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! ,heal?y ,/reets program "u section #aadjf #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,d7 ,transportation ,resili5ce & ,adaptation ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ebj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,e7 ,op5 *all5ge & rese>* proposal pilot program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! op5 *all5ge & rese>* proposal pilot program "u section #acjjf7;e7 #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 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 #adg1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,b7 ,te*nology & innovation deploym5t program ,to c>ry out section #ejc7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #aaj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,c7 ,tra9+ & education ,to c>ry out section #ejd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #be1bej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #be1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #be1gej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,e7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,to c>ry out section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #hj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #hj1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #ha1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #ha1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #hb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,f7 ,bureau ( transportation /ati/ics ,to c>ry out *apt] #fc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7i7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #bf1bej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #bf1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #bf1gej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #bg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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 division 7includ+ ! am5dm5ts by ?is division7 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 division4 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 #aga ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #fe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #hj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#b7 ,prioritization process pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! prioritization process pilot program "u section #aabjd1 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 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 ,reconnect+ communities pilot program 7,a7 ,plann+ grants ,= plann+ grants "u ! reconnect+ communities pilot program "u section #aaeji7;c71 #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,b7 ,capital con/ruction grants ,= capital con/ruction grants "u ! reconnect+ communities pilot program "u section #aaeji7;d7-- 7i7 #fe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #fh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #gb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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$4 7e7 ,disadvantag$ 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$+ #c fiscal ye>s 9 excess ( #bf1bij1jjj1 z adju/$ 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 division 7o!r ?an section #adjjd71 division ,c1 & 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 division1 division ,c1 & 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 #aaajb4 ,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 #eg1dgc1dcj1jgb = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #eh1gfd1eaj1fgd = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #fj1jie1ghb1hhh = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #fa1cad1agj1ede = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #fb1feg1aje1hba = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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 #bjba1 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 only 9 an am\nt equal to #fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s74 7c7 ,di/ribution ( obligation au?ority ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,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 division & title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or apportion$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,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 #aaajc4 ,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 ! magnitude or duration ( impacts ( a disruptive wea!r ev5t or natural disa/] on 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$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ ?r\gh ! implem5tation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8?r\gh-- 7i7 ! implem5tation 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ! consid]ation ( incorporat+ natural infra/ructure4 4 #aaajd4 ,apportionm5t 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #ajd7;a77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #dij1ifd1fig = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ejj1ghc1iia = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #eaj1gii1fga = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #eba1jae1ffd = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #eca1dce1igg = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,division among programs ( ,/ate %>e ,section #ajd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age1 to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf1 be=e & to c>ry out section #acd2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #fc4g p]c5t & ins]t+ #ei4jggaaieibadfa p]c5t2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bi4c p]c5t & ins]t+ #bh4gdjbbjcdbabea p]c5t2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #g p]c5t & ins]t+ #f4gjfjeadacafbec p]c5t2 7#e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program1 an am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c74 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt = ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #b1ecf1dij1hjc = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #b1ehg1bbj1fbj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #b1fch1ife1jcb = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #b1fia1gdd1ccb = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #b1gde1egi1bac = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,c7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! total am\nt = ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u subp>agraph 7,b7 s t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates = t program = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 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 #a1cgc1icb1eai = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #a1dja1daa1afi = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #a1dbi1dci1cib = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #a1deh1jbh1ahj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #a1dhg1ahh1gdj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#g7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,metropolitan plann+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out section #acd1 an am\nt det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c74 7,b7 ,total am\nt ,! total am\nt = metropolitan plann+ = all ,/ates %all be-- 7i7 #dch1aba1aci = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7ii7 #ddf1hhc1efb = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7iii7 #dee1hba1bcc = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7iv7 #dfd1icg1feg = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7v7 #dgd1bcf1dji = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7,c7 ,/ate %>e ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! total am\nt to c>ry out section #acd "u subp>agraph 7,b7 s t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! am\nt apportion$ to ! ,/ate to c>ry out section #acd = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 be>s to 7ii7 ! total am\nt ( funds apportion$ to all ,/ates to c>ry out section #acd = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 7#g7 ,c>bon r$uction program ,= ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age1 #b4efbffifdefefcg p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f74 7#h7 ,,protect =mula program ,to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf1 #b4iacicijjfijiia p]c5t ( ! am\nt rema9+ aft] di/ribut+ am\nts "u p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f74 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> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ! base apportionm5t2 by 2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii77,i71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjae & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjba2 & 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> #bjba2 & 7iii7 at lea/ #a p]c5t great] ?an ! apportionm5t t ! ,/ate receiv$ = ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age1 to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf1 be=e & to c>ry out section #acd4 7d7 ,metropolitan plann+ ,section #ajd7;d77#a77;,a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( subsection 7b7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7b77#f74 7e7 ,supplem5tal funds ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7h74 7f7 ,base apportionm5t def9$ ,section #ajd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7i7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ means 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! comb9$ am\nt 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ means ! comb9$ am\nt2 7,b7 by /rik+ & to c>ry out section #acd2 m9us & ins]t+ ! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age1 to c>ry out subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf1 & to c>ry out section #acd42 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b74 #aaaje4 ,national highway p]=mance program ,section #aai ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 to provide support = activities to increase ! resili5cy ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em to mitigate ! co/ ( damages f sea level rise1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 wildfires1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,q7 ,und]gr\nd+ public utility infra/ructure c>ri$ out 9 conjunction ) a project o!rwise eligible "u ?is section4 7,r7 ,resili5cy improvem5ts on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 includ+ protective features describ$ 9 subsection 7k77#b74 7,s7 ,implem5t activities to protect segm5ts ( ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em f cyb]security ?reats4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#d77;,d71 by /rik+ analysis & ins]t+ analyses1 bo? ( :i* %all take into consid]ation extreme wea!r & resili5ce2 & 7#d7 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$]al-aid highway or bridge n on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em1 if ! protective feature is design$ to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repairs 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 includes-- 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 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7,f7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7,g7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7,h7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7,i7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges1 in/all+ riprap1 or add+ o!r sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 or o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 & 7,j7 ! 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/]s4 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 #aaajf4 ,em]g5cy relief ,section #abe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by ins]t+ wildfire1 aft] sev]e /orm12 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,re/riction on eligibility ,funds "u ?is section %all n be us$ = ! repair or recon/ruction ( a bridge t has be5 p]man5tly clos$ to all vehicul> traffic by ! ,/ate 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 &2 7ii7 by /rik+ a facility t meets ! curr5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8a facility t-- 7i7 meets ! curr5t 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 incorporates economically ju/ifiable improvem5ts t w mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage f extreme wea!r1 flood+1 & o!r natural disa/]s4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,protective features 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! co/ ( an improvem5t t is "p ( a project "u ?is section %all be an eligible exp5se "u ?is section if ! improvem5t is a protective feature t w mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r1 flood+1 & o!r natural disa/]s4 7,b7 ,protective features describ$ ,a protective feature ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 rais+ roadway grades2 7ii7 relocat+ roadways 9 a floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels or away f slide prone areas2 7iii7 /abiliz+ slide areas2 7iv7 /abiliz+ slopes2 7v7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s2 7vi7 increas+ ! size or numb] ( dra9age /ructures2 7vii7 replac+ culv]ts ) bridges or upsiz+ culv]ts2 7viii7 in/all+ seismic retr(its on bridges2 7ix7 add+ sc\r protection at bridges1 in/all+ riprap1 or add+ o!r sc\r1 /ream /ability1 coa/al1 or o!r hydraulic c\nt]measures1 includ+ spur dikes2 & 7x7 ! use ( natural infra/ructure to mitigate ! risk ( recurr+ damage or ! co/ ( future repair f extreme wea!r1 flood+1 & o!r natural disa/]s4 4 #aaajg4 ,f$]al %>e payable ,section #abj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ vehicle-to-infra/ructure communication equipm5t1 aft] breakaway utility poles1 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vi7 z clause 7vii72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 contractual provisions t provide safety cont+5cy funds to incorporate safety enhancem5ts to "w zones prior to or dur+ roadway con/ruction activities2 or 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,pool$ fund+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may waive ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project or activity "u section #ejb7;b77#f7 t is c>ri$ out ) am\nts apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#b7 aft] consid]+ appropriate factors1 includ+ :e!r-- 7,a7 decreas+ or elim9at+ ! non-,f$]al %>e w\ld be/ s]ve ! int]e/s ( ! ,f$]al-aid highway program2 & 7,b7 ! project or activity addresses national or regional high priority rese>*1 developm5t1 & te*nology transf] problems 9 a mann] t w\ld b5efit multiple ,/ates or metropolitan plann+ organizations4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #ahj days & ins]t+ #bgj days2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ p]man5t2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,f$]al %>e flexibility pilot program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! pilot program7 to give ,/ates additional flexibility ) respect to ! ,f$]al requirem5ts "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a ,/ate p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z a p>ticipat+ ,/ate7 may det]m9e ! ,f$]al %>e on a project1 multiple-project1 or program basis = projects "u any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! national highway p]=mance program "u section #aai4 7ii7 ,! surface transportation block grant program "u section #acc4 7iii7 ,! highway safety improvem5t program "u section #adh4 7iv7 ,! conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program "u section #adi4 7v7 ,! national highway freight program "u section #afg4 7vi7 ,! c>bon r$uction program "u section #age4 7vii7 ,subsection 7c7 ( ! ,,protect program "u section #agf4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts 7i7 ,maximum ,f$]al %>e ,subject to clause 7iii71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an individual project c>ri$ out "u a program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by a p>ticipat+ ,/ate & to :i* ! p>ticipat+ ,/ate is apply+ ! ,f$]al %>e requirem5ts "u ! pilot program may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7ii7 ,m9imum ,f$]al %>e ,no individual project c>ri$ out "u a program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by a p>ticipat+ ,/ate & to :i* ! p>ticipat+ ,/ate is apply+ ! ,f$]al %>e requirem5ts "u ! pilot program %all h a ,f$]al %>e ( #j p]c5t4 7iii7 ,det]m9ation ,! av]age annual ,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( all projects au?oriz$ "u a program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to :i* a p>ticipat+ ,/ate is apply+ ! ,f$]al %>e requirem5ts "u ! pilot program %all be n m ?an ! av]age ( ! maximum ,f$]al %>e ( ^? projects if ^? projects 7 n c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program4 7,c7 ,selection 7i7 ,application ,a ,/ate seek+ to be a p>ticipat+ ,/ate %all-- 7,i7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 & 7,,ii7 h 9 place adequate f9ancial controls to all[ ! ,/ate to det]m9e ! av]age annual ,f$]al %>e requirem5ts "u ! pilot program4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all select n m ?an #aj ,/ates to be p>ticipat+ ,/ates4 4 #aaajh4 ,railway-highway grade cross+s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acj7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ protective devices & ins]t+ railway-,highway grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & ! in/allation ( protective devices at railway-highway cross+s 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh #bjbj4 9 clause 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 1 ! in/allation ( protective devices at railway-highway cross+s1 ! replacem5t ( functionally obsolete w>n+ devices1 & z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 n less ?an #bde1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf42 & 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 ,inc5tive paym5ts = at-grade cross+ closures ,section #acj7;i77#c77;,b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #g1ejj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj4 7d7 ,exp5diture ( funds ,section #acj7k7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #b p]c5t & ins]t+ #h p]c5t4 7e7 ,,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 7f7 ,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$uce trespass] dea?s along railroad rights-(-way & at or ne> railway-highway cross+s4 #aaaji4 ,surface transportation block grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/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$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#bj71 7#ba71 & 7#bb71 respectively2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ railway-highway grade cross+s & ins]t+ projects eligible "u section #acj & in/allation ( safety b>ri]s & nets on bridges2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ includ+ ! ma9t5ance & re/oration ( exi/+ recreational trails1 aft] section #bjf2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! safe r\tes to s*ool program "u section #adjd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note7 & ins]t+ ! safe r\tes to s*ool program "u section #bjh2 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac7 7z s r$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 7#ae7 ,! in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure & vehicle-to-grid infra/ructure4 7#af7 ,! in/allation & deploym5t ( curr5t & em]g+ intellig5t transportation te*nologies1 includ+ ! ability ( vehicles to communicate ) infra/ructure1 build+s1 & o!r road us]s4 7#ag7 ,plann+ & con/ruction ( projects t facilitate int]modal connections betwe5 em]g+ transportation te*nologies1 su* z magnetic levitation & hyp]loop4 7#ah7 ,protective features1 includ+ natural infra/ructure1 to enhance ! resili5ce ( a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section4 7#ai7 ,measures to protect a transportation facility o!rwise eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section f cyb]security ?reats4 2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bc7 ,rural b>ge l&+1 dock1 & wat]front infra/ructure projects 9 accordance ) subsection 7j74 7#bd7 ,projects to enhance travel & t\rism4 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#ae7 & p>agraph 7#bc72 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#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ res]vation & ins]t+ set aside2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#f7 = a fiscal ye> & ins]t+ #ee p]c5t = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( n less ?an #ej1jjj & n m ?an #bjj1jjj2 7iii7 9 urban areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population n less ?an #e1jjj & n m ?an #di1iii2 & 7iv7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population less ?an #e1jjj2 & 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,local consultation 7,a7 ,consultation ) metropolitan plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( clause 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 e/abli% a process to consult ) all metropolitan plann+ organizations 9 ! ,/ate t repres5t an urbaniz$ area describ$ 9 t clause2 & 7ii7 describe h[ funds allocat$ = areas describ$ 9 t clause w be allocat$ equitably among ! applicable urbaniz$ areas dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,b7 ,consultation ) regional transportation plann+ organizations ,= purposes ( clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 be=e obligat+ fund+ attribut$ to an area ) a population less ?an #ej1jjj1 a ,/ate %all consult ) ! regional transportation plann+ organizations t repres5t ! area1 if any4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or l[ wat] cross+ 7z def9$ 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;,a7-- 7i7 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 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #ae p]c5t & ins]t+ #bj p]c5t2 & 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 7g7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ less ?an #e1jjj & ins]t+ less ?an #ej1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 & except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 up to #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts requir$ to be obligat$ by a ,/ate "u clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 ( subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 = ea* fiscal ye> may be obligat$ on-- 7,a7 roads functionally classifi$ z rural m9or collectors or local roads2 or 7,b7 on critical rural freight corridors designat$ "u section #afg7;e74 2 & 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 t is (f ! road sy/em4 7k7 ,projects 9 rural areas 7#a7 ,set aside ,not)/&+ subsection 7c71 9 addition to ! activities describ$ 9 subsections 7b7 & 7g71 ( ! am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t may be-- 7,a7 us$ on eligible projects "u subsection 7b7 or ma9t5ance activities on roads functionally classifi$ z rural m9or collectors or local roads1 ice roads1 or seasonal roads2 or 7,b7 transf]r$ to-- 7i7 ! ,appala*ian ,highway ,sy/em ,program "u #adeja ( title #dj2 or 7ii7 ! ,d5ali access sy/em program "u section #cji ( ! ,d5ali ,commission ,act ( #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg74 7#b7 ,sav+s clause ,am\nts allocat$ "u subsection 7d7 %all n be us$ to c>ry out ?is subsection1 except at ! reque/ ( ! applicable metropolitan plann+ organization4 4 7b7 ,set-aside 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acc7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,res]vation ( funds & ins]t+ ,9 g5]al2 & 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ = ea* fiscal ye> & all t foll[s ?r\gh & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8= fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %all set aside an am\nt equal to #aj p]c5t to c>ry out ?is subsection2 & 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 set aside = 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 = fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! p]c5tage ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( t subsection %all be deem$ to be #ei p]c5t2 & 7ii7 p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7d7 %all n apply4 7,b7 ,local control ,a ,/ate may allocate up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! funds ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 if-- 7i7 ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y a plan t describes-- 7,i7 h[ funds w be allocat$ to c\nties1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 regional transportation plann+ organizations z describ$ 9 section #ace7m71 or local gov]nm5ts2 7,,ii7 h[ ! entities describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 w c>ry out a competitive process to select projects = fund+ & report select$ projects to ! ,/ate2 7,,iii7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity ( ! entities describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 7,,iv7 h[ input 0 ga!r$ f ! entities describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 to ensure ^? entities w be able to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection2 & 7,v7 h[ ! ,/ate w comply ) p>agraph 7#h72 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y approves ! plan submitt$ "u clause 7i74 2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,funds set aside "u ?is subsection may be obligat$ =-- 7,a7 projects or activities describ$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bi7 or #bac1 z ^? provisions 7 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acab72 7,b7 projects & activities "u ! safe r\tes to s*ool program "u section #bjh2 & 7,c7 activities 9 fur!rance ( a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a774 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,a72 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vii7 & 7viii7 z clauses 7viii7 & 7ix71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vi7 ! foll[+3 7vii7 a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or few]2 2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ responsible & all t foll[s ?r\gh programs2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,iv7 9 clause 7ix7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ t s]ves an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj aft] metropolitan plann+ organization2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7x7 a ,/ate1 at ! reque/ ( an entity describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7ix74 2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,competitive process ,a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization requir$ to obligate funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b7 %all develop a competitive process to all[ eligible entities to submit projects = fund+ t a*ieve ! objectives ( ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,selection ,a metropolitan plann+ organization = an area describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i7 %all select projects "u ! competitive process describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 9 consultation ) ! relevant ,/ate4 7,d7 ,prioritization ,! competitive process describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all include prioritization ( project location & impact 9 high-ne$ areas z def9$ by ! ,/ate1 su* z l[-income1 transit-dep5d5t1 rural1 or o!r areas4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a71 by /rik+ res]v$ "u ?is section & ins]t+ set aside "u ?is subsection2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ res]v$ & ins]t+ set aside2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,improv+ accessibility & effici5cy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use an am\nt equal to n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! funds set aside = ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection1 aft] allocat+ funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 to improve ! ability ( applicants to access fund+ = projects "u ?is subsection 9 an effici5t & exp$iti\s mann] by provid+-- 7,i7 to applicants = projects "u ?is subsection application assi/ance1 te*nical assi/ance1 & assi/ance 9 r$uc+ ! p]iod ( "t betwe5 ! selection ( ! project & ! obligation ( funds = ! project2 & 7,,ii7 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$-- 7,i7 directly by ! ,/ate2 or 7,,ii7 ?r\gh contracts ) ,/ate ag5cies1 private entities1 or nonpr(it entities4 2 7,g7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 7,h7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,requir$ aggregate non-,f$]al %>e ,! av]age annual non-,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( all projects = :i* funds are obligat$ "u ?is subsection 9 a ,/ate = a fiscal ye> %all be n less ?an ! av]age non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! projects t w\ld o!rwise apply4 7,b7 ,flexible f9anc+ ,subject to subp>agraph 7,a71 not)/&+ section #abj-- 7i7 funds made available to c>ry out section #adh may be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project "u ?is subsection if ! project-- 7,i7 is an eligible project describ$ 9 section #adh7;e77#a72 & 7,,ii7 is consi/5t ) ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a772 7ii7 ! non-,f$]al %>e = a project "u ?is subsection may be calculat$ on a project1 multiple-project1 or program basis2 & 7iii7 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an individual project 9 ?is section may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7,c7 ,requirem5t ,subp>agraph 7,b7 %all only apply to a ,/ate if ! ,/ate has adequate f9ancial controls1 z c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 to acc\nt = ! av]age annual non-,f$]al %>e "u ?is p>agraph4 2 & 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#h7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ describes & ins]t+ includes2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 a li/ ( ea* project select$ = fund+ = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+1 = ea* project-- 7,i7 ! fiscal ye> dur+ :i* ! project 0 select$2 7,,ii7 ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! project is anticipat$ to be fund$2 7,,iii7 ! recipi5t2 7,,iv7 ! location1 includ+ ! congressional di/rict2 7,v7 ! type2 7,,vi7 ! co/2 & 7,,vii7 a brief description4 4 7#b7 ,/ate transf]ability ,section #abf7;b77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ res]v$ = a ,/ate "u section #acc7;h7 = a fiscal ye> may & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8set aside = a ,/ate "u section #acc7;h7 = a fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 may 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 may only be transf]r$ if ! ,secret>y c]tifies t ! ,/ate-- 7i7 held a competition 9 compliance ) ! guidance issu$ to c>ry out section #acc7;h7 & provid$ suffici5t "t = applicants to apply2 7ii7 (f]$ to ea* eligible entity1 & provid$ on reque/ ( an eligible entity1 te*nical assi/ance2 & 7iii7 demon/rates t !re 7 n suffici5tly suitable applications f eligible entities to use ! funds to be transf]r$4 4 #aaaaj4 ,nationally significant freight & highway projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ multimodal be=e freight2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 9 & across rural & urban areas aft] p2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ or freight aft] highway2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by ins]t+ or freight aft] highway2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ highways t support movem5t ( en]gy equipm5t aft] security2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,grant adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 reta9 n m ?an a total ( #b p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau to review applications = grants "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 transf] portions ( ! funds reta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! relevant ,adm9i/rators to fund ! aw>d & ov]sight ( grants provid$ "u ?is section4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,h7 z subp>agraph 7,i72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,g7 ! foll[+3 7,h7 ,a multi/ate corridor organization4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii77,,ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 a wildlife cross+ project2 7vi7 a surface transportation infra/ructure project t-- 7,i7 is locat$ )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 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$uce on-road mobile s\rce emissions2 or 7viii7 a highway1 bridge1 or freight project c>ri$ out on ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #gjajc ( title #di2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #fjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 9 ! aggregate1 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#f7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ n less ?an #ae p]c5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ! effect ( ! propos$ 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#g7 9 subsection 7f77#b71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ a project to replace or rehabilitate a culv]t1 or to r$uce /ormwat] run(f = ! purpose ( improv+ habitat = aquatic species7 aft] environm5tal mitigation2 7#h7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 enhancem5t ( freight resili5ce to natural haz>ds or disa/]s1 includ+ high w9ds1 heavy sn[fall1 flood+1 rockslides1 mudslides1 wildfire1 wildlife cross+ onto ! roadway1 or /eep grades2 7#e7 :e!r ! project w improve ! %>$ transportation corridor ( a multi/ate corridor organization1 if applicable2 & 7#f7 prioritiz+ projects locat$ 9 ,/ates 9 :i* nei!r ! ,/ate nor an eligible entity 9 t ,/ate has be5 aw>d$ a grant "u ?is section4 2 7#i7 9 subsection 7i77#b71 by /rik+ o!r grants "u ?is section & ins]t+ grants "u subsection 7e72 7#aj7 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$]al 2 7#aa7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7k7 ?r\gh 7n7 z subsections 7l71 7m71 7n71 & 7p71 respectively2 7#ab7 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#ac7 9 subsection 7n7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days be=e ! date on :i* a grant is provid$ = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! propos$ grant1 includ+-- 7,a7 an evaluation & ju/ification = ! applicable project2 & 7,b7 a description ( ! am\nt ( ! propos$ grant aw>d4 2 7#ad7 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#ae7 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] ,octob] #a1 #bjba4 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba & 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba & 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 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,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$]al %>e = grants "u ! pilot program2 & 7,d7 any recomm5dations = modifications to ! pilot program4 7r7 ,multi/ate corridor organization def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m multi/ate corridor organization means an organization ( a gr\p ( ,/ates develop$ ?r\gh coop]ative agreem5ts1 coalitions1 or o!r arrangem5ts to promote regional coop]ation1 plann+1 & %>$ project implem5tation = programs & projects to improve transportation sy/em managem5t & op]ations = a %>$ transportation corridor4 7s7 ,additional au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are appropriat$-- 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #a1djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #aag & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aag4 ,nationally significant multimodal freight & highway projects4 4 7c7 ,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 #aaaaa4 ,highway safety improvem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adh ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ t provides = ! safety ( all road us]s1 z appropriate1 includ+ a multimodal r\ndab\t aft] improvem5t2 7ii7 9 clause 7vi71 by ins]t+ or a grade sep>ation project aft] devices2 7iii7 by /rik+ clause 7viii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7viii7 ,con/ruction or in/allation ( features1 measures1 & road designs to calm traffic & r$uce vehicle spe$s4 2 7iv7 by /rik+ clause 7xxvi7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7xxvi7 ,in/allation or upgrades ( traffic control devices = p$e/rians & bicycli/s1 includ+ p$e/rian hybrid beacons & ! addition ( bicycle movem5t phases to traffic signals4 2 & 7v7 by /rik+ clauses 7xxvii7 & 7xxviii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7xxvii7 ,roadway improvem5ts t provide sep>ation betwe5 p$e/rians & motor vehicles or betwe5 bicycli/s & motor vehicles1 includ+ m$ians1 p$e/rian cross+ isl&s1 protect$ bike lanes1 & protect$ int]section features4 7xxviii7 ,a p$e/rian security feature design$ to sl[ or /op a motor vehicle4 7xxix7 ,a physical infra/ructure safety project n describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xxviii74 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#i7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#aj71 7#ab71 7#ac71 & 7#ad71 respectively2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,safe sy/em approa* ,! t]m safe sy/em approa* means a roadway design-- 7,a7 t emphasizes m9imiz+ ! risk ( injury or fatality to road us]s2 & 7,b7 t-- 7i7 takes into consid]ation ! possibility & likelihood ( human error2 7ii7 accommodates human injury tol]ance by tak+ into consid]ation likely accid5t types1 result+ impact =ces1 & ! ability ( ! human body to )/& impact =ces2 & 7iii7 takes into consid]ation vuln]able road us]s4 2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#aj7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,specifi$ safety project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m specifi$ safety project means a project c>ri$ out = ! purpose ( safety "u any o!r section ( ?is title t is consi/5t ) ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m specifi$ safety project includes a project t-- 7i7 promotes public aw>5ess & in=ms ! public reg>d+ highway safety matt]s 7includ+ safety = motorcycli/s1 bicycli/s1 p$e/rians1 individuals ) disabilities1 & o!r road us]s72 7ii7 facilitates en=cem5t ( traffic safety laws2 7iii7 provides infra/ructure & infra/ructure-relat$ equipm5t to support em]g5cy s]vices2 7iv7 conducts safety-relat$ rese>* to evaluate exp]im5tal safety c\nt]measures or equipm5t2 or 7v7 supports safe r\tes to s*ool non9fra/ructure-relat$ activities describ$ 9 section #bjh7;g77#b74 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,g71 7,h71 & 7,i7 z subp>agraphs 7,h71 7,i71 & 7,j71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 ! foll[+2 7,g7 includes a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t2 2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ae7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] means a nonmotori/-- 7,a7 ) a fatality analysis report+ sy/em p]son attribute code t is includ$ 9 ! def9ition ( ! t]m numb] ( non-motoriz$ fatalities 9 section #dij4bje ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7,b7 describ$ 9 ! t]m numb] ( non-motoriz$ s]i\s injuries 9 t section4 7#af7 ,vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t ,! t]m vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t means an assessm5t ( ! safety p]=mance ( ! ,/ate ) respect to vuln]able road us]s & ! plan ( ! ,/ate to improve ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s z describ$ 9 subsection 7l74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ subsections 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a77#ac72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77vi71 by ins]t+ & to diff]5tiate ! safety data = vuln]able road us]s1 includ+ bicycli/s1 motorcycli/s1 & p$e/rians1 f o!r road us]s aft] cra%es2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ 7includ+ motorcycli/s71 bicycli/s1 p$e/rians1 & ins]t+ 1 vuln]able road us]s 7includ+ motorcycli/s1 bicycli/s1 p$e/rians712 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 improves ! ability ( ! ,/ate to diff]5tiate ! fatalities & s]i\s injuries ( vuln]able road us]s1 includ+ bicycli/s1 motorcycli/s1 & p$e/rians1 f o!r road us]s2 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#ac72 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,flexible fund+ = specifi$ safety projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to advance ! implem5tation ( a ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan1 a ,/ate may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out specifi$ safety projects4 7,b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires a ,/ate to revise any ,/ate process1 plan1 or program 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,effect ( p>agraph 7i7 ,requirem5ts ,a project c>ri$ out "u ?is p>agraph %all be subject to all requirem5ts "u ?is section t apply to a highway safety improvem5t project4 7ii7 ,o!r apportion$ programs ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph prohibits ! use ( funds made available "u o!r provisions ( ?is title = a specifi$ safety project t is a non9fra/ructure project4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,vuln]able road us] safety ,if ! total annual fatalities ( vuln]able road us]s 9 a ,/ate repres5ts n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! total annual cra% fatalities 9 ! ,/ate1 t ,/ate %all be requir$ to obligate n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#c7 = ! foll[+ fiscal ye> = highway safety improvem5t projects to address ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s4 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ea* ,/ate %all complete a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a quantitative analysis ( vuln]able road us] fatalities & s]i\s injuries t-- 7i7 includes data su* z location1 roadway functional classification1 design spe$1 spe$ limit1 & "t ( day2 7ii7 consid]s ! demographics ( ! locations ( fatalities & s]i\s injuries1 includ+ race1 e?nicity1 income1 & age2 & 7iii7 bas$ on ! data1 id5tifies areas z high-risk to vuln]able road us]s2 & 7,b7 a program ( projects or /rategies to r$uce safety risks to vuln]able road us]s 9 areas id5tifi$ z high-risk "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7#c7 ,use ( data ,9 c>ry+ out a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate %all use data f ! mo/ rec5t #e-ye> p]iod = :i* data is available4 7#d7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out a vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 take into consid]ation a safe sy/em approa*2 & 7,b7 consult ) local gov]nm5ts1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional transportation plann+ organizations t repres5t a high-risk area id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii74 7#e7 ,update ,a ,/ate %all update ! vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t ( ! ,/ate 9 accordance ) ! updates requir$ to ! ,/ate /rategic highway safety plan "u subsection 7d74 7#f7 ,requirem5t = transportation sy/em access ,! program ( projects develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 may n degrade transportation sy/em access = vuln]able road us]s4 7#g7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all develop guidance = ,/ates to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! guidance "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,/ates & relevant safety /akehold]s4 4 7b7 ,high-risk rural roads 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update ! /udy "u section #aaab7;b77#a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada74 7#b7 ,publication ( report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation an update to ! report describ$ 9 section #aaab7;b77#b7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada74 7#c7 ,be/ practices manual ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! report is publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all update ! be/ practices manual describ$ 9 section #aaab7;b77#c7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #adh note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada74 #aaaab4 ,f$]al l&s transportation program ,section #bjc7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,native plant mat]ials ,9 c>ry+ out an activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! entity c>ry+ out ! activity %all consid]1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 ! use ( locally adapt$ native plant mat]ials2 & 7,b7 designs t m9imize run(f & heat g5]ation4 4 #aaaac4 ,f$]al l&s access program 7a7 ,f$]al %>e ,section #bja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#g77;,b71 by /rik+ det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj1 & ins]t+ be up to #ajj p]c5t2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#h77;,a71 by /rik+ #e p]c5t & ins]t+ #bj p]c5t4 7b7 ,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]s1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 ! use ( locally adapt$ native plant mat]ials2 & 7,b7 designs t m9imize run(f & heat g5]ation4 4 #aaaad4 ,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$uce on-road mobile s\rce emissions4 4 #aaaae4 ,conge/ion mitigation & air quality improvem5t program ,section #adi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/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#g71 by ins]t+ %>$ micromobility 7includ+ bike%>+ & %>$ scoot] sy/ems71 aft] c>%>+12 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ replacem5ts or be=e retr(its2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 v]ifi$ te*nologies 7z def9$ 9 section #gia ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaca77 = motor vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #baf ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geej772 or 2 & 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii77,,ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ replacem5ts or be=e retr(its2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ! pur*ase ( m$ium- or heavy-duty z]o emission vehicles & relat$ *>g+ equipm5t2 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,e7 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 9 subsection 7f77#d77;,a71 by ins]t+ & nonroad vehicles & nonroad eng9es us$ 9 con/ruction projects or port-relat$ freight op]ations aft] motor vehicles2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ replacem5t or be=e retr(it2 7ii7 by /rik+ ,! t]m diesel retr(it & ins]t+ ,! t]m diesel replacem5t or retr(it2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ or retr(it aft] replacem5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ replacem5t or be=e retr(it2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ replacem5ts or be=e retr(its2 7#e7 9 subsection 7k77#a71 by /rik+ t r$uce su* f9e p>ticulate matt] emissions 9 su* area1 includ+ diesel retr(its4 & ins]t+ 8t-- 7,a7 r$uce su* f9e p>ticulate matt] emissions 9 su* area1 includ+ diesel replacem5ts or retr(its2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 prioritize b5efits to disadvantag$ communities or l[-income populations liv+ 91 or imm$iately adjac5t to1 su* area4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7l71 by add+ at ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,assi/ance to metropolitan plann+ organizations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! reque/ ( a metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! ,secret>y may assi/ ! metropolitan plann+ organization track+ progress made 9 m9ority or l[-income populations z "p ( a p]=mance plan "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph provides ! ,secret>y ! au?ority-- 7i7 to *ange ! p]=mance measures "u section #aej7;c77#e7 or ! p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ "u section #acd7;h77#b7 or #aej7;d72 or 7ii7 to e/abli% any o!r ,f$]al requirem5t4 2 & 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7m7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7m7 ,op]at+ assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may obligate funds apportion$ "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,b7 ( 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 #aaaaf4 ,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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba7 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 7d7 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section 9 ! ,/ate ( ,alaska %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a4 4 #aaaag4 ,toll roads1 bridges1 tunnels1 & f]ries 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abi7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/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 7b7 ,diesel fuel f]ry vessels 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #adg7;b71 9 ! case ( a project to replace or retr(it a diesel fuel f]ry vessel t provides sub/antial emissions r$uctions1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project may be up to #he p]c5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,sunset ,! au?ority provid$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe4 #aaaah4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 = 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#f71 except z provid$ 9 subsection 7g77#a77;,b72 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 7,a7 ,applications ,! ,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 ,fir/ fiscal ye> ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 = ! fir/ fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available = obligation = grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y may e/abli% a 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]$ = imm$iate execution ( a grant agreem5t4 7#b7 ,in=mation requir$ ,! 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#f71 or1 9 ! case ( ! fir/ fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available = obligation = grants "u ! program1 imm$iately execute a grant agreem5t = a l>ge project1 only if ! ,secret>y evaluates ! propos$ 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,c7 ,int]im me?odology ,9 ! fir/ fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available = obligation = grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y may e/abli% an int]im me?odology to evaluate & rate a l>ge project = ea* (-- 7i7 p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 7ii7 p>agraph 7#d77;,c72 & 7iii7 p>agraph 7#d77;,d74 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 or1 9 ! case ( ! fir/ fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available = obligation = grants "u ! program1 projects = imm$iate execution ( a grant agreem5t1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] ! am\nt ( funds available 9 future fiscal ye>s = multiye> grant agreem5ts z describ$ 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$4 7m7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 7n7 ,congressional notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e mak+ a grant = an eligible project "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 notification ( ! propos$ grant t includes-- 7#a7 an evaluation & ju/ification = ! eligible project2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt ( ! propos$ grant4 7o7 ,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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,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 7p7 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 n less ?an #ej p]c5t1 9 aggregate1 %all be us$ = l>ge projects4 7#b7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,if1 9 fiscal ye> #bjbf1 ! ,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 7q7 ,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> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #bb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #bd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 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 #aaaai4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjg ! foll[+3 #bjh4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools ,! t]m 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools1 ) respect to a s*ool1 means ! approximately #b-mile area )9 bicycl+ & walk+ di/ance ( ! s*ool4 7#b7 ,prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools ,! t]m prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools means s*ools provid+ education f k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh #ab? grade4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a safe r\tes to s*ool program = ! b5efit ( *ildr5 9 prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools4 7c7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be-- 7#a7 to enable & enc\rage *ildr51 includ+ ^? ) disabilities1 to walk & bicycle to s*ool2 7#b7 to make bicycl+ & walk+ to s*ool a saf] & m appeal+ transportation alt]native1 !reby enc\rag+ a heal?y & active life/yle f an e>ly age2 & 7#c7 to facilitate ! plann+1 developm5t1 & implem5tation ( projects & activities t w improve safety & r$uce traffic1 fuel consumption1 & air pollution 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools4 7d7 ,apportionm5t ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d71 am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> %all be apportion$ among ! ,/ates s t ea* ,/ate receives ! am\nt equal to ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! total /ud5t enrollm5t 9 prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools 9 ea* ,/ate2 be>s to 7,b7 ! total /ud5t enrollm5t 9 prim>y1 middle1 & high s*ools 9 all ,/ates4 7#b7 ,m9imum apportionm5t ,no ,/ate %all receive an apportionm5t "u ?is section = a fiscal ye> ( less ?an #a1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,set-aside = adm9i/rative exp5ses ,be=e apportion+ "u ?is subsection am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside n m ?an #c1jjj1jjj ( ^? am\nts = ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,secret>y 9 c>ry+ out ?is section4 7#d7 ,det]m9ation ( /ud5t enrollm5ts ,det]m9ations "u ?is subsection relat+ to /ud5t enrollm5ts %all be made by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,adm9i/ration ( am\nts ,am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be adm9i/]$ by ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation4 7f7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is section %all be us$ by ! ,/ate to provide f9ancial assi/ance to ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & regional ag5cies1 includ+ nonpr(it organizations1 t demon/rate an ability to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7g7 ,eligible projects & activities 7#a7 ,infra/ructure-relat$ projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is section may be us$ = ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( infra/ructure-relat$ projects t w sub/antially improve ! ability ( /ud5ts to walk & bicycle to s*ool1 includ+ sidewalk improvem5ts1 traffic calm+ & spe$ r$uction improvem5ts1 p$e/rian & bicycle cross+ improvem5ts1 on-/reet bicycle facilities1 (f-/reet bicycle & p$e/rian facilities1 secure bicycle p>k+ facilities1 & traffic div]sion improvem5ts 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools4 7,b7 ,location ( projects ,infra/ructure-relat$ projects "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be c>ri$ out on any public road or any bicycle or p$e/rian pa?way or trail 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools4 7#b7 ,non9fra/ructure-relat$ activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 am\nts apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is section may be us$ = non9fra/ructure-relat$ activities to enc\rage walk+ & bicycl+ to s*ool1 includ+ public aw>5ess campaigns & outrea* to press & community lead]s1 traffic education & en=cem5t 9 ! vic9ity ( s*ools1 /ud5t sessions on bicycle & p$e/rian safety1 heal?1 & environm5t1 & fund+ = tra9+1 volunte]s1 & manag]s ( safe r\tes to s*ool programs4 7,b7 ,allocation ,n less ?an #aj p]c5t & n m ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nt apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is section = a fiscal ye> %all be us$ = non9fra/ructure-relat$ activities "u ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,safe r\tes to s*ool coord9ator ,ea* ,/ate %all use a suffici5t am\nt ( ! apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate = ea* fiscal ye> to fund a full-"t position ( coord9ator ( ! safe r\tes to s*ool program ( ! ,/ate4 7h7 ,cle>+h\se 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make grants to a national nonpr(it organization engag$ 9 promot+ safe r\tes to s*ools-- 7,a7 to op]ate a national safe r\tes to s*ool cle>+h\se2 7,b7 to develop in=mation & educational programs on safe r\tes to s*ool2 & 7,c7 to provide te*nical assi/ance & dissem9ate te*niques & /rategies us$ = successful safe r\tes to s*ool programs4 7#b7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is subsection us+ am\nts set aside = adm9i/rative exp5ses "u subsection 7d77#c74 7i7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,! analysis = *apt] #b ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjg ! foll[+3 #bjh4 ,safe r\tes to s*ool4 4 7#b7 ,section #adjd ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is repeal$4 7#c7 ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ,,safetea-,,lu 7,public ,law #aji-ei2 #aai ,/at4 #aadd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #adjd4 #aaabj4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #aaaba4 ,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 are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #aaj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #aab1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #aad1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #aaf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #aah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 #aaabb4 ,vuln]able road us] rese>* 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,vuln]able road us] ,! t]m vuln]able road us] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #adh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,vuln]able road us] assessm5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 review ea* vuln]able road us] safety assessm5t submitt$ by a ,/ate "u section #adh7l7 ( 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$e/rian injury & fatality data2 & 7#b7 9 ! fir/ progress update "u subsection 7d77#b71 provide-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! collection & report+ ( data on ! safety ( vuln]able road us]s4 7d7 ,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 subsection 7b74 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 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 updates on ! progress & f9d+s ( ! rese>* conduct$ pursuant to ! plan describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 9 ! fir/ submission "u ?is p>agraph1 ! results & recomm5dations describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 #aaabc4 ,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 ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,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#a71 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 #afjb7771 ! ,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 7i7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agj ! foll[+3 #aga4 ,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 #agb4 ,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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,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$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 ,/ate fi% & wildlife ag5cies1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts t agree to p>ticipate1 = develop+1 = ea* ,/ate t agrees to p>ticipate1 a volunt>y jo9t /atewide transportation & wildlife action plan-- 7,i7 to address wildlife-vehicle collisions2 & 7,,ii7 to improve habitat connectivity = t]re/rial & aquatic species4 7b7 ,work=ce developm5t & te*nical tra9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all1 bas$ 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba2 & 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,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 #aga ! foll[+3 #agb4 ,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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba %all include te*niques to assess passage ( aquatic & t]re/rial species & habitat re/oration pot5tial4 4 #aaabd4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #aaabe4 ,,gao report 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adcc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 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 #adcc4 #aaabf4 ,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 #agc1jaj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #agf1ifj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #ahj1abj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #ahc1fge1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #ahg1bcj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 & 7#b7 = ! t]ritorial highway program "u subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 #de1iij1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #dg1jdj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #dg1hhj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #dh1hbe1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #di1ggj1jjj %all be = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,c77iii71 by ins]t+ & prev5tative ma9t5ance on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em aft] *apt] #a2 & 7#c7 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 #aaabg4 ,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 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 #aaabh4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ( ! 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #aaabi4 ,/&>ds ,section #aji ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7d7 ,on any & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on any 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ promote ! safe & ins]t+ promote ! safety1 inclusion1 & mobility ( all us]s2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba & n less frequ5tly ?an e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all update ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7o7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,projects & ins]t+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,projects 2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,local jurisdictions ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 a local jurisdiction may use a roadway design guide recogniz$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration & adopt$ by ! local jurisdiction t is diff]5t f ! roadway design guide us$ by ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! local jurisdiction is locat$ = ! design ( projects on all roadways "u ! own]%ip ( ! local jurisdiction 7o!r ?an a highway on ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em7 = :i* ! local jurisdiction is ! project sponsor1 provid$ t ! design complies ) all o!r applicable ,f$]al laws4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7s7 ,electric vehicle *>g+ /ations 7#a7 ,/&>ds ,electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure in/all$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is title %all provide1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 non-propriet>y *>g+ connectors t meet applicable indu/ry safety /&>ds2 & 7,b7 op5 access to paym5t me?ods t are available to all memb]s ( ! public to ensure secure1 conv5i5t1 & equal access to ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure t %all n be limit$ by memb]%ip to a p>ticul> paym5t provid]4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project to in/all electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure us+ funds provid$ "u ?is title %all be treat$ z if ! project is locat$ on a ,f$]al-aid highway4 4 #aaacj4 ,public transportation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adb7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,bus corridors ,9 addition to ! projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may approve paym5t f sums apportion$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#g7 ( section #ajd7;b7 = c>ry+ out a capital project = ! con/ruction ( a bus rapid transit corridor or d$icat$ bus lanes1 includ+ ! con/ruction or in/allation (-- 7,a7 traffic signal+ & prioritization sy/ems2 7,b7 r$esign$ int]sections t are necess>y = ! e/abli%m5t ( a bus rapid transit corridor2 7,c7 on-/reet /ations2 7,d7 f>e collection sy/ems2 7,e7 in=mation & wayf9d+ sy/ems2 & 7,f7 depots4 4 7b7 ,te*nical correction ,section #adb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7i74 #aaaca4 ,res]vation ( c]ta9 funds 7a7 ,op5 conta9] requirem5ts ,section #aed7;c77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjab & ins]t+ #bjbb2 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,res]vation ( funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 & ea* ,octob] #a !reaft]1 9 ! case ( a ,/ate describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve an am\nt equal to #b4e p]c5t ( ! funds to be apportion$ to ! ,/ate on t date "u ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #ajd7;b7 until ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,secret>y ! means by :i* ! ,/ate w use ^? res]v$ funds 9 accordance ) subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 & p>agraph 7#c74 7ii7 ,/ates describ$ ,a ,/ate ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is a ,/ate-- 7,i7 t has n enact$ or is n en=c+ an op5 conta9] law describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,,ii7 = :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9$ = ! prior fiscal ye> t ! ,/ate _h n enact$ or 0 n en=c+ an op5 conta9] law describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77i74 7b7 ,repeat intoxicat$ driv] laws ,section #afd7;b77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjab & ins]t+ #bjbb2 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,res]vation ( funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 & ea* ,octob] #a !reaft]1 9 ! case ( a ,/ate describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve an am\nt equal to #b4e p]c5t ( ! funds to be apportion$ to ! ,/ate on t date "u ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( section #ajd7;b7 until ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,secret>y ! means by :i* ! ,/ate w use ^? res]v$ funds 9 accordance ) subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 & p>agraph 7#c74 7ii7 ,/ates describ$ ,a ,/ate ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is a ,/ate-- 7,i7 t has n enact$ or is n en=c+ a repeat intoxicat$ driv] law2 & 7,,ii7 = :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9$ = ! prior fiscal ye> t ! ,/ate _h n enact$ or 0 n en=c+ a repeat intoxicat$ driv] law4 2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a77i74 #aaacb4 ,rural surface transportation grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aaabc7;c77#a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agc4 ,rural surface transportation grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area means an area t is outside an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a rural surface transportation grant program to provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to improve & exp& ! surface transportation infra/ructure 9 rural areas4 7#b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be-- 7,a7 to increase connectivity2 7,b7 to improve ! safety & reliability ( ! movem5t ( p & freight2 & 7,c7 to g5]ate regional economic gr[? & improve quality ( life4 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 ! program & to review applications = grants "u ! program2 & 7,b7 transf] portions ( ! funds reta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! relevant ,adm9i/rators to fund ! aw>d & ov]sight ( grants provid$ "u ! program4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program to-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a regional transportation plann+ organization2 7#c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#d7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7#e7 a multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d74 7d7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7e7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program only = a project t is-- 7,a7 a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel project eligible "u section #aai7;d72 7,b7 a highway1 bridge1 or tunnel project eligible "u section #acc7;b72 7,c7 a project eligible "u section #bjb7;a72 7,d7 a highway freight project eligible "u section #afg7;h77#e72 7,e7 a highway safety improvem5t project1 includ+ a project to improve a high risk rural road 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #adh7;a772 7,f7 a project on a publicly-own$ highway or bridge t provides or increases access to an agricultural1 comm]cial1 en]gy1 or int]modal facility t supports ! economy ( a rural area2 or 7,g7 a project to develop1 e/abli%1 or ma9ta9 an integrat$ mobility managem5t sy/em1 a transportation dem& managem5t sy/em1 or on-dem& mobility s]vices4 7#b7 ,bundl+ ( eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may bundle #b or m simil> eligible projects "u ! program t are-- 7i7 includ$ z a bundl$ project 9 a /atewide transportation improvem5t program "u section #ace2 & 7ii7 aw>d$ to a s+le contractor or consultant pursuant to a contract = eng9e]+ & design or con/ruction betwe5 ! contractor & ! eligible entity4 7,b7 ,itemization ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ regulations71 a bundl+ ( eligible projects "u ?is p>agraph may be consid]$ to be a s+le project1 includ+ = purposes ( section #ace4 7f7 ,eligible project co/s ,an eligible entity may use funds f a grant "u ! program =-- 7#a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7#b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat$ to ! project & improvem5ts to ! l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 & op]ational improvem5ts4 7g7 ,project requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant "u ! program to an eligible project only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project-- 7#a7 w g5]ate regional economic1 mobility1 or safety b5efits2 7#b7 w be co/ effective2 7#c7 w contribute to ! accompli%m5t ( #a or m ( ! national goals "u section #aej2 7#d7 is bas$ on ! results ( prelim9>y eng9e]+2 & 7#e7 is reasonably expect$ to beg9 con/ruction n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( obligation ( funds = ! project4 7h7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 provid+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* an eligible project w-- 7#a7 improve ! /ate ( good repair ( exi/+ highway1 bridge1 & tunnel facilities2 7#b7 increase ! capacity or connectivity ( ! surface transportation sy/em & improve mobility = resid5ts ( rural areas2 7#c7 address economic developm5t & job creation *all5ges1 includ+ en]gy sector job losses 9 en]gy communities z id5tifi$ 9 ! report releas$ 9 ,april #bjba by ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ by section #bah ( ,executive ,ord] #adjjh 7#hf ,f$4 ,reg4 #gfbh 7,febru>y #a1 #bjba772 7#d7 enhance recreational & t\rism opportunities by provid+ access to ,f$]al l&1 national p>ks1 national =e/s1 national recreation areas1 national wildlife refuges1 wild]ness areas1 or ,/ate p>ks2 7#e7 contribute to geographic div]sity among grant recipi5ts2 7#f7 utilize innovative project deliv]y approa*es or incorporate transportation te*nologies2 7#g7 coord9ate ) projects to address broadb& infra/ructure ne$s2 or 7#h7 improve access to em]g5cy c>e1 ess5tial s]vices1 heal?c>e provid]s1 or drug & alcohol treatm5t & rehabilitation res\rces4 7i7 ,grant am\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7k77#a71 a grant "u ! program %all be 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #be1jjj1jjj4 7j7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ! program may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e = c]ta9 projects ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project t fur!rs ! completion ( a designat$ segm5t ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em "u section #adeja ( title #dj1 or addresses a surface transportation infra/ructure ne$ id5tifi$ = ! ,d5ali access sy/em program "u section #cji ( ! ,d5ali ,commission ,act ( #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,use ( o!r ,f$]al assi/ance ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant "u ! program may be us$ to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ! program4 7k7 ,set asides 7#a7 ,small projects ,! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> to provide grants = eligible projects 9 an am\nt t is less ?an #be1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,appala*ian developm5t highway sy/em ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve #be p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> = eligible projects t fur!r ! completion ( designat$ r\tes ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em "u section #adeja ( title #dj4 7#c7 ,rural roadway lane dep>tures ,! ,secret>y %all res]ve #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye> to provide grants = eligible projects locat$ 9 ,/ates t h rural roadway fatalities z a result ( lane dep>tures t are great] ?an ! av]age ( rural roadway fatalities z a result ( lane dep>tures 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 bas$ on ! late/ available data f ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,excess fund+ ,9 any fiscal ye> 9 :i* qualifi$ applications = grants "u ?is subsection d n all[ = ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 to be fully utiliz$1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! unutiliz$ am\nts to make o!r grants "u ! program4 7l7 ,congressional review 7#a7 ,notification ,n less ?an #fj days be=e provid+ a grant "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives-- 7,a7 a li/ ( all applications det]m9$ to be eligible = a grant by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 ea* application propos$ to be select$ = a grant1 includ+ a ju/ification = ! selection2 & 7,c7 propos$ grant am\nts4 7#b7 ,committee review ,be=e ! la/ day ( ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ea* ,committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all review ! li/ ( propos$ projects submitt$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,congressional disapproval ,! ,secret>y may n make a grant or any o!r obligation or commitm5t to fund a project "u ! program if a jo9t resolution is enact$ disapprov+ fund+ = ! project be=e ! la/ day ( ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7m7 ,transp>5cy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] provid+ a grant = a project "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to all applicants1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7l77#a74 7#b7 ,brief+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide1 on ! reque/ ( an eligible entity1 ! opportunity to receive a brief+ to expla9 any reasons ! eligible entity 0 n select$ to receive a grant "u ! program4 7n7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation at ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> an annual report t li/s ea* project = :i* a grant has be5 provid$ "u ! program dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,comptroll] g5]al 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! aw>d+ ( grants "u ! program = ea* fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,report ,ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes1 = ! fiscal ye>-- 7i7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process by :i* ea* project 0 select$1 if applicable2 & 7ii7 ! ju/ification & crit]ia us$ = ! selection ( ea* project1 if applicable4 7o7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aaabc7;c77#b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agb ! foll[+3 #agc4 ,rural surface transportation grant program4 4 #aaacc4 ,bicycle transportation & p$e/rian walkways ,section #bag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p$e/rian walkways & bicycle & ins]t+ p$e/rian walkways & bicycle & %>$ micromobility2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ safe bicycle use & ins]t+ safe access = bicycli/s & p$e/rians2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ a position & ins]t+ up to #b positions2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ bicycles ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ p$e/rians or bicycli/s2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ & a bicycle & ins]t+ or a bicycle or %>$ micromobility2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7j71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,electric bicycle 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m electric bicycle means a bicycle-- 7i7 equipp$ ) fully op]able p$als1 a saddle or seat = ! rid]1 & an electric motor ( less ?an #gej watts2 7ii7 t c safely %>e a bicycle transportation facility ) o!r us]s ( su* facility2 & 7iii7 t is a class #a electric bicycle1 class #b electric bicycle1 or class #c electric bicycle4 7,b7 ,classes ( electric bicycles 7i7 ,class #a electric bicycle ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 ! t]m class #a electric bicycle means an electric bicycle1 o!r ?an a class #c electric bicycle1 equipp$ ) a motor t-- 7,i7 provides assi/ance only :5 ! rid] is p$al+2 & 7,,ii7 ceases to provide assi/ance :5 ! spe$ ( ! bicycle rea*es or exce$s #bj miles p] h\r4 7ii7 ,class #b electric bicycle ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 ! t]m class #b electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipp$ ) a motor t-- 7,i7 may be us$ exclusively to propel ! bicycle2 & 7,,ii7 is n capable ( provid+ assi/ance :5 ! spe$ ( ! bicycle rea*es or exce$s #bj miles p] h\r4 7iii7 ,class #c electric bicycle ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 ! t]m class #c electric bicycle means an electric bicycle equipp$ ) a motor t-- 7,i7 provides assi/ance only :5 ! rid] is p$al+2 & 7,,ii7 ceases to provide assi/ance :5 ! spe$ ( ! bicycle rea*es or exce$s #bh miles p] h\r4 4 #aaacd4 ,recreational trails program ,section #bjf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,use ( o!r apportion$ funds ,funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b7 t are obligat$ = a recreational trail or a relat$ project %all be adm9i/]$ z if ! funds 7 made available to c>ry out ?is section4 4 #aaace4 ,updates to ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices ,9 c>ry+ out ! fir/ update to ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices "u section #aji7;d77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all include updates necess>y to provide =-- 7#a7 ! protection ( vuln]able road us]s 7z def9$ 9 section #adh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7#b7 support+ ! safe te/+ ( automat$ vehicle te*nology & any prep>ation necess>y = ! safe integration ( automat$ vehicles onto public /reets2 7#c7 appropriate use ( v>iable message signs to enhance public safety2 7#d7 ! m9imum retroreflectivity ( traffic control devices & pavem5t m>k+s2 & 7#e7 any additional recomm5dations made by ! ,national ,committee on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices t h n be5 incorporat$ into ! ,manual on ,uni=m ,traffic ,control ,devices4 ,b ,plann+ & p]=mance managem5t #aabja4 ,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 exi/+ 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 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7p71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#f74 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 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ace7;i7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e77;,d7 & 7#f7 ( section #ajd7;b7 ( ?is title & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#f74 7d7 ,h\s+ coord9ation ,section #acd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by ins]t+ bett] connect h\s+ & employm5t1 aft] urbaniz$ areas2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#c77;,a71 by ins]t+ h\s+1 aft] economic developm5t12 7#c7 9 subsection 7h77#a77;,e71 by ins]t+ 1 h\s+1 aft] gr[?2 7#d7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7vi7 z clauses 7iv7 ?r\gh 7vii71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 assum$ di/ribution ( population & h\s+2 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 by ins]t+ af=dable h\s+ organizations1 aft] disabl$12 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7-- 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 ,h\s+ coord9ation process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,)9 a metropolitan plann+ area s]v+ a transportation managem5t area1 ! transportation plann+ process "u ?is section may address ! integration ( h\s+1 transportation1 & economic developm5t /rategies ?r\gh a process t provides = effective integration1 bas$ on a coop]atively develop$ & implem5t$ /rategy1 ( new & exi/+ transportation facilities eligible = fund+ "u ?is title & *apt] #ec ( title #di4 7,b7 ,coord9ation 9 integrat$ plann+ process ,9 c>ry+ out ! process describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 a metropolitan plann+ organization may-- 7i7 consult )-- 7,i7 ,/ate & local entities responsible = l& use1 economic developm5t1 h\s+1 managem5t ( road networks1 or public transportation2 & 7,,ii7 o!r appropriate public or private entities2 & 7ii7 coord9ate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ) applicable ,/ate & local entities to align ! goals ( ! process ) ! goals ( any compreh5sive h\s+ af=dability /rategies e/abli%$ )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area pursuant to section #aje ( ! ,cran/on-,gonzalez ,national ,af=dable ,h\s+ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje7 & plans develop$ "u section #e;,a ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c-#a74 7,c7 ,h\s+ coord9ation plan 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a metropolitan plann+ organization s]v+ a transportation managem5t area may develop a h\s+ coord9ation plan t includes projects & /rategies t may be consid]$ 9 ! metropolitan transportation plan ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization4 7ii7 ,cont5ts ,a plan describ$ 9 clause 7i7 may-- 7,i7 develop regional goals = ! integration ( h\s+1 transportation1 & economic developm5t /rategies to-- 7aa7 bett] connect h\s+ & employm5t :ile mitigat+ commut+ times2 7bb7 align transportation improvem5ts ) h\s+ ne$s1 su* z h\s+ supply %ortages1 & propos$ h\s+ developm5t2 7cc7 align plann+ = h\s+ & transportation to address ne$s 9 relation%ip to h\sehold incomes )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area2 7dd7 exp& h\s+ & economic developm5t )9 ! cat*m5t areas ( exi/+ transportation facilities & public transportation s]vices :5 appropriate1 includ+ high]-d5sity developm5t1 z locally det]m9$2 7ee7 manage effects ( gr[? ( vehicle miles travel$ exp]i5c$ 9 ! metropolitan plann+ area relat$ to h\s+ developm5t & economic developm5t2 7ff7 increase %>e ( h\seholds ) suffici5t & af=dable access to ! transportation networks ( ! metropolitan plann+ area2 7,,ii7 id5tify ! location ( exi/+ & plann$ h\s+ & employm5t1 & transportation options t connect h\s+ & employm5t2 & 7,,iii7 include a comp>ison ( transportation plans to l& use managem5t plans1 includ+ zon+ plans1 t may affect road use1 public transportation rid]%ip1 & h\s+ developm5t4 4 #aabjb4 ,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 #aabjc4 ,/ate human capital plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aaacb7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,/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 #aaacb7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agc ! foll[+3 #agd4 ,/ate human capital plans4 4 #aabjd4 ,prioritization process pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization t s]ves an area ) a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj4 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% & 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 #aabje4 ,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 #aabjf4 ,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 #hj p]c5t1 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! int]e/s ( ! ,f$]al-aid highway program w\ld be be/ s]v$ by decreas+ or elim9at+ ! non-,f$]al %>e4 7e7 ,/ate flexibility ,a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization1 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 may opt out ( ! requirem5ts ( ?is section if ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization demon/rates to ! ,secret>y1 by n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! ,secret>y apportions funds = a fiscal ye> "u section #ajd1 t ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization-- 7#a7 has ,complete ,/reets /&>ds & policies 9 place2 & 7#b7 has develop$ an up-to-date ,complete ,/reets prioritization plan z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 ,c ,project deliv]y & process improvem5t #aacja4 ,codification ( ,"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$12 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 to calculate annually ! av]age "t tak5 by ! lead ag5cy to complete all environm5tal docum5ts = ea* project dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,process improvem5ts = projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all review-- 7i7 exi/+ practices1 proc$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$]al ag5cies t p>ticipate 9 ! environm5tal review process4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 an analysis ( :e!r additional fund+ w\ld help ! ,secret>y meet ! requirem5ts applicable to projects "u ?is section4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,,nepa & ins]t+ environm5tal2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ & except z provid$ 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 & coop]at+ 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$]al ag5cy %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes ! reasons :y ! deadl9e 0 n met2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 transmit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a copy ( ! report "u clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 make ! report "u clause 7i7 publicly available on ! int]net4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7n71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,l5g? ( environm5tal docum5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! text ( ! items describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f7 ( section #aejb4aj7;a7 ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t = a project %all be #bjj pages or few]4 7,b7 ,exemption ,an environm5tal impact /atem5t = a project may exce$ #bjj pages1 if ! lead ag5cy e/abli%es a new page limit = ! environm5tal impact /atem5t = t project4 2 & 7#h7 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 & e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,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-- 7i7 a li/ ( ! categorical exclusions id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! 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 a 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 #aejh4a ( 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 #aejh4a ( 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$]al ,decision4 4 #aacjb4 ,"w zone process reviews ,! ,secret>y %all am5d section #fcj4ajjh7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ensure t ! "w zone process review "u t subsection is requir$ n m frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 #aacjc4 ,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$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 = a highway project n on ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em if ! project requires n m ?an #c consecutive days ( lane closures4 #aacjd4 ,intellig5t transportation sy/ems 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop guidance = us+ exi/+ flexibilities ) respect to ! sy/ems eng9e]+ analysis describ$ 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$uce ,/ate adm9i/rative burd5s4 #aacje4 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods 7a7 ,alt]native contract+ me?ods = f$]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$]al l& managem5t ag5cy1 9 us+ any funds pursuant to section #bjc1 #bjd1 or #cjh2 7,b7 a ,f$]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 #aacjf4 ,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 #aacjg4 ,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 #aacjh4 ,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 #aacji4 ,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 #aacaj4 ,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 #aacaa4 ,effici5t implem5tation ( ,,nepa = ,f$]al l& managem5t projects ,section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,effici5t implem5tation ( ,,nepa 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,environm5tal docum5t ,! t]m environm5tal docum5t means an environm5tal impact /atem5t1 environm5tal assessm5t1 categorical exclusion1 or o!r docum5t prep>$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,project ,! t]m project means a highway project1 public transportation capital project1 or multimodal project t-- 7i7 receives funds "u ?is title2 & 7ii7 is au?oriz$ "u ?is section or section #bjd4 7,c7 ,project sponsor ,! t]m project sponsor means ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy t seeks or receives funds "u ?is title = a project4 7#b7 ,environm5tal review to be complet$ by ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration ,! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration may prep>e an environm5tal docum5t pursuant to ! implem5t+ proc$ures ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 if-- 7,a7 reque/$ by a project sponsor2 & 7,b7 all areas ( analysis requir$ by ! project sponsor c be address$4 7#c7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies adoption ( exi/+ environm5tal review docum5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 if ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration prep>es an environm5tal docum5t pursuant to p>agraph 7#b71 t environm5tal docum5t %all address all areas ( analysis requir$ by a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy4 7,b7 ,indep5d5t evaluation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy %all n be requir$ to conduct an indep5d5t evaluation to det]m9e ! adequacy ( an environm5tal docum5t prep>$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration pursuant to p>agraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,use ( same docum5t ,9 au?oriz+ or implem5t+ a project1 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy may use an environm5tal docum5t previ\sly prep>$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration = a project address+ ! same or sub/antially ! same action to ! same ext5t t ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy c\ld adopt or use a docum5t previ\sly prep>$ by ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy4 7#d7 ,application by ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies ( categorical exclusions e/abli%$ by ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration ,9 c>ry+ out requirem5ts "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 = a project1 ! project sponsor may use categorical exclusions designat$ "u t ,act 9 ! implem5t+ regulations ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 subject to ! conditions t-- 7,a7 ! project sponsor makes a det]m9ation1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 t ! categorical exclusion applies to ! project2 7,b7 ! project satisfies ! conditions = a categorical exclusion "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7,c7 ! use ( ! categorical exclusion does n o!rwise conflict ) ! implem5t+ regulations ( ! project sponsor1 except any li/ ( ! project sponsor t designates categorical exclusions4 7#e7 ,mitigation commitm5ts ,! ,secret>y %all assi/ ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy ) all design & mitigation commitm5ts made jo9tly by ! ,secret>y & ! project sponsor 9 any environm5tal docum5t prep>$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 4 #aacab4 ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi report+ program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aef ! foll[+3 #aeg4 ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi report+ program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,categorical exclusion ,! t]m categorical exclusion has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gga4aag7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,docum5t$ categorical exclusion ,! t]m docum5t$ categorical exclusion has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gga4aag7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#c7 ,environm5tal assessm5t ,! t]m environm5tal assessm5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aejh4a ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#d7 ,environm5tal impact /atem5t ,! t]m environm5tal impact /atem5t means a detail$ /atem5t requir$ "u section #ajb7b77;,c7 ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c774 7#e7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy includes a ,/ate t has assum$ responsibility "u section #cbg4 7#f7 ,,nepa process ,! t]m ,,nepa process means ! entirety ( ! developm5t & docum5tation ( ! analysis requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 includ+ ! assessm5t & analysis ( any impacts1 alt]natives1 & mitigation ( a propos$ action1 & any int]ag5cy p>ticipation & public involvem5t requir$ to be c>ri$ out be=e ! ,secret>y und]takes a propos$ action4 7#g7 ,propos$ action ,! t]m propos$ action means an action 7)9 ! mean+ ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq477 "u ?is title t ! ,secret>y proposes to c>ry out4 7#h7 ,report+ p]iod ,! t]m report+ p]iod means ! fiscal ye> prior to ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* a report is issu$ "u subsection 7b74 7#i7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y includes ! gov]nor or head ( an applicable ,/ate ag5cy ( a ,/ate t has assum$ responsibility "u section #cbg4 7b7 ,report on ,,nepa data 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a process to track1 & annually submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report conta9+1 ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,"t to complete ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,,nepa process-- 7,a7 = an environm5tal impact /atem5t-- 7i7 beg9s on ! date on :i* ! ,notice ( ,int5t is publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]2 & 7ii7 ends on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues a record ( decision1 includ+1 if necess>y1 a revis$ record ( decision2 & 7,b7 = an environm5tal assessm5t-- 7i7 beg9s on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation to prep>e an environm5tal assessm5t2 & 7ii7 ends on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues a f9d+ ( no significant impact or det]m9es t prep>ation ( an environm5tal impact /atem5t is necess>y4 7#c7 ,in=mation describ$ ,! in=mation ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is1 ) respect to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( propos$ actions = :i* a categorical exclusion 0 issu$ dur+ ! report+ p]iod2 7,b7 ! numb] ( propos$ actions = :i* a docum5t$ categorical exclusion 0 issu$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation dur+ ! report+ p]iod2 7,c7 ! numb] ( propos$ actions p5d+ on ! date on :i* ! report is submitt$ = :i* ! issuance ( a docum5t$ categorical exclusion by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation is p5d+2 7,d7 ! numb] ( propos$ actions = :i* an environm5tal assessm5t 0 issu$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation dur+ ! report+ p]iod2 7,e7 ! l5g? ( "t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation took to complete ea* environm5tal assessm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d72 7,f7 ! numb] ( propos$ actions p5d+ on ! date on :i* ! report is submitt$ = :i* an environm5tal assessm5t is be+ draft$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,g7 ! numb] ( propos$ actions = :i* an environm5tal impact /atem5t 0 complet$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation dur+ ! report+ p]iod2 7,h7 ! l5g? ( "t t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation took to complete ea* environm5tal impact /atem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,g72 7,i7 ! numb] ( propos$ actions p5d+ on ! date on :i* ! report is submitt$ = :i* an environm5tal impact /atem5t is be+ draft$2 & 7,j7 = ! propos$ actions report$ "u subp>agraphs 7,f7 & 7,i71 ! p]c5tage ( ^? propos$ actions = :i*-- 7i7 fund+ has be5 id5tifi$2 & 7ii7 all o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local activities t are requir$ to all[ ! propos$ action to proce$ are complet$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aef ! foll[+3 #aeg4 ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi report+ program4 4 #aacac4 ,surface transportation project deliv]y program writt5 agreem5ts ,section #cbg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,g71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! paym5t ( fees aw>d$ "u section #bdab ( title #bh be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#g71 h a t]m ( n m ?an #e ye>s2 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 = any ,/ate t has p>ticipat$ 9 a program "u ?is section 7or "u a pr$ecessor program7 = at lea/ #aj ye>s1 h a t]m ( #aj ye>s4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ annual2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 9 ! case ( an agreem5t p]iod ( great] ?an #e ye>s pursuant to subsection 7c77#g71 conduct an audit cov]+ ! fir/ #e ye>s ( ! agreem5t p]iod2 & 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,ag5cy deem$ to be ,f$]al ag5cy ,a ,/ate ag5cy t is assign$ a responsibility "u an agreem5t "u ?is section %all be deem$ to be an ag5cy = ! purposes ( section #bdab ( title #bh4 4 #aacad4 ,/ate assumption ( responsibility = categorical exclusions ,section #cbf7;c77#c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 except z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,c71 %all h a t]m ( n m ?an #c ye>s2 2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 %all h a t]m ( #e ye>s1 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t has assum$ ! responsibility = categorical exclusions "u ?is section = n few] ?an #aj ye>s4 4 #aacae4 ,e>ly utility relocation prior to transportation project environm5tal review ,section #abc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #abc4 ,relocation ( utility facilities 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,co/ ( relocation ,! t]m co/ ( relocation includes ! entire am\nt paid by a utility prop]ly attributable to ! relocation ( a utility facility1 m9us any increase 9 ! value ( ! new facility & any salvage value d]iv$ f ! old facility4 7#b7 ,e>ly utility relocation project ,! t]m e>ly utility relocation project means utility relocation activities id5tifi$ by ! ,/ate = p]=mance be=e completion ( ! environm5tal review process = ! transportation project4 7#c7 ,environm5tal review process ,! t]m environm5tal review process has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aci7;a74 7#d7 ,transportation project ,! t]m transportation project means a project4 7#e7 ,utility facility ,! t]m utility facility means any privately1 publicly1 or coop]atively own$ l9e1 facility1 or sy/em = produc+1 transmitt+1 or di/ribut+ communications1 p[]1 electricity1 light1 heat1 gas1 oil1 crude products1 wat]1 /eam1 wa/e1 /ormwat] n connect$ ) highway dra9age1 or any o!r simil> commodity1 includ+ any fire or police signal sy/em or /reet light+ sy/em1 t directly or indirectly s]ves ! public4 7#f7 ,utility relocation activity ,! t]m utility relocation activity means an activity necess>y = ! relocation ( a utility facility1 includ+ prelim9>y & f9al design1 surveys1 real prop]ty acquisition1 mat]ials acquisition1 & con/ruction4 7b7 ,reimbursem5t to ,/ates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate pays = ! co/ ( relocation ( a utility facility necessitat$ by ! con/ruction ( a transportation project1 ,f$]al funds may be us$ to reimburse ! ,/ate = ! co/ ( relocation 9 ! same proportion z ,f$]al funds are exp5d$ on ! transportation project4 7#b7 ,limitation ,f$]al funds %all n be us$ to reimburse a ,/ate "u ?is section if ! paym5t to ! utility-- 7,a7 violates ! law ( ! ,/ate2 or 7,b7 violates a legal contract betwe5 ! utility & ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,a reimbursem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made only if ! ,/ate demon/rates to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate paid ! co/ ( ! utility relocation activity f funds ( ! ,/ate ) respect to transportation projects = :i* ,f$]al funds are obligat$ subsequ5t to ,april #af1 #aieh1 = "w1 includ+ utility relocation activities4 7#d7 ,reimbursem5t eligibility = e>ly relocation prior to transportation project environm5tal review process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! requirem5ts "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c71 a ,/ate may c>ry out1 at ! exp5se ( ! ,/ate1 an e>ly utility relocation project = a transportation project be=e completion ( ! environm5tal review process = ! transportation project4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts = reimbursem5t ,funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is title may be us$ to pay ! co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate = an e>ly utility relocation project only if ! ,/ate demon/rates to ! ,secret>y1 & ! ,secret>y f9ds t-- 7i7 ! e>ly utility relocation project is necess>y to accommodate a transportation project2 7ii7 ! ,/ate provides adequate docum5tation to ! ,secret>y ( eligible co/s incurr$ by ! ,/ate = ! e>ly utility relocation project2 7iii7 be=e ! comm5cem5t ( ! utility relocation activities1 an environm5tal review process 0 complet$ = ! e>ly utility relocation project t result$ 9 a f9d+ t ! e>ly utility relocation project-- 7,i7 w\ld n result 9 significant adv]se environm5tal impacts2 & 7,,ii7 w\ld comply ) o!r applicable ,f$]al environm5tal requirem5ts2 7iv7 ! e>ly utility relocation project did n influ5ce-- 7,i7 ! environm5tal review process = ! transportation project2 7,,ii7 ! decision relat+ to ! ne$ to con/ruct ! transportation project2 or 7,,iii7 ! selection ( ! transportation project design or location2 7v7 ! e>ly utility relocation project complies ) all applicable provisions ( law1 includ+ regulations issu$ pursuant to ?is title2 7vi7 ! e>ly utility relocation project foll[s applicable f9ancial proc$ures & requirem5ts1 includ+ docum5tation ( eligible co/s & ! requirem5ts "u section #aji7l71 b n includ+ requirem5ts applicable to au?orization & obligation ( ,f$]al funds2 7vii7 ! transportation project = :i* ! e>ly utility relocation project 0 necessitat$ 0 includ$ 9 ! applicable transportation improvem5t program "u section #acd or #ace2 7viii7 be=e ! co/ incurr$ by a ,/ate is approv$ = ,f$]al p>ticipation1 environm5tal compliance pursuant to ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 has be5 complet$ = ! transportation project = :i* ! e>ly utility relocation project 0 necessitat$2 & 7ix7 ! transportation project t necessitat$ ! utility relocation activity is approv$ = con/ruction4 7,c7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph affects o!r eligibility requirem5ts or au?orities = ,f$]al p>ticipation 9 paym5t ( co/s incurr$ = utility relocation activities4 7c7 ,applicability ( o!r provisions ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects ! applicability ( o!r requirem5ts t w\ld o!rwise apply to an e>ly utility relocation project1 includ+ any applicable requirem5ts "u-- 7#a7 section #ach2 7#b7 ! ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance & ,real ,prop]ty ,acquisition ,policies ,act ( #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq471 includ+ regulations "u "p #bd ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7#c7 title ,,vi ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq472 or 7#d7 an environm5tal review process4 4 #aacaf4 ,/reaml9+ ( section #d7;f7 reviews ,section #ach7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,9 c>ry+ out & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,/udies ,9 c>ry+ out 2 7#b7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ su* l&1 & 7#b7 su* program & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8! l&2 & 7,b7 ! program 2 7,b7 by /rik+ unless 7#a7 !re is & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8unless-- 7,a7 !re is 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ,aft] ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,aft] ! 2 7#c7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,coop]ation & consultation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,timel9e = approvals 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 provide an evaluation "u ?is section to ! ,secret>ies describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 provide a p]iod ( #cj days = receipt ( comm5ts4 7ii7 ,assum$ acceptance ,if ! ,secret>y does n receive comm5ts by #ae days aft] ! deadl9e "u clause 7i77,,ii71 ! ,secret>y %all assume a lack ( objection & proce$ ) ! action4 7,c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 affects-- 7i7 ! requirem5ts "u-- 7,i7 subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7f72 or 7,,ii7 ! consultation process "u section #cjfajh ( title #ed2 or 7ii7 programmatic section #d7;f7 evaluations1 z describ$ 9 regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#d7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,x is decl>$ to be & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x is 4 #aacag4 ,categorical exclusion = projects ( limit$ ,f$]al assi/ance ,section #acag7a7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aji note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #f1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #cj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ce1jjj1jjj4 #aacah4 ,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 #aejh4a ( 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$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 relat+ to ,tribal cons5t = rights-(-way across ,indian l&2 or 7#b7 makes ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 applicable to l& to :i* t ,act o!rwise w\ld n apply4 #aacai4 ,annual report 7a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ project ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ project means a project or activity c>ri$ out ) funds provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ a project c>ri$ out "u title #bc or #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7#a7 t is m ?an #e ye>s beh9d s*$ule2 or 7#b7 = :i* ! total am\nt sp5t on ! project or activity is n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj m ?an ! orig9al co/ e/imate = ! project or activity4 7b7 ,requirem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on cov]$ projects ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 :i* %all include1 = ea* cov]$ project-- 7#a7 a brief description ( ! cov]$ project1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! purpose ( ! cov]$ project2 7,b7 ea* location 9 :i* ! cov]$ project is c>ri$ out2 7,c7 ! contract or aw>d numb] ( ! cov]$ project1 if applicable2 7,d7 ! ye> 9 :i* ! cov]$ project 0 initiat$2 7,e7 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( ! cov]$ project2 & 7,f7 ea* prim>y contractor1 subcontractor1 grant recipi5t1 & subgrantee recipi5t ( ! cov]$ project2 7#b7 an explanation ( any *ange to ! orig9al scope ( ! cov]$ project1 includ+ by ! addition or n>r[+ ( ! initial requirem5ts ( ! cov]$ project2 7#c7 ! orig9al expect$ date = completion ( ! cov]$ project2 7#d7 ! curr5t expect$ date = completion ( ! cov]$ project2 7#e7 ! orig9al co/ e/imate = ! cov]$ project1 z adju/$ to reflect increases 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s1 z publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics2 7#f7 ! curr5t co/ e/imate = ! cov]$ project1 z adju/$ to reflect increases 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s1 z publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics2 7#g7 an explanation = a delay 9 completion or an increase 9 ! orig9al co/ e/imate = ! cov]$ project1 includ+1 :]e applicable1 any impact ( insuffici5t or delay$ appropriations2 & 7#h7 ! am\nt ( & rationale = any aw>d1 inc5tive fee1 or o!r type ( bonus1 if any1 aw>d$ = ! cov]$ project4 ,d ,climate *ange #aadja4 ,grants = *>g+ & fuel+ infra/ructure 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to e/abli% a grant program to /rategically deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure along designat$ alt]native fuel corridors or 9 c]ta9 o!r locations t w be accessible to all driv]s ( electric vehicles1 hydrog5 vehicles1 propane vehicles1 & natural gas vehicles4 7b7 ,grant program ,section #aea ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ to improve ! mobility & ins]t+ to support *anges 9 ! transportation sector t help a*ieve a r$uction 9 gre5h\se gas emissions & improve ! mobility2 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 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,r$esignation 7#a7 ,initial r$esignation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all update & r$esignate ! corridors "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,subsequ5t r$esignation ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a recurr+ process to regul>ly update & r$esignate ! corridors "u subsection 7a74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ e/abli%es an aspirational goal ( a*iev+ & ins]t+ describes ef=ts1 includ+ ?r\gh funds aw>d$ ?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 propane fuel+ infra/ructure & natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure at ! ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local level to all[ = ! pr$ictable deploym5t ( t infra/ructure4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,def9ition ( private entity ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m private entity means a corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 company1 or nonpr(it organization4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f74 7#c7 ,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 a t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,g7 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,f72 or 7,h7 a gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g74 7#d7 ,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 propane1 & 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$1 public-private or private inve/m5t 9 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,ii7 to exp& deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure2 7,,iii7 to protect p]sonal privacy & ensure cyb]security2 & 7,,iv7 to ensure t a prop]ly tra9$ work=ce is available to con/ruct & in/all electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane 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$undancy & fill *>g+ or fuel+ gaps2 7iv7 infra/ructure in/allation t c be responsive to te*nology advancem5ts1 su* z accommodat+ autonom\s vehicles1 vehicle-to-grid te*nology1 & future *>g+ me?ods2 & 7v7 ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure1 to avoid /r&$ 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 propane 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#e7 ,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$]al assi/ance2 7iv7 support a long-t]m competitive m>ket = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure t does n significantly impair exi/+ electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure provid]s2 7v7 provide access to electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure 9 areas ) a curr5t or =eca/$ ne$2 & 7vi7 deploy electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure = m$ium- & heavy-duty vehicles 7includ+ along ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #afg7;c77 & 9 proximity to int]modal transf] /ations2 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 propane 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#f7-- 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 propane 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#f7 ent] into an agreem5t-- 7i7 to op]ate & ma9ta9 publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane 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#f7 ,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 propane 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 publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane 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$ "u ?is section1 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 ( publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane 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 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure & s]vice4 7iii7 ,limitation ,op]at+ assi/ance "u ?is subp>agraph may n exce$ ! am\nt ( a contract "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to acquire & in/all publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7,d7 ,traffic control devices 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ?is p>agraph1 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may use a portion ( ! funds to acquire & in/all traffic control devices locat$ 9 ! "r-(-way to provide directional in=mation to publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ ) ! grant4 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 propane 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 "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 if ! entity is n o!rwise au?oriz$ to d s4 7,e7 ,rev5ue 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,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 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7ii7 ,uses ( rev5ue ,an eligible entity t receives rev5ue f a co/-%>+ agreem5t "u clause 7i7 may only use t rev5ue = a project t is eligible "u ?is title4 7#g7 ,c]ta9 fuels ,! use ( grants = propane fuel+ infra/ructure "u ?is subsection %all be limit$ to infra/ructure = m$ium- & heavy-duty vehicles4 7#h7 ,community grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section to provide grants to eligible entities 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph is-- 7i7 an entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 & 7ii7 a ,/ate or local au?ority ) own]%ip ( publicly accessible transportation facilities4 7,d7 ,eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant "u ?is p>agraph = a project t is expect$ to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions & to exp& or fill gaps 9 access to publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure1 includ+-- 7i7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 & 7ii7 ! acquisition & in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure t is directly relat$ to ! *>g+ or fuel+ ( a vehicle1 includ+ any relat$ con/ruction or recon/ruction & ! acquisition ( real prop]ty directly relat$ to ! project1 su* z locations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 to exp& access to electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure4 7,e7 ,project locations ,a project receiv+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph may be locat$ on any public road or 9 o!r publicly accessible locations1 su* z p>k+ facilities at public build+s1 public s*ools1 & public p>ks1 or 9 publicly accessible p>k+ facilities own$ or manag$ by a private entity4 7,f7 ,priority ,9 provid+ grants "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t exp& access to electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure )9-- 7i7 rural areas2 7ii7 l[- & mod]ate-income neighborhoods2 & 7iii7 communities ) a l[ ratio ( private p>k+ spaces to h\seholds or a high ratio ( multiunit dwell+s to s+le family homes1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,g7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 provid+ grants "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! project-- 7i7 contributes to geographic div]sity among eligible entities1 includ+ a*iev+ a balance betwe5 urban & rural communities2 & 7ii7 meets curr5t or anticipat$ m>ket dem&s = *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure1 includ+ fa/] *>g+ spe$s ) high-p[]$ capabilities necess>y to m9imize ! "t to *>ge or refuel curr5t & anticipat$ vehicles4 7,h7 ,p>tn]+ ) private entities ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is p>agraph may use ! grant funds to contract ) a private entity = ! acquisition1 con/ruction1 in/allation1 ma9t5ance1 or op]ation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 hydrog5 fuel+ infra/ructure1 propane fuel+ infra/ructure1 or natural gas fuel+ infra/ructure t is directly relat$ to ! *>g+ or fuel+ ( a vehicle4 7,i7 ,maximum grant am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all n be m ?an #ae1jjj1jjj4 7,j7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,( ! am\nts res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a p]c5t to provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible entities4 7,k7 ,additional activities ,! recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is p>agraph may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! grant funds on educational & community engagem5t activities to develop & implem5t education programs ?r\gh p>tn]%ips ) s*ools1 community organizations1 & vehicle deal]%ips to support ! use ( z]o-emission vehicles & associat$ infra/ructure4 7#i7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,project treatm5t ,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$]al1 ,/ate1 & local law1 z applicable4 7#aj7 ,f$]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#f7 or 7#h71 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$]al ,gov]nm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#aa7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available a report on ! progress & implem5tation ( ?is subsection4 4 #aadjb4 ,r$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 #aadjc4 ,c>bon r$uction program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabjc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #age4 ,c>bon r$uction program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization2 urbaniz$ 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 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a c>bon r$uction program to r$uce transportation emissions4 7c7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#g7 may be obligat$ = projects to support ! r$uction ( transportation emissions1 includ+-- 7,a7 a project describ$ 9 section #adi7;b77#d7 to e/abli% or op]ate a traffic monitor+1 managem5t1 & control facility or program1 includ+ advanc$ truck /op electrification sy/ems2 7,b7 a public transportation project t is eligible = assi/ance "u section #adb2 7,c7 a project describ$ 9 section #aja7;a77#bi7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acab771 includ+ ! con/ruction1 plann+1 & design ( on-road & (f-road trail facilities = p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & o!r nonmotoriz$ =ms ( transportation2 7,d7 a project describ$ 9 section #ejc7;c77#d77;,e7 = advanc$ transportation & conge/ion managem5t te*nologies2 7,e7 a project = ! deploym5t ( infra/ructure-bas$ intellig5t transportation sy/ems capital improvem5ts & ! in/allation ( vehicle-to-infra/ructure communications equipm5t1 includ+ retr(itt+ d$icat$ %ort-range communications 7,,dsrc7 te*nology deploy$ z "p ( an exi/+ pilot program to cellul> vehicle-to-ev]y?+ 7,c-,v#b,x7 te*nology2 7,f7 a project to replace /reet light+ & traffic control devices ) en]gy-effici5t alt]natives2 7,g7 ! developm5t ( a c>bon r$uction /rategy 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 7,h7 a project or /rategy t is design$ to support conge/ion pric+1 %ift+ transportation dem& to nonpeak h\rs or o!r transportation modes1 increas+ vehicle occupancy rates1 or o!rwise r$uc+ dem& = roads1 includ+ electronic toll collection1 & travel dem& managem5t /rategies & programs2 7,i7 ef=ts to r$uce ! environm5tal & community impacts ( freight movem5t2 7,j7 a project to support deploym5t ( alt]native fuel vehicles1 includ+-- 7i7 ! acquisition1 in/allation1 or op]ation ( publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure or hydrog51 natural gas1 or propane vehicle fuel+ infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 ! pur*ase or lease ( z]o-emission con/ruction equipm5t & vehicles1 includ+ ! acquisition1 con/ruction1 or leas+ ( requir$ support+ facilities2 7,k7 a project describ$ 9 section #adi7;b77#h7 = a diesel eng9e retr(it2 7,l7 a project describ$ 9 section #adi7;b77#e7 t does n result 9 ! con/ruction ( new capacity2 & 7,m7 a project t r$uces transportation emissions at port facilities1 includ+ ?r\gh ! advancem5t ( port electrification4 7#b7 ,flexibility ,9 addition to ! eligible projects "u p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate may use funds apportion$ "u section #ajd7;b77#g7 = a project eligible "u section #acc7;b7 if ! ,secret>y c]tifies t ! ,/ate has demon/rat$ a r$uction 9 transportation emissions-- 7,a7 z e/imat$ on a p] capita basis2 & 7,b7 z e/imat$ on a p] unit ( economic output basis4 7d7 ,c>bon r$uction /rategy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 a ,/ate1 9 consultation ) any metropolitan plann+ organization designat$ )9 ! ,/ate1 %all develop a c>bon r$uction /rategy 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! c>bon r$uction /rategy ( a ,/ate develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 support ef=ts to r$uce transportation emissions2 7,b7 id5tify projects & /rategies to r$uce transportation emissions1 :i* may include projects & /rategies = safe1 reliable1 & co/-effective options-- 7i7 to r$uce traffic conge/ion by facilitat+ ! use ( alt]natives to s+le-occupant vehicle trips1 includ+ public transportation facilities1 p$e/rian facilities1 bicycle facilities1 & %>$ or pool$ vehicle trips )9 ! ,/ate or an area s]v$ by ! applicable metropolitan plann+ organization1 if any2 7ii7 to facilitate ! use ( vehicles or modes ( travel t result 9 l[] transportation emissions p] p]son-mile travel$ z comp>$ to exi/+ vehicles & modes2 & 7iii7 to facilitate approa*es to ! con/ruction ( transportation assets t result 9 l[] transportation emissions z comp>$ to exi/+ approa*es2 7,c7 support ! r$uction ( transportation emissions ( ! ,/ate2 7,d7 at ! discretion ( ! ,/ate1 quantify ! total c>bon emissions f ! production1 transport1 & use ( mat]ials us$ 9 ! con/ruction ( transportation facilities )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,e7 be appropriate to ! population d5sity & context ( ! ,/ate1 includ+ any metropolitan plann+ organization designat$ )9 ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,updates ,! c>bon r$uction /rategy ( a ,/ate develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be updat$ n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s4 7#d7 ,review ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a ,/ate submits a reque/ = ! approval ( a c>bon r$uction /rategy develop$ by ! ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review ! process us$ to develop ! c>bon r$uction /rategy2 & 7,b7 7i7 c]tify t ! c>bon r$uction /rategy meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b72 or 7ii7 d5y c]tification ( ! c>bon r$uction /rategy & specify ! actions necess>y = ! ,/ate to take to correct ! defici5cies 9 ! process ( ! ,/ate 9 develop+ ! c>bon r$uction /rategy4 7#e7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance 9 ! developm5t ( ! c>bon r$uction /rategy "u p>agraph 7#a74 7e7 ,suballocation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#g7-- 7,a7 #fe p]c5t %all be obligat$1 9 proportion to _! relative %>es ( ! population ( ! ,/ate-- 7i7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ area population ( m ?an #bjj1jjj2 7ii7 9 urbaniz$ areas ( ! ,/ate ) an urbaniz$ population ( n less ?an #ej1jjj & n m ?an #bjj1jjj2 7iii7 9 urban areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population ( n less ?an #e1jjj & n m ?an #di1iii2 & 7iv7 9 o!r areas ( ! ,/ate ) a population ( less ?an #e1jjj2 & 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] #ej1jjj population 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nts t a ,/ate is requir$ to obligate "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all be obligat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas describ$ 9 ^? clauses 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 ,coord9ation 9 urbaniz$ areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible project "u subsection 7c7 9 an urbaniz$ area t is n a transportation managem5t area1 a ,/ate %all coord9ate ) any metropolitan plann+ organization t repres5ts ! urbaniz$ area prior to det]m9+ :i* activities %\ld be c>ri$ out "u ! project4 7#e7 ,consultation 9 rural areas ,be=e obligat+ funds = an eligible project "u subsection 7c7 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$ out "u ! project4 7#f7 ,obligation au?ority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t is requir$ to obligate 9 an urbaniz$ area ) an urbaniz$ area population ( #ej1jjj or m "u ?is subsection funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#g7 %all make available dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf an am\nt ( obligation au?ority di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs = use 9 ! area t is equal to ! am\nt obta9$ by multiply+-- 7i7 ! aggregate am\nt ( funds t ! ,/ate is requir$ to obligate 9 ! area "u ?is subsection dur+ ! p]iod2 & 7ii7 ! ratio t-- 7,i7 ! aggregate am\nt ( obligation au?ority di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs dur+ ! p]iod2 be>s to 7,,ii7 ! total ( ! sums apportion$ to ! ,/ate = ,f$]al-aid highways & highway safety con/ruction programs 7exclud+ sums n subject to an obligation limitation7 dur+ ! p]iod4 7,b7 ,jo9t responsibility ,ea* ,/ate1 ea* affect$ metropolitan plann+ organization1 & ! ,secret>y %all jo9tly ensure compliance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 7f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#g7 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj4 7g7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aabjc7;b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #agd ! foll[+3 #age4 ,c>bon r$uction program4 4 #aadjd4 ,conge/ion relief program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abi ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/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 any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,a ,/ate1 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out a project 9 an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #a1jjj1jjj4 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! 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$uces ! travel "t reliability ( ! facility4 4 #aadje4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aadjc7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #agf4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 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$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t2 7,b7 is us$-- 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 ! 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$uce ! magnitude & duration ( impacts ( curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s to a project2 or 7ii7 h ! absorptive capacity1 adaptive capacity1 & recov]ability to decrease project vuln]ability to curr5t & future wea!r ev5ts or natural disa/]s4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation program or ! ,,protect program4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to provide grants = resili5ce improvem5ts ?r\gh-- 7,a7 =mula fund+ di/ribut$ to ,/ates to c>ry out subsection 7c72 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 transportation improvem5ts & em]g5cy response /rategies to address ^? vuln]abilities2 & 7,c7 competitive resili5ce improvem5t grants to protect-- 7i7 surface transportation 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$]al facilities2 7iii7 coa/al infra/ructure1 su* z a tide gate to protect highways1 t is at long-t]m risk to sea level rise2 & 7iv7 natural infra/ructure t protects & enhances surface transportation assets :ile improv+ ecosy/em conditions1 includ+ culv]ts t ensure adequate fl[s 9 riv]s & e/u>9e sy/ems4 7c7 ,eligible activities = apportion$ fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 %all be obligat$ = activities eligible "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7d77#d74 7#b7 ,plann+ set-aside ,( ! funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 = 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 apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 =-- 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 or 7iii7 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 apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 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/allation ( 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 entrances2 & 7v7 improv+ functionality & resili5cy ( /ormwat] controls1 includ+ inv5tory inspections1 upgrades to1 & pres]vation ( be/ managem5t practices to protect surface transportation infra/ructure4 7,d7 ,f$]al co/ %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7e77#a71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 %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$]al funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 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 apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 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 apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h71 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 ,a ,/ate-- 7i7 may use n m ?an #dj p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 = ! con/ruction ( new capacity2 & 7ii7 may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e77i77,i74 7d7 ,competitive aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to funds apportion$ to ,/ates "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 to c>ry out activities "u subsection 7c71 ! ,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 ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,c71 ! ,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 7e77#b72 7,b7 resili5ce plann+1 pr$esign1 design1 or ! developm5t ( data tools to simulate transportation disruption sc5>ios1 includ+ vuln]ability assessm5ts2 7,c7 te*nical capacity build+ by ! eligible entity to facilitate ! ability ( ! eligible entity to assess ! vuln]abilities ( ! surface transportation assets & community response /rategies ( ! eligible entity "u curr5t conditions & a range ( pot5tial future conditions2 or 7,d7 evacuation plann+ & prep>ation4 7#d7 ,resili5ce grants 7,a7 ,resili5ce improvem5t grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide resili5ce improvem5t grants to eligible entities to c>ry out #a or m eligible activities "u clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,eligible activities 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may use a resili5ce improvem5t grant "u ?is subp>agraph = #a or m con/ruction activities to improve ! ability ( an exi/+ surface transportation asset to )/& #a or m elem5ts ( a wea!r ev5t or natural disa/]1 or to increase ! resili5ce ( surface transportation infra/ructure f ! impacts ( *ang+ conditions1 su* z sea level rise1 flood+1 wildfires1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 & o!r natural disa/]s4 7,,ii7 ,inclusions ,an activity eligible to be c>ri$ 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$ a design /&>d adopt$ by ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7dd7 ! in/allation ( mitigation measures t prev5t ! intrusion ( floodwat]s into surface transportation sy/ems2 7ee7 /r5g!n+ sy/ems t remove ra9wat] f surface transportation facilities2 7ff7 upgrades to & in/allation ( /ructural /ormwat] controls2 7gg7 a resili5ce project t addresses id5tifi$ vuln]abilities describ$ 9 ! resili5ce improvem5t plan ( ! eligible entity1 if applicable2 7hh7 relocat+ roadways 9 a base floodpla9 to high] gr\nd above project$ flood elevation levels1 or away f slide prone areas2 7ii7 /abiliz+ slide areas or slopes2 7jj7 in/all+ riprap2 7kk7 l5g!n+ or rais+ bridges to increase wat]way op5+s1 includ+ to respond to extreme wea!r2 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 vegetation managem5t practices 9 transportation rights-(-way to improve roadway safety1 prev5t aga9/ invasive species1 facilitate wildfire control1 & provide erosion control2 & 7qq7 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 ( surface transportation 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 rise1 wildfires1 & 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 7e77#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 ! eligible entity notifies ! ,secret>y 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 ( new or r$undant evacuation r\tes1 if ! eligible entity notifies ! ,secret>y t exi/+ evacuation r\tes are n suffici5t to adequately facilitate evacuations1 includ+ ! transportation ( em]g5cy respond]s & recov]y res\rces2 7,v7 is = ! acquisition ( evacuation r\te or traffic incid5t managem5t equipm5t or signage2 or 7,,vi7 w ensure access or s]vice to critical de/9ations1 includ+ hospitals & o!r m$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 may consult ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 :o may provide te*nical assi/ance to ! ,secret>y & to eligible entities4 7,c7 ,at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants 7i7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m eligible entity means any ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,a ,/ate 7includ+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s7 91 or bord]+ on1 ! ,atlantic1 ,pacific1 or ,arctic ,ocean1 ! ,gulf ( ,mexico1 ,long ,isl& ,s\nd1 or #a or m ( ! ,great ,lakes4 7,,ii7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,,iii7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization 9 a ,/ate describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,,iv7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 a ,/ate describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,v7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority1 9 a ,/ate describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,,vi7 ,an ,indian tribe 9 a ,/ate describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,,vii7 ,a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy t applies jo9tly ) a ,/ate or gr\p ( ,/ates describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,,viii7 ,a multi-,/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,vii74 7ii7 ,grants ,us+ funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide at-risk coa/al infra/ructure grants to eligible entities 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 gates to protect highways1 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 7e77#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 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 may use n m ?an #dj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = ! con/ruction ( new capacity2 & 7,,ii7 may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f77i77,i74 7ii7 ,limit on c]ta9 activities ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! total am\nt provid$ "u ?is subsection may be us$ = projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c77iii74 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 7#f7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,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$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7#g7 ,grant adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 reta9 n m ?an a total ( #e p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection & to review applications = grants "u ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 transf] portions ( ! funds reta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! relevant ,adm9i/rators to fund ! aw>d & ov]sight ( grants provid$ "u ?is subsection4 7e7 ,resili5ce improvem5t plan & l[] non-,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e r$uctions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 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 apportion$ to a ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 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$iate & long-range plann+ activities & inve/m5ts ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization ) respect to resili5ce ( ! surface transportation sy/em )9 ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization1 z applicable2 7,b7 %all demon/rate a sy/emic approa* to surface transportation sy/em resili5ce & be consi/5t ) & complem5t>y ( ! ,/ate & local mitigation plans requir$ "u section #cbb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eafe72 7,c7 %all 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 7,d7 may-- 7i7 designate evacuation r\tes & /rategies1 includ+ multimodal facilities1 designat$ ) consid]ation = individuals )\t access to p]sonal vehicles2 7ii7 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 7iii7 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 7iv7 include an inve/m5t plan t-- 7,i7 includes a li/ ( priority projects2 & 7,,ii7 describes h[ funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u section #ajd7;b77#h7 or provid$ by a grant "u ! program w\ld be inve/$ & mat*$1 :i* %all n be subject to fiscal con/ra9t requirem5ts2 & 7v7 use sci5ce & data & indicate ! s\rce ( data & me?odologies2 & 7,e7 %all1 z appropriate-- 7i7 include a description ( h[ ! plan w improve ! ability ( ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization-- 7,i7 to respond promptly to ! impacts ( wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s2 & 7,,ii7 to be prep>$ = *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 surface transportation assets1 & natural infra/ructure1 ?r\gh coord9at$ ef=ts by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ! ,/ates2 7iv7 assess ! resili5ce ( o!r community assets1 includ+ build+s & h\s+1 em]g5cy managem5t assets1 & en]gy1 wat]1 & communication infra/ructure2 7v7 use a long-t]m plann+ p]iod2 & 7vi7 include su* o!r in=mation z ! ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,no new plann+ requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires a metropolitan plann+ organization or a ,/ate to develop a resili5ce improvem5t plan or to include a resili5ce improvem5t plan "u ! metropolitan transportation plan "u section #acd or ! long-range /atewide transportation plan "u section #ace1 z applicable1 ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization or ,/ate4 7f7 ,monitor+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli%1 = ! purpose ( evaluat+ ! effectiv5ess & impacts ( projects c>ri$ out ) a grant "u subsection 7d7-- 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 7g7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports f eligible entities ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* a project c>ri$ out ) a grant "u subsection 7d7 is complet$1 ! eligible entity t c>ri$ out ! project %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! results ( ! project & ! use ( ! funds aw>d$4 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,annual reports ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 an annual report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! program dur+ ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>1 includ+-- 7i7 ea* project = :i* a grant 0 provid$ "u subsection 7d72 7ii7 in=mation relat+ to project applications receiv$2 7iii7 ! mann] 9 :i* ! consultation requirem5ts 7 implem5t$ "u subsection 7d72 7iv7 recomm5dations to improve ! adm9i/ration ( subsection 7d71 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 eligible entities 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t includes ! results ( ! reports submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7h7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u ?is *apt]4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aadjc7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #age ! foll[+3 #agf4 ,promot+ ,resili5t ,op]ations = ,trans=mative1 ,effici5t1 & ,co/-sav+ ,transportation 7,,protect7 program4 4 #aadjf4 ,heal?y ,/reets program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cool pavem5t ,! t]m cool pavem5t means a pavem5t ) reflective surfaces ) high] alb$o to decrease ! surface temp]ature ( t pavem5t4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 & 7,e7 a nonpr(it organization work+ 9 coord9ation ) an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#c7 ,l[-income community ,! t]m l[-income community means a c5sus block gr\p 9 :i* n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! population lives bel[ ! pov]ty l9e 7z def9$ 9 section #fgc ( ! ,community ,s]vices ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb774 7#d7 ,por\s pavem5t ,! t]m por\s pavem5t means a pav$ surface ) a high] ?an normal p]c5tage ( air voids to all[ wat] to pass ?r\gh ! surface & infiltrate into ! subsoil4 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,heal?y ,/reets program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#g7 ,tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal gov]nm5t means ! recogniz$ gov]n+ body ( any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 b&1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 compon5t b&1 or compon5t res]vation1 individually id5tifi$ 7includ+ p>5!tically7 9 ! li/ publi%$ mo/ rec5tly z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act pursuant to section #ajd ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a discretion>y grant program1 to be kn[n z ! ,heal?y ,/reets program1 to provide grants to eligible entities-- 7#a7 to deploy cool pavem5ts & por\s pavem5ts2 & 7#b7 to exp& tree cov]4 7c7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program are-- 7#a7 to mitigate urban heat isl&s2 7#b7 to improve air quality2 & 7#c7 to r$uce-- 7,a7 ! ext5t ( imp]vi\s surfaces2 7,b7 /ormwat] run(f & flood risks2 & 7,c7 heat impacts to infra/ructure & road us]s4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! application submitt$ by an eligible entity "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a description (-- 7,a7 h[ ! eligible entity w\ld use ! grant funds2 & 7,b7 ! contribution t ! projects int5d$ to be c>ri$ out ) grant funds w\ld make to improv+ ! safety1 heal? outcomes1 natural environm5t1 & quality ( life 9 l[-income communities & disadvantag$ communities4 7e7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! program may use ! grant funds = #a or m ( ! foll[+ activities3 7#a7 ,conduct+ an assessm5t ( urban heat isl&s to id5tify hot spot areas ( extreme heat or elevat$ air pollution4 7#b7 ,conduct+ a compreh5sive tree canopy assessm5t1 :i* %all assess ! curr5t tree locations & canopy1 includ+-- 7,a7 an inv5tory ( ! location1 species1 condition1 & heal? ( exi/+ tree canopies & trees on public facilities2 & 7,b7 an id5tification (-- 7i7 ! locations :]e trees ne$ to be replac$2 7ii7 empty tree boxes or o!r locations :]e trees c\ld be add$2 & 7iii7 flood-prone locations :]e trees or o!r natural infra/ructure c\ld mitigate flood+4 7#c7 ,conduct+ an equity assessm5t by mapp+ tree canopy gaps1 flood-prone locations1 & urban heat isl& hot spots z comp>$ to-- 7,a7 p$e/rian walkways & public transportation /op locations2 7,b7 l[-income communities2 & 7,c7 disadvantag$ communities4 7#d7 ,plann+ activities1 includ+ develop+ an inve/m5t plan bas$ on ! results ( ! assessm5ts c>ri$ out "u p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c74 7#e7 ,pur*as+ & deploy+ cool pavem5ts to mitigate urban heat isl& hot spots4 7#f7 ,pur*as+ & deploy+ por\s pavem5t to mitigate flood+ & /ormwat] run(f 9-- 7,a7 p$e/rian-only areas2 & 7,b7 areas ( l[-volume1 l[-spe$ vehicul> use4 7#g7 ,pur*as+ ( trees1 site prep>ation1 plant+ ( trees1 ongo+ ma9t5ance & monitor+ ( trees1 & repair+ ( /orm damage to trees1 ) priority giv5 to-- 7,a7 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! plant+ ( native species2 & 7,b7 projects locat$ 9 a neighborhood ) l[] tree cov] or high] maximum daytime summ] temp]atures comp>$ to surr\nd+ neighborhoods4 7#h7 ,assess+ und]gr\nd infra/ructure & coord9at+ ) local transportation & utility provid]s4 7#i7 ,hir+ /aff to conduct any ( ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h74 7f7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants to eligible entities "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity-- 7#a7 propos+ to c>ry out an activity or project 9 a l[-income community or a disadvantag$ community2 7#b7 t has ent]$ into a community b5efits agreem5t ) repres5tatives ( ! community2 or 7#c7 t is p>tn]+ ) a qualifi$ y\? or cons]vation corps 7z def9$ 9 section #bjc ( ! ,public ,l&s ,corps ,act ( #aiic 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb774 7g7 ,di/ribution requirem5t ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #hj p]c5t %all be provid$ = projects 9 urbaniz$ areas 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7h7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ! program %all be #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may increase ! ,f$]al %>e requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 to #ajj p]c5t = projects c>ri$ out by an eligible entity t demon/rates economic h>d%ip1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7i7 ,maximum grant am\nt ,an individual grant "u ?is section %all n exce$ #ae1jjj1jjj4 7j7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,e ,miscellane\s #aaeja4 ,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 #aaejb4 ,/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 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & 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$e/rians4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation or local gov]nm5t entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 :i* %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 a description ( ! propos$ 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7g7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aaejc4 ,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$]al requirem5ts = project close\t1 adju/m5t1 & cont9u+ responsibilities4 #aaejd4 ,/udy ( impacts on roads f self-driv+ vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a /udy on ! exi/+ & future impacts ( self-driv+ vehicles to transportation infra/ructure1 mobility1 ! environm5t1 & safety1 includ+ impacts on-- 7#a7 ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em 7z def9$ 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$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( /udy ,! /udy "u subsection 7a7 %all include specific recomm5dations = bo? rural & urban communities reg>d+ ! impacts ( self-driv+ vehicles on exi/+ transportation sy/em capacity4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consid] ! ne$ = & 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$2 & 7,e7 ! impact ( self-driv+ vehicles on mobility4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] & incorporate relevant curr5t & ongo+ rese>* ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all conv5e & consult ) a panel ( national exp]ts 9 bo? rural & urban transportation1 includ+-- 7#a7 op]ators & us]s ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em 7z def9$ 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$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report on ! results ( ! /udy to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 #aaeje4 ,disa/] relief mobilization /udy 7a7 ,def9ition ( local community ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m local community means-- 7#a7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#b7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7#c7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7#d7 a rural plann+ organization2 or 7#e7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a /udy to det]m9e ! utility ( incorporat+ ! use ( bicycles into ! disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans ( local communities4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! /udy c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a vuln]ability assessm5t ( ! infra/ructure 9 local communities z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act t supports active transportation1 includ+ bicycl+1 walk+1 & p]sonal mobility devices1 ) a p>ticul> focus on areas 9 local communities t-- 7i7 h l[ levels ( vehicle own]%ip2 & 7ii7 lack suffici5t active transportation infra/ructure r\tes to public transportation2 7,b7 an evaluation ( :e!r disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans %\ld include ! use ( bicycles by fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy work]s1 & community organization repres5tatives-- 7i7 dur+ a m&atory or volunt>y evacuation ord]$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t entity-- 7,i7 to notify resid5ts ( ! ne$ to evacuate2 7,,ii7 to evacuate individuals & goods2 & 7,,iii7 to rea* individuals :o are 9 ne$ ( fir/ aid & m$ical assi/ance2 & 7ii7 aft] a disa/] or em]g5cy decl>$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t entity-- 7,i7 to p>ticipate 9 se>* & rescue activities2 7,,ii7 to c>ry commodities to be us$ = life-sav+ or life-su/a9+ purposes1 includ+-- 7aa7 wat]2 7bb7 food2 7cc7 fir/ aid & o!r m$ical supplies2 & 7dd7 p[] s\rces & electric supplies1 su* z cell phones1 radios1 lights1 & batt]ies2 7,,iii7 to rea* individuals :o are 9 ne$ ( ! commodities describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii72 & 7,,iv7 to assi/ ) o!r disa/] relief tasks1 z appropriate2 & 7,c7 a review ( tra9+ programs = fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy work]s1 & community organization repres5tatives relat+ to-- 7i7 compet5t bicycle skills1 includ+ ! use ( c>go bicycles & electric bicycles1 z applicable2 7ii7 basic bicycle ma9t5ance2 7iii7 compliance ) relevant traffic safety laws2 7iv7 me?ods to use bicycles to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7#b77;,b72 & 7v7 ex]cises conduct$ = ! purpose (-- 7,i7 ex]cis+ ! skills describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 ma9ta9+ bicycles & relat$ equipm5t4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s 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-- 7#a7 describes ! results ( ! /udy c>ri$ out "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 provides recomm5dations1 if any1 relat+ to-- 7,a7 ! me?ods by :i* to incorporate bicycles into disa/] prep>$ness & disa/] response plans ( local communities2 & 7,b7 improvem5ts to tra9+ programs describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,c74 #aaejf4 ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #adajb7;a77#a7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ ,catawba1 aft] ,caldwell12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ ,clevel&1 aft] ,clay12 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,j71 by /rik+ & ,sp>tanburg & ins]t+ ,sp>tanburg1 & ,union2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,m71 by ins]t+ 1 ( :i* ! c\nties ( ,brooke1 ,hancock1 ,m>%all1 & ,ohio %all be consid]$ to be locat$ 9 ! ,nor? ,c5tral subregion aft] ,we/ ,virg9ia4 7b7 ,functions ,section #adcjc7;a7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 support broadb& access 9 ! ,appala*ian region4 4 7c7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #adc ( subtitle ,,iv ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adcbc4 ,congressional notification 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission %all provide to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate notice ( ! aw>d ( a grant or o!r f9ancial assi/ance n less ?an #c full bus9ess days be=e aw>d+ ! grant or o!r f9ancial assi/ance4 7b7 ,projects describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 is a project t ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission has select$ to receive a grant or o!r f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is subtitle 9 an am\nt n less ?an #ej1jjj4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #adc ( subtitle ,,iv ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adcbc4 ,congressional notification4 4 7d7 ,high-spe$ broadb& deploym5t initiative ,section #adeji ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission may provide te*nical assi/ance1 make grants1 ent] into contracts1 or o!rwise provide am\nts to individuals or entities 9 ! ,appala*ian region = projects & activities to increase af=dable access to broadb& networks ?r\gh\t ! ,appala*ian region4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 z subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,eligible projects & activities ,a project or activity eligible to be c>ri$ out "u ?is section is a project or activity-- 7#a7 to conduct rese>*1 analysis1 & tra9+ to increase broadb& adoption ef=ts 9 ! ,appala*ian region2 or 7#b7 = ! con/ruction & deploym5t ( broadb& s]vice-relat$ infra/ructure 9 ! ,appala*ian region4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c72 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,reque/ = data ,be=e mak+ a grant = a project or activity describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b71 ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission %all reque/ f ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission1 ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,economic ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture data on-- 7#a7 ! level & ext5t ( broadb& s]vice t exi/s 9 ! area propos$ to be s]v$ by ! broadb& s]vice-relat$ infra/ructure2 & 7#b7 ! level & ext5t ( broadb& s]vice t w be deploy$ 9 ! area propos$ to be s]v$ by ! broadb& s]vice-relat$ infra/ructure pursuant to ano!r ,f$]al program4 7g7 ,requirem5t ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #fe p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be us$ = grants = projects & activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 4 7e7 ,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$2 & 7#c7 t w help e/abli% a regional en]gy hub 9 ! ,appala*ian region = natural gas & natural gas liquids1 includ+ hydrog5 produc$ f ! /eam me?ane re=m+ ( natural gas fe$/ocks4 7b7 ,limitation on available am\nts ,( ! co/ ( any project or activity eligible = a grant "u ?is section-- 7#a7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 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 or activity 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 or activity 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 add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adeaa4 ,appala*ian regional en]gy hub initiative4 4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #adgjc ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj may be us$ to c>ry out section #adeji = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj may be us$ to c>ry out section #adeji = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7g7 ,t]m9ation ,section #adgjd ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbf4 #aaejg4 ,d5ali ,commission 7a7 ,d5ali access sy/em program ,not)/&+ subsection 7j7 ( section #cji ( ! ,d5ali ,commission ,act ( #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf to c>ry out t section4 7b7 ,transf]s ( funds ,section #caa7;c7 ( ! ,d5ali ,commission ,act ( #aiih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #caba note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 %all-- 7,a7 be treat$ z if directly appropriat$ to ! ,commission & subject to applicable provisions ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 n be subject to any requirem5ts t appli$ to ! funds be=e ! transf]1 includ+ a requirem5t 9 an appropriations ,act or a requirem5t or regulation ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy f :i* ! funds are transf]r$4 4 #aaejh4 ,requirem5ts = transportation projects c>ri$ 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#ba7 ( 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 #aaeji4 ,reconnect+ communities 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+1 9 ord] to re/ore community connectivity-- 7#a7 to /udy ! feasibility & impacts ( remov+1 retr(itt+1 or mitigat+ an exi/+ eligible facility2 7#b7 to conduct plann+ activities necess>y to design a project to remove1 retr(it1 or mitigate an exi/+ eligible facility2 & 7#c7 to conduct con/ruction activities necess>y to c>ry out a project to remove1 retr(it1 or mitigate 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+1 retr(itt+1 or mitigat+ an exi/+ eligible facility to re/ore community connectivity1 includ+ evaluations (-- 7i7 curr5t traffic patt]ns on ! eligible facility propos$ = removal1 retr(it1 or mitigation & ! surr\nd+ /reet network2 7ii7 ! capacity ( exi/+ transportation networks to ma9ta9 mobility ne$s2 7iii7 an analysis ( alt]native roadway designs or o!r uses = ! "r-(-way ( ! eligible facility1 includ+ an analysis ( :e!r ! available "r-(-way w\ld suffice to create an alt]native roadway design2 7iv7 ! effect ( ! removal1 retr(it1 or mitigation ( ! eligible facility on ! mobility ( freight & p2 7v7 ! effect ( ! removal1 retr(it1 or mitigation ( ! eligible facility on ! safety ( ! travel+ public2 7vi7 ! co/ to remove1 retr(it1 or mitigate ! eligible facility-- 7,i7 to re/ore community connectivity2 & 7,,ii7 to conv]t ! eligible facility to a diff]5t roadway design or use1 comp>$ to any expect$ co/s = necess>y ma9t5ance or recon/ruction ( ! eligible facility2 7vii7 ! anticipat$ economic impact ( remov+1 retr(itt+1 or mitigat+ & conv]t+ ! eligible facility & any economic developm5t opportunities t w\ld be creat$ by remov+1 retr(itt+1 or mitigat+ & 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 remove1 retr(it1 or mitigate an exi/+ eligible facility to re/ore community connectivity1 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+1 retr(itt+1 or mitigat+ ! eligible facility to re/ore community connectivity1 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 ! removal1 retr(it1 or mitigation ( an eligible facility2 & 7,b7 ! replacem5t ( an eligible facility ) a new facility t-- 7i7 re/ores community connectivity2 & 7ii7 is-- 7,i7 s5sitive to ! context ( ! surr\nd+ community2 & 7,,ii7 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+1 retr(itt+1 or mitigat+ ! 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 program ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t evaluates ! 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf to provide te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7c77#c74 7g7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #aaeaj4 ,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 incid5t 9 section #ceeb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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 coord9ate ) ! ,transportation ,security ,adm9i/ration & ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy2 7,d7 consult ) appropriate transportation au?orities1 op]at+ ag5cies1 indu/ry /akehold]s1 & cyb]security exp]ts2 & 7,e7 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 %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,transportation ,security ,adm9i/ration & ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy-- 7,a7 provide to transportation au?orities a secure me?od ( notify+ ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration ( cyb] incid5ts2 7,b7 %>e ! in=mation collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) ! ,transportation ,security ,adm9i/ration & ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy2 7,c7 monitor cyb] incid5ts t affect transportation au?orities2 7,d7 al]t transportation au?orities to cyb] incid5ts t affect ^? transportation au?orities2 7,e7 inve/igate unaddress$ cyb] incid5ts t affect transportation au?orities2 & 7,f7 provide to transportation au?orities educational res\rces1 outrea*1 & aw>5ess on fundam5tal pr9ciples & be/ practices 9 cyb]security = transportation sy/ems4 #aaeaa4 ,report on em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicles & infra/ructure 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicle ,! t]m em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicle means a vehicle fuel$ by hydrog51 natural gas1 or propane4 7#b7 ,em]g+ alt]native fuel+ infra/ructure ,! t]m em]g+ alt]native fuel+ infra/ructure means infra/ructure = fuel+ an em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicle4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to help guide future inve/m5ts = em]g+ alt]native fuel+ infra/ructure1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available a report t-- 7#a7 includes an evaluation ( em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicles & projections = pot5tial locations ( em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicle own]s dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( submission ( ! report2 7#b7 id5tifies areas :]e em]g+ alt]native fuel+ infra/ructure w be ne$$ to meet ! curr5t & future ne$s ( driv]s dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( submission ( ! report2 7#c7 id5tifies specific areas1 su* z a lack ( pipel9e infra/ructure1 t may imp$e deploym5t & adoption ( em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicles2 7#d7 includes a map t id5tifies conc5trations ( em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicles to meet ! ne$s ( curr5t & future em]g+ alt]native fuel+ infra/ructure2 7#e7 e/imates ! future ne$ = em]g+ alt]native fuel+ infra/ructure to support ! adoption & use ( em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicles2 & 7#f7 includes a tool to all[ ,/ates to comp>e & evaluate diff]5t adoption & use sc5>ios = em]g+ alt]native fuel vehicles1 ) ! ability to adju/ factors to acc\nt = regionally specific *>act]i/ics4 #aaeab4 ,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 #aaeac4 ,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 #aaead4 ,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 #acc ,/at4 #cjah7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#hd7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#hd7 ,! ,c5tral ,texas ,corridor1 includ+ ! r\te-- 7,a7 comm5c+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,texas ,highway #cch 9 ,odessa1 ,texas1 runn+ ea/w>d g5]ally foll[+ ,int]/ate ,r\te #bj1 connect+ to ,texas ,highway #aeh 9 ! vic9ity ( ,midl&1 ,texas1 !n foll[+ ,texas ,highway #aeh ea/w>d to ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hg & !n foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hg s\!a/w>d1 pass+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,san ,angelo1 ,texas1 & connect+ to ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij 9 ! vic9ity ( ,brady1 ,texas2 7,b7 comm5c+ at ! int]section ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj & ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij 9 ,pecos ,c\nty1 ,texas1 & foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij to ,brady1 ,texas2 7,c7 foll[+ portions ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij ea/w>d1 pass+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,=t ,hood1 ,kille51 ,belton1 ,temple1 ,bryan1 ,college ,/ation1 ,huntsville1 ,liv+/on1 ,woodville1 & ,jasp]1 to ! logical t]m9us ( ,texas ,highway #fc at ! ,sab9e ,riv] ,bridge at ,burrs ,cross+ & includ+ a loop g5]ally encircl+ ,bryan_/,college ,/ation1 ,texas2 7,d7 foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hc s\?w>d f ! vic9ity ( ,ed51 ,texas1 to a logical connection to ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj at ,junction1 ,texas2 7,e7 foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #fi f ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj 9 ,beaumont1 ,texas1 nor? to ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij 9 ! vic9ity ( ,woodville1 ,texas2 7,f7 foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #if f ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj 9 ,beaumont1 ,texas1 nor? to ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij 9 ! vic9ity ( ,jasp]1 ,texas2 & 7,g7 foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #aij1 ,/ate ,highway #cje1 & ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #che f ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj 9 ,pecos ,c\nty1 ,texas1 to ,int]/ate #bj at ,odessa1 ,texas4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ib7 ,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#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 7#if7 ,! r\te t g5]ally foll[s ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #dab f its int]section ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #ce 9 ,noble ,c\nty1 ,oklahoma1 pass+ ?r\gh ,tulsa1 ,oklahoma1 to its int]section ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #di 9 ,spr+dale1 ,arkansas4 7#ig7 ,! ,l\ie ,b4 ,nunn ,cumb]l& ,expressway f ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #fe 9 ,b>r5 ,c\nty1 ,k5tucky1 ea/ to ! int]*ange ) ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #bg 9 ,som]set1 ,k5tucky4 7#ih7 ,! r\te t g5]ally foll[s ,/ate ,r\te #g f ,gr5ada1 ,mississippi1 to ,holly ,spr+s1 ,mississippi1 pass+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,c(feeville1 ,wat] ,valley1 ,ox=d1 & ,abbeville1 ,mississippi1 to its logical connection ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #bb 9 ! vic9ity ( ,holly ,spr+s1 ,mississippi4 7#ii7 ,! ,c5tral ,l\isiana ,corridor comm5c+ at ! logical t]m9us ( ,l\isiana ,highway #h at ! ,sab9e ,riv] ,bridge at ,burrs ,cross+ & g5]ally foll[+ portions ( ,l\isiana ,highway #h to ,leesville1 ,l\isiana1 & !n ea/w>d on ,l\isiana ,highway #bh1 pass+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,alex&ria1 ,p9eville1 ,walt]s1 & ,ar*ie1 to ! logical t]m9us ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hd at ! ,mississippi ,riv] ,bridge at ,vidalia1 ,l\isiana4 7#ajj7 ,! ,c5tral ,mississippi ,corridor1 includ+ ! r\te-- 7,a7 comm5c+ at ! logical t]m9us ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hd at ! ,mississippi ,riv] & !n g5]ally foll[+ portions ( ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hd pass+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,nat*ez1 ,brookhav51 ,monticello1 ,pr5tiss1 & ,coll9s1 to ,int]/ate ,r\te #ei 9 ! vic9ity ( ,laurel1 ,mississippi1 & cont9u+ on ,int]/ate ,r\te #ei nor? to ,int]/ate ,r\te #bj & on ,int]/ate ,r\te #bj to ! ,mississippi-,alabama ,/ate bord]2 & 7,b7 comm5c+ 9 ! vic9ity ( ,laurel1 ,mississippi1 runn+ s\? on ,int]/ate ,r\te #ei to ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #ih 9 ! vic9ity ( ,hattiesburg1 connect+ to ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #di s\? !n foll[+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #di s\? to ,int]/ate ,r\te #aj 9 ! vic9ity ( ,gulfport & foll[+ ,mississippi ,r\te #fja s\!rly t]m9at+ ne> ! ,mississippi ,/ate ,port at ,gulfport4 7#aja7 ,! ,middle ,alabama ,corridor includ+ ! r\te-- 7,a7 beg9n+ at ! ,alabama-,mississippi bord] g5]ally foll[+ portions ( ,i-#bj until foll[+ a new int]/ate ext5sion p>allel+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #hj1 specifically-- 7,b7 cross+ ,alabama ,r\te #bh ne> ,coatopa1 ,alabama1 travel+ ea/w>d cross+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #dc & ,alabama ,r\te #fi ne> ,selma1 ,alabama1 travel+ ea/w>ds closely p>allel+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #hj to ! s\? cross+ ov] ,alabama ,r\tes #bb1 #da1 & #ba1 until its int]section ) ,i-#fe ne> ,hope ,hull1 ,alabama2 7,c7 cont9u+ ea/ along ! propos$ ,montgom]y ,out] ,loop s\? ( ,montgom]y1 ,alabama :]e x w\ld next jo9 ) ,i-#he ea/ ( ,montgom]y1 ,alabama2 7,d7 cont9u+ along ,i-#he ea/ b\nd until its int]section ) ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #bhj ne> ,opelika1 ,alabama or ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #hj ne> ,tuskegee1 ,alabama2 7,e7 g5]ally foll[+ ! mo/ exp$i5t r\te until int]sect+ ) exi/+ ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #hj 7,,jr ,all5 ,p>kway7 ?r\gh ,ph5ix ,city until cont9u+ into ,columbus1 ,georgia4 7#ajb7 ,! ,middle ,georgia ,corridor includ+ ! r\te-- 7,a7 beg9n+ at ! ,alabama-,georgia ,bord] g5]ally foll[+ ! ,fall ,l9e ,freeway f ,columbus1 ,georgia to ,augu/a1 ,georgia1 specifically-- 7,b7 travell+ along ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hj 7,,jr ,all5 ,p>kway7 ?r\gh ,columbus1 ,georgia & ne> ,=t ,b5n+1 ,georgia1 ea/ to ,talbot ,c\nty1 ,georgia :]e x w\ld foll[ ,georgia ,r\te #if1 !n comm5c+ on ,georgia ,r\te #di;,c 7,=t ,valley ,bypass7 to ,georgia ,r\te #di 7,pea* ,p>kway7 to its int]section ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #ge 9 ,byron1 ,georgia2 7,c7 cont9u+ nor? along ,int]/ate ,r\te #ge ?r\gh ,w>n] ,rob9s & ,macon1 ,georgia :]e x w\ld meet ,int]/ate ,r\te #af1 !n foll[+ ,int]/ate ,r\te #af ea/ x w\ld next jo9 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #hj & !n onto ,/ate ,r\te #eg2 7,d7 comm5c+ ) ,/ate ,r\te #eg :i* turns into ,/ate ,r\te #bd ne> ,mill$geville1 ,georgia w\ld !n bypass ,wr5s1 ,georgia ) a newly con/ruct$ bypass1 & aft] ! bypass x w\ld jo9 ,unit$ ,/ates ,r\te #a ne> ,=t ,gordon into ,augu/a1 ,georgia :]e x w t]m9ate at ,int]/ate ,r\te #ebj4 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 #acc ,/at4 #cjah7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ subsection 7c77#hd71 aft] subsection 7c77#hc712 & 7#b7 by /rik+ & subsection 7c77#ia7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#ia71 subsection 7c77#ib71 subsection 7c77#ic77;,a71 subsection 7c77#id71 subsection 7c77#ie71 subsection 7c77#if71 subsection 7c77#ig71 subsection 7c77#ii71 subsection 7c77#ajj71 subsection 7c77#aja71 & subsection 7c77#ajb74 7c7 ,numb]+ ( p>kway ,section #aaje7;e77#e77;,c77i7 ( ! ,int]modal ,surface ,transportation ,effici5cy ,act ( #aiia 7,public ,law #ajb-bdj2 #aji ,/at4 #eih2 #acc ,/at4 #cjah7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! fifte5? s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! r\te ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#hd77;,a7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#ad ,nor?4 ,! r\te ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#hd77;,b7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#ad ,s\?4 ,! ,bryan_/,college ,/ation1 ,texas loop ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#hd77;,c7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#bad42 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! r\te ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#ig7 is designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#cfe4 ,! r\tes ref]r$ to 9 subsections 7c77#hd77;,c71 7c77#ii71 7c77#ajj71 7c77#aja71 & 7c77#ajb7 are designat$ z ,int]/ate ,r\te ,i-#ad4 ,! r\tes ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraphs 7,d71 7,e71 7,f71 & 7,g7 ( subsection 7c77#hd7 & subp>agraph 7,b7 ( subsection 7c77#ajj7 %all ea* be giv5 sep>ate ,int]/ate r\te numb]s44 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 ! r\te describ$ 9 p>agraph 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 segm5t is 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 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! applicable segm5t is locat$2 7ii7 describe any impacts on safety & infra/ructure on ! applicable segm5t2 7iii7 describe any view ( ! ,/ate highway ag5cy 7or equival5t ag5cy7 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! applicable segm5t is locat$ on ! impact ( ! applicable segm5t2 & 7iv7 focus only on ! applicable segm5t4 #aaeae4 ,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+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 ( ?is subp>agraph & ins]t+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,! ,l\ie ,b4 ,nunn ,cumb]l& ,expressway 7to be designat$ z a spur ( ,int]/ate ,r\te #fe7 f ! int]*ange ) ,int]/ate ,r\te #fe 9 ,b>r5 ,c\nty1 ,k5tucky1 ea/ to ! int]*ange ) ,unit$ ,/ates ,highway #bg 9 ,som]set1 ,k5tucky4 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 7w7 ,op]ation ( vehicles on c]ta9 ,oklahoma highways ,if any segm5t ( ! highway ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#if7 ( 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 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 any reg>d to any requirem5t "u ?is section4 4 #aaeaf4 ,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$uce sulfur dioxide1 nitrog5 dioxide1 & lead4 #aaeag4 ,roadside highway safety h>dw>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a process = ?ird p>ty v]ification ( full-scale cra% te/+ results f cra% te/ labs1 includ+ a me?od = =mally v]ify+ ! te/+ outcomes & provid+ = an indep5d5t pass_/fail det]m9ation4 ,9 e/abli%+ su* a process1 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ensure ! indep5d5ce ( cra% te/ labs by ensur+ t ^? labs h a cle> sep>ation betwe5 device developm5t & te/+ 9 cases 9 :i* lab employees te/ devices t 7 develop$ )9 ! p>5t organization ( ! employee4 7b7 ,cont9u$ issuance ( eligibility lett]s ,until ! implem5tation ( ! process describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 is complete1 ! ,secret>y may1 & is enc\rag$ to1 ensure t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration cont9ues to issue ,f$]al-aid reimbursem5t eligibility lett]s = roadside safety h>dw>e z a s]vice to ,/ates4 7c7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y seeks to discont9ue issu+ ! lett]s describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report at lea/ #a ye> be=e discont9u+ ! lett]s4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a summ>y ( ! ?ird-p>ty v]ification process describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 t w replace ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration issuance ( eligibility lett]s & any o!r relevant in=mation t ! ,secret>y deems necess>y4 #aaeah4 ,p]meable pavem5ts /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a /udy-- 7#a7 to ga!r exi/+ in=mation on ! effects ( p]meable pavem5ts on flood control 9 diff]5t contexts1 includ+ 9 urban areas1 & ov] ! lifetime ( ! p]meable pavem5t2 7#b7 to p]=m rese>* to fill gaps 9 ! exi/+ in=mation ga!r$ "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 publicly available4 #aaeai4 ,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 #aaebj4 ,/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 #aaeba4 ,/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 #aaebb4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #aaebc4 ,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 #aaebd4 ,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$+ geometric improvem5ts4 #aaebe4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,section #aja7;b77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/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 #aacja71 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$1 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ a comma aft] ,secret>y4 7j7 ,section #adh7;i77#b77;,d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ safety safety & ins]t+ safety4 7k7 ,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 7l7 ,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 7m7 ,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 7n7 ,section #bjf7;d77#b77;,g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ use ( recreational trails & ins]t+ uses ( recreational trails4 7o7 ,section #bjg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;j-#a7;f77 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe7;f772 7#b7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#e7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echf72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#f7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echg72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#g7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #echh72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#i7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecij72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aj7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecia72 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#aa7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecib72 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ad7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecie72 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ae7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecif72 & 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #deh;aaa-#ag7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecih72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7m77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #eje & ins]t+ #eja2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b2 #deh;aaa7 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd2 #echa74 7p7 ,section #bag7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajd7;b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajd7;b77#d74 7q7 ,section #cbc7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 aft] ( #aifi4 7r7 ,section #cbe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7s7 ,section #ejd7;g77#f7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ make grants or to & ins]t+ make grants to4 7t7 ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cbe4 #aaebf4 ,work+ gr\p on cov]$ res\rces 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ res\rce ,! t]m cov]$ res\rce means a common v>iety mat]ial us$ 9 transportation infra/ructure con/ruction & ma9t5ance1 includ+ /one1 s&1 & gravel4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ea* t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,work+ ,gr\p ,! t]m ,work+ ,gr\p means ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to conduct a /udy on access to cov]$ res\rces = infra/ructure projects4 7c7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t to ! ,work+ ,gr\p individuals ) k & exp]tise 9 ! production & transportation ( cov]$ res\rces4 7#b7 ,repres5tation ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all include n less ?an #a repres5tative ( ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation4 7,b7 ,/ate ag5cies associat$ ) cov]$ res\rces protection4 7,c7 ,/ate plann+ & geologic survey & mapp+ ag5cies4 7,d7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators1 includ+ small bus9ess op]ators & op]ators :o transport cov]$ res\rces4 7,e7 ,cov]$ res\rces produc]s4 7,f7 ,con/ruction contractors4 7,g7 ,labor organizations4 7,h7 ,metropolitan plann+ organizations & regional plann+ organizations4 7,i7 ,indian ,tribes1 includ+ ,tribal elect$ lead]%ip or ,tribal transportation (ficials4 7,j7 ,any o!r /akehold]s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all t]m9ate #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u subsection 7f77#a74 7d7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all analyze-- 7#a7 ! use ( cov]$ res\rces 9 transportation projects fund$ ) ,f$]al doll>s2 7#b7 h[ ! proximity ( cov]$ res\rces to su* projects affects ! co/ & environm5tal impact ( ^? projects2 7#c7 :e!r & h[ ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local transportation & plann+ ag5cies consid] cov]$ res\rces :5 develop+ transportation projects2 & 7#d7 any *all5ges = transportation project sponsors reg>d+ access & proximity to cov]$ res\rces4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all consult )1 z appropriate-- 7#a7 *ief executive (fic]s ( ,/ates2 7#b7 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local transportation & plann+ ag5cies2 7#c7 o!r relevant ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local ag5cies1 includ+ ,/ate ag5cies associat$ ) cov]$ res\rces protection2 7#d7 memb]s ( ! public ) indu/ry exp]i5ce ) respect to cov]$ res\rces2 7#e7 o!r ,f$]al entities t provide fund+ = transportation projects2 & 7#f7 any o!r /akehold] ! ,work+ ,gr\p det]m9es appropriate4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,work+ gr\p report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,work+ ,gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! f9d+s ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7b71 includ+ a summ>y ( comm5ts receiv$ dur+ ! consultation process "u subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations to pres]ve access to & r$uce ! co/s & environm5tal impacts ( cov]$ res\rces = infra/ructure projects4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5tal report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a summ>y ( ! f9d+s "u ! report & any recomm5dations1 z appropriate4 #aaebg4 ,blood transport vehicles ,section #aff7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,blood transport vehicles ,! public au?ority may all[ blood transport vehicles t are transport+ blood betwe5 a collection po9t & a hospital or /orage c5t] to use ! ,,hov facility if ! public au?ority e/abli%es requirem5ts = cle>ly id5tify+ su* vehicles4 4 #aaebh4 ,poll9ator-fri5dly practices on roadsides & highway rights-(-way 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aacji7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccb4 ,poll9ator-fri5dly practices on roadsides & highway rights-(-way 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to eligible entities to c>ry out activities to b5efit poll9ators on roadsides & highway rights-(-way1 includ+ ! plant+ & se$+ ( native1 locally-appropriate grasses & wildfl[]s1 includ+ milkwe$4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation2 7#b7 an ,indian tribe2 or 7#c7 a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy4 7c7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 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+ a poll9ator-fri5dly practices plan describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7d7 ,poll9ator-fri5dly practices plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity %all include 9 ! application "u subsection 7c7 a plan t describes ! poll9ator-fri5dly practices t ! eligible entity has implem5t$ or plans to implem5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 practices relat+ to m[+ /rategies t promote e>ly successional vegetation & limit di/urbance dur+ p]iods ( highe/ use by t>get poll9ator species on roadsides & highway rights-(-way1 su* z-- 7i7 r$uc+ ! m[+ swa? outside ( ! ,/ate-designat$ safety zone2 7ii7 increas+ ! m[+ height2 7iii7 r$uc+ ! m[+ frequ5cy2 7iv7 refra9+ f m[+ mon>* & o!r poll9ator habitat dur+ p]iods 9 :i* mon>*s or o!r poll9ators are pres5t2 7v7 use ( a flu%+ b> & cutt+ at r$uc$ spe$s to r$uce poll9ator dea?s due to m[+2 or 7vi7 r$uc+ rak+ along roadsides & highway rights-(-way2 7,b7 implem5tation ( an integrat$ vegetation managem5t plan t includes approa*es su* z me*anical tree & bru% removal1 t>get$ & judici\s use ( h]bicides1 & m[+1 to address we$ issues on roadsides & highway rights-(-way2 7,c7 plant+ or se$+ ( native1 locally-appropriate grasses & wildfl[]s1 includ+ milkwe$1 on roadsides & highway rights-(-way to enhance poll9ator habitat1 includ+ l>val ho/ plants2 7,d7 remov+ nonnative grasses f plant+ & se$+ mixes1 except = use z nurse or cov] crops2 7,e7 obta9+ exp]t tra9+ or assi/ance on poll9ator-fri5dly practices1 includ+-- 7i7 native plant id5tification2 7ii7 e/abli%m5t & managem5t ( locally-appropriate native plants t b5efit poll9ators2 7iii7 l& managem5t practices t b5efit poll9ators2 & 7iv7 poll9ator-focus$ integrat$ vegetation managem5t2 or 7,f7 any o!r poll9ator-fri5dly practices ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,coord9ation ,9 develop+ a plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity t is a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation or a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy %all coord9ate ) applicable ,/ate ag5cies1 includ+ ,/ate ag5cies ) jurisdiction ov] agriculture & fi% & wildlife4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ a plan "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 an eligible entity t is a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( transportation or a ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy %all consult ) affect$ or int]e/$ ,indian tribes2 & 7,b7 any eligible entity may consult ) nonpr(it organizations1 in/itutions ( high] education1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & any o!r relevant entities4 7e7 ,aw>d ( grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide a grant to ea* eligible entity t submits an application "u subsection 7c71 includ+ a plan "u subsection 7d71 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be satisfactory4 7#b7 ,am\nt ( grants ,! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section-- 7,a7 %all be bas$ on ! numb] ( poll9ator-fri5dly practices ! eligible entity has implem5t$ or plans to implem5t2 & 7,b7 %all n exce$ #aej1jjj4 7f7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! funds = ! implem5tation1 improvem5t1 or fur!r developm5t ( ! plan "u subsection 7d74 7g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is section %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7h7 ,be/ practices ,! ,secret>y %all develop & make available to eligible entities be/ practices =1 & a priority rank+ (1 poll9ator-fri5dly practices on roadsides & highway rights-(-way4 7i7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,on reque/ ( an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance ) ! implem5tation1 improvem5t1 or fur!r developm5t ( a plan "u subsection 7d74 7j7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = ! adm9i/rative co/s ( c>ry+ out ?is section4 7k7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ grant is provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! implem5tation ( ! program "u ?is section4 7l7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,availability ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c ye>s aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! funds are au?oriz$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #c ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aacji7;b771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ccb4 ,poll9ator-fri5dly practices on roadsides & highway rights-(-way4 4 #aaebi4 ,active transportation infra/ructure inve/m5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an active transportation infra/ructure inve/m5t program to make grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible organizations to con/ruct eligible projects to provide safe & connect$ active transportation facilities 9 an active transportation network or active transportation sp9e4 7b7 ,application 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible organization %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* mann] & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,eligible projects p>tially on ,f$]al l& ,) respect to an application = an eligible project t is locat$ 9 "p on ,f$]al l&1 an eligible organization %all ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! appropriate ,f$]al ag5cy ) jurisdiction ov] su* l& to submit an application describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,application consid]ations ,9 mak+ a grant = con/ruction ( an active transportation network or active transportation sp9e "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,:e!r ! eligible organization submitt$ a plan = an eligible project = ! developm5t ( walk+ & bicycl+ infra/ructure t is likely to provide sub/antial additional opportunities = walk+ & bicycl+1 includ+ effective plans-- 7,a7 to create an active transportation network connect+ de/9ations )9 or betwe5 communities1 includ+ s*ools1 workplaces1 resid5ces1 bus9esses1 recreation areas1 & o!r community areas1 or create an active transportation sp9e connect+ two or m communities1 metropolitan regions1 or ,/ates2 & 7,b7 to integrate active transportation facilities ) transit s]vices1 :]e available1 to improve access to public transportation4 7#b7 ,:e!r ! eligible organization demon/rates broad community support ?r\gh-- 7,a7 ! use ( public input 9 ! developm5t ( transportation plans2 & 7,b7 ! commitm5t ( community lead]s to ! success & timely implem5tation ( an eligible project4 7#c7 ,:e!r ! eligible organization provides evid5ce ( commitm5t to traffic safety1 regulations1 f9ancial inc5tives1 or community design policies t facilitate significant increases 9 walk+ & bicycl+4 7#d7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! eligible organization demon/rates commitm5t ( ,/ate1 local1 or eligible ,f$]al mat*+ funds1 & l& or 9-k9d contributions1 9 addition to ! local mat* requir$ "u subsection 7f77#a71 unless ! applicant qualifies = an exception "u subsection 7f77#b74 7#e7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! eligible organization demon/rates t ! grant w address exi/+ disp>ities 9 bicycli/ & p$e/rian fatality rates bas$ on race or income level or provide access to jobs & s]vices = l[-income communities & disadvantag$ communities4 7#f7 ,:e!r ! eligible organization demon/rates h[ inve/m5t 9 active transportation w advance safety = p$e/rians & cycli/s1 accessibility to jobs & key de/9ations1 economic competitiv5ess1 environm5tal protection1 & quality ( life4 7d7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section & subject to p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all obligate-- 7,a7 n less ?an #cj p]c5t to eligible projects t con/ruct active transportation networks t connect p ) public transportation1 bus9esses1 workplaces1 s*ools1 resid5ces1 recreation areas1 & o!r community activity c5t]s2 & 7,b7 n less ?an #cj p]c5t to eligible projects t con/ruct active transportation sp9es4 7#b7 ,plann+ & design grants ,ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside n less ?an #c1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to provide plann+ grants = eligible organizations to develop plans = active transportation networks & active transportation sp9es4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to cov] ! co/s ( adm9i/ration1 rese>*1 te*nical assi/ance1 communications1 & tra9+ activities "u ! program4 7#d7 ,limitation on /atutory con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection prohibits an eligible organization f receiv+ rese>* or o!r funds "u title #bc or #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,grant tim+ 7#a7 ,reque/ = application ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] funds are made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a reque/ = applications = grants "u ?is section = t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,selection ( grant recipi5ts ,n lat] ?an #aej days aft] funds are made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all select grant recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is section = t fiscal ye>4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ?is section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7#b7 ,exception = disadvantag$ communities ,= eligible projects s]v+ communities ) a pov]ty rate ( ov] #dj p]c5t bas$ on ! majority ( c5sus tracts s]v$ by ! eligible project1 ! ,secret>y may increase ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! eligible project up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7g7 ,assi/ance to ,indian tribes ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into grant agreem5ts1 self-det]m9ation contracts1 & self-gov]nance compacts "u ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 ) ,indian tribes t are eligible organizations1 & su* agreem5ts1 contracts1 & compacts %all be adm9i/]$ 9 accordance ) t ,act4 7h7 ,reports 7#a7 ,int]im report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report conta9+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,report in=mation ,a report submitt$ "u ?is subsection %all conta9 ! foll[+1 ) respect to ! p]iod cov]$ by ! applicable report3 7,a7 ,a li/ ( grants made "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,be/ practices ( eligible organizations t receive grants "u ?is section 9 implem5t+ eligible projects4 7,c7 ,imp$im5ts exp]i5c$ by eligible organizations t receive grants "u ?is section 9 develop+ & %ift+ to active transportation4 7i7 ,rule requir$ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule t enc\rages ! use ( ! programmatic categorical exclusion1 exp$it$ procurem5t te*niques1 & o!r be/ practices to facilitate productive & timely exp5ditures = eligible projects t are small1 l[-impact1 & con/ruct$ )9 an exi/+ built environm5t4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,availability ,! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7k7 ,treatm5t ( projects ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a project assi/$ "u ?is section %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7l7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,active transportation ,! t]m active transportation means mobility options p[]$ prim>ily by human en]gy1 includ+ bicycl+ & walk+4 7#b7 ,active transportation network ,! t]m active transportation network means facilities built = active transportation1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 & p$e/rian & bicycle trails1 t connect betwe5 de/9ations )9 a community or metropolitan region4 7#c7 ,active transportation sp9e ,! t]m active transportation sp9e means facilities built = active transportation1 includ+ sidewalks1 bikeways1 & p$e/rian & bicycle trails t connect betwe5 communities1 metropolitan regions1 or ,/ates4 7#d7 ,community ,! t]m community means a geographic area t is socioeconomically int]dep5d5t & may include rural1 suburban1 & urban jurisdictions4 7#e7 ,eligible organization ,! t]m eligible organization means-- 7,a7 a local or regional gov]nm5tal organization1 includ+ a metropolitan plann+ organization or regional plann+ organization or c\ncil2 7,b7 a multic\nty special di/rict2 7,c7 a ,/ate2 7,d7 a multi/ate gr\p ( gov]nm5ts2 or 7,e7 an ,indian tribe4 7#f7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means an active transportation project or gr\p ( projects-- 7,a7 )9 or betwe5 a community or gr\p ( communities1 at lea/ "o ( :i* falls )9 ! jurisdiction ( an eligible organization1 :i* has submitt$ an application "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 t has-- 7i7 a total co/ ( n less ?an #ae1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 ) respect to plann+ & design grants1 plann+ & design co/s ( n less ?an #ajj1jjj4 7#g7 ,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#h7 ,total project co/ ,! t]m total project co/ means ! sum total ( all co/s incurr$ 9 ! developm5t ( an eligible project t are approv$ by ! ,secret>y z reasonable & necess>y1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! co/ ( acquir+ real prop]ty2 7,b7 ! co/ ( site prep>ation1 demolition1 & developm5t2 7,c7 exp5ses relat$ to ! issuance ( bonds or notes2 7,d7 fees 9 connection ) ! plann+1 execution1 & f9anc+ ( ! eligible project2 7,e7 ! co/ ( /udies1 surveys1 plans1 p]mits1 insurance1 int]e/1 f9anc+1 tax1 & assessm5ts2 7,f7 ! co/ ( con/ruction1 rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 & equipp+ ! eligible project2 7,g7 ! co/ ( l& improvem5ts2 7,h7 contractor fees2 7,i7 ! co/ ( tra9+ & education relat$ to ! safety ( us]s ( any bicycle or p$e/rian network or sp9e con/ruct$ z "p ( an eligible project2 & 7,j7 any o!r co/ t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is necess>y & reasonable4 #aaecj4 ,highway co/ allocation /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 %all c>ry out a highway co/ allocation /udy to det]m9e ! direct co/s ( highway use by v>i\s types ( us]s4 7b7 ,inclusions ,! /udy "u subsection 7a7 %all include an exam9ation (-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al co/s occasion$ 9 ! design1 con/ruction1 rehabilitation1 & ma9t5ance ( ,f$]al-aid highways by-- 7,a7 ! use ( vehicles ( diff]5t dim5sions1 weights1 numb] ( axles1 & o!r specifications2 & 7,b7 ! frequ5cy ( ^? vehicles 9 ! traffic /ream2 7#b7 ! safety-1 emissions-1 conge/ion-1 & noise-relat$ co/s ( highway use by v>i\s types ( us]s1 & o!r co/s z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 ! proportionate %>e ( ! co/s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t are attributable to ea* class ( highway us]s4 7c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 ensure t ! /udy exam9es only direct co/s ( highway use2 7#b7 capture ! v>i\s driv+ conditions 9 diff]5t geographic areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 di/+ui% betwe5 co/s directly occasion$ by a highway us] class & co/s occasion$ by all highway us] classes2 & 7#d7 comp>e ! co/s occasion$ by v>i\s highway us] classes ) ! us] fee rev5ue contribut$ to ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund by ^? highway us] classes4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,int]im reports ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually dur+ ! p]iod dur+ :i* ! ,secret>y is c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress an int]im report on ! progress ( ! /udy4 7#b7 ,f9al report ,on completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a f9al report on ! results ( ! /udy1 includ+ ! recomm5dations "u subsection 7e74 7e7 ,recomm5dations ,on completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all develop recomm5dations = a set ( rev5ue options to fully cov] ! co/s occasion$ by highway us]s1 includ+ recomm5dations =-- 7#a7 *anges to exi/+ rev5ue /reams2 & 7#b7 new rev5ue /reams bas$ on us] fees4 ,,ii ,transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation #abjja4 ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #aiih am5dm5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#aj71 by /rik+ #c ye>s & ins]t+ #e ye>s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 a project to improve or con/ruct public infra/ructure-- 7i7 t-- 7,i7 is locat$ )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 #bjbf1 ! ,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 #bjbe1 ! ,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;a77#b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ a rat+ & ins]t+ an inve/m5t-grade rat+2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! s5ior debt & ins]t+ s5ior debt2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ cr$it in/rum5t is = an am\nt less ?an #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ total am\nt ( o!r s5ior debt & ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is less ?an #aej1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,f$]al requirem5ts ,section #fjb7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & ! requirem5ts ( section #eccc7;a7 ( title #di = rail projects1 & ins]t+ ! requirem5ts ( section #eccc7;a7 ( title #di = rail projects1 & ! requirem5ts ( sections #dgaab7;b7 & #ejaja ( title #di = airport-relat$ projects14 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,maturity date ( c]ta9 secur$ loans ,section #fjc7;b77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,long liv$ assets ,9 ! case ( a capital asset ) an e/imat$ life ( m ?an #ej ye>s1 ! f9al maturity date ( ! secur$ loan %all be ! less] (-- 7i7 #ge ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project2 or 7ii7 #ge p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ useful life ( ! capital asset4 4 7f7 ,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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 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 7g7 ,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#b77;,a74 7h7 ,/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$itwor?9ess review ( ! project4 4 7i7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjh7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/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#ab77;,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#ab77;,g7-- 7i7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program "u ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba = t fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! unobligat$ c>ryov] balances 7z ( ,octob] #a1 #bjba74 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,tifia program1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,,tifia program4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #fje7;f77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #fjh7;a77#e7 & ins]t+ section #fjh7;a77#f74 7j7 ,/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$it assi/ance4 4 7k7 ,/ate infra/ructure bank program ,section #faj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7l7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! impact ( ! am5dm5t relat+ to airport-relat$ projects "u subsection 7a77#b77;,c7 & subsection 7i77#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 #abjjb4 ,f$]al requirem5ts = ,,tifia eligibility & project selection 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjb7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,paym5t & p]=mance security 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! design & con/ruction ( a project c>ri$ out ) assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program %all h appropriate paym5t & p]=mance security1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! obligor is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5t1 ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 public au?ority1 or private p>ty4 7,b7 ,writt5 det]m9ation ,if paym5t & p]=mance security is requir$ to be furni%$ by applicable ,/ate or local /atute or regulation1 ! ,secret>y may accept su* paym5t & p]=mance security requirem5ts applicable to ! obligor if ! ,f$]al int]e/ ) respect to ,f$]al funds & o!r project risk relat$ to design & con/ruction is adequately protect$4 7,c7 ,no det]m9ation or applicable requirem5ts ,if !re are no paym5t & p]=mance security requirem5ts applicable to ! obligor1 ! security "u section #caca7;b7 ( title #dj or an equival5t ,/ate or local requirem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be requir$4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to any agreem5t = cr$it assi/ance ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,iii ,rese>*1 te*nology1 & education #acjja4 ,/rategic innovation = rev5ue collection 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 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms7 to help ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund1 ?r\gh pilot projects at ! ,/ate1 local1 & regional level4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to eligible entities to c>ry out pilot projects "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 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 ,objectives ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t1 9 ! aggregate1 ! pilot projects 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-- 7i7 diff]+ income gr\ps2 & 7ii7 rural & urban driv]s1 z applicable4 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 ( indep5d5t & private ?ird-p>ty v5dors1 = ! collection ( data & fees f us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anisms1 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$ = 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 ( ! surface transportation sy/em4 7,h7 ,to ensure1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ! use ( innovation4 7,i7 ,to consid]1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 ! pot5tial = rev5ue collection along a network ( alt]native fuel+ /ations4 7,j7 ,to evaluate ! impacts ( ! imposition ( a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism on-- 7i7 transportation rev5ues2 7ii7 p]sonal mobility1 driv+ patt]ns1 conge/ion1 & transportation co/s2 & 7iii7 freight movem5t & co/s4 7,k7 ,to evaluate options = ! integration ( a us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism )-- 7i7 nationwide 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#d7 ,eligible entity ,an entity eligible to apply = a grant "u ?is section is-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7,b7 a local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts2 or 7,c7 a metropolitan plann+ organization 7z def9$ 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 or a gr\p ( metropolitan plann+ organizations4 7#e7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant to c>ry out a pilot project to address #a or m ( ! objectives describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all consid] geographic div]sity 9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection4 7#g7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a pilot project c>ri$ out "u ?is section may n exce$-- 7,a7 #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( a project c>ri$ out by an eligible entity t has n o!rwise receiv$ a grant "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 #gj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( a project c>ri$ out by an eligible entity t has receiv$ at lea/ #a grant "u ?is section4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,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 section #acjjb7;g77#a71 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! results ( ! pilot projects "u ?is section & ! national pilot program "u section #acjjb2 & 7#b7 provides recomm5dations1 if applicable1 to enable pot5tial implem5tation ( a nationwide us]-bas$ alt]native rev5ue me*anism4 7e7 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf #ae1jjj1jjj %all be us$ = pilot projects "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,flexibility ,if1 by ,augu/ #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re are n en\gh grant applications to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is section = t fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! national pilot program "u section #acjjb or to ! highway rese>* & developm5t program "u section #ejc7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 any funds res]v$ = a fiscal ye> "u p>agraph 7#a7 t ! ,secret>y has n yet aw>d$ "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 an am\nt ( obligation limitation equal to ! am\nt ( funds t ! ,secret>y transf]s "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7f7 ,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 #acjjb4 ,national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee pilot 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advisory bo>d ,! t]m advisory bo>d means ! ,f$]al ,sy/em ,fund+ ,alt]native ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7g77#a74 7#b7 ,comm]cial vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle 9 section #caaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,! t]m ,highway ,tru/ ,fund means ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7#d7 ,light truck ,! t]m light truck has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ebc4b ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#e7 ,m$ium- & heavy-duty truck ,! t]m m$ium- & heavy-duty truck has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m comm]cial m$ium- & heavy-duty on-highway vehicle 9 section #cbija7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,pass5g] motor vehicle ,! t]m pass5g] motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cbaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#g7 ,p]-mile us] fee ,! t]m p]-mile us] fee means a rev5ue me*anism t-- 7,a7 is appli$ to road us]s op]at+ motor vehicles on ! surface transportation sy/em2 & 7,b7 is bas$ on ! numb] ( vehicle miles travel$ by an individual road us]4 7#h7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#i7 ,volunte] p>ticipant ,! t]m volunte] p>ticipant means-- 7,a7 an own] or lessee ( a private1 p]sonal motor vehicle :o volunte]s to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program2 7,b7 a comm]cial vehicle op]ator :o volunte]s to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program2 or 7,c7 an own] ( a motor vehicle fleet :o volunte]s to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 & consi/5t ) ! recomm5dations ( ! advisory bo>d1 %all e/abli% a pilot program to demon/rate a national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee-- 7,a7 to re/ore & ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 & 7,b7 to improve & ma9ta9 ! surface transportation sy/em4 7#b7 ,objectives ,! objectives ( ! pilot program are-- 7,a7 to te/ ! design1 acceptance1 implem5tation1 & f9ancial su/a9ability ( a national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee2 7,b7 to address ! ne$ = additional rev5ue = surface transportation infra/ructure & a national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee2 & 7,c7 to provide recomm5dations relat+ to ! adoption & implem5tation ( a national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee4 7c7 ,p>amet]s ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all-- 7#a7 provide diff]5t me?ods t volunte] p>ticipants c *oose f to track motor vehicle miles travel$2 7#b7 solicit volunte] p>ticipants f all #ej ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7#c7 ensure an equitable geographic di/ribution by population among volunte] p>ticipants2 7#d7 include comm]cial vehicles & pass5g] motor vehicles2 & 7#e7 use compon5ts ( &1 :]e appropriate1 coord9ate )-- 7,a7 ! ,/ates t receiv$ a grant "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act72 & 7,b7 eligible entities t receiv$ a grant "u section #acjja4 7d7 ,me?ods 7#a7 ,tools ,9 select+ ! me?ods describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) entities t volunt>ily provide to ! ,secret>y = use "u ! pilot program any ( ! foll[+ vehicle-miles-travel$ collection tools3 7,a7 ,?ird-p>ty on-bo>d diagno/ic 7,,obd-,,ii7 devices4 7,b7 ,sm>t phone applications4 7,c7 ,telemetric data collect$ by automak]s4 7,d7 ,motor vehicle data obta9$ by c> insurance companies4 7,e7 ,data f ! ,/ates t receiv$ a grant "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,f7 ,motor vehicle data obta9$ f fuel+ /ations4 7,g7 ,any o!r me?od t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#b7 ,coord9ation 7,a7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :i* collection tools "u p>agraph 7#a7 are select$ = ! pilot program4 7,b7 ,volunte] p>ticipants ,9 a mann] t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate1 ! ,secret>y %all enable ea* volunte] p>ticipant to *oose #a ( ! select$ collection tools "u p>agraph 7#a74 7e7 ,motor vehicle p]-mile us] fees ,= ! purposes ( ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all e/abli%1 on an annual basis1 p]-mile us] fees = pass5g] motor vehicles1 light trucks1 & m$ium- & heavy-duty trucks1 :i* am\nt may v>y betwe5 vehicle types & weight classes to reflect e/imat$ impacts on infra/ructure1 safety1 conge/ion1 ! environm5t1 or o!r relat$ social impacts4 7f7 ,volunte] p>ticipants ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 %all-- 7#a7 7,a7 ensure1 to ! ext5t practicable1 t ! greate/ numb] ( volunte] p>ticipants p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program2 & 7,b7 ensure t su* volunte] p>ticipants repres5t geographically div]se regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ f urban & rural areas2 & 7#b7 issue policies relat+ to ! protection ( volunte] p>ticipants1 includ+ policies t-- 7,a7 protect ! privacy ( volunte] p>ticipants2 & 7,b7 secure ! data provid$ by volunte] p>ticipants4 7g7 ,f$]al sy/em fund+ alt]native advisory bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory bo>d1 to be kn[n z ! ,f$]al ,sy/em ,fund+ ,alt]native ,advisory ,bo>d1 to assi/ )-- 7,a7 provid+ ! ,secret>y ) recomm5dations relat$ to ! /ructure1 scope1 & me?odology = develop+ & implem5t+ ! pilot program2 7,b7 c>ry+ out ! public aw>5ess campaign "u subsection 7h72 & 7,c7 develop+ ! report "u subsection 7n74 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! advisory bo>d %all include1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+ repres5tatives & entities1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y3 7,a7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation4 7,b7 ,any public or nonpr(it entity t l$ a surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives pilot project "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7,c7 ,repres5tatives ( ! truck+ indu/ry1 includ+ own]-op]ator indep5d5t driv]s4 7,d7 ,data security exp]ts ) exp]tise 9 p]sonal privacy4 7,e7 ,academic exp]ts on surface transportation sy/ems4 7,f7 ,consum] advocates1 includ+ privacy exp]ts4 7,g7 ,advocacy gr\ps focus$ on equity4 7,h7 ,own]s ( motor vehicle fleets4 7,i7 ,own]s & op]ators ( toll facilities4 7,j7 ,tribal gr\ps or repres5tatives4 7,k7 ,any o!r repres5tatives or entities1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! advisory bo>d is e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! advisory bo>d %all provide ! ,secret>y ) ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( t p>agraph1 :i* ! ,secret>y %all use 9 implem5t+ ! pilot program4 7h7 ,public aw>5ess campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 ) guidance f ! advisory bo>d1 may c>ry out a public aw>5ess campaign to increase public aw>5ess reg>d+ a national motor vehicle p]-mile us] fee1 includ+ di/ribut+ in=mation-- 7,a7 relat$ to ! pilot program2 7,b7 f ! ,/ate surface transportation sy/em fund+ alt]natives pilot program "u section #fjbj ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act72 & 7,c7 relat$ to consum] privacy4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 c>ry+ out ! public aw>5ess campaign "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] issues unique to ea* ,/ate4 7i7 ,rev5ue collection ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all e/abli% a me*anism to collect motor vehicle p]-mile us] fees e/abli%$ "u subsection 7e7 f volunte] p>ticipants1 :i*-- 7#a7 may be adju/$ z ne$$ to address te*nical *all5ges2 & 7#b7 may all[ indep5d5t & private ?ird-p>ty v5dors to collect ! motor vehicle p]-mile us] fees & =w>d su* fees to ! ,treasury4 7j7 ,agreem5t ,! ,secret>y may ent] into an agreem5t ) a volunte] p>ticipant conta9+ su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y = p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program4 7k7 ,limitation ,any rev5ue collect$ ?r\gh ! me*anism e/abli%$ "u subsection 7i7 %all n be consid]$ a toll "u section #cja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7l7 ,highway tru/ fund ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all ensure t any rev5ue collect$ "u subsection 7i7 is deposit$ into ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 7m7 ,paym5t ,n m ?an #fj days aft] ! end ( ea* cal5d> qu>t] 9 :i* a volunte] p>ticipant has p>ticipat$ 9 ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all e/imate an am\nt ( paym5t = ea* volunte] bas$ on ! vehicle miles submitt$ by ! volunte] = ! cal5d> qu>t] & issue su* paym5t to su* volunte] p>ticipant4 7n7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* volunte] p>ticipants beg9 p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 & ea* ye> !reaft] = ! duration ( ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes an analysis (-- 7#a7 :e!r ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 7 a*iev$2 7#b7 h[ volunte] p>ticipant protections 9 subsection 7f77#b7 7 compli$ )2 7#c7 :e!r motor vehicle p]-mile us] fees c ma9ta9 ! long-t]m solv5cy ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund & improve & ma9ta9 ! surface transportation sy/em1 :i* %all include e/imates ( adm9i/rative co/s relat$ to collect+ su* motor vehicle p] mile us] fees2 7#d7 h[ ! privacy ( volunte]s 0 ma9ta9$2 & 7#e7 equity impacts ( ! pilot program1 includ+ ! impacts ( ! pilot program on l[-income commut]s4 7o7 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf #aj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out ! pilot program "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,excess funds ,any excess funds rema9+ aft] c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u ?is section %all be available to make grants = pilot projects "u section #acjja4 #acjjc4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #acjjd4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #acjje4 ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #acjjf4 ,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 includ+ wea!r1 aft] ev5ts2 & 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/ration1 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 & o!r 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,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 7i7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7iii71 7iv71 7v71 7vi71 7vii71 7ix71 7x71 & 7xi71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ be=e clause 7iii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7i7 improve ! mobility ( p & goods2 7ii7 improve ! durability & ext5d ! life ( transportation infra/ructure2 2 7,e7 9 clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ deliv] & ins]t+ protect ! environm5t & deliv]2 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7viii7 facilitate acc\nt-bas$ paym5ts = transportation access & s]vices & integrate paym5t sy/ems across modes2 2 7,g7 9 clause 7x7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,h7 9 clause 7xi7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ vehicle-to-p$e/rian1 aft] vehicle-to-infra/ructure12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,i7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xii7 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 capacity4 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 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 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xv7 retr(itt+ d$icat$ %ort-range communications 7,,dsrc7 te*nology deploy$ z "p ( an exi/+ pilot program to cellul> vehicle-to-ev]y?+ 7,c-,v#b,x7 te*nology1 subject to ! condition t ! retr(itt$ te*nology op]ates only )9 ! exi/+ spectrum allocations = connect$ vehicle sy/ems2 or 7xvi7 advanc$ transportation te*nologies1 9 accordance ) ! rese>* areas describ$ 9 section #fejc ( title #di4 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#aj7 9 subp>agraph 7,j71 by /rik+ #ej & ins]t+ #hj2 & 7#aa7 9 subp>agraph 7,n7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ 1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply2 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ repres5t+ a population ( ov] #bjj1jjj2 & 7,c7 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 ,highly automat$ vehicle ,! t]m highly 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 equipp$ ) a ,level #c1 ,level #d1 or ,level #e automat$ driv+ sy/em 7z def9$ 9 ! ,,sae ,int]national ,recomm5d$ ,practice numb]$ ,j#cjaf & dat$ ,june #ae1 #bjah 7or a subsequ5t /&>d adopt$ by ! ,secret>y774 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 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce to collect1 conduct1 & fund rese>* on ! impacts ( new mobility & highly automat$ vehicles on l& use1 urban design1 transportation1 real e/ate1 equity1 & municipal budgets4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report t describes ! results ( ! rese>* reg>d+ ! impacts ( new mobility & highly automat$ vehicles to ! ,committees on ,environm5t & ,public ,works & ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,d7 ,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>* proposal 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 #acjjg4 ,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 #acjjh4 ,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 #acjji4 ,transportation ,resili5ce & ,adaptation ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ebj4 ,transportation ,resili5ce & ,adaptation ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce means a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce = ,resili5ce & ,adaptation designat$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,designation ,! ,secret>y %all designate #aj regional ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce = ,resili5ce & ,adaptation & #a national ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce = ,resili5ce & ,adaptation1 :i* %all s]ve z a coord9ator = ! regional ,c5t]s1 to receive grants to advance rese>* & developm5t t improves ! resili5ce ( regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to natural disa/]s & extreme wea!r by promot+ ! resili5ce ( surface transportation infra/ructure & infra/ructure dep5d5t on surface transportation4 7c7 ,eligibility ,an entity eligible to be designat$ z a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce is-- 7#a7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb772 or 7#b7 a consortium ( nonpr(it organizations l$ by an in/itution ( high] education4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to be designat$ z a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce1 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+ a proposal t includes a description ( ! activities to be c>ri$ out ) a grant "u ?is section4 7e7 ,selection 7#a7 ,regional ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce ,! ,secret>y %all designate #a regional ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce 9 ea* ( ! #aj ,f$]al regions t comprise ! ,/&>d ,f$]al ,regions e/abli%$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget 9 ! docum5t entitl$ ,/&>d ,f$]al ,regions & dat$ ,april #aigd 7circul> ,a-#aje74 7#b7 ,national ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce ,! ,secret>y %all designate #a national ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce to coord9ate ! activities ( all #aj regional ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce to m9imize duplication & promote coord9ation & dissem9ation ( rese>* among ! ,c5t]s4 7#c7 ,crit]ia ,9 select+ eligible entities to designate z a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! pa/ exp]i5ce & p]=mance ( ! eligible entity 9 c>ry+ out activities describ$ 9 subsection 7g72 7,b7 ! m]its ( ! proposal ( an eligible entity & ! ext5t to :i* ! proposal w\ld-- 7i7 advance ! /ate ( practice 9 resili5ce plann+ & id5tify innovative resili5ce solutions = transportation assets & sy/ems2 7ii7 support activities c>ri$ out "u ! ,,protect program "u section #agf2 7iii7 support & build on "w be+ c>ri$ out by ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy relat+ to resili5ce2 7iv7 in=m transportation decisionmak+ at all levels ( gov]nm5t2 7v7 engage local1 regional1 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & national /akehold]s1 includ+1 if applicable1 /akehold]s repres5t+ transportation1 transit1 urban1 & l& use plann+1 natural res\rces1 environm5tal protection1 haz>d mitigation1 & em]g5cy managem5t2 & 7vi7 engage community gr\ps & o!r /akehold]s t w be affect$ by transportation decisions1 includ+ und]s]v$1 economically disadvantag$1 rural1 & pr$om9antly m9ority communities2 & 7,c7 ! local1 regional1 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & national impacts ( ! proposal ( ! eligible entity4 7f7 ,grants ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce a grant ( n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjca to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7g74 7g7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce uses ! funds f a grant "u subsection 7f7 to promote resili5t transportation infra/ructure1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7#a7 support+ climate vuln]ability assessm5ts in=m$ by climate *ange sci5ce1 includ+ national climate assessm5ts produc$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,global ,*ange ,rese>* ,program "u section #ajf ( ! ,global ,*ange ,rese>* ,act ( #aiij 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bicf71 relevant feasibility analyses ( resili5t transportation improvem5ts1 & transportation resili5ce plann+2 7#b7 developm5t ( new design1 op]ations1 & ma9t5ance /&>ds = transportation infra/ructure t c in=m ,f$]al & ,/ate decisionmak+2 7#c7 rese>* & developm5t ( new mat]ials & te*nologies t c\ld be integrat$ into exi/+ & new transportation infra/ructure2 7#d7 developm5t1 ref9em5t1 & pilot+ ( new & em]g+ resili5ce improvem5ts & /rategies1 includ+ natural infra/ructure approa*es & relocation2 7#e7 developm5t ( & inve/m5t 9 new approa*es = facilitat+ mean+ful engagem5t 9 transportation decisionmak+ by local1 ,tribal1 regional1 or national /akehold]s & communities2 7#f7 te*nical capacity build+ to facilitate ! ability ( local1 regional1 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & national /akehold]s-- 7,a7 to assess ! vuln]ability ( transportation infra/ructure assets & sy/ems2 7,b7 to develop community response /rategies2 7,c7 to mean+fully engage ) community /akehold]s2 & 7,d7 to develop /rategies & improvem5ts = enhanc+ transportation infra/ructure resili5ce "u curr5t conditions & a range ( pot5tial future conditions2 7#g7 work=ce developm5t & tra9+2 7#h7 developm5t & dissem9ation ( data1 tools1 te*niques1 assessm5ts1 & in=mation t in=ms ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5t decisionmak+1 policies1 plann+1 & inve/m5ts2 7#i7 education & outrea* reg>d+ transportation infra/ructure resili5ce2 & 7#aj7 te*nology transf] & comm]cialization4 7h7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity "u ?is section1 includ+ ! co/s ( e/abli%+ & op]at+ a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce1 %all be #ej p]c5t4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #e ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ebj4 ,transportation ,resili5ce & ,adaptation ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce4 4 #acjaj4 ,transportation access pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,metropolitan plann+ organization ,! t]m metropolitan plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,surface transportation modes ,! t]m surface transportation modes means-- 7,a7 driv+2 7,b7 public transportation2 7,c7 walk+2 7,d7 cycl+2 & 7,e7 a comb9ation ( any ( ! modes ( transportation describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#d7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! transportation pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,regional transportation plann+ organization ,! t]m regional transportation plann+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acd7;b7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a transportation pilot program4 7c7 ,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-- 7#a7 to improve ! transportation plann+ ( ^? eligible entities by-- 7,a7 measur+ ! level ( access by surface transportation modes to important de/9ations1 :i* may include-- 7i7 jobs2 7ii7 heal? c>e facilities2 7iii7 *ild c>e s]vices2 7iv7 educational & work=ce tra9+ facilities2 7v7 h\s+2 7vi7 food s\rces2 7vii7 po9ts )9 ! supply *a9 = freight commodities2 7viii7 dome/ic or int]national m>kets2 & 7ix7 connections betwe5 surface transportation modes2 & 7,b7 disaggregat+ ! level ( access by surface transportation modes by a v>iety (-- 7i7 population categories1 :i* may include-- 7,i7 l[-income populations2 7,,ii7 m9ority populations2 7,,iii7 age2 7,,iv7 disability2 & 7,v7 geographical location2 or 7ii7 freight commodities1 :i* may include-- 7,i7 agricultural commodities2 7,,ii7 raw mat]ials2 7,,iii7 f9i%$ products2 & 7,,iv7 en]gy commodities2 & 7#b7 to assess ! *ange 9 accessibility t w\ld result f new transportation inve/m5ts4 7d7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 or 7#c7 a regional transportation plann+ organization4 7e7 ,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]i5ce1 if applicable2 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 7f7 ,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 regional 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 7g7 ,duties ,= ea* eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 develop or acquire an accessibility data set describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 submit ! data set to ! eligible entity4 7h7 ,me?odology ,9 calculat+ ! measures = ! data set "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t me?odology is op5 s\rce4 7i7 ,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 7j7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & 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 a report on ! results ( ! pilot program1 includ+ ! feasibility ( develop+ & provid+ p]iodic accessibility data sets = all ,/ates1 regions1 & localities4 7k7 ,transportation sy/em access 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% consi/5t measures t ,/ates1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 & regional transportation plann+ organizations may *oose to adopt to assess ! level ( safe & conv5i5t access by surface transportation modes to important de/9ations z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section provides ! ,secret>y ! au?ority-- 7,a7 to e/abli% a p]=mance measure or require ,/ates or metropolitan plann+ organizations to set a p]=mance t>get = access z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 to e/abli% any o!r ,f$]al requirem5t4 7l7 ,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 7m7 ,sunset ,! pilot program %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #h ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! pilot program is implem5t$4 ,,iv ,indian ,affairs #adjja4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y ,9 ?is title1 ! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 #adjjb4 ,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 #adjjc4 ,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 #adjjd4 ,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$+ geometric improvem5ts1 includ+ multiple-pipe culv]ts4 4 #adjje4 ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs road ma9t5ance program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs to c>ry out ! road ma9t5ance program ( ! ,bureau-- 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #eb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #ed1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #ef1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #eh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 #adjjf4 ,/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 #adjjg4 ,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 #adjjh4 ,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 ! ,committees on ,indian ,affairs & ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,natural ,res\rces & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,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 #adjji4 ,(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 ,b ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba #bjjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba4 #bjjjb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is division3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 ,i ,multimodal & freight transportation ,a ,multimodal freight policy #baaja4 ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aah4 ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,freight (fice ,! t]m ,freight ,(fice means ! ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,dep>tm5t an ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy4 7c7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,freight ,(fice %all be-- 7#a7 to c>ry out ! national multimodal freight policy describ$ 9 section #gjaja2 7#b7 to adm9i/] & ov]see c]ta9 multimodal freight grant programs )9 ! ,dep>tm5t 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 7#c7 to promote & facilitate ! %>+ ( in=mation betwe5 ! private & public sectors ) respect to freight issues2 7#d7 to conduct rese>* on improv+ multimodal freight mobility1 & to ov]see ! freight rese>* activities ( ! v>i\s ag5cies )9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#e7 to assi/ cities & ,/ates 9 develop+ freight mobility & supply *a9 exp]tise2 7#f7 to liaise & coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies2 & 7#g7 to c>ry out o!r duties1 z prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,adm9i/ration ( policies & programs ,! ,freight ,(fice %all-- 7#a7 develop & manage-- 7,a7 ! national freight /rategic plan describ$ 9 section #gjajb2 & 7,b7 ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #gjajc2 7#b7 7,a7 ov]see ! developm5t & updat+ ( ! ,/ate freight plans describ$ 9 section #gjbjb2 & 7,b7 provide guidance or be/ practices relat+ to ! developm5t & updat+ ( ,/ate freight plans "u t section2 7#c7 7,a7 adm9i/] multimodal freight grant programs1 includ+ multimodal freight grants e/abli%$ "u section #aag ( title #bc2 & 7,b7 e/abli% proc$ures = analyz+ & evaluat+ applications = grants "u ^? programs2 7#d7 assi/ ,/ates 9 ! e/abli%m5t (-- 7,a7 ,/ate freight advisory committees "u section #gjbja2 & 7,b7 multi-,/ate freight mobility compacts "u section #gjbjd2 & 7#e7 provide to ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics input reg>d+ freight data & plann+ tools4 7e7 ,assi/ant ,secret>y 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,freight ,(fice %all be head$ by an ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,multimodal ,freight1 :o %all-- 7,a7 be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 h pr(essional /&+ & demon/rat$ k 9 ! field ( freight transportation4 7#b7 ,duties ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 report to ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy2 7,b7 be responsible = ! managem5t & ov]sight ( ! activities1 decisions1 op]ations1 & p]sonnel ( ! ,freight ,(fice2 7,c7 "w ) ! modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t to enc\rage multimodal collaboration2 & 7,d7 c>ry out su* additional duties z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7f7 ,consolidation & elim9ation ( duplicative (fices 7#a7 ,consolidation ( (fices & (fice functions ,! ,secret>y may consolidate into ! ,freight ,(fice any (fice or (fice function )9 ! ,dep>tm5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es has duties1 responsibilities1 res\rces1 or exp]tise t support ! purposes ( ! ,freight ,(fice4 7#b7 ,elim9ation ( (fices ,! ,secret>y may elim9ate any (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! purposes ( ! (fice are duplicative ( ! purposes ( ! ,freight ,(fice2 7,b7 ! (fice or ! functions ( ! (fice h be5 sub/antially consolidat$ ) ! ,freight ,(fice pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 7,c7 ! elim9ation ( ! (fice w n adv]sely affect ! requirem5ts ( ! ,secret>y "u any ,f$]al law2 & 7,d7 ! elim9ation ( ! (fice w improve ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( ! programs & functions conduct$ by ! (fice4 7g7 ,/aff+ & budget>y res\rces 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,freight ,(fice is adequately /aff$ & fund$4 7#b7 ,/aff+ 7,a7 ,transf] ( positions to ,freight ,(fice ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,freight ,(fice any position )9 any o!r (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! position is necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ! ,freight ,(fice4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,if ! ,secret>y transf]s a position to ! ,freight ,(fice pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! appropriate modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all ensure t ! transf] ( ! position does n adv]sely affect ! requirem5ts ( ! modal adm9i/ration "u any ,f$]al law4 7#c7 ,budget>y res\rces 7,a7 ,transf] ( funds f consolidat$ or elim9at$ (fices 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! purposes ( ! ,freight ,(fice1 ! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,freight ,(fice f any (fice or (fice function t is consolidat$ or elim9at$ "u subsection 7f7 any funds allocat$ = ! consolidat$ or elim9at$ (fice or (fice function4 7ii7 ,retransf] ,any portion ( any funds or limitations ( obligations transf]r$ to ! ,freight ,(fice pursuant to clause 7i7 may be transf]r$ back to1 & m]g$ )1 ! orig9al acc\nt4 7,b7 ,transf] ( funds allocat$ = adm9i/rative co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,freight ,(fice any funds allocat$ = ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#c74 7ii7 ,retransf] ,any portion ( any funds or limitations ( obligations transf]r$ to ! ,freight ,(fice pursuant to clause 7i7 may be transf]r$ back to1 & m]g$ )1 ! orig9al acc\nt4 7h7 ,website 7#a7 ,description ( ,freight ,(fice ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a description ( ! ,freight ,(fice1 includ+ a description (-- 7,a7 ! programs manag$ or made available by ! ,freight ,(fice2 & 7,b7 ! eligibility requirem5ts = ^? programs4 7#b7 ,cle>+h\se ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% a cle>+h\se = tools1 templates1 guidance1 & be/ practices on a page ( ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t t supports ! purposes ( ?is section4 7i7 ,notification to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #ahj days !reaft] until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! requirem5ts ( ?is section h be5 met1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a notification t-- 7#a7 describes-- 7,a7 ! programs & activities adm9i/]$ or ov]se5 by ! ,freight ,(fice2 & 7,b7 ! /atus ( ^? programs & activities2 7#b7 id5tifies-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( employees work+ 9 ! ,freight ,(fice z ( ! date ( ! notification2 7,b7 ! total numb] ( employees expect$ to jo9 ! ,freight ,(fice to support ! programs & activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,c7 ! total numb] ( positions t1 z a result ( ! consolidation ( (fices "u ?is section1 7-- 7i7 elim9at$2 or 7ii7 transf]r$1 assign$1 or jo9$ to ! ,freight ,(fice2 7#c7 7,a7 indicates :e!r ! ,secret>y has consolidat$ into ! ,freight ,(fice any (fice or (fice function pursuant to subsection 7f77#a72 & 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y has consolidat$ su* an (fice or function1 describes ! rationale = ! consolidation2 7#d7 7,a7 indicates :e!r ! ,secret>y has elim9at$ any (fice pursuant to subsection 7f77#b72 & 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y has elim9at$ su* an (fice1 describes ! rationale = ! elim9ation2 7#e7 describes any o!r actions c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y to implem5t ?is section2 & 7#f7 describes any recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y = legislation t may be ne$$ to fur!r implem5t ?is section4 7j7 ,sav+s provisions 7#a7 ,effect on o!r law ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 no?+ 9 ?is section alt]s or affects any law 7includ+ regulations7 ) respect to a program ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,effect on responsibilities ( o!r ag5cies ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 no?+ 9 ?is section abrogates ! responsibilities ( any ag5cy1 op]at+ adm9i/ration1 or (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t t is o!rwise *>g$ by law 7includ+ regulations7 ) any aspect ( program adm9i/ration1 ov]sight1 or project approval or implem5tation ) respect to a program or project subject to ! responsibilities ( ! ,freight ,(fice "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,effect on p5d+ applications ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects any p5d+ application "u a program ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d7 t 0 receiv$ by ! ,secret>y on or be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba4 7k7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,c]ta9 activities ,au?orizations "u subsections 7f7 & 7g7 are subject to appropriations4 4 7b7 ,,gao review ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( ! activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y pursuant to section #aah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 develop recomm5dations reg>d+ additional activities-- 7,a7 to improve ! consolidation ( duplicative functions )9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 to promote increas$ /aff effici5cy = program managem5t )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aag ! foll[+3 #aah4 ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,freight ,infra/ructure & ,policy4 4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #gjaja7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,multimodal ,freight4 7#b7 ,section #gjajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy & ins]t+ ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,multimodal ,freight 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y72 7,b7 9 subsection 7b77#d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7,c7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,section #gjajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,multimodal ,freight 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y72 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7b7 & 7c71 respectively2 7,d7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,f9al ,network & ins]t+ ,designation ( ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7iv7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7,e7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7b72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,section #aaf7;d77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d74 #baajb4 ,updates to ,national ,freight ,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 be/ practices = r$uc+ environm5tal impacts ( freight movem5t 7includ+ r$uc+ local air pollution f freight movem5t1 /ormwat] run(f1 & wildlife habitat loss result+ f freight facilities1 freight vehicles1 or freight activity72 7#ac7 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#ad7 /rategies to promote ,unit$ ,/ates economic gr[? & int]national competitiv5ess2 7#ae7 consid]ation ( any pot5tial unique impacts ( ! national freight sy/em on rural & o!r und]s]v$ & hi/orically disadvantag$ communities2 7#af7 /rategies = dec>boniz+ freight movem5t1 z appropriate2 & 7#ag7 consid]ation ( ! impacts ( e-comm]ce on ! national multimodal freight sy/em4 4 #baajc4 ,/ate collaboration ) ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network ,subsection 7b7 ( section #gjajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z r$esignat$ by section #baaja7;d77#c77;,c771 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 provide to ! ,/ates an opportunity to submit propos$ designations f ! ,/ates 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d74 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i71 by /rik+ #bj p]c5t & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,condition = acceptance ,! ,secret>y %all accept f a ,/ate a designation "u subp>agraph 7,d7 only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! designation meets ! applicable requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #baajd4 ,improv+ ,/ate freight plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gjbjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#ag72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ! mo/ rec5t comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities assessm5t conduct$ by ! ,/ate "u subsection 7f72 7#aa7 ! mo/ rec5t supply *a9 c>go fl[s 9 ! ,/ate1 express$ by mode ( transportation2 7#ab7 an inv5tory ( comm]cial ports 9 ! ,/ate2 7#ac7 if applicable1 consid]ation ( ! f9d+s or recomm5dations made by any multi-,/ate freight compact to :i* ! ,/ate is a p>ty "u section #gjbjd2 7#ad7 ! impacts ( e-comm]ce on freight infra/ructure 9 ! ,/ate2 7#ae7 consid]ations ( milit>y freight2 7#af7 /rategies & goals to decrease-- 7,a7 ! sev]ity ( impacts ( extreme wea!r & natural disa/]s on freight mobility2 7,b7 ! impacts ( freight movem5t on local air pollution2 7,c7 ! impacts ( freight movem5t on flood+ & /ormwat] run(f2 & 7,d7 ! impacts ( freight movem5t on wildlife habitat loss2 & 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle p>k+ facilities assessm5ts ,z "p ( ! developm5t or updat+1 z applicable1 ( a ,/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 exi/ any areas )9 ! ,/ate ) 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 ( su* a %ortage4 7g7 ,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 ) respect to freight transportation4 7h7 ,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 ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems into ! freight transportation network p[]$ by electricity1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,multimodal ,freight1 %all conduct a /udy relat+ to-- 7#a7 prep>+ to supply p[] to applicable electrical freight infra/ructure2 & 7#b7 safely integrat+ freight into intellig5t transportation sy/ems4 7c7 ,alignm5t ( transportation plann+ ,section #gjbjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #e-ye> & ins]t+ #h-ye>2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ #e ye>s & ins]t+ #d ye>s4 #baaje4 ,implem5tation ( ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! /atus ( ! designation ( ! f9al ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network requir$ "u section #gjajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 expla9s ! reasons :y ! designation ( ! network ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 has n be5 f9aliz$1 if applicable2 & 7#c7 e/imates ! date by :i* t network w be designat$4 #baajf4 ,multi-,/ate freight corridor plann+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #gjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ section #gjbjd z section #gjbjf2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #gjbjc ! foll[+3 #gjbjd4 ,multi-,/ate freight corridor plann+ 7a7 ,cons5t to multi-,/ate freight mobility compacts ,congress recognizes ! "r ( ,/ates1 cities1 regional plann+ organizations1 f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes1 & local public au?orities 7includ+ public port au?orities7 t are regionally l9k$ ) an int]e/ 9 a specific nationally or regionally significant multi-,/ate freight corridor to ent] into multi-,/ate compacts to promote ! improv$ mobility ( goods1 includ+-- 7#a7 id5tify+ projects along ! corridor t b5efit multiple ,/ates2 7#b7 assembl+ rights-(-way2 & 7#c7 p]=m+ capital improvem5ts4 7b7 ,f9anc+ ,a multi-,/ate freight compact e/abli%$ by entities "u subsection 7a7 may provide t1 9 ord] to c>ry out ! compact1 ! relevant ,/ates or o!r entities may-- 7#a7 accept contributions f a unit ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7#b7 use any ,f$]al or ,/ate funds made available = freight mobility infra/ructure plann+ or con/ruction1 includ+ apply+ = grants2 7#c7 subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,/ates consid] to be advisable-- 7,a7 borr[ money on a %ort-t]m basis2 & 7,b7 issue-- 7i7 notes = borr[+ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 bonds2 & 7#d7 obta9 f9anc+ by o!r means p]mitt$ "u applicable ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7c7 ,advisory committees 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a multi-,/ate freight compact "u ?is section may e/abli% a multi-,/ate freight corridor advisory committee1 :i* %all include repres5tatives ( ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation & o!r public & private sector entities ) an int]e/ 9 freight mobility1 su* z-- 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 environm5tal organizations2 7,i7 community organizations2 & 7,j7 units ( local gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,activities ,an advisory committee e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may-- 7,a7 advise ! p>ties to ! applicable multi-,/ate freight compact ) respect to freight-relat$ priorities1 issues1 projects1 & fund+ ne$s t impact multi-,/ate-- 7i7 freight mobility2 & 7ii7 supply *a9s2 7,b7 s]ve z a =um = ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 & o!r public entities to discuss decisions affect+ freight mobility2 7,c7 communicate & coord9ate multi-,/ate freight priorities ) o!r organizations2 7,d7 promote ! %>+ ( in=mation betwe5 ! private & public sectors ) respect to freight issues2 & 7,e7 provide in=mation = consid]ation 9 ! developm5t ( ,/ate freight plans "u section #gjbjb4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to multi-,/ate freight compacts1 or ,/ates seek+ to =m a multi-,/ate freight compact1 t seek to improve a r\te or corridor t is a "p ( ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #gjajc4 7#b7 ,new compacts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to inc5tivize ! e/abli%m5t ( multi-,/ate freight compacts1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant = op]ations co/s 9 an am\nt ( n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj to-- 7i7 a multi-,/ate freight compact e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! multi-,/ate freight compact2 or 7ii7 ,/ates seek+ to =m a multi-,/ate freight compact describ$ 9 t subsection4 7,b7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,new multi-,/ate freight compacts ,a multi-,/ate freight compact %all be eligible = a grant "u ?is p>agraph only dur+ ! initial #b ye>s ( op]ation ( ! compact4 7ii7 ,/ates seek+ to =m a compact ,/ates seek+ to =m a multi-,/ate freight compact %all be eligible = a grant "u ?is p>agraph dur+-- 7,i7 ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* an application = a grant "u ?is p>agraph ) respect to ! propos$ compact is submitt$ to ! ,secret>y2 or 7,,ii7 if ! compact is =m$ be=e ! date on :i* a grant "u ?is p>agraph is aw>d$ 9 accordance ) subclause 7,i71 ! initial #b ye>s ( op]ation ( ! compact4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a multi-,/ate freight compact or ! applicable ,/ates seek+ to =m a multi-,/ate freight compact %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 7ii7 provide a non-,f$]al mat* equal to n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! op]at+ co/s ( ! multi-,/ate freight compact2 & 7iii7 commit to e/abli%+ a multi-,/ate freight corridor advisory committee "u subsection 7c77#a7 dur+ ! initial #b-ye> p]iod ( op]ation ( ! compact4 7#c7 ,exi/+ compacts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant to multi-,/ate freight compacts t are n eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#b7 = op]ations co/s 9 an am\nt ( n m ?an #a1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a multi-,/ate freight compact %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 7ii7 provide a non-,f$]al mat* ( n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! op]at+ co/s ( ! compact2 & 7iii7 demon/rate t ! compact has e/abli%$ a multi-,/ate freight corridor advisory committee "u subsection 7c77#a74 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #e1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #gjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #gjbjd & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #gjbjd4 ,multi-,/ate freight corridor plann+4 #gjbjf4 ,sav+s provision4 4 #baajg4 ,/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 8repres5tatives (-- 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 ( ! ,/ate2 & 7#ad7 n-=-pr(it organizations or community organizations4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 by /rik+ #gjbjb4 & ins]t+ #gjbjb1 includ+ by provid+ advice reg>d+ ! developm5t ( ! freight inve/m5t plan42 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 7#e7 exp]i5ce repres5t+ a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5t1 or metropolitan plann+ organization2 or 7#f7 exp]i5ce repres5t+ ! views ( a community gr\p or n-=-pr(it organization4 4 ,b ,multimodal inve/m5t #babja4 ,national infra/ructure project assi/ance ,subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fg ,multimodal infra/ructure inve/m5ts #fgja4 ,national infra/ructure project assi/ance4 #fgjb4 ,local & regional project assi/ance4 #fgja4 ,national infra/ructure project assi/ance 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7,b7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,c7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,e7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,f7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t or a consortium ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,g7 a p>tn]%ip betwe5 ,amtrak & #a or m entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f72 & 7,h7 a gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ by subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#e7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7,a7 any ( ! sev]al ,/ates2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7,d7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 7,e7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s2 7,f7 ,guam2 7,g7 ,am]ican ,samoa2 & 7,h7 any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide to eligible entities grants1 on a competitive basis pursuant to s+le-ye> or multiye> grant agreem5ts1 = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible = 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 det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,plan = data collection ,an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a plan = data collection & analysis describ$ 9 subsection 7g74 7d7 ,eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant "u ! program only = a project-- 7#a7 t is-- 7,a7 a highway or bridge project c>ri$ out on-- 7i7 ! ,national ,multimodal ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #gjajc2 7ii7 ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #afg ( title #bc2 or 7iii7 ! ,national ,highway ,sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( title #bc72 7,b7 a freight int]modal 7includ+ public ports7 or freight rail project t provides a public b5efit2 7,c7 a railway-highway grade sep>ation or elim9ation project2 7,d7 an int]city pass5g] rail project2 7,e7 a public transportation project t is-- 7i7 eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec2 & 7ii7 "p ( a project describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d72 or 7,f7 a gr\p+1 comb9ation1 or program ( int]relat$1 connect$1 or dep5d5t projects ( any ( ! projects describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e72 & 7#b7 ! eligible project co/s ( :i* are-- 7,a7 reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #ejj1jjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 = any project fund$ by ! set-aside "u subsection 7m77#b7-- 7i7 m ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 b 7ii7 less ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,geographical di/ribution ,9 provid+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure among grant recipi5ts-- 7#a7 geographical div]sity2 & 7#b7 a balance betwe5 rural & urban communities4 7f7 ,project evaluation & selection 7#a7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may select a project describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 to receive a grant "u ! program only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! project is likely to g5]ate national or regional economic1 mobility1 or safety b5efits2 7,b7 ! project is 9 ne$ ( significant ,f$]al fund+2 7,c7 ! project w be co/-effective2 7,d7 ) respect to relat$ non-,f$]al f9ancial commitm5ts1 #a or m /able & dep5dable s\rces ( fund+ & f9anc+ are available-- 7i7 to con/ruct1 op]ate1 & ma9ta9 ! project2 & 7ii7 to cov] co/ increases2 & 7,e7 ! applicant has1 or w h1 suffici5t legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity to c>ry out ! project4 7#b7 ,evaluation crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate-- 7,a7 ! ext5t to :i* a project supports a*iev+ a /ate ( good repair = ea* exi/+ asset to be improv$ by ! project2 7,b7 ! level ( b5efits a project is expect$ to g5]ate1 includ+-- 7i7 ! co/s avoid$ by ! prev5tion ( closure or r$uc$ use ( ! asset to be improv$ by ! project2 7ii7 r$uctions 9 ma9t5ance co/s ov] ! life ( ! applicable asset2 7iii7 safety b5efits1 includ+ ! r$uction ( s]i\s injuries & fatalities & relat$ co/s2 7iv7 improv$ p]son or freight ?r\ghput1 includ+ improv$ mobility & reliability2 & 7v7 environm5tal b5efits & heal? impacts1 su* z-- 7,i7 r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,,ii7 air quality b5efits2 7,,iii7 prev5t+ /ormwat] run(f t w\ld be a detrim5t to aquatic species2 & 7,,iv7 improv$ infra/ructure resili5ce2 7,c7 ! b5efits ( ! project1 z comp>$ to ! co/s ( ! project2 7,d7 ! numb] ( p]sons or volume ( freight1 z applicable1 support$ by ! project2 & 7,e7 national & regional economic b5efits ( ! project1 includ+ ) respect to %ort- & long-t]m job access1 gr[?1 or creation4 7#c7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to receive grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7,a7 contributions to geographical div]sity among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ a balance betwe5 ! ne$s ( rural & urban communities2 7,b7 :e!r multiple ,/ates w\ld b5efit f a project2 7,c7 :e!r1 & ! degree to :i*1 a project uses-- 7i7 con/ruction mat]ials or approa*es t h-- 7,i7 demon/rat$ r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions2 or 7,,ii7 r$uc$ ! ne$ = ma9t5ance ( o!r projects2 or 7ii7 te*nologies t w all[ = future connectivity & automation2 7,d7 :e!r a project w\ld b5efit-- 7i7 a hi/orically disadvantag$ community or population2 or 7ii7 an area ( p]si/5t pov]ty2 7,e7 :e!r a project b5efits us]s ( multiple modes ( transportation1 includ+-- 7i7 p$e/rians2 7ii7 bicycli/s2 & 7iii7 us]s ( nonvehicul> rail & public transportation1 includ+ int]city & commut] rail2 & 7,f7 :e!r a project improves connectivity betwe5 modes ( transportation mov+ p]sons or goods nationally or regionally4 7#d7 ,rat+s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 evaluat+ applications = a grant "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all assign ! project propos$ 9 ! application a rat+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 bas$ on ! in=mation conta9$ 9 ! applicable notice publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,rat+s 7i7 ,highly recomm5d$ ,! ,secret>y %all assign a rat+ ( highly recomm5d$ to projects t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 are exempl>y projects ( national or regional significance2 & 7,,ii7 w\ld provide significant public b5efit1 z det]m9$ bas$ on ! applicable crit]ia describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 if fund$ "u ! program4 7ii7 ,recomm5d$ ,! ,secret>y %all assign a rat+ ( recomm5d$ to projects t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 are ( national or regional significance2 & 7,,ii7 w\ld provide public b5efit1 z det]m9$ bas$ on ! applicable crit]ia describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 if fund$ "u ! program4 7iii7 ,n recomm5d$ ,! ,secret>y %all assign a rat+ ( n recomm5d$ to projects t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y1 %\ld n receive a grant "u ! program1 bas$ on ! applicable crit]ia describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,on reque/ ( an eligible entity t submitt$ an application "u subsection 7c7 = a project t is n select$ to receive a grant "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! eligible entity te*nical assi/ance & brief+s relat+ to ! project4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,te*nical assi/ance provid$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all n be consid]$ a gu>antee ( future selection ( ! applicable project "u ! program4 7#e7 ,publication ( project evaluation & selection crit]ia ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a notice t conta9s a detail$ explanation (-- 7,a7 ! me?od by :i* ! ,secret>y w det]m9e :e!r a project satisfies ! applicable requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 any additional rat+s ! ,secret>y may assign to det]m9e ! means by :i* a project addresses ! selection crit]ia & additional consid]ations describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c72 & 7,c7 ! means by :i* ! project requirem5ts & rat+s ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 w be us$ to assign an ov]all rat+ = ! project "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,project selection priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects to :i* ! ,secret>y has assign$ a rat+ ( highly recomm5d$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b77i74 7g7 ,data collection & analysis 7#a7 ,plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 toge!r ) ! grant application1 a plan = ! collection & analysis ( data to id5tify 9 accordance ) ! framework e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 ! impacts ( ! project2 & 7ii7 ! accuracy ( any =eca/ prep>$ dur+ ! developm5t phase ( ! project & includ$ 9 ! grant application4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,a plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 an approa* to measur+-- 7,i7 ! crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#b72 & 7,,ii7 if applicable1 ! additional requirem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#c72 7ii7 an approa* = analyz+ ! consi/5cy ( pr$ict$ project *>act]i/ics ) actual outcomes2 & 7iii7 any o!r elem5ts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7#b7 ,framework ,! ,secret>y may publi% a /&>diz$ framework = ! cont5ts ( ! plans "u p>agraph 7#a71 :i* may include1 z appropriate-- 7,a7 /&>diz$ =eca/+ & measurem5t approa*es2 7,b7 data /orage sy/em requirem5ts2 & 7,c7 any o!r requirem5ts ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7#c7 ,multiye> grant agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all require an eligible entity1 z a condition ( receiv+ fund+ pursuant to a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ! program1 to collect additional data to measure ! impacts ( ! project & to accurately track improvem5ts made by ! project1 9 accordance ) a plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,project basel9e ,be=e ! date ( completion ( a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u ! program1 ! eligible entity c>ry+ out ! project %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report provid+ basel9e data = ! purpose ( analyz+ ! long-t]m impact ( ! project 9 accordance ) ! framework e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,updat$ report ,n lat] ?an #f ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( a project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u ! program1 ! eligible entity c>ry+ out ! project %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t comp>es ! basel9e data includ$ 9 ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to project data collect$ dur+ ! p]iod-- 7i7 beg9n+ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! project2 & 7ii7 end+ on ! date on :i* ! updat$ report is submitt$4 7h7 ,eligible project co/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may use a grant provid$ "u ! program =-- 7,a7 developm5t-phase activities & co/s1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 alt]natives analysis1 data collection & analysis1 environm5tal review & activities to support environm5tal review1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities1 includ+ ! prep>ation ( a data collection & po/-con/ruction analysis plan "u subsection 7g72 & 7,b7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat+ to ! project & improvem5ts to t l&71 environm5tal mitigation 7includ+ projects to replace or rehabilitate culv]ts or r$uce /ormwat] run(f = ! purpose ( improv+ habitat = aquatic species71 con/ruction cont+5cies1 acquisition ( equipm5t1 protection1 & op]ational improvem5ts directly relat+ to ! project4 7#b7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ,! int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ( c>ry+ out any "p ( a project "u a multiye> grant agreem5t )9 a reasonable p]iod ( "t %all be consid]$ to be an eligible project co/ only if ! applicable eligible entity c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t ! eligible entity has demon/rat$ reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms4 7i7 ,co/ %>+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! total am\nt aw>d$ = a project "u ! program may n exce$ #fj p]c5t ( ! total eligible project co/s describ$ 9 subsection 7h74 7#b7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ,f$]al assi/ance o!r ?an a grant aw>d$ "u ! program may be provid$ = a project = :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ! program4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! total am\nt ( ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project = :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ! program %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7,c7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,secur$ loans or f9anc+ provid$ "u section #fjc ( title #bc or section #bbdjb ( ?is title & repaid ) local funds or rev5ues %all be consid]$ to be "p ( ! local %>e ( ! co/ ( a project4 7#c7 ,application to multiye> agreem5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is title1 9 any case 9 :i* am\nts are provid$ "u ! program pursuant to a multiye> agreem5t1 ! disburs$ ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project may exce$ ! limitations describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b77;,b7 = #a or m ye>s if ! total am\nt ( ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project1 once complet$1 does n exce$ ^? limitations4 7j7 ,grant agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project = :i* an eligible entity receives a multiye> grant "u ! program %all be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,t]ms ,a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( ,f$]al p>ticipation 9 ! applicable project2 7,b7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! project2 7,c7 e/abli% a s*$ule ( anticipat$ ,f$]al obligations = ! project t provides = obligation ( ! full grant am\nt2 7,d7 describe ! p]iod ( "t = complet+ ! project1 reg>dless ( :e!r t p]iod ext5ds beyond ! p]iod ( an au?orization2 & 7,e7 facilitate timely & effici5t managem5t ( ! applicable project by ! eligible entity c>ry+ out ! project1 9 accordance ) applicable law4 7#c7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 %all provide = ! obligation ( 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 law2 & 7iii7 %all provide t any funds disburs$ "u ! program = ! project be=e ! completion ( any review requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 may only cov] co/s associat$ ) developm5t-phase activities describ$ 9 subsection 7h77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,cont+5t commitm5t ,a cont+5t commitm5t "u ?is p>agraph is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ = purposes ( section #aeja ( title #ca4 7#d7 ,s+le-ye> grants ,! ,secret>y may only provide to an eligible entity a full grant "u ! program 9 a s+le ye> if all reviews requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 ) respect to ! applicable project h be5 complet$ be=e ! receipt ( any program funds4 7k7 ,congressional notification 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y publi%es ! selection ( projects to receive grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a writt5 notice t includes-- 7,a7 a li/ ( all project applications review$ by ! ,secret>y z "p ( ! selection process2 7,b7 ! rat+ assign$ to ea* project "u subsection 7f77#d72 7,c7 an evaluation & ju/ification ) respect to ea* project = :i* ! ,secret>y w-- 7i7 provide a grant "u ! program2 & 7ii7 ent] into a multiye> grant agreem5t "u ! program2 7,d7 a description ( ! means by :i* ! ,secret>y anticipates allocat+ among select$ projects ! am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program2 & 7,e7 anticipat$ fund+ levels requir$ = ! #c fiscal ye>s beg9n+ aft] ! date ( submission ( ! notice = projects select$ = grants "u ! program1 bas$ on in=mation available to ! ,secret>y z ( t date4 7#b7 ,congressional disapproval ,! ,secret>y may n provide a grant or any o!r obligation or commitm5t to fund a project "u ! program if a jo9t resolution is enact$ disapprov+ fund+ = ! project be=e ! la/ day ( ! #cj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7l7 ,reports 7#a7 ,transp>5cy ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! grants are ann\nc$ "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a report t includes-- 7,a7 a li/ ( all project applications review$ by ! ,secret>y z "p ( ! selection process "u ! program2 7,b7 ! rat+ assign$ to ea* project "u subsection 7f77#d72 & 7,c7 a description ( ea* project = :i* a grant has be5 provid$ "u ! program4 7#b7 ,comptroll] ,g5]al 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( grants "u ! program4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! initial grants are aw>d$ = projects "u ! program1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes1 z applicable-- 7i7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process by :i* ! projects 7 select$2 & 7ii7 ! ju/ification & crit]ia us$ = ! selection ( ! projects4 7m7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #b1jjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,o!r projects ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 #ej p]c5t %all be set aside = projects t h a project co/ (-- 7,a7 m ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 b 7,b7 less ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may res]ve n m ?an #b p]c5t = ! co/s (-- 7,a7 adm9i/]+ & ov]see+ ! program2 & 7,b7 hir+ p]sonnel = ! program1 includ+ p]sonnel d$icat$ to process+ p]mitt+ & environm5tal review issues4 7#d7 ,transf] ( au?ority ,! ,secret>y may transf] any portion ( ! am\nts res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 = a fiscal ye> to ! ,adm9i/rator ( any ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 or ! ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration to aw>d & ov]see grants 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7n7 ,additional requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* project t receives a grant "u ?is *apt] %all a*ieve compliance ) ! applicable requirem5ts (-- 7,a7 sub*apt] ,,iv ( *apt] #ca ( title #dj2 7,b7 title ,,vi ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq472 & 7,c7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#b7 ,modal requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a project fund$ by a grant "u ?is section1 apply-- 7,a7 ! requirem5ts ( title #bc to a highway1 road1 or bridge project2 7,b7 ! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ec to a transit project2 & 7,c7 ! requirem5ts ( section #bbije to a rail project4 7#c7 ,multimodal projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 if an eligible project is a multimodal project1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t ( ! project2 & 7ii7 apply ! applicable requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ! pr$om9ant modal compon5t to ! project4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ,! requirem5ts ( section #bbije %all apply to any pass5g] or freight rail compon5t ( a project4 7ii7 ,public transportation compon5t ,! requirem5ts ( section #eccc %all apply to any public transportation compon5t ( a project4 4 #babjb4 ,local & regional project assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fg ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #babja71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fgjb4 ,local & regional project assi/ance 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,area ( p]si/5t pov]ty ,! t]m area ( p]si/5t pov]ty means-- 7,a7 any c\nty 7or equival5t jurisdiction7 9 :i*1 dur+ ! #cj-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is *apt]1 #bj p]c5t or m ( ! population cont9ually liv$ 9 pov]ty1 z measur$ by-- 7i7 ! #aiij dec5nial c5sus2 7ii7 ! #bjjj dec5nial c5sus2 & 7iii7 ! mo/ rec5t annual small area income & pov]ty e/imate ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7,b7 any c5sus tract ) a pov]ty rate ( n less ?an #bj p]c5t1 z measur$ by ! #e-ye> data s]ies available f ! ,am]ican ,community ,survey ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus = ! p]iod ( #bjad ?r\gh #bjah2 & 7,c7 any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,d7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,e7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates2 7,f7 a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority ) a transportation function1 includ+ a port au?ority2 7,g7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe or a consortium ( su* ,indian ,tribes2 7,h7 a transit ag5cy2 & 7,i7 a multi-,/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h74 7#c7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means-- 7,a7 a highway or bridge project eligible = assi/ance "u title #bc2 7,b7 a public transportation project eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #ec2 7,c7 a pass5g] rail or freight rail transportation project eligible = assi/ance "u ?is title2 7,d7 a port infra/ructure inve/m5t1 includ+-- 7i7 inl& port infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 a l& port-(-entry2 7,e7 ! surface transportation compon5ts ( an airport project eligible = assi/ance "u "p ,b ( subtitle ,,vii2 7,f7 a project = inve/m5t 9 a surface transportation facility locat$ on ,tribal l&1 ! title or ma9t5ance responsibility ( :i* is ve/$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7,g7 a project to replace or rehabilitate a culv]t or prev5t /ormwat] run(f = ! purpose ( improv+ habitat = aquatic species t w advance ! goal ( ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b72 & 7,h7 any o!r surface transportation infra/ructure project t ! ,secret>y consid]s to be necess>y to advance ! goal ( ! program4 7#d7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,local & ,regional ,project ,assi/ance ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#e7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area means an area t is locat$ outside ( an urbaniz$ area4 7#f7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#g7 ,urbaniz$ area ,! t]m urbaniz$ area means an area ) a population ( m ?an #bjj1jjj resid5ts1 bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,local & ,regional ,project ,assi/ance ,program1 to provide = capital inve/m5ts 9 surface transportation infra/ructure4 7#b7 ,goal ,! goal ( ! program %all be to fund eligible projects t w h a significant local or regional impact & improve transportation infra/ructure4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may make grants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,am\nt ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 ea* grant made "u ! program %all be 9 an am\nt equal to-- 7,a7 n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj = an urbaniz$ area2 7,b7 n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj = a rural area2 & 7,c7 n m ?an #be1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye> may be aw>d$ to eligible projects 9 a s+le ,/ate dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,selection ( eligible projects 7#a7 ,notice ( fund+ opportunity ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* funds are made available to c>ry out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a notice ( fund+ opportunity = ! funds4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application-- 7,a7 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate2 & 7,b7 by su* date z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%1 subject to ! condition t ! date %all be n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues ! solicitation "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,prim>y selection crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! ext5t to :i* a project-- 7,a7 improves safety2 7,b7 improves environm5tal su/a9ability2 7,c7 improves ! quality ( life ( rural areas or urbaniz$ areas2 7,d7 increases economic competitiv5ess & opportunity1 includ+ increas+ t\rism opportunities2 7,e7 contributes to a /ate ( good repair2 & 7,f7 improves mobility & community connectivity4 7#d7 ,additional selection crit]ia ,9 select+ projects to receive grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! ext5t to :i*-- 7,a7 ! project sponsors collaborat$ ) o!r public & private entities2 7,b7 ! project adopts innovative te*nologies or te*niques1 includ+-- 7i7 innovative te*nology2 7ii7 innovative project deliv]y te*niques2 & 7iii7 innovative project f9anc+2 7,c7 ! project has demon/rat$ read9ess2 & 7,d7 ! project is co/ effective4 7#e7 ,transp>5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 %all evaluate1 ?r\gh a me?odology t is disc]nible & transp>5t to ! public1 ! means by :i* ea* application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 addresses ! crit]ia "u p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 or o!rwise e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,publication ,! me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be publi%$ by ! ,secret>y z "p ( ! notice ( fund+ opportunity "u ! program4 7#f7 ,aw>ds ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available to provide grants "u ! program = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all ann\nce ! selection by ! ,secret>y ( eligible projects to receive ! grants 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#g7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on reque/ ( an eligible entity t submitt$ an application "u p>agraph 7#b7 = a project t is n select$ to receive a grant "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! eligible entity te*nical assi/ance & brief+s relat+ to ! project4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,te*nical assi/ance provid$ "u ?is p>agraph %all n be consid]$ a gu>antee ( future selection ( ! applicable project "u ! program4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out us+ a grant provid$ "u ! program %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,exception ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out 9 a rural area1 a hi/orically disadvantag$ community1 or an area ( p]si/5t pov]ty us+ a grant "u ?is subsection may exce$ #hj p]c5t1 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( o!r ,f$]al funds ,am\nts provid$ "u any ( ! foll[+ programs %all be consid]$ to be a "p ( ! non-,f$]al %>e = purposes ( ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,! tribal transportation program "u section #bjb ( title #bc4 7,b7 ,! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc4 7,c7 ,! ,,tifia program 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a7 ( title #bc74 7,d7 ,! ,railroad ,rehabilitation & ,improvem5t ,f9anc+ ,program "u *apt] #bbd4 7f7 ,o!r consid]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t %all be allocat$ = eligible projects locat$ 9 rural areas2 & 7,b7 n m ?an #ej p]c5t %all be allocat$ = eligible projects locat$ 9 urbaniz$ areas4 7#b7 ,hi/orically disadvantag$ communities & areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #a p]c5t %all be aw>d$ = projects 9 hi/orically disadvantag$ communities or areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty4 7#c7 ,multimodal & geographical consid]ations ,9 select+ projects to receive grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation geographical & modal div]sity4 7g7 ,project plann+ ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #e p]c5t %all be made available = ! plann+1 prep>ation1 or design ( eligible projects4 7h7 ,transf] ( au?ority ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may transf] n m ?an #b p]c5t = a fiscal ye> to ! ,adm9i/rator ( any ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 or ! ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration to aw>d & ov]see grants & cr$it assi/ance 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7i7 ,cr$it program co/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 at ! reque/ ( an eligible entity1 ! ,secret>y may use a grant provid$ to ! eligible entity "u ! program to pay ! subsidy or cr$it risk premium1 & ! adm9i/rative co/s1 ( an eligible project t is eligible = ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance "u-- 7,a7 *apt] #bbd2 or 7,b7 *apt] #f ( title #bc4 7#b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye> may be us$ to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a74 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #a1ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are appropriat$4 7k7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation at ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> an annual report t describes ea* eligible project = :i* a grant 0 provid$ "u ! program dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,comptroll] ,g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! initial grants are aw>d$ = eligible projects "u ! program1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7,a7 review ! adm9i/ration ( ! program1 includ+-- 7i7 ! solicitation process2 & 7ii7 ! selection process1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! adequacy & fairness ( ! process2 & 7,,ii7 ! selection crit]ia2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! review "u subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ recomm5dations = improv+ ! adm9i/ration ( ! program1 if any4 4 7b7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct1 & submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy ( h[ *anges to ,f$]al %>e mat*+ requirem5ts & selection crit]ia1 su* z us+ ,/ate population data 9 ,dep>tm5t discretion>y programs1 may impact ! allocations made to ,/ates4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = subtitle ,,iii ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,,*apt] #fg--,multimodal infra/ructure inve/m5ts #fgja4 ,national infra/ructure project assi/ance4 #fgjb4 ,local & regional project assi/ance4 4 #babjc4 ,national culv]t removal1 replacem5t1 & re/oration grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #babjb7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fgjc4 ,national culv]t removal1 replacem5t1 & re/oration grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice4 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 ,program ,! t]m program means ! annual competitive grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#e7 ,und]secret>y ,! t]m ,und]secret>y means ! ,und]secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,oceans & ,atmosph]e4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,und]secret>y1 %all e/abli% an annual competitive grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities = projects = ! replacem5t1 removal1 & repair ( culv]ts or weirs t-- 7#a7 w\ld mean+fully improve or re/ore fi% passage = anadrom\s fi%2 & 7#b7 ) respect to weirs1 may include-- 7,a7 infra/ructure to facilitate fi% passage ar\nd or ov] ! weir2 & 7,b7 weir improvem5ts4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u ! program is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 or 7#c7 an ,indian ,tribe4 7d7 ,grant selection process ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,und]secret>y & ! ,director1 %all e/abli% a process = det]m9+ crit]ia = aw>d+ grants "u ! program1 subject to subsection 7e74 7e7 ,prioritization ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,und]secret>y & ! ,director1 %all e/abli% proc$ures to prioritize aw>d+ grants "u ! program to-- 7#a7 projects t w\ld improve fi% passage =-- 7,a7 anadrom\s fi% /ocks li/$ z an endang]$ species or a ?reat5$ species "u section #d ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 7,b7 anadrom\s fi% /ocks id5tifi$ by ! ,und]secret>y or ! ,director t c\ld reasonably become li/$ z an endang]$ species or a ?reat5$ species "u t section2 7,c7 anadrom\s fi% /ocks id5tifi$ by ! ,und]secret>y or ! ,director z prey = endang]$ species1 ?reat5$ species1 or protect$ species1 includ+ ,s\!rn resid5t orcas 7,orc9us orcas72 or 7,d7 anadrom\s fi% /ocks id5tifi$ by ! ,und]secret>y or ! ,director z climate resili5t /ocks2 & 7#b7 projects t w\ld op5 up m ?an #bjj met]s ( up/ream habitat be=e ! end ( ! natural habitat4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out ) a grant to a ,/ate or a unit ( local gov]nm5t "u ! program %all be n m ?an #hj p]c5t4 7g7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,und]secret>y & ! ,director1 %all develop a process to provide te*nical assi/ance to ,indian ,tribes & und]s]v$ communities to assi/ 9 ! project design & grant process & proc$ures4 7h7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,( ! am\nts made available = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! program1 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,und]secret>y1 & ! ,director may use n m ?an #b p]c5t to pay ! adm9i/rative exp5ses necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! program #hjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #fg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #babjb7;c771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fgjc4 ,national culv]t removal1 replacem5t1 & re/oration grant program4 4 #babjd4 ,national multimodal coop]ative freight rese>* program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #gjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #baajf7;a771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gjbjd ! foll[+3 #gjbje4 ,national multimodal coop]ative freight rese>* program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% & support a national coop]ative freight transportation rese>* program4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration by ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces to support & c>ry out adm9i/rative & managem5t activities "u ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,advisory committee ,to assi/ ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces 9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,national ,academy %all e/abli% an advisory committee1 ! memb]s ( :i* repres5t a cross-section ( multimodal freight /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies2 7,b7 ,/ate 7includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia7 dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7,c7 units ( local gov]nm5t1 includ+ public port au?orities2 7,d7 nonpr(it entities2 7,e7 in/itutions ( high] education2 7,f7 labor organizations repres5t+ employees 9 freight indu/ries2 & 7,g7 private sector entities repres5t+ v>i\s transportation modes4 7c7 ,activities 7#a7 ,national rese>* ag5da 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! advisory committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 9 consultation ) int]e/$ p>ties1 %all recomm5d a national rese>* ag5da = ! program 9 accordance ) subsection 7d71 :i* %all include a multiye> /rategic plan4 7,b7 ,action by int]e/$ p>ties ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 an int]e/$ p>ty may-- 7i7 submit to ! advisory committee rese>* proposals2 7ii7 p>ticipate 9 m]it reviews ( rese>* proposals & pe] reviews ( rese>* products2 & 7iii7 receive rese>* results4 7#b7 ,rese>* contracts & grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces may aw>d rese>* contracts & grants "u ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 ?r\gh-- 7i7 op5 competition2 & 7ii7 m]it review1 conduct$ on a regul> basis4 7,b7 ,evaluation 7i7 ,pe] review ,a contract or grant = rese>* "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may all[ pe] review ( ! rese>* results4 7ii7 ,programmatic evaluations ,! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces may conduct p]iodic programmatic evaluations on a regul> basis ( a contract or grant = rese>* "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,dissem9ation ( f9d+s ,! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces %all dissem9ate ! f9d+s ( any rese>* conduct$ "u ?is p>agraph to relevant rese>*]s1 practition]s1 & decisionmak]s ?r\gh-- 7i7 conf]5ces & sem9>s2 7ii7 field demon/rations2 7iii7 work%ops2 7iv7 tra9+ programs2 7v7 pres5tations2 7vi7 te/imony to gov]nm5t (ficials2 7vii7 publicly accessible websites2 7viii7 publications = ! g5]al public2 & 7ix7 o!r appropriate means4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! program "u subsection 7a71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on a public website a report t describes ! ongo+ rese>* & f9d+s "u ! program4 7d7 ,areas = rese>* ,! national rese>* ag5da "u subsection 7c77#a7 %all consid] rese>* 9 ! foll[+ areas3 7#a7 ,improv+ ! effici5cy & resili5cy ( freight movem5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 improv+ ! connections betwe5 rural areas & dome/ic & =eign m>kets2 7,b7 maximiz+ infra/ructure utility1 includ+ improv+ urban curb-use effici5cy2 7,c7 quantify+ ! national impact ( block$ railroad cross+s2 7,d7 improv$ te*niques = e/imat+ & quantify+ public b5efits d]iv$ f freight transportation projects2 & 7,e7 l[-co/ me?ods to r$uce conge/ion at bottl5ecks4 7#b7 ,adapt+ to future tr5ds 9 freight1 includ+-- 7,a7 consid]+ ! impacts ( e-comm]ce2 7,b7 automation2 & 7,c7 z]o-emissions transportation4 7#c7 ,work=ce consid]ations 9 freight1 includ+-- 7,a7 div]sify+ ! freight transportation indu/ry work=ce2 & 7,b7 creat+ & transition+ a work=ce capable ( design+1 deploy+1 & op]at+ em]g+ te*nologies4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,use ( non-,f$]al funds ,9 addition to us+ funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces may seek & accept additional fund+ f public & private entities capable ( accept+ fund+ f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 nonpr(it entities1 & ! private sector4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #c1gej1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7g7 ,sunset ,! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all t]m9ate #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #gjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #baajf7;b771 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #gjbjd ! foll[+3 #gjbje4 ,national multimodal coop]ative freight rese>* program4 4 #babje4 ,rural & ,tribal infra/ructure advancem5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,build ,am]ica ,bureau ,! t]m ,build ,am]ica ,bureau means ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau e/abli%$ "u section #aaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t or political subdivision t is locat$ outside ( an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( m ?an #aej1jjj resid5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7,b7 a ,/ate seek+ to advance a project locat$ 9 an area describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe2 & 7,d7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s4 7#c7 ,eligible program ,! t]m eligible program means any program describ$ 9-- 7,a7 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( section #aaf7;d77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 section #aah7;d77#c77;,a7 ( t title 7z add$ by section #baaja7;a772 or 7,c7 *apt] #fg ( t title 7z add$ by section #babja74 7#d7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! ,rural & ,tribal ,assi/ance ,pilot ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,build ,am]ica ,bureau a pilot program1 to be kn[n z ! ,rural & ,tribal ,assi/ance ,pilot ,program1 to provide to eligible entities ! assi/ance & in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,assi/ance & in=mation ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y may provide to an eligible entity ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,f9ancial1 te*nical1 & legal assi/ance to evaluate pot5tial projects reasonably expect$ to be eligible to receive fund+ or f9anc+ assi/ance "u an eligible program4 7,b7 ,assi/ance ) developm5t-phase activities1 includ+-- 7i7 project plann+2 7ii7 feasibility /udies2 7iii7 rev5ue =eca/+ & fund+ & f9anc+ options analyses2 7iv7 environm5tal review2 7v7 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w2 7vi7 economic assessm5ts & co/-b5efit analyses2 7vii7 public b5efit /udies2 7viii7 /atutory & regulatory framework analyses2 7ix7 value = money /udies2 7x7 evaluations ( co/s to su/a9 ! project2 7xi7 evaluat+ opportunities = private f9anc+ & project bundl+2 & 7xii7 any o!r activity det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,in=mation reg>d+ innovative f9anc+ be/ practices & case /udies1 if ! eligible entity is int]e/$ 9 us+ innovative f9anc+ me?ods4 7c7 ,assi/ance f exp]t firms ,! ,secret>y may reta9 ! s]vices ( exp]t firms1 includ+ c\nsel1 9 ! field ( municipal & project f9ance to assi/ 9 provid+ f9ancial1 te*nical1 & legal assi/ance to eligible entities "u ! pilot program4 7d7 ,website 7#a7 ,description ( pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a description ( ! pilot program1 includ+-- 7i7 ! res\rces available to eligible entities "u ! pilot program2 & 7ii7 ! application process e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,cle>+h\se ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% a cle>+h\se = tools1 templates1 & be/ practices on ! page ( ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t t conta9s ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process by :i* an eligible entity may submit to ! ,secret>y an application "u ! pilot program1 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,b7 ,onl9e portal ,! ,secret>y %all develop & make available to ! public an onl9e portal ?r\gh :i* ! ,secret>y may receive applications "u subp>agraph 7,a71 on a roll+ basis4 7,c7 ,approval 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a complete application "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* eligible entity t submitt$ ! application a notice describ+ :e!r ! application is approv$ or disapprov$4 7ii7 ,additional writt5 notification 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provides to an eligible entity a notification "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! eligible entity an additional writt5 notification ( ! approval or disapproval ( ! application4 7,,ii7 ,disapprov$ applications ,if ! application ( an eligible entity is disapprov$ "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! additional writt5 notification provid$ to ! eligible entity "u subclause 7,i7 %all include an (f] = a writt5 or telephonic debrief by ! ,secret>y t w provide an explanation (1 & guidance reg>d+1 ! reasons :y ! application 0 disapprov$4 7iii7 ,insuffici5t applications ,! ,secret>y %all n approve an application "u ?is subp>agraph if ! application fails to meet ! applicable crit]ia e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,da%bo>d ,! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a mon?ly report t includes1 = ea* application receiv$ "u ! pilot program-- 7,a7 ! type ( eligible entity t submitt$ ! application2 7,b7 ! location ( ea* pot5tial project describ$ 9 ! application2 7,c7 a brief description ( ! assi/ance reque/$2 7,d7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receiv$ ! application2 & 7,e7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provid$ ! notice ( approval or disapproval "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c77i74 7e7 ,exp]ts ,an eligible entity t receives assi/ance "u ! pilot program may reta9 ! s]vices ( an exp]t = any phase ( a project c>ri$ out us+ ! assi/ance1 includ+ project developm5t1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! exp]t is reta9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c74 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out ! pilot program1 includ+ to reta9 ! s]vices ( exp]t firms "u subsection 7c71 any am\nt made available to ! ,secret>y to provide cr$it assi/ance "u an eligible program t is n o!rwise obligat$1 subject to p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,limitation ,! am\nt us$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to c>ry out ! pilot program %all be n m ?an-- 7,a7 #a1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #a1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #b1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #b1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #b1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#c7 ,geographical di/ribution ,n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! pilot program = a fiscal ye> may be us$ = projects 9 a s+le ,/ate dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7g7 ,sunset ,! pilot program %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7h7 ,nonapplicability ,no?+ 9 ?is section limits ! ability ( ! ,build ,am]ica ,bureau or ! ,secret>y to e/abli% or c>ry out any o!r assi/ance program "u title #bc or title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7i7 ,adm9i/ration by ,build ,am]ica ,bureau ,section #aaf7;d77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #baaja7;d77#d771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,! ,rural & ,tribal ,assi/ance ,pilot ,program e/abli%$ "u section #babje7;b77#a7 ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba4 4 ,c ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ re=ms #bacja4 ,,rrif codification & re=ms 7a7 ,codification ( title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf ,"p ,b ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ aft] *apt] #bbc ! foll[+ *apt] analysis3 ,*apt] #bbd--,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+ ,sec4 #bbdja4 ,def9itions4 #bbdjb4 ,direct loans & loan gu>antees4 #bbdjc4 ,adm9i/ration ( direct loans & loan gu>antees4 #bbdjd4 ,employee protection4 #bbdje4 ,sub/antive crit]ia & /&>ds4 #bbdjf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] ! *apt] analysis ! foll[+ section head+s3 #bbdja4 ,def9itions #bbdjb4 ,direct loans & loan gu>antees #bbdjc4 ,adm9i/ration ( direct loans & loan gu>antees #bbdjd4 ,employee protection 2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] ! section head+ = section #bbdja1 z add$ by p>agraph 7#b71 ! text ( section #eja ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba72 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] ! section head+ = section #bbdjb1 z add$ by p>agraph 7#b71 ! text ( section #ejb ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] ! section head+ = section #bbdjc1 z add$ by p>agraph 7#b71 ! text ( section #ejc ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbc72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] ! section head+ = section #bbdjd1 z add$ by p>agraph 7#b71 ! text ( section #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf74 7b7 ,con=m+ repeals 7#a7 ,repeals 7,a7 ,sections #eja1 #ejb1 #ejc1 & #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba1 #hbb1 #hbc1 & #hcf7 are repeal$4 7,b7 ,section #ijjc7;j7 ( ! ,safe1 ,acc\ntable1 ,flexible1 ,effici5t ,transportation ,equity ,act3 ,a ,legacy = ,us]s 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb note7 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,sav+s provision ,! repeals "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n affect ! rights & duties t matur$ "u ! repeal$ sections1 ! p5alties t 7 incurr$ "u su* sections1 or any proce$+ au?oriz$ "u any su* section t comm5c$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,head+s ,section #bbdja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a77#b71 & am5d$ by subsection 7a77#c71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#a77;,a7 ,! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,co/ 7,a7 ,! 2 & 7ii7 by ind5t+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,f7 appropriately2 & 7,b7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#ad71 by ins]t+ a p>agraph head+1 ! text ( :i* is compris$ ( ! t]m def9$ 9 ! p>agraph4 7#b7 ,o!r te*nical am5dm5ts ,section #bbdja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a77#b71 & am5d$ by subsection 7a77#c7 & p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection1 is fur!r am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,= purposes ( ?is title3 & ins]t+ ,9 ?is *apt]32 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt]2 7,c7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#ab7 to read z foll[s3 7#ab7 ,railroad ,! t]m railroad includes-- 7,a7 any railroad or railroad c>ri] 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bjajb72 & 7,b7 any rail c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb74 2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#ad7 z p>agraph 7#ae72 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac7 ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 4 7d7 ,direct loans & loan gu>antees ,section #bbdjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a77#b71 & am5d$ by subsection 7a77#d71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ entities implem5t+ be=e int]/ate compacts2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ entities p>ticipat+ 9 be=e jo9t v5tures2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 limit$ option freight %ipp]s t own or op]ate a plant or o!r facility1 solely = ! purpose ( con/ruct+ a rail connection betwe5 a plant or facility & a railroad2 & 7#g7 private entities ) controll+ own]%ip 9 #a or m freight railroads o!r ?an ,class ,i c>ri]s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,direct loans & loan gu>antees au?oriz$ "u ?is section %all be us$-- 7,a7 to acquire1 improve1 or rehabilitate int]modal or rail equipm5t or facilities1 includ+ track1 compon5ts ( track1 cuts & fills1 /ations1 tunnels1 bridges1 y>ds1 build+s1 & %ops1 & to f9ance co/s relat$ to ^? activities1 includ+ pre-con/ruction co/s2 7,b7 to develop or e/abli% new int]modal or railroad facilities2 7,c7 to develop l&side port infra/ructure = seaports s]vic$ by rail2 7,d7 to ref9ance out/&+ debt incurr$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 1 7,b71 or 7,c72 7,e7 to reimburse plann+1 p]mitt+1 & design exp5ses relat+ to activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c72 or 7,f7 to f9ance economic developm5t1 includ+ comm]cial & resid5tial developm5t1 & relat$ infra/ructure & activities1 t-- 7i7 incorporates private inve/m5t ( great] ?an #bj p]c5t ( total project co/s2 7ii7 is physically connect$ to1 or is )9 #a_/b mile (1 a fix$ guideway transit /ation1 an int]city bus /ation1 a pass5g] rail /ation1 or a multimodal /ation1 provid$ t ! location includes s]vice by a railroad2 7iii7 demon/rates ! ability ( ! applicant to comm5ce ! contract+ process = con/ruction n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! direct loan or loan gu>antee is obligat$ = ! project "u ?is *apt]2 & 7iv7 demon/rates ! ability to g5]ate new rev5ue = ! relevant pass5g] rail /ation or s]vice by increas+ rid]%ip1 increas+ t5ant lease paym5ts1 or c>ry+ out o!r activities t g5]ate rev5ue exce$+ co/s4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ins]t+ ?is title2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,direct loans ,! int]e/ rate on a direct loan "u ?is section %all be n less ?an ! yield on ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury securities ( a simil> maturity to ! maturity ( ! secur$ loan on ! date ( execution ( ! loan agreem5t4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,an applicant may propose & & ins]t+ ,^u receipt ( a proposal f an applicant "u ?is section12 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ tangible asset & ins]t+ collat]al describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ op]at+ or t5ant *>ges1 facility r5ts1 or o!r fees paid by transportation s]vice provid]s or op]ators = access to1 or ! use (1 infra/ructure1 includ+ rail l9es1 bridges1 tunnels1 y>ds1 or /ations aft] us] fees2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,rev5ue f project$ freight or pass5g] dem& = ! project bas$ on regionally develop$ economic =eca/s1 includ+ projections ( any modal div]sion result+ f ! project4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,cohorts ( loans ,subject to ! availability ( funds appropriat$ by ,congress "u section #bbdjf7;a77#b71 = any direct loan issu$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id7 pursuant to sections #eja ?r\gh #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7,public ,law #id-baj71 ! ,secret>y %all repay ! cr$it risk premiums ( su* loan1 ) int]e/ accru$ !reon1 n lat] ?an-- 7,a7 #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba if ! borr[] has satisfi$ all obligations atta*$ to su* loan2 or 7,b7 if ! borr[] has n yet satisfi$ all obligations atta*$ to su* loan1 #fj days aft] ! date on :i* all obligations atta*$ to su* loan h be5 satisfi$4 7#f7 ,collat]al 7,a7 ,types ( collat]al ,an applicant or infra/ructure p>tn] may propose tangible & intangible assets z collat]al1 exclusive ( goodwill4 ,! ,secret>y1 aft] evaluat+ ea* su* asset-- 7i7 %all accept a net liquidation value ( collat]al2 & 7ii7 %all consid] & may accept-- 7,i7 ! m>ket value ( collat]al2 or 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a blanket pl$ge or assignm5t ( an entire op]at+ asset or basket ( assets z collat]al1 ! m>ket value ( assets1 or1 ! m>ket value ( ! go+ conc]n1 consid]+-- 7aa7 inclusion 9 ! pl$ge ( all ! assets necess>y = indep5d5t op]ational utility ( ! collat]al1 includ+ tangible assets su* z real prop]ty1 track & /ructure1 motive p[]1 equipm5t & roll+ /ock1 /ations1 sy/ems & ma9t5ance facilities & intangible assets su* z long-t]m %ipp+ agreem5ts1 easem5ts1 leases & access rights su* z = trackage & haulage2 7bb7 int]*ange commitm5ts2 & 7cc7 ! value ( ! asset z det]m9$ ?r\gh ! co/ or m>ket approa*es1 or ! m>ket value ( ! go+ conc]n1 ) ! latt] consid]+ disc\nt$ ca% fl[s = a p]iod n to exce$ ! t]m ( ! direct loan or loan gu>antee4 7,b7 ,appraisal /&>ds ,9 evaluat+ appraisals ( collat]al "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 adh]5ce to ! sub/ance & pr9ciples ( ! ,uni=m ,/&>ds ( ,pr(essional ,appraisal ,practice1 z develop$ by ! ,appraisal ,/&>ds ,bo>d ( ! ,appraisal ,f\ndation2 & 7ii7 ! qualifications ( ! apprais]s to value ! type ( collat]al (f]$4 7#g7 ,repaym5t ( cr$it risk premiums ,! ,secret>y %all return cr$it risk premiums paid1 & int]e/ accru$ on su* premiums1 to ! orig9al s\rce :5 all obligations ( a loan or loan gu>antee h be5 satisfi$4 ,?is p>agraph applies to any project t has be5 grant$ assi/ance "u ?is section aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g71 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 ! read z foll[s3 7#a7 repaym5t ( ! obligation is requir$ to be made )9 a t]m t is n long] ?an ! %ort] (-- 7,a7 #ge ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project2 7,b7 ! e/imat$ useful life ( ! rail equipm5t or facilities to be acquir$1 rehabilitat$1 improv$1 develop$1 or e/abli%$1 subject to an adequate det]m9ation ( long-t]m risk2 or 7,c7 = projects det]m9$ to h an e/imat$ useful life t is long] ?an #ce ye>s1 ! p]iod t is equal to ! sum (-- 7i7 #ce ye>s2 & 7ii7 ! product (-- 7,i7 ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! e/imat$ useful life & #ce ye>s2 multipli$ by 7,,ii7 #ge p]c5t4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation & ins]t+ ,amtrak2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ ( t title2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ section #ejd ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ section #bbdjd2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ 7b77#a77;,e7 & ins]t+ 7b77#a77;,f72 7#h7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#d7 to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ,/reaml9$ application review process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t proc$ures & measures to economize & make available an /reaml9$ application process or processes at ! reque/ ( applicants seek+ loans or loan gu>antees4 7,b7 ,crit]ia ,applicants seek+ loans & loan gu>antees "u ?is section %all-- 7i7 seek a total loan or loan gu>antee value n exce$+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 meet eligible project purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7b77#a72 & 7iii7 meet o!r crit]ia consid]$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil on ,cr$it & ,f9ance ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,c7 ,exp$it$ cr$it review ,! total p]iod betwe5 ! submission ( an application & ! approval or disapproval ( an application = a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u ?is p>agraph may n exce$ #ij days4 ,if an application review conduct$ "u ?is p>agraph exce$s #ij days1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 provide writt5 notice to ! applicant1 includ+ a ju/ification = ! delay & updat$ e/imate ( ! "t ne$$ = approval or disapproval2 & 7ii7 publi% ! notice on ! da%bo>d describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e74 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by add+ 2 & at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 :e!r ! project utiliz$ ! /reaml9$ application process "u p>agraph 7#d74 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,cr$itwor?9ess review /atus 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 /atus in=mation relat$ to ea* application = a loan or loan gu>antee1 :i* %all be provid$ to ! applicant ^u reque/1 includ+-- 7i7 ! total value ( ! propos$ loan or loan gu>antee2 7ii7 ! "n ( ! applicant or applicants submitt+ ! application2 7iii7 ! propos$ capital /ructure ( ! project to :i* ! loan or loan gu>antee w\ld be appli$1 includ+ ! propos$ ,f$]al & non-,f$]al %>es ( ! total project co/2 7iv7 ! type ( activity to receive cr$it assi/ance1 includ+ :e!r ! project is new con/ruction1 ! rehabilitation ( exi/+ rail equipm5t or facilities1 or ! ref9anc+ an exi/+ loan or loan gu>antee2 7v7 if a def]r$ paym5t is propos$1 ! l5g? ( su* def]m5t2 7vi7 ! cr$it rat+ or rat+s provid$ = ! applicant2 7vii7 if o!r cr$it in/rum5ts are involv$1 ! propos$ subord9ation relation%ip & a description ( su* o!r cr$it in/rum5ts2 7viii7 a s*$ule = ! read9ess ( propos$ inve/m5ts = f9anc+2 7ix7 a description ( any ,f$]al p]mits requir$1 includ+ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & any waiv]s "u section #ecbc7;j7 7commonly kn[n z ! ,buy ,am]ica ,act72 7x7 o!r *>act]i/ics ( ! propos$ activity to be f9anc$1 borr[]1 key agreem5ts1 or ! nature ( ! cr$it t ! ,secret>y consid]s to be fundam5tal to ! cr$itwor?9ess review2 7xi7 ! /atus ( ! application 9 ! pre-application review & selection process2 7xii7 ! cumulative am\nts paid by ! ,secret>y to outside advisors relat$ to ! application1 includ+ f9ancial & legal advisors2 7xiii7 a description ( ! key rat+ factors us$ by ! ,secret>y to det]m9e cr$it risk1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! factors us$ to det]m9e risk = ! propos$ application2 7,,ii7 an adjectival risk rat+ = ea* id5tifi$ factor1 rank$ z ei!r l[1 mod]ate1 or high2 7xiv7 a nonb9d+ e/imate ( ! cr$it risk premium1 :i* may be 9 ! =m (-- 7,i7 a range1 bas$ on ! assessm5t ( risk factors describ$ 9 clause 7xiii72 or 7,,ii7 a ju/ification = :y ! e/imate ( ! cr$it risk premium _c be det]m9$ bas$ on available in=mation2 & 7xv7 a description ( ! key in=mation ! ,secret>y ne$s f ! applicant to complete ! cr$it review process & make a f9al det]m9ation ( ! cr$it risk premium4 7,b7 ,report ^u reque/ ,! ,secret>y %all provide ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] a reque/ f ! applicant4 7,c7 ,exception ,applications process$ us+ ! /reaml9$ application review process "u p>agraph 7#d7 are n subject to ! requirem5ts "u ?is p>agraph4 2 7#i7 9 subsection 7l77#b77;,a77iii71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt]2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7m77#a71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt]2 & 7#aa7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7n7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! proce$s ( a loan provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ z ! non-,f$]al %>e ( project co/s = any grant program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y if su* loan is repayable f non-,f$]al funds4 4 7e7 ,adm9i/ration ( direct loans & loan gu>antees ,section #bbdjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a77#b71 & am5d$ by subsection 7a77#e71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z designat$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ section #ejb & ins]t+ section #bbdjb2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,docum5tation ,an applicant meet+ ! size /&>d = small bus9ess conc]ns e/abli%$ "u section #c7;a77#b7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a77#b77 may provide unaudit$ f9ancial /atem5ts z docum5tation ( hi/orical f9ancial in=mation if su* /atem5ts are accompani$ by ! applicant's ,f$]al tax returns & ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice tax v]ifications = ! correspond+ ye>s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#c71 by /rik+ section #ejb7;f7 & ins]t+ section #bbdjb7;f72 7#c7 9 subsection 7l77#c77;,b71 by /rik+ s]v+ a direct loan & ins]t+ s]vic+ a direct loan2 & 7#d7 9 ea* ( subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7m71 z applicable-- 7,a7 by /rik+ section #ejb ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ section #bbdjb2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ?is title ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ?is *apt]4 7f7 ,employee protection ,section #bbdjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a77#b71 & am5d$ by subsection 7a77#f71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ n o!rwise protect$ "u title ,v ( ! ,regional ,rail ,reorganization ,act ( #aigc 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #gga et seq4712 7,b7 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt]2 7,c7 by /rik+ )9 #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is title & ins]t+ n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ,febru>y #e1 #aigf2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ )9 #aej days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is title & ins]t+ n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ,febru>y #e1 #aigf2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ applicable f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is title & ins]t+ applicable f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt]2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ f f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is title & ins]t+ f f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt]2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ "u ?is title & ins]t+ "u ?is *apt]2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ to ?is title & ins]t+ to ?is *apt]2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ to ?is title & ins]t+ to ?is *apt]4 7g7 ,sub/antive crit]ia & /&>ds ,*apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 & am5d$ by subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7f71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbdje4 ,sub/antive crit]ia & /&>ds ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & po/ on a website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ! sub/antive crit]ia & /&>ds us$ by ! ,secret>y to det]m9e :e!r to approve or disapprove applications submitt$ "u section #bbdjb2 & 7#b7 ensure t adequate proc$ures & guidel9es are 9 place to p]mit ! fil+ ( complete applications n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! publication ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,*apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 & am5d$ by subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7g71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbdjf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 4 7a7 ,au?orization 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = cr$it assi/ance "u ?is *apt]1 :i* %all be provid$ at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,refund ( premium ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #gj1jjj1jjj to repay ! cr$it risk premium 9 accordance ) section #bbdjb7;f77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7b7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,cr$it assi/ance provid$ "u subsection 7a7 may n exce$ #bj1jjj1jjj = any loan or loan gu>antee4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,n less ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be made available to ! ,secret>y = use 9 place ( *>ges collect$ "u section #bbdjc7l77#a7 = pass5g] railroads & freight railroads o!r ?an ,class ,i c>ri]s4 7#c7 ,%ort l9e set-aside ,n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 = ea* fiscal ye> %all be set aside = freight railroads o!r ?an ,class ,i c>ri]s4 4 7i7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to *apt] #bbc ! foll[+3 #bbd4 ,railroad rehabilitation & improvem5t f9anc+#bbdja 4 7j7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,national trails sy/em act ,section #h7;d7 ( ! ,national ,trails ,sy/em ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdg7;d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 & *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code aft] #aigf4 7#b7 ,pass5g] rail re=m & inve/m5t act ,section #aacae7;c7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #cbb note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #ejb & #ejc ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf & ins]t+ sections #bbdjb & #bbdjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,provisions classifi$ 9 title #de1 unit$ /ates code 7,a7 ,railroad revitalization & regulatory re=m act ( #aigf ,section #aja ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja7 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,x is ! purpose ( ! ,congress 9 ?is ,act to & ins]t+ ,! purpose ( ?is ,act & *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is to2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,x is decl>$ to be ! policy ( ! ,congress 9 ?is ,act & ins]t+ ,! policy ( ?is ,act & *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is4 7,b7 ,railroad infra/ructure f9anc+ improvem5t act ,! ,railroad ,infra/ructure ,f9anc+ ,improvem5t ,act 7subtitle ,f ( title ,,xi ( ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 section #aafjg7;b7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba note71 by /rik+ ,all provisions "u sections #ejb ?r\gh #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 & ins]t+ ,all provisions "u section #bbdjb ?r\gh #bbdjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code12 & 7ii7 9 section #aafaj7;b7 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba note71 by /rik+ section #ejb7;f7 ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f771 z am5d$ by section #aafjg ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ section #bbdjb7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,c7 ,transportation equity act = ! #ba/ c5tury ,section #gbjc7;b77#b7 ( ! ,transportation ,equity ,act = ! #ba/ ,c5tury 7,public ,law #aje-agh2 #de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba et seq47 & ins]t+ *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code14 7,d7 ,hamm al]t m>itime safety act ( #bjah ,section #bab7;d77#a7 ( ,hamm ,al]t ,m>itime ,safety ,act ( #bjah 7title ,,ii ( ,public ,law #aae-bfe2 #de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb note7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ = purposes ( section #ejb7;f77#d7 ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb7;f77#d77 & ins]t+ = purposes ( section #bbdjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,e7 ,milwaukee railroad re/ructur+ act ,section #ae7;f7 ( ! ,milwaukee ,railroad ,re/ructur+ ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #iad7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,section #eaf ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf7 & ins]t+ ,section #bbdjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code14 7,f7 ,rock isl& railroad transition & employee assi/ance act ,section #ajd7;b7 ( ! ,rock ,isl& ,railroad ,transition & ,employee ,assi/ance ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba et seq47 & ins]t+ *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code12 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & section #ah7;b7 ( ! ,milwaukee ,railroad ,re/ructur+ ,act2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf1 & section #eaf ( su* ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf7 & ins]t+ *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ section #bbdjd ( su* title14 7#d7 ,title #di 7,a7 ,national surface transportation & innovative f9ance bureau ,section #aaf7;d77#a77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #eja ?r\gh #ejc ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba-hbc7 & ins]t+ sections #bbdja ?r\gh #bbdjc4 7,b7 ,prohibit$ discrim9ation ,section #cjf7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ *apt] #bba or #bdi ( ?is title1 & ins]t+ *apt] #bba1 #bbd1 or #bdi ( ?is title1 or2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 1 or title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba et seq474 7,c7 ,pass5g] rail re=m & inve/m5t act ( #bjae ,section #aacaa7;d7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 & section #ejb ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hbb74 7,d7 ,grant conditions ,section #bbije7;c77#b77;,b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ejd ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hcf7 & ins]t+ section #bbdjd4 7,e7 ,pass5g] rail inve/m5t & improvem5t act ( #bjjh ,section #bje7;g7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ title ,v ( ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hba et seq47 & ins]t+ *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,f7 ,amtrak au?ority ,section #bdijc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a77#f71 by /rik+ & ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 & ins]t+ 1 ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq471 & *apt] #bbd ( ?is title2 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ & ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 & ins]t+ 1 ! ,railroad ,revitalization & ,regulatory ,re=m ,act ( #aigf 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq471 & *apt] #bbd ( ?is title4 #bacjb4 ,sub/antive crit]ia & /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all update ! publicly available cr$it program guide 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by section #bacja4 #bacjc4 ,semiannual report on transit-ori5t$ developm5t eligibility ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #f mon?s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t id5tifies-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( applications submitt$ to ! ,dep>tm5t = a direct loan or loan gu>antee "u section #bbdjb7;b77#a77;,e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bacja2 7#b7 ! numb] ( su* loans or loan gu>antees t 7 provid$ to ! applicants2 & 7#c7 = ea* su* application1 ! reasons = provid+ or decl9+ to provide ! reque/$ loan or loan gu>antee4 ,,ii ,rail #bbjja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba4 ,a ,au?orization ( appropriations #bbaja4 ,grants to ,amtrak 7a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants to ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1egj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,national ,network ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants to ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,national ,network ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #b1cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #b1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #b1dej1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #b1gjj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #j4e p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsections 7a7 & 7b7 = ! co/s ( ov]sight ( ,amtrak4 7d7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #c1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7b7 = use by ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7e7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #f1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7a7 = use by ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,int]/ate rail compacts ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #c1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7b7 = grants au?oriz$ "u section #bbiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7g7 ,accessibility upgrades 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all )hold #ej1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsections 7a7 & 7b7 = grants to assi/ ,amtrak 9 f9anc+ capital projects to upgrade ! accessibility ( ! national rail pass5g] transportation sy/em by increas+ ! numb] ( exi/+ facilities t are compliant ) ! requirem5ts "u ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 until ! ,secret>y det]m9es ,amtrak's exi/+ facilities are 9 compliance ) su* requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be con/ru$ to prev5t ,amtrak f us+ additional funds appropriat$ pursuant to ?is section to c>ry out ! activities au?oriz$ "u su* p>agraph4 7h7 ,corridor developm5t ,9 addition to ! activities au?oriz$ "u subsection 7b71 ,amtrak may use up to #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ "u subsection 7b7 9 ea* fiscal ye> to support ,amtrak-op]at$ corridors select$ "u section #bbcjf =-- 7#a7 plann+ & capital co/s2 & 7#b7 op]at+ assi/ance consi/5t ) ! ,f$]al fund+ limitations "u section #bbijh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbajb4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,safety & op]ations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! op]ations ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration & to c>ry out railroad safety activities ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bdh1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bed1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bfc1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #bga1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #bgi1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,railroad rese>* & developm5t ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! use ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration = activities associat$ ) railroad rese>* & developm5t ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #dc1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #dd1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #de1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #df1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #dg1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,transportation te*nology c5t] ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #c1jjj1jjj f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7b7 = activities au?oriz$ "u section #bjajh7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,rail ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b7 = grants au?oriz$ "u section #bjajh7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbajc4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbajd4 ,railroad cross+ elim9ation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bbiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z add$ by section #bbcje1 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,plann+ projects ,n less ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ 9 ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7a7 ye> %all be us$ = plann+ projects describ$ 9 section #bbiji7;d77#f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety in=mation & education program ,( ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #j4be p]c5t %all be us$ = contracts or grants to c>ry out a highway-rail grade cross+ safety in=mation & education program-- 7#a7 to help prev5t & r$uce p$e/rian1 motor vehicle1 & o!r accid5ts1 incid5ts1 injuries1 & fatalities2 & 7#b7 to improve aw>5ess along railroad rights-(-way & at highway-rail grade cross+s4 7d7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t f ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbaje4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bbijh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #a p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to subsection 7a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbajf4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = int]city pass5g] rail grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subsection 7a7 = ! co/s ( project managem5t ov]sight ( grants au?oriz$ "u title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbajg4 ,amtrak ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ,amtrak ! foll[+ am\nts3 7#a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bf1ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bg1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bg1ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #bh1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #bh1ejj1jjj4 ,b ,amtrak re=ms #bbbja4 ,amtrak f9d+s1 mission1 & goals 7a7 ,f9d+s ,section #bdaja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ betwe5 cr[d$ urban areas & 9 o!r areas ( & ins]t+ ?r\gh\t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ to ,amtrak to a*ieve a p]=mance level suffici5t to ju/ify exp5d+ public money & ins]t+ 9 ord] to meet ! int]city pass5g] rail ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ int]city pass5g] & be=e commut]2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & rural aft] major urban2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,long-di/ance r\tes are valuable res\rces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t are us$ by rural & urban communities4 4 7b7 ,goals ,section #bdaja7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 use its be/ bus9ess judgm5t 9 act+ to maximize ! b5efits ( ,f$]al inve/m5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 (f]+ competitive f>es2 7,b7 increas+ rev5ue f ! transportation ( mail & express2 7,c7 (f]+ food s]vice t meets ! ne$s ( its cu/om]s2 7,d7 improv+ its contracts ) rail c>ri]s ov] ^: tracks ,amtrak op]ates2 7,e7 controll+ or r$uc+ managem5t & op]at+ co/s2 & 7,f7 provid+ economic b5efits to ! communities x s]ves2 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#ab71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 support & ma9ta9 e/abli%$ long-di/ance r\tes to provide value to ! ,nation by s]v+ cu/om]s ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates & connect+ urban & rural communities4 4 7c7 ,increas+ rev5ues ,section #bdaja7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,increas+ rev5ues ,amtrak is enc\rag$ to make agreem5ts ) private sector entities & to und]take initiatives t are consi/5t ) good bus9ess judgm5t & design$ to g5]ate additional rev5ues to advance ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 4 #bbbjb4 ,composition ( ,amtrak's ,bo>d ( ,directors 7a7 ,selection2 composition2 *air ,section #bdcjb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,presid5t & ins]t+ ,*ief ,executive ,(fic]2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ 1 at lea/ #a ( :om %all be an individual ) a disability 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb77 :o has a demon/rat$ hi/ory (1 or exp]i5ce )1 accessibility1 mobility1 & inclusive transportation 9 pass5g] rail or commut] rail be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & try to provide adequate & balanc$ repres5tation ( ! major geographic regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates s]v$ by ,amtrak2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#g72 & 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,( ! individuals appo9t$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 #b individuals %all reside 9 or ne> a location s]v$ by a regul>ly s*$ul$ ,amtrak s]vice along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 #d individuals %all reside 9 or ne> regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t are geographically di/ribut$ outside ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ( :om-- 7i7 #b individuals %all reside 9 ,/ates s]v$ by a long-di/ance r\te op]at$ by ,amtrak2 7ii7 #b individuals %all reside 9 ,/ates s]v$ by a ,/ate-support$ r\te op]at$ by ,amtrak2 & 7iii7 an individual :o resides 9 a ,/ate t is s]v$ by a ,/ate-support$ r\te & a long-di/ance r\te may be appo9t$ to s]ve ei!r position ref]r$ to 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii72 7,c7 #b individuals %all reside ei!r-- 7i7 9 or ne> a location s]v$ by a regul>ly s*$ul$ ,amtrak s]vice on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 or 7ii7 9 a ,/ate s]v$ by long-di/ance or a ,/ate-support$ r\te2 & 7,d7 ea* individual appo9t$ to ! ,bo>d pursuant to ?is p>agraph may only fill #a ( ! allocations set =? 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c74 7#e7 ,! ,bo>d %all elect a *airp]son & vice *airp]son1 o!r ?an ! ,*ief ,executive ,(fic] ( ,amtrak1 f among its memb]%ip4 ,! vice *airp]son %all act z *airp]son 9 ! abs5ce ( ! *airp]son4 7#f7 ,! ,bo>d %all meet at lea/ annually )-- 7,a7 repres5tatives ( ,amtrak employees2 7,b7 repres5tatives ( p]sons ) disabilities2 & 7,c7 ! g5]al public1 9 an op5 meet+ ) a virtual att5dance option1 to discuss f9ancial p]=mance & s]vice results4 4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,none ( ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 may be con/ru$ z affect+ ! t]m ( any director s]v+ on ! ,amtrak ,bo>d ( ,directors "u section #bdcjb7;a77#a77;,c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #bbbjc4 ,/ation ag5ts ,section #bdcab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,availability ( /ation ag5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 beg9n+ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ,amtrak %all ensure t at lea/ #a ,amtrak ticket ag5t is employ$ at ea* /ation build+-- 7,a7 t ,amtrak owns1 or op]ates s]vice ?r\gh1 z "p ( a long-di/ance or ,nor!a/ ,corridor pass5g] s]vice r\te2 7,b7 :]e at lea/ #a ,amtrak ticket ag5t 0 employ$ on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjag2 & 7,c7 = :i* an av]age ( #dj pass5g]s bo>d$ or debo>d$ an ,amtrak tra9 p] day dur+ all ( ! days 9 fiscal ye> #bjag :5 ! /ation 0 s]vic$ by ,amtrak1 reg>dless ( ! numb] ( ,amtrak tra9s s]vic+ ! /ation p] day4 7#b7 ,exception ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to any /ation build+ 9 :i* a commut] rail ticket ag5t has ! au?ority to sell ,amtrak tickets4 4 #bbbjd4 ,increas+ ov]sight ( *anges to ,amtrak long-di/ance r\tes & o!r int]city s]vices 7a7 ,amtrak annual op]ations report ,section #bdcae7;a77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 any *ange made to a r\te's or s]vice's frequ5cy or /ation /ops2 4 7b7 #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans ,section #bdcbj7;b77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,l7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,m71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 a detail$ description ( any plans to p]man5tly *ange a r\te's or s]vice's frequ5cy or /ation /ops = ! s]vice l9e2 4 #bbbje4 ,improv$ ov]sight ( ,amtrak acc\nt+ ,section #bdcag ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ & co/s among ,amtrak bus9ess l9es & ins]t+ 1 includ+ ,f$]al grant funds1 & co/s among ,amtrak s]vice l9es2 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,acc\nt /ructure 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ,amtrak1 %all def9e1 ma9ta91 & p]iodically update an acc\nt /ructure & improvem5ts to acc\nt+ me?odologies1 z necess>y1 to support ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & ! ,national ,network4 7#b7 ,notification ( sub/antive *anges ,! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives reg>d+ any sub/antive *anges made to ! acc\nt /ructure1 includ+ *anges to-- 7,a7 ! s]vice l9es describ$ 9 section #bdcbj7;b77#a72 & 7,b7 ! asset l9es describ$ 9 section #bdcbj7;c77#a74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 ma9ta9+1 & updat+ aft] def9+2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 ma9ta9+1 & updat+ aft] def9+2 7#e7 by am5d+ subsection 7e7 to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,implem5tation & report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,amtrak1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all ma9ta9 & implem5t any acc\nt /ructures & improvem5ts def9$ "u subsection 7b7 to enable ,amtrak to produce s\rces & uses /atem5ts = ea* ( ! s]vice l9es describ$ 9 section #bdcbj7;b77#a7 &1 z appropriate1 ea* ( ! asset l9es describ$ 9 section #bdcbj7;c77#a71 t id5tify s\rces & uses ( rev5ues1 appropriations1 & transf]s betwe5 acc\nts4 7#b7 ,updat$ s\rces & uses /atem5ts ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! implem5tation ( subsection 7b71 & mon?ly !reaft]1 ,amtrak %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation updat$ s\rces & uses /atem5ts = ea* ( ! s]vice l9es & asset l9es ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 ,! ,secret>y & ,amtrak may agree to a diff]5t frequ5cy ( report+4 2 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7h72 & 7#g7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7i7 z subsection 7h74 #bbbjf4 ,improv$ ov]sight ( ,amtrak sp5d+ 7a7 ,allocation ( co/s & rev5ues ,section #bdcah7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae14 7b7 ,grant process & report+ ,section #bdcai ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ & report+ aft] process2 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,proc$ures = grant reque/s ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% & ma9ta9 sub/antive & proc$ural requirem5ts1 includ+ s*$ules1 = grant reque/s "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 report any *anges to su* proc$ures to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ grant reque/s & ins]t+ a grant reque/ annually1 or z additionally requir$12 7#d7 by am5d+ subsection 7c7 to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,cont5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* grant reque/ "u subsection 7b7 %all1 z applicable-- 7,a7 categorize & id5tify1 by s\rce1 ! ,f$]al funds & program income t w be us$ = ! upcom+ fiscal ye> = ea* ( ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor & ,national ,network 9 #a ( ! categories or subcategories set =? 9 p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 describe ! op]ations1 s]vices1 programs1 projects1 & o!r activities to be fund$ )9 ea* ( ! categories set =? 9 p>agraph 7#b71 includ+-- 7i7 ! e/imat$ scope1 s*$ule1 & budget necess>y to complete ea* project & program2 & 7ii7 ! p]=mance measures us$ to quantify expect$ & actual project outcomes & b5efits1 aggregat$ by fiscal ye>1 project mile/one1 & any o!r appropriate gr\p+2 & 7,c7 describe ! /atus ( ef=ts to improve ,amtrak's safety culture4 7#b7 ,grant categories 7,a7 ,op]at+ exp5ses ,ea* grant reque/ to use ,f$]al funds = op]at+ exp5ses %all-- 7i7 include e/imat$ net op]at+ co/s n cov]$ by o!r ,amtrak rev5ue s\rces2 7ii7 specify ,f$]al fund+ reque/$ = ea* s]vice l9e describ$ 9 section #bdcbj7;b77#a72 & 7iii7 be itemiz$ by r\te4 7,b7 ,debt s]vice ,a grant reque/ to use ,f$]al funds = exp5ses relat$ to debt1 includ+ paym5t ( pr9ciple & int]e/1 z all[$ "u section #bje ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note74 7,c7 ,capital ,a grant reque/ to use ,f$]al funds & program income = capital exp5ses %all include capital projects & programs prim>ily associat$ )-- 7i7 normaliz$ capital replacem5t programs1 includ+ regul>ly recurr+ "w programs implem5t$ on a sy/ematic basis on classes ( physical railroad assets1 su* z track1 /ructures1 electric traction & p[] sy/ems1 roll+ /ock1 & communications & signal sy/ems1 to ma9ta9 & su/a9 ! condition & p]=mance ( su* assets to support cont9u$ railroad op]ations2 7ii7 improvem5t projects to support s]vice & safety enhancem5ts1 includ+ discrete projects implem5t$ 9 accordance ) a fix$ scope1 s*$ule1 & budget t result 9 enhanc$ or new infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 or facilities2 7iii7 backlog capital replacem5t projects1 includ+ discrete projects implem5t$ 9 accordance ) a fix$ scope1 s*$ule1 & budget t prim>ily replace or rehabilitate major infra/ructure assets1 includ+ tunnels1 bridges1 /ations1 & simil> assets1 to r$uce ! /ate ( good repair backlog on ! ,amtrak network2 7iv7 /rategic initiative projects1 includ+ discrete projects implem5t$ 9 accordance ) a fix$ scope1 s*$ule1 & budget t prim>ily improve ov]all op]ational p]=mance1 l[] co/s1 or o!rwise improve ,amtrak's corporate effici5cy2 & 7v7 /atutory1 regulatory1 or o!r legally m&at$ projects1 includ+ discrete projects implem5t$ 9 accordance ) a fix$ scope1 s*$ule1 & budget t enable ,amtrak to fulfill specific legal or regulatory m&ates4 7,d7 ,cont+5cy ,a grant reque/ to use ,f$]al funds = op]at+ & capital exp5se cont+5cy %all include-- 7i7 cont+5cy levels = specifi$ activities & op]ations2 & 7ii7 a process = ! utilization ( su* cont+5cy4 7#c7 ,modification ( categories ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ,amtrak may jo9tly agree to modify ! categories set =? 9 p>agraph 7#b7 if su* modifications are necess>y to improve ! transp>5cy1 ov]sight1 or deliv]y ( projects fund$ ?r\gh grant reque/s "u ?is section4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ complete aft] submits a2 7,b7 by /rik+ %all complete & ins]t+ %all f9i%2 & 7,c7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ incomplete or2 7#f7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & o!r activities to be fund$ by ! grant & ins]t+ programs1 projects1 & o!r activities to be fund$ by ! grant1 consi/5t ) ! categories requir$ = ,amtrak 9 a grant reque/ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ or activities & ins]t+ programs1 projects1 & o!r activities2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,b71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 us+ an o!rwise all[able approa* to ! me?od prescrib$ = a specific project or category ( projects "u p>agraph 7#b7 if ! ,secret>y & ,amtrak agree t a diff]5t paym5t me?od is necess>y to m successfully implem5t & report on an op]ation1 s]vice1 program1 project1 or o!r activity2 2 7#g7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7j72 & 7#h7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,applicable laws & regulations 7#a7 ,s+le ,audit ,act ( #aihd ,not)/&+ section #bdcja7;a77#c7 ( ?is title & section #geja7;a77#ac7 ( title #ca1 ,amtrak %all be deem$ a non-,f$]al entity = purposes ( *apt] #ge ( title #ca4 7#b7 ,regulations & guidance ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may apply "s or all ( ! requirem5ts set =? 9 ! regulations & guidance promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y relat+ to ! managem5t1 adm9i/ration1 co/ pr9ciples1 & audit requirem5ts = ,f$]al aw>ds4 7i7 ,amtrak grant report+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all det]m9e ! v>y+ levels ( detail & in=mation t w be includ$ 9 reports = op]ations1 s]vices1 program1 projects1 program income1 ca% on h&1 & o!r activities )9 ea* ( ! grant categories describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,reports & audits ,section #bdcae7;b77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! goal ( section #bdijb7;b7 ( ?is title2 & & ins]t+ ! goal describ$ 9 section #bdijb7;a722 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 %all incorporate ! category describ$ 9 section #bdcai7;c77#b77;,c74 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdcai & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdcai4 ,grant process & report+4 4 #bbbjg4 ,increas+ s]vice l9e & asset l9e plan transp>5cy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdcbj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ bus9ess l9e & asset plans & ins]t+ s]vice l9e & asset l9e plans2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ( ea* ye> & ins]t+ 1 #bjbj1 & bi5nially !reaft]2 7ii7 by /rik+ #e-ye> bus9ess l9e plans & #e-ye> asset plans & ins]t+ #e-ye> s]vice l9e plans & #e-ye> asset l9e plans2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,dur+ ea* ye> 9 :i* ,amtrak is n requir$ to submit a plan "u ?is p>agraph1 ,amtrak %all submit to ,congress updat$ f9ancial s\rces & uses /atem5ts & =eca/s ) ! annual report requir$ "u section #bdcae7;b742 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ asset plan requir$ 9 & ins]t+ asset l9e plan requir$ "u2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ bus9ess & ins]t+ s]vice2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ bus9ess & ins]t+ s]vice2 7ii7 by /rik+ bus9ess ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ s]vice2 7iii7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,amtrak ,/ate-support$ tra9 s]vices4 2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ r\tes & ins]t+ tra9 s]vices2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,infra/ructure access s]vices = use ( ,amtrak-own$ or ,amtrak-controll$ infra/ructure & facilities4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ bus9ess & ins]t+ s]vice2 7ii7 by /rik+ bus9ess ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ s]vice2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,/rategic ,plan & #e-ye> asset plans & ins]t+ #e-ye> asset l9e plans2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 7z r$esignat$ by section #bbbjd7;b77#a771 by /rik+ pr(it & loss & ins]t+ s\rces & uses2 7v7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,g7 7z r$esignat$ by section #bbbjd7;b77#a772 7vi7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,h7 ?r\gh 7,m7 7z r$esignat$ by section #bbbjd7;b77#a77 z subp>agraphs 7,g7 ?r\gh 7,l71 respectively2 & 7vii7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$7 to read z foll[s3 7,i7 f9ancial p]=mance = ea* r\te1 if deem$ applicable by ! ,secret>y1 )9 ea* s]vice l9e1 includ+ descriptions ( ! ca% op]at+ loss or contribution2 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ bus9ess & ins]t+ s]vice2 7ii7 by /rik+ bus9ess ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ s]vice2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d7 z clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 & 7iv71 respectively1 & mov+ su* clauses #b ems to ! "r2 7iv7 by ins]t+ be=e clause 7i71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 submit to ! ,secret>y1 = approval1 a consultation process = ! developm5t ( ea* s]vice l9e plan t requires ,amtrak to-- 2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z am5d$ by clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iii71 z r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ & submit ! f9al s]vice l9e plan requir$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 to ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7iv71 z r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 = ! infra/ructure access s]vice l9e plan1 consult ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission & o!r entities1 z appropriate1 & submit ! f9al asset l9e plan "u subsection 7a77#a7 to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission2 2 & 7vi7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 respectively2 7,e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#d7 #e-ye> s]vice l9e plans updates ,amtrak may modify ! cont5t to be includ$ 9 ! s]vice l9e plans describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ^u ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* modifications are necess>y to improve ! transp>5cy1 ov]sight1 & deliv]y ( ,amtrak s]vices & ! use ( ,f$]al funds by ,amtrak4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ l9e aft] asset2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ categories & ins]t+ l9es2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ asset plan = ea* ( ! foll[+ asset categories & ins]t+ asset l9e plan = ea* ( ! foll[+ asset l9es2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,e71 respectively2 7iv7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,b71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,transportation1 includ+ activities & res\rces associat$ ) ! op]ation & movem5t ( ,amtrak tra9s1 onbo>d s]vices1 & am5ities4 2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 z r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ & ma9t5ance-(-way equipm5t aft] facilities2 & 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ,pass5g] rail equipm5t & ins]t+ ,equipm5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ l9e aft] asset2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ l9e aft] asset2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ category & ins]t+ l9e2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77iii77,,iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7v7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,d7 to read z foll[s3 7,d7 annual s\rces & uses /atem5ts & =eca/s = ea* asset l9e2 & 2 & 7vi7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 o!r elem5ts t ,amtrak elects to include4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ l9e aft] asset2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 & mov+ su* clauses #b ems to ! "r2 7iii7 by ins]t+ be=e clause 7i71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 submit to ! ,secret>y1 = approval1 a consultation process = ! developm5t ( ea* asset l9e plan t requires ,amtrak to-- 2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z add$ by clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 z r$esignat$-- 7aa7 by /rik+ bus9ess ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ s]vice2 7bb7 by ins]t+ l9e aft] asset ea* place su* t]m appe>s2 & 7cc7 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii71 z r$esignat$-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 9 ! developm5t ( asset l9e plans &1 be=e z applicable2 & 7bb7 by ins]t+ l9e aft] #e-ye> asset2 7v7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ category & ins]t+ l9e2 7,e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 & 7#h71 respectively2 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 #e-ye> asset l9e plan updates ,amtrak may modify ! cont5t to be includ$ 9 ! asset l9e plans describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 on approval ( ! ,secret>y1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* modifications are necess>y to improve ! transp>5cy1 ov]sight1 & deliv]y ( ,amtrak s]vices & ! use ( ,f$]al funds by ,amtrak4 2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a71 z r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ 1 b %all n include corporate s]vices 7z def9$ pursuant to section #bdcag7;b77 aft] national assets2 & 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#e74 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdcbj & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdcbj4 ,amtrak #e-ye> s]vice l9e & asset l9e plans44 7c7 ,effective dates ,section #aabjc7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcbj note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ bus9ess ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ s]vice2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ l9e aft] asset ea* place su* t]m appe>s4 #bbbjh4 ,pass5g] exp]i5ce enhancem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdcje7;c77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ only if rev5ues f ! s]vices ea* ye> at lea/ equal ! co/ ( provid+ ! s]vices4 7b7 ,food & bev]age s]vice work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdcba ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age s]vice 7a7 ,work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ,amtrak %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p to provide recomm5dations to improve ,amtrak's onbo>d food & bev]age s]vice4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p %all consi/ ( individuals repres5t+-- 7,a7 ,amtrak2 7,b7 ! labor organizations repres5t+ ,amtrak employees :o prep>e or provide on-bo>d food & bev]age s]vice2 7,c7 nonpr(it organizations repres5t+ ,amtrak pass5g]s2 & 7,d7 ,/ates t are provid+ fund+ = ,/ate-support$ r\tes4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! work+ gr\p pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives conta9+ recomm5dations = improv+ ,amtrak's food & bev]age s]vice1 includ+-- 7#a7 ways to improve ! f9ancial p]=mance ( ,amtrak2 7#b7 ways to increase & reta9 rid]%ip2 7#c7 ! diff]+ ne$s ( pass5g]s travel+ on long-di/ance r\tes1 ,/ate support$ r\tes1 & ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7#d7 ,amtrak pass5g] survey data ab\t ! food & bev]ages (f]$ on ,amtrak tra9s2 7#e7 ways to incorporate local food & bev]age items on ,/ate-support$ r\tes2 & 7#f7 any o!r issue t ! work+ gr\p det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! submission ( ! report pursuant to subsection 7b71 ,amtrak %all submit a plan = implem5t+ ! recomm5dations ( ! work+ gr\p1 & an explanation = any ( ! work+ gr\p's recomm5dations x does n agree ) & does n plan on implem5t+ to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7d7 ,sav+s clause ,amtrak %all ensure t no ,amtrak employee :o held a position on a long-di/ance or ,nor!a/ ,corridor r\te z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 is involunt>ily sep>at$ because ( ! developm5t & implem5tation ( ! plan requir$ "u ?is section4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdcba & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdcba4 ,food & bev]age s]vice44 #bbbji4 ,amtrak smok+ policy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbc4 ,prohibition on smok+ on ,amtrak tra9s 7a7 ,prohibition ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ,amtrak %all prohibit smok+1 includ+ ! use ( electronic cig>ettes1 onbo>d all ,amtrak tra9s4 7b7 ,electronic cig>ette def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m electronic cig>ette means a device t deliv]s nicot9e or o!r sub/ances to a us] ( ! device 9 ! =m ( a vapor t is inhal$ to simulate ! exp]i5ce ( smok+4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdcbc4 ,prohibition on smok+ on ,amtrak tra9s4 4 #bbbaj4 ,protect+ ,amtrak r\tes ?r\gh rural communities ,section #bdgjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 ( ?is section1 at lea/ #ahj days & ins]t+ subsection 7c71 n lat] ?an #ahj days2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 z subsections 7c7 & 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,discont9uance or sub/antial alt]ation ( long-di/ance r\tes ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 9 an em]g5cy1 or dur+ ma9t5ance or con/ruction outages impact+ ,amtrak r\tes1 ,amtrak may n discont9ue1 r$uce ! frequ5cy (1 susp5d1 or sub/antially alt] ! r\te ( rail s]vice on any segm5t ( any long-di/ance r\te 9 any fiscal ye> 9 :i* ,amtrak receives adequate ,f$]al fund+ = su* r\te on ! ,national ,network4 2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,congressional notification ( discont9uance ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 n lat] ?an #baj days be=e discont9u+ s]vice ov] a r\te1 ,amtrak %all give writt5 notice ( su* discont9uance to all ( ! memb]s ( ,congress repres5t+ any ,/ate or di/rict 9 :i* ! discont9uance w\ld occur4 4 #bbbaa4 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee 7a7 ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee ,section #bdgab7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% & ins]t+ ,!re is e/abli%$2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ curr5t & future be=e rail op]ations2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,ability to conduct c]ta9 bus9ess ,if all ( ! memb]s ( #a vot+ bloc describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 ab/a9 f a ,committee decision1 agreem5t betwe5 ! o!r #b vot+ blocs consi/5t ) ! proc$ures set =? 9 su* p>agraph %all be deem$ suffici5t = purpose ( a*iev+ unanim\s cons5t4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 z r$esignat$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ conv5e a meet+ & %all def9e & implem5t & ins]t+ def9e & p]iodically update2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! ,committee by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 z r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ allocation me?odology & ins]t+ me?odology policy2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ allocation me?odology & ins]t+ me?odology policy2 7,c7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,revisions to co/ me?odology policy 7i7 ,requirem5t to revise & update ,subject to rules & proc$ures e/abli%$ pursuant to clause 7iii71 n lat] ?an ,m>* #ca1 #bjbb1 ! ,committee %all revise & update ! co/ me?odology policy requir$ & previ\sly approv$ "u section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija note74 ,! ,committee %all implem5t a revis$ co/ me?odology policy dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbc4 ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! adoption ( ! revis$ co/ me?odology policy1 ! ,committee %all submit a report docum5t+ & expla9+ any *anges to ! co/ me?odology policy & plans = implem5tation ( su* policy1 includ+ a description ( ! improvem5ts to ! acc\nt+ in=mation provid$ by ,amtrak to ! ,/ates1 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,! revis$ co/ me?odology policy %all ensure t ,/ates w be responsible = co/s attributable to ! provision ( s]vice = _! r\tes4 7ii7 ,implem5tation impacts on ,f$]al fund+ ,to ! ext5t t a revision develop$ pursuant to clause 7i7 assigns to ,amtrak co/s t 7 previ\sly allocat$ to ,/ates1 ,amtrak %all reque/ ) specificity su* additional fund+ 9 ! g5]al & legislative annual report requir$ "u section #bdcae or 9 any appropriate subsequ5t ,f$]al fund+ reque/ = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! revis$ co/ me?odology policy w be implem5t$4 7iii7 ,proc$ures = *ang+ me?odology ,not)/&+ section #bji7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija note71 ! rules & proc$ures implem5t$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#e7 %all include-- 7,i7 proc$ures = *ang+ ! co/ me?odology policy 9 accordance ) clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 proc$ures or broad guidel9es = conduct+ f9ancial plann+1 includ+ op]at+ & capital =eca/+1 report+1 data %>+1 & gov]nance4 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ allocation me?odology & ins]t+ me?odology policy2 7ii7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ allocate & ins]t+ assign2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 promote increas$ effici5cy 9 ,amtrak's op]at+ & capital activities4 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,indep5d5t evaluation ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,committee %all ensure t an indep5d5t entity select$ by ! ,committee has complet$ an evaluation to det]m9e :e!r ,/ate paym5ts = ! mo/ rec5tly conclud$ fiscal ye> are accurate & comply ) ! applicable co/ allocation me?odology4 4 7b7 ,invoices & reports ,section #bdgab7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,invoices & reports 7#a7 ,invoices ,amtrak %all provide mon?ly invoices to ! ,committee & to ea* ,/ate t sponsors a ,/ate-support$ r\te t id5tify ! op]at+ co/s = su* r\te1 includ+ fix$ co/s & ?ird-p>ty co/s4 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all det]m9e ! frequ5cy & cont5ts (-- 7i7 ! f9ancial & p]=mance reports t ,amtrak is requir$ to provide to ! ,committee & ! ,/ates2 & 7ii7 ! plann+ & dem& reports t ! ,/ates are requir$ to provide to ! ,committee & ,amtrak4 7,b7 ,mon?ly /ati/ical report 7i7 ,developm5t ,consi/5t ) ! revisions to ! policy requir$ "u subsection 7a77#g77;,b71 ! ,committee %all develop a report t conta9s ! g5]al l$g] data & op]at+ /ati/ics f ,amtrak's acc\nt+ sy/ems us$ to calculate paym5ts to ,/ates4 7ii7 ,provision ( necess>y data ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! la/ day ( ea* mon?1 ,amtrak %all provide to ! ,/ates & to ! ,committee ! necess>y data to complete ! report develop$ pursuant to clause 7i7 = su* mon?4 4 7c7 ,dispute resolution ,section #bdgab7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7a77#d7 & ins]t+ 7a77#e72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7a77#f7 & ins]t+ 7a77#g72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ relat$ to a ,/ate-support$ r\te t a ,/ate sponsors t is aft] am\nt4 7d7 ,p]=mance metrics ,section #bdgab7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ inc5tives to increase rev5ue1 r$uce co/s1 f9alize contracts by ! beg9n+ ( ! fiscal ye>1 & require ,/ates to promptly make paym5ts = s]vices deliv]$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7e7 ,/atem5t ( goals & objectives ,section #bdgab7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 & review & update1 z necess>y1 aft] %all develop2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae1 ! ,committee %all transmit ! /atem5t & ins]t+ ,z applicable1 bas$ on updates1 ! ,committee %all submit an updat$ /atem5t2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 ! ,committee %all be ! =um :]e ,amtrak & ! ,/ates collaborate on ! plann+1 improvem5t1 & developm5t ( corridor r\tes across ! ,national ,network2 & 7,b7 su* collaboration %\ld include regul> consultation ) int]/ate rail compact p>ties & o!r regional plann+ organizations t address pass5g] rail4 4 7f7 ,o!r re=ms relat$ to ,/ate-support$ r\tes ,section #bdgab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7g7 & 7h7 z subsections 7k7 & 7l71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 ,new ,/ate-support$ r\tes 7#a7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ a new ,/ate-support$ r\te1 ,amtrak %all consult )-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate or ,/ates & local municipalities ?r\gh :i* su* new s]vice w\ld op]ate2 7,b7 commut] au?orities & regional transportation au?orities 9 ! areas t w\ld be s]v$ by ! plann$ r\te2 7,c7 ho/ railroads2 7,d7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,e7 o!r /akehold]s1 z appropriate4 7#b7 ,/ate commitm5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 be=e beg9n+ con/ruction necess>y =1 or beg9n+ op]ation (1 a ,/ate-support$ r\te t is initiat$ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ,amtrak %all ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+1 or o!rwise secure an agreem5t1 ) ea* ,/ate t w\ld be provid+ fund+ = su* r\te = %>+-- 7,a7 ongo+ op]at+ co/s & capital co/s 9 accordance ) ! co/ me?odology policy ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a77#g7 !n 9 effect2 or 7,b7 ongo+ op]at+ co/s & capital co/s 9 accordance ) ! maximum fund+ limitations describ$ 9 section #bbijh7;e74 7#c7 ,application ( t]ms ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]ms capital co/s & op]at+ co/s %all apply 9 ! same mann] z su* t]ms apply "u ! co/ me?odology policy develop$ pursuant to subsection 7a77#g74 7h7 ,co/ me?odology policy update implem5tation report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! updat$ co/ me?odology policy requir$ "u subsection 7a77#g77;,b7 is implem5t$1 ! ,committee %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t assesses ! implem5tation ( ! updat$ policy4 7i7 ,id5tification ( ,/ate-support$ r\te *anges ,amtrak %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #abj days be=e ! submission ( ! g5]al & legislative annual report requir$ "u section #bdcae7;b71 consult ) ! ,committee & any additional ,/ates ?r\gh :i* a ,/ate-support$ r\te may op]ate reg>d+ any propos$ *anges to su* r\te2 & 7#b7 include 9 su* report an update ( any plann$ or propos$ *anges to ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 includ+ ! introduction ( new ,/ate-support$ r\tes1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! timeframe 9 :i* su* *anges w\ld take effect2 & 7,b7 :e!r ,amtrak has ent]$ into commitm5ts ) ! affect$ ,/ates pursuant subsection 7g77#b74 7j7 ,economic analysis ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,committee %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7#a7 describes ! role ( ! ,/ate-support$ r\tes 9 economic developm5t2 & 7#b7 exam9es ! impacts ( ! ,/ate-support$ r\tes on local /ation areas1 job creation1 transportation effici5cy1 ,/ate economies1 & ! national economy4 4 #bbbab4 ,enhanc+ cross bord] s]vice 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ,amtrak1 aft] consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 relevant ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 ,canadian gov]nm5tal ag5cies & entities1 & own]s ( ! relevant rail infra/ructure & facilities1 %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives reg>d+ enhanc+ ,amtrak pass5g] rail s]vice betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada t-- 7#a7 id5tifies *all5ges to ,amtrak op]ations 9 ,canada1 includ+ delays associat$ ) cu/om & immigration inspections 9 bo? ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada2 & 7#b7 includes recomm5dations to improve su* cross bord] s]vice1 includ+ ! feasibility ( & co/s associat$ ) a precle>ance facility or facilities4 7b7 ,assi/ance & support ,! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security may provide assi/ance & support reque/$ by ,amtrak t is necess>y to c>ry out ?is section1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! respective ,secret>y4 #bbbac4 ,creat+ quality jobs ,section #aba ( ! ,amtrak ,re=m & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdcab note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,furl\gh$ "w ,amtrak may n contract out "w )9 ! classification ( "w p]=m$ by an employee 9 a b>ga9+ unit cov]$ by a collective b>ga9+ agreem5t ent]$ into betwe5 ,amtrak & an organization repres5t+ ,amtrak employees dur+ ! p]iod su* employee has be5 laid (f & has n be5 recall$ to p]=m su* "w4 7e7 ,agreem5t prohibitions on contract+ out ,?is section does n-- 7#a7 sup]s$e a prohibition or limitation on contract+ out "w cov]$ by an agreem5t ent]$ into betwe5 ,amtrak & an organization repres5t+ ,amtrak employees2 or 7#b7 prohibit ,amtrak & an organization repres5t+ ,amtrak employees f ent]+ into an agreem5t t all[s = contract+ out ! "w ( a furl\gh$ employee t w\ld o!rwise be prohibit$ "u subsection 7d74 4 #bbbad4 ,amtrak daily long-di/ance s]vice /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to evaluate ! re/oration ( daily int]city rail pass5g] s]vice along-- 7#a7 any ,amtrak long-di/ance r\tes t1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 7 discont9u$2 & 7#b7 any ,amtrak long-di/ance r\tes t1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 occur on a nondaily basis4 7b7 ,inclusions ,! /udy "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 evaluate all options = re/or+ or enhanc+ to daily-basis int]city rail pass5g] s]vice along ea* ,amtrak r\te describ$ 9 t subsection2 7#b7 select a pref]r$ option = re/or+ or enhanc+ ! s]vice describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 develop a prioritiz$ inv5tory ( capital projects & o!r actions t are requir$ to re/ore or enhance ! s]vice describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ co/ e/imates = ^? projects & actions2 7#d7 develop recomm5dations = me?ods by :i* ,amtrak c\ld "w ) local communities & organizations to develop activities & programs to cont9u\sly improve public use ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice along ea* r\te2 & 7#e7 id5tify ,f$]al & non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces requir$ to re/ore or enhance ! s]vice describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 increas$ ,f$]al fund+ = ,amtrak bas$ on applicable r$uctions or discont9uations 9 s]vice2 & 7,b7 options = ent]+ into public-private p>tn]%ips to re/ore t s]vice4 7c7 ,o!r factors :5 consid]+ expansions ,9 evaluat+ int]city pass5g] rail r\tes "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may evaluate pot5tial new ,amtrak long-di/ance r\tes1 includ+ ) specific att5tion provid$ to r\tes 9 s]vice z ( ,april #aiga b n cont9u$ by ,amtrak1 tak+ into consid]ation :e!r ^? new r\tes w\ld-- 7#a7 l9k & s]ve l>ge & small communities z "p ( a regional rail network2 7#b7 advance ! economic & social well-be+ ( rural areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 provide enhanc$ connectivity = ! national long-di/ance pass5g] rail sy/em2 & 7#d7 reflect public engagem5t & local & regional support = re/or$ pass5g] rail s]vice4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult1 ?r\gh work+ gr\ps or o!r =ums z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 )-- 7#a7 ,amtrak2 7#b7 ea* ,/ate along a relevant r\te2 7#c7 regional transportation plann+ organizations & metropolitan plann+ organizations1 municipalities1 & communities along ^? relevant r\tes1 to be select$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#d7 ho/ railroad c>ri]s ! tracks ( :i* may be us$ = a s]vice describ$ 9 subsection 7a72 7#e7 organizations repres5t+ onbo>d ,amtrak employees2 7#f7 nonpr(it organizations repres5t+ ,amtrak pass5g]s2 7#g7 relevant regional pass5g] rail au?orities & f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes2 & 7#h7 su* o!r entities z ! ,secret>y may select4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! pref]r$ options select$ "u subsection 7b77#b71 includ+ ! reasons = select+ ea* option2 7#b7 ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c72 7#c7 ! fund+ s\rces id5tifi$ pursuant to subsection 7b77#e72 7#d7 ! e/imat$ co/s & public b5efits ( re/or+ or enhanc+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation 9 ! region impact$ = ea* relevant ,amtrak r\te2 & 7#e7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7f7 ,fund+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to conduct ! /udy "u ?is section & to c>ry out ! consultations requir$ by subsection 7d7-- 7#a7 #g1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7#b7 #g1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 ,c ,int]city pass5g] rail policy #bbcja4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor plann+ ,section #bdijd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 & 7d72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7c71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #ca1 #bjbb1 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission7 %all submit a s]vice developm5t plan to ,congress4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! plan requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify key /ate-(-good-repair1 capacity expansion1 & capital improvem5t projects plann$ = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 provide a coord9at$ & cons5sus-bas$ plan cov]+ a #ae-ye> p]iod2 7,c7 id5tify s]vice objectives & ! capital inve/m5ts requir$ to meet su* objectives2 7,d7 provide a deliv]y-con/ra9$ /rategy t id5tifies-- 7i7 capital inve/m5t phas+2 7ii7 an evaluation ( work=ce ne$s2 & 7iii7 /rategies = manag+ res\rces & mitigat+ con/ruction impacts on op]ations2 & 7,e7 include a f9ancial /rategy t id5tifies fund+ ne$s & pot5tial fund+ s\rces4 7#c7 ,updates ,! ,commission %all update ! s]vice developm5t plan n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s4 7b7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor capital inve/m5t plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,novemb] #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,commission %all-- 7,a7 develop an annual capital inve/m5t plan = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 & 7,b7 submit ! capital inve/m5t plan to-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! plan requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 reflect coord9ation across ! entire ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 7,b7 integrate ! individual capital plans develop$ by ,amtrak1 ,/ates1 & commut] au?orities 9 accordance ) ! co/ allocation policy develop$ & approv$ "u section #bdije7;c72 7,c7 cov] a p]iod ( #e fiscal ye>s1 beg9n+ ) ! fiscal ye> dur+ :i* ! plan is submitt$2 7,d7 not)/&+ section #bdijb7;b71 docum5t ! projects & programs be+ und]tak5 to advance ! s]vice objectives & capital inve/m5ts id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan develop$ "u subsection 7a71 & ! asset condition ne$s id5tifi$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor asset managem5t plans1 aft] consid]+-- 7i7 ! b5efits & co/s ( capital inve/m5ts 9 ! plan2 7ii7 project & program read9ess2 7iii7 ! op]ational impacts2 & 7iv7 ,f$]al & non-,f$]al fund+ availability2 7,e7 categorize capital projects & programs z prim>ily associat$ ) #a ( ! categories li/$ "u section #bdcai7;c77#b77;,c72 7,f7 id5tify capital projects & programs t are associat$ ) m ?an #a category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,g7 include a f9ancial plan t id5tifies-- 7i7 fund+ s\rces & f9anc+ me?ods2 7ii7 ! /atus ( co/ %>+ agreem5ts pursuant to ! co/ allocation policy develop$ "u section #bdije7;c72 7iii7 ! projects & programs t ! ,commission expects w receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7iv7 ! eligible entity or entities t ! ,commission expects-- 7,i7 to receive ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance ref]r$ to 9 clause 7iii72 & 7,,ii7 to implem5t ea* capital project4 7#c7 ,review & coord9ation ,! ,commission %all require t ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 be submitt$ 9 a timely mann] to all[ = a reasonable p]iod ( review by1 & coord9ation )1 affect$ ag5cies be=e ! ,commission submits ! capital inve/m5t plan pursuant to p>agraph 7#a74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ sp5t only on-- & all t foll[s & ins]t+ sp5t only on capital projects & programs conta9$ 9 ! ,commission's capital inve/m5t plan = ! prior fiscal ye>42 & 7#e7 by am5d+ subsection 7d71 z r$esignat$1 to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,nor!a/ ,corridor capital asset managem5t sy/em 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,amtrak & o!r infra/ructure own]s t provide or support int]city rail pass5g] transportation along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all develop an asset managem5t sy/em & use & update su* sy/em1 z necess>y1 to develop submissions to ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor capital inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,features ,! sy/em requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all develop submissions t-- 7,a7 are consi/5t ) ! transit asset managem5t sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #ecbf7;a77#c772 & 7,b7 include-- 7i7 an inv5tory ( all capital assets own$ by ! develop] ( ! plan2 7ii7 an assessm5t ( condition ( su* capital assets2 7iii7 a description ( ! res\rces & processes t w be necess>y to br+ or to ma9ta9 su* capital assets 9 a /ate ( good repair2 & 7iv7 a description ( *anges 9 ! condition ( su* capital assets s9ce ! submission ( ! prior v]sion ( ! plan4 4 #bbcjb4 ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission ,section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,d71 by ins]t+ au?orities aft] c>ri]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ rid]%ip tr5ds1 aft] transportation2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ fir/ ye> ( ! aft] ! deliv]y ( !2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 progress 9 assess+ & elim9at+ ! /ate-(-good-repair backlog4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,developm5t ( policy & ins]t+ ,policy2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ develop a /&>diz$ policy & ins]t+ develop & ma9ta9 ! /&>diz$ policy fir/ approv$ on ,septemb] #ag1 #bjae1 & update1 z appropriate12 7iii7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 develop timetables = implem5t+ & ma9ta9+ ! policy2 2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! policy & ! timetable & ins]t+ updates to ! policy & timetables2 & 7v7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,d7 to read z foll[s3 7,d7 support ! ef=ts ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission to implem5t ! policy 9 accordance ) ! timetables develop$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b72 2 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,implem5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 accordance ) ! timetables develop$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ,amtrak & commut] au?orities on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor %all implem5t ! policy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 _! agreem5ts = usage ( facilities or s]vices4 7,b7 ,effect ( failure to implem5t or comply ) policy ,if ! entities ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 fail to implem5t ! policy 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 or fail to comply ) ! policy !reaft]1 ! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all-- 7i7 det]m9e ! appropriate comp5sation 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures & proc$ural s*$ule applicable to a proce$+ "u section #bdijc7;c71 aft] tak+ into consid]ation ! policy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 en=ce its det]m9ation on ! p>ty or p>ties involv$4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ public au?orities provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation & ins]t+ commut] au?orities2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ section #aaaja7;g7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae & ins]t+ section #bbaja7;e7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba4 #bbcjc4 ,consolidat$ rail infra/ructure & safety improvem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia7 aft] ,/ate2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by ins]t+ rail c>ri] & int]city rail pass5g] transportation are be=e def9$2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#h7 ?r\gh 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#aj7 ?r\gh 7#ac71 respectively2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,an association repres5t+ #a or m railroads describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#g74 2 7#i7 ,a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ or safety aft] conge/ion2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ & & ins]t+ or2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aa7 & 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#ab7 & 7#ac71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#aj7 ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,! developm5t & implem5tation ( measures to prev5t trespass+ & r$uce associat$ injuries & fatalities4 2 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac71 z r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,rese>*1 developm5t1 & te/+ to advance & facilitate innovative rail projects1 includ+ projects us+ electromagnetic guideways 9 an enclosure 9 a v l[-pressure environm5t4 7#ae7 ,! prep>ation ( em]g5cy plans = communities ?r\gh :i* haz>d\s mat]ials are transport$ by rail4 7#af7 ,rehabilitat+1 remanufactur+1 procur+1 or ov]haul+ locomotives1 provid$ t su* activities result 9 a significant r$uction ( emissions4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,grade cross+ & trespass+ projects ,applicants may use co/s incurr$ previ\sly = prelim9>y eng9e]+ associat$ ) highway-rail grade cross+ improvem5t projects "u subsection 7c77#e7 & trespass+ prev5tion projects "u subsection 7c77#aa7 to satisfy ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts4 4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 may n be con/ru$ to affect any grant1 includ+ any application = a grant1 made "u section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,te*nical correction 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbijg7l77#a77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ highway con/ruction ov] rail facilities z an alt]native to con/ruction or improvem5t ( a highway-rail grade cross+1 aft] "u *apt] #bbg4 7#b7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply to am\nts rema9+ "u section #bbijg7l7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 f appropriations = prior fiscal ye>s4 #bbcjd4 ,re/oration & enhancem5t grants ,section #bbijh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,not)/&+ section #bbija7a71 ! t]m applicant means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate1 includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,b7 a gr\p ( ,/ates2 7,c7 an entity implem5t+ an int]/ate compact2 7,d7 a public ag5cy or publicly *>t]$ au?ority e/abli%$ by #a or m ,/ates2 7,e7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,f7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe2 7,g7 ,amtrak or ano!r rail c>ri] t provides int]city rail pass5g] transportation2 7,h7 any rail c>ri] 9 p>tn]%ip ) at lea/ #a ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f72 & 7,i7 any comb9ation ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#b7 ,op]at+ assi/ance ,! t]m op]at+ assi/ance1 ) respect to any r\te subject to section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 means any co/ allocat$1 or t may be allocat$1 to a r\te pursuant to ! co/ me?odology e/abli%$ "u su* section or "u section #bdgab4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by /rik+ #c ye>s ea* place su* t]m appe>s & ins]t+ #f ye>s2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 = r\tes select$ "u ! ,corridor ,id5tification & ,developm5t ,program & op]at$ by ,amtrak4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ assi/ance2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #c ye>s & ins]t+ #f ye>s 7includ+ = any su* r\tes select$ = fund+ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #ij p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fir/ ye> ( s]vice2 7,b7 #hj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! second ye> ( s]vice2 7,c7 #gj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! ?ird ye> ( s]vice2 7,d7 #fj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! f\r? ye> ( s]vice2 7,e7 #ej p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! fif? ye> ( s]vice2 & 7,f7 #cj p]c5t ( ! project$ net op]at+ co/s = ! six? ye> ( s]vice4 4 #bbcje4 ,railroad cross+ elim9ation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbiji4 ,railroad ,cross+ ,elim9ation ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 %all e/abli% a competitive grant program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program7 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible recipi5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 = highway-rail or pa?way-rail grade cross+ improvem5t projects t focus on improv+ ! safety & mobility ( p & goods4 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! ,program are-- 7#a7 to elim9ate highway-rail grade cross+s t are frequ5tly block$ by tra9s2 7#b7 to improve ! heal? & safety ( communities2 7#c7 to r$uce ! impacts t freight movem5t & railroad op]ations may h on und]s]v$ communities2 & 7#d7 to improve ! mobility ( p & goods4 7c7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,! foll[+ entities are eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,a ,/ate1 includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & o!r ,unit$ ,/ates t]ritories & possessions4 7#b7 ,a political subdivision ( a ,/ate4 7#c7 ,a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t or a gr\p ( local gov]nm5ts4 7#e7 ,a public port au?ority4 7#f7 ,a metropolitan plann+ organization4 7#g7 ,a gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f74 7d7 ,eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u ! ,program = a highway-rail or pa?way-rail grade cross+ improvem5t project 7includ+ acquir+ real prop]ty int]e/s7 involv+-- 7#a7 grade sep>ation or closure1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( a bridge1 embankm5t1 tunnel1 or comb9ation !re(2 7#b7 track relocation2 7#c7 ! improvem5t or in/allation ( protective devices1 signals1 signs1 or o!r measures to improve safety1 provid$ t su* activities are relat$ to a sep>ation or relocation project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b72 7#d7 o!r means to improve ! safety & mobility ( p & goods at highway-rail grade cross+s 7includ+ te*nological solutions72 7#e7 a gr\p ( relat$ projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 t w\ld collectively improve ! mobility ( p & goods2 or 7#f7 ! plann+1 environm5tal review1 & design ( an eligible project describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e74 7e7 ,application process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! ,program %all submit an application to ! ,secret>y at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,railroad approvals 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all require applicants to obta9 ! necess>y approvals f any impact$ rail c>ri]s or real prop]ty own]s be=e proce$+ ) ! con/ruction ( a project fund$ by a grant "u ! ,program4 7,b7 ,exception ,! requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to plann+ projects describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#f7 if ! applicant agrees to "w collaboratively ) rail c>ri]s & "r-(-way own]s4 7f7 ,project selection crit]ia 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! ext5t to :i* propos$ projects w\ld-- 7,a7 improve safety at highway-rail or pa?way-rail grade cross+s2 7,b7 grade sep>ate1 elim9ate1 or close highway-rail or pa?way-rail grade cross+s2 7,c7 improve ! mobility ( p & goods2 7,d7 r$uce emissions1 protect ! environm5t1 & provide community b5efits1 includ+ noise r$uction2 7,e7 improve access to em]g5cy s]vices2 7,f7 provide economic b5efits2 & 7,g7 improve access to communities sep>at$ by rail cross+s4 7#b7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! degree to :i* ! propos$ project w use-- 7i7 innovative te*nologies2 7ii7 innovative design & con/ruction te*niques2 or 7iii7 con/ruction mat]ials t r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,b7 ! applicant's plann$ use ( contract+ inc5tives to employ local labor1 to ! ext5t p]missible "u ,f$]al law2 7,c7 :e!r ! propos$ project w improve ! mobility (-- 7i7 multiple modes ( transportation1 includ+ +ress & egress f freight facilities2 or 7ii7 us]s ( nonvehicul> modes ( transportation1 su* z p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & public transportation2 7,d7 :e!r ! propos$ project is id5tifi$ 9-- 7i7 ! freight inve/m5t plan compon5t ( a ,/ate freight plan1 z requir$ "u section #gjbjb7;b77#i72 7ii7 a ,/ate rail plan prep>$ 9 accordance ) *apt] #bbg2 or 7iii7 a ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plan1 z requir$ "u section #aadja7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae 7title ,,xi ( ,public ,law #aad-id72 & 7,e7 ! level ( f9ancial support provid$ by impact$ rail c>ri]s4 7#c7 ,aw>d di/ribution ,9 select+ grants = ,program funds 9 any fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) ! foll[+ limitations3 7,a7 ,grant funds ,n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! grant funds available = ! ,program 9 any fiscal ye> %all be res]v$ = projects locat$ 9 rural areas or on ,tribal l&s4 ,! requirem5t "u section #bbijg7l71 :i* applies to ?is section1 %all n apply to grant funds res]v$ specifically "u ?is subp>agraph4 ,n less ?an #e p]c5t ( ! grant funds res]v$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all be res]v$ = projects 9 c\nties ) #bj or few] resid5ts p] squ>e mile1 accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus1 provid$ t suffici5t eligible applications h be5 submitt$4 7,b7 ,plann+ grants ,n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! grant funds set aside = plann+ projects 9 any fiscal ye> pursuant to section #bbajd7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba %all be aw>d$ = projects locat$ 9 rural areas or on tribal l&s4 7,c7 ,/ate limitation ,n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! grant funds available = ! ,program 9 any fiscal ye> may be select$ = projects 9 any s+le ,/ate4 7,d7 ,m9imum size ,no grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all be = less ?an #a1jjj1jjj1 except = a plann+ grant describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#f74 7g7 ,co/ %>e ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ! ,program may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 ,applicants may c\nt co/s incurr$ = prelim9>y eng9e]+ associat$ ) highway-rail & pa?way-rail grade cross+ improvem5t projects z "p ( ! total project co/s4 7h7 ,congressional notification ,n lat] ?an #c days be=e aw>d+ a grant = a project "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all submit writt5 notification ( ! propos$ grant to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 :i* %all include-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! project2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt ( ! propos$ grant aw>d4 7i7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ea* r\nd ( aw>d notifications1 ! ,secret>y %all po/1 on ! public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-- 7#a7 a li/ ( all eligible applicants t submitt$ an application = fund+ "u ! ,program dur+ ! curr5t fiscal ye>2 7#b7 a li/ ( ! grant recipi5ts & projects t receiv$ grant fund+ "u ! ,program dur+ su* fiscal ye>2 & 7#c7 a li/ ( ! propos$ projects & applicants t 7 det]m9$ to be ineligible4 7j7 ,commut] rail eligibility & grant conditions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbije7;f7 %all n apply to grants aw>d$ "u ?is section = commut] rail pass5g] transportation projects4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ( funds ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all transf] am\nts aw>d$ "u ?is section = commut] rail pass5g] transportation projects to ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 :i* %all adm9i/] su* funds 9 accordance ) *apt] #ec4 7#c7 ,protective arrangem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b7 & section #bbije7;e77#a71 z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is section1 any employee cov]$ by ! ,railway ,labor ,act 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #aea et seq47 & ! ,railroad ,retirem5t ,act ( #aigd 7#de ,u4,s4,c4 #bca et seq47 :o is adv]sely affect$ by actions tak5 9 connection ) ! project f9anc$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by su* grant %all be cov]$ by employee protective arrangem5ts requir$ to be e/abli%$ "u section #bbije7;c77#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,implem5tation ,a grant recipi5t "u ?is section1 & ! successors1 assigns1 & contractors ( su* grant recipi5t-- 7i7 %all be b\nd by ! employee protective arrangem5ts requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 %all be responsible = ! implem5tation ( su* arrangem5ts & = ! obligations "u su* arrangem5ts1 b may arrange = ano!r entity to take initial responsibility = compliance ) ! conditions ( su* arrangem5t4 7k7 ,def9$ t]m ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m rural area means any area t is n )9 an area designat$ z an urbaniz$ area by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbiji4 ,railroad ,cross+ ,elim9ation ,program4 4 #bbcjf4 ,int]/ate rail compacts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bbcje7;a771 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbiaj4 ,int]/ate ,rail ,compacts ,grant ,program 7a7 ,grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to provide f9ancial assi/ance to entities implem5t+ int]/ate rail compacts pursuant to section #daj ( ! ,amtrak ,re=m & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiig 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 =-- 7#a7 co/s ( adm9i/ration2 7#b7 sy/ems plann+1 includ+ /udy+ ! impacts on freight rail op]ations & rid]%ip2 7#c7 promotion ( int]city pass5g] rail op]ation2 7#d7 prep>ation ( applications = competitive ,f$]al grant programs2 & 7#e7 op]ations coord9ation4 7b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant "u ?is section 9 an am\nt exce$+ #a1jjj1jjj p] ye>4 7c7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 select+ a recipi5t ( a grant = an eligible project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! am\nt ( fund+ receiv$ 7includ+ fund+ f a rail c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #bdajb77 or o!r p>ticipation by ,/ate1 local1 & regional gov]nm5ts & ! private sector2 7#b7 ! applicant's "w to fo/] economic developm5t ?r\gh rail s]vice1 p>ticul>ly 9 rural communities2 7#c7 :e!r ! applicant seeks to re/ore s]vice ov] r\tes =m]ly op]at$ by ,amtrak1 includ+ r\tes describ$ 9 section #aacjd7;a7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,re=m & ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjae 7title ,,xi ( division ,a ( ,public ,law #aad-id72 7#d7 ! applicant's d$ication to provid+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice to regions & communities t are und]s]v$ or n s]v$ by o!r int]city public transportation2 7#e7 :e!r ! applicant is enhanc+ connectivity & geographic cov]age ( ! exi/+ national network ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice2 7#f7 :e!r ! applicant has prep>$ regional rail or corridor s]vice developm5t plans & correspond+ environm5tal analysis2 & 7#g7 :e!r ! applicant has engag$ ) appropriate gov]nm5t entities & transportation provid]s to id5tify projects necess>y to enhance multimodal connections or facilitate s]vice integration betwe5 rail s]vice & o!r modes1 includ+ betwe5 int]city pass5g] rail s]vice & int]city bus s]vice or comm]cial air s]vice4 7d7 ,num]ical limitation ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d grants "u ?is section = m ?an #aj int]/ate rail compacts 9 any fiscal ye>4 7e7 ,op]ator limitation ,! ,secret>y may only aw>d grants "u ?is section to applicants ) eligible exp5ses relat$ to int]city pass5g] rail s]vice to be op]at$ by ,amtrak4 7f7 ,non-,f$]al mat* ,! ,secret>y %all require ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section to provide a non-,f$]al mat* ( n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! eligible exp5ses ( c>ry+ out ! int]/ate rail compact "u ?is section4 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) grant recipi5ts "u ?is section1 %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 ! implem5tation ( ?is section2 7#b7 ! /atus ( ! plann+ ef=ts & coord9ation fund$ by grants aw>d$ "u ?is section2 7#c7 ! plans ( grant recipi5ts = cont9u$ implem5tation ( ! int]/ate rail compacts2 7#d7 ! /atus (1 & data reg>d+1 any new1 re/or$1 or enhanc$ rail s]vices initiat$ "u ! int]/ate rail compacts2 & 7#e7 any legislative recomm5dations4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bbcje7;b771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbiaj4 ,int]/ate ,rail ,compacts ,grant ,program4 4 7c7 ,id5tification ,section #daj ( ! ,amtrak ,re=m & ,acc\ntability ,act ( #aiig 7,public ,law #aje-acd2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaja note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ 7except funds made available = ,amtrak72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,notification requirem5t ,any ,/ate t ent]s into an int]/ate compact pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all notify ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation ( su* compact n lat] ?an #fj days aft] x is =m$4 ,! failure ( any ,/ate to notify ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection %all n affect ! /atus ( ! int]/ate compact4 7d7 ,int]/ate rail compacts program ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 make available on a publicly accessible website a li/ ( int]/ate rail compacts e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba & int]/ate rail compacts e/abli%$ aft] su* date2 & 7#b7 make in=mation reg>d+ int]/ate rail compacts available to ! public1 includ+ h[ ,/ates may e/abli% int]/ate rail compacts "u subsection 7a71 & update su* in=mation1 z necess>y4 4 #bbcjg4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = int]city pass5g] rail grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ = /ate ( good repair & ins]t+ = int]city pass5g] rail2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7,g7 z subsection 7,h72 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f71 ! foll[+3 7,g7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe2 or 2 & 7iv7 9 subsection 7,h71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ 7,f7 & ins]t+ 7,g72 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#e72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ) respect to qualifi$ railroad assets & ins]t+ 1 improve p]=mance1 or exp& or e/abli% new int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 includ+ privately op]at$ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice if an eligible applicant is involv$22 7#d7 by /rik+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,eligible projects ,! foll[+ capital projects1 includ+ acquisition ( real prop]ty int]e/s1 are eligible to receive grants "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,a project to replace1 rehabilitate1 or repair infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 or a facility us$ = provid+ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice to br+ su* assets into a /ate ( good repair4 7#b7 ,a project to improve int]city pass5g] rail s]vice p]=mance1 includ+ r$uc$ trip times1 increas$ tra9 frequ5cies1 high] op]at+ spe$s1 improv$ reliability1 exp&$ capacity1 r$uc$ conge/ion1 electrification1 & o!r improvem5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,a project to exp& or e/abli% new int]city pass5g] rail s]vice4 7#d7 ,a gr\p ( relat$ projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c74 7#e7 ,! plann+1 environm5tal /udies1 & f9al design = a project or gr\p ( projects describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d74 7d7 ,project selection crit]ia ,9 select+ a project = fund+ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 = projects locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make selections consi/5t ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,project ,inv5tory publi%$ pursuant to subsection 7e77#a71 unless :5 necess>y to address mat]ially *ang$ infra/ructure or s]vice conditions1 *anges 9 project sponsor capabilities or commitm5ts1 or o!r significant *anges s9ce ! completion ( ! mo/ rec5tly issu$ ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,project ,inv5tory2 & 7,b7 = projects t b5efit int]city & commut] rail s]vices1 only make su* selections :5 ,amtrak & ! public au?orities provid+ commut] rail pass5g] transportation at ! eligible project location-- 7i7 are 9 compliance ) section #bdije7;c77#b72 & 7ii7 id5tify fund+ = ! int]city pass5g] rail %>e1 ! commut] rail %>e1 & ! local %>e ( ! eligible project be=e ! comm5cem5t ( ! project2 7#b7 = projects n locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 give pref]5ce to eligible projects-- 7i7 = :i* ,amtrak is n ! sole applicant2 7ii7 t improve ! f9ancial p]=mance1 reliability1 s]vice frequ5cy1 or address ! /ate ( good repair ( an ,amtrak r\te2 & 7iii7 t are id5tifi$ 91 & consi/5t )1 a corridor inv5tory prep>$ "u ! ,corridor ,id5tification & ,developm5t ,program pursuant to section #beaja2 & 7,b7 take into acc\nt-- 7i7 ! co/-b5efit analysis ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ anticipat$ private & public b5efits relative to ! co/s ( ! propos$ project1 includ+-- 7,i7 effects on sy/em & s]vice p]=mance1 includ+ z measur$ by applicable metrics set =? 9 "p #bgc ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,,ii7 effects on safety1 competitiv5ess1 reliability1 trip or transit "t1 gre5h\se gas emissions1 & resili5ce2 7,,iii7 anticipat$ positive economic & employm5t impacts1 includ+ developm5t 9 areas ne> pass5g] /ations1 hi/oric di/ricts1 or o!r opportunity zones2 7,,iv7 effici5cies f improv$ connections ) o!r modes2 & 7,v7 ability to meet exi/+ or anticipat$ dem&2 7ii7 ! degree to :i* ! propos$ project's bus9ess plan consid]s pot5tial private sector p>ticipation 9 ! f9anc+1 con/ruction1 or op]ation ( ! propos$ project2 7iii7 ! applicant's pa/ p]=mance 9 develop+ & deliv]+ simil> projects1 & previ\s f9ancial contributions2 7iv7 :e!r ! applicant has1 or w h-- 7,i7 ! legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical capacity to c>ry out ! project2 7,,ii7 satisfactory cont9u+ access to ! equipm5t or facilities2 & 7,,iii7 ! capability & will+ness to ma9ta9 ! equipm5t or facilities2 7v7 if applicable1 ! consi/5cy ( ! project ) plann+ guidance & docum5ts set =? by ! ,secret>y or o!rwise requir$ by law2 7vi7 :e!r ! propos$ project s]ves hi/orically unconnect$ or und]connect$ communities2 & 7vii7 any o!r relevant factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve-- 7,a7 n less ?an #de p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section = projects n locat$ along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 ( :i* n less ?an #bj p]c5t %all be = projects t b5efit 79 :ole or 9 "p7 a long-di/ance r\te2 & 7,b7 n less ?an #de p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ = grants "u ?is section = projects li/$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor project inv5tory publi%$ pursuant to subsection 7e77#a74 7e7 ,long-t]m plann+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all create a pr$ictable project pipel9e t w assi/ ,amtrak1 ,/ates1 & ! public ) long-t]m capital plann+ by publi%+ a ,nor!a/ ,corridor project inv5tory t-- 7#a7 id5tifies capital projects = ,f$]al inve/m5t1 project applicants1 & propos$ ,f$]al fund+ levels "u ?is section2 7#b7 specifies ! ord] 9 :i* ! ,secret>y w provide grant fund+ to projects t h id5tifi$ sponsors & are locat$ along ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 includ+ a me?od & plan = apportion+ funds to project sponsors = ! #b-ye> p]iod1 :i* may be alt]$ by ! ,secret>y1 z necess>y1 if recipi5ts are n c>ry+ out projects 9 accordance ) ! anticipat$ s*$ule2 7#c7 takes into consid]ation ! appropriate sequ5ce & phas+ ( projects describ$ 9 ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor capital inve/m5t plan develop$ pursuant to section #bdijd7;a72 7#d7 is consi/5t ) ! mo/ rec5t ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vice developm5t plan update describ$ 9 section #bdijd7;d72 7#e7 takes into consid]ation ! exi/+ commitm5ts & anticipat$ ,f$]al1 project applicant1 sponsor1 & o!r relevant fund+ levels = ! next #e fiscal ye>s bas$ on in=mation curr5tly available to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#f7 is develop$ 9 consultation ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission & ! own]s ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor infra/ructure & facilities4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f77#b71 by ins]t+ 1 except z specifi$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 aft] #hj p]c5t2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ 2 phas$ fund+ agreem5ts aft] int5t2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,9 g5]al & ins]t+ ,lett]s ( int5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 & ins]t+ may2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,phas$ fund+ agreem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a phas$ fund+ agreem5t ) an applicant if-- 7i7 ! project is highly rat$1 bas$ on ! evaluations & rat+s conduct$ pursuant to ?is section & ! applicable notice ( fund+ opportunity2 & 7ii7 ! ,f$]al assi/ance to be provid$ = ! project "u ?is section is m ?an #hj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,t]ms ,a phas$ fund+ agreem5t %all-- 7i7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( p>ticipation by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! project2 7ii7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! project2 7iii7 include ! p]iod ( "t = complet+ ! project1 ev5 if su* p]iod ext5ds beyond ! p]iod = :i* ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance is au?oriz$2 7iv7 make timely & effici5t managem5t ( ! project easi] 9 accordance ) ,f$]al law2 & 7v7 if applicable1 specify :5 ! process = comply+ ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & relat$ environm5tal laws w be complet$ = ! project4 7,c7 ,special f9ancial rules 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a phas$ fund+ agreem5t "u ?is p>agraph obligates an am\nt ( available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law & 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 7ii7 ,/atem5t ( cont+5t commitm5t ,! agreem5t %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t4 7iii7 ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ,int]e/ & o!r f9anc+ co/s ( effici5tly c>ry+ out a "p ( ! project )9 a reasonable "t are a co/ ( c>ry+ out ! project "u a phas$ fund+ agreem5t1 except t eligible co/s may n be m ?an ! co/ ( ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms reasonably available = ! project at ! "t ( borr[+4 ,! applicant %all c]tify1 to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y1 t ! applicant has %[n reasonable dilig5ce 9 seek+ ! mo/ favorable f9anc+ t]ms4 7iv7 ,failure to c>ry out project ,if an applicant does n c>ry out ! project = reasons )9 ! control ( ! applicant1 ! applicant %all repay all ,f$]al grant funds aw>d$ = ! project f all ,f$]al fund+ s\rces1 = all project activities1 facilities1 & equipm5t1 plus reasonable int]e/ & p5alty *>ges all[able by law or e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! phas$ fund+ agreem5t4 ,= purposes ( ?is clause1 a process = comply+ ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 t results 9 ! selection ( ! no build alt]native is n )9 ! applicant's control4 7v7 ,cr$it+ ( funds receiv$ ,any funds receiv$ by ! ,gov]nm5t "u ?is p>agraph1 except = int]e/ & p5alty *>ges1 %all be cr$it$ to ! appropriation acc\nt f :i* ! funds 7 orig9ally d]iv$4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 z r$esignat$-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ a phas$ fund+ agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 or aft] issu+2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by ins]t+ ! phas$ fund+ agreem5t or aft] a copy (2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 z r$esignat$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,an obligation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,appropriations requir$ ,an obligation 2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,b71 z add$ by clause 7i71 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into phas$ fund+ agreem5ts "u ?is subsection t conta9 cont+5t commitm5ts to incur obligations 9 su* am\nts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7i71 by /rik+ section #bbije & ins]t+ sections #bbijc & #bbije2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,annual report on phas$ fund+ agreem5ts & lett]s ( int5t ,n lat] ?an ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,febru>y ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes-- 7#a7 a proposal = ! allocation ( am\nts to be available to f9ance grants = projects "u ?is section among applicants = su* am\nts2 7#b7 evaluations & rat+s1 z applicable1 = ea* project t has receiv$ a phas$ fund+ agreem5t or a lett] ( int5t2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations = ea* project t has receiv$ a phas$ fund+ agreem5t or a lett] ( int5t = fund+ bas$ on ! evaluations & rat+s1 z applicable1 & on exi/+ commitm5ts & anticipat$ fund+ levels = ! next #c fiscal ye>s bas$ on in=mation curr5tly available to ! ,secret>y4 7k7 ,regional plann+ guidance corridor plann+ ,! ,secret>y may )hold up to #e p]c5t ( ! total am\nt made available = ?is section to c>ry out plann+ & developm5t activities relat$ to section #beaja1 includ+-- 7#a7 provid+ fund+ to public entities = ! developm5t ( s]vice developm5t plans select$ "u ! ,corridor ,id5tification & ,developm5t ,program2 7#b7 facilitat+ & provid+ guidance = int]city pass5g] rail sy/ems plann+2 & 7#c7 provid+ fund+ = ! developm5t & ref9em5t ( int]city pass5g] rail sy/ems plann+ analytical tools & models4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bdi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdiaa & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdiaa4 ,f$]al-,/ate p>tn]%ip = int]city pass5g] rail4 4 #bbcjh4 ,corridor id5tification & developm5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,"p ,c ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bea ,pass5g] rail plann+ ,sec4 #beaja4 ,corridor ,id5tification & ,developm5t ,program4 #beaja4 ,corridor ,id5tification & ,developm5t ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all e/abli% a program to facilitate ! developm5t ( int]city pass5g] rail corridors4 ,! program %all include-- 7#a7 a process = eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 to submit proposals = ! developm5t ( int]city pass5g] rail corridors2 7#b7 a process = ! ,secret>y to review & select proposals 9 accordance ) subsection 7c72 7#c7 crit]ia = det]m9+ ! level ( read9ess = ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance ( an int]city pass5g] rail corridor1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 id5tification ( a s]vice op]ator :i* may include ,amtrak or private rail c>ri]s2 7,b7 id5tification ( a s]vice sponsor or sponsors2 7,c7 id5tification capital project sponsors2 7,d7 engagem5t ) ! ho/ railroads2 & 7,e7 o!r crit]ia z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 7#d7 a process = prep>+ s]vice developm5t plans 9 accordance ) subsection 7d71 includ+ ! id5tification ( plann+ funds1 su* z funds made available "u section #bdiaa7k7 & int]/ate rail compact grants e/abli%$ "u section #bbbaj2 7#e7 ! creation ( a pipel9e ( int]city pass5g] rail corridor projects "u subsection 7g72 7#f7 plann+ guidance to a*ieve ! purposes ( ?is section1 includ+ guidance = int]city pass5g] rail corridors n select$ "u ?is section2 & 7#g7 su* o!r features z ! ,secret>y consid]s relevant to ! successful developm5t ( int]city pass5g] rail corridors4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may receive proposals "u ?is section f ,amtrak1 ,/ates1 gr\ps ( ,/ates1 entities implem5t+ int]/ate compacts1 regional pass5g] rail au?orities1 regional plann+ organizations1 political subdivisions ( a ,/ate1 f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes1 & o!r public entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,corridor selection ,9 select+ int]city pass5g] rail corridors pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 :e!r ! r\te 0 id5tifi$ z "p ( a regional or int]regional int]city pass5g] rail sy/ems plann+ /udy2 7#b7 project$ rid]%ip1 rev5ues1 capital inve/m5t1 & op]at+ fund+ requirem5ts2 7#c7 anticipat$ environm5tal1 conge/ion mitigation1 & o!r public b5efits2 7#d7 project$ trip times & _! competitiv5ess ) o!r transportation modes2 7#e7 anticipat$ positive economic & employm5t impacts1 includ+ developm5t 9 ! areas ne> pass5g] /ations1 hi/oric di/ricts1 or o!r opportunity zones2 7#f7 committ$ or anticipat$ ,/ate1 regional transportation au?ority1 or o!r non-,f$]al fund+ = op]at+ & capital co/s2 7#g7 b5efits to rural communities2 7#h7 :e!r ! corridor is includ$ 9 a ,/ate's approv$ ,/ate rail plan develop$ pursuant to *apt] #bbg2 7#i7 :e!r ! corridor s]ves hi/orically uns]v$ or und]s]v$ & l[-income communities or areas ( p]si/5t pov]ty2 7#aj7 :e!r ! corridor w\ld b5efit or improve connectivity ) exi/+ or plann$ transportation s]vices ( o!r modes2 7#aa7 :e!r ! corridor connects at lea/ #b ( ! #ajj mo/ populat$ metropolitan areas2 7#ab7 :e!r ! corridor w\ld enhance ! regional equity & geographic div]sity ( int]city pass5g] rail s]vice2 7#ac7 :e!r ! corridor is or w\ld be integrat$ into ! national rail pass5g] transportation sy/em & :e!r ! corridor w\ld create b5efits = o!r pass5g] rail r\tes & s]vices2 & 7#ad7 :e!r a pass5g] rail op]ator1 includ+ a private rail c>ri]1 has express$ support = ! corridor4 7d7 ,s]vice developm5t plans ,= ea* corridor proposal select$ = developm5t "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all p>tn] ) ! entity t submitt$ ! proposal1 relevant ,/ates1 & ,amtrak1 z appropriate1 to prep>e a s]vice developm5t plan 7or to update an exi/+ s]vice developm5t plan71 :i* %all include-- 7#a7 a detail$ description ( ! propos$ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 includ+ tra9 frequ5cies1 peak & av]age op]at+ spe$s1 & trip times2 7#b7 a corridor project inv5tory t-- 7,a7 id5tifies ! capital projects necess>y to a*ieve ! propos$ int]city pass5g] rail s]vice1 includ+-- 7i7 ! capital projects = :i* ,f$]al inve/m5t w be s\ght2 7ii7 ! likely project applicants2 & 7iii7 ! propos$ ,f$]al fund+ levels2 7,b7 specifies ! ord] 9 :i* ,f$]al fund+ w be s\ght = ! capital projects id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 aft] consid]+ ! appropriate sequ5ce & phas+ ( projects bas$ on ! anticipat$ availability ( funds2 & 7,c7 is develop$ 9 consultation ) ! entities li/$ 9 subsection 7e72 7#c7 a s*$ule & any associat$ phas+ ( projects & relat$ s]vice initiation or *anges2 7#d7 project sponsors & o!r entities expect$ to p>ticipate 9 c>ry+ out ! plan2 7#e7 a description ( h[ ! corridor w\ld comply ) ,f$]al rail safety & security laws1 ord]s1 & regulations2 7#f7 ! locations ( exi/+ & propos$ /ations2 7#g7 ! ne$s = roll+ /ock & o!r equipm5t2 7#h7 a f9ancial plan id5tify+ project$-- 7,a7 annual rev5ues2 7,b7 annual rid]%ip2 7,c7 capital inve/m5ts be=e s]vice c\ld be initiat$2 7,d7 capital inve/m5ts requir$ to ma9ta9 s]vice2 7,e7 annual op]at+ & co/s2 & 7,f7 s\rces ( capital inve/m5t & op]at+ f9ancial support2 7#i7 a description ( h[ ! corridor w\ld contribute to ! developm5t ( a multi-,/ate regional network ( int]city pass5g] rail2 7#aj7 an int]modal plan describ+ h[ ! new or improv$ corridor facilitates travel connections ) o!r pass5g] transportation s]vices2 7#aa7 a description ( ! anticipat$ environm5tal b5efits ( ! corridor2 & 7#ab7 a description ( ! corridor's impacts on highway & aviation conge/ion1 en]gy consumption1 l& use1 & economic developm5t 9 ! s]vice area4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 p>tn]+ on ! prep>ation ( a s]vice developm5t plan "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7#a7 ,amtrak2 7#b7 appropriate ,/ate & regional transportation au?orities & local (ficials2 7#c7 repres5tatives ( employee labor organizations repres5t+ railroad & o!r appropriate employees2 7#d7 ho/ railroads = ! propos$ corridor2 & 7#e7 o!r /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,updates ,e #e ye>s1 aft] ! initial developm5t ( ! s]vice developm5t plan "u subsection 7d71 if at lea/ #dj p]c5t ( ! "w to implem5t a s]vice developm5t plan prep>$ "u subsection 7d7 has n yet be5 complet$1 ! plan's sponsor1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all det]m9e :e!r su* plan %\ld be updat$4 7g7 ,project pipel9e ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! program "u ?is section1 & by ,febru>y #a/ ( ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a project pipel9e1 9 accordance ) ?is section1 t-- 7#a7 id5tifies int]city pass5g] rail corridors select$ = developm5t "u ?is section2 7#b7 id5tifies capital projects = ,f$]al inve/m5t1 project applicants1 & propos$ ,f$]al fund+ levels1 z applicable1 consi/5t ) ! corridor project inv5tory2 7#c7 specifies ! ord] 9 :i* ! ,secret>y w\ld provide ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance1 subject to ! availability ( funds1 to projects t h id5tifi$ sponsors1 includ+ a me?od & plan = apportion+ funds to project sponsors = a #e-ye> p]iod1 :i* may be alt]$ by ! ,secret>y1 z necess>y1 if recipi5ts are n c>ry+ out projects on ! anticipat$ s*$ule2 7#d7 takes into consid]ation ! appropriate sequ5ce & phas+ ( projects describ$ 9 ! corridor project inv5tory2 7#e7 takes into consid]ation ! exi/+ commitm5ts & anticipat$ ,f$]al1 project applicant1 sponsor1 & o!r relevant fund+ levels = ! next #e fiscal ye>s bas$ on in=mation curr5tly available to ! ,secret>y2 7#f7 is prioritiz$ bas$ on ! level ( read9ess ( ! corridor2 & 7#g7 reflects consultation ) ,amtrak4 7h7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m int]city pass5g] rail corridor means-- 7#a7 a new int]city pass5g] rail r\te ( less ?an #gej miles2 7#b7 ! enhancem5t ( an exi/+ int]city pass5g] rail r\te ( less ?an #gej miles2 7#c7 ! re/oration ( s]vice ov] all or portions ( an int]city pass5g] rail r\te =m]ly op]at$ by ,amtrak2 or 7#d7 ! increase ( s]vice frequ5cy ( a long-di/ance int]city pass5g] rail r\te4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( *apt]s = subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to *apt] #bdi ! foll[+3 ,*apt] #bea4 ,pass5g] rail plann+#beaja 4 #bbcji4 ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d pass5g] rail program ,! ,surface ,transportation ,bo>d %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a pass5g] rail program ) prim>y responsibility = c>ry+ out ! ,bo>d's pass5g] rail responsibilities2 & 7#b7 hire up to #aj additional full-"t employees to assi/ 9 c>ry+ out ! responsibilities ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 ,d ,rail safety #bbdja4 ,railway-highway cross+s program evaluation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! requirem5ts ( ! railway-highway cross+s program au?oriz$ "u section #acj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to det]m9e :e!r-- 7#a7 ! requirem5ts ( ! program provide ,/ates suffici5t flexibility to adequately address curr5t & em]g+ highway-rail grade cross+ safety issues2 7#b7 ! /ructure ( ! program provides suffici5t inc5tives & res\rces to ,/ates & local ag5cies to make *anges at highway-rail grade cross+s t are mo/ effective at r$uc+ dea?s & injuries2 7#c7 !re are appropriate tools & res\rces to support ,/ates 9 us+ data driv5 programs to det]m9e ! mo/ co/-effective use ( program funds2 & 7#d7 any /atutory *anges are recomm5d$ to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! program4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t summ>izes & describes ! results ( ! evaluation conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 includ+ any recomm5d$ /atutory *anges4 #bbdjb4 ,grade cross+ accid5t pr$iction model ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 update ! grade cross+ accid5t pr$iction & sev]ity model us$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration to analyze accid5t risk at highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#b7 provide tra9+ on ! use ( ! updat$ grade cross+ accid5t pr$iction & sev]ity model4 #bbdjc4 ,p]iodic updates to highway-rail cross+ reports & plans 7a7 ,highway-rail grade cross+ safety ,section #aadja ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbijg note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively4 7b7 ,reports on highway-rail grade cross+ safety 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjaff ! foll[+3 #bjafg4 ,reports on highway-rail grade cross+ safety 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date by :i* ,/ates are requir$ to submit ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plans "u section #aadja7;b7 ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bbijg note71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t summ>izes ! ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+ action plans1 includ+-- 7#a7 an analysis & evaluation ( ea* ,/ate railway-highway cross+s program "u section #acj ( title #bc1 includ+-- 7,a7 compliance ) section #aadja ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act & section #acj7;g7 ( title #bc2 & 7,b7 ! specific /rategies id5tifi$ by ea* ,/ate to improve safety at highway-rail grade cross+s1 includ+ cross+s ) multiple accid5ts or incid5ts2 7#b7 ! progress ( ea* ,/ate 9 implem5t+ its ,/ate highway-rail grade cross+s action plan2 7#c7 ! numb] ( highway-rail grade cross+ projects und]tak5 pursuant to section #acj ( title #bc1 includ+ ! di/ribution ( su* projects by co/ range1 road sy/em1 nature ( treatm5t1 & subsequ5t accid5t exp]i5ce at improv$ locations2 7#d7 :i* ,/ates are n 9 compliance ) _! s*$ule ( projects "u section #acj7;d7 ( title #bc2 & 7#e7 any recomm5dations = future implem5tation ( ! railway-highway cross+s program "u section #acj ( title #bc4 7b7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! submission ( ! report requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all-- 7#a7 update ! report bas$ on ! ,/ate annual reports submitt$ pursuant to section #acj7;g7 ( title #bc & any o!r in=mation obta9$ by or available to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#b7 submit ! updat$ report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,highway-rail grade cross+ ,! t]m highway-rail grade cross+ means a location )9 a ,/ate1 o!r ?an a location at :i* #a or m railroad tracks cross #a or m railroad tracks at grade1 at :i*-- 7,a7 a public highway1 road1 or /reet1 or a private roadway1 includ+ associat$ sidewalks & pa?ways1 crosses #a or m railroad tracks1 ei!r at grade or grade-sep>at$2 or 7,b7 a pa?way explicitly au?oriz$ by a public au?ority or a railroad c>ri] t-- 7i7 is d$icat$ = ! use ( nonvehicul> traffic1 includ+ p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & o!rs2 7ii7 is n associat$ ) a public highway1 road1 or /reet1 or a private roadway2 & 7iii7 crosses #a or m railroad tracks1 ei!r at grade or grade-sep>at$4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bjaff ! foll[+3 #bjafg4 ,reports on highway-rail grade cross+ safety4 4 7c7 ,annual report ,section #acj7;g7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,augu/ #ca ( ea* ye>1 ea* ,/ate %all submit a report to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration t describes-- 7,a7 ! progress be+ made to implem5t ! railway-highway cross+s program au?oriz$ "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! improvem5ts made z a result ( su* implem5tation4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report submitt$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all conta9 an assessm5t (-- 7,a7 ! co/s ( ! v>i\s treatm5ts employ$ by ! ,/ate to implem5t ! railway-highway cross+s program2 & 7,b7 ! effectiv5ess ( su* treatm5ts1 z measur$ by ! accid5t exp]i5ce at ! locations t receiv$ su* treatm5ts4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration's acceptance ( ea* report submitt$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration %all make su* report available to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 4 #bbdjd4 ,block$ cross+ portal 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all e/abli% a #c-ye> block$ cross+ portal1 :i* %all include ! ma9t5ance ( ! portal & correspond+ database to receive1 /ore1 & retrieve in=mation reg>d+ block$ highway-rail grade cross+s4 7b7 ,block$ cross+ portal ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all e/abli% a block$ cross+ portal t-- 7#a7 collects in=mation f ! public1 includ+ fir/ respond]s1 reg>d+ block$ highway-rail grade cross+ ev5ts2 7#b7 solicits ! app>5t cause ( ! block$ cross+ & provides examples ( common causes ( block$ cross+s1 su* z idl+ tra9s or in/ances :5 lights or gates are activat$ :5 no tra9 is pres5t2 7#c7 provides ea* compla9ant ) ! contact in=mation = report+ a block$ cross+ to ! relevant railroad2 & 7#d7 enc\rages ea* compla9ant to report ! block$ cross+ to ! relevant railroad4 7c7 ,compla9ts ,! block$ cross+ portal %all be programm$ to receive compla9ts f ! g5]al public ab\t block$ highway-rail grade cross+s4 ,any compla9t report$ ?r\gh ! portal %all indicate :e!r ! compla9ant also report$ ! block$ cross+ to ! relevant railroad4 7d7 ,in=mation receiv$ ,9 review+ compla9ts receiv$ pursuant to subsection 7c71 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all review1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! in=mation receiv$ f ! compla9ant to acc\nt = duplicative or errone\s report+4 7e7 ,use ( in=mation ,! in=mation receiv$ & ma9ta9$ 9 ! block$ cross+ portal database %all be us$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 to id5tify frequ5t & long-duration block$ highway-rail grade cross+s2 7#b7 z a basis = conduct+ outrea* to communities1 em]g5cy respond]s1 & railroads2 7#c7 to support collaboration 9 ! prev5tion ( incid5ts at highway-rail grade cross+s2 & 7#d7 to assess ! impacts ( block$ cross+s4 7f7 ,%>+ in=mation receiv$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all implem5t & make publicly available proc$ures = %>+ any nonaggregat$ in=mation receiv$ ?r\gh ! block$ cross+ portal ) ! public4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to au?orize ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration to make publically available s5sitive security in=mation4 7g7 ,additional in=mation ,if ! in=mation submitt$ to ! block$ cross+ portal is insuffici5t to det]m9e ! locations & pot5tial impacts ( block$ highway-rail grade cross+s1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration may collect1 f ! g5]al public1 ,/ate & local law en=cem5t p]sonnel1 & o!rs z appropriate1 & on a volunt>y basis1 su* additional in=mation z may be necess>y to make su* det]m9ations4 7h7 ,limitations ,compla9ts1 data1 & o!r in=mation receiv$ ?r\gh ! block$ cross+ portal may n be us$-- 7#a7 to inf] or extrapolate ! rate or in/ances ( cross+s beyond ! data receiv$ ?r\gh ! portal2 or 7#b7 = any regulatory or en=cem5t purposes except ^? specifically describ$ 9 ?is section4 7i7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual public report ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all publi% an annual report on a public website reg>d+ ! block$ cross+ program1 includ+ ! und]ly+ causes ( block$ cross+s1 program *all5ges1 & o!r f9d+s4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7,a7 bas$ on ! in=mation receiv$ ?r\gh ! block$ cross+ portal1 frequ5t & long-duration block$ highway-rail grade cross+s1 includ+ ! locations1 dates1 durations1 & impacts result+ f su* occurr5ces2 7,b7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's process = v]ify+ ! accuracy ( ! compla9ts submitt$ to ! block$ cross+ portal1 includ+ :e!r ! portal cont9ues to be effective 9 collect+ su* in=mation & id5tify+ block$ cross+s2 7,c7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration's use ( ! data compil$ by ! block$ cross+ portal to assess ! und]ly+ cause & ov]all impacts ( block$ cross+s2 7,d7 ! engagem5t ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ) affect$ p>ties to id5tify & facilitate solutions to frequ5t & long-duration block$ highway-rail grade cross+s id5tifi$ by ! block$ cross+ portal2 & 7,e7 :e!r ! block$ cross+ portal cont9ues to be an effective me?od to collect block$ cross+ in=mation & :at *anges c\ld improve its effectiv5ess4 7j7 ,sunset ,?is section 7o!r ?an subsection 7k77 %all h no =ce or effect beg9n+ on ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7k7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to invalidate any au?ority ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to block$ highway-rail grade cross+s4 ,! ,secret>y may cont9ue to use any su* au?ority aft] ! sunset date set =? 9 subsection 7j74 #bbdje4 ,data accessibility 7a7 ,review ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,safety ,analysis ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 & 7#b7 provide recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y = improv+ ! public's usability & accessibility ( ! website ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] receiv+ recomm5dations f ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] pursuant to subsection 7a77#b71 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consid]+ su* recomm5dations1 %all update ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,safety ,analysis ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration to improve ! usability & accessibility ( ! website4 #bbdjf4 ,em]g5cy light+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate a rulemak+ to require t all rail c>ri]s provid+ int]city pass5g] rail transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bdajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 develop & implem5t p]iodic inspection plans to ensure t pass5g] equipm5t (f]$ = rev5ue s]vice complies ) ! requirem5ts "u "p #bch ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 includ+ ensur+ t1 9 ! ev5t ( a loss ( p[]1 !re is adequate em]g5cy light+ available to all[ pass5g]s1 crew memb]s1 & fir/ respond]s-- 7#a7 to see & ori5t !mselves2 7#b7 to id5tify ob/acles2 7#c7 to safely move ?r\gh\t ! rail c>2 & 7#d7 to evacuate safely4 #bbdjg4 ,compreh5sive rail safety review ( ,amtrak 7a7 ,compreh5sive safety assessm5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 conduct a focus$ review ( ,amtrak's safety-relat$ processes & proc$ures1 compliance ) safety regulations & requirem5ts1 & ov]all safety culture2 & 7#b7 submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t includes ! f9d+s & recomm5dations result+ f su* assessm5t4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,initial plan ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! completion ( ! compreh5sive safety assessm5t "u subsection 7a77#a71 ,amtrak %all submit a plan to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives = address+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations rais$ 9 ! compreh5sive safety assessm5t4 7#b7 ,annual updates ,amtrak %all submit annual updates ( its progress t[>d implem5t+ ! plan submitt$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 to ! committees li/$ 9 su* p>agraph4 #bbdjh4 ,completion ( h\rs ( s]vice & fatigue /udies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all comm5ce ! pilot programs requir$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( section #baaji7;e77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,consultation ,! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all consult ) ! class or craft ( employees impact$ by ! pilot projects1 includ+ railroad c>ri]s1 & repres5tatives ( labor organizations repres5t+ ! impact$ employees :5 design+ & conduct+ ! pilot programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,if ! pilot programs requir$ "u section #baaji7;e77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 h n comm5c$ on ! date t is #a ye> & #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] su* date1 submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t describes-- 7#a7 ! /atus ( su* pilot programs2 7#b7 actions t ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration has tak5 to comm5ce ! pilot programs1 includ+ ef=ts to recruit p>ticipant railroads2 7#c7 any *all5ges impact+ ! comm5cem5t ( ! pilot programs2 & 7#d7 any o!r details associat$ ) ! developm5t ( ! pilot programs t affect progress t[>d meet+ ! m&ate "u su* section #baaji7;e77#a74 #bbdji4 ,positive tra9 control /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy to det]m9e ! annual positive tra9 control sy/em op]ation & ma9t5ance co/s = public commut] railroads4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t summ>izes ! /udy conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a71 includ+ ! e/imat$ annual positive tra9 control sy/em op]ation & ma9t5ance co/s = public commut] railroads4 #bbdaj4 ,op]at+ crew memb] tra9+1 qualification1 & c]tification 7a7 ,audits ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate audits ( ! tra9+1 qualification1 & c]tification programs ( locomotive eng9e]s & conductors ( railroad c>ri]s1 subject to ! requirem5ts ( p>ts #bdj & #bdb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 :i* audits %all-- 7#a7 be conduct$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7b72 7#b7 consid] :e!r su* programs are 9 compliance ) su* p>ts #bdj & #bdb2 7#c7 assess ! type & cont5t ( tra9+ t su* programs provide locomotive eng9e]s & conductors1 relevant to _! respective roles1 includ+ tra9+ relat$ to in/all$ te*nology2 7#d7 det]m9e :e!r su* programs provide locomotive eng9e]s & conductors ! k1 skill1 & ability to safely op]ate a locomotive or tra91 consi/5t ) su* p>ts #bdj & #bdb2 7#e7 det]m9e :e!r su* programs reflect ! curr5t op]at+ practices ( ! railroad c>ri]2 7#f7 assess ! curr5t practice by :i* railroads utilize simulator tra9+1 or any o!r te*nologies us$ to tra9 & qualify locomotive eng9e]s & conductors by exam9+ h[ su* te*nologies are us$2 7#g7 consid] int]national exp]i5ce & practice us+ simil> te*nology1 z appropriate1 p>ticul>ly be=e qualify+ locomotive eng9e]s on new or unfamili> equipm5t1 new tra9 control1 diagno/ics1 or o!r on-bo>d te*nology2 7#h7 assess ! curr5t practice = famili>iz+ locomotive eng9e]s & conductors ) new t]ritory & us+ recurr5cy tra9+ to expose su* p]sonnel to normal & abnormal conditions2 & 7#i7 ensure t locomotive eng9e]s & conductor tra9+ programs are consid]$ sep>ately1 z appropriate1 bas$ on ! unique requirem5ts & regulations4 7b7 ,audit s*$ul+ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 s*$ule ! audits requir$ "u subsection 7a7 to ensure t-- 7,a7 ea* ,class ,i railroad1 includ+ ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation & o!r int]city pass5g] rail provid]s1 is audit$ n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s2 & 7,b7 a select numb]1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 ( ,class ,,ii & ,class ,,iii railroads1 along ) o!r railroads provid+ pass5g] rail s]vice t are n includ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 are audit$ annually2 & 7#b7 conduct ! audits describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 9 accordance ) ! ,small ,bus9ess ,regulatory ,en=cem5t ,fairness ,act ( #aiif 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note7 & app5dix ,c ( "p #bji ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7c7 ,updates to qualification & c]tification program ,if ! ,secret>y1 :ile conduct+ ! audits requir$ "u ?is section1 id5tifies a defici5cy 9 a railroad's tra9+1 qualification1 & c]tification program = locomotive eng9e]s or conductors1 ! railroad %all update ! program to elim9ate su* defici5cy4 7d7 ,consultation & coop]ation 7#a7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ any audit requir$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! railroad & its employees1 includ+ any nonpr(it employee labor organization repres5t+ ! eng9e]s or conductors ( ! railroad4 7#b7 ,coop]ation ,! railroad & its employees1 includ+ any nonpr(it employee labor organization repres5t+ eng9e]s or conductors ( ! railroad1 %all fully coop]ate ) any su* audit1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 provid+ any relevant docum5ts reque/$2 & 7,b7 mak+ available any employees = int]view )\t undue delay or ob/ruction4 7#c7 ,failure to coop]ate ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a railroad or any ( its employees1 includ+ any nonpr(it employee labor organization repres5t+ eng9e]s or conductors ( ! railroad is n fully coop]at+ ) an audit1 ! ,secret>y %all electronically notify ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7e7 ,review ( regulations ,! ,secret>y %all tri5nially det]m9e :e!r any update to "p #bdj or #bdb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 is necess>y to bett] prep>e locomotive eng9e]s & conductors to safely op]ate tra9s by evaluat+ :e!r su* regulations e/abli% appropriate ,f$]al /&>ds requir+ railroads-- 7#a7 to provide locomotive eng9e]s or conductors ! k & skills to safely op]ate tra9s "u conditions t reflect indu/ry practices2 7#b7 to adequately address locomotive eng9e] or conductor r\te situational aw>5ess1 includ+ ensur+ locomotive eng9e]s & conductors to demon/rate k on ! physical *>act]i/ics ( a t]ritory "u v>i\s conditions & us+ v>i\s res\rces2 7#c7 to provide relevant & adequate h&s-on tra9+ be=e a locomotive eng9e] or conductor is c]tifi$2 7#d7 to adequately prep>e locomotive eng9e]s or conductors to und]/& relevant locomotive op]at+ *>act]i/ics1 to include in/ructions on functions !y are requir$ to op]ate on any in/all$ te*nology2 & 7#e7 to address any o!r safety issue t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate = bett] prep>+ locomotive eng9e]s or conductors4 7f7 ,annual report ,! ,secret>y %all publi% an annual report on ! public website ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! f9d+s ( ! prior ye>'s audits2 7#b7 summ>izes any updates made pursuant to subsection 7c72 & 7#c7 excludes & confid5tial bus9ess in=mation or s5sitive security in=mation4 #bbdaa4 ,transp>5cy & safety ,section #bjajc7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,nonem]g5cy waiv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may waive1 or susp5d ! requirem5t to comply )1 any "p ( a regulation prescrib$ or an ord] issu$ "u ?is *apt] if su* waiv] or susp5sion is 9 ! public int]e/ & consi/5t ) railroad safety4 7#b7 ,notice requir$ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide timely public notice ( any reque/ = a waiv] "u ?is subsection or = a susp5sion "u subp>t ,e ( "p #baa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or successor regulations2 7,b7 make available ! application = su* waiv] or susp5sion & any nonconfid5tial und]ly+ data to int]e/$ p>ties2 7,c7 provide ! public ) notice & a reasonable opportunity to comm5t on a propos$ waiv] or susp5sion "u ?is subsection be=e mak+ a f9al decision2 & 7,d7 publi% on a publicly accessible website ! reasons = grant+ ea* su* waiv] or susp5sion4 7#c7 ,in=mation protection ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to require ! release ( in=mation protect$ by law f public disclosure4 7#d7 ,rulemak+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! fir/ day on :i* a waiv] "u ?is subsection or a susp5sion "u subp>t ,e ( "p #baa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 has be5 9 cont9u\s effect = a #f-ye> p]iod1 ! ,secret>y %all complete a review & analysis ( su* waiv] or susp5sion to det]m9e :e!r issu+ a rule t is consi/5t ) ! waiv] is-- 7i7 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7ii7 consi/5t ) railroad safety4 7,b7 ,factors ,9 conduct+ ! review & analysis "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 ! relevant safety record "u ! waiv] or susp5sion2 7ii7 ! likelihood t o!r entities w\ld h simil> safety outcomes2 7iii7 ! mat]ials submitt$ 9 ! applications1 includ+ any comm5ts reg>d+ su* mat]ials2 & 7iv7 relat$ rulemak+ activity4 7,c7 ,notice & comm5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ! review & analysis requir$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 :i* %all include a summ>y ( ! data collect$ & all relevant und]ly+ data1 if ! ,secret>y decides n to initiate a regulatory update "u subp>agraph 7,d74 7ii7 ,notice ( propos$ rulemak+ ,! review & analysis "u ?is p>agraph %all be includ$ z "p ( ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ if ! ,secret>y initiates a regulatory update "u subp>agraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,regulatory update ,! ,secret>y may initiate a rulemak+ to incorporate relevant aspects ( a waiv] "u ?is subsection or a susp5sion "u subp>t ,e ( "p #baa ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 into ! relevant regulation1 to ! ext5t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#e7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to delay any waiv] grant$ pursuant to ?is subsection t is 9 ! public int]e/ & consi/5t ) railroad safety4 4 #bbdab4 ,rese>* & developm5t ,section #bjajh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,facilities ,! ,secret>y may erect1 alt]1 & repair build+s & make o!r public improvem5ts to c>ry out necess>y railroad rese>*1 safety1 & tra9+ activities at ! ,transportation ,te*nology ,c5t] 9 ,pueblo1 ,colorado4 7e7 ,(fsett+ collections ,! ,secret>y may collect fees or r5ts f facility us]s to (fset appropriat$ am\nts = ! co/ ( provid+ facilities or rese>*1 developm5t1 te/+1 tra9+1 or o!r s]vices1 includ+ long-t]m su/a9m5t ( ! on-site physical plant4 7f7 ,revolv+ fund ,am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out subsection 7d7 & all fees & r5ts collect$ pursuant to subsection 7e7 %all be cr$it$ to a revolv+ fund & rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,! ,secret>y may use su* fees & r5ts = op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 repair1 or improvem5t ( ! ,transportation ,te*nology ,c5t]4 7g7 ,leases & contracts ,not)/&+ section #acjb ( title #dj1 ! ,secret>y may lease to o!rs or ent] into contracts = t]ms ( up to #bj ye>s1 = su* consid]ation & subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be 9 ! be/ int]e/s ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 = ! op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 repair1 & improvem5t ( ! ,transportation ,te*nology ,c5t]4 7h7 ,prop]ty & casualty loss insurance ,! ,secret>y may all[ its lessees & contractors to pur*ase prop]ty & casualty loss insurance = its assets & activities at ! ,transportation ,te*nology ,c5t] to mitigate ! lessee's or contractor's risk associat$ ) op]at+ a facility4 7i7 ,en]gy projects ,not)/&+ section #acda ( title #ca1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into contracts or agreem5ts1 or commit to obligations 9 connection ) ?ird-p>ty contracts or agreem5ts1 includ+ cont+5t liability = ! pur*ase ( electric p[] 9 connection ) su* contracts or agreem5ts1 = t]ms n to exce$ #bj ye>s1 to enable ! use ( ! l& at ! ,transportation ,te*nology ,c5t] = projects to produce en]gy f r5ewable s\rces4 4 #bbdac4 ,rail rese>* & developm5t c5t] ( excell5ce ,section #bjajh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bbdab1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,rail ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce 7#a7 ,c5t] ( excell5ce ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to e/abli% & ma9ta9 a c5t] ( excell5ce to advance rese>* & developm5t t improves ! safety1 effici5cy1 & reliability ( pass5g] & freight rail transportation4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or a consortium ( nonpr(it in/itutions ( high] education %all be eligible to receive a grant f ! c5t] e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 give pref]5ce to applicants ) /rong pa/ p]=mance relat$ to rail rese>*1 education1 & work=ce developm5t activities2 7,b7 consid] ! ext5t to :i* ! applicant w\ld involve public & private sector pass5g] & freight railroad op]ators2 & 7,c7 consid] ! regional & national impacts ( ! applicant's proposal4 7#d7 ,use ( funds ,grant funds aw>d$ pursuant to ?is subsection %all be us$ = basic & appli$ rese>*1 evaluation1 education1 work=ce developm5t1 & tra9+ ef=ts relat$ to safety1 project deliv]y1 effici5cy1 reliability1 resili5cy1 & su/a9ability ( urban commut]1 int]city high-spe$1 & freight rail transportation1 to include advances 9 roll+ /ock1 advanc$ positive tra9 control1 human factors1 rail infra/ructure1 %>$ corridors1 grade cross+ safety1 inspection te*nology1 remote s5s+1 rail sy/ems ma9t5ance1 network resili5cy1 op]ational reliability1 en]gy effici5cy1 & o!r advanc$ te*nologies4 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is subsection %all be #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( e/abli%+ & op]at+ ! c5t] ( excell5ce & relat$ rese>* activities c>ri$ out by ! grant recipi5t4 4 #bbdad4 ,qu>t]ly report on positive tra9 control sy/em p]=mance ,section #bjaeg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,reports on positive tra9 control sy/em p]=mance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ho/ railroad subject to ?is section or subp>t ,i ( "p #bcf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 %all electronically submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation a ,report ( ,,ptc ,sy/em ,p]=mance on ,=m ,,fra ,f #fahj4aeb1 :i* %all be submitt$ on or be=e ! applicable due date set =? 9 p>agraph 7#c7 & conta9 ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 :i* %all be sep>at$ by ! ho/ railroad1 ea* applicable t5ant railroad1 & ea* positive tra9 control-gov]n$ track segm5t1 consi/5t ) ! railroad's positive tra9 control ,implem5tation ,plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,requir$ in=mation ,ea* report submitt$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 = ! applicable report+ p]iod-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( positive tra9 control sy/em initialization failures1 disaggregat$ by ! numb] ( initialization failures = :i* ! s\rce or cause 0 ! onbo>d subsy/em1 ! wayside subsy/em1 ! communications subsy/em1 ! back (fice subsy/em1 or a non-positive tra9 control compon5t2 7,b7 ! numb] ( positive tra9 control sy/em cut outs1 disaggregat$ by ea* compon5t li/$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t 0 ! s\rce or cause ( su* cut outs2 7,c7 ! numb] ( positive tra9 control sy/em malfunctions1 disaggregat$ by ea* compon5t li/$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t 0 ! s\rce or cause ( su* malfunctions2 7,d7 ! numb] ( en=cem5ts by ! positive tra9 control sy/em2 7,e7 ! numb] ( en=cem5ts by ! positive tra9 control sy/em 9 :i* x is reasonable to assume an accid5t or incid5t 0 prev5t$2 7,f7 ! numb] ( s*$ul$ attempts at initialization ( ! positive tra9 control sy/em2 7,g7 ! numb] ( tra9 miles gov]n$ by ! positive tra9 control sy/em2 & 7,h7 a summ>y ( any actions ! ho/ railroad & its t5ant railroads are tak+ to r$uce ! frequ5cy & rate ( initialization failures1 cut outs1 & malfunctions1 su* z any actions to correct or elim9ate sy/emic issues & specific problems4 7#c7 ,due dates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ea* ho/ railroad %all electronically submit ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an-- 7i7 ,april #cj1 = ! p]iod f ,janu>y #a ?r\gh ,m>* #ca2 7ii7 ,july #ca1 = ! p]iod f ,april #a ?r\gh ,june #cj2 7iii7 ,octob] #ca1 = ! p]iod f ,july #a ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj2 & 7iv7 ,janu>y #ca1 = ! p]iod f ,octob] #a ?r\gh ,decemb] #ca ( ! prior cal5d> ye>4 7,b7 ,frequ5cy r$uction ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all r$uce ! frequ5cy ) :i* ho/ railroads are requir$ to submit ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to n less frequ5tly ?an twice p] ye>1 unless ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 det]m9es t qu>t]ly report+ is 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7ii7 publi%es a ju/ification = su* det]m9ation 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7#d7 ,t5ant railroads ,ea* t5ant railroad t op]ates on a ho/ railroad's positive tra9 control-gov]n$ ma9 l9e & is n curr5tly subject to an exception "u section #bcf4ajjf7;b7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 %all submit ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to ea* applicable ho/ railroad on a cont9u\s basis4 7#e7 ,en=cem5ts ,any railroad op]at+ a positive tra9 control sy/em classifi$ "u ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,type ,approval numb] ,,fra-,,ta-#bjaj-jja or ,,fra-,,ta-#bjac-jjc %all beg9 submitt+ ! metric requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,d7 n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca1 #bjbc4 4 #bbdae4 ,spe$ limit action plans 7a7 ,codification (1 & am5dm5t to1 section #aadjf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjafh ! foll[+3 #bjafi4 ,spe$ limit action plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #c1 #bjaf1 ea* railroad c>ri] provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 9 consultation ) any applicable ho/ railroad c>ri]1 %all survey its entire sy/em & id5tify ea* ma9 track location :]e !re is a r$uction ( m ?an #bj miles p] h\r f ! approa* spe$ to a curve1 bridge1 or tunnel & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve1 bridge1 or tunnel4 7b7 ,action plans ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date t ! survey "u subsection 7a7 is complete1 a railroad c>ri] describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation an action plan t-- 7#a7 id5tifies ea* ma9 track location :]e !re is a r$uction ( m ?an #bj miles p] h\r f ! approa* spe$ to a curve1 bridge1 or tunnel & ! maximum au?oriz$ op]at+ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at t curve1 bridge1 or tunnel2 7#b7 describes appropriate actions to enable w>n+ & en=cem5t ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 modification to automatic tra9 control sy/ems1 if applicable1 or o!r signal sy/ems2 7,b7 increas$ crew size2 7,c7 in/allation ( signage al]t+ tra9 crews ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s 9 ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,d7 in/allation ( al]t]s2 7,e7 increas$ crew communication2 & 7,f7 o!r practices2 7#c7 conta9s mile/ones & t>get dates = implem5t+ ea* appropriate action describ$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#d7 ensures compliance ) ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ at ea* location id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,approval ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* an action plan is submitt$ "u subsection 7b7 or 7d77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all approve1 approve ) conditions1 or disapprove ! action plan4 7d7 ,p]iodic reviews & updates ,ea* railroad c>ri] t submits an action plan to ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7b7 %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 & annually !reaft]1 review su* plan to ensure ! effectiv5ess ( actions tak5 to enable w>n+ & en=cem5t ( ! maximum au?oriz$ spe$ = pass5g] tra9s at ea* location id5tifi$ pursuant to subsection 7b77#a72 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #ij days be=e implem5t+ any significant op]ational or t]ritorial op]at+ *ange1 includ+ initiat+ a new s]vice or r\te1 submit to ! ,secret>y a revis$ action plan1 aft] consultation ) any applicable ho/ railroad1 t addresses su* op]ational or t]ritorial op]at+ *ange4 7e7 ,new s]vice ,if a railroad c>ri] provid+ int]city rail pass5g] transportation or commut] rail pass5g] transportation did n exi/ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acab71 su* railroad c>ri]1 9 consultation ) any applicable ho/ railroad c>ri]1 %all-- 7#a7 survey its r\tes pursuant to subsection 7a7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba2 & 7#b7 develop an action plan pursuant to subsection 7b7 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* su* survey is complete4 7f7 ,alt]native safety measures ,! ,secret>y may exempt f ! requirem5ts "u ?is section ea* segm5t ( track = :i* op]ations are gov]n$ by a positive tra9 control sy/em c]tifi$ "u section #bjaeg1 or any o!r safety te*nology or practice t w\ld a*ieve an equival5t or great] level ( safety 9 r$uc+ d]ailm5t risk4 7g7 ,prohibition ,no new int]city or commut] rail pass5g] s]vice may beg9 op]ation unless ! railroad c>ri] provid+ su* s]vice is 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts "u ?is section4 7h7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to prohibit ! ,secret>y f apply+ ! requirem5ts "u ?is section to o!r segm5ts ( track at high risk ( ov]spe$ d]ailm5t4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjafi4 ,spe$ limit action plans4 4 #bbdaf4 ,new pass5g] s]vice pre-rev5ue safety validation plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bbdae1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagj4 ,pre-rev5ue s]vice safety validation plan 7a7 ,plan submission ,any railroad provid+ new1 regul>ly s*$ul$1 int]city or commut] rail pass5g] transportation1 an ext5sion ( exi/+ s]vice1 or a r5ewal ( s]vice t has be5 discont9u$ = m ?an #ahj days %all develop & submit = review a compreh5sive pre-rev5ue s]vice safety validation plan to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation n lat] ?an #fj days be=e initiat+ su* rev5ue s]vice4 ,su* plan %all include p]t95t safety mile/ones & a m9imum p]iod ( simulat$ rev5ue s]vice to ensure op]ational read9ess & t all safety s5sitive p]sonnel are prop]ly tra9$ & qualifi$4 7b7 ,compliance ,aft] submitt+ a plan pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! railroad %all adopt & comply ) su* plan & may n am5d ! plan )\t fir/ notify+ ! ,secret>y ( ! propos$ am5dm5t4 ,rev5ue s]vice may n beg9 until ! railroad has complet$ ! requirem5ts ( its plan1 includ+ ! m9imum simulat$ s]vice p]iod requir$ by ! plan4 7c7 ,rulemak+ ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to c>ry out ?is section1 includ+-- 7#a7 requir+ t any id5tifi$ safety defici5cies be address$ & correct$ be=e ! initiation ( rev5ue s]vice2 & 7#b7 e/abli%+ appropriate deadl9es to enable ! ,secret>y to review & approve ! pre-rev5ue s]vice safety validation plan to ensure t s]vice is n unduly delay$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z am5d$ by section #bbdae7;b71 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjagj4 ,pre-rev5ue s]vice safety validation plan4 4 #bbdag4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration accid5t & incid5t inve/igations ,section #bjijb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ subp5a & ins]t+ subpo5a2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,ga!r+ in=mation & te*nical exp]tise 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all create a /&>d process = inve/igators to use dur+ accid5t & incid5t inve/igations conduct$ "u ?is section = det]m9+ :5 x is appropriate & ! appropriate me?od =-- 7,a7 ga!r+ in=mation ab\t an accid5t or incid5t "u inve/igation f railroad c>ri]s1 contractors or employees ( railroad c>ri]s or repres5tatives ( employees ( railroad c>ri]s1 & o!rs1 z det]m9$ relevant by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 consult+ ) railroad c>ri]s1 contractors or employees ( railroad c>ri]s or repres5tatives ( employees ( railroad c>ri]s1 & o!rs1 z det]m9$ relevant by ! ,secret>y1 = te*nical exp]tise on ! facts ( ! accid5t or incid5t "u inve/igation4 7#b7 ,confid5tiality ,9 develop+ ! process requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all factor 9 ways to ma9ta9 ! confid5tiality ( any entity id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 su* entity reque/s confid5tiality2 7,b7 su* entity 0 n involv$ 9 ! accid5t or incid5t2 & 7,c7 ma9ta9+ su* entity's confid5tiality does n adv]sely affect an inve/igation ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7#c7 ,applicability ,?is subsection %all n apply to any inve/igation c>ri$ out by ! ,national ,transportation ,safety ,bo>d4 4 #bbdah4 ,civil p5alty en=cem5t au?ority ,section #bacja7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,! ,secret>y may f9d t a p]son has violat$ ?is *apt] or a regulation prescrib$ or ord]1 special p]mit1 or approval issu$ "u ?is *apt] only aft] notice & an opportunity = a he>+4 ,! ,secret>y %all impose a p5alty "u ?is section by giv+ ! p]son writt5 notice ( ! am\nt ( ! p5alty4 ,! ,secret>y may compromise ! am\nt ( a civil p5alty by settlem5t agreem5t )\t issuance ( an ord]4 ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( a compromise1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! nature1 circum/ances1 ext5t1 & gravity ( ! violation2 7,b7 ) respect to ! violator1 ! degree ( culpability1 any hi/ory ( violations1 ! ability to pay1 & any effect on ! ability to cont9ue to d bus9ess2 & 7,c7 o!r matt]s t ju/ice requires4 7#d7 ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to collect a civil p5alty impos$ or compromise "u ?is section & any accru$ int]e/ on ! civil p5alty4 ,9 ! civil action1 ! am\nt & appropriat5ess ( ! civil p5alty %all n be subject to review4 4 #bbdai4 ,advanc+ safety & innovative te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bfajc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bfajc4 ,safety regulations & evaluation ,! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all promulgate su* safety regulations z may be necess>y = high-spe$ rail s]vices2 7#b7 %all1 be=e promulgat+ su* regulations1 consult ) develop]s ( new high-spe$ rail te*nologies to develop a me?od = evaluat+ safety p]=mance2 & 7#c7 may solicit fe$back f relevant safety exp]ts or repres5tatives ( rail employees :o p]=m "w on simil> te*nology or :o may be expect$ to p]=m "w on new te*nology1 z appropriate4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bfa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bfajc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bfajc4 ,safety regulations & evaluation4 4 #bbdbj4 ,pass5g] rail vehicle occupant protection sy/ems 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration %all conduct a /udy ( ! pot5tial in/allation & use 9 new pass5g] rail roll+ /ock ( pass5g] rail vehicle occupant protection sy/ems t c\ld mat]ially improve pass5g] safety4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid] m9imiz+ ! risk ( second>y collisions1 includ+ e/imat+ ! co/s & b5efits ( ! new requirem5ts1 ?r\gh ! use (-- 7#a7 occupant re/ra9t sy/ems2 7#b7 air bags2 7#c7 em]g5cy w9d[ ret5tion sy/ems2 & 7#d7 int]ior designs1 includ+ seats1 baggage re/ra9ts1 & table configurations & atta*m5ts4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 submit a report summ>iz+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 publi% su* report on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7d7 ,rulemak+ ,foll[+ ! completion ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 & aft] consid]+ ! co/s & b5efits ( ! propos$ protection sy/ems1 ! ,adm9i/rator may promulgate a rule t e/abli%es /&>ds = ! use ( occupant protection sy/ems 9 new pass5g] rail roll+ /ock4 #bbdba4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration report+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,elim9ation ( duplicative or unnecess>y report+ or pap]work requirem5ts 9 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,review ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,,fra ,adm9i/rator71 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 %all conduct a review ( exi/+ report+ & pap]work requirem5ts 9 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration to det]m9e if any su* requirem5ts are duplicative or unnecess>y4 7#b7 ,elim9ation ( c]ta9 requirem5ts ,if ! ,,fra ,adm9i/rator det]m9es1 z a result ( ! review conduct$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 t any report+ or pap]work requirem5t t is n /atutorily requir$ is duplicative or unnecess>y1 ! ,,fra ,adm9i/rator1 aft] consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 %all t]m9ate su* requirem5t4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,,fra ,adm9i/rator %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t-- 7,a7 id5tifies all ( ! report+ or pap]work requirem5ts t 7 t]m9at$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 id5tifies any /atutory report+ or pap]work requirem5ts t are duplicative or unnecess>y & %\ld be repeal$4 7b7 ,safety report+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = ! foll[+ #d ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all update ,special ,/udy ,block #di on ,=m ,,fra ,f #fahj4ed 7,rail ,equipm5t ,accid5t_/,incid5t ,report7 to collect1 ) respect to tra9s involv$ 9 accid5ts requir$ to be report$ to ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( c>s & l5g? ( ! involv$ tra9s2 & 7#b7 ! numb] ( crew memb]s :o 7 abo>d a controll+ locomotive involv$ 9 an accid5t at ! "t ( su* accid5t4 #bbdbb4 ,national ,academies /udy on tra9s long] ?an #g1ejj feet 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,national ,academies to conduct a /udy on ! op]ation ( freight tra9s t are long] ?an #g1ejj feet4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! /udy conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 exam9e any pot5tial impacts to safety f ! op]ation ( freight tra9s t are long] ?an #g1ejj feet & ! mitigation ( any id5tifi$ risks1 includ+-- 7,a7 any pot5tial *anges 9 ! risk ( loss ( communications betwe5 ! end ( tra9 device & ! locomotive cab1 includ+ communications ov] diff]+ t]ra9s & conditions2 7,b7 any pot5tial *anges 9 ! risk ( loss ( radio communications betwe5 crew memb]s :5 a crew memb] alights f ! tra91 includ+ communications ov] diff]+ t]ra9s & conditions2 7,c7 any pot5tial *anges 9 ! risk ( d]ailm5ts1 includ+ any risks associat$ ) 9-tra9 compressive =ces & slack action or o!r safety risks 9 ! op]ations ( su* tra9s 9 diff]+ t]ra9s & conditions2 7,d7 any pot5tial impacts associat$ ) ! deploym5t ( multiple di/ribut$ p[] units 9 ! consi/s ( su* tra9s2 & 7,e7 any pot5tial impacts on brak+ & locomotive p]=mance & track we> & te>2 7#b7 evaluate any impacts on s*$ul+ & effici5cy ( pass5g] op]ations & 9 ! %ipp+ ( goods by freight z a result ( long] tra9s2 7#c7 det]m9e :e!r additional eng9e] & conductor tra9+ is requir$ = safely op]at+ su* tra9s2 7#d7 assess ! pot5tial impact on ! am\nt ( "t & frequ5cy ( occurr5ce highway-rail grade cross+s are occupi$2 & 7#e7 id5tify any pot5tial environm5tal impacts1 includ+ gre5h\se gas emissions1 t h result$ f ! op]ation ( long] tra9s4 7c7 ,comp>ison ,:5 evaluat+ ! pot5tial impacts ( ! op]ation ( tra9s long] ?an #g1ejj feet "u subsection 7b71 ! impacts ( su* tra9s %all be comp>$ to ! impacts ( tra9s t are %ort] ?an #g1ejj feet1 aft] tak+ into acc\nt tra9 frequ5cy4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives t conta9s ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ by ! ,national ,academies "u ?is section4 7e7 ,fund+ ,f ! am\nts appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjba pursuant to ! au?orization "u section #bjaag7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all exp5d n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj & n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! /udy requir$ "u ?is section4 #bbdbc4 ,high-spe$ tra9 noise emissions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ag ( ! ,noise ,control ,act ( #aigb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #diaf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,high-spe$ tra9 noise emissions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 may prescribe regulations gov]n+ railroad-relat$ noise emission /&>ds = tra9s op]at+ on ! g5]al railroad sy/em ( transportation at spe$s exce$+ #afj miles p] h\r1 includ+ noise relat$ to magnetic levitation sy/ems & o!r new te*nologies n traditionally associat$ ) railroads4 7#b7 ,factors 9 rulemak+ ,! regulations prescrib$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 may-- 7,a7 consid] v>iances 9 maximum pass-by noise ) respect to ! spe$ ( ! equipm5t2 7,b7 acc\nt = curr5t eng9e]+ be/ practices2 & 7,c7 enc\rage ! use ( noise mitigation te*niques to ! ext5t reasonable if ! b5efits exce$ ! co/s4 7#c7 ,conv5tional-spe$ tra9s ,railroad-relat$ noise regulations prescrib$ "u subsection 7a7 %all cont9ue to gov]n noise emissions f ! op]ation ( tra9s1 includ+ locomotives & rail c>s1 :5 op]at+ at spe$s n exce$+ #afj miles p] h\r4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,! second s5t5ce ( section #ag7;b7 ( ! ,noise ,control ,act ( #aigb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #diaf7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,safety ,appliance ,acts1 ! ,int]/ate ,comm]ce ,act1 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,act & ins]t+ subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbdbd4 ,critical incid5t /ress plans ,! ,secret>y %all am5d "p #bgb ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to ! ext5t necess>y to ensure t-- 7#a7 ! cov]age ( a critical incid5t /ress plan "u section #bgb4g ( su* "p includes employees ( commut] railroads & int]city pass5g] railroads 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bgb4i ( su* "p71 includ+ employees :o directly int]act ) pass5g]s2 & 7#b7 an assault aga9/ an employee requir+ m$ical att5tion is includ$ 9 ! def9ition ( critical incid5t "u section #bgb4i ( su* "p4 #bbdbe4 ,requirem5ts = railroad freight c>s plac$ into s]vice 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #bja ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bbdaf7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjaga4 ,requirem5ts = railroad freight c>s plac$ into s]vice 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,compon5t ,! t]m compon5t means a "p or subassembly ( a railroad freight c>4 7#b7 ,control ,! t]m control means ! p[]1 :e!r direct or indirect & :e!r or n ex]cis$1 ?r\gh ! own]%ip ( a majority or a dom9ant m9ority ( ! total out/&+ vot+ int]e/ 9 an entity1 repres5tation on ! bo>d ( directors ( an entity1 proxy vot+ on ! bo>d ( directors ( an entity1 a special %>e 9 ! entity1 a contractual arrangem5t ) ! entity1 a =mal or in=mal arrangem5t to act 9 conc]t ) an entity1 or any o!r means1 to det]m9e1 direct1 make decisions1 or cause decisions to be made = ! entity4 7#c7 ,co/ ( s5sitive te*nology ,! t]m co/ ( s5sitive te*nology means ! aggregate co/ ( ! s5sitive te*nology locat$ on a railroad freight c>4 7#d7 ,c\ntry ( conc]n ,! t]m c\ntry ( conc]n means a c\ntry t-- 7,a7 is id5tifi$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce z a nonm>ket economy c\ntry 7z def9$ 9 section #gga7ah7 ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afgg7ah777 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba2 7,b7 0 id5tifi$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative 9 ! mo/ rec5t report requir$ by section #ahb ( ! ,trade ,act ( #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7 z a =eign c\ntry includ$ on ! priority wat* li/ 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7g77#c7 ( su* section72 & 7,c7 is subject to monitor+ by ! ,trade ,repres5tative "u section #cjf ( ! ,trade ,act ( #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaf74 7#e7 ,net co/ ,! t]m net co/ has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 *apt] #d ( ! ,,usmca or any subsequ5t free trade agreem5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,mexico1 & ,canada4 7#f7 ,qualifi$ facility ,! t]m qualifi$ facility means a facility t is n own$ or "u ! control ( a /ate-own$ ent]prise4 7#g7 ,qualifi$ manufactur] ,! t]m qualifi$ manufactur] means a railroad freight c> manufactur] t is n own$ or "u ! control ( a /ate-own$ ent]prise4 7#h7 ,railroad freight c> ,! t]m railroad freight c> means a c> design$ to c>ry freight or railroad p]sonnel by rail1 includ+-- 7,a7 a box c>2 7,b7 a refrig]ator c>2 7,c7 a v5tilator c>2 7,d7 an int]modal well c>2 7,e7 a gondola c>2 7,f7 a hopp] c>2 7,g7 an auto rack c>2 7,h7 a flat c>2 7,i7 a special c>2 7,j7 a caboose c>2 7,k7 a tank c>2 & 7,l7 a y>d c>4 7#i7 ,s5sitive te*nology ,! t]m s5sitive te*nology means any device emb$d$ ) electronics1 s(tw>e1 s5sors1 or o!r connectivity1 t enables ! device to connect to1 collect data f1 or ex*ange data ) ano!r device1 includ+-- 7,a7 onbo>d telematics2 7,b7 remote monitor+ s(tw>e2 7,c7 firmw>e2 7,d7 analytics2 7,e7 global position+ sy/em satellite & cellul> location track+ sy/ems2 7,f7 ev5t /atus s5sors2 7,g7 pr$ictive compon5t condition & p]=mance monitor+ s5sors2 & 7,h7 simil> s5sitive te*nologies emb$d$ into freight railc> compon5ts & sub-assemblies4 7#aj7 ,/ate-own$ ent]prise ,! t]m /ate-own$ ent]prise means-- 7,a7 an entity t is own$ by1 or "u ! control (1 a national1 prov9cial1 or local gov]nm5t ( a c\ntry ( conc]n1 or an ag5cy ( su* gov]nm5t2 or 7,b7 an individual act+ "u ! direction or influ5ce ( a gov]nm5t or ag5cy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#aa7 ,sub/antially trans=m$ ,! t]m sub/antially trans=m$ means a compon5t ( a railroad freight c> t und]goes an applicable *ange 9 t>iff classification z a result ( ! manufactur+ process1 z describ$ 9 *apt] #d & relat$ annexes ( ! ,,usmca or any subsequ5t free trade agreem5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,mexico1 & ,canada4 7#ab7 ,,usmca ,! t]m ,,usmca has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,mexico-,canada ,agreem5t ,implem5tation ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dejb74 7b7 ,requirem5ts = railroad freight c>s 7#a7 ,limitation on railroad freight c>s ,a railroad freight c> :olly manufactur$ on or aft] ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( issuance ( ! regulations requir$ "u subsection 7c77#a7 may only op]ate on ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]al railroad sy/em ( transportation if-- 7,a7 ! railroad freight c> is manufactur$1 assembl$1 & sub/antially trans=m$1 z applicable1 by a qualifi$ manufactur] 9 a qualifi$ facility2 7,b7 none ( ! s5sitive te*nology locat$ on ! railroad freight c>1 includ+ compon5ts necess>y to ! functionality ( ! s5sitive te*nology1 orig9ates f a c\ntry ( conc]n or is s\rc$ f a /ate-own$ ent]prise2 & 7,c7 none ( ! cont5t ( ! railroad freight c>1 exclud+ s5sitive te*nology1 orig9ates f a c\ntry ( conc]n or is s\rc$ f a /ate-own$ ent]prise t has be5 det]m9$ by a recogniz$ c\rt or adm9i/rative ag5cy ( compet5t jurisdiction & legal au?ority to h violat$ or infr+$ valid ,unit$ ,/ates intellectual prop]ty rights ( ano!r includ+ su* a f9d+ by a ,f$]al di/rict c\rt "u title #ce or ! ,u4,s4 ,int]national ,trade ,commission "u section #ccg ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #accg74 7#b7 ,limitation on railroad freight c> cont5t 7,a7 ,p]c5tage limitation 7i7 ,initial limitation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( issuance ( ! regulations requir$ "u subsection 7c77#a71 a railroad freight c> describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may op]ate on ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]al railroad sy/em ( transportation only if n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! cont5t ( ! railroad freight c>1 calculat$ by ! net co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! c> & exclud+ ! co/ ( s5sitive te*nology1 orig9ates f a c\ntry ( conc]n or is s\rc$ f a /ate-own$ ent]prise4 7ii7 ,subsequ5t limitation ,effective beg9n+ on ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date ( issuance ( ! regulations requir$ "u subsection 7c77#a71 a railroad freight c> describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may op]ate on ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]al railroad sy/em ( transportation only if n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! cont5t ( ! railroad freight c>1 calculat$ by ! net co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! c> & exclud+ ! co/ ( s5sitive te*nology1 orig9ates f a c\ntry ( conc]n or is s\rc$ f a /ate-own$ ent]prise4 7,b7 ,conflict ,! p]c5tages specifi$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 z applicable1 %all apply not)/&+ any app>5t conflict ) provisions ( *apt] #d ( ! ,,usmca4 7c7 ,regulations & p5alties 7#a7 ,regulations requir$ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,expansion & ,rail ,safety ,act ( #bjba1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue su* regulations z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section1 includ+ = ! monitor+ & s5sitive te*nology requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,c]tification requir$ ,to be eligible to provide a railroad freight c> = op]ation on ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]al railroad sy/em ( transportation1 ! manufactur] ( su* c> %all annually c]tify to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation t any railroad freight c>s to be s provid$ meet ! requirem5ts "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,valid c]tification requir$ ,at ! "t a railroad freight c> beg9s op]ation on ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]al railroad sy/em ( transportation1 ! manufactur] ( su* railroad freight c> %all h valid c]tification describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 = ! ye> 9 :i* su* c> beg9s op]ation4 7,b7 ,regi/ration ( noncompliant c>s prohibit$ ,a railroad freight c> manufactur] may n regi/]1 or cause to be regi/]$1 a railroad freight c> t does n comply ) ! requirem5ts "u ?is section 9 ! ,association ( ,am]ican ,railroad's ,uml] sy/em4 7#d7 ,civil p5alties 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,pursuant to section #bacja1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may assess a civil p5alty ( n less ?an #ajj1jjj1 b n m ?an #bej1jjj1 = ea* violation ( ?is section = ea* railroad freight c>4 7,b7 ,prohibition on op]ation = violations ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may prohibit a railroad freight c> manufactur] ) respect to :i* ! ,secret>y has assess$ m ?an #c violations "u subp>agraph 7,a7 f provid+ additional railroad freight c>s = op]ation on ! ,unit$ ,/ates g5]al railroad sy/em ( transportation until ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7i7 su* manufactur] is 9 compliance ) ?is section2 & 7ii7 all civil p5alties assess$ to su* manufactur] pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 h be5 paid 9 full4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #bja ( subtitle ,v ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bbdaf7;b771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bjaga4 ,requirem5ts = railroad freight c>s plac$ into s]vice 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #bbdbf4 ,railroad po9t ( contact = public safety issues ,all railroads %all-- 7#a7 provide railroad contact in=mation = public safety issues1 includ+ a telephone numb]1 to ! relevant ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local ov]sight ag5cies2 & 7#b7 po/ ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 on a publicly accessible website4 #bbdbg4 ,controll$ sub/ances te/+ = me*anical employees ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all am5d ! regulations "u "p #bai ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to require all me*anical employees ( railroads to be subject to all ( ! brea? or body fluid te/+ set =? 9 subp>t ,c1 ,d1 & ,e ( su* "p1 includ+ r&om te/+1 reasonable suspicion te/+1 reasonable cause te/+1 pre-employm5t te/+1 return-to-duty te/+1 & foll[-up te/+4 ,,iii ,motor c>ri] safety #bcjja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to pay adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7#a7 #cfj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #cfg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #cge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #chb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #cij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance programs ,section #caajd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance programs ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7-- 7#a7 subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program "u section #caajb 7o!r ?an ! high priority program "u subsection 7l7 ( t section7-- 7,a7 #cij1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #cih1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #djf1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #dad1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #dbb1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7#b7 subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out ! high priority program "u section #caajb7l7 7o!r ?an ! comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program "u p>agraph 7#e7 ( t section7-- 7,a7 #eg1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #eh1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #fa1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #fb1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7#c7 to c>ry out ! comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program "u section #caajb7l77#e71 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#d7 to c>ry out ! comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grant program "u section #caajc-- 7,a7 #a1ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #a1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #a1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #a1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #a1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 & 7#e7 subject to subsection 7c71 to c>ry out ! f9ancial assi/ance program = comm]cial driv]'s lic5se implem5tation "u section #cacac-- 7,a7 #da1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #db1fej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #dc1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #dd1cej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #de1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,9-k9d contributions ,! ,secret>y 2 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y 2 7,c7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 7except subsection 7l77#e7 ( t section7 aft] section #caajb2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,reimbursem5t p]c5tage 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program ,! ,secret>y %all reimburse a recipi5t1 9 accordance ) a f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t made "u section #caajb7l77#e71 an am\nt t is equal to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/s incurr$ by ! recipi5t 9 a fiscal ye> 9 develop+ & implem5t+ a tra9+ program "u t section4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ p>tn] tra9+ &2 7,b7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#d7 & ins]t+ 7#e72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ p>tn] tra9+ &2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ = ! next fiscal ye> & ins]t+ = ! next #b fiscal ye>s2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ = ! next fiscal ye> & ins]t+ = ! next #b fiscal ye>s2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,= grants made = c>ry+ out section #caajb7l77#e71 = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y approves ! f9ancial assi/ance agreem5t & = ! next #d fiscal ye>s4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,am\nts n exp5d$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 am\nts n exp5d$ 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program ,am\nts made available = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u section #caajb 7o!r ?an am\nts made available to c>ry out section #caajb7l77 t are n exp5d$ by a recipi5t dur+ ! p]iod ( availability %all be releas$ back to ! ,secret>y = reallocation "u t program4 4 7c7 ,en=cem5t data updates ,section #caajb7;h77#b77;,a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjjd & #bjje & ins]t+ #bjad & #bjae4 #bcjjb4 ,motor c>ri] safety advisory committee ,section #dadd ( ! ,,safetea-,,lu 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caajj note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ small bus9ess motor c>ri]s aft] indu/ry2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjac & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe4 #bcjjc4 ,combat+ human traffick+ ,section #caajb7l7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,g77ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,h7 z subp>agraph 7,j72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,g7 ! foll[+3 7,h7 support1 ?r\gh ! use ( funds o!rwise available = su* purposes-- 7i7 ! recognition1 prev5tion1 & report+ ( human traffick+1 includ+ ! traffick+ ( human be+s-- 7,i7 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle2 or 7,,ii7 by any occupant1 includ+ ! op]ator1 ( a comm]cial motor vehicle2 7ii7 ! detection ( crim9al activity or any o!r violation ( law relat+ to human traffick+2 & 7iii7 en=cem5t ( laws relat+ to human traffick+2 7,i7 o!rwise support ! recognition1 prev5tion1 & report+ ( human traffick+2 & 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,d7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 = ! detection (1 & en=cem5t actions tak5 z a result (1 crim9al activity 7includ+ ! traffick+ ( human be+s7-- 7,i7 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle2 or 7,,ii7 by any occupant1 includ+ ! op]ator1 ( a comm]cial motor vehicle2 & 7v7 9 addition to any funds o!rwise made available = ! recognition1 prev5tion1 & report+ ( human traffick+1 to support ! recognition1 prev5tion1 & report+ ( human traffick+4 4 #bcjjd4 ,immobilization grant program ,section #caajb7l7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,immobilization grant program 7,a7 ,def9ition ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle 9 section #cacja4 7,b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an immobilization grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide to ,/ates discretion>y grants = ! immobilization or imp\ndm5t ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles t-- 7i7 are det]m9$ to be unsafe2 or 7ii7 fail inspection4 7,c7 ,li/ ( crit]ia = immobilization ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,/ate comm]cial motor vehicle entities1 %all develop a li/ ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety violations & defects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w>rant ! imm$iate immobilization ( a pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle4 7,d7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate %all be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph only if ! ,/ate has ! au?ority to require ! immobilization or imp\ndm5t ( a pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicle-- 7i7 ) respect to :i* a motor vehicle safety violation includ$ 9 ! li/ develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 is det]m9$ to exi/2 or 7ii7 t is det]m9$ to h a defect includ$ 9 t li/4 7,e7 ,use ( funds ,a grant provid$ "u ?is p>agraph may be us$ =-- 7i7 ! immobilization or imp\ndm5t ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d72 7ii7 safety inspections ( ^? pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles2 & 7iii7 any o!r activity relat+ to an activity describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,f7 ,secret>y au?orization ,! ,secret>y may provide to a ,/ate am\nts = ! co/s associat$ ) c>ry+ out an immobilization program us+ funds made available "u section #caajd7;a77#b74 4 #bcjje4 ,comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support ,section #caajb7l7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bcjjd71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] a comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t tra9+ & support grant program fund$ "u section #caajd7;a77#c71 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all make discretion>y grants to eligible entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 = ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! grant program "u subp>agraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 to tra9 non-,f$]al employees :o conduct comm]cial motor vehicle en=cem5t activities2 & 7ii7 to develop relat$ tra9+ mat]ials4 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible = a discretion>y grant "u ! program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is a nonpr(it organization t has-- 7i7 exp]tise 9 conduct+ a tra9+ program = non-,f$]al employees2 & 7ii7 ! ability to rea* & involve 9 a tra9+ program a t>get population ( comm]cial motor vehicle safety en=cem5t employees4 4 #bcjjf4 ,/udy ( comm]cial motor vehicle cra% causation 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #caacb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,/udy ,! t]m /udy means ! /udy c>ri$ out "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a compreh5sive /udy-- 7#a7 to det]m9e ! causes (1 & contribut+ factors to1 cra%es t involve a comm]cial motor vehicle2 & 7#b7 to id5tify data requirem5ts1 data collection proc$ures1 reports1 & any o!r measures t c be us$ to improve ! ability ( ,/ates & ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 to evaluate future cra%es involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles2 7,b7 to monitor cra% tr5ds & id5tify causes & contribut+ factors2 & 7,c7 to develop effective safety improvem5t policies & programs4 7c7 ,design ,! /udy %all be design$ to yield in=mation t c be us$ to help policy mak]s1 regulators1 & law en=cem5t id5tify activities & o!r measures t are likely to lead to r$uctions 9-- 7#a7 ! frequ5cy ( cra%es involv+ a comm]cial motor vehicle2 7#b7 ! sev]ity ( cra%es involv+ a comm]cial motor vehicle2 & 7#c7 fatalities & injuries4 7d7 ,consultation ,9 design+ & c>ry+ out ! /udy1 ! ,secret>y may consult ) individuals or entities ) exp]tise on-- 7#a7 cra% causation & prev5tion2 7#b7 comm]cial motor vehicles1 comm]cial driv]s1 & motor c>ri]s1 includ+ pass5g] c>ri]s2 7#c7 highways & noncomm]cial motor vehicles & driv]s2 7#d7 ,f$]al & ,/ate highway & motor c>ri] safety programs2 7#e7 rese>* me?ods & /ati/ical analysis2 & 7#f7 o!r relevant topics1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,public comm5t ,! ,secret>y %all make available = public comm5t in=mation ab\t ! objectives1 me?odology1 implem5tation1 f9d+s1 & o!r aspects ( ! /udy4 7f7 ,reports ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy is complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy & any legislative recomm5dations to facilitate r$uctions 9 ! matt]s describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 ( subsection 7c74 #bcjjg4 ,promot+ wom5 9 ! truck+ work=ce 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 wom5 make up #dg p]c5t ( ! work=ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 wom5 are significantly und]repres5t$ 9 ! truck+ indu/ry1 hold+ only #bd p]c5t ( all transportation & w>eh\s+ jobs & repres5t+ only-- 7,a7 #f4f p]c5t ( truck driv]s2 7,b7 #ab4e p]c5t ( all work]s 9 truck transportation2 & 7,c7 #h p]c5t ( freight firm own]s2 7#c7 giv5 ! total numb] ( wom5 truck driv]s1 wom5 are und]repres5t$ 9 ! truck-driv+ work=ce2 & 7#d7 wom5 truck driv]s h be5 %[n to be #bj p]c5t less likely ?an male c\nt]p>ts to be involv$ 9 a cra%4 7b7 ,s5se ( ,congress reg>d+ wom5 9 truck+ ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! truck+ indu/ry %\ld explore e opportunity to enc\rage & support ! pursuit & ret5tion ( c>e]s 9 truck+ by wom51 includ+ ?r\gh programs t support recruitm5t1 driv] tra9+1 & m5tor%ip4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,bo>d ,! t]m ,bo>d means ! ,wom5 ( ,truck+ ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d77#a74 7#c7 ,l>ge truck+ company ,! t]m l>ge truck+ company means a motor c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 ) m ?an #ajj p[] units4 7#d7 ,mid-siz$ truck+ company ,! t]m mid-siz$ truck+ company means a motor c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 ) n few] ?an #aa p[] units & n m ?an #ajj p[] units4 7#e7 ,p[] unit ,! t]m p[] unit means a self-propell$ vehicle "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#f7 ,small truck+ company ,! t]m small truck+ company means a motor c>ri] 7z def9$ 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 ) n few] ?an #a p[] unit & n m ?an #aj p[] units4 7d7 ,wom5 ( ,truck+ ,advisory ,bo>d 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,to enc\rage wom5 to ent] ! field ( truck+1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% & facilitate an advisory bo>d1 to be kn[n z ! ,wom5 ( ,truck+ ,advisory ,bo>d1 to review & report on policies t-- 7,a7 provide education1 tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 or outrea* to wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 & 7,b7 recruit1 reta91 or advance wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all be compos$ ( n few] ?an #h memb]s ^: backgr\nds1 exp]i5ce1 & c]tifications all[ ^? memb]s to contribute balanc$ po9ts ( view & div]se ideas reg>d+ ! matt]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b74 7,b7 ,appo9tm5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all appo9t ! memb]s ( ! ,bo>d1 ( :om-- 7,i7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( l>ge truck+ companies2 7,,ii7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( mid-siz$ truck+ companies2 7,,iii7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( small truck+ companies2 7,,iv7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( nonpr(it organizations 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 7,v7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( truck+ bus9ess associations2 7,,vi7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( indep5d5t own]-op]ators2 7,,vii7 n few] ?an #a %all be a woman :o is a pr(essional truck driv]2 & 7,,viii7 n few] ?an #a %all be a repres5tative ( an in/itution ( high] education or truck+ trade s*ool4 7ii7 ,div]sity ,a memb] ( ! ,bo>d appo9t$ "u any ( subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,viii7 ( clause 7i7 may n be appo9t$ "u any o!r subclause ( t clause4 7,c7 ,t]ms ,ea* memb] %all be appo9t$ = ! life ( ! ,bo>d4 7,d7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,bo>d %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all id5tify-- 7i7 b>ri]s & indu/ry tr5ds t directly or indirectly disc\rage wom5 f pursu+ & reta9+ c>e]s 9 truck+1 includ+-- 7,i7 any p>ticul> b>ri]s & tr5ds t impact wom5 m9ority gr\ps2 7,,ii7 any p>ticul> b>ri]s & tr5ds t impact wom5 :o live 9 rural1 suburban1 or urban areas2 & 7,,iii7 any safety risks unique to wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 7ii7 ways 9 :i* ! functions ( truck+ companies1 nonpr(it organizations1 tra9+ & education provid]s1 & truck+ associations may be coord9at$ to facilitate support = wom5 pursu+ c>e]s 9 truck+2 7iii7 opportunities to exp& exi/+ opportunities = wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 & 7iv7 opportunities to enhance truck+ tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 education1 & advancem5t & outrea* programs t w\ld increase ! numb] ( wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a report conta9+ ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! ,bo>d1 includ+ recomm5dations t companies1 associations1 in/itutions1 o!r organizations1 or ! ,adm9i/rator may adopt-- 7i7 to address any indu/ry tr5ds id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 to coord9ate ! functions ( truck+ companies1 nonpr(it organizations1 & truck+ associations 9 a mann] t facilitates support = wom5 pursu+ c>e]s 9 truck+2 7iii7 7,i7 to take advantage ( any opportunities id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii72 & 7,,ii7 to create new opportunities to exp& exi/+ s*ol>%ip opportunities = wom5 9 ! truck+ indu/ry2 & 7iv7 to enhance truck+ tra9+1 m5tor%ip1 education1 & outrea* programs t are exclusive to wom54 7#d7 ,report to ,congress 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+-- 7i7 ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! ,bo>d "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b72 & 7ii7 any actions tak5 by ! ,adm9i/rator to adopt ! recomm5dations ( ! ,bo>d 7or an explanation ( ! reasons = n adopt+ ! recomm5dations74 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,adm9i/rator %all make ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available-- 7i7 on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7ii7 9 appropriate (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#e7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,bo>d %all t]m9ate on submission ( ! report to ,congress "u p>agraph 7#d74 #bcjjh4 ,/ate inspection ( pass5g]-c>ry+ comm]cial motor vehicles 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit additional comm5t on ! advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ entitl$ ,/ate ,inspection ,programs = ,pass5g]-,c>ri] ,vehicles 7#ha ,f$4 ,reg4 #bdgfi 7,april #bg1 #bjaf774 7b7 ,f9al rule 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] review+ all comm5ts receiv$ 9 response to ! solicitation "u subsection 7a71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t data & in=mation exi/ to support mov+ =w>d ) a f9al rulemak+ action1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule relat+ to ! advance notice ( propos$ rulemak+ describ$ 9 t subsection4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to issue a f9al rule "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! impact ( cont9u+ to all[ self-inspection z a means to satisfy p]iodic inspection requirem5ts on ! safety ( pass5g] c>ri] op]ations4 #bcjji4 ,truck ,leas+ ,task ,=ce 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all e/abli% a task =ce1 to be kn[n z ! ,truck ,leas+ ,task ,=ce 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,task ,=ce74 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select n m ?an #aj individuals to s]ve z memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce1 includ+ at lea/ #a repres5tative f ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,labor organizations4 7,b7 ,motor c>ri]s t provide lease-pur*ase agreem5ts to own]-op]ators4 7,c7 ,consum] protection gr\ps4 7,d7 ,memb]s ( ! legal pr(ession :o specialize 9 consum] f9ance issues1 includ+ exp]i5ce ) lease-pur*ase agreem5ts4 7,e7 ,own]-op]ators 9 ! truck+ indu/ry ) exp]i5ce reg>d+ lease-pur*ase agreem5ts4 7,f7 ,bus9esses t provide or are subject to lease-pur*ase agreem5ts 9 ! truck+ indu/ry4 7#b7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,task ,=ce %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,task ,=ce %all exam9e1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 common truck leas+ arrangem5ts available to comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s1 includ+ lease-pur*ase agreem5ts2 7#b7 ! t]ms ( ! leas+ agreem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 7,a7 ! exi/5ce ( inequitable leas+ agreem5ts & t]ms 9 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 7,b7 :e!r any su* inequitable t]ms & agreem5ts affect ! frequ5cy ( ma9t5ance p]=m$ on vehicles subject to ^? agreem5ts2 & 7,c7 :e!r any su* inequitable t]ms & agreem5ts affect :e!r a vehicle is kept 9 a g5]al /ate ( good repair2 7#d7 specific agreem5ts available to drayage driv]s at ports relat+ to ! ,clean ,truck ,program or any simil> program to decrease emissions f port op]ations2 7#e7 ! impact ( truck leas+ agreem5ts on ! net comp5sation ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s1 includ+ port drayage driv]s2 7#f7 :e!r truck leas+ agreem5ts prop]ly inc5tivize ! safe op]ation ( vehicles1 includ+ driv] compliance ) ! h\rs ( s]vice regulations & laws gov]n+ spe$ & safety g5]ally2 7#g7 res\rces to assi/ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s 9 assess+ ! f9ancial impacts ( leas+ agreem5ts2 & 7#h7 7,a7 ! opportunity t equitable leas+ agreem5ts provide = driv]s to />t or exp& truck+ companies2 & 7,b7 ! hi/ory ( motor c>ri]s />t+ f s+le own]-op]ators4 7d7 ,report ,on completion ( ! exam9ation "u subsection 7c71 ! ,task ,=ce %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 & ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report conta9+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! ,task ,=ce ) respect to ! matt]s describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7#b7 be/ practices relat+ to-- 7,a7 assi/+ a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] 9 assess+ ! impacts ( leas+ agreem5ts prior to ent]+ into su* an agreem5t2 7,b7 assi/+ a comm]cial motor vehicle driv] :o has ent]$ into a pr$atory lease agreem5t2 & 7,c7 prev5t+ co]cion & impacts on safety z describ$ 9 section #caacf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations relat+ to *anges to laws 7includ+ regulations71 z applicable1 at ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local level to promote fair leas+ agreem5ts "u :i* a comm]cial motor vehicle driv]1 includ+ a %ort haul driv]1 :o is a p>ty to su* an agreem5t is able to e>n a rate comm5surate ) o!r comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s p]=m+ simil> duties4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! report "u subsection 7d7 is submitt$1 ! ,task ,=ce %all t]m9ate4 #bcjaj4 ,automatic em]g5cy brak+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em ,! t]m automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em means a sy/em on a comm]cial motor vehicle t1 bas$ on a pr$ef9$ di/ance & clos+ rate ) respect to an ob/acle 9 ! pa? ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle-- 7,a7 al]ts ! driv] ( ! ob/acle2 & 7,b7 if necess>y to avoid or mitigate a collision ) ! ob/acle1 automatically applies ! brakes ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle4 7#b7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #caaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 prescribe a motor vehicle safety /&>d "u section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires any comm]cial motor vehicle subject to section #ega4acf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #acf7 7or a successor regulation7 t is manufactur$ aft] ! effective date ( ! /&>d prescrib$ "u ?is subp>agraph to be equipp$ ) an automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em2 & 7,b7 z "p ( ! /&>d "u subp>agraph 7,a71 e/abli% p]=mance requirem5ts = automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,prior to prescrib+ ! motor vehicle safety /&>d "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 conduct a review ( automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems 9 use 9 applicable comm]cial motor vehicles & address any id5tifi$ defici5cies ) respect to ^? automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems 9 ! rulemak+ proce$+ to prescribe ! /&>d1 if practicable2 & 7,b7 consult ) repres5tatives ( comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s reg>d+ ! exp]i5ces ( driv]s ) automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems 9 use 9 applicable comm]cial motor vehicles1 includ+ any malfunctions or unw>rant$ activations ( ^? automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems4 7c7 ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety regulation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe a regulation "u section #caacf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires t an automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em in/all$ 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle manufactur$ aft] ! effective date ( ! /&>d prescrib$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 t is 9 op]ation on or aft] t date & is subject to section #ega4acf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #acf7 7or a successor regulation7 be us$ at any "t dur+ :i* ! comm]cial motor vehicle is 9 op]ation4 7d7 ,report on automatic em]g5cy brak+ 9 o!r comm]cial motor vehicles 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all complete a /udy on equipp+ a v>iety ( comm]cial motor vehicles n subject to section #ega4acf ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #acf7 7or a successor regulation7 z ( t date ( enactm5t ) automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems to avoid or mitigate a collision ) an ob/acle 9 ! pa? ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle1 includ+ an assessm5t ( ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & co/s associat$ ) in/all+ automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems on a v>iety ( newly manufactur$ comm]cial motor vehicles ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ great] ?an #aj1jja p\nds4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t rese>* ,if ! ,secret>y ent]s into a contract ) a ?ird p>ty to p]=m rese>* relat+ to ! /udy requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ?ird p>ty does n h any f9ancial or contractual ties to1 or relation%ips )-- 7,a7 a motor c>ri] t transports pass5g]s or prop]ty = comp5sation2 7,b7 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 or 7,c7 an entity produc+ or supply+ automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems4 7#c7 ,public comm5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 issue a notice 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy2 & 7,b7 provide an opportunity = public comm5t4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! conclusion ( ! public comm5t p]iod "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 a summ>y ( any comm5ts receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b72 & 7,c7 a det]m9ation z to :e!r ! ,secret>y int5ds to develop p]=mance requirem5ts = automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems = applicable comm]cial motor vehicles1 includ+ any analysis t l$ to t det]m9ation4 7#e7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r a motor vehicle safety /&>d relat+ to equipp+ ! comm]cial motor vehicles describ$ 9 t p>agraph ) automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/ems w\ld meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a motor vehicle safety /&>d describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 w\ld meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 t subp>agraph1 initiate a rulemak+ to prescribe su* a motor vehicle safety /&>d4 #bcjaa4 ,und]ride protection 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,committee ,! t]m ,committee means ! ,advisory ,committee on ,und]ride ,protection e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d77#a74 7#b7 ,motor c>ri] ,! t]m motor c>ri] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #acajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,pass5g] motor vehicle ,! t]m pass5g] motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cbaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,und]ride cra% ,! t]m und]ride cra% means a cra% 9 :i* a trail] or semitrail] intrudes into ! pass5g] comp>tm5t ( a pass5g] motor vehicle4 7b7 ,re> und]ride gu>ds 7#a7 ,trail]s & semitrail]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z are necess>y to revise sections #ega4bbc & #ega4bbd ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb]s #bbc & #bbd1 respectively71 to require trail]s & semitrail]s manufactur$ aft] ! date on :i* ^? regulations are promulgat$ to be equipp$ ) re> impact gu>ds t are design$ to prev5t pass5g] comp>tm5t intrusion f a trail] or semitrail] :5 a pass5g] motor vehicle travel+ at #ce miles p] h\r makes-- 7i7 an impact 9 :i* ! pass5g] motor vehicle impacts ! c5t] ( ! re> ( ! trail] or semitrail]2 7ii7 an impact 9 :i* #ej p]c5t ( ! wid? ( ! pass5g] motor vehicle ov]laps ! re> ( ! trail] or semitrail]2 & 7iii7 an impact 9 :i* #cj p]c5t ( ! wid? ( ! pass5g] motor vehicle ov]laps ! re> ( ! trail] or semitrail]1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a revision ( sections #ega4bbc & #ega4bbd ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7relat+ to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb]s #bbc & #bbd1 respectively7 to address su* an impact w\ld meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,effective date ,! regulations promulgat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all require full compliance ) ea* ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d revis$ pursuant to ^? regulations n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ^? regulations are promulgat$4 7#b7 ,additional rese>* ,! ,secret>y %all conduct additional rese>* on ! design & developm5t ( re> impact gu>ds t c-- 7,a7 prev5t und]ride cra%es 9 cases 9 :i* ! pass5g] motor vehicle is travel+ at spe$s ( up to #fe miles p] h\r2 & 7,b7 protect pass5g]s 9 pass5g] motor vehicles aga9/ sev]e injury 9 cra%es 9 :i* ! pass5g] motor vehicle is travel+ at spe$s ( up to #fe miles p] h\r4 7#c7 ,review ( /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! regulations "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 are promulgat$1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review ! ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>ds revis$ pursuant to ^? regulations & any o!r requirem5ts ( ^? regulations relat+ to re> und]ride gu>ds on trail]s or semitrail]s to evaluate ! ne$ = *anges 9 response to advancem5ts 9 te*nology2 & 7,b7 update ^? ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>ds & ^? regulations accord+ly4 7#d7 ,inspections 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z are necess>y to revise ! regulations relat+ to m9imum p]iodic inspection /&>ds "u app5dix ,g to sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] ,,iii ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & ! regulations relat+ to driv] vehicle inspection reports "u section #cif4aa ( t title to include requirem5ts relat+ to re> impact gu>ds & re> end protection t are consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 section #cic4hf ( t title4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 revis+ ! regulations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] x to be a defect or a defici5cy if a re> impact gu>d is miss+ an1 or has a corrod$ or compromis$1 elem5t t affects ! /ructural integrity & protective feature ( ! re> impact gu>d4 7c7 ,side und]ride gu>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 complete additional rese>* on side und]ride gu>ds to bett] und]/& ! ov]all effectiv5ess ( side und]ride gu>ds2 7,b7 assess ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & co/s (1 & any impacts on int]modal equipm5t1 freight mobility 7includ+ port op]ations71 & freight capacity associat$ )1 in/all+ side und]ride gu>ds on newly manufactur$ trail]s & semitrail]s ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( #aj1jjj p\nds or m2 7,c7 consid] ! unique /ructural & op]ational aspects (-- 7i7 int]modal *assis 7z def9$ 9 section #cdj4b ( title #df1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7ii7 pole trail]s 7z def9$ 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,d7 if w>rant$1 develop p]=mance /&>ds = side und]ride gu>ds4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t rese>* ,if ! ,secret>y ent]s into a contract ) a ?ird p>ty to p]=m ! rese>* requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ?ird p>ty does n h any f9ancial or contractual ties to1 or relation%ips )-- 7,a7 a motor c>ri] t transports pass5g]s or prop]ty = comp5sation2 7,b7 ! motor c>ri] indu/ry2 or 7,c7 an entity produc+ or supply+ und]ride gu>ds4 7#c7 ,publication ( assessm5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] completion ( ! assessm5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 issue a notice 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! assessm5t2 & 7,b7 provide an opportunity = public comm5t4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! conclusion ( ! public comm5t p]iod "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 7,b7 a summ>y ( any comm5ts receiv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b72 & 7,c7 a det]m9ation z to :e!r ! ,secret>y int5ds to develop p]=mance requirem5ts = side und]ride gu>ds1 includ+ any analysis t l$ to t det]m9ation4 7d7 ,advisory committee on und]ride protection 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an ,advisory ,committee on ,und]ride ,protection to provide advice & recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y on safety regulations to r$uce und]ride cra%es & fatalities relat+ to und]ride cra%es4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all be compos$ ( n m ?an #bj memb]s1 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 :o-- 7i7 are n employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 are qualifi$ to s]ve on ! ,committee because ( _! exp]tise1 tra9+1 or exp]i5ce4 7,b7 ,repres5tation ,! ,committee %all include #b repres5tatives ( ea* ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,truck & trail] manufactur]s4 7ii7 ,motor c>ri]s1 includ+ indep5d5t own]-op]ators4 7iii7 ,law en=cem5t4 7iv7 ,motor vehicle eng9e]s4 7v7 ,motor vehicle cra% inve/igators4 7vi7 ,truck safety organizations4 7vii7 ,! insurance indu/ry4 7viii7 ,em]g5cy m$ical s]vice provid]s4 7ix7 ,families ( und]ride cra% victims4 7x7 ,labor organizations4 7#c7 ,comp5sation ,memb]s ( ! ,committee %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7#d7 ,meet+s ,! ,committee %all meet n less frequ5tly ?an annually4 7#e7 ,support ,on reque/ ( ! ,committee1 ! ,secret>y %all provide in=mation1 adm9i/rative s]vices1 & supplies necess>y = ! ,committee to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,committee4 7#f7 ,report ,! ,committee %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a bi5nial report t-- 7,a7 describes ! advice & recomm5dations made to ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 includes an assessm5t ( progress made by ! ,secret>y 9 advanc+ safety regulations relat+ to und]ride cra%es4 7e7 ,data collection ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 ! report ( ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice entitl$ ,truck ,und]ride ,gu>ds3 ,improv$ ,data ,collection1 ,inspections1 & ,rese>* ,ne$$1 publi%$ on ,m>* #ad1 #bjai1 & numb]$ ,,gao-#ai-bfd4 #bcjab4 ,provid]s ( recreational activities ,section #acejf7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 transportation by a motor vehicle design$ or us$ to transport n few] ?an #i1 & n m ?an #ae1 pass5g]s 7includ+ ! driv]71 :e!r op]at$ alone or ) a trail] atta*$ = ! transport ( recreational equipm5t1 if-- 7,a7 ! motor vehicle is op]at$ by a p]son t provides recreational activities2 7,b7 ! transportation is provid$ )9 a #aej air-mile radius ( ! location at :i* pass5g]s initially bo>d$ ! motor vehicle at ! outset ( ! trip2 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( a motor vehicle transport+ pass5g]s ov] a r\te betwe5 a place 9 a ,/ate & a place 9 ano!r ,/ate1 ! p]son op]at+ ! motor vehicle is lawfully provid+ transportation ( pass5g]s ov] ! entire r\te 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law4 4 #bcjac4 ,am5dm5ts to regulations relat+ to transportation ( h\sehold goods 9 int]/ate comm]ce 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/ration ,! t]m ,adm9i/ration means ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,cov]$ c>ri] ,! t]m cov]$ c>ri] means a motor c>ri] t is-- 7,a7 engag$ 9 ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods2 & 7,b7 subject to ! requirem5ts ( "p #cge ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! effective date ( any am5dm5ts made pursuant to ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ issu$ "u subsection 7b774 7b7 ,am5dm5ts to regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to am5d1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 regulations relat+ to ! int]/ate transportation ( h\sehold goods4 7c7 ,consid]ations ,9 issu+ ! notice ( propos$ rulemak+ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] am5d+ ! foll[+ provisions ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 9 accordance ) ! foll[+ recomm5dations3 7#a7 ,section #cge4bjg7;b7 to require ea* cov]$ c>ri] to include on ! website ( ! cov]$ c>ri] a l9k-- 7,a7 to ! publication ( ! ,adm9i/ration entitl$ ,ready to ,move-,tips = a ,successful ,int]/ate ,move & numb]$ ,,esa-#jc-jje on ! website ( ! ,adm9i/ration2 or 7,b7 to a copy ( ! publication ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 on ! website ( ! cov]$ c>ri]4 7#b7 ,subsections 7a7 & 7b77#a7 ( section #cge4bac to require ea* cov]$ c>ri] to provide to ea* individual %ipp]1 toge!r ) any writt5 e/imate provid$ to ! %ipp]1 a copy ( ! publication describ$ 9 app5dix ,a ( "p #cge ( t title1 entitl$ ,y\r ,rights & ,responsibilities ,:5 ,y ,move & numb]$ ,,esa-#jc-jjf 7or a successor publication71 9 ! =m ( a writt5 copy or a hyp]l9k on ! website ( ! cov]$ c>ri] to ! location on ! website ( ! ,adm9i/ration conta9+ t publication4 7#c7 ,section #cge4bac to repeal subsection 7e7 ( t section4 7#d7 ,section #cge4dja7;a7 to require ea* cov]$ c>ri]-- 7,a7 to conduct a visual survey ( ! h\sehold goods to be transport$ by ! cov]$ c>ri]-- 7i7 9 p]son2 or 7ii7 virtually1 us+-- 7,i7 a remote cam]a2 or 7,,ii7 ano!r appropriate te*nology2 7,b7 to (f] a visual survey describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = all h\sehold goods %ipm5ts1 reg>dless ( ! di/ance betwe5-- 7i7 ! location ( ! h\sehold goods2 & 7ii7 ! location ( ! ag5t ( ! cov]$ c>ri] prep>+ ! e/imate2 & 7,c7 to provide to ea* %ipp] a copy ( ! publication ( ! ,adm9i/ration entitl$ ,ready to ,move-,tips = a ,successful ,int]/ate ,move & numb]$ ,,esa-#jc-jje on receipt f ! %ipp] ( a reque/ to s*$ule1 or a waiv] (1 a visual survey (f]$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#e7 ,sections #cge4dja7;b77#a71 #cge4djc7;a77#f77;ii71 & #cge4dje7;b77#g77;ii71 & subp>t ,d ( app5dix ,a ( "p #cge1 to require t1 9 any case 9 :i* a %ipp] t5d]s any additional item or reque/s any additional s]vice prior to load+ a %ipm5t1 ! affect$ cov]$ c>ri] %all-- 7,a7 prep>e a new e/imate2 & 7,b7 ma9ta9 a record ( ! date1 "t1 & mann] 9 :i* ! new e/imate 0 accept$ by ! %ipp]4 7#f7 ,section #cge4eja7;a71 to e/abli% t a cov]$ c>ri] is n requir$ to provide to a %ipp] an ord] = s]vice if ! cov]$ c>ri] elects to provide ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 ( t section 9 a bill ( lad+ t is pres5t$ to ! %ipp] be=e ! cov]$ c>ri] receives ! %ipm5t4 7#g7 ,subp>t ,h ( "p #cge1 to replace ! replace ! t]ms freight bill & exp5se bill ) ! t]m invoice4 #bcjad4 ,improv+ ,f$]al-,/ate motor c>ri] safety en=cem5t coord9ation 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ ,/ate ,! t]m cov]$ ,/ate means a ,/ate t receives ,f$]al funds "u ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u section #caajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,imm95t haz>d ,! t]m imm95t haz>d has ! same mean+ z 9 section #eba ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,review & en=cem5t ( ,/ate out-(-s]vice ord]s ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a process "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all review ea* out-(-s]vice ord] issu$ by a cov]$ ,/ate 9 accordance ) section #caadd7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 by n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! out-(-s]vice ord] is submitt$ to ! ,secret>y by ! cov]$ ,/ate4 7c7 ,review & en=cem5t ( ,/ate imm95t haz>d det]m9ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a process "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all review imm95t haz>d det]m9ations made by cov]$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,en=cem5t ,on review+ an imm95t haz>d det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all pursue en=cem5t "u section #eba ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 #bcjae4 ,lim\s9e rese>* 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,lim\s9e ,! t]m lim\s9e means a motor vehicle-- 7,a7 t has a seat+ capacity ( #i or m p]sons 7includ+ ! driv]72 7,b7 ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ great] ?an #aj1jjj p\nds b n great] ?an #bf1jjj p\nds2 7,c7 t ! ,secret>y has det]m9$ by regulation has physical *>act]i/ics resembl+-- 7i7 a pass5g] c>2 7ii7 a multipurpose pass5g] vehicle2 or 7iii7 a truck ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( #aj1jjj p\nds or less2 & 7,d7 t is n a taxi1 nonem]g5cy m$ical1 or p>atransit motor vehicle4 7#b7 ,lim\s9e op]ator ,! t]m lim\s9e op]ator means a p]son :o owns or leases1 & uses1 a lim\s9e to transport pass5g]s = comp5sation4 7#c7 ,motor vehicle safety /&>d ,! t]m motor vehicle safety /&>d has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,cra%wor?9ess 7#a7 ,rese>* ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all complete rese>* into ! developm5t ( motor vehicle safety /&>ds = side impact protection1 ro( cru% resi/ance1 & air bag sy/ems = ! protection ( occupants 9 lim\s9es ) alt]native seat+ positions1 includ+ p]imet] seat+ arrangem5ts4 7#b7 ,rulemak+ or report 7,a7 ,cra%wor?9ess /&>ds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! rese>* "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe1 = ! protection ( occupants 9 lim\s9es ) alt]native seat+ positions1 a f9al motor vehicle safety /&>d = ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,side impact protection4 7,,ii7 ,ro( cru% resi/ance4 7,,iii7 ,air bag sy/ems4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts & consid]ations ,! ,secret>y may only prescribe a motor vehicle safety /&>d describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! /&>d meets ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,report ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a motor vehicle safety /&>d describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 w\ld n meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! reasons = n prescrib+ ! /&>d4 7c7 ,evacuation 7#a7 ,rese>* ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all complete rese>* into safety features & /&>ds t aid evacuation 9 ! ev5t t an exit 9 ! pass5g] comp>tm5t ( a lim\s9e is block$4 7#b7 ,rulemak+ or report 7,a7 ,lim\s9e evacuation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! rese>* "u p>agraph 7#a7 is complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe a f9al motor vehicle safety /&>d bas$ on ! results ( t rese>*4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts & consid]ations ,! ,secret>y may only prescribe a motor vehicle safety /&>d describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! /&>d meets ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,report ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a /&>d describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 w\ld n meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] & submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! reasons = n prescrib+ ! /&>d4 7d7 ,lim\s9e inspection disclosure 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a lim\s9e op]ator may n introduce a lim\s9e into int]/ate comm]ce unless ! lim\s9e op]ator has prom95tly disclos$ 9 a cle> & conspicu\s notice1 includ+ on ! website ( ! op]ator if ! op]ator has a website1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! date ( ! mo/ rec5t inspection ( ! lim\s9e requir$ "u ,/ate or ,f$]al law1 if applicable4 7,b7 ,! results ( ! inspection1 if applicable4 7,c7 ,any corrective action tak5 by ! lim\s9e op]ator to ensure ! lim\s9e pass$ inspection1 if applicable4 7#b7 ,f$]al trade commission en=cem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission %all en=ce ?is subsection 9 ! same mann]1 by ! same means1 & ) ! same jurisdiction1 p[]s1 & duties z ?\gh all applicable t]ms & provisions ( ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq47 7 incorporat$ into & made a "p ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,any p]son :o violates ?is subsection %all be subject to ! p5alties & entitl$ to ! privileges & immunities provid$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq474 7#c7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! au?ority ( ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission "u any o!r provision ( law4 7#d7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all take effect on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #bcjaf4 ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a review ( ! process & effectiv5ess ( ef=ts to review & foll[-up on compla9ts submitt$ to ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database2 7#b7 an id5tification ( ! top #e compla9t categories2 7#c7 an id5tification (-- 7,a7 ! process t ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration uses to det]m9e :i* entities to take en=cem5t actions aga9/2 & 7,b7 ! top categories ( en=cem5t actions tak5 by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7#d7 a review ( ! use ( ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database website ov] ! #e-ye> p]iod end+ on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbj1 includ+ in=mation obta9$ by conduct+ int]views ) driv]s1 cu/om]s ( mov]s ( h\sehold goods1 brok]s1 motor c>ri]s1 includ+ small bus9ess motor c>ri]s1 & o!r us]s ( ! website to det]m9e ! usability ( ! website2 7#e7 a review ( ef=ts tak5 by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration to raise aw>5ess ( ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database2 & 7#f7 recomm5dations1 z appropriate1 includ+ ) respect to me?ods-- 7,a7 = improv+ ! usability ( ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database website2 7,b7 = improv+ ! review ( compla9ts2 7,c7 = us+ data collect$ ?r\gh ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database to id5tify bad actors2 7,d7 to improve confid5ce & transp>5cy 9 ! compla9t process2 & 7,e7 = improv+ /akehold] aw>5ess ( & p>ticipation 9 ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database & ! compla9t sy/em1 includ+ improv$ communication ab\t ! purpose ( ! ,national ,consum] ,compla9t ,database4 #bcjag4 ,electronic logg+ device ov]sight ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report analyz+ ! co/ & effectiv5ess ( electronic logg+ devices & detail+ ! processes-- 7#a7 us$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 to review electronic logg+ device logs2 & 7,b7 to protect propriet>y in=mation & p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation obta9$ f electronic logg+ device logs2 & 7#b7 ?r\gh :i* an op]ator may *all5ge or appeal a violation notice issu$ by ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration relat+ to an electronic logg+ device4 #bcjah4 ,transportation ( agricultural commodities & f>m supplies ,section #bbi7;a77#a7 ( ! ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiii 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note2 ,public ,law #ajf-aei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 driv]s transport+ live/ock 7z def9$ 9 section #fjb ( ! ,em]g5cy ,live/ock ,fe$ ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7 includ+ insects7 )9 a #aej air-mile radius f ! f9al de/9ation ( ! live/ock4 4 #bcjai4 ,modification ( re/rictions on c]ta9 comm]cial driv]'s lic5ses ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all revise section #chc4c7;f77#c77;ii7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 to provide t a re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se issu$ to an employee 9 a f>m-relat$ s]vice indu/ry %all be limit$ to ! applicable seasonal p]iods def9$ by ! ,/ate issu+ ! re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se1 subject to ! condition t ! total numb] ( days 9 any cal5d> ye> dur+ :i* ! re/rict$ comm]cial driv]'s lic5se is valid does n exce$ #baj4 #bcjbj4 ,report on human traffick+ violations involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #c ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,advisory ,committee on ,human ,traffick+ e/abli%$ "u section #e7;a7 ( ! ,combat+ ,human ,traffick+ 9 ,comm]cial ,vehicles ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ii2 #aca ,/at4 #bbdc71 %all coord9ate ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al to prep>e & submit to ,congress a report relat+ to human traffick+ violations involv+ comm]cial motor vehicles1 :i* %all include recomm5dations = c\nt]+ human traffick+1 includ+ an assessm5t ( previ\s be/ practices by transportation /akehold]s4 #bcjba4 ,brok] guidance relat+ to ,f$]al motor c>ri] safety regulations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance to cl>ify ! def9itions ( ! t]ms brok] & bona fide ag5ts 9 section #cga4b ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,consid]ations ,9 issu+ guidance "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7#a7 ! ext5t to :i* te*nology has *ang$ ! nature ( freight brok]age2 7#b7 ! role ( bona fide ag5ts2 & 7#c7 o!r aspects ( ! freight transportation indu/ry4 7c7 ,dispat* s]vices ,9 issu+ guidance "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 exam9e ! role ( a dispat* s]vice 9 ! transportation indu/ry2 7#b7 exam9e ! ext5t to :i* dispat* s]vices c\ld be consid]$ brok]s or bona fide ag5ts2 & 7#c7 cl>ify ! level ( f9ancial p5alties = unau?oriz$ brok]age activities "u section #adiaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 applicable to a dispat* s]vice4 #bcjbb4 ,appr5tice%ip pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appr5tice ,! t]m appr5tice means an individual :o-- 7,a7 is "u ! age ( #ba2 & 7,b7 holds a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se4 7#b7 ,comm]cial driv]'s lic5se ,! t]m comm]cial driv]'s lic5se has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cacja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,comm]cial motor vehicle ,! t]m comm]cial motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cij4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#d7 ,driv+ "t ,! t]m driv+ "t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cie4b ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#e7 ,exp]i5c$ driv] ,! t]m exp]i5c$ driv] means an individual :o-- 7,a7 is n y\ng] ?an #bf ye>s ( age2 7,b7 has held a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se = ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! individual s]ves z an exp]i5c$ driv] "u subsection 7b77#b77;,c77ii72 7,c7 dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! individual s]ves z an exp]i5c$ driv] "u subsection 7b77#b77;,c77ii71 has _h no-- 7i7 prev5table accid5ts reportable to ! ,dep>tm5t2 or 7ii7 po9t$ mov+ violations2 & 7,d7 has a m9imum ( #e ye>s ( exp]i5ce driv+ a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 7#f7 ,on-duty "t ,! t]m on-duty "t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cie4b ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#g7 ,po9t$ mov+ violation ,! t]m po9t$ mov+ violation means a violation t results 9 po9ts be+ add$ to ! lic5se ( a driv]1 or a simil> comp>able violation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 9 accordance ) section #cacae7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a pilot program all[+ employ]s to e/abli% ! appr5tice%ip programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,description ( appr5tice%ip program ,an appr5tice%ip program ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a program t consi/s ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7,a7 #abj-;h\r probation>y p]iod 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! appr5tice %all complete #abj h\rs ( on-duty "t1 ( :i* n less ?an #hj h\rs %all be driv+ "t 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle4 7ii7 ,p]=mance b5*m>ks ,to complete ! #abj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u clause 7i71 ! employ] ( an appr5tice %all det]m9e t ! appr5tice is compet5t 9 ea* ( ! foll[+ areas3 7,i7 ,int]/ate1 city traffic1 rural #b-lane1 & ev5+ driv+4 7,,ii7 ,safety aw>5ess4 7,,iii7 ,spe$ & space managem5t4 7,,iv7 ,lane control4 7,v7 ,mirror scann+4 7,,vi7 ,"r & left turns4 7,,vii7 ,logg+ & comply+ ) rules relat+ to h\rs ( s]vice4 7,b7 #bhj-;h\r probation>y p]iod 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] complet+ ! #abj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,a71 an appr5tice %all complete #bhj h\rs ( on-duty "t1 ( :i* n less ?an #afj h\rs %all be driv+ "t 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle4 7ii7 ,p]=mance b5*m>ks ,to complete ! #bhj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u clause 7i71 ! employ] ( an appr5tice %all det]m9e t ! appr5tice is compet5t 9 ea* ( ! foll[+ areas3 7,i7 ,back+ & maneuv]+ 9 close qu>t]s4 7,,ii7 ,pretrip inspections4 7,,iii7 ,fuel+ proc$ures4 7,,iv7 ,weigh+ loads1 weight di/ribution1 & slid+ t&ems4 7,v7 ,c\pl+ & unc\pl+ proc$ures4 7,,vi7 ,trip plann+1 truck r\tes1 map read+1 navigation1 & p]mits4 7,c7 ,re/rictions = probation>y p]iods ,dur+ ! #abj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! #bhj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 an appr5tice may only drive a comm]cial motor vehicle t has-- 7,i7 an automatic manual or automatic transmission2 7,,ii7 an active brak+ collision mitigation sy/em2 7,,iii7 a =w>d-fac+ video ev5t capture sy/em2 & 7,,iv7 a gov]n$ spe$ ( #fe miles p] h\r-- 7aa7 at ! p$al2 & 7bb7 "u adaptive cruise control2 & 7ii7 an appr5tice %all be accompani$ 9 ! pass5g] seat ( ! comm]cial motor vehicle by an exp]i5c$ driv]4 7,d7 ,records ret5tion ,! employ] ( an appr5tice %all ma9ta9 records1 9 a mann] requir$ by ! ,secret>y1 relat+ to ! satisfaction ( ! p]=mance b5*m>ks describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a77ii7 & 7,b77ii7 by ! appr5tice4 7,e7 ,reportable incid5ts ,if an appr5tice is involv$ 9 a prev5table accid5t reportable to ! ,dep>tm5t or a po9t$ mov+ violation :ile driv+ a comm]cial motor vehicle z "p ( an appr5tice%ip program describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph1 ! appr5tice %all und]go rem$iation & additional tra9+ until ! appr5tice c demon/rate1 to ! satisfaction ( ! employ]1 compet5ce 9 ea* ( ! p]=mance b5*m>ks describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a77ii7 & 7,b77ii74 7,f7 ,completion ( program ,an appr5tice %all be consid]$ to h complet$ an appr5tice%ip program on ! date on :i* ! appr5tice completes ! #bhj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,g7 ,m9imum requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts an employ] f impos+ any additional requirem5t on an appr5tice p>ticipat+ 9 an appr5tice%ip program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7ii7 ,te*nologies ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts an employ] f requir+ or in/all+ 9 a comm]cial motor vehicle any te*nology 9 addition to ! te*nologies describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i74 7#c7 ,appr5tices ,an appr5tice may-- 7,a7 drive a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce :ile p>ticipat+ 9 ! #abj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 or ! #bhj-;h\r probation>y p]iod "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 pursuant to an appr5tice%ip program e/abli%$ by an employ] 9 accordance ) ?is section2 & 7,b7 drive a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce aft] ! appr5tice completes an appr5tice%ip program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es !re exi/s a safety conc]n4 7#d7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n all[ m ?an #c1jjj appr5tices at any #a "t to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,t]m9ation ,effective beg9n+ on ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! pilot program "u subsection 7b77#a7-- 7#a7 ! pilot program %all t]m9ate2 & 7#b7 any driv] "u ! age ( #ba :o has complet$ an appr5tice%ip program describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 may drive a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 int]/ate comm]ce1 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es !re exi/s a safety conc]n4 7d7 ,no effect on lic5se requirem5t ,no?+ 9 ?is section exempts an appr5tice f any requirem5t to hold a comm]cial driv]'s lic5se 9 ord] to op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle4 7e7 ,data collection ,! ,secret>y %all collect & analyze-- 7#a7 data relat+ to any incid5t 9 :i* an appr5tice p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 is involv$2 7#b7 data relat+ to any incid5t 9 :i* a driv] "u ! age ( #ba op]at+ a comm]cial motor vehicle 9 intra/ate comm]ce is involv$2 & 7#c7 su* o!r data relat+ to ! safety ( appr5tices ag$ #ah to #bj ye>s op]at+ 9 int]/ate comm]ce z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7f7 ,limitation ,a driv] "u ! age ( #ba p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program "u ?is section may n-- 7#a7 transport-- 7,a7 a pass5g]2 or 7,b7 haz>d\s c>go2 or 7#b7 op]ate a comm]cial motor vehicle-- 7,a7 9 special configuration2 or 7,b7 ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( m ?an #hj1jjj p\nds4 7g7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( conclusion ( ! pilot program "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report includ+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s & conclusions result+ f ! pilot program1 includ+ ) respect to te*nologies or tra9+ provid$ by comm]cial motor c>ri]s = appr5tices z "p ( ! pilot program to successfully improve safety2 7#b7 an analysis ( ! safety record ( appr5tices p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program1 z comp>$ to o!r comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s2 7#c7 ! numb] ( driv]s t discont9u$ p>ticipation 9 ! appr5tice%ip program be=e completion2 7#d7 a comp>ison ( ! safety records ( p>ticipat+ driv]s be=e1 dur+1 & aft] ! probation>y p]iods "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7b77#b72 7#e7 a comp>ison1 = ea* p>ticipat+ driv]1 ( av]age on-duty "t1 driv+ "t1 & "t sp5t away f home t]m9al be=e1 dur+1 & aft] ! probation>y p]iods ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#f7 a recomm5dation1 bas$ on ! data collect$1 reg>d+ :e!r ! level ( safety a*iev$ by ! pilot program is equival5t to1 or great] ?an1 ! level ( safety = equival5t comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s ag$ #ba ye>s or old]4 7h7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y "u section #cacae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ) respect to ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a71 includ+ ! au?ority to revoke p>ticipation 91 & t]m9ate1 ! pilot program "u p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7c7 ( t section4 7i7 ,driv] comp5sation /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 %all (f] to ent] into a contract ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d "u :i* ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all conduct a /udy ( ! impacts ( v>i\s me?ods ( driv] comp5sation on safety & driv] ret5tion1 includ+-- 7,a7 h\rly pay2 7,b7 paym5t = det5tion "t2 & 7,c7 o!r paym5t me?ods us$ 9 ! indu/ry z ( ! date on :i* ! /udy is conduct$4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d %all consult )-- 7,a7 labor organizations repres5t+ comm]cial motor vehicle driv]s2 7,b7 repres5tatives ( ! motor c>ri] indu/ry1 includ+ own]-op]ators2 & 7,c7 su* o!r /akehold]s z ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d det]m9es to be relevant4 #bcjbc4 ,lim\s9e compliance ) ,f$]al safety /&>ds 7a7 ,lim\s9e /&>ds 7#a7 ,safety belt & seat+ sy/em /&>ds = lim\s9es ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe a f9al rule t-- 7,a7 am5ds ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb]s #bjh1 #bji1 & #baj to require to be in/all$ 9 lim\s9es on ea* designat$ seat+ position1 includ+ on side-fac+ seats-- 7i7 an occupant re/ra9t sy/em consi/+ ( integrat$ lap-%\ld] belts2 or 7ii7 an occupant re/ra9t sy/em consi/+ ( a lap belt1 if an occupant re/ra9t sy/em describ$ 9 clause 7i7 does n meet ! ne$ = motor vehicle safety2 & 7,b7 am5ds ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #bjg to require lim\s9es to meet /&>ds = seats 7includ+ side-fac+ seats71 seat atta*m5t assemblies1 & seat in/allation to m9imize ! possibility ( failure by =ces act+ on ! seats1 atta*m5t assemblies1 & in/allations z a result ( motor vehicle impact4 7#b7 ,report on retr(it assessm5t = lim\s9es ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t assesses ! feasibility1 b5efits1 & co/s ) respect to ! application ( any requirem5t e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to a lim\s9e introduc$ into int]/ate comm]ce be=e ! date on :i* ! requirem5t takes effect4 7b7 ,modifications ( c]ta9 vehicles ,! f9al rule prescrib$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 & any /&>ds prescrib$ "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 ( section #bcjae %all apply to a p]son modify+ a pass5g] motor vehicle 7z def9$ 9 section #cbaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 t has already be5 pur*as$ by ! fir/ pur*as] 7z def9$ 9 section #cjajb7;b7 ( t title7 by increas+ ! :eelbase ( ! vehicle to make ! vehicle a lim\s9e4 7c7 ,application ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section apply not)/&+ section #cjaab7;b77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,,iv ,highway & motor vehicle safety ,a ,highway traffic safety #bdaja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! foll[+ am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ out ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt73 7#a7 ,highway safety programs ,to c>ry out section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #cfc1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #cgj1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #cgh1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #che1ijj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #cic1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#b7 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,to c>ry out section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #ahf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #aij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #aid1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #aih1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #bjb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#c7 ,high-visibility en=cem5t program ,to c>ry out section #djd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #cf1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ch1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #dj1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #db1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #dd1cjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#d7 ,national priority safety programs ,to c>ry out section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #ccf1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #cdf1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #cec1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #cfj1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #cfg1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#e7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,= adm9i/rative & relat$ op]at+ exp5ses ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration 9 c>ry+ out *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & ?is title-- 7,a7 #ch1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ci1ebj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #da1ajj1hjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #db1gdd1hcb = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #dd1ded1fbe = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#f7 ,national driv] regi/] ,= ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7,a7 #f1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #g1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #g1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #g1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #g1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7b7 ,prohibition on o!r uses ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 or any o!r provision ( law f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund 7o!r ?an ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt7 = a program "u ^? *apt]s-- 7#a7 %all only be us$ to c>ry out t program2 & 7#b7 may n be us$ by a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t = con/ruction purposes4 7c7 ,applicability ( title #bc ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 *apt] #d ( title #bc1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if ^? funds 7 apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,highway safety g5]al requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ sections #dji & #dab & sections #djg & #djh1 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #dje ! foll[+3 #djf4 ,g5]al requirem5ts = ,f$]al assi/ance 7a7 ,def9ition ( fund$ project ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m fund$ project means a project fund$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 by a grant provid$ "u section #djb or #dje4 7b7 ,regulatory au?ority ,ea* fund$ project %all be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) applicable regulations promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,/ate mat*+ requirem5ts ,if a grant provid$ "u ?is *apt] requires any ,/ate to %>e 9 ! co/ ( a fund$ project1 ! aggregate ( ! exp5ditures made by ! ,/ate 7includ+ any political subdivision ( ! ,/ate7 = highway safety activities dur+ a fiscal ye>1 exclusive ( ,f$]al funds1 = c>ry+ out ! fund$ project 7o!r ?an exp5ditures = plann+ or adm9i/ration7 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any o!r fund$ project 7o!r ?an plann+ & adm9i/ration7 dur+ t fiscal ye>1 reg>dless ( :e!r ^? exp5ditures 7 made 9 connection ) ! project4 7d7 ,grant application & deadl9e 7#a7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is *apt]1 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 7#b7 ,deadl9e ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a s+le deadl9e = ! submission ( applications "u p>agraph 7#a7 to enable ! provision ( grants "u ?is *apt] e>ly 9 ea* applicable fiscal ye> beg9n+ aft] ! date ( submission4 7e7 ,di/ribution ( funds to ,/ates ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! lat] ( ! />t ( a fiscal ye> or ! date ( enactm5t ( any appropriations ,act mak+ funds available to c>ry out ?is *apt] = t fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute to ea* ,/ate ! portion ( ^? funds to :i* ! ,/ate is entitl$ = ! applicable fiscal ye>4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! items relat+ to sections #djf ?r\gh #dab & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #djf4 ,g5]al requirem5ts = ,f$]al assi/ance4 #djg4 ,discov]y & admission z evid5ce ( c]ta9 reports & surveys4 #djh4 ,ag5cy acc\ntability4 4 #bdajb4 ,highway safety programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ accid5ts ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ cra%es2 7#b7 by /rik+ accid5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ cra%2 7#c7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ %all h & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all h 9 effect a highway safety program t-- 7i7 is design$ to r$uce-- 7,i7 traffic cra%es2 & 7,,ii7 dea?s1 injuries1 & prop]ty damage result+ f ^? cra%es2 7ii7 includes-- 7,i7 an approv$1 curr5t1 tri5nial highway safety plan 9 accordance ) subsection 7k72 & 7,,ii7 an approv$ grant application "u subsection 7l7 = ! fiscal ye>2 7iii7 demon/rates compliance ) ! applicable adm9i/rative requirem5ts ( subsection 7b77#a72 & 7iv7 is approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ occupant protection devices 7includ+ ! use ( safety belts & *ild re/ra9t sy/ems7 & ins]t+ safety belts2 7ii7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7iv7 ?r\gh 7ix71 respectively2 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 to enc\rage m widespread & prop] use ( *ild re/ra9ts1 ) an emphasis on und]s]v$ populations2 2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7x7 to r$uce cra%es caus$ by driv] misuse or misund]/&+ ( new vehicle te*nology2 7xi7 to increase vehicle recall aw>5ess2 7xii7 to provide to ! public in=mation relat+ to ! risks ( *ild heat/roke dea? :5 left unatt5d$ 9 a motor vehicle aft] ! motor is deactivat$ by ! op]ator2 7xiii7 to r$uce injuries & dea?s result+ f ! failure by driv]s ( motor vehicles to move to ano!r traffic lane or r$uce ! spe$ ( ! vehicle :5 law en=cem5t1 fire s]vice1 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices1 or o!r em]g5cy or fir/ respond] vehicles are /opp$ or p>k$ on or next to a roadway ) em]g5cy lights activat$2 & 7xiv7 to prev5t cra%es1 injuries1 & dea?s caus$ by unsecur$ vehicle loads2 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional consid]ations ,a ,/ate t has legaliz$ m$ic9al or recreational m>ijuana %all take into consid]ation implem5t+ programs 9 addition to ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 to educate driv]s reg>d+ ! risks associat$ ) m>ijuana-impair$ driv+2 & 7,b7 to r$uce injuries & dea?s result+ f individuals driv+ motor vehicles :ile impair$ by m>ijuana4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 provide = a compreh5sive1 data-driv5 traffic safety program t results f mean+ful public p>ticipation & engagem5t f affect$ communities1 p>ticul>ly ^? mo/ significantly impact$ by traffic cra%es result+ 9 injuries & fatalities2 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ au?oriz$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b72 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ) disabilities1 includ+ ^? 9 :eel*airs & ins]t+ 1 includ+ ^? ) disabilities & ^? 9 :eel*airs2 7,e7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 z "p ( a compreh5sive program1 support-- 7i7 data-driv5 traffic safety en=cem5t programs t fo/] effective community collaboration to increase public safety2 & 7ii7 data collection & analysis to ensure transp>5cy1 id5tify disp>ities 9 traffic en=cem5t1 & in=m traffic en=cem5t policies1 proc$ures1 & activities2 & 2 & 7,f7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ national law en=cem5t mobilizations & high-visibility & ins]t+ national1 high-visibility2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7iii7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 unless ! ,/ate highway safety program is develop$ by ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 p>ticipation 9 ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,funds au?oriz$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,use = ,/ate activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! funds au?oriz$ 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,neighbor+ ,/ates ,a ,/ate1 act+ 9 coop]ation ) any neighbor+ ,/ate1 may use funds provid$ "u ?is section = a highway safety program t may conf] a b5efit on ! neighbor+ ,/ate4 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,apportionm5t to ,/ates 7,a7 ,def9ition ( public road ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m public road means any road t is-- 7i7 subject to ! jurisdiction (1 & ma9ta9$ by1 a public au?ority2 & 7ii7 held op5 to public travel4 7,b7 ,apportionm5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except = ! am\nts id5tifi$ 9 section #djc7;f7 & ! am\nts subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 ( ! funds made available "u ?is section-- 7,i7 #ge p]c5t %all be apportion$ to ea* ,/ate bas$ on ! ratio t1 z det]m9$ by ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus-- 7aa7 ! population ( ! ,/ate2 be>s to 7bb7 ! total population ( all ,/ates2 & 7,,ii7 #be p]c5t %all be apportion$ to ea* ,/ate bas$ on ! ratio t1 subject to clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 ! public road mileage 9 ea* ,/ate2 be>s to 7bb7 ! total public road mileage 9 all ,/ates4 7ii7 ,calculation ,= purposes ( clause 7i77,,ii71 public road mileage %all be-- 7,i7 det]m9$ z ( ! end ( ! cal5d> ye> prec$+ ! ye> dur+ :i* ! funds are apportion$2 7,,ii7 c]tifi$ by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,,iii7 subject to approval by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,m9imum apportionm5ts ,! annual apportionm5t "u ?is section to-- 7i7 ea* ,/ate %all be n less ?an #c_/d ( #a p]c5t ( ! total apportionm5t2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all be n less ?an #b p]c5t ( ! total apportionm5t2 & 7iii7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s %all be n less ?an #a_/d ( #a p]c5t ( ! total apportionm5t4 7,d7 ,p5alty 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! funds apportion$ "u ?is section to a ,/ate t does n h approv$ or 9 effect a highway safety program describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a7 %all be r$uc$ by an am\nt equal to n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt t w\ld o!rwise be apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u ?is section1 until ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y1 z applicable-- 7,i7 approves su* a highway safety program2 or 7,,ii7 det]m9es t ! ,/ate is implem5t+ su* a program4 7ii7 ,factor = consid]ation ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( ! r$uction 9 funds apportion$ to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! gravity ( ! failure by ! ,/ate to secure approval1 or to implem5t1 a highway safety program describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a74 7,e7 ,limitations 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a highway safety program approv$ by ! ,secret>y %all n include any requirem5t t a ,/ate %all implem5t su* a program by adopt+ or en=c+ any law1 rule1 or regulation bas$ on a guidel9e promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section requir+ any motorcycle op]ator ag$ #ah ye>s or old]1 or a motorcycle pass5g] ag$ #ah ye>s or old]1 to we> a safety helmet :5 op]at+ or rid+ a motorcycle on ! /reets & highways ( t ,/ate4 7ii7 ,effect ( guidel9es ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires a ,/ate highway safety program to require compliance ) e uni=m guidel9e1 or ) e elem5t ( e uni=m guidel9e1 9 e ,/ate4 7#c7 ,reapportionm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promptly apportion to a ,/ate any funds )held f ! ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b77;,d7 if ! ,secret>y makes an approval or det]m9ation1 z applicable1 describ$ 9 t p>agraph by n lat] ?an ,july #ca ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! funds 7 )held4 7,b7 ,cont9u+ ,/ate failure ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a ,/ate fails to correct a failure to h approv$ or 9 effect a highway safety program describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a7 by ! date describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all reapportion ! funds )held f t ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b77;,d7 = ! fiscal ye> to ! o!r ,/ates 9 accordance ) ! =mula describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 by n lat] ?an ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye>4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,a71 respectively1 & mov+ ! subp>agraphs s z to appe> 9 alphabetical ord]2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,special rule = s*ool & "w zones ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,b71 a ,/ate may exp5d funds apportion$ to ! ,/ate "u ?is section to c>ry out a program to pur*ase1 op]ate1 or ma9ta9 an automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em 9 a "w zone or s*ool zone4 7,d7 ,automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em guidel9es ,an automat$ traffic en=cem5t sy/em in/all$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,c7 %all comply ) su* guidel9es applicable to spe$ en=cem5t cam]a sy/ems & r$ light cam]a sy/ems z are e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh !reaft] 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7k7 ,tri5nial highway safety plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c fiscal ye>s !reaft] 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ = t fiscal ye>1 to develop & submit to ! ,secret>y = approval a highway safety plan & ins]t+ = ! #c fiscal ye>s cov]$ by ! plan1 to develop & submit to ! ,secret>y = approval a tri5nial highway safety plan2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,tim+ ,ea* ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y a tri5nial highway safety plan by n lat] ?an ,july #a ( ! fiscal ye> prec$+ ! fir/ fiscal ye> cov]$ by ! plan4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ tri5nial be=e highway2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,/ate highway safety plans & ins]t+ ,ea* ,/ate tri5nial highway safety plan2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ 1 ) respect to ! #c fiscal ye>s cov]$ by ! plan1 bas$ on ! in=mation available on ! date ( submission "u p>agraph 7#b7 aft] include2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by /rik+ annual p]=mance t>gets & ins]t+ p]=mance t>gets t demon/rate con/ant or improv$ p]=mance2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 a c\nt]measure /rategy = programm+ funds "u ?is section = projects t w all[ ! ,/ate to meet ! p]=mance t>gets describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ a description-- 7i7 t demon/rates ! l9k betwe5 ! effectiv5ess ( ea* propos$ c\nt]measure /rategy & ^? p]=mance t>gets2 & 7ii7 ( ! mann] 9 :i* ea* c\nt]measure /rategy is in=m$ by uni=m guidel9es issu$ by ! ,secret>y2 2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 1 ,/ate1 local1 or private2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ = ! fiscal ye> prec$+ ! fiscal ye> to :i* ! plan applies12 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ p]=mance t>gets set =? 9 ! previ\s ye>'s highway safety plan2 & & ins]t+ p]=mance t>gets set =? 9 ! mo/ rec5tly submitt$ highway safety plan42 & 7vi7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f72 7,f7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,p]=mance measures ,! ,secret>y %all develop m9imum p]=mance measures "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 9 consultation ) ! ,gov]nors ,highway ,safety ,association4 2 & 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ tri5nial be=e highway2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,f71 respectively2 7iii7 9 ea* ( subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ tri5nial be=e highway ea* place x appe>s2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all review & approve or disapprove a tri5nial highway safety plan ( a ,/ate by n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! plan is receiv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,additional in=mation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may reque/ a ,/ate to submit to ! ,secret>y su* additional in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y = review ( ! tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate4 7ii7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,on provid+ to a ,/ate a reque/ = additional in=mation "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may ext5d ! deadl9e to approve or disapprove ! tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = n m ?an an additional #ij days1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to accommodate t reque/1 subject to clause 7iii74 7iii7 ,tim+ ,any additional in=mation reque/$ "u clause 7i7 %all be submitt$ to ! ,secret>y by n lat] ?an #g bus9ess days aft] ! date ( receipt by ! ,/ate ( ! reque/4 2 7#g7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7k7 ! foll[+3 7l7 ,annual grant application & report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,annual grant application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive grant funds "u ?is *apt] = a fiscal ye>1 ea* ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual grant application t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 demon/rates alignm5t ) ! approv$ tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 complies ) ! requirem5ts "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,tim+ ,! deadl9e = submission ( annual grant applications "u ?is p>agraph %all be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) section #djf7;d77#b74 7,c7 ,cont5ts ,an annual grant application "u ?is p>agraph %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 su* updates1 z necess>y1 to any analysis includ$ 9 ! tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate2 7ii7 an id5tification ( ea* project & subrecipi5t to be fund$ by ! ,/ate us+ ! grants dur+ ! upcom+ grant ye>1 subject to ! condition t ! ,/ate %all sep>ately submit1 on a date o!r ?an ! date ( submission ( ! annual grant application1 a description ( any projects or subrecipi5ts to be fund$1 z t in=mation becomes available2 7iii7 a description ( ! means by :i* ! /rategy ( ! ,/ate to use grant funds 0 adju/$ & in=m$ by ! previ\s report ( ! ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7iv7 an application = any additional grants available to ! ,/ate "u ?is *apt]4 7,d7 ,review ,! ,secret>y %all review & approve or disapprove an annual grant application "u ?is p>agraph by n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( submission ( ! application4 7#b7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> = :i* a grant is provid$ to a ,/ate "u ?is *apt]1 ! ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report t includes-- 7,a7 an assessm5t ( ! progress made by ! ,/ate 9 a*iev+ ! p]=mance t>gets id5tifi$ 9 ! tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate1 bas$ on ! mo/ curr5tly available ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em data2 & 7,b7 7i7 a description ( ! ext5t to :i* progress made 9 a*iev+ ^? p]=mance t>gets is align$ ) ! tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 if applicable1 any plans ( ! ,/ate to adju/ a /rategy = programm+ funds to a*ieve ! p]=mance t>gets4 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7m77#a71 by /rik+ a ,/ate's highway safety plan & ins]t+ ! applicable tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate2 & 7#i7 by /rik+ subsection 7n7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7n7 ,public transp>5cy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all publicly release on a ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation website1 by n lat] ?an #de cal5d> days aft] ! applicable date ( availability-- 7,a7 ea* tri5nial highway safety plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7k72 7,b7 ea* ,/ate p]=mance t>get "u subsection 7k72 & 7,c7 an evaluation ( ,/ate a*ievem5t ( applicable p]=mance t>gets "u subsection 7k74 7#b7 ,/ate highway safety plan website 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a public website t is easily accessible1 navigable1 & se>*able = ! in=mation requir$ "u t p>agraph1 9 ord] to fo/] great] transp>5cy 9 approv$ ,/ate highway safety programs4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! website e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 include ! applicable tri5nial highway safety plan1 & ! annual report1 ( ea* ,/ate submitt$ to1 & approv$ by1 ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7k72 & 7ii7 provide a means = ! public to se>* ! website = ,/ate highway safety program cont5t requir$ "u subsection 7k71 includ+-- 7,i7 p]=mance measures requir$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,ii7 progress made t[>d meet+ ! applicable p]=mance t>gets dur+ ! prec$+ program ye>2 7,,iii7 program areas & exp5ditures2 & 7,,iv7 a description ( any s\rces ( funds1 o!r ?an funds provid$ "u ?is section1 t ! ,/ate proposes to use to c>ry out ! tri5nial highway safety plan ( ! ,/ate4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect ) respect to any grant application or ,/ate highway safety plan submitt$ "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = fiscal ye> #bjbd or !reaft]4 #bdajc4 ,highway safety rese>* & developm5t ,section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ accid5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ cra%2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 tra9+1 education1 aft] demon/ration projects2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #b1ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #c1ejj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection #djb7;c7 9 ea* fiscal ye> end+ be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 & #ddc1ihi ( ! total am\nt available = apportionm5t to ! ,/ates = highway safety programs "u section #djb7;c7 9 ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjae1 & end+ on ,decemb] #d1 #bjae1 & ins]t+ section #djb7;c7 9 ea* fiscal ye>2 7#d7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjag ?r\gh #bjba n m ?an #bf1efj1jjj' to conduct ! rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe1 n m ?an #de1jjj1jjj to conduct ! rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a71 by /rik+ section #cjajb7;a77#f7 & ins]t+ section #cjajb7;a72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#a71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,*ild safety campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an education campaign to r$uce ! incid5ce ( vehicul> heat/roke ( *ildr5 left 9 pass5g] motor vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di74 7#b7 ,adv]tis+ ,! ,secret>y may use1 or au?orize ! use (1 funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to pay = ! developm5t1 production1 & use ( broadca/ & pr9t m$ia adv]tis+ & ,int]net-bas$ outrea* = ! education campaign "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! education campaign "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate )-- 7,a7 int]e/$ ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts2 7,b7 private indu/ry2 & 7,c7 o!r p>ties1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7l7 ,developm5t ( ,/ate processes = in=m+ consum]s ( recalls 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,motor vehicle ,! t]m motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di4 7,b7 ,op5 recall ,! t]m op5 recall means a motor vehicle recall-- 7i7 = :i* a notification by a manufactur] has be5 provid$ "u section #cjaai ( title #di2 & 7ii7 t has n be5 rem$i$ "u section #cjabj ( t title4 7,c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,d7 ,regi/ration ,! t]m regi/ration means ! process = regi/]+ a motor vehicle 9 a ,/ate 7includ+ regi/ration r5ewal74 7,e7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a74 7#b7 ,grants 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to ,/ates = use 9 develop+ & implem5t+ ,/ate processes = in=m+ ea* applicable own] & lessee ( a motor vehicle ( any op5 recall on ! motor vehicle at ! "t ( regi/ration ( ! motor vehicle 9 ! ,/ate1 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 a ,/ate %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 & 7ii7 agree-- 7,i7 to notify ea* own] or lessee ( a motor vehicle pres5t$ = regi/ration 9 ! ,/ate ( any op5 recall on t motor vehicle2 & 7,,ii7 to provide to ea* own] or lessee ( a motor vehicle pres5t$ = regi/ration1 at no co/-- 7aa7 ! op5 recall in=mation = ! motor vehicle2 & 7bb7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,c7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 select+ grant recipi5ts "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! me?odology ( a ,/ate =-- 7i7 id5tify+ op5 recalls on a motor vehicle2 7ii7 in=m+ ea* own] & lessee ( a motor vehicle ( an op5 recall2 & 7iii7 measur+ p]=mance 9-- 7,i7 in=m+ own]s & lessees ( op5 recalls2 & 7,,ii7 rem$y+ op5 recalls4 7,d7 ,p]=mance p]iod ,a grant provid$ "u ! program %all require a p]=mance p]iod ( #b ye>s4 7,e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( completion ( ! p]=mance p]iod "u subp>agraph 7,d71 ea* ,/ate t receives a grant "u ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t conta9s su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be necess>y to evaluate ! ext5t to :i* op5 recalls h be5 rem$i$ 9 ! ,/ate4 7,f7 ,no regulations requir$ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to issue any regulations to c>ry out ! program4 7#c7 ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act ,*apt] #ce ( title #dd 7commonly kn[n z ! ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act7 %all n apply to in=mation collect$ "u ! program4 7#d7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all obligate f funds made available to c>ry out ?is section #a1ejj1jjj to c>ry out ! program4 7,b7 ,reallocation ,to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t all am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 are obligat$ ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y1 be=e ! la/ day ( any fiscal ye>1 may reallocate any ( ^? am\nts rema9+ available to increase ! am\nts made available to c>ry out any o!r activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 7m7 ,innovative highway safety c\nt]measures 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 conduct+ rese>* "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( innovative behavioral traffic safety c\nt]measures1 o!r ?an traffic en=cem5t1 t are consid]$ promis+ or likely to be effective = ! purpose ( enri*+ revisions to ! docum5t entitl$ ,c\nt]measures ,t ,"w3 ,a ,highway ,safety ,c\nt]measure ,guide = ,/ate ,highway ,safety ,(fices1 ,n9? ,edition & numb]$ ,,dot ,,hs #hab #dgh 7or any successor docum5t74 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,! rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be 9 addition to any o!r rese>* c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 4 #bdajd4 ,high-visibility en=cem5t programs ,section #djd7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #bdaje4 ,national priority safety programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#i72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7,c7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! foll[+3 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,program au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 manage programs to address national priorities = r$uc+ highway dea?s & injuries2 & 7,b7 allocate funds = ! purpose describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #eb4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #ec p]c5t2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #e p]c5t & ins]t+ #g p]c5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g72 7,f7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#h7 & 7#aj7 z p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa71 respectively2 7,g7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,prev5t+ roadside dea?s ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #a p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t meet requirem5ts ) respect to prev5t+ roadside dea?s "u subsection 7h74 7#i7 ,driv] (fic] safety education ,9 ea* fiscal ye>1 #a4e p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is section %all be allocat$ among ,/ates t meet requirem5ts ) respect to driv] & (fic] safety education "u subsection 7i74 2 & 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 & ins]t+ 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#i72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7b7 ?r\gh 7h7 & ins]t+ 7b7 ?r\gh 7i72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ( ,transportation2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77ii77,,vi77aa71 by /rik+ #c-ye> & ins]t+ #e-ye>2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ clause 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7v7 implem5t programs-- 7,i7 to recruit & tra9 nationally c]tifi$ *ild pass5g] safety te*nicians among police (fic]s1 fire & o!r fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy m$ical p]sonnel1 & o!r individuals or organizations s]v+ l[-income & und]s]v$ populations2 7,,ii7 to educate p>5ts & c>egiv]s 9 l[-income & und]s]v$ populations reg>d+ ! importance ( prop] use & correct in/allation ( *ild re/ra9ts on e trip 9 a motor vehicle2 & 7,,iii7 to pur*ase & di/ribute *ild re/ra9ts to l[-income & und]s]v$ populations2 & 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,ea* ,/ate t is eligible to receive funds-- 7i7 "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 %all use-- 7,i7 n m ?an #ij p]c5t ( ^? funds to c>ry out a project or activity eligible = fund+ "u section #djb2 & 7,,ii7 n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ^? funds to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,a77v72 & 7ii7 "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 %all use n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ^? funds to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77v74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ( ,transportation2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ,/ates2 & & ins]t+ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,national ,,ems ,in=mation ,sy/em22 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh has a function+ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate %all n be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> unless ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 has c]tifi$ to ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate-- 7i7 has a function+ 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ ! subp>agraph z clause 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & ind5t+ ! clause appropriately2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ ! subp>agraph z clause 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & ind5t+ ! clause appropriately2 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 7v7 9 clause 7vi7 ( subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7vi7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use ( grant am\nts ,a ,/ate may use a grant receiv$ "u ?is subsection to make data program improvem5ts to core highway safety databases relat+ to quantifiable1 measurable progress 9 any significant data program attribute describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 s(tw>e or applications to id5tify1 collect1 & report data to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 & ent] data into ,/ate core highway safety databases1 includ+ cra%1 citation or adjudication1 driv]1 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices or injury surveillance sy/em1 roadway1 & vehicle data2 7,b7 pur*as+ equipm5t to improve a process by :i* data are id5tifi$1 collat$1 & report$ to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 includ+ te*nology = use by law en=cem5t = ne>-real "t1 electronic report+ ( cra% data2 7,c7 improv+ ! compatibility & int]op]ability ( ! core highway safety databases ( ! ,/ate ) national data sy/ems & data sy/ems ( o!r ,/ates1 includ+ ! ,national ,,ems ,in=mation ,sy/em2 7,d7 enhanc+ ! ability ( a ,/ate & ! ,secret>y to obs]ve & analyze local1 ,/ate1 & national tr5ds 9 cra% occurr5ces1 rates1 outcomes1 & circum/ances2 7,e7 support+ traffic records improvem5t tra9+ & exp5ditures = law en=cem5t1 em]g5cy m$ical1 judicial1 prosecutorial1 & traffic records pr(essionals2 7,f7 hir+ traffic records pr(essionals = ! purpose ( improv+ traffic in=mation sy/ems 7includ+ a ,/ate ,fatal ,accid5t ,report+ ,sy/em 7,,f>s7 liaison72 7,g7 adoption ( ! ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia1 or provid+ to ! public in=mation reg>d+ :y any ( ^? crit]ia w n be us$1 if applicable2 7,h7 support+ report+ crit]ia relat+ to em]g+ topics1 includ+-- 7i7 impair$ driv+ z a result ( drug1 alcohol1 or polysub/ance consumption2 & 7ii7 advanc$ te*nologies pres5t on motor vehicles2 & 7,i7 conduct+ rese>* relat+ to ,/ate traffic safety in=mation sy/ems1 includ+ develop+ programs to improve core highway safety databases & processes by :i* data are id5tifi$1 collect$1 report$ to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies1 & ent]$ into ,/ate core safety databases4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates1 reg>dless ( :e!r a ,/ate receives a grant "u ?is subsection1 ) respect to improv+ ! timel9ess1 accuracy1 complet5ess1 uni=mity1 integration1 & public accessibility ( ,/ate safety data t are ne$$ to id5tify priorities = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local highway & traffic safety programs1 includ+ on adoption by a ,/ate ( ! ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia4 7,b7 ,funds ,! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts available "u ?is subsection to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 c\rt support ( impair$ driv+ prev5tion ef=ts1 includ+-- 7,i7 hir+ crim9al ju/ice pr(essionals1 includ+ law en=cem5t (fic]s1 prosecutors1 traffic safety res\rce prosecutors1 judges1 judicial outrea* liaisons1 & probation (fic]s2 7,,ii7 tra9+ & education ( ^? pr(essionals to assi/ ! pr(essionals 9 prev5t+ impair$ driv+ & h&l+ impair$ driv+ cases1 includ+ by provid+ comp5sation to a law en=cem5t (fic] to c>ry out safety grant activities to replace a law en=cem5t (fic] :o is receiv+ drug recognition exp]t tra9+ or p>ticipat+ z an in/ructor 9 t drug recognition exp]t tra9+2 & 7,,iii7 e/abli%+ driv+ :ile intoxicat$ c\rts2 2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7v7 improv+ blood alcohol & drug conc5tration scre5+ & te/+1 detection ( pot5tially impair+ drugs 7includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( oral fluid z a specim571 & report+ relat+ to te/+ & detection2 2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ conduct+ /&>diz$ field sobriety tra9+1 advanc$ roadside impair$ driv+ evaluation tra9+1 & & ins]t+ conduct+ initial & cont9u+ /&>diz$ field sobriety tra9+1 advanc$ roadside impair$ driv+ evaluation tra9+1 law en=cem5t phlebotomy tra9+1 &2 7,,iv7 9 clause 7ix71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,v7 9 clause 7x71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,vi7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7xi7 te/+ & implem5t+ programs1 & pur*as+ te*nologies1 to bett] id5tify1 monitor1 or treat impair$ driv]s1 includ+-- 7,i7 oral fluid-scre5+ te*nologies2 7,,ii7 electronic w>rant programs2 7,,iii7 equipm5t to increase ! scope1 quantity1 quality1 & timel9ess ( =5sic toxicology *emical te/+2 7,,iv7 case managem5t s(tw>e to support ! managem5t ( impair$ driv+ (f5d]s2 & 7,v7 te*nology to monitor impair$-driv+ (f5d]s1 & equipm5t & relat$ exp5ditures us$ 9 connection ) impair$-driv+ en=cem5t 9 accordance ) crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,m$ium-range & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,m$ium-range & high-range ,/ates ,subject to clause 7iii71 m$ium-range 2 7,,ii7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,l[-range & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,l[-range ,/ates ,subject to clause 7iii71 l[-range 2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,report+ & impair$ driv+ measures ,a ,/ate may use grant funds = any exp5diture relat+ to-- 7,i7 increas+ ! timely & accurate report+ to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local databases (-- 7aa7 cra% in=mation1 includ+ electronic cra% report+ sy/ems t all[ accurate real- or ne>-real-"t upload+ ( cra% in=mation2 & 7bb7 impair$ driv+ crim9al ju/ice in=mation2 or 7,,ii7 rese>*+ or evaluat+ impair$ driv+ c\nt]measures4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,grants to ,/ates ) alcohol-ignition int]lock laws ,! ,secret>y %all make a sep>ate grant "u ?is subsection to ea* ,/ate t-- 7i7 adopts1 & is en=c+1 a m&atory alcohol-ignition int]lock law = all individuals convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or ( driv+ :ile intoxicat$2 7ii7 does n all[ an individual convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or ( driv+ :ile intoxicat$ to receive any driv+ privilege or driv]'s lic5se unless ! individual in/alls on ea* motor vehicle regi/]$1 own$1 or leas$ = op]ation by ! individual an ignition int]lock = a p]iod ( n less ?an #ahj days2 or 7iii7 has 9 effect1 & is en=c+-- 7,i7 a ,/ate law requir+ = any individual :o is convict$ (1 or ! driv+ privilege ( :om is revok$ or d5i$ =1 refus+ to submit to a *emical or o!r appropriate te/ = ! purpose ( det]m9+ ! pres5ce or conc5tration ( any intoxicat+ sub/ance1 a ,/ate law requir+ a p]iod ( n less ?an #ahj days ( ignition int]lock in/allation on ea* motor vehicle to be op]at$ by ! individual2 & 7,,ii7 a compliance-bas$ removal program1 "u :i* an individual convict$ ( driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( alcohol or ( driv+ :ile intoxicat$ %all-- 7aa7 satisfy a p]iod ( n less ?an #ahj days ( ignition int]lock in/allation on ea* motor vehicle to be op]at$ by ! individual2 & 7bb7 h complet$ a m9imum consecutive p]iod ( n less ?an #dj p]c5t ( ! requir$ p]iod ( ignition int]lock in/allation imm$iately prec$+ ! date ( release ( ! individual1 )\t a confirm$ violation4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ #bjji & ins]t+ #bjbb2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ or local aft] au?orizes a ,/ate2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#h72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#g71 & 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 & 7#a71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,p]sonal wireless communications device 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m p]sonal wireless communications device means-- 7,i7 a device ?r\gh :i* p]sonal wireless s]vices 7z def9$ 9 section #ccb7;c77#g77;,c7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb7;c77#g77;,c777 are transmitt$2 & 7,,ii7 a mobile telephone or o!r portable electronic communication device ) :i* a us] engages 9 a call or writes1 s5ds1 or reads a text message us+ at lea/ #a h&4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,! t]m p]sonal wireless communications device does n include a global navigation satellite sy/em receiv] us$ = position+1 em]g5cy notification1 or navigation purposes4 2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,text ,! t]m text means-- 7i7 to read f1 or manually to ent] data into1 a p]sonal wireless communications device1 includ+ = ! purpose ( ,,sms text+1 email+1 in/ant messag+1 or any o!r =m ( electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication2 & 7ii7 manually to ent]1 s5d1 or retrieve a text message to communicate ) ano!r individual or device4 7,f7 ,text message 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m text message means-- 7,i7 a text-bas$ message2 7,,ii7 an in/ant message2 7,,iii7 an electronic message2 & 7,,iv7 email4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m text message does n include-- 7,i7 an em]g5cy1 traffic1 or wea!r al]t2 or 7,,ii7 a message relat+ to ! op]ation or navigation ( a motor vehicle4 2 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,grant program ,! ,secret>y %all provide a grant "u ?is subsection to any ,/ate t includes di/ract$ driv+ aw>5ess z "p ( ! driv]'s lic5se exam9ation ( ! ,/ate4 7#c7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection %all be allocat$ to ,/ates1 bas$ on ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji2 be>s to 7ii7 ! apportionm5t ( all ,/ates "u section #djb = t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,grants = ,/ates ) di/ract$ driv+ laws 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! allocations "u subp>agraph 7,a71 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is subsection %all be allocat$ to ,/ates t enact & en=ce a law t meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f7-- 7,i7 bas$ on ! proportion t-- 7aa7 ! apportionm5t ( ! ,/ate "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjji2 be>s to 7bb7 ! apportionm5t ( all ,/ates "u section #djb = t fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 subject to clauses 7ii71 7iii71 & 7iv71 z applicable4 7ii7 ,prim>y laws ,subject to clause 7iv71 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t enacts & en=ces a law t meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f7 z a prim>y (f5se1 ! allocation to ! ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph %all be #ajj p]c5t ( ! am\nt calculat$ to be allocat$ to ! ,/ate "u clause 7i77,i74 7iii7 ,second>y laws ,subject to clause 7iv71 9 ! case ( a ,/ate t enacts & en=ces a law t meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f7 z a second>y en=cem5t action1 ! allocation to ! ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph %all be an am\nt equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt calculat$ to be allocat$ to ! ,/ate "u clause 7i77,i74 7iv7 ,text+ :ile driv+ ,not)/&+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 ! allocation "u ?is subp>agraph to a ,/ate t enacts & en=ces a law t prohibits a driv] f view+ a p]sonal wireless communications device 7except = purposes ( navigation7 %all be #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt calculat$ to be allocat$ to ! ,/ate "u clause 7i77,i74 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ set =? 9 ?is & ins]t+ ( ?is2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 respectively2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ m9imum2 & 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ text ?r\gh a p]sonal wireless communication device & ins]t+ use a p]sonal wireless communications device = text+2 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,prohibition on h&held phone use :ile driv+ ,a ,/ate law meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph if ! law-- 7,a7 prohibits a driv] f hold+ a p]sonal wireless communications device :ile driv+2 7,b7 e/abli%es a f9e = a violation ( t law2 & 7,c7 does n provide = an exemption t specifically all[s a driv] to use a p]sonal wireless communications device = text+ :ile /opp$ 9 traffic4 2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ set =? 9 ?is & ins]t+ ( ?is2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by /rik+ set =? 9 subsection 7g77#b77;,b72 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,d72 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ m9imum2 & 7vi7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 does n provide =-- 7i7 an exemption t specifically all[s a driv] to use a p]sonal wireless communications device = text+ :ile /opp$ 9 traffic2 or 7ii7 an exemption describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,e74 2 & 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ set =? 9 p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 & ins]t+ ( p>agraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f72 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 a driv] :o uses a p]sonal wireless communications device dur+ an em]g5cy to contact em]g5cy s]vices to prev5t injury to p]sons or prop]ty2 2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7v7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 a driv] :o uses a p]sonal wireless communications device = navigation2 7,e7 except = a law describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f71 ! use ( a p]sonal wireless communications device-- 7i7 9 a h&s-free mann]2 7ii7 ) a h&s-free accessory2 or 7iii7 ) ! activation or deactivation ( a feature or function ( ! p]sonal wireless communications device ) ! motion ( a s+le swipe or tap ( ! f+] ( ! driv]2 & 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ accid5t & ins]t+ cra%2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,helmet law ,a ,/ate law requir+ ! use ( a helmet = ea* motorcycle rid] "u ! age ( #ah4 2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ accid5ts & ins]t+ cra%es2 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7g72 7#h7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7g72 7#i7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,def9ition ( nonmotoriz$ road us] ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m nonmotoriz$ road us] means-- 7,a7 a p$e/rian2 7,b7 an individual us+ a nonmotoriz$ mode ( transportation1 includ+ a bicycle1 a scoot]1 or a p]sonal conveyance2 & 7,c7 an individual us+ a l[-spe$ or l[-horsep[] motoriz$ vehicle1 includ+ an electric bicycle1 electric scoot]1 p]sonal mobility assi/ance device1 p]sonal transport]1 or all-t]ra9 vehicle4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p$e/rian & bicycle fatalities & injuries t result f cra%es involv+ a motor vehicle & ins]t+ nonmotoriz$ road us] fatalities involv+ a motor vehicle 9 transit on a trafficway2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p$e/rian & bicycle & ins]t+ nonmotoriz$ road us]2 & 7,e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( grant am\nts ,grant funds receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection may be us$ = ! safety ( nonmotoriz$ road us]s1 includ+-- 7,a7 tra9+ ( law en=cem5t (ficials relat+ to nonmotoriz$ road us] safety1 ,/ate laws applicable to nonmotoriz$ road us] safety1 & infra/ructure design$ to improve nonmotoriz$ road us] safety2 7,b7 c>ry+ out a program to support en=cem5t mobilizations & campaigns design$ to en=ce ,/ate traffic laws applicable to nonmotoriz$ road us] safety2 7,c7 public education & aw>5ess programs design$ to in=m motori/s & nonmotoriz$ road us]s reg>d+-- 7i7 nonmotoriz$ road us] safety1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to nonmotoriz$ mobility & ! importance ( spe$ managem5t to ! safety ( nonmotoriz$ road us]s2 7ii7 ! value ( ! use ( nonmotoriz$ road us] safety equipm5t1 includ+ light+1 conspicuity equipm5t1 mirrors1 helmets1 & o!r protective equipm5t1 & compliance ) any ,/ate or local laws requir+ ! use ( t equipm5t2 7iii7 ,/ate traffic laws applicable to nonmotoriz$ road us] safety1 includ+ ! responsibilities ( motori/s ) respect to nonmotoriz$ road us]s2 & 7iv7 infra/ructure design$ to improve nonmotoriz$ road us] safety2 & 7,d7 ! collection ( data1 & ! e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( data sy/ems1 relat+ to nonmotoriz$ road us] traffic fatalities4 2 & 7#aj7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,prev5t+ roadside dea?s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to ,/ates to prev5t dea? & injury f cra%es involv+ motor vehicles /rik+ o!r vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside4 7#b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out an activity fund$ ?r\gh a grant "u ?is subsection may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate %all receive a grant "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y a plan t describes ! me?od by :i* ! ,/ate w use grant funds 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,use ( funds ,am\nts receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is subsection %all be us$ by ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 to pur*ase & deploy digital al]t te*nology t-- 7i7 is capable ( receiv+ al]ts reg>d+ ne>by fir/ respond]s2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a motor vehicle t is us$ = em]g5cy response activities1 is capable ( s5d+ al]ts to civilian driv]s to protect fir/ respond]s on ! sc5e & en r\te2 7,b7 to educate ! public reg>d+ ! safety ( vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside 9 ! ,/ate ?r\gh public in=mation campaigns = ! purpose ( r$uc+ roadside dea?s & injury2 7,c7 = law en=cem5t co/s relat+ to en=c+ ,/ate laws to protect ! safety ( vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside2 7,d7 = programs to id5tify1 collect1 & report to ,/ate & local gov]nm5t ag5cies data relat+ to cra%es involv+ vehicles & individuals /opp$ at ! roadside2 & 7,e7 to pilot & inc5tivize measures1 includ+ optical visibility measures1 to increase ! visibility ( /opp$ & disabl$ vehicles4 7#e7 ,grant am\nt ,! allocation ( grant funds to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! apportionm5t ( t ,/ate "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7i7 ,driv] & (fic] safety education 7#a7 ,def9ition ( peace (fic] ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m peace (fic] includes any individual-- 7,a7 :o is an elect$1 appo9t$1 or employ$ ag5t ( a gov]nm5t entity2 7,b7 :o has ! au?ority-- 7i7 to c>ry fire>ms2 & 7ii7 to make w>rantless arre/s2 & 7,c7 ^: duties involve ! en=cem5t ( crim9al laws ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,grants ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to-- 7,a7 ,/ates t enact or adopt a law or program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 qualify+ ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#g74 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out an activity fund$ ?r\gh a grant "u ?is subsection may n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#d7 ,description ( law or program ,a law or program ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 is a law or program t requires #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,driv] education & driv+ safety c\rses ,! inclusion1 9 driv] education & driv] safety c\rses provid$ to individuals by educational & motor vehicle ag5cies ( ! ,/ate1 ( in/ruction & te/+ relat+ to law en=cem5t practices dur+ traffic /ops1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to-- 7i7 ! role ( law en=cem5t & ! duties & responsibilities ( peace (fic]s2 7ii7 ! legal rights ( individuals conc]n+ int]actions ) peace (fic]s2 7iii7 be/ practices = civilians & peace (fic]s dur+ ^? int]actions2 7iv7 ! consequ5ces = failure ( an individual or (fic] to comply ) ! law or program2 & 7v7 h[ & :]e to file a compla9t aga9/1 or a complim5t relat+ to1 a peace (fic]4 7,b7 ,peace (fic] tra9+ programs ,developm5t & implem5tation ( a tra9+ program1 includ+ in/ruction & te/+ mat]ials1 = peace (fic]s & res]ve law en=cem5t (fic]s 7o!r ?an (fic]s :o h receiv$ tra9+ 9 a civilian c\rse describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77 ) respect to prop] int]action ) civilians dur+ traffic /ops4 7#e7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate may use a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection =-- 7,a7 ! production ( educational mat]ials & tra9+ ( /aff = driv] education & driv+ safety c\rses & peace (fic] tra9+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 ! implem5tation ( a law or program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,grant am\nt ,! allocation ( grant funds to a ,/ate "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be 9 proportion to ! apportionm5t ( t ,/ate "u section #djb = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7#g7 ,special rule = c]ta9 ,/ates 7,a7 ,def9ition ( qualify+ ,/ate ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m qualify+ ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7i7 has receiv$ a grant "u ?is subsection = a p]iod ( n m ?an #e ye>s2 & 7ii7 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 has n fully enact$ or adopt$ a law or program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d72 b 7,,ii7 7aa7 has tak5 mean+ful /eps t[>d ! full implem5tation ( su* a law or program2 & 7bb7 has e/abli%$ a timetable = ! implem5tation ( su* a law or program4 7,b7 ,)hold+ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 )hold #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt t ea* qualify+ ,/ate w\ld o!rwise receive "u ?is subsection if ! qualify+ ,/ate 7 a ,/ate describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 & 7ii7 direct any am\nts )held "u clause 7i7 = di/ribution among ! ,/ates t are en=c+ & c>ry+ out a law or program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #djaj7b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ all be=e defici5cies4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect ) respect to any grant application or ,/ate highway safety plan submitt$ "u *apt] #d ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = fiscal ye> #bjbd or !reaft]4 #bdajf4 ,multiple sub/ance-impair$ driv+ prev5tion 7a7 ,impair$ driv+ c\nt]measures ,section #aed7;c77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ alcohol-impair$ ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ impair$4 7b7 ,comptroll] ,g5]al /udy ( national ,,dui report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy ( ! report+ ( impair$ driv+ arre/ & citation data into ,f$]al databases & ! int]/ate %>+ ( in=mation relat+ to impair$ driv+-relat$ convictions & lic5se susp5sions to facilitate ! widespread id5tification ( repeat impair$ driv+ (f5d]s4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a detail$ assessm5t (-- 7,a7 ! ext5t to :i* ,/ate & local crim9al ju/ice ag5cies are report+ impair$ driv+ arre/ & citation data to ,f$]al databases2 7,b7 b>ri]s-- 7i7 at ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local levels1 to ! report+ ( impair$ driv+ arre/ & citation data to ,f$]al databases2 & 7ii7 to ! use ( ^? databases by crim9al ju/ice ag5cies2 7,c7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local res\rces available to improve ! report+ & %>+ ( impair$ driv+ data2 & 7,d7 any options or recomm5dations = actions t ,f$]al ag5cies or ,congress c\ld take to fur!r improve ! report+ & %>+ ( impair$ driv+ data4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u ?is subsection4 #bdajg4 ,m9imum p5alties = repeat (f5d]s = driv+ :ile intoxicat$ or driv+ "u ! influ5ce ,section #afd7;b77#a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ alcohol-impair$ & ins]t+ alcohol- or multiple sub/ance-impair$2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ intoxicat$ or driv+ & ins]t+ intoxicat$1 driv+ :ile multiple sub/ance-impair$1 or driv+2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ alcohol-impair$ & ins]t+ alcohol- or multiple sub/ance-impair$4 #bdajh4 ,cra% data 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise ! cra% data collection sy/em to include ! collection ( cra% report data elem5ts t di/+ui% individual p]sonal conveyance vehicles1 su* z electric scoot]s & bicycles1 f o!r vehicles involv$ 9 a cra%4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may coord9ate ) ,/ates to update ! ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia to provide guidance to ,/ates reg>d+ ! collection ( in=mation & data elem5ts = ! cra% data collection sy/em4 7c7 ,vuln]able road us]s 7#a7 ,update ,bas$ on ! in=mation conta9$ 9 ! vuln]able road us] safety assessm5ts requir$ by subsection 7f7 ( section #cbcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by section #bdbac7;b77#b771 ! ,secret>y %all modify exi/+ cra% data collection sy/ems to include ! collection ( additional cra% report data elem5ts relat+ to vuln]able road us] safety4 7#b7 ,injury heal? data ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,director ( ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion to develop & implem5t a plan = ,/ates to comb9e highway cra% data & injury heal? data to produce a national database ( p$e/rian injuries & fatalities1 disaggregat$ by demographic *>act]i/ics4 7d7 ,/ate electronic data collection 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,electronic data transf] ,! t]m electronic data transf] means a protocol = automat$ electronic transf] ( ,/ate cra% data to ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7i7 ea* ( ! #ej ,/ates2 7ii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7iii7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7iv7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s2 7v7 ,guam2 7vi7 ,am]ican ,samoa2 7vii7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 & 7viii7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ on behalf ( an ,indian ,tribe4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide grants = ! mod]nization ( ,/ate data collection sy/ems to enable full electronic data transf] "u p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 upgrade ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration sy/em to manage & support ,/ate electronic data transf]s relat+ to cra%es "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,/ate grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to ,/ates to upgrade & /&>dize ,/ate cra% data sy/ems to enable electronic data collection1 intra/ate data %>+1 & electronic data transf]s to ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration to increase ! accuracy1 timel9ess1 & accessibility ( ! data1 includ+ data relat+ to fatalities involv+ vuln]able road us]s4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,a ,/ate %all be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph if ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y an application1 at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 t includes a plan to implem5t full electronic data transf] to ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration by n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! grant is provid$4 7,c7 ,use ( funds ,a grant provid$ "u ?is p>agraph may be us$ = ! co/s (-- 7i7 equipm5t to upgrade a /atewide cra% data repository2 7ii7 adoption ( electronic cra% report+ by law en=cem5t ag5cies2 & 7iii7 increas+ alignm5t ( ,/ate cra% data ) ! late/ ,model ,m9imum ,uni=m ,cra% ,crit]ia4 7,d7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project fund$ ) a grant "u ?is p>agraph may be up to #hj p]c5t4 7#d7 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration sy/em upgrade ,! ,secret>y %all manage & support ,/ate electronic data transf]s relat+ to vehicle cra%es by-- 7,a7 increas+ ! capacity ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration sy/em2 & 7,b7 mak+ ,/ate cra% data accessible to ! public4 7e7 ,cra% ,inve/igation ,sampl+ ,sy/em ,! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to enhance ! collection ( cra% data by upgrad+ ! ,cra% ,inve/igation ,sampl+ ,sy/em to include-- 7#a7 additional program sites2 7#b7 an exp&$ scope t includes all cra% types2 & 7#c7 on-sc5e inve/igation protocols4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are appropriat$4 #bdaji4 ,review ( ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,law public aw>5ess 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,law ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,law means any ,f$]al or ,/ate law int5d$ to ensure fir/ respond] & motori/ safety by requir+ motori/s to *ange lanes or sl[ d[n :5 approa*+ an au?oriz$ em]g5cy vehicle t is /opp$ or p>k$ on or next to a roadway ) em]g5cy lights activat$4 7b7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all c>ry out a /udy ( ! efficacy ( ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,laws & relat$ public aw>5ess campaigns4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a review ( ea* ,f$]al & ,/ate ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,law1 includ+-- 7i7 p5alties associat$ ) ! ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,laws2 7ii7 ! level ( en=cem5t ( ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,laws2 & 7iii7 ! applicable class ( vehicles t trigg]s ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,laws4 7,b7 an id5tification & description ( ea* ,f$]al & ,/ate public aw>5ess campaign relat+ to ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,laws2 & 7,c7 a description ( ! role ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 support+ ,/ate ef=ts ) respect to ,move ,ov] or ,sl[ ,d[n ,laws1 su* z conduct+ rese>*1 collect+ data1 or support+ public aw>5ess or education ef=ts4 7c7 ,report ,on completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7b71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s ( ! /udy2 & 7#b7 any recomm5dations to improve public aw>5ess campaigns1 rese>*1 or education ef=ts relat+ to ! issues describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 #bdaaj4 ,review ( laws1 safety measures1 & te*nologies relat+ to s*ool buses 7a7 ,review ( illegal pass+ laws 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e a report t-- 7,a7 id5tifies & describes all illegal pass+ laws 9 ea* ,/ate relat+ to s*ool buses1 includ+-- 7i7 ! level ( en=cem5t ( ^? laws2 7ii7 ! p5alties associat$ ) ^? laws2 7iii7 any issues relat+ to ! en=cem5t ( ^? laws2 & 7iv7 ! effectiv5ess ( ^? laws2 7,b7 reviews exi/+ ,/ate laws t may inhibit ! effectiv5ess ( safety c\nt]measures 9 s*ool bus load+ zones1 su* z-- 7i7 laws t require ! face ( a driv] to be visible 9 an image captur$ by a cam]a if en=cem5t action is to be tak5 bas$ on t image2 7ii7 laws t may r$uce /op-arm cam]a effectiv5ess2 7iii7 ! ne$ = a law en=cem5t (fic] to witness an ev5t = en=cem5t action to be tak52 & 7iv7 ! lack ( prim>y en=cem5t = text+ & driv+ (f5ses2 7,c7 id5tifies ! me?ods us$ by ea* ,/ate to review1 docum5t1 & report to law en=cem5t s*ool bus /op-arm violations2 & 7,d7 id5tifies be/ practices relat+ to ! mo/ effective approa*es to address ! illegal pass+ ( s*ool buses4 7#b7 ,publication ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,public safety messag+ campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & implem5t a public safety messag+ campaign t uses public safety m$ia messages1 po/]s1 digital m$ia messages1 & o!r m$ia messages di/ribut$ to ,/ates1 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( motor vehicles1 s*ools1 & o!r public outlets-- 7,a7 to highlight ! importance ( address+ ! illegal pass+ ( s*ool buses2 & 7,b7 to educate /ud5ts & ! public reg>d+ ! safe load+ & unload+ ( s*ools buses4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 repres5tatives ( ! s*ool bus indu/ry f ! public & private sectors2 & 7,b7 ,/ates4 7#c7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all p]iodically update ! mat]ials us$ 9 ! campaign "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,review ( te*nologies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all review & evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( v>i\s te*nologies = enhanc+ s*ool bus safety1 includ+ te*nologies su* z-- 7,a7 cam]as2 7,b7 audible w>n+ sy/ems2 & 7,c7 enhanc$ light+4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! review "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 an assessm5t (-- 7,i7 ! co/s ( acquir+ & op]at+ new equipm5t2 7,,ii7 ! pot5tial impact ( t equipm5t on ov]all s*ool bus rid]%ip2 & 7,,iii7 motion-activat$ detection sy/ems capable (-- 7aa7 detect+ p$e/rians1 cycli/s1 & o!r road us]s locat$ ne> ! ext]ior ( ! s*ool bus2 & 7bb7 al]t+ ! op]ator ( ! s*ool bus ( ^? road us]s2 7ii7 an assessm5t ( ! impact ( advanc$ te*nologies design$ to improve load+ zone safety2 & 7iii7 an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( s*ool bus light+ sy/ems at cle>ly communicat+ to surr\nd+ driv]s ! appropriate actions ^? driv]s %\ld take2 & 7,b7 may include an evaluation ( any te*nological solutions t may enhance s*ool bus safety outside ! s*ool bus load+ zone4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! review "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 manufactur]s ( s*ool buses2 7,b7 manufactur]s ( v>i\s te*nologies t may enhance s*ool bus safety2 & 7,c7 repres5tatives ( ! s*ool bus indu/ry f ! public & private sectors4 7#d7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make ! f9d+s ( ! review "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,review ( driv] education mat]ials 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review driv] manuals1 h&books1 & o!r mat]ials 9 all ,/ates to det]m9e :e!r & ! means by :i* illegal pass+ ( s*ool buses is address$ 9 ^? driv] mat]ials1 includ+ 9-- 7i7 te/+ = noncomm]cial driv]'s lic5ses2 & 7ii7 road te/s2 & 7,b7 make recomm5dations on me?ods by :i* ,/ates c improve education reg>d+ ! illegal pass+ ( s*ool buses1 p>ticul>ly = new driv]s4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 repres5tatives ( ! s*ool bus indu/ry f ! public & private sectors2 7,b7 ,/ates2 7,c7 ,/ate motor vehicle adm9i/rators or s5ior ,/ate executives responsible = driv] lic5s+2 & 7,d7 o!r appropriate motor vehicle exp]ts4 7#c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make ! f9d+s ( ! review "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7e7 ,review ( o!r safety issues 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all rese>* & prep>e a report describ+ any relation%ip betwe5 ! illegal pass+ ( s*ool buses & o!r safety issues1 includ+ issues su* z-- 7,a7 di/ract$ driv+2 7,b7 poor visibility1 su* z morn+ d>kness2 7,c7 illum9ation & rea* ( vehicle headlights2 7,d7 spe$ limits2 & 7,e7 *>act]i/ics associat$ ) s*ool bus /ops1 includ+ ! *>act]i/ics ( s*ool bus /ops 9 rural areas4 7#b7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 #bdaaa4 ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cee4 ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a c\ncil1 to be kn[n z ! ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c\ncil74 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all be compris$ ( #ac memb]s1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 ( :om-- 7,a7 #e %all be repres5tatives ( units ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t ) exp]tise relat+ to highway eng9e]+ & safety issues1 includ+-- 7i7 motorcycle & motorcycli/ safety2 7ii7 b>ri] & road design1 con/ruction1 & ma9t5ance2 or 7iii7 intellig5t transportation sy/ems2 7,b7 #a %all be a motorcycli/ :o s]ves z a ,/ate or local-- 7i7 traffic & safety eng9e]2 7ii7 design eng9e]2 or 7iii7 o!r transportation dep>tm5t (ficial2 7,c7 #a %all be a repres5tative ( a national association ( ,/ate transportation (ficials2 7,d7 #a %all be a repres5tative ( a national motorcycli/ association2 7,e7 #a %all be a repres5tative ( a national motorcycli/ f\ndation2 7,f7 #a %all be a repres5tative ( a national motorcycle manufactur+ association2 7,g7 #a %all be a repres5tative ( a motorcycle manufactur+ company headqu>t]$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,h7 #a %all be a roadway safety data exp]t ) exp]tise relat+ to cra% te/+ & analysis2 & 7,i7 #a %all be a memb] ( a national safety organization t repres5ts ! traffic safety sy/ems indu/ry4 7#b7 ,t]m 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 ea* memb] %all s]ve on ! ,c\ncil = a s+le t]m ( #b ye>s4 7,b7 ,additional t]m ,if a successor is n appo9t$ = a memb] ( ! ,c\ncil be=e ! expiration ( ! t]m ( s]vice ( ! memb]1 ! memb] may s]ve on ! ,c\ncil = a second t]m ( n long] ?an #b ye>s4 7,c7 ,appo9tm5t ( replacem5ts ,if a memb] ( ! ,c\ncil resigns be=e ! expiration ( ! #b-ye> t]m ( s]vice ( ! memb]-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y may appo9t a replacem5t = ! memb]1 :o %all s]ve ! rema9+ portion ( ! t]m2 & 7ii7 ! resign+ memb] may cont9ue to s]ve aft] resignation until ! date on :i* a successor is appo9t$4 7#c7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on ! ,c\ncil %all be fill$ 9 ! mann] 9 :i* ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7#d7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,c\ncil %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,advis+ ,! ,c\ncil %all advise ! ,secret>y1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration reg>d+ transportation safety issues ( conc]n to motorcycli/s1 includ+-- 7,a7 motorcycle & motorcycli/ safety2 7,b7 b>ri] & road design1 con/ruction1 & ma9t5ance practices2 & 7,c7 ! ar*itecture & implem5tation ( intellig5t transportation sy/em te*nologies4 7#b7 ,bi5nial report ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #ca ( ! cal5d> ye> foll[+ ! cal5d> ye> 9 :i* ! ,c\ncil is e/abli%$1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,c\ncil %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report conta9+ recomm5dations ( ! ,c\ncil reg>d+ ! issues describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,duties ( ,secret>y 7#a7 ,c\ncil recomm5dations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r to accept or reject a recomm5dation conta9$ 9 a report ( ! ,c\ncil "u subsection 7c77#b74 7,b7 ,inclusion 9 review 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all indicate 9 ea* review "u p>agraph 7#b7 :e!r ! ,secret>y accepts or rejects ea* recomm5dation ( ! ,c\ncil cov]$ by ! review4 7ii7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may indicate 9 a review "u p>agraph 7#b7 t a recomm5dation ( ! ,c\ncil is "u consid]ation1 subject to ! condition t a recomm5dation s "u consid]ation %all be accept$ or reject$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! subsequ5t review ( ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,review 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a report f ! ,c\ncil "u subsection 7c77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all submit a review describ+ ! response ( ! ,secret>y to ! recomm5dations ( ! ,c\ncil conta9$ 9 ! ,c\ncil report to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7v7 ! ,subcommittee on ,transportation1 ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,a review ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is p>agraph %all include a description (-- 7i7 ea* recomm5dation conta9$ 9 ! ,c\ncil report cov]$ by ! review2 & 7ii7 7,i7 ea* recomm5dation ( ! ,c\ncil t 0 categoriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii7 z be+ "u consid]ation by ! ,secret>y 9 ! prec$+ review submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,,ii7 = ea* su* recomm5dation1 :e!r ! recomm5dation-- 7aa7 is accept$ or reject$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7bb7 rema9s "u consid]ation by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative & te*nical support ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,c\ncil su* adm9i/rative support1 /aff1 & te*nical assi/ance z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,c\ncil "u ?is section4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,c\ncil %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #f ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,c\ncil is e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ced ! foll[+3 #cee4 ,motorcycli/ ,advisory ,c\ncil4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #adbf ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acac7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #adbf4 #bdaab4 ,safe ,/reets & ,roads = ,all grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,compreh5sive safety action plan ,! t]m compreh5sive safety action plan means a plan aim$ at prev5t+ transportation-relat$ fatalities & s]i\s injuries 9 a locality1 commonly ref]r$ to z a ,vision ,z]o or ,t[>d ,z]o ,dea?s plan1 t may include-- 7,a7 a goal & timel9e = elim9at+ fatalities & s]i\s injuries2 7,b7 an analysis ( ! location & sev]ity ( vehicle-involv$ cra%es 9 a locality2 7,c7 an analysis ( community input1 ga!r$ ?r\gh public outrea* & education2 7,d7 a data-driv5 approa* to id5tify projects or /rategies to prev5t fatalities & s]i\s injuries 9 a locality1 su* z ^? involv+-- 7i7 education & community outrea*2 7ii7 effective me?ods to en=ce traffic laws & regulations2 7iii7 new vehicle or o!r transportation-relat$ te*nologies2 & 7iv7 roadway plann+ & design2 & 7,e7 me*anisms = evaluat+ ! outcomes & effectiv5ess ( ! compreh5sive safety action plan1 includ+ ! means by :i* t effectiv5ess w be report$ to resid5ts 9 a locality4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7,b7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,c7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,tribal gov]nm5t2 & 7,d7 a multijurisdictional gr\p ( entities describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c74 7#c7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a project-- 7,a7 to develop a compreh5sive safety action plan2 7,b7 to conduct plann+1 design1 & developm5t activities = projects & /rategies id5tifi$ 9 a compreh5sive safety action plan2 or 7,c7 to c>ry out projects & /rategies id5tifi$ 9 a compreh5sive safety action plan4 7#d7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,safe ,/reets & ,roads = ,all program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,safe ,/reets & ,roads = ,all program1 t supports local initiatives to prev5t dea? & s]i\s injury on roads & /reets1 commonly ref]r$ to z ,vision ,z]o or ,t[>d ,z]o ,dea?s initiatives4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may make grants to eligible entities1 on a competitive basis1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye> may be aw>d$ to eligible projects 9 a s+le ,/ate dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,plann+ grants ,( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ! program = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #dj p]c5t %all be aw>d$ to eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c77;,a74 7d7 ,selection ( eligible projects 7#a7 ,solicitation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available to provide grants "u ! program = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit f eligible entities grant applications = eligible projects 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,an application = a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all include me*anisms = evaluat+ ! success ( applicable eligible projects & /rategies4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,9 aw>d+ a grant "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! ext5t to :i* an eligible entity1 & ea* eligible project propos$ to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity1 z applicable-- 7,a7 is likely to significantly r$uce or elim9ate transportation-relat$ fatalities & s]i\s injuries involv+ v>i\s road us]s1 includ+ p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 public transportation us]s1 motori/s1 & comm]cial op]ators1 )9 ! timeframe propos$ by ! eligible entity2 7,b7 demon/rates engagem5t ) a v>iety ( public & private /akehold]s2 7,c7 seeks to adopt innovative te*nologies or /rategies to promote safety2 7,d7 employs l[-co/1 high-impact /rategies t c improve safety ov] a wid] geographical area2 7,e7 ensures1 or w ensure1 equitable inve/m5t 9 ! safety ne$s ( und]s]v$ communities 9 prev5t+ transportation-relat$ fatalities & injuries2 7,f7 includes evid5ce-bas$ projects or /rategies2 & 7,g7 a*ieves su* o!r conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be necess>y4 7#d7 ,transp>5cy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate1 ?r\gh a me?odology t is disc]nible & transp>5t to ! public1 ! means by1 & ext5t to1 :i* ea* application "u ! program addresses any applicable m]it crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,publication ,! me?odology "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be publi%$ by ! ,secret>y z "p ( ! notice ( fund+ opportunity "u ! program4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out us+ a grant provid$ "u ! program %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available = a p]iod ( #c fiscal ye>s foll[+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are appropriat$4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may reta9 n m ?an #b p]c5t = ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! program4 7#c7 ,availability to eligible entities ,am\nts made available "u a grant "u ! program %all rema9 available = use by ! applicable eligible entity until ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! grant is provid$4 7g7 ,data submission 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 on a regul> basis z e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 data1 in=mation1 or analyses collect$ or conduct$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7d77#c74 7#b7 ,=m ,! data1 in=mation1 & analyses "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be submitt$ 9 su* =m su* mann] z may be prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y4 7h7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! end ( ! p]iod ( p]=mance = a grant "u ! program1 ! eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! co/s ( ea* eligible project c>ri$ out us+ ! grant2 7#b7 ! outcomes & b5efits t ea* su* eligible project has g5]at$1 z-- 7,a7 id5tifi$ 9 ! grant application ( ! eligible entity2 & 7,b7 measur$ by data1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable2 & 7#c7 ! lessons le>n$ & any recomm5dations relat+ to future projects or /rategies to prev5t dea? & s]i\s injury on roads & /reets4 7i7 ,be/ practices ,bas$ on ! in=mation submitt$ by eligible entities "u subsection 7g71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 p]iodically po/ on a publicly available website be/ practices & lessons le>n$ = prev5t+ transportation-relat$ fatalities & s]i\s injuries pursuant to /rategies or int]v5tions implem5t$ "u ! program2 & 7#b7 evaluate & incorporate1 z appropriate1 ! effectiv5ess ( /rategies & int]v5tions implem5t$ "u ! program = ! purpose ( enri*+ revisions to ! docum5t entitl$ ,c\nt]measures ,t ,"w3 ,a ,highway ,safety ,c\nt]measure ,guide = ,/ate ,highway ,safety ,(fices1 ,n9? ,edition & numb]$ ,,dot ,,hs #hab #dgh 7or any successor docum5t74 #bdaac4 ,implem5tation ( ,,gao recomm5dations 7a7 ,next ,g5]ation #iaa 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! recomm5dations ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates conta9$ 9 ! report entitl$ ,next ,g5]ation #iaa3 ,national #iaa ,program ,c\ld ,/r5g!n ,ef=ts to ,assi/ ,/ates1 numb]$ ,,gao-#ah-beb1 & dat$ ,janu>y #a1 #bjah1 by requir+ t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 9 collaboration ) ! appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all det]m9e ! roles & responsibilities ( ! ,f$]al ag5cies p>ticipat+ 9 ! initiative entitl$ ,national ,,ng#iaa ,roadmap initiative to c>ry out ! national-level tasks ) respect :i* ea* ag5cy has jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,implem5tation plan ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all develop an implem5tation plan to support ! completion ( national-level tasks "u ! ,national ,,ng#iaa ,roadmap initiative4 7b7 ,p$e/rian & cycli/s in=mation & enhanc$ p]=mance managem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! recomm5dations ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates conta9$ 9 ! report entitl$ ,p$e/rians & ,cycli/s3 ,bett] ,in=mation to ,/ates & ,enhanc$ ,p]=mance ,managem5t ,c\ld ,help ,,dot ,improve ,safety1 numb]$ ,,gao-#ba-dje1 & dat$ ,may #bj1 #bjba1 by-- 7,a7 c>ry+ out measures to collect in=mation relat+ to ! range ( c\nt]measures implem5t$ by ,/ates2 7,b7 analyz+ t in=mation to help advance k reg>d+ ! effectiv5ess ( ^? c\nt]measures2 & 7,c7 %>+ ) ,/ates any results4 7#b7 ,p]=mance managem5t practices ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all use p]=mance managem5t practices to guide p$e/rian & cycli/ safety activities by-- 7,a7 develop+ p]=mance measures = ! ,adm9i/ration & program (fices responsible = implem5t+ p$e/rian & cycli/ safety activities to demon/rate ! means by :i* ^? activities contribute to safety goals2 & 7,b7 us+ p]=mance in=mation to make any necess>y *anges to advance p$e/rian & cycli/ safety ef=ts4 ,b ,vehicle safety #bdbja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out *apt] #cja1 & "p ,c ( subtitle ,,vi1 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code-- 7#a7 #bjj1bid1ccc = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #bjd1cjj1bai = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #bjh1chf1bbd = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #bab1eec1idh = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #baf1hje1jbg = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 #bdbjb4 ,recall completion 7a7 ,reports on recall campaigns ,section #cjaah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,reports on notification campaigns 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* manufactur] t is conduct+ a campaign "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 or any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ regulations7 to notify manufactur]s1 di/ributors1 own]s1 pur*as]s1 or deal]s ( a defect or noncompliance %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration-- 7,a7 by ! applicable date describ$ 9 section #egc4g7;d7 ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 a qu>t]ly report describ+ ! campaign = ea* ( #h consecutive qu>t]s1 beg9n+ ) ! qu>t] 9 :i* ! campaign 0 initiat$2 & 7,b7 an annual report = ea* ( ! #c ye>s beg9n+ aft] ! date ( completion ( ! la/ qu>t] = :i* a qu>t]ly report is submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 ea* report "u ?is subsection %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( section #egc4g ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 4 7b7 ,recall completion rates ,section #cjabj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,recall completion rates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all publi% an annual li/ ( recall completion rates = ea* recall campaign = :i* #h qu>t]ly reports h be5 submitt$ "u subsection 7f7 ( section #cjaah z ( ! date ( publication ( ! li/4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! annual li/ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 = ea* applicable campaign-- 7i7 ! total numb] ( vehicles subject to recall2 & 7ii7 ! p]c5tage ( vehicles t h be5 rem$i$2 & 7,b7 = ea* manufactur] submitt+ an applicable qu>t]ly report "u section #cjaah7;f7-- 7i7 ! total numb] ( recalls issu$ by ! manufactur] dur+ ! ye> cov]$ by ! li/2 7ii7 ! e/imat$ numb] ( vehicles ( ! manufactur] subject to recall dur+ ! ye> cov]$ by ! li/2 & 7iii7 ! p]c5tage ( vehicles t h be5 rem$i$4 4 #bdbjc4 ,recall engagem5t 7a7 ,recall repair ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy to det]m9e-- 7,a7 ! reasons :y vehicle own]s d n h repairs p]=m$ = vehicles subject to op5 recalls2 & 7,b7 :e!r engagem5t by ?ird p>ties1 includ+ ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 insurance companies1 or o!r entities1 c\ld increase ! rate at :i* vehicle own]s h repairs p]=m$ = vehicles subject to op5 recalls2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any recomm5dations = increas+ ! rate ( repair = vehicles subject to op5 recalls4 7b7 ,ride%>+ ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy to det]m9e ! numb] ( pass5g] motor vehicles 9 ea* ,/ate t-- 7,a7 are us$ by transportation network companies = =-hire purposes1 su* z ride%>+2 & 7,b7 h #a or m op5 recalls2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,,nhtsa /udy & report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy to det]m9e ! ways 9 :i* vehicle recall notices c\ld-- 7,a7 m effectively rea* vehicle own]s2 7,b7 be made easi] = all consum]s to und]/&2 & 7,c7 inc5tivize vehicle own]s to complete ! repairs describ$ 9 ! recall notices2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any recomm5dations =-- 7,a7 increas+ ! rate ( repair = vehicles subject to op5 recalls2 or 7,b7 any regulatory or /atutory legislative *anges t w\ld facilitate an increas$ rate ( repair4 #bdbjd4 ,motor vehicle seat back safety /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 subject to subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all issue an advanc$ notice ( propos$ rulemak+ to update section #ega4bjg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,compliance date ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a f9al rule is appropriate consi/5t ) ! consid]ations describ$ 9 section #cjaaa7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 issu+ a f9al rule pursuant to subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a date = requir$ compliance ) ! f9al rule ( n lat] ?an #b motor vehicle model ye>s aft] ! model ye> dur+ :i* ! effective date ( ! f9al rule occurs4 #bdbje4 ,automatic %ut(f 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,key ,! t]m key has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ega4aad ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,manufactur] ,! t]m manufactur] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,motor vehicle 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m motor vehicle does n include-- 7i7 a motorcycle or trail] 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #ega4c ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 7ii7 any motor vehicle ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( m ?an #aj1jjj p\nds2 7iii7 a batt]y electric vehicle2 or 7iv7 a motor vehicle t requires ext5d$ p]iods ) ! eng9e 9 idle to op]ate 9 s]vice mode or to op]ate equipm5t1 su* z an em]g5cy vehicle 7includ+ a police vehicle1 an ambulance1 or a t[ vehicle7 & a comm]cial-use vehicle 7includ+ a refrig]ation vehicle74 7b7 ,automatic %ut(f sy/ems = motor vehicles 7#a7 ,f9al rule 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule am5d+ section #ega4aad ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to require manufactur]s to in/all 9 ea* motor vehicle t is equipp$ ) a keyless ignition device & an int]nal combu/ion eng9e a device or sy/em to automatically %ut(f ! motor vehicle aft] ! motor vehicle has idl$ = ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,description ( p]iod 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! p]iod ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is ! p]iod designat$ by ! ,secret>y z necess>y to prev5t1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 c>bon monoxide poison+4 7ii7 ,diff]5t p]iods ,! ,secret>y may designate diff]5t p]iods "u clause 7i7 = diff]5t types ( motor vehicles1 dep5d+ on ! rate at :i* ! motor vehicle emits c>bon monoxide1 if-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es a diff]5t p]iod is necess>y = a type ( motor vehicle = purposes ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,,ii7 requir+ a diff]5t p]iod = a type ( motor vehicle is consi/5t ) ! prev5tion ( c>bon monoxide poison+4 7#b7 ,deadl9e ,unless ! ,secret>y f9ds good cause to phase-9 or delay implem5tation1 ! rule issu$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect on ,septemb] #a ( ! fir/ cal5d> ye> beg9n+ aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues ! rule4 7c7 ,prev5t+ motor vehicles f roll+ away 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy ( ! regulations conta9$ 9 "p #ega ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to evaluate ! pot5tial consequ5ces & b5efits ( ! in/allation by manufactur]s ( te*nology to prev5t movem5t ( motor vehicles equipp$ ) keyless ignition devices & automatic transmissions :5-- 7,a7 ! transmission ( ! motor vehicle is n 9 ! p>k sett+2 7,b7 ! motor vehicle does n exce$ ! spe$ det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 ! seat belt ( ! op]ator ( ! motor vehicle is unbuckl$2 7,d7 ! s]vice brake ( ! motor vehicle is n engag$2 & 7,e7 ! door = ! op]ator ( ! motor vehicle is op54 7#b7 ,review & report ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide a recomm5d$ maximum spe$ at :i* a motor vehicle may be safely lock$ 9 place "u ! conditions describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,c71 7,d71 & 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 to prev5t vehicle rollaways2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( completion ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report-- 7i7 describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy2 & 7ii7 provid+ additional recomm5dations1 if any4 #bdbjf4 ,petitions by int]e/$ p]sons = /&>ds & en=cem5t ,section #cjafb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,! petition & ins]t+ ,a petition "u ?is section2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ! petition & ins]t+ a petition "u ?is section2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,if a petition & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,d5ial ,if a petition "u ?is section 2 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce 1 by /rik+ ,if a petition is grant$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,approval ,if a petition "u ?is section is approv$ 2 & 7,c7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all grant or d5y a petition & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r to approve or d5y a petition "u ?is section by 4 #bdbjg4 ,*ild safety seat accessibility /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all conduct a /udy to review ! /atus ( motor vehicle *ild safety seat accessibility = l[-income families & und]s]v$ populations4 7b7 ,address+ ne$s ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 exam9e ! impact ( ,f$]al fund+ provid$ "u section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 develop a plan = address+ any ne$s id5tifi$ 9 ! /udy1 includ+ by work+ ) social s]vice provid]s4 #bdbjh4 ,cra% avoidance te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #cja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjabi4 ,cra% avoidance te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate a rule-- 7#a7 to e/abli% m9imum p]=mance /&>ds ) respect to cra% avoidance te*nology2 & 7#b7 to require t all pass5g] motor vehicles manufactur$ = sale 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates on or aft] ! compliance date describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all be equipp$ )-- 7,a7 a =w>d collision w>n+ & automatic em]g5cy brak+ sy/em t-- 7i7 al]ts ! driv] if-- 7,i7 ! di/ance to a vehicle ahead or an object 9 ! pa? ( travel ahead is clos+ too quickly2 & 7,,ii7 a collision is imm95t2 & 7ii7 automatically applies ! brakes if ! driv] fails to d s2 & 7,b7 a lane dep>ture w>n+ & lane-keep+ assi/ sy/em t-- 7i7 w>ns ! driv] to ma9ta9 ! lane ( travel2 & 7ii7 corrects ! c\rse ( travel if ! driv] fails to d s4 7b7 ,compliance date ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all det]m9e ! appropriate effective date1 & any phas+-9 ( requirem5ts1 ( ! f9al rule promulgat$ pursuant to subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #cja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjabi4 ,cra% avoidance te*nology4 4 #bdbji4 ,r$uction ( driv] di/raction 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct rese>* reg>d+ ! in/allation & use on motor vehicles ( driv] monitor+ sy/ems to m9imize or elim9ate-- 7#a7 driv] di/raction2 7#b7 driv] dis5gagem5t2 7#c7 automation complac5cy by driv]s2 & 7#d7 =eseeable misuse ( advanc$ driv]-assi/ sy/ems4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( completion ( ! rese>* "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a detail$ report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! rese>*4 7c7 ,rulemak+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 bas$ on ! rese>* complet$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 #a or m rulemak+s are necess>y to ensure safety1 9 accordance ) ! section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate ! rulemak+s by n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report "u subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 an additional rulemak+ is n necess>y1 or an additional rulemak+ _c meet ! applicable requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! reasons = n prescrib+ additional ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>ds reg>d+ ! rese>* conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,privacy ,a rule issu$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all incorporate appropriate privacy & data security safegu>ds1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 #bdbaj4 ,rulemak+ report 7a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ rulemak+ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ rulemak+ means a regulation or rulemak+ t-- 7#a7 has n be5 f9aliz$ by ! date on :i* ! relevant notification is submitt$ "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 relates to-- 7,a7 section #cjabj;,a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 section #cjaff7o7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 section #cjagb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 section #cbcjb7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,e7 a defect report+ requirem5t "u section #cbcjb7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,f7 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #cbcjd;,a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,g7 ! tire pressure monitor+ /&>ds requir$ "u section #bdaae ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id72 7,h7 ! am5dm5t made by section #bddjb ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#abi ,/at4 #agbj2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 to section #cjabj7;g77#a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,i7 ! records ret5tion rule requir$ "u section #bddjc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaag note2 ,public ,law #aad-id72 7,j7 ! am5dm5ts made by section #bddje ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #agba7 to section #cjaad ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,k7 a defect & noncompliance notification requir$ "u-- 7i7 section #bdajd ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaai note2 ,public ,law #aad-id72 or 7ii7 section #cacja ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaff note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,l7 a side impact or frontal impact te/ proc$ure = *ild re/ra9t sy/ems "u section #caeja ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,m7 an upgrade to *ild re/ra9t an*orage sy/em usability requirem5ts requir$ "u section #caejb ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,n7 ! re> seat belt rem9d] sy/em requir$ "u section #caejc ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cjabg note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,o7 a motorcoa* rulemak+ requir$ "u section #cbgjc ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #caacf note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 or 7,p7 any rulemak+ requir$ "u ?is ,act4 7b7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an biannually !reaft] until ! applicable cov]$ rulemak+ is complete1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a writt5 notification t includes1 ) respect to ea* cov]$ rulemak+-- 7#a7 = a cov]$ rulemak+ ) a /atutory deadl9e = completion-- 7,a7 an explanation ( :y ! deadl9e 0 n met2 & 7,b7 an expect$ date ( completion ( ! cov]$ rulemak+2 & 7#b7 = a cov]$ rulemak+ )\t a /atutory deadl9e = completion1 an expect$ date ( completion ( ! cov]$ rulemak+4 7c7 ,additional cont5ts ,a notification "u subsection 7b7 %all include1 = ea* applicable cov]$ rulemak+-- 7#a7 an updat$ timel9e2 7#b7 a li/ ( factors caus+ delays 9 ! completion ( ! cov]$ rulemak+2 & 7#c7 any o!r details associat$ ) ! /atus ( ! cov]$ rulemak+4 #bdbaa4 ,global h>monization ,! ,secret>y %all coop]ate1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ) =eign gov]nm5ts1 nongov]nm5tal /akehold] gr\ps1 ! motor vehicle indu/ry1 & consum] gr\ps ) respect to global h>monization ( vehicle regulations z a means = improv+ motor vehicle safety4 #bdbab4 ,headlamps 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adaptive driv+ beam headlamp ,! t]m adaptive driv+ beam headlamp means a headlamp 7z def9$ 9 ,/&>d #ajh7 t meets ! p]=mance requirem5ts specifi$ 9 ,,sae ,int]national ,/&>d ,j#cjfi1 publi%$ on ,june #cj1 #bjaf4 7#b7 ,/&>d #ajh ,! t]m ,/&>d #ajh means ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>d ,numb] #ajh1 conta9$ 9 section #ega4ajh ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule am5d+ ,/&>d #ajh-- 7#a7 to include p]=mance-bas$ /&>ds = vehicle headlamp sy/ems-- 7,a7 to ensure t headlights are correctly aim$ on ! road2 & 7,b7 requir+ ^? sy/ems to be te/$ on-vehicle to acc\nt = headlight height & light+ p]=mance2 & 7#b7 to all[ = ! use on vehicles ( adaptive driv+ beam headlamp sy/ems4 7c7 ,p]iodic review ,no?+ 9 ?is section precludes ! ,secret>y f-- 7#a7 review+ ,/&>d #ajh1 z am5d$ pursuant to subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 revis+ ,/&>d #ajh to reflect an updat$ v]sion ( ,,sae ,int]national ,/&>d ,j#cjfi1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be-- 7,a7 appropriate2 & 7,b7 9 accordance ) section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bdbac4 ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program 7a7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all f9alize ! proce$+ = :i* comm5ts 7 reque/$ 9 ! notice entitl$ ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #ghebb 7,decemb] #af1 #bjae77 to update ! pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation requir$ "u section #cbcjb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,in=mation program ,section #cbcjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ( ,transportation2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nologies 7#a7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a notice1 = purposes ( public review & comm5t1 to e/abli%1 di/9ct f cra%wor?9ess in=mation1 a means = provid+ to consum]s in=mation relat+ to advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nologies1 9 accordance ) subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! notice "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 an appropriate me?odology =-- 7i7 det]m9+ :i* advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nologies %all be includ$ 9 ! in=mation2 7ii7 develop+ p]=mance te/ crit]ia = use by manufactur]s 9 evaluat+ advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nologies2 7iii7 det]m9+ a di/9ct rat+ involv+ ea* advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nology to be includ$2 & 7iv7 updat+ ov]all vehicle rat+s to incorporate advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nology rat+s2 & 7,b7 su* o!r in=mation & analyses z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to implem5t ! rat+ ( advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nologies4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes a plan = implem5t+ an advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nology in=mation & rat+ sy/em1 9 accordance ) subsection 7a74 7f7 ,vuln]able road us] safety 7#a7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a notice1 = purposes ( public review & comm5t1 to e/abli% a means = provid+ to consum]s in=mation relat+ to p$e/rian1 bicycli/1 or o!r vuln]able road us] safety te*nologies1 9 accordance ) subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! notice "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 an appropriate me?odology =-- 7i7 det]m9+ :i* te*nologies %all be includ$ 9 ! in=mation2 7ii7 develop+ p]=mance te/ crit]ia = use by manufactur]s 9 evaluat+ ! ext5t to :i* automat$ p$e/rian safety sy/ems 9 light vehicles attempt to prev5t & mitigate1 to ! be/ ext5t possible1 p$e/rian injury2 7iii7 det]m9+ a di/9ct rat+ involv+ ea* te*nology to be includ$2 & 7iv7 updat+ ov]all vehicle rat+s to incorporate vuln]able road us] safety te*nology rat+s2 & 7,b7 su* o!r in=mation & analyses z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to implem5t ! rat+ ( vuln]able road us] safety te*nologies4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes a plan = implem5t+ an in=mation & rat+ sy/em = vuln]able road us] safety te*nologies1 9 accordance ) subsection 7a74 4 7c7 ,roadmap 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cbcaj4 ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program roadmap 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a roadmap = ! implem5tation ( ! ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,a roadmap "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 cov] a t]m ( #aj ye>s1 consi/+ (-- 7,a7 a mid-t]m compon5t cov]+ ! initial #e ye>s ( ! t]m2 & 7,b7 a long-t]m compon5t cov]+ ! f9al #e ye>s ( ! t]m2 & 7#b7 be 9 accordance )-- 7,a7 section #cjf ( title #e2 7,b7 section #aaae ( title #ca2 7,c7 section #bddja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #aje note2 ,public ,law #aad-id72 & 7,d7 any o!r relevant plans ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,a roadmap "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a plan = any *anges to ! ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 includ+-- 7,a7 descriptions ( actions to be c>ri$ out to update ! pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation develop$ "u section #cbcjb7;a71 includ+ ! developm5t ( te/ proc$ures1 te/ devices1 te/ fixtures1 & safety p]=mance metrics1 :i* %all1 z applicable1 incorporate-- 7i7 objective crit]ia = evaluat+ safety te*nologies2 & 7ii7 reasonable "t p]iods = compliance ) new or updat$ te/s2 7,b7 key mile/ones1 includ+ ! anticipat$ />t ( an action1 completion ( an action1 & effective date ( an update2 & 7,c7 descriptions ( ! means by :i* an update w improve ! pass5g] motor vehicle in=mation develop$ "u section #cbcjb7;a72 7#b7 an id5tification & prioritization ( safety opportunities & te*nologies-- 7,a7 ) respect to ! mid-t]m compon5t ( ! roadmap "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a7-- 7i7 t are practicable2 & 7ii7 = :i* objective rat+ te/s1 evaluation crit]ia1 & o!r consum] data exi/ = a m>ket-bas$1 consum] in=mation approa*2 & 7,b7 ) respect to ! long-t]m compon5t ( ! roadmap "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 exi/ or are 9 developm5t2 7#c7 an id5tification (-- 7,a7 any safety opportunity or te*nology t-- 7i7 is id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! activities c>ri$ out pursuant to subsection 7d7 or 7e72 & 7ii7 is n includ$ 9 ! roadmap "u p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 ! reasons :y su* a safety opportunity or te*nology is n includ$ 9 ! roadmap2 & 7,c7 any developm5ts or in=mation t w\ld be necess>y = ! ,secret>y to consid] includ+ su* a safety opportunity or te*nology 9 a future roadmap2 & 7#d7 consid]ation ( ! b5efits ( consi/5cy ) o!r rat+ sy/ems us$-- 7,a7 )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 int]nationally4 7d7 ,consid]ations ,be=e f9aliz+ a roadmap "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 make ! roadmap available = public comm5t2 7#b7 review any public comm5ts receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 incorporate 9 ! roadmap "u ?is section ^? comm5ts1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7e7 ,/akehold] engagem5t ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all engage /akehold]s t repres5t a div]sity ( te*nical backgr\nds & viewpo9ts-- 7#a7 to id5tify-- 7,a7 safety opportunities or te*nologies 9 developm5t t c\ld be includ$ 9 future roadmaps2 & 7,b7 opportunities to b5efit f collaboration or h>monization ) ?ird-p>ty safety rat+ programs2 7#b7 to assi/ ) long-t]m plann+2 7#c7 to provide an int]im update ( ! /atus & developm5t ( ! foll[+ roadmap to be e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a72 & 7#d7 to collect fe$back or o!r in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be relevant to enhanc+ ! ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #cbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cbcaj4 ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program roadmap4 4 #bdbad4 ,hood & bump] /&>ds 7a7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice1 = purposes ( public review & comm5t1 reg>d+ pot5tial updates to hood & bump] /&>ds = motor vehicles 7z def9$ 9 section #cjajb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7b7 ,inclusions ,! notice "u subsection 7a7 %all include in=mation relat+ to-- 7#a7 ! incorporation or consid]ation ( advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nology 9 exi/+ motor vehicle /&>ds2 7#b7 ! incorporation or consid]ation ( /&>ds or te*nologies to r$uce ! numb] ( injuries & fatalities suff]$ by p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 or o!r vuln]able road us]s2 7#c7 ! developm5t ( p]=mance te/ crit]ia = use by manufactur]s 9 evaluat+ advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nology1 includ+ te*nology relat+ to vuln]able road us] safety2 7#d7 pot5tial h>monization ) global /&>ds1 includ+ ,unit$ ,nations ,economic ,commission = ,europe ,regulation ,numb] #db2 & 7#e7 su* o!r in=mation & analyses z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! curr5t /atus ( hood & bump] /&>ds2 7#b7 relevant advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nology2 7#c7 actions ne$$ to be c>ri$ out to develop p]=mance te/ crit]ia2 & 7#d7 if applicable1 a plan = incorporat+ advanc$ cra%-avoidance te*nology1 includ+ te*nology relat+ to vuln]able road us] safety1 9 exi/+ /&>ds4 #bdbae4 ,em]g5cy m$ical s]vices & #i-a-a ,section #aeh7;a7 ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #idb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 #bdbaf4 ,e>ly w>n+ report+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjaff7m77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,settlem5ts ,not)/&+ any ord] ent]$ 9 a civil action re/rict+ ! disclosure ( in=mation1 a manufactur] ( a motor vehicle or motor vehicle equipm5t %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection & any regulations promulgat$ pursuant to ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,/udy & report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy-- 7,a7 to evaluate ! e>ly w>n+ report+ data submitt$ "u section #cjaff7m7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7includ+ regulations72 & 7,b7 to id5tify improvem5ts1 if any1 t w\ld enhance ! use by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,adm9i/ration ( e>ly w>n+ report+ data to enhance safety2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,committee on ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any recomm5dations = regulatory or legislative action4 #bdbag4 ,improv$ vehicle safety databases ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 aft] consultation ) frequ5t us]s ( publicly available databases1 ! ,secret>y %all improve public accessibility to in=mation relat+ to ! publicly accessible vehicle safety databases ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration by revis+ ! publicly accessible vehicle safety databases-- 7#a7 to improve organization & functionality1 includ+ design features su* z drop-d[n m5us2 7#b7 to all[ data f applicable publicly accessible vehicle safety databases to be se>*$1 sort$1 aggregat$1 & d[nload$ 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 is consi/5t ) ! public int]e/2 & 7,b7 facilitates easy use by consum]s2 7#c7 to provide great] consi/5cy 9 pres5tation ( vehicle safety issues2 7#d7 to improve se>*ability reg>d+ specific vehicles & issues1 :i* may include ! /&>dization ( commonly us$ se>* t]ms2 & 7#e7 to ensure nonconfid5tial docum5ts & mat]ials relat+ to in=mation creat$ or obta9$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration are made publicly available 9 a mann] t is-- 7,a7 timely2 & 7,b7 se>*able 9 databases by any elem5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be 9 ! public int]e/4 #bdbah4 ,national ,driv] ,regi/] ,advisory ,committee repeal 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjcjf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cjcjf4 #bdbai4 ,rese>* on connect$ vehicle te*nology ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 9 collaboration ) ! head ( ! ,intellig5t ,transportation ,sy/ems ,jo9t ,program ,(fice & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 exp& vehicle-to-p$e/rian rese>* ef=ts focus$ on incorporat+ bicycli/s & o!r vuln]able road us]s into ! safe deploym5t ( connect$ vehicle sy/ems2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 submit to ,congress & make publicly available a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! rese>* ef=ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ an analysis ( ! ext5t to :i* applications support+ vuln]able road us]s c be accommodat$ )9 exi/+ spectrum allocations = connect$ vehicle sy/ems4 #bdbbj4 ,advanc$ impair$ driv+ te*nology 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 alcohol-impair$ driv+ fatalities repres5t approximately #a_/c ( all highway fatalities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ea* ye>2 7#b7 9 #bjai1 !re 7 #aj1adb alcohol-impair$ driv+ fatalities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates involv+ driv]s ) a blood alcohol conc5tration level ( 4#jh or high]1 & #fh p]c5t ( ! cra%es t result$ 9 ^? fatalities involv$ a driv] ) a blood alcohol conc5tration level ( 4#ae or high]2 7#c7 ! e/imat$ economic co/ = alcohol-impair$ driv+ 9 #bjaj 0 #dd1jjj1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 accord+ to ! ,insurance ,in/itute = ,highway ,safety1 advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology c prev5t m ?an #i1djj alcohol-impair$ driv+ fatalities annually2 & 7#e7 to ensure ! prev5tion ( alcohol-impair$ driv+ fatalities1 advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology mu/ be /&>d equipm5t 9 all new pass5g] motor vehicles4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology ,! t]m advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology means a sy/em t-- 7,a7 c-- 7i7 passively monitor ! p]=mance ( a driv] ( a motor vehicle to accurately id5tify :e!r t driv] may be impair$2 & 7ii7 prev5t or limit motor vehicle op]ation if an impairm5t is detect$2 7,b7 c-- 7i7 passively & accurately detect :e!r ! blood alcohol conc5tration ( a driv] ( a motor vehicle is equal to or great] ?an ! blood alcohol conc5tration describ$ 9 section #afc7;a7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7ii7 prev5t or limit motor vehicle op]ation if a blood alcohol conc5tration above ! legal limit is detect$2 or 7,c7 is a comb9ation ( sy/ems describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,new ,! t]m new1 ) respect to a pass5g] motor vehicle1 means t ! pass5g] motor vehicle-- 7,a7 is a new vehicle 7z def9$ 9 section #cg4c ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 & 7,b7 has n be5 pur*as$ = purposes o!r ?an resale4 7#c7 ,pass5g] motor vehicle ,! t]m pass5g] motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cbaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology safety /&>d ,subject to subsection 7e7 & n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule prescrib+ a ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d "u section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires pass5g] motor vehicles manufactur$ aft] ! effective date ( t /&>d to be equipp$ ) advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology4 7d7 ,requirem5t ,to all[ suffici5t "t = manufactur] compliance1 ! compliance date ( ! rule issu$ "u subsection 7c7 %all be n e>li] ?an #b ye>s & n m ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* t rule is issu$4 7e7 ,tim+ ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d requir$ "u subsection 7c7 _c meet ! requirem5ts & consid]ations describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 by ! applicable date1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 may ext5d ! "t p]iod to su* date z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y1 b n lat] ?an ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7#b7 %all1 n lat] ?an ! date describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft] until ! date on :i* ! rule "u t subsection is issu$1 submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+1 z ( ! date ( submission ( ! report-- 7,a7 ! reasons = n prescrib+ a ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d "u section #cjaaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t requires advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology 9 all new pass5g] motor vehicles2 7,b7 ! deploym5t ( advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology 9 vehicles2 7,c7 any in=mation relat+ to ! ability ( vehicle manufactur]s to include advanc$ drunk & impair$ driv+ prev5tion te*nology 9 new pass5g] motor vehicles2 & 7,d7 an anticipat$ timel9e = prescrib+ ! ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7#c7 if ! ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d requir$ by subsection 7c7 has n be5 f9aliz$ by ! date t is #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tative a report describ+-- 7,a7 ! reasons :y ! ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d has n be5 f9aliz$2 7,b7 ! b>ri]s to f9aliz+ ! ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d2 & 7,c7 recomm5dations to ,congress to facilitate ! ,f$]al motor vehicle safety /&>d4 #bdbba4 ,,gao report on cra% dummies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy & submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 exam9es-- 7,a7 ! processes us$ by ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/ration7 = /udy+ & deploy+ cra% te/ dummies2 7,b7 7i7 ! types ( cra% te/ dummies us$ by ! ,adm9i/ration z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7ii7 ! seat+ positions 9 :i* ^? cra% te/ dummies are te/$2 & 7iii7 :e!r ! seat+ position affects disp>ities 9 motor vehicle safety outcomes bas$ on demographic *>act]i/ics1 includ+ sex1 &1 if s1 h[ ! seat+ position affects ^? disp>ities2 7,c7 ! bi(idelic cra% te/ dummies t are available 9 ! global & dome/ic m>ketplace t reflect ! physical & demographic *>act]i/ics ( ! driv+ public 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+-- 7i7 females2 7ii7 ! eld]ly2 7iii7 "y adults2 7iv7 *ildr52 & 7v7 individuals ( diff]+ body weights2 7,d7 h[ ! ,adm9i/ration det]m9es :e!r to /udy & deploy new bi(idelic cra% te/ dummies1 includ+ ! bi(idelic cra% te/ dummies exam9$ "u subp>agraph 7,c71 & ! timel9es by :i* ! ,adm9i/ration conducts ! "w ( mak+ ^? det]m9ations & /udy+ & deploy+ new bi(idelic cra% te/ dummies2 7,e7 *all5ges ! ,adm9i/ration faces 9 /udy+ & deploy+ new cra% te/ dummies2 & 7,f7 h[ ! practices ( ! ,adm9i/ration ) respect to cra% te/ dummies comp>e to o!r programs t te/ vehicles & report results to ! public1 includ+ ! ,european ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,programme2 7#b7 evaluates pot5tial improvem5ts to ! processes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t c\ld r$uce disp>ities 9 motor vehicle safety outcomes bas$ on demographic *>act]i/ics1 includ+ sex2 7#c7 analyzes ! pot5tial use ( comput] simulation te*niques1 z a supplem5t to physical cra% te/s1 to conduct virtual simulations ( vehicle cra% te/s 9 ord] to evaluate pr$ict$ motor vehicle safety outcomes bas$ on ! diff]5t physical & demographic *>act]i/ics ( motor vehicle occupants2 & 7#d7 includes1 z applicable1 any assessm5ts or recomm5dations relat+ to cra% te/ dummies t are relevant to r$uc+ disp>ities 9 motor vehicle safety outcomes bas$ on demographic *>act]i/ics1 includ+ sex4 7b7 ,int]im report f ! ,adm9i/ration ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 id5tifies-- 7,a7 ! types ( cra% te/ dummies us$ by ! ,adm9i/ration z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act ) respect to-- 7i7 ! ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program ( ! ,adm9i/ration2 & 7ii7 te/+ relat+ to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>ds2 7,b7 h[ ea* type ( cra% te/ dummy id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is te/$ ) respect to seat+ position2 & 7,c7 any cra% te/ dummies t ! ,adm9i/ration is actively evaluat+ = future use-- 7i7 9 ! ,new ,c> ,assessm5t ,program ( ! ,adm9i/ration2 or 7ii7 = te/+ relat+ to ,f$]al ,motor ,vehicle ,safety ,/&>ds2 7#b7 expla9s-- 7,a7 ! plans ( ! ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ ! expect$ timel9es1 = putt+ any cra% te/ dummies id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 to use z describ$ 9 t p>agraph2 7,b7 any *all5ges to putt+ ^? cra% te/ dummies to use2 & 7,c7 ! pot5tial use ( comput] simulation te*niques1 z a supplem5t to physical cra% te/s1 to conduct virtual simulations ( vehicle cra% te/s 9 ord] to evaluate pr$ict$ motor vehicle safety outcomes bas$ on ! diff]5t physical & demographic *>act]i/ics ( motor vehicle occupants2 & 7#c7 provides policy recomm5dations = r$uc+ disp>ities 9 motor vehicle safety te/+ & outcomes bas$ on demographic *>act]i/ics1 includ+ sex4 #bdbbb4 ,*ild safety 7a7 ,am5dm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #cbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ aft] section #cbcjd;,a ! foll[+3 #cbcjd;,b4 ,*ild safety 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,pass5g] motor vehicle ,! t]m pass5g] motor vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #cbaja4 7#b7 ,re>-designat$ seat+ position ,! t]m re>-designat$ seat+ position means designat$ seat+ positions t are re>w>d ( ! front seat4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all issue a f9al rule requir+ all new pass5g] motor vehicles weigh+ less ?an #aj1jjj p\nds gross vehicle weight to be equipp$ ) a sy/em to al]t ! op]ator to *eck re>-designat$ seat+ positions aft] ! vehicle eng9e or motor is deactivat$ by ! op]ator4 7c7 ,means ,! al]t requir$ "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 %all include a di/9ct auditory & visual al]t1 :i* may be comb9$ ) a haptic al]t2 & 7#b7 %all be activat$ :5 ! vehicle motor is deactivat$ by ! op]ator4 7d7 ,phase-9 ,! rule issu$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 %all require full compliance ) ! rule beg9n+ on ,septemb] #a/ ( ! fir/ cal5d> ye> t beg9s #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! f9al rule is issu$4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #cbc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cbcjd;,a ! foll[+3 #cbcjd;,b4 ,*ild safety4 4 7b7 ,aw>5ess ( *ildr5 9 motor vehicles ,section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bdajb7;a77#i771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7o7 ,unatt5d$ pass5g]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all use a portion ( ! am\nts receiv$ by ! ,/ate "u ?is section to c>ry out a program to educate ! public reg>d+ ! risks ( leav+ a *ild or unatt5d$ pass5g] 9 a vehicle aft] ! vehicle motor is deactivat$ by ! op]ator4 7#b7 ,program placem5t ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection requires a ,/ate to c>ry out a program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ?r\gh ! ,/ate transportation or highway safety (fice4 4 7c7 ,/udy & report 7#a7 ,/udy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on-- 7i7 ! pot5tial retr(itt+ ( exi/+ pass5g] motor vehicles ) #a or m te*nologies t may address ! problem ( *ildr5 left 9 re>-designat$ seat+ positions ( motor vehicles aft] deactivation ( ! motor vehicles by an op]ator2 & 7ii7 ! pot5tial b5efits & burd5s1 logi/ical or economic1 associat$ ) widespread use ( ^? te*nologies4 7,b7 ,elem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 survey & evaluate a v>iety ( me?ods us$ by curr5t & em]g+ aft]m>ket te*nologies or products to r$uce ! risk ( *ildr5 be+ left 9 re>-designat$ seat+ positions aft] deactivation ( a motor vehicle2 & 7ii7 provide recomm5dations-- 7,i7 = manufactur]s ( ! te*nologies & products describ$ 9 clause 7i7 to c>ry out a functional safety p]=mance evaluation to ensure t ! te*nologies & products p]=m z design$ by ! manufactur] "u a v>iety ( real-_w conditions2 & 7,,ii7 = consum]s on me?ods to select an appropriate te*nology or product describ$ 9 clause 7i7 9 ord] to retr(it exi/+ vehicles4 7#b7 ,report by ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y issues ! f9al rule requir$ by section #cbcjd;,b7b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by subsection 7a77#a771 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,v ,rese>* & innovation #bejja4 ,intellig5t ,transportation ,sy/ems ,program ,advisory ,committee ,section #eae7;h7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,advisory ,committee7 aft] an ,advisory ,committee2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bj memb]s & ins]t+ #be memb]s2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,o7 7z r$esignat$ by section #acjjh7;a77#b77-- 7i7 by /rik+ utilities12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,f71 7,g71 7,h71 7,i71 7,j71 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 7,n71 & 7,o7 7z add$ or r$esignat$ by section #acjjh7;a77 z subp>agraphs 7,h71 7,j71 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 7,n71 7,o71 7,s71 7,t71 & 7,u71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 7z r$esignat$ by section #acjjh7;a77#b77 ! foll[+3 7,f7 a repres5tative ( a national transit association2 7,g7 a repres5tative ( a national1 ,/ate1 or local transportation ag5cy or association2 2 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,h7 7z r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,c77 ! foll[+3 7,i7 a private sector develop] ( intellig5t transportation sy/em te*nologies1 :i* may include em]g+ vehicle te*nologies2 2 7,f7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,o7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,p7 a repres5tative ( a labor organization2 7,q7 a repres5tative ( a mobility-provid+ entity2 7,r7 an exp]t 9 traffic managem5t2 2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,v7 an exp]t 9 cyb]security2 & 7,w7 an automobile manufactur]4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ section #ejh & ins]t+ section #fejc ( title #di2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ programs & be=e rese>*2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ rese>* & & ins]t+ programs1 rese>*1 &2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g72 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,t]m 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ( a memb] ( ! ,advisory ,committee %all be #c ye>s4 7,b7 ,r5ewal ,on expiration ( ! t]m ( a memb] ( ! ,advisory ,committee1 ! memb]-- 7i7 may be reappo9t$2 or 7ii7 if ! memb] is n reappo9t$ "u clause 7i71 may s]ve until a new memb] is appo9t$4 7#d7 ,meet+s ,! ,advisory ,committee-- 7,a7 %all conv5e n less frequ5tly ?an twice ea* ye>2 & 7,b7 may conv5e ) ! use ( remote video conf]5ce te*nology4 4 #bejjb4 ,sm>t ,community ,res\rce ,c5t] 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,res\rce c5t] ,! t]m res\rce c5t] means ! ,sm>t ,community ,res\rce ,c5t] e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,sm>t community ,! t]m sm>t community means a community t uses innovative te*nologies1 data1 analytics1 & o!r means to improve ! community & address local *all5ges4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all "w ) ! modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ) su* o!r ,f$]al ag5cies & dep>tm5ts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate to make available to ! public on an ,int]net website a res\rce c5t]1 to be kn[n z ! ,sm>t ,community ,res\rce ,c5t]1 t includes a compilation ( res\rces or l9ks to res\rces = ,/ates & local communities to use 9 develop+ & implem5t+-- 7#a7 intellig5t transportation sy/em programs2 or 7#b7 sm>t community transportation programs4 7c7 ,inclusions ,! res\rce c5t] %all include l9ks to-- 7#a7 exi/+ programs & res\rces = intellig5t transportation sy/em or sm>t community transportation programs1 includ+ te*nical assi/ance1 education1 tra9+1 fund+1 & examples ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems or sm>t community transportation programs implem5t$ by ,/ates & local communities1 available f-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7,c7 non-,f$]al s\rces2 7#b7 exi/+ reports or databases ) ! results ( intellig5t transportation sy/em or sm>t community transportation programs2 7#c7 any be/ practices develop$ or lessons le>n$ f intellig5t transportation sy/em or sm>t community transportation programs2 & 7#d7 su* o!r res\rces z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7d7 ,deadl9e ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! res\rce c5t] by ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! res\rce c5t] is updat$ on a regul> basis4 #bejjc4 ,f$]al support = local decisionmak+ 7a7 ,local outrea* ,to det]m9e ! data analysis tools ne$$ to assi/ local communities 9 mak+ infra/ructure decisions1 ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics %all p]=m outrea* to plann+ & infra/ructure decision-mak+ (ficials 9 units ( local gov]nm5t & o!r units ( gov]nm5t1 includ+ a geographically div]se gr\p ( individuals f-- 7#a7 ,/ates2 7#b7 political subdivisions ( ,/ates2 7#c7 cities2 7#d7 metropolitan plann+ organizations2 7#e7 regional transportation plann+ organizations2 & 7#f7 f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes4 7b7 ,"w plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 bas$ on ! outrea* p]=m$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics %all submit to ! ,secret>y a "w plan = review+ & updat+ exi/+ data analysis tools & develop+ any additional data analysis tools ne$$ to assi/ local communities ) mak+ infra/ructure inve/m5t decisions4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,bas$ on ! ne$s id5tifi$ pursuant to ! outrea* p]=m$ "u subsection 7a71 ! "w plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a description ( ! data analysis tools id5tifi$ t w\ld b5efit infra/ructure decision-mak+ by local gov]nm5ts & address ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7,b7 a review ( ! datasets t local gov]nm5ts ne$ to effectively use ! data analysis tools describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 an id5tification ( exi/+ or propos$ data analysis tools t use publicly available data2 7,d7 ! e/imat$ co/ ( obta9+ ea* dataset describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7,e7 ! e/imat$ co/ to develop ! data analysis tools describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7,f7 a prioritization = ! developm5t ( data analysis tools describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,g7 a det]m9ation z to :e!r x w\ld be appropriate = ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to develop ! data analysis tools describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7c7 ,goals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a data analysis tool creat$ pursuant to ! "w plan submitt$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all be develop$ to help in=m local communities 9 mak+ infra/ructure inve/m5ts4 7#b7 ,specific issues ,a data analysis tool creat$ pursuant to ! "w plan submitt$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all be int5d$ to help units ( local gov]nm5t & o!r units ( gov]nm5t address #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,improv+ ma9t5ance ( exi/+ assets4 7,b7 ,rebuild+ infra/ructure to a /ate ( good repair4 7,c7 ,creat+ economic developm5t ?r\gh infra/ructure developm5t4 7,d7 ,e/abli%+ freight plans & infra/ructure t connects ! community to supply *a9s4 7,e7 ,increas+ options = communities t lack access to af=dable transportation to improve access to jobs1 af=dable h\s+1 s*ools1 m$ical s]vices1 foods & o!r ess5tial community s]vices4 7,f7 ,r$uc+ conge/ion4 7,g7 ,improv+ community resili5ce to extreme wea!r ev5ts4 7,h7 ,any o!r subject1 z ! ,director det]m9es to be necess>y4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all develop data analysis tools & pur*ase datasets z prioritiz$ 9 ! "w plan4 7e7 ,coord9ation ,! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics may utilize exi/+ work+ gr\ps or advisory committees to p]=m ! local outrea* requir$ "u subsection 7a74 #bejjd4 ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics 7a7 ,fund+ ,9 addition to am\nts made available f ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = use by ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics = data collection & analysis activities #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,am5dm5t ,section #fcjb7;b77#c77;,b77vi7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subclause 7,v72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,,vi7 ?r\gh 7,,xi7 z subclauses 7,,vii7 ?r\gh 7,,xii71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by add+ aft] subclause 7,,iv7 ! foll[+3 7,v7 employm5t 9 ! transportation sector2 7,,vi7 ! effects ( ! transportation sy/em1 includ+ advanc$ te*nologies & automation1 on global & dome/ic economic competitiv5ess2 4 #bejje4 ,/r5g!n+ mobility & revolutioniz+ transportation grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,c7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,d7 a public transit ag5cy or au?ority2 7,e7 a public toll au?ority2 7,f7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 & 7,g7 a gr\p ( #b or m eligible entities describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f7 apply+ ?r\gh a s+le lead applicant4 7#b7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a project describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,l>ge community ,! t]m l>ge community means a community ) a population ( n less ?an #djj1jjj individuals1 z det]m9$ "u ! mo/ rec5t annual e/imate ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 7#d7 ,midsiz$ community ,! t]m midsiz$ community means any community t is n a l>ge community or a rural community4 7#e7 ,regional p>tn]%ip ,! t]m regional p>tn]%ip means a p>tn]%ip compos$ ( #b or m eligible entities locat$ 9 jurisdictions ) a comb9$ population t is equal to or great] ?an ! population ( any midsiz$ community4 7#f7 ,rural community ,! t]m rural community means a community t is locat$ 9 an area t is outside ( an urbaniz$ area 7z def9$ 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7#g7 ,,sm>t grant ,! t]m ,,sm>t grant means a grant provid$ to an eligible entity "u ! ,/r5g!n+ ,mobility & ,revolutioniz+ ,transportation ,grant ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,/r5g!n+ ,mobility & ,revolutioniz+ ,transportation ,grant ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to eligible entities to conduct demon/ration projects focus$ on advanc$ sm>t city or community te*nologies & sy/ems 9 a v>iety ( communities to improve transportation effici5cy & safety4 7c7 ,di/ribution ,9 det]m9+ ! projects = :i* to provide a ,,sm>t grant1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] contributions to geographical div]sity among grant recipi5ts1 includ+ ! ne$ = balanc+ ! ne$s ( rural communities1 midsiz$ communities1 & l>ge communities1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( subsection 7g77#a74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may submit to ! ,secret>y an application = a ,,sm>t grant at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,secret>y %all include1 9 any notice ( fund+ availability relat+ to ,,sm>t grants1 a full description ( ! me?od by :i* applications "u p>agraph 7#a7 w be evaluat$4 7#c7 ,selection crit]ia 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate applications = ,,sm>t grants bas$ on-- 7i7 ! ext5t to :i* ! eligible entity or applicable b5efici>y community-- 7,i7 has a public transportation sy/em or o!r transit options capable ( integration ) o!r sy/ems to improve mobility & effici5cy2 7,,ii7 has a population d5sity & transportation ne$s conducive to demon/rat+ propos$ /rategies2 7,,iii7 has cont9uity ( committ$ lead]%ip & ! functional capacity to c>ry out ! propos$ project2 7,,iv7 is committ$ to op5 data %>+ ) ! public2 & 7,v7 is likely to successfully implem5t ! propos$ eligible project1 includ+ ?r\gh te*nical & f9ancial commitm5ts f ! public & private sectors2 & 7ii7 ! ext5t to :i* a propos$ eligible project w use advanc$ data1 te*nology1 & applications to provide significant b5efits to a local area1 a ,/ate1 a region1 or ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ eligible project w-- 7,i7 r$uce conge/ion & delays = comm]ce & ! travel+ public2 7,,ii7 improve ! safety & integration ( transportation facilities & sy/ems = p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 & ! broad] travel+ public2 7,,iii7 improve access to jobs1 education1 & ess5tial s]vices1 includ+ heal? c>e2 7,,iv7 connect or exp& access = und]s]v$ or disadvantag$ populations & r$uce transportation co/s2 7,v7 contribute to m$ium- & long-t]m economic competitiv5ess2 7,,vi7 improve ! reliability ( exi/+ transportation facilities & sy/ems2 7,,vii7 promote connectivity betwe5 & among connect$ vehicles1 roadway infra/ructure1 p$e/rians1 bicycli/s1 ! public1 & transportation sy/ems 7,,viii7 inc5tivize private sector inve/m5ts or p>tn]%ips1 includ+ by work+ ) mobile & fix$ telecommunication s]vice provid]s1 to ! ext5t practicable2 7,,ix7 improve en]gy effici5cy or r$uce pollution2 7,x7 increase ! resili5cy ( ! transportation sy/em2 & 7,,xi7 improve em]g5cy response4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 provid+ ,,sm>t grants1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications = eligible projects t w\ld-- 7i7 demon/rate sm>t city or community te*nologies 9 repeatable ways t c rapidly be scal$2 7ii7 enc\rage public & private %>+ ( data & be/ practices2 7iii7 enc\rage private-sector innovation by promot+ indu/ry-driv5 te*nology /&>ds1 op5 plat=ms1 te*nology-neutral requirem5ts1 & int]op]ability2 7iv7 promote a skill$ work=ce t is inclusive ( m9ority or disadvantag$ gr\ps2 7v7 all[ = ! measurem5t & validation ( ! co/ sav+s & p]=mance improvem5ts associat$ ) ! in/allation & use ( sm>t city or community te*nologies & practices2 7vi7 enc\rage ! adoption ( sm>t city or community te*nologies by communities2 7vii7 promote indu/ry practices reg>d+ cyb]security2 & 7viii7 safegu>d individual privacy4 7#d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,on reque/ ( an eligible entity t submitt$ an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a project t is n select$ = a ,,sm>t grant1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! eligible entity te*nical assi/ance & brief+s relat+ to ! project4 7e7 ,use ( grant funds 7#a7 ,eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,,sm>t grant may be us$ to c>ry out a project t demon/rates at lea/ #a ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,coord9at$ automation ,! use ( automat$ transportation & autonom\s vehicles1 :ile work+ to m9imize ! impact on ! accessibility ( any o!r us] gr\p or mode ( travel4 7ii7 ,connect$ vehicles ,vehicles t s5d & receive in=mation reg>d+ vehicle movem5ts 9 ! network & use vehicle-to-vehicle & vehicle-to-ev]y?+ communications to provide advanc$ & reliable connectivity4 7iii7 ,intellig5t1 s5sor-bas$ infra/ructure ,! deploym5t & use ( a collective intellig5t infra/ructure t all[s s5sors to collect & report real-"t data to in=m ev]yday transportation-relat$ op]ations & p]=mance4 7iv7 ,sy/ems integration ,! integration ( intellig5t transportation sy/ems ) o!r exi/+ sy/ems & o!r advanc$ transportation te*nologies4 7v7 ,comm]ce deliv]y & logi/ics ,innovative data & te*nological solutions support+ effici5t goods movem5t1 su* z connect$ vehicle probe data1 road wea!r data1 or global position+ data to improve on-"t pickup & deliv]y1 improv$ travel "t reliability1 r$uc$ fuel consumption & emissions1 & r$uc$ labor & vehicle ma9t5ance co/s4 7vi7 ,lev]ag+ use ( innovative aviation te*nology ,lev]ag+ ! use ( innovative aviation te*nologies1 su* z unmann$ aircraft sy/ems1 to support transportation safety & effici5cies1 includ+ traffic monitor+ & infra/ructure inspection4 7vii7 ,sm>t grid ,developm5t ( a programmable & effici5t en]gy transmission & di/ribution sy/em to support ! adoption or expansion ( en]gy capture1 electric vehicle deploym5t1 or freight or comm]cial fleet fuel effici5cy4 7viii7 ,sm>t te*nology traffic signals ,improv+ ! active managem5t & function+ ( traffic signals1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,i7 ! use ( automat$ traffic signal p]=mance measures2 7,,ii7 implem5t+ /rategies1 activities1 & projects t support active managem5t ( traffic signal op]ations1 includ+ ?r\gh optimization ( corridor tim+1 improv$ vehicle1 p$e/rian1 & bicycle detection at traffic signals1 or ! use ( connect$ vehicle te*nologies2 7,,iii7 replac+ outdat$ traffic signals2 or 7,,iv7 = an eligible entity s]v+ a population ( less ?an #ejj1jjj1 pay+ ! co/s ( tempor>y /aff+ h\rs d$icat$ to updat+ traffic signal te*nology4 7#b7 ,eligible project co/s ,a ,,sm>t grant may be us$ =-- 7,a7 developm5t phase activities1 includ+-- 7i7 plann+2 7ii7 feasibility analyses2 7iii7 rev5ue =eca/+2 7iv7 environm5tal review2 7v7 p]mitt+2 7vi7 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w2 7vii7 sy/ems developm5t or in=mation te*nology "w2 & 7viii7 acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& & improvem5ts to l& relat+ to an eligible project72 & 7,b7 con/ruction phase activities1 includ+-- 7i7 con/ruction2 7ii7 recon/ruction2 7iii7 rehabilitation2 7iv7 replacem5t2 7v7 environm5tal mitigation2 7vi7 con/ruction cont+5cies2 & 7vii7 acquisition ( equipm5t1 includ+ vehicles4 7#c7 ,prohibit$ uses ,a ,,sm>t grant %all n be us$-- 7,a7 to reimburse any preaw>d co/s or application prep>ation co/s ( ! ,,sm>t grant application2 7,b7 = any traffic or p>k+ en=cem5t activity2 or 7,c7 to pur*ase or lease a lic5se plate read]4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,eligible entities ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* an eligible entity receives a ,,sm>t grant1 & annually !reaft] until ! date on :i* ! ,,sm>t grant is exp5d$1 ! eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an implem5tation report t describes-- 7,a7 ! deploym5t & op]ational co/s ( ea* eligible project c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity1 z comp>$ to ! b5efits & sav+s f ! eligible project2 & 7,b7 ! means by :i* ea* eligible project c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity has met ! orig9al expectation1 z project$ 9 ! ,,sm>t grant application1 includ+-- 7i7 data describ+ ! means by :i* ! eligible project met ! specific goals = ! project1 su* z-- 7,i7 r$uc+ traffic-relat$ fatalities & injuries2 7,,ii7 r$uc+ traffic conge/ion or improv+ travel-"t reliability2 7,,iii7 provid+ ! public ) access to real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation to make in=m$ travel decisions2 or 7,,iv7 r$uc+ b>ri]s or improv+ access to jobs1 education1 or v>i\s ess5tial s]vices2 7ii7 ! effectiv5ess ( provid+ to ! public real-"t integrat$ traffic1 transit1 & multimodal transportation in=mation to make in=m$ travel decisions2 & 7iii7 lessons le>n$ & recomm5dations = future deploym5t /rategies to optimize transportation effici5cy & multimodal sy/em p]=mance4 7#b7 ,,gao ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct1 & submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results (1 a review ( ! ,,sm>t grant program "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,secret>y 7,a7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! initial ,,sm>t grants are provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7i7 describes ea* eligible entity t receiv$ a ,,sm>t grant2 7ii7 id5tifies ! am\nt ( ea* ,,sm>t grant provid$2 7iii7 summ>izes ! int5d$ uses ( ea* ,,sm>t grant2 7iv7 describes ! effectiv5ess ( eligible entities 9 meet+ ! goals describ$ 9 ! ,,sm>t grant application ( ! eligible entity1 includ+ an assessm5t or measurem5t ( ! realiz$ improvem5ts or b5efits result+ f ea* ,,sm>t grant2 & 7v7 describes lessons le>n$ & recomm5dations = future deploym5t /rategies to optimize transportation effici5cy & multimodal sy/em p]=mance4 7,b7 ,be/ practices ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 develop & regul>ly update be/ practices bas$ on1 among o!r in=mation1 ! data1 lessons le>n$1 & fe$back f eligible entities t receiv$ ,,sm>t grants2 7ii7 publi% ! be/ practices "u clause 7i7 on a publicly available website2 & 7iii7 update ! be/ practices publi%$ on ! website "u clause 7ii7 regul>ly4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fir/ #e fiscal ye>s beg9n+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 n m ?an #dj p]c5t %all be us$ to provide ,,sm>t grants = eligible projects t prim>ily b5efit l>ge communities2 7,b7 n m ?an #cj p]c5t %all be provid$ = eligible projects t prim>ily b5efit midsiz$ communities2 & 7,c7 n m ?an #cj p]c5t %all be us$ to provide ,,sm>t grants = eligible projects t prim>ily b5efit rural communities or regional p>tn]%ips4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #b p]c5t %all be us$ = adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,secret>y 9 c>ry+ out ?is section4 7#c7 ,limitation ,an eligible entity may n use m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( a ,,sm>t grant = ea* fiscal ye> to a*ieve compliance ) applicable plann+ & report+ requirem5ts4 7#d7 ,availability ,! am\nts made available = a fiscal ye> pursuant to ?is subsection %all be available = obligation dur+ ! #b-;fiscal-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! fir/ day ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts 7 appropriat$4 #bejjf4 ,electric vehicle work+ gr\p 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,secret>ies ,! t]m ,secret>ies means-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7#b7 ,work+ gr\p ,! t]m work+ gr\p means ! electric vehicle work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>ies %all jo9tly e/abli% an electric vehicle work+ gr\p to make recomm5dations reg>d+ ! developm5t1 adoption1 & integration ( light-1 m$ium-1 & heavy-duty electric vehicles into ! transportation & en]gy sy/ems ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! work+ gr\p %all be compos$ (-- 7i7 ! ,secret>ies 7or designees71 :o %all be co*airs ( ! work+ gr\p2 & 7ii7 n m ?an #be memb]s1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>ies1 ( :om-- 7,i7 n m ?an #f %all be ,f$]al /akehold]s z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,,ii7 n m ?an #ai %all be non-,f$]al /akehold]s z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,f$]al /akehold]s ,! work+ gr\p-- 7i7 %all include n few] ?an #a repres5tative ( ea* (-- 7,i7 ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,,ii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7,,iii7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,,iv7 ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality2 & 7,v7 ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration2 & 7ii7 may include a repres5tative ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy ! ,secret>ies consid] to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,non-,f$]al /akehold]s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! work+ gr\p-- 7,i7 %all include n few] ?an #a repres5tative ( ea* (-- 7aa7 a manufactur] ( light-duty electric vehicles or ! relevant compon5ts ( light-duty electric vehicles2 7bb7 a manufactur] ( m$ium- & heavy-duty vehicles or ! relevant compon5ts ( m$ium- & heavy-duty electric vehicles2 7cc7 a manufactur] ( electric vehicle batt]ies2 7dd7 an own]1 op]ator1 or manufactur] ( electric vehicle *>g+ equipm5t2 7ee7 ! public utility indu/ry2 7ff7 a public utility regulator or association ( public utility regulators2 7gg7 ! transportation fuel+ di/ribution indu/ry2 7hh7 ! en]gy provid] indu/ry2 7ii7 ! automotive deal+ indu/ry2 7jj7 ! =-hire pass5g] transportation indu/ry2 7kk7 an organization repres5t+ units ( local gov]nm5t2 7ll7 an organization repres5t+ regional transportation or plann+ ag5cies2 7mm7 an organization repres5t+ ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation2 7nn7 an organization repres5t+ ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( en]gy or ,/ate en]gy plann]s2 7oo7 ! intellig5t transportation sy/ems & te*nologies indu/ry2 7pp7 labor organizations repres5t+ work]s 9 transportation manufactur+1 con/ruction1 or op]ations2 7qq7 ! truck+ indu/ry2 7rr7 ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7ss7 ! prop]ty developm5t indu/ry2 & 7,,ii7 may include a repres5tative ( any o!r non-,f$]al /akehold] t ! ,secret>ies consid] to be appropriate4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,! /akehold]s select$ "u clause 7i7 %all1 9 ! aggregate-- 7,i7 consi/ ( individuals ) a balance ( backgr\nds1 exp]i5ces1 & viewpo9ts2 & 7,,ii7 include individuals t repres5t geographically div]se regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ individuals repres5t+ ! p]spectives ( rural1 urban1 & suburban areas4 7,d7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! work+ gr\p %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7#c7 ,meet+s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! work+ gr\p %all meet n less frequ5tly ?an once e #abj days4 7,b7 ,remote p>ticipation ,a memb] ( ! work+ gr\p may p>ticipate 9 a meet+ ( ! work+ gr\p via teleconf]5ce or simil> means4 7#d7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! work+ gr\p1 ! work+ gr\p %all coord9ate & consult ) any exi/+ ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\ps on fleet conv]sion or o!r simil> matt]s relat+ to electric vehicles4 7c7 ,reports & /rategy on electric vehicle adoption 7#a7 ,work+ gr\p reports ,! work+ gr\p %all complete by ea* ( ! deadl9es describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 a report describ+ ! /atus ( electric vehicle adoption includ+-- 7,a7 a description ( ! b>ri]s & opportunities to scal+ up electric vehicle adoption ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ recomm5dations = issues relat+ to-- 7i7 consum] behavior2 7ii7 *>g+ infra/ructure ne$s1 includ+ /&>dization & cyb]security2 7iii7 manufactur+ & batt]y co/s1 includ+ ! raw mat]ial %ortages = batt]ies & electric motor magnets2 7iv7 ! adoption ( electric vehicles = l[- & mod]ate-income individuals & und]s]v$ communities1 includ+ *>g+ infra/ructure access & vehicle pur*ase f9anc+2 7v7 bus9ess models = *>g+ p]sonal electric vehicles outside ! home1 includ+ wir$ & wireless *>g+2 7vi7 *>g+ infra/ructure p]mitt+ & regulatory issues2 7vii7 ! connections betwe5 h\s+ & transportation co/s & emissions2 7viii7 freight transportation1 includ+ local1 port & drayage1 regional1 & long-haul truck+2 7ix7 int]city pass5g] travel2 7x7 ! process by :i* gov]nm5ts collect a us] fee = ! contribution ( electric vehicles to fund+ roadway improvem5ts2 7xi7 ,/ate- & local-level policies1 inc5tives1 & zon+ ef=ts2 7xii7 ! in/allation ( highway corridor signage2 7xiii7 second>y m>kets & recycl+ = batt]ies2 7xiv7 grid capacity & integration2 7xv7 en]gy /orage2 & 7xvi7 specific regional or local issues t may n appe> to apply ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 b may hamp] nationwide adoption or coord9ation ( electric vehicles2 7,b7 examples ( successful public & private models & demon/ration projects t enc\rage electric vehicle adoption2 7,c7 an analysis ( curr5t ef=ts to ov]come ! b>ri]s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7,d7 an analysis ( ! e/imat$ co/s & b5efits ( any recomm5dations ( ! work+ gr\p2 & 7,e7 any o!r topics1 z det]m9$ by ! work+ gr\p4 7#b7 ,deadl9es ,a report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be submitt$ to ! ,secret>ies1 ! ,committees on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( ! fir/ report1 by n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! work+ gr\p is e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 9 ! case ( ! second report1 by n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ report is requir$ to be submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( ! ?ird report1 by n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! second report is requir$ to be submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,/rategy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,bas$ on ! reports submitt$ by ! work+ gr\p "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>ies %all jo9tly develop1 ma9ta91 & update a /rategy t describes ! means by :i* ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 & indu/ry c-- 7i7 e/abli% quantitative t>gets = transportation electrification2 7ii7 ov]come ! b>ri]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7iii7 id5tify areas ( opportunity 9 rese>* & developm5t to improve batt]y manufactur+1 m9]al m9+1 recycl+ co/s1 mat]ial recov]y1 fire risks1 & batt]y p]=mance = electric vehicles2 7iv7 enhance ,f$]al int]ag5cy coord9ation to promote electric vehicle adoption2 7v7 prep>e ! work=ce = ! adoption ( electric vehicles1 includ+ ?r\gh collaboration ) labor unions1 educational in/itutions1 & relevant manufactur]s2 7vi7 exp& electric vehicle & *>g+ infra/ructure2 7vii7 exp& k ( ! b5efits ( electric vehicles among ! g5]al public2 7viii7 ma9ta9 ! global competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! electric vehicle & *>g+ infra/ructure m>kets2 7ix7 provide cl>ity 9 regulations to improve national uni=mity ) respect to electric vehicles2 & 7x7 ensure ! su/a9able integration ( electric vehicles into ! national electric grid4 7,b7 ,notice & comm5t ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>ies %all provide public notice & opportunity = comm5t on ! /rategy describ$ 9 t subp>agraph4 7#d7 ,in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>ies may ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e to provide1 track1 or report data1 in=mation1 or rese>* to assi/ ! work+ gr\p 9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,use ( exi/+ in=mation ,9 develop+ a report "u p>agraph 7#a7 or a /rategy "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>ies & ! work+ gr\p %all take into consid]ation exi/+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 private sector1 & academic data & in=mation relat+ to electric vehicles &1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 coord9ate ) ! entities t publi% t in=mation-- 7i7 to prev5t duplication ( ef=ts by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 to lev]age exi/+ in=mation & complem5t>y ef=ts4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>ies & ! work+ gr\p %all c>ry out ?is section us+ all available exi/+ res\rces1 websites1 & databases ( ,f$]al ag5cies1 su* z-- 7#a7 ! ,alt]native ,fuels ,data ,c5t]2 7#b7 ! ,en]gy ,effici5t ,mobility ,sy/ems program2 & 7#c7 ! ,clean ,cities ,coalition ,network4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate on submission ( ! ?ird report requir$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,c74 #bejjg4 ,risk & sy/em resili5ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local ag5cies1 %all develop a process = quantify+ annual risk 9 ord] to increase sy/em resili5ce ) respect to ! surface transportation sy/em ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates by measur+-- 7#a7 resili5ce to ?reat probabilities by type ( haz>d & geographical location2 7#b7 resili5ce to asset vuln]abilities ) respect to ea* applicable ?reat2 & 7#c7 anticipat$ consequ5ces f ea* applicable ?reat to ea* asset4 7b7 ,use by ,/ate1 regional1 ,tribal1 & local entities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide ! process develop$ "u subsection 7a7 to ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( transportation1 metropolitan plann+ organizations1 ,indian ,tribes1 local gov]nm5ts1 & o!r relevant entities4 7#b7 ,guidance & te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 guidance & te*nical assi/ance on ! use ( ! process ref]r$ to 9 t p>agraph4 7c7 ,rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 id5tify & support fundam5tal rese>* to develop a framework & quantitative models to support compilation ( in=mation = risk-bas$ analysis ( transportation assets by /&>diz+ ! basis = quantify+ annual risk & increas+ sy/em resili5ce2 & 7,b7 build on exi/+ resili5ce rese>*1 includ+ /udies conduct$ by-- 7i7 ! ,transportation ,rese>* ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e2 & 7ii7 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology4 7#b7 ,use ( exi/+ facilities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all use exi/+ rese>* facilities available to ! ,secret>y1 includ+ ! ,turn]-,fairbank ,highway ,rese>* ,c5t] & ,univ]sity ,transportation ,c5t]s e/abli%$ "u section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bejjh4 ,coord9ation on em]g+ transportation te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cac4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a c\ncil1 to be kn[n z ! ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c\ncil71 to address coord9ation on em]g+ te*nology issues across all modes ( transportation4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all be compos$ (-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y1 :o %all s]ve z an ex (ficio memb] ( ! ,c\ncil2 7,b7 ! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7,c7 ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy2 7,d7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,e7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,budget & ,programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,f7 ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,g7 ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,h7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration2 7,i7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7,j7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7,k7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 7,l7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 7,m7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration2 7,n7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7,o7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,p7 any o!r (ficial ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,*air & ,vice ,*air 7,a7 ,*air ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7or a designee7 %all s]ve z ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil4 7,b7 ,vice ,*air ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy 7or a designee7 %all s]ve z ,vice ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 id5tify & resolve jurisdictional & regulatory gaps or inconsi/5cies associat$ ) nontraditional & em]g+ transportation te*nologies1 modes1 or projects p5d+ or br\ght be=e ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to r$uce1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 imp$im5ts to ! prompt & safe deploym5t ( new & innovative transportation te*nology1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7,a7 safety ov]sight2 7,b7 environm5tal review2 & 7,c7 fund+ & f9anc+ issues2 7#b7 coord9ate ! response ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to nontraditional & em]g+ transportation te*nology projects2 7#c7 engage ) /akehold]s 9 nontraditional & em]g+ transportation te*nology projects2 & 7#d7 develop & e/abli% ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation-wide processes1 solutions1 & be/ practices = id5tify+ & manag+ nontraditional & em]g+ transportation te*nology projects4 7d7 ,be/ practices ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 publi% initial guidel9es to a*ieve ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#d72 & 7#b7 promote ea* modal adm9i/ration )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation to fur!r te/ & support ! advancem5t ( nontraditional & em]g+ transportation te*nologies n specifically consid]$ by ! ,c\ncil4 7e7 ,support ,! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y %all provide support = ! ,c\ncil4 7f7 ,meet+s ,! ,c\ncil %all meet n less frequ5tly ?an #d times p] ye>1 at ! call ( ! ,*air4 7g7 ,lead modal adm9i/ration ,= ea* nontraditional or em]g+ transportation te*nology1 mode1 or project associat$ ) a jurisdictional or regulatory gap or inconsi/5cy id5tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#a71 ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 designate a lead modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = review ( ! te*nology1 mode1 or project2 & 7#b7 arrange = ! detail+ ( /aff betwe5 modal adm9i/rations or (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation z ne$$ to maximize ! %>+ ( exp]i5ce & exp]tise4 7h7 ,transp>5cy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! ,c\ncil1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft] until ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbf1 ! ,c\ncil %all po/ on a publicly accessible website a report describ+ ! activities ( ! ,c\ncil dur+ ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #c ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cac4 ,nontraditional & ,em]g+ ,transportation ,te*nology ,c\ncil4 4 #bejji4 ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #adjji71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,dep>tm5t7 aft] ,transportation2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ,transportation2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7i72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,c5t] ,! t]m ,c5t] means ! ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t] e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,project ,! t]m project means a project au?oriz$ or fund$ "u-- 7i7 ?is title2 or 7ii7 title #ad1 #bc1 #df1 or #ea4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y a c5t]1 to be kn[n z ! ,int]ag5cy ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c5t]4 7#c7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,c5t] %all be-- 7,a7 to implem5t re=ms to improve int]ag5cy coord9ation & exp$ite projects relat+ to ! p]mitt+ & environm5tal review ( major transportation infra/ructure projects1 includ+-- 7i7 develop+ & deploy+ in=mation te*nology tools to track project s*$ules & metrics2 & 7ii7 improv+ ! transp>5cy & acc\ntability ( ! p]mitt+ process2 7,b7 7i7 to id5tify appropriate me?ods to assess environm5tal impacts2 & 7ii7 to develop innovative me?ods = reasonable mitigation2 7,c7 to r$uce unc]ta9ty & delays ) respect to environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+2 & 7,d7 to r$uce co/s & risks to taxpay]s 9 project deliv]y4 7#d7 ,executive ,director ,! ,c5t] %all be head$ by an ,executive ,director1 :o %all-- 7,a7 report to ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy2 7,b7 be responsible = ! managem5t & ov]sight ( ! daily activities1 decisions1 op]ations1 & p]sonnel ( ! ,c5t]2 & 7,c7 c>ry out su* additional duties z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7#e7 ,duties ,! ,c5t] %all c>ry out ! foll[+ duties3 7,a7 ,coord9ate & support implem5tation ( priority re=m actions = ,f$]al ag5cy p]mitt+ & reviews4 7,b7 ,support mod]nization ef=ts at ! op]at+ adm9i/rations )9 ! ,dep>tm5t & int]ag5cy pilot programs relat+ to innovative approa*es to ! p]mitt+ & review ( transportation infra/ructure projects4 7,c7 ,provide te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to ,dep>tm5t /aff on policy *anges1 innovative approa*es to project deliv]y1 & o!r topics1 z appropriate4 7,d7 ,id5tify1 develop1 & track metrics = timel9ess ( p]mit reviews1 p]mit decisions1 & project outcomes4 7,e7 ,adm9i/] & exp& ! use ( onl9e transp>5cy tools provid+ =-- 7i7 track+ & report+ ( metrics2 7ii7 developm5t & po/+ ( s*$ules = p]mit reviews & p]mit decisions2 7iii7 ! %>+ ( be/ practices relat+ to effici5t project p]mitt+ & reviews2 & 7iv7 ! visual display ( relevant geospatial data to support ! p]mitt+ process4 7,f7 ,submit to ! ,secret>y reports describ+ progress made t[>d a*iev+-- 7i7 great] effici5cy 9 p]mitt+ decisions & review ( infra/ructure projects2 & 7ii7 bett] outcomes = communities & ! environm5t4 7#f7 ,innovative be/ practices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c5t] %all "w ) ! op]at+ adm9i/rations )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 eligible entities1 & o!r public & private int]e/s to develop & promote be/ practices = innovative project deliv]y4 7,b7 ,activities ,! ,c5t] %all support ! ,dep>tm5t & op]at+ adm9i/rations 9 conduct+ environm5tal reviews & p]mitt+1 toge!r ) project sponsor te*nical assi/ance activities1 by-- 7i7 c>ry+ out activities t are appropriate & consi/5t ) ! goals & policies ( ! ,dep>tm5t to improve ! deliv]y timel9es = projects2 7ii7 s]v+ z ! ,dep>tm5t liaison to-- 7,i7 ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality2 & 7,,ii7 ! ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil e/abli%$ by section #dajjb7;a7 ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#a7;a772 7iii7 support+ ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z ! ,bureau7 9 implem5t+ activities to improve deliv]y timel9es1 z describ$ 9 section #aaf7;f71 = projects c>ri$ out "u ! programs describ$ 9 section #aaf7;d77#a7 = :i* ! ,bureau adm9i/]s ! application process2 7iv7 lead+ activities to improve deliv]y timel9es = projects c>ri$ out "u programs n adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau by-- 7,i7 coord9at+ ef=ts to improve ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process2 7,,ii7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to field & headqu>t]s /aff ( ,f$]al ag5cies ) respect to policy *anges & innovative approa*es to ! deliv]y ( projects2 & 7,,iii7 id5tify+1 develop+1 & track+ metrics = p]mit reviews & decisions by ,f$]al ag5cies = projects "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,c7 ,,nepa compliance assi/ance 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 at ! reque/ ( an entity t is c>ry+ out a project1 ! ,c5t]1 9 coord9ation ) ! appropriate op]at+ adm9i/rations )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all provide te*nical assi/ance relat+ to compliance ) ! applicable requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 & applicable ,f$]al au?orizations4 7ii7 ,assi/ance f ! ,bureau ,= projects c>ri$ out "u ! programs describ$ 9 section #aaf7;d77#a7 = :i* ! ,bureau adm9i/]s ! application process1 ! ,bureau1 on reque/ ( ! entity c>ry+ out ! project1 %all provide ! te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 clause 7i74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #aaf7;f77#b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 & subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively4 #bejaj4 ,rural opportunities to use transportation = economic success initiative 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,build ,am]ica ,bureau ,! t]m ,build ,am]ica ,bureau means ! ,national ,surface ,transportation & ,innovative ,f9ance ,bureau e/abli%$ "u section #aaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 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 ,,r\tes ,c\ncil ,! t]m ,,r\tes ,c\ncil means ! ,rural ,opportunities to ,use ,transportation = ,economic ,success ,c\ncil e/abli%$ by subsection 7c77#a74 7#d7 ,,r\tes ,(fice ,! t]m ,,r\tes ,(fice means ! ,rural ,opportunities to ,use ,transportation = ,economic ,success ,(fice e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,r\tes ,(fice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! ,rural ,opportunities to ,use ,transportation = ,economic ,success ,(fice-- 7,a7 to improve analysis ( projects f rural areas1 ,indian ,tribes1 & hi/orically disadvantag$ communities 9 rural areas apply+ = ,dep>tm5t discretion>y grants1 includ+ ensur+ t project co/s1 local res\rces1 & ! l>g] b5efits to ! p & ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates are appropriately consid]$2 & 7,b7 to provide rural communities1 ,indian ,tribes1 & hi/orically disadvantag$ communities 9 rural areas ) te*nical assi/ance = meet+ ! transportation infra/ructure inve/m5t ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 a f9ancially su/a9able mann]4 7#b7 ,objectives ,! ,,r\tes ,(fice %all-- 7,a7 collect input f kn[l$geable entities & ! public on-- 7i7 ! b5efits ( rural & ,tribal transportation projects2 7ii7 ! te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance requir$ = con/ruct+ & op]at+ transportation infra/ructure & s]vices )9 rural areas & on ! l& ( ,indian ,tribes2 7iii7 b>ri]s & opportunities to fund+ transportation projects 9 rural areas & on ! l& ( ,indian ,tribes2 & 7iv7 unique transportation b>ri]s & *all5ges fac$ by ,indian ,tribes & hi/orically disadvantag$ communities 9 rural areas2 7,b7 evaluate data on transportation *all5ges fac$ by rural communities & ,indian ,tribes & det]m9e me?ods to align ! discretion>y fund+ & f9anc+ opportunities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) ! ne$s ( ^? communities = meet+ national transportation goals2 7,c7 provide education & te*nical assi/ance to rural communities & ,indian ,tribes ab\t applicable ,dep>tm5t discretion>y grants1 develop effective me?ods to evaluate projects 9 ^? communities 9 discretion>y grant programs1 & communicate ^? me?ods ?r\gh program guidance2 7,d7 c>ry out rese>* & utilize innovative approa*es to resolve ! transportation *all5ges fac$ by rural areas & ,indian ,tribes2 & 7,e7 p]=m su* o!r duties z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,r\tes ,c\ncil 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,rural ,opportunities to ,use ,transportation = ,economic ,success ,c\ncil-- 7,a7 to organize1 guide1 & lead ! ,,r\tes ,(fice2 & 7,b7 to coord9ate rural-relat$ & ,tribal-relat$ fund+ programs & assi/ance among ! modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate-- 7i7 to ensure t ! unique transportation ne$s & attributes ( rural areas & ,indian ,tribes are fully address$ dur+ ! developm5t & implem5tation ( programs1 policies1 & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7ii7 to increase coord9ation ( programs1 policies1 & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 a mann] t improves & exp&s transportation infra/ructure 9 ord] to fur!r economic developm5t 91 & ! quality ( life (1 rural areas & ,indian ,tribes2 & 7iii7 to provide rural areas & ,indian ,tribes ) proactive outrea*-- 7,i7 to improve access to discretion>y fund+ & f9anc+ programs2 & 7,,ii7 to facilitate timely resolution ( environm5tal reviews = complex or high-priority projects4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil %all be compos$ ( ! foll[+ (fic]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 or _! designees3 7i7 ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7ii7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy4 7iii7 ,! ,g5]al ,c\nsel4 7iv7 ,! ,*ief ,f9ancial ,(fic] & ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,budget & ,programs4 7v7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology4 7vi7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,multimodal ,freight4 7vii7 ,! ,adm9i/rators (-- 7,i7 ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration2 7,,ii7 ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7,,iii7 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,,iv7 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7viii7 ,! ,executive ,director ( ! ,build ,am]ica ,bureau4 7ix7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs4 7x7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,transportation ,policy4 7xi7 ,! ,deputy ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,affairs4 7,b7 ,*air ,! ,deputy ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all be ! ,*air ( ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil4 7,c7 ,additional memb]s ,! ,secret>y or ! ,*air ( ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil may designate additional memb]s to s]ve on ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,additional modal input ,to address issues relat$ to safety & transport ( commodities produc$ 9 or by1 or transport$ ?r\gh1 z applicable1 rural areas1 ,indian ,tribes1 or ! l& ( ,indian ,tribes1 ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil %all consult ) ! ,adm9i/rators 7or _! designees7 (-- 7,a7 ! ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 ! ,great ,lakes ,/4 ,lawr5ce ,seaway ,developm5t ,corporation2 & 7,c7 ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration4 7#d7 ,duties ,memb]s ( ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil %all-- 7,a7 p>ticipate 9 all meet+s & relevant ,,r\tes ,c\ncil activities & be prep>$ to %>e in=mation relevant to rural & ,tribal transportation infra/ructure projects & issues2 7,b7 provide guidance & lead]%ip on rural & ,tribal transportation infra/ructure issues & repres5t ! "w ( ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil & ! ,dep>tm5t on ^? issues to ext]nal /akehold]s2 & 7,c7 recomm5d initiatives = ! consid]ation ( ! ,*air ( ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil to e/abli% & /aff any result+ activities or work+ gr\ps4 7#e7 ,meet+s ,! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil %all meet bimon?ly4 7#f7 ,additional /aff+ ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil & ,,r\tes ,(fice h adequate /aff support to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil & ! ,,r\tes ,(fice1 respectively1 "u ?is section4 7#g7 ,"w products & deliv]ables ,! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil may develop "w products or deliv]ables to meet ! goals ( ! ,,r\tes ,c\ncil1 includ+-- 7,a7 an annual report to ,congress describ+ ,,r\tes ,c\ncil activities = ! pa/ ye> & expect$ activities = ! com+ ye>2 7,b7 any recomm5dations to enhance ! effectiv5ess ( ,dep>tm5t discretion>y grant programs reg>d+ rural & ,tribal infra/ructure issues2 & 7,c7 o!r guides & reports = relevant gr\ps & ! public4 #bejaa4 ,safety data initiative 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#c7 a transit ag5cy or au?ority2 7#d7 a metropolitan plann+ organization2 7#e7 any o!r subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7#f7 an in/itution ( high] education2 & 7#g7 a multi-,/ate or multijurisdictional gr\p4 7b7 ,safety data initiative 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an initiative1 to be kn[n z ! ,safety ,data ,initiative1 to promote ! use ( data integration1 data visualization1 & advanc$ analytics = surface transportation safety ?r\gh ! developm5t ( innovative practices & products = use by ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local entities4 7#b7 ,activities 7,a7 ,appli$ rese>* 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all support & c>ry out appli$ rese>* to develop practices & products t w enc\rage ! integration & use ( traditional & new s\rces ( safety data & safety in=mation to improve policy & decisionmak+ at ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5t levels4 7ii7 ,me?odology ,9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,i7 c>ry out demon/ration programs2 7,,ii7 aw>d grants & provide inc5tives to eligible entities2 7,,iii7 ent] into p>tn]%ips )-- 7aa7 eligible entities2 7bb7 private sector entities2 & 7cc7 ,national ,laboratories2 & 7,,iv7 use any o!r tools1 /rategies1 or me?ods t w result 9 ! effective use ( data & in=mation = safety purposes4 7,b7 ,tools & practices ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all-- 7i7 develop safety analysis tools = ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 ) a p>ticul> focus on ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts ) limit$ capacity to p]=m safety analysis2 7ii7 7,i7 id5tify innovative ,/ate & local gov]nm5t practices2 7,,ii7 incubate ^? practices = fur!r developm5t2 & 7,,iii7 replicate ^? practices nationwide2 & 7iii7 transf] to ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts ! results ( ! appli$ rese>* c>ri$ out "u t subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,data %>+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to in=m ! creation ( in=mation useful = safety policy & decisionmak+1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 enc\rage ! %>+ ( data betwe5 & among ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local transportation ag5cies2 & 7,,ii7 lev]age data f private sector entities4 7ii7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! data-%>+ activities "u clause 7i7 %all include-- 7,i7 ! creation ( data ecosy/ems to r$uce b>ri]s to ! effici5t integration & analysis ( relevant datasets = use by safety pr(essionals2 & 7,,ii7 ! e/abli%m5t ( proc$ures adequate to ensure suffici5t security1 privacy1 & confid5tiality z ne$$ to promote ! %>+ ( s5sitive or propriet>y data4 7iii7 ,managem5t ( data ecosy/ems ,a data ecosy/em describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i7 may be manag$ by-- 7,i7 ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,transportation ,/ati/ics2 7,,ii7 #a or m tru/$ ?ird p>ties1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,,iii7 #a or m o!r entities or p>tn]%ips capable ( secur+1 manag+1 & analyz+ s5sitive or propriet>y data4 7#c7 ,plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,safety ,data ,initiative %all be c>ri$ out pursuant to a plan to be jo9tly e/abli%$ by-- 7i7 ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,transportation = ,policy2 7ii7 ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7iii7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7iv7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration2 7v7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration2 7vi7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration2 & 7vii7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! plan e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include details reg>d+ ! means by :i* tools & innovations develop$ by projects c>ri$ out "u ! ,safety ,data ,initiative w be transf]r$ to ! appropriate program ( ! ,dep>tm5t = fur!r implem5tation4 7,c7 ,deadl9e ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all direct ! (ficials describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 to e/abli%1 by a date det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! plan ref]r$ to 9 t subp>agraph4 7#d7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,safety ,data ,initiative %all t]m9ate on ! lat] (-- 7,a7 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes ! direction to (ficials describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c74 #bejab4 ,advanc$ transportation rese>* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #baaja7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aai4 ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,infra/ructure 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,,arpa-,i ,! t]m ,,arpa-,i means ! ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,infra/ructure e/abli%$ by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ,,arpa-,i appo9t$ "u subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a unit ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7,b7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7,c7 a comm]cial entity2 7,d7 a rese>* f\ndation2 7,e7 a trade or indu/ry rese>* collaborative2 7,f7 a f$]ally fund$ rese>* & developm5t c5t]2 7,g7 a rese>* facility own$ or fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,h7 a collaborative t includes relevant int]national entities2 & 7,i7 a consortia ( #b or m entities describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h74 7#e7 ,infra/ructure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m infra/ructure means any transportation me?od or facility t facilitates ! transit ( goods or p )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7includ+ t]ritories74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m infra/ructure includes-- 7i7 roads2 7ii7 highways2 7iii7 bridges2 7iv7 airports2 7v7 rail l9es2 7vi7 h>bors2 & 7vii7 pipel9es4 7#f7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,dep>tm5t an ag5cy1 to be kn[n z ! ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,infra/ructure1 to support ! developm5t ( sci5ce & te*nology solutions-- 7#a7 to ov]come long-t]m *all5ges2 & 7#b7 to advance ! /ate ( ! art = ,unit$ ,/ates transportation infra/ructure4 7c7 ,goals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! goals ( ,,arpa-,i %all be-- 7,a7 to advance ! transportation infra/ructure ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates by develop+ innovative sci5ce & te*nology solutions t-- 7i7 l[] ! long-t]m co/s ( infra/ructure developm5t1 includ+ co/s ( plann+1 con/ruction1 & ma9t5ance2 7ii7 r$uce ! lifecycle impacts ( transportation infra/ructure on ! environm5t1 includ+ ?r\gh ! r$uction ( gre5h\se gas emissions2 7iii7 contribute significantly to improv+ ! safe1 secure1 & effici5t movem5t ( goods & p2 & 7iv7 promote ! resili5ce ( infra/ructure f physical & cyb] ?reats2 & 7,b7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a global lead] 9 develop+ & deploy+ advanc$ transportation infra/ructure te*nologies & mat]ials4 7#b7 ,rese>* projects ,,arpa-,i %all a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by provid+ assi/ance "u ?is section = infra/ructure rese>* projects t-- 7,a7 advance novel1 e>ly-/age rese>* ) practicable application to transportation infra/ructure2 7,b7 translate te*niques1 processes1 & te*nologies1 f ! conceptual phase to prototype1 te/+1 or demon/ration2 7,c7 develop advanc$ manufactur+ processes & te*nologies = ! dome/ic manufactur+ ( novel transportation-relat$ te*nologies2 & 7,d7 accel]ate trans=mational te*nological advances 9 areas 9 :i* indu/ry entities are unlikely to c>ry out projects due to te*nical & f9ancial unc]ta9ty4 7d7 ,director 7#a7 ,appo9tm5t ,,arpa-,i %all be head$ by a ,director1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,! ,director %all be an individual :o1 by reason ( pr(essional backgr\nd & exp]i5ce1 is especially qualifi$ to advise ! ,secret>y reg>d+1 & manage rese>* programs address+1 matt]s relat+ to ! developm5t ( sci5ce & te*nology solutions to advance ,unit$ ,/ates transportation infra/ructure4 7#c7 ,relation%ip to ,secret>y ,! ,director %all-- 7,a7 be locat$ )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology2 & 7,b7 report to ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,relation%ip to o!r programs ,no o!r program )9 ! ,dep>tm5t %all report to ! ,director4 7#e7 ,responsibilities ,! responsibilities ( ! ,director %all include-- 7,a7 approv+ new programs )9 ,,arpa-,i2 7,b7 develop+ fund+ crit]ia1 & assess+ ! success ( programs1 to a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a7 ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( te*nical mile/ones2 7,c7 adm9i/]+ available fund+ by provid+ to eligible entities assi/ance to a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a72 7,d7 t]m9at+ programs c>ri$ out "u ?is section t are n a*iev+ ! goals ( ! programs2 & 7,e7 e/abli%+ a process ?r\gh :i* eligible entities c submit to ,,arpa-,i unsolicit$ rese>* proposals = assi/ance "u ?is section 9 accordance ) subsection 7f74 7e7 ,p]sonnel 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 )9 ,,arpa-,i a /aff ) suffici5t qualifications & exp]tise to enable ,,arpa-,i to c>ry out ! responsibilities "u ?is section1 9 conjunction ) o!r op]ations ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,program directors 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all designate employees to s]ve z program directors = ,,arpa-,i4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,ea* program director %all be responsible =-- 7i7 e/abli%+ rese>* & developm5t goals = ! applicable program1 includ+ by conv5+ work%ops & conf]r+ ) outside exp]ts2 7ii7 publiciz+ ! goals ( ! applicable program2 7iii7 solicit+ applications = specific areas ( p>ticul> promise1 especially 9 areas t ! private sector or ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t are n likely to c>ry out abs5t assi/ance f ,,arpa-,i2 7iv7 e/abli%+ rese>* collaborations = c>ry+ out ! applicable program2 7v7 select+ on ! basis ( m]it ea* project to be support$ "u ! applicable program1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,i7 ! novelty & sci5tific & te*nical m]it ( propos$ projects2 7,,ii7 ! demon/rat$ capabilities ( eligible entities to successfully c>ry out propos$ projects2 7,,iii7 ! ext5t to :i* an eligible entity took into consid]ation future comm]cial applications ( a propos$ project1 includ+ ! feasibility ( p>tn]+ ) #a or m comm]cial entities2 & 7,,iv7 su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,director may e/abli%2 7vi7 id5tify+ innovative co/-%>+ arrangem5ts = projects c>ri$ out or fund$ by ,,arpa-,i2 7vii7 monitor+ ! progress ( projects support$ "u ! applicable program2 7viii7 id5tify+ me*anisms = comm]cial application ( successful te*nology developm5t projects1 includ+ ?r\gh e/abli%m5t ( p>tn]%ips betwe5 eligible entities & comm]cial entities2 & 7ix7 z applicable1 recomm5d+-- 7,i7 program re/ructur+2 or 7,,ii7 t]m9ation ( applicable rese>* p>tn]%ips or projects4 7,c7 ,t]m ( s]vice ,a program director-- 7i7 %all s]ve = a t]m ( #c ye>s2 & 7ii7 may be reappo9t$ = any subsequ5t t]m ( s]vice4 7#c7 ,hir+ & managem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director may-- 7i7 make appo9tm5ts ( sci5tific1 eng9e]+1 & pr(essional p]sonnel1 )\t reg>d to ! civil s]vice laws2 7ii7 fix ! basic pay ( su* p]sonnel at su* rate z ! ,director may det]m9e1 b n to exce$ level ,,ii ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule1 )\t reg>d to ! civil s]vice laws2 & 7iii7 pay an employee appo9t$ "u ?is subp>agraph paym5ts 9 addition to basic pay1 subject to ! condition t ! total am\nt ( ^? additional paym5ts = any #ab-mon? p]iod %all n exce$ ! lea/ (-- 7,i7 #be1jjj2 7,,ii7 an am\nt equal to #be p]c5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay ( ! employee2 & 7,,iii7 ! am\nt ( ! applicable limitation = a cal5d> ye> "u section #ecjg7;a77#a7 ( title #e4 7,b7 ,private recruit+ firms ,! ,director may ent] into a contract ) a private recruit+ firm = ! hir+ ( qualifi$ te*nical /aff to c>ry out ?is section4 7,c7 ,additional /aff ,! ,director may use all au?orities available to ! ,secret>y to hire adm9i/rative1 f9ancial1 & cl]ical /aff1 z ! ,director det]m9es to be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7f7 ,rese>* proposals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may submit to ! ,director an unsolicit$ rese>* proposal at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,director may require1 includ+ a description (-- 7,a7 ! ext5t ( curr5t & prior ef=ts ) respect to ! project propos$ to be c>ri$ out us+ ! assi/ance1 if applicable2 & 7,b7 any curr5t or prior inve/m5ts 9 ! te*nology area = :i* fund+ is reque/$1 includ+ z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,d74 7#b7 ,review ,! ,director-- 7,a7 %all review ea* unsolicit$ rese>* proposal submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7i7 ! novelty & sci5tific & te*nical m]it ( ! rese>* proposal2 7ii7 ! demon/rat$ capabilities ( ! applicant to successfully c>ry out ! rese>* proposal2 7iii7 ! ext5t to :i* ! applicant took into consid]ation future comm]cial applications ( ! propos$ rese>* project1 includ+ ! feasibility ( p>tn]+ ) #a or m comm]cial entities2 & 7iv7 su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,director may e/abli%2 7,b7 may approve a rese>* proposal if ! ,director det]m9es t ! rese>*-- 7i7 is 9 accordance )-- 7,i7 ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a72 or 7,,ii7 an applicable transportation rese>* & developm5t /rategic plan develop$ "u section #fejc2 & 7ii7 w\ld n duplicate any o!r ,f$]al rese>* be+ conduct$ or fund$ by ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy2 & 7,c7 7i7 if fund+ is d5i$ = ! rese>* proposal1 %all provide to ! eligible entity t submitt$ ! proposal a writt5 notice ( ! d5ial t1 z applicable-- 7,i7 expla9s :y ! rese>* proposal 0 n select$1 includ+ :e!r ! rese>* proposal fails to cov] an area ( ne$2 & 7,,ii7 recomm5ds t ! rese>* proposal be submitt$ to ano!r rese>* program2 or 7ii7 if ! rese>* proposal is approv$ = fund+1 %all provide to ! eligible entity t submitt$ ! proposal-- 7,i7 a writt5 notice ( ! approval2 & 7,,ii7 assi/ance 9 accordance ) subsection 7g7 = ! propos$ rese>*4 7g7 ,=ms ( assi/ance ,on approval ( a rese>* proposal ( an eligible entity1 ! ,director may provide to ! eligible entity assi/ance 9 ! =m (-- 7#a7 a grant2 7#b7 a contract2 7#c7 a coop]ative agreem5t2 7#d7 a ca% prize2 or 7#e7 ano!r1 simil> =m ( fund+4 7h7 ,reports & roadmaps 7#a7 ,annual reports ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,director %all provide to ! ,secret>y1 = inclusion 9 ! budget reque/ submitt$ by ! ,secret>y to ! ,presid5t "u section #aajh ( title #ca = ! fiscal ye>1 a report t1 ) respect to ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 describes-- 7,a7 ! projects t receiv$ assi/ance f ,,arpa-,i1 includ+-- 7i7 ea* su* project t 0 fund$ z a result ( an unsolicit$ rese>* proposal2 & 7ii7 ea* su* project t exam9es topics or te*nologies closely relat$ to o!r activities fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ an analysis ( :e!r ! ,director a*iev$ compliance ) subsection 7i77#a7 9 support+ ! project2 & 7,b7 ! in/ances (1 & reasons =1 ! provision ( assi/ance "u ?is section = any projects be+ c>ri$ out by indu/ry entities4 7#b7 ,/rategic vision roadmap ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbb1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,director %all submit to ! relevant au?oriz+ & appropriations committees ( ,congress a roadmap describ+ ! /rategic vision t ,,arpa-,i w use to guide ! selection ( future projects = te*nology inve/m5t dur+ ! #d fiscal-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( submission ( ! report4 7i7 ,coord9ation & nonduplication ,! ,director %all ensure t-- 7#a7 ! activities ( ,,arpa-,i are coord9at$ )1 & d n duplicate ! ef=ts (1 programs & laboratories )9-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 o!r relevant rese>* ag5cies2 & 7#b7 no fund+ is provid$ by ,,arpa-,i = a project1 unless ! eligible entity propos+ ! project-- 7,a7 demon/rates suffici5t attempts to secure private f9anc+2 or 7,b7 indicates t ! project is n indep5d5tly comm]cially viable4 7j7 ,f$]al demon/ration ( te*nologies ,! ,director %all seek opportunities to p>tn] ) pur*as+ & procurem5t programs ( ,f$]al ag5cies to demon/rate te*nologies result+ f activities fund$ ?r\gh ,,arpa-,i4 7k7 ,p>tn]%ips ,! ,director %all seek opportunities to ent] into contracts or p>tn]%ips ) m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions 7z describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( section #cga7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a777-- 7#a7 to accompli% ! goals ( ,,arpa-,i2 7#b7 to develop in/itutional capacity 9 advanc$ transportation infra/ructure te*nologies & mat]ials2 7#c7 to engage und]s]v$ populations 9 develop+1 demon/rat+1 & deploy+ ^? te*nologies & mat]ials2 & 7#d7 to o!rwise address ! ne$s ( ,,arpa-,i4 7l7 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s ,! ,director may-- 7#a7 p>tn] ) univ]sity transportation c5t]s "u section #eeje to accompli% ! goals1 & address ! ne$s1 ( ,,arpa-,i2 & 7#b7 sponsor & select = fund+1 9 accordance ) section #eeje1 competitively select$ univ]sity transportation c5t] grants1 9 addition to ! assi/ance provid$ "u section #eeje1 to address t>get$ te*nology & mat]ial goals ( ,,arpa-,i4 7m7 ,advice 7#a7 ,advisory committees ,! ,director may seek advice reg>d+ any aspect ( ,,arpa-,i f-- 7,a7 an exi/+ advisory committee1 (fice1 or o!r gr\p )9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 a new advisory committee organiz$ to support ! programs ( ,,arpa-,i by provid+ advice & assi/ance reg>d+-- 7i7 specific program tasks2 or 7ii7 ! ov]all direction ( ,,arpa-,i4 7#b7 ,additional s\rces ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,director may seek advice & review f-- 7,a7 ! ,presid5t's ,c\ncil ( ,advisors on ,sci5ce & ,te*nology2 7,b7 ! ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,en]gy2 & 7,c7 any pr(essional or sci5tific organization ) exp]tise relat+ to specific processes or te*nologies "u developm5t by ,,arpa-,i4 7n7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #bg1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into an arrangem5t ) ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces "u :i* ! ,national ,academy %all conduct an evaluation ( ! a*ievem5t by ,,arpa-,i ( ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 a recomm5dation reg>d+ :e!r ,,arpa-,i %\ld be cont9u$2 7,b7 a recomm5dation reg>d+ :e!r ,,arpa-,i1 or ! ,dep>tm5t g5]ally1 %\ld cont9ue to all[ entities to submit unsolicit$ rese>* proposals2 & 7,c7 a description (-- 7i7 ! lessons le>n$ f ! op]ation ( ,,arpa-,i2 & 7ii7 ! mann] 9 :i* ^? lessons may apply to ! op]ation ( o!r programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,availability ,on completion ( ! evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! evaluation %all be made available to-- 7,a7 ,congress2 & 7,b7 ! public4 7o7 ,protection ( in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* type ( in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 t is collect$ by ,,arpa-,i f eligible entities %all be consid]$ to be-- 7,a7 comm]cial & f9ancial in=mation obta9$ f a p]son2 7,b7 privileg$ or confid5tial2 & 7,c7 n subject to disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#d7 ( title #e4 7#b7 ,description ( types ( in=mation ,! types ( in=mation ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 in=mation relat+ to plans = comm]cialization ( te*nologies develop$ us+ assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section1 includ+ bus9ess plans1 te*nology-to-m>ket plans1 m>ket /udies1 & co/ & p]=mance models2 7,b7 in=mation relat+ to inve/m5ts provid$ to an eligible entity f a ?ird p>ty 7su* z a v5ture capital firm1 a h$ge fund1 & a private equity firm71 includ+ any p]c5tage ( own]%ip ( an eligible entity provid$ 9 return = su* an inve/m5t2 7,c7 in=mation relat+ to additional f9ancial support t ! eligible entity-- 7i7 plans to inve/1 or has inve/$1 9 ! te*nology develop$ us+ assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section2 or 7ii7 is seek+ f a ?ird p>ty2 & 7,d7 in=mation relat+ to rev5ue f ! lic5s+ or sale ( a new product or s]vice result+ f rese>* conduct$ us+ assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section4 7p7 ,effect on exi/+ au?orities ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is section-- 7#a7 %all be 9 addition to any exi/+ au?ority provid$ to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 %all n sup]s$e or modify any o!r exi/+ au?ority4 7q7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,sep>ate budget & appropriation 7,a7 ,budget reque/ ,! budget reque/ = ,,arpa-,i %all be sep>ate f ! budget reque/ ( ! rema9d] ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,b7 ,appropriations ,! fund+ appropriat$ = ,,arpa-,i %all be sep>ate & di/9ct f ! fund+ appropriat$ = ! rema9d] ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nts made available = a fiscal ye> "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 n less ?an #e p]c5t %all be us$ = te*nology transf] & outrea* activities-- 7i7 9 accordance ) ! goal describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,d72 & 7ii7 )9 ! responsibilities ( ! program directors describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,b77viii72 & 7,b7 none may be us$ = ! con/ruction ( any new build+ or facility dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #a ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #baaja7;c771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aai4 ,advanc$ ,rese>* ,projects ,ag5cy-,infra/ructure4 4 #bejac4 ,op5 rese>* initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eejf4 ,advanc$ transportation rese>* initiative 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate ag5cy2 7#b7 a local gov]nm5t ag5cy2 7#c7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 includ+ a univ]sity transportation c5t] e/abli%$ "u section #eeje2 7#d7 a nonpr(it organization1 includ+ a nonpr(it rese>* organization2 & 7#e7 a private sector organization work+ 9 collaboration ) an entity describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d74 7b7 ,pilot program ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% an advanc$ transportation rese>* pilot program "u :i* ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all e/abli% a process = eligible entities to submit to ! ,secret>y unsolicit$ rese>* proposals2 & 7#b7 may ent] into arrangem5ts ) #a or m eligible entities to fund rese>* propos$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,eligible rese>* ,! ,secret>y may ent] into an arrangem5t ) an eligible entity "u ?is section to fund rese>* t-- 7#a7 addresses-- 7,a7 a rese>* ne$ id5tifi$ by-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( a modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 or 7,b7 an issue t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be important2 & 7#b7 is n duplicative (-- 7,a7 any o!r ,f$]al rese>* project2 or 7,b7 any project = :i* fund+ is provid$ by ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy4 7d7 ,project review ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ea* rese>* proposal submitt$ "u ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 7,a7 if fund+ is d5i$ = ! rese>* proposal-- 7i7 provide to ! eligible entity t submitt$ ! proposal a writt5 notice ( ! d5ial t1 z applicable-- 7,i7 expla9s :y ! rese>* proposal 0 n select$1 includ+ :e!r ! rese>* proposal fails to cov] an area ( ne$2 & 7,,ii7 recomm5ds t ! rese>* proposal be submitt$ to ano!r rese>* program2 & 7ii7 if ! ,secret>y recomm5ds t ! rese>* proposal be submitt$ to ano!r rese>* program "u clause 7i77,,ii71 provide guidance & direction to-- 7,i7 ! eligible entity2 & 7,,ii7 ! propos$ rese>* program (fice2 or 7,b7 if ! rese>* proposal is select$ = fund+-- 7i7 provide to ! eligible entity t submitt$ ! proposal a writt5 notice ( ! selection2 & 7ii7 seek to ent] into an arrangem5t ) ! eligible entity to provide fund+ = ! propos$ rese>*4 7e7 ,coord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! activities c>ri$ out "u subsection 7c7 are coord9at$ )1 & d n duplicate ! ef=ts (1 programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7#b7 ,intraag5cy coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ! rese>* c>ri$ out "u ?is section )-- 7,a7 ! rese>*1 education1 & te*nology transf] activities c>ri$ out by grant recipi5ts "u section #eeje2 & 7,b7 ! rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & comm]cial application activities ( o!r relevant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+ all modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,int]ag5cy collaboration ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate1 z appropriate1 reg>d+ fundam5tal rese>* ) ! pot5tial = application 9 ! transportation sector )-- 7,a7 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy2 7,b7 ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation2 7,c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 7,d7 ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 7,e7 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security2 7,f7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 7,g7 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se2 & 7,h7 ! heads ( o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,review1 evaluation1 & report ,n less frequ5tly ?an bi5nially1 9 accordance ) ! plan develop$ "u section #fejc1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review & evaluate ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b71 includ+ ! rese>* c>ri$ out "u t pilot program2 & 7#b7 make public on a website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a report describ+ ! review & evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a74 7g7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,all co/s directly incurr$ by ! non-,f$]al p>tn]s 7includ+ p]sonnel1 travel1 facility1 & h>dw>e developm5t co/s7 %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7h7 ,limitation on c]ta9 exp5ses ,( any am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a4e p]c5t = coord9ation1 evaluation1 & ov]sight activities "u ?is section4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eejf4 ,advanc$ transportation rese>* initiative4 4 #bejad4 ,transportation rese>* & developm5t #e-ye> /rategic plan ,section #fejc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( publication ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,/rategic ,plan & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! /rategic & ins]t+ ,ea* /rategic2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! /rategic & ins]t+ ,ea* /rategic2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 r$uc+ transportation cyb]security risks2 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! /rategic & ins]t+ ea* /rategic2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ #bjaf & ins]t+ #bjba1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]2 & 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7e74 #bejae4 ,rese>* plann+ modifications 7a7 ,annual modal rese>* plans ,section #feja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,june #a ( ea* ye>1 ! head ( ea* modal adm9i/ration & jo9t program (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all prep>e & submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is *apt] z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y7-- 7,a7 a compreh5sive annual modal rese>* plan = ! foll[+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,b7 a detail$ outlook = ! fiscal ye> !reaft]4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ prep>$ or be=e submitt$2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,ea* plan "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a g5]al description ( ! /rategic goals ( ! ,dep>tm5t t are address$ by ! rese>* programs be+ c>ri$ out by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y or modal adm9i/ration1 z applicable2 7,b7 a description ( ea* propos$ rese>* program1 z describ$ 9 ! budget reque/ submitt$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to ! ,presid5t "u section #aajh ( title #ca = ! foll[+ fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7i7 ! major objectives ( ! program2 & 7ii7 ! reque/$ am\nt ( fund+ = ea* program & area2 7,c7 a li/ ( activities ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y or modal adm9i/ration plans to c>ry out "u ! rese>* programs describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7,d7 an assessm5t ( ! pot5tial impact ( ! rese>* programs describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 includ+-- 7i7 pot5tial outputs1 outcomes1 & impacts on te*nologies & practices us$ by entities subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! modal adm9i/ration2 7ii7 pot5tial effects on applicable regulations ( ! modal adm9i/ration1 includ+ ! modification or mod]nization ( ^? regulations2 7iii7 pot5tial economic or societal impacts2 & 7iv7 progress made t[>d a*iev+ /rategic goals (-- 7,i7 ! applicable modal adm9i/ration2 or 7,,ii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,e7 a description ( pot5tial p>tn]%ips to be e/abli%$ to conduct ! rese>* program1 includ+ p>tn]%ips )-- 7i7 in/itutions ( high] education2 & 7ii7 private sector entities2 & 7,f7 su* o!r requirem5ts z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y consid]s to be necess>y4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ by ! head ( a modal adm9i/ration or jo9t program (fice aft] submitt$2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 reque/ t ! plan & outlook be-- 7,i7 revis$ 9 accordance ) su* sugge/ions z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all include to ensure con=mity ) ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,,ii7 resubmitt$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = approval4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,9 conduct+ a review "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to ! modal rese>* plan t is ! subject ( ! review-- 7,a7 take into consid]ation :e!r-- 7i7 ! plan conta9s rese>* objectives t are consi/5t ) ! /rategic rese>* & policy objectives ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation includ$ 9 ! /rategic plan requir$ "u section #fejc2 & 7ii7 ! rese>* programs describ$ 9 ! plan h ! pot5tial to b5efit ! safety1 mobility1 & effici5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates transportation sy/em2 7,b7 id5tify & evaluate any pot5tial opportunities = collaboration betwe5 or among modal adm9i/rations ) respect to p>ticul> rese>* programs describ$ 9 ! plan2 7,c7 id5tify & evaluate :e!r o!r modal adm9i/rations may be bett] suit$ to c>ry out ! rese>* programs describ$ 9 ! plan2 7,d7 assess :e!r any projects describ$ 9 ! plan are-- 7i7 duplicative across modal adm9i/rations2 or 7ii7 unnecess>y2 & 7,e7 take into consid]ation su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection limits ! ability ( ! head ( a modal adm9i/ration to comply ) applicable law4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#c7 & ins]t+ 8subsection 7b77#d74 7b7 ,consolidat$ rese>* database ,section #fejb7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,rese>* ab/ract database 7#a7 ,submission ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #a ( ea* ye>1 ! head ( ea* modal adm9i/ration & jo9t program (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 = review & public po/+1 a description ( ea* propos$ rese>* project to be c>ri$ out dur+ ! foll[+ fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,a7 propos$ fund+ = any new projects2 & 7,b7 propos$ additional fund+ = any exi/+ projects4 7#b7 ,publication ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 aft] receiv+ ! descriptions "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all publi% on a public website a compreh5sive database includ+ a description ( all rese>* projects conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 includ+ rese>* fund$ ?r\gh univ]sity transportation c5t]s "u section #eeje4 7#c7 ,cont5ts ,! database publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all-- 7,a7 be delimit$ by rese>* project2 & 7,b7 include a description (1 ) respect to ea* rese>* project-- 7i7 rese>* objectives2 7ii7 ! progress made ) respect to ! project1 includ+ :e!r ! project is ongo+ or complete2 7iii7 any outcomes ( ! project1 includ+ pot5tial implications = policy1 regulations1 or guidance issu$ by a modal adm9i/ration or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7iv7 any f9d+s ( ! project2 7v7 ! am\nt ( funds allocat$ = ! project2 & 7vi7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to address ,dep>tm5tal priorities & /atutory m&ates2 4 #bejaf4 ,incorporation ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation rese>* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #fe ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fejd4 ,incorporation ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation rese>* 7a7 ,review ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 9 concurr5ce ) ! applicable /rategic plan "u section #fejc1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 conduct a review ( rese>* conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7#b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable & appropriate1 id5tify modifications to laws1 regulations1 guidance1 & o!r policy docum5ts to incorporate any innovations result+ f ! rese>* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t h ! pot5tial to improve ! safety or effici5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates transportation sy/em4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 conduct+ a review "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all-- 7#a7 id5tify any innovative practices1 mat]ials1 or te*nologies t h demon/rable b5efits to ! transportation sy/em2 7#b7 det]m9e :e!r ! practices1 mat]ials1 or te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 require any /atutory or regulatory modifications = adoption2 & 7#c7 7,a7 if modifications are det]m9$ to be requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 develop-- 7i7 a proposal = ^? modifications2 & 7ii7 a description ( ! mann] 9 :i* any su* regulatory modifications w\ld be-- 7,i7 incorporat$ into ! ,unifi$ ,regulatory ,ag5da2 or 7,,ii7 adopt$ into exi/+ regulations z soon z practicable2 or 7,b7 if modifications are det]m9$ n to be requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 develop a description ( ! means by :i* ! practices1 mat]ials1 or te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 w o!rwise be incorporat$ into ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation or modal adm9i/ration policy or guidance1 includ+ z "p ( ! ,te*nology ,transf] ,program ( ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology4 7c7 ,report ,on completion ( ea* review "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report describ+1 ) respect to ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report-- 7#a7 ea* new practice1 mat]ial1 or te*nology id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a72 & 7#b7 any /atutory or regulatory modification = ! adoption ( su* a practice1 mat]ial1 or te*nology t-- 7,a7 is det]m9$ to be requir$ "u subsection 7b77#b72 or 7,b7 0 o!rwise made dur+ t p]iod4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #fe ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fejd4 ,incorporation ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation rese>*4 4 #bejag4 ,univ]sity transportation c5t]s program ,section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ ( ,transportation1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,rese>* & ,te*nology 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y71 aft] ,! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ multimodal aft] critical2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ ) respect to ! matt]s describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g7 ( section #fejc7;c77#a7 aft] transportation lead]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ = ea* ( ! transportation c5t]s describ$ "u p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ z a lead in/itution "u ?is section1 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ id5tifi$ 9 *apt] #fe & ins]t+ describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g7 ( section #fejc7;c77#a72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh modal adm9i/rations & ins]t+ ! heads ( ! modal adm9i/rations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation12 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ submit & all t foll[s ?r\gh ( ! ,s5ate & ins]t+ make available to ! public on a website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,e7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! cyb]security implications ( te*nologies relat+ to connect$ vehicles1 connect$ infra/ructure1 & autonom\s vehicles aft] autonom\s vehicles2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a regional univ]sity transportation c5t] receiv+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all c>ry out rese>* focus+ on #a or m ( ! matt]s describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g7 ( section #fejc7;c77#a74 7ii7 ,focus$ objectives ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,annual review & ins]t+ ,review2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ annually & ins]t+ bi5nially2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ submit & all t foll[s ?r\gh ( ! ,s5ate & ins]t+ make available to ! public on a website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #bejah4 ,national travel & t\rism infra/ructure /rategic plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adca7;e7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?\gh 7,g71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjba2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ plan t includes & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 plan-- 7#a7 to develop an imm$iate-t]m & long-t]m /rategy1 includ+ policy recomm5dations across all modes ( transportation1 = ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r ag5cies to use infra/ructure inve/m5ts to revive ! travel & t\rism indu/ry & ! ov]all travel & t\rism economy 9 ! wake ( ! ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 p&emic2 & 7#b7 t includes 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ consid]ation ( ! impacts ( ! ,,covid-#ai p&emic aft] network2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ ( regional significance aft] corridors2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 an id5tification ( possible infra/ructure inve/m5ts t create recov]y opportunities = small1 und]s]v$1 m9ority1 & rural bus9esses 9 ! travel & t\rism indu/ry1 includ+ ef=ts to pres]ve & protect ! sc5ic1 b (t5 less-travel$1 roads t promote t\rism & economic developm5t ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 7b7 ,*ief ,travel & ,t\rism ,(fic] ,section #ajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7i7 7z r$esignat$ by section #bejji7;a77#c77 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,*ief ,travel & ,t\rism ,(fic] 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation a position1 to be kn[n z ! ,*ief ,travel & ,t\rism ,(fic]4 7#b7 ,duties ,! ,*ief ,travel & ,t\rism ,(fic] %all collaborate ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,aviation & ,int]national ,affairs to c>ry out-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,travel & ,t\rism ,infra/ructure ,/rategic ,plan "u section #adca7;e7 ( ,public ,law #aad-id 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note72 & 7,b7 o!r travel- & t\rism-relat$ matt]s involv+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 4 #bejai4 ,local hir+ pref]5ce = con/ruction jobs 7a7 ,au?orization 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( a grant provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u title #bc or #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may implem5t a local or o!r geographical or economic hir+ pref]5ce relat+ to ! use ( labor = con/ruction ( a project fund$ by ! grant1 includ+ prehire agreem5ts1 subject to any applicable ,/ate & local laws1 policies1 & proc$ures4 7#b7 ,treatm5t ,! use ( a local or o!r geographical or economic hir+ pref]5ce pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 9 any bid = a contract = ! con/ruction ( a project fund$ by a grant describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be consid]$ to unduly limit competition4 7b7 ,work=ce div]sity report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ me?ods-- 7#a7 to ensure preappr5tice%ip programs are e/abli%$ & implem5t$ to meet ! ne$s ( employ]s 9 transportation & transportation infra/ructure con/ruction indu/ries1 includ+ ) respect to ! =mal connection ( ! preappr5tice%ip programs to regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs2 7#b7 to address b>ri]s to employm5t 7)9 ! mean+ ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq477 9 transportation & transportation infra/ructure con/ruction indu/ries =-- 7,a7 individuals :o are =m] (f5d]s 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 7,b7 individuals ) a disability 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb772 & 7,c7 individuals t repres5t populations t are traditionally und]repres5t$ 9 ! work=ce2 & 7#c7 to enc\rage a recipi5t or subrecipi5t implem5t+ a local or o!r geographical or economic hir+ pref]5ce pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 to e/abli%1 9 coord9ation ) nonpr(it organizations t repres5t employees1 outrea* & support programs t increase div]sity )9 ! work=ce1 includ+ exp&$ p>ticipation f individuals describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7c7 ,model plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 a model plan = use by ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 & private sector entities to address ! issues describ$ 9 t subsection4 #bejbj4 ,transportation work=ce developm5t 7a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an arrangem5t ) ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces "u :i* ! ,national ,academy %all develop & submit to ! ,secret>y a work=ce ne$s assessm5t t-- 7#a7 addresses-- 7,a7 ! education & recruitm5t ( te*nical work]s = ! intellig5t transportation te*nologies & sy/ems indu/ry2 7,b7 ! developm5t ( a work=ce skill$ 9 v>i\s types ( intellig5t transportation te*nologies1 compon5ts1 infra/ructure1 & equipm5t1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7i7 in/allation2 7ii7 ma9t5ance2 7iii7 manufactur+2 7iv7 op]ations1 includ+ data analysis & review2 & 7v7 cyb]security2 & 7,c7 b>ri]s to employm5t 9 ! intellig5t transportation te*nologies & sy/ems indu/ry =-- 7i7 individuals :o are =m] (f5d]s 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 7ii7 individuals ) a disability 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb772 & 7iii7 individuals t repres5t populations t are traditionally und]repres5t$ 9 ! work=ce2 & 7#b7 includes recomm5dations relat+ to ! issues describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a work+ gr\p1 to be compos$ (-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor2 & 7,c7 ! heads ( su* o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7#b7 ,implem5tation plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all develop an intellig5t transportation te*nologies & sy/ems indu/ry work=ce developm5t implantation plan4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! implem5tation plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all address any issues & recomm5dations includ$ 9 ! ne$s assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 tak+ into consid]ation a :ole-(-gov]nm5t approa* ) respect to-- 7i7 us+ regi/]$ appr5tice%ip & preappr5tice%ip programs2 & 7ii7 re-skill+ work]s :o may be int]e/$ 9 work+ )9 ! intellig5t transportation te*nologies & sy/ems indu/ry4 7#c7 ,submission to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! ne$s assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress ! implem5tation plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all t]m9ate on ! date on :i* ! implem5tation plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 is submitt$ to ,congress "u p>agraph 7#c74 7c7 ,transportation work=ce outrea* program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bejac7;a771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eejg4 ,transportation work=ce outrea* program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% & adm9i/] a transportation work=ce outrea* program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a s]ies ( public s]vice ann\ncem5t campaigns dur+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purpose ( ! campaigns c>ri$ out "u ! program "u ?is section %all be-- 7#a7 to increase aw>5ess ( c>e] opportunities 9 ! transportation sector1 includ+ aviation pilots1 safety inspectors1 me*anics & te*nicians1 air traffic controll]s1 flight att5dants1 truck & bus driv]s1 eng9e]s1 transit work]s1 railroad work]s1 & o!r transportation pr(essionals2 & 7#b7 to t>get aw>5ess ( pr(essional opportunities 9 ! transportation sector to div]se segm5ts ( ! population1 includ+ ) respect to race1 sex1 e?nicity1 ability 7includ+ physical & m5tal ability71 vet]an /atus1 & socioeconomic /atus4 7c7 ,adv]tis+ ,! ,secret>y may use1 or au?orize ! use (1 am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program "u ?is section = ! developm5t1 production1 & use ( broadca/1 digital1 & pr9t m$ia adv]tis+ & outrea* 9 c>ry+ out a campaign "u ?is section4 7d7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out ?is section any am\nts o!rwise made available to ! ,secret>y1 n to exce$ #e1jjj1jjj1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #bejac7;b771 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eejg4 ,transportation work=ce outrea* program4 4 #bejba4 ,int]modal ,transportation ,advisory ,bo>d repeal 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eejb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is repeal$4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ee ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #eejb4 #bejbb4 ,,gao cyb]security recomm5dations 7a7 ,cyb]security risk managem5t ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! recomm5dation = ! ,dep>tm5t made by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! report entitl$ ,cyb]security3 ,ag5cies ,ne$ to ,fully ,e/abli% ,risk ,managem5t ,programs & ,address ,*all5ges1 numb]$ ,,gao-#ai-chd1 & dat$ ,july #bjai-- 7#a7 by develop+ a cyb]security risk managem5t /rategy = ! sy/ems & in=mation ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 by updat+ policies to address an organization-wide risk assessm5t2 & 7#c7 by updat+ ! processes = coord9ation betwe5 cyb]security risk managem5t functions & ent]prise risk managem5t functions4 7b7 ,"w roles ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! recomm5dation ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! report entitl$ ,cyb]security ,work=ce3 ,ag5cies ,ne$ to ,accurately ,categorize ,positions to ,effectively ,id5tify ,critical ,/aff+ ,ne$s1 numb]$ ,,gao-#ai-add1 & dat$ ,m>* #bjai1 by-- 7#a7 review+ positions 9 ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7#b7 assign+ appropriate "w roles 9 accordance ) ! ,national ,initiative = ,cyb]security ,education ,cyb]security ,work=ce ,framework4 7c7 ,,gao review 7#a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t exam9es ! approa* ( ! ,dep>tm5t to manag+ cyb]security = ! sy/ems & in=mation ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an evaluation (-- 7,a7 ! roles1 responsibilities1 & report+ relation%ips ( ! s5ior (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) respect to cyb]security at ! compon5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 ! ext5t to :i* (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7i7 e/abli% requirem5ts =1 %>e in=mation )1 provide res\rces to1 & monitor ! p]=mance ( manag]s ) respect to cyb]security )9 ! compon5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 hold manag]s acc\ntable = cyb]security )9 ! compon5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,c7 o!r aspects ( cyb]security1 z ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates det]m9es to be appropriate4 #bejbc4 ,volpe ov]sight 7a7 ,f9ancial managem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all implem5t ! recomm5dations ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t includ$ 9 ! report entitl$ ,,dot ,ne$s to ,/r5g!n ,its ,ov]sight ( ,i,a,as ,) ,volpe & dat$ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 to improve plann+1 f9ancial managem5t1 & ! %>+ ( p]=mance in=mation ) respect to intraag5cy agreem5ts ) ! ,john ,a4 ,volpe ,national ,transportation ,sy/ems ,c5t] 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,volpe ,c5t]74 7b7 ,,gao review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t exam9es ! surface transportation activities at ! ,volpe ,c5t]4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an evaluation (-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( ,dep>tm5t fund+ provid$ to ! ,volpe ,c5t]1 z comp>$ to o!r ,f$]al & non-,f$]al rese>* p>tn]s2 7,b7 ! process us$ by ! ,dep>tm5t to det]m9e :e!r to "w ) ! ,volpe ,c5t]1 z comp>$ to any o!r ,f$]al or non-,f$]al rese>* p>tn]2 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* ! ,dep>tm5t is collaborat+ ) ! ,volpe ,c5t] to address rese>* ne$s relat+ to em]g+ issues2 & 7,d7 :e!r ! op]ation ( ! ,volpe ,c5t] is duplicative ( o!r public or private sector ef=ts4 #bejbd4 ,modifications to grant program ,section #aijf ( ! ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note2 ,public ,law #aji-ei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 develop+ & implem5t+ programs1 public outrea*1 & tra9+ to r$uce ! impact ( traffic /ops describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a74 2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,maximum am\nt ,! total am\nt provid$ to a ,/ate "u ?is section 9 any fiscal ye> may n exce$-- 7#a7 = a ,/ate describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a71 #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section 9 t fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 = a ,/ate describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b71 #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section 9 t fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #g1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #aa1ejj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may allocate n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section 9 a fiscal ye> to provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates to c>ry out activities "u ?is section4 4 #bejbe4 ,drug-impair$ driv+ data collection ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate highway safety (fices1 ,/ate toxicologi/s1 traffic safety advocates1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t1 9 accordance ) ! docum5t entitl$ ,recomm5dations = ,toxicological ,inve/igations ( ,drug-,impair$ ,driv+ & ,motor ,vehicle ,fatalities--#bjag ,update 7& subsequ5t updates to t docum5t7-- 7#a7 id5tifies any b>ri]s t ,/ates enc\nt] 9 submitt+ alcohol & drug toxicology results to ! ,fatality ,analysis ,report+ ,sy/em2 7#b7 provides recomm5dations on h[ to address ! b>ri]s id5tifi$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 describes /eps t ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration1 w take to assi/ ,/ates 9 improv+-- 7,a7 toxicology te/+ 9 cases ( motor vehicle cra%es2 & 7,b7 ! report+ ( alcohol & drug toxicology results 9 cases ( motor vehicle cra%es4 #bejbf4 ,report on m>ijuana rese>* 7a7 ,def9ition ( m>ijuana ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m m>ijuana has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #djjh7;d7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #aeaa74 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all submit to ! ,committees on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,judici>y ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,judici>y ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 a report t-- 7#a7 describes me?ods =1 & conta9s recomm5dations ) respect to-- 7,a7 increas+ & improv+1 = sci5tific rese>*]s /udy+ impairm5t :ile driv+ "u ! influ5ce ( m>ijuana1 access to samples & /ra9s ( m>ijuana & products conta9+ m>ijuana t are lawfully available to pati5ts or consum]s 9 a ,/ate on a retail basis2 7,b7 e/abli%+ a national cle>+h\se to collect & di/ribute samples & /ra9s ( m>ijuana = sci5tific rese>* t includes m>ijuana & products conta9+ m>ijuana lawfully available to pati5ts or consum]s 9 a ,/ate on a retail basis2 & 7,c7 facilitat+1 = sci5tific rese>*]s locat$ 9 ,/ates t h n legaliz$ m>ijuana = m$ical or recreational use1 access to samples & /ra9s ( m>ijuana & products conta9+ m>ijuana f ! cle>+h\se describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 = purposes ( rese>* on m>ijuana-impair$ driv+2 & 7#b7 id5tifies1 & conta9s recomm5dations = address+1 ,f$]al /atutory & regulatory b>ri]s to-- 7,a7 ! conduct ( sci5tific rese>* on m>ijuana-impair$ driv+2 & 7,b7 ! e/abli%m5t ( a national cle>+h\se = purposes ( facilitat+ rese>* on m>ijuana-impair$ driv+4 #bejbg4 ,,gao /udy on improv+ ! effici5cy ( traffic sy/ems ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all c>ry out1 & submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy on ! pot5tial societal b5efits ( improv+ ! effici5cy ( traffic sy/ems4 ,,vi ,haz>d\s mat]ials #bfjja4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #eabh ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eabh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is *apt] 7except sections #eajg7;e71 #eajh7;g77#b71 #eaac1 #eaae1 #eaaf1 & #eaai7-- 7#a7 #fg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #fh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #fi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #ga1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7b7 ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #eaaf7;h71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #ci1jej1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;a72 7#b7 #aej1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;e72 7#c7 #fbe1jjj to publi% & di/ribute ! ,em]g5cy ,response ,guidebook "u section #eaaf7;h77#c72 & 7#d7 #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #eaaf7;i74 7c7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials tra9+ grants ,f ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness ,fund e/abli%$ pursuant to section #eaaf7;h71 ! ,secret>y may exp5d #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf to c>ry out section #eajg7;e74 7d7 ,community safety grants ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y %all )hold #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf to c>ry out section #eajg7;i74 7e7 ,cr$its to appropriations 7#a7 ,exp5ses ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available to c>ry out ?is *apt]1 ! ,secret>y may cr$it am\nts receiv$ f a ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 or o!r public au?ority or private entity = exp5ses ! ,secret>y incurs 9 provid+ tra9+ to ! ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 au?ority or entity4 7#b7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #bfjjb4 ,assi/ance = local em]g5cy response tra9+ grant program ,section #eaaf ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7j71 9 ! second s5t5ce ( ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7i7 & ins]t+ subsections 7i7 & 7j72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,al]t grant program 7#a7 ,assi/ance = local em]g5cy response tra9+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program to make grants to eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 to develop a haz>d\s mat]ials response tra9+ curriculum = em]g5cy respond]s1 includ+ response activities = ! transportation ( crude oil1 e?anol1 & o!r flammable liquids by rail1 consi/5t ) ! /&>ds ( ! ,national ,fire ,protection ,association2 & 7,b7 to make ! tra9+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 available 9 an electronic =mat4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an eligible entity ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is a nonpr(it organization t-- 7,a7 repres5ts fir/ respond]s or public (ficials responsible = coord9at+ disa/] response2 & 7,b7 is able to provide direct or web-bas$ tra9+ to individuals responsible = respond+ to accid5ts & incid5ts involv+ haz>d\s mat]ials4 7#c7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ! grant program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may use1 = ea* fiscal ye>1 any am\nts recov]$ dur+ su* fiscal ye> f grants aw>d$ "u ?is section dur+ a prior fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,o!r haz>d\s mat]ial tra9+ activities ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 aft] provid+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 if funds rema9 available1 ! ,secret>y may use ! am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 to make grants "u-- 7,i7 subsection 7a77#a77;,c72 7,,ii7 subsection 7i72 & 7,,iii7 section #eajg7;e72 7ii7 to conduct monitor+ & provide te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7e72 7iii7 to publi% & di/ribute ! em]g5cy response guide ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7h77#c72 & 7iv7 to pay adm9i/rative co/s 9 accordance ) subsection 7h77#d74 7,c7 ,obligation limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = ea* fiscal ye>1 am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n be includ$ 9 ! obligation limitation = ! ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,em]g5cy ,prep>$ness grant program = t fiscal ye>4 4 #bfjjc4 ,real-"t em]g5cy response in=mation ,section #gcjb ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjajc note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ,decemb] #e1 #bjbb2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 to provide ! electronic tra9 consi/ in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to au?oriz$ ,/ate & local fir/ respond]s1 em]g5cy response (ficials1 & law en=cem5t p]sonnel t are involv$ 9 ! response to1 or inve/igation (1 an accid5t1 incid5t1 or public heal? or safety em]g5cy involv+ ! rail transportation ( haz>d\s mat]ials2 2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f71 respectively2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 z r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#d72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ 1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b714 ,,vii ,g5]al provisions #bgjja4 ,p]=mance measurem5t1 transp>5cy1 & acc\ntability ,= ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is ,act1 or an am5dm5t made by ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 develop metrics to assess ! effectiv5ess ( ! activities fund$ by ! grant2 7#b7 e/abli% /&>ds = ! p]=mance ( ! activities fund$ by ! grant t are bas$ on ! metrics develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 n lat] ?an ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date ( ! initial aw>d ( ! grant & e #b ye>s !reaft] until ! date on :i* ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance is discont9u$ = ! applicable activity1 conduct an assessm5t ( ! activity fund$ by ! grant to confirm :e!r ! p]=mance is meet+ ! /&>ds = p]=mance e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 #bgjjb4 ,coord9ation reg>d+ =c$ labor ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,commission] ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection to ensure t no illegal products or mat]ials produc$ ) =c$ labor are procur$ ) fund+ made available "u ?is ,act4 #bgjjc4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation spectrum audit 7a7 ,audit & report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation & ! ,secret>y %all jo9tly-- 7#a7 conduct an audit ( ! electromagnetic spectrum t is assign$ or o!rwise allocat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t z ( ! date ( ! audit2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress1 & make available to ea* ,memb] ( ,congress ^u reque/1 a report conta9+ ! results ( ! audit conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,cont5ts ( report ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation & ! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a77#b71 ) respect to ! electromagnetic spectrum t is assign$ or o!rwise allocat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t z ( ! date ( ! audit-- 7#a7 ea* p>ticul> b& ( spectrum be+ us$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 a description ( ea* purpose = :i* a p>ticul> b& describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is be+ us$1 & h[ mu* ( ! b& is be+ us$ = t purpose2 7#c7 ! ,/ate or o!r geographic area 9 :i* a p>ticul> b& describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is assign$ or allocat$ = use2 7#d7 :e!r a p>ticul> b& describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is us$ exclusively by ! ,dep>tm5t or %>$ ) ano!r ,f$]al entity or a non-,f$]al entity2 & 7#e7 any portion ( ! spectrum t is n be+ us$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7c7 ,=m ( report ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a77#b7 %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m b may include a classifi$ annex4 #bgjjd4 ,/udy & reports on ! travel & t\rism activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! /udy7 on ! travel & t\rism activities )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! /udy %all evaluate h[ ! ,dep>tm5t evaluates travel & t\rism ne$s or crit]ia 9 consid]+ applications = grants "u ! grant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,report ( ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! results ( ! /udy1 :i* %all include-- 7#a7 an id5tification ( h[ ! ,dep>tm5t curr5tly evaluates travel & t\rism ne$s or crit]ia 9 consid]+ applications = grants "u ! grant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#b7 a description ( any actions t ! ,dep>tm5t w take to improve ! evaluation ( t\rism- & travel-relat$ crit]ia 9 consid]+ applications = grants "u ^? grant programs2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations z to any /atutory or regulatory *anges t may be requir$ to enhance ! consid]ation by ! ,dep>tm5t ( travel & t\rism ne$s or crit]ia 9 consid]+ applications = grants "u ^? grant programs4 7c7 ,,gao assessm5t & report 7#a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! exi/+ res\rces ( ! ,dep>tm5t us$ to conduct travel- & t\rism-relat$ activities1 includ+ ! consid]ation ( travel & t\rism ne$s or crit]ia 9 consid]+ applications = grants "u ! grant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 9 ord] to id5tify-- 7,a7 any res\rces ne$$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 any b>ri]s to c>ry+ out ^? activities4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! assessm5t conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 recomm5dations = improv+ ! evaluation & consid]ation by ! ,dep>tm5t ( travel & t\rism ) respect to ! discretion>y grant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 an assessm5t ( ! res\rces ne$$ to c>ry out ! t\rism- & travel-relat$ activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,c7 an assessm5t ( any b>ri]s to c>ry+ out activities relat+ to travel & t\rism2 & 7,d7 recomm5dations = improv+ ! ability ( ! ,dep>tm5t to c>ry out activities relat+ to travel & t\rism1 :i* may include propos$ /atutory or regulatory *anges t may be ne$$ to facilitate ^? activities4 ,,viii ,sport fi% re/oration & recreational boat+ safety #bhjja4 ,sport fi% re/oration & recreational boat+ safety 7a7 ,division ( annual appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #d ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;c7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbf2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbf2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,available am\nts ,! available am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 = ! fiscal ye> t includes ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7,i7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 #igi1ejj2 & 7ii7 = ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7,i7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7bb7 ! *ange1 relative to ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,available am\nts ,! available am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ab1ghf1dcd2 & 7ii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7,i7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7bb7 ! *ange1 relative to ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 by /rik+ #ijj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1cjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,section #i7;a7 ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ggg;h7a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 p]sonnel co/s ( employees = ! "w h\rs ( ea* employee sp5t directly adm9i/]+ ?is ,act1 z ^? h\rs are c]tifi$ by ! sup]visor ( ! employee2 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#aa71 respectively2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ full-"t equival5t employee au?oriz$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ employee au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ on a full-"t basis2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or "p-"t aft] full-"t2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 subject to ! condition t ! p]c5tage ( ! relocation exp5ses paid ) funds made available pursuant to ?is ,act may n exce$ ! p]c5tage ( ! "w h\rs ( ! employee t are sp5t adm9i/]+ ?is ,act aft] incurr$4 7#c7 ,o!r activities ,section #ad7;e7 ( ! ,d+ell-,johnson ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gggm7e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,a portion1 z det]m9$ by ! ,sport ,fi%+ & ,boat+ ,p>tn]%ip ,c\ncil1 ( funds disburs$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 b rema9+ unobligat$ z ( ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 %all be us$ to /udy ! impact ( d]elict vessels & id5tify recyclable solutions = recreational vessels4 4 7#d7 ,recreational boat+ safety ,section #acajg7;c77#b7 ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,no funds available & ins]t+ ,on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbd1 no funds available4 7b7 ,wildlife re/oration fund adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,allocation & apportionm5t ( available am\nts ,section #d7;a7 ( ! ,pittman-,rob]tson ,wildlife ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;c7a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,available am\nts ,! available am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 = ! fiscal ye> t includes ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,surface ,transportation ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjba1 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7,i7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 #igi1ejj2 & 7ii7 = ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7,i7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 ! available am\nt specifi$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7bb7 ! *ange1 relative to ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ subsequ5t be=e fiscal ye>42 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,apportionm5t ( unobligat$ am\nts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! end ( a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all apportion among ! ,/ates any ( ! available am\nt "u p>agraph 7#a7 t rema9$ available = obligation pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 dur+ t fiscal ye> & rema9s unobligat$ at ! end ( t fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,! available am\nt apportion$ "u clause 7i7 %all be apportion$ on ! same basis & 9 ! same mann] z o!r am\nts made available "u ?is ,act 7 apportion$ among ! ,/ates = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! am\nt 0 orig9ally made available4 4 7#b7 ,au?oriz$ exp5ses = adm9i/ration ,section #i7;a7 ( ! ,pittman-,rob]tson ,wildlife ,re/oration ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffi;h7a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 p]sonnel co/s ( employees = ! "w h\rs ( ea* employee sp5t directly adm9i/]+ ?is ,act1 z ^? h\rs are c]tifi$ by ! sup]visor ( ! employee2 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#ab7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#aa71 respectively2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ full-"t equival5t employee au?oriz$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ employee au?oriz$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ on a full-"t basis2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or "p-"t aft] full-"t2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 subject to ! condition t ! p]c5tage ( ! relocation exp5ses paid ) funds made available pursuant to ?is ,act may n exce$ ! p]c5tage ( ! "w h\rs ( ! employee t are sp5t adm9i/]+ ?is ,act aft] incurr$4 7c7 ,recreational boat+ access 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,sport ,fi%+ & ,boat+ ,p>tn]%ip ,c\ncil1 ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate a report t1 to ! ext5t practicable1 giv5 available data1 %all docum5t-- 7,a7 ! use ( nonmotoriz$ vessels 9 ea* ,/ate & h[ ! increas$ use ( nonmotoriz$ vessels is impact+ motoriz$ & nonmotoriz$ vessel access2 7,b7 us] conflicts at wat]way access po9ts2 & 7,c7 ! use (-- 7i7 ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration ,program funds to improve nonmotoriz$ access at wat]way entry po9ts & ! reasons = provid+ t access2 & 7ii7 ,recreational ,boat+ ,safety ,program funds = nonmotoriz$ boat+ safety programs4 7#b7 ,consultation ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all consult ) ! ,sport ,fi%+ & ,boat+ ,p>tn]%ip ,c\ncil & ! ,national ,boat+ ,safety ,advisory ,c\ncil on /udy design1 scope1 & priorities = ! report "u p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,sport ,fi%+ & ,boat+ ,p>tn]%ip ,c\ncil 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,sport ,fi%+ & ,boat+ ,p>tn]%ip ,c\ncil e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all be an advisory committee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce subject to ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 7#b7 ,,faca ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all jo9tly c>ry out ! requirem5ts ( ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 ) respect to ! ,sport ,fi%+ & ,boat+ ,p>tn]%ip ,c\ncil describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,effective date ,?is subsection %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc4 ,c ,transit #cjjja4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#bd7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 & 7#be71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,assault on a transit work] ,! t]m assault on a transit work] means a circum/ance 9 :i* an individual kn[+ly1 )\t lawful au?ority or p]mission1 & ) int5t to endang] ! safety ( any individual1 or ) a reckless disreg>d = ! safety ( human life1 int]f]es )1 disables1 or incapacitates a transit work] :ile ! transit work] is p]=m+ ! duties ( ! transit work]4 2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iv7 & 7v7 z clauses 7v7 & 7vi71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 provides t if equipm5t to fuel privately own$ z]o-emission pass5g] vehicles is in/all$1 ! recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is *apt] %all collect fees f us]s ( ! equipm5t 9 ord] to recov] ! co/s ( con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 & op]ation ( ! equipm5t2 2 7,c7 9 clause 7vi7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,,xiii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,xiv71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,xv7 te*nology to fuel a z]o-emission vehicle2 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #fja7;a77#ab77;,e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ecjb7c77;,g77v7 & ins]t+ section #ecjb7d77;,g77v74 7#b7 ,section #ecbc7;e77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ecjb7c77;,j7 & ins]t+ section #ecjb7d77;,j74 7#c7 ,section #eccf7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 z def9$ 9 section #ecjb7d74 7#d7 ,section #bheja7d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ecjb7;a77#f7 & ins]t+ section #ecjb4 #cjjjb4 ,metropolitan transportation plann+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by ins]t+ & bett] connect h\s+ & employm5t aft] urbaniz$ areas2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#c77;,a71 by ins]t+ h\s+1 aft] economic developm5t12 7#c7 9 subsection 7h77#a77;,e71 by ins]t+ 1 h\s+1 aft] gr[?2 7#d7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7vi7 z clauses 7iv7 ?r\gh 7vii71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 assum$ di/ribution ( population & h\s+2 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a71 by ins]t+ af=dable h\s+ organizations1 aft] disabl$12 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by r$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 ,h\s+ coord9ation process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,)9 a metropolitan plann+ area s]v+ a transportation managem5t area1 ! transportation plann+ process "u ?is section may address ! integration ( h\s+1 transportation1 & economic developm5t /rategies ?r\gh a process t provides = effective integration1 bas$ on a coop]atively develop$ & implem5t$ /rategy1 ( new & exi/+ transportation facilities eligible = fund+ "u ?is *apt] & title #bc4 7,b7 ,coord9ation 9 integrat$ plann+ process ,9 c>ry+ out ! process describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 a metropolitan plann+ organization may-- 7i7 consult )-- 7,i7 ,/ate & local entities responsible = l& use1 economic developm5t1 h\s+1 managem5t ( road networks1 or public transportation2 & 7,,ii7 o!r appropriate public or private entities2 & 7ii7 coord9ate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ) applicable ,/ate & local entities to align ! goals ( ! process ) ! goals ( any compreh5sive h\s+ af=dability /rategies e/abli%$ )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area pursuant to section #aje ( ! ,cran/on-,gonzalez ,national ,af=dable ,h\s+ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgje7 & plans develop$ "u section #e;,a ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,h\s+ ,act ( #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;c-#a74 7,c7 ,h\s+ coord9ation plan 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a metropolitan plann+ organization s]v+ a transportation managem5t area may develop a h\s+ coord9ation plan t includes projects & /rategies t may be consid]$ 9 ! metropolitan transportation plan ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization4 7ii7 ,cont5ts ,a plan describ$ 9 clause 7i7 may-- 7,i7 develop regional goals = ! integration ( h\s+1 transportation1 & economic developm5t /rategies to-- 7aa7 bett] connect h\s+ & employm5t :ile mitigat+ commut+ times2 7bb7 align transportation improvem5ts ) h\s+ ne$s1 su* z h\s+ supply %ortages1 & propos$ h\s+ developm5t2 7cc7 align plann+ = h\s+ & transportation to address ne$s 9 relation%ip to h\sehold incomes )9 ! metropolitan plann+ area2 7dd7 exp& h\s+ & economic developm5t )9 ! cat*m5t areas ( exi/+ transportation facilities & public transportation s]vices :5 appropriate1 includ+ high]-d5sity developm5t1 z locally det]m9$2 7ee7 manage effects ( gr[? ( vehicle miles travel$ exp]i5c$ 9 ! metropolitan plann+ area relat$ to h\s+ developm5t & economic developm5t2 7ff7 increase %>e ( h\seholds ) suffici5t & af=dable access to ! transportation networks ( ! metropolitan plann+ area2 7,,ii7 id5tify ! location ( exi/+ & plann$ h\s+ & employm5t1 & transportation options t connect h\s+ & employm5t2 & 7,,iii7 include a comp>ison ( transportation plans to l& use managem5t plans1 includ+ zon+ plans1 t may affect road use1 public transportation rid]%ip & h\s+ developm5t4 4 7b7 ,additional consid]ation & coord9ation ,section #ecjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,consid]ations ,9 designat+ (ficials or repres5tatives "u p>agraph 7#b7 = ! fir/ "t1 subject to ! bylaws or enabl+ /atute ( ! metropolitan plann+ organization1 ! metropolitan plann+ organization %all consid] ! equitable & proportional repres5tation ( ! population ( ! metropolitan plann+ area4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ an exi/+ metropolitan plann+ area & ins]t+ an exi/+ urbaniz$ 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$back dur+ ! transportation plann+ process4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7p71 by /rik+ section #ajd7;b77#e7 & ins]t+ section #ajd7;b77#f74 #cjjjc4 ,/atewide & nonmetropolitan transportation plann+ 7a7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,section #ecjd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! quotation m>ks be=e ,92 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7i71 by /rik+ ?is ?is & ins]t+ ?is4 7b7 ,use ( te*nology ,section #ecjd7;f77#c7 ( title #di1 ,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$back dur+ ! transportation plann+ process4 4 #cjjjd4 ,plann+ programs ,section #ecje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#a77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ?is section & section & ins]t+ ?is section & sections2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity fund$ us+ am\nts made available "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! activity unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t x is 9 ! int]e/s ( ! ,gov]nm5t-- 7,a7 n to require a ,/ate or local mat*2 or 7,b7 to all[ a ,gov]nm5t %>e great] ?an #hj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,c]ta9 activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity fund$ us+ am\nts made available "u ?is section %all be n less ?an #ij p]c5t = an activity t assi/s p>ts ( an urbaniz$ area or rural area ) l[] population d5sity or l[] av]age income levels comp>$ to-- 7i7 ! applicable urbaniz$ area2 7ii7 ! applicable rural area2 7iii7 an adjo9+ urbaniz$ area2 or 7iv7 an adjo9+ rural area4 7,b7 ,report ,a ,/ate or metropolitan plann+ organization t c>ries out an activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) an increas$ ,gov]nm5t %>e describ$ 9 t subp>agraph %all report to ! ,secret>y1 9 a =m z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 h[ ! increas$ ,gov]nm5t %>e = transportation plann+ activities b5efits commut+ & o!r ess5tial travel 9 p>ts ( ! applicable urbaniz$ area or rural area describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) l[] population d5sity or l[] av]age income levels4 4 #cjjje4 ,fix$ guideway capital inve/m5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#f72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #djj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ! applicant has made progress t[>d meet+ ! p]=mance t>gets 9 section #ecbf7;c77#b74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii77,,ii71 by /rik+ ! next #e ye>s & ins]t+ ! next #aj ye>s1 )\t reg>d to any tempor>y measures employ$ by ! applicant expect$ to increase %ort-t]m capacity )9 ! next #aj ye>s2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ exce$ & all t foll[s ?r\gh #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ exce$ #ej p]c5t2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,project re-entry ,9 c>ry+ out rat+s & evaluations "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide full & fair consid]ation to projects t seek an updat$ rat+ aft] a p]iod ( inactivity foll[+ an e>li] rat+ & evaluation4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7i71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,future bundl+ 7,a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m future bundl+ reque/ means a lett] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 t reque/s future fund+ = additional projects4 7,b7 ,reque/ ,:5 an applicant submits a lett] to ! ,secret>y reque/+ entry ( a project into ! project developm5t phase "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i77,i71 7e77#a77;,a77i77,i71 or 7h77#b77;,a77i77,i71 ! applicant may include a description ( o!r projects = consid]ation = future fund+ "u ?is section4 ,an applicant %all include 9 ! reque/ ! am\nt ( fund+ reque/$ "u ?is section = ea* additional project & ! e/imat$ capital co/ ( ea* project4 7,c7 ,read9ess ,o!r projects includ$ 9 ! reque/ %all be ready to ent] ! project developm5t phase "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 7e77#a77;,a71 or 7h77#b77;,a71 )9 #e ye>s ( ! initial project submitt$ z "p ( ! reque/4 7,d7 ,plann+ ,projects 9 ! future bundl+ reque/ %all be includ$ 9 ! metropolitan transportation plan 9 accordance ) section #ecjc7;i74 7,e7 ,project sponsor ,! applicant t submits a future bundl+ reque/ %all be ! project sponsor = ea* project includ$ 9 ! reque/4 7,f7 ,program & project %>e ,a future bundl+ reque/ submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph %all include a propos$ %>e ( ea* ( ! reque/'s projects t is consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( subsections 7k77#b77;,c77ii7 or 7h77#g71 z applicable4 7,g7 ,b5efits ,! bundl+ ( projects "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 %all enhance1 or increase ! capacity (-- 7,i7 ! total transportation sy/em ( ! applicant2 or 7,,ii7 ! transportation sy/em ( ! region ! applicant s]ves 7:i*1 9 ! case ( a ,/ate ^: reque/ addresses a s+le region1 means t region72 & 7ii7 %all-- 7,i7 /reaml9e procurem5ts = ! applicant2 or 7,,ii7 enable "t or co/ sav+s = ! projects4 7,h7 ,evaluation ,ea* project submitt$ = consid]ation = fund+ 9 a future bundl+ reque/ %all be subject to ! applicable evaluation crit]ia "u ?is section = ! project type1 includ+ demon/rat+ ! availability ( local res\rces to recapitalize1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! ov]all exi/+ & propos$ public transportation sy/em pursuant to subsection 7f77#a77;,c74 7,i7 ,lett] ( int5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,^u ent]+ into a grant agreem5t = ! initial project = :i* an applicant submits a future bundl+ reque/1 ! ,secret>y may issue a lett] ( int5t to ! applicant t ann\nces an int5tion to obligate1 = #a or m additional projects includ$ 9 ! reque/1 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! additional project or projects 9 ! future bundl+4 ,su* lett] may include a condition t ! project or projects mu/ meet ! evaluation crit]ia 9 ?is subsection be=e a grant agreem5t c be execut$4 7ii7 ,am\nt ,! am\nt t ! ,secret>y ann\nces an int5tion to obligate = an additional project 9 ! future bundl+ reque/ ?r\gh a lett] ( int5t issu$ "u clause 7i7 %all be suffici5t to complete at lea/ an op]able segm5t ( ! project4 7iii7 ,treatm5t ,! issuance ( a lett] ( int5t "u clause 7i7 %all n be deem$ to be an obligation "u sections #aajh7;c71 #aeja1 & #aejb7;a7 ( title #ca or an adm9i/rative commitm5t4 7#b7 ,imm$iate bundl+ 7,a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m imm$iate bundl+ reque/ means a lett] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 t reque/s imm$iate fund+ = multiple projects4 7,b7 ,reque/ ,an applicant may submit a lett] to ! ,secret>y reque/+ entry ( multiple projects into ! project developm5t phase "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a77i77,i71 7e77#a77;,a77i77,i71 or 7h77#b77;,a77i77,i71 = consid]ation = fund+ "u ?is section4 ,an applicant %all include 9 ! reque/ ! am\nt ( fund+ reque/$ "u ?is section = ea* additional project & ! e/imat$ capital co/ ( ea* project4 7,c7 ,read9ess ,projects includ$ 9 ! reque/ mu/ be ready to ent] ! project developm5t phase "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 7e77#a77;,a71 or 7h77#b77;,a7 at ! same "t4 7,d7 ,plann+ ,projects 9 ! bundle %all be includ$ 9 ! metropolitan transportation plan 9 accordance ) section #ecjc7;i74 7,e7 ,project sponsor ,! applicant t submits an imm$iate bundl+ reque/ %all be ! project sponsor = ea* project includ$ 9 ! reque/4 7,f7 ,program & project %>e ,an imm$iate bundl+ reque/ submitt$ "u ?is subsection %all include a propos$ %>e ( ea* ( ! reque/'s projects t is consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( subsections 7k77#b77;,c77ii7 or 7h77#g71 z applicable4 7,g7 ,b5efits ,! bundl+ ( projects "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 %all enhance1 or increase ! capacity (-- 7,i7 ! total transportation sy/em ( ! applicant2 or 7,,ii7 ! transportation sy/em ( ! region ! applicant s]ves 7:i*1 9 ! case ( a ,/ate ^: reque/ addresses a s+le region1 means t region72 & 7ii7 %all-- 7,i7 /reaml9e procurem5ts = ! applicant2 or 7,,ii7 enable "t or co/ sav+s = ! projects4 7,h7 ,evaluation ,a project submitt$ = consid]ation = imm$iate fund+ 9 an imm$iate bundl+ reque/ %all be subject to ! applicable evaluation crit]ia "u ?is section = ! project type1 includ+ demon/rat+ ! availability ( local res\rces to recapitalize1 ma9ta91 & op]ate ! ov]all exi/+ & propos$ public transportation sy/em pursuant to subsection 7f77#a77;,c74 7,i7 ,lett] ( int5t or s+le grant agreem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,^u ent]+ into a grant agreem5t = ! initial project = :i* an applicant submits a reque/1 ! ,secret>y may issue a lett] ( int5t or s+le1 comb9$ grant agreem5t to ! applicant4 7ii7 ,lett] ( int5t 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,a lett] ( int5t ann\nces an int5tion to obligate1 = #a or m additional projects includ$ 9 ! reque/1 an am\nt f future available budget au?ority specifi$ 9 law t is n m ?an ! am\nt /ipulat$ z ! f9ancial p>ticipation ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! additional project or projects4 ,su* lett] may include a condition t ! project or projects mu/ meet ! evaluation crit]ia 9 ?is subsection be=e a grant agreem5t c be execut$4 7,,ii7 ,am\nt ,! am\nt t ! ,secret>y ann\nces an int5tion to obligate = an additional project 9 a lett] ( int5t issu$ "u clause 7i7 %all be suffici5t to complete at lea/ an op]able segm5t ( ! project4 7,,iii7 ,treatm5t ,! issuance ( a lett] ( int5t "u clause 7i7 %all n be deem$ to be an obligation "u sections #aajh7;c71 #aeja1 & #aejb7;a7 ( title #ca or an adm9i/rative commitm5t4 7#c7 ,evaluation crit]ia ,:5 ! ,secret>y issues rules or policy guidance "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may reque/ comm5t f ! public reg>d+ pot5tial *anges to ! evaluation crit]ia = project ju/ification & local f9ancial commitm5t "u subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 & 7h7 = ! purposes ( /reaml9+ ! evaluation process = projects includ$ 9 a future bundl+ reque/ or an imm$iate bundl+ reque/1 includ+ *anges to enable simultane\s evaluation ( multiple projects "u #a or m evaluation crit]ia4 ,not)/&+ p>agraphs 7#a77;,h7 & 7#b77;,h71 su* crit]ia may be utiliz$ = projects includ$ 9 a future bundl+ reque/ or an imm$iate bundl+ reque/ "u ?is subsection ^u promulgation ( ! applicable rule or policy guidance4 7#d7 ,grant agreem5ts 7,a7 ,new />t & core capacity improvem5t projects ,a new />t project or core capacity improvem5t project 9 an imm$iate bundl+ reque/ or future bundl+ reque/ %all be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a full fund+ grant agreem5t or exp$it$ grant agreem5t pursuant to subsection 7k77#b74 7,b7 ,small />t ,a small />t project %all be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a grant agreem5t pursuant to subsection 7h77#g74 7,c7 ,requirem5t ,a comb9$ grant agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,i77i7 %all-- 7i7 include only projects 9 an imm$iate future bundl+ reque/ t are ready to receive a grant agreem5t "u ?is section1 7ii7 be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a full fund+ grant agreem5t or exp$it$ grant agreem5t pursuant to subsection 7k77#b7 = ! includ$ projects1 if a project seek+ assi/ance "u ! comb9$ grant agreem5t is a new />t project or core capacity improvem5t project2 & 7iii7 be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a grant agreem5t pursuant to subsection 7h77#g7 = ! includ$ projects1 if ! projects seek+ assi/ance "u ! comb9$ grant agreem5t consi/ entirely ( small />t projects4 7,d7 ,sav+s provision ,! use ( a comb9$ grant agreem5t %all n waive or am5d applicable evaluation crit]ia "u ?is section = projects includ$ 9 ! comb9$ grant agreem5t4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7,e7 ,be=e & aft] /udy4-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7,i7 ,submission ( plan4-- & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 87,e7 ,in=mation collection & analysis plan4-- 7i7 ,submission ( plan 2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,,ii7 ( clause 7i7 7z s designat$7 z clause 7ii71 & adju/+ ! m>g9 accord+ly2 & 7iii7 9 clause 7ii7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7dd7 z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv71 respectively1 & adju/+ ! m>g9s accord+ly2 & 7,,ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ subclause 7,i7 & ins]t+ clause 7i72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ,at lea/ #cj & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #ae2 7#g7 9 subsection 7o7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ( & ins]t+ t2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & adju/+ ! m>g9s accord+ly2 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ be=e subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 ! foll[+3 7i7 assesses-- 2 7,,iv7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$7-- 7aa7 9 subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ new fix$ guideway capital projects & core capacity improvem5t projects & ins]t+ all new fix$ guideway capital projects & core capacity improvem5t projects = grant agreem5ts "u ?is section & section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji note2 ,public ,law #aad-id72 & 7bb7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 includes1 ) respect to projects t ent]$ into rev5ue s]vice s9ce ! previ\s bi5nial review-- 7,i7 a description & analysis ( ! impacts ( ! projects on public transportation s]vices & public transportation rid]%ip2 7,,ii7 a description & analysis ( ! consi/5cy ( pr$ict$ & actual b5efits & co/s ( ! innovative project developm5t & deliv]y me?ods (1 or innovative f9anc+ =1 ! projects2 & 7,,iii7 an id5tification ( ! reasons = any diff]5ces betwe5 pr$ict$ & actual outcomes = ! projects2 & 7iii7 9 conduct+ ! review "u clause 7ii71 incorporates in=mation f ! plans submitt$ by applicants "u subsection 7k77#b77;,e77i72 & 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ea* ye> & ins]t+ ! applicable ye>2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,capital inve/m5t grant da%bo>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available 9 an easily id5tifiable location on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation a da%bo>d conta9+ ! foll[+ in=mation = ea* project seek+ a grant agreem5t "u ?is section3 7,a7 ,project "n4 7,b7 ,project sponsor4 7,c7 ,city or urbaniz$ area & ,/ate 9 :i* ! project w be locat$4 7,d7 ,project type4 7,e7 ,project mode4 7,f7 ,project l5g? & numb] ( /ops1 includ+ l5g? ( exclusive bus rapid transit lanes1 if applicable4 7,g7 ,anticipat$ total project co/4 7,h7 ,anticipat$ %>e ( project co/s to be s\ght "u ?is section4 7,i7 ,date ( compliance ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,j7 ,date on :i* ! project ent]$ ! project developm5t phase4 7,k7 ,date on :i* ! project ent]$ ! eng9e]+ phase1 if applicable4 7,l7 ,date on :i* a ,lett] ( ,no ,prejudice 0 reque/$1 & date on :i* a ,lett] ( ,no ,prejudice 0 issu$ or d5i$1 if applicable4 7,m7 ,date ( ! applicant's mo/ rec5t project rat+s1 includ+ date ( reque/ = updat$ rat+s1 if applicable4 7,n7 ,/atus ( ! project sponsor 9 secur+ non-,f$]al mat*+ funds4 7,o7 ,date on :i* a project grant agreem5t is anticipat$ to be execut$4 7#b7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all update ! in=mation provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n less frequ5tly ?an mon?ly4 7#c7 ,project pr(iles ,! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to make pr(iles = projects t h appli$ = or are receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is section publicly available 9 an easily id5tifiable location on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 9 ! same mann] z ! ,secret>y did z ( ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,exp$it$ project deliv]y = capital inve/m5t grants pilot program ,section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,i7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #djj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,d77i71 by /rik+ #cj days & ins]t+ #ae days2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ab72 & 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#ac7 z p>agraph 7#ab74 #cjjjf4 ,=mula grants = rural areas ,section #ecaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available or appropriat$ = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to section #ecch7;a77#b77;,f7 to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 an am\nt equal to #e p]c5t %all be available to c>ry out p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 #c p]c5t %all be available to c>ry out p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,public transportation on ,indian res]vations ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all be apportion$ = grants to ,indian tribes = any purpose eligible "u ?is section1 "u su* t]ms & conditions z may be e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #bj p]c5t %all be di/ribut$ by ! ,secret>y on a competitive basis2 & 7,b7 #hj p]c5t %all be apportion$ z =mula grants z provid$ 9 subsection 7j74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7j77#a77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#b77;,b74 #cjjjg4 ,public transportation innovation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecab ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! fir/ subsection designat$ z subsection 7g71 relat+ to annual reports on rese>*1 z s designat$ by section #cjjh7;a77#f77;,a7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #adfh7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,annual report on rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ! fir/ ,monday 9 ,febru>y ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public on ! ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation1 a report t includes-- 7,a7 a description ( ea* project t receiv$ assi/ance "u ?is section dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 7,b7 an evaluation ( ea* project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any evaluation conduct$ "u subsection 7e77#d7 = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,c7 a /rategic rese>* roadmap proposal = allocations ( am\nts = assi/ance "u ?is section = ! curr5t & subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 includ+ anticipat$ "w areas1 propos$ demon/rations & /rategic p>tn]%ip opportunities2 7#b7 ,updates ,n less ?an e #c mon?s1 ! ,secret>y %all update on ! ,web site ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 to reflect any *anges to ! ,secret>y's plans to make assi/ance available "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,long-t]m rese>* plans ,! ,secret>y is enc\rag$ to develop long-t]m rese>* plans & %all id5tify 9 ! annual report "u p>agraph 7#a7 & 9 updates "u p>agraph 7#b7 allocations ( am\nts = assi/ance & notices ( fund+ opportunities to execute long-t]m /rategic rese>* roadmap plans4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7g71 relat+ to ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 except t if !re is sub/antial public int]e/ or b5efit1 ! ,secret>y may approve a great] ,f$]al %>e42 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all competitively select at lea/ #a facility-- 7i7 to conduct te/+1 evaluation1 & analysis ( l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts int5d$ = use 9 l[ or no emission vehicles2 & 7ii7 to conduct direct$ te*nology rese>*4 2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,te/+1 evaluation1 & analysis 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t )1 or make a grant to1 at lea/ #a in/itution ( high] education to op]ate & ma9ta9 a facility to conduct te/+1 evaluation1 & analysis ( l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts1 & new & em]g+ te*nology compon5ts1 int5d$ = use 9 l[ or no emission vehicles4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,an in/itution ( high] education describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all h-- 7,i7 capacity to c>ry out transportation-relat$ advanc$ compon5t & vehicle evaluation2 7,,ii7 laboratories capable ( te/+ & evaluation2 & 7,,iii7 direct access to or a p>tn]%ip ) a te/+ facility capable ( emulat+ real-_w circum/ances 9 ord] to te/ l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts in/all$ on ! int5d$ vehicle4 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 ,capital equipm5t & direct$ rese>* ,a facility op]at$ & ma9ta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may use funds made available "u ?is subsection =-- 7i7 acquisition ( equipm5t & capital projects relat$ to te/+ l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts2 or 7ii7 rese>* relat$ to advanc$ vehicle te*nologies t provides advancem5ts to ! entire public transportation indu/ry4 7,i7 ,co/ %>e ,! co/ %>e = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 %all be subject to ! t]ms 9 subsection 7g74 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ 1 z applicable be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7b7 ,l[ or no emission vehicle compon5t assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,in/itutions ( high] education select$ to op]ate & ma9ta9 a facility to conduct te/+1 evaluation1 & analysis ( l[ or no emission vehicle compon5ts pursuant to section #ecab7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n c>ry out te/+ = a new bus model "u section #ecah ( t title4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,funds made available to in/itutions ( high] education describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = te/+ "u section #ecah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 may be us$ = eligible activities "u section #ecab7;h7 ( t title4 7c7 ,accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems ,section #ecab7;b7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,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 ?is subsection 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$ adoption ( advanc$ digital sy/ems appli$ ?r\gh\t ! lifecycle ( transportation infra/ructure 7includ+ ?r\gh ! plann+1 design & eng9e]+1 con/ruction1 op]ations1 & ma9t5ance 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$uce project delays & co/ ov]runs2 7,v7 enhance safety & quality2 & 7,,vi7 r$uce total co/s = ! entire lifecycle ( transportation infra/ructure assets2 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 ,/ates1 local gov]nm5tal au?orities1 & designat$ recipi5ts 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 ,/ates1 local gov]nm5tal au?orities1 or designat$ recipi5ts-- 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 projects2 7vii7 developm5t ( guidance to assi/ ,/ates1 local gov]nm5tal au?orities1 & designat$ recipi5ts 9 updat+ regulations 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 ,publication ,! report+ requirem5ts = ! accel]at$ implem5tation & deploym5t ( advanc$ digital con/ruction managem5t sy/ems program e/abli%$ "u section #ejc7;c77#e7 ( title #bc %all include data & analysis collect$ "u ?is section4 4 #cjjjh4 ,bus te/+ facilities ,section #ecah ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,capital equipm5t ,a facility op]at$ & ma9ta9$ "u ?is section may use funds made available "u ?is section = ! acquisition ( equipm5t & capital projects relat$ to te/+ new bus models4 4 #cjjji4 ,transit-ori5t$ developm5t ,section #bjjje7;b7 ( ,,map-#ba 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjc note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or site-specific aft] compreh5sive2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ or a site-specific plan aft] compreh5sive plan2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ or ! propos$ site-specific plan aft] propos$ compreh5sive plan2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by ins]t+ or ! site-specific plan aft] compreh5sive plan2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,e77iii71 by ins]t+ or ! site-specific plan aft] compreh5sive plan4 #cjjaj4 ,g5]al provisions ,section #ecbc7u7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,exception ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! t]m o!rwise relat$ legally or f9ancially does n include-- 7,a7 a m9ority relation%ip or inve/m5t2 or 7,b7 relation%ip ) or inve/m5t 9 a subsidi>y1 jo9t v5ture1 or o!r entity bas$ 9 a c\ntry describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 t does n export roll+ /ock or compon5ts ( roll+ /ock = use 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #cjjaa4 ,public transportation em]g5cy relief program ,section #ecbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,insurance ,be=e receiv+ a grant "u ?is section foll[+ an em]g5cy1 an applicant %all-- 7#a7 submit to ! ,secret>y docum5tation demon/rat+ pro( ( insurance requir$ "u ,f$]al law = all /ructures relat$ to ! grant application2 & 7#b7 c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! applicant has insurance requir$ "u ,/ate law = all /ructures relat$ to ! grant application4 4 #cjjab4 ,public transportation safety program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecbi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 or1 9 ! case ( a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m1 safety p]=mance measures1 includ+ measures relat$ to ! risk r$uction program "u subsection 7d77#a77;,i71 = all modes ( public transportation aft] public transportation2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77ii7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 innovations 9 driv] assi/ance te*nologies & driv] protection infra/ructure1 :]e appropriate1 & a r$uction 9 visibility impairm5ts t contribute to p$e/rian fatalities2 2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77ii77,v71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7v7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f71 respectively2 7vi7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 precaution>y & reactive actions requir$ to ensure public & p]sonnel safety & heal? dur+ an em]g5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #ecbd7;a772 2 & 7vii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 consid]ation1 :]e appropriate1 ( p]=mance-bas$ & risk-bas$ me?odologies4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,plan updates ,! ,secret>y %all update ! national public transportation safety plan "u p>agraph 7#a7 z necess>y ) respect to recipi5ts receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t s]ve an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,public transportation safety c]tification tra9+ program ,! ,secret>y 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,effective #a ye> & all t foll[s ?r\gh ea* recipi5t & ins]t+ ,ea* recipi5t2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 or1 9 ! case ( a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m1 ! safety committee ( ! entity e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e71 foll[$ by ! bo>d ( directors 7or equival5t entity7 ( ! recipi5t approve1 aft] approve2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,h71 respectively2 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 = ea* recipi5t s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( few] ?an #bjj1jjj1 a requirem5t t ! ag5cy safety plan be develop$ 9 coop]ation ) frontl9e employee repres5tatives2 2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ 1 & consi/5t ) guidel9es ( ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion or a ,/ate heal? au?ority1 m9imize exposure to infecti\s diseases aft] public1 p]sonnel1 & prop]ty to haz>ds & unsafe conditions2 7vi7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,f7 p]=mance t>gets bas$ on-- 7i7 ! safety p]=mance crit]ia & /ate ( good repair /&>ds e/abli%$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 ( subsection 7b77#b72 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m1 safety p]=mance measures e/abli%$ "u ! national public transportation safety plan1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a72 2 7vii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7viii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,h7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,h7 a compreh5sive /aff tra9+ program =-- 7i7 ! op]ations p]sonnel & p]sonnel directly responsible = safety ( ! recipi5t t includes-- 7,i7 ! completion ( a safety tra9+ program2 & 7,,ii7 cont9u+ safety education & tra9+2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m1 ! op]ations & ma9t5ance p]sonnel & p]sonnel directly responsible = safety ( ! recipi5t t includes-- 7,i7 ! completion ( a safety tra9+ program2 7,,ii7 cont9u+ safety education & tra9+2 & 7,,iii7 de-escalation tra9+2 & 7,i7 9 ! case ( a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m1 a risk r$uction program = transit op]ations to improve safety by r$uc+ ! numb] & rates ( accid5ts1 injuries1 & assaults on transit work]s bas$ on data submitt$ to ! national transit database "u section #ecce1 includ+-- 7i7 a r$uction ( vehicul> & p$e/rian accid5ts involv+ buses t includes measures to r$uce visibility impairm5ts = bus op]ators t contribute to accid5ts1 includ+ retr(its to buses 9 rev5ue s]vice & specifications = future procurem5ts t r$uce visibility impairm5ts2 & 7ii7 ! mitigation ( assaults on transit work]s1 includ+ ! deploym5t ( assault mitigation infra/ructure & te*nology on buses1 includ+ b>ri]s to re/rict ! unwant$ entry ( individuals & objects into ! work/ations ( bus op]ators :5 a risk analysis p]=m$ by ! safety committee ( ! recipi5t e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e7 det]m9es t su* b>ri]s or o!r measures w\ld r$uce assaults on transit work]s & injuries to transit work]s4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,risk r$uction p]=mance t>gets 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! safety committee ( a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e7 %all e/abli% p]=mance t>gets = ! risk r$uction program requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,i7 us+ a #c-ye> roll+ av]age ( ! data submitt$ by ! recipi5t to ! national transit database "u section #ecce4 7,b7 ,safety set aside ,a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m %all allocate n less ?an #j4ge p]c5t ( ^? funds to safety-relat$ projects eligible "u section #ecjg4 7,c7 ,failure to meet p]=mance t>gets ,a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m t does n meet ! p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all allocate ! am\nt made available 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 9 ! foll[+ fiscal ye> to projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,eligible projects ,funds set aside "u subp>agraph 7,c7 %all be us$ = projects t are reasonably likely to assi/ ! recipi5t 9 meet+ ! p]=mance t>gets e/abli%$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ modifications to roll+ /ock & de-escalation tra9+4 7#e7 ,safety committee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! safety committee ( a recipi5t %all-- 7i7 be conv5$ by a jo9t labor-managem5t process2 7ii7 consi/ ( an equal numb] (-- 7,i7 frontl9e employee repres5tatives1 select$ by a labor organization repres5t+ ! plurality ( ! frontl9e work=ce employ$ by ! recipi5t or1 if applicable1 a contractor to ! recipi5t1 to ! ext5t frontl9e employees are repres5t$ by labor organizations2 & 7,,ii7 managem5t repres5tatives2 & 7iii7 h1 at a m9imum1 responsibility =-- 7,i7 id5tify+ & recomm5d+ risk-bas$ mitigations or /rategies necess>y to r$uce ! likelihood & sev]ity ( consequ5ces id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! ag5cy's safety risk assessm5t2 7,,ii7 id5tify+ mitigations or /rategies t may be ineffective1 inappropriate1 or 7 n implem5t$ z int5d$2 & 7,,iii7 id5tify+ safety defici5cies = purposes ( cont9u\s improvem5t4 7,b7 ,applicability ,?is p>agraph applies only to a recipi5t receiv+ assi/ance "u section #ecjg t is s]v+ an urbaniz$ area ) a population ( #bjj1jjj or m4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77v71 by ins]t+ 1 inspection1 aft] inve/igative2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,effectiv5ess ( en=cem5t au?orities & practices ,! ,secret>y %all develop & dissem9ate to ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cies ! process & me?odology t ! ,secret>y w use to monitor ! effectiv5ess ( ! en=cem5t au?orities & practices ( ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cies4 2 & 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7k7 ,inspections 7#a7 ,inspection access 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate safety ov]sight program %all provide ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy e/abli%$ by ! program ) ! au?ority & capability to ent] ! facilities ( ea* rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em t ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy ov]sees to inspect infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 records1 p]sonnel1 & data1 includ+ ! data t ! rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy collects :5 id5tify+ & evaluat+ safety risks4 7,b7 ,policies & proc$ures ,a ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy1 9 consultation ) ea* rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy t ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy ov]sees1 %all e/abli% policies & proc$ures reg>d+ ! access ( ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy to conduct inspections ( ! rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em1 includ+ access = inspections t occur )\t advance notice to ! rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy4 7#b7 ,data collection 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy %all provide ! applicable ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy ) ! data t ! rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy collects :5 id5tify+ & evaluat+ safety risks1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,policies & proc$ures ,a ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy1 9 consultation ) ea* rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy t ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy ov]sees1 %all e/abli% policies & proc$ures = collect+ data describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 f a rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy1 includ+ ) respect to frequ5cy ( collection1 t is comm5surate ) ! size & complexity ( ! rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/em4 7#c7 ,incorporation ,policies & proc$ures e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection %all be incorporat$ into-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate safety ov]sight program /&>d adopt$ by a ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy "u section #fgd4bg ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 & 7,b7 ! public transportation ag5cy safety plan e/abli%$ by a rail fix$ guideway public transportation ag5cy "u subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,assessm5t by secret>y ,9 assess+ ! capability ( a ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy to conduct inspections z requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7,a7 ! inspection practices ( ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy are comm5surate ) ! numb]1 size1 & complexity ( ! rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems t ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy ov]sees2 7,b7 ! inspection program ( ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy is risk-bas$2 & 7,c7 ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy has suffici5t res\rces to conduct ! inspections4 7#e7 ,special directive ,! ,secret>y %all issue a special directive to ea* ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy on ! developm5t & implem5tation ( risk-bas$ inspection programs "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,en=cem5t ,! ,secret>y may use any au?ority "u ?is section1 includ+ any en=cem5t action au?oriz$ "u subsection 7g71 to ensure ! compliance ( a ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy or ,/ate safety ov]sight program ) ?is subsection4 4 7b7 ,deadl9e2 effective date 7#a7 ,special directive on risk-bas$ inspection programs ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all issue ea* special directive requir$ "u section #ecbi7k77#e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z add$ by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,inspection requirem5ts ,section #ecbi7k7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a771 %all apply ) respect to a ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy on & aft] ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation issues ! special directive to ! ,/ate safety ov]sight ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#e7 ( t section #ecbi7k74 7c7 ,no effect on initial c]tification process ,no?+ 9 ?is section or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section affects ! requirem5ts = initial approval ( a ,/ate safety ov]sight program1 includ+ ! initial deadl9e1 "u section #ecbi7;e77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #cjjac4 ,adm9i/rative provisions ,section #eccd7;h77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,reimbursem5t 7i7 ,fair m>ket value ( less ?an #e1jjj ,) respect to roll+ /ock & equipm5t ) a unit fair m>ket value ( #e1jjj or less p] unit & unus$ supplies ) a total aggregate fair m>ket value ( #e1jjj or less t 0 pur*as$ us+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt]1 ! roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 & supplies may be reta9$1 sold1 or o!rwise dispos$ ( at ! end ( ! s]vice life ( ! roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 or supplies )\t any obligation to reimburse ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7ii7 ,fair m>ket value ( m ?an #e1jjj 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to roll+ /ock & equipm5t ) a unit fair m>ket value ( m ?an #e1jjj p] unit & unus$ supplies ) a total aggregate fair m>ket value ( m ?an #e1jjj t 0 pur*as$ us+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt]1 ! roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 & supplies may be reta9$ or sold at ! end ( ! s]vice life ( ! roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 or supplies4 7,,ii7 ,reimbursem5t requir$ ,if roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 or supplies describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 is sold1 ( ! proce$s f ! sale-- 7aa7 ! recipi5t %all reta9 an am\nt equal to ! sum (-- 7,,aa7 #e1jjj2 & 7,,bb7 ( ! rema9+ proce$s1 a p]c5tage ( ! am\nt equal to ! non-,f$]al %>e exp5d$ by ! recipi5t 9 mak+ ! orig9al pur*ase2 & 7bb7 any am\nts rema9+ aft] application ( item 7aa7 %all be return$ to ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration4 7iii7 ,roll+ /ock & equipm5t reta9$ ,roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 or supplies describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 t is reta9$ by a recipi5t "u ^? clauses may be us$ by ! recipi5t = o!r public transportation projects or programs ) no obligation to reimburse ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 & no approval ( ! ,secret>y to reta9 t roll+ /ock1 equipm5t1 or supplies is requir$4 4 #cjjad4 ,national transit database ,section #ecce ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ geographic s]vice area cov]age1 aft] op]at+12 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,data requir$ to be report$ ,ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is *apt] %all report to ! ,secret>y1 = inclusion 9 ! national transit database "u ?is section-- 7#a7 any in=mation relat+ to a transit asset inv5tory or condition assessm5t conduct$ by ! recipi5t2 7#b7 any data on assaults on transit work]s ( ! recipi5ts2 & 7#c7 any data on fatalities t result f an impact ) a bus4 4 #cjjae4 ,apportionm5t ( appropriations = =mula grants 7a7 ,small urbaniz$ areas ,section #eccf7;h77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh #b p]c5t 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 #c p]c5t4 7b7 ,fund+ = /ate safety ov]sight program grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eccf7;h77#d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #j4e p]c5t & ins]t+ #j4ge p]c5t4 7#b7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply ) respect to fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 #cjjaf4 ,/ate ( good repair grants ,section #eccg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,competitive grants = rail vehicle replacem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants "u ?is subsection to assi/ ,/ate & local gov]nm5tal au?orities 9 f9anc+ capital projects = ! replacem5t ( rail roll+ /ock4 7#b7 ,grant requirem5ts ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 a grant "u ?is subsection %all be subject to ! same t]ms & conditions z a grant "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y %all solicit grant applications & make n m ?an #c new aw>ds to eligible projects "u ?is subsection on a competitive basis ea* fiscal ye>4 7#d7 ,consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! size ( ! rail sy/em ( ! applicant2 7,b7 ! am\nt ( funds available to ! applicant "u ?is subsection2 7,c7 ! age & condition ( ! rail roll+ /ock ( ! applicant t has exce$$ or w exce$ ! useful s]vice life ( ! rail roll+ /ock 9 ! #e-ye> p]iod foll[+ ! grant2 & 7,d7 :e!r ! applicant has id5tifi$ replacem5t ( ! rail vehicles z a priority 9 ! inve/m5t prioritization portion ( ! transit asset managem5t plan ( ! recipi5t pursuant to "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#e7 ,maximum %>e ( competitive grant assi/ance ,! am\nt ( grant assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection1 z a %>e ( eligible project co/s1 %all be n m ?an #ej p]c5t4 7#f7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/ ,! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( an eligible project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t4 7#g7 ,multi-ye> grant agreem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible project = :i* a grant is provid$ "u ?is subsection may be c>ri$ out ?r\gh a multi-ye> grant agreem5t 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,a multi-ye> grant agreem5t "u ?is p>agraph %all-- 7i7 e/abli% ! t]ms ( p>ticipation by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 ! project2 & 7ii7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nt ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance = ! project t may be provid$ ?r\gh grant paym5ts to be provid$ 9 n m ?an #c consecutive fiscal ye>s4 7,c7 ,f9ancial rules ,a multi-ye> grant agreem5t "u ?is p>agraph-- 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,d7 ,/atem5t ( cont+5t commitm5t ,a multi-ye> agreem5t "u ?is p>agraph %all /ate t ! cont+5t commitm5t is n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 4 #cjjag4 ,au?orizations ,section #ecch ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecch4 ,au?orizations 7a7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re %all be available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund to c>ry out sections #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecab1 #ecad1 #ecah1 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 & #ecdj1 section #bjjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjc note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada71 & section #cjjf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaj note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7-- 7,a7 #ac1cee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ac1fcd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #ac1iij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #ad1bgi1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #ad1fdb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7#b7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ahd1fdg1cdc = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ahh1ejd1hbj = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aic1dbf1ijf = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aig1dbb1fdd = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjb1dda1eab = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #ecje2 7,b7 #ac1aeg1ahd = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ac1dcb1jea = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ac1ghb1ggh = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ad1jfg1dig = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ad1dbe1aba = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #bjjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjab 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjc note2 ,public ,law #aab-ada72 7,c7 #f1djh1bhh1bdi = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #f1edb1afd1acc = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #f1gab1ihg1hdj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #f1hea1ffb1adb = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #g1jbe1hdd1gdc = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be allocat$ 9 accordance ) section #eccf to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg2 7,d7 #cga1bdg1jid = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cgi1jjb1hcf = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #chh1hii1jeb = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cif1icb1ggh = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #djg1jbc1ehc = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to provide f9ancial assi/ance = s]vices = ! enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities "u section #ecaj2 7,e7 #d1fje1jad = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #d1gja1bah = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #d1hbc1igb = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #d1ibc1fbd = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #e1jdh1gib = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available = ! pilot program = innovative coord9at$ access & mobility "u section #cjjf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecaj note2 ,public ,law #aad-id72 7,f7 #hge1bhi1eee = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #hic1ege1bge = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #iaf1ijg1eia = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ice1hdh1gab = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #iei1fci1haj = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to provide f9ancial assi/ance = rural areas "u section #ecaa2 7,g7 #cf1hdj1aae = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cg1fji1gdc = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ch1eia1ggi = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ci1chh1iic = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #dj1cij1ccg = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1ajd1dee = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1bcg1gci = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #e1cde1ich = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #e1dha1hdb = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;h72 & 7ii7 #f1egh1eib = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #f1gaf1jbf = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #f1hia1chi = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #g1jcc1gdi = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #g1bab1efj = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #ecab7;i72 7,h7 #aa1hda1dfe = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ab1jhh1hdf = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ab1djd1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ab1ffj1gdh = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ab1ihb1fjh = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #ecad1 ( :i* #f1egh1eib = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #f1gaf1jbf = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #f1hia1chi = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #g1jcc1gdi = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #g1bab1efj = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available = ! national transit in/itute "u section #ecad7;c72 7,i7 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1ajd1dee = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1bcg1gci = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #e1cde1ich = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #e1dha1hdb = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available = bus te/+ "u section #ecah2 7,j7 #aca1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #acd1icj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ach1igg1ijj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #adc1adg1bcg = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #adg1dda1fed = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #eccd2 7,k7 #e1bfb1hgd = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1cgb1hbj = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1eac1aaa = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #e1fbf1iii = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #e1ggj1jdh = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #ecce2 7,l7 #c1eae1ebh1bbf = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c1ehg1ggh1jcg = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #c1fhj1icd1dhd = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #c1gee1fge1dag = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #c1hej1dif1ffh = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #eccg1 ( :i* #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #eccg7;f72 7,m7 #fjc1iib1feg = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #faf1faj1fii = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fcb1gaa1adj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fde1gha1dda = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ffb1aih1dfd = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available = ! bus & buses facilities program "u section #ecci7;a72 7,n7 #ddg1beg1dcc = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #def1fja1aaa = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #dfh1ebc1eaa = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #dgh1bjb1jhh = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #dij1ceh1iaf = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available = buses & bus facilities competitive grants "u section #ecci7;b7 & no or l[ emission grants "u section #ecci7;c71 ( :i* #ga1efa1ahi = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #gc1jef1agh = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #gd1ifc1gfb = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #gf1eab1ccd = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #gh1deg1dbg = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be available to c>ry out section #ecci7;c72 & 7,o7 #gda1jdb1gib = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #gef1ebc1ief = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ggf1bgg1fih = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #gib1cac1gdb = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #hab1dee1ija = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 to c>ry out section #ecdj to provide f9ancial assi/ance = urbaniz$ areas "u section #ecjg & rural areas "u section #ecaa1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #cib1geb1fhj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #djj1ieg1fif = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #daa1dbg1ahj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #dai1ibf1bhc = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #dcj1fja1fbh = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be = gr[+ ,/ates "u section #ecdj7;c72 & 7ii7 #cdh1bij1aab = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cee1eff1bei = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cfd1hej1eah = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cgb1chg1dei = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cha1hed1bgd = fiscal ye> #bjbf %all be = high d5sity ,/ates "u section #ecdj7;d74 7b7 ,capital inve/m5t grants ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out section #ecji ( ?is title & section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,act ( #bjae 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji note2 ,public ,law #aad-id71 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7c7 ,ov]sight 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is *apt] = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an ! foll[+ am\nts = ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b73 7,a7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecje4 7,b7 #j4ge p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecjg4 7,c7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecji4 7,d7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #fja ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abf ,/at4 #difh74 7,e7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecaj4 7,f7 #j4e p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecaa4 7,g7 #a p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #eccg1 ( :i* n less ?an #j4be p]c5t ( am\nts made available = ?is subp>agraph %all be available to c>ry out section #ecbi4 7,h7 #j4ge p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ecci4 7#b7 ,activities ,! activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are z foll[s3 7,a7 ,activities to ov]see ! con/ruction ( a major capital project4 7,b7 ,activities to review & audit ! safety & security1 procurem5t1 managem5t1 & f9ancial compliance ( a recipi5t or subrecipi5t ( funds "u ?is *apt]4 7,c7 ,activities to provide te*nical assi/ance g5]ally1 & to provide te*nical assi/ance to correct defici5cies id5tifi$ 9 compliance reviews & audits c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7,d7 ,activities to c>ry out section #eccd4 7#c7 ,gov]nm5t %>e ( co/s ,! ,gov]nm5t %all pay ! entire co/ ( c>ry+ out a contract "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,availability ( c]ta9 funds ,funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all be made available to ! ,secret>y be=e allocat+ ! funds appropriat$ to c>ry out any project "u a full fund+ grant agreem5t4 7d7 ,grants z contractual obligations 7#a7 ,grants f9anc$ f ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts made available f ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt ( ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,grants f9anc$ f g5]al fund ,a grant or contract t is approv$ by ! ,secret>y & f9anc$ ) am\nts appropriat$ 9 advance f ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury pursuant to ?is section is a contractual obligation ( ! ,gov]nm5t to pay ! ,gov]nm5t %>e ( ! co/ ( ! project only to ! ext5t t am\nts are appropriat$ = su* purpose by an ,act ( ,congress4 7e7 ,availability ( am\nts ,am\nts made available by or appropriat$ "u ?is section %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #cjjah4 ,grants = buses & bus facilities ,section #ecci ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #ij1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjf1jjj1jjj ea* fiscal ye>2 7ii7 by /rik+ #a1gej1jjj & ins]t+ #d1jjj1jjj2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,maximiz+ use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,eligible recipi5ts & subrecipi5ts "u ?is subsection %\ld1 to ! ext5t practicable1 seek to utilize ! procurem5t tools au?oriz$ "u section #cjai ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note2 ,public ,law #aad-id74 7,b7 ,writt5 explanation ,if an eligible recipi5t or subrecipi5t "u ?is subsection pur*ases less ?an #e buses ?r\gh a /&alone procurem5t1 ! eligible recipi5t or subrecipi5t %all provide to ! ,secret>y a writt5 explanation reg>d+ :y ! tools au?oriz$ "u section #cjai ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 7 n utiliz$4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,rural projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> %all be di/ribut$ to projects 9 rural areas4 7,b7 ,unutiliz$ am\nts ,! ,secret>y may use less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> = ! projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! ,secret>y _c meet ! requirem5t ( t subp>agraph due to insuffici5t eligible applications4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are made available = obligation "u ?is subsection = a full fiscal ye>1 solicit grant applications = eligible projects on a competitive basis2 & 7,b7 aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! solicitation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n lat] ?an ! e>li] (-- 7i7 #ge days aft] ! date on :i* ! solicitation expires2 or 7ii7 ! end ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y solicit$ ! grant applications4 7#aj7 ,cont9u$ use ( p>tn]%ips 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection may submit an application 9 p>tn]%ip ) o!r entities1 includ+ a transit vehicle manufactur] t int5ds to p>ticipate 9 ! implem5tation ( a project "u ?is subsection & subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,competitive procurem5t ,projects aw>d$ ) p>tn]%ips "u ?is subsection %all be consid]$ to satisfy ! requirem5t = a competitive procurem5t "u section #ecbe4 7#aa7 ,maximiz+ use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,eligible recipi5ts "u ?is subsection %\ld1 to ! ext5t practicable1 seek to utilize ! procurem5t tools au?oriz$ "u section #cjai ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note2 ,public ,law #aad-id74 7,b7 ,writt5 explanation ,if an eligible recipi5t "u ?is subsection pur*ases less ?an #e buses ?r\gh a /&alone procurem5t1 ! eligible recipi5t %all provide to ! ,secret>y a writt5 explanation reg>d+ :y ! tools au?oriz$ "u section #cjai ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe note2 ,public ,law #aad-id7 7 n utiliz$4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant "u ?is subsection %all be subject to-- 7i7 ) respect to eligible recipi5ts 9 urbaniz$ areas1 section #ecjg2 & 7ii7 ) respect to eligible recipi5ts 9 rural areas1 section #ecaa4 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,fleet transition plan ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection or "u subsection 7b7 = projects relat$ to z]o emission vehicles1 ! ,secret>y %all require ! applicant to submit a z]o emission transition plan1 :i*1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 demon/rates a long-t]m fleet managem5t plan ) a /rategy = h[ ! applicant int5ds to use ! curr5t application & future acquisitions2 7ii7 addresses ! availability ( curr5t & future res\rces to meet co/s2 7iii7 consid]s policy & legislation impact+ te*nologies2 7iv7 includes an evaluation ( exi/+ & future facilities & _! relation%ip to ! te*nology transition2 7v7 describes ! p>tn]%ip ( ! applicant ) ! utility or alt]native fuel provid] ( ! applicant2 & 7vi7 exam9es ! impact ( ! transition on ! applicant's curr5t work=ce by id5tify+ skill gaps1 tra9+ ne$s1 & retra9+ ne$s ( ! exi/+ work]s ( ! applicant to op]ate & ma9ta9 z]o emission vehicles & relat$ infra/ructure & avoids ! displacem5t ( ! exi/+ work=ce4 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all consid] eligible projects relat+ to ! acquisition or leas+ ( l[ or no emission buses or bus facilities t make great] r$uctions 9 en]gy consumption & h>mful emissions1 includ+ direct c>bon emissions1 ?an comp>able /&>d buses or o!r l[ or no emission buses2 & 7,b7 %all1 = no less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection1 only consid] eligible projects relat$ to ! acquisition ( l[ or no emission buses or bus facilities o!r ?an z]o emission vehicles & relat$ facilities4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,cont9u$ use ( p>tn]%ips 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is subsection may submit an application 9 p>tn]%ip ) o!r entities1 includ+ a transit vehicle manufactur]1 t int5ds to p>ticipate 9 ! implem5tation ( an eligible project "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,competitive procurem5t ,eligible projects aw>d$ ) p>tn]%ips "u ?is subsection %all be consid]$ to satisfy ! requirem5t = a competitive procurem5t "u section #ecbe4 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,work=ce developm5t tra9+ activities #e p]c5t ( grants relat$ to z]o emissions vehicles 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77 or relat$ infra/ructure "u subsection 7b7 or 7c7 %all be us$ by recipi5ts to fund work=ce developm5t tra9+1 z describ$ 9 section #ecad7;b77#b7 7includ+ regi/]$ appr5tice%ips & o!r labor-managem5t tra9+ programs7 "u ! recipi5t's plan to address ! impact ( ! transition to z]o emission vehicles on ! applicant's curr5t work=ce "u subsection 7c77#c77;,d71 unless ! recipi5t c]tifies a small] p]c5tage is necess>y to c>ry out t plan4 4 #cjjai4 ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority safety1 acc\ntability1 & inve/m5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bo>d ,! t]m ,bo>d means ! ,bo>d ( ,directors ( ! ,transit ,au?ority4 7#b7 ,compact ,! t]m ,compact means ! ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority ,compact cons5t$ to by ,congress "u ,public ,law #hi-ggd 7#hj ,/at4 #acbd74 7#c7 ,cov]$ recipi5t ,! t]m cov]$ recipi5t means-- 7,a7 7i7 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,b7 7i7 ! ,gov]nor ( ,m>yl&2 7ii7 ! ,presid5t ( ! ,m>yl& ,s5ate2 & 7iii7 ! ,speak] ( ! ,m>yl& ,h\se ( ,delegates2 7,c7 7i7 ! ,gov]nor ( ,virg9ia2 7ii7 ! ,presid5t ( ! ,virg9ia ,s5ate2 & 7iii7 ! ,speak] ( ! ,virg9ia ,h\se ( ,delegates2 7,d7 7i7 ! ,mayor ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7ii7 ! ,*airman ( ! ,c\ncil ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,e7 ! ,*airman ( ! ,nor!rn ,virg9ia ,transportation ,commission4 7#d7 ,inspector ,g5]al2 ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ,! t]ms ,inspector ,g5]al & ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al mean ! ,inspector ,g5]al & ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al1 respectively1 ( ! ,transit ,au?ority4 7#e7 ,transit ,au?ority ,! t]m ,transit ,au?ority means ! ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority e/abli%$ "u ,article ,,iii ( ! ,compact4 7b7 ,reau?orization ( capital & prev5tive ma9t5ance grants to ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority ,section #fja7;f7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #digj7 is am5d$ by /rik+ an aggregate am\nt & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjcj44 7c7 ,funds = ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority's inspector g5]al ,title ,,vi ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #difh7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fjb4 ,fund+ = ,inspector ,g5]al 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,compact ,! t]m ,compact means ! ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority ,compact cons5t$ to by ,congress "u ,public ,law #hi-ggd 7#hj ,/at4 #acbd74 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#c7 ,transit ,au?ority ,! t]m ,transit ,au?ority has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;a77#b74 7b7 ,fund+ = ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,wa%+ton ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,au?ority ,subject to subsection 7c71 ( ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = a fiscal ye> "u section #fja7;f71 ! ,secret>y %all use #e1jjj1jjj = grants to ! ,transit ,au?ority = use exclusively by ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority = ! op]ations ( ! ,(fice 9 accordance ) ,section #i ( ,article ,,iii ( ! ,compact1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7c7 ,mat*+ ,inspector ,g5]al funds requir$ f ,transit ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may n provide any am\nts to ! ,transit ,au?ority = a fiscal ye> "u subsection 7b7 until ! ,transit ,au?ority notifies ! ,secret>y t ! ,transit ,au?ority has made available #e1jjj1jjj 9 non-,f$]al funds = t fiscal ye> = use exclusively by ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,transit ,au?ority = ! op]ations ( ! ,(fice 9 accordance ) ,section #i ( ,article ,,iii ( ! ,compact4 4 7d7 ,re=ms to (fice ( inspector g5]al 7#a7 ,s5se ( congress ,congress recognizes ! importance ( ! ,transit ,au?ority hav+ a /rong & indep5d5t ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al1 z codifi$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7d7 ( ,section #i ( ,article ,,iii ( ! ,compact4 7#b7 ,re=ms ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation may n provide any am\nts to ! ,transit ,au?ority "u section #fja7;f7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #difh7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b771 until ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation c]tifies t ! ,bo>d has pass$ a resolution t-- 7,a7 provides t1 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al %all transmit a budget e/imate & reque/ to ! ,bo>d specify+ ! aggregate am\nt ( funds reque/$ = ! fiscal ye> = ! op]ations ( ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al2 7,b7 delegates to ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 to ! ext5t possible "u ! ,compact & 9 accordance ) ea* applicable ,f$]al law or regulation1 contract+ (fic] au?ority1 subject to ! requirem5t t ! ,inspector ,g5]al ex]cise t au?ority-- 7i7 9 accordance ) ,section #gc ( ,article ,,xvi ( ! ,compact1 aft] work+ ) ! ,transit ,au?ority to am5d procurem5t policies & proc$ures to give ! ,inspector ,g5]al approv+ au?ority = exceptions to ^? policies & proc$ures2 & 7ii7 only z is necess>y to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al2 7,c7 delegates to ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 to ! ext5t possible "u ! ,compact & 9 accordance ) ea* applicable ,f$]al law or regulation-- 7i7 ! au?ority to select1 appo9t1 & employ su* (fic]s & employees z may be necess>y = c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al1 subject to ! requirem5t t ! ,inspector ,g5]al ex]cise t au?ority 9 accordance )-- 7,i7 subsections 7g7 & 7h7 ( ,section #ab ( ,article ,v ( ! ,compact2 & 7,,ii7 p]sonnel policies & proc$ures ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 & 7ii7 approv+ au?ority1 subject to ! approval ( ! ,bo>d1 = exceptions to policies t impact ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al1 b ^? exceptions may n include ! use ( employee b5efits & p5sion plans o!r ?an ! employee b5efits & p5sion plans ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 7,d7 7i7 ensures t ! ,inspector ,g5]al obta9s legal advice f a c\nsel report+ directly to ! ,inspector ,g5]al2 & 7ii7 prohibits ! c\nsel describ$ 9 clause 7i7 f-- 7,i7 provid+ legal advice = or on behalf ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 7,,ii7 issu+ a legal op9ion on behalf ( ! ,transit ,au?ority or mak+ a /atem5t ab\t a legal position ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 or 7,,iii7 waiv+ any privilege or protection f disclosure on any matt] "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 & 7,e7 requires ! ,inspector ,g5]al to-- 7i7 po/ any report conta9+ a recomm5dation = corrective action to ! website ( ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al n lat] ?an #c days aft] ! report is submitt$ 9 f9al =m to ! ,bo>d1 except t-- 7,i7 ! ,inspector ,g5]al %all1 if requir$ by law or o!rwise appropriate1 r$act-- 7aa7 p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation2 7bb7 legally privileg$ in=mation2 7cc7 in=mation legally prohibit$ f disclosure2 & 7dd7 in=mation t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 w\ld pose a security risk to ! sy/ems ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 & 7,,ii7 ) respect to any inve/igative f9d+s 9 a case involv+ adm9i/rative misconduct1 :e!r includ$ 9 a recomm5dation or o!rwise1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al %all publi% only a summ>y ( ! f9d+s1 :i* summ>y %all be r$act$ 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures set =? 9 subclause 7,i72 7ii7 submit a semiannual report conta9+ recomm5dations ( corrective action to ! ,bo>d1 :i* ! ,bo>d %all transmit n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receipt ( ! report1 toge!r ) any comm5ts ! ,bo>d det]m9es appropriate1 to-- 7,i7 ea* cov]$ recipi5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c77;,a72 & 7,,ii7 any o!r recipi5ts t ! ,bo>d det]m9es appropriate2 & 7iii7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 submit to ea* cov]$ recipi5t a report t-- 7,i7 describes ! implem5tation by ! ,transit ,au?ority ( ! re=ms requir$ "u1 & ! use by ! ,transit ,au?ority ( ! fund+ au?oriz$ "u-- 7aa7 *apt] #cd ( title #cc4b ( ! ,code ( ,virg9ia2 7bb7 section #aj-bje ( ! ,transportation ,article ( ! ,code ( ,m>yl&2 & 7cc7 section #fjjb ( ! ,d$icat$ ,,wmata ,fund+ & ,tax ,*anges ,affect+ ,real ,prop]ty & ,sales ,am5dm5t ,act ( #bjah 7#a-cbe4dja1 ,d4,c4 ,(ficial ,code72 & 7,,ii7 conta9s-- 7aa7 an assessm5t ( ! effective use ( ! fund+ describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 to address major capital improvem5t projects2 7bb7 a discussion ( compliance ) /rategic plan deadl9es2 7cc7 an exam9ation ( compliance ) ! re=m requirem5ts "u ! laws describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 includ+ id5tify+ any *all5ges to compliance or implem5tation2 & 7dd7 recomm5dations to ! ,transit ,au?ority to improve implem5tation4 7e7 ,capital program & plann+ 7#a7 ,capital plann+ proc$ures ,! ,transit ,au?ority may n exp5d any am\nts receiv$ "u section #fjb7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #difh71 7z add$ by subsection 7c771 until ! ,g5]al ,manag] ( ! ,transit ,au?ority c]tifies to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation t ! ,transit ,au?ority has implem5t$-- 7,a7 docum5t$ policies & proc$ures = ! capital plann+ process t include-- 7i7 a process t aligns projects to ! /rategic goals ( ! ,transit ,au?ority2 & 7ii7 a process to develop total project co/s & alt]natives = all major capital projects 7z def9$ 9 section #fcc4e ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations772 7,b7 a transit asset managem5t plann+ process t includes -- 7i7 asset inv5tory & condition assessm5t proc$ures2 & 7ii7 proc$ures to develop a data set ( track1 guideway1 & infra/ructure sy/ems1 includ+ tunnels1 bridges1 & communications assets1 t complies ) ! transit asset managem5t regulations ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation "u "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 & 7,c7 p]=mance measures1 align$ ) ! /rategic goals ( ! ,transit ,au?ority1 to assess ! effectiv5ess & outcomes ( major capital projects4 7#b7 ,annual report ,z a condition ( receiv+ am\nts "u section #fjb7;b7 ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7division ,b ( ,public ,law #aaj-dcb2 #abb ,/at4 #difh7 7z add$ by subsection 7c771 ! ,transit ,au?ority %all submit an annual report detail+ ! ,capital ,improvem5t ,program ( ! ,transit ,ag5cy approv$ by ! ,bo>d & compliance ) ! transit asset managem5t regulations ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation "u "p #fbe ( title #di1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 to-- 7,a7 ea* cov]$ recipi5t2 & 7,b7 any o!r recipi5t t ! ,bo>d det]m9es appropriate4 7f7 ,s5se ( congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,transit ,au?ority %\ld-- 7#a7 cont9ue to prioritize ! implem5tation ( new te*nological sy/ems t include robu/ cyb]security protections2 & 7#b7 prioritize cont9u$ integration ( new wireless s]vices & em]g5cy communications networks1 :ile also lev]ag+ p>tn]%ips ) mobility s]vices to improve ! competitiv5ess ( ! core bus9ess4 7g7 ,additional report+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! congressional committees describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 a report t-- 7,a7 assesses :e!r ! re=ms requir$ "u subsection 7d7 7relat+ to /r5g!n+ ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al7 h be5 implem5t$2 & 7,b7 assesses-- 7i7 :e!r ! re=ms requir$ "u subsection 7g7 h be5 implem5t$2 & 7ii7 ! impact ( ^? re=ms on ! capital plann+ process ( ! ,transit ,au?ority4 7#b7 ,congressional committees ,! congressional committees describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,d ,en]gy #djjja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is division3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 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 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 ,i ,grid infra/ructure & resili5cy ,a ,grid infra/ructure resili5ce & reliability #djaja4 ,prev5t+ outages & enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( ! electric grid 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,disruptive ev5t ,! t]m disruptive ev5t means an ev5t 9 :i* op]ations ( ! electric grid are disrupt$1 prev5tively %ut (f1 or _c op]ate safely due to extreme wea!r1 wildfire1 or a natural disa/]4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an electric grid op]ator2 7,b7 an electricity /orage op]ator2 7,c7 an electricity g5]ator2 7,d7 a transmission own] or op]ator2 7,e7 a di/ribution provid]2 7,f7 a fuel suppli]2 & 7,g7 any o!r relevant entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,natural disa/] ,! t]m natural disa/] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fjb7;a7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;a7a774 7#d7 ,p[] l9e ,! t]m p[] l9e includes a transmission l9e or a di/ribution l9e1 z applicable4 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all make grants to eligible entities1 ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,grants to eligible entities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ! program to an eligible entity to c>ry out activities t-- 7,a7 are supplem5tal to exi/+ h>d5+ ef=ts ( ! eligible entity plann$ = any giv5 ye>2 & 7,b7 7i7 r$uce ! risk ( any p[] l9es own$ or op]at$ by ! eligible entity caus+ a wildfire2 or 7ii7 increase ! ability ( ! eligible entity to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity desir+ a grant "u ! program %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 ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 z "p ( ! application ( ! eligible entity submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a report detail+ pa/1 curr5t1 & future ef=ts by ! eligible entity to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant to an eligible entity 9 an am\nt t is great] ?an ! total am\nt t ! eligible entity has sp5t 9 ! previ\s #c ye>s on ef=ts to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#d7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants to eligible entities "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y1 w g5]ate ! greate/ community b5efit 7:e!r rural or urban7 9 r$uc+ ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#e7 ,small utilities set aside ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to eligible entities "u ! program are made available to eligible entities t sell n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye>4 7d7 ,grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) ?is subsection1 may make grants "u ! program to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes1 :i* ea* ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe may use to aw>d grants to eligible entities4 7#b7 ,annual application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes a plan describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,plan requir$ ,a plan prep>$ by a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe = purposes ( an application describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 describe ! crit]ia & me?ods t w be us$ by ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe to aw>d grants to eligible entities2 7ii7 be adopt$ aft] notice & a public he>+2 & 7iii7 describe ! propos$ fund+ di/ributions & recipi5ts ( ! grants to be provid$ by ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u ?is subsection bas$ on a =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! =mula ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be bas$ on ! foll[+ factors3 7i7 ,! total population ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe4 7ii7 7,i7 ,! total area ( ! ,/ate or ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe2 or 7,,ii7 ! areas 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe ) a l[ ratio ( electricity cu/om]s p] mileage ( p[] l9es4 7iii7 ,! probability ( disruptive ev5ts 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe dur+ ! previ\s #aj ye>s1 z det]m9$ bas$ on ! numb] ( f$]ally decl>$ disa/]s or em]g5cies 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe1 z applicable1 includ+-- 7,i7 disa/]s = :i* ,fire ,managem5t ,assi/ance ,grants are provid$ "u section #dbj ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahg72 7,,ii7 major disa/]s decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #dja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 7,,iii7 em]g5cies decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #eja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia72 & 7,,iv7 any o!r f$]ally decl>$ disa/] or em]g5cy 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7iv7 ,! numb] & sev]ity1 measur$ by population & economic impacts1 ( disruptive ev5ts exp]i5c$ by ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjaa4 7v7 ,! total am\nt1 on a p] capita basis1 ( public & private exp5ditures dur+ ! previ\s #aj ye>s to c>ry out mitigation ef=ts to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe1 ) ,/ates or ,indian ,tribes ) high] p] capita exp5ditures receiv+ additional weight or consid]ation z comp>$ to ,/ates or ,indian ,tribes ) l[] p] capita exp5ditures4 7,c7 ,annual update ( data us$ 9 di/ribution ( funds ,beg9n+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all annually update-- 7i7 all data relat+ to ! factors describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 all o!r data us$ 9 di/ribut+ grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,ov]sight ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* grant provid$ to a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program is allocat$1 pursuant to ! applicable plan ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe1 to eligible entities = projects )9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7#e7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants to eligible entities us+ funds made available to ! applicable ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program1 ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe %all give priority to projects t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe1 w g5]ate ! greate/ community b5efit 7:e!r rural or urban7 9 r$uc+ ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#f7 ,small utilities set aside ,a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe receiv+ a grant "u ! program %all ensure t1 ( ! am\nts made available to eligible entities f funds made available to ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program1 ! p]c5tage made available to eligible entities t sell n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye> is n less ?an ! p]c5tage ( all cu/om]s 9 ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe t are s]v$ by ^? eligible entities4 7#g7 ,te*nical assi/ance & adm9i/rative exp5ses ,( ! am\nts made available to a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe may use n m ?an #e p]c5t =-- 7,a7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7g77#a77;,a72 & 7,b7 adm9i/rative exp5ses associat$ ) ! program4 7#h7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate & ,indian ,tribe %all be requir$ to mat* #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ea* grant provid$ to ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ! program4 7e7 ,use ( grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant aw>d$ to an eligible entity "u ! program may be us$ = activities1 te*nologies1 equipm5t1 & h>d5+ measures to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 wea!rization te*nologies & equipm5t2 7,b7 fire-resi/ant te*nologies & fire prev5tion sy/ems2 7,c7 monitor+ & control te*nologies2 7,d7 ! und]gr\nd+ ( electrical equipm5t2 7,e7 utility pole managem5t2 7,f7 ! relocation ( p[] l9es or ! reconductor+ ( p[] l9es ) l[-sag1 advanc$ conductors2 7,g7 vegetation & fuel-load managem5t2 7,h7 ! use or con/ruction ( di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces = enhanc+ sy/em adaptive capacity dur+ disruptive ev5ts1 includ+-- 7i7 microgrids2 & 7ii7 batt]y-/orage subcompon5ts2 7,i7 adaptive protection te*nologies2 7,j7 advanc$ model+ te*nologies2 7,k7 h>d5+ ( p[] l9es1 facilities1 sub/ations1 ( o!r sy/ems2 & 7,l7 ! replacem5t ( old ov]head conductors & und]gr\nd cables4 7#b7 ,prohibitions & limitations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant aw>d$ to an eligible entity "u ! program may n be us$ =-- 7i7 con/ruction ( a new-- 7,i7 electric g5]at+ facility2 or 7,,ii7 l>ge-scale batt]y-/orage facility t is n us$ = enhanc+ sy/em adaptive capacity dur+ disruptive ev5ts2 or 7ii7 cyb]security4 7,b7 ,c]ta9 inve/m5ts eligible = recov]y 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may n seek co/ recov]y = ! portion ( ! co/ ( any sy/em1 te*nology1 or equipm5t t is fund$ ?r\gh a grant aw>d$ "u ! program4 7ii7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph prohibits an eligible entity f recov]+ ?r\gh traditional or inc5tive-bas$ ratemak+ any portion ( an inve/m5t 9 a sy/em1 te*nology1 or equipm5t t is n fund$ by a grant aw>d$ "u ! program4 7,c7 ,application limitations ,an eligible entity may n submit an application = a grant provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c7 & a grant provid$ by a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe pursuant to subsection 7d7 dur+ ! same application cycle4 7f7 ,di/ribution ( fund+ ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7#a7 #ej p]c5t is us$ to aw>d grants to eligible entities "u subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 #ej p]c5t is us$ to make grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u subsection 7d74 7g7 ,te*nical & o!r assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes may-- 7,a7 provide te*nical assi/ance & facilitate ! di/ribution & %>+ ( in=mation to r$uce ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts2 & 7,b7 promulgate consum]-fac+ in=mation & res\rces to in=m ! public ( be/ practices & res\rces relat+ to r$uc+ ! likelihood & consequ5ces ( disruptive ev5ts4 7#b7 ,use ( funds by ! ,secret>y ,( ! am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #e p]c5t =-- 7,a7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,b7 adm9i/rative exp5ses associat$ ) ! program4 7h7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all be requir$ to mat* #ajj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7#b7 ,exception = small utilities ,an eligible entity t sells n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye> %all be requir$ to mat* #a_/c ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7i7 ,bi5nial report to congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #b ye>s !reaft] ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! program4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include in=mation & data on-- 7,a7 ! co/s ( ! projects = :i* grants are aw>d$ to eligible entities2 7,b7 ! types ( activities1 te*nologies1 equipm5t1 & h>d5+ measures fund$ by ^? grants2 & 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* ! ability ( ! p[] grid to )/& disruptive ev5ts has increas$4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #e1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djajb4 ,haz>d mitigation us+ disa/] assi/ance ,section #djd7;f77#ab7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c7f77#ab77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ & wildfire aft] w9d/orm2 7#b7 by /rik+ includ+ replac+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8includ+-- 7,a7 replac+ 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 wildfire1 aft] extreme w9d2 & 7,b7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! in/allation ( fire-resi/ant wires & infra/ructure & ! und]gr\nd+ ( wires2 4 #djajc4 ,electric grid reliability & resili5ce rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjj4a ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,en]gy infra/ructure ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means ea* (-- 7i7 a ,/ate2 7ii7 a comb9ation ( #b or m ,/ates2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 & 7v7 a public utility commission4 7,b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! competitive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,program ,upgrad+ ,our ,electric ,grid & ,ensur+ ,reliability & ,resili5cy1 to provide1 on a competitive basis1 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance to eligible entities to c>ry out ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to coord9ate & collaborate ) electric sector own]s & op]ators-- 7,a7 to demon/rate innovative approa*es to transmission1 /orage1 & di/ribution infra/ructure to h>d5 & enhance resili5ce & reliability2 & 7,b7 to demon/rate new approa*es to enhance regional grid resili5ce1 implem5t$ ?r\gh ,/ates by public & rural electric coop]ative entities on a co/-%>$ basis4 7#d7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "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 require1 includ+ a description (-- 7,a7 h[ ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance w\ld be us$2 7,b7 ! expect$ b5efici>ies1 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( a proposal f an eligible entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 h[ ! proposal w\ld improve regional en]gy infra/ructure4 7#e7 ,selection ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible entities to receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ! program on a competitive basis4 7#f7 ,co/ %>e ,section #ihh ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb7 %all apply to ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u ! program4 7#g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7c7 ,en]gy improvem5t 9 rural or remote areas 7#a7 ,def9ition ( rural or remote area ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m rural or remote area means a city1 t[n1 or un9corporat$ area t has a population ( n m ?an #aj1jjj inhabitants4 7#b7 ,requir$ activities ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out activities to improve 9 rural or remote areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 ! resili5ce1 safety1 reliability1 & availability ( en]gy2 & 7,b7 environm5tal protection f adv]se impacts ( en]gy g5]ation4 7#c7 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 may provide ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance to rural or remote areas = ! purpose (-- 7,a7 ov]all co/-effectiv5ess ( en]gy g5]ation1 transmission1 or di/ribution sy/ems2 7,b7 sit+ or upgrad+ transmission & di/ribution l9es2 7,c7 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions f en]gy g5]ation by rural or remote areas2 7,d7 provid+ or mod]niz+ electric g5]ation facilities2 7,e7 develop+ microgrids2 & 7,f7 increas+ en]gy effici5cy4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7d7 ,en]gy infra/ructure resili5ce framework 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission1 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,electric ,reliability ,corporation1 & int]e/$ en]gy infra/ructure /akehold]s1 %all develop common analytical frameworks1 tools1 metrics1 & data to assess ! resili5ce1 reliability1 safety1 & security ( en]gy infra/ructure 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ by develop+ & /or+ an inv5tory ( easily transport$ high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s & o!r requir$ equipm5t4 7#b7 ,assessm5t & report 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an assessm5t (-- 7i7 ) respect to ! inv5tory ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s1 new trans=m]s1 & o!r equipm5t propos$ to be develop$ & /or$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 ! policies1 te*nical specifications1 & logi/ical & program /ructures necess>y to mitigate ! risks associat$ ) ! loss ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s2 7,,ii7 ! te*nical specifications = high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s2 7,,iii7 :]e inv5tory ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s %\ld be /or$2 7,,iv7 ! quantity ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s necess>y = ! inv5tory2 7,v7 h[ ! /or$ inv5tory ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s w\ld be secur$ & ma9ta9$2 7,,vi7 h[ ! high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s may be transport$2 7,,vii7 opportunities = develop+ new flexible advanc$ trans=m] designs2 & 7,,viii7 :e!r new ,f$]al regulations or co/-%>+ requirem5ts are necess>y to c>ry out ! /orage ( high-voltage recov]y trans=m]s2 & 7ii7 any ef=ts c>ri$ out by indu/ry z ( ! date ( ! assessm5t-- 7,i7 to %>e trans=m]s & equipm5t2 7,,ii7 to develop plans = next g5]ation trans=m]s2 & 7,,iii7 to plan = surge & long-t]m manufactur+ (1 & long-t]m /&>dization (1 trans=m] designs4 7,b7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation t is provid$ to1 g5]at$ by1 or collect$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be consid]$ to be critical electric infra/ructure in=mation "u section #bae;,a ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a74 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! assessm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a74 #djajd4 ,utility dem& response 7a7 ,consid]ation ( dem&-,response /&>d 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aaa7;d7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bj7 ,dem&-response practices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* electric utility %all promote ! use ( dem&-response & dem& flexibility practices by comm]cial1 resid5tial1 & indu/rial consum]s to r$uce electricity consumption dur+ p]iods ( unusually high dem&4 7,b7 ,rate recov]y 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority %all consid] e/abli%+ rate me*anisms all[+ an electric utility ) respect to :i* ! ,/ate regulatory au?ority has ratemak+ au?ority to timely recov] ! co/s ( promot+ dem&-response & dem& flexibility practices 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,nonregulat$ electric utilities ,a nonregulat$ electric utility may e/abli% rate me*anisms = ! timely recov]y ( ! co/s ( promot+ dem&-response & dem& flexibility practices 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7#b7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,"t limitations ,section #aab7;b7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority7 & ea* nonregulat$ electric utility %all comm5ce consid]ation "u section #aaa1 or set a he>+ date = consid]ation1 ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d74 7,b7 ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority71 & ea* nonregulat$ electric utility %all complete ! consid]ation & make ! det]m9ation "u section #aaa ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d74 4 7,b7 ,failure to comply 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aab7;c7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7,i7 by /rik+ su* p>agraph 7#ad7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh p>agraphs 7#af7 & ins]t+ su* p>agraph 7#ad74 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ae7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is subsection to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#ae74 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>ds e/abli%$ by p>agraphs 7#af72 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is subsection to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#bj744 7ii7 ,te*nical correction ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #abed7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #iga7 is repeal$ & ! am5dm5t made by t p>agraph 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 is void1 & section #aab7;d7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;d77 %all be 9 effect z if t am5dm5t _h n be5 enact$4 7,c7 ,prior ,/ate actions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aab ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,prior ,/ate actions ,subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all n apply to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d7 9 ! case ( any electric utility 9 a ,/ate if1 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection-- 7#a7 ! ,/ate has implem5t$ = ! electric utility ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d72 7#b7 ! ,/ate regulatory au?ority = ! ,/ate or ! relevant nonregulat$ electric utility has conduct$ a proce$+ to consid] implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility2 or 7#c7 ! ,/ate legislature has vot$ on ! implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility4 4 7ii7 ,cross-ref]5ce ,section #abd ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfcd7 is am5d$-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ?is subsection ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ?is section2 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#bj7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is section to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#bj744 7b7 ,optional features ( ,/ate en]gy cons]vation plans ,section #cfb7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#af71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#ag7 z p>agraph 7#ah72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#af7 ! foll[+3 7#ag7 programs t promote ! in/allation & use ( dem&-response te*nology & dem&-response practices2 & 4 7c7 ,f$]al ,en]gy ,managem5t ,program ,section #edc7;i7 ( ! ,national ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbec7;i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to r$uce en]gy consumption dur+ p]iods ( unusually high electricity or natural gas dem&4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vii7 promote ! in/allation ( dem&-response te*nology & ! use ( dem&-response practices 9 ,f$]al build+s4 4 7d7 ,compon5ts ( ,z]o-,net-,en]gy ,comm]cial ,build+s ,initiative ,section #dbb7;d77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjhb7;d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ dem&-response te*nologies1 practices1 & policies7 aft] policies4 #djaje4 ,sit+ ( int]/ate electric transmission facilities 7a7 ,designation ( ,national ,int]e/ ,electric ,transmission ,corridors ,section #baf7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & ,indian ,tribes aft] affect$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ capacity con/ra9ts & be=e conge/ion2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,aft] & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y1 aft]2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ affect$ ,/ates & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8affect$ ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes71 %all issue a report1 bas$ on ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 or o!r in=mation relat+ to electric transmission capacity con/ra9ts & conge/ion1 :i* may designate z a national int]e/ electric transmission corridor any geographic area t-- 7i7 is exp]i5c+ electric en]gy transmission capacity con/ra9ts or conge/ion t adv]sely affects consum]s2 or 7ii7 is expect$ to exp]i5ce su* en]gy transmission capacity con/ra9ts or conge/ion4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all conduct ! /udy & issue ! report 9 consultation & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s1 ! ,secret>y1 9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 & issu+ ! report "u p>agraph 7#b71 %all consult2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ or en]gy security aft] indep5d5ce2 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+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ! designation w\ld enhance ! ability ( facilities t g5]ate or transmit firm or int]mitt5t en]gy to connect to ! electric grid2 7,g7 ! designation-- 7i7 maximizes exi/+ rights-(-way2 & 7ii7 avoids & m9imizes1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 & (fsets to ! ext5t appropriate & practicable1 s5sitive environm5tal areas & cultural h]itage sites2 & 7,h7 ! designation w\ld result 9 a r$uction 9 ! co/ to pur*ase electric en]gy = consum]s4 4 7b7 ,con/ruction ,p]mit ,section #baf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by ins]t+ or int]regional b5efits aft] int]/ate b5efits2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 a ,/ate commission or o!r entity t has au?ority to approve ! sit+ ( ! facilities-- 7i7 has n made a det]m9ation on an application seek+ approval pursuant to applicable law by ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! lat] (-- 7,i7 ! date on :i* ! application 0 fil$2 & 7,,ii7 ! date on :i* ! relevant national int]e/ electric transmission corridor 0 designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a72 7ii7 has condition$ its approval 9 su* a mann] t ! propos$ con/ruction or modification w n significantly r$uce transmission capacity con/ra9ts or conge/ion 9 int]/ate comm]ce or is n economically feasible2 or 7iii7 has d5i$ an application seek+ approval pursuant to applicable law2 4 7c7 ,rights-(-,way ,section #baf7;e77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ modify ! transmission facilities1 ! & ins]t+ modify1 & op]ate & ma9ta91 ! transmission facilities &1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,commission1 ! p]mit hold] has made good fai? ef=ts to engage ) l&[n]s & o!r /akehold]s e>ly 9 ! applicable p]mitt+ process1 !4 7d7 ,int]/ate ,compacts ,section #baf7;i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! memb]s & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! memb]s ( ! compact are 9 disagreem5t aft] ! lat] (-- 7,a7 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! relevant application = ! facility 0 fil$2 & 7,b7 ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! relevant national int]e/ electric transmission corridor 0 designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a74 4 #djajf4 ,transmission facilitation program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,capacity contract ,! t]m capacity contract means a contract ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y & an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 = ! "r to ! use ( ! transmission capacity ( an eligible project4 7#b7 ,eligible electric p[] transmission l9e ,! t]m eligible electric p[] transmission l9e means an electric p[] transmission l9e t is capable ( transmitt+ n less ?an-- 7,a7 #a1jjj megawatts2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( a project t consi/s ( upgrad+ an exi/+ transmission l9e or con/ruct+ a new transmission l9e 9 an exi/+ transmission1 transportation1 or telecommunications infra/ructure corridor1 #ejj megawatts4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity seek+ to c>ry out an eligible project4 7#d7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a project 7includ+ any relat$ facility7-- 7,a7 to con/ruct a new or replace an exi/+ eligible electric p[] transmission l9e2 7,b7 to increase ! transmission capacity ( an exi/+ eligible electric p[] transmission l9e2 or 7,c7 to connect an isolat$ microgrid to an exi/+ transmission1 transportation1 or telecommunications infra/ructure corridor locat$ 9 ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 or a t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,fund ,! t]m ,fund means ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,fund e/abli%$ by subsection 7d77#a74 7#f7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,program e/abli%$ by subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,relat$ facility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m relat$ facility means a facility relat$ to an eligible project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m relat$ facility does n include-- 7i7 facilities us$ prim>ily to g5]ate electric en]gy2 or 7ii7 facilities us$ 9 ! local di/ribution ( electric en]gy4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all facilitate ! con/ruction ( electric p[] transmission l9es & relat$ facilities 9 accordance ) subsection 7e74 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section1 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 ,proc$ures ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures = ! solicitation & review ( applications f eligible entities4 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,transmission facilitation fund ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury a fund1 to be kn[n z ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,fund1 consi/+ (-- 7,a7 all am\nts receiv$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ receipts1 collections1 & recov]ies1 f any s\rce relat+ to exp5ses incurr$ by ! ,secret>y 9 c>ry+ out ! program1 includ+-- 7i7 co/s recov]$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#d72 7ii7 am\nts receiv$ z repaym5t ( a loan issu$ to an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b72 & 7iii7 am\nts contribut$ by eligible entities = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out an eligible project ) respect to :i* ! ,secret>y is p>ticipat+ ) ! eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c72 7,b7 all am\nts borr[$ f ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury by ! ,secret>y = ! program "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 any am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! program4 7#b7 ,borr[+ au?ority ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury may1 )\t fur!r appropriation & )\t fiscal ye> limitation1 loan to ! ,secret>y on su* t]ms z may be fix$ by ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 su* sums z1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 are f "t to "t requir$ = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ! program1 n to exce$1 9 ! aggregate 7includ+ def]r$ int]e/71 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj 9 out/&+ repayable balances at any #a "t4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program1 includ+ = any adm9i/rative exp5ses ( c>ry+ out ! program t are n recov]$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#d7 ,co/ recov]y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! co/ ( any facilitation activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e77#a7 %all be collect$-- 7i7 f eligible entities receiv+ ! b5efit ( ! applicable facilitation activity1 on a s*$ule to be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 ) respect to a contract$ transmission capacity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 ?r\gh rates *>g$ = ! use ( ! contract$ transmission capacity4 7,b7 ,=giv5ess ( balances 7i7 ,t]m9ation or end ( useful life ,if1 at ! end ( ! useful life ( an eligible project or ! t]m9ation ( a capacity contract "u subsection 7f77#e71 !re is a rema9+ balance ow$ to ! ,treasury "u ?is section1 ! balance %all be =giv54 7ii7 ,uncon/ruct$ projects ,funds exp5d$ to /udy projects t are consid]$ pursuant to ?is section b t are n con/ruct$ %all be =giv54 7,c7 ,recov]y ( co/s ( eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may collect ! co/s ( any activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y ) respect to an eligible project 9 :i* ! ,secret>y p>ticipates ) an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c7 ?r\gh rates *>g$ to cu/om]s b5efitt+ f ! new transmission capability provid$ by ! eligible project4 7e7 ,facilitation ( eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to facilitate eligible projects1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 subject to subsections 7f7 & 7i71 ent] into a capacity contract ) respect to an eligible project prior to ! date on :i* ! eligible project is complet$2 7,b7 subject to subsections 7g7 & 7i71 issue a loan to an eligible entity = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out an eligible project2 or 7,c7 subject to subsections 7h7 & 7i71 p>ticipate ) an eligible entity 9 design+1 develop+1 con/ruct+1 op]at+1 ma9ta9+1 or own+ an eligible project4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! provision & receipt ( assi/ance = an eligible project "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate-- 7,a7 to ensure ! success ( ! program2 & 7,b7 to protect ! int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7f7 ,capacity contracts 7#a7 ,purpose ,9 ent]+ into capacity contracts "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into capacity contracts t w enc\rage o!r entities to ent] into contracts = ! transmission capacity ( ! eligible project4 7#b7 ,paym5t ,! am\nt paid by ! ,secret>y to an eligible entity "u a capacity contract = ! "r to ! use ( ! transmission capacity ( an eligible project %all be-- 7,a7 ! fair m>ket value = ! use ( ! transmission capacity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into acc\nt1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y1 ! comp>able value = ! use ( ! transmission capacity ( o!r electric p[] transmission l9es2 & 7,b7 on a s*$ule & 9 su* divid$ am\nts1 :i* may be a s+le am\nt1 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are likely to facilitate con/ruction ( ! eligible project1 tak+ into acc\nt /&>d indu/ry practice & factors specific to ea* applicant1 includ+1 z applicable-- 7i7 pot5tial review by a ,/ate regulatory entity ( ! rev5ue requirem5t ( an electric utility2 & 7ii7 ! f9ancial model ( an indep5d5t transmission develop]4 7#c7 ,limitations ,a capacity contract %all-- 7,a7 be = a t]m ( n m ?an #dj ye>s2 & 7,b7 be = n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! total propos$ transmission capacity ( ! applicable eligible project4 7#d7 ,transmission m>ket+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y has n t]m9at$ a capacity contract "u p>agraph 7#e7 be=e ! applicable eligible project ent]s into s]vice1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m contracts ) a ?ird p>ty to m>ket ! transmission capacity ( ! eligible project to :i* ! ,secret>y holds rights "u ! capacity contract4 7,b7 ,return ,subject to subp>agraph 7,d71 ! ,secret>y %all seek to ensure t any contract ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,a7 maximizes ! f9ancial return to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7,c7 ,competitive solicitation ,! ,secret>y %all only select ?ird p>ties = contracts "u ?is p>agraph ?r\gh a competitive solicitation4 7,d7 ,requirem5t ,! m>ket+ ( capacity pursuant to ?is subsection1 includ+ any m>ket+ by a ?ird p>ty "u subp>agraph 7,a71 %all be und]tak5 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gia;a et seq474 7#e7 ,t]m9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all seek to t]m9ate a capacity contract z soon z practicable aft] det]m9+ t suffici5t transmission capacity ( ! eligible project has be5 secur$ by o!r entities to ensure ! long-t]m f9ancial viability ( ! eligible project1 includ+ ?r\gh #a or m transf]s "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,transf] ,on paym5t to ! ,secret>y by a ?ird p>ty = transmission capacity to :i* ! ,secret>y has rights "u a capacity contract1 ! ,secret>y may transf] ! rights to t transmission capacity to t ?ird p>ty4 7,c7 ,rel9qui%m5t ,on paym5t to ! ,secret>y by ! applicable eligible entity = transmission capacity to :i* ! ,secret>y has rights "u a capacity contract1 ! ,secret>y may rel9qui% ! rights to t transmission capacity to ! eligible entity4 7,d7 ,requirem5t ,a paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 %all be 9 an am\nt suffici5t = ! ,secret>y to recov] any rema9+ co/s incurr$ by ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! quantity ( transmission capacity affect$ by ! transf] "u subp>agraph 7,b7 or ! rel9qui%m5t "u subp>agraph 7,c71 z applicable4 7#f7 ,o!r f$]al capacity positions ,! exi/5ce ( a capacity contract does n preclude a ,f$]al entity1 includ+ a ,f$]al p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration1 f o!rwise secur+ transmission capacity at any "t f an eligible project1 to ! ext5t t ! ,f$]al entity is au?oriz$ to secure t transmission capacity4 7#g7 ,=m ( f9ancial assi/ance ,ent]+ into a capacity contract "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a7 %all be consid]$ a =m ( f9ancial assi/ance describ$ 9 section #aejh4a7q77#a77vii7 ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#h7 ,transmission plann+ region consultation ,prior to ent]+ into a capacity contract "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! relevant transmission plann+ region reg>d+ ! transmission plann+ region's id5tification ( ne$s1 & ! ,secret>y %all m9imize1 to ! ext5t possible1 duplication or conflict ) ! transmission plann+ region's ne$s det]m9ation & selection ( projects t meet su* ne$s4 7g7 ,int]e/ rate on loans ,! rate ( int]e/ to be *>g$ 9 connection ) any loan made by ! ,secret>y to an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b7 %all be fix$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into consid]ation m>ket yields on out/&+ m>ketable obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( comp>able maturities z ( ! date ( ! loan4 7h7 ,public-private p>tn]%ips ,! ,secret>y may p>ticipate ) an eligible entity ) respect to an eligible project "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! eligible project-- 7#a7 7,a7 is locat$ 9 an area designat$ z a national int]e/ electric transmission corridor pursuant to section #baf7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdp7a72 or 7,b7 is necess>y to accommodate an actual or project$ increase 9 dem& = electric transmission capacity across m ?an #a ,/ate or transmission plann+ region2 7#b7 is consi/5t ) effici5t & reliable op]ation ( ! transmission grid2 7#c7 w be op]at$ 9 con=mance ) prud5t utility practices2 7#d7 w be op]at$ 9 con=mance ) ! rules (-- 7,a7 a ,transmission ,organization 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif771 if applicable2 or 7,b7 a regional reliability organization2 & 7#e7 is n duplicative ( ! functions ( exi/+ transmission facilities t are ! subject ( ongo+ sit+ & relat$ p]mitt+ proce$+s4 7i7 ,c]tification ,prior to tak+ action to facilitate an eligible project "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( subsection 7e77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all c]tify t-- 7#a7 ! eligible project is 9 ! public int]e/2 7#b7 ! eligible project is unlikely to be con/ruct$ 9 z timely a mann] or ) z mu* transmission capacity 9 ! abs5ce ( facilitation "u ?is section1 includ+ ) respect to an eligible project = :i* a ,f$]al inve/m5t tax cr$it may be all[$2 & 7#c7 x is reasonable to expect t ! proce$s f ! eligible project w be adequate1 z applicable-- 7,a7 to recov] ! co/ ( a capacity contract ent]$ into "u subsection 7e77#a77;,a72 7,b7 to repay a loan provid$ "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b72 or 7,c7 to repay any am\nts borr[$ f ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury "u subsection 7d77#b74 7j7 ,o!r au?orities1 limitations1 & effects 7#a7 ,p>ticipation ,! ,secret>y may p]mit o!r entities to p>ticipate 9 ! f9anc+1 con/ruction1 & own]%ip ( eligible projects facilitat$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,op]ations & ma9t5ance ,facilitation by ! ,secret>y ( an eligible project "u ?is section does n create any obligation on ! "p ( ! ,secret>y to op]ate or ma9ta9 ! eligible project4 7#c7 ,f$]al facilities ,= purposes ( co/ recov]y "u subsection 7d77#d7 & repaym5t ( a loan issu$ "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 ea* eligible project facilitat$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %all be treat$ z sep>ate & di/9ct f-- 7,a7 ea* o!r eligible project2 & 7,b7 all o!r ,f$]al p[] & transmission facilities4 7#d7 ,effect on ancill>y s]vices au?ority & obligations ,no?+ 9 ?is section conf]s on ! ,secret>y or any ,f$]al p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration any additional au?ority or obligation to provide ancill>y s]vices to us]s ( transmission facilities con/ruct$ or upgrad$ "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,effect on we/]n area p[] adm9i/ration projects ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects-- 7,a7 any p5d+ project application be=e ! ,we/]n ,area ,p[] ,adm9i/ration "u section #cja ( ! ,hoov] ,p[] ,plant ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdba;a72 or 7,b7 any agreem5t ent]$ into by ! ,we/]n ,p[] ,adm9i/ration "u t section4 7#f7 ,?ird-p>ty f9ance ,no?+ 9 ?is section precludes an eligible project facilitat$ "u ?is section f be+ eligible z a project "u section #abbb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdba74 7#g7 ,limitation on loans ,an eligible project may n be ! subject ( bo?-- 7,a7 a loan "u subsection 7e77#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 a ,f$]al loan "u section #cja ( ! ,hoov] ,p[] ,plant ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdba;a74 7#h7 ,consid]ations ,9 evaluat+ eligible projects = possible facilitation "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize projects t1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 use te*nology t enhances ! capacity1 effici5cy1 resili5cy1 or reliability ( an electric p[] transmission sy/em1 includ+-- 7i7 reconductor+ ( an exi/+ electric p[] transmission l9e ) advanc$ conductors2 & 7ii7 h>dw>e or s(tw>e t enables dynamic l9e rat+s1 advanc$ p[] fl[ control1 or grid topology optimization2 7,b7 w improve ! resili5cy & reliability ( an electric p[] transmission sy/em2 7,c7 facilitate int]regional transf] capacity t supports /rong & equitable economic gr[?2 & 7,d7 contribute to national or subnational goals to l[] electricity sector gre5h\se gas emissions4 #djajg4 ,deploym5t ( te*nologies to enhance grid flexibility 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acjf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#ad72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,9 ! case ( data analytics t enable s(tw>e to engage 9 ,sm>t ,grid functions1 ! docum5t$ pur*ase co/s ( ! data analytics4 7#aj7 ,9 ! case ( build+s1 ! docum5t$ exp5ses = devices & s(tw>e1 includ+ = in/allation1 t all[ build+s to engage 9 dem& flexibility or ,sm>t ,grid functions4 7#aa7 ,9 ! case ( utility communications1 op]ational fib] & wireless broadb& communications networks to enable data fl[ betwe5 di/ribution sy/em compon5ts4 7#ab7 ,9 ! case ( advanc$ transmission te*nologies su* z dynamic l9e rat+1 fl[ control devices1 advanc$ conductors1 network topology optimization1 or o!r h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 & associat$ protocols appli$ to exi/+ transmission facilities t increase ! op]ational transf] capacity ( a transmission network1 ! docum5t$ exp5ditures to pur*ase & in/all ^? advanc$ transmission te*nologies4 7#ac7 ,9 ! case ( extreme wea!r or natural disa/]s1 ! ability to r$irect or %ut (f p[] to m9imize black\ts & avoid fur!r damage4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#af72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,! ability to use data analytics & s(tw>e-z-s]vice to provide flexibility by improv+ ! visibility ( ! electrical sy/em to grid op]ators t c help quickly rebalance ! electrical sy/em ) autonom\s controls4 7#aj7 ,! ability to facilitate ! aggregation or integration ( di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces to s]ve z assets = ! grid4 7#aa7 ,! ability to provide en]gy /orage to meet fluctuat+ electricity dem&1 provide voltage support1 & integrate int]mitt5t g5]ation s\rces1 includ+ vehicle-to-grid te*nologies4 7#ab7 ,! ability ( h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 & associat$ protocols appli$ to exi/+ transmission facilities to increase ! op]ational transf] capacity ( a transmission network4 7#ac7 ,! ability to anticipate & mitigate impacts ( extreme wea!r or natural disa/]s on grid resili5cy4 7#ad7 ,! ability to facilitate ! integration ( r5ewable en]gy res\rces1 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 & vehicle-to-grid te*nologies4 7#ae7 ,! ability to reliably meet increas$ dem& f electric vehicles & ! electrification ( appliances & o!r sectors4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,sm>t ,grid ,inve/m5t ,mat*+ ,grant ,program e/abli%$ "u section #acjf7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf7;a77 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf4 #djajh4 ,/ate en]gy security plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,"p ,d ( title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #cfa-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,congress & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cfa4 ,f9d+s2 purpose2 def9itions 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress 2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ 7b7 ,x is & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,purpose ,x is 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 2 7#b7 9 section #cff-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i71 by /rik+ approv$ "u section #cfg1 & 2 & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h71 by ins]t+ a p>agraph head+1 ! text ( :i* is compris$ ( ! t]m def9$ 9 ! p>agraph2 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#f71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7#c7 by mov+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h7 ( section #cff 7z s r$esignat$7 s z to appe> aft] subsection 7c7 ( section #cfa 7z designat$ by p>agraph 7#a77;,c772 & 7#d7 by am5d+ section #cff to read z foll[s3 #cff4 ,/ate en]gy security plans 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em ,! t]m bulk-p[] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#b7 ,/ate en]gy security plan ,! t]m ,/ate en]gy security plan means a ,/ate en]gy security plan describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance = ,/ate en]gy security plans ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance made available to a ,/ate "u ?is "p may be us$ = ! developm5t1 implem5tation1 review1 & revision ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan t-- 7#a7 assesses ! exi/+ circum/ances 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#b7 proposes me?ods to /r5g!n ! ability ( ! ,/ate1 9 consultation ) own]s & op]ators ( en]gy infra/ructure 9 ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 to secure ! en]gy infra/ructure ( ! ,/ate aga9/ all physical & cyb]security ?reats2 7,b7 7i7 to mitigate ! risk ( en]gy supply disruptions to ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 to enhance ! response to1 & recov]y f1 en]gy disruptions2 & 7,c7 to ensure t ! ,/ate has reliable1 secure1 & resili5t en]gy infra/ructure4 7c7 ,cont5ts ( plan ,a ,/ate en]gy security plan %all-- 7#a7 address all en]gy s\rces & regulat$ & unregulat$ en]gy provid]s2 7#b7 provide a ,/ate en]gy pr(ile1 includ+ an assessm5t ( en]gy production1 transmission1 di/ribution1 & end-use2 7#c7 address pot5tial haz>ds to ea* en]gy sector or sy/em1 includ+-- 7,a7 physical ?reats & vuln]abilities2 & 7,b7 cyb]security ?reats & vuln]abilities2 7#d7 provide a risk assessm5t ( en]gy infra/ructure & cross-sector int]dep5d5cies2 7#e7 provide a risk mitigation approa* to enhance reliability & end-use resili5ce2 & 7#f7 7,a7 address-- 7i7 multi-,/ate & regional coord9ation1 plann+1 & response2 & 7ii7 coord9ation ) ,indian ,tribes ) respect to plann+ & response2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 enc\rage mutual assi/ance 9 cyb] & physical response plans4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,9 develop+ or revis+ a ,/ate en]gy security plan1 ! ,/ate en]gy (fice ( ! ,/ate %all coord9ate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 )-- 7#a7 ! public utility or s]vice commission ( ! ,/ate2 7#b7 en]gy provid]s f ! private & public sectors2 & 7#c7 o!r entities responsible =-- 7,a7 ma9ta9+ fuel or electric reliability2 & 7,b7 secur+ en]gy infra/ructure4 7e7 ,f9ancial assi/ance ,a ,/ate is n eligible to receive ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is "p = any purpose = a fiscal ye> unless ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y1 ) respect to t fiscal ye>-- 7#a7 a ,/ate en]gy security plan t meets ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c72 or 7#b7 aft] an annual review1 c>ri$ out by ! ,gov]nor1 ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan-- 7,a7 any necess>y revisions to ! ,/ate en]gy security plan2 or 7,b7 a c]tification t no revisions to ! ,/ate en]gy security plan are necess>y4 7f7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,on reque/ ( ! ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 may provide in=mation1 te*nical assi/ance1 & o!r assi/ance 9 ! developm5t1 implem5tation1 or revision ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan4 7g7 ,requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate receiv+ ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is "p %all provide reasonable assurance to ! ,secret>y t ! ,/ate has e/abli%$ policies & proc$ures design$ to assure t ! f9ancial assi/ance w be us$-- 7#a7 to supplem5t1 & n to supplant1 ,/ate & local funds2 & 7#b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to increase ! am\nt ( ,/ate & local funds t o!rwise w\ld be available1 9 ! abs5ce ( ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance1 = ! implem5tation ( a ,/ate en]gy security plan4 7h7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 7i7 ,sunset ,! requirem5ts ( ?is section %all expire on ,octob] #ca1 #bjbe4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7,public ,law #id-afc2 #hi ,/at4 #hgb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cfa & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cfa4 ,f9d+s2 purpose2 def9itions4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cff & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cff4 ,/ate en]gy security plans4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #eji7;i77#c7 ( ! ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,act ( #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#h7;i77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ prescrib$ = su* t]ms 9 section #cff ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act & ins]t+ giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #cfa7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act4 7#b7 ,section #cfc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbc7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7e74 7#c7 ,section #dea7;i77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhha7;i77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ prescrib$ = su* t]ms 9 section #cff ( ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act & ins]t+ giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #cfa7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act4 #djaji4 ,/ate en]gy program 7a7 ,collaborative transmission sit+ ,section #cfb7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ! m&atory conduct ( activities to support transmission & di/ribution plann+1 includ+-- 7,a7 support = local gov]nm5ts & ,indian ,tribes2 7,b7 feasibility /udies = transmission l9e r\tes & alt]natives2 7,c7 prep>ation ( necess>y project design & p]mits2 & 7,d7 outrea* to affect$ /akehold]s4 4 7b7 ,/ate en]gy cons]vation plans ,section #cfb7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbb7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 programs to increase transportation en]gy effici5cy1 includ+ programs to help r$uce c>bon emissions 9 ! transportation sector by #bjej & accel]ate ! use ( alt]native transportation fuels =1 & ! electrification (1 ,/ate gov]nm5t vehicles1 fleet vehicles1 taxis & ride%>+ s]vices1 mass transit1 s*ool buses1 f]ries1 & privately own$ pass5g] & m$ium- & heavy-duty vehicles2 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,/ate en]gy program ,section #cfe ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is "p #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all be di/ribut$ to ! ,/ates 9 accordance ) ! applicable di/ribution =mula 9 effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjba2 & 7,b7 %all n be subject to ! mat*+ requirem5t describ$ 9 ! fir/ proviso ( ! matt] "u ! head+ en]gy cons]vation "u ! head+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy 9 title ,,ii ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aihe 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbc;a74 4 #djaaj4 ,p[] m>ket+ adm9i/ration transmission borr[+ au?ority 7a7 ,borr[+ au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 = ! purposes ( provid+ funds to assi/ 9 ! f9anc+ ( ! con/ruction1 acquisition1 & replacem5t ( ! ,f$]al ,columbia ,riv] ,p[] ,sy/em & to implem5t ! au?ority ( ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,bonneville ,p[] ,adm9i/ration 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator7 "u ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ ,electric ,p[] ,plann+ & ,cons]vation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hci et seq471 an additional #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 borr[+ au?ority is made available "u ! ,f$]al ,columbia ,riv] ,transmission ,sy/em ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hch et seq471 to rema9 out/&+ at any #a "t4 7#b7 ,limitation ,! obligation ( additional borr[+ au?ority "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #f1jjj1jjj1jjj by fiscal ye> #bjbh4 7b7 ,f9ancial plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all issue an updat$ f9ancial plan by ! end ( fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,z "p ( ! process ( issu+ an updat$ f9ancial plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 consi/5t ) asset managem5t plann+ & s\nd bus9ess pr9ciples1 consid] project$ & plann$ use & allocation ( ! borr[+ au?ority ( ! ,adm9i/rator across ! mission responsibilities ( ! ,bonneville ,p[] ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 be=e issu+ ! f9al updat$ f9ancial plan-- 7i7 engage1 9 a mann] det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ) cu/om]s ) respect to a draft ( ! updat$ plan2 & 7ii7 consid] z a relevant factor any recomm5dations f cu/om]s reg>d+ prioritization ( asset inve/m5ts4 7c7 ,/akehold] engagem5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 engage1 9 a mann] det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ) cu/om]s & /akehold]s ) respect to ! f9ancial & co/ managem5t ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator ?r\gh p]iodic program reviews2 & 7#b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 implem5t ^? policies t w\ld be expect$ to be consi/5t ) ! l[e/ possible p[] & transmission rates consi/5t ) s\nd bus9ess pr9ciples4 7d7 ,repaym5t ,any additional ,treasury borr[+ au?ority receiv$ "u ?is section %all be fully repaid to ! ,treasury 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! applicable self-f9anc$ ,f$]al budget acc\nts4 #djaaa4 ,/udy ( codes & /&>ds = use ( en]gy /orage sy/ems across sectors 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy ( types & comm]cial applications ( codes & /&>ds appli$ to-- 7#a7 /ation>y en]gy /orage sy/ems2 7#b7 mobile en]gy /orage sy/ems2 & 7#c7 en]gy /orage sy/ems t move betwe5 /ation>y & mobile applications1 su* z electric vehicle batt]ies or batt]ies repurpos$ = new applications4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be-- 7#a7 to id5tify b>ri]s1 fo/] collaboration1 & increase con=mity across sectors relat+ to-- 7,a7 use ( em]g+ en]gy /orage te*nologies2 & 7,b7 use cases1 su* z vehicle-to-grid integration2 7#b7 to id5tify all exi/+ codes & /&>ds t apply to en]gy /orage sy/ems2 7#c7 to id5tify codes & /&>ds t require revision or enhancem5t2 7#d7 to enhance ! safe implem5tation ( en]gy /orage sy/ems2 & 7#e7 to receive =mal input f /akehold]s reg>d+-- 7,a7 exi/+ codes & /&>ds2 & 7,b7 new or revis$ codes & /&>ds4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) all relevant /&>ds-develop+ organizations & o!r entities ) exp]tise reg>d+ en]gy /orage sy/em safety4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #djaab4 ,demon/ration ( electric vehicle batt]y second-life applications = grid s]vices ,section #cbja7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ includ+ at & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7,a7 at 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 #a project to demon/rate second-life applications ( electric vehicle batt]ies z aggregat$ en]gy /orage in/allations to provide s]vices to ! electric grid1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c74 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,demon/ration ( electric vehicle batt]y second-life applications = grid s]vices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t to c>ry out a project to demon/rate second-life applications ( electric vehicle batt]ies z aggregat$ en]gy /orage in/allations to provide s]vices to ! electric grid4 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! project "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 to demon/rate p[] safety & ! reliability ( ! applications demon/rat$ "u ! program2 7ii7 to demon/rate ! ability ( electric vehicle batt]ies-- 7,i7 to provide ancill>y s]vices = grid /ability & managem5t2 & 7,,ii7 to r$uce ! peak loads ( homes & bus9esses2 7iii7 to ext5d ! useful life ( electric vehicle batt]ies & ! compon5ts ( electric vehicle batt]ies prior to ! collection1 recycl+1 & reprocess+ ( ! batt]ies & compon5ts2 & 7iv7 to increase acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! use ( second-life applications ( electric vehicle batt]ies by utilities4 7,c7 ,priority ,9 select+ a project to c>ry out "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects 9 :i* ! demon/ration ( ! applicable second-life applications is pair$ ) #a or m facilities t c\ld p>ticul>ly b5efit f increas$ resili5cy & l[] en]gy co/s1 su* z a multi-family af=dable h\s+ facility1 a s5ior c>e facility1 & a community heal? c5t]4 4 #djaac4 ,columbia ,bas9 p[] managem5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,acc\nt ,! t]m ,acc\nt means ! acc\nt e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,bonneville ,p[] ,adm9i/ration4 7#c7 ,canadian entitlem5t ,! t]m ,canadian ,entitlem5t means ! d[n/ream p[] b5efits t ,canada is entitl$ to "u ,article ,v ( ! ,treaty ,relat+ to ,coop]ative ,developm5t ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ( ! ,columbia ,riv] ,bas91 sign$ at ,wa%+ton ,janu>y #ag1 #aifa 7#ae ,,u/ #aeee2 ,,tias #efch74 7b7 ,transmission ,coord9ation & ,expansion 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury an acc\nt = ! purposes ( mak+ exp5ditures to increase bilat]al transf]s ( r5ewable electric g5]ation betwe5 ! we/]n ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada4 7#b7 ,crit]ia 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator may make exp5ditures f ! ,acc\nt = activities to improve electric p[] sy/em coord9ation by con/ruct+ electric p[] transmission facilities )9 ! we/]n ,unit$ ,/ates t directly or indirectly facilitate non-c>bon emitt+ electric p[] transactions betwe5 ! we/]n ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada4 7,b7 ,application ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be effective aft] ! lat] (-- 7i7 ,septemb] #af1 #bjbd2 & 7ii7 ! date on :i* ! ,canadian entitlem5t value calculation is t]m9at$ or r$uc$ to ! actual electric p[] value to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#c7 ,consultation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all consult ) relevant electric utilities 9 ,canada & appropriate regional transmission plann+ organizations 9 consid]+ ! con/ruction ( transmission activities "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,au?orization ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,acc\nt a nonreimburseable am\nt equal to ! aggregat$ am\nt ( ! ,canadian ,entitlem5t dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,increas$ ,hydroelectric ,capacity 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission] ( ,reclamation %all rehabilitate & enhance ! ,john ,w4 ,keys ,,iii ,pump ,g5]at+ ,plant-- 7,a7 to replace obsolete equipm5t2 7,b7 to ma9ta9 reliability & improve effici5cy 9 sy/em p]=mance & op]ation2 7,c7 to create m hydroelectric p[] capacity 9 ! ,pacific ,nor?we/2 & 7,d7 to ensure ! availability ( wat] = irrigation 9 ! ev5t t ,columbia ,riv] wat] fl[s f ,briti% ,columbia into ! ,unit$ ,/ates are insuffici5t aft] ,septemb] #af1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ajj1jjj1jjj1 :i* %all be nonreimburseable1 to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7d7 ,p[] ,coord9ation ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct a /udy consid]+ ! pot5tial hydroelectric p[] value to ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ ( increas+ ! coord9ation ( ! op]ation ( hydroelectric & wat] /orage facilities on riv]s locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,canada4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all analyze-- 7,a7 project$ *anges to ! ,pacific ,nor?we/ electricity supply2 7,b7 pot5tial r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,c7 any pot5tial ne$ to increase transmission capacity2 & 7,d7 any o!r factor ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s to be relevant = increas+ bilat]al coord9ation4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all coord9ate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 )-- 7,a7 ! ,briti% ,columbia or a cr[n corporation own$ by ,briti% ,columbia2 7,b7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7,c7 ! ,commission] ( ,reclamation2 & 7,d7 any public utility di/ricts t op]ate hydroelectric projects on ! ma9/em ( ! ,columbia ,riv]4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #aj1jjj1jjj1 :i* %all be nonreimburseable1 to c>ry out ?is subsection4 ,b ,cyb]security #djaba4 ,enhanc+ grid security ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em2 electric reliability organization ,! t]ms bulk-p[] sy/em & ,electric ,reliability ,organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#b7 ,electric utility2 /ate regulatory au?ority ,! t]ms electric utility & ,/ate regulatory au?ority h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7b7 ,program to promote & advance physical security & cyb]security ( electric utilities 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & 9 consultation )1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate regulatory au?orities1 indu/ry /akehold]s1 & ! ,electric ,reliability ,organization1 %all c>ry out a program-- 7,a7 to develop1 & provide = volunt>y implem5tation (1 maturity models1 self-assessm5ts1 & audit+ me?ods = assess+ ! physical security & cyb]security ( electric utilities2 7,b7 to assi/ ) ?reat assessm5t & cyb]security tra9+ = electric utilities2 7,c7 to provide te*nical assi/ance = electric utilities subject to ! program2 7,d7 to provide tra9+ to electric utilities to address & mitigate cyb]security supply *a9 managem5t risks2 7,e7 to advance1 9 p>tn]%ip ) electric utilities1 ! cyb]security ( ?ird-p>ty v5dors t manufacture compon5ts ( ! electric grid2 7,f7 to increase opportunities = %>+ be/ practices & data collection )9 ! electric sector2 & 7,g7 to assi/1 9 ! case ( electric utilities t own def5se critical electric infra/ructure 7z def9$ 9 section #bae;,a7a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a7;a7771 ) full eng9e]+ reviews ( critical functions & op]ations at bo? ! utility & def5se infra/ructure levels-- 7i7 to id5tify unprotect$ av5ues = cyb]-enabl$ sabotage t w\ld h cata/rophic effects to national security2 & 7ii7 to recomm5d & implem5t eng9e]+ protections to ensure cont9u$ op]ations ( id5tifi$ critical functions ev5 9 ! face ( con/ant cyb] attacks & a*iev$ p]imet] access by sophi/icat$ adv]s>ies4 7#b7 ,scope ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 take into consid]ation-- 7i7 ! diff]5t sizes ( electric utilities2 & 7ii7 ! regions t electric utilities s]ve2 7,b7 prioritize electric utilities ) few] available res\rces due to size or region2 & 7,c7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 use & lev]age-- 7i7 exi/+ ,dep>tm5t & ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security programs2 & 7ii7 exi/+ programs ( ! ,f$]al ag5cies det]m9$ to be appropriate "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,report on cyb]security ( di/ribution sy/ems ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & 9 consultation )1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate regulatory au?orities1 & indu/ry /akehold]s1 %all submit to ,congress a report t assesses-- 7#a7 priorities1 policies1 proc$ures1 & actions = enhanc+ ! physical security & cyb]security ( electricity di/ribution sy/ems1 includ+ beh9d-!-met] g5]ation1 /orage1 & load managem5t devices1 to address ?reats to1 & vuln]abilities (1 electricity di/ribution sy/ems2 & 7#b7 ! implem5tation ( ! priorities1 policies1 proc$ures1 & actions assess$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 an e/imate ( pot5tial co/s & b5efits ( ! implem5tation2 & 7,b7 an assessm5t ( any public-private co/-%>+ opportunities4 7d7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 #djabb4 ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em ,! t]m bulk-p[] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! volunt>y ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & 9 consultation ) ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a volunt>y ,en]gy ,cyb] ,s5se program to te/ ! cyb]security ( products & te*nologies int5d$ = use 9 ! en]gy sector1 includ+ 9 ! bulk-p[] sy/em4 7c7 ,program requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & 9 consultation ) ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a te/+ process "u ! program to te/ ! cyb]security ( products & te*nologies int5d$ = use 9 ! en]gy sector1 includ+ products relat+ to indu/rial control sy/ems & op]ational te*nologies1 su* z sup]visory control & data acquisition sy/ems2 7#b7 = products & te*nologies te/$ "u ! program1 e/abli% & ma9ta9 cyb]security vuln]ability report+ processes & a relat$ database t are integrat$ ) ,f$]al vuln]ability coord9ation processes2 7#c7 provide te*nical assi/ance to electric utilities1 product manufactur]s1 & o!r en]gy sector /akehold]s to develop solutions to mitigate id5tifi$ cyb]security vuln]abilities 9 products & te*nologies te/$ "u ! program2 7#d7 bi5nially review products & te*nologies te/$ "u ! program = cyb]security vuln]abilities & provide analysis ) respect to h[ ^? products & te*nologies respond to & mitigate cyb] ?reats2 7#e7 develop guidance t is in=m$ by analysis & te/+ results "u ! program = electric utilities & o!r compon5ts ( ! en]gy sector = ! procurem5t ( products & te*nologies2 7#f7 provide reasonable notice to1 & solicit comm5ts f1 ! public prior to e/abli%+ or revis+ ! te/+ process "u ! program2 7#g7 ov]see ! te/+ ( products & te*nologies "u ! program2 & 7#h7 consid] inc5tives to enc\rage ! use ( analysis & results ( te/+ "u ! program 9 ! design ( products & te*nologies = use 9 ! en]gy sector4 7d7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any compon5t ( ! en]gy sector1 includ+ any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 7e7 ,f$]al gov]nm5t liability ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes ! comm5cem5t ( an action aga9/ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) respect to ! te/+ ( a product or te*nology "u ! program4 #djabc4 ,inc5tives = advanc$ cyb]security te*nology inve/m5t ,"p ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bai 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbds7 ! foll[+3 #bai;,a4 ,inc5tives = cyb]security inve/m5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology ,! t]m advanc$ cyb]security te*nology means any te*nology1 op]ational capability1 or s]vice1 includ+ comput] h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 or a relat$ asset1 t enhances ! security po/ure ( public utilities ?r\gh improvem5ts 9 ! ability to protect aga9/1 detect1 respond to1 or recov] f a cyb]security ?reat 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,cyb]security ,act ( #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja774 7#b7 ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology in=mation ,! t]m advanc$ cyb]security te*nology in=mation means in=mation relat+ to advanc$ cyb]security te*nology or propos$ advanc$ cyb]security te*nology t is g5]at$ by or provid$ to ! ,commission or ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy4 7b7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,commission1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,electric ,reliability ,corporation1 ! ,electricity ,subsector ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil1 & ! ,national ,association ( ,regulatory ,utility ,commission]s1 %all conduct a /udy to id5tify inc5tive-bas$1 includ+ p]=mance-bas$1 rate treatm5ts = ! transmission & sale ( electric en]gy subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,commission t c\ld be us$ to enc\rage-- 7#a7 inve/m5t by public utilities 9 advanc$ cyb]security te*nology2 & 7#b7 p>ticipation by public utilities 9 cyb]security ?reat in=mation %>+ programs4 7c7 ,inc5tive-,bas$ rate treatm5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7b71 ! ,commission %all e/abli%1 by rule1 inc5tive-bas$1 includ+ p]=mance-bas$1 rate treatm5ts = ! transmission ( electric en]gy 9 int]/ate comm]ce & ! sale ( electric en]gy at :olesale 9 int]/ate comm]ce by public utilities = ! purpose ( b5efitt+ consum]s by enc\rag+-- 7#a7 inve/m5ts by public utilities 9 advanc$ cyb]security te*nology2 & 7#b7 p>ticipation by public utilities 9 cyb]security ?reat in=mation %>+ programs4 7d7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 issu+ a rule pursuant to ?is section1 ! ,commission may provide additional inc5tives beyond ^? id5tifi$ 9 subsection 7c7 9 any case 9 :i* ! ,commission det]m9es t an inve/m5t 9 advanc$ cyb]security te*nology or in=mation %>+ program co/s w r$uce cyb]security risks to-- 7#a7 def5se critical electric infra/ructure 7z def9$ 9 section #bae;,a7a77 & o!r facilities subject to ! jurisdiction ( ! ,commission t are critical to public safety1 national def5se1 or homel& security1 z det]m9$ by ! ,commission 9 consultation )-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security2 & 7,c7 o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7#b7 facilities ( small or m$ium-siz$ public utilities ) limit$ cyb]security res\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,commission4 7e7 ,ratepay] protection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any rate approv$ "u a rule issu$ pursuant to ?is section1 includ+ any revisions to t rule1 %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( sections #bje & #bjf t all rates1 *>ges1 t]ms1 & conditions-- 7,a7 %all be j & reasonable2 & 7,b7 %all n be unduly discrim9atory or pref]5tial4 7#b7 ,prohibition ( duplicate recov]y ,any rule issu$ pursuant to ?is section %all preclude rate treatm5ts t all[ unju/ & unreasonable d\ble recov]y = advanc$ cyb]security te*nology4 7f7 ,s+le-,issue rate fil+s ,! ,commission %all p]mit public utilities to apply = inc5tive-bas$ rate treatm5t "u a rule issu$ "u ?is section on a s+le-issue basis by submitt+ to ! ,commission a t>iff s*$ule "u section #bje t p]mits recov]y ( co/s & inc5tives ov] ! depreciable life ( ! applicable assets1 )\t reg>d to *anges 9 receipts or o!r co/s ( ! public utility4 7g7 ,protection ( in=mation ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology in=mation t is provid$ to1 g5]at$ by1 or collect$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t "u subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7f7 %all be consid]$ to be critical electric infra/ructure in=mation "u section #bae;,a4 4 #djabd4 ,rural & municipal utility advanc$ cyb]security grant & te*nical assi/ance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ cyb]security te*nology ,! t]m advanc$ cyb]security te*nology means any te*nology1 op]ational capability1 or s]vice1 includ+ comput] h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 or a relat$ asset1 t enhances ! security po/ure ( electric utilities ?r\gh improvem5ts 9 ! ability to protect aga9/1 detect1 respond to1 or recov] f a cyb]security ?reat 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,cyb]security ,act ( #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja774 7#b7 ,bulk-p[] sy/em ,! t]m bulk-p[] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a774 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a rural electric coop]ative2 7,b7 a utility own$ by a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 su* z a municipally own$ electric utility2 7,c7 a utility own$ by any ag5cy1 au?ority1 corporation1 or in/rum5tality ( #a or m political subdivisions ( a ,/ate2 7,d7 a n-=-pr(it entity t is 9 a p>tn]%ip ) n few] ?an #f entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c72 & 7,e7 an inve/or-own$ electric utility t sells less ?an #d1jjj1jjj megawatt h\rs ( electricity p] ye>4 7#d7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,rural & ,municipal ,utility ,advanc$ ,cyb]security ,grant & ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission1 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,electric ,reliability ,corporation1 & ! ,electricity ,subsector ,coord9at+ ,c\ncil1 %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,rural & ,municipal ,utility ,advanc$ ,cyb]security ,grant & ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program1 to provide grants & te*nical assi/ance to1 & ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts )1 eligible entities to protect aga9/1 detect1 respond to1 & recov] f cyb]security ?reats4 7c7 ,objectives ,! objectives ( ! ,program %all be-- 7#a7 to deploy advanc$ cyb]security te*nologies = electric utility sy/ems2 & 7#b7 to increase ! p>ticipation ( eligible entities 9 cyb]security ?reat in=mation %>+ programs4 7d7 ,aw>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all aw>d grants & provide te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program to eligible entities on a competitive basis2 7,b7 %all develop crit]ia & a =mula = aw>d+ grants & provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program2 7,c7 may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities t c facilitate ! objectives describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7,d7 %all e/abli% a process to ensure t all eligible entities are in=m$ ab\t & c become aw>e ( opportunities to receive grants or te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program4 7#b7 ,priority = grants & te*nical assi/ance ,9 aw>d+ grants & provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 has limit$ cyb]security res\rces2 7,b7 owns assets critical to ! reliability ( ! bulk-p[] sy/em2 or 7,c7 owns def5se critical electric infra/ructure 7z def9$ 9 section #bae;,a7a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo-#a7;a7774 7e7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djabe4 ,enhanc$ grid security 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,electric utility ,! t]m electric utility has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7#b7 ,e-,,isac ,! t]m ,e-,,isac means ! ,electricity ,in=mation ,%>+ & ,analysis ,c5t]4 7b7 ,cyb]security = ! en]gy sector rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & 9 consultation )1 z det]m9$ appropriate1 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ! en]gy sector1 ! ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 t]ritories or freely associat$ /ates1 & o!r /akehold]s1 %all develop & c>ry out a program-- 7,a7 to develop advanc$ cyb]security applications & te*nologies = ! en]gy sector-- 7i7 to id5tify & mitigate vuln]abilities1 includ+-- 7,i7 dep5d5cies on o!r critical infra/ructure2 7,,ii7 impacts f wea!r & fuel supply2 7,,iii7 increas$ dep5d5ce on inv]t]-bas$ te*nologies2 & 7,,iv7 vuln]abilities f unpat*$ h>dw>e & s(tw>e sy/ems2 & 7ii7 to advance ! security ( field devices & ?ird-p>ty control sy/ems1 includ+-- 7,i7 sy/ems = g5]ation1 transmission1 di/ribution1 end use1 & m>ket functions2 7,,ii7 specific electric grid elem5ts includ+ advanc$ met]+1 dem& response1 di/ribution1 g5]ation1 & electricity /orage2 7,,iii7 =5sic analysis ( infect$ sy/ems2 7,,iv7 secure communications2 & 7,v7 application ( 9-l9e edge security solutions2 7,b7 to lev]age electric grid ar*itecture z a means to assess risks to ! en]gy sector1 includ+ by implem5t+ an all-haz>ds approa* to communications infra/ructure1 control sy/ems ar*itecture1 & p[] sy/ems ar*itecture2 7,c7 to p]=m pilot demon/ration projects ) ! en]gy sector to ga9 exp]i5ce ) new te*nologies2 7,d7 to develop work=ce developm5t curricula = en]gy sector-relat$ cyb]security2 & 7,e7 to develop improv$ supply *a9 concepts = secure design ( em]g+ digital compon5ts & p[] electronics4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #bej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7c7 ,en]gy sector op]ational support = cyb]resili5ce program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may develop & c>ry out a program-- 7,a7 to enhance & p]iodically te/-- 7i7 ! em]g5cy response capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 ! coord9ation ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) o!r ag5cies1 ! ,national ,laboratories1 & private indu/ry2 7,b7 to exp& coop]ation ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) ! intellig5ce community = en]gy sector-relat$ ?reat collection & analysis2 7,c7 to enhance ! tools ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ,e-,,isac = monitor+ ! /atus ( ! en]gy sector2 7,d7 to exp& indu/ry p>ticipation 9 ,e-,,isac2 & 7,e7 to provide te*nical assi/ance to small electric utilities = purposes ( assess+ & improv+ cyb]maturity levels & address+ gaps id5tifi$ 9 ! assessm5t4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7d7 ,model+ & assess+ en]gy infra/ructure risk 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 %all develop & c>ry out an advanc$ en]gy security program to secure en]gy networks1 includ+-- 7,a7 electric networks2 7,b7 natural gas networks2 & 7,c7 oil exploration1 transmission1 & deliv]y networks4 7#b7 ,security & resili5cy objective ,! objective ( ! program develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is to increase ! functional pres]vation ( electric grid op]ations or natural gas & oil op]ations 9 ! face ( natural & human-made ?reats & haz>ds1 includ+ electric magnetic pulse & geomagnetic di/urbances4 7#c7 ,eligible activities ,9 c>ry+ out ! program develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 develop capabilities to id5tify vuln]abilities & critical compon5ts t pose major risks to grid security if de/roy$ or impair$2 7,b7 provide model+ at ! national level to pr$ict impacts f natural or human-made ev5ts2 7,c7 add physical security to ! cyb]security maturity model2 7,d7 conduct ex]cises & assessm5ts to id5tify & mitigate vuln]abilities to ! electric grid1 includ+ provid+ mitigation recomm5dations2 7,e7 conduct rese>* on h>d5+ solutions = critical compon5ts ( ! electric grid2 7,f7 conduct rese>* on mitigation & recov]y solutions = critical compon5ts ( ! electric grid2 & 7,g7 provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ates & o!r entities = /&>ds & risk analysis4 7#d7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes new regulatory requirem5ts4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djabf4 ,cyb]security plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may require1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 a recipi5t ( any aw>d or o!r fund+ "u ?is division-- 7#a7 to submit to ! ,secret>y1 prior to ! issuance ( ! aw>d or o!r fund+1 a cyb]security plan t demon/rates ! cyb]security maturity ( ! recipi5t 9 ! context ( ! project = :i* t aw>d or o!r fund+ 0 provid$2 & 7#b7 e/abli% a plan = ma9ta9+ & improv+ cyb]security ?r\gh\t ! life ( ! propos$ solution ( ! project4 7b7 ,cont5ts ( cyb]security plan ,a cyb]security plan describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all1 at a m9imum1 describe h[ ! recipi5t describ$ 9 t subsection-- 7#a7 plans to ma9ta9 cyb]security betwe5 networks1 sy/ems1 devices1 applications1 or compon5ts-- 7,a7 )9 ! propos$ solution ( ! project2 & 7,b7 at ! necess>y ext]nal int]faces at ! propos$ solution b\nd>ies2 7#b7 w p]=m ongo+ evaluation ( cyb]security risks to address issues z ! issues arise ?r\gh\t ! life ( ! propos$ solution2 7#c7 w report kn[n or suspect$ network or sy/em compromises ( ! project to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#d7 w lev]age applicable cyb]security programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ cyb] vuln]ability te/+ & security eng9e]+ evaluations4 7c7 ,additional guidance ,ea* recipi5t describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %\ld-- 7#a7 maximize ! use ( op5 guidance & /&>ds1 includ+1 :]ev] possible-- 7,a7 ! ,cyb]security ,capability ,maturity ,model ( ! ,dep>tm5t 7or a successor model72 & 7,b7 ! ,framework = ,improv+ ,critical ,infra/ructure ,cyb]security ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 & 7#b7 docum5t -- 7,a7 any deviation f op5 /&>ds2 & 7,b7 ! utilization ( propriet>y /&>ds :]e ! recipi5t det]m9es t su* deviation necess>y4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,! ,(fice ( ,cyb]security1 ,en]gy ,security1 & ,em]g5cy ,response ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all review ea* cyb]security plan submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 to ensure integration ) ,dep>tm5t rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration programs4 7e7 ,protection ( in=mation ,in=mation provid$ to1 or collect$ by1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t pursuant to ?is section ! disclosure ( :i* ! ,secret>y reasonably =esees c\ld be detrim5tal to ! physical security or cyb]security ( any electric utility or ! bulk-p[] sy/em-- 7#a7 %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 %all n be made available by any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal au?ority pursuant to any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or ,tribal law1 respectively1 requir+ public disclosure ( in=mation or records4 #djabg4 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle affects ! au?ority1 exi/+ on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ( any o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 includ+ ! au?ority provid$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & ! ,director ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy 9 title ,,xxii ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq474 ,,ii ,supply *a9s = clean en]gy te*nologies #djbja4 ,e>? ,mapp+ ,res\rces ,initiative 7a7 ,def9ition ( critical m9]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey an initiative1 to be kn[n z ! ,e>? ,mapp+ ,res\rces ,initiative 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,initiative74 7c7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,initiative %all be to accel]ate ef=ts to c>ry out ! fundam5tal res\rces & mapp+ mission ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey by-- 7#a7 provid+ integrat$ topographic1 geologic1 geo*emical1 & geophysical mapp+2 7#b7 accel]at+ ! integration & consolidation ( geospatial & res\rce data2 & 7#c7 provid+ int]pretation ( subsurface & above-gr\nd m9]al res\rces data4 7d7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,initiative1 ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) ,/ate geological surveys4 7#b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 precludes ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey f us+ exi/+ contract+ au?orities 9 c>ry+ out ! ,initiative4 7e7 ,compreh5sive mapp+ mod]nization 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,initiative %all complete an initial compreh5sive national mod]n surface & subsurface mapp+ & data integration ef=t4 7#b7 ,approa* ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a7 ) reg>d to m9]als1 m9]alization1 & m9]al deposits1 ! ,initiative %all focus on ! full range ( m9]als1 us+ a :ole ore body approa* r ?an a s+le commodity approa*1 to emphasize all ( ! recov]able critical m9]als 9 a giv5 surface or subsurface deposit4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a7 ) reg>d to m9]als1 m9]alization1 & m9]al deposits1 ! ,initiative %all prioritize mapp+ & assess+ critical m9]als4 7#d7 ,inclusions ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,initiative %all also-- 7,a7 map & collect data = areas conta9+ m9e wa/e to increase und]/&+ ( above-gr\nd critical m9]al res\rces 9 previ\sly di/urb$ areas2 & 7,b7 provide = analysis ( samples1 includ+ samples )9 ! ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #cea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7;b77 = ! occurr5ce ( critical m9]als4 7f7 ,availability ,! ,initiative %all make ! geospatial data & metadata ga!r$ by ! ,initiative "u subsection 7e77#a7 electronically publicly accessible on an ongo+ basis4 7g7 ,integration ( data s\rces ,! ,initiative %all integrate data s\rces1 includ+ data f-- 7#a7 ! ,national ,coop]ative ,geologic ,mapp+ ,program e/abli%$ by section #d7;a77#a7 ( ! ,national ,geologic ,mapp+ ,act ( #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ca;c7a77#a772 7#b7 ! ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #cea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7;b772 7#c7 ! ,,usm9 ,m9]al ,deposit ,database ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey2 7#d7 ! #c;,d ,elevation ,program e/abli%$ "u section #e7;a7 ( ! ,national ,l&slide ,prep>$ness ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cajd7;a772 & 7#e7 o!r relevant s\rces1 includ+ s\rces provid+ geo!rmal res\rces data4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #cbj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #djbjb4 ,national ,coop]ative ,geologic ,mapp+ ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #d7;d7 ( ! ,national ,geologic ,mapp+ ,act ( #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ca;c7d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,ab&on$ m9e l& & m9e wa/e compon5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! geologic mapp+ program %all include an ab&on$ m9e l& & m9e wa/e geologic mapp+ compon5t1 ! objective ( :i* %all be to e/abli% ! geologic framework ( ab&on$ m9e l& & o!r l& conta9+ m9e wa/e4 7,b7 ,mapp+ priorities ,= ! compon5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! priority %all be mapp+ ab&on$ m9e l& & o!r l& conta9+ m9e wa/e :]e multiple critical m9]al 7z def9$ 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a777 & metal commodities are anticipat$ to be pres5t1 r ?an s+le m9]al res\rces4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #i7;a7 ( ! ,national ,geologic ,mapp+ ,act ( #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ca;h7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #djbjc4 ,national ,geological & ,geophysical ,data ,pres]vation ,program ,section #cea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 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 = pres]vation ( samples to track geo*emical signatures f critical m9]al 7z def9$ 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a777 ore bodies = use 9 prov5ance track+ frameworks4 4 #djbjd4 ,,usgs en]gy & m9]als rese>* facility 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,director71 %all fund1 ?r\gh a coop]ative agreem5t ) an academic p>tn]1 ! design1 con/ruction1 & t5ant build-out ( a facility to support en]gy & m9]als rese>* & appurt5ant associat$ /ructures4 7b7 ,own]%ip ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey %all reta9 own]%ip ( ! facility & associat$ /ructures describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,agreem5ts ,! ,director may ent] into agreem5ts )1 & to collect & exp5d funds or 9-k9d contributions f1 academic1 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or o!r t5ants ov] ! life ( ! facility describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 = ! purposes (-- 7#a7 facility plann+2 7#b7 design2 7#c7 ma9t5ance2 7#d7 op]ation2 or 7#e7 facility improvem5ts4 7d7 ,leases ,! ,director may ent] into a lease or o!r agreem5t ) ! academic p>tn] ) :i* ! ,director has ent]$ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u subsection 7a71 at no co/ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 to obta9 l& on :i* to con/ruct ! facility describ$ 9 t subsection = a t]m ( n less ?an #ii ye>s4 7e7 ,reports ,! ,director %all submit to ,congress annual reports on-- 7#a7 ! facility describ$ 9 subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 ! au?orities us$ "u ?is section4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out ?is section #afg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #djbje4 ,r>e e>? elem5ts demon/ration facility ,section #gjja ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accdd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ & annually !reaft] :ile ! facility e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c7 rema9s 9 op]ation1 aft] enactm5t ( ?is ,act12 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,r>e e>? demon/ration facility 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,9 coord9ation ) ! rese>* program "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all fund1 ?r\gh an agreem5t ) an academic p>tn]1 ! design1 con/ruction1 & build-out ( a facility to demon/rate ! comm]cial feasibility ( a full-scale integrat$ r>e e>? elem5t extraction & sep>ation facility & ref9]y4 7#b7 ,facility activities ,! facility e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide environm5tal b5efits ?r\gh use ( fe$/ock d]iv$ f acid m9e dra9age1 m9e wa/e1 or o!r delet]i\s mat]ial2 7,b7 sep>ate mix$ r>e e>? oxides into pure oxides ( ea* r>e e>? elem5t2 7,c7 ref9e r>e e>? oxides into r>e e>? metals2 & 7,d7 provide = sep>ation ( r>e e>? oxides & ref9+ into r>e e>? metals at a s+le site4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #adj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #djbjf4 ,critical m9]als supply *a9s & reliability 7a7 ,def9ition ( critical m9]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7b7 ,s5se ( congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 critical m9]als are fundam5tal to ! economy1 competitiv5ess1 & security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 _m critical m9]als are only economic to recov] :5 comb9$ ) ! production ( a ho/ m9]al2 7#c7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! critical m9]al ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld be satisfi$ by m9]als responsibly produc$ & recycl$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#d7 ! ,f$]al p]mitt+ process has be5 id5tifi$ z an imp$im5t to m9]al production & ! m9]al security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review p]=mance improvem5ts ,to improve ! quality & timel9ess ( ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review processes ) respect to critical m9]al production on ,f$]al l&1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>ies71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all complete ! ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review processes ) maximum effici5cy & effectiv5ess1 :ile support+ vital economic gr[?1 by-- 7#a7 e/abli%+ & adh]+ to timel9es & s*$ules = ! consid]ation (1 & f9al decisions reg>d+1 applications1 op]at+ plans1 leases1 lic5ses1 p]mits1 & o!r use au?orizations = critical m9]al-relat$ activities on ,f$]al l&2 7#b7 e/abli%+ cle>1 quantifiable1 & temporal p]mitt+ p]=mance goals & track+ progress aga9/ ^? goals2 7#c7 engag+ 9 e>ly collaboration among ag5cies1 project sponsors1 & affect$ /akehold]s-- 7,a7 to incorporate & address ! int]e/s ( ^? p>ties2 & 7,b7 to m9imize delays2 7#d7 ensur+ transp>5cy & acc\ntability by us+ co/-effective in=mation te*nology to collect & dissem9ate in=mation reg>d+ individual projects & ag5cy p]=mance2 7#e7 engag+ 9 e>ly & active consultation ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts-- 7,a7 to avoid conflicts or duplication ( ef=t2 7,b7 to resolve conc]ns2 & 7,c7 to all[ = concurr5t1 r ?an sequ5tial1 reviews2 7#f7 provid+ demon/rable improvem5ts 9 ! p]=mance ( ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review processes1 includ+ l[] co/s & m timely decisions2 7#g7 exp&+ & in/itutionaliz+ ,f$]al p]mitt+ & review process improvem5ts t h prov5 effective2 7#h7 develop+ me*anisms to bett] communicate priorities & resolve disputes among ag5cies at ! national1 regional1 ,/ate1 & local levels2 & 7#i7 develop+ o!r practices1 su* z preapplication proc$ures4 7d7 ,review & report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>ies %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 id5tifies additional measures1 includ+ regulatory & legislative proposals1 if appropriate1 t w\ld increase ! timel9ess ( p]mitt+ activities = ! exploration & developm5t ( dome/ic critical m9]als2 7#b7 id5tifies options1 includ+ co/ recov]y paid by p]mit applicants1 = ensur+ adequate /aff+ & tra9+ ( ,f$]al entities & p]sonnel responsible = ! consid]ation ( applications1 op]at+ plans1 leases1 lic5ses1 p]mits1 & o!r use au?orizations = critical m9]al-relat$ activities on ,f$]al l&2 7#c7 quantifies ! p]iod ( "t typically requir$ to complete ea* /ep associat$ ) ! developm5t & process+ ( applications1 op]at+ plans1 leases1 lic5ses1 p]mits1 & o!r use au?orizations = critical m9]al-relat$ activities on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 calculat+ ! range1 ! mean1 ! m$ian1 ! v>iance1 & o!r /ati/ical measures or repres5tations ( ! p]iod ( "t2 & 7,b7 tak+ into acc\nt o!r aspects t affect ! p]iod ( "t t are outside ! control ( ! ,executive bran*1 su* z judicial review1 applicant decisions1 or ,/ate & local gov]nm5t involvem5t2 & 7#d7 describes actions c>ri$ out pursuant to subsection 7c74 7e7 ,p]=mance metric ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report "u subsection 7d71 & aft] provid+ public notice & an opportunity to comm5t1 ! ,secret>ies1 us+ z a basel9e ! p]iod ( "t quantifi$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( t subsection1 %all develop & publi% a p]=mance metric = evaluat+ ! progress made by ! ,executive bran* to exp$ite ! p]mitt+ ( activities t w increase exploration =1 & developm5t (1 dome/ic critical m9]als1 :ile ma9ta9+ environm5tal /&>ds4 7f7 ,annual reports ,n lat] ?an ! date on :i* ! ,presid5t submits ! fir/ budget ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 aft] publication ( ! p]=mance metric requir$ "u subsection 7e71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>ies %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7#a7 summ>izes ! implem5tation ( recomm5dations1 measures1 & options id5tifi$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7d72 7#b7 us+ ! p]=mance metric develop$ "u subsection 7e71 describes progress made by ! ,executive bran*1 z comp>$ to ! basel9e develop$ pursuant to subsection 7d77#c71 9 exp$it+ ! p]mitt+ ( activities t w increase exploration =1 & developm5t (1 dome/ic critical m9]als2 & 7#c7 comp>es ! ,unit$ ,/ates to o!r c\ntries 9 t]ms ( p]mitt+ effici5cy & any o!r crit]ia relevant to ! globally competitive critical m9]als indu/ry4 7g7 ,individual projects ,ea* ye>1 us+ data conta9$ 9 ! reports submitt$ "u subsection 7f71 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all prioritize inclusion ( individual critical m9]al projects on ! website op]at$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget 9 accordance ) section #aabb ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #djbjg4 ,batt]y process+ & manufactur+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ batt]y ,! t]m advanc$ batt]y means a batt]y t consi/s ( a batt]y cell t c be integrat$ into a module1 pack1 or sy/em to be us$ 9 en]gy /orage applications1 includ+ electric vehicles & ! electric grid4 7#b7 ,advanc$ batt]y compon5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m advanc$ batt]y compon5t means a compon5t ( an advanc$ batt]y4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m advanc$ batt]y compon5t includes mat]ials1 enhancem5ts1 enclosures1 anodes1 ca?odes1 electrolytes1 cells1 & o!r associat$ te*nologies t comprise an advanc$ batt]y4 7#c7 ,batt]y mat]ial ,! t]m batt]y mat]ial means ! raw & process$ =m ( a m9]al1 metal1 *emical1 or o!r mat]ial us$ 9 an advanc$ batt]y compon5t4 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #ihi7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcec7;b774 7#e7 ,=eign entity ( conc]n ,! t]m =eign entity ( conc]n means a =eign entity t is-- 7,a7 designat$ z a =eign t]rori/ organization by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate "u section #bai7;a7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7;a772 7,b7 includ$ on ! li/ ( specially designat$ nationals & block$ p]sons ma9ta9$ by ! ,(fice ( ,=eign ,assets ,control ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury 7commonly kn[n z ! ,,sdn li/72 7,c7 own$ by1 controll$ by1 or subject to ! jurisdiction or direction ( a gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry t is a cov]$ nation 7z def9$ 9 section #becc;c7d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 alleg$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al to h be5 involv$ 9 activities = :i* a conviction 0 obta9$ "u-- 7i7 *apt] #cg ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,espionage ,act72 7ii7 section #iea or #ajcj ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iii7 *apt] #ij ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,economic ,espionage ,act ( #aiif72 7iv7 ! ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 7v7 section #bbd1 #bbe1 #bbf1 #bbg1 or #bcf ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgd1 #bbge1 #bbgf1 #bbgg1 & #bbhd72 7vi7 ! ,export ,control ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq472 or 7vii7 ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7,e7 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 to be engag$ 9 unau?oriz$ conduct t is detrim5tal to ! national security or =eign policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,manufactur+ ,! t]m manufactur+1 ) respect to an advanc$ batt]y & an advanc$ batt]y compon5t1 means ! indu/rial & *emical /eps tak5 to produce t advanc$ batt]y or advanc$ batt]y compon5t1 respectively4 7#g7 ,process+ ,! t]m process+1 ) respect to batt]y mat]ial1 means ! ref9+ ( mat]ials1 includ+ ! treat+1 bak+1 & coat+ processes us$ to conv]t raw products into con/itu5t mat]ials employ$ directly 9 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+4 7#h7 ,recycl+ ,! t]m recycl+ means ! recov]y ( mat]ials f advanc$ batt]ies to be reus$ 9 simil> applications1 includ+ ! extract+1 process+1 & recoat+ ( batt]y mat]ials & advanc$ batt]y compon5ts4 7b7 ,batt]y mat]ial process+ grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,(fice ( ,fossil ,en]gy a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,batt]y ,mat]ial ,process+ ,grant ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! program71 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program are-- 7,a7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates has a viable batt]y mat]ials process+ indu/ry to supply ! ,nor? ,am]ican batt]y supply *a92 7,b7 to exp& ! capabilities ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+2 7,c7 to enhance national security by r$uc+ ! reliance ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates on =eign competitors = critical mat]ials & te*nologies2 & 7,d7 to enhance ! dome/ic process+ capacity ( m9]als necess>y = batt]y mat]ials & advanc$ batt]ies4 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities-- 7i7 to c>ry out #a or m demon/ration projects 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! process+ ( batt]y mat]ials2 7ii7 to con/ruct #a or m new comm]cial-scale batt]y mat]ial process+ facilities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 to retool1 retr(it1 or exp& #a or m exi/+ batt]y mat]ial process+ facilities locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & det]m9$ qualifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,am\nt limitation ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ! program %all be n less ?an-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7iii7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7,c7 ,priority2 consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ grants to eligible entities "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 give priority to an eligible entity t-- 7,i7 is locat$ & op]ates 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 is own$ by a ,unit$ ,/ates entity2 7,,iii7 deploys ,nor? ,am]ican-own$ intellectual prop]ty & cont5t2 7,,iv7 repres5ts consortia or indu/ry p>tn]%ips2 & 7,v7 w n use batt]y mat]ial suppli$ by or orig9at+ f a =eign entity ( conc]n2 & 7ii7 take into consid]ation :e!r a project-- 7,i7 provides work=ce opportunities 9 l[- & mod]ate-income communities2 7,,ii7 enc\rages p>tn]%ip ) univ]sities & laboratories to spur innovation & drive d[n co/s2 7,,iii7 p>tn]s ) ,indian ,tribes2 & 7,,iv7 takes into acc\nt-- 7aa7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions & en]gy effici5t batt]y mat]ial process+ opportunities ?r\gh\t ! manufactur+ process2 & 7bb7 supply *a9 logi/ics4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7c7 ,batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,(fice ( ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy a batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ grant program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! program74 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates has a viable dome/ic manufactur+ & recycl+ capability to support & su/a9 a ,nor? ,am]ican batt]y supply *a94 7#c7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities-- 7i7 to c>ry out #a or m demon/ration projects = advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+1 & recycl+2 7ii7 to con/ruct #a or m new comm]cial-scale advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+1 or recycl+ facilities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 to retool1 retr(it1 or exp& #a or m exi/+ facilities locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & det]m9$ qualifi$ by ! ,secret>y = advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 advanc$ batt]y manufactur+1 & recycl+4 7,b7 ,am\nt limitation ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ! program %all be n less ?an-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7iii7 #ej1jjj1jjj = an eligible entity c>ry+ out #a or m projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7,c7 ,priority2 consid]ation ,9 aw>d+ grants to eligible entities "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 give priority to an eligible entity t-- 7,i7 is locat$ & op]ates 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 is own$ by a ,unit$ ,/ates entity2 7,,iii7 deploys ,nor? ,am]ican-own$ intellectual prop]ty & cont5t2 7,,iv7 repres5ts consortia or indu/ry p>tn]%ips2 & 7,v7 7aa7 if ! eligible entity w use ! grant = advanc$ batt]y compon5t manufactur+1 w n use batt]y mat]ial suppli$ by or orig9at+ f a =eign entity ( conc]n2 or 7bb7 if ! eligible entity w use ! grant = batt]y recycl+1 w n export recov]$ critical mat]ials to a =eign entity ( conc]n2 & 7ii7 take into consid]ation :e!r a project-- 7,i7 provides work=ce opportunities 9 l[- & mod]ate-income or rural communities2 7,,ii7 provides work=ce opportunities 9 communities t h lo/ jobs due to ! displacem5ts ( fossil en]gy jobs2 7,,iii7 enc\rages p>tn]%ip ) univ]sities & laboratories to spur innovation & drive d[n co/s2 7,,iv7 p>tn]s ) ,indian ,tribes2 7,v7 takes into acc\nt-- 7aa7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions & en]gy effici5t batt]y mat]ial process+ opportunities ?r\gh\t ! manufactur+ process2 & 7bb7 supply *a9 logi/ics2 & 7,,vi7 utilizes fe$/ock produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7d7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! grant programs e/abli%$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c71 includ+1 ) respect to ea* grant program1 a description (-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( grant applications receiv$2 7#b7 ! numb] ( grants aw>d$ & ! am\nt ( ea* aw>d2 7#c7 ! purpose & /atus ( ea* project c>ri$ out us+ a grant2 & 7#d7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 7e7 ,li?ium-,ion ,batt]y ,recycl+ ,prize ,competition 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to c>ry out ! ,li?ium-,ion ,batt]y ,recycl+ ,prize ,competition ( ! ,dep>tm5t e/abli%$ pursuant to section #bd ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! competition74 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = pilot projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition1 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,! ,secret>y may use am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 to increase ! numb] ( w9n]s ( ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition2 7ii7 to increase ! am\nt aw>d$ to ea* w9n] ( ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition2 & 7iii7 to c>ry out any o!r activity t is consi/5t ) ! goals ( ,phase ,,iii ( ! competition1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,batt]y & critical m9]al recycl+ 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7,b7 ,batt]y ,! t]m batt]y means a device t-- 7i7 consi/s ( #a or m electro*emical cells t are electrically connect$2 & 7ii7 is design$ to /ore & deliv] electric en]gy4 7,c7 ,batt]y produc] ,! t]m batt]y produc] means1 ) respect to a cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product t is sold1 (f]$ = sale1 or di/ribut$ = sale 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ?r\gh retail1 :olesale1 bus9ess-to-bus9ess1 & onl9e sale1 ! foll[+ applicable entity3 7i7 ,a p]son :o-- 7,i7 manufactures ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product2 & 7,,ii7 sells or (f]s = sale ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product "u ! br& ( t p]son4 7ii7 ,if !re is no p]son describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ) respect to ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product1 ! own] or lic5see ( ! br& "u :i* ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product is sold1 (f]$ = sale1 or di/ribut$1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! tradem>k ( ! br& is regi/]$4 7iii7 ,if !re is no p]son describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ) respect to ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product1 a p]son t imports ! cov]$ batt]y or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product into ! ,unit$ ,/ates = sale or di/ribution4 7,d7 ,cov]$ batt]y ,! t]m cov]$ batt]y means a new or unus$ prim>y batt]y or re*>geable batt]y4 7,e7 ,cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product ,! t]m cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ product means a new or unus$ product t conta9s or is packag$ ) a prim>y batt]y or re*>geable batt]y4 7,f7 ,critical m9]al ,! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7,g7 ,prim>y batt]y ,! t]m prim>y batt]y means a nonre*>geable batt]y t weighs n m ?an #d4d p\nds1 includ+ an alkal9e1 c>bon-z9c1 & li?ium metal batt]y4 7,h7 ,re*>geable batt]y 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m re*>geable batt]y means a batt]y t-- 7,i7 conta9s #a or m voltaic or galvanic cells t are electrically connect$ to produce electric en]gy2 7,,ii7 is design$ to be re*>g$2 7,,iii7 weighs n m ?an #aa p\nds2 & 7,,iv7 has a watt-h\r rat+ ( n m ?an #cjj watt-h\rs4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,! t]m re*>geable batt]y does n include a batt]y t-- 7,i7 conta9s electrolyte z a free liquid2 or 7,,ii7 employs lead-acid te*nology1 unless t batt]y is seal$ & does n conta9 electrolyte z a free liquid4 7,i7 ,recycl+ ,! t]m recycl+ means ! s]ies ( activities-- 7i7 dur+ :i* recyclable mat]ials are process$ into specification-grade commodities1 & consum$ z raw-mat]ial fe$/ock1 9 lieu ( virg9 mat]ials1 9 ! manufactur+ ( new products2 7ii7 t may include collection1 process+1 & brok]+2 & 7iii7 t result 9 subsequ5t consumption by a mat]ials manufactur]1 includ+ = ! manufactur+ ( new products4 7#b7 ,batt]y recycl+ rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all aw>d multiye> grants to eligible entities = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to create innovative & practical approa*es to increase ! reuse & recycl+ ( batt]ies1 includ+ by address+-- 7i7 recycl+ activities2 7ii7 ! developm5t ( me?ods to promote ! design & production ( batt]ies t take into full acc\nt & facilitate ! dismantl+1 reuse1 recov]y1 & recycl+ ( batt]y compon5ts & mat]ials2 7iii7 /rategies to increase consum] acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! recycl+ ( batt]ies2 7iv7 ! extraction or recov]y ( critical m9]als f batt]ies t are recycl$2 7v7 ! integration ( increas$ quantities ( recycl$ critical m9]als 9 batt]ies & o!r products to develop m>kets = recycl$ batt]y mat]ials & critical m9]als2 7vi7 safe disposal ( wa/e mat]ials & compon5ts recov]$ dur+ ! recycl+ process2 7vii7 ! protection ( ! heal? & safety ( all p]sons involv$ 91 or 9 proximity to1 recycl+ & reprocess+ activities1 includ+ communities locat$ ne> recycl+ & mat]ials reprocess+ facilities2 7viii7 mitigation ( environm5tal impacts t arise f recycl+ batt]ies1 includ+ disposal ( toxic reag5ts & byproducts relat$ to recycl+ processes2 7ix7 protection ( data privacy associat$ ) collect$ cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ products2 7x7 ! optimization ( ! value ( mat]ial d]iv$ f recycl+ batt]ies2 & 7xi7 ! co/-effectiv5ess & b5efits ( ! reuse & recycl+ ( batt]ies & critical m9]als4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 may aw>d a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7ii7 a ,national ,laboratory2 7iii7 a ,f$]al rese>* ag5cy2 7iv7 a ,/ate rese>* ag5cy2 7v7 a nonpr(it organization2 7vi7 an indu/rial entity2 7vii7 a manufactur+ entity2 7viii7 a private batt]y-collection entity2 7ix7 an entity op]at+ #a or m batt]y recycl+ activities2 7x7 a ,/ate or municipal gov]nm5t entity2 7xi7 a batt]y produc]2 7xii7 a batt]y retail]2 or 7xiii7 a consortium ( #b or m entities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xii74 7,c7 ,applications 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7ii7 ,cont5ts ,an application submitt$ "u clause 7i7 %all describe h[ ! project w promote collaboration among-- 7,i7 batt]y produc]s & manufactur]s2 7,,ii7 batt]y mat]ial & equipm5t manufactur]s2 7,,iii7 batt]y recycl]s1 collectors1 & ref9]s2 & 7,,iv7 retail]s4 7,d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #fj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#c7 ,/ate & local programs 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 to ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t to assi/ 9 ! e/abli%m5t or enhancem5t ( ,/ate batt]y collection1 recycl+1 & reprocess+ programs4 7,b7 ,non-f$]al co/ %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all be #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! numb] ( batt]y collection po9ts e/abli%$ or enhanc$1 an e/imate ( jobs creat$1 & ! quantity ( mat]ial collect$ z a result ( ! grants aw>d$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#d7 ,retail]s z collection po9ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 to retail]s t sell cov]$ batt]ies or cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ products to e/abli% & implem5t a sy/em = ! acceptance & collection ( cov]$ batt]ies & cov]$ batt]y-conta9+ products1 z applicable1 = reuse1 recycl+1 or prop] disposal4 7,b7 ,collection sy/em ,a sy/em describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include take-back ( cov]$ batt]ies-- 7i7 at no co/ to ! consum]2 & 7ii7 on a regul>1 conv5i5t1 & accessible basis4 7,c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #ae1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#e7 ,task =ce on produc] responsibilities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 %all conv5e a task =ce to develop an ext5d$ batt]y produc] responsibility framework t-- 7i7 addresses batt]y recycl+ goals1 co/ /ructures = m&atory recycl+1 report+ requirem5ts1 product design1 collection models1 & transportation ( collect$ mat]ials2 7ii7 provides suffici5t flexibility to all[ batt]y produc]s to det]m9e co/-effective /rategies = compliance ) ! framework2 & 7iii7 outl9es regulatory pa?ways = effective recycl+4 7,b7 ,task =ce memb]s ,memb]s ( ! task =ce conv5$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 batt]y produc]s1 manufactur]s1 retail]s1 recycl]s1 & collectors or processors2 7ii7 ,/ates & municipalities2 & 7iii7 o!r relevant /akehold]s1 su* z environm5tal1 en]gy1 or consum] organizations1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ,adm9i/rator1 conv5es ! task =ce "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7i7 describes ! ext5d$ produc] responsibility framework develop$ by ! task =ce2 7ii7 includes ! recomm5dations ( ! task =ce on h[ be/ to implem5t a m&atory pay-9 or o!r en=cem5t me*anism to ensure t batt]y produc]s & sell]s are contribut+ to ! recycl+ ( batt]ies2 & 7iii7 sugge/s regulatory pa?ways = effective recycl+4 7#f7 ,effect on m]cury-conta9+ & re*>geable batt]y managem5t act ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection1 or any regulation1 guidel9e1 framework1 or policy adopt$ or promulgat$ pursuant to ?is subsection1 %all modify or o!rwise affect ! provisions ( ! ,m]cury-,conta9+ & ,re*>geable ,batt]y ,managem5t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcja et seq474 #djbjh4 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program ,section #fda ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7k7 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y second-,life applications & recycl+ 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program ,! t]m batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program means ! electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,critical mat]ial ,! t]m critical mat]ial has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7,c7 ,economically di/ress$ area ,! t]m economically di/ress$ area means an area describ$ 9 section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,public ,works & ,economic ,developm5t ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7,d7 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y ,! t]m electric drive vehicle batt]y means any batt]y t is a motive p[] s\rce = an electric drive vehicle4 7,e7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #ihi7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcec7;b774 7#b7 ,program ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a program ( rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration (-- 7,a7 second-life applications = electric drive vehicle batt]ies t h be5 us$ to p[] electric drive vehicles2 & 7,b7 te*nologies & processes = f9al recycl+ & disposal ( ! devices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 aw>d grants "u subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7ii7 c>ry out o!r activities 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program are ! foll[+3 7i7 ,to improve ! recycl+ rates & second-use adoption rates ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7ii7 ,to optimize ! design & adaptability ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies to make electric drive vehicle batt]ies m easily recyclable4 7iii7 ,to e/abli% alt]native supply *a9s = critical mat]ials t are f\nd 9 electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7iv7 ,to r$uce ! co/ ( manufactur+1 in/allation1 pur*ase1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7v7 ,to improve ! environm5tal impact ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ processes4 7,c7 ,t>gets ,9 c>ry+ out ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program1 ! ,secret>y %all address ne>-t]m 7up to #b ye>s71 mid-t]m 7up to #e ye>s71 & long-t]m 7up to #aj ye>s7 *all5ges to ! recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7,d7 ,grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d multiye> grants on a competitive1 m]it-review$ basis to eligible entities-- 7,i7 to conduct rese>*1 developm5t1 te/+1 & evaluation ( solutions to increase ! rate & productivity ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+2 & 7,,ii7 = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to create innovative & practical approa*es to increase ! recycl+ & second-use ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies1 includ+ by address+-- 7aa7 te*nology to increase ! effici5cy ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & maximize ! recov]y ( critical mat]ials = use 9 new products2 7bb7 exp&$ uses = critical mat]ials recov]$ f electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7cc7 product design & con/ruction to facilitate ! disassembly & recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7dd7 product design & con/ruction & o!r tools & te*niques to ext5d ! lifecycle ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies1 includ+ me?ods to promote ! safe second-use ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7ee7 /rategies to increase consum] acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7ff7 improvem5ts & *anges to electric drive vehicle batt]y *emi/ries t include ways to decrease process+ co/s = batt]y recycl+ )\t sacrific+ front-end p]=mance2 7gg7 second-use ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies1 includ+ 9 applications outside ( ! automotive indu/ry2 & 7hh7 ! comm]cialization & scale-up ( electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ te*nologies4 7ii7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t-- 7,i7 are locat$ 9 geographically div]se regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 include bus9ess comm]cialization plans t h ! pot5tial = ! recycl+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies at high volumes2 7,,iii7 support ! developm5t ( advanc$ manufactur+ te*nologies t h ! pot5tial to improve ! competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! int]national electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+ sector2 7,,iv7 provide ! greate/ pot5tial to r$uce co/s = consum]s & promote accessibility & community implem5tation ( demon/rat$ te*nologies2 7,v7 increase disclosure & transp>5cy ( in=mation to consum]s2 7,,vi7 support ! developm5t or demon/ration ( projects 9 economically di/ress$ areas2 & 7,,vii7 support o!r relevant priorities1 z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,solicitation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a national solicitation = applications = grants describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7iv7 ,dissem9ation ( results ,! ,secret>y %all publi% ! results ( ! projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh grants aw>d$ "u clause 7i7 ?r\gh-- 7,i7 be/ practices relat+ to ^? grants1 = use 9 ! electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+1 design1 in/allation1 refurbi%+1 or recycl+ indu/ries2 7,,ii7 coord9ation ) in=mation dissem9ation programs relat+ to g5]al recycl+ ( electronic devices2 & 7,,iii7 educational mat]ials = ! public1 produc$ 9 conjunction ) ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts or nonpr(it organizations1 on ! problems & solutions relat+ to ! recycl+ & second-life applications ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies4 7,e7 ,coord9ation ) o!r programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ,9 c>ry+ out ! batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate & lev]age ! res\rces ( complem5t>y ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,f7 ,/udy & report 7i7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on ! viable m>ket opportunities available = ! recycl+1 second-use1 & manufactur+ ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7ii7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & any o!r relevant committee ( ,congress a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy "u clause 7i71 includ+ a description (-- 7,i7 ! ability ( relevant bus9esses or o!r entities to competitively manufacture electric drive vehicle batt]ies & recycle electric drive vehicle batt]ies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ii7 any exi/+ electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-use practices & plans ( electric drive vehicle manufactur+ companies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iii7 any b>ri]s to electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iv7 opportunities & b>ri]s 9 electric drive vehicle batt]y supply *a9s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & int]nationally1 includ+ ) allies & trad+ p>tn]s2 7,v7 opportunities = job creation 9 ! electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & manufactur+ fields & ! necess>y skills employees mu/ acquire = gr[? ( ^? fields 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,vi7 policy recomm5dations = enhanc+ electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,vii7 any recomm5dations = l[]+ logi/ics co/s & creat+ bett] coord9ation & effici5cy ) respect to ! removal1 collection1 transportation1 /orage1 & disassembly ( electric drive vehicle batt]ies2 7,,viii7 any recomm5dations = areas ( coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies to improve electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ rates 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,ix7 an aggressive #b-ye> t>get & plan1 ! implem5tation ( :i* %all beg9 dur+ ! #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! report is submitt$1 to enhance ! competitiv5ess ( electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+ & recycl+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,x7 ne$s = future rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects 9 electric drive vehicle batt]y manufactur+1 recycl+1 & relat$ areas1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,g7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! report "u subp>agraph 7,f77ii7 is submitt$1 & e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & make available to ! public & ! relevant committees ( ,congress1 an indep5d5t review ( ! progress ( ! grants aw>d$ "u subp>agraph 7,d7 9 meet+ ! recomm5dations & t>gets includ$ 9 ! report4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7p71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ! electric drive vehicle batt]y recycl+ & second-life applications program "u subsection 7k7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #djbji4 ,advanc$ en]gy manufactur+ & recycl+ grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ en]gy prop]ty ,! t]m advanc$ en]gy prop]ty means-- 7,a7 prop]ty design$ to be us$ to produce en]gy f ! sun1 wat]1 w9d1 geo!rmal or hydro!rmal 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #fab ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaia77 res\rces1 enhanc$ geo!rmal sy/ems 7z def9$ 9 t section71 or o!r r5ewable res\rces2 7,b7 fuel cells1 microturb9es1 or en]gy /orage sy/ems & compon5ts2 7,c7 electric grid mod]nization equipm5t or compon5ts2 7,d7 prop]ty design$ to capture1 remove1 use1 or seque/] c>bon oxide emissions2 7,e7 equipm5t design$ to ref9e1 electrolyze1 or bl5d any fuel1 *emical1 or product t is-- 7i7 r5ewable2 or 7ii7 l[-c>bon & l[-emission2 7,f7 prop]ty design$ to produce en]gy cons]vation te*nologies 7includ+ = resid5tial1 comm]cial1 & indu/rial applications72 7,g7 7i7 light-1 m$ium-1 or heavy-duty electric or fuel cell vehicles1 electric or fuel cell locomotives1 electric or fuel cell m>itime vessels1 or electric or fuel cell planes2 7ii7 te*nologies1 compon5ts1 & mat]ials ( ^? vehicles1 locomotives1 m>itime vessels1 or planes2 & 7iii7 *>g+ or refuel+ infra/ructure associat$ ) ^? vehicles1 locomotives1 m>itime vessels1 or planes2 7,h7 7i7 hybrid vehicles ) a gross vehicle weight rat+ ( n less ?an #ad1jjj p\nds2 & 7ii7 te*nologies1 compon5ts1 & mat]ials = ^? vehicles2 & 7,i7 o!r advanc$ en]gy prop]ty design$ to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 z may be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,cov]$ c5sus tract ,! t]m cov]$ c5sus tract means a c5sus tract-- 7,a7 9 :i*1 aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #aiii1 a coal m9e _h clos$2 7,b7 9 :i*1 aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjji1 a coal-fir$ electricity g5]at+ unit _h be5 retir$2 or 7,c7 t is imm$iately adjac5t to a c5sus tract describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a manufactur+ firm-- 7,a7 ! gross annual sales ( :i* are less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 t has few] ?an #ejj employees at ! plant site ( ! manufactur+ firm2 & 7,c7 ! annual en]gy bills ( :i* total m ?an #ajj1jjj b less ?an #b1ejj1jjj4 7#d7 ,m9ority-own$ ,! t]m m9ority-own$1 ) respect to an eligible entity1 means an eligible entity n less ?an #ea p]c5t ( :i* is own$ by #a or m individuals :o are-- 7,a7 citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 ,asian ,am]ican1 ,native ,hawaiian1 ,pacific ,isl&]1 ,african ,am]ican1 ,hispanic1 ,pu]to ,rican1 ,native ,am]ican1 or ,alaska ,native4 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project ,! t]m qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project means a project t-- 7,a7 7i7 re-equips1 exp&s1 or e/abli%es a manufactur+ or recycl+ facility = ! production or recycl+1 z applicable1 ( advanc$ en]gy prop]ty2 or 7ii7 re-equips an indu/rial or manufactur+ facility ) equipm5t design$ to r$uce ! gre5h\se gas emissions ( t facility sub/antially bel[ ! gre5h\se gas emissions "u curr5t be/ practices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! in/allation (-- 7,i7 l[- or z]o-c>bon process heat sy/ems2 7,,ii7 c>bon capture1 transport1 utilization1 & /orage sy/ems2 7,,iii7 te*nology relat+ to en]gy effici5cy & r$uction 9 wa/e f indu/rial processes2 or 7,,iv7 any o!r indu/rial te*nology t significantly r$uces gre5h\se gas emissions1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 has a reasonable expectation ( comm]cial viability1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 is locat$ 9 a cov]$ c5sus tract4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to c>ry out qualify+ advanc$ en]gy projects4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! ,program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a description ( ! propos$ qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project to be c>ri$ out us+ ! grant4 7#b7 ,selection crit]ia 7,a7 ,projects ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to ! qualify+ advanc$ en]gy projects propos$ by ! eligible entities1 give high] priority to projects t-- 7i7 w provide high] net impact 9 avoid+ or r$uc+ an?ropog5ic emissions ( gre5h\se gases2 7ii7 w result 9 a high] level ( dome/ic job creation 7bo? direct & indirect7 dur+ ! lifetime ( ! project2 7iii7 w result 9 a high] level ( job creation 9 ! vic9ity ( ! project1 p>ticul>ly ) respect to-- 7,i7 l[-income communities 7z describ$ 9 section #de;,d7e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf72 & 7,,ii7 dislocat$ work]s :o 7 previ\sly employ$ 9 manufactur+1 coal p[] plants1 or coal m9+2 7iv7 h high] pot5tial = te*nological innovation & comm]cial deploym5t2 7v7 h a l[] leveliz$ co/ (-- 7,i7 g5]at$ or /or$ en]gy2 or 7,,ii7 measur$ r$uction 9 en]gy consumption or gre5h\se gas emission 7bas$ on co/s ( ! full supply *a972 & 7vi7 h a %ort] project "t4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t are m9ority-own$4 7d7 ,project completion & location2 return ( unobligat$ funds 7#a7 ,completion2 return ( unobligat$ funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! ,program %all be requir$-- 7,a7 to complete ! qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project fund$ by ! grant n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! grant funds2 & 7,b7 to return to ! ,secret>y any grant funds t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( t #c-ye> p]iod4 7#b7 ,location ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an eligible entity aw>d$ a grant "u ! ,program has c>ri$ out ! applicable qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project at a location t is mat]ially diff]5t f ! location specifi$ 9 ! application = ! grant1 ! eligible entity %all be requir$ to return ! grant funds to ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,te*nical ,assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance on a selective basis to eligible entities t are seek+ a grant "u ! ,program to enhance ! impact ( ! qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project to be c>ri$ out us+ ! grant ) respect to ! selection crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desir+ te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a7 %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 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 select+ eligible entities = te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give high] priority to eligible entities t propose a qualify+ advanc$ en]gy project t has great] pot5tial = enhancem5t ( ! impact ( ! project ) respect to ! selection crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7f7 ,publication ( grants ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available ! id5tity ( ea* eligible entity aw>d$ a grant "u ! ,program & ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review ! grants aw>d$ "u ! ,program2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ^? grants4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,program #gej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djbaj4 ,critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ rese>* 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,critical m9]al ,! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7#b7 ,critical m9]als & metals ,! t]m critical m9]als & metals includes any ho/ m9]al ( a critical m9]al4 7#c7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,f\ndation4 7#d7 ,end-to-end ,! t]m end-to-end1 ) respect to ! integration ( m9+ or life cycle ( m9]als1 means ! integrat$ approa* (1 or ! lifecycle det]m9$ by1 exam9+ ! rese>* & developm5tal process f ! m9+ ( ! raw m9]als to its process+ into useful mat]ials1 its integration into compon5ts & devices1 ! utilization ( su* devices 9 ! end-use application to satisfy c]ta9 p]=mance metrics1 & ! recycl+ or disposal ( su* devices4 7#e7 ,=eign entity ( conc]n ,! t]m =eign entity ( conc]n means a =eign entity t is-- 7,a7 designat$ z a =eign t]rori/ organization by ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate "u section #bai7;a7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahi7;a772 7,b7 includ$ on ! li/ ( specially designat$ nationals & block$ p]sons ma9ta9$ by ! ,(fice ( ,=eign ,assets ,control ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury 7commonly kn[n z ! ,,sdn li/72 7,c7 own$ by1 controll$ by1 or subject to ! jurisdiction or direction ( a gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry t is a cov]$ nation 7z def9$ 9 section #becc;c7d7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 7,d7 alleg$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al to h be5 involv$ 9 activities = :i* a conviction 0 obta9$ "u-- 7i7 *apt] #cg ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,espionage ,act72 7ii7 section #iea or #ajcj ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iii7 *apt] #ij ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,economic ,espionage ,act ( #aiif72 7iv7 ! ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 7v7 section #bbd1 #bbe1 #bbf1 #bbg1 or #bcf ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgd1 #bbge1 #bbgf1 #bbgg1 & #bbhd72 7vi7 ! ,export ,control ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq472 or 7vii7 ! ,int]national ,em]g5cy ,economic ,p[]s ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7,e7 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce1 to be engag$ 9 unau?oriz$ conduct t is detrim5tal to ! national security or =eign policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,f\ndation ,! t]m ,f\ndation means ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation4 7#g7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#h7 ,national ,laboratory ,! t]m ,national ,laboratory has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #b ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#i7 ,recycl+ ,! t]m recycl+ means ! process ( collect+ & process+ sp5t mat]ials & devices & turn+ ! mat]ials & devices into raw mat]ials or compon5ts t c be reus$ ei!r p>tially or completely4 7#aj7 ,second>y recov]y ,! t]m second>y recov]y means ! recov]y ( critical m9]als & metals f disc>d$ end-use products or f wa/e products produc$ dur+ ! metal ref9+ & manufactur+ process1 includ+ f m9e wa/e piles1 acid m9e dra9age sludge1 or byproducts produc$ ?r\gh legacy m9+ & metallurgy activities4 7b7 ,critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ rese>* & developm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to support supply *a9 resili5cy1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director1 %all issue aw>ds1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to support basic rese>* t w accel]ate innovation to advance critical m9]als m9+1 recycl+1 & reclamation /rategies & te*nologies = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 mak+ bett] use ( dome/ic res\rces2 & 7,b7 elim9at+ national reliance on m9]als & m9]al mat]ials t are subject to supply disruptions4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible to receive an aw>d "u p>agraph 7#a7 are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,in/itutions ( high] education4 7,b7 ,national ,laboratories4 7,c7 ,nonpr(it organizations4 7,d7 ,consortia ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 includ+ consortia t collaborate ) private indu/ry4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,activities fund$ by an aw>d "u ?is section may include-- 7,a7 advanc+ m9+ rese>* & developm5t activities to develop new mapp+ & m9+ te*nologies & te*niques1 includ+ advanc$ critical m9]al extraction & production-- 7i7 to improve exi/+1 or to develop new1 supply *a9s ( critical m9]als2 & 7ii7 to yield m effici5t1 economical1 & environm5tally b5ign m9+ practices2 7,b7 advanc+ critical m9]al process+ rese>* activities to improve sep>ation1 alloy+1 manufactur+1 or recycl+ te*niques & te*nologies t c decrease ! en]gy int5sity1 wa/e1 pot5tial environm5tal impact1 & co/s ( ^? activities2 7,c7 advanc+ rese>* & developm5t ( critical m9]als m9+ & recycl+ te*nologies t take into acc\nt ! pot5tial end-uses & disposal ( critical m9]als1 9 ord] to improve end-to-end integration ( m9+ & te*nological applications2 7,d7 conduct+ long-t]m e>? obs]vation ( reclaim$ m9e sites1 includ+ ! /udy ( ! evolution ( microbial div]sity at ^? sites2 7,e7 exam9+ ! application ( artificial intellig5ce = geological exploration ( critical m9]als1 includ+ :at size & div]sity ( data sets w\ld be requir$2 7,f7 exam9+ ! application ( ma*9e le>n+ = detection & sort+ ( critical m9]als1 includ+ :at size & div]sity ( data sets w\ld be requir$2 7,g7 conduct+ detail$ isotope /udies ( critical m9]als & ! developm5t ( m ref9$ geologic models2 or 7,h7 provid+ tra9+ & rese>* opportunities to und]graduate & graduate /ud5ts to prep>e ! next g5]ation ( m9+ eng9e]s & rese>*]s4 7c7 ,critical ,m9]als ,int]ag5cy ,subcommittee 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to support supply *a9 resili5cy1 ! ,critical ,m9]als ,subcommittee ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,subcommittee7 %all coord9ate ,f$]al sci5ce & te*nology ef=ts to ensure secure & reliable supplies ( critical m9]als to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,subcommittee %all be-- 7,a7 to advise & assi/ ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil1 includ+ ! ,committee on ,homel& & ,national ,security ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil1 on ,unit$ ,/ates policies1 proc$ures1 & plans relat+ to critical m9]als1 includ+-- 7i7 ,f$]al rese>*1 developm5t1 & deploym5t ef=ts to optimize me?ods = extractions1 conc5tration1 sep>ation1 & purification ( conv5tional1 second>y1 & unconv5tional s\rces ( critical m9]als1 includ+ rese>* t prioritizes end-to-end integration ( m9+ & recycl+ te*niques & ! end-use t>get = critical m9]als2 7ii7 effici5t use & reuse ( critical m9]als1 includ+ recycl+ te*nologies = critical m9]als & ! reclamation ( critical m9]als f compon5ts1 su* z sp5t batt]ies2 7iii7 address+ ! te*nology transitions betwe5 rese>* or lab-scale m9+ & recycl+ & comm]cialization ( ^! te*nologies2 7iv7 ! critical m9]als work=ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7v7 ,unit$ ,/ates private indu/ry inve/m5ts 9 innovation & te*nology transf] f f$]ally fund$ sci5ce & te*nology2 7,b7 to id5tify em]g+ opportunities1 /imulate int]national coop]ation1 & fo/] ! developm5t ( secure & reliable supply *a9s ( critical m9]als1 includ+ activities relat+ to ! reuse ( critical m9]als via recycl+2 7,c7 to ensure ! transp>5cy ( in=mation & data relat$ to critical m9]als2 & 7,d7 to provide recomm5dations on coord9ation & collaboration among ! rese>*1 developm5t1 & deploym5t programs & activities ( ,f$]al ag5cies to promote a secure & reliable supply ( critical m9]als necess>y to ma9ta9 national security1 economic well-be+1 & indu/rial production4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,subcommittee may1 tak+ into acc\nt ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( relevant advisory committees-- 7,a7 provide recomm5dations on h[ ,f$]al ag5cies may improve ! topographic1 geologic1 & geophysical mapp+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & improve ! discov]ability1 accessibility1 & usability ( ! result+ & exi/+ data1 to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by law & subject to appropriate limitation = purposes ( privacy & security2 7,b7 assess ! progress t[>d develop+ critical m9]als recycl+ & reprocess+ te*nologies2 7,c7 assess ! end-to-end lifecycle ( critical m9]als1 includ+ = m9+1 usage1 recycl+1 & end-use mat]ial & te*nology requirem5ts2 7,d7 exam9e1 & provide recomm5dations =1 options = access+ & develop+ critical m9]als ?r\gh inve/m5t & trade ) allies & p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,e7 evaluate & provide recomm5dations to inc5tivize ! developm5t & use ( advances 9 sci5ce & te*nology 9 ! private indu/ry2 7,f7 assess ! ne$ =1 & make recomm5dations to address1 ! *all5ges ! ,unit$ ,/ates critical m9]als supply *a9 work=ce faces1 includ+-- 7i7 ag+ & retir+ p]sonnel & faculty2 7ii7 public p]ceptions ab\t ! nature ( m9+ & m9]al process+2 & 7iii7 =eign competition = ,unit$ ,/ates tal5t2 7,g7 develop1 & update z necess>y1 a /rategic plan to guide ,f$]al programs & activities to enhance-- 7i7 sci5tific & te*nical capabilities across critical m9]al supply *a9s1 includ+ a roadmap t id5tifies key rese>* & developm5t ne$s & coord9ates ongo+ activities = s\rce div]sification1 m effici5t use1 recycl+1 & sub/itution = critical m9]als2 & 7ii7 cross-cutt+ m9+ sci5ce1 data sci5ce te*niques1 mat]ials sci5ce1 manufactur+ sci5ce & eng9e]+1 computational model+1 & environm5tal heal? & safety rese>* & developm5t2 & 7,h7 report to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress on activities & f9d+s "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,m&atory responsibilities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,subcommittee %all1 tak+ into acc\nt ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( relevant advisory committees1 id5tify & evaluate ,f$]al policies & regulations t re/rict ! m9+ ( critical m9]als4 7d7 ,grant program = process+ ( critical m9]als & developm5t ( critical m9]als & metals 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,director1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 %all e/abli% a grant program to f9ance pilot projects =-- 7,a7 ! process+ or recycl+ ( critical m9]als 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 ! developm5t ( critical m9]als & metals 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7#b7 ,limitation on grant aw>ds ,a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may n exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,economic viability ,9 aw>d+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are likely to be economically viable ov] ! long t]m4 7#d7 ,second>y recov]y ,9 aw>d+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all seek to aw>d n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( grants aw>d$ dur+ ! fiscal ye> = projects relat+ to second>y recov]y ( critical m9]als & metals4 7#e7 ,dome/ic priority ,9 aw>d+ grants = ! developm5t ( critical m9]als & metals "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize pilot projects t w process ! critical m9]als & metals dome/ically4 7#f7 ,prohibition on process+ by =eign entity ( conc]n ,9 aw>d+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t pilot projects d n export = process+ any critical m9]als & metals to a =eign entity ( conc]n4 7#g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! grant program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbd4 #djbaa4 #ba/ ,c5tury ,en]gy ,work=ce ,advisory ,bo>d 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a bo>d1 to be kn[n z ! #ba/ ,c5tury ,en]gy ,work=ce ,advisory ,bo>d1 to develop a /rategy = ! ,dep>tm5t t1 ) respect to ! role ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! support & developm5t ( a skill$ en]gy work=ce-- 7#a7 meets ! curr5t & future indu/ry & labor ne$s ( ! en]gy sector2 7#b7 provides opportunities = /ud5ts to become qualifi$ = placem5t 9 traditional en]gy sector & em]g+ en]gy sector jobs2 7#c7 id5tifies areas 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t c effectively utilize ! te*nical exp]tise ( ! ,dep>tm5t to support ! work=ce activities ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#d7 /r5g!ns & engages ! work=ce tra9+ programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ! ,national ,laboratories 9 c>ry+ out ! ,equity 9 ,en]gy ,initiative ( ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r ,dep>tm5t work=ce priorities2 7#e7 develops plans to support & retra9 displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy sector work]s2 & 7#f7 prioritizes education & job tra9+ = und]repres5t$ gr\ps1 includ+ racial & e?nic m9orities1 ,indian ,tribes1 wom51 vet]ans1 & socioeconomically disadvantag$ individuals4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all be compos$ ( n few] ?an #aj & n m ?an #ae memb]s1 ) ! initial memb]s ( ! ,bo>d to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,bo>d %all include n few] ?an #a repres5tative ( a labor organization ) significant en]gy exp]i5ce :o has be5 nom9at$ by a national labor f$]ation4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,ea* individual appo9t$ to ! ,bo>d "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h exp]tise 9-- 7,a7 ! field ( economics or work=ce developm5t2 7,b7 relevant traditional en]gy indu/ries or em]g+ en]gy indu/ries1 includ+ en]gy effici5cy2 7,c7 second>y or po/second>y education2 7,d7 en]gy work=ce developm5t or appr5tice%ip programs ( ,/ates or units ( local gov]nm5t2 7,e7 relevant organiz$ labor organizations2 or 7,f7 br++ und]repres5t$ gr\ps1 includ+ racial & e?nic m9orities1 wom51 vet]ans1 & socioeconomically disadvantag$ individuals1 into ! work=ce4 7c7 ,advisory bo>d review & recomm5dations 7#a7 ,det]m9ation by bo>d ,9 develop+ ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bo>d %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r !re are opportunities to m effectively & effici5tly use ! capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! developm5t ( a skill$ en]gy work=ce2 7,b7 id5tify ways 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t c\ld "w ) o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ates1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 in/itutions ( high] education1 labor organizations1 ,indian ,tribes & tribal organizations1 & indu/ry 9 ! developm5t ( a skill$ en]gy work=ce1 subject to applicable law2 7,c7 id5tify ways 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t & ,national ,laboratories c-- 7i7 increase outrea* to m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions2 & 7ii7 make res\rces available to increase ! numb] ( skill$ m9orities & wom5 tra9$ to g into ! en]gy & en]gy-relat$ manufactur+ sectors2 7iii7 increase outrea* to displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy sector work]s2 & 7iv7 make res\rces available to provide tra9+ to displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy sector work]s to re5t] ! en]gy work=ce2 & 7,d7 7i7 id5tify ! en]gy sectors 9 greate/ ne$ ( work=ce tra9+2 & 7ii7 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 develop recomm5dations = ! skills necess>y to develop a work=ce tra9$ to "w 9 ^? en]gy sectors4 7#b7 ,requir$ analysis ,9 develop+ ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bo>d %all analyze ! effectiv5ess (-- 7,a7 exi/+ ,dep>tm5t-direct$ support2 & 7,b7 exi/+ en]gy work=ce tra9+ programs4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d is e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 & bi5nially !reaft] until ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d is t]m9at$ "u subsection 7f71 ! ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report conta9+1 ) respect to ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7-- 7i7 ! f9d+s ( ! ,bo>d2 & 7ii7 ! propos$ en]gy work=ce /rategy ( ! ,bo>d4 7,b7 ,response ( ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a report is submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,bo>d a response to ! report t-- 7,i7 describes :e!r ! ,secret>y approves or disapproves ( ea* recomm5dation ( ! ,bo>d "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 if ! ,secret>y approves ( a recomm5dation1 provides an implem5tation plan = ! recomm5dation2 & 7ii7 submit to ,congress-- 7,i7 ! report ( ! ,bo>d "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 ! response ( ! ,secret>y "u clause 7i74 7,c7 ,public availability ( report 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all make ea* report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 available to ! public on ! e>li] (-- 7,i7 ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d receives ! response ( ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b77i72 & 7,,ii7 ! date t is #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,bo>d submitt$ ! report to ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,if ! ,bo>d has receiv$ a response to a report f ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! ,bo>d %all make t response publicly available ) ! applicable report4 7d7 ,report by ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ahj days be=e ! date ( expiration ( a t]m ( ! ,bo>d "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! effectiv5ess & accompli%m5ts ( ! ,bo>d dur+ ! applicable t]m2 7#b7 conta9s a det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y z to :e!r ! ,bo>d %\ld be r5ew$2 & 7#c7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! ,bo>d %\ld be r5ew$1 any recomm5dations z to :e!r & h[ ! scope & functions ( ! ,bo>d %\ld be modifi$4 7e7 ,outrea* to m9ority-,s]v+ in/itutions1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s ,9 develop+ ! /rategy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,bo>d %all-- 7#a7 give special consid]ation to increas+ outrea* to m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s2 7#b7 make res\rces available to-- 7,a7 m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions1 ) ! objective ( increas+ ! numb] ( skill$ m9orities & wom5 tra9$ to g into ! en]gy & manufactur+ sectors2 7,b7 in/itutions t s]ve vet]ans1 ) ! objective ( increas+ ! numb] vet]ans 9 ! en]gy indu/ry by ensur+ t vet]ans h ! cr$5tials & tra9+ necess>y to secure c>e]s 9 ! en]gy indu/ry2 & 7,c7 in/itutions t s]ve displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s to increase ! numb] ( individuals tra9$ = jobs 9 ! en]gy indu/ry2 7#c7 enc\rage ! en]gy indu/ry to improve ! opportunities = /ud5ts ( m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s to p>ticipate 9 int]n%ips1 preappr5tice%ips1 appr5tice%ips1 & coop]ative "w-/udy programs 9 ! en]gy indu/ry2 & 7#d7 "w ) ! ,national ,laboratories to increase ! p>ticipation ( und]repres5t$ gr\ps1 vet]ans1 & displac$ & unemploy$ en]gy work]s 9 int]n%ips1 fell[%ips1 tra9+ programs1 & employm5t at ! ,national ,laboratories4 7f7 ,t]m 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,bo>d %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,ext5sions ,! ,secret>y may r5ew ! ,bo>d = #a or m #e-ye> p]iods by submitt+1 n lat] ?an ! date describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 a report describ$ 9 t subsection t conta9s a det]m9ation by ! ,secret>y t ! ,bo>d %\ld be r5ew$4 ,,iii ,fuels & te*nology infra/ructure inve/m5ts ,a ,c>bon capture1 utilization1 /orage1 & transportation infra/ructure #djcja4 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 ! indu/rial sector is integral to ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 provid+ millions ( jobs & ess5tial products2 & 7,b7 demon/rat+ global lead]%ip 9 manufactur+ & innovation2 7#b7 c>bon capture & /orage te*nologies are necess>y = r$uc+ h>d-to-abate emissions f ! indu/rial sector1 :i* emits ne>ly #be p]c5t ( c>bon dioxide emissions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 c>bon removal & /orage te*nologies1 includ+ direct air capture1 mu/ be deploy$ at l>ge-scale 9 ! com+ decades to remove c>bon dioxide directly f ! atmosph]e2 7#d7 l>ge-scale deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 removal1 utilization1 transport1 & /orage-- 7,a7 is critical = a*iev+ mid-c5tury climate goals2 & 7,b7 w drive regional economic developm5t1 te*nological innovation1 & high-wage employm5t2 7#e7 c>bon capture1 removal1 & utilization te*nologies require a backbone sy/em ( %>$ c>bon dioxide transport & /orage infra/ructure to enable l>ge-scale deploym5t1 realize economies ( scale1 & create an int]connect$ c>bon managem5t m>ket2 7#f7 c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure & p]man5t geological /orage are prov5 & safe te*nologies ) exi/+ ,f$]al & ,/ate regulatory frameworks2 7#g7 c>bon dioxide transport & /orage infra/ructure %>e simil> b>ri]s to deploym5t previ\sly fac$ by o!r types ( critical national infra/ructure1 su* z high capital co/s & *ick5-&-egg *all5ges1 t require ,f$]al & ,/ate support1 9 comb9ation ) private inve/m5t1 to be ov]come2 & 7#h7 ea* ,/ate %\ld take into consid]ation1 ) respect to new c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure-- 7,a7 qualify+ ! infra/ructure z pollution control devices "u applicable laws 7includ+ regulations7 ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 e/abli%+ a waiv] ( ad valorem & prop]ty taxes = ! infra/ructure = a p]iod ( n less ?an #aj ye>s4 #djcjb4 ,c>bon utilization program ,section #ifi;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 to develop or obta91 9 coord9ation ) o!r applicable ,f$]al ag5cies & /&>d-sett+ organizations1 /&>ds & c]tifications1 z appropriate1 to facilitate ! comm]cialization ( ! products & te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,grant program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to eligible entities to use 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,d74 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 an entity %all be-- 7i7 a ,/ate2 7ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 or 7iii7 a public utility or ag5cy4 7,c7 ,applications ,eligible entities desir+ a grant "u ?is p>agraph %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,d7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity %all use a grant receiv$ "u ?is p>agraph to procure & use comm]cial or indu/rial products t-- 7i7 use or are d]iv$ f an?ropog5ic c>bon oxides2 & 7ii7 demon/rate significant net r$uctions 9 lifecycle gre5h\se gas emissions comp>$ to incumb5t te*nologies1 processes1 & products4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ?is subsection2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #da1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #fe1bej1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #ff1efb1ejj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #fg1idj1fbe = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #fi1chg1fef = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 #djcjc4 ,c>bon capture te*nology program ,section #ifb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ program4 & ins]t+ program = c>bon capture te*nologies2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 a front-end eng9e]+ & design program = c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure necess>y to enable deploym5t ( c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage te*nologies4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 = activities "u ! front-end eng9e]+ & design program describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,e71 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #djcjd4 ,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,ix ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,j ,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation #iii;,a4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,,cifia program ,! t]m ,,cifia program means ! c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program e/abli%$ "u section #iii;,b7a74 7#b7 ,common c>ri] ,! t]m common c>ri] means a transportation infra/ructure op]ator or own] t-- 7,a7 publi%es a publicly available t>iff conta9+ ! j & reasonable rates1 t]ms1 & conditions ( nondiscrim9atory s]vice2 & 7,b7 holds itself out to provide transportation s]vices to ! public = a fee4 7#c7 ,cont+5t commitm5t ,! t]m cont+5t commitm5t means a commitm5t to obligate funds f future available budget au?ority t is-- 7,a7 cont+5t on ^? funds be+ made available 9 law at a future date2 & 7,b7 n an obligation ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#d7 ,eligible project co/s ,! t]m eligible project co/s means am\nts sub/antially all ( :i* are paid by1 or = ! acc\nt (1 an obligor 9 connection ) a project1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! co/ (-- 7i7 developm5t-phase activities1 includ+ plann+1 feasibility analysis1 rev5ue =eca/+1 environm5tal review1 p]mitt+1 prelim9>y eng9e]+ & design "w1 & o!r precon/ruction activities2 7ii7 con/ruction1 recon/ruction1 rehabilitation1 replacem5t1 & acquisition ( real prop]ty 7includ+ l& relat+ to ! project & improvem5ts to l&71 environm5tal mitigation1 con/ruction cont+5cies1 & acquisition & in/allation ( equipm5t 7includ+ labor72 & 7iii7 capitaliz$ int]e/ necess>y to meet m>ket requirem5ts1 reasonably requir$ res]ve funds1 capital issuance exp5ses1 & o!r c>ry+ co/s dur+ con/ruction2 & 7,b7 transaction co/s associat$ ) f9anc+ ! project1 includ+-- 7i7 ! co/ ( legal c\nsel & te*nical consultants2 & 7ii7 any subsidy am\nt paid 9 accordance ) section #iii;,b7c77#c77;,b77ii7 or section #iii;,c7b77#f77;,b77ii74 7#e7 ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t ,! t]m ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t means a secur$ loan or loan gu>antee au?oriz$ to be provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program ) respect to a project4 7#f7 ,l5d] ,! t]m l5d] means a qualifi$ in/itutional buy] 7z def9$ 9 section #bcj4add;,a7a7 ( title #ag1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 commonly kn[n z ,rule #add;,a7a7 ( ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission & issu$ "u ! ,securities ,act ( #aicc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gg;a et seq4771 t is n a ,f$]al qualifi$ in/itutional buy]4 7#g7 ,lett] ( int]e/ ,! t]m lett] ( int]e/ means a lett] submitt$ by a pot5tial applicant prior to an application = cr$it assi/ance 9 a =mat prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y on ! website ( ! ,,cifia program t-- 7,a7 describes ! project & ! location1 purpose1 & co/ ( ! project2 7,b7 outl9es ! propos$ f9ancial plan1 includ+ ! reque/$ cr$it & grant assi/ance & ! propos$ obligor2 7,c7 provides a /atus ( environm5tal review2 & 7,d7 provides in=mation reg>d+ satisfaction ( o!r eligibility requirem5ts ( ! ,,cifia program4 7#h7 ,loan gu>antee ,! t]m loan gu>antee means any gu>antee or o!r pl$ge by ! ,secret>y to pay all or "p ( ! pr9cipal (1 & int]e/ on1 a loan made to an obligor1 or debt obligation issu$ by an obligor1 9 ea* case fund$ by a l5d]4 7#i7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5t ,! t]m ma/] cr$it agreem5t means a conditional agreem5t t-- 7,a7 is = ! purpose ( ext5d+ cr$it assi/ance =-- 7i7 a project ( high priority "u section #iii;,b7c77#c77;,a72 or 7ii7 a project cov]$ "u section #iii;,b7c77#c77;,b72 7,b7 does n provide = a curr5t obligation ( ,f$]al funds2 & 7,c7 w\ld-- 7i7 make a cont+5t commitm5t ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or grant at a future date1 subject to-- 7,i7 ! availability ( future funds be+ made available to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program2 & 7,,ii7 ! satisfaction ( all conditions = ! provision ( cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program1 includ+ section #iii;,c7b72 7ii7 e/abli% ! maximum am\nts & g5]al t]ms & conditions ( ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts or grants2 7iii7 id5tify ! #a or m rev5ue s\rces t w secure ! repaym5t ( ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts2 7iv7 provide = ! obligation ( funds = ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts or grants aft] all requirem5ts h be5 met = ! projects subject to ! agreem5t1 includ+-- 7,i7 compliance ) all applicable requirem5ts specifi$ "u ! ,,cifia program1 includ+ sections #iii;,b7d7 & #iii;,c7b77#a72 & 7,,ii7 ! availability ( funds to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program2 & 7v7 require t cont+5t commitm5ts %all result 9 a f9ancial close & obligation ( cr$it or grant assi/ance by n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( entry into ! agreem5t or release ( ! commitm5t1 z applicable1 unless o!rwise ext5d$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#aj7 ,obligor ,! t]m obligor means a corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 jo9t v5ture1 tru/1 non-,f$]al gov]nm5tal entity1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality1 or o!r entity t is liable = paym5t ( ! pr9cipal (1 or int]e/ on1 a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7#aa7 ,produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,! t]m produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ) respect to iron & /eel1 means t all manufactur+ processes = ! iron & /eel1 includ+ ! application ( any coat+1 occurs )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#ab7 ,project ,! t]m project means a project = common c>ri] c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure or associat$ equipm5t1 includ+ pipel9e1 %ipp+1 rail1 or o!r transportation infra/ructure & associat$ equipm5t1 t w transport or h&le c>bon dioxide captur$ f an?ropog5ic s\rces or ambi5t air1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#ac7 ,project obligation ,! t]m project obligation means any note1 bond1 deb5ture1 or o!r debt obligation issu$ by an obligor 9 connection ) ! f9anc+ ( a project1 o!r ?an a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7#ad7 ,secur$ loan ,! t]m secur$ loan means a direct loan to an obligor or a debt obligation issu$ by an obligor & pur*as$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 ea* case fund$ by ! ,secret>y 9 connection ) ! f9anc+ ( a project "u section #iii;,c4 7#ae7 ,subsidy am\nt ,! t]m subsidy am\nt means ! am\nt ( budget au?ority suffici5t to cov] ! e/imat$ long-t]m co/ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t-- 7,a7 calculat$ on a net pres5t value basis2 & 7,b7 exclud+ adm9i/rative co/s & any incid5tal effects on gov]nm5tal receipts or outlays 9 accordance ) ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,re=m ,act ( #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7#af7 ,sub/antial completion ,! t]m sub/antial completion1 ) respect to a project1 means ! date-- 7,a7 on :i* ! project comm5ces transportation ( c>bon dioxide2 or 7,b7 ( a comp>able ev5t to ! ev5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y & specifi$ 9 ! project cr$it agreem5t4 #iii;,b4 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility & project selection 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide = eligible projects 9 accordance ) ?is subtitle-- 7#a7 a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t "u section #iii;,c2 7#b7 a grant "u section #iii;,d2 or 7#c7 bo? a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t & a grant4 7b7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a project %all be eligible to receive a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or a grant "u ! ,,cifia program if-- 7,a7 ! entity propos+ to c>ry out ! project submits a lett] ( int]e/ prior to submission ( an application "u p>agraph 7#c7 = ! project2 & 7,b7 ! project meets ! crit]ia describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,cr$itwor?9ess 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* project & obligor t receives a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or a grant "u ! ,,cifia program %all be cr$itwor?y1 su* t !re exi/s a reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ( ! pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,! ,secret>y %all base a det]m9ation ( :e!r !re is a reasonable prospect ( repaym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 on a compreh5sive evaluation ( :e!r ! obligor has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t = ! eligible project1 includ+ evaluation (-- 7i7 ! /r5g? ( ! contractual t]ms ( an eligible project 7if available = ! applicable m>ket segm5t72 7ii7 ! =eca/ ( noncontractual ca% fl[s support$ by m>ket projections f reputable s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 & ca% sweeps or o!r /ructural enhancem5ts2 7iii7 ! project$ f9ancial /r5g? ( ! obligor-- 7,i7 at ! "t ( loan close2 & 7,,ii7 ?r\gh\t ! loan t]m1 includ+ aft] ! project is complet$2 7iv7 ! f9ancial /r5g? ( ! inve/ors & /rategic p>tn]s ( ! obligor1 if applicable2 & 7v7 o!r f9ancial metrics & analyses t are reli$ on by ! private l5d+ community & nationally recogniz$ cr$it rat+ ag5cies1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,applications ,to be eligible = assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program1 an obligor %all submit to ! ,secret>y a project application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,eligible project co/s ,a project "u ! ,,cifia program %all h eligible project co/s t are reasonably anticipat$ to equal or exce$ #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#e7 ,rev5ue s\rces ,! applicable ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t %all be repayable1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f-- 7,a7 us] fees2 7,b7 paym5ts ow+ to ! obligor "u a public-private p>tn]%ip2 or 7,c7 o!r rev5ue s\rces t also secure or fund ! project obligations4 7#f7 ,obligor w be id5tifi$ lat] ,a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 or a public au?ority1 may submit to ! ,secret>y an application "u p>agraph 7#c71 "u :i* a private p>ty to a public-private p>tn]%ip w be-- 7,a7 ! obligor2 & 7,b7 id5tifi$ at a lat] date ?r\gh completion ( a procurem5t & selection ( ! private p>ty4 7#g7 ,b5eficial effects ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e t f9ancial assi/ance = ea* project "u ! ,,cifia program w-- 7,a7 attract public or private inve/m5t = ! project2 or 7,b7 enable ! project to proce$ at an e>li] date ?an ! project w\ld o!rwise be able to proce$ or r$uce ! lifecycle co/s 7includ+ debt s]vice co/s7 ( ! project4 7#h7 ,project read9ess ,to be eligible = assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program1 ! applicant %all demon/rate a reasonable expectation t ! contract+ process = con/ruction ( ! project c comm5ce by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or grant is obligat$ = ! project "u ! ,,cifia program4 7c7 ,selection among eligible projects 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( application process ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process "u :i* projects t are eligible to receive assi/ance "u subsection 7b7 may-- 7,a7 receive cr$it assi/ance on t]ms acceptable to ! ,secret>y1 if adequate funds are available 7includ+ any funds provid$ on behalf ( an eligible project "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77ii77 to cov] ! subsidy am\nt associat$ ) ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t2 & 7,b7 receive grants "u section #iii;,d if-- 7i7 adequate funds are available to cov] ! am\nt ( ! grant2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project is eligible "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,priority ,9 select+ projects to receive cr$it assi/ance "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t-- 7,a7 are l>ge-capacity1 common c>ri] infra/ructure2 7,b7 h demon/rat$ dem& = use ( ! infra/ructure by associat$ projects t capture c>bon dioxide f an?ropog5ic s\rces or ambi5t air2 7,c7 enable geographical div]sity 9 associat$ projects t capture c>bon dioxide f an?ropog5ic s\rces or ambi5t air1 ) ! goal ( enabl+ projects 9 all major c>bon dioxide-emitt+ regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,d7 are sit$ )91 or adjac5t to1 exi/+ pipel9e or o!r l9e> infra/ructure corridors1 9 a mann] t m9imizes environm5tal di/urbance & o!r sit+ conc]ns4 7#c7 ,ma/] cr$it agreem5ts 7,a7 ,priority projects ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t = a project t ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7i7 w likely be eligible = cr$it assi/ance "u subsection 7b71 on obta9+-- 7,i7 additional commitm5ts f associat$ c>bon capture projects to use ! project2 or 7,,ii7 all necess>y p]mits & approvals2 & 7ii7 is a project ( high priority1 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,adequate fund+ n available ,if ! ,secret>y fully obligates fund+ to eligible projects = a fiscal ye> & adequate fund+ is n available to fund a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t1 a project sponsor 7includ+ a unit ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t7 ( an eligible project may elect-- 7i7 7,i7 to ent] into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t 9 lieu ( ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t2 & 7,,ii7 to wait to execute a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t until ! fiscal ye> = :i* additional funds are available to receive cr$it assi/ance2 or 7ii7 if ! lack ( adequate fund+ is solely ) respect to am\nts available = ! subsidy am\nt1 to pay ! subsidy am\nt to fund ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7d7 ,f$]al requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle sup]s$es ! applicability ( any o!r requirem5t "u ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations74 7#b7 ,,nepa ,f$]al cr$it assi/ance may only be provid$ "u ?is subtitle = a project t has receiv$ an environm5tal 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 7e7 ,use ( ,am]ican iron1 /eel1 & manufactur$ goods 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 no ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t or grant provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program %all be made available = a project unless all iron1 /eel1 & manufactur$ goods us$ 9 ! project are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply 9 any case or category ( cases ) respect to :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! application w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/2 7,b7 iron1 /eel1 or a relevant manufactur$ good is n produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 suffici5t & reasonably available quantity1 or ( a satisfactory quality2 or 7,c7 ! inclusion ( iron1 /eel1 or a manufactur$ good produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates w increase ! co/ ( ! ov]all project by m ?an #be p]c5t4 7#c7 ,waiv]s ,if ! ,secret>y receives a reque/ = a waiv] "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make available to ! public a copy ( ! reque/1 toge!r ) any in=mation available to ! ,secret>y conc]n+ ! reque/-- 7i7 on an in=mal basis2 & 7ii7 by electronic means1 includ+ on ! (ficial public website ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 all[ = in=mal public comm5t relat+ to ! reque/ = n few] ?an #ae days be=e mak+ a det]m9ation ) respect to ! reque/2 & 7,c7 approve or disapprove ! reque/ by n lat] ?an ! date t is #abj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! reque/4 7#d7 ,applicability ,?is subsection %all be appli$ 9 accordance ) any applicable obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u int]national agreem5ts4 7f7 ,application process+ proc$ures 7#a7 ,notice ( complete application ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( an application "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicant a writt5 notice describ+ :e!r-- 7,a7 ! application is complete2 or 7,b7 additional in=mation or mat]ials are ne$$ to complete ! application4 7#b7 ,approval or d5ial ( application ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( issuance ( a writt5 notice "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicant a writt5 notice in=m+ ! applicant :e!r ! ,secret>y has approv$ or disapprov$ ! application4 7g7 ,developm5t-phase activities ,any ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program may be us$ to f9ance up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( developm5t-phase activities1 z describ$ 9 section #iii;,a7#d77;,a74 #iii;,c4 ,secur$ loans 7a7 ,agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may ent] into agreem5ts ) #a or m obligors to make secur$ loans1 ! proce$s ( :i*-- 7,a7 %all be us$-- 7i7 to f9ance eligible project co/s ( any project select$ "u section #iii;,b2 7ii7 to ref9ance int]im con/ruction f9anc+ ( eligible project co/s ( any project select$ "u section #iii;,b2 or 7iii7 to ref9ance long-t]m project obligations or ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts1 if ! ref9anc+ provides additional fund+ capacity = ! completion1 enhancem5t1 or expansion ( any project t-- 7,i7 is select$ "u section #iii;,b2 or 7,,ii7 o!rwise meets ! requirem5ts ( t section2 & 7,b7 may be us$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7b77#g7 to pay any fees collect$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t subsection4 7#b7 ,risk assessm5t ,be=e ent]+ into an agreem5t "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 %all det]m9e an appropriate cr$it subsidy am\nt = ea* secur$ loan1 tak+ into acc\nt all relevant factors1 includ+ ! cr$itwor?9ess factors "u section #iii;,b7b77#b74 7b7 ,t]ms & limitations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a secur$ loan "u ?is section ) respect to a project %all be on su* t]ms & conditions & conta9 su* cov5ants1 repres5tations1 w>ranties1 & requirem5ts 7includ+ requirem5ts = audits7 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all n exce$ an am\nt equal to #hj p]c5t ( ! reasonably anticipat$ eligible project co/s4 7#c7 ,paym5t ,a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all be payable1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 f-- 7,a7 us] fees2 7,b7 paym5ts ow+ to ! obligor "u a public-private p>tn]%ip2 or 7,c7 o!r rev5ue s\rces t also secure or fund ! project obligations4 7#d7 ,int]e/ rate 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! int]e/ rate on a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all be n less ?an ! int]e/ rate reflect$ 9 ! yield on ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury securities ( a simil> maturity to ! maturity ( ! secur$ loan on ! date ( execution ( ! loan agreem5t4 7,b7 ,limit$ buyd[ns 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7iii71 ! ,secret>y may l[] ! int]e/ rate ( a secur$ loan "u ?is section to n l[] ?an ! int]e/ rate describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 if ! int]e/ rate has increas$ dur+ ! p]iod-- 7,i7 beg9n+ on1 z applicable-- 7aa7 ! date on :i* an application acceptable to ! ,secret>y is submitt$ = ! applicable project2 or 7bb7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ent]$ into a ma/] cr$it agreem5t = ! applicable project2 & 7,,ii7 end+ on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y executes ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t = ! applicable project t is ! subject ( ! secur$ loan4 7ii7 ,description ( int]e/ rate ,! int]e/ rate ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is ! int]e/ rate reflect$ 9 ! yield on ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury securities ( a simil> maturity to ! maturity ( ! secur$ loan 9 effect1 z applicable to ! project t is ! subject ( ! secur$ loan1 on-- 7,i7 ! date describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i77aa72 or 7,,ii7 ! date describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i77bb74 7iii7 ,limitation ,! int]e/ rate ( a secur$ loan may n be l[]$ pursuant to clause 7i7 by m ?an #aa_/b p]c5tage po9ts 7#aej basis po9ts74 7#e7 ,maturity date ,! f9al maturity date ( ! secur$ loan %all be ! e>li] (-- 7,a7 ! date t is #ce ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project2 & 7,b7 if ! useful life ( ! capital asset be+ f9anc$ is ( a less] p]iod1 ! date t is ! end ( ! useful life ( ! asset4 7#f7 ,nonsubord9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! secur$ loan %all n be subord9at$ to ! claims ( any hold] ( project obligations 9 ! ev5t ( bankruptcy1 insolv5cy1 or liquidation ( ! obligor4 7,b7 ,preexi/+ ind5ture 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all waive ! requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a public ag5cy borr[] t is f9anc+ ongo+ capital programs & has out/&+ s5ior bonds "u a preexi/+ ind5ture1 if-- 7,i7 ! secur$ loan is rat$ 9 ! ,a category or high]2 & 7,,ii7 ! secur$ loan is secur$ & payable f pl$g$ rev5ues n affect$ by project p]=mance1 su* z a tax-back$ rev5ue pl$ge or a sy/em-back$ pl$ge ( project rev5ues4 7ii7 ,limitation ,if ! ,secret>y waives ! nonsubord9ation requirem5t "u ?is subp>agraph-- 7,i7 ! maximum cr$it subsidy am\nt to be paid by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all be n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! pr9cipal am\nt ( ! secur$ loan2 & 7,,ii7 ! obligor %all be responsible = pay+ ! rema9d] ( ! subsidy am\nt1 if any4 7#g7 ,fees 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may collect a fee on or aft] ! date ( ! f9ancial close ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t "u ?is section 9 an am\nt equal to n m ?an #c1jjj1jjj to cov] all or a portion ( ! co/s to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( provid+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t4 7,b7 ,am5dm5t to add co/ ( fees to secur$ loan ,if ! ,secret>y collects a fee f an obligor "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to cov] all or a portion ( ! co/s to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( provid+ a secur$ loan1 ! obligor & ! ,secret>y may am5d ! t]ms ( ! secur$ loan to add to ! pr9cipal ( ! secur$ loan an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! fee collect$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#h7 ,maximum ,f$]al involvem5t ,! total ,f$]al assi/ance provid$ = a project "u ! ,,cifia program1 includ+ any grant provid$ "u section #iii;,d1 %all n exce$ an am\nt equal to #hj p]c5t ( ! eligible project co/s4 7c7 ,repaym5t 7#a7 ,s*$ule ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a repaym5t s*$ule = ea* secur$ loan "u ?is section bas$ on-- 7,a7 ! project$ ca% fl[ f project rev5ues & o!r repaym5t s\rces2 & 7,b7 ! useful life ( ! project4 7#b7 ,comm5cem5t ,s*$ul$ loan repaym5ts ( pr9cipal or int]e/ on a secur$ loan "u ?is section %all comm5ce n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project4 7#c7 ,def]r$ paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 at any "t aft] ! date ( sub/antial completion ( a project1 ! project is unable to g5]ate suffici5t rev5ues 9 excess ( reasonable & necess>y op]at+ exp5ses to pay ! s*$ul$ loan repaym5ts ( pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! secur$ loan1 ! ,secret>y may1 subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 all[ ! obligor to add unpaid pr9cipal & int]e/ to ! out/&+ balance ( ! secur$ loan4 7,b7 ,int]e/ ,any paym5t def]r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 cont9ue to accrue int]e/ 9 accordance ) subsection 7b77#d7 until fully repaid2 & 7ii7 be s*$ul$ to be amortiz$ ov] ! rema9+ t]m ( ! loan4 7,c7 ,crit]ia 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,any paym5t def]ral "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be cont+5t on ! project meet+ crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,repaym5t /&>ds ,! crit]ia e/abli%$ pursuant to clause 7i7 %all include /&>ds = ! reasonable prospect ( repaym5t4 7#d7 ,prepaym5t 7,a7 ,use ( excess rev5ues ,any excess rev5ues t rema9 aft] satisfy+ s*$ul$ debt s]vice requirem5ts on ! project obligations & secur$ loan & all deposit requirem5ts "u ! t]ms ( any tru/ agreem5t1 bond resolution1 or simil> agreem5t secur+ project obligations may be appli$ annually to prepay ! secur$ loan1 )\t p5alty4 7,b7 ,use ( proce$s ( ref9anc+ ,a secur$ loan may be prepaid at any "t )\t p5alty f ! proce$s ( ref9anc+ f non-,f$]al fund+ s\rces4 7d7 ,sale ( secur$ loans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 z soon z practicable aft] sub/antial completion ( a project & aft] notify+ ! obligor1 ! ,secret>y may sell to ano!r entity or re(f] into ! capital m>kets a secur$ loan = ! project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! sale or re(f]+ c be made on favorable t]ms4 7#b7 ,cons5t ( obligor ,9 mak+ a sale or re(f]+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may n *ange any orig9al t]m or condition ( ! secur$ loan )\t ! writt5 cons5t ( ! obligor4 7e7 ,loan gu>antees 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide a loan gu>antee to a l5d] 9 lieu ( mak+ a secur$ loan "u ?is section if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! budget>y co/ ( ! loan gu>antee is sub/antially ! same z1 or less ?an1 t ( a secur$ loan4 7#b7 ,t]ms ,! t]ms ( a loan gu>antee "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be consi/5t ) ! t]ms requir$ "u ?is section = a secur$ loan1 except t ! rate on ! gu>ante$ loan & any prepaym5t features %all be negotiat$ betwe5 ! obligor & ! l5d]1 ) ! cons5t ( ! ,secret>y4 #iii;,d4 ,future gr[? grants 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y may provide grants to pay a portion ( ! co/ diff]5tial1 ) respect to any project$ future increase 9 dem& = c>bon dioxide transportation by an infra/ructure project describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 betwe5-- 7#a7 ! co/ ( con/ruct+ ! infra/ructure asset ) ! capacity to transport an increas$ fl[ rate ( c>bon dioxide1 z made practicable "u ! project2 & 7#b7 ! co/ ( con/ruct+ ! infra/ructure asset ) ! capacity to transport c>bon dioxide at ! fl[ rate initially requir$1 bas$ on commitm5ts = ! use ( ! asset4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an entity %all-- 7#a7 be eligible to receive cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program2 7#b7 c>ry out1 or propose to c>ry out1 a project = l>ge-capacity1 common c>ri] infra/ructure ) a probable future increase 9 dem& = c>bon dioxide transportation2 & 7#c7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,a grant provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ only to pay ! co/s ( any additional fl[ rate capacity ( a c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure asset t ! project sponsor demon/rates to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y c reasonably be expect$ to be us$ dur+ ! #bj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( sub/antial completion ( ! project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ "u ?is section may n exce$ an am\nt equal to #hj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! additional capacity describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #iii;,e4 ,program adm9i/ration 7a7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a uni=m sy/em to s]vice ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program4 7b7 ,fees ,if fund+ suffici5t to cov] ! co/s ( s]vices ( exp]t firms reta9$ pursuant to subsection 7d7 & all or a portion ( ! co/s to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t ( s]vic+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts is n provid$ 9 an appropriations ,act = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y1 dur+ t fiscal ye>1 may collect fees on or aft] ! date ( ! f9ancial close ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t provid$ "u ! ,,cifia program at a level t is suffici5t to cov] ^? co/s4 7c7 ,s]vic] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may appo9t a f9ancial entity to assi/ ! ,secret>y 9 s]vic+ ! ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts4 7#b7 ,duties ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all act z ! ag5t = ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,fee ,a s]vic] appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all receive a s]vic+ fee1 subject to approval by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,assi/ance f exp]t firms ,! ,secret>y may reta9 ! s]vices ( exp]t firms1 includ+ c\nsel1 9 ! field ( municipal & project f9ance to assi/ 9 ! und]writ+ & s]vic+ ( ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts4 7e7 ,exp$it$ process+ ,! ,secret>y %all implem5t proc$ures & measures to economize ! "t & co/ involv$ 9 obta9+ approval & ! issuance ( cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program4 #iii;,f4 ,/ate & local p]mits ,! provision ( cr$it assi/ance "u ! ,,cifia program ) respect to a project %all n-- 7#a7 relieve any recipi5t ( ! assi/ance ( any project obligation to obta9 any requir$ ,/ate or local p]mit or approval ) respect to ! project2 7#b7 limit ! "r ( any unit ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t to approve or regulate any rate ( return on private equity inve/$ 9 ! project2 or 7#c7 o!rwise sup]s$e any ,/ate or local law 7includ+ any regulation7 applicable to ! con/ruction or op]ation ( ! project4 #iii;,g4 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y may promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program4 #iii;,h4 ,au?orization ( appropriations2 contract au?ority 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subtitle-- 7,a7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc2 & 7,b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,sp5d+ & borr[+ au?ority ,sp5d+ & borr[+ au?ority = a fiscal ye> to ent] into ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5ts %all be promptly apportion$ to ! ,secret>y on a fiscal-ye> basis4 7#c7 ,ree/imates ,if ! subsidy am\nt ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t is ree/imat$1 ! co/ increase or decrease ( ! ree/imate %all be borne by1 or b5efit1 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 consi/5t ) section #ejd7;f7 ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;c7f774 7#d7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #i1jjj1jjj 7z index$ = ,unit$ ,/ates doll> inflation f ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7z measur$ by ! ,consum] ,price ,index77 ea* fiscal ye> = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,,cifia program4 7b7 ,contract au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 execution ( a t]m %eet by ! ,secret>y ( a ,f$]al cr$it in/rum5t t uses am\nts made available "u ! ,,cifia program %all impose on ! ,unit$ ,/ates a contractual obligation to fund ! ,f$]al cr$it inve/m5t4 7#b7 ,availability ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ! ,,cifia program = a fiscal ye> %all be available = obligation on ,octob] #a ( ! fiscal ye>4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #fjj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! item relat+ to section #iag1 by /rik+ ,effici5cy2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! items relat+ to subtitle ,j ( title ,,ix 7relat+ to ultra-deepwat] & unconv5tional natural gas & o!r petroleum res\rces7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,subtitle ,j--,c>bon dioxide transportation infra/ructure f9ance & innovation ,sec4 #iii;,a4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #iii;,b4 ,det]m9ation ( eligibility & project selection4 ,sec4 #iii;,c4 ,secur$ loans4 ,sec4 #iii;,d4 ,future gr[? grants4 ,sec4 #iii;,e4 ,program adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #iii;,f4 ,/ate & local p]mits4 ,sec4 #iii;,g4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #iii;,h4 ,au?orization ( appropriations2 contract au?ority4 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ifi;,b & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #ifi;,b4 ,high effici5cy turb9es4 4 #djcje4 ,c>bon /orage validation & te/+ ,section #ifc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbic7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by /rik+ ov] a #aj-ye> p]iod2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & demon/ration & ins]t+ demon/ration1 & comm]cialization2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 evaluat+ ! quantity1 location1 & tim+ ( geologic c>bon /orage deploym5t t may be ne$$1 & develop+ /rategies & res\rces to enable ! deploym5t4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,l>ge-scale c>bon /orage comm]cialization program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a comm]cialization program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ = ! developm5t ( new or exp&$ comm]cial l>ge-scale c>bon seque/ration projects & associat$ c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure1 includ+ fund+ = ! feasibility1 site *>act]ization1 p]mitt+1 & con/ruction /ages ( project developm5t4 7#b7 ,applications2 selection 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y = fund+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 an entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,application process ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process t1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 is op5 to projects at any /age ( developm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 facilitates exp$iti\s developm5t ( projects describ$ 9 t p>agraph4 7,c7 ,project selection ,9 select+ projects = fund+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to-- 7i7 projects ) sub/antial c>bon dioxide /orage capacity2 or 7ii7 projects t w /ore c>bon dioxide f multiple c>bon capture facilities4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ ) respect to ! rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration program compon5ts describ$ 9 subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 be=e give pref]5ce2 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #b1ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #djcjf4 ,secure geologic /orage p]mitt+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#b7 ,class ,,vi well ,! t]m ,class ,,vi well means a well describ$ 9 section #add4f7;f7 ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = geologic seque/ration p]mitt+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator = ! p]mitt+ ( ,class ,,vi wells by ! ,adm9i/rator = ! injection ( c>bon dioxide = ! purpose ( geologic seque/ration 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 & ! f9al rule ( ! ,adm9i/rator entitl$ ,f$]al ,requirem5ts ,"u ! ,und]gr\nd ,injection ,control 7,,uic7 ,program = ,c>bon ,dioxide 7,,co#b7 ,geologic ,seque/ration 7,,gs7 ,wells 7#ge ,f$4 ,reg4 #ggbcj 7,decemb] #aj1 #bjaj771 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7c7 ,/ate p]mitt+ program grants 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to ,/ates t1 pursuant to section #adbb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;h-#a71 receive ! approval ( ! ,adm9i/rator = a ,/ate und]gr\nd injection control program = p]mitt+ ,class ,,vi wells = ! injection ( c>bon dioxide4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate t receives a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all use ! am\nts receiv$ "u ! grant to defray ! exp5ses ( ! ,/ate relat$ to ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( a ,/ate und]gr\nd injection control program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is subsection #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djcjg4 ,geologic c>bon seque/ration on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #b ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,:5 us$ 9 ?is ,act-- & ins]t+ ,9 ?is ,act32 7#b7 9 ea* subsection1 by ins]t+ a subsection head+1 ! text ( :i* is compris$ ( ! t]m def9$ 9 ! subsection2 7#c7 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end ( ea* subsection 7o!r ?an subsection 7q77 & 2 & at ! end ( subsection 7p7 & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,c>bon dioxide /ream 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m c>bon dioxide /ream means c>bon dioxide t-- 7,a7 has be5 captur$2 & 7,b7 consi/s ov]:elm+ly (-- 7i7 c>bon dioxide plus incid5tal associat$ sub/ances d]iv$ f ! s\rce mat]ial or capture process2 & 7ii7 any sub/ances add$ to ! /ream = ! purpose ( enabl+ or improv+ ! injection process4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m c>bon dioxide /ream does n include additional wa/e or o!r matt] add$ to ! c>bon dioxide /ream = ! purpose ( disposal4 7s7 ,c>bon seque/ration ,! t]m c>bon seque/ration means ! act ( /or+ c>bon dioxide t has be5 remov$ f ! atmosph]e or captur$ ?r\gh physical1 *emical1 or biological processes t c prev5t ! c>bon dioxide f rea*+ ! atmosph]e4 4 7b7 ,leases1 easem5ts1 or rights-(-way = en]gy & relat$ purposes ,section #h7p77#a7 ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ or aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 provide =1 support1 or are directly relat$ to ! injection ( a c>bon dioxide /ream into sub-seab$ geologic =mations = ! purpose ( long-t]m c>bon seque/ration4 4 7c7 ,cl>ification ,a c>bon dioxide /ream inject$ = ! purpose ( c>bon seque/ration "u subp>agraph 7,e7 ( section #h7p77#a7 ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77 %all n be consid]$ to be mat]ial 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,m>9e ,protection1 ,rese>*1 & ,sanctu>ies ,act ( #aigb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #adjb77 = purposes ( t ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq474 7d7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all promulgate regulations to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #djcjh4 ,c>bon removal 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ifi;,d ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7k72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,regional direct air capture hubs 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a direct air capture project or a compon5t project ( a regional direct air capture hub4 7,b7 ,regional direct air capture hub ,! t]m regional direct air capture hub means a network ( direct air capture projects1 pot5tial c>bon dioxide utilization (f-tak]s1 connective c>bon dioxide transport infra/ructure1 subsurface res\rces1 & seque/ration infra/ructure locat$ )9 a region4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ = eligible projects t contribute to ! developm5t ( #d regional direct air capture hubs describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,regional direct air capture hubs ,ea* ( ! #d regional direct air capture hubs develop$ "u ! program "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be a regional direct air capture hub t-- 7i7 facilitates ! deploym5t ( direct air capture projects2 7ii7 has ! capacity to capture & seque/]1 utilize1 or seque/] & utilize at lea/ #a1jjj1jjj metric tons ( c>bon dioxide f ! atmosph]e annually f a s+le unit or multiple int]connect$ units2 7iii7 demon/rates ! capture1 process+1 deliv]y1 & seque/ration or end-use ( captur$ c>bon2 & 7iv7 c\ld be develop$ into a regional or int]regional c>bon network to facilitate seque/ration or c>bon utilization4 7#c7 ,selection ( projects 7,a7 ,solicitation ( proposals 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit applications = fund+ = eligible projects4 7ii7 ,additional solicitations ,! ,secret>y %all solicit applications = fund+ = eligible projects on a recurr+ basis aft] ! fir/ r\nd ( applications is receiv$ "u clause 7i7 until all am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection are exp5d$4 7,b7 ,selection ( projects = ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( ! deadl9e = ! submission ( proposals "u subp>agraph 7,a77i71 ! ,secret>y %all select eligible projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7,c7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible projects "u subp>agraph 7,b7 us+ ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7i7 ,c>bon int5sity ( local indu/ry ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ea* eligible project %all be locat$ 9 a region )-- 7,i7 exi/+ c>bon-int5sive fuel production or indu/rial capacity2 or 7,,ii7 c>bon-int5sive fuel production or indu/rial capacity t has retir$ or clos$ 9 ! prec$+ #aj ye>s4 7ii7 ,geographic div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 eligible projects %all contribute to ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs locat$ 9 diff]5t regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7iii7 ,c>bon pot5tial ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 eligible projects %all contribute to ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs locat$ 9 regions ) high pot5tial = c>bon seque/ration or utilization4 7iv7 ,hubs 9 fossil-produc+ regions ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 eligible projects %all contribute to ! developm5t ( at lea/ #b regional direct air capture hubs locat$ 9 economically di/ress$ communities 9 ! regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) high levels ( coal1 oil1 or natural gas res\rces4 7v7 ,scalability ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible projects t1 z comp>$ to o!r eligible projects1 w contribute to ! developm5t ( regional direct air capture hubs ) l>g] initial capacity1 great] pot5tial = expansion1 & l[] leveliz$ co/ p] ton ( c>bon dioxide remov$ f ! atmosph]e4 7vi7 ,employm5t ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible projects t are likely to create opportunities = skill$ tra9+ & long-t]m employm5t to ! greate/ numb] ( resid5ts ( ! region4 7vii7 ,additional crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may take into consid]ation o!r crit]ia t1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 are necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7,d7 ,coord9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt & coord9ate ) activities ( ! c>bon capture te*nology program e/abli%$ "u section #ifb7;b77#a71 ! c>bon /orage validation & te/+ program e/abli%$ "u section #ifc7;b77#a71 & ! ,,cifia program e/abli%$ "u section #iii;,b7a7 su* t fund+ f ea* ( ! programs is lev]ag$ to contribute t[>d ! developm5t ( integrat$ regional & int]regional c>bon capture1 removal1 transport1 seque/ration1 & utilization networks4 7,e7 ,fund+ ( eligible projects ,! ,secret>y may make grants to1 or ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts or contracts )1 ea* eligible project select$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to accel]ate comm]cialization (1 & demon/rate ! removal1 process+1 transport1 seque/ration1 & utilization (1 c>bon dioxide captur$ f ! atmosph]e4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #c1ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 ,b ,hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t #djcaa4 ,f9d+s2 purpose 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 hydrog5 plays a critical "p 9 ! compreh5sive en]gy portfolio ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 ! use ( ! hydrog5 res\rces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 promotes en]gy security & resili5ce2 & 7,b7 provides economic value & environm5tal b5efits = div]se applications across multiple sectors ( ! economy2 & 7#c7 hydrog5 c be produc$ f a v>iety ( dome/ically available clean en]gy s\rces1 includ+-- 7,a7 r5ewable en]gy res\rces1 includ+ biomass2 7,b7 fossil fuels ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage2 & 7,c7 nucle> p[]4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is subtitle is to accel]ate rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t ( hydrog5 f clean en]gy s\rces by-- 7#a7 provid+ a /atutory def9ition = ! t]m clean hydrog52 7#b7 e/abli%+ a clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap = ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 e/abli%+ a cle>+ h\se = clean hydrog5 program in=mation at ! ,national ,en]gy ,te*nology ,laboratory2 7#d7 develop+ a robu/ clean hydrog5 supply *a9 & work=ce by prioritiz+ clean hydrog5 demon/ration projects 9 major %ale gas regions2 7#e7 e/abli%+ regional clean hydrog5 hubs2 & 7#f7 au?oriz+ appropriations to c>ry out ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ,hydrog5 ,program ,plan1 dat$ ,novemb] #bjbj1 develop$ pursuant to title ,,viii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq474 #djcab4 ,def9itions ,section #hjc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaeb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh :5 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,portable2 /orage ,! t]ms portable & /orage1 :5 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,clean hydrog52 hydrog5 ,! t]ms clean hydrog5 & hydrog5 mean hydrog5 produc$ 9 compliance ) ! gre5h\se gas emissions /&>d e/abli%$ "u section #hbb7;a71 includ+ production f any fuel s\rce4 4 #djcac4 ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #hje ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4 #afaed7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,programs & ins]t+ ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ rese>* & developm5t program & ins]t+ crosscutt+ rese>* & developm5t program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ process+1 aft] production12 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program %all be-- 7#a7 to advance rese>* & developm5t to demon/rate & comm]cialize ! use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! transportation1 utility1 indu/rial1 comm]cial1 & resid5tial sectors2 & 7#b7 to demon/rate a /&>d ( clean hydrog5 production 9 ! transportation1 utility1 indu/rial1 comm]cial1 & resid5tial sectors by #bjdj4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by /rik+ r5ewable fuels & bi(uels & ins]t+ fossil fuels ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration1 r5ewable fuels1 bi(uels1 & nucle> en]gy2 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! private sector1 %all conduct activities to advance & support-- 7#a7 ! e/abli%m5t ( a s]ies ( te*nology co/ goals ori5t$ t[>d a*iev+ ! /&>d ( clean hydrog5 production develop$ "u section #hbb7;a72 7#b7 ! production ( clean hydrog5 f div]se en]gy s\rces1 includ+-- 7,a7 fossil fuels ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration2 7,b7 hydrog5-c>ri] fuels 7includ+ e?anol & me?anol72 7,c7 r5ewable en]gy res\rces1 includ+ biomass2 7,d7 nucle> en]gy2 & 7,e7 any o!r me?ods ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 7#c7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 = comm]cial1 indu/rial1 & resid5tial electric p[] g5]ation2 7#d7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 9 indu/rial applications1 includ+ /eelmak+1 cem5t1 *emical fe$/ocks1 & process heat2 7#e7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 = use z a fuel s\rce = bo? resid5tial & comm]cial com=t heat+ & hot wat] requirem5ts2 7#f7 ! safe & effici5t deliv]y ( hydrog5 or hydrog5-c>ri] fuels1 includ+-- 7,a7 transmission by pipel9es1 includ+ retr(itt+ ! exi/+ natural gas transportation infra/ructure sy/em to enable a transition to transport & deliv] increas+ levels ( clean hydrog51 clean hydrog5 bl5ds1 or clean hydrog5 c>ri]s2 7,b7 tanks & o!r di/ribution me?ods2 & 7,c7 conv5i5t & economic refuel+ ( vehicles1 locomotives1 m>itime vessels1 or planes-- 7i7 at c5tral refuel+ /ations2 or 7ii7 ?r\gh di/ribut$ onsite g5]ation2 7#g7 advanc$ vehicle1 locomotive1 m>itime vessel1 or plane te*nologies1 includ+-- 7,a7 eng9e & emission control sy/ems2 7,b7 en]gy /orage1 electric propulsion1 & hybrid sy/ems2 7,c7 automotive1 locomotive1 m>itime vessel1 or plane mat]ials2 & 7,d7 o!r advanc$ vehicle1 locomotive1 m>itime vessel1 or plane te*nologies2 7#h7 /orage ( hydrog5 or hydrog5-c>ri] fuels1 includ+ ! developm5t ( mat]ials = safe & economic /orage 9 gase\s1 liquid1 or solid =m2 7#i7 ! developm5t ( safe1 durable1 af=dable1 & effici5t fuel cells1 includ+ fuel-flexible fuel cell p[] sy/ems1 improv$ manufactur+ processes1 high-temp]ature membranes1 co/-effective fuel process+ = natural gas1 fuel cell /ack & sy/em reliability1 l[-temp]ature op]ation1 & cold />t capability2 7#aj7 ! ability ( dome/ic clean hydrog5 equipm5t manufactur]s to manufacture comm]cially available competitive te*nologies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#aa7 ! use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! transportation sector1 includ+ 9 light-1 m$ium-1 & heavy-duty vehicles1 rail transport1 aviation1 & m>itime applications2 & 7#ab7 9 coord9ation ) relevant ag5cies1 ! developm5t ( appropriate1 uni=m codes & /&>ds = ! safe & consi/5t deploym5t & comm]cialization ( clean hydrog5 production1 process+1 deliv]y1 & end-use te*nologies4 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,t>gets ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% t>gets = ! program to address ne>-t]m 7up to #b ye>s71 mid-t]m 7up to #g ye>s71 & long-t]m 7up to #ae ye>s7 *all5ges to ! advancem5t ( clean hydrog5 sy/ems & te*nologies4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eii7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #hje & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #hje4 ,clean hydrog5 rese>* & developm5t program4 4 #djcad4 ,additional clean hydrog5 programs ,title ,,viii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #hac ?r\gh #haf z sections #hah ?r\gh #hba1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #hab ! foll[+3 #hac4 ,regional clean hydrog5 hubs 7a7 ,def9ition ( regional clean hydrog5 hub ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m regional clean hydrog5 hub means a network ( clean hydrog5 produc]s1 pot5tial clean hydrog5 consum]s1 & connective infra/ructure locat$ 9 close proximity4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to support ! developm5t ( at lea/ #d regional clean hydrog5 hubs t-- 7#a7 demon/rably aid ! a*ievem5t ( ! clean hydrog5 production /&>d develop$ "u section #hbb7;a72 7#b7 demon/rate ! production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & end-use ( clean hydrog52 & 7#c7 c be develop$ into a national clean hydrog5 network to facilitate a clean hydrog5 economy4 7c7 ,selection ( regional clean hydrog5 hubs 7#a7 ,solicitation ( proposals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit proposals = regional clean hydrog5 hubs4 7#b7 ,selection ( hubs ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! deadl9e = ! submission ( proposals "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all select at lea/ #d regional clean hydrog5 hubs to be develop$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select regional clean hydrog5 hubs "u p>agraph 7#b7 us+ ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,fe$/ock div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! production ( clean hydrog5 f fossil fuels2 7ii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! production ( clean hydrog5 f r5ewable en]gy2 & 7iii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! production ( clean hydrog5 f nucle> en]gy4 7,b7 ,end-use div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! electric p[] g5]ation sector2 7ii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! indu/rial sector2 7iii7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! resid5tial & comm]cial heat+ sector2 & 7iv7 at lea/ #a regional clean hydrog5 hub %all demon/rate ! end-use ( clean hydrog5 9 ! transportation sector4 7,c7 ,geographic div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ea* regional clean hydrog5 hub-- 7i7 %all be locat$ 9 a diff]5t region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 %all use en]gy res\rces t are abundant 9 t region4 7,d7 ,hubs 9 natural gas-produc+ regions ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 at lea/ #b regional clean hydrog5 hubs %all be locat$ 9 ! regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) ! greate/ natural gas res\rces4 7,e7 ,employm5t ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to regional clean hydrog5 hubs t are likely to create opportunities = skill$ tra9+ & long-t]m employm5t to ! greate/ numb] ( resid5ts ( ! region4 7,f7 ,additional crit]ia ,! ,secret>y may take into consid]ation o!r crit]ia t1 9 ! judgm5t ( ! ,secret>y1 are necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ?is title 7#d7 ,fund+ ( regional clean hydrog5 hubs ,! ,secret>y may make grants to ea* regional clean hydrog5 hub select$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 to accel]ate comm]cialization (1 & demon/rate ! production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & end-use (1 clean hydrog54 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #h1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #had4 ,national clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap 7a7 ,developm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hje & #hac1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( relevant (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all develop a te*nologically & economically feasible national /rategy & roadmap to facilitate widescale production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog54 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! national clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all focus on-- 7,a7 e/abli%+ a /&>d ( hydrog5 production t a*ieves ! /&>d develop$ "u section #hbb7;a71 includ+ int]im goals t[>ds meet+ t /&>d2 7,b7 7i7 clean hydrog5 production & use f natural gas1 coal1 r5ewable en]gy s\rces1 nucle> en]gy1 & biomass2 & 7ii7 id5tify+ pot5tial b>ri]s1 pa?ways1 & opportunities1 includ+ ,f$]al policy ne$s1 to transition to a clean hydrog5 economy2 7,c7 id5tify+-- 7i7 economic opportunities = ! production1 process+1 transport1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog5 t exi/ 9 ! major %ale natural gas-produc+ regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 economic opportunities = ! production1 process+1 transport1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog5 t exi/ = m]*ant nucle> p[] plants op]at+ 9 d]egulat$ m>kets2 & 7iii7 environm5tal risks associat$ ) pot5tial deploym5t ( clean hydrog5 te*nologies 9 ^? regions1 & ways to mitigate ^? risks2 7,d7 approa*es1 includ+ sub/rategies1 t reflect geographic div]sity across ! c\ntry1 to advance clean hydrog5 bas$ on res\rces1 indu/ry sectors1 environm5tal b5efits1 & economic impacts 9 regional economies2 7,e7 id5tify+ opportunities to use1 & b>ri]s to us+1 exi/+ infra/ructure1 includ+ all compon5ts ( ! natural gas infra/ructure sy/em1 ! c>bon dioxide pipel9e infra/ructure sy/em1 end-use local di/ribution networks1 end-use p[] g5]ators1 ,,lng t]m9als1 indu/rial us]s ( natural gas1 & resid5tial & comm]cial consum]s ( natural gas1 = clean hydrog5 deploym5t2 7,f7 id5tify+ ! ne$s = & b>ri]s & pa?ways to develop+ clean hydrog5 hubs 7includ+1 :]e appropriate1 clean hydrog5 hubs c\pl$ ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage hubs7 t-- 7i7 are regionally disp]s$ across ! ,unit$ ,/ates & c lev]age natural gas to ! maximum ext5t practicable2 7ii7 c demon/rate ! effici5t production1 process+1 deliv]y1 & use ( clean hydrog52 7iii7 include transportation corridors & modes ( transportation1 includ+ transportation ( clean hydrog5 by pipel9e & rail & ?r\gh ports2 & 7iv7 :]e appropriate1 c\ld s]ve z jo9t clean hydrog5 & c>bon capture1 utilization1 & /orage hubs2 7,g7 prioritiz+ activities t improve ! ability ( ! ,dep>tm5t to develop tools to model1 analyze1 & optimize s+le-input1 multiple-output integrat$ hybrid en]gy sy/ems & multiple-input1 multiple-output integrat$ hybrid en]gy sy/ems t maximize effici5cy 9 provid+ hydrog51 high-value heat1 electricity1 & *emical syn!sis s]vices2 7,h7 id5tify+ ! appropriate po9ts ( int]action betwe5 & among ,f$]al ag5cies involv$ 9 ! production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use ( clean hydrog5 & cl>ify+ ! responsibilities ( ^? ,f$]al ag5cies1 & pot5tial regulatory ob/acles & recomm5dations = modifications1 9 ord] to support ! deploym5t ( clean hydrog52 & 7,i7 id5tify+ geographic zones or regions 9 :i* clean hydrog5 te*nologies c\ld effici5tly & economically be introduc$ 9 ord] to transition exi/+ infra/ructure to rely on clean hydrog51 9 support ( dec>boniz+ all relevant sectors ( ! economy4 7b7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress ! clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap develop$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,updates ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress updates to ! clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap "u p>agraph 7#a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y initially submits ! report & roadmap4 #hae4 ,clean hydrog5 manufactur+ & recycl+ 7a7 ,clean hydrog5 manufactur+ initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hje & #hac1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d multiye> grants to1 & ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or any o!r agreem5ts au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act or o!r ,f$]al law )1 eligible entities 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to advance new clean hydrog5 production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use equipm5t manufactur+ te*nologies & te*niques4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants or ent]+ into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r agreem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all give priority to clean hydrog5 equipm5t manufactur+ projects t-- 7,a7 increase effici5cy & co/-effectiv5ess 9-- 7i7 ! manufactur+ process2 & 7ii7 ! use ( res\rces1 includ+ exi/+ en]gy infra/ructure2 7,b7 support dome/ic supply *a9s = mat]ials & compon5ts2 7,c7 id5tify & incorporate nonhaz>d\s alt]native mat]ials = compon5ts & devices2 7,d7 op]ate 9 p>tn]%ip ) tribal en]gy developm5t organizations1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian community-bas$ organizations1 or t]ritories or freely associat$ ,/ates2 or 7,e7 are locat$ 9 economically di/ress$ areas ( ! major natural gas-produc+ regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & make available to ! public & ! relevant committees ( ,congress1 an indep5d5t review ( ! progress ( ! projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh grants aw>d$1 or contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r agreem5ts ent]$ into1 "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,clean hydrog5 te*nology recycl+ rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hje & #hac1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d multiye> grants to1 & ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or any o!r agreem5ts au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act or o!r ,f$]al law )1 eligible entities = rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration projects to create innovative & practical approa*es to increase ! reuse & recycl+ ( clean hydrog5 te*nologies1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 increas+ ! effici5cy & co/-effectiv5ess ( ! recov]y ( raw mat]ials f clean hydrog5 te*nology compon5ts & sy/ems1 includ+ enabl+ te*nologies su* z electrolyz]s & fuel cells2 7,b7 m9imiz+ environm5tal impacts f ! recov]y & disposal processes2 7,c7 address+ any b>ri]s to ! rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 & comm]cialization ( te*nologies & processes = ! disassembly & recycl+ ( devices us$ = clean hydrog5 production1 process+1 deliv]y1 /orage1 & use2 7,d7 develop+ alt]native mat]ials1 designs1 manufactur+ processes1 & o!r aspects ( clean hydrog5 te*nologies2 7,e7 develop+ alt]native disassembly & res\rce recov]y processes t enable effici5t1 co/-effective1 & environm5tally responsible disassembly (1 & res\rce recov]y f1 clean hydrog5 te*nologies2 & 7,f7 develop+ /rategies to increase consum] acceptance (1 & p>ticipation 91 ! recycl+ ( fuel cells4 7#b7 ,dissem9ation ( results ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! public & ! relevant committees ( ,congress ! results ( ! projects c>ri$ out ?r\gh grants aw>d$1 or contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r agreem5ts ent]$ into1 "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any educational & outrea* mat]ials develop$ by ! projects4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #haf4 ,clean hydrog5 electrolysis program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,electrolysis ,! t]m electrolysis means a process t uses electricity to split wat] into hydrog5 & oxyg54 7#b7 ,electrolyz] ,! t]m electrolyz] means a sy/em t produces hydrog5 us+ electrolysis4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a rese>*1 developm5t1 demon/ration1 comm]cialization1 & deploym5t program = purposes ( comm]cialization to improve ! effici5cy1 increase ! durability1 & r$uce ! co/ ( produc+ clean hydrog5 us+ electrolyz]s4 7c7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! program are-- 7#a7 to r$uce ! co/ ( hydrog5 produc$ us+ electrolyz]s to less ?an #b p] kilogram ( hydrog5 by #bjbf2 & 7#b7 any o!r goals ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate4 7d7 ,demon/ration projects ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all fund demon/ration projects-- 7#a7 to demon/rate te*nologies t produce clean hydrog5 us+ electrolyz]s2 & 7#b7 to validate in=mation on ! co/1 effici5cy1 durability1 & feasibility ( comm]cial deploym5t ( ! te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7e7 ,focus ,! program %all focus on rese>* relat+ to1 & ! developm5t1 demon/ration1 & deploym5t (-- 7#a7 l[-temp]ature electrolyz]s1 includ+ liquid-alkal9e electrolyz]s1 membrane-bas$ electrolyz]s1 & o!r advanc$ electrolyz]s1 capable ( conv]t+ int]mitt5t s\rces ( electric p[] to clean hydrog5 ) enhanc$ effici5cy & durability2 7#b7 high-temp]ature electrolyz]s t comb9e electricity & heat to improve ! effici5cy ( clean hydrog5 production2 7#c7 advanc$ rev]sible fuel cells t comb9e ! functionality ( an electrolyz] & a fuel cell2 7#d7 new highly active1 selective1 & durable electrolyz] cataly/s & electro-cataly/s t-- 7,a7 greatly r$uce or elim9ate ! ne$ = plat9um gr\p metals2 & 7,b7 enable electrolysis ( complex mixtures ) impurities1 includ+ seawat]2 7#e7 modul> electrolyz]s = di/ribut$ en]gy sy/ems & ! bulk-p[] sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #bae7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdo7a7772 7#f7 l[-co/ membranes or electrolytes & sep>ation mat]ials t are durable 9 ! pres5ce ( impurities or seawat]2 7#g7 improv$ compon5t design & mat]ial integration1 includ+ ) respect to electrodes1 por\s transport lay]s & bipol> plates1 & balance-(-sy/em compon5ts1 to all[ = scale-up & dome/ic manufactur+ ( electrolyz]s at a high volume2 7#h7 clean hydrog5 /orage te*nologies2 7#i7 te*nologies t integrate hydrog5 production )-- 7,a7 clean hydrog5 compression & dry+ te*nologies2 7,b7 clean hydrog5 /orage2 & 7,c7 transportation or /ation>y sy/ems2 & 7#aj7 integrat$ sy/ems t comb9e hydrog5 production ) r5ewable p[] or nucle> p[] g5]ation te*nologies1 includ+ hybrid sy/ems ) hydrog5 /orage4 7f7 ,grants1 contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,grants ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities = projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w\ld provide ! greate/ progress t[>d a*iev+ ! goal ( ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities & ,f$]al ag5cies = projects t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w\ld fur!r ! purpose ( ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,eligibility2 applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! eligibility ( an entity to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 to ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b71 or to receive fund+ = a demon/ration project "u subsection 7d7 %all be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desir+ to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 to ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b71 or to receive fund+ = a demon/ration project "u subsection 7d7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! program #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #hag4 ,laboratory managem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,en]gy ,te*nology ,laboratory1 ! ,idaho ,national ,laboratory1 & ! ,national ,r5ewable ,en]gy ,laboratory %all cont9ue to "w 9 a crosscutt+ mann] to c>ry out ! programs e/abli%$ "u sections #hac & #hae4 7b7 ,coord9ation2 cle>+h\se ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,national ,en]gy ,te*nology ,laboratory %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate )-- 7,a7 ! ,idaho ,national ,laboratory1 ! ,national ,r5ewable ,en]gy ,laboratory1 & o!r ,national ,laboratories 9 a cross-cutt+ mann]2 7,b7 in/itutions ( high] education2 7,c7 rese>* in/itutes2 7,d7 indu/rial rese>*]s2 & 7,e7 int]national rese>*]s2 & 7#b7 act z a cle>+h\se to collect in=mation f1 & di/ribute in=mation to1 ! ,national ,laboratories & o!r entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 4 #djcae4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #djcad7a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #hbb4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & aft] tak+ into acc\nt input f indu/ry & o!r /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all develop an initial /&>d = ! c>bon int5sity ( clean hydrog5 production t %all apply to activities c>ri$ out "u ?is title4 7b7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! /&>d develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7,a7 support clean hydrog5 production f ea* s\rce describ$ 9 section #hje7;e77#b72 7,b7 def9e ! t]m clean hydrog5 to mean hydrog5 produc$ ) a c>bon int5sity equal to or less ?an #b kilograms ( c>bon dioxide-equival5t produc$ at ! site ( production p] kilogram ( hydrog5 produc$2 & 7,c7 take into consid]ation te*nological & economic feasibility4 7#b7 ,adju/m5t ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y develops ! /&>d "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & aft] tak+ into acc\nt input f indu/ry & o!r /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e :e!r ! def9ition ( clean hydrog5 requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %\ld be adju/$ bel[ ! /&>d describ$ 9 t p>agraph2 & 7,b7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! adju/m5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is appropriate1 c>ry out ! adju/m5t4 7c7 ,application ,! /&>d develop$ "u subsection 7a7 %all apply to clean hydrog5 production f r5ewable1 fossil fuel ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration te*nologies1 nucle>1 & o!r fuel s\rces us+ any applicable production te*nology4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eii7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! items relat+ to sections #hac ?r\gh #haf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #hac4 ,regional clean hydrog5 hubs4 ,sec4 #had4 ,national clean hydrog5 /rategy & roadmap4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,clean hydrog5 manufactur+ & recycl+4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,clean hydrog5 electrolysis program4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,laboratory managem5t4 ,sec4 #hah4 ,te*nology transf] ,sec4 #hai4 ,miscellane\s provisions4 ,sec4 #hbj4 ,co/ %>+4 ,sec4 #hba4 ,sav+s clause4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,clean hydrog5 production qualifications4 4 ,c ,nucle> en]gy infra/ructure #djcba4 ,infra/ructure plann+ = micro & small modul> nucle> reactors 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ nucle> reactor ,! t]m advanc$ nucle> reactor has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #iea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7#b7 ,isolat$ community ,! t]m isolat$ community has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #hjaa7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcib7;a774 7#c7 ,micro-reactor ,! t]m micro-reactor means an advanc$ nucle> reactor t has an electric p[] production capacity t is n great] ?an #ej megawatts4 7#d7 ,national ,laboratory ,! t]m ,national ,laboratory has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #b ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#e7 ,small modul> reactor ,! t]m small modul> reactor means an advanc$ nucle> reactor-- 7,a7 ) a rat$ capacity ( less ?an #cjj electrical megawatts2 & 7,b7 t c be con/ruct$ & op]at$ 9 comb9ation ) simil> reactors at a s+le site4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes h[ ! ,dep>tm5t c\ld enhance en]gy resili5ce & r$uce c>bon emissions ) ! use ( micro-reactors & small modul> reactors4 7c7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ by subsection 7b7 %all address ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,an evaluation by ! ,dep>tm5t ( curr5t resili5ce & c>bon r$uction requirem5ts = en]gy = facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t to det]m9e :e!r *anges are ne$$ to address-- 7,a7 ! ne$ to provide un9t]rupt$ p[] to facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t = at lea/ #c days dur+ p[] grid failures2 7,b7 ! ne$ = protection aga9/ cyb] ?reats & electromagnetic pulses2 & 7,c7 resili5ce to extreme natural ev5ts1 includ+ e>?quakes1 volcanic activity1 tornados1 hurricanes1 floods1 tsunamis1 lah>s1 l&slides1 sei*es1 a l>ge quantity ( sn[fall1 & v l[ or high temp]atures4 7#b7 ,a /rategy ( ! ,dep>tm5t = us+ nucle> en]gy to meet resili5ce & c>bon r$uction goals ( facilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,a /rategy to p>tn] ) private indu/ry to develop & deploy micro-reactors & small modul> reactors to remote communities 9 ord] to replace diesel g5]ation & o!r fossil fuels4 7#d7 ,an assessm5t by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! value associat$ ) enhanc+ ! resili5ce ( a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t by transition+ to p[] f micro-reactors & small modul> reactors & to co-locat$ nucle> facilities ) ! capability to provide d$icat$ p[] to ! facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t dur+ a grid outage or failure4 7#e7 ,! plans ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7,a7 = deploy+ a micro-reactor & a small modul> reactor to produce en]gy = use by a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by #bjbf2 7,b7 = deploy+ a small modul> reactor to produce en]gy = use by a facility ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by #bjbi2 & 7,c7 to include micro-reactors & small modul> reactors 9 ! plann+ = meet+ future facility en]gy ne$s4 7d7 ,f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance = sit+ micro-reactors1 small modul> reactors1 & advanc$ nucle> reactors 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all (f] f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance to entities to conduct feasibility /udies = ! purpose ( id5tify+ suitable locations = ! deploym5t ( micro-reactors1 small modul> reactors1 & advanc$ nucle> reactors 9 isolat$ communities4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,prior to provid+ f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all conduct robu/ community engagem5t & outrea* = ! purpose ( id5tify+ levels ( int]e/ 9 isolat$ communities4 7#c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all n disburse m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts available = f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is subsection to ! ,national ,laboratories4 #djcbb4 ,prop]ty int]e/s relat+ to c]ta9 projects & protection ( in=mation relat+ to c]ta9 agreem5ts 7a7 ,prop]ty int]e/s relat+ to f$]ally fund$ advanc$ nucle> reactor projects 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7,a7 ,advanc$ nucle> reactor ,! t]m advanc$ nucle> reactor has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #iea7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7,b7 ,prop]ty int]e/ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! t]m prop]ty int]e/ means any int]e/ 9 real prop]ty or p]sonal prop]ty 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #bjj4a ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act774 7ii7 ,exclusion ,! t]m prop]ty int]e/ does n include any int]e/ 9 intellectual prop]ty develop$ us+ fund+ provid$ "u a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,assignm5t ( prop]ty int]e/s ,! ,secret>y may assign to any entity1 includ+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 fee title or any o!r prop]ty int]e/ acquir$ by ! ,secret>y "u an agreem5t ent]$ into ) respect to a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,project describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 a project = :i* fund+ is provid$ pursuant to ! fund+ opportunity ann\ncem5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t numb]$ ,,de-,,foa-#jjjbbga1 includ+ any project = :i* fund+ has be5 provid$ pursuant to t ann\ncem5t z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,b7 any o!r project = :i* fund+ is provid$ us+ am\nts made available = ! ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/ration ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t "u ! head+ ,nucle> ,en]gy "u ! head+ ,,en]gy ,,programs 9 title ,,iii ( division ,c ( ! ,fur!r ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id2 #acc ,/at4 #bfgj72 7,c7 any o!r project = :i* ,f$]al fund+ is provid$ "u ! ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/ration ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 or 7,d7 a project-- 7i7 relat+ to advanc$ nucle> reactors2 & 7ii7 = :i* ,f$]al fund+ is provid$ "u a program focus$ on developm5t & demon/ration4 7#d7 ,retroactive ve/+ ,! ve/+ ( fee title or any o!r prop]ty int]e/ assign$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be retroactive to ! date on :i* ! applicable project fir/ receiv$ ,f$]al fund+ z describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 7b7 ,consid]ations 9 coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ab7;c77#g77;,b7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7c77#g77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7i7 aft] 7,b72 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 z s designat$1 by /rik+ ,! director & ins]t+ ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! director2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ,! ag5cy may au?orize ! director to provide appropriate protections aga9/ dissem9ation describ$ 9 clause 7i7 = a total p]iod ( n m ?an #cj ye>s if ! ag5cy det]m9es t ! nature ( ! in=mation protect$ aga9/ dissem9ation1 includ+ nucle> te*nology1 c\ld reasonably require an ext5d$ p]iod ( t protection to rea* comm]cialization4 4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ab7;d7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7d774 7,b7 ,retroactive effect ,clause 7ii7 ( section #ab7;c77#g77;,b7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7c77#g77;,b771 z add$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 %all apply ) respect to any coop]ative rese>* & developm5t agreem5t t is 9 effect z ( ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy contracts ,section #fdf7;g77#e7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gbef7;g77#e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7#e7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,protection f disclosure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 = up to #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! in=mation is develop$12 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ag5cy4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8ag5cy-- 7i7 = up to #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! in=mation is develop$2 or 7ii7 = up to #cj ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! in=mation is develop$1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! nature ( ! te*nology "u ! transaction1 includ+ nucle> te*nology1 c\ld reasonably require an ext5d$ p]iod ( protection f disclosure to rea* comm]cialization4 7,b7 ,ext5sion dur+ t]m ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! p]iod ( protection f disclosure dur+ ! t]m ( any transaction describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 9 accordance ) t subp>agraph4 4 #djcbc4 ,civil nucle> cr$it program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c]tifi$ nucle> reactor ,! t]m c]tifi$ nucle> reactor means a nucle> reactor t-- 7,a7 competes 9 a competitive electricity m>ket2 & 7,b7 is c]tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i7 to submit a seal$ bid 9 accordance ) subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,cr$it ,! t]m cr$it means a cr$it allocat$ to a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor "u subsection 7e77#b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a civil nucle> cr$it program-- 7#a7 to evaluate nucle> reactors t are project$ to cease op]ations due to economic factors2 & 7#b7 to allocate cr$its to c]tifi$ nucle> reactors t are select$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 ( subsection 7e7 to receive cr$its "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( t subsection4 7c7 ,c]tification 7#a7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to be c]tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i71 ! own] or op]ator ( a nucle> reactor t is project$ to cease op]ations due to economic factors %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 includ+-- 7i7 in=mation on ! op]at+ co/s necess>y to make ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii77,i71 includ+-- 7,i7 ! av]age project$ annual op]at+ loss 9 doll>s p] megawatt-h\r1 inclusive ( ! co/ ( op]ational & m>ket risks1 expect$ to be incurr$ by ! nucle> reactor ov] ! #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$2 7,,ii7 any private or publicly available data ) respect to curr5t or project$ bulk p[] m>ket prices2 7,,iii7 out-(-m>ket rev5ue /reams2 7,,iv7 op]ations & ma9t5ance co/s2 7,v7 capital co/s1 includ+ fuel2 & 7,,vi7 op]ational & m>ket risks2 7ii7 an e/imate ( ! pot5tial increm5tal air pollutants t w\ld result if ! nucle> reactor 7 to cease op]ations2 7iii7 kn[n in=mation on ! s\rce ( produc$ uranium & ! location :]e ! uranium is conv]t$1 enri*$1 & fabricat$ into fuel assemblies = ! nucle> reactor = ! #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$2 & 7iv7 a detail$ plan to su/a9 op]ations at ! conclusion ( ! applicable #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$-- 7,i7 )\t receiv+ additional cr$its2 or 7,,ii7 ) ! receipt ( additional cr$its ( a l[] am\nt ?an ! cr$its allocat$ dur+ t #d-ye> cr$it p]iod4 7,b7 ,timel9e ,! ,secret>y %all accept applications describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 until ! date t is #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7ii7 n less frequ5tly ?an e ye> !reaft]4 7,c7 ,paym5ts f ,/ate programs 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! own] or op]ator ( a nucle> reactor t receives a paym5t f a ,/ate z]o-emission cr$it1 a ,/ate clean en]gy contract1 or any o!r ,/ate program ) respect to t nucle> reactor %all be eligible to submit an application "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to t nucle> reactor dur+ any application p]iod beg9n+ aft] ! #abj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,an application submitt$ by an own] or op]ator describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ) respect to a nucle> reactor describ$ 9 t clause %all include all project$ paym5ts f ,/ate programs 9 det]m9+ ! av]age project$ annual op]at+ loss describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i71 unless ! cr$its allocat$ to ! nucle> reactor pursuant to t application w be us$ to r$uce ^? paym5ts4 7#b7 ,det]m9ation to c]tify 7,a7 ,det]m9ation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! applicable date "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r to c]tify1 9 accordance ) clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 ea* nucle> reactor = :i* an application is submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( t p>agraph4 7ii7 ,m9imum requirem5ts ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all only c]tify a nucle> reactor "u clause 7i7 if-- 7,i7 aft] consid]+ ! in=mation submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! nucle> reactor is project$ to cease op]ations due to economic factors2 7,,ii7 aft] consid]+ ! e/imate submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t pollutants w\ld increase if ! nucle> reactor 7 to cease op]ations & be replac$ ) o!r types ( p[] g5]ation2 & 7,,iii7 ! ,nucle> ,regulatory ,commission has reasonable assurance t ! nucle> reactor-- 7aa7 w cont9ue to be op]at$ 9 accordance ) ! curr5t lic5s+ basis 7z def9$ 9 section #ed4c ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 ( ! nucle> reactor2 & 7bb7 poses no significant safety haz>ds4 7iii7 ,priority ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to c]tify a nucle> reactor "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to a nucle> reactor t uses1 to ! maximum ext5t available1 uranium t is produc$1 conv]t$1 enri*$1 & fabricat$ into fuel assemblies 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,notice ,= ea* application receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! applicable own] or op]ator1 z applicable-- 7i7 a notice ( ! c]tification ( ! applicable nucle> reactor2 or 7ii7 a notice t describes ! reasons :y ! c]tification ( ! applicable nucle> reactor 0 d5i$4 7d7 ,bidd+ process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a deadl9e by :i* ea* c]tifi$ nucle> reactor %all submit to ! ,secret>y a seal$ bid t-- 7,a7 describes ! price p] megawatt-h\r ( ! cr$its desir$ by ! c]tifi$ nucle> reactor1 :i* %all n exce$ ! av]age project$ annual op]at+ loss describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i77,i72 & 7,b7 includes a commitm5t1 subject to ! receipt ( cr$its1 to provide a specific numb] ( megawatt-h\rs ( g5]ation dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod = :i* cr$its w\ld be allocat$4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! deadl9e e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! fir/ date on :i* ! ,secret>y has made ! det]m9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i7 ( subsection 7c7 ) respect to ea* application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( t subsection4 7e7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,auction ,not)/&+ section #afi ( ! ,atomic ,en]gy ,act ( #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbji71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 9 consultation ) ! heads ( applicable ,f$]al ag5cies1 e/abli% a process = evaluat+ bids submitt$ "u subsection 7d77#a7 ?r\gh an auction process2 & 7,b7 select c]tifi$ nucle> reactors to be allocat$ cr$its4 7#b7 ,cr$its ,subject to subsection 7f77#b71 on selection "u p>agraph 7#a71 a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor %all be allocat$ cr$its = a #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! selection4 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! am\nts made available = cr$its "u ?is section to allocate cr$its to z _m c]tifi$ nucle> reactors z possible4 7f7 ,r5ewal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! own] or op]ator ( a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor may seek to rec]tify ! nucle> reactor 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,limitation ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may n allocate any cr$its aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 7g7 ,additional requirem5ts 7#a7 ,audit ,dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor fir/ receives a cr$it1 ! ,secret>y %all p]iodically audit ! c]tifi$ nucle> reactor4 7#b7 ,recapture ,! ,secret>y %all1 by regulation1 provide = ! recapture ( ! allocation ( any cr$it to a c]tifi$ nucle> reactor t1 dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 t]m9ates op]ations2 or 7,b7 does n op]ate at an annual loss 9 ! abs5ce ( an allocation ( cr$its to ! c]tifi$ nucle> reactor4 7#c7 ,confid5tiality ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures to ensure t any confid5tial1 private1 propriet>y1 or privileg$ in=mation t is includ$ 9 a seal$ bid submitt$ "u ?is section is n publicly disclos$ or o!rwise improp]ly us$4 7h7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report ) respect to ! cr$its allocat$ to c]tifi$ nucle> reactors1 :i* %all include-- 7#a7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! cr$its 9 avoid+ air pollutants :ile ensur+ grid reliability2 7#b7 a quantification ( ! ratepay] sav+s a*iev$ "u ?is section2 & 7#c7 any recomm5dations to r5ew or exp& ! cr$its4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #f1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 ,d ,hydrop[] #djcca4 ,hydroelectric production inc5tives ,section #bdb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehha7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section & ins]t+ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act2 7#b7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ subsection 7b77#c71 by /rik+ ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section & ins]t+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #gej1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #abe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #djccb4 ,hydroelectric effici5cy improvem5t inc5tives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehhb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ inc5tives aft] improvem5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ #gej1jjj & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 9 any #a fiscal ye> be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eie7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bdc4 ,hydroelectric effici5cy improvem5t inc5tives4 4 #djccc4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,c ( title ,,ii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #fgd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bdg4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives 7a7 ,def9ition ( qualifi$ hydroelectric facility ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m qualifi$ hydroelectric facility means a hydroelectric project t-- 7#a7 7,a7 is lic5s$ by ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission2 or 7,b7 is a hydroelectric project con/ruct$1 op]at$1 or ma9ta9$ pursuant to a p]mit or valid exi/+ "r-(-way grant$ prior to ,june #aj1 #aibj1 or a lic5se grant$ pursuant to ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gia;a et seq472 7#b7 is plac$ into s]vice be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section2 & 7#c7 7,a7 is 9 compliance ) all applicable ,f$]al1 ,tribal1 & ,/ate requirem5ts2 or 7,b7 w\ld be br\ght into compliance ) ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 z a result ( ! capital improvem5ts c>ri$ out us+ an inc5tive paym5t "u ?is section4 7b7 ,inc5tive paym5ts ,! ,secret>y %all make inc5tive paym5ts to ! own]s or op]ators ( qualifi$ hydroelectric facilities = capital improvem5ts directly relat$ to-- 7#a7 improv+ grid resili5cy1 includ+-- 7,a7 adapt+ m quickly to *ang+ grid conditions2 7,b7 provid+ ancill>y s]vices 7includ+ black />t capabilities1 voltage support1 & sp9n+ res]ves72 7,c7 integrat+ o!r v>iable s\rces ( electricity g5]ation2 & 7,d7 manag+ accumulat$ res]voir s$im5ts2 7#b7 improv+ dam safety to ensure acceptable p]=mance "u all load+ conditions 7includ+ /atic1 hydrologic1 & seismic conditions71 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ma9t5ance or upgrade ( spillways or o!r appurt5ant /ructures2 7,b7 dam /ability improvem5ts1 includ+ erosion repair & enhanc$ seepage controls2 & 7,c7 upgrades or replacem5ts ( floodgates or natural infra/ructure re/oration or protection to improve flood risk r$uction2 or 7#c7 environm5tal improvem5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 add+ or improv+ safe & effective fi% passage1 includ+ new or upgrad$ turb9e te*nology1 fi% ladd]s1 fi%ways1 & all o!r associat$ te*nology1 equipm5t1 or o!r fi% passage te*nology to a qualifi$ hydroelectric facility2 7,b7 improv+ ! quality ( ! wat] reta9$ or releas$ by a qualifi$ hydroelectric facility2 7,c7 promot+ d[n/ream s$im5t transport processes & habitat ma9t5ance2 & 7,d7 improv+ recreational access to ! project vic9ity1 includ+ roads1 trails1 boat +ress & egress1 fl[s to improve recreation1 & infra/ructure t improves riv] recreation opportunity4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,co/s ,inc5tive paym5ts "u ?is section %all n exce$ #cj p]c5t ( ! co/s ( ! applicable capital improvem5t4 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,n m ?an #a inc5tive paym5t may be made "u ?is section ) respect to capital improvem5ts at a s+le qualifi$ hydroelectric facility 9 any #a fiscal ye>1 ! am\nt ( :i* %all n exce$ #e1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #eec1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #eie7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bdf ! foll[+3 #bdg4 ,ma9ta9+ & enhanc+ hydroelectricity inc5tives4 4 #djccd4 ,pump$ /orage hydrop[] w9d & sol> integration & sy/em reliability initiative ,section #cbja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,pump$ /orage hydrop[] w9d & sol> integration & sy/em reliability initiative 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 7i7 an electric utility1 includ+-- 7,i7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 su* z a municipally own$ electric utility2 or 7,,ii7 an in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate compos$ ( municipally own$ electric utilities2 7ii7 an electric coop]ative2 or 7iii7 an inve/or-own$ utility2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,c7 a ,/ate en]gy (fice2 7,d7 an in/itution ( high] education2 & 7,e7 a consortium ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#b7 ,demon/ration project 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ent] into an agreem5t ) an eligible entity to provide f9ancial assi/ance to ! eligible entity to c>ry out project design1 transmission /udies1 p[] m>ket assessm5ts1 & p]mitt+ = a pump$ /orage hydrop[] project to facilitate ! long-duration /orage ( int]mitt5t r5ewable electricity4 7,b7 ,project requirem5ts ,to be eligible = f9ancial assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a project %all-- 7i7 be design$ to provide n less ?an #a1jjj megawatts ( /orage capacity2 7ii7 be able to provide en]gy & capacity = use 9 m ?an #a organiz$ electricity m>ket2 7iii7 be able to /ore electricity g5]at$ by int]mitt5t r5ewable electricity projects locat$ on ,tribal l&2 & 7iv7 h receiv$ a prelim9>y p]mit f ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission4 7,c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,an eligible entity receiv+ f9ancial assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all provide mat*+ funds equal to or great] ?an ! am\nt ( f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u t subp>agraph4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #djcce4 ,au?ority = pump$ /orage hydrop[] developm5t us+ multiple ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs ,section #i7;c7 ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe;h7c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ 1 includ+ small conduit hydrop[] developm5t & ins]t+ & res]ve to ! ,secret>y ! exclusive au?ority to develop small conduit hydrop[] us+ ,bureau ( ,reclamation facilities & pump$ /orage hydrop[] exclusively us+ ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ has be5 fil$ ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation ,small ,conduit ,hydrop[] ,developm5t & ,rural ,jobs ,act & ins]t+ 0 fil$ ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission be=e ,augu/ #i1 #bjac1 & is /ill p5d+4 #djccf4 ,limitations on issuance ( c]ta9 leases ( p[] privilege 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission4 7#b7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals4 7#c7 ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals ,! t]m ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals means ! ,(fice ( ,he>+s & ,appeals ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7#d7 ,p>ty ,! t]m p>ty1 ) respect to a /udy plan agreem5t1 means ea* ( ! foll[+ p>ties to ! /udy plan agreem5t3 7,a7 ,! propos$ lessee4 7,b7 ,! ,tribes4 7#e7 ,project ,! t]m project means a propos$ pump$ /orage facility t-- 7,a7 w\ld use multiple ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]voirs2 & 7,b7 z ( ,june #a1 #bjag1 0 subject to a prelim9>y p]mit issu$ by ! ,commission pursuant to section #d7;f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gig7;f774 7#f7 ,propos$ lessee ,! t]m propos$ lessee means ! propos$ lessee ( a project4 7#g7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7#h7 ,/udy plan ,! t]m /udy plan means ! plan describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a74 7#i7 ,/udy plan agreem5t ,! t]m /udy plan agreem5t means an agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7b77#a7 & describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#aj7 ,tribes ,! t]m ,tribes means-- 7,a7 ! ,conf$]at$ ,tribes ( ! ,colville ,res]vation2 & 7,b7 ! ,spokane ,tribe ( ,indians ( ! ,spokane ,res]vation4 7b7 ,requirem5t = issuance ( leases ( p[] privilege ,! ,secret>y %all n issue a lease ( p[] privilege pursuant to section #i7;c77#a7 ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe;h7c77#a77 7z am5d$ by section #djcce7 = a project unless-- 7#a7 ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes h ent]$ into a /udy plan agreem5t2 or 7#b7 ! ,secret>y or ! ,director1 z applicable1 makes a f9al det]m9ation =-- 7,a7 a /udy plan agreem5t "u subsection 7c77#b72 or 7,b7 a /udy plan "u subsection 7d74 7c7 ,/udy plan agreem5t requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a /udy plan agreem5t %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% ! deadl9es = ! propos$ lessee to =mally respond 9 writ+ to comm5ts & /udy reque/s ab\t ! project previ\sly submitt$ to ! ,commission2 7,b7 all[ = ! p>ties to submit additional comm5ts & /udy reque/s if any aspect ( ! project1 z propos$1 diff]s f an aspect ( ! project1 z describ$ 9 a preapplication docum5t provid$ to ! ,commission2 7,c7 except z expressly agre$ to by ! p>ties or z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 or subsection 7d71 require t ! propos$ lessee conduct ea* /udy describ$ 9-- 7i7 a /udy reque/ ab\t ! project previ\sly submitt$ to ! ,commission2 or 7ii7 any additional /udy reque/ submitt$ 9 accordance ) ! /udy plan agreem5t2 7,d7 require t ! propos$ lessee /udy any pot5tial adv]se economic effects ( ! project on ! ,tribes1 includ+ effects on-- 7i7 annual paym5ts to ! ,conf$]at$ ,tribes ( ! ,colville ,res]vation "u section #e7;b7 ( ! ,conf$]at$ ,tribes ( ! ,colville ,res]vation ,gr& ,c\lee ,dam ,settlem5t ,act 7,public ,law #ajc-dcf2 #ajh ,/at4 #degi72 & 7ii7 annual paym5ts to ! ,spokane ,tribe ( ,indians ( ! ,spokane ,res]vation au?oriz$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! am\nt ( :i* d]ives f ! annual paym5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7,e7 e/abli% a protocol = communication & consultation betwe5 ! p>ties2 7,f7 provide me*anisms = resolv+ disputes betwe5 ! p>ties reg>d+ implem5tation & en=cem5t ( ! /udy plan agreem5t2 & 7,g7 conta9 o!r provisions det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! p>ties4 7#b7 ,disputes 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! p>ties _c agree to ! t]ms ( a /udy plan agreem5t or implem5tation ( ^? t]ms1 ! p>ties %all submit to ! ,director1 = f9al det]m9ation on ! t]ms or implem5tation ( ! /udy plan agreem5t1 notice ( ! dispute1 consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#a77;,f71 to ! ext5t ! p>ties h agre$ to a /udy plan agreem5t4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,a dispute cov]$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 may include ! view ( a propos$ lessee t an additional /udy reque/ submitt$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 is n reasonably calculat$ to assi/ ! ,secret>y 9 evaluat+ ! pot5tial impacts ( ! project4 7,c7 ,tim+ ,! ,director %all issue a det]m9ation reg>d+ a dispute "u subp>agraph 7,a7 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,director receives notice ( ! dispute "u t subp>agraph4 7d7 ,/udy plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! propos$ lessee %all submit to ! ,secret>y = approval a /udy plan t details ! propos$ me?odology = p]=m+ ea* ( ! /udies-- 7,a7 id5tifi$ 9 ! /udy plan agreem5t ( ! propos$ lessee2 or 7,b7 det]m9$ by ! ,director 9 a f9al det]m9ation reg>d+ a dispute "u subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,initial det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives ! /udy plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all make an initial det]m9ation t-- 7,a7 approves ! /udy plan2 7,b7 rejects ! /udy plan on ! gr\nds t ! /udy plan-- 7i7 lacks suffici5t detail on a propos$ me?odology = a /udy id5tifi$ 9 ! /udy plan agreem5t2 or 7ii7 is inconsi/5t ) ! /udy plan agreem5t2 or 7,c7 imposes additional /udy plan requirem5ts t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y to adequately def9e ! pot5tial effects ( ! project on-- 7i7 ! ex]cise ( ! p>am\nt hunt+1 fi%+1 & boat+ rights ( ! ,tribes res]v$ pursuant to ! ,act ( ,june #bi1 #aidj 7#ed ,/at4 #gjc1 *apt] #dfj2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hce;d et seq472 7ii7 ! annual paym5ts describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subsection 7c77#a77;,d72 7iii7 ! ,columbia ,bas9 project 7z def9$ 9 section #a ( ! ,act ( ,may #bg1 #aicg 7#ej ,/at4 #bjh1 *apt] #bfi2 #eg ,/at4 #ad1 *apt] #ad2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hce772 7iv7 hi/oric prop]ties & cultural or spiritually significant res\rces2 & 7v7 ! environm5t4 7#c7 ,objections 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes an initial det]m9ation "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,tribes or ! propos$ lessee may submit to ! ,director an objection to ! initial det]m9ation4 7,b7 ,f9al det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,director receives an objection "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,director %all-- 7i7 hold a he>+ on ! record reg>d+ ! objection2 & 7ii7 make a f9al det]m9ation t e/abli%es ! /udy plan1 includ+ a description ( /udies ! propos$ lessee is requir$ to p]=m4 7#d7 ,no objections ,if no objections are submitt$ by ! deadl9e describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 ! initial det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be f9al4 7e7 ,conditions ( lease 7#a7 ,consi/5cy ) rights ( ,tribes2 protection1 mitigation1 & enhancem5t ( fi% & wildlife 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b7 %all conta9 conditions-- 7i7 to ensure t ! project is consi/5t )1 & w n int]f]e )1 ! ex]cise ( ! p>am\nt hunt+1 fi%+1 & boat+ rights ( ! ,tribes res]v$ pursuant to ! ,act ( ,june #bi1 #aidj 7#ed ,/at4 #gjc1 *apt] #dfj2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #hce;d et seq472 & 7ii7 to adequately & equitably protect1 mitigate damages to1 & enhance fi% & wildlife1 includ+ relat$ spawn+ gr\nds & habitat1 affect$ by ! developm5t1 op]ation1 & managem5t ( ! project4 7,b7 ,recomm5dations ( ! ,tribes ,! conditions requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be bas$ on jo9t recomm5dations ( ! ,tribes4 7,c7 ,resolv+ inconsi/5cies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t any recomm5dation ( ! ,tribes "u subp>agraph 7,b7 is n reasonably calculat$ to ensure ! project is consi/5t ) subp>agraph 7,a7 or is inconsi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe et seq471 ! ,secret>y %all attempt to resolve any su* inconsi/5cy ) ! ,tribes1 giv+ due weight to ! recomm5dations & exp]tise ( ! ,tribes4 7ii7 ,publication ( f9d+s ,if1 aft] an attempt to resolve an inconsi/5cy "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y does n adopt 9 :ole or 9 "p a recomm5dation ( ! ,tribes "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all issue ea* ( ! foll[+ f9d+s1 includ+ a /atem5t ( ! basis = ea* ( ! f9d+s3 7,i7 ,a f9d+ t adoption ( ! recomm5dation is inconsi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe et seq474 7,,ii7 ,a f9d+ t ! conditions select$ by ! ,secret>y to be conta9$ 9 ! lease ( p[] privilege "u subp>agraph 7,a7 comply ) ! requirem5ts ( clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( t subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,annual *>ges payable by lic5see 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 any lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b7 %all conta9 conditions t require ! lessee ( ! project to make direct paym5ts to ! ,tribes ?r\gh reasonable annual *>ges 9 an am\nt t recomp5ses ! ,tribes = any adv]se economic effect ( ! project id5tifi$ 9 a /udy p]=m$ pursuant to ! /udy plan agreem5t = ! project4 7,b7 ,agreem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( ! annual *>ges describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be e/abli%$ ?r\gh agreem5t betwe5 ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes4 7ii7 ,condition ,! agreem5t "u clause 7i71 includ+ any modification ( ! agreem5t1 %all be deem$ to be a condition to ! lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,dispute resolution 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes _c agree to ! t]ms ( an agreem5t "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! propos$ lessee & ! ,tribes %all submit notice ( ! dispute to ! ,director4 7ii7 ,resolution ,! ,director %all resolve ! dispute describ$ 9 clause 7i7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,director receives notice ( ! dispute "u t clause4 7#c7 ,additional conditions ,! ,secret>y may include 9 any lease ( p[] privilege issu$ by ! ,secret>y = a project "u subsection 7b7 o!r conditions det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 on ! condition t ! conditions %all be consi/5t ) ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #dhe et seq474 7#d7 ,consultation ,9 e/abli%+ conditions "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,tribes4 7f7 ,deadl9es ,! ,secret>y or any (fic] ( ! ,(fice ( ,he>+ & ,appeals be=e :om a proce$+ is p5d+ "u ?is section may ext5d any deadl9e or enl>ge any timeframe describ$ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y or ! (fic]2 or 7#b7 on a %[+ ( good cause by any p>ty4 7g7 ,judicial review ,any f9al action ( ! ,secret>y or ! ,director made pursuant to ?is section %all be subject to judicial review 9 accordance ) *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7h7 ,effect on o!r projects ,no?+ 9 ?is section e/abli%es any prec$5t or is b9d+ on any ,bureau ( ,reclamation lease ( p[] privilege1 o!r ?an = a project4 ,e ,miscellane\s #djcda4 ,sol> en]gy te*nologies on curr5t & =m] m9e l& ,section #cjjd ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#ae7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#af71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,m9e l& ,! t]m m9e l& means-- 7,a7 l& subject to titles ,,iv & ,v ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca et seq42 #cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 & 7,b7 l& t has be5 claim$ or pat5t$ subject to sections #bcai ?r\gh #bcdd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7commonly kn[n z ! ,m9+ ,law ( #ahgb7 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bb et seq474 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#f77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = purposes ( clause 7iv71 aft] ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iv7 z clause 7v72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 a description ( ! te*nical & economic viability ( sit+ sol> en]gy te*nologies on curr5t & =m] m9e l&1 includ+ necess>y int]connection & transmission sit+ & ! impact on local job creation2 & 4 #djcdb4 ,clean en]gy demon/ration program on curr5t & =m] m9e l& 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,clean en]gy project ,! t]m clean en]gy project means a project t demon/rates #a or m ( ! foll[+ te*nologies3 7,a7 ,sol>4 7,b7 ,micro-grids4 7,c7 ,geo!rmal4 7,d7 ,direct air capture4 7,e7 ,fossil-fuel$ electricity g5]ation ) c>bon capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration4 7,f7 ,en]gy /orage1 includ+ pump$ /orage hydrop[] & compress$ air /orage4 7,g7 ,advanc$ nucle> te*nologies4 7#b7 ,economically di/ress$ area ,! t]m economically di/ress$ area means an area describ$ 9 section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,public ,works & ,economic ,developm5t ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7#c7 ,m9e l& ,! t]m m9e l& means-- 7,a7 l& subject to titles ,,iv & ,v ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca et seq42 #cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 & 7,b7 l& t has be5 claim$ or pat5t$ subject to sections #bcai ?r\gh #bcdd ( ! ,revis$ ,/atutes 7commonly kn[n z ! ,m9+ ,law ( #ahgb7 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bb et seq474 7#d7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! demon/ration program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to demon/rate ! te*nical & economic viability ( c>ry+ out clean en]gy projects on curr5t & =m] m9e l&4 7c7 ,selection ( demon/ration projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all select n m ?an #e clean en]gy projects1 to be c>ri$ out 9 geographically div]se regions1 at lea/ #b ( :i* %all be sol> projects4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to be select$ = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 a clean en]gy project %all demon/rate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 a te*nology on a curr5t or =m] m9e l& site ) a reasonable expectation ( comm]cial viability4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 select+ clean en]gy projects = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize clean en]gy projects t w-- 7,a7 be c>ri$ out 9 a location :]e ! greate/ numb] ( jobs c be creat$ f ! successful demon/ration ( ! clean en]gy project2 7,b7 provide ! greate/ net impact 9 avoid+ or r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions2 7,c7 provide ! greate/ dome/ic job creation 7bo? directly & indirectly7 dur+ ! implem5tation ( ! clean en]gy project2 7,d7 provide ! greate/ job creation & economic developm5t 9 ! vic9ity ( ! clean en]gy project1 p>ticul>ly-- 7i7 9 economically di/ress$ areas2 & 7ii7 ) respect to dislocat$ work]s :o 7 previ\sly employ$ 9 manufactur+1 coal p[] plants1 or coal m9+2 7,e7 h ! greate/ pot5tial = te*nological innovation & comm]cial deploym5t2 7,f7 h ! l[e/ leveliz$ co/ ( g5]at$ or /or$ en]gy2 7,g7 h ! l[e/ rate ( gre5h\se gas emissions p] unit ( electricity g5]at$ or /or$2 & 7,h7 h ! %orte/ project "t f p]mitt+ to completion4 7#d7 ,project selection ,! ,secret>y %all solicit proposals = clean en]gy projects & select clean en]gy project f9ali/s 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7#e7 ,compatibility ) exi/+ op]ations ,prior to select+ a clean en]gy project = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )1 z applicable1 m9+ claimhold]s or op]ators or ! relevant ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,l& program (fice to confirm-- 7,a7 t ! propos$ project is compatible ) any curr5t m9+1 exploration1 or reclamation activities2 & 7,b7 ! valid exi/+ rights ( any m9+ claimhold]s or op]ators4 7d7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,(fice ( ,br[nfields & ,l& ,revitalization1 to det]m9e :e!r x is necess>y to promulgate regulations or issue guidance 9 ord] to prioritize & exp$ite ! sit+ ( clean en]gy projects on curr5t & =m] m9e l& sites4 7e7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to project applicants select$ = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u subsection 7c7 to assess ! ne$$ int]connection1 transmission1 & o!r grid compon5ts & p]mitt+ & sit+ necess>y to int]connect1 on curr5t & =m] m9e l& :]e ! project w be sit$1 any g5]ation or /orage ) ! electric grid4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djcdc4 ,leases1 easem5ts1 & rights-(-way = en]gy & relat$ purposes on ! out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,section #h7p77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,out] ,cont95tal ,%elf ,l&s ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #accg7p77#a77;,c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ /orage1 be=e or transmission4 ,,iv ,enabl+ en]gy infra/ructure inve/m5t & data collection ,a ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan program #djdja4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy loan programs 7a7 ,title ,,xvii innovative en]gy loan gu>antee program 7#a7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,section #agjb7;d77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeab7;d77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,no gu>antee & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no gu>antee 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,! ,secret>y %all base a det]m9ation ( :e!r !re is reasonable prospect ( repaym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 on a compreh5sive evaluation ( :e!r ! borr[] has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! gu>ante$ obligation = ! eligible project1 includ+1 z applicable1 an evaluation (-- 7i7 ! /r5g? ( ! contractual t]ms ( ! eligible project 7if comm]cially reasonably available72 7ii7 ! =eca/ ( noncontractual ca% fl[s support$ by m>ket projections f reputable s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 ca% sweeps & o!r /ructure enhancem5ts2 7iv7 ! project$ f9ancial /r5g? ( ! borr[]-- 7,i7 at ! "t ( loan close2 & 7,,ii7 ?r\gh\t ! loan t]m aft] ! project is complet$2 7v7 ! f9ancial /r5g? ( ! inve/ors & /rategic p>tn]s ( ! borr[]1 if applicable2 & 7vi7 o!r f9ancial metrics & analyses t are reli$ on by ! private l5d+ community & nationally recogniz$ cr$it rat+ ag5cies1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 4 7#b7 ,loan gu>antees = projects t increase ! dome/ically produc$ supply ( critical m9]als 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #agjc7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,projects t increase ! dome/ically produc$ supply ( critical m9]als 7z def9$ 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a771 includ+ ?r\gh ! production1 process+1 manufactur+1 recycl+1 or fabrication ( m9]al alt]natives4 4 7,b7 ,prohibition on use ( previ\sly appropriat$ funds ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all n be made available = ! co/ ( loan gu>antees made "u p>agraph 7#ac7 ( section #agjc7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7;b774 7,c7 ,prohibition on use ( previ\sly available commitm5t au?ority ,am\nts made available to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy = commitm5ts to gu>antee loans "u section #agjc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all n be made available = commitm5ts to gu>antee loans = projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 ( section #agjc7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeac7;b774 7#c7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,section #agjb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeab7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,= ea* project select$ = a gu>antee "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y %all c]tify t political influ5ce did n impact ! selection ( ! project4 4 7b7 ,advanc$ te*nology vehicle manufactur+ 7#a7 ,eligibility ,section #acf7;a77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ means an ultra & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 means-- 7,a7 an ultra 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 a m$ium duty vehicle or a heavy duty vehicle t exce$s #abe p]c5t ( ! gre5h\se gas emissions & fuel effici5cy /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! f9al rule ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy entitl$ ,gre5h\se ,gas ,emissions & ,fuel ,effici5cy ,/&>ds = ,m$ium- & ,heavy-,duty ,eng9es & ,vehicles--,phase #b 7#ha ,f$4 ,reg4 #gcdgh 7,octob] #be1 #bjaf772 7,c7 a tra9 or locomotive2 7,d7 a m>itime vessel2 7,e7 an aircraft2 & 7,f7 hyp]loop te*nology4 4 7#b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,section #acf7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7;d77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,selection ( eligible projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select eligible projects to receive loans "u ?is subsection if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! loan recipi5t-- 7,i7 has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! pr9cipal & int]e/ on ! loan2 7,,ii7 w provide suffici5t in=mation to ! ,secret>y = ! ,secret>y to ensure t ! qualifi$ inve/m5t is exp5d$ effici5tly & effectively2 & 7,,iii7 has met su* o!r crit]ia z may be e/abli%$ & publi%$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 ! am\nt ( ! loan 7:5 comb9$ ) am\nts available to ! loan recipi5t f o!r s\rces7 w be suffici5t to c>ry out ! project4 7,b7 ,reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ,! ,secret>y %all base a det]m9ation ( :e!r !re is a reasonable prospect ( repaym5t ( ! pr9cipal & int]e/ on a loan "u subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i7 on a compreh5sive evaluation ( :e!r ! loan recipi5t has a reasonable prospect ( repay+ ! pr9cipal & int]e/1 includ+1 z applicable1 an evaluation (-- 7i7 ! /r5g? ( ! contractual t]ms ( ! eligible project 7if comm]cially reasonably available72 7ii7 ! =eca/ ( noncontractual ca% fl[s support$ by m>ket projections f reputable s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 ca% sweeps & o!r /ructure enhancem5ts2 7iv7 ! project$ f9ancial /r5g? ( ! loan recipi5t-- 7,i7 at ! "t ( loan close2 & 7,,ii7 ?r\gh\t ! loan t]m aft] ! project is complet$2 7v7 ! f9ancial /r5g? ( ! inve/ors & /rategic p>tn]s ( ! loan recipi5t1 if applicable2 & 7vi7 o!r f9ancial metrics & analyses t are reli$ on by ! private l5d+ community & nationally recogniz$ cr$it rat+ ag5cies1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 %all be subject to ! condition t ! loan is n subord9ate to o!r f9anc+4 4 7#c7 ,additional re=ms ,section #acf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7 by /rik+ ultra effici5t vehicle manufactur]s1 & compon5t suppli]s & ins]t+ ultra effici5t vehicle manufactur]s1 advanc$ te*nology vehicle manufactur]s1 & compon5t suppli]s2 7,b7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7i7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,automobile & ins]t+ ,advanc$ te*nology vehicle2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ automobiles1 or compon5ts ( automobiles & ins]t+ advanc$ te*nology vehicles1 or compon5ts ( advanc$ te*nology vehicles2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7i72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7j7 z subsection 7i72 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) relevant vehicle1 bio5]gy1 & hydrog5 & fuel cell demon/ration project activities support$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7k7 ,outrea* ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 provide assi/ance ) ! completion ( applications = aw>ds or loans "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 conduct outrea*1 includ+ ?r\gh conf]5ces & onl9e programs1 to dissem9ate in=mation on aw>ds & loans "u ?is section to pot5tial applicants4 7l7 ,prohibition on use ( appropriat$ funds ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection %all n be available to ! ,secret>y to provide aw>ds "u subsection 7b7 or loans "u subsection 7d7 = ! co/s ( activities t 7 n eligible = ^? aw>ds or loans on ! day be=e t date4 7m7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & e #c ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! /atus ( projects support$ by a loan "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7#a7 a li/ ( projects receiv+ a loan "u ?is section1 includ+ ! loan am\nt & con/ruction /atus ( ea* project2 7#b7 ! /atus ( ! loan repaym5t = ea* project1 includ+ future repaym5t projections2 7#c7 data reg>d+ ! numb] ( direct & indirect jobs reta9$1 re/or$1 or creat$ by f9anc$ projects2 7#d7 ! numb] ( new projects project$ to receive a loan "u ?is section 9 ! next #b ye>s1 includ+ ! project$ aggregate loan am\nt ov] ! next #b ye>s2 7#e7 evaluation ( ongo+ compliance ) ! assurances & commitm5ts1 & ( ! pr$ictions1 made by applicants pursuant to p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7d72 7#f7 ! total numb] ( applications receiv$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ea* ye>2 & 7#g7 any o!r metrics ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 4 7#d7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,section #acf7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agjac7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,conflicts ( int]e/ ,= ea* eligible project select$ to receive a loan "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all c]tify t political influ5ce did n impact ! selection ( ! eligible project4 4 7c7 ,/ate loan eligibility 7#a7 ,def9itions ,section #agja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeaa7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjb ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjb74 7#g7 ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution means a quasi-indep5d5t entity or an entity )9 a ,/ate ag5cy or f9anc+ au?ority e/abli%$ by a ,/ate-- 7i7 to provide f9anc+ support or cr$it enhancem5ts1 includ+ loan gu>antees & loan loss res]ves1 = eligible projects2 & 7ii7 to create liquid m>kets = eligible projects1 includ+ w>eh\s+ & securitization1 or take o!r /eps to r$uce f9ancial b>ri]s to ! deploym5t ( exi/+ & new eligible projects4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution includes an entity or organization e/abli%$ to a*ieve ! purposes describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 by an ,indian ,tribal entity or an ,alaska ,native ,corporation4 4 7#b7 ,t]ms & conditions ,section #agjb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afeab7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ projects receiv+ f9ancial support or cr$it enhancem5ts f a ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution1 aft] = projects2 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ a gu>antee = a project receiv+ f9ancial support or cr$it enhancem5ts f a ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution1 aft] ,no gu>antee2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7r7 ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itutions 7#a7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a gu>antee "u ?is title1 a project receiv+ f9ancial support or cr$it enhancem5ts f a ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itution-- 7,a7 %all meet ! requirem5ts ( section #agjc7;a77#a72 & 7,b7 %all n be requir$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( section #agjc7;a77#b74 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ips au?oriz$ ,9 c>ry+ out a project receiv+ a loan gu>antee "u ?is title1 ,/ate en]gy f9anc+ in/itutions may ent] into p>tn]%ips ) private entities1 ,tribal entities1 & ,alaska ,native corporations4 7#c7 ,prohibition on use ( appropriat$ funds ,am\nts appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection %all n be available to be us$ = ! co/ ( loan gu>antees = projects receiv+ f9anc+ support or cr$it enhancem5ts "u ?is subsection4 4 7d7 ,loan gu>antees = c]ta9 ,alaska natural gas transportation projects & sy/ems ,section #aaf ( ! ,alaska ,natural ,gas ,pipel9e ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjn7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ to ,we/ ,coa/ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ to ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ to ,we/ ,coa/ ,/ates2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#d7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ by /rik+ plants liquification plants & & ins]t+ plants1 liquification plants1 &2 7,b7 by /rik+ to ! ,we/ ,coa/2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ to ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,b ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration #djdaa4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,annual critical m9]als outlook ,! t]m ,annual ,critical ,m9]als ,outlook means ! ,annual ,critical ,m9]als ,outlook prep>$ "u section #gjjb7;j77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;j77#a77;,b774 7#c7 ,critical m9]al ,! t]m critical m9]al has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjjb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7#d7 ,h\sehold en]gy burd5 ,! t]m h\sehold en]gy burd5 means ! quoti5t obta9$ by divid+-- 7,a7 ! resid5tial en]gy exp5ditures 7z def9$ 9 section #ddj4c ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act77 ( ! applicable h\sehold2 by 7,b7 ! annual income ( t h\sehold4 7#e7 ,h\sehold ) a high en]gy burd5 ,! t]m h\sehold ) a high en]gy burd5 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ddj4c ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#f7 ,l>ge manufactur+ facility ,! t]m l>ge manufactur+ facility means a manufactur+ facility t-- 7,a7 annually consumes m ?an #ce1jjj megawatt-h\rs ( electricity2 or 7,b7 has a peak p[] dem& ( m ?an #aj megawatts4 7#g7 ,load-s]v+ entity ,! t]m load-s]v+ entity has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bag7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbdq7a774 7#h7 ,miscellane\s electric load ,! t]m miscellane\s electric load means electricity t-- 7,a7 is us$ by an appliance or device-- 7i7 )9 a build+2 or 7ii7 to s]ve a build+2 & 7,b7 is n us$ = heat+1 v5tilation1 air condition+1 light+1 wat] heat+1 or refrig]ation4 7#i7 ,regional transmission organization ,! t]m ,regional ,transmission ,organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gif74 7#aj7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fji7;a7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah;c7a774 #djdab4 ,data collection 9 ! electricity sector 7a7 ,da%bo>d 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% an onl9e database to track ! op]ation ( ! bulk p[] sy/em 9 ! contigu\s #dh ,/ates 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,da%bo>d74 7,b7 ,improvem5t ( exi/+ da%bo>d ,! ,da%bo>d may be e/abli%$ ?r\gh ! improvem5t1 9 accordance ) ?is subsection1 ( an exi/+ da%bo>d ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 su* z-- 7i7 ! ,u4,s4 ,electric ,sy/em ,op]at+ ,data da%bo>d2 or 7ii7 ! ,h\rly ,electric ,grid ,monitor4 7#b7 ,expansion 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all exp& ! ,da%bo>d to include1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 h\rly op]at+ data collect$ f ! electricity balanc+ au?orities t op]ate ! bulk p[] sy/em 9 all ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ea* t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7,b7 ,types ( data ,! h\rly op]at+ data collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may include data relat+ to-- 7i7 total electricity dem&2 7ii7 electricity dem& by subregion2 7iii7 %ort-t]m electricity dem& =eca/s2 7iv7 total electricity g5]ation2 7v7 net electricity g5]ation by fuel type1 includ+ r5ewables2 7vi7 electricity /or$ & dis*>g$2 7vii7 total net electricity int]*ange2 7viii7 electricity int]*ange ) directly int]connect$ balanc+ au?orities2 & 7ix7 :]e available1 ! e/imat$ m>g9al gre5h\se gas emissions p] megawatt h\r ( electricity g5]at$-- 7,i7 )9 ! met]$ b\nd>ies ( ea* balanc+ au?ority2 & 7,,ii7 = ea* pric+ node4 7b7 ,mix ( en]gy s\rces 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli%1 9 accordance ) section #djdai & ?is subsection & to ! ext5t ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate1 a sy/em to h>monize ! op]at+ data on electricity g5]ation collect$ "u subsection 7a7 )-- 7,a7 measurem5ts ( gre5h\se gas & o!r pollutant emissions collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,b7 o!r data collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy or o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7,c7 data collect$ by ,/ate or regional en]gy cr$it regi/ries4 7#b7 ,outcomes ,! sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all result 9 an integrat$ dataset t includes1 = any giv5 "t-- 7,a7 ! net g5]ation ( electricity by megawatt h\r )9 ! met]$ b\nd>ies ( ea* balanc+ au?ority2 & 7,b7 :]e available1 ! av]age & m>g9al gre5h\se gas emissions by megawatt h\r ( electricity g5]at$ )9 ! met]$ b\nd>ies ( ea* balanc+ au?ority4 7#c7 ,real-"t data dissem9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all dissem9ate data-- 7,a7 on a real-"t basis2 & 7,b7 ?r\gh an application programm+ int]face t is publicly accessible4 7#d7 ,complem5t>y ef=ts ,! sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all complem5t any exi/+ data dissem9ation ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator t make use ( electricity g5]ation data1 su* z electricity dem& by subregion & electricity int]*ange ) directly int]connect$ balanc+ au?orities4 7c7 ,obs]v$ *>act]i/ics ( bulk p[] sy/em res\rce integration 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a sy/em to provide to ! public timely data on ! integration ( en]gy res\rces into ! bulk p[] sy/em & ! electric di/ribution grids 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ! obs]v$ effects ( t integration4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to improve ! temporal & spatial resolution ( data relat+ to h[ grid op]ations are *ang+1 su* z ?r\gh-- 7,a7 !rmal g5]ator cycl+ to accommodate int]mitt5t g5]ation2 7,b7 g5]ation unit self-s*$ul+ practices2 7,c7 r5ewable s\rce curtailm5t2 7,d7 utility-scale /orage2 7,e7 load response2 7,f7 aggregations ( di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces at ! di/ribution sy/em level2 7,g7 p[] int]*ange betwe5 directly connect$ balanc+ au?orities2 7,h7 exp&+ ,regional ,transmission ,organization balanc+ au?orities2 7,i7 improvem5ts 9 real-"t-- 7i7 accuracy ( locational m>g9al prices2 & 7ii7 signals to flexible dem&2 & 7,j7 disruptions to grid op]ations1 includ+ disruptions caus$ by cyb] s\rces1 physical s\rces1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 or o!r s\rces4 7d7 ,di/ribution sy/em op]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a sy/em to provide to ! public timely data on ! op]ations ( load-s]v+ entities 9 ! electricity grids ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7i7 n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 provide data on-- 7,i7 ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix = ea* load-s]v+ entity2 & 7,,ii7 ! di/ribut$ en]gy res\rces op]at+ )9 ea* s]vice area ( a load-s]v+ entity2 7ii7 h>monize ! data on deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 ) measurem5ts ( gre5h\se gas emissions collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7iii7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 dissem9ate ! data describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 & ! h>moniz$ data describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 on a real-"t basis2 & 7iv7 provide hi/orical data1 beg9n+ ) ! e>lie/ cal5d> ye> practicable1 b n lat] ?an cal5d> ye> #bjbj1 on ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i74 7,b7 ,data on ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix ,9 collect+ ! data describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,i71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7i7 use exi/+ volunt>y indu/ry me?odologies1 includ+ report+ protocols1 databases1 & emissions & en]gy use track+ s(tw>e t provide consi/5t1 timely1 & accessible c>bon emissions int5sity rates = deliv]$ electricity2 7ii7 consid] t g5]ation & transmission entities may provide data on behalf ( load-s]v+ entities2 7iii7 to ! ext5t t ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es necess>y1 & 9 a mann] design$ to protect confid5tial in=mation1 require ea* load-s]v+ entity to submit additional in=mation z ne$$ to det]m9e ! deliv]$ g5]ation res\rce mix ( ! load-s]v+ entity1 includ+ f9ancial or contractual agreem5ts = p[] & g5]ation res\rce type attributes ) respect to p[] own$ by or retir$ by ! load-s]v+ entity2 & 7iv7 = any portion ( ! g5]ation res\rce mix ( a load-s]v+ entity t is o!rwise unacc\nt$ =1 develop a me?odology to assign to ! load-s]v+ entity a %>e ( ! o!rwise unacc\nt$ = res\rce mix ( ! relevant balanc+ au?ority4 #djdac4 ,expansion ( en]gy consumption surveys 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all implem5t measures to exp& ! ,manufactur+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 ! ,comm]cial ,build+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 & ! ,resid5tial ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey to include data on en]gy end use 9 ord] to facilitate ! id5tification (-- 7#a7 opportunities to improve en]gy effici5cy & en]gy productivity2 7#b7 *ang+ patt]ns ( en]gy use2 & 7#c7 opportunities to bett] und]/& & manage miscellane\s electric loads4 7b7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 increase ! scope & frequ5cy ( data collection on en]gy end uses & s]vices2 7,b7 use new data collection me?ods & tools 9 ord] to obta9 m compreh5sive data & r$uce ! burd5 on survey respond5ts1 includ+ by-- 7i7 access+ o!r exi/+ data s\rces2 & 7ii7 if feasible1 develop+ onl9e & real-"t report+ sy/ems2 7,c7 id5tify & report community-level economic & environm5tal impacts1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7i7 ! reliability & security ( ! en]gy supply2 & 7ii7 local areas ) h\seholds ) a high en]gy burd52 & 7,d7 improve ! pres5tation ( data1 includ+ by-- 7i7 enabl+ ! pres5tation ( data 9 an int]active c>tographic =mat on a national1 regional1 ,/ate1 & local level ) ! functionality ( view+ v>i\s economic1 en]gy1 & demographic measures on an individual basis or 9 comb9ation2 & 7ii7 incorporat+ ! results ( ! data collection1 me?ods1 & tools describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 into exi/+ & new digital di/ribution me?ods4 7#b7 ,manufactur+ en]gy consumption survey ,) respect to ! ,manufactur+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 implem5t measures to provide m detail$ repres5tations ( data by region2 7,b7 = l>ge manufactur+ facilities1 break out process heat use by requir$ process temp]atures 9 ord] to facilitate ! id5tification ( opportunities = co/ r$uctions & en]gy effici5cy or en]gy productivity improvem5ts2 7,c7 collect in=mation on-- 7i7 en]gy s\rce-swit*+ capabilities1 especially ) respect to !rmal processes & ! effici5cy ( !rmal processes2 7ii7 ! use ( electricity1 bi(uels1 hydrog51 or o!r alt]native fuels to produce process heat2 & 7iii7 ! use ( dem& response2 & 7,d7 id5tify curr5t & pot5tial future indu/rial clu/]s 9 :i* multiple firms & facilities 9 a def9$ geographic area %>e ! co/s & b5efits ( infra/ructure = clean manufactur+1 su* z-- 7i7 hydrog5 g5]ation1 production1 transport1 use1 & /orage infra/ructure2 & 7ii7 c>bon dioxide capture1 transport1 use1 & /orage infra/ructure4 7#c7 ,resid5tial en]gy consumption survey ,) respect to ! ,resid5tial ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 implem5t measures to provide m detail$ repres5tations ( data by-- 7i7 geographic area1 includ+ by ,/ate 7= ea* ,/ate72 7ii7 build+ type1 includ+ multi-family build+s2 7iii7 h\sehold income2 7iv7 location 9 a rural area2 & 7v7 o!r demographic *>act]i/ics1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 7,b7 report measures (-- 7i7 h\sehold electrical s]vice capacity2 7ii7 access to utility dem&-side managem5t programs & bill cr$its2 7iii7 *>act]i/ics ( ! en]gy mix us$ to g5]ate electricity 9 diff]5t regions2 & 7iv7 ! h\sehold en]gy burd5 = h\seholds-- 7,i7 9 diff]5t geographic areas2 7,,ii7 by electricity1 heat+1 & o!r end-uses2 & 7,,iii7 ) diff]5t demographic *>act]i/ics t correlate ) increas$ h\sehold en]gy burd51 includ+-- 7aa7 hav+ a l[ h\sehold income2 7bb7 be+ a m9ority h\sehold2 7cc7 resid+ 9 manufactur$ or multifamily h\s+2 7dd7 be+ 9 a fix$ or retirem5t income h\sehold2 7ee7 resid+ 9 r5tal h\s+2 & 7ff7 o!r factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 #djdad4 ,data collection on electric vehicle integration ) ! electricity grids 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop & implem5t measures to exp& data collection ) respect to electric vehicle integration ) ! electricity grids4 7b7 ,s\rces ( data ,! s\rces ( ! data collect$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 may include-- 7#a7 ho/-own$ or *>g+-network-own$ electric vehicle *>g+ /ations2 7#b7 aggregators ( *>g+-network electricity dem&2 7#c7 electric utilities (f]+ manag$-*>g+ programs2 7#d7 individual1 corporate1 or public own]s ( electric vehicles2 & 7#e7 balanc+ au?ority analyses (-- 7,a7 trans=m] load+ conge/ion2 & 7,b7 di/ribution-sy/em conge/ion4 7c7 ,consultation & coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator may consult & ent] into agreem5ts ) o!r in/itutions hav+ relevant data & data collection capabilities1 su* z-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7#b7 ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7#d7 ,/ates or ,/ate ag5cies2 & 7#e7 private entities4 #djdae4 ,plan = ! model+ & =eca/+ ( dem& = m9]als us$ 9 ! en]gy sector 7a7 ,plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey1 %all develop a plan = ! model+ & =eca/+ ( dem& = en]gy te*nologies1 includ+ = en]gy production1 transmission1 or /orage purposes1 t use m9]als t are or c\ld be designat$ z critical m9]als4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all id5tify-- 7,a7 ! type & quantity ( m9]als consum$1 del9eat$ by en]gy te*nology2 7,b7 exi/+ m>kets = manufactur$ en]gy-produc+1 en]gy-transmission1 & en]gy-/or+ equipm5t2 & 7,c7 em]g+ or pot5tial m>kets = new en]gy-produc+1 en]gy-transmission1 & en]gy-/or+ te*nologies ent]+ comm]cialization4 7b7 ,metrics ,! plan develop$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all produce =eca/s ( en]gy te*nology dem&-- 7#a7 ov] ! #a-ye>1 #e-ye>1 & #aj-ye> p]iods beg9n+ on ! date on :i* developm5t ( ! plan is complet$2 7#b7 by economic sector2 & 7#c7 accord+ to any o!r p>amet]s t ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey1 det]m9es are ne$$ = ! ,annual ,critical ,m9]als ,outlook4 7c7 ,collaboration ,! ,adm9i/rator %all develop ! plan "u subsection 7a77#a7 9 consultation )-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! possible trajectories ( em]g+ en]gy-produc+ & en]gy-/or+ te*nologies2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey-- 7,a7 to ensure coord9ation2 7,b7 to avoid duplicative ef=t2 & 7,c7 to align ! analysis ( dem& ) data & analysis ( :]e ! m9]als are produc$1 ref9$1 & subsequ5tly process$ into mat]ials & p>ts t are us$ to build en]gy te*nologies4 #djdaf4 ,expansion ( int]national en]gy data 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all implem5t measures to exp& & improve ! int]national en]gy data res\rces ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration 9 ord] to und]/&-- 7#a7 ! production & use ( en]gy 9 v>i\s c\ntries2 7#b7 *ang+ patt]ns ( en]gy use int]nationally2 7#c7 ! relative co/s & environm5tal impacts ( en]gy production & use int]nationally2 & 7#d7 plans = or con/ruction ( major en]gy facilities or infra/ructure4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 "w )1 & lev]age ! data res\rces (1 ! ,int]national ,en]gy ,ag5cy2 7#b7 include detail on en]gy consumption by fuel1 economic sector1 & end use )9 c\ntries = :i* data are available2 7#c7 collect relevant measures ( en]gy use1 includ+-- 7,a7 co/2 & 7,b7 emissions int5sity2 & 7#d7 provide tools t all[ = /raight=w>d c\ntry-to-c\ntry comp>isons ( en]gy production & consumption across economic sectors & end uses4 #djdag4 ,plan = ! ,national ,en]gy ,model+ ,sy/em ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop a plan to id5tify any ne$ or opportunity to update or fur!r ! capabilities ( ! ,national ,en]gy ,model+ ,sy/em1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7#a7 treat+ en]gy dem& endog5\sly2 7#b7 increas$ natural gas usage & increas$ m>ket p5etration ( r5ewable en]gy2 7#c7 flexible op]at+ modes ( nucle> p[] plants1 su* z load foll[+ & frequ5cy control2 7#d7 tools to model multiple-output en]gy sy/ems t provide hydrog51 high-value heat1 electricity1 & *emical syn!sis s]vices1 includ+ int]actions ( ^? en]gy sy/ems ) ! electricity grids1 pipel9e networks1 & ! broad] economy2 7#e7 dem& response & improv$ repres5tation ( en]gy /orage1 includ+ long-duration /orage1 9 capacity expansion models2 7#f7 electrification1 p>ticul>ly ) respect to ! transportation1 indu/rial1 & build+s sectors2 7#g7 increas+ model resolution to repres5t all h\rs ( ! ye> & all electricity g5]ators2 7#h7 :olesale electricity m>ket design & ! appropriate valuation ( all s]vices t support ! reliability ( electricity grids1 su* z-- 7,a7 batt]y /orage2 & 7,b7 syn!tic in]tia f grid-ti$ inv]t]s2 7#i7 economic model+ ( ! role ( en]gy effici5cy1 dem& response1 electricity /orage1 & a v>iety ( di/ribut$ g5]ation te*nologies2 7#aj7 ! production1 transport1 use1 & /orage ( c>bon dioxide1 hydrog51 & hydrog5 c>ri]s2 7#aa7 great] flexibility 9-- 7,a7 ! model+ ( ! environm5tal impacts ( electricity sy/ems1 su* z-- 7i7 emissions ( gre5h\se gases & o!r pollutants2 & 7ii7 ! use ( l& & wat] res\rces2 & 7,b7 ! ability to support climate model+1 su* z ! climate model+ p]=m$ by ! ,(fice ( ,biological & ,environm5tal ,rese>* 9 ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#ab7 te*nologies t are 9 an e>ly /age ( comm]cial deploym5t & h be5 id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y z c&idates = l>ge-scale demon/ration projects1 su* z-- 7,a7 c>bon capture1 transport1 use1 & /orage f any s\rce or economic sector2 7,b7 direct air capture2 7,c7 hydrog5 production1 includ+ via electrolysis2 7,d7 syn!tic & biog5ic hydroc>bon liquid & gase\s fuels2 7,e7 sup]critical c>bon dioxide combu/ion turb9es2 7,f7 indu/rial fuel cell & hydrog5 combu/ion equipm5t2 & 7,g7 indu/rial electric boil]s2 7#ac7 increas$ & improv$ data s\rces & tools1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! e/abli%m5t ( te*nology & co/ basel9es1 includ+ te*nology le>n+ rates2 7,b7 economic & employm5t impacts ( en]gy sy/em policies & en]gy prices on h\seholds1 z a function ( h\sehold income & region2 & 7,c7 ! use ( behavioral economics to in=m dem& model+ 9 all sectors2 & 7#ad7 /riv+ to migrate t[>d a s+le1 consi/5t1 & op5-s\rce model+ plat=m1 & increas+ op5 access to model sy/ems1 data1 & outcomes1 =-- 7,a7 dissem9at+ ref]5ce sc5>ios t c be transp>5tly & broadly replicat$2 & 7,b7 promot+ ! developm5t ( ! rese>*] & analy/ work=ce ne$$ to cont9ue ! developm5t & validation ( improv$ en]gy sy/em models 9 ! future4 #djdah4 ,report on co/s ( c>bon abatem5t 9 ! electricity sector ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 ! pot5tial use ( leveliz$ co/ ( c>bon abatem5t or a simil> metric 9 analyz+ g5]ators ( electricity1 includ+ an id5tification ( limitations & appropriate uses ( ! metric2 7#b7 ! feasibility & impact ( incorporat+ leveliz$ co/ ( c>bon abatem5t 9 long-t]m =eca/s-- 7,a7 to comp>e te*nical approa*es & und]/& real-"t *anges 9 fossil-fuel & nucle> dispat*2 7,b7 to comp>e ! sy/em-level co/s ( te*nology options to r$uce emissions2 & 7,c7 to comp>e ! co/s ( policy options1 includ+ curr5t policies1 reg>d+ valid & v]ifiable r$uctions & removals ( c>bon2 & 7#c7 7,a7 a pot5tial process to measure c>bon dioxide emissions int5sity p] unit ( output production = a range (-- 7i7 en]gy s\rces2 7ii7 sectors2 & 7iii7 geographic regions2 & 7,b7 a correspond+ process to provide an empirical framework = report+ ! /atus & co/s ( c>bon dioxide r$uction relative to specifi$ goals4 #djdai4 ,h>monization ( ef=ts & data ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a sy/em to h>monize1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable & consi/5t ) data integrity-- 7#a7 ! data collection ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator1 includ+ any data collection requir$ "u ?is subtitle1 ) ! data collection ef=ts (-- 7,a7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 7,b7 o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7,c7 ,/ate or regional en]gy cr$it regi/ries1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 7#b7 ! data collect$ "u ?is subtitle1 includ+ ! op]at+ data on electricity g5]ation collect$ "u section #djdab7;a71 ) data collect$ by ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ any measurem5ts ( gre5h\se gas & o!r pollutant emissions collect$ by ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7#c7 ! ef=ts ( ! ,adm9i/rator to id5tify & report relevant impacts1 opportunities1 & patt]ns ) respect to en]gy use1 includ+ ! id5tification ( community-level economic & environm5tal impacts requir$ "u section #djdac7;b77#a77;,c71 ) ! ef=ts ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 to id5tify simil> impacts1 opportunities1 & patt]ns4 ,c ,miscellane\s #djdca4 ,consid]ation ( measures to promote great] electrification ( ! transportation sector 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aaa7;d7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba7;d77 7z am5d$ by section #djajd7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ba7 ,electric vehicle *>g+ programs ,ea* ,/ate %all consid] measures to promote great] electrification ( ! transportation sector1 includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( rates t-- 7,a7 promote af=dable & equitable electric vehicle *>g+ options = resid5tial1 comm]cial1 & public electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure2 7,b7 improve ! cu/om] exp]i5ce associat$ ) electric vehicle *>g+1 includ+ by r$uc+ *>g+ times = light-1 m$ium-1 & heavy-duty vehicles2 7,c7 accel]ate ?ird-p>ty inve/m5t 9 electric vehicle *>g+ = light-1 m$ium-1 & heavy-duty vehicles2 & 7,d7 appropriately recov] ! m>g9al co/s ( deliv]+ electricity to electric vehicles & electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure4 4 7b7 ,compliance 7#a7 ,"t limitation ,section #aab7;b7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;b77 7z am5d$ by section #djajd7;a77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority7 & ea* nonregulat$ utility %all comm5ce consid]ation "u section #aaa1 or set a he>+ date = consid]ation1 ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d74 7,b7 ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ea* ,/ate regulatory au?ority 7) respect to ea* electric utility = :i* ! ,/ate has ratemak+ au?ority71 & ea* nonregulat$ electric utility %all complete ! consid]ation & make ! det]m9ation "u section #aaa ) respect to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d74 4 7#b7 ,failure to comply ,section #aab7;c7 ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7;c77 7z am5d$ by section #djajd7;a77#b77;,b77i77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is subsection to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#ba744 7#c7 ,prior /ate actions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aab ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbb7 7z am5d$ by section #djajd7;a77#b77;,c77i77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,o!r prior ,/ate actions ,subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all n apply to ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d7 9 ! case ( any electric utility 9 a ,/ate if1 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection-- 7#a7 ! ,/ate has implem5t$ = ! electric utility ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d72 7#b7 ! ,/ate regulatory au?ority = ! ,/ate or ! relevant nonregulat$ electric utility has conduct$ a proce$+ to consid] implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility2 or 7#c7 ! ,/ate legislature has vot$ on ! implem5tation ( ! /&>d 7or a comp>able /&>d7 = ! electric utility dur+ ! #c-ye> p]iod end+ on t date ( enactm5t4 4 7,b7 ,cross-ref]5ce ,section #abd ( ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfcd7 7z am5d$ by section #djajd7;a77#b77;,c77ii77,,ii77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,9 ! case ( ! /&>d e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#ba7 ( section #aaa7;d71 ! ref]5ce conta9$ 9 ?is section to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( t p>agraph 7#ba744 #djdcb4 ,(fice ( public p>ticipation ,section #cai ( ! ,f$]al ,p[] ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbeq-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,director %all be comp5sat$ at a rate ( pay n great] ?an ! maximum rate ( pay prescrib$ = a s5ior executive 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice "u section #echb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code42 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! fir/ s5t5ce2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 #djdcc4 ,digital climate solutions report 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies & relevant /akehold]s1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t assesses us+ digital tools & plat=ms z climate solutions1 includ+-- 7#a7 artificial intellig5ce & ma*9e le>n+2 7#b7 block*a9 te*nologies & di/ribut$ l$g]s2 7#c7 cr[ds\rc+ plat=ms2 7#d7 ! ,int]net ( ,?+s2 7#e7 di/ribut$ comput+ = ! grid2 & 7#f7 s(tw>e & sy/ems4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 z practicable1 a full inv5tory & assessm5t ( digital climate solutions2 7#b7 an analysis ( h[ ! private sector c utilize ! digital tools & plat=ms includ$ 9 ! inv5tory "u p>agraph 7#a7 to accel]ate digital climate solutions2 & 7#c7 a summ>y ( opportunities to enhance ! /&>dization ( volunt>y & regulatory climate disclosure protocols1 includ+ enabl+ ! data to be dissem9at$ ?r\gh an application programm+ int]face t is accessible to ! public4 #djdcd4 ,/udy & report by ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy on job loss & impacts on consum] en]gy co/s due to ! revocation ( ! p]mit = ! ,key/one ,,xl pipel9e 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,executive ,ord] ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,executive ,ord] means ,executive ,ord] #aciij 7#hf ,f$4 ,reg4 #gjcg2 relat+ to protect+ public heal? & ! environm5t & re/or+ sci5ce to tackle ! climate crisis74 7b7 ,/udy & ,report ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy to e/imate-- 7,a7 ! total numb] ( jobs t 7 lo/ z a direct or indirect result ( section #f ( ! ,executive ,ord] ov] ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,ord] 0 issu$2 & 7,b7 ! impact on consum] en]gy co/s t are project$ to result z a direct or indirect result ( section #f ( ! ,executive ,ord] ov] ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,ord] 0 issu$2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #djdce4 ,/udy on impact ( electric vehicles ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy on ! cradle to grave environm5tal impact ( electric vehicles4 #djdcf4 ,/udy on impact ( =c$ labor 9 ,*9a on ! electric vehicle supply *a9 ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 %all /udy ! impact ( =c$ labor 9 ,*9a on ! electric vehicle supply *a94 ,v ,en]gy effici5cy & build+ infra/ructure ,a ,resid5tial & comm]cial en]gy effici5cy #djeja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,priority /ate ,! t]m priority ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 is eligible = fund+ "u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program2 & 7,b7 7i7 is among ! #ae ,/ates ) ! highe/ annual p]-capita comb9$ resid5tial & comm]cial sector en]gy consumption1 z mo/ rec5tly report$ by ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration2 or 7ii7 is among ! #ae ,/ates ) ! highe/ annual p]-capita en]gy-relat$ c>bon dioxide emissions by ,/ate1 z mo/ rec5tly report$ by ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u section #djejb7;a74 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means a ,/ate 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjb771 act+ ?r\gh a ,/ate en]gy (fice4 7#d7 ,/ate en]gy program ,! t]m ,/ate ,en]gy ,program means ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program e/abli%$ "u "p ,d ( title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq474 #djejb4 ,en]gy effici5cy revolv+ loan fund capitalization grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 "u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide capitalization grants to ,/ates to e/abli% a revolv+ loan fund "u :i* ! ,/ate %all provide loans & grants1 z applicable1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7#a7 ,all ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y %all use #dj p]c5t to provide capitalization grants to ,/ates t are eligible = fund+ "u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program1 9 accordance ) ! allocation =mula e/abli%$ "u section #dbj4aa ( title #aj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,rema9+ fund+ ,aft] apply+ ! allocation =mula describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all r$i/ribute any unclaim$ funds to ! rema9+ ,/ates seek+ capitalization grants "u t subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,priority /ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y %all use #fj p]c5t to provide supplem5tal capitalization grants to priority ,/ates 9 accordance ) an allocation =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,rema9+ fund+ ,aft] apply+ ! allocation =mula describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all r$i/ribute any unclaim$ funds to ! rema9+ priority ,/ates seek+ supplem5tal capitalization grants "u t subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,grant am\nt 7i7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a supplem5tal capitalization grant provid$ to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #ae1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,supplem5t n supplant ,a supplem5tal capitalization grant receiv$ by a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph %all supplem5t1 n supplant1 a capitalization grant receiv$ by t ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,applications = capitalization grants ,a ,/ate seek+ a capitalization grant "u ! program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 a detail$ explanation ( h[ ! grant w be us$1 includ+ a plan to e/abli% a new revolv+ loan fund or use an exi/+ revolv+ loan fund2 7#b7 ! ne$ ( eligible recipi5ts = loans & grants 9 ! ,/ate = assi/ance ) conduct+ en]gy audits2 7#c7 a description ( ! expect$ b5efits t build+ infra/ructure & en]gy sy/em upgrades & retr(its w h on communities 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7#d7 9 ! case ( a priority ,/ate seek+ a supplem5tal capitalization grant "u subsection 7b77#b71 a ju/ification = ne$+ ! supplem5tal fund+4 7d7 ,tim+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a timel9e ) dates by1 or p]iods by ! end (1 :i* a ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 on receipt ( a capitalization grant "u ! program1 deposit ! grant funds into a revolv+ loan fund2 & 7,b7 beg9 us+ ! capitalization grant z describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#a74 7#b7 ,use ( grant ,"u ! timel9e e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 a ,/ate %all be requir$ to beg9 us+ a capitalization grant n m ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! grant is receiv$4 7e7 ,use ( grant funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program-- 7,a7 %all provide loans 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 may provide grants 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,loans 7,a7 ,comm]cial en]gy audit 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may provide a loan to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7iv7 to conduct a comm]cial en]gy audit4 7ii7 ,audit requirem5ts ,a comm]cial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan provid$ "u clause 7i7 %all-- 7,i7 det]m9e ! ov]all consumption ( en]gy ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 7,,ii7 id5tify & recomm5d lifecycle co/-effective opportunities to r$uce ! en]gy consumption ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t1 includ+ ?r\gh en]gy effici5t-- 7aa7 light+2 7bb7 heat+1 v5tilation1 & air condition+ sy/ems2 7cc7 w9d[s2 7dd7 appliances2 & 7ee7 insulation & build+ envelopes2 7,,iii7 e/imate ! en]gy & co/ sav+s pot5tial ( ! opportunities id5tifi$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 us+ s(tw>e approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,iv7 id5tify-- 7aa7 ! p]iod & level ( peak en]gy dem& = ea* build+ )9 ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 & 7bb7 ! s\rces ( en]gy consumption t are contribut+ ! mo/ to t p]iod ( peak en]gy dem&2 7,v7 recomm5d controls & managem5t sy/ems to r$uce or r$i/ribute peak en]gy consumption2 & 7,,vi7 e/imate ! total en]gy & co/ sav+s pot5tial = ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t if all recomm5d$ upgrades & retr(its are implem5t$1 us+ s(tw>e approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,additional audit inclusions ,a comm]cial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan provid$ "u clause 7i7 may recomm5d /rategies to increase en]gy effici5cy ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t ?r\gh use ( electric sy/ems or o!r high-effici5cy sy/ems utiliz+ fuels1 includ+ natural gas & hydrog54 7iv7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,an eligible recipi5t "u clause 7i7 is a bus9ess t-- 7,i7 conducts ! majority ( its bus9ess 9 ! ,/ate t provides ! loan "u t clause2 & 7,,ii7 owns or op]ates-- 7aa7 #a or m comm]cial build+s2 or 7bb7 comm]cial space )9 a build+ t s]ves multiple functions1 su* z a build+ = comm]cial & resid5tial op]ations4 7,b7 ,resid5tial en]gy audits 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may provide a loan to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7iv7 to conduct a resid5tial en]gy audit4 7ii7 ,resid5tial en]gy audit requirem5ts ,a resid5tial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan "u clause 7i7 %all-- 7,i7 utilize ! same evaluation crit]ia z ! ,home ,p]=mance ,assessm5t us$ 9 ! ,en]gy ,/> program e/abli%$ "u section #cbd;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a72 7,,ii7 recomm5d lifecycle co/-effective opportunities to r$uce en]gy consumption )9 ! resid5tial build+ ( ! eligible recipi5t1 includ+ ?r\gh en]gy effici5t-- 7aa7 light+2 7bb7 heat+1 v5tilation1 & air condition+ sy/ems2 7cc7 w9d[s2 7dd7 appliances2 & 7ee7 insulation & build+ envelopes2 7,,iii7 recomm5d controls & managem5t sy/ems to r$uce or r$i/ribute peak en]gy consumption2 7,,iv7 comp>e ! en]gy consumption ( ! resid5tial build+ ( ! eligible recipi5t to comp>able resid5tial build+s 9 ! same geographic area2 & 7,v7 provide a ,home ,en]gy ,score1 or equival5t score 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 = ! resid5tial build+ ( ! eligible recipi5t by us+ ! ,home ,en]gy ,score ,tool ( ! ,dep>tm5t or an equival5t scor+ tool4 7iii7 ,additional audit inclusions ,a resid5tial en]gy audit conduct$ us+ a loan provid$ "u clause 7i7 may recomm5d /rategies to increase en]gy effici5cy ( ! facility ( ! eligible recipi5t ?r\gh use ( electric sy/ems or o!r high-effici5cy sy/ems utiliz+ fuels1 includ+ natural gas & hydrog54 7iv7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,an eligible recipi5t "u clause 7i7 is-- 7,i7 an individual :o owns-- 7aa7 a s+le family home2 7bb7 a condom9ium or duplex2 or 7cc7 a manufactur$ h\s+ unit2 or 7,,ii7 a bus9ess t owns or op]ates a multifamily h\s+ facility4 7,c7 ,comm]cial & resid5tial en]gy upgrades & retr(its 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may provide a loan to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 to c>ry out upgrades or retr(its ( build+ infra/ructure & sy/ems t-- 7,i7 are recomm5d$ 9 ! comm]cial en]gy audit or resid5tial en]gy audit1 z applicable1 complet$ = ! build+ or facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 7,,ii7 satisfy at lea/ #a ( ! crit]ia 9 ! ,home ,p]=mance ,assessm5t us$ 9 ! ,en]gy ,/> program e/abli%$ "u section #cbd;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a72 7,,iii7 improve1 ) respect to ! build+ or facility ( ! eligible recipi5t-- 7aa7 ! physical com=t ( ! build+ or facility occupants2 7bb7 ! en]gy effici5cy ( ! build+ or facility2 or 7cc7 ! quality ( ! air 9 ! build+ or facility2 & 7,,iv7 7aa7 are lifecycle co/-effective2 & 7bb7 7,,aa7 r$uce ! en]gy int5sity ( ! build+ or facility ( ! eligible recipi5t2 or 7,,bb7 improve ! control & managem5t ( en]gy usage ( ! build+ or facility to r$uce dem& dur+ peak times4 7ii7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,an eligible recipi5t "u clause 7i7 is an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv7 or 7,b77iv7 t-- 7,i7 has complet$ a comm]cial en]gy audit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or a resid5tial en]gy audit describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 us+ a loan provid$ "u ! applicable subp>agraph2 or 7,,ii7 has complet$ a comm]cial en]gy audit or resid5tial en]gy audit t-- 7aa7 0 n fund$ by a loan "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7bb7 7,,aa7 meets ! requirem5ts = ! applicable audit "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 z applicable2 or 7,,bb7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es is o!rwise satisfactory4 7iii7 ,loan t]m 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,a loan provid$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all be requir$ to be fully amortiz$ by ! e>li] (-- 7aa7 subject to subclause 7,,ii71 ! ye> 9 :i* ! upgrades or retr(its c>ri$ out us+ ! loan exce$ _! expect$ useful life2 & 7bb7 #ae ye>s aft] ^? upgrades or retr(its are in/all$4 7,,ii7 ,calculation ,= purposes ( subclause 7,i77aa71 9 ! case ( a loan be+ us$ to fund multiple upgrades or retr(its1 ! longe/-liv$ upgrade or retr(it %all be us$ to calculate ! ye> 9 :i* ! upgrades or retr(its c>ri$ out us+ ! loan exce$ _! expect$ useful life4 7,d7 ,ref]ral to qualifi$ contractors ,foll[+ ! completion ( an audit "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 by an eligible recipi5t ( a loan "u ! applicable subp>agraph1 ! ,/ate may ref] ! eligible recipi5t to a qualifi$ contractor1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate1 to e/imate-- 7i7 ! upfront capital co/ ( ea* recomm5d$ upgrade2 & 7ii7 ! total upfront capital co/ ( implem5t+ all recomm5d$ upgrades4 7,e7 ,loan recipi5ts ,ea* ,/ate provid+ loans "u ?is p>agraph %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 provide loans to eligible recipi5ts t d n h access to private capital4 7#c7 ,grants & te*nical assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! grant funds to provide grants or te*nical assi/ance to eligible entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,eligible entity ,an entity eligible = a grant or te*nical assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a bus9ess t-- 7,i7 is an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iv72 & 7,,ii7 has few] ?an #ejj employees2 or 7ii7 a l[-income individual 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb77 t owns a resid5tial build+4 7#d7 ,f9al assessm5t ,a ,/ate t provides a capitalization grant "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 to an eligible recipi5t describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 ( t p>agraph may1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! upgrades or retr(its fund$ by ! grant "u t p>agraph are complet$1 provide to ! eligible recipi5t a loan or1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c71 a grant to conduct a f9al en]gy audit t assesses ! total en]gy sav+s f ! upgrades or retr(its4 7#e7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,a ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! grant funds = adm9i/rative exp5ses4 7f7 ,coord9ation ) exi/+ programs ,a ,/ate receiv+ a capitalization grant "u ! program is enc\rag$ to utilize & build on exi/+ programs & infra/ructure )9 ! ,/ate t may aid ! ,/ate 9 c>ry+ out a revolv+ loan fund program4 7g7 ,lev]ag+ private capital ,a ,/ate receiv+ a capitalization grant "u ! program %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 use ! grant to lev]age private capital4 7h7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all engage 9 outrea* to in=m ,/ates ( ! availability ( capitalization grants "u ! program4 7i7 ,report ,ea* ,/ate t receives a capitalization grant "u ! program %all1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] a grant is receiv$1 submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( recipi5ts to :i* ! ,/ate has di/ribut$-- 7,a7 loans =-- 7i7 comm]cial en]gy audits "u subsection 7e77#b77;,a72 7ii7 resid5tial en]gy audits "u subsection 7e77#b77;,b72 7iii7 en]gy upgrades & retr(its "u subsection 7e77#b77;,c72 & 7,b7 grants "u subsection 7e77#c72 & 7#b7 ! av]age capital co/ ( upgrades & retr(its across all comm]cial en]gy audits & resid5tial en]gy audits t 7 conduct$ 9 ! ,/ate us+ loans provid$ by ! ,/ate "u subsection 7e74 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #djejc4 ,en]gy auditor tra9+ grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ c]tification ,! t]m cov]$ c]tification means any ( ! foll[+ c]tifications3 7,a7 ,! ,am]ican ,society ( ,heat+1 ,refrig]at+ & ,air-,condition+ ,eng9e]s ,build+ ,en]gy ,assessm5t ,pr(essional c]tification4 7,b7 ,! ,association ( ,en]gy ,eng9e]s ,c]tifi$ ,en]gy ,auditor c]tification4 7,c7 ,! ,build+ ,p]=mance ,in/itute ,home ,en]gy ,pr(essional ,en]gy ,auditor c]tification4 7,d7 ,! ,resid5tial ,en]gy ,s]vices ,network ,home ,en]gy ,rat] c]tification4 7,e7 ,any o!r ?ird-p>ty c]tification recogniz$ by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,f7 ,any ?ird-p>ty c]tification t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is equival5t to ! c]tifications describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e74 7#b7 ,eligible ,/ate ,! t]m eligible ,/ate means a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 has a demon/rat$ ne$ = assi/ance = tra9+ en]gy auditors2 & 7,b7 meets any additional crit]ia det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,"u ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible ,/ates to tra9 individuals to conduct en]gy audits or surveys ( comm]cial & resid5tial build+s4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate seek+ a grant "u subsection 7b7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ ! en]gy auditor tra9+ program plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,en]gy auditor tra9+ program plan ,an en]gy auditor tra9+ program plan submitt$ ) an application "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 7i7 a propos$ tra9+ curriculum = en]gy audit tra9ees2 & 7ii7 an id5tification ( ! cov]$ c]tification t ^? tra9ees w receive on completion ( t tra9+ curriculum2 7,b7 ! expect$ p]-individual co/ ( tra9+2 7,c7 a plan = connect+ tra9ees ) employm5t opportunities2 & 7,d7 any additional in=mation requir$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,am\nt ( grant ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 %all be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 tak+ into acc\nt ! population ( ! eligible ,/ate2 & 7#b7 %all n exce$ #b1jjj1jjj = any eligible ,/ate4 7e7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible ,/ate t receives a grant "u subsection 7b7 %all use ! grant funds-- 7,a7 to cov] any co/ associat$ ) individuals be+ tra9$ or c]tifi$ to conduct en]gy audits by-- 7i7 ! ,/ate2 or 7ii7 a ,/ate-c]tifi$ ?ird p>ty tra9+ program2 & 7,b7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 to pay ! wages ( a tra9ee dur+ ! p]iod 9 :i* ! tra9ee receives tra9+ & c]tification4 7#b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( grant funds provid$ "u subsection 7b7 to an eligible ,/ate may be us$ = ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7f7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 ,b ,build+s #djeaa4 ,co/-effective codes implem5tation = effici5cy & resili5ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhca et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cji4 ,co/-effective codes implem5tation = effici5cy & resili5ce 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a relevant ,/ate ag5cy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 su* z a ,/ate build+ code ag5cy1 ,/ate en]gy (fice1 or ,tribal en]gy (fice2 & 7,b7 a p>tn]%ip4 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ip ,! t]m p>tn]%ip means a p>tn]%ip betwe5 an eligible entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 & #a or m ( ! foll[+ entities3 7,a7 ,local build+ code ag5cies4 7,b7 ,codes & /&>ds develop]s4 7,c7 ,associations ( build]s & design & con/ruction pr(essionals4 7,d7 ,local & utility en]gy effici5cy programs4 7,e7 ,consum]1 en]gy effici5cy1 & environm5tal advocates4 7,f7 ,o!r entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,build+ ,te*nologies ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to enable su/a9$ co/-effective implem5tation ( updat$ build+ en]gy codes4 7#b7 ,updat$ build+ en]gy code ,an update to a build+ en]gy code "u ?is section1 includ+ an am5dm5t t results 9 increas$ effici5cy comp>$ to ! previ\sly adopt$ build+ en]gy code1 %all include any update made available aft] ! exi/+ build+ en]gy code1 ev5 if x is n ! mo/ rec5t updat$ code available4 7c7 ,crit]ia2 priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consid]-- 7,a7 prospective en]gy sav+s & plans to measure ! sav+s1 includ+ utiliz+ ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy ,portfolio ,manag]1 ! ,home ,en]gy ,score rat+ ( ! ,(fice ( ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,en]gy ,/> ,build+ rat+ me?odologies ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & o!r me?odologies det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 ! long-t]m su/a9ability ( ^? measures & sav+s2 7,c7 prospective b5efits1 & plans to assess ! b5efits1 includ+ b5efits relat+ to-- 7i7 resili5ce & peak load r$uction2 7ii7 occupant safety & heal?2 & 7iii7 environm5tal p]=mance2 7,d7 ! demon/rat$ capacity ( ! eligible entity to c>ry out ! propos$ project2 & 7,e7 ! ne$ ( ! eligible entity = assi/ance2 & 7#b7 give priority to applications f p>tn]%ips4 7d7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity aw>d$ a grant "u ?is section may use ! grant funds-- 7,a7 to create or enable ,/ate or regional p>tn]%ips to provide tra9+ & mat]ials to-- 7i7 build]s1 contractors & subcontractors1 ar*itects1 & o!r design & con/ruction pr(essionals1 relat+ to meet+ updat$ build+ en]gy codes 9 a co/-effective mann]2 & 7ii7 build+ code (ficials1 relat+ to improv+ implem5tation ( & compliance ) build+ en]gy codes2 7,b7 to collect & dissem9ate quantitative data on con/ruction & codes implem5tation1 includ+ code pa?ways1 p]=mance metrics1 & te*nologies us$2 7,c7 to develop & implem5t a plan = highly effective codes implem5tation1 includ+ measur+ compliance2 7,d7 to address v>i\s implem5tation ne$s 9 rural1 suburban1 & urban areas2 & 7,e7 to implem5t updates 9 en]gy codes =-- 7i7 new resid5tial & comm]cial build+s 7includ+ multifamily build+s72 & 7ii7 additions & alt]ations to exi/+ resid5tial & comm]cial build+s 7includ+ multifamily build+s74 7#b7 ,relat$ topics ,tra9+ & mat]ials provid$ us+ a grant "u ?is section may include in=mation on ! relation%ip betwe5 en]gy codes &-- 7,a7 co/-effective1 high-p]=mance1 & z]o-net-en]gy build+s2 7,b7 improv+ resili5ce1 heal?1 & safety2 7,c7 wat] sav+s & o!r environm5tal impacts2 & 7,d7 ! economic impacts ( en]gy codes4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bbe1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjc ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcb7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,z us$ 9 & ins]t+ ,except z o!rwise provid$1 94 #djeab4 ,build+1 tra9+1 & assessm5t c5t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants to in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 & ,tribal ,colleges or ,univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #caf7;b7 ( t ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b777 to e/abli% build+ tra9+ & assessm5t c5t]s-- 7#a7 to id5tify opportunities = optimiz+ en]gy effici5cy & environm5tal p]=mance 9 build+s2 7#b7 to promote ! application ( em]g+ concepts & te*nologies 9 comm]cial & in/itutional build+s2 7#c7 to tra9 eng9e]s1 ar*itects1 build+ sci5ti/s1 build+ en]gy p]mitt+ & en=cem5t (ficials1 & build+ te*nicians 9 en]gy-effici5t design & op]ation2 7#d7 to assi/ in/itutions ( high] education & ,tribal ,colleges or ,univ]sities 9 tra9+ build+ te*nicians2 7#e7 to promote rese>* & developm5t = ! use ( alt]native en]gy s\rces & di/ribut$ g5]ation to supply heat & p[] = build+s1 p>ticul>ly en]gy-int5sive build+s2 & 7#f7 to coord9ate ) & assi/ ,/ate-accr$it$ te*nical tra9+ c5t]s1 community colleges1 ,tribal ,colleges or ,univ]sities1 & local (fices ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ensure appropriate s]vices are provid$ "u ?is section to ea* region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,coord9ation & nonduplication 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ! program ) ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s program "u section #deg ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7z add$ by section #djeba7;b77 & ) o!r ,f$]al programs to avoid duplication ( ef=t4 7#b7 ,collocation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 build+1 tra9+1 & assessm5t c5t]s e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all be collocat$ ) indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7z def9$ 9 section #djeca74 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #djeac4 ,c>e] skills tra9+ 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means a nonpr(it p>tn]%ip t-- 7#a7 includes ! equal p>ticipation ( indu/ry1 includ+ public or private employ]s1 & labor organizations1 includ+ jo9t labor-managem5t tra9+ programs2 7#b7 may include work=ce inve/m5t bo>ds1 community-bas$ organizations1 qualifi$ s]vice & cons]vation corps1 educational in/itutions1 small bus9esses1 coop]atives1 ,/ate & local vet]ans ag5cies1 & vet]ans s]vice organizations2 & 7#c7 demon/rates-- 7,a7 exp]i5ce 9 implem5t+ & op]at+ work] skills tra9+ & education programs2 7,b7 ! ability to id5tify & involve 9 tra9+ programs c>ri$ out "u ?is section1 t>get populations ( individuals :o w\ld b5efit f tra9+ & be actively involv$ 9 activities relat+ to en]gy effici5cy & r5ewable en]gy indu/ries2 & 7,c7 ! ability to help individuals a*ieve economic self-suffici5cy4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities to pay ! ,f$]al %>e ( associat$ c>e] skills tra9+ programs "u :i* /ud5ts concurr5tly receive classroom in/ruction & on-!-job tra9+ = ! purpose ( obta9+ an indu/ry-relat$ c]tification to in/all en]gy effici5t build+s te*nologies4 7c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out a c>e] skills tra9+ program describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all be #ej p]c5t4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #djead4 ,comm]cial build+ en]gy consumption in=mation %>+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,agreem5t ,! t]m ,agreem5t means ! agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,survey ,! t]m ,survey means ! ,comm]cial ,build+ ,en]gy ,consumption ,survey4 7b7 ,au?orization ( agreem5t ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all sign1 & submit to ,congress1 an in=mation %>+ agreem5t relat+ to comm]cial build+ en]gy consumption data4 7c7 ,cont5t ( agreem5t ,! ,agreem5t %all-- 7#a7 provide1 to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by law1 t-- 7,a7 ! ,adm9i/rator %all h access to build+-specific data 9 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 & 7,b7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all h access to build+-specific data collect$ by ! ,survey2 7#b7 describe ! mann] 9 :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all use ! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & subsection 7d72 7#c7 describe & comp>e-- 7,a7 ! me?odologies t ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ,/ate & local gov]nm5t manag]s use to maximize ! quality1 reliability1 & integrity ( data collect$ ?r\gh ! ,survey1 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ,/ate & local build+ en]gy disclosure laws 7includ+ regulations71 respectively1 & ! mann] 9 :i* ^? me?odologies c be improv$2 & 7,b7 consi/5cies & v>iations 9 data = ! same build+s captur$ 9-- 7i7 7,i7 ! #bjah ,survey cycle2 & 7,,ii7 ea* subsequ5t ,survey cycle2 & 7ii7 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 & 7#d7 consid] :e!r1 & ! me?ods by :i*1 ! ,adm9i/rator may collect & publi% new it]ations ( ,survey data e #c ye>s-- 7,a7 us+ ! ,survey processes ( ! ,adm9i/rator2 or 7,b7 z supplem5t$ by in=mation 9 ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7d7 ,data ,! data ref]r$ 9 subsection 7c77#b7 includes data t-- 7#a7 is collect$ ?r\gh ! ,portfolio ,manag] database ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7#b7 is requir$ to be publicly available on ! int]net "u ,/ate & local gov]nm5t build+ en]gy disclosure laws 7includ+ regulations72 & 7#c7 includes in=mation on private sector build+s t are n less ?an #bej1jjj squ>e feet4 7e7 ,protection ( in=mation ,9 c>ry+ out ! agreem5t1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all protect in=mation 9 accordance )-- 7#a7 section #eeb7;b77#d7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act72 7#b7 sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#c7 any o!r applicable law 7includ+ regulations74 ,c ,indu/rial en]gy effici5cy ,i ,indu/ry #djeba4 ,future ( indu/ry program & indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7a7 ,future ( indu/ry program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #deb ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 future ( indu/ry program2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 wat] & wa/ewat] treatm5t facilities1 includ+ sy/ems t treat municipal1 indu/rial1 & agricultural wa/e2 & 2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ded7;b77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaac7;b77#b77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ en]gy-int5sive indu/ries & ins]t+ ,future ( ,indu/ry4 7b7 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,iv ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #deg4 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ project ,! t]m cov]$ project means a project-- 7,a7 t has be5 recomm5d$ 9 an en]gy assessm5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 conduct$ = an eligible entity2 & 7,b7 ) respect to :i* ! plant site ( t eligible entity-- 7i7 improves-- 7,i7 en]gy effici5cy2 7,,ii7 mat]ial effici5cy2 7,,iii7 cyb]security2 or 7,,iv7 productivity2 or 7ii7 r$uces-- 7,i7 wa/e production2 7,,ii7 gre5h\se gas emissions2 or 7,,iii7 nongre5h\se gas pollution4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a small- or m$ium-siz$ manufactur] t has _h an en]gy assessm5t complet$ by-- 7,a7 an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]2 7,b7 a ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ,comb9$ ,heat & ,p[] ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,p>tn]%ip jo9tly ) an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]2 or 7,c7 a ?ird-p>ty assessor t provides an assessm5t equival5t to an assessm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,en]gy s]vice provid] ,! t]m en]gy s]vice provid] means-- 7,a7 any bus9ess provid+ te*nology or s]vices to improve ! en]gy effici5cy1 wat] effici5cy1 p[] factor1 or load managem5t ( a manufactur+ site or o!r indu/rial process 9 an en]gy-int5sive indu/ry 7z def9$ 9 section #deb7;a772 & 7,b7 any utility op]at+ "u a utility en]gy s]vice project4 7#d7 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] ,! t]m indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] means-- 7,a7 an in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] t is fund$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] at a trade s*ool1 community college1 or union tra9+ program t is fund$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7f74 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! program = implem5tation grants e/abli%$ "u subsection 7i77#a74 7#f7 ,small- or m$ium-siz$ manufactur] ,! t]m small- or m$ium-siz$ manufactur] means a manufactur+ firm-- 7,a7 ! gross annual sales ( :i* are less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 t has few] ?an #ejj employees at ! plant site ( ! manufactur+ firm2 & 7,c7 ! annual en]gy bills ( :i* total m ?an #ajj1jjj b less ?an #c1ejj1jjj4 7b7 ,in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ to in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ea* in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] %all be-- 7,a7 to provide 9-dep? assessm5ts ( small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur] plant sites to evaluate ! facilities1 s]vices1 & manufactur+ op]ations ( ! plant sites2 7,b7 to id5tify opportunities = optimiz+ en]gy effici5cy & environm5tal p]=mance1 includ+ implem5tation (-- 7i7 sm>t manufactur+2 7ii7 en]gy managem5t sy/ems2 7iii7 su/a9able manufactur+2 7iv7 in=mation te*nology advancem5ts = supply *a9 analysis1 logi/ics1 sy/em monitor+1 indu/rial & manufactur+ processes1 & o!r purposes2 & 7v7 wa/e managem5t sy/ems2 7,c7 to promote applications ( em]g+ concepts & te*nologies 9 small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur]s 7includ+ wat] & wa/ewat] treatm5t facilities & f$]ally own$ manufactur+ facilities72 7,d7 to promote rese>* & developm5t = ! use ( alt]native en]gy s\rces to supply heat1 p[]1 & new fe$/ocks = en]gy-int5sive indu/ries2 7,e7 to coord9ate ) appropriate ,f$]al & ,/ate rese>* (fices2 7,f7 to provide a cle>+h\se = indu/rial process & en]gy effici5cy te*nical assi/ance res\rces2 & 7,g7 to coord9ate ) ,/ate-accr$it$ te*nical tra9+ c5t]s & community colleges1 :ile ensur+ appropriate s]vices to all regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,coord9ation ,to increase ! value & capabilities ( ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s1 ! c5t]s %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate ) ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip ,c5t]s ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 7#b7 coord9ate ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,managem5t ,program & ! ,build+ ,te*nologies ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy to provide build+ assessm5t s]vices to manufactur]s2 7#c7 increase p>tn]%ips ) ! ,national ,laboratories ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy to lev]age ! exp]tise1 te*nologies1 & rese>* & developm5t capabilities ( ! ,national ,laboratories = national indu/rial & manufactur+ ne$s2 7#d7 increase p>tn]%ips ) en]gy s]vice provid]s & te*nology provid]s to lev]age private sector exp]tise & accel]ate deploym5t ( new & exi/+ te*nologies & processes = en]gy effici5cy1 p[] factor1 & load managem5t2 7#e7 id5tify opportunities = r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions & o!r air emissions2 & 7#f7 promote su/a9able manufactur+ practices = small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur]s4 7d7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ =-- 7#a7 outrea* activities by ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s to in=m small- & m$ium-siz$ manufactur]s ( ! in=mation1 te*nologies1 & s]vices available2 & 7#b7 coord9ation activities by ea* indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] to lev]age ef=ts )-- 7,a7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & ,tribal ef=ts2 7,b7 ! ef=ts ( utilities & en]gy s]vice provid]s2 7,c7 ! ef=ts ( regional en]gy effici5cy organizations2 & 7,d7 ! ef=ts ( o!r indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7e7 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce at n m ?an #e ( ! highe/-p]=m+ indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,duties ,a ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce %all coord9ate ) & advise ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s locat$ 9 ! region ( ! ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce1 includ+-- 7,a7 by m5tor+ new directors & /aff ( ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ) respect to-- 7i7 ! availability ( res\rces2 & 7ii7 be/ practices = c>ry+ out assessm5ts1 includ+ ?r\gh ! p>ticipation ( ! /aff ( ! ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce 9 assessm5ts c>ri$ out by new indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s2 7,b7 by provid+ tra9+ to /aff & /ud5ts at ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s on new te*nologies1 practices1 & tools to exp& ! scope & impact ( ! assessm5ts c>ri$ out by ! c5t]s2 7,c7 by assi/+ ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ) specializ$ te*nical opportunities1 includ+ by provid+ a cle>+h\se ( available exp]tise & tools to assi/ ! c5t]s & cli5ts ( ! c5t]s 9 assess+ & implem5t+ ^? opportunities2 7,d7 by id5tify+ & coord9at+ ) regional1 ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & utility en]gy effici5cy programs = ! purpose ( facilitat+ ef=ts by indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s to connect indu/rial facilities receiv+ assessm5ts f ^? c5t]s ) regional1 ,/ate1 local1 & utility en]gy effici5cy programs t c\ld aid ! indu/rial facilities 9 implem5t+ any recomm5dations result+ f ! assessm5ts2 7,e7 by facilitat+ coord9ation betwe5 ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s & o!r ,f$]al programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 ( subsection 7c72 & 7,f7 by coord9at+ ! outrea* activities ( ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s "u subsection 7d77#a74 7#c7 ,fund+ ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 out ( any am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section "u subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #ejj1jjj to support ea* ,c5t] ( ,excell5ce4 7f7 ,expansion ( indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ to e/abli% additional indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s at trade s*ools1 community colleges1 & union tra9+ programs4 7#b7 ,purpose 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h ! same purpose z an in/itution ( high] education-bas$ indu/rial rese>* c5t] t is fund$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,consid]ation ( capabilities ,9 evaluat+ or e/abli%+ ! purpose ( an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! v>y+ capabilities ( trade s*ools1 community colleges1 & union tra9+ programs4 7g7 ,work=ce tra9+ 7#a7 ,int]n%ips ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! ,f$]al %>e ( associat$ int]n%ip programs "u :i* /ud5ts "w ) or = indu/ries1 manufactur]s1 & en]gy s]vice provid]s to implem5t ! recomm5dations ( indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7#b7 ,appr5tice%ips ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! ,f$]al %>e ( associat$ appr5tice%ip programs "u :i*-- 7,a7 /ud5ts "w ) or = indu/ries1 manufactur]s1 & en]gy s]vice provid]s to implem5t ! recomm5dations ( indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s2 & 7,b7 employees ( facilities t h receiv$ an assessm5t f an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] "w ) or = an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] to ga9 k on eng9e]+ practices & processes to improve productivity & en]gy sav+s4 7#c7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out int]n%ip programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & appr5tice%ip programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be #ej p]c5t4 7h7 ,small bus9ess loans ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 exp$ite consid]ation ( applications f eligible small bus9ess conc]ns = loans "u ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fca et seq47 to implem5t recomm5dations develop$ by ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 7i7 ,implem5tation grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to eligible entities to implem5t cov]$ projects4 7#b7 ,application ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! ,program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a demon/ration ( ne$ = f9ancial assi/ance to implem5t ! propos$ cov]$ project4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t-- 7,a7 h _h an en]gy assessm5t complet$ by an indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]2 & 7,b7 propose to c>ry out a cov]$ project ) a great] pot5tial =-- 7i7 en]gy effici5cy ga9s2 or 7ii7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uctions4 7#d7 ,grant am\nt 7,a7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ to an eligible entity "u ! ,program %all n exce$ #cjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e ,a grant aw>d$ "u ! ,program = a cov]$ project %all be 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! cov]$ project4 7,c7 ,supplem5t ,a grant receiv$ by an eligible entity "u ! ,program %all supplem5t1 n supplant1 any private or ,/ate funds available to ! eligible entity to c>ry out ! cov]$ project4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #aej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7h72 & 7#b7 #djj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out subsection 7i74 4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 prec4 #agjja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to subtitle ,d ( title ,,iv ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #deg4 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s4 4 #djebb4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,"p ,e ( title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcda et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cgf4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,z "p ( ! ,(fice ( ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,secret>y1 on ! reque/ ( a manufactur]1 %all c>ry out onsite te*nical assessm5ts to id5tify opportunities =-- 7#a7 maximiz+ ! en]gy effici5cy ( indu/rial processes & cross-cutt+ sy/ems2 7#b7 prev5t+ pollution & m9imiz+ wa/e2 7#c7 improv+ effici5t use ( wat] 9 manufactur+ processes2 7#d7 cons]v+ natural res\rces2 & 7#e7 a*iev+ su* o!r goals z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,to implem5t any recomm5dations result+ f an onsite te*nical assessm5t c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a7 & to accel]ate ! adoption ( new & exi/+ te*nologies & processes t improve en]gy effici5cy1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate )-- 7#a7 ! ,advanc$ ,manufactur+ ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7#b7 ! ,build+ ,te*nologies ,(fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7#c7 ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,managem5t ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 & 7#d7 ! private sector & o!r appropriate ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology4 7c7 ,rese>* & developm5t program = su/a9able manufactur+ & indu/rial te*nologies & processes ,z "p ( ! indu/rial effici5cy programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a jo9t indu/ry-gov]nm5t p>tn]%ip program to rese>*1 develop1 & demon/rate new su/a9able manufactur+ & indu/rial te*nologies & processes t maximize ! en]gy effici5cy ( indu/rial plants1 r$uce pollution1 & cons]ve natural res\rces4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 prec4 #fbja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to "p ,e ( title ,,iii ! foll[+3 #cgf4 ,su/a9able manufactur+ initiative4 4 ,,ii ,sm>t manufactur+ #djeca4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 7#a7 ,en]gy managem5t sy/em ,! t]m en]gy managem5t sy/em means a bus9ess managem5t process bas$ on /&>ds ( ! ,am]ican ,national ,/&>ds ,in/itute t enables an organization to foll[ a sy/ematic approa* 9 a*iev+ cont9ual improvem5t ( en]gy p]=mance1 includ+ en]gy effici5cy1 security1 use1 & consumption4 7#b7 ,indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] ,! t]m indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t] means a c5t] locat$ at an in/itution ( high] education1 a trade s*ool1 a community college1 or a union tra9+ program t-- 7,a7 receives fund+ f ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 provides an 9-dep? assessm5t ( small- & m$ium-size manufactur] plant sites to evaluate ! facilities1 s]vices1 & manufactur+ op]ations ( ! plant site2 & 7,c7 id5tifies opportunities = pot5tial sav+s = small- & m$ium-size manufactur] plant sites f en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts1 wa/e m9imization1 pollution prev5tion1 & productivity improvem5t4 7#c7 ,in=mation & communication te*nology ,! t]m in=mation & communication te*nology means any electronic sy/em or equipm5t 7includ+ ! cont5t conta9$ 9 ! sy/em or equipm5t7 us$ to create1 conv]t1 communicate1 or duplicate data or in=mation1 includ+ comput] h>dw>e1 firmw>e1 s(tw>e1 communication protocols1 networks1 & data int]faces4 7#d7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#e7 ,nor? am]ican indu/ry classification sy/em ,! t]m ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em means ! /&>d us$ by ,f$]al /ati/ical ag5cies 9 classify+ bus9ess e/abli%m5ts = ! purpose ( collect+1 analyz+1 & publi%+ /ati/ical data relat+ to ! bus9ess economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#f7 ,small & m$ium manufactur]s ,! t]m small & m$ium manufactur]s means manufactur+ firms-- 7,a7 classifi$ 9 ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em z any ( sectors #ca ?r\gh #cc2 7,b7 ) gross annual sales ( less ?an #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 ) few] ?an #ejj employees at ! plant site2 & 7,d7 ) annual en]gy bills total+ m ?an #ajj1jjj & less ?an #c1ejj1jjj4 7#g7 ,sm>t manufactur+ ,! t]m sm>t manufactur+ means advanc$ te*nologies 9 in=mation1 automation1 monitor+1 computation1 s5s+1 model+1 artificial intellig5ce1 analytics1 & network+ t-- 7,a7 digitally-- 7i7 simulate manufactur+ production l9es2 7ii7 op]ate comput]-controll$ manufactur+ equipm5t2 7iii7 monitor & communicate production l9e /atus2 & 7iv7 manage & optimize en]gy productivity & co/ ?r\gh\t production2 7,b7 model1 simulate1 & optimize ! en]gy effici5cy ( a factory build+2 7,c7 monitor & optimize build+ en]gy p]=mance2 7,d7 model1 simulate1 & optimize ! design ( en]gy effici5t & su/a9able products1 includ+ ! use ( digital prototyp+ & additive manufactur+ to enhance product design2 7,e7 connect manufactur$ products 9 networks to monitor & optimize ! p]=mance ( ! networks1 includ+ automat$ network op]ations2 & 7,f7 digitally connect ! supply *a9 network4 #djecb4 ,lev]ag+ exi/+ ag5cy programs to assi/ small & m$ium manufactur]s ,! ,secret>y %all exp& ! scope ( te*nologies cov]$ by ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7#a7 to include sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies & practices2 & 7#b7 to equip ! directors ( ! indu/rial rese>* & assessm5t c5t]s ) ! tra9+ & tools necess>y to provide te*nical assi/ance 9 sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies & practices1 includ+ en]gy managem5t sy/ems1 to manufactur]s4 #djecc4 ,lev]ag+ sm>t manufactur+ infra/ructure at ,national ,laboratories 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on h[ ! ,dep>tm5t c increase access to exi/+ high-p]=mance comput+ res\rces 9 ! ,national ,laboratories1 p>ticul>ly = small & m$ium manufactur]s4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,9 id5tify+ ways to increase access to ,national ,laboratories "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 focus on increas+ access to ! comput+ facilities ( ! ,national ,laboratories2 & 7,b7 ensure t-- 7i7 ! in=mation f ! manufactur] is protect$2 & 7ii7 ! security ( ! ,national ,laboratory facility is ma9ta9$4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy4 7b7 ,actions = increas$ access ,! ,secret>y %all facilitate access to ! ,national ,laboratories /udi$ "u subsection 7a7 = small & m$ium manufactur]s s t small & m$ium manufactur]s c fully use ! high-p]=mance comput+ res\rces ( ! ,national ,laboratories to enhance ! manufactur+ competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #djecd4 ,/ate manufactur+ lead]%ip 7a7 ,f9ancial assi/ance au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y may provide f9ancial assi/ance on a competitive basis to ,/ates = ! e/abli%m5t ( programs to be us$ z models = support+ ! implem5tation ( sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies4 7b7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section1 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 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate an application = f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section on ! basis ( m]it us+ crit]ia id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7,a7 te*nical m]it1 innovation1 & impact2 7,b7 rese>* approa*1 workplan1 & deliv]ables2 7,c7 academic & private sector p>tn]s2 & 7,d7 alt]nate s\rces ( fund+4 7c7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,t]m ,! t]m ( an aw>d ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section %all n exce$ #c ye>s4 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( an aw>d ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section %all be n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,ea* ,/ate t receives f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section %all contribute mat*+ funds 9 an am\nt equal to n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! f9ancial assi/ance4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate may use f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 to facilitate access to high-p]=mance comput+ res\rces = small & m$ium manufactur]s2 & 7#b7 to provide assi/ance to small & m$ium manufactur]s to implem5t sm>t manufactur+ te*nologies & practices4 7e7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y %all conduct semiannual evaluations ( ea* aw>d ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section-- 7#a7 to det]m9e ! impact & effectiv5ess ( programs fund$ ) ! f9ancial assi/ance2 & 7#b7 to provide guidance to ,/ates on ways to bett] execute ! program ( ! ,/ate4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djece4 ,report ,! ,secret>y annually %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available a report on ! progress made 9 advanc+ sm>t manufactur+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,d ,s*ools & nonpr(its #djeda4 ,grants = en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts & r5ewable en]gy improvem5ts at public s*ool facilities 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,alt]native fuel$ vehicle ,! t]m alt]native fuel$ vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbaa74 7#b7 ,alt]native fuel$ vehicle infra/ructure ,! t]m alt]native fuel$ vehicle infra/ructure means infra/ructure us$ to *>ge or fuel an alt]native fuel$ vehicle4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a consortium (-- 7,a7 #a local educational ag5cy2 & 7,b7 #a or m-- 7i7 s*ools2 7ii7 nonpr(it organizations t h ! k & capacity to p>tn] & assi/ ) en]gy improvem5ts2 7iii7 =-pr(it organizations t h ! k & capacity to p>tn] & assi/ ) en]gy improvem5ts2 or 7iv7 community p>tn]s t h ! k & capacity to p>tn] & assi/ ) en]gy improvem5ts4 7#d7 ,en]gy improvem5t ,! t]m en]gy improvem5t means-- 7,a7 any improvem5t1 repair1 or r5ovation to a s*ool t results 9 a direct r$uction 9 s*ool en]gy co/s1 includ+ improvem5ts to ! envelope1 air condition+ sy/em1 v5tilation sy/em1 heat+ sy/em1 dome/ic hot wat] heat+ sy/em1 compress$ air sy/em1 di/ribution sy/em1 light+ sy/em1 p[] sy/em1 & controls ( a build+2 7,b7 any improvem5t1 repair1 or r5ovation to1 or in/allation 91 a s*ool t-- 7i7 leads to an improvem5t 9 tea*] & /ud5t heal?1 includ+ indoor air quality2 & 7ii7 a*ieves en]gy sav+s2 7,c7 any improvem5t1 repair1 or r5ovation to a s*ool involv+ ! in/allation ( r5ewable en]gy te*nologies2 7,d7 ! in/allation ( alt]native fuel$ vehicle infra/ructure on s*ool gr\nds =-- 7i7 exclusive use ( s*ool buses1 s*ool fleets1 or /ud5ts2 or 7ii7 ! g5]al public2 & 7,e7 ! pur*ase or lease ( alt]native fuel$ vehicles to be us$ by a s*ool1 includ+ s*ool buses1 fleet vehicles1 & o!r op]ational vehicles4 7#e7 ,high s*ool ,! t]m high s*ool has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#f7 ,local educational ag5cy ,! t]m local educational ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#g7 ,nonpr(it organization ,! t]m nonpr(it organization means-- 7,a7 an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 or 7,b7 a mutual or coop]ative electric company describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#ab7 ( su* ,code4 7#h7 ,p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy ,! t]m p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy1 ) respect to an eligible entity1 means ! local educational ag5cy p>ticipat+ 9 ! consortium ( ! eligible entity4 7b7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d competitive grants to eligible entities to make en]gy improvem5ts 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity desir+ a grant "u ?is section %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 ,cont5ts ,! application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ne$s assessm5t ( ! curr5t condition ( ! s*ool & s*ool facilities t w\ld receive ! en]gy improvem5ts if ! application 7 approv$4 7,b7 ,a draft "w plan ( ! int5d$ a*ievem5ts ( ! eligible entity at ! s*ool4 7,c7 ,a description ( ! en]gy improvem5ts t ! eligible entity w\ld c>ry out at ! s*ool if ! application 7 approv$4 7,d7 ,a description ( ! capacity ( ! eligible entity to provide s]vices & compreh5sive support to make ! en]gy improvem5ts ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,an assessm5t ( ! expect$ ne$s ( ! eligible entity = op]ation & ma9t5ance tra9+ funds1 & a plan = use ( ^? funds1 if applicable4 7,f7 ,an assessm5t ( ! expect$ en]gy effici5cy1 en]gy sav+s1 & safety b5efits ( ! en]gy improvem5ts4 7,g7 ,a co/ e/imate ( ! propos$ en]gy improvem5ts4 7,h7 ,an id5tification ( o!r res\rces t are available to c>ry out ! activities = :i* grant funds are reque/$ "u ?is section1 includ+ ! availability ( utility programs & public b5efit funds4 7d7 ,priority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity-- 7,a7 t has r5ovation1 repair1 & improvem5t fund+ ne$s2 7,b7 7i7 t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 s]ves a high p]c5tage ( /ud5ts1 includ+ /ud5ts 9 a high s*ool 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b71 :o are eligible = a free or r$uc$ price lun* "u ! ,ri*>d ,b4 ,russell ,national ,s*ool ,lun* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 or 7ii7 ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy ( :i* is designat$ ) a s*ool di/rict locale code ( #da1 #db1 or #dc1 z det]m9$ by ! ,national ,c5t] = ,education ,/ati/ics 9 consultation ) ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 & 7,c7 t lev]ages private sector inve/m5t ?r\gh en]gy-relat$ p]=mance contract+4 7#b7 ,high s*ool /ud5ts ,9 ! case ( /ud5ts 9 a high s*ool1 ! p]c5tage ( /ud5ts eligible = a free or r$uc$ price lun* describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i7 %all be calculat$ us+ data f ! s*ools t fe$ into ! high s*ool4 7e7 ,competitive crit]ia ,! competitive crit]ia us$ by ! ,secret>y to aw>d grants "u ?is section %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ext5t ( ! disp>ity betwe5 ! fiscal capacity ( ! eligible entity to c>ry out en]gy improvem5ts at s*ool facilities & ! ne$s ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy = ^? en]gy improvem5ts1 includ+ consid]ation (-- 7,a7 ! curr5t & hi/oric ability ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy to raise funds = con/ruction1 r5ovation1 mod]nization1 & major repair projects = s*ools2 7,b7 ! ability ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy to issue bonds or receive o!r funds to support ! curr5t infra/ructure ne$s ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy = s*ools2 & 7,c7 ! bond rat+ ( ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy4 7#b7 ,! likelihood t ! p>tn]+ local educational ag5cy or eligible entity w ma9ta91 9 good condition1 any s*ool & s*ool facility t is ! subject ( improvem5ts4 7#c7 ,! pot5tial en]gy effici5cy & safety b5efits f ! propos$ en]gy improvem5ts4 7f7 ,use ( grant am\nts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant am\nts only to make ! en]gy improvem5ts describ$ 9 ! application submitt$ by ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,op]ation & ma9t5ance tra9+ ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! grant am\nts = op]ation & ma9t5ance tra9+ = en]gy effici5cy & r5ewable en]gy improvem5ts1 su* z ma9t5ance /aff & tea*] tra9+1 education1 & prev5tative ma9t5ance tra9+4 7#c7 ,?ird-p>ty inve/igation & analysis ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use a portion ( ! grant am\nts = a ?ird-p>ty inve/igation & analysis ( ! en]gy improvem5ts c>ri$ out by ! eligible entity1 su* z en]gy audits & exi/+ build+ commission+4 7#d7 ,cont9u+ education ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may use n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! grant am\nts to develop a cont9u+ education curriculum relat+ to en]gy improvem5ts4 7g7 ,competition 9 contract+ ,if an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section uses grant funds to c>ry out repair or r5ovation ?r\gh a contract1 ! eligible entity %all be requir$ to ensure t ! contract process-- 7#a7 ?r\gh full & op5 competition1 ensures ! maximum practicable numb] ( qualifi$ bidd]s1 includ+ small1 m9ority1 & wom5-own$ bus9esses2 & 7#b7 gives priority to bus9esses locat$ 91 or res\rces common to1 ! ,/ate or geographical area 9 :i* ! repair or r5ovation "u ! contract w be c>ri$ out4 7h7 ,be/ practices ,! ,secret>y %all develop & publi% guidel9es & be/ practices = activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7i7 ,report by eligible entity ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 at su* "t z ! ,secret>y may require1 a report describ+-- 7#a7 ! use ( ! grant funds = en]gy improvem5ts2 7#b7 ! e/imat$ co/ sav+s realiz$ by ^? en]gy improvem5ts2 7#c7 ! results ( any ?ird-p>ty inve/igation & analysis conduct$ relat+ to ^? en]gy improvem5ts2 7#d7 ! use ( any utility programs & public b5efit funds2 & 7#e7 ! use ( p]=mance track+ = en]gy improvem5ts1 su* z-- 7,a7 ! ,en]gy ,/> program e/abli%$ "u section #cbd;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbid;a72 or 7,b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gre5 ,build+ ,c\ncil ,lead]%ip 9 ,en]gy & ,environm5tal ,design 7,,le$7 gre5 build+ rat+ sy/em = exi/+ build+s4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djedb4 ,en]gy effici5cy mat]ials pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,applicant ,! t]m applicant means a nonpr(it organization t applies = a grant "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,en]gy-effici5cy mat]ial 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m en]gy-effici5cy mat]ial means a mat]ial 7includ+ a product1 equipm5t1 or sy/em7 ! in/allation ( :i* results 9 a r$uction 9 use by a nonpr(it organization ( en]gy or fuel4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m en]gy-effici5cy mat]ial includes-- 7i7 a ro( or light+ sy/em or compon5t ( ! sy/em2 7ii7 a w9d[2 7iii7 a door1 includ+ a security door2 & 7iv7 a heat+1 v5tilation1 or air condition+ sy/em or compon5t ( ! sy/em 7includ+ insulation & wir+ & plumb+ improvem5ts ne$$ to s]ve a m effici5t sy/em74 7#c7 ,nonpr(it build+ ,! t]m nonpr(it build+ means a build+ op]at$ & own$ by an organization t is describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program to aw>d grants = ! purpose ( provid+ nonpr(it build+s ) en]gy-effici5cy mat]ials4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may aw>d grants "u ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,application ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 if an applicant submits to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7#c7 ,crit]ia = grant ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all apply p]=mance-bas$ crit]ia1 :i* %all give priority to applicants bas$ on-- 7,a7 ! en]gy sav+s a*iev$2 7,b7 ! co/ effectiv5ess ( ! use ( en]gy-effici5cy mat]ials2 7,c7 an effective plan = evaluation1 measurem5t1 & v]ification ( en]gy sav+s2 & 7,d7 ! f9ancial ne$ ( ! applicant4 7#d7 ,limitation on individual grant am\nt ,ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ #bjj1jjj4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,e ,miscellane\s #djeea4 ,wea!rization assi/ance program 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! wea!rization assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhfa et seq47 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7b7 ,application ( wage rate requirem5ts to wea!rization assi/ance program ,) respect to "w p]=m$ "u ! wea!rization assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhfa et seq47 on a project assi/$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by fund+ made available "u subsection 7a71 ! requirem5ts ( section #daaja %all apply only to "w p]=m$ on multifamily build+s ) n few] ?an #e units4 #djeeb4 ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,cons]vation ,block ,grant ,program 7a7 ,use ( funds ,section #edd ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaed7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#ac77;,d71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#ad7 z p>agraph 7#ae72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ac7 ! foll[+3 7#ad7 programs = f9anc+ en]gy effici5cy1 r5ewable en]gy1 & z]o-emission transportation 7& associat$ infra/ructure71 capital inve/m5ts1 projects1 & programs1 :i* may include loan programs & p]=mance contract+ programs1 = lev]ag+ ( additional public & private sector funds1 & programs t all[ rebates1 grants1 or o!r inc5tives = ! pur*ase & in/allation ( en]gy effici5cy1 r5ewable en]gy1 & z]o-emission transportation 7& associat$ infra/ructure7 measures2 & 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,cons]vation ,block ,grant ,program e/abli%$ "u section #edb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaeb7;a77 #eej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #djeec4 ,survey1 analysis1 & report on employm5t & demographics 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,en]gy jobs c\ncil 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a c\ncil1 to be kn[n z ! ,en]gy ,jobs ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c\ncil74 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,c\ncil %all be compris$ (-- 7,a7 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,en]gy ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration2 & 7ii7 #a or m repres5tatives ( a ,/ate en]gy (fice t are s]v+ z memb]s ( ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ by section #cfe7;g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7;g772 7,b7 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce-- 7i7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce2 & 7ii7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7,c7 #a or m repres5tatives ( ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor2 & 7,d7 #a or m repres5tatives ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy ! assi/ance ( :i* is requir$ to c>ry out ?is section1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to be appo9t$ by ! head ( ! applicable ag5cy4 7b7 ,survey & analysis 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all-- 7,a7 conduct a survey ( employ]s 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 p]=m an analysis ( ! employm5t figures & demographics 9 ^? sectors1 includ+ ! numb] ( p]sonnel 9 ea* sector :o devote a sub/antial portion ( work+ h\rs1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to regulatory compliance matt]s4 7#b7 ,me?odology ,9 conduct+ ! survey & analysis "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,c\ncil %all employ a me?odology t-- 7,a7 0 approv$ 9 #bjaf by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget = use 9 ! docum5t entitl$ ,,omb ,control ,numb] #aiaj-eagi2 7,b7 uses a repres5tative1 /ratifi$ sampl+ ( bus9esses 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 is design$ to elicit a comp>able numb] ( responses f bus9esses 9 ea* ,/ate & ) ! same ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em codes z 7 receiv$ = ! #bjaf & #bjag reports entitl$ ,u4,s4 ,en]gy & ,employm5t ,report4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! survey & analysis "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,c\ncil %all consult ) key /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7,a7 z ! ,c\ncil det]m9es to be appropriate1 ! heads ( relevant ,f$]al ag5cies & (fices1 includ+-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7iii7 ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7iv7 ! ,commission] ( ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics2 & 7v7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,b7 ,/ates2 7,c7 ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ by section #cfe7;g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcbe7;g772 & 7,d7 en]gy indu/ry trade associations4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a report1 to be entitl$ ! ,u4,s4 ,en]gy & ,employm5t ,report1 describ+ ! employm5t figures & demographics 9 ! en]gy1 en]gy effici5cy1 & motor vehicle sectors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ! av]age numb] ( h\rs devot$ to regulatory compliance1 bas$ on ! survey & analysis conduct$ "u subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 subject to ! requirem5ts ( sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 make ! data collect$ by ! ,c\ncil publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,cont5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include employm5t figures & demographic data =-- 7i7 ! en]gy sector ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! electric p[] g5]ation & fuels sector2 & 7,,ii7 ! transmission1 /orage1 & di/ribution sector2 7ii7 ! en]gy effici5cy sector ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 ! motor vehicle sector ( ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,) respect to ea* sector describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include employm5t figures & demographic data sort$ by-- 7i7 ea* te*nology1 subte*nology1 & fuel type ( ^? sectors2 & 7ii7 subject to ! requirem5ts ( ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cdg7-- 7,i7 ea* ,/ate2 7,,ii7 ea* t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,,iv7 ea* c\nty 7or equival5t jurisdiction7 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #djeed4 ,assi/+ ,f$]al ,facilities ) ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,te*nologies grant program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to provide grants au?oriz$ "u section #edf7;b7 ( ! ,national ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbef7;b771 #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #djeee4 ,rebates ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! ext5d$ product sy/em rebate program au?oriz$ "u section #ajje ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bfj72 & 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! en]gy effici5t trans=m] rebate program au?oriz$ "u section #ajjf ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcag note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bfj74 #djeef4 ,model guidance = comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,additional s]vices ,! t]m additional s]vices means ! provision ( supplem5t>y p[]1 backup or /&by p[]1 ma9t5ance p[]1 or int]ruptible p[] to an electric consum] by an electric utility4 7#b7 ,wa/e heat to p[] sy/em ,! t]m wa/e heat to p[] sy/em means a sy/em t g5]ates electricity ?r\gh ! recov]y ( wa/e en]gy4 7#c7 ,o!r t]ms 7,a7 ,purpa ,! t]ms electric consum]1 electric utility1 int]connection s]vice1 nonregulat$ electric utility1 & ,/ate regulatory au?ority h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 ! ,public ,utility ,regulatory ,policies ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 )9 ! mean+ ( title ,i ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bfaa et seq474 7,b7 ,epca ,! t]ms comb9$ heat & p[] sy/em & wa/e en]gy h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #cga ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcda74 7b7 ,review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission & o!r appropriate entities1 %all review exi/+ rules & proc$ures relat+ to int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates = electric g5]ation ) nameplate capacity up to #aej megawatts connect+ at ei!r di/ribution or transmission voltage levels to id5tify b>ri]s to ! deploym5t ( comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,! review "u ?is subsection %all include a review ( exi/+ rules & proc$ures relat+ to-- 7,a7 det]m9+ & assign+ co/s ( int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices2 & 7,b7 ensur+ adequate co/ recov]y by an electric utility = int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices4 7c7 ,model guidance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission & o!r appropriate entities1 %all issue model guidance = int]connection s]vice & additional s]vices = consid]ation by ,/ate regulatory au?orities & nonregulat$ electric utilities to r$uce ! b>ri]s id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,curr5t be/ practices ,! model guidance issu$ "u ?is subsection %all reflect1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 curr5t be/ practices to enc\rage ! deploym5t ( comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems :ile ensur+ ! safety & reliability ( ! int]connect$ units & ! di/ribution & transmission networks to :i* ! units connect1 includ+-- 7,a7 relevant curr5t /&>ds develop$ by ! ,in/itute ( ,electrical & ,electronic ,eng9e]s2 & 7,b7 model codes & rules adopt$ by-- 7i7 ,/ates2 or 7ii7 associations ( ,/ate regulatory ag5cies4 7#c7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 e/abli%+ ! model guidance "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! appropriat5ess ( us+ /&>ds or proc$ures = int]connection s]vice t v>y bas$ on unit size1 fuel type1 or o!r relevant *>act]i/ics2 7,b7 ! appropriat5ess ( e/abli%+ fa/-track proc$ures = int]connection s]vice2 7,c7 ! value ( consi/5cy ) ,f$]al int]connection rules e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,en]gy ,regulatory ,commission z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7,d7 ! be/ practices us$ to model outage assumptions & cont+5cies to det]m9e fees or rates = additional s]vices2 7,e7 ! appropriate duration1 magnitude1 or usage ( dem& *>ge rat*ets2 7,f7 pot5tial alt]native arrangem5ts ) respect to ! procurem5t ( additional s]vices1 includ+-- 7i7 contracts tailor$ to individual electric consum]s = additional s]vices2 7ii7 procurem5t ( additional s]vices by an electric utility f a competitive m>ket2 & 7iii7 waiv]s ( fees or rates = additional s]vices = small electric consum]s2 & 7,g7 outcomes su* z increas$ electric reliability1 fuel div]sification1 enhanc$ p[] quality1 & r$uc$ electric losses t may result f increas$ use ( comb9$ heat & p[] sy/ems & wa/e heat to p[] sy/ems4 ,,vi ,me?ane r$uction infra/ructure #djfja4 ,orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration ,section #cdi ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cdi4 ,orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,f$]al l& ,! t]m ,f$]al l& means l& adm9i/]$ by a l& managem5t ag5cy )9-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 or 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7#b7 ,idl$ well ,! t]m idl$ well means a well-- 7,a7 t has be5 nonop]ational = n few] ?an #d ye>s2 & 7,b7 = :i* !re is no anticipat$ b5eficial future use4 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 7#d7 ,op]ator ,! t]m op]ator1 ) respect to an oil or gas op]ation1 means any entity1 includ+ a lessee or op]at+ rights own]1 t has provid$ to a relevant au?ority a writt5 /atem5t t ! entity is responsible = ! oil or gas op]ation1 or any portion ( ! op]ation4 7#e7 ,orphan$ well ,! t]m orphan$ well-- 7,a7 ) respect to ,f$]al l& or ,tribal l&1 means a well-- 7i7 7,i7 t is n us$ = an au?oriz$ purpose1 su* z production1 injection1 or monitor+2 & 7,,ii7 7aa7 = :i* no op]ator c be locat$2 7bb7 ! op]ator ( :i* is unable-- 7,,aa7 to plug ! well2 & 7,,bb7 to rem$iate & reclaim ! well site2 or 7cc7 t is )9 ! ,national ,petroleum ,res]ve-,alaska2 & 7,b7 ) respect to ,/ate or private l&-- 7i7 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m by ! applicable ,/ate2 or 7ii7 if t ,/ate uses diff]5t t]m9ology1 has ! mean+ giv5 ano!r t]m us$ by ! ,/ate to describe a well eligible = plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation by ! ,/ate4 7#f7 ,tribal l& ,! t]m ,tribal l& means any l& or int]e/ 9 l& own$ by an ,indian ,tribe1 ! title to :i* is-- 7,a7 held 9 tru/ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 subject to a re/riction aga9/ ali5ation "u ,f$]al law4 7b7 ,f$]al program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells locat$ on ,f$]al l&4 7#b7 ,includ$ activities ,! program "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 include a me?od (-- 7i7 id5tify+1 *>act]iz+1 & inv5tory+ orphan$ wells & associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure on ,f$]al l&2 & 7ii7 rank+ ^? orphan$ wells = priority 9 plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation1 bas$ on-- 7,i7 public heal? & safety2 7,,ii7 pot5tial environm5tal h>m2 & 7,,iii7 o!r subsurface impacts or l& use priorities2 7,b7 di/ribute fund+ 9 accordance ) ! priorities e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 =-- 7i7 plugg+ orphan$ wells2 7ii7 rem$iat+ & reclaim+ well pads & facilities associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 7iii7 rem$iat+ soil & re/or+ native species habitat t has be5 degrad$ due to ! pres5ce ( orphan$ wells & associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 & 7iv7 rem$iat+ l& adjac5t to orphan$ wells & decommission+ or remov+ associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 7,c7 provide a public acc\nt+ ( ! co/s ( plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation = ea* orphan$ well2 7,d7 seek to det]m9e ! id5tities ( pot5tially responsible p>ties associat$ ) ! orphan$ well 7or a surety or gu>antor ( su* a p>ty71 to ! ext5t su* in=mation c be asc]ta9$1 & make ef=ts to obta9 reimbursem5t = exp5ditures to ! ext5t practicable2 7,e7 measure or e/imate & track-- 7i7 emissions ( me?ane & o!r gases associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 & 7ii7 contam9ation ( gr\ndwat] or surface wat] associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 & 7,f7 id5tify & address any disproportionate burd5 ( adv]se human heal? or environm5tal effects ( orphan$ wells on communities ( color1 l[-income communities1 & ,tribal & indig5\s communities4 7#c7 ,idl$ wells ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t1 %all-- 7,a7 p]iodically review all idl$ wells on ,f$]al l&2 & 7,b7 r$uce ! inv5tory ( idl$ wells on ,f$]al l&4 7#d7 ,coop]ation & consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 "w coop]atively )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7ii7 affect$ ,indian ,tribes2 & 7iii7 ea* ,/ate )9 :i* ,f$]al l& is locat$2 & 7,b7 consult )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 & 7ii7 ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7c7 ,fund+ = /ate programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ,/ates1 9 accordance ) ?is subsection-- 7,a7 initial grants "u p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 =mula grants "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 p]=mance grants "u p>agraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate may use fund+ provid$ "u ?is subsection = any ( ! foll[+ purposes3 7i7 ,to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells locat$ on ,/ate-own$ or privately own$ l&4 7ii7 ,to id5tify & *>act]ize undocum5t$ orphan$ wells on ,/ate & private l&4 7iii7 ,to rank orphan$ wells bas$ on factors includ+-- 7,i7 public heal? & safety2 7,,ii7 pot5tial environm5tal h>m2 & 7,,iii7 o!r l& use priorities4 7iv7 ,to make in=mation reg>d+ ! use ( funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection available on a public website4 7v7 ,to measure & track-- 7,i7 emissions ( me?ane & o!r gases associat$ ) orphan$ wells2 & 7,,ii7 contam9ation ( gr\ndwat] or surface wat] associat$ ) orphan$ wells4 7vi7 ,to rem$iate soil & re/ore native species habitat t has be5 degrad$ due to ! pres5ce ( orphan$ wells & associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7vii7 ,to rem$iate l& adjac5t to orphan$ wells & decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7viii7 ,to id5tify & address any disproportionate burd5 ( adv]se human heal? or environm5tal effects ( orphan$ wells on communities ( color1 l[-income communities1 & ,tribal & indig5\s communities4 7ix7 ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 to adm9i/] a program to c>ry out any activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7viii74 7,b7 ,adm9i/rative co/ limitation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 a ,/ate %all n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection dur+ a fiscal ye> = adm9i/rative co/s "u subp>agraph 7,a77ix74 7ii7 ,exception ,! limitation "u clause 7i7 %all n apply to funds us$ by a ,/ate z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii74 7#c7 ,initial grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute-- 7i7 n m ?an #be1jjj1jjj to ea* ,/ate t submits to ! ,secret>y1 by n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 a reque/ = fund+ "u ?is clause1 includ+-- 7,i7 an e/imate ( ! numb] ( jobs t w be creat$ or sav$ ?r\gh ! activities propos$ to be fund$2 & 7,,ii7 a c]tification t-- 7aa7 ! ,/ate is a ,memb] ,/ate or ,associate ,memb] ,/ate ( ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission2 7bb7 !re are #a or m docum5t$ orphan$ wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7cc7 ! ,/ate w use n less ?an #ij p]c5t ( ! fund+ reque/$ "u ?is subsection to issue new contracts1 am5d exi/+ contracts1 or issue grants = plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation "w by n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds2 & 7ii7 n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj to ea* ,/ate t-- 7,i7 reque/s fund+ "u ?is clause2 7,,ii7 does n receive a grant "u clause 7i72 & 7,,iii7 c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t-- 7aa7 ! ,/ate-- 7,,aa7 has 9 effect a plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation program = orphan$ wells2 or 7,,bb7 ! capacity to initiate su* a program2 or 7bb7 ! funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph w be us$ to c>ry out any adm9i/rative actions necess>y to develop an application = a =mula grant "u p>agraph 7#d7 or a p]=mance grant "u p>agraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph by n lat] ?an ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y ! c]tification requir$ "u clause 7i77,,ii7 or 7ii77,,iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 z applicable4 7,c7 ,deadl9e = exp5diture ,a ,/ate t receives funds "u ?is p>agraph %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! funds t rema9 unobligat$ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds4 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ae mon?s aft] ! date on :i* a ,/ate receives funds "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes ! means by :i* ! ,/ate us$ ! funds 9 accordance ) ! c]tification submitt$ by ! ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,=mula grants 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a =mula = ! di/ribution to ea* ,/ate describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 ( funds "u ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,description ( /ates ,a ,/ate ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is a ,/ate t1 by n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 submits to ! ,secret>y a notice ( ! int5t ( ! ,/ate to submit an application "u subp>agraph 7,b71 includ+ a description ( ! factors describ$ 9 clause 7iii7 ) respect to ! ,/ate4 7iii7 ,factors ,! =mula e/abli%$ "u clause 7i7 %all acc\nt =1 ) respect to an applicant ,/ate1 ! foll[+ factors3 7,i7 ,job losses 9 ! oil & gas indu/ry 9 ! ,/ate dur+ ! p]iod-- 7aa7 beg9n+ on ,m>* #a1 #bjbj2 & 7bb7 end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act4 7,,ii7 ,! numb] ( docum5t$ orphan$ wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate1 & ! project$ co/-- 7aa7 to plug or reclaim ^? orphan$ wells2 7bb7 to reclaim adjac5t l&2 & 7cc7 to decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7iv7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #ge days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on a public website ! am\nt t ea* ,/ate is eligible to receive "u ! =mula "u ?is subp>agraph4 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a =mula grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes-- 7i7 a description (-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate program = orphan$ well plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration1 includ+ legal au?orities1 processes us$ to id5tify & prioritize orphan$ wells1 procurem5t me*anisms1 & o!r program elem5ts demon/rat+ ! read9ess ( ! ,/ate to c>ry out propos$ activities us+ ! grant2 7,,ii7 ! activities to be c>ri$ out ) ! grant1 includ+ an id5tification ( ! e/imat$ heal?1 safety1 habitat1 & environm5tal b5efits ( plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 & 7,,iii7 ! means by :i* ! in=mation reg>d+ ! activities ( ! ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph w be made available on a public website2 7ii7 an e/imate (-- 7,i7 ! numb] ( orphan$ wells 9 ! ,/ate t w be plugg$1 rem$iat$1 or reclaim$2 7,,ii7 ! project$ co/ (-- 7aa7 plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 7bb7 rem$iat+ or reclaim+ adjac5t l&2 & 7cc7 decommission+ or remov+ associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 7,,iii7 ! am\nt ( t project$ co/ t w be (fset by ! =feiture ( f9ancial assurance in/rum5ts1 ! e/imat$ salvage ( well site equipm5t1 or o!r proce$s f ! orphan$ wells & adjac5t l&2 7,,iv7 ! numb] ( jobs t w be creat$ or sav$ ?r\gh ! activities to be fund$ "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7,v7 ! am\nt ( funds to be sp5t on adm9i/rative co/s2 7iii7 a c]tification t any f9ancial assurance in/rum5ts available to cov] plugg+1 rem$iation1 or reclamation co/s w be us$ by ! ,/ate2 & 7iv7 ! def9itions & processes us$ by ! ,/ate to =mally id5tify a well z-- 7,i7 an orphan$ well2 or 7,,ii7 if ! ,/ate uses diff]5t t]m9ology1 o!rwise eligible = plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation by ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph by n lat] ?an ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y a complet$ application "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,deadl9e = exp5diture ,a ,/ate t receives funds "u ?is p>agraph %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! funds t rema9 unobligat$ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds4 7,e7 ,consultation ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u ?is p>agraph reg>d+ ! eligibility ( a ,/ate to receive a =mula grant1 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7i7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 & 7iii7 ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7#e7 ,p]=mance grants 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ,/ates1 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 regulatory improvem5t grants "u subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7ii7 mat*+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,f74 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application includ+-- 7i7 ea* elem5t describ$ 9 an application = a grant "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 7ii7 activities c>ri$ out by ! ,/ate to address orphan$ wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate1 includ+-- 7,i7 increas+ ,/ate sp5d+ on well plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation2 or 7,,ii7 improv+ regulation ( oil & gas wells2 & 7iii7 ! means by :i* ! ,/ate w use funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph-- 7,i7 to l[] unemploym5t 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,,ii7 to improve economic conditions 9 economically di/ress$ areas ( ! ,/ate4 7,c7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to a ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph by n lat] ?an ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y a complet$ application "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,consultation ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u ?is p>agraph reg>d+ ! eligibility ( a ,/ate to receive a grant "u subp>agraph 7,e7 or 7,f71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7i7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 & 7iii7 ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7,e7 ,regulatory improvem5t grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an initial grant is provid$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 provide to ! ,/ate a regulatory improvem5t grant "u ?is subp>agraph1 if ! ,/ate meets1 dur+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits to ! ,secret>y an application "u subp>agraph 7,b71 #a ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,i7 ,! ,/ate has /r5g!n$ plugg+ /&>ds & proc$ures design$ to ensure t wells locat$ 9 ! ,/ate are plugg$ 9 an effective mann] t protects gr\ndwat] & o!r natural res\rces1 public heal? & safety1 & ! environm5t4 7,,ii7 ,! ,/ate has made improvem5ts to ,/ate programs design$ to r$uce future orphan$ well burd5s1 su* z f9ancial assurance re=m1 alt]native fund+ me*anisms = orphan$ well programs1 & re=ms to programs relat+ to well transf] or tempor>y ab&onm5t4 7ii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,numb] ,! ,secret>y may issue to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph n m ?an #a grant = ea* crit]ion describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 ( clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a s+le grant provid$ to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph %all be n m ?an #bj1jjj1jjj4 7iii7 ,reimbursem5t = failure to ma9ta9 protections ,a ,/ate t receives a grant "u ?is subp>agraph %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! grant 9 any case 9 :i*1 dur+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( receipt ( ! grant1 ! ,/ate enacts a law or regulation t1 if 9 effect on ! date ( submission ( ! application "u subp>agraph 7,b71 w\ld h prev5t$ ! ,/ate f be+ eligible to receive ! grant "u clause 7i74 7,f7 ,mat*+ grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an initial grant is provid$ to a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 provide to ! ,/ate fund+1 9 an am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,i7 ! av]age annual am\nt exp5d$ by ! ,/ate dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjaj ?r\gh #bjai-- 7aa7 to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells2 & 7bb7 to decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 or infra/ructure2 & 7,,ii7 ! am\nt t ! ,/ate c]tifies to ! ,secret>y ! ,/ate w exp5d1 dur+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,/ate w receive ! grant "u ?is subp>agraph-- 7aa7 to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells2 7bb7 to rem$iate or reclaim adjac5t l&2 & 7cc7 to decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7ii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,fiscal ye> ,! ,secret>y may issue to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph n m ?an #a grant = ea* fiscal ye>4 7,,ii7 ,total funds provid$ ,! ,secret>y may provide to a ,/ate "u ?is subp>agraph a total am\nt equal to n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjca4 7d7 ,tribal orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide to ,indian ,tribes grants 9 accordance ) ?is subsection2 or 7,b7 on reque/ ( an ,indian ,tribe & 9 lieu ( a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a71 adm9i/] & c>ry out plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation activities 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#g74 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an ,indian ,tribe may use a grant receiv$ "u ?is subsection-- 7i7 to plug1 rem$iate1 or reclaim an orphan$ well on ,tribal l&2 7ii7 to rem$iate soil & re/ore native species habitat t has be5 degrad$ due to ! pres5ce ( an orphan$ well or associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 or infra/ructure on ,tribal l&2 7iii7 to rem$iate ,tribal l& adjac5t to orphan$ wells & decommission or remove associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure2 7iv7 to provide an onl9e public acc\nt+ ( ! co/ ( plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation = ea* orphan$ well site on ,tribal l&2 7v7 to id5tify & *>act]ize undocum5t$ orphan$ wells on ,tribal l&2 & 7vi7 to develop or adm9i/] a ,tribal program to c>ry out any activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v74 7,b7 ,adm9i/rative co/ limitation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an ,indian ,tribe %all n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection dur+ a fiscal ye> = adm9i/rative co/s "u subp>agraph 7,a77vi74 7ii7 ,exception ,! limitation "u clause 7i7 %all n apply to any funds us$ to c>ry out an adm9i/rative action necess>y = ! developm5t ( a ,tribal program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77vi74 7#c7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to provide to an ,indian ,tribe a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! unemploym5t rate ( ! ,indian ,tribe on ! date on :i* ! ,indian ,tribe submits an application "u p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 ! e/imat$ numb] ( orphan$ wells on ! ,tribal l& ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an ,indian ,tribe %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t includes-- 7,a7 a description (-- 7i7 ! ,tribal program = orphan$ well plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration1 includ+ legal au?orities1 processes us$ to id5tify & prioritize orphan$ wells1 procurem5t me*anisms1 & o!r program elem5ts demon/rat+ ! read9ess ( ! ,indian ,tribe to c>ry out ! propos$ activities1 or plans to develop su* a program2 & 7ii7 ! activities to be c>ri$ out ) ! grant1 includ+ an id5tification ( ! e/imat$ heal?1 safety1 habitat1 & environm5tal b5efits ( plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells & rem$iat+ or reclaim+ adjac5t l&2 & 7,b7 an e/imate (-- 7i7 ! numb] ( orphan$ wells t w be plugg$1 rem$iat$1 or reclaim$2 & 7ii7 ! project$ co/ (-- 7,i7 plugg+1 rem$iat+1 or reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 7,,ii7 rem$iat+ or reclaim+ adjac5t l&2 & 7,,iii7 decommission+ or remov+ associat$ pipel9es1 facilities1 & infra/ructure4 7#e7 ,di/ribution ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to an ,indian ,tribe "u ?is subsection by n lat] ?an ! date t is #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,indian ,tribe submits to ! ,secret>y a complet$ application "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,deadl9e = exp5diture ,an ,indian ,tribe t receives funds "u ?is subsection %all reimburse ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( ! funds t rema9 unobligat$ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( receipt ( ! funds1 except = cases 9 :i* ! ,secret>y has grant$ ! ,indian ,tribe an ext5d$ deadl9e = completion ( ! eligible activities aft] consultation4 7#g7 ,delegation to secret>y 9 lieu ( a grant 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 lieu ( a grant "u ?is subsection1 an ,indian ,tribe may submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ = ! ,secret>y to adm9i/] & c>ry out plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation activities relat+ to an orphan$ well on behalf ( ! ,indian ,tribe4 7,b7 ,adm9i/ration ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subsection 7h77#a77;,e71 on submission ( a reque/ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] or c>ry out plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation activities = an orphan$ well on ,tribal l&4 7e7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y & ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission1 %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies & oil & gas produc+ ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes to support practical & economical rem$ies = environm5tal problems caus$ by orphan$ wells on ,f$]al l&1 ,tribal l&1 & ,/ate & private l&1 includ+ ! %>+ ( be/ practices 9 ! managem5t ( oil & gas well inv5tories to ensure ! availability ( funds to plug1 rem$iate1 & re/ore oil & gas well sites on cessation ( op]ation4 7f7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! program e/abli%$ & grants aw>d$ "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7#a7 an updat$ inv5tory ( wells locat$ on ,f$]al l&1 ,tribal l&1 & ,/ate & private l& t are-- 7,a7 orphan$ wells2 or 7,b7 at risk ( becom+ orphan$ wells2 7#b7 an e/imate ( ! quantities (-- 7,a7 me?ane & o!r gasses emitt$ f orphan$ wells2 & 7,b7 emissions r$uc$ z a result ( plugg+1 rem$iat+1 & reclaim+ orphan$ wells2 7#c7 ! numb] ( jobs creat$ & sav$ ?r\gh ! plugg+1 rem$iation1 & reclamation ( orphan$ wells2 & 7#d7 ! acreage ( habitat re/or$ us+ grants aw>d$ to plug1 rem$iate1 & reclaim orphan$ wells & to rem$iate or reclaim adjac5t l&1 toge!r ) a description ( ! purposes = :i* t l& is likely to be us$ 9 ! future4 7g7 ,effect ( section 7#a7 ,no expansion ( liability ,no?+ 9 ?is section e/abli%es or exp&s ! responsibility or liability ( any entity ) respect to-- 7,a7 plugg+ any well2 or 7,b7 rem$iat+ or reclaim+ any well site4 7#b7 ,tribal l& ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7,a7 relieves ! ,secret>y ( any obligation "u section #c ( ! ,act ( ,may #aa1 #aich 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cif;c2 #eb ,/at4 #cdh1 *apt] #aih71 to plug1 rem$iate1 or reclaim an orphan$ well locat$ on ,tribal l&2 or 7,b7 absolves ! ,unit$ ,/ates f a responsibility to plug1 rem$iate1 or reclaim an orphan$ well locat$ on ,tribal l& or any o!r responsibility to an ,indian ,tribe1 includ+ any responsibility t d]ives f-- 7i7 ! tru/ relation%ip betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes2 7ii7 any treaty1 law1 or ,executive ord]2 or 7iii7 any agreem5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & an ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,own] or op]ator n absolv$ ,no?+ 9 ?is section absolves ! own] or op]ator ( an oil or gas well ( any pot5tial liability =-- 7,a7 reimbursem5t ( any plugg+ or reclamation co/s associat$ ) ! well2 or 7,b7 any adv]se effect ( ! well on ! environm5t4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj3 7#a7 to ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! program "u subsection 7b72 7,b7 #gge1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u subsection 7c77#c72 7,c7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u subsection 7c77#d72 7,d7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj to provide grants "u subsection 7c77#e72 & 7,e7 #aej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! program "u subsection 7d72 7#b7 to ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 #cj1jjj1jjj to conduct rese>* & developm5t activities 9 coop]ation ) ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission to assi/ ! ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies1 ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes 9-- 7,a7 id5tify+ & *>act]iz+ undocum5t$ orphan$ wells2 & 7,b7 mitigat+ ! environm5tal risks ( undocum5t$ orphan$ wells2 & 7#c7 to ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission1 #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is section4 4 ,,vii ,ab&on$ m9e l& reclamation #djgja4 ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund au?orization ( appropriations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$1 = deposit into ! ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund e/abli%$ by section #dja7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7;a77 #aa1bic1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7b7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7g71 am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 %all be us$ to provide1 z exp$iti\sly z practicable1 to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 annual grants = ab&on$ m9e l& & wat] reclamation projects "u ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abja et seq474 7#b7 ,eligible grant recipi5ts ,grants may be made "u p>agraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t h a ,/ate or ,tribal program approv$ "u section #dje ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abce72 7,b7 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t are c]tifi$ "u section #daa7;a7 ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abdj;a7a772 & 7,c7 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t are ref]r$ to 9 section #djb7;g77#h77;,b7 ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7;g77#h77;,b774 7#c7 ,contract aggregation ,9 apply+ = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes may aggregate bids into l>g] /atewide or regional contracts4 7c7 ,cov]$ activities ,grants "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all only be us$ = activities describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #djc & section #daj ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc1 #abdj74 7d7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all allocate & di/ribute am\nts made available = grants "u subsection 7b77#a7 to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes on an equal annual basis ov] a #ae-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 bas$ on ! numb] ( tons ( coal hi/orically produc$ 9 ! ,/ates or f ! applicable ,indian l& be=e ,augu/ #c1 #aigg1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe is c]tifi$ "u section #daa7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abdj;a7a774 7#b7 ,surface m9+ control & reclamation ,act exception ,section #dja7;f77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7;f77#c77;,b77 %all n apply to grant funds di/ribut$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,report to ,congress on allocations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ allocation to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes is made "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all submit to ,congress a report t describes any progress made "u ?is section 9 address+ out/&+ reclamation ne$s "u subsection 7a7 or 7b7 ( section #djc or section #daj ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation & ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc1 #abdj74 7,b7 ,input ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all-- 7i7 prior to submitt+ ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 solicit ! input ( ! ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes reg>d+ ! progress ref]r$ to 9 t subp>agraph2 & 7ii7 include 9 ! report submitt$ to ,congress "u t subp>agraph a description ( any input receiv$ "u clause 7i74 7#d7 ,r$i/ribution ( funds 7,a7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #bj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all evaluate grant paym5ts to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes made "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,unus$ funds ,on completion ( ! evaluation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes %all return any unus$ funds "u ?is section to ! ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund4 7e7 ,total am\nt ( grant ,! total am\nt ( grant fund+ provid$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 to an eligible ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe %all be n less ?an #bj1jjj1jjj1 to ! ext5t t ! am\nt ne$$ = reclamation projects describ$ 9 t subsection on ! l& ( ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe is n less ?an #bj1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,priority ,9 addition to ! priorities describ$ 9 section #djc7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc7;a771 9 provid+ grants "u ?is section1 priority may also be giv5 to reclamation projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 t provide employm5t = curr5t & =m] employees ( ! coal indu/ry4 7g7 ,res]vation ,( ! funds made available "u subsection 7a71 #be1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to provide ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes ) ! f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance necess>y = ! purpose ( mak+ am5dm5ts to ! inv5tory ma9ta9$ "u section #djc7;c7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcc7;c774 #djgjb4 ,ab&on$ m9e reclamation fee 7a7 ,am\nt ,section #djb7;a7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bh c5ts & ins]t+ #bb4d c5ts2 7#b7 by /rik+ #ab c5ts & ins]t+ #i4f c5ts2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ #h c5ts & ins]t+ #f4d c5ts4 7b7 ,duration ,section #djb7;b7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjba & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcd4 #djgjc4 ,am\nts di/ribut$ f ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund ,section #dja7;f77#b7 ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7;f77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjce2 & 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjce2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjcf2 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjcf2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjce4 #djgjd4 ,ab&on$ h>drock m9e reclamation 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all e/abli% a program to inv5tory1 assess1 decommission1 reclaim1 respond to haz>d\s sub/ance releases on1 & rem$iate ab&on$ h>drock m9e l& bas$ on conditions includ+ ne$1 public heal? & safety1 pot5tial environm5tal h>m1 & o!r l& use priorities4 7b7 ,aw>d ( grants ,subject to ! availability ( funds1 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants on a competitive or =mula basis to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes t h jurisdiction ov] ab&on$ h>drock m9e l& to reclaim t l&4 7c7 ,eligibility ,am\nts made available "u ?is section may only be us$ = ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 local1 & private l& t has be5 affect$ by pa/ h>drock m9+ activities1 & wat] res\rces t trav]se or are contigu\s to su* l&1 includ+ any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,l& & wat] res\rces t 7-- 7,a7 us$ =1 or affect$ by1 h>drock m9+ activities2 & 7,b7 ab&on$ or left 9 an inadequate reclamation /atus be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,l& = :i* ! ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation t !re is no cont9u+ reclamation responsibility ( a claim hold]1 liable p>ty1 op]ator1 or o!r p]son t ab&on$ ! site prior to completion ( requir$ reclamation "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7d7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section %all be us$ to inv5tory1 assess1 decommission1 reclaim1 respond to haz>d\s sub/ance releases on1 & rem$iate ab&on$ h>drock m9e l& bas$ on ! priorities describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,exclusion ,am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section may n be us$ to fulfill obligations "u ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 agre$ to 9 a legal settlem5t or impos$ by a c\rt1 :e!r = paym5t ( funds or = "w to be p]=m$4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t %all be = grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes "u subsection 7b7 = eligible activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a72 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t %all be = available to ! ,secret>y = eligible activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a7 on ,f$]al l&4 7#b7 ,transf] ,! ,secret>y may transf] am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 ,,viii ,natural res\rces-relat$ infra/ructure1 wildfire managem5t1 & ecosy/em re/oration #djhja4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecb et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #h4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program74 7b7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all1 tak+ into acc\nt =eseeable *anges 9 wea!r & hydrology-- 7#a7 re/ore passages = fi% & o!r aquatic species by-- 7,a7 improv+1 repair+1 or replac+ culv]ts & o!r infra/ructure2 & 7,b7 remov+ b>ri]s1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 f ! passages2 7#b7 decommission unau?oriz$ us]-creat$ roads & trails t are n a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail1 if ! applicable unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em has publi%$-- 7,a7 a ,motor ,vehicle ,use ,map & ! road is n id5tifi$ z a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road on t ,motor ,vehicle ,use ,map2 or 7,b7 a map depict+ ! au?oriz$ trails 9 ! applicable unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em & ! trail is n id5tifi$ z a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail on t map2 7#c7 prep>e previ\sly clos$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads = long-t]m /orage1 9 accordance ) subsections 7c77#a7 & 7d71 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 prev5ts motor vehicle use1 z appropriate to con=m to r\te designations2 7,b7 prev5ts ! roads f damag+ adjac5t res\rces1 includ+ aquatic & wildlife res\rces2 7,c7 r$uces or elim9ates ! ne$ = road ma9t5ance2 & 7,d7 pres]ves ! roads = future use2 7#d7 decommission previ\sly clos$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads & trails 9 accordance ) subsections 7c77#a7 & 7d72 7#e7 relocate ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads & trails-- 7,a7 to increase resili5ce to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 & o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7,b7 to respond to *ang+ res\rce conditions & public input2 7#f7 conv]t ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trails1 :ile all[+ = cont9u$ use = motoriz$ & nonmotoriz$ recreation1 to ! ext5t ! use is compatible ) ! managem5t /atus ( ! road or trail2 7#g7 decommission tempor>y roads-- 7,a7 t 7 con/ruct$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section-- 7i7 = em]g5cy op]ations2 or 7ii7 to facilitate a res\rce extraction project2 7,b7 t 7 designat$ z a tempor>y road by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 7i7 9 violation ( section #aj7;b7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjh7;b771 on :i* vegetation cov] has n be5 ree/abli%$2 or 7ii7 t h n be5 fully decommission$2 & 7#h7 c>ry out projects on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads1 trails1 & bridges to improve resili5ce to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 flood+1 or o!r natural disa/]s4 7c7 ,project selection 7#a7 ,project eligibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may only fund "u ! ,program a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 ( subsection 7b7 if ! ,secret>y previ\sly & sep>ately-- 7i7 solicit$ public comm5t = *ang+ ! managem5t /atus ( ! applicable ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or trail-- 7,i7 to close ! road or trail to access2 & 7,,ii7 to m9imize impacts to natural res\rces2 & 7ii7 has clos$ ! road or trail to access z describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,ea* project c>ri$ out "u ! ,program %all be on a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road or trail1 except ) respect to-- 7i7 a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b72 or 7ii7 a project c>ri$ out on a wat]%$ = :i* ! ,secret>y has ent]$ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u section #cbc ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a74 7#b7 ,annual selection ( projects = fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a process = annually select+ projects = fund+ "u ! ,program1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section2 7,b7 solicit & consid] public input regionally 9 ! rank+ ( projects = fund+ "u ! ,program2 7,c7 give priority = fund+ "u ! ,program to projects t w\ld-- 7i7 protect or improve wat] quality 9 public dr9k+ wat] s\rce areas2 7ii7 re/ore ! habitat ( a ?reat5$1 endang]$1 or s5sitive fi% or wildlife species2 or 7iii7 ma9ta9 future access to ! adjac5t area = ! public1 contractors1 p]mittees1 or firefight]s2 & 7,d7 publi% on ! website ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice-- 7i7 ! selection process e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 a li/ t includes a description & ! propos$ outcome ( ea* project fund$ "u ! ,program 9 ea* fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,9 implem5t+ ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7#a7 ! sy/em ( roads & trails on ! applicable unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em-- 7,a7 is adequate to meet any increas+ dem&s = timb]1 recreation1 & o!r uses2 7,b7 provides = int5sive use1 protection1 developm5t1 & managem5t ( ! l& "u pr9ciples ( multiple use & su/a9$ yield ( products & s]vices2 7,c7 does n damage1 degrade1 or impair adjac5t res\rces1 includ+ aquatic & wildlife res\rces1 to ! ext5t practicable2 7,d7 reflects long-t]m fund+ expectations2 & 7,e7 is adequate = support+ em]g5cy op]ations1 su* z evacuation r\tes dur+ wildfires1 floods1 & o!r natural disa/]s2 & 7#b7 all projects fund$ "u ! ,program are consi/5t ) any applicable =e/ plan or travel managem5t plan4 7e7 ,sav+s clause ,a decision to fund a project "u ! ,program %all n affect any det]m9ation made previ\sly or to be made 9 ! future by ! ,secret>y ) reg>d to road or trail closures4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to c>ry out section #h ( ,public ,law #hh-feg 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act7 #bej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #djhjb4 ,/udy & report on feasibility ( revegetat+ reclaim$ m9e sites 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t1 %all conduct1 & submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy on ! feasibility ( revegetat+ reclaim$ m9$ sites4 7b7 ,inclusions ,! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 recomm5dations = h[ a program c\ld be implem5t$ ?r\gh ! ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t to revegetate reclaim$ m9$ sites2 7#b7 id5tifications ( reclaim$ m9e sites t w\ld be suitable = inclusion 9 su* a program1 includ+ sites on l& t-- 7,a7 is subject to title ,,iv ( ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca et seq472 & 7,b7 is n subject to t title2 7#c7 a description ( any b>ri]s to implem5tation ( su* a program1 includ+ :e!r ! program w\ld pot5tially int]f]e ) ! au?orities conta9$ 91 or ! implem5tation (1 ! ,surface ,m9+ ,control & ,reclamation ,act ( #aigg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abja et seq471 includ+ ! ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund creat$ by section #dja ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7 & ,/ate reclamation programs "u section #dje ( t ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abce72 & 7#d7 a description ( ! pot5tial = job creation & work=ce ne$s if su* a program 0 implem5t$4 #djhjc4 ,wildfire risk r$uction 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 = ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 #c1cfi1bjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,treatm5t ,( ! ,f$]al l& or ,indian =e/ l& or rangel& t has be5 id5tifi$ z hav+ a v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all1 by n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 conduct re/oration treatm5ts & improve ! ,fire ,regime ,condition ,class ( #aj1jjj1jjj acres t are locat$ 9-- 7#a7 ! wildl&-urban int]face2 or 7#b7 a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area4 7c7 ,activities ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ent]+ into an agreem5t ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration to e/abli% & op]ate a program t makes use ( ! ,geo/ation>y ,op]ational ,environm5tal ,satellite ,program to rapidly detect & report wildfire />ts 9 all areas 9 :i* ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture has f9ancial responsibility = wildl& fire protection & prev5tion1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#b7 #fjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! sal>ies & exp5ses ( ,f$]al wildl& firefight]s 9 accordance ) subsection 7d71 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #abj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #dhj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to acquire te*nology & infra/ructure = ea* ,type ,i & ,type ,,ii incid5t managem5t team to ma9ta9 int]op]ability ) respect to ! radio frequ5cies us$ by any respond+ ag5cy2 7#d7 #cj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to provide f9ancial assi/ance to ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 & units ( local gov]nm5t to e/abli% & op]ate ,rev]se-#iaa telecommunication sy/ems2 7#e7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to e/abli% & implem5t a pilot program to provide to local gov]nm5ts f9ancial assi/ance = ! acquisition ( slip-on tank] units to e/abli% fleets ( vehicles t c be quickly conv]t$ to be op]at$ z fire eng9es2 7#f7 #a1bjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 to develop & publi%1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 a map depict+ at-risk communities 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa771 includ+ ,tribal at-risk communities2 7#g7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 =-- 7i7 preplann+ fire response work%ops t develop-- 7,i7 pot5tial op]ational del9eations2 & 7,,ii7 select pot5tial control locations2 & 7ii7 work=ce tra9+ = /aff1 non-,f$]al firefight]s1 & ,native village fire crews =-- 7,i7 wildl& firefight+2 & 7,,ii7 increas+ ! pace & scale ( vegetation treatm5ts1 includ+ tra9+ on h[ to prep>e & implem5t l>ge l&scape treatm5ts2 & 7,b7 ( :i*-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7ii7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#h7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to ent] into an agreem5t ) a ,s\?we/ ,ecological ,re/oration ,in/itute e/abli%$ "u ! ,s\?we/ ,=e/ ,heal? & ,wildfire ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgja et seq47-- 7,a7 to compile & display exi/+ data1 includ+ geographic data1 = haz>d\s fuel r$uction or wildfire prev5tion treatm5ts und]tak5 by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 includ+ treatm5ts und]tak5 ) fund+ provid$ "u ?is title2 7,b7 to compile & display exi/+ data1 includ+ geographic data1 = l>ge wildfires1 z def9$ by ! ,national ,wildfire ,coord9at+ ,gr\p1 t occur 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,c7 to facilitate coord9ation & use ( exi/+ & future int]ag5cy fuel treatm5t data1 includ+ geographic data1 = ! purposes (-- 7i7 assess+ & plann+ cross-b\nd>y fuel treatm5ts2 & 7ii7 monitor+ ! effects ( treatm5ts on wildfire outcomes & ecosy/em re/oration s]vices1 us+ ! data compil$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 7,d7 to publi% a report e #e ye>s %[+ ! ext5t to :i* treatm5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & previ\s wildfires affect ! b\nd>ies ( wildfires1 categoriz$ by-- 7i7 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cy2 7ii7 region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7iii7 treatm5t type2 & 7,e7 to c>ry out o!r relat$ activities ( a ,s\?we/ ,ecological ,re/oration ,in/itute1 z au?oriz$ by ! ,s\?we/ ,=e/ ,heal? & ,wildfire ,prev5tion ,act ( #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgja et seq472 7#i7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be available = activities conduct$ "u ! ,jo9t ,fire ,sci5ce ,program1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#aj7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = collaboration & collaboration-bas$ activities1 includ+ facilitation1 c]tification ( collaboratives1 & plann+ & implem5t+ projects "u ! ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program e/abli%$ "u section #djjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7 9 accordance ) subsection 7e72 7#aa7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 =-- 7i7 conduct+ me*anical ?9n+ & timb] h>ve/+ 9 an ecologically appropriate mann] t maximizes ! ret5tion ( l>ge trees1 z appropriate = ! =e/ type1 to ! ext5t t ! trees promote fire-resili5t /&s2 or 7ii7 precomm]cial ?9n+ 9 "y gr[? /&s = wildlife habitat b5efits to provide subsi/5ce res\rces2 & 7,b7 ( :i*-- 7i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7ii7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ab7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coop]ation ) ,/ates1 to aw>d community wildfire def5se grants to at-risk communities 9 accordance ) subsection 7f72 7#ac7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = plann+ & conduct+ prescrib$ fires & relat$ activities1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ad7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = develop+ or improv+ pot5tial control locations1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#g77;,a77i77,,ii71 includ+ in/all+ fuelbreaks 7includ+ fuelbreaks /udi$ "u subsection 7i771 ) a focus on %ad$ fuelbreaks :5 ecologically appropriate1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ae7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = contract+ or employ+ crews ( labor]s to modify & remove flammable vegetation on ,f$]al l& & = us+ mat]ials f treatm5ts1 to ! ext5t practicable1 to produce bio*> & o!r innovative wood products1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( exi/+ locally bas$ organizations t engage "y adults1 ,native y\?1 & vet]ans 9 s]vice projects1 su* z y\? & cons]vation corps1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#af7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = po/-fire re/oration activities t are implem5t$ n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date t a wildl& fire is conta9$1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#ag7 #h1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 to provide fe$/ock to firewood banks2 & 7,b7 to provide f9ancial assi/ance = ! op]ation ( firewood banks2 & 7#ah7 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ! procurem5t & placem5t ( wildfire detection & real-"t monitor+ equipm5t1 su* z s5sors1 cam]as1 & o!r relevant equipm5t1 9 areas at risk ( wildfire or po/-burn$ areas4 7d7 ,wildl& firefight]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#b71 coord9ate ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t to develop a di/9ct wildl& firefight] occupational s]ies4 7#b7 ,haz>d\s duty diff]5tial n affect$ ,section #eede7;d77#a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ except & all t foll[s ?r\gh & at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8except-- 7,a7 an employee 9 an occupational s]ies cov]+ positions = :i* ! prim>y duties involve ! prev5tion1 control1 suppression1 or managem5t ( wildl& fires1 z det]m9$ by ! ,(fice2 & 7,b7 9 su* o!r circum/ances z ! ,(fice may by regulation prescribe2 & 4 7#c7 ,curr5t employees ,any individual employ$ z a wildl& firefight] on ! date on :i* ! occupational s]ies e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 takes effect may elect-- 7,a7 to rema9 9 ! occupational s]ies 9 :i* ! individual is employ$2 or 7,b7 to be includ$ 9 ! wildl& firefight] occupational s]ies e/abli%$ "u t p>agraph4 7#d7 ,p]man5t employees2 increase 9 sal>y ,us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#b71 beg9n+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all-- 7,a7 seek to conv]t n few] ?an #a1jjj seasonal wildl& firefight]s to wildl& firefight]s t-- 7i7 are full-"t1 p]man5t1 ye>-r\nd ,f$]al employees2 & 7ii7 r$uce haz>d\s fuels on ,f$]al l& n few] ?an #hjj h\rs p] ye>2 & 7,b7 increase ! base sal>y ( a ,f$]al wildl& firefight] by ! less] ( an am\nt t is comm5surate ) an increase ( #bj1jjj p] ye> or an am\nt equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! base sal>y1 if ! ,secret>y conc]n$1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t1 makes a writt5 det]m9ation t ! position ( ! ,f$]al wildl& firefight] is locat$ )9 a specifi$ geographic area 9 :i* x is difficult to recruit or reta9 a ,f$]al wildl& firefight]4 7#e7 ,national wildfire coord9at+ gr\p ,us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#b71 n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbb1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all-- 7,a7 develop & adh]e to recomm5dations = mitigation /rategies = wildl& firefight]s to m9imize exposure due to l9e-(-duty environm5tal haz>ds2 & 7,b7 e/abli% programs = p]man5t1 tempor>y1 seasonal1 & ye>-r\nd wildl& firefight]s to recognize & address m5tal heal? ne$s1 includ+ po/-traumatic /ress disord] c>e4 7e7 ,collaborative =e/ l&scape re/oration program ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#aj7-- 7#a7 solicit new project proposals "u ! ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program e/abli%$ "u section #djjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,program72 7#b7 provide up to #e ye>s ( additional fund+ ( any proposal orig9ally select$ = fund+ "u ! ,program prior to ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah-- 7,a7 t has be5 approv$ = an ext5sion ( fund+ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7,b7 t has be5 recomm5d$ = an ext5sion ( fund+ by ! advisory panel e/abli%$ "u section #djjc7;e7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;e77 prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act t ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture subsequ5tly approves2 & 7#c7 select project proposals = fund+ "u ! ,program 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 gives priority to a project proposal t w treat acres t-- 7i7 h be5 id5tifi$ z hav+ v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial2 & 7ii7 are locat$ 9-- 7,i7 ! wildl&-urban int]face2 or 7,,ii7 a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area2 7,b7 takes into consid]ation-- 7i7 ! co/ p] acre ( ,f$]al l& or ,indian =e/ l& or rangel& acres describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to be treat$2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( acres describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to be treat$2 7,c7 gives priority to a project proposal t is propos$ by a collaborative t has successfully accompli%$ treatm5ts consi/5t ) a writt5 plan t includ$ a propos$ s*$ule ( complet+ ^? treatm5ts1 :i* is n limit$ to an e>li] proposal fund$ "u ! ,program2 & 7,d7 discont9ues fund+ = a project t fails to a*ieve ! results includ$ 9 a project proposal submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = m ?an #b consecutive ye>s4 7f7 ,community wildfire def5se grant program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 us+ am\nts made available "u subsection 7c77#ab71 e/abli% a program1 :i* %all be sep>ate f ! program e/abli%$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc71 "u :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,/ates1 %all aw>d grants to at-risk communities1 includ+ ,indian ,tribes-- 7,a7 to develop or revise a community wildfire protection plan2 & 7,b7 to c>ry out projects describ$ 9 a community wildfire protection plan t is n m ?an #aj ye>s old4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all give priority to an at-risk community t is-- 7,a7 9 an area id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture z hav+ high or v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial2 7,b7 a l[-income community2 or 7,c7 a community impact$ by a sev]e disa/]4 7#c7 ,community wildfire def5se grants 7,a7 ,grant am\nts ,a grant-- 7i7 aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all be = n m ?an #bej1jjj2 & 7ii7 aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be = n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,co/ %>+ requirem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! non-,f$]al co/ 7includ+ ! adm9i/rative co/7 ( c>ry+ out a project us+ funds f a grant aw>d$ "u ! program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7,i7 n less ?an #aj p]c5t = a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,,ii7 n less ?an #be p]c5t = a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7ii7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may waive ! co/-%>+ requirem5t "u clause 7i7 = a project t s]ves an und]s]v$ community4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all n aw>d a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to an at-risk community t is locat$ 9 a c\nty or community t-- 7i7 is locat$ 9 ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 has n adopt$ an ord9ance or regulation t requires ! con/ruction ( new ro(s on build+s to adh]e to /&>ds t are simil> to1 or m /r+5t ?an-- 7,i7 ! ro( con/ruction /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,national ,fire ,protection ,association2 or 7,,ii7 an applicable model build+ code e/abli%$ by ! ,int]national ,code ,c\ncil4 7g7 ,priorities ,9 c>ry+ out projects us+ am\nts made available "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 z applicable1 %all prioritize fund+ = projects-- 7#a7 = :i* any applicable processes "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 h be5 complet$ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 t r$uce ! likelihood ( exp]i5c+ un*>act]i/ically sev]e effects f a pot5tial wildfire by focus+ on areas /rategically important = r$uc+ ! risks associat$ ) wildfires2 7#c7 t maximize ! ret5tion ( l>ge trees1 z appropriate = ! =e/ type1 to ! ext5t t ! trees promote fire-resili5t /&s2 7#d7 t d n include ! e/abli%m5t ( p]man5t roads2 7#e7 = :i* fund+ w\ld be committ$ to decommission all tempor>y roads con/ruct$ to c>ry out ! project2 & 7#f7 t fully ma9ta9 or contribute t[>d ! re/oration ( ! /ructure & composition ( old gr[? /&s consi/5t ) ! *>act]i/ics ( t =e/ type1 tak+ into acc\nt ! contribution ( ! old gr[? /& to l&scape fire adaption & wat]%$ heal?1 unless ! old gr[? /& is "p ( a sci5ce-bas$ ecological re/oration project au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ t meets applicable protection & old gr[? enhancem5t objectives1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$4 7h7 ,reports ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all complete & submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives an annual report describ+ ! numb] ( acres ( l& on :i* projects c>ri$ out us+ funds made available "u ?is section improv$ ! ,fire ,regime ,condition ,class ( ! l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7i7 ,wildfire prev5tion /udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all initiate a /udy ( ! con/ruction & ma9t5ance ( a sy/em ( /rategically plac$ fuelbreaks to control wildfires 9 we/]n ,/ates4 7#b7 ,review ,! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all review-- 7,a7 a full suite ( manual1 *emical1 & me*anical treatm5ts2 & 7,b7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! sy/em describ$ 9 t p>agraph 9 r$uc+ wildfire risk & protect+ communities4 7#c7 ,det]m9ation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( completion ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all det]m9e :e!r to initiate ! prep>ation ( a programmatic environm5tal impact /atem5t implem5t+ ! sy/em describ$ 9 t p>agraph 9 appropriate locations4 7j7 ,monitor+1 ma9t5ance1 & treatm5t plan & /rategy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all e/abli% a #e-ye> monitor+1 ma9t5ance1 & treatm5t plan t-- 7,a7 describes activities "u subsection 7c7 t ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior w take to r$uce ! risk ( wildfire by conduct+ re/oration treatm5ts & improv+ ! ,fire ,regime ,condition ,class ( #aj1jjj1jjj acres ( ,f$]al l& or ,tribal ,=e/ l& or rangel& t is id5tifi$ z hav+ v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial1 n includ+ annual treatm5ts o!rwise s*$ul$2 7,b7 e/abli%es a process = prioritiz+ treatm5ts 9 areas & communities at ! highe/ risk ( cata/rophic wildfires2 7,c7 includes an innovative plan & process-- 7i7 to lev]age public-private p>tn]%ips & res\rces1 %>$ /ew>d%ip agreem5ts1 good neighbor agreem5ts1 & simil> contract+ au?orities2 7ii7 to prioritize projects = :i* any applicable processes "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 h be5 complet$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7iii7 to /reaml9e subsequ5t projects bas$ on exi/+ /atutory or regulatory au?orities2 & 7iv7 to develop int]ag5cy teams to increase coord9ation & effici5cy "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba72 & 7,d7 e/abli%es a process = coord9at+ prioritization & treatm5t ) ,/ate & local entities & affect$ /akehold]s4 7#b7 ,/rategy ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 coord9ation ) ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 %all publi% a long-t]m1 outcome-bas$ monitor+1 ma9t5ance1 & treatm5t /rategy-- 7,a7 to ma9ta9 =e/ heal? improvem5ts & wildfire risk r$uction accompli%$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 to cont9ue treatm5t at levels necess>y to address ! #bj1jjj1jjj acres ne$+ priority treatm5t ov] ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( publication ( ! /rategy2 & 7,c7 to proactively conduct treatm5t at a level necess>y to m9imize ! risk ( wildfire to surr\nd+ at-risk communities4 7k7 ,au?oriz$ haz>d\s fuels projects ,a project c>ri$ out us+ fund+ au?oriz$ "u p>agraphs 7#aa77;,a77i71 7#ac71 or 7#ad7 ( subsection 7c7 %all be consid]$ an au?oriz$ haz>d\s fuel r$uction project pursuant to section #ajb ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feab74 #djhjd4 ,ecosy/em re/oration 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 = ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 #b1acj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,activities ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #cjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available1 9 accordance ) subsection 7c71 to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 =-- 7i7 ent]+ into contracts1 includ+ /ew>d%ip contracts or agreem5ts1 ! purpose ( ea* ( :i* %all be to re/ore ecological heal? on n few] ?an #aj1jjj acres ( ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 & = sal>ies & exp5ses associat$ ) prep>+ & execut+ ^? contracts2 & 7ii7 e/abli%+ a ,work+ ,capital ,fund t may be access$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to fund requirem5ts ( contracts describ$ 9 clause 7i71 includ+ cancellation & t]m9ation co/s1 consi/5t ) section #fjd7;h7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7h771 & p]iodic paym5ts ov] ! span ( ! contract p]iod2 & 7,b7 ( :i*-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to ent] into contracts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 7ii7 #aej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to ent] into contracts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i72 & 7iii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available until exp5d$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 to e/abli% ! ,work+ ,capital ,fund describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to provide to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes = implem5t+ re/oration projects on ,f$]al l& pursuant to good neighbor agreem5ts ent]$ into "u section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 or agreem5ts ent]$ into "u section #b7;b7 ( ! ,tribal ,=e/ ,protection ,act ( #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7b771 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #afj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#c7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to provide f9ancial assi/ance to facilities t pur*ase & process byproducts f ecosy/em re/oration projects 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 7#d7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to provide grants to ,/ates1 t]ritories ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ,indian ,tribes = implem5t+ volunt>y ecosy/em re/oration projects on private or public l&1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 t-- 7,a7 prioritizes fund+ cross-b\nd>y projects2 & 7,b7 requires mat*+ fund+ f ! ,/ate1 t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or ,indian ,tribe to be eligible to receive ! fund+2 7#e7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to aw>d grants to ,/ates & ,indian ,tribes to e/abli% r5tal programs = portable skidd] bridges1 bridge mats1 or o!r tempor>y wat] cross+ /ructures1 to m9imize /ream b$ di/urbance on non-,f$]al l& & ,f$]al l&2 7#f7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = invasive species detection1 prev5tion1 & eradication1 includ+ conduct+ rese>* & provid+ res\rces to facilitate detection ( invasive species at po9ts ( entry & aw>d+ grants = eradication ( invasive species on non-,f$]al l& & on ,f$]al l&1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#g7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to re/ore1 prep>e1 or adapt recreation sites on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 9 accordance ) subsection 7e72 7#h7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to re/ore native vegetation & mitigate environm5tal haz>ds on m9$ l& on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al l&1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#i7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to e/abli% & implem5t a national revegetation ef=t on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al l&1 includ+ to implem5t ! ,national ,se$ ,/rategy = ,rehabilitation & ,re/oration1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #gj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,b7 #acj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 & 7#aj7 #hj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 to e/abli% a collaborative-bas$1 l&scape-scale re/oration program to re/ore wat] quality or fi% passage on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 9 accordance ) subsection 7f74 7c7 ,ecological heal? re/oration contracts 7#a7 ,submission ( li/ ( projects to ,congress ,until ! date on :i* all ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i7 are exp5d$1 n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a li/ ( projects to be fund$ "u t subsection 9 ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,a7 a detail$ description ( ea* project2 & 7,b7 an e/imate ( ! co/1 includ+ sal>ies & exp5ses1 = ! project4 7#b7 ,alt]nate allocation ,appropriations ,acts may provide = alt]nate allocation ( am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#a71 consi/5t ) ! allocations "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t subsection4 7#c7 ,lack ( alt]nate allocations ,if ,congress has n enact$ legislation e/abli%+ alt]nate allocations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by ! date on :i* ! ,act mak+ full-ye> appropriations = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 ,environm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies = ! applicable fiscal ye> is enact$ into law1 am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 %all be allocat$ by ! ,presid5t4 7d7 ,wood products infra/ructure ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 %all-- 7#a7 develop a rank+ sy/em t categorizes units ( ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 ) reg>d to treat+ areas at risk ( unnaturally sev]e wildfire or insect or disease infe/ation1 z be+-- 7,a7 v l[ priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7,b7 l[ priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7,c7 m$ium priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7,d7 high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 or 7,e7 v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 7#b7 det]m9e1 = a unit id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z be+ high or v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal1 if-- 7,a7 a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility exi/s 9 close proximity to1 or a =e/ work] is seek+ to conduct re/oration treatm5t "w on or 9 close proximity to1 ! unit2 & 7,b7 ! pres5ce ( a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility w\ld sub/antially decrease or does sub/antially decrease ! co/ ( conduct+ ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal2 7#c7 9 accordance ) any conditions ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture det]m9es to be necess>y1 us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#c71 provide f9ancial assi/ance1 includ+ a l[-int]e/ loan or a loan gu>antee1 to an entity seek+ to e/abli%1 reop51 retr(it1 exp&1 or improve a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility 9 close proximity to a unit ( ,f$]al l& t has be5 id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z high or v high priority = ecological re/oration1 if ! pres5ce ( a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility w\ld sub/antially decrease or does sub/antially decrease ! co/ ( conduct+ ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal on ! unit ( ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 & 7#d7 to ! ext5t practicable1 :5 allocat+ fund+ to units ( ,f$]al l& = ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal1 give priority to a unit ( ,f$]al l& t-- 7,a7 has be5 id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z be+ high or v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal2 & 7,b7 has a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility-- 7i7 t1 z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 exi/s 9 close proximity to ! unit2 & 7,,ii7 does sub/antially decrease ! co/ ( conduct+ ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal on ! unit2 or 7ii7 t has receiv$ f9ancial assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#c74 7e7 ,recreation sites 7#a7 ,site re/oration & improvem5ts ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#g71 #de1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & #ce1jjj1jjj %all be made available ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to re/ore1 prep>e1 or adapt recreation sites on ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 t h exp]i5c$ or may likely exp]i5ce visitation & use beyond ! c>ry+ capacity ( ! sites4 7#b7 ,public use recreation cab9s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#g71 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture =-- 7i7 ! op]ation1 repair1 recon/ruction1 & con/ruction ( public use recreation cab9s on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7ii7 to ! ext5t necess>y1 ! repair or recon/ruction ( hi/oric build+s t are to be outleas$ "u section #cjfaba ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,( ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 #e1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = associat$ sal>ies & exp5ses 9 c>ry+ out t subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may ent] into a lease or coop]ative agreem5t ) a ,/ate1 ,indian ,tribe1 local gov]nm5t1 or private entity-- 7i7 to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 or 7ii7 to manage ! r5t+ ( a cab9 or build+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! public4 7#c7 ,exclusion ,a project %all n be eligible = fund+ "u ?is subsection if-- 7,a7 fund+ = ! project w\ld be us$ = def]r$ ma9t5ance1 z def9$ by ,f$]al ,acc\nt+ ,/&>ds ,advisory ,bo>d2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture has id5tifi$ ! project = fund+ f ! ,national ,p>ks & ,public ,l& ,legacy ,re/oration ,fund e/abli%$ by section #bjjdjb7;a7 ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7f7 ,collaborative-bas$1 aquatic-focus$1 l&scape-scale re/oration program ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & us+ ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7b77#aj7-- 7#a7 solicit collaboratively develop$ proposals t-- 7,a7 are = #e-ye> projects to re/ore fi% passage or wat] quality on ,f$]al l& & non-,f$]al l& to ! ext5t all[$ "u section #cbc7;a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa;a7a771 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&2 7,b7 conta9 propos$ accompli%m5ts & propos$ non-,f$]al fund+2 & 7,c7 reque/ n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj 9 fund+ made available "u subsection 7b77#aj72 7#b7 select project proposals = fund+ 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 gives priority to a project proposal t w\ld result 9 ! mo/ miles ( /reams be+ re/or$ = ! l[e/ am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+2 & 7,b7 discont9ues fund+ = a project t fails to a*ieve ! results includ$ 9 a proposal submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = m ?an #b consecutive ye>s2 & 7#c7 publi% a li/ (-- 7,a7 all ( ! priority wat]%$s on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 7,b7 ! condition ( ea* priority wat]%$ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,c7 ! condition ( ea* priority wat]%$ on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #djhje4 ,,gao /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #f ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy on ! implem5tation ( ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 includ+ :e!r ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title h-- 7,a7 effectively r$uc$ wildfire risk1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* ! wildfire haz>d on ,f$]al l& has *ang$2 & 7,b7 re/or$ ecosy/ems on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al l&2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unites ,/ates = ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 #hjj1jjj4 #djhjf4 ,e/abli%m5t ( fuel breaks 9 =e/s & o!r wildl& vegetation 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y conc]n$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,secret>y conc]n$ means-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ) respect to public l&s 7z def9$ 9 section #ajc ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb77 adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t4 7b7 ,categorical exclusion e/abli%$ ,=e/ managem5t activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 are a category ( actions designat$ z be+ categorically exclud$ f ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 if ! categorical exclusion is docum5t$ ?r\gh a support+ record & decision memor&um4 7c7 ,=e/ managem5t activities designat$ = categorical exclusion 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! category ( =e/ managem5t activities designat$ "u subsection 7b7 = a categorical exclusion are =e/ managem5t activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 t are c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ on public l&s 7z def9$ 9 section #ajc ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb77 adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t or ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& ! prim>y purpose ( :i* is to e/abli% & ma9ta9 l9e> fuel breaks t are-- 7,a7 up to #a1jjj feet 9 wid? contigu\s ) or incorporat+ exi/+ l9e> features1 su* z roads1 wat] infra/ructure1 transmission & di/ribution l9es1 & pipel9es ( any l5g? on ,f$]al l&2 & 7,b7 int5d$ to r$uce ! risk ( un*>act]i/ic wildfire on ,f$]al l& or cata/rophic wildfire = an adjac5t at-risk community4 7#b7 ,activities ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ! =e/ managem5t activities t may be c>ri$ out pursuant to ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 are-- 7,a7 m[+ or ma/icat+2 7,b7 ?9n+ by manual & me*anical cutt+2 7,c7 pil+1 y>d+1 & removal ( sla% or haz>d\s fuels2 7,d7 sell+ ( vegetation products1 includ+ timb]1 firewood1 biomass1 sla%1 & f5cepo/s2 7,e7 t>get$ graz+2 7,f7 application (-- 7i7 pe/icide2 7ii7 biope/icide2 or 7iii7 h]bicide2 7,g7 se$+ ( native species2 7,h7 controll$ burns & broadca/ burn+2 & 7,i7 burn+ ( piles1 includ+ jackpot piles4 7#c7 ,exclud$ activities ,a =e/ managem5t activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 may n be c>ri$ out pursuant to ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 if ! activity is conduct$-- 7,a7 9 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em2 7,b7 on ,f$]al l& on :i* ! removal ( vegetation is prohibit$ or re/rict$ by ,act ( ,congress1 ,presid5tial proclamation 7includ+ ! applicable implem5tation plan71 or regulation2 7,c7 9 a wild]ness /udy area2 or 7,d7 9 an area 9 :i* c>ry+ out ! activity w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! applicable l& managem5t plan or res\rce managem5t plan4 7#d7 ,extraord9>y circum/ances ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all apply ! extraord9>y circum/ances proc$ures "u section #bbj4f ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 9 det]m9+ :e!r to use a categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b74 7d7 ,acreage & location limitations ,treatm5ts ( vegetation 9 l9e> fuel breaks cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 may n conta9 treatm5t units 9 excess ( #c1jjj acres2 7#b7 %all be locat$ prim>ily 9-- 7,a7 ! wildl&-urban int]face or a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area2 7,b7 if locat$ outside ! wildl&-urban int]face or a public dr9k+ wat] s\rce area1 an area )9 ,condition ,class #b or #c 9 ,fire ,regime ,gr\p ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii t conta9s v high wildfire haz>d pot5tial2 or 7,c7 an insect or disease area designat$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#c7 %all consid] ! be/ available sci5tific in=mation4 7e7 ,roads 7#a7 ,p]man5t roads ,a project "u ?is section %all n include ! e/abli%m5t ( p]man5t roads4 7#b7 ,exi/+ roads ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ may c>ry out necess>y ma9t5ance & repairs on exi/+ p]man5t roads = ! purposes ( ?is section4 7#c7 ,tempor>y roads ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all decommission any tempor>y road con/ruct$ "u a project "u ?is section n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! project is complet$4 7f7 ,public collaboration ,to enc\rage mean+ful public p>ticipation dur+ ! prep>ation ( a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all facilitate1 dur+ ! prep>ation ( ea* project-- 7#a7 collaboration among ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts & ,indian ,tribes2 & 7#b7 p>ticipation ( int]e/$ p]sons4 #djhjg4 ,em]g5cy actions 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,au?oriz$ em]g5cy action ,! t]m au?oriz$ em]g5cy action means an action c>ri$ out pursuant to an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation issu$ "u ?is section to mitigate ! h>m to life1 prop]ty1 or important natural or cultural res\rces on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or adjac5t l&4 7#b7 ,em]g5cy situation ,! t]m em]g5cy situation means a situation on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& = :i* imm$iate implem5tation ( #a or m au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions is necess>y to a*ieve #a or m ( ! foll[+ results3 7,a7 ,relief f haz>ds ?reat5+ human heal? & safety4 7,b7 ,mitigation ( ?reats to natural res\rces on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or adjac5t l&4 7#c7 ,em]g5cy situation det]m9ation ,! t]m em]g5cy situation det]m9ation means a det]m9ation made by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,l& & res\rce managem5t plan ,! t]m l& & res\rce managem5t plan means a plan develop$ "u section #f ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7#e7 ,national =e/ sy/em l& ,! t]m ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& means l& ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a7774 7#f7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions to respond to em]g5cy situations 7#a7 ,det]m9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a det]m9ation t an em]g5cy situation exi/s ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7,b7 ,review ,an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation %all n be subject to objection "u ! pr$ecisional adm9i/rative review processes "u "p #bah ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,c7 ,basis ( det]m9ation ,an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation %all be bas$ on an exam9ation ( ! relevant in=mation4 7#b7 ,au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions ,aft] mak+ an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 ! ,secret>y may c>ry out au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions on t ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ord] to a*ieve reliefs f haz>ds ?reat5+ human heal? & safety or mitigation ( ?reats to natural res\rces on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or adjac5t l&1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 ! salvage ( dead or dy+ trees2 7,b7 ! h>ve/ ( trees damag$ by w9d or ice2 7,c7 ! comm]cial & noncomm]cial sanitation h>ve/ ( trees to control insects or disease1 includ+ trees already infe/$ ) insects or disease2 7,d7 ! re=e/ation or replant+ ( fire-impact$ areas ?r\gh plant+1 control ( compet+ vegetation1 or o!r activities t enhance natural reg5]ation & re/ore =e/ species2 7,e7 ! removal ( haz>d\s trees 9 close proximity to roads & trails2 7,f7 ! removal ( haz>d\s fuels2 7,g7 ! re/oration ( wat] s\rces or infra/ructure2 7,h7 ! recon/ruction ( exi/+ utility l9es2 & 7,i7 ! replacem5t ( und]gr\nd cables4 7#c7 ,relation to l& & res\rce managem5t plans ,any au?oriz$ em]g5cy action c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#b7 on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& %all be conduct$ consi/5t ) ! applicable l& & res\rce managem5t plan4 7c7 ,environm5tal analysis 7#a7 ,environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action requires an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t pursuant to section #ajb7b7 ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b771 ! ,secret>y %all /udy1 develop1 & describe-- 7,a7 ! propos$ ag5cy action1 tak+ into acc\nt ! probable environm5tal consequ5ces ( ! au?oriz$ em]g5cy action & mitigat+ =eseeable adv]se environm5tal effects1 to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7,b7 ! alt]native ( no action4 7#b7 ,public notice ,! ,secret>y %all provide notice ( ea* au?oriz$ em]g5cy action t ! ,secret>y det]m9es requires an environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 9 accordance ) applicable regulations & adm9i/rative guidel9es4 7#c7 ,public comm5t ,! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = public comm5t dur+ ! prep>ation ( any environm5tal assessm5t or environm5tal impact /atem5t "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection prohibits ! ,secret>y f-- 7,a7 mak+ an em]g5cy situation det]m9ation1 includ+ a det]m9ation t an em]g5cy exi/s pursuant to section #bah4ba7;a7 ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7,b7 tak+ an em]g5cy action "u section #bbj4d7;b7 ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7d7 ,adm9i/rative review ( au?oriz$ em]g5cy actions ,an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all n be subject to objection "u ! pr$ecisional adm9i/rative review processes e/abli%$ "u section #aje ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feae7 & section #dbh ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 ,environm5t1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feae note2 ,public ,law #aab-gd74 7e7 ,judicial review ( em]g5cy actions ,a c\rt %all n enjo9 an au?oriz$ em]g5cy action "u ?is section if ! c\rt det]m9es t ! pla9tiff is unable to demon/rate t ! claim ( ! pla9tiff is likely to succe$ on ! m]its4 7f7 ,notification & guidance ,! ,secret>y %all provide notification & guidance to ea* local field (fice ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice to ensure aw>5ess (1 compliance )1 & appropriate use ( ! au?oriz$ em]g5cy action au?ority "u ?is section4 #djhjh4 ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,*iefs ,! t]m ,*iefs means ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,eligible activity ,! t]m eligible activity means an activity-- 7,a7 to r$uce ! risk ( wildfire2 7,b7 to protect wat] quality & supply2 or 7,c7 to improve wildlife habitat = at-risk species4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,wildl&-urban int]face ,! t]m wildl&-urban int]face has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program to improve ! heal? & resili5ce ( =e/ l&scapes across ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& & ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & private l&4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ! ,program by coord9at+ eligible activities conduct$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& & ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or private l& across a =e/ l&scape to improve ! heal? & resili5ce ( ! =e/ l&scape by-- 7,a7 assi/+ produc]s & l&[n]s 9 implem5t+ eligible activities on eligible private or ,tribal l& us+ ! applicable programs & au?orities adm9i/]$ by ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice "u title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq471 n includ+ ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( t title 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq472 & 7,b7 conduct+ eligible activities on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or assi/+ l&[n]s 9 implem5t+ eligible activities on ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or private l& us+ ! applicable programs & au?orities adm9i/]$ by ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7c7 ,selection ( eligible activities ,! appropriate ,regional ,=e/] & ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ %all jo9tly submit to ! ,*iefs on an annual basis proposals = eligible activities "u ! ,program4 7d7 ,evaluation crit]ia ,9 evaluat+ & select+ proposals submitt$ "u subsection 7c71 ! ,*iefs %all consid]-- 7#a7 crit]ia includ+ :e!r ! proposal-- 7,a7 r$uces wildfire risk 9 a municipal wat]%$ or ! wildl&-urban int]face2 7,b7 0 develop$ ?r\gh a collaborative process ) p>ticipation f div]se /akehold]s2 7,c7 increases =e/ work=ce capacity or =e/ bus9ess infra/ructure & developm5t2 7,d7 lev]ages exi/+ au?orities & non-,f$]al fund+2 7,e7 provides measurable outcomes2 or 7,f7 supports e/abli%$ ,/ate & regional priorities2 & 7#b7 su* o!r crit]ia relat+ to ! m]its ( ! proposals z ! ,*iefs det]m9e to be appropriate4 7e7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all provide-- 7#a7 public notice on ! websites ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice describ+-- 7,a7 ! solicitation ( proposals "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 ! crit]ia = select+ proposals 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 & 7#b7 in=mation relat+ to ! ,program & activities fund$ "u ! ,program to ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 & private l&[n]s4 7f7 ,exclusions ,an eligible activity may n be c>ri$ out "u ! ,program-- 7#a7 9 a wild]ness area or designat$ wild]ness /udy area2 7#b7 9 an inv5tori$ roadless area2 7#c7 on any ,f$]al l& on :i*1 by ,act ( ,congress or ,presid5tial proclamation1 ! removal ( vegetation is re/rict$ or prohibit$2 or 7#d7 9 an area 9 :i* ! eligible activity w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! applicable l& & res\rce managem5t plan4 7g7 ,acc\ntability 7#a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report provid+ recomm5dations to ,congress relat+ to ! ,program1 includ+ a review (-- 7,a7 fund+ me*anisms = ! ,program2 7,b7 /aff capacity to c>ry out ! ,program2 7,c7 privacy laws applicable to ! ,program2 7,d7 data collection "u ! ,program2 7,e7 monitor+ & outcomes "u ! ,program2 & 7,f7 su* o!r matt]s z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,additional reports ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc1 ! ,*iefs %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ projects = :i* fund+ is provid$ "u ! ,program1 includ+ ! /atus & outcomes ( ^? projects4 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,program #ij1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc4 7#b7 ,additional funds ,9 addition to ! funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may obligate available funds f acc\nts us$ to c>ry out ! exi/+ ,jo9t ,*iefs' ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act to c>ry out ! ,program4 7#c7 ,duration ( availability ,funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#d7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 n less ?an #dj p]c5t %all be allocat$ to c>ry out eligible activities ?r\gh ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7,b7 n less ?an #dj p]c5t %all be allocat$ to c>ry out eligible activities ?r\gh ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,c7 ! rema9+ funds %all be allocat$ by ! ,*iefs to ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or ! ,=e/ ,s]vice-- 7i7 to c>ry out eligible activities2 or 7ii7 = o!r purposes1 su* z te*nical assi/ance1 project developm5t1 or local capacity build+4 ,,ix ,we/]n wat] infra/ructure #djija4 ,au?orizations ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,commission] ( ,reclamation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is title z ! ,secret>y71 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #a1aej1jjj1jjj = wat] /orage1 gr\ndwat] /orage1 & conveyance projects 9 accordance ) section #djijb1 ( :i* #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to provide grants to plan & con/ruct small surface wat] & gr\ndwat] /orage projects 9 accordance ) section #djijc2 7#b7 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj = ! ,ag+ ,infra/ructure ,acc\nt e/abli%$ by subsection 7d77#a7 ( section #ifjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaj;b71 to be made available = activities 9 accordance ) t subsection1 includ+ major rehabilitation & replacem5t activities1 z id5tifi$ 9 ! ,asset ,managem5t ,report ( ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation dat$ ,april #bjba1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ,bureau ( ,reclamation res]v$ or transf]r$ works t h suff]$ a critical failure1 9 accordance ) section #djijd7;a72 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t ( a dam 9 accordance ) section #djijd7;b72 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = rural wat] projects t h be5 au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ,july #a1 #bjba1 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,rural ,wat] ,supply ,act ( #bjjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq472 7#d7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = wat] recycl+ & reuse projects1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #eej1jjj1jjj %all be made available = wat] recycl+ & reuse projects au?oriz$ 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h et seq47 t are-- 7i7 au?oriz$ or approv$ = con/ruction fund+ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7ii7 select$ = fund+ "u ! competitive grant program au?oriz$ pursuant to section #afjb7;f7 ( ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h7f771 ) fund+ "u ?is subp>agraph to be provid$ 9 accordance ) t section1 not)/&+ section #djac ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb71 except t section #afjb7;g77#b7 ( ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h7g77#b77 %all n apply to am\nts made available "u ?is subp>agraph2 & 7,b7 #dej1jjj1jjj %all be made available = l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse projects 9 accordance ) section #djije2 7#e7 #bej1jjj1jjj = wat] desal9ation projects & /udies au?oriz$ 9 accordance ) ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 t are-- 7,a7 au?oriz$ or approv$ = con/ruction fund+ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ,july #a1 #bjba2 or 7,b7 select$ = fund+ "u ! program au?oriz$ pursuant to section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih71 ) fund+ to be made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 accordance ) t subsection1 not)/&+ section #djac ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb71 except t p>agraph 7#b77;,f7 ( section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 7z r$esignat$ by section #djijh7 %all n apply to am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph2 7#f7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! safety ( dams program1 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,safety ( ,dams ,act ( #aigh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejf et seq472 7#g7 #djj1jjj1jjj = ,water,s,m,a,r,t grants 9 accordance ) section #iejd ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcfd71 ( :i* #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = projects t w\ld improve ! condition ( a natural feature or nature-bas$ feature 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #iejb ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcfb772 7#h7 subject to section #djijf1 #cjj1jjj1jjj = implem5t+ ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan1 consi/5t ) ! obligations ( ! ,secret>y "u ! ,colorado ,riv] ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan ,au?orization ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-ad2 #acc ,/at4 #hej7 & relat$ agreem5ts1 ( :i* #ej1jjj1jjj %all be made available = use 9 accordance ) ! ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan = ! ,upp] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas92 7#i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj to provide f9ancial assi/ance = wat]%$ managem5t projects 9 accordance ) subtitle ,a ( title ,,vi ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae et seq472 7#aj7 #bej1jjj1jjj = design1 /udy1 & con/ruction ( aquatic ecosy/em re/oration & protection projects 9 accordance ) section #aaji ( division ,,ff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj72 7#aa7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = multi-b5efit projects to improve wat]%$ heal? 9 accordance ) section #djijg2 & 7#ab7 #ej1jjj1jjj = endang]$ species recov]y & cons]vation programs 9 ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 9 accordance )-- 7,a7 ,public ,law #ajf-cib 7#aad ,/at4 #afjb72 7,b7 ! ,gr& ,canyon ,protection ,act ( #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-ege2 #ajf ,/at4 #dffi72 & 7,c7 subtitle ,e ( title ,,ix ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,/at4 #acbg74 #djijb4 ,wat] /orage1 gr\ndwat] /orage1 & conveyance projects 7a7 ,eligibility = fund+ 7#a7 ,feasibility /udies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a feasibility /udy %all only be eligible = fund+ "u section #djija7a7 if-- 7i7 ! feasibility /udy has be5 au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 7ii7 ,congress has approv$ fund+ = ! feasibility /udy 9 accordance ) section #djjg ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7iii7 ! feasibility /udy is au?oriz$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,feasibility /udy au?orizations ,! ,secret>y may c>ry out feasibility /udies = ! foll[+ projects3 7i7 ,! ,v]de ,res]voirs ,s$im5t ,mitigation ,project 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona4 7ii7 ,! ,tualat9 ,riv] ,bas9 ,project 9 ! ,/ate ( ,oregon4 7#b7 ,con/ruction ,a project %all only be eligible = con/ruction fund+ "u section #djija7a7 if-- 7,a7 an ,act ( ,congress enact$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act au?orizes con/ruction ( ! project2 7,b7 ,congress has approv$ fund+ = con/ruction ( ! project 9 accordance ) section #djjg ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 except = any project = :i*-- 7i7 ,congress did n approve ! recomm5dation ( ! ,secret>y = fund+ "u subsection 7h77#b7 ( t section = at lea/ #a fiscal ye> be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7ii7 ,/ate fund+ = ! project 0 resc9d$ by ! ,/ate be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7,c7 7i7 ,congress has au?oriz$ or approv$ fund+ = a feasibility /udy = ! project 9 accordance ) clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 7except t projects describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,b7 %all n be eligible72 & 7ii7 on completion ( ! feasibility /udy = ! project1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 f9ds ! project to be te*nically & f9ancially feasible 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws2 7,,ii7 det]m9es t suffici5t non-,f$]al fund+ is available = ! non-,f$]al co/ %>e ( ! project2 & 7,,iii7 7aa7 f9ds ! project to be 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7bb7 recomm5ds ! project = con/ruction4 7b7 ,co/-%>+ requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e-- 7,a7 = a project au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) t ,act2 7,b7 = a project approv$ by ,congress 9 accordance ) section #djjg ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;b note2 ,public ,law #aad-cbb7 7includ+ con/ruction result+ f a feasibility /udy au?oriz$ "u t ,act7 %all be z provid$ 9 t ,act2 & 7,c7 = a project n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a f$]ally own$ project1 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a non-,f$]al project1 %all n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,f$]al b5efits ,be=e fund+ a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e t1 9 return = ! ,f$]al inve/m5t 9 ! project1 at lea/ a proportionate %>e ( ! b5efits are ,f$]al b5efits4 7#c7 ,reimbursability ,! reimbursability ( ,f$]al fund+ ( projects "u ?is section %all be 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws4 7c7 ,environm5tal laws ,9 provid+ fund+ = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) all applicable environm5tal laws1 includ+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #djijc4 ,small wat] /orage & gr\ndwat] /orage projects 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( a competitive grant program = small wat] /orage & gr\ndwat] /orage projects ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program1 "u :i* ! non-,f$]al project sponsor ( any project 9 a ,reclamation ,/ate1 includ+ ! ,/ate ( ,alaska or ,hawaii1 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be feasible "u subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 %all be eligible to apply = fund+ = ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( ! project4 7b7 ,eligibility & selection 7#a7 ,submission to ! secret>y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a non-,f$]al project sponsor describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 may submit to ! ,secret>y a proposal = a project eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section 9 ! =m ( a complet$ feasibility /udy4 7,b7 ,eligible projects ,a project %all be consid]$ eligible = consid]ation = a grant "u ?is section if ! project-- 7i7 has wat] /orage capacity ( n less ?an #b1jjj acre-feet & n m ?an #cj1jjj acre-feet2 & 7ii7 7,i7 increases surface wat] or gr\ndwat] /orage2 or 7,,ii7 conveys wat]1 directly or indirectly1 to or f surface wat] or gr\ndwat] /orage4 7,c7 ,guidel9es ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidel9es = feasibility /udies = small /orage projects to provide suffici5t in=mation = ! =mulation ( ! /udies4 7#b7 ,review by ! secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all review ea* feasibility /udy receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 = ! purpose ( det]m9+ :e!r-- 7,a7 ! feasibility /udy1 & ! process "u :i* ! /udy 0 develop$1 ea* comply ) ,f$]al laws 7includ+ regulations7 applicable to feasibility /udies ( small /orage projects2 7,b7 ! project is te*nically & f9ancially feasible1 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ! guidel9es develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c72 & 7ii7 ! reclamation laws2 & 7,c7 ! project provides a ,f$]al b5efit1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,submission to congress ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( receipt ( a feasibility /udy receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! review ( ! /udy by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ a det]m9ation ( :e!r ! project is feasible & provides a ,f$]al b5efit2 7,b7 any recomm5dations t ! ,secret>y may h conc]n+ ! plan or design ( ! project2 & 7,c7 any conditions ! ,secret>y may require = con/ruction ( ! project4 7#d7 ,eligibility = fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! non-,f$]al project sponsor ( any project det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be feasible "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 %all be eligible to apply to ! ,secret>y = a grant to cov] ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( plann+1 design+1 & con/ruct+ ! project pursuant to subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,requir$ det]m9ation ,prior to aw>d+ grants to a small /orage project1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r !re is suffici5t non-,f$]al fund+ available to complete ! project4 7#e7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants to projects "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t meet #a or m ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,a7 ,projects t are likely to provide a m reliable wat] supply = ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 & local gov]nm5ts1 includ+ subdivisions ( ^? entities4 7,b7 ,projects t are likely to increase wat] managem5t flexibility & r$uce impacts on environm5tal res\rces f projects op]at$ by ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies4 7,c7 ,projects t are regional 9 nature4 7,d7 ,projects ) multiple /akehold]s4 7,e7 ,projects t provide multiple b5efits1 includ+ wat] supply reliability1 ecosy/em b5efits1 gr\ndwat] managem5t & enhancem5ts1 & wat] quality improvem5ts4 7c7 ,ceil+ on f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( ea* ( ! individual projects select$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ ! less] (-- 7#a7 #be p]c5t ( ! total project co/2 or 7#b7 #cj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,environm5tal laws ,9 provid+ fund+ = a grant = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) all applicable environm5tal laws1 includ+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority to c>ry out ?is section t]m9ates on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #djijd4 ,critical ma9t5ance & repair 7a7 ,critical failure at a res]v$ or transf]r$ "w 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a res]v$ or transf]r$ "w %all only be eligible = fund+ "u section #djija7b77;,a7 if-- 7,a7 con/ruction ( ! res]v$ or transf]r$ "w began on or be=e ,janu>y #a1 #aiae2 & 7,b7 a unit ( ! res]v$ or transf]r$ "w suff]$ a critical failure 9 ,bureau ( ,reclamation infra/ructure dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act t result$ 9 ! failure to deliv] wat] to project b5efici>ies4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,rehabilitation1 repair1 & replacem5t activities = a transf]r$ or res]v$ "w us+ am\nts made available "u section #djija7b77;,a7 may be us$ = ! entire transf]r$ or res]v$ "w1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! critical failure 0 limit$ to a s+le project ( ! ov]all "w4 7#c7 ,nonreimbursable funds ,not)/&+ section #ifjc7;b7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaj;b7b771 am\nts made available to a res]v$ or transf]r$ "w "u section #djija7b77;,a7 %all be nonreimbursable to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,c>ey act projects ,! ,secret>y %all use am\nts made available "u section #djija7b77;,b7 to fund ! rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t ( a dam-- 7#a7 ! con/ruction ( :i* began on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #aije2 7#b7 t 0 develop$ pursuant to section #d ( ! ,act ( ,augu/ #ah1 #ahid 7commonly kn[n z ! ,c>ey ,act7 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fda2 #bh ,/at4 #dbb1 *apt] #cja72 7#c7 t ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! dam is locat$ has-- 7,a7 det]m9$ ! dam has rea*$ its useful life2 7,b7 det]m9$ ! dam poses significant heal? & safety conc]ns2 & 7,c7 reque/$ ,f$]al support2 & 7#d7 = :i* ! e/imat$ rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t1 eng9e]+1 & p]mitt+ co/s w\ld exce$ #ej1jjj1jjj4 #djije4 ,competitive grant program = l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate1 ,indian ,tribe1 municipality1 irrigation di/rict1 wat] di/rict1 wa/ewat] di/rict1 or o!r organization ) wat] or p[] deliv]y au?ority2 7,b7 a ,/ate1 regional1 or local au?ority1 ! memb]s ( :i* include #a or m organizations ) wat] or p[] deliv]y au?ority2 or 7,c7 an ag5cy e/abli%$ "u ,/ate law = ! jo9t ex]cise ( p[]s or a comb9ation ( entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,eligible project ,! t]m eligible project means a project describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,reclamation /ate ,! t]m ,reclamation ,/ate means a ,/ate or t]ritory describ$ 9 ! fir/ section ( ! ,act ( ,june #ag1 #aijb 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cia2 #cb ,/at4 #chh1 *apt] #ajic74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to eligible entities on a competitive basis = ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse projects t provide sub/antial wat] supply & o!r b5efits to ! ,reclamation ,/ates 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,eligible project ,a project %all be eligible = a grant "u ?is section if ! project-- 7#a7 reclaims & reuses-- 7,a7 municipal1 indu/rial1 dome/ic1 or agricultural wa/ewat]2 or 7,b7 impair$ gr\ndwat] or surface wat]2 7#b7 has a total e/imat$ co/ ( #ejj1jjj1jjj or m2 7#c7 is locat$ 9 a ,reclamation ,/ate2 7#d7 is con/ruct$1 op]at$1 & ma9ta9$ by an eligible entity2 & 7#e7 provides a ,f$]al b5efit 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws4 7d7 ,project evaluation ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant to an eligible project "u ! program if-- 7#a7 ! eligible entity det]m9es ?r\gh ! prep>ation ( a feasibility /udy or equival5t /udy1 & ! ,secret>y concurs1 t ! eligible project-- 7,a7 is te*nically & f9ancially feasible2 7,b7 provides a ,f$]al b5efit 9 accordance ) ! reclamation laws2 & 7,c7 is consi/5t ) applicable ,f$]al & ,/ate laws2 7#b7 ! eligible entity has suffici5t non-,f$]al fund+ available to complete ! eligible project1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 ! eligible entity is f9ancially solv5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#d7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y concurs ) ! det]m9ations "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! eligible project1 ! ,secret>y submits to ,congress writt5 notice ( ! det]m9ations4 7e7 ,priority ,9 provid+ grants to eligible projects "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible projects t meet #a or m ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7#a7 ,! eligible project provides multiple b5efits1 includ+-- 7,a7 wat] supply reliability b5efits = dr\ght-/rick5 ,/ates & communities2 7,b7 fi% & wildlife b5efits2 & 7,c7 wat] quality improvem5ts4 7#b7 ,! eligible project is likely to r$uce impacts on environm5tal res\rces f wat] projects own$ or op]at$ by ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 includ+ ?r\gh measurable r$uctions 9 wat] div]sions f imp]il$ ecosy/ems4 7#c7 ,! eligible project w\ld advance wat] managem5t plans across a multi-,/ate area1 su* z dr\ght cont+5cy plans 9 ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas94 7#d7 ,! eligible project is regional 9 nature4 7#e7 ,! eligible project is collaboratively develop$ or support$ by multiple /akehold]s4 7f7 ,f$]al assi/ance 7#a7 ,f$]al co/ %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any project provid$ a grant "u ! program %all n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! eligible project4 7#b7 ,total doll> cap ,! ,secret>y %all n impose a total doll> cap on ,f$]al contributions = all eligible individual projects provid$ a grant "u ! program4 7#c7 ,nonreimbursable funds ,any funds provid$ by ! ,secret>y to an eligible entity "u ! program %all be consid]$ nonreimbursable4 7#d7 ,fund+ eligibility ,an eligible project %all n be consid]$ ineligible = assi/ance "u ! program because ! eligible project has receiv$ assi/ance "u-- 7,a7 ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h et seq472 7,b7 section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 = eligible desal9ation projects2 or 7,c7 section #afjb7;e7 ( ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h7e774 7g7 ,environm5tal laws ,9 provid+ a grant = an eligible project "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) all applicable environm5tal laws1 includ+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7h7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance on ! implem5tation ( ! program1 includ+ guidel9es = ! prep>ation ( feasibility /udies or equival5t /udies by eligible entities4 7i7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report ,at ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior an annual report t li/s ea* eligible project = :i* a grant has be5 aw>d$ "u ?is section dur+ ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,comptroll] g5]al 7,a7 ,assessm5t ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an assessm5t ( ! adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t1 solicitation1 selection1 & ju/ification process ) respect to ! fund+ ( grants "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! initial aw>d ( grants "u ?is section1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7i7 ! adequacy & effectiv5ess ( ! process by :i* ea* eligible project 0 select$1 if applicable2 & 7ii7 ! ju/ification & crit]ia us$ = ! selection ( ea* eligible project1 if applicable4 7j7 ,treatm5t ( conveyance ,! ,secret>y %all consid] ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( a conveyance sy/em = an eligible project to be eligible = grant fund+ "u ! program4 7k7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority to c>ry out ?is section t]m9ates on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #djijf4 ,dr\ght cont+5cy plan fund+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds made available "u section #djija7h7 = use 9 ! ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 may be us$ = projects-- 7#a7 to e/abli% or cons]ve recurr+ ,colorado ,riv] wat] t contributes to supplies 9 ,lake ,mead & o!r ,colorado ,riv] wat] res]voirs 9 ! ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas92 or 7#b7 to improve ! long-t]m effici5cy ( op]ations 9 ! ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas94 7b7 ,limitation ,none ( ! funds made available "u section #djija7h7 may be us$ = ! op]ation ( ! ,yuma ,desalt+ ,plant4 7c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 section #djija7h7 limits exi/+ or future opportunities to augm5t ! wat] supplies ( ! ,colorado ,riv]4 #djijg4 ,multi-b5efit projects to improve wat]%$ heal? 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible applicant ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible applicant means-- 7#a7 a ,/ate2 7#b7 a ,tribal or local gov]nm5t2 7#c7 an organization ) p[] or wat] deliv]y au?ority2 7#d7 a regional au?ority2 or 7#e7 a nonpr(it cons]vation organization4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( competitive grant program ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( relevant ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a competitive grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible applicants = ! design1 implem5tation1 & monitor+ ( cons]vation outcomes ( habitat re/oration projects t improve wat]%$ heal? 9 a riv] bas9 t is adv]sely impact$ by a ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] project by accompli%+ #a or m ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,ecosy/em b5efits4 7#b7 ,re/oration ( native species4 7#c7 ,mitigation aga9/ ! impacts ( climate *ange to fi% & wildlife habitats4 7#d7 ,protection aga9/ invasive species4 7#e7 ,re/oration ( aspects ( ! natural ecosy/em4 7#f7 ,enhancem5t ( comm]cial1 recreational1 subsi/5ce1 or ,tribal c]emonial fi%+4 7#g7 ,enhancem5t ( riv]-bas$ recreation4 7c7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 aw>d+ a grant to an eligible applicant "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all give priority to an eligible applicant t w\ld c>ry out a habitat re/oration project t a*ieves m ?an #a ( ! b5efits describ$ 9 t subsection2 & 7,b7 may n provide a grant to c>ry out a habitat re/oration project ! purpose ( :i* is to meet exi/+ environm5tal mitigation or compliance obligations "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law4 7#b7 ,compliance ,a habitat re/oration project aw>d$ a grant "u subsection 7b7 %all comply ) all applicable ,f$]al & ,/ate laws4 7d7 ,co/-%>+ requirem5t ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any habitat re/oration project t is aw>d$ a grant "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! habitat re/oration project2 or 7#b7 9 ! case ( a habitat re/oration project t provides b5efits to ecological or recreational values 9 :i* ! nonconsumptive wat] cons]vation b5efit or habitat re/oration b5efit acc\nts = at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! habitat re/oration project1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all n exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! habitat re/oration project4 #djijh4 ,eligible desal9ation projects ,section #d7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,desal9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih7 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ ! second p>agraph 7#a7 7relat+ to eligible desal9ation projects7 z p>agraph 7#b74 #djiji4 ,cl>ification ( au?ority to use coronavirus fiscal recov]y funds to meet a non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t = au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] projects 7a7 ,coronavirus /ate fiscal recov]y fund ,section #fjb7;c7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use ( funds to satisfy non-f$]al mat*+ requirem5ts = au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation wat] projects ,funds provid$ "u ?is section = an au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation project may be us$ = purposes ( satisfy+ any non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t requir$ = ! project4 4 7b7 ,coronavirus local fiscal recov]y fund ,section #fjc7;c7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjc7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( funds to satisfy non-f$]al mat*+1 ma9t5ance ( ef=t1 or o!r exp5diture requirem5t ,funds provid$ "u ?is section = an au?oriz$ ,bureau ( ,reclamation project may be us$ = purposes ( satisfy+ any non-,f$]al mat*+ requirem5t requir$ = ! project4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #iija ( ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b2 #ace ,/at4 #bbc74 #djiaj4 ,f$]al assi/ance = gr\ndwat] re*>ge1 aquif] /orage1 & wat] s\rce sub/itution projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 at ! reque/ ( & 9 coord9ation ) affect$ ,indian ,tribes1 ,/ates 7includ+ subdivisions & dep>tm5ts ( a ,/ate71 or a public ag5cy organiz$ pursuant to ,/ate law1 may provide te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance =1 p>ticipate 91 & ent] into agreem5ts 7includ+ agreem5ts ) irrigation entities7 =-- 7#a7 gr\ndwat] re*>ge projects2 7#b7 aquif] /orage & recov]y projects2 or 7#c7 wat] s\rce sub/itution = aquif] protection projects4 7b7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes additional te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance =1 or p>ticipation 9 an agreem5t =1 a surface wat] /orage facility to be con/ruct$ or exp&$4 7c7 ,requirem5t ,a con/ruction project %all only be eligible = f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section if ! project meets ! conditions = fund+ "u section #djijb7;a77#b77;,c77ii74 7d7 ,co/ %>+ ,co/ %>+ = a project fund$ "u ?is section %all be 9 accordance ) section #djijb7;b74 7e7 ,environm5tal laws ,9 provid+ fund+ = a project "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all comply ) all applicable environm5tal laws1 includ+ -- 7#a7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 any obligations = fi%1 wildlife1 or wat] quality protection 9 p]mits or lic5ses grant$ by a ,f$]al ag5cy or a ,/ate2 & 7#c7 any applicable ,f$]al or ,/ate laws 7includ+ regulations74 7f7 ,au?orization by congress = major project con/ruction ,a project ) a total e/imat$ co/ ( #ejj1jjj1jjj or m %all only be eligible = con/ruction fund+ "u ?is section if ! project is au?oriz$ = con/ruction by an ,act ( ,congress4 ,x ,au?orization ( appropriations = ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj #dajja4 ,en]gy /orage demon/ration projects 7a7 ,en]gy /orage demon/ration projects2 pilot grant program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #cbja7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;c77 #cee1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,long-duration demon/ration initiative & jo9t program ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #cbja7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;d77 #aej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 #dajjb4 ,advanc$ reactor demon/ration program 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #iei;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgi;a7 pursuant to ! fund+ opportunity ann\ncem5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t numb]$ ,,de-,,foa-#jjjbbga = ,pa?way #a1 ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/rations-- 7#a7 #eaa1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #ejf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #fcf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #hbd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7#e7 #dec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 & 7#f7 #bha1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg4 7b7 ,te*nical corrections 7#a7 ,def9ition ( advanc$ nucle> reactor ,section #iea7;b77#a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77xi71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 a radioisotope p[] sy/em t utilizes heat f radioactive decay to g5]ate en]gy4 4 7#b7 ,nucle> en]gy univ]sity program fund+ ,section #ied7;a77#f7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgd7;a77#f77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 exclud+ funds appropriat$ = ! ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/ration ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 aft] annually4 #dajjc4 ,m9]al security projects 7a7 ,national geological & geophysical data pres]vation program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out activities "u section #cea ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijh7-- 7#a7 #h1ffh1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,r>e e>? m9]al security ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #gjja7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accdd7;a77-- 7#a7 #bc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #bd1bjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #be1djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #bf1fjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #bg1hjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 7c7 ,critical mat]ial innovation1 effici5cy1 & alt]natives ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #gjjb7;g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;g77-- 7#a7 #bcj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 & 7#c7 #ace1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe4 7d7 ,critical mat]ial supply *a9 rese>* facility ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #gjjb7;h7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;h77-- 7#a7 #dj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7#b7 #ce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 #dajjd4 ,c>bon capture demon/ration & pilot programs 7a7 ,c>bon capture l>ge-scale pilot projects ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifb7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7;b77#b77;,b77-- 7#a7 #chg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#d7 #aej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 7b7 ,c>bon capture demon/ration projects program ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifb7;b77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7;b77#b77;,c77-- 7#a7 #icg1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #ejj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 & 7#c7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #dajje4 ,direct air capture te*nologies prize competitions 7a7 ,precomm]cial ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifi;,d7e77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7e77#b77;,a77 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 7b7 ,comm]cial ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ifi;,d7e77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7e77#b77;,b77 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb4 #dajjf4 ,wat] p[] projects 7a7 ,hydrop[] & m>9e en]gy ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 to c>ry out activities "u section #fcd ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbac71 #cf1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#b7 to c>ry out activities "u section #fce ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbad71 #gj1djj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,national m>9e en]gy c5t]s ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #fcf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbae7 #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 #dajjg4 ,r5ewable en]gy projects 7a7 ,geo!rmal en]gy ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #fae7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaid7;d77 #hd1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7b7 ,w9d en]gy ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjc7;b77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#b771 #fj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#b7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjc7;b77#d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#d771 #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7c7 ,sol> en]gy ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#b771 #dj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#b7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#c771 #bj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 & 7#c7 to c>ry out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#d771 #bj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7d7 ,cl>ification ,am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subsection 7b7 are au?oriz$ to be a "p (1 & n 9 addition to1 any am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by section #cjjc7;b77#g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#g774 #dajjh4 ,indu/rial emissions demon/ration projects ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out activities "u section #ded7;d77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaac7;d77#c77-- 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc2 & 7#b7 #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe4 ,,xi ,wage rate requirem5ts #daaja4 ,wage rate requirem5ts 7a7 ,davis-,bacon ,all labor]s & me*anics employ$ by contractors or subcontractors 9 ! p]=mance ( con/ruction1 alt]ation1 or repair "w on a project assi/$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by fund+ made available "u ?is division or an am5dm5t made by ?is division %all be paid wages at rates n less ?an ^? prevail+ on simil> projects 9 ! locality1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor 9 accordance ) sub*apt] ,,iv ( *apt] #ca ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,davis-,bacon ,act74 7b7 ,au?ority ,) respect to ! labor /&>ds specifi$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor %all h ! au?ority & functions set =? 9 ,reorganization ,plan ,numb]$ #ad ( #aiej 7#fd ,/at4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 & section #cade ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,,xii ,miscellane\s #dabja4 ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ project ,! t]m cov]$ project means a demon/ration project ( ! ,dep>tm5t t-- 7,a7 receives or is eligible to receive fund+ f ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 is au?oriz$ "u-- 7i7 ?is division2 or 7ii7 ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,/at4 #aahb74 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( relevant program (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all e/abli% a program to conduct project managem5t & ov]sight ( cov]$ projects1 includ+ by-- 7#a7 conduct+ evaluations ( proposals = cov]$ projects be=e ! selection ( a cov]$ project = fund+2 7#b7 conduct+ indep5d5t ov]sight ( ! execution ( a cov]$ project aft] fund+ has be5 aw>d$ = t cov]$ project2 & 7#c7 ensur+ a balanc$ portfolio ( inve/m5ts 9 cov]$ projects4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t a head ( ! program :o %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( relevant program (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7#a7 evaluate proposals = cov]$ projects1 includ+ scope1 te*nical specifications1 maturity ( design1 fund+ pr(ile1 e/imat$ co/s1 propos$ s*$ule1 propos$ te*nical & f9ancial mile/ones1 & pot5tial = comm]cial success bas$ on economic & policy projections2 7#b7 develop indep5d5t co/ e/imates = a proposal = a cov]$ project1 if appropriate2 7#c7 recomm5d to ! head ( a program (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 z appropriate1 :e!r to fund a proposal = a cov]$ project2 7#d7 ov]see ! execution ( cov]$ projects t receive fund+ f ! ,secret>y1 includ+ reconcil+ e/imat$ co/s z comp>$ to actual co/s2 7#e7 conduct reviews ( ongo+ cov]$ projects1 includ+-- 7,a7 evaluat+ ! progress ( a cov]$ project bas$ on ! propos$ s*$ule & te*nical & f9ancial mile/ones2 & 7,b7 provid+ ! evaluations "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#f7 assess ! lessons le>n$ 9 ov]see+ cov]$ projects & implem5t improvem5ts 9 ! process ( evaluat+ & ov]see+ cov]$ projects4 7d7 ,employees ,to c>ry out ! program1 ! ,secret>y may hire appropriate p]sonnel to p]=m ! duties ( ! program4 7e7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! head ( ! program %all coord9ate )-- 7#a7 project managem5t & acquisition managem5t entities ) ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ ! ,(fice ( ,project ,managem5t2 & 7#b7 pr(essional organizations 9 project managem5t1 con/ruction1 co/ e/imation1 & o!r relevant fields4 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report by ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ea* updat$ te*nology transf] execution plan submitt$ "u subsection 7h77#b7 ( section #ajja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 in=mation on ! implem5tation ( & progress made "u ! program1 includ+1 = ! ye> cov]$ by ! report-- 7,a7 ! cov]$ projects "u ! purview ( ! program2 & 7,b7 ! review ( ea* cov]$ project c>ri$ out "u subsection 7c77#e74 7#b7 ,report by ,comptroll] ,g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report evaluat+ ! op]ation ( ! program1 includ+-- 7,a7 a description ( ! processes & proc$ures us$ by ! program to evaluate proposals ( cov]$ projects & ! ov]sight ( cov]$ projects2 & 7,b7 any recomm5d$ *anges 9 ! program1 includ+ *anges to-- 7i7 ! processes & proc$ures describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! /ructure ( ! program1 = ! purpose ( bett] c>ry+ out ! program4 7g7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #ajja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afcia7 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ ! second subsections 7f7 7relat+ to plann+ & report+7 & 7g7 7relat+ to additional te*nology transf] programs7 z subsections 7h7 & 7i71 respectively4 #dabjb4 ,ext5sion ( ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7a7 ,def9ition ( full fund+ am\nt ,section #c7aa7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb7aa77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjag1 ! am\nt t is equal to #ie p]c5t ( ! full fund+ am\nt = fiscal ye> #bjae2 7,e7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjah ?r\gh #bjbj1 ! am\nt t is equal to #ie p]c5t ( ! full fund+ am\nt = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7,f7 = fiscal ye> #bjba & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! am\nt t is equal to ! full fund+ am\nt = fiscal ye> #bjag4 4 7b7 ,secure paym5ts = ,/ates & c\nties conta9+ ,f$]al l& 7#a7 ,secure paym5ts ,section #aja ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaaa7 is am5d$1 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b71 by /rik+ #bjae1 #bjag1 #bjah1 #bjai1 & #bjbj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjae & #bjag ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( paym5ts to eligible c\nties ,section #ajc7;d77#b7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaac7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7c7 ,pilot program ,to /reaml9e nom9ation ( memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees ,section #bje ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,res\rce advisory committee appo9tm5t pilot programs 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,applicable designee ,! t]m applicable designee means ! applicable regional =e/]4 7,b7 ,national pilot program ,! t]m national pilot program means ! national pilot program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a74 7,c7 ,regional pilot program ,! t]m regional pilot program means ! regional pilot program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( pilot programs ,9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all c>ry out #b pilot programs to appo9t memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees4 7#c7 ,regional pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all c>ry out a regional pilot program to all[ an applicable designee to appo9t memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees4 7,b7 ,geographic limitation ,! regional pilot program %all only apply to res\rce advisory committees *>t]$ 9-- 7i7 ! ,/ate ( ,montana2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona4 7,c7 ,responsibilities ( applicable designee 7i7 ,review ,be=e appo9t+ a memb] ( a res\rce advisory committee "u ! regional pilot program1 an applicable designee %all conduct ! review & analysis t w\ld o!rwise be conduct$ = an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee if ! regional pilot program 0 n 9 effect1 includ+ any review & analysis ) respect to civil rights & budget>y requirem5ts4 7ii7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph relieves an applicable designee f any requirem5t develop$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ = mak+ an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee t is 9 effect on ,decemb] #bj1 #bjah1 includ+ any requirem5t = adv]tis+ a vacancy4 7#d7 ,national pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all c>ry out a national pilot program to all[ ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice or ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t1 z applicable1 to submit to ! ,secret>y conc]n$ nom9ations ( individuals = appo9tm5t z memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees4 7,b7 ,appo9tm5t ,"u ! national pilot program1 subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* a nom9ation is transmitt$ to ! ,secret>y conc]n$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all-- 7i7 appo9t ! nom9ee to ! applicable res\rce advisory committee2 or 7ii7 reject ! nom9ation4 7,c7 ,automatic appo9tm5t ,if ! ,secret>y conc]n$ does n act on a nom9ation 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b7 by ! date describ$ 9 t subp>agraph1 ! nom9ee %all be deem$ appo9t$ to ! applicable res\rce advisory committee4 7,d7 ,geographic limitation ,! national pilot program %all apply to a res\rce advisory committee *>t]$ 9 any ,/ate o!r ?an-- 7i7 ! ,/ate ( ,montana2 or 7ii7 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona4 7,e7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph relieves ! ,secret>y conc]n$ f any requirem5t relat+ to an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee1 includ+ any requirem5t ) respect to civil rights or adv]tis+ a vacancy4 7#e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ "u ?is subsection t]m9ates on ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7#f7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] #ahj days aft] ! date describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all submit to ,congress a report t includes-- 7,a7 ) respect to appo9tm5ts made "u ! regional pilot program comp>$ to appo9tm5ts made "u ! national pilot program1 a description ( ! ext5t to :i*-- 7i7 appo9tm5ts 7 fa/] or sl[]2 & 7ii7 ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c77i7 diff]2 & 7,b7 a recomm5dation ) respect to :e!r ,congress %\ld t]m9ate1 cont9ue1 modify1 or exp& ! pilot programs4 4 7d7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,to conduct special projects on ,f$]al l& 7#a7 ,exi/+ advisory committees ,section #bje7;a77#d7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe7;a77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,decemb] #bj1 #bjba ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,decemb] #bj1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,section #bjh ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabh7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjbe2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbf4 7e7 ,access to broadb& & o!r te*nology ,section #cjb7;a7 ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gadb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 to provide or exp& access to-- 7,a7 broadb& telecommunications s]vices at local s*ools2 or 7,b7 ! te*nology & connectivity necess>y = /ud5ts to use a digital le>n+ tool at or outside ( a local s*ool campus4 4 7f7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,to exp5d c\nty funds ,section #cjd ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gadd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjbe2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbf4 7g7 ,am\nts obligat$ b unsp5t2 prohibition on use ( funds ,title ,,iii ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gada et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ section #cjd z section #cje2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #cjc ! foll[+3 #cjd4 ,am\nts obligat$ b unsp5t2 prohibition on use ( funds 7a7 ,am\nts obligat$ b unsp5t ,any c\nty funds t 7 obligat$ by ! applicable p>ticipat+ c\nty be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjag1 b are unsp5t on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj-- 7#a7 may1 at ! option ( ! p>ticipat+ c\nty1 be deem$ to h be5 res]v$ by ! p>ticipat+ c\nty on ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 = exp5diture 9 accordance ) ?is title2 & 7#b7 7,a7 may be us$ by ! p>ticipat+ c\nty = any au?oriz$ use "u section #cjb7;a72 & 7,b7 on a det]m9ation by ! p>ticipat+ c\nty "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to use ! c\nty funds1 %all be available = projects initiat$ aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbj1 subject to section #cje4 7b7 ,prohibition on use ( funds ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 effective beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 no c\nty funds made available "u ?is title may be us$ by any p>ticipat+ c\nty = any lobby+ activity1 reg>dless ( ! purpose = :i* ! funds are obligat$ on or be=e t date4 4 ,e ,dr9k+ wat] & wa/ewat] infra/ructure #ejjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,dr9k+ ,wat] & ,wa/ewat] ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjba4 #ejjjb4 ,def9ition ( ,adm9i/rator ,9 ?is division1 ! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 ,i ,dr9k+ wat] #ejaja4 ,te*nical assi/ance & grants = em]g5cies affect+ public wat] sy/ems ,section #addb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,compliance evaluation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7i7 evaluate1 bas$ on ! compliance data f\nd 9 ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,in=mation ,sy/em ( ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! compliance ( community wat] sy/ems & wa/ewat] sy/ems ) environm5tal1 heal?1 & safety requirem5ts "u ?is title1 includ+ wat] quality sampl+1 te/+1 & report+ requirem5ts2 & 7ii7 submit to ,congress a report describ+ tr5ds se5 z a result ( ! evaluation "u clause 7i71 includ+ tr5ds t demon/rate h[ ! *>act]i/ics ( community wat] sy/ems & wa/ewat] sy/ems correlate to tr5ds 9 compliance or noncompliance ) ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 t clause4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,to ! ext5t practicable1 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all det]m9e :e!r1 9 aggregate1 community wat] sy/ems & wa/ewat] sy/ems ma9ta9 asset managem5t plans4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ an em]g5cy situation result+ f a cyb]security ev5t7 aft] em]g5cy situation2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ a ?reat to public heal? result+ f contam9ants1 su* z1 b n limit$ to1 height5$ exposure to lead 9 dr9k+ wat] aft] public heal?2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out subsection 7b7 #ce1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is subsection #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,/ate-bas$ nonpr(it organizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator may provide te*nical assi/ance consi/5t ) ! au?ority provid$ "u subsection 7e7 to ,/ate-bas$ nonpr(it organizations t are gov]n$ by community wat] sy/ems4 7#b7 ,communication ,ea* ,/ate-bas$ nonpr(it organization t receives fund+ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all1 be=e us+ t fund+ to und]take activities to c>ry out ?is subsection1 consult ) ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! assi/ance is to be exp5d$ or o!rwise made available4 4 #ejajb4 ,dr9k+ wat] ,/ate revolv+ loan funds 7a7 ,dr9k+ wat] ,/ate revolv+ funds capitalization grant reau?orization ,section #adeb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#d77;,a71 by /rik+ ,dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 funds & ins]t+ ,funds2 7#b7 9 subsection 7m77#a7 -- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ &2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 #b1djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,e7 #b1gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,f7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7,g7 #c1bej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe & #bjbf4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7q71 by /rik+ #bjaf ?r\gh #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,assi/ance = disadvantag$ communities ,section #adeb7;d7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,not)/&+ any & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ 1 grants1 negative int]e/ loans1 o!r loan =giv5ess1 & ?r\gh buy+1 ref9anc+1 or re/ructur+ debt aft] =giv5ess ( pr9cipal2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,exclusion ,a loan f a ,/ate loan fund ) an int]e/ rate equal to or great] ?an #j p]c5t %all n be consid]$ additional subsidization = purposes ( ?is subsection4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 to ! ext5t t !re are suffici5t applications = loans to communities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 may n be less ?an #ab p]c5t4 4 #ejajc4 ,s\rce wat] petition program ,section #aded ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ad7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 & ins]t+ political subdivision ( a ,/ate 7includ+ a c\nty t is designat$ by ! ,/ate to act on behalf ( an un9corporat$ area )9 t c\nty1 ) ! agreem5t ( t un9corporat$ area712 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,d77i71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ a c\nty t is designat$ by ! ,/ate to act on behalf ( an un9corporat$ area )9 t c\nty7 aft] ( ! ,/ate2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,sav+s provision ,unless o!rwise provid$ )9 ! agreem5t1 an agreem5t betwe5 an un9corporat$ area & a c\nty = ! c\nty to submit a petition "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 on behalf ( ! un9corporat$ area %all n au?orize ! c\nty to act on behalf ( ! un9corporat$ area 9 any matt] n )9 a program "u ?is section4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbf4 #ejajd4 ,assi/ance = small & disadvantag$ communities 7a7 ,exi/+ programs ,section #adei;,a ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! pur*ase ( po9t-(-entry or po9t-(-use filt]s & filtration sy/ems t are c]tifi$ by a ?ird p>ty us+ sci5ce-bas$ te/ me?ods = ! removal ( contam9ants ( conc]n2 7,e7 inve/m5ts necess>y = provid+ accurate & curr5t in=mation ab\t-- 7i7 ! ne$ = filtration & filt] safety1 includ+ prop] use & ma9t5ance practices2 & 7ii7 ! options = replac+ lead s]vice l9es 7z def9$ 9 section #adei;,b7a77 & remov+ o!r s\rces ( lead 9 wat]2 & 7,f7 ent]+ into contracts1 includ+ contracts ) nonpr(it organizations t h wat] sy/em te*nical exp]tise1 to assi/-- 7i7 an eligible entity2 or 7ii7 ! ,/ate ( an eligible entity1 on behalf ( t eligible entity4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,an eligible entity & ins]t+ ,except = purposes ( subsections 7j7 & 7m71 an eligible entity2 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ to pay n less ?an #de p]c5t & ins]t+ except z provid$ 9 subsection 7l77#e7 & subject to subsection 7h71 to pay n less ?an #aj p]c5t2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7k7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7j7-- 7#a7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #hj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7#d7 #abj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#e7 #adj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,adm9i/rator may & ins]t+ ,! ,adm9i/rator %all2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjai & #bjbj & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai & #bjbj & ins]t+ #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#f72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,f$]al %>e = small1 rural1 & disadvantag$ communities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ) respect to a program or project t s]ves an eligible entity & is c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! program or project %all be #ij p]c5t4 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! ,adm9i/rator may increase ! ,f$]al %>e "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to #ajj p]c5t if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t an eligible entity is unable to pay1 or w\ld exp]i5ce significant f9ancial h>d%ip if requir$ to pay1 ! non-,f$]al %>e4 4 7b7 ,connection to public wat] sy/ems ,section #adei;,a ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,connection to public wat] sy/ems 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 an own] or op]ator ( a public wat] sy/em t assi/s or is seek+ to assi/ eligible individuals ) connect+ ! h\sehold ( ! eligible individual to ! public wat] sy/em2 or 7ii7 a nonpr(it entity t assi/s or is seek+ to assi/ eligible individuals ) ! co/s associat$ ) connect+ ! h\sehold ( ! eligible individual to a public wat] sy/em4 7,b7 ,eligible individual ,! t]m eligible individual has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fjc7;j7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7;j774 7,c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! competitive grant program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a competitive grant program = ! purpose ( improv+ ! g5]al welf>e "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator aw>ds grants to eligible entities to provide funds to assi/ eligible individuals 9 cov]+ ! co/s incurr$ by ! eligible individual 9 connect+ ! h\sehold ( ! eligible individual to a public wat] sy/em4 7#c7 ,application ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! program %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7#d7 ,volunt>y connection ,be=e provid+ funds to an eligible individual = ! co/s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible entity %all ensure & c]tify to ! ,adm9i/rator t-- 7,a7 ! eligible individual is volunt>ily seek+ connection to ! public wat] sy/em2 7,b7 if ! eligible entity is n ! own] or op]ator ( ! public wat] sy/em to :i* ! eligible individual seeks to connect1 ! public wat] sy/em to :i* ! eligible individual seeks to connect has agre$ to ! connection2 & 7,c7 ! connection ( ! h\sehold ( ! eligible individual to ! public wat] sy/em meets all applicable local & ,/ate regulations1 requirem5ts1 & codes4 7#e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! program1 :i* %all include a description ( ! use & deploym5t ( am\nts made available "u ! program4 7#f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! program #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 7c7 ,competitive grant pilot program ,section #adei;,a ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;a7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7n7 ,/ate competitive grants = und]s]v$ communities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u subsection 7k71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7j7 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,competitive grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all di/ribute am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 to ,/ates ?r\gh a competitive grant program4 7,b7 ,applications ,to seek a grant "u ! competitive grant program "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7,c7 ,crit]ia ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( grants "u ! competitive grant program "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% crit]ia t give priority to ,/ates ) a high proportion ( und]s]v$ communities t meet ! condition describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! competitive grant program "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 :i* %all include a description ( ! use & deploym5t ( am\nts made available "u ! competitive grant program4 7#d7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph affects ! di/ribution ( am\nts made available "u subsection 7k71 includ+ any me?ods us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator = di/ribution ( am\nts made available "u t subsection z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 4 #ejaje4 ,r$uc+ lead 9 dr9k+ wat] ,section #adei;,b ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 a qualifi$ nonpr(it organization ) exp]i5ce 9 lead r$uction1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ publicly own$2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 provid+ assi/ance to eligible entities to replace lead s]vice l9es1 ) priority = disadvantag$ communities bas$ on ! af=dability crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! applicable ,/ate "u section #adeb7;d77#c71 l[-income home[n]s1 & l&lords or prop]ty own]s provid+ h\s+ to l[-income r5t]s4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ an individual provid$2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ to provide assi/ance & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ to replace lead s]vice l9es1 ) fir/ priority giv5 to assi/+ disadvantag$ communities bas$ on ! af=dability crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! applicable ,/ate "u section #adeb7;d77#c71 l[-income home[n]s1 & l&lords or prop]ty own]s provid+ h\s+ to l[-income r5t]s42 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ l9e & ins]t+ l9es2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ any publicly own$ portion (2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ & may1 = o!r home[n]s1 aft] l[-income home[n]12 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ a co/ t & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon at ! end ( clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ no co/ to ! home[n]22 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ o!r options & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ feasible alt]natives = r$uc+ ! conc5tration ( lead 9 dr9k+ wat]1 su* z corrosion control2 &2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 %all notify ! ,/ate ( any plann$ replacem5t ( lead s]vice l9es "u ?is program & coord9ate1 :]e practicable1 ) o!r relevant infra/ructure projects4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7except = subsection 7d77 aft] ?is section2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #fj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjag ?r\gh #bjba & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7e7 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,lead inv5tory+ utilization grant pilot program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a municipality t is s]v$ by a community wat] sy/em or a nontransi5t noncommunity wat] sy/em 9 :i* n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! s]vice l9es are kn[n1 or suspect$1 to conta9 lead1 bas$ on available data1 in=mation1 or res\rces1 includ+ exi/+ lead inv5tory+4 7,b7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a pilot program "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide grants to eligible entities to c>ry out lead r$uction projects t are demon/rat$ to exi/ or are suspect$ to exi/1 bas$ on available data1 in=mation1 or res\rces1 includ+ exi/+ lead inv5tory+ ( ^? eligible entities4 7#c7 ,selection 7,a7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7,b7 ,prioritization ,9 select+ recipi5ts "u ! pilot program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to-- 7i7 an eligible entity t meets ! af=dability crit]ia ( ! applicable ,/ate e/abli%$ "u section #adeb7;d77#c72 & 7ii7 an eligible entity t is locat$ 9 an area o!r ?an a ,/ate t has e/abli%$ af=dability crit]ia "u section #adeb7;d77#c74 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] #b ye>s aft] ! ,adm9i/rator fir/ aw>ds a grant "u ! pilot program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+-- 7,a7 ! recipi5ts ( grants "u ! pilot program2 7,b7 ! exi/+ lead inv5tory+ t 0 available to recipi5ts ( grants "u ! pilot program2 & 7,c7 h[ useful & accurate ! lead inv5tory+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 0 9 locat+ lead s]vice l9es ( ! eligible entity4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! pilot program #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #ejajf4 ,op]ational su/a9ability ( small public wat] sy/ems ,"p ,e ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adei;,e4 ,op]ational su/a9ability ( small public wat] sy/ems 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,c7 a public corporation e/abli%$ by a unit ( local gov]nm5t to provide wat] s]vice2 7,d7 a nonpr(it corporation1 public tru/1 or coop]ative association t owns or op]ates a public wat] sy/em2 7,e7 an ,indian ,tribe t owns or op]ates a public wat] sy/em2 7,f7 a nonpr(it organization t provides te*nical assi/ance to public wat] sy/ems2 & 7,g7 a ,tribal consortium4 7#b7 ,op]ational su/a9ability ,! t]m op]ational su/a9ability means ! ability to improve ! op]ation ( a small sy/em ?r\gh ! id5tification & prev5tion ( potable wat] loss due to leaks1 breaks1 & o!r met]+ or infra/ructure failures4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,small sy/em ,! t]m small sy/em1 = ! purposes ( ?is section1 means a public wat] sy/em t-- 7,a7 s]ves few] ?an #aj1jjj p2 & 7,b7 is own$ or op]at$ by-- 7i7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7ii7 a public corporation2 7iii7 a nonpr(it corporation2 7iv7 a public tru/2 7v7 a coop]ative association2 or 7vi7 an ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program to aw>d grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( improv+ ! op]ational su/a9ability ( #a or m small sy/ems4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 a proposal ( ! project to be c>ri$ out us+ grant funds "u ! program2 7#b7 docum5tation provid$ by ! eligible entity describ+ ! defici5cies or suspect$ defici5cies 9 op]ational su/a9ability ( #a or m small sy/ems t are to be address$ ?r\gh ! propos$ project2 7#c7 a description ( h[ ! propos$ project w improve ! op]ational su/a9ability ( #a or m small sy/ems2 7#d7 a description ( h[ ! improvem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 w be ma9ta9$ beyond ! life ( ! propos$ project1 includ+ a plan to ma9ta9 & update any asset data collect$ z a result ( ! propos$ project2 & 7#e7 any additional in=mation ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7d7 ,additional requir$ in=mation ,be=e ! aw>d ( funds = a grant "u ! program to a grant recipi5t1 ! grant recipi5t %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator-- 7#a7 if ! grant recipi5t is locat$ 9 a ,/ate t has e/abli%$ a ,/ate dr9k+ wat] treatm5t revolv+ loan fund "u section #adeb1 a copy ( a writt5 agreem5t betwe5 ! grant recipi5t & ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! grant recipi5t agrees to provide a copy ( any data collect$ "u ! propos$ project to ! ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/]+ ! ,/ate dr9k+ wat] treatm5t revolv+ loan fund 7or a designee72 or 7#b7 if ! grant recipi5t is locat$ 9 an area o!r ?an a ,/ate t has e/abli%$ a ,/ate dr9k+ wat] treatm5t revolv+ loan fund "u section #adeb1 a copy ( a writt5 agreem5t betwe5 ! grant recipi5t & ! ,adm9i/rator 9 :i* ! eligible entity agrees to provide a copy ( any data collect$ "u ! propos$ project to ! ,adm9i/rator 7or a designee74 7e7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! program %all use ! grant funds to c>ry out projects t improve ! op]ational su/a9ability ( #a or m small sy/ems ?r\gh-- 7#a7 ! developm5t ( a detail$ asset inv5tory1 :i* may include dr9k+ wat] s\rces1 wells1 /orage1 valves1 treatm5t sy/ems1 di/ribution l9es1 hydrants1 pumps1 controls1 & o!r ess5tial infra/ructure2 7#b7 ! developm5t ( an infra/ructure asset map1 includ+ a map t uses te*nology su* z-- 7,a7 geographic in=mation sy/em s(tw>e2 & 7,b7 global position+ sy/em s(tw>e2 7#c7 ! deploym5t ( leak detection te*nology2 7#d7 ! deploym5t ( met]+ te*nology2 7#e7 tra9+ 9 asset managem5t /rategies1 te*niques1 & te*nologies = appropriate /aff employ$ by-- 7,a7 ! eligible entity2 or 7,b7 ! small sy/ems = :i* ! grant 0 receiv$2 7#f7 ! deploym5t ( /rategies1 te*niques1 & te*nologies to enhance ! op]ational su/a9ability & effective use ( wat] res\rces ?r\gh wat] reuse2 & 7#g7 ! developm5t or deploym5t ( o!r /rategies1 te*niques1 or te*nologies t ! ,adm9i/rator may det]m9e to be appropriate "u ! program4 7f7 ,co/ %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ! program %all be #ij p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,waiv] ,! ,adm9i/rator may increase ! ,f$]al %>e "u p>agraph 7#a7 to #ajj p]c5t4 7g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! program1 :i* %all include a description ( ! use & deploym5t ( am\nts made available "u ! program4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #ejajg4 ,midsize & l>ge dr9k+ wat] sy/em infra/ructure resili5ce & su/a9ability program ,"p ,e ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ejajf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adei;,f4 ,midsize & l>ge dr9k+ wat] sy/em infra/ructure resili5ce & su/a9ability program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a public wat] sy/em t s]ves a community ) a population ( #aj1jjj or m4 7#b7 ,natural haz>d2 resili5ce ,! t]ms resili5ce & natural haz>d h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #adcc7;h74 7#c7 ,resili5ce & su/a9ability program ,! t]m resili5ce & su/a9ability program means ! ,midsize & ,l>ge ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,sy/em ,infra/ructure ,resili5ce & ,su/a9ability ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% & c>ry out a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,midsize & ,l>ge ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,sy/em ,infra/ructure ,resili5ce & ,su/a9ability ,program1 "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations = ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program1 %all aw>d grants to eligible entities = ! purpose (-- 7#a7 increas+ resili5ce to natural haz>ds & extreme wea!r ev5ts2 & 7#b7 r$uc+ cyb]security vuln]abilities4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity may only use grant funds receiv$ "u ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program to assi/ 9 ! plann+1 design1 con/ruction1 implem5tation1 op]ation1 or ma9t5ance ( a program or project t increases resili5ce to natural haz>ds & extreme wea!r ev5ts1 or r$uces cyb]security vuln]abilities1 ?r\gh-- 7#a7 ! cons]vation ( wat] or ! enhancem5t ( wat]-use effici5cy2 7#b7 ! modification or relocation ( exi/+ dr9k+ wat] sy/em infra/ructure made1 or t is at risk ( be+1 significantly impair$ by natural haz>ds or extreme wea!r ev5ts1 includ+ risks to dr9k+ wat] f flood+2 7#c7 ! design or con/ruction ( new or modifi$ desal9ation facilities to s]ve exi/+ communities2 7#d7 ! enhancem5t ( wat] supply ?r\gh ! use ( wat]%$ managem5t & s\rce wat] protection2 7#e7 ! enhancem5t ( en]gy effici5cy or ! use & g5]ation ( r5ewable en]gy 9 ! conveyance or treatm5t ( dr9k+ wat]2 7#f7 ! developm5t & implem5tation ( measures-- 7,a7 to increase ! resili5ce ( ! eligible entity to natural haz>ds & extreme wea!r ev5ts2 or 7,b7 to r$uce cyb]security vuln]abilities2 7#g7 ! cons]vation ( wat] or ! enhancem5t ( a wat] supply ?r\gh ! implem5tation ( wat] reuse measures2 or 7#h7 ! =mation ( regional wat] p>tn]%ips to collaboratively address docum5t$ wat] %ortages4 7d7 ,application ,to seek a grant "u ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 a proposal ( ! program or project to be plann$1 design$1 con/ruct$1 implem5t$1 op]at$1 or ma9ta9$ by ! eligible entity2 7#b7 an id5tification ( ! natural haz>d risks1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 or pot5tial cyb]security vuln]abilities1 z applicable1 to be address$ by ! propos$ program or project2 7#c7 docum5tation prep>$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 regional1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cy ( ! natural haz>d risk1 pot5tial cyb]security vuln]ability1 or risk = extreme wea!r ev5ts to ! area :]e ! propos$ program or project is to be locat$2 7#d7 a description ( any rec5t natural haz>ds1 cyb]security ev5ts1 or extreme wea!r ev5ts t h affect$ ! community wat] sy/em ( ! eligible entity2 7#e7 a description ( h[ ! propos$ program or project w\ld improve ! p]=mance ( ! community wat] sy/em ( ! eligible entity "u ! anticipat$ natural haz>ds1 cyb]security vuln]abilities1 or extreme wea!r ev5ts2 & 7#f7 an explanation ( h[ ! propos$ program or project is expect$-- 7,a7 to enhance ! resili5ce ( ! community wat] sy/em ( ! eligible entity to ! anticipat$ natural haz>ds or extreme wea!r ev5ts2 or 7,b7 to r$uce cyb]security vuln]abilities4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program1 :i* %all include a description ( ! use & deploym5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = grants to eligible entities "u ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t %all be us$ to provide grants to eligible entities t s]ve a population (-- 7i7 equal to or great] ?an #aj1jjj2 & 7ii7 few] ?an #ajj1jjj2 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t %all be us$ to provide grants to eligible entities t s]ve a population equal to or great] ?an #ajj1jjj4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator = ! adm9i/rative co/s ( c>ry+ out ! resili5ce & su/a9ability program4 4 #ejajh4 ,ne$s assessm5t = nationwide rural & urban l[-income community wat] assi/ance 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section & section #ejaji3 7#a7 ,community wat] sy/em ,! t]m community wat] sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #adja ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f74 7#b7 ,l>ge wat] s]vice provid] ,! t]m l>ge wat] s]vice provid] means a community wat] sy/em1 treatm5t works1 or municipal sep>ate /orm sew] sy/em t s]ves m ?an #ajj1jjj p4 7#c7 ,m$ium wat] s]vice provid] ,! t]m m$ium wat] s]vice provid] means a community wat] sy/em1 treatm5t works1 or municipal sep>ate /orm sew] sy/em t s]ves m ?an #aj1jjj p & n m ?an #ajj1jjj p4 7#d7 ,ne$ ,! t]m ne$1 ) respect to a qualify+ h\sehold1 means ! exp5diture ( a disproportionate am\nt ( h\sehold income on access to public dr9k+ wat] or wa/ewat] s]vices4 7#e7 ,qualify+ h\sehold ,! t]m qualify+ h\sehold means a h\sehold t-- 7,a7 includes an individual :o is-- 7i7 ! hold] ( an acc\nt = dr9k+ wat] or wa/ewat] s]vice t is provid$ to t h\sehold by a l>ge wat] s]vice provid]1 a m$ium wat] s]vice provid]1 or a rural wat] s]vice provid]2 or 7ii7 sep>ately bill$ by a l&lord t holds an acc\nt ) a l>ge wat] s]vice provid]1 a m$ium wat] s]vice provid]1 or a rural wat] s]vice provid] = ! co/ ( dr9k+ wat] or wa/ewat] s]vice provid$ to t h\sehold by ! respective l>ge wat] s]vice provid]1 m$ium wat] s]vice provid]1 or rural wat] s]vice provid]2 & 7,b7 is det]m9$-- 7i7 by a l>ge wat] s]vice provid]1 a m$ium wat] s]vice provid]1 or a rural wat] s]vice provid] to be eligible = assi/ance ?r\gh a l[-income ratepay] assi/ance program2 7ii7 by ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! h\sehold is locat$ to be l[-income1 bas$ on ! af=dability crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,/ate "u section #adeb7;d77#c7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#c772 7iii7 by ! ,adm9i/rator to exp]i5ce dr9k+ wat] & wa/ewat] s]vice co/s t exce$ ! metrics ( af=dability e/abli%$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t guidance ( ! ,adm9i/rator entitl$ ,f9ancial ,capability ,assessm5t ,guidance2 or 7iv7 9 ! case ( a h\sehold s]vic$ by a rural wat] s]vice provid]1 by ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! h\sehold is locat$ to h an annual income t does n exce$ ! great] (-- 7,i7 an am\nt equal to #aej p]c5t ( ! pov]ty level ( t ,/ate2 & 7,,ii7 an am\nt equal to #fj p]c5t ( ! ,/ate m$ian income = t ,/ate4 7#f7 ,rural wat] s]vice provid] ,! t]m rural wat] s]vice provid] means a community wat] sy/em1 treatm5t works1 or municipal sep>ate /orm sew] sy/em t s]ves n m ?an #aj1jjj p4 7#g7 ,treatm5t works ,! t]m treatm5t works has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bab ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib74 7b7 ,/udy2 report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct1 & submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy t exam9es ! preval5ce ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( municipalities1 public entities1 or ,tribal gov]nm5ts t-- 7,a7 are s]vic$ by rural wat] s]vice provid]s1 m$ium wat] s]vice provid]s1 or l>ge wat] s]vice provid]s t s]vice a disproportionate p]c5tage1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ( qualify+ h\seholds ) ne$2 or 7,b7 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 h tak5 on an unsu/a9able level ( debt due to cu/om] nonpaym5t = ! s]vices provid$ by a l>ge wat] s]vice provid]1 a m$ium wat] s]vice provid]1 or a rural wat] s]vice provid]4 7#b7 ,af=dability inclusions ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a def9ition ( ! t]m af=dable access to wat] s]vices2 7,b7 a description ( ! crit]ia us$ 9 def9+ af=dable access to wat] s]vices "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 a def9ition ( ! t]m lack ( af=dable access to wat] s]vices2 7,d7 a description ( ! me?odology & crit]ia us$ 9 def9+ lack ( af=dable access to wat] s]vices "u subp>agraph 7,c72 7,e7 a det]m9ation ( ! preval5ce ( a lack ( af=dable access to wat] s]vices1 z def9$ "u subp>agraph 7,c72 7,f7 ! me?odology & crit]ia us$ to det]m9e ! preval5ce ( a lack ( af=dable access to wat] s]vices "u subp>agraph 7,e72 7,g7 any additional in=mation ) respect to ! af=dable access to wat] s]vices1 z def9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 provid$ by rural wat] s]vice provid]s1 m$ium wat] s]vice provid]s1 & l>ge wat] s]vice provid]s2 7,h7 ) respect to ! developm5t ( ! report1 a consultation ) all relevant /akehold]s1 includ+ rural advocacy associations2 7,i7 recomm5dations ( ! ,adm9i/rator reg>d+ ! be/ me?ods to r$uce ! preval5ce ( a lack ( af=dable access to wat] s]vices1 z def9$ "u subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,j7 a description ( ! co/ ( ea* me?od describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,i74 7#c7 ,agreem5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator may ent] into an agreem5t ) ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy to c>ry out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a74 #ejaji4 ,rural & l[-income wat] assi/ance pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a municipality1 ,tribal gov]nm5t1 or o!r entity t-- 7i7 owns or op]ates a community wat] sy/em1 treatm5t works1 or municipal sep>ate /orm sew] sy/em2 or 7ii7 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 has tak5 on an unsu/a9able level ( debt due to cu/om] nonpaym5t = ! s]vices provid$ by a community wat] sy/em1 treatm5t works1 or municipal sep>ate /orm sew] sy/em2 & 7,b7 a ,/ate ex]cis+ prim>y en=cem5t responsibility ov] a rural wat] s]vice provid] "u ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 or ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 z applicable4 7#b7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,wat] s]vices ne$s assessm5t ,! t]m wat] s]vices ne$s assessm5t means ! report requir$ "u section #ejajh7;b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a pilot program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to develop & implem5t programs to assi/ qualify+ h\seholds ) ne$ 9 ma9ta9+ access to dr9k+ wat] & wa/ewat] treatm5t4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,9 e/abli%+ ! pilot program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t data f ! wat] s]vices ne$s assessm5t directly contributes to ! /ructure ( ! pilot program by in=m+ ! types ( assi/ance & crit]ia us$ = priority consid]ation ) ! demon/rat$ ne$ f ! /udy conduct$ "u section #ejajh7;b77#a7 & ! wat] s]vices ne$s assessm5t4 7#c7 ,use ( funds limitations ,a grant "u ! pilot program-- 7,a7 %all n be us$ to replace funds = any exi/+ simil> program2 b 7,b7 may be us$ to supplem5t or enhance an exi/+ program1 includ+ a program t receives assi/ance f o!r ,f$]al grants4 7#d7 ,t]m ,! t]m ( a grant aw>d$ "u ! pilot program %all be subject to ! availability ( appropriations4 7#e7 ,types ( assi/ance ,9 e/abli%+ ! pilot program1 ! ,adm9i/rator may include provisions =-- 7,a7 direct f9ancial assi/ance2 7,b7 a lifel9e rate2 7,c7 bill disc\nt+2 7,d7 special h>d%ip provisions2 7,e7 a p]c5tage-(-income paym5t plan2 or 7,f7 debt relief = ! eligible entity or ! community wat] sy/em own$ by ! eligible entity = debt t is due to cu/om] nonpaym5t = ! s]vices provid$ by ! eligible entity or ! community wat] sy/em t is det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator to be 9 ! int]e/ ( public heal?4 7#f7 ,requirem5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d n m ?an #dj grants "u ! pilot program1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 n m ?an #h %all be to eligible entities t own1 op]ate1 or ex]cise prim>y en=cem5t responsibility ov] a rural wat] s]vice provid] "u ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 or ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 z applicable2 7,b7 n m ?an #h %all be to eligible entities t own or op]ate a m$ium wat] s]vice provid]2 7,c7 n m ?an #h %all be to eligible entities t own or op]ate a l>ge wat] s]vice provid] t s]ves n m ?an #ejj1jjj p2 7,d7 n m ?an #h %all be to eligible entities t own or op]ate a l>ge wat] s]vice provid] t s]ves m ?an #ejj1jjj p2 & 7,e7 n m ?an #h %all be to eligible entities t own or op]ate a community wat] sy/em1 treatm5t works1 or municipal sep>ate /orm sew] sy/em t s]vices a disadvantag$ community 7consi/5t ) ! af=dability crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! applicable ,/ate "u section #adeb7;d77#c7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#c77 or section #fjc7;i77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7;i77#b771 z applicable74 7#g7 ,crit]ia ,9 addition to any priority crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator 9 response to ! f9d+s 9 ! wat] s]vices ne$s assessm5t1 9 aw>d+ grants "u ! pilot program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority consid]ation to eligible entities t-- 7,a7 s]ve a disproportionate p]c5tage1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ( qualify+ h\seholds ) ne$1 z id5tifi$ 9 ! wat] s]vices ne$s assessm5t2 7,b7 are subject to ,/ate or ,f$]al en=cem5t actions relat+ to compliance ) ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 or ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 or 7,c7 ma9ta9 or p>ticipate 9 an exi/+ community assi/ance program ) objectives simil> to ! objectives ( ! pilot program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#h7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to any o!r applicable ,f$]al or ag5cy-specific grant report+ requirem5ts1 z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ! pilot program1 an eligible entity 7or a ,/ate1 on behalf ( an eligible entity7 %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an annual report t summ>izes1 9 a mann] det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! use ( grant funds by ! eligible entity1 includ+-- 7i7 key features ( ! assi/ance provid$ by ! eligible entity2 7ii7 s\rces ( fund+ us$ to supplem5t ,f$]al funds2 & 7iii7 eligibility crit]ia4 7,b7 ,publication ,! ,adm9i/rator %all publi% ea* report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,adm9i/rator %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ea* eligible entity1 & ea* ,/ate1 on behalf ( an eligible entity1 t receives a grant "u ! pilot program to support implem5tation ( ! program4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* grant funds are fir/ disburs$ to an eligible entity 7or a ,/ate1 on behalf ( an eligible entity7 "u ! program1 & e ye> !reaft] = ! duration ( ! t]ms ( ! grants1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report on ! results ( ! pilot program4 #ejaaj4 ,lead contam9ation 9 s*ool dr9k+ wat] ,section #adfd ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#bd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ public wat] sy/ems & aft] to assi/2 & 7,b7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ public wat] sy/ems1 aft] s*ools12 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & r$uction aft] lead te/+2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! ,adm9i/rator & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a volunt>y s*ool & *ild c>e program lead te/+1 compliance monitor+1 & lead r$uction grant program to make grants available to-- 7i7 ,/ates to assi/ local educational ag5cies1 public wat] sy/ems t s]ve s*ools & *ild c>e programs "u ! jurisdiction ( ^? local educational ag5cies1 & qualifi$ nonpr(it organizations 9 volunt>y te/+ or compliance monitor+ = & rem$iation ( lead contam9ation 9 dr9k+ wat] at s*ools & *ild c>e programs "u ! jurisdiction ( ^? local educational ag5cies2 & 7ii7 tribal consortia to assi/ tribal education ag5cies 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #eejb771 public wat] sy/ems t s]ve s*ools & *ild c>e programs "u ! jurisdiction ( ^? tribal education ag5cies1 & qualifi$ nonpr(it organizations 9 volunt>y te/+ or compliance monitor+ = & rem$iation ( lead contam9ation 9 dr9k+ wat] at s*ools & *ild c>e programs "u ! jurisdiction ( ^? tribal education ag5cies4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ or compliance monitor+ = or rem$iation ( lead contam9ation aft] volunt>y te/+2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 any public wat] sy/em t is locat$ 9 a ,/ate t does n p>ticipate 9 ! volunt>y grant program e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t-- 7,i7 assi/s s*ools or *ild c>e programs 9 lead te/+2 7,,ii7 assi/s s*ools or *ild c>e programs ) compliance monitor+2 7,,iii7 assi/s s*ools ) c>ry+ out projects to rem$iate lead contam9ation 9 dr9k+ wat]2 or 7,,iv7 provides te*nical assi/ance to s*ools or *ild c>e programs 9 c>ry+ out lead te/+2 or 7iv7 a qualifi$ nonpr(it organization1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraphs 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g71 by /rik+ ,/ate or local educational ag5cy ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,/ate1 local educational ag5cy1 public wat] sy/em1 tribal consortium1 or qualifi$ nonpr(it organization2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,/ates & local educational ag5cies & ins]t+ ,/ates1 local educational ag5cies1 public wat] sy/ems1 tribal consortia1 & qualifi$ nonpr(it organizations2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ or ! rem$iation ( aft] te/+ =2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,/ate or local educational ag5cy & ins]t+ ,/ate1 local educational ag5cy1 public wat] sy/em1 tribal consortium1 or qualifi$ nonpr(it ag5cy2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ 1 public wat] sy/em1 tribal consortium1 or qualifi$ nonpr(it organization aft] ea* local educational ag5cy2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ or tribal aft] applicable ,/ate2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ r$uc+ lead & ins]t+ volunt>y te/+ or compliance monitor+ = & rem$iation ( lead contam9ation2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by ins]t+ applicable be=e local educational ag5cy2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ te/+ = & ins]t+ te/+ or compliance monitor+ = or rem$iation (2 & 7,g7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection-- 7,a7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,b7 #ce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7,c7 #dj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7,d7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,e7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 #ejaaa4 ,indian res]vation dr9k+ wat] program ,section #bjja ( ! ,am]ica's ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#c;c note2 ,public ,law #aae-bgj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & ins]t+ ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,adm9i/rator72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ to implem5t 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ to implem5t eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b742 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 t w-- 7,a7 improve wat] quality1 wat] pressure1 or wat] s]vices ?r\gh means su* z connect+ to1 exp&+1 repair+1 improv+1 or obta9+ wat] f a public wat] sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #adja ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f772 or 7,b7 improve wat] quality or sanitation or wa/ewat] s]vices at a treatm5t works 7z def9$ 9 section #bab ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib774 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7g72 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,requir$ projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if suffici5t projects exi/1 ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all use #ej p]c5t to c>ry out-- 7,a7 #aj eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t are )9 ! ,upp] ,miss\ri ,riv] ,bas92 7,b7 #aj eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t are )9 ! ,upp] ,rio ,gr&e ,bas92 7,c7 #aj eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t are )9 ! ,columbia ,riv] ,bas92 7,d7 #aj eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t are )9 ! ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas92 & 7,e7 #aj eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t are )9 ! ,arkansas-,:ite-,r$ ,riv] ,bas94 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all select n few] ?an #b eligible projects = a res]vation t s]ves m ?an #a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe4 7d7 ,priority ,9 select+ projects to c>ry out "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to projects t-- 7#a7 respond to em]g5cy situations occurr+ due to or result+ 9 a lack ( access to clean dr9k+ wat] t ?reat5s ! heal? ( ,tribal populations2 7#b7 w\ld s]ve a ,tribal population t w\ld qualify z a disadvantag$ community bas$ on ! af=dability crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! applicable ,/ate "u section #adeb7;d77#c7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;d77#c772 or 7#c7 w\ld address ! und]ly+ factors contribut+ to-- 7,a7 an en=cem5t action comm5c$ pursuant to ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 aga9/ ! applicable public wat] sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #adja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f77 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph2 or 7,b7 an en=cem5t action comm5c$ pursuant to ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 aga9/ ! applicable treatm5t works 7z def9$ 9 section #bab ( t ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib77 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out "u ?is section %all be #ajj p]c5t4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 :i* %all include a description ( ! use & deploym5t ( am\nts made available "u t program4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,!re is & ins]t+ ,!re are2 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 #bj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 #bj1jjj1jjj 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ #bjbb4 & ins]t+ #bjba2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 #ejaab4 ,advanc$ dr9k+ wat] te*nologies ,"p ,e ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ejajg7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adei;,g4 ,advanc$ dr9k+ wat] te*nologies 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out a /udy t exam9es ! /ate ( exi/+ & pot5tial future te*nology1 includ+ te*nology t c\ld address cyb]security vuln]abilities1 t enhances or c\ld enhance ! treatm5t1 monitor+1 af=dability1 effici5cy1 & safety ( dr9k+ wat] provid$ by a public wat] sy/em4 7#b7 ,report ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,advanc$ dr9k+ wat] te*nology grant program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means ! own] or op]ator ( a public wat] sy/em t-- 7i7 s]ves-- 7,i7 a population ( n m ?an #ajj1jjj p2 or 7,,ii7 a community describ$ 9 section #adei;,a7c77#b72 7ii7 has plans to id5tify or has id5tifi$ opportunities 9 ! op]ations ( ! public wat] sy/em to employ new1 exi/+1 or em]g+1 yet prov51 te*nologies1 includ+ te*nology t c\ld address cyb]security vuln]abilities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 t enhance treatm5t1 monitor+1 af=dability1 effici5cy1 or safety ( ! dr9k+ wat] provid$ by ! public wat] sy/em1 includ+ te*nologies n id5tifi$ 9 ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a77#a72 & 7iii7 has express$ an int]e/ 9 ! opportunities 9 ! op]ation ( ! public wat] sy/em to employ new1 exi/+1 or em]g+1 yet prov51 te*nologies1 includ+ te*nology t c\ld address cyb]security vuln]abilities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 t enhance treatm5t1 monitor+1 af=dability1 effici5cy1 or safety ( ! dr9k+ wat] provid$ by ! public wat] sy/em1 includ+ te*nologies n id5tifi$ 9 ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a77#a74 7,b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! competitive grant program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a competitive grant program "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( id5tify+1 deploy+1 or id5tify+ & deploy+ te*nologies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii74 7#c7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out us+ a grant "u ! program %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7ii7 ,waiv] ,! ,adm9i/rator may increase ! ,f$]al %>e "u clause 7i7 to #ajj p]c5t if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t an eligible entity is unable to pay1 or w\ld exp]i5ce significant f9ancial h>d%ip if requir$ to pay1 ! non-,f$]al %>e4 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator fir/ aw>ds a grant "u ! program1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7,a7 ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! program dur+ ! previ\s #a-ye> p]iod2 & 7,b7 a summ>y ( ! activities c>ri$ out us+ grants aw>d$ "u ! program4 7#e7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! program #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available = a fiscal ye> "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to c>ry out ! program may be us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator = ! adm9i/rative co/s ( c>ry+ out ! program4 4 #ejaac4 ,cyb]security support = public wat] sy/ems ,"p ,b ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adbj;,a4 ,cyb]security support = public wat] sy/ems 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appropriate ,congressional committees ,! t]m appropriate ,congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy4 7#c7 ,incid5t ,! t]m incid5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ceeb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,prioritization ,framework ,! t]m ,prioritization ,framework means ! prioritization framework develop$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#e7 ,support ,plan ,! t]m ,support ,plan means ! ,te*nical ,cyb]security ,support ,plan develop$ by ! ,adm9i/rator "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7b7 ,id5tification ( & support = public wat] sy/ems 7#a7 ,prioritization framework 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director1 %all develop a prioritization framework to id5tify public wat] sy/ems 7includ+ s\rces ( wat] = ^? public wat] sy/ems7 t1 if degrad$ or r5d]$ inop]able due to an incid5t1 w\ld lead to significant impacts on ! heal? & safety ( ! public4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ ! ,prioritization ,framework1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all incorporate consid]ation (-- 7i7 :e!r cyb]security vuln]abilities = a public wat] sy/em h be5 id5tifi$ "u section #adcc2 7ii7 ! capacity ( a public wat] sy/em to rem$iate a cyb]security vuln]ability )\t additional ,f$]al support2 7iii7 :e!r a public wat] sy/em s]ves a def5se in/allation or critical national security asset2 & 7iv7 :e!r a public wat] sy/em1 if degrad$ or r5d]$ inop]able due to an incid5t1 w\ld cause a cascad+ failure ( o!r critical infra/ructure4 7#b7 ,te*nical ,cyb]security ,support ,plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director & us+ exi/+ au?orities ( ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,director = provid+ volunt>y support to public wat] sy/ems & ! ,prioritization ,framework1 %all develop a ,te*nical ,cyb]security ,support ,plan = public wat] sy/ems4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,support ,plan-- 7i7 %all e/abli% a me?odology = id5tify+ specific public wat] sy/ems = :i* cyb]security support %\ld be prioritiz$2 7ii7 %all e/abli% timel9es = mak+ volunt>y te*nical support = cyb]security available to specific public wat] sy/ems2 7iii7 may include public wat] sy/ems id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director1 z ne$+ te*nical support = cyb]security2 7iv7 %all include specific capabilities ( ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,director t may be utiliz$ to provide support to public wat] sy/ems "u ! ,support ,plan1 includ+-- 7,i7 site vuln]ability & risk assessm5ts2 7,,ii7 p5etration te/s2 & 7,,iii7 any additional support det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 7v7 %all only include plans = provid+ volunt>y support to public wat] sy/ems4 7#c7 ,consultation requir$ ,9 develop+ ! ,prioritization ,framework pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 & ! ,support ,plan pursuant to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consult ) su* ,f$]al or non-,f$]al entities z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#d7 ,reports requir$ 7,a7 ,prioritization framework ,n lat] ?an #aij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! appropriate ,congressional committees a report describ+ ! ,prioritization ,framework4 7,b7 ,te*nical ,cyb]security ,support ,plan ,n lat] ?an #bhj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! appropriate ,congressional committees-- 7i7 ! ,support ,plan2 & 7ii7 a li/ describ+ any public wat] sy/ems id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director1 z ne$+ te*nical support = cyb]security dur+ ! developm5t ( ! ,support ,plan4 7c7 ,rules ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 alt]s ! exi/+ au?orities ( ! ,adm9i/rator2 or 7#b7 compels a public wat] sy/em to accept te*nical support (f]$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 #ejaad4 ,/ate response to contam9ants ,section #adei;,a7j77#a7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;a7j77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ an und]s]v$ community & ins]t+ a community describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b72 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ su* und]s]v$ & ins]t+ t4 #ejaae4 ,annual /udy on boil wat] advisories 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct a /udy on ! preval5ce ( boil wat] advisories issu$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! mo/ rec5t /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 z "p ( ! annual budget reque/ transmitt$ to ,congress "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,9 ! annual report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all include a description ( ! reasons = :i* boil wat] advisories 7 issu$ dur+ ! ye> cov]$ by ! report4 ,,ii ,clean wat] #ejbja4 ,rese>*1 inve/igations1 tra9+1 & in=mation 7a7 ,reau?orization ,section #ajd7u7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7u77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & 7#g7 & ins]t+ 7#g72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjba2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 & 7#h7 n to exce$ #ge1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = c>ry+ out subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#h71 & 7g71 ( :i* n less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj ea* fiscal ye> %all be us$ to c>ry out subsection 7b77#h744 7b7 ,communication ,ea* nonpr(it organization t receives fund+ "u p>agraph 7#h7 ( section #ajd7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7;b77 %all1 be=e us+ t fund+ to und]take activities to c>ry out t p>agraph1 consult ) ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! assi/ance is to be exp5d$ or o!rwise made available4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! grants au?oriz$ "u subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#h71 & 7g7 ( section #ajd ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed71 :i* %all include a description ( ! grant recipi5ts & grant am\nts made available to c>ry out ^? subsections4 #ejbjb4 ,wa/ewat] effici5cy grant pilot program ,title ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbb4 ,wa/ewat] effici5cy grant pilot program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a wa/ewat] effici5cy grant pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! pilot program7 to aw>d grants to own]s or op]ators ( publicly own$ treatm5t works to c>ry out projects t create or improve wa/e-to-en]gy sy/ems4 7b7 ,selection 7#a7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 an own] or op]ator ( a treatm5t works %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7#b7 ,numb] ( recipi5ts ,! ,adm9i/rator %all select n m ?an #ae recipi5ts ( grants "u ! pilot program f applications submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 a recipi5t ( a grant "u ! pilot program may use grant funds =-- 7,a7 sludge collection2 7,b7 in/allation ( ana]obic dige/]s2 7,c7 me?ane capture2 7,d7 me?ane transf]2 7,e7 facility upgrades & retr(its necess>y to create or improve wa/e-to-en]gy sy/ems2 & 7,f7 o!r new & em]g+1 b prov51 te*nologies t trans=m wa/e to en]gy4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a grant to a recipi5t "u ! pilot program %all be n m ?an #d1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to ! ,adm9i/rator ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] receiv+ a grant "u ! pilot program & ea* ye> !reaft] = :i* am\nts are made available = ! pilot program "u subsection 7e71 ! recipi5t ( ! grant %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a report describ+ ! impact ( t project on ! communities )9 #c miles ( ! treatm5t works4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] fir/ aw>d+ grants "u ! pilot program & ea* ye> !reaft] = :i* am\nts are made available = ! pilot program "u subsection 7e71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7,a7 ! applications receiv$ by ! ,adm9i/rator = grants "u ! pilot program2 & 7,b7 ! projects = :i* grants 7 aw>d$ "u ! pilot program4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! pilot program #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 #ejbjc4 ,pilot program = alt]native wat] s\rce projects ,section #bbj ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acjj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,9 ,g5]al & ins]t+ ,e/abli%m5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ con/ruction be=e funds2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 7#d7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 1 ! foll[+ def9itions apply2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ wat] or wa/ewat] or by treat+ wa/ewat] & ins]t+ wat]1 wa/ewat]1 or /ormwat] or by treat+ wa/ewat] or /ormwat] = gr\ndwat] re*>ge1 potable reuse1 or o!r purposes2 7#e7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,!re is & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ a total ( #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye>s #bjjb ?r\gh #bjjd4 ,su* sums %all & ins]t+ #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 2 & 7#f7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b71 7c71 7d71 7i71 & 7j7 z subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7b71 & 7i71 respectively1 & mov+ ^? subsections s z to appe> 9 alphabetical ord]4 #ejbjd4 ,sew] ov]fl[ & /ormwat] reuse municipal grants ,section #bba ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7 -- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 notification sy/ems to in=m ! public ( comb9$ sew] or sanit>y ov]fl[s t result 9 sewage be+ releas$ into riv]s & o!r wat]s2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,types ( non-,f$]al %>e ,! applicable non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ "u ?is subsection 2 7,b7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,f$]al & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al 2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,rural & f9ancially di/ress$ communities ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all "w ) ,/ates to prev5t ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts "u ?is subsection f be+ pass$ on to rural communities & f9ancially di/ress$ communities 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 subsection 7f77#b77;,b77i774 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bhj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,to ! ext5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,gre5 projects ,to ! ext5t 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,rural or f9ancially di/ress$ community allocation 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph3 7,i7 ,f9ancially di/ress$ community ,! t]m f9ancially di/ress$ community has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 subsection 7c77#a74 7,,ii7 ,rural community ,! t]m rural community means a city1 t[n1 or un9corporat$ area t has a population ( n m ?an #aj1jjj inhabitants4 7ii7 ,allocation 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! ext5t !re are suffici5t eligible project applications1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t a ,/ate uses n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grants made to ! ,/ate "u subsection 7a7 9 a fiscal ye> to c>ry out projects 9 rural communities or f9ancially di/ress$ communities = ! purpose ( plann+1 design1 & con/ruction (-- 7aa7 treatm5t works to int]cept1 transport1 control1 treat1 or reuse municipal sew] ov]fl[s1 sanit>y sew] ov]fl[s1 or /ormwat]2 or 7bb7 any o!r measures to manage1 r$uce1 treat1 or recapture /ormwat] or subsurface dra9age wat] eligible = assi/ance "u section #fjc7;c74 7,,ii7 ,rural communities ,( ! funds allocat$ "u subclause 7,i7 = ! purposes describ$ 9 t subclause1 to ! ext5t !re are suffici5t eligible project applications1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t a ,/ate uses n less ?an #fj p]c5t to c>ry out projects 9 rural communities4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! recomm5d$ fund+ levels & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! fund+ levels recomm5d$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77i7 2 7,b7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,n lat] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,p]iodic reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7ii7 by /rik+ conta9+ recomm5d$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 conta9+-- 7i7 recomm5d$ 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 a description ( ! ext5t to :i* ,/ates pass co/s associat$ ) ! non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts "u subsection 7d7 to local communities1 ) a focus on rural communities & f9ancially di/ress$ communities 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 subsection 7f77#b77;,b77i774 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! grant program "u ?is section1 :i* %all include a description ( ! grant recipi5ts1 s\rces ( funds = non-,f$]al %>e requirem5ts "u subsection 7d71 & grant am\nts made available "u ! program4 4 #ejbje4 ,clean wat] infra/ructure resili5cy & su/a9ability program ,title ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ejbjb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbc4 ,clean wat] infra/ructure resili5cy & su/a9ability program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a municipality2 or 7,b7 an int]municipal1 int]/ate1 or ,/ate ag5cy4 7#b7 ,natural haz>d ,! t]m natural haz>d means a haz>d caus$ by natural =ces1 includ+ extreme wea!r ev5ts1 sea-level rise1 & extreme dr\ght conditions4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! clean wat] infra/ructure resili5ce & su/a9ability program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a clean wat] infra/ructure resili5ce & su/a9ability program "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( increas+ ! resili5ce ( publicly own$ treatm5t works to a natural haz>d or cyb]security vuln]abilities4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! program %all use ! grant funds = plann+1 design+1 or con/ruct+ projects 7on a sy/em-wide or area-wide basis7 t increase ! resili5ce ( a publicly own$ treatm5t works to a natural haz>d or cyb]security vuln]abilities ?r\gh-- 7#a7 ! cons]vation ( wat]2 7#b7 ! enhancem5t ( wat] use effici5cy2 7#c7 ! enhancem5t ( wa/ewat] & /ormwat] managem5t by increas+ wat]%$ pres]vation & protection1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use (-- 7,a7 natural & eng9e]$ gre5 infra/ructure2 & 7,b7 reclamation & reuse ( wa/ewat] & /ormwat]1 su* z aquif] re*>ge zones2 7#d7 ! modification or relocation ( an exi/+ publicly own$ treatm5t works1 conveyance1 or dis*>ge sy/em compon5t t is at risk ( be+ significantly impair$ or damag$ by a natural haz>d2 7#e7 ! developm5t & implem5tation ( projects to increase ! resili5ce ( publicly own$ treatm5t works to a natural haz>d or cyb]security vuln]abilities1 z applicable2 or 7#f7 ! enhancem5t ( en]gy effici5cy or ! use & g5]ation ( recov]$ or r5ewable en]gy 9 ! managem5t1 treatm5t1 or conveyance ( wa/ewat] or /ormwat]4 7d7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 a proposal ( ! project to be plann$1 design$1 or con/ruct$ us+ funds "u ! program2 7#b7 an id5tification ( ! natural haz>d risk ( ! area :]e ! propos$ project is to be locat$ or pot5tial cyb]security vuln]ability1 z applicable1 to be address$ by ! propos$ project2 7#c7 docum5tation prep>$ by a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 regional1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cy ( ! natural haz>d risk ( ! area :]e ! propos$ project is to be locat$ or pot5tial cyb]security vuln]ability1 z applicable1 ( ! area :]e ! propos$ project is to be locat$2 7#d7 a description ( any rec5t natural haz>d risk ( ! area :]e ! propos$ project is to be locat$ or pot5tial cyb]security vuln]abilities t h affect$ ! publicly own$ treatm5t works2 7#e7 a description ( h[ ! propos$ project w\ld improve ! p]=mance ( ! publicly own$ treatm5t works "u an anticipat$ natural haz>d or natural haz>d risk ( ! area :]e ! propos$ project is to be locat$ or a pot5tial cyb]security vuln]ability1 z applicable2 & 7#f7 an explanation ( h[ ! propos$ project is expect$ to enhance ! resili5ce ( ! publicly own$ treatm5t works to a natural haz>d risk ( ! area :]e ! propos$ project is to be locat$ or a pot5tial cyb]security vuln]ability1 z applicable4 7e7 ,grant am\nt & o!r f$]al requirem5ts 7#a7 ,co/ %>e ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 a grant "u ! program %all n exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! propos$ project4 7#b7 ,exception 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a grant "u ! program %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! propos$ project if ! project s]ves a community t-- 7i7 has a population ( few] ?an #aj1jjj individuals2 or 7ii7 meets ! af=dability crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! community is locat$ "u section #fjc7;i77#b74 7,b7 ,waiv] ,at ! discretion ( ! ,adm9i/rator1 a grant = a project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may cov] #ajj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! propos$ project4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts ( section #fjh %all apply to a project fund$ ) a grant "u ! program4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! program1 :i* %all include an acc\nt+ ( all grants aw>d$ "u ! program1 includ+ a description ( ea* grant recipi5t & ea* project fund$ us+ a grant "u ! program4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 #ejbjf4 ,small & m$ium publicly own$ treatm5t works circuit rid] program ,title ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ejbje7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd4 ,small & m$ium publicly own$ treatm5t works circuit rid] program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a circuit rid] program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! circuit rid] program7 "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to qualifi$ nonpr(it entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 to provide assi/ance to own]s & op]ators ( small & m$ium publicly own$ treatm5t works to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 section #fjb7;b77#ac74 7b7 ,limitation ,a grant provid$ "u ! circuit rid] program %all be 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #ge1jjj4 7c7 ,prioritization ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( grants "u ! circuit rid] program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to qualifi$ nonpr(it entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 t w\ld s]ve a community t-- 7#a7 has a hi/ory1 = n less ?an ! #aj ye>s prior to ! aw>d ( ! grant1 ( unresolv$ wa/ewat] issues1 /ormwat] issues1 or a comb9ation ( wa/ewat] & /ormwat] issues2 7#b7 is consid]$ f9ancially di/ress$2 7#c7 faces ! cumulative burd5 ( /ormwat] & wa/ewat] ov]fl[ issues2 or 7#d7 has previ\sly fail$ to access ,f$]al te*nical assi/ance due to co/-%>+ requirem5ts4 7d7 ,communication ,ea* qualifi$ nonpr(it entity t receives fund+ "u ?is section %all1 be=e us+ t fund+ to und]take activities to c>ry out ?is section1 consult ) ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! assi/ance is to be exp5d$ or o!rwise made available4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator e/abli%es ! circuit rid] program1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7#a7 ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! circuit rid] program2 & 7#b7 a summ>y ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! circuit rid] program4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 #ejbjg4 ,small publicly own$ treatm5t works effici5cy grant program ,title ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ejbjf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbe4 ,small publicly own$ treatm5t works effici5cy grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% an effici5cy grant program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! effici5cy grant program7 "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants to eligible entities = ! replacem5t or repair ( equipm5t t improves wat] or en]gy effici5cy ( small publicly own$ treatm5t works1 z id5tifi$ 9 an effici5cy audit4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,adm9i/rator may aw>d a grant "u ! effici5cy grant program to-- 7#a7 an own] or op]ator ( a small publicly own$ treatm5t works t s]ves-- 7,a7 a population ( n m ?an #aj1jjj p2 or 7,b7 a disadvantag$ community2 or 7#b7 a nonpr(it organization t seeks to assi/ a small publicly own$ treatm5t works describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator e/abli%es ! effici5cy grant program1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7#a7 ea* recipi5t ( a grant "u ! effici5cy grant program2 & 7#b7 a summ>y ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! effici5cy grant program4 7d7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,small sy/ems ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section1 to ! ext5t t !re are suffici5t applications1 n less ?an #ae p]c5t %all be us$ = grants to publicly own$ treatm5t works t s]ve few] ?an #c1cjj p4 7#b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section1 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 #ejbjh4 ,grants = con/ruction & refurbi%+ ( individual h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems = individuals ) l[ or mod]ate income ,title ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ejbjg7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbf4 ,grants = con/ruction & refurbi%+ ( individual h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems = individuals ) l[ or mod]ate income 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible individual ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible individual means a memb] ( a l[-income or mod]ate-income h\sehold1 ! memb]s ( :i* h a comb9$ income 7= ! mo/ rec5t #ab-mon? p]iod = :i* in=mation is available7 equal to n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! m$ian nonmetropolitan h\sehold income = ! ,/ate or t]ritory 9 :i* ! h\sehold is locat$1 accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide grants to private nonpr(it organizations = ! purpose ( improv+ g5]al welf>e by provid+ assi/ance to eligible individuals-- 7,a7 = ! con/ruction1 repair1 or replacem5t ( an individual h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] treatm5t sy/em2 or 7,b7 = ! in/allation ( a l>g] dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/em design$ to provide treatm5t = #b or m h\seholds 9 :i* eligible individuals reside1 if-- 7i7 site conditions at ! h\seholds are unsuitable = ! in/allation ( an individually own$ dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/em2 7ii7 multiple examples ( unsuitable site conditions exi/ 9 close geographic proximity to ea* o!r2 & 7iii7 a l>g] dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/em c\ld be co/-effectively in/all$4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 a private nonpr(it organization %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to applicants t h sub/antial exp]tise & exp]i5ce 9 promot+ ! safe & effective use ( individual h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems4 7#d7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,a private nonpr(it organization may use am\nts provid$ "u ?is subsection to pay ! adm9i/rative exp5ses associat$ ) ! provision ( ! s]vices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 a private nonpr(it organization %all use a grant provid$ "u subsection 7b7 = ! s]vices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( t subsection4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive ! s]vices describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 an eligible individual %all submit to ! private nonpr(it organization s]v+ ! area 9 :i* ! individual h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/em ( ! eligible individuals is1 or is propos$ to be1 locat$ an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! private nonpr(it organization det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 a private nonpr(it organization %all give priority to any eligible individual :o does n h access to a sanit>y sewage disposal sy/em4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! recipi5ts ( grants "u ! program "u ?is section & ! results ( ! program "u ?is section4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 #ejbji4 ,connection to publicly own$ treatm5t works ,title ,,ii ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abha et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ejbjh7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbg4 ,connection to publicly own$ treatm5t works 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an own] or op]ator ( a publicly own$ treatm5t works t assi/s or is seek+ to assi/ l[-income or mod]ate-income individuals ) connect+ ! h\sehold ( ! individual to ! publicly own$ treatm5t works2 or 7,b7 a nonpr(it entity t assi/s l[-income or mod]ate-income individuals ) ! co/s associat$ ) connect+ ! h\sehold ( ! individual to a publicly own$ treatm5t works4 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! competitive grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,qualifi$ individual ,! t]m qualifi$ individual has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m eligible individual 9 section #fjc7;j74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a competitive grant program ) ! purpose ( improv+ g5]al welf>e1 "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator aw>ds grants to eligible entities to provide funds to assi/ qualifi$ individuals 9 cov]+ ! co/s incurr$ by ! qualifi$ individual 9 connect+ ! h\sehold ( ! qualifi$ individual to a publicly own$ treatm5t works4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ! program %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may by regulation require4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator receives an application f an eligible entity "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all notify ! eligible entity ( :e!r ! ,adm9i/rator w aw>d a grant to ! eligible entity "u ! program4 7d7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( grants "u ! program1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all use ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7#a7 ,:e!r ! eligible entity seek+ a grant provides s]vices to1 or works directly )1 qualifi$ individuals4 7#b7 ,:e!r ! eligible entity seek+ a grant-- 7,a7 has an exi/+ program to assi/ 9 cov]+ ! co/s incurr$ 9 connect+ a h\sehold to a publicly own$ treatm5t works2 or 7,b7 seeks to create a program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7e7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,volunt>y connection ,be=e provid+ funds to a qualifi$ individual = ! co/s describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 an eligible entity %all ensure t-- 7,a7 ! qualifi$ individual has connect$ to ! publicly own$ treatm5t works volunt>ily2 & 7,b7 if ! eligible entity is n ! own] or op]ator ( ! publicly own$ treatm5t works to :i* ! qualifi$ individual has connect$1 ! publicly own$ treatm5t works to :i* ! qualifi$ individual has connect$ has agre$ to ! connection4 7#b7 ,reimbursem5ts f publicly own$ treatm5t works ,an eligible entity t is an own] or op]ator ( a publicly own$ treatm5t works may reimburse a qualifi$ individual t has already incurr$ ! co/s describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 by-- 7,a7 r$uc+ ! am\nt o!rwise ow$ by ! qualifi$ individual to ! own] or op]ator = wa/ewat] or o!r s]vices provid$ by ! own] or op]ator2 or 7,b7 provid+ a direct paym5t to ! qualifi$ individual4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! program #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,limitations on use ( funds 7,a7 ,small sy/ems ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 to ! ext5t t !re are suffici5t applications1 n less ?an #ae p]c5t %all be us$ to make grants to-- 7i7 eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 t are own]s & op]ators ( publicly own$ treatm5t works t s]ve few] ?an #c1cjj p2 & 7ii7 eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 t provide ! assi/ance describ$ 9 t subsection 9 areas t are s]v$ by publicly own$ treatm5t works t s]ve few] ?an #c1cjj p4 7,b7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 #ejbaj4 ,clean wat] ,/ate revolv+ funds 7a7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjc ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & provid$ 9 subsection 7k7 aft] ,/ate law2 7,b7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 1 includ+ =giv5ess ( pr9cipal & negative int]e/ loans & ins]t+ 7includ+ =giv5ess ( pr9cipal1 grants1 negative int]e/ loans1 o!r loan =giv5ess1 & ?r\gh buy+1 ref9anc+1 or re/ructur+ debt72 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,total am\nt ( subsidization 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ( ! am\nt ( ! capitalization grant receiv$ by ! ,/ate "u ?is title1 ! total am\nt ( additional subsidization made available by a ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 may n exce$ #cj p]c5t2 & 7,,ii7 to ! ext5t t !re are suffici5t applications = assi/ance to communities describ$ 9 t p>agraph1 may n be less ?an #aj p]c5t4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,a loan f ! wat] pollution control revolv+ fund ( a ,/ate ) an int]e/ rate equal to or great] ?an #j p]c5t %all n be consid]$ additional subsidization = purposes ( ?is subp>agraph4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,additional use ( funds ,a ,/ate may use an additional #b p]c5t ( ! funds annually aw>d$ to ea* ,/ate "u ?is title = nonpr(it organizations 7z def9$ 9 section #ajd7w77 or ,/ate1 regional1 int]/ate1 or municipal entities to provide te*nical assi/ance to rural1 small1 & tribal publicly own$ treatm5t works 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #ajd7;b77#h77;,b77 9 ! ,/ate4 4 7#b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #ajd7w7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abed7w77 is am5d$ by /rik+ treatm5ts works & ins]t+ treatm5t works4 7b7 ,capitalization grant reau?orization ,section #fjg ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achg7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #fjg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is title-- 7#a7 #b1djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#b7 #b1gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 7#c7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 & 7#d7 #c1bej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe & #bjbf4 4 #ejbaa4 ,wat] infra/ructure & work=ce inve/m5t ,section #dcjd ( ! ,am]ica's ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,act ( #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ ,tribal1 aft] ,/ate12 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ community-bas$ organizations & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 community-bas$ organizations & public works dep>tm5ts or ag5cies to align wat] & wa/ewat] utility work=ce recruitm5t ef=ts1 tra9+ programs1 ret5tion ef=ts1 & community res\rces ) wat] & wa/ewat] utilities-- 7i7 to accel]ate c>e] pipel9es2 7ii7 to ensure ! su/a9ability ( ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility work=ce2 & 7iii7 to provide access to work=ce opportunities4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end & ins]t+ 1 :i* may include-- 7iii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ program-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh to assi/ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ program to assi/2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,a7 exp&+ ! use & availability ( activities & res\rces t relate to ! recruitm5t1 includ+ ! promotion ( div]sity )9 t recruitm5t1 ( individuals to c>e]s 9 ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility sector2 7,b7 exp&+ ! availability ( tra9+ opportunities =-- 7i7 individuals ent]+ into ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility sector2 & 7ii7 individuals seek+ to advance c>e]s )9 ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility sector2 & 7,c7 exp&+ ! use & availability ( activities & /rategies1 includ+ ! developm5t ( innovative activities & /rategies1 t relate to ! ma9t5ance & ret5tion ( a su/a9able work=ce 9 ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility sector4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ in/itutions-- & ins]t+ in/itutions1 or public works dep>tm5ts & ag5cies--2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii72 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i71 by add+ or at ! end2 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7i7 z clause 7ii72 7,,iv7 by ins]t+ be=e clause 7ii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7i7 9 ! developm5t ( educational or recruitm5t mat]ials & activities1 includ+ ^? mat]ials & activities t specifically promote div]sity )9 recruitm5t1 = ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility work=ce2 2 & 7,v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 develop+ activities & /rategies t relate to ! ma9t5ance & ret5tion ( a su/a9able work=ce 9 ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility sector2 & 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77ii71 by ins]t+ or c]tification aft] tra9+2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ensure t incumb5t wat] & wa/e wat] utilities work]s & ins]t+ are design$ to reta9 incumb5t wat] & wa/ewat] utility work=ce work]s by ensur+ t ^? work]s2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,work+ gr\p2 report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% & coord9ate a ,f$]al int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to address recruitm5t1 tra9+1 & ret5tion *all5ges 9 ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility work=ce1 :i* %all include repres5tatives f-- 7i7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education2 7ii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor2 7iii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7iv7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 & 7v7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ pot5tial solutions to recruitm5t1 tra9+1 & ret5tion *all5ges 9 ! wat] & wa/ewat] utility work=ce4 7,c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! work+ gr\p %all consult ) ,/ate op]ator c]tification programs4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 & 7b7 z subsections 7b7 & 7c71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9ition ( public works dep>tm5t or ag5cy ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m public works dep>tm5t or ag5cy means a political subdivision ( a local1 c\nty1 or regional gov]nm5t t designs1 builds1 op]ates1 & ma9ta9s wat] infra/ructure1 sewage & refuse disposal sy/ems1 & o!r public wat] sy/ems & facilities4 4 #ejbab4 ,grants to ,alaska to improve sanitation 9 rural & ,native villages ,section #cjc ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act ,am5dm5ts ( #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfc;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #ge p]c5t2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ?is section & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ?is section-- 7#a7 #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbd2 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#c7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf4 4 #ejbac4 ,wat] data %>+ pilot program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a competitive grant pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! pilot program7 "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator may aw>d grants to eligible entities "u subsection 7b7 to e/abli% sy/ems t improve ! %>+ ( in=mation conc]n+ wat] quality1 wat] infra/ructure ne$s1 & wat] te*nology1 includ+ cyb]security te*nology1 betwe5 ,/ates or among c\nties & o!r units ( local gov]nm5t )9 a ,/ate1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 e/abli%+ a website or data hub to ex*ange wat] data1 includ+ data on wat] quality or wat] te*nology1 includ+ new & em]g+1 b prov51 wat] te*nology2 & 7,b7 int]c\nty communications initiatives relat$ to wat] data4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,data %>+ ,! ,int]net ( ,wat] pr9ciples develop$ by ! ,ni*olas ,in/itute = ,environm5tal ,policy ,solutions %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 guide any wat] data %>+ ef=ts "u ! pilot program4 7,b7 ,use ( exi/+ data ,! recipi5t ( a grant "u ! pilot program to e/abli% a website or data hub describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 lev]age exi/+ data %>+ infra/ructure4 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible = a grant "u ! pilot program is-- 7#a7 a ,/ate1 c\nty1 or o!r unit ( local gov]nm5t t-- 7,a7 has a coa/al wat]%$ ) significant pollution levels2 7,b7 has a wat] sy/em ) significant pollution levels2 or 7,c7 has significant individual wat] infra/ructure deficits2 or 7#b7 a regional consortium e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d74 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! pilot program1 an eligible entity "u subsection 7b7 %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7d7 ,regional consortia 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,/ates may e/abli% regional consortia 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a regional consortium e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 include n few] ?an #b ,/ates t h ent]$ into a memor&um ( und]/&+-- 7i7 to ex*ange wat] data1 includ+ data on wat] quality2 or 7ii7 to %>e in=mation1 protocols1 & proc$ures ) respect to projects t evaluate1 demon/rate1 or in/all new & em]g+1 b prov51 wat] te*nology2 7,b7 c>ry out projects-- 7i7 to ex*ange wat] data1 includ+ data on wat] quality2 or 7ii7 t evaluate1 demon/rate1 or in/all new & em]g+1 b prov51 wat] te*nology2 & 7,c7 develop a regional int5d$ use plan1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c71 to id5tify projects to c>ry out1 includ+ projects us+ grants receiv$ "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,regional int5d$ use plan ,a regional int5d$ use plan ( a regional consortium e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all id5tify projects t ! regional consortium int5ds to c>ry out1 includ+ projects t meet ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 & 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 projects includ$ 9 an int5d$ use plan ( a ,/ate prep>$ "u section #fjf7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achf7;c77 )9 ! regional consortium2 & 7ii7 projects n includ$ 9 an int5d$ use plan ( a ,/ate prep>$ "u section #fjf7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achf7;c77 )9 ! regional consortium4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! pilot program1 :i* %all include-- 7#a7 a description ( ! use & deploym5t ( am\nts made available "u ! pilot program2 & 7#b7 an acc\nt+ ( all grants aw>d$ "u ! program1 includ+ a description ( ea* grant recipi5t & ea* project fund$ us+ a grant "u ! pilot program4 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! pilot program #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #ce p]c5t may be us$ to provide grants to regional consortia e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d74 #ejbad4 ,f9al rat+ op9ion lett]s ,section #ejbh7;a77#a77;,d77ii7 ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cijg7;a77#a77;,d77ii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ f9al rat+ op9ion lett]s f at lea/ #b rat+ ag5cies & ins]t+ a f9al rat+ op9ion lett] f at lea/ #a rat+ ag5cy4 #ejbae4 ,wat] infra/ructure f9anc+ reau?orization 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejcc ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is subtitle #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjbj & #bjba & ins]t+ aft] #bjai2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbj & #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbj & #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,outrea* plan ,! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ejcf4 ,outrea* plan 7a7 ,def9ition ( rural community ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m rural community means a city1 t[n1 or un9corporat$ area t has a population ( n m ?an #aj1jjj inhabitants4 7b7 ,outrea* requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 %all develop & beg9 implem5tation ( an outrea* plan to promote f9ancial assi/ance available "u ?is subtitle to small communities & rural communities4 4 #ejbaf4 ,small & disadvantag$ community analysis 7a7 ,analysis ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 us+ environm5tal ju/ice data ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 includ+ data f ! environm5tal ju/ice mapp+ & scre5+ tool ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out an analysis "u :i* ! ,adm9i/rator %all assess ! programs "u title ,,vi ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 & section #adeb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 to id5tify hi/orical di/ributions ( funds to small & disadvantag$ communities & new opportunities & me?ods to improve on ! di/ribution ( funds "u ^? programs to l[-income communities1 rural communities1 m9ority communities1 & communities ( indig5\s peoples1 9 accordance ) ,executive ,ord] #abhih 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba note2 #fj ,f$4 ,reg4 #fcha2 relat+ to ,f$]al actions to address environm5tal ju/ice 9 m9ority populations & l[-income populations74 7b7 ,requirem5t ,! analysis "u subsection 7a7 %all include an analysis1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ( communities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t d n h access to dr9k+ wat] or wa/ewat] s]vices4 7c7 ,report ,on completion ( ! analysis "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! analysis2 & 7#b7 ! crit]ia ! ,adm9i/rator us$ 9 c>ry+ out ! analysis4 #ejbag4 ,/ormwat] infra/ructure te*nology 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c5t] ,! t]m c5t] means a c5t] ( excell5ce = /ormwat] control infra/ructure e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t2 or 7,b7 a local1 regional1 or o!r public entity t manages /ormwat] or wa/ewat] res\rces or o!r relat$ wat] infra/ructure4 7#c7 ,eligible in/itution ,! t]m eligible in/itution means an in/itution ( high] education1 a rese>* in/itution1 or a nonpr(it organization-- 7,a7 t has demon/rat$ excell5ce 9 rese>*+ & develop+ new & em]g+ /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies2 & 7,b7 ) respect to a nonpr(it organization1 ! core mission ( :i* includes wat] managem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7b7 ,c5t]s ( ,excell5ce = /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( c5t]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible in/itutions to e/abli% & ma9ta9 n less ?an #c1 & n m ?an #e1 c5t]s ( excell5ce = new & em]g+ /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies1 to be locat$ 9 v>i\s regions ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,g5]al op]ation ,ea* c5t] %all-- 7i7 conduct rese>* on new & em]g+ /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies t are relevant to ! geographical region 9 :i* ! c5t] is locat$1 includ+ /ormwat] & sew] ov]fl[ r$uction1 o!r approa*es to wat] res\rce enhancem5t1 alt]native fund+ approa*es1 & o!r environm5tal1 economic1 & social b5efits1 ) ! goal ( improv+ ! effectiv5ess1 co/ effici5cy1 & protection ( public safety & wat] quality2 7ii7 ma9ta9 a li/+ (-- 7,i7 /ormwat] control infra/ructure ne$s2 & 7,,ii7 an analysis ( new & em]g+ /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies t are available2 7iii7 analyze :e!r additional f9ancial programs = ! implem5tation ( new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies w\ld be useful2 7iv7 provide in=mation reg>d+ rese>* conduct$ "u clause 7i7 to ! national electronic cle>+h\se c5t] = publication on ! ,int]net website e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i7 to provide to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts & ! private sector in=mation reg>d+ new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies2 7v7 provide te*nical assi/ance to ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts to assi/ ) ! design1 con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( /ormwat] control infra/ructure projects t use innovative te*nologies2 7vi7 collaborate ) in/itutions ( high] education & private & public organizations1 includ+ community-bas$ public-private p>tn]%ips & o!r /akehold]s1 9 ! geographical region 9 :i* ! c5t] is locat$2 & 7vii7 coord9ate ) ! o!r c5t]s to avoid duplication ( ef=ts4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible in/itution %all prep>e & submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require4 7#c7 ,national electronic cle>+h\se c5t] ,( ! c5t]s e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 #a %all-- 7,a7 be designat$ z ! national electronic cle>+h\se c5t]2 & 7,b7 9 addition to ! o!r functions ( t c5t]-- 7i7 develop1 op]ate1 & ma9ta9 an ,int]net website & a public database t conta9s in=mation relat+ to new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies2 & 7ii7 po/ to ! website in=mation f all c5t]s4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7,b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u subp>agraph 7,a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 7c7 ,/ormwat] control infra/ructure project grants 7#a7 ,grant au?ority ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to c>ry out /ormwat] control infra/ructure projects t incorporate new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control te*nologies 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,/ormwat] control infra/ructure projects 7,a7 ,plann+ & developm5t grants ,! ,adm9i/rator may make plann+ & developm5t grants "u ?is subsection = ! foll[+ projects3 7i7 ,plann+ & design+ /ormwat] control infra/ructure projects t incorporate new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control te*nologies1 includ+ eng9e]+ surveys1 l&scape plans1 maps1 long-t]m op]ations & ma9t5ance plans1 & implem5tation plans4 7ii7 ,id5tify+ & develop+ /&>ds necess>y to accommodate /ormwat] control infra/ructure projects1 includ+ ^? projects t incorporate new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control te*nologies4 7iii7 ,id5tify+ & develop+ fee /ructures to provide f9ancial support = design1 in/allation1 & op]ations & ma9t5ance ( /ormwat] control infra/ructure1 includ+ new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies4 7iv7 ,develop+ approa*es = community-bas$ public-private p>tn]%ips = ! f9anc+ & con/ruction ( /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies1 includ+ feasibility /udies1 /akehold] outrea*1 & ne$s assessm5ts4 7v7 ,develop+ & deliv]+ tra9+ & educational mat]ials reg>d+ new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies = di/ribution to-- 7,i7 individuals & entities ) applicable te*nical k2 & 7,,ii7 ! public4 7,b7 ,implem5tation grants ,! ,adm9i/rator may make implem5tation grants "u ?is subsection = ! foll[+ projects3 7i7 ,in/all+ new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies4 7ii7 ,protect+ or re/or+ int]connect$ networks ( natural areas t protect wat] quality4 7iii7 ,monitor+ & evaluat+ ! environm5tal1 economic1 or social b5efits ( /ormwat] control infra/ructure te*nologies t incorporate new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control te*nology4 7iv7 ,implem5t+ a be/ practices /&>d = /ormwat] control infra/ructure programs4 7#c7 ,application ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all prep>e & submit to ! ,adm9i/rator an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator may require1 includ+1 z applicable-- 7,a7 a description ( ! /ormwat] control infra/ructure project t incorporates new & em]g+1 b prov51 te*nologies2 7,b7 a plan = monitor+ ! impacts & pollutant load r$uctions associat$ ) ! /ormwat] control infra/ructure project on ! wat] quality & quantity2 7,c7 an evaluation ( o!r environm5tal1 economic1 & social b5efits ( ! /ormwat] control infra/ructure project2 & 7,d7 a plan = ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ! /ormwat] control infra/ructure project & a track+ sy/em1 su* z asset managem5t practices4 7#d7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all give priority to applications submitt$ on behalf (-- 7,a7 a community t-- 7i7 has municipal comb9$ /orm & sanit>y sew]s 9 ! collection sy/em ( ! community2 or 7ii7 is a small1 rural1 or disadvantag$ community1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 or 7,b7 an eligible entity t w use n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! grant to provide s]vice to a small1 rural1 or disadvantag$ community1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#e7 ,maximum am\nts 7,a7 ,plann+ & developm5t grants 7i7 ,s+le grant ,! am\nt ( a s+le plann+ & developm5t grant provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be n m ?an #bjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,aggregate am\nt ,! total am\nt ( all plann+ & developm5t grants provid$ "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be n m ?an #a_/c ( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,implem5tation grants 7i7 ,s+le grant ,! am\nt ( a s+le implem5tation grant provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj4 7ii7 ,aggregate am\nt ,! total am\nt ( all implem5tation grants provid$ "u ?is subsection = a fiscal ye> %all be n m ?an #b_/c ( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( a grant provid$ "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #hj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,b7 ,cr$it = implem5tation grants ,! ,adm9i/rator %all cr$it t[>d ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an implem5tation project c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection ! co/ ( plann+1 design1 & con/ruction "w complet$ = ! project us+ funds o!r ?an funds provid$ "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,exception ,! ,adm9i/rator may waive ! ,f$]al %>e limitation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = an eligible entity t has adequately demon/rat$ f9ancial ne$4 7d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,adm9i/rator fir/ aw>ds a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t includes1 ) respect to ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report-- 7#a7 a description ( all grants provid$ "u ?is section2 7#b7 a detail$ description (-- 7,a7 ! projects support$ by ^? grants2 & 7,b7 ! outcomes ( ^? projects2 7#c7 a description ( ! improvem5ts 9 te*nology1 environm5tal b5efits1 res\rces cons]v$1 effici5cies1 & o!r b5efits ( ! projects fund$ "u ?is section2 7#d7 recomm5dations = improvem5ts to promote & support new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure1 includ+ rese>* into new & em]g+ te*nologies1 = ! c5t]s1 grants1 & activities "u ?is section2 & 7#e7 a description ( exi/+ *all5ges conc]n+ ! use ( new & em]g+1 b prov51 /ormwat] control infra/ructure4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section 7except = subsection 7b77 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 n m ?an #b p]c5t may be us$ to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 #ejbah4 ,wat] ,reuse ,int]ag5cy ,work+ ,gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a ,wat] ,reuse ,int]ag5cy ,work+ ,gr\p 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,work+ ,gr\p74 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p is to develop & coord9ate actions1 tools1 & res\rces to advance wat] reuse across ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ?r\gh ! implem5tation ( ! ,febru>y #bjbj ,national ,wat] ,reuse ,action ,plan1 :i* creates opportunities = wat] reuse 9 ! mission areas ( ea* ( ! ,f$]al ag5cies includ$ 9 ! ,work+ ,gr\p "u subsection 7c7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,action ,plan74 7c7 ,*airp]son2 memb]%ip ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all be-- 7#a7 *air$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 7#b7 compris$ ( s5ior repres5tatives f su* ,f$]al ag5cies z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate4 7d7 ,duties ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all-- 7#a7 ) respect to wat] reuse1 lev]age ! exp]tise ( indu/ry1 ! rese>* community1 nongov]nm5tal organizations1 & gov]nm5t2 7#b7 seek to fo/] wat] reuse z an important compon5t ( integrat$ wat] res\rces managem5t2 7#c7 conduct an assessm5t ( new opportunities to advance wat] reuse & annually update ! ,action ,plan ) new actions1 z necess>y1 to pursue ^? opportunities2 7#d7 seek to coord9ate ,f$]al programs & policies to support ! adoption ( wat] reuse2 7#e7 consid] h[ ea* ,f$]al ag5cy c explore & id5tify opportunities to support wat] reuse ?r\gh ! programs & activities ( t ,f$]al ag5cy2 & 7#f7 consult1 on a regul> basis1 ) repres5tatives ( relevant indu/ries1 ! rese>* community1 & nongov]nm5tal organizations4 7e7 ,report ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report on ! activities & f9d+s ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p4 7f7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #f ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,! ,adm9i/rator may ext5d ! date ( t]m9ation ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p "u p>agraph 7#a74 #ejbai4 ,advanc$ clean wat] te*nologies /udy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all c>ry out a /udy t exam9es ! /ate ( exi/+ & pot5tial future te*nology1 includ+ te*nology t c\ld address cyb]security vuln]abilities1 t enhances or c\ld enhance ! treatm5t1 monitor+1 af=dability1 effici5cy1 & safety ( wa/ewat] s]vices provid$ by a treatm5t works 7z def9$ 9 section #bab ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib774 7b7 ,report ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a74 #ejbbj4 ,clean wat]%$s ne$s survey ,title ,,vi ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fji4 ,clean wat]%$s ne$s survey 7a7 ,requirem5t ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 conduct & complete an assessm5t ( capital improvem5t ne$s = all projects t are eligible "u section #fjc7;c7 = assi/ance f ,/ate wat] pollution control revolv+ funds2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! assessm5t complet$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! initial ne$s survey "u subsection 7a7 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #ejbba4 ,wat] ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act am5dm5ts 7a7 ,cl>ification ( rese>* activities ,section #ajd7;b77#a7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 by /rik+ wat]-relat$ ph5om5a & ins]t+ wat] res\rces2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &4 7b7 ,compliance report ,section #ajd ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,f ! sums appropriat$ pursuant to subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y %all make grants to ea* in/itute to be mat*$ on a basis ( no less ?an #a non-,f$]al doll> = e #a ,f$]al doll>4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ! ,budget ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report reg>d+ ! compliance ( ea* fund+ recipi5t ) ?is subsection = ! imm$iately prec$+ fiscal ye>4 4 7c7 ,evaluation ( wat] res\rces rese>* program ,section #ajd ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,evaluation ( wat] res\rces rese>* program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a c>eful & detail$ evaluation ( ea* in/itute at lea/ once e #e ye>s to det]m9e-- 7,a7 ! quality & relevance ( ! wat] res\rces rese>* ( ! in/itute2 7,b7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! in/itute at produc+ measur$ results & appli$ wat] supply rese>*2 & 7,c7 :e!r ! effectiv5ess ( ! in/itute z an in/itution = plann+1 conduct+1 & arrang+ = rese>* w>rants cont9u$ support "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,prohibition on fur!r support ,if1 z a result ( an evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an in/itute does n qualify = fur!r support "u ?is section1 no fur!r grants to ! in/itute may be provid$ until ! qualifications ( ! in/itute are ree/abli%$ to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y4 4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #ajd7;f77#a7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;f77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjjg ?r\gh #bjaa & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 7e7 ,additional appropriations :]e rese>* focus$ on wat] problems ( int]/ate nature ,section #ajd7;g77#a7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcjc7;g77#a77 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ #f1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjg ?r\gh #bjaa & ins]t+ #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe4 #ejbbb4 ,enhanc$ aquif] use & re*>ge ,title ,i ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #abd4 ,enhanc$ aquif] use & re*>ge 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all provide fund+ to c>ry out gr\ndwat] rese>* on enhanc$ aquif] use & re*>ge 9 support ( sole-s\rce aquif]s1 ( :i*-- 7#a7 n less ?an #ej p]c5t %all be us$ to provide #a grant to a ,/ate1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 or ,indian ,tribe to c>ry out activities t w\ld directly support t rese>*2 & 7#b7 ! rema9d] %all be provid$ to #a appropriate rese>* c5t]4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,z a condition ( accept+ funds "u subsection 7a71 ! ,/ate1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 or ,indian ,tribe & ! appropriate rese>* c5t] t receive funds "u t subsection %all e/abli% a =mal rese>* relation%ip = ! purpose ( coord9at+ ef=ts "u ?is section4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 4 ,f ,broadb& ,i ,broadb& grants = ,/ates1 ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ,pu]to ,rico1 & t]ritories #fjaja4 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,access to af=dable1 reliable1 high-spe$ broadb& is ess5tial to full p>ticipation 9 mod]n life 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,! p]si/5t digital divide 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a b>ri] to ! economic competitiv5ess ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & equitable di/ribution ( ess5tial public s]vices1 includ+ heal? c>e & education4 7#c7 ,! digital divide disproportionately affects communities ( color1 l[]-income areas1 & rural areas1 & ! b5efits ( broadb& %\ld be broadly enjoy$ by all4 7#d7 ,9 _m communities across ! c\ntry1 increas$ competition among broadb& provid]s has ! pot5tial to (f] consum]s m af=dable1 high-quality options = broadb& s]vice4 7#e7 ,! #bjai novel coronavirus p&emic has und]scor$ ! critical importance ( af=dable1 high-spe$ broadb& = individuals1 families1 & communities to be able to "w1 le>n1 & connect remotely :ile support+ social di/anc+4 #fjajb4 ,grants = broadb& deploym5t 7a7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,areas1 locations1 & in/itutions lack+ broadb& access ,9 ?is section3 7,a7 ,uns]v$ location ,! t]m uns]v$ location means a broadb&-s]viceable location1 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! broadb& ,,data maps1 t-- 7i7 has no access to broadb& s]vice2 or 7ii7 lacks access to reliable broadb& s]vice (f]$ )-- 7,i7 a spe$ ( n less ?an-- 7aa7 #be megabits p] second = d[nloads2 & 7bb7 #c megabits p] second = uploads2 & 7,,ii7 a lat5cy suffici5t to support real-"t1 int]active applications4 7,b7 ,uns]v$ s]vice project ,! t]m uns]v$ s]vice project means a project 9 :i* n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( broadb&-s]viceable locations s]v$ by ! project are uns]v$ locations4 7,c7 ,und]s]v$ location ,! t]m und]s]v$ location means a location-- 7i7 t is n an uns]v$ location2 & 7ii7 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! broadb& ,,data maps1 lacks access to reliable broadb& s]vice (f]$ )-- 7,i7 a spe$ ( n less ?an-- 7aa7 #ajj megabits p] second = d[nloads2 & 7bb7 #bj megabits p] second = uploads2 & 7,,ii7 a lat5cy suffici5t to support real-"t1 int]active applications4 7,d7 ,und]s]v$ s]vice project ,! t]m und]s]v$ s]vice project means a project 9 :i* n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( broadb&-s]viceable locations s]v$ by ! project are uns]v$ locations or und]s]v$ locations4 7,e7 ,eligible community an*or in/itution ,! t]m eligible community an*or in/itution means a community an*or in/itution t lacks access to gigabit-level broadb& s]vice4 7#b7 ,o!r def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7,a7 ,assi/ant ,secret>y ,! t]m ,assi/ant ,secret>y means ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation4 7,b7 ,broadb&2 broadb& s]vice ,! t]m broadb& or broadb& s]vice has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m broadb& int]net access s]vice 9 section #h4a7;b7 ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,c7 ,broadb& ,,data maps ,! t]m broadb& ,,data maps means ! maps creat$ "u section #hjb7;c77#a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a774 7,d7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7,e7 ,community an*or in/itution ,! t]m community an*or in/itution means an entity su* z a s*ool1 libr>y1 heal? cl9ic1 heal? c5t]1 hospital or o!r m$ical provid]1 public safety entity1 in/itution ( high] education1 public h\s+ organization1 or community support organization t facilitates great] use ( broadb& s]vice by vuln]able populations1 includ+ l[-income individuals1 unemploy$ individuals1 & ag$ individuals4 7,f7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a ,/ate4 7,g7 ,high-co/ area 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m high-co/ area means an uns]v$ area 9 :i* ! co/ ( build+ out broadb& s]vice is high]1 z comp>$ ) ! av]age co/ ( build+ out broadb& s]vice 9 uns]v$ areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7z det]m9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,commission71 incorporat+ factors t include-- 7,i7 ! remote location ( ! area2 7,,ii7 ! lack ( population d5sity ( ! area2 7,,iii7 ! unique topography ( ! area2 7,,iv7 a high rate ( pov]ty 9 ! area2 or 7,v7 any o!r factor id5tifi$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,commission1 t contributes to ! high] co/ ( deploy+ broadb& s]vice 9 ! area4 7ii7 ,uns]v$ area ,= purposes ( clause 7i71 ! t]m uns]v$ area means an area 9 :i* n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( broadb&-s]viceable locations are uns]v$ locations4 7,h7 ,location2 broadb&-s]viceable location ,! t]ms location & broadb&-s]viceable location h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms by ! ,commission "u rules & guidance t are 9 effect1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,i7 ,priority broadb& project ,! t]m priority broadb& project means a project design$ to-- 7i7 provide broadb& s]vice t meets spe$1 lat5cy1 reliability1 consi/5cy 9 quality ( s]vice1 & relat$ crit]ia z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all det]m9e2 & 7ii7 ensure t ! network built by ! project c easily scale spe$s ov] "t to-- 7,i7 meet ! evolv+ connectivity ne$s ( h\seholds & bus9esses2 & 7,,ii7 support ! deploym5t ( #e;,g1 successor wireless te*nologies1 & o!r advanc$ s]vices4 7,j7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,broadb& ,equity1 ,access1 & ,deploym5t ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7,k7 ,project ,! t]m project means an und]tak+ by a subgrantee "u ?is section to con/ruct & deploy infra/ructure = ! provision ( broadb& s]vice4 7,l7 ,reliable broadb& s]vice ,! t]m reliable broadb& s]vice means broadb& s]vice t meets p]=mance crit]ia = s]vice availability1 adaptability to *ang+ end-us] requirem5ts1 l5g? ( s]viceable life1 or o!r crit]ia1 o!r ?an upload & d[nload spe$s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y 9 coord9ation ) ! ,commission4 7,m7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aeh ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #idb71 except t t def9ition %all be appli$ by /rik+ 1 & any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,n7 ,subgrantee ,! t]m subgrantee means an entity t receives grant funds f an eligible entity to c>ry out activities "u subsection 7f74 7b7 ,broadb& ,equity1 ,access1 & ,deploym5t ,program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program1 to be kn[n z ! ,broadb& ,equity1 ,access1 & ,deploym5t ,program1 "u :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y makes grants to eligible entities1 9 accordance ) ?is section1 to bridge ! digital divide4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,program #db1dej1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,obligation timel9e ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all obligate all am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 9 an exp$i5t mann] aft] ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y issues ! notice ( fund+ opportunity "u subsection 7e77#a74 7#d7 ,te*nical support & assi/ance 7,a7 ,program assi/ance ,z "p ( ! ,program1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,commission1 %all provide te*nical support & assi/ance to eligible entities to facilitate _! p>ticipation 9 ! ,program1 includ+ by assi/+ eligible entities )-- 7i7 ! developm5t ( grant applications "u ! ,program2 7ii7 ! developm5t ( plans & proc$ures = di/ribution ( funds "u ! ,program2 & 7iii7 o!r te*nical support z det]m9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,g5]al assi/ance ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all provide te*nical & o!r assi/ance to eligible entities-- 7i7 to support ! expansion ( broadb&1 ) priority =-- 7,i7 expansion 9 rural areas2 & 7,,ii7 eligible entities t consi/5tly rank bel[ mo/ o!r eligible entities ) respect to broadb& access & deploym5t2 & 7ii7 reg>d+ cyb]security res\rces & programs available ?r\gh ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,election ,assi/ance ,commission1 ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy1 ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission1 & ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology4 7c7 ,allocation 7#a7 ,allocation = high-co/ areas 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on or aft] ! date on :i* ! broadb& ,,data maps are made public1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all allocate to eligible entities1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph1 #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt appropriat$ pursuant to subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,=mula ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all calculate ! am\nt allocat$ to an eligible entity "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by-- 7i7 divid+ ! numb] ( uns]v$ locations 9 high-co/ areas 9 ! eligible entity by ! total numb] ( uns]v$ locations 9 high-co/ areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 multiply+ ! quoti5t obta9$ "u clause 7i7 by ! am\nt made available "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,m9imum initial allocation ,( ! am\nt appropriat$ pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be allocat$ to ea* ,/ate2 & 7,b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be allocat$ to1 & divid$ equally among1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s4 7#c7 ,allocation ( rema9+ am\nts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on or aft] ! date on :i* ! broadb& ,,data maps are made public1 ( ! am\nt appropriat$ pursuant to subsection 7b77#b71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all allocate to eligible entities1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph1 ! am\nt rema9+ aft] compliance ) p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,allocation ,! am\nt allocat$ to an eligible entity "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be calculat$ by-- 7i7 divid+ ! numb] ( uns]v$ locations 9 ! eligible entity by ! total numb] ( uns]v$ locations 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 multiply+ ! quoti5t obta9$ "u clause 7i7 by ! am\nt made available "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,availability condition$ on approval ( applications ,! availability ( am\nts allocat$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 to an eligible entity %all be subject to approval by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ! lett] ( int5t1 initial proposal1 or f9al proposal ( ! eligible entity1 z applicable1 "u subsection 7e74 7#e7 ,cont+5cy proc$ures 7,a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ application means a lett] ( int5t1 initial proposal1 or f9al proposal "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,political subdivisions & consortia 7i7 ,application failures ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 %all provide t if an eligible entity fails to submit a cov]$ application by ! applicable deadl9e1 or a cov]$ application submitt$ by an eligible entity is n approv$ by ! applicable deadl9e1 a political subdivision or consortium ( political subdivisions ( ! eligible entity may submit ! applicable type ( cov]$ application 9 place ( ! eligible entity4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ( political subdivision or consortium z eligible entity ,9 ! case ( a political subdivision or consortium ( political subdivisions t submits a cov]$ application "u clause 7i7 t is approv$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7,i7 except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 ( ?is clause1 any ref]5ce 9 ?is section to an eligible entity %all be deem$ to ref] to ! political subdivision or consortium2 & 7,,ii7 any ref]5ce 9 ?is section to an eligible entity 9 a geographic s5se %all be deem$ to ref] to ! eligible entity 9 ^: place ! political subdivision or consortium submitt$ ! cov]$ application4 7,c7 ,reallocation to o!r eligible entities 7i7 ,application failures ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 %all provide t if an eligible entity fails to submit a cov]$ application by ! applicable deadl9e1 or a cov]$ application submitt$ by an eligible entity is n approv$ by ! applicable deadl9e1 z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a771 & no political subdivision or consortium ( political subdivisions ( ! eligible entity submits a cov]$ application by ! applicable deadl9e1 or no cov]$ application submitt$ by su* a political subdivision or consortium is approv$ by ! applicable deadl9e1 z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7,i7 %all reallocate ! am\nts t w\ld h be5 available to ! eligible entity pursuant to t type ( cov]$ application to o!r eligible entities t submitt$ t type ( cov]$ application by ! applicable deadl9e2 & 7,,ii7 %all reallocate ! am\nts describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 ( ?is clause 9 accordance ) ! =mula "u p>agraph 7#c74 7ii7 ,failure to use full allocation ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 %all provide t if an eligible entity fails to use ! full am\nt allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u ?is subsection by ! applicable deadl9e1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7,i7 %all reallocate ! unus$ am\nts to o!r eligible entities ) approv$ f9al proposals2 & 7,,ii7 %all reallocate ! am\nts describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 9 accordance ) ! =mula "u p>agraph 7#c74 7d7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses 7#a7 ,assi/ant ,secret>y ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may use n m ?an #b p]c5t ( am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to subsection 7b7 = adm9i/rative purposes4 7#b7 ,eligible entities 7,a7 ,pre-deploym5t plann+ ,an eligible entity may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c77#b7 = ! plann+ & pre-deploym5t activities "u subsection 7e77#a77;,c74 7,b7 ,adm9i/ration ,an eligible entity may use n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! grant am\nts made available to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7e7 = exp5ses relat+ 7directly or indirectly7 to adm9i/ration ( ! grant4 7e7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,initial program deploym5t & plann+ 7,a7 ,notice ( fund+ opportunity2 process ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 issue a notice ( fund+ opportunity = ! ,program t-- 7,i7 notifies eligible entities (-- 7aa7 ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,program2 & 7bb7 ! am\nt ( ! m9imum initial allocation to ea* eligible entity "u subsection 7c77#b72 7,,ii7 invites eligible entities to submit lett]s ( int5t "u subp>agraph 7,b7 9 ord] to-- 7aa7 p>ticipate 9 ! ,program2 & 7bb7 receive fund+ = plann+ & pre-deploym5t activities "u subp>agraph 7,c72 7,,iii7 conta9s details ab\t ! ,program1 includ+ an outl9e ( ! requirem5ts =-- 7aa7 applications = grants "u ! ,program1 :i* %all consi/ ( lett]s ( int5t1 initial proposals1 & f9al proposals2 & 7bb7 all[$ uses ( grant am\nts aw>d$ "u ?is section1 z provid$ 9 subsection 7f72 & 7,,iv7 includes any o!r in=mation det]m9$ relevant by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7ii7 e/abli% a process1 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,c71 ?r\gh :i* to provide fund+ to eligible entities = plann+ & pre-deploym5t activities2 7iii7 develop & make public a /&>d onl9e application =m t an eligible entity may use to submit an initial proposal & f9al proposal = ! grant am\nts allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c72 7iv7 publi% a template-- 7,i7 initial proposal t complies ) p>agraph 7#c77;,a72 & 7,,ii7 f9al proposal t complies ) p>agraph 7#d77;,a72 & 7v7 9 consultation ) ! ,commission1 e/abli% /&>ds = h[ an eligible entity %all assess ! capabilities & capacities ( a prospective subgrantee "u subsection 7g77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,lett] ( int5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t wi%es to p>ticipate 9 ! ,program %all file a lett] ( int5t to p>ticipate 9 ! ,program consi/5t ) ?is subp>agraph4 7ii7 ,=m & cont5ts ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may e/abli% ! =m & cont5ts requir$ = a lett] ( int5t "u ?is subp>agraph1 :i* cont5ts may include-- 7,i7 details (-- 7aa7 ! exi/+ broadb& program or (fice ( ! eligible entity1 includ+-- 7,,aa7 activities t ! program or (fice curr5tly conducts2 7,,bb7 ! numb] ( r\nds ( broadb& deploym5t grants t ! eligible entity has aw>d$1 if applicable2 7,,cc7 :e!r ! eligible entity has an eligible entity-wide plan & goal = availability ( broadb&1 & any relevant deadl9es1 z applicable2 & 7,,dd7 ! am\nt ( fund+ t ! eligible entity has available = broadb& deploym5t or o!r broadb&-relat$ activities1 includ+ data collection & local plann+1 & ! s\rces ( t fund+1 includ+ :e!r ! funds are f ! eligible entity or f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t "u ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b72 7bb7 ! numb] ( full-"t employees & "p-"t employees ( ! eligible entity :o w assi/ 9 adm9i/]+ am\nts receiv$ "u ! ,program & ! duties assign$ to ^? employees2 7cc7 relevant contract$ support2 & 7dd7 ! goals ( ! eligible entity = ! use ( am\nts receiv$ "u ! ,program1 ! process t ! eligible entity w use to di/ribute ^? am\nts to subgrantees1 ! timel9e = aw>d+ subgrants1 & ov]sight & report+ requirem5ts t ! eligible entity w impose on subgrantees2 7,,ii7 ! id5tification ( kn[n b>ri]s or *all5ges to develop+ & adm9i/]+ a program to adm9i/] grants receiv$ "u ! ,program1 if applicable2 7,,iii7 ! id5tification ( ! additional capacity ne$$ by ! eligible entity to implem5t ! requirem5ts "u ?is section1 su* z-- 7aa7 enhanc+ ! capacity ( ! broadb& program or (fice ( ! eligible entity by receiv+ te*nical assi/ance f ,f$]al entities or o!r p>tn]s1 hir+ additional employees1 or obta9+ support f contract$ entities2 or 7bb7 acquir+ additional programmatic in=mation or data1 su* z ?r\gh surveys or asset inv5tories2 7,,iv7 an explanation ( h[ ! ne$s describ$ 9 subclause 7,,iii7 7 id5tifi$ & h[ funds may be us$ to address ^? ne$s1 includ+ t>get areas2 7,v7 details ( any relevant p>tn]s1 su* z organizations t may in=m broadb& deploym5t & adoption plann+2 & 7,,vi7 any o!r in=mation det]m9$ relevant by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,plann+ funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process ?r\gh :i* an eligible entity1 9 submitt+ a lett] ( int5t "u subp>agraph 7,b71 may reque/ access to n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c77#b7 = use consi/5t ) ?is subp>agraph4 7ii7 ,fund+ availability ,if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approves a reque/ f an eligible entity "u clause 7i71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all make available to ! eligible entity an am\nt1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 t is n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c77#b74 7iii7 ,eligible use ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! all[able uses ( am\nts made available "u clause 7ii71 :i* may include-- 7,i7 rese>* & data collection1 includ+ initial id5tification ( uns]v$ locations & und]s]v$ locations2 7,,ii7 ! developm5t ( a prelim9>y budget = pre-plann+ activities2 7,,iii7 publications1 outrea*1 & communications support2 7,,iv7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance1 includ+ ?r\gh work%ops & ev5ts2 7,v7 tra9+ = employees ( ! broadb& program or (fice ( ! eligible entity or employees ( political subdivisions ( ! eligible entity1 & relat$ /aff+ capacity or consult+ or contract$ support2 & 7,,vi7 ) respect to an (fice t ov]sees broadb& programs & broadb& deploym5t 9 an eligible entity1 e/abli%+1 op]at+1 or increas+ ! capacity ( su* a broadb& (fice4 7,d7 ,action plan 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives fund+ f ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,c7 %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y a #e-ye> action plan1 :i* %all-- 7,i7 be in=m$ by collaboration ) local & regional entities2 & 7,,ii7 detail-- 7aa7 inve/m5t priorities & associat$ co/s2 7bb7 alignm5t ( plann$ sp5d+ ) economic developm5t1 teleheal?1 & relat$ connectivity ef=ts4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ( action plans ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% requirem5ts = ! #e-ye> action plan submitt$ by an eligible entity "u clause 7i71 :i* may include requirem5ts to-- 7,i7 address local & regional ne$s 9 ! eligible entity ) respect to broadb& s]vice2 7,,ii7 propose solutions = ! deploym5t ( af=dable broadb& s]vice 9 ! eligible entity2 7,,iii7 include localiz$ data ) respect to ! deploym5t ( broadb& s]vice 9 ! eligible entity1 includ+ by id5tify+ locations t %\ld be prioritiz$ = ,f$]al support ) respect to t deploym5t2 7,,iv7 asc]ta9 h[ be/ to s]ve uns]v$ locations 9 ! eligible entity1 :e!r ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( coop]atives or public-private p>tn]%ips2 7,v7 id5tify ! te*nical assi/ance t w\ld be necess>y to c>ry out ! plan2 & 7,,vi7 assess ! am\nt ( "t x w\ld take to build out univ]sal broadb& s]vice 9 ! eligible entity4 7#b7 ,notice ( available am\nts2 invitation to submit initial & f9al proposals ,on or aft] ! date on :i* ! broadb& ,,data maps are made public1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,commission1 %all issue a notice to ea* eligible entity t-- 7,a7 conta9s ! e/imat$ am\nt available to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 invites ! eligible entity to submit an initial proposal & f9al proposal = a grant "u ?is section1 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,initial proposal 7,a7 ,submission 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y issues ! notice "u p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible entity t wi%es to receive a grant "u ?is section %all submit an initial proposal = a grant1 us+ ! onl9e application =m develop$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 t-- 7,i7 outl9es long-t]m objectives = deploy+ broadb&1 clos+ ! digital divide1 & enhanc+ economic gr[? & job creation1 includ+-- 7aa7 in=mation develop$ by ! eligible entity z "p ( ! action plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,d71 if applicable2 & 7bb7 in=mation f any comp>able /rategic plan o!rwise develop$ by ! eligible entity1 if applicable2 7,,ii7 7aa7 id5tifies1 & outl9es /eps to support1 local & regional broadb& plann+ processes or ongo+ ef=ts to deploy broadb& or close ! digital divide2 & 7bb7 describes coord9ation ) local gov]nm5ts1 along ) local & regional broadb& plann+ processes2 7,,iii7 id5tifies exi/+ ef=ts fund$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t or a ,/ate )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity to deploy broadb& & close ! digital divide2 7,,iv7 includes a plan to competitively aw>d subgrants to ensure timely deploym5t ( broadb&2 7,v7 id5tifies-- 7aa7 ea* uns]v$ location or und]s]v$ location "u ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 & 7bb7 ea* community an*or in/itution "u ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity t is an eligible community an*or in/itution2 & 7,,vi7 c]tifies ! int5t ( ! eligible entity to comply ) all applicable requirem5ts "u ?is section1 includ+ ! report+ requirem5ts "u subsection 7j77#a74 7ii7 ,local coord9ation 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% local coord9ation requirem5ts = eligible entities to foll[1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! local coord9ation requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subclause 7,i7 %all include1 at m9imum1 an opportunity = political subdivisions ( an eligible entity to-- 7aa7 submit plans = consid]ation by ! eligible entity2 & 7bb7 comm5t on ! initial proposal ( ! eligible entity be=e ! initial proposal is submitt$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,s+le initial proposal ,an eligible entity may submit only #a initial proposal "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,corrections to initial proposal ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may accept corrections to ! initial proposal ( an eligible entity aft] ! initial proposal has be5 submitt$4 7,d7 ,consid]ation ( initial proposal ,aft] receipt ( an initial proposal = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all ackn[l$ge receipt2 7ii7 if ! initial proposal is complete-- 7,i7 %all det]m9e :e!r ! use ( funds propos$ 9 ! initial proposal-- 7aa7 complies ) subsection 7f72 7bb7 is 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7cc7 effectuates ! purposes ( ?is ,act2 7,,ii7 %all approve or disapprove ! initial proposal bas$ on ! det]m9ations "u subclause 7,i72 & 7,,iii7 if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approves ! initial proposal "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all make available to ! eligible entity-- 7aa7 #bj p]c5t ( ! grant funds t 7 allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c72 or 7bb7 a high] p]c5tage ( ! grant funds t 7 allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c71 at ! discretion ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 if ! initial proposal is incomplete1 or is disapprov$ "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all notify ! eligible entity & provide ! eligible entity ) an opportunity to resubmit ! initial proposal4 7,e7 ,consid]ation ( resubmitt$ initial proposal ,aft] receipt ( a resubmitt$ initial proposal = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all ackn[l$ge receipt2 7ii7 if ! initial proposal is complete-- 7,i7 %all det]m9e :e!r ! use ( funds propos$ 9 ! initial proposal-- 7aa7 complies ) subsection 7f72 7bb7 is 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7cc7 effectuates ! purposes ( ?is ,act2 7,,ii7 %all approve or disapprove ! initial proposal bas$ on ! det]m9ations "u subclause 7,i72 & 7,,iii7 if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approves ! initial proposal "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all make available to ! eligible entity-- 7aa7 #bj p]c5t ( ! grant funds t 7 allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c72 or 7bb7 a high] p]c5tage ( ! grant funds t 7 allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c71 at ! discretion ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 if ! initial proposal is incomplete1 or is disapprov$ "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all notify ! eligible entity & provide ! eligible entity ) an opportunity to resubmit ! initial proposal4 7#d7 ,f9al proposal 7,a7 ,submission 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approvals ! initial proposal ( an eligible entity "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! eligible entity may submit a f9al proposal = ! rema9d] ( ! am\nt allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c71 us+ ! onl9e application =m develop$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 t includes-- 7,i7 a detail$ plan t specifies h[ ! eligible entity w-- 7aa7 allocate grant funds = ! deploym5t ( broadb& networks to uns]v$ locations & und]s]v$ locations1 9 accordance ) subsection 7h77#a77;,a77i72 & 7bb7 align ! grant funds allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c71 :]e practicable1 ) ! use ( o!r funds t ! eligible entity receives f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 a ,/ate1 or a private entity = relat$ purposes2 7,,ii7 a timel9e = implem5tation2 7,,iii7 processes = ov]sight & acc\ntability to ensure ! prop] use ( ! grant funds allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c72 & 7,,iv7 a description ( coord9ation ) local gov]nm5ts1 along ) local & regional broadb& plann+ processes4 7ii7 ,local coord9ation 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% local coord9ation requirem5ts = eligible entities to foll[1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! local coord9ation requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subclause 7,i7 %all include1 at m9imum1 an opportunity = political subdivisions ( an eligible entity to-- 7aa7 submit plans = consid]ation by ! eligible entity2 & 7bb7 comm5t on ! f9al proposal ( ! eligible entity be=e ! f9al proposal is submitt$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,f$]al coord9ation ,to ensure effici5t & effective use ( taxpay] funds1 an eligible entity %all1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 align ! use ( grant funds propos$ 9 ! f9al proposal "u clause 7i7 ) funds available f o!r ,f$]al programs t support broadb& deploym5t & access4 7,b7 ,s+le f9al proposal ,an eligible entity may submit only #a f9al proposal "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,corrections to f9al proposal ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may accept corrections to ! f9al proposal ( an eligible entity aft] ! f9al proposal has be5 submitt$4 7,d7 ,consid]ation ( f9al proposal ,aft] receipt ( a f9al proposal = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all ackn[l$ge receipt2 7ii7 if ! f9al proposal is complete-- 7,i7 %all det]m9e :e!r ! use ( funds propos$ 9 ! f9al proposal-- 7aa7 complies ) subsection 7f72 7bb7 is 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7cc7 effectuates ! purposes ( ?is ,act2 7,,ii7 %all approve or disapprove ! f9al proposal bas$ on ! det]m9ations "u subclause 7,i72 & 7,,iii7 if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approves ! f9al proposal "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all make available to ! eligible entity ! rema9d] ( ! grant funds allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c72 & 7iii7 if ! f9al proposal is incomplete1 or is disapprov$ "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all notify ! eligible entity & provide ! eligible entity ) an opportunity to resubmit ! f9al proposal4 7,e7 ,consid]ation ( resubmitt$ f9al proposal ,aft] receipt ( a resubmitt$ f9al proposal = a grant "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all ackn[l$ge receipt2 7ii7 if ! f9al proposal is complete-- 7,i7 %all det]m9e :e!r ! use ( funds propos$ 9 ! f9al proposal-- 7aa7 complies ) subsection 7f72 7bb7 is 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7cc7 effectuates ! purposes ( ?is ,act2 7,,ii7 %all approve or disapprove ! f9al proposal bas$ on ! det]m9ations "u subclause 7,i72 & 7,,iii7 if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approves ! f9al proposal "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all make available to ! eligible entity ! rema9d] ( ! grant funds allocat$ to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7c72 & 7iii7 if ! f9al proposal is incomplete1 or is disapprov$ "u clause 7ii77,,ii71 %all notify ! eligible entity & provide ! eligible entity ) an opportunity to resubmit ! f9al proposal4 7f7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity may use grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section to competitively aw>d subgrants =-- 7#a7 uns]v$ s]vice projects & und]s]v$ s]vice projects2 7#b7 connect+ eligible community an*or in/itutions2 7#c7 data collection1 broadb& mapp+1 & plann+2 7#d7 in/all+ int]net & ,wi-,fi infra/ructure or provid+ r$uc$-co/ broadb& )9 a multi-family resid5tial build+1 ) priority giv5 to a resid5tial build+ t-- 7,a7 has a sub/antial %>e ( uns]v$ h\seholds2 or 7,b7 is 9 a location 9 :i* ! p]c5tage ( individuals ) a h\sehold income t is at or bel[ #aej p]c5t ( ! pov]ty l9e applicable to a family ( ! size involv$ 7z det]m9$ "u section #fgc7b7 ( ! ,community ,s]vices ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b77 is high] ?an ! national p]c5tage ( su* individuals2 7#e7 broadb& adoption1 includ+ programs to provide af=dable int]net-capable devices2 & 7#f7 any use det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to facilitate ! goals ( ! ,program4 7g7 ,g5]al ,program requirem5ts 7#a7 ,subgrantee obligations ,a subgrantee1 9 c>ry+ out activities us+ am\nts receiv$ f an eligible entity "u ?is section-- 7,a7 %all adh]e to quality-(-s]vice /&>ds1 z e/abli%$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7,b7 %all comply ) prud5t cyb]security & supply *a9 risk managem5t practices1 z specifi$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology & ! ,commission2 7,c7 %all incorporate be/ practices1 z def9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 = ensur+ reliability & resili5ce ( broadb& infra/ructure2 & 7,d7 may n use ! am\nts to pur*ase or support-- 7i7 any cov]$ communications equipm5t or s]vice1 z def9$ 9 section #i ( ! ,secure & ,tru/$ ,communications ,networks ,act ( #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afjh72 or 7ii7 fib] optic cable & optical transmission equipm5t manufactur$ 9 ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 except t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may waive ! application ( ?is clause ) respect to a project if ! eligible entity t aw>ds a subgrant = ! project %[s t su* application w\ld unreasonably increase ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,eligible entity obligations ,9 di/ribut+ funds to subgrantees "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all-- 7,a7 ensure t any prospective subgrantee-- 7i7 is capable ( c>ry+ out activities fund$ by ! subgrant 9 a compet5t mann] 9 compliance ) all applicable ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local laws2 7ii7 has ! f9ancial & manag]ial capacity to meet-- 7,i7 ! commitm5ts ( ! subgrantee "u ! subgrant2 7,,ii7 ! requirem5ts ( ! ,program2 & 7,,iii7 su* requirem5ts z may be fur!r prescrib$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 has ! te*nical & op]ational capability to provide ! s]vices promis$ 9 ! subgrant 9 ! mann] contemplat$ by ! subgrant aw>d2 7,b7 /ipulate1 9 any contract ) a subgrantee = ! use ( su* funds1 reasonable provisions = recov]y ( funds = nonp]=mance2 & 7,c7 7i7 di/ribute ! funds 9 an equitable & non-discrim9atory mann]2 & 7ii7 ensure1 ?r\gh a /ipulation 9 any contract ) a subgrantee = ! use ( su* funds1 t ea* subgrantee uses ! funds 9 an equitable & nondiscrim9atory mann]4 7#c7 ,deobligation ( aw>ds2 int]net disclosure ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all e/abli%1 9 coord9ation ) relevant ,f$]al & ,/ate p>tn]s1 appropriate me*anisms to ensure appropriate use ( funds made available "u ?is section2 7,b7 may1 9 addition to o!r au?ority "u applicable law-- 7i7 deobligate grant funds aw>d$ to an eligible entity t-- 7,i7 violates p>agraph 7#b72 or 7,,ii7 demon/rates an insuffici5t level ( p]=mance1 or wa/eful or fraudul5t sp5d+1 z def9$ 9 advance by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 aw>d grant funds t are deobligat$ "u clause 7i7 to new or exi/+ applicants consi/5t ) ?is section2 & 7,c7 %all create & ma9ta9 a fully se>*able database1 accessible on ! int]net at no co/ to ! public1 t conta9s in=mation suffici5t to all[ ! public to und]/& & monitor grants & subgrants aw>d$ "u ! ,program4 7h7 ,broadb& network deploym5t 7#a7 ,ord] ( aw>ds2 priority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity1 9 aw>d+ subgrants = ! deploym5t ( a broadb& network us+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section1 z au?oriz$ "u subsection 7f77#a7-- 7i7 %all aw>d fund+ 9 a mann] t-- 7,i7 prioritizes uns]v$ s]vice projects2 7,,ii7 aft] c]tify+ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y t ! eligible entity w ensure cov]age ( broadb& s]vice to all uns]v$ locations )9 ! eligible entity1 prioritizes und]s]v$ s]vice projects2 & 7,,iii7 aft] prioritiz+ und]s]v$ s]vice projects1 provides fund+ to connect eligible community an*or in/itutions2 7ii7 9 provid+ fund+ "u subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 & 7,,iii7 ( clause 7i71 %all prioritize fund+ = deploym5t ( broadb& infra/ructure = priority broadb& projects2 7iii7 may n exclude coop]atives1 nonpr(it organizations1 public-private p>tn]%ips1 private companies1 public or private utilities1 public utility di/ricts1 or local gov]nm5ts f eligibility = su* grant funds2 & 7iv7 %all give priority to projects bas$ on-- 7,i7 deploym5t ( a broadb& network to p]si/5t pov]ty c\nties or high-pov]ty areas2 7,,ii7 ! spe$s ( ! propos$ broadb& s]vice2 7,,iii7 ! exp$i5cy ) :i* a project c be complet$2 & 7,,iv7 a demon/rat$ record ( & plans to be 9 compliance ) ,f$]al labor & employm5t laws4 7,b7 ,au?ority ( ,assi/ant ,secret>y ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may provide additional guidance on ! prioritization ( subgrants aw>d$ = ! deploym5t ( a broadb& network us+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,*all5ge process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] submitt+ an initial proposal "u subsection 7e77#c7 & be=e allocat+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section = ! deploym5t ( broadb& networks1 an eligible entity %all ensure a transp>5t1 evid5ce-bas$1 & exp$iti\s *all5ge process "u :i* a unit ( local gov]nm5t1 nonpr(it organization1 or o!r broadb& s]vice provid] c *all5ge a det]m9ation made by ! eligible entity 9 ! initial proposal z to :e!r a p>ticul> location or community an*or in/itution )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity is eligible = ! grant funds1 includ+ :e!r a p>ticul> location is uns]v$ or und]s]v$4 7,b7 ,f9al id5tification2 notification ( fund+ eligibility ,aft] resolv+ ea* *all5ge "u subp>agraph 7,a71 & n lat] ?an #fj days be=e allocat+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section = ! deploym5t ( broadb& networks1 an eligible entity %all provide public notice ( ! f9al classification ( ea* uns]v$ location1 und]s]v$ location1 or eligible community an*or in/itution )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity4 7,c7 ,consultation ) ,,ntia ,an eligible entity %all notify ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( any modification to ! initial proposal ( ! eligible entity submitt$ "u subsection 7e77#c7 t is necessitat$ by a successful *all5ge "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ( ?is p>agraph4 7,d7 ,,ntia au?ority ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7i7 may modify ! *all5ge process requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 z necess>y2 & 7ii7 may rev]se ! det]m9ation ( an eligible entity ) respect to ! eligibility ( a p>ticul> location or community an*or in/itution = grant funds "u ?is section4 7,e7 ,exp$it+ broadb& data collection activities 7i7 ,deadl9e = resolution ( *all5ge process "u ,broadb& ,,data ,act ,section #hjb7;b77#e77;,c77i7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;b77#e77;,c77i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ *all5ges & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 *all5ges1 :i* %all require t ! ,commission resolve a *all5ge n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a f9al response by a provid] to a *all5ge to ! accuracy ( a map or in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is complete4 7ii7 ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act exemption expansion ,section #hjf7;b7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdf7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! initial rule mak+ requir$ "u section #hjb7;a77#a7 & ins]t+ any rule mak+ or o!r action by ! ,commission requir$ "u ?is title4 7iii7 ,implem5tation ,! ,commission %all implem5t ! am5dm5ts made by ?is subp>agraph z soon z possible aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#c7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ( broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,9 allocat+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section = deploym5t ( broadb& networks1 an eligible entity %all provide1 or require a subgrantee to provide1 a contribution1 d]iv$ f non-,f$]al funds 7or funds f a ,f$]al regional commission or au?ority71 except 9 high-co/ areas or z o!rwise provid$ by ?is ,act1 ( n less ?an #be p]c5t ( project co/s4 7ii7 ,waiv] ,^u reque/ by an eligible entity or a subgrantee1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may r$uce or waive ! requir$ mat*+ contribution "u clause 7i74 7,b7 ,s\rce ( mat* ,a mat*+ contribution "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 may be provid$ by an eligible entity1 a unit ( local gov]nm5t1 a utility company1 a coop]ative1 a nonpr(it organization1 a =-pr(it company1 regional plann+ or gov]nm5tal organization1 a ,f$]al regional commission or au?ority1 or any comb9ation !re(2 7ii7 may include 9-k9d contributions2 & 7iii7 may include funds t 7 provid$ to an eligible entity or a subgrantee-- 7,i7 "u-- 7aa7 ! ,families ,fir/ ,coronavirus ,response ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-abg2 #acd ,/at4 #agh72 7bb7 ! ,,c>es ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf2 #acd ,/at4 #bha72 7cc7 ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,/at4 #aahb72 7dd7 ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b2 #ace ,/at4 #d72 or 7ee7 any am5dm5t made by an ,act describ$ 9 any ( items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7dd72 & 7,,ii7 = ! purpose ( deploym5t ( broadb& s]vice1 z describ$ 9 ! applicable provision ( law describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,c7 ,def9ition ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m ,f$]al regional commission or au?ority means-- 7i7 ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission2 7ii7 ! ,delta ,regional ,au?ority2 7iii7 ! ,d5ali ,commission2 & 7iv7 ! ,nor!rn ,bord] ,regional ,commission4 7#d7 ,deploym5t & provision ( s]vice requirem5ts ,an entity t receives a subgrant "u subsection 7f77#a7 = ! deploym5t ( a broadb& network-- 7,a7 9 provid+ broadb& s]vice us+ ! network-- 7i7 %all provide broadb& s]vice-- 7,i7 at a spe$ ( n less ?an #ajj megabits p] second = d[nloads & #bj megabits p] second = uploads2 7,,ii7 ) a lat5cy t is suffici5tly l[ to all[ reasonably =eseeable1 real-"t1 int]active applications2 & 7,,iii7 ) network outages t d n exce$1 on av]age1 #dh h\rs ov] any #cfe-;day p]iod2 & 7ii7 %all provide access to broadb& s]vice to ea* cu/om] s]v$ by ! project t desires broadb& s]vice2 7,b7 %all (f] n less ?an #a l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option = eligible subscrib]s1 z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#e7 ( ?is subsection2 7,c7 %all deploy ! broadb& network & beg9 provid+ broadb& s]vice to ea* cu/om] t desires broadb& s]vice n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! entity receives ! subgrant1 except t an eligible entity may ext5d ! deadl9e "u ?is subp>agraph if-- 7i7 ! eligible entity has a plan = use ( ! grant funds2 7ii7 ! con/ruction project is und]way2 or 7iii7 ext5uat+ circum/ances require an ext5sion ( "t to all[ ! project to be complet$2 7,d7 = any project t involves lay+ fib] optic cables or conduit und]gr\nd or along a roadway1 %all include int]sp]s$ conduit access po9ts at regul> & %ort int]vals2 7,e7 may use ! subgrant to deploy broadb& infra/ructure 9 or ?r\gh any area requir$ to rea* int]connection po9ts or o!rwise to ensure ! te*nical feasibility & f9ancial su/a9ability ( a project provid+ broadb& s]vice to an uns]v$ location1 und]s]v$ location1 or eligible community an*or in/itution2 7,f7 once ! network has be5 deploy$1 %all provide public notice1 onl9e & ?r\gh o!r means1 ( t fact to ! locations & areas to :i* broadb& s]vice has be5 provid$ & %>e ! public notice ) ! eligible entity t aw>d$ ! subgrant2 7,g7 %all c>ry out public aw>5ess campaigns 9 s]vice areas t are design$ to highlight ! value & b5efits ( broadb& s]vice 9 ord] to increase ! adoption ( broadb& s]vice by consum]s2 & 7,h7 if ! entity is no long] able to provide broadb& s]vice to ! locations cov]$ by ! subgrant at any "t1 %all sell ! network capacity at a reasonable1 :olesale rate on a nondiscrim9atory basis to o!r broadb& s]vice provid]s or public sector entities4 7#e7 ,l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph-- 7i7 ! t]m eligible subscrib] %all h ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 ! t]m l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option %all be def9$ by an eligible entity = subgrantees ( ! eligible entity 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,def9+ l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option 7i7 ,proposal ,an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = approval1 9 ! f9al proposal ( ! eligible entity submitt$ "u subsection 7e77#d71 a propos$ def9ition ( l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option t %all apply to subgrantees ( ! eligible entity = purposes ( ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b7 ( ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,consultation ,an eligible entity %all consult ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y & prospective subgrantees reg>d+ a propos$ def9ition ( l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option be=e submitt+ ! propos$ def9ition to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u clause 7i74 7iii7 ,approval ( ,assi/ant ,secret>y 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,a propos$ def9ition ( l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option submitt$ by an eligible entity "u clause 7i7 %all n take effect until ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approves ! f9al proposal ( ! eligible entity submitt$ "u subsection 7e77#d71 includ+ approval ( ! propos$ def9ition ( l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option4 7,,ii7 ,resubmission ,if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y does n approve a propos$ def9ition ( l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option submitt$ by an eligible entity "u clause 7i71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all-- 7aa7 notify ! eligible entity & provide ! eligible entity ) an opportunity to resubmit ! f9al proposal1 z provid$ 9 subsection 7e77#d71 ) an improv$ def9ition ( l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option2 & 7bb7 provide ! eligible entity ) in/ructions on h[ to cure ! defects 9 ! propos$ def9ition4 7iv7 ,public disclosure ,aft] ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y approves ! f9al proposal ( an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#d71 & be=e ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y disburses any funds to ! eligible entity bas$ on t approval1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all publicly disclose ! eligible entity's def9ition ( l[-co/ broadb& s]vice option4 7,c7 ,nonp]=mance ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all develop proc$ures "u :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y or an eligible entity may-- 7i7 evaluate ! compliance ( a subgrantee ) ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b72 & 7ii7 take corrective action1 includ+ rec\pm5t ( funds f ! subgrantee1 = noncompliance ) ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b74 7,d7 ,no regulation ( rates p]mitt$ ,no?+ 9 ?is title may be con/ru$ to au?orize ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y or ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration to regulate ! rates *>g$ = broadb& s]vice4 7,e7 ,guidance ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may issue guidance to eligible entities to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is p>agraph4 7#f7 ,return ( funds ,an entity t receives a subgrant f an eligible entity "u subsection 7f7 & fails to comply ) any requirem5t "u ?is subsection %all return up to ! entire am\nt ( ! subgrant to ! eligible entity1 at ! discretion ( ! eligible entity or ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7i7 ,regulations ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may issue su* regulations or o!r guidance1 =ms1 in/ructions1 & publications z may be necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ! programs1 projects1 or activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section1 includ+ to ensure t ^? programs1 projects1 or activities are complet$ 9 a timely & effective mann]4 7j7 ,report+ 7#a7 ,eligible entities 7,a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] receiv+ grant funds "u ?is section1 = ! sole purposes ( provid+ transp>5cy & provid+ in=mation to in=m future ,f$]al broadb& plann+1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y a report t-- 7i7 describes ! plann$ & actual use ( funds2 7ii7 describes ! plann$ & actual process ( subgrant+2 7iii7 id5tifies ! e/abli%m5t ( appropriate me*anisms by ! eligible entity to ensure t all subgrantees ( ! eligible entity comply ) ! eligible uses prescrib$ "u subsection 7f72 & 7iv7 includes any o!r in=mation requir$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,semiannual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] receiv+ grant funds "u ?is section1 & semiannually !reaft] until ! funds h be5 exp5d$1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y a report1 ) respect to ! #f-mon? p]iod imm$iately prec$+ ! report date1 t-- 7i7 describes h[ ! eligible entity exp5d$ ! grant funds2 7ii7 describes ea* s]vice provid$ ) ! grant funds2 7iii7 describes ! numb] ( locations at :i* broadb& s]vice 0 made available us+ ! grant funds1 & ! numb] ( ^? locations at :i* broadb& s]vice 0 utiliz$2 & 7iv7 c]tifies t ! eligible entity compli$ ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & ) any additional report+ requirem5ts prescrib$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,f9al report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] an eligible entity has exp5d$ all grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section1 ! eligible entity %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y a report t-- 7i7 describes h[ ! eligible entity exp5d$ ! funds2 7ii7 describes ea* s]vice provid$ ) ! grant funds2 7iii7 describes ! numb] ( locations at :i* broadb& s]vice 0 made available us+ ! grant funds1 & ! numb] ( ^? locations at :i* broadb& s]vice 0 utiliz$2 7iv7 includes ea* report t ! eligible entity receiv$ f a subgrantee "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7v7 c]tifies t ! eligible entity compli$ ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section & ) any additional report+ requirem5ts prescrib$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,provision to ,,fcc & ,,usda ,subject to section #ijd7;b77#b7 ( division ,,ff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 7relat+ to an int]ag5cy agreem5t71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,commission & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ provid+ ! f9al reports receiv$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 to ! ,commission & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to be us$ :5 det]m9+ :e!r to aw>d funds = ! deploym5t ( broadb& "u any program adm9i/]$ by ^? ag5cies4 7,e7 ,f$]al ag5cy report+ requirem5t 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]ms ag5cy & ,f$]al broadb& support program h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #ijc ( division ,,ff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 7also kn[n z ! ,,access ,,broadb& ,act74 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,an ag5cy t (f]s a ,f$]al broadb& support program %all provide data to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 a mann] & =mat prescrib$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 to promote coord9ation ( ef=ts to track con/ruction & use ( broadb& infra/ructure4 7#b7 ,subgrantees 7,a7 ,semiannual report ,! recipi5t ( a subgrant f an eligible entity "u ?is section %all submit to ! eligible entity a semiannual report = ! duration ( ! subgrant to track ! effectiv5ess ( ! use ( funds provid$4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 describe ea* type ( project c>ri$ out us+ ! subgrant & ! duration ( ! subgrant2 7ii7 9 ! case ( a broadb& infra/ructure project-- 7,i7 include a li/ ( addresses or locations t con/itute ! s]vice locations t w be s]v$ by ! broadb& infra/ructure to be con/ruct$2 7,,ii7 id5tify :e!r ea* address or location describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 is resid5tial1 comm]cial1 or a community an*or in/itution2 7,,iii7 describe ! types ( facilities t h be5 con/ruct$ & in/all$2 7,,iv7 describe ! peak & (f-peak actual spe$s ( ! broadb& s]vice be+ (f]$2 7,v7 describe ! maximum adv]tis$ spe$ ( ! broadb& s]vice be+ (f]$2 7,,vi7 describe ! non-promotional prices1 includ+ any associat$ fees1 *>g$ = diff]5t ti]s ( broadb& s]vice be+ (f]$2 7,,vii7 include any o!r data t w\ld be requir$ to comply ) ! data & mapp+ collection /&>ds ( ! ,commission "u section #a4gjjd ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 = broadb& infra/ructure projects2 & 7,,viii7 comply ) any o!r reasonable report+ requirem5ts det]m9$ by ! eligible entity or ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 c]tify t ! in=mation 9 ! report is accurate4 7#c7 ,/&>dization & coord9ation ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y & ! ,commission %all collaborate to-- 7,a7 /&>dize & coord9ate report+ ( locations at :i* broadb& s]vice 0 provid$ us+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section 9 accordance ) title ,,viii ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fda et seq472 & 7,b7 provide a /&>diz$ me?odology to recipi5ts ( grants & subgrantees "u ?is section = report+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,in=mation on broadb& subsidies & l[-income plans 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( website ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,commission1 %all e/abli% a publicly available website t-- 7i7 all[s a consum] to det]m9e1 bas$ on f9ancial in=mation ent]$ by ! consum]1 :e!r ! consum] is eligible-- 7,i7 to receive a ,f$]al or ,/ate subsidy ) respect to broadb& s]vice2 or 7,,ii7 = a l[-income plan ) respect to broadb& s]vice2 & 7ii7 conta9s in=mation reg>d+ h[ to apply = ! applicable b5efit describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,provision ( data ,a ,f$]al entity1 ,/ate entity receiv+ ,f$]al funds1 or provid] ( broadb& s]vice t (f]s a subsidy or l[-income plan1 z applicable1 ) respect to broadb& s]vice %all provide data to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y 9 a mann] & =mat z e/abli%$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y z necess>y = ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,a74 7k7 ,relation to o!r public fund+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law-- 7#a7 an entity t has receiv$ am\nts f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t or a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t = ! purpose ( exp&+ access to broadb& s]vice may receive a subgrant "u subsection 7f7 9 accordance ) ?is section2 & 7#b7 ! receipt ( a subgrant "u subsection 7f7 by an entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection %all n affect ! eligibility ( ! entity to receive ! am\nts f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t or a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t describ$ 9 t p>agraph4 7l7 ,supplem5t n supplant ,grant funds aw>d$ to an eligible entity "u ?is section %all be us$ to supplem5t1 & n supplant1 ! am\nts t ! eligible entity w\ld o!rwise make available = ! purposes = :i* ! grant funds may be us$4 7m7 ,s5se ( ,congress reg>d+ f$]al ag5cy coord9ation ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ,f$]al ag5cies responsible = support+ broadb& deploym5t1 includ+ ! ,commission1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce1 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 to ! ext5t possible1 %\ld align ! goals1 application & report+ processes1 & project requirem5ts ) respect to broadb& deploym5t support$ by ^? ag5cies4 7n7 ,judicial review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia %all h exclusive jurisdiction to review a decision ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y made "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,/&>d ( review ,9 c>ry+ out any review describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! c\rt %all affirm ! decision ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y unless-- 7,a7 ! decision 0 procur$ by corruption1 fraud1 or undue means2 7,b7 !re 0 actual p>tiality or corruption 9 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 or 7,c7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y 0 guilty (-- 7i7 misconduct 9 refus+ to review ! adm9i/rative record2 or 7ii7 any o!r misbehavior by :i* ! rights ( any p>ty h be5 prejudic$4 7o7 ,exemption f c]ta9 laws ,any action tak5 or decision made by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u ?is section %all be exempt f ! requirem5ts (-- 7#a7 section #cejf ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act72 7#b7 *apt] #e or #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,adm9i/rative ,proc$ures ,act72 & 7#c7 *apt] #f ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,regulatory ,flexibility ,act74 #fjajc4 ,broadb& ,,data maps 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7b7 ,provision ( in=mation ,a broadb& provid] %all provide ! ,commission ) any in=mation1 9 ! =mat1 type1 or specification reque/$ by ! ,commission1 necess>y to augm5t ! collection ( data by ! ,commission "u-- 7#a7 title ,,viii ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fda et seq472 or 7#b7 ! ,=m #dgg data collection program4 7c7 ,notice ( initial broadb& ,,data collection fil+ deadl9e ,! ,commission-- 7#a7 %all provide notice to broadb& provid]s n lat] ?an #fj days be=e ! initial deadl9e = submission ( data "u section #hjb7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;a77#a77;,a772 & 7#b7 not)/&+ any prior decision ( ! ,commission to ! contr>y1 %all n be requir$ to provide notice n lat] ?an #f mon?s be=e ! initial deadl9e describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,availability ( c5sus data 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #hjb7;b77#a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,availability ( c5sus data ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all submit to ! ,commission1 = inclusion 9 ! ,fabric1 a c\nt ( ! aggregate numb] ( h\s+ units 9 ea* c5sus block1 z collect$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 4 7#b7 ,provision ( updat$ #bjbj c5sus data ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] receiv+ a reque/ f ! ,commission1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 9 implem5t+ ! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a71 %all provide ! ,commission ) a c\nt ( ! aggregate numb] ( h\s+ units 9 ea* c5sus block1 z collect$ dur+ ! #bjbj dec5nial c5sus ( population4 7e7 ,publication ( ,broadb& ,,data maps on int]net ,section #hjb7;c77#f7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#f77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#f71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ on a publicly available website1 aft] make public4 #fjajd4 ,report on future ( ,univ]sal ,s]vice ,fund 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission2 & 7#b7 ! t]m univ]sal s]vice goals = broadb& means ! /atutorily m&at$ goals ( univ]sal s]vice = advanc$ telecommunications capability "u section #gjf ( ! ,telecommunications ,act ( #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb74 7b7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all comm5ce a proce$+ to evaluate ! implications ( ?is ,act & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act on h[ ! ,commission %\ld a*ieve ! univ]sal s]vice goals = broadb&4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all submit to ,congress a report on ! options ( ! ,commission = improv+ its effectiv5ess 9 a*iev+ ! univ]sal s]vice goals = broadb& 9 light ( ?is ,act & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is ,act1 & o!r legislation t addresses ^? goals4 7#b7 ,recomm5dations ,9 ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission may make recomm5dations = ,congress on fur!r actions ! ,commission & ,congress c\ld take to improve ! ability ( ! ,commission to a*ieve ! univ]sal s]vice goals = broadb&4 7#c7 ,scope ( univ]sal s]vice ,9 submitt+ ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission-- 7,a7 may n 9 any way r$uce ! congressional m&ate to a*ieve ! univ]sal s]vice goals = broadb&2 & 7,b7 may provide recomm5dations = ,congress to exp& ! univ]sal s]vice goals = broadb&1 if ! ,commission believes su* an expansion is 9 ! public int]e/4 #fjaje4 ,broadb& deploym5t locations map 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,broadb& infra/ructure ,! t]m broadb& infra/ructure means any cables1 fib] optics1 wir+1 or o!r p]man5t 7integral to ! /ructure7 infra/ructure1 includ+ wireless infra/ructure1 t-- 7,a7 is capable ( provid+ access to int]net connections 9 individual locations2 & 7,b7 is an advanc$ telecommunications capability1 z def9$ 9 section #gjf7;d7 ( ! ,telecommunications ,act ( #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb7;d774 7#b7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7#c7 ,deploym5t ,locations ,map ,! t]m ,deploym5t ,locations ,map means ! mapp+ tool requir$ to be e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,deploym5t ,locations ,map ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all1 9 consultation ) all relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 e/abli% an onl9e mapp+ tool to provide a locations ov]view ( ! ov]all geographic footpr9t ( ea* broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t project fund$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7c7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,deploym5t ,locations ,map %all be-- 7#a7 ! c5traliz$1 au?oritative s\rce ( in=mation on fund+ made available by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 made publicly available on ! website ( ! ,commission4 7d7 ,functions ,9 e/abli%+ ! ,deploym5t ,locations ,map1 ! ,commission %all ensure t ! ,deploym5t ,locations ,map-- 7#a7 compiles data relat$ to ,f$]al fund+ = broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t provid$ by ! ,commission1 ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 ! ,in/itute ( ,museum & ,libr>y ,sci5ces1 & any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy t provides su* data relat+ to broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t fund+ to ! ,commission1 includ+ fund+ "u-- 7,a7 ?is ,act2 7,b7 ! ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf72 7,c7 ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj72 7,d7 ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b72 or 7,e7 any ,f$]al am\nts appropriat$ or any ,f$]al program au?oriz$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act to fund broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t2 7#b7 conta9s data1 ) respect to ea* broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t program1 relat+ to-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al ag5cy ( jurisdiction2 7,b7 ! program title2 & 7,c7 ! network type1 includ+ wir$1 t]re/rial fix$1 wireless1 mobile1 & satellite broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t2 7#c7 all[s us]s to manipulate ! ,deploym5t ,locations ,map to id5tify1 se>*1 & filt] broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t projects by-- 7,a7 company "n2 7,b7 duration timel9e1 includ+ ! dates ( a project's beg9n+ & end+1 or anticipat$ beg9n+ or end+ date2 7,c7 total numb] ( locations to :i* a project makes s]vice available2 & 7,d7 relevant d[nload & upload spe$s2 & 7#d7 incorporates broadb& s]vice availability data z depict$ 9 ! ,broadb& ,map creat$ "u section #hjb7;c77#a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a774 7e7 ,p]iodic updates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all1 9 consultation ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ensure ! ,deploym5t ,locations ,map is ma9ta9$ & up to date on a p]iodic basis1 b n less frequ5tly ?an once e #ahj days4 7#b7 ,o!r ,f$]al ag5cies ,ea* ,f$]al ag5cy provid+ fund+ = broadb& infra/ructure deploym5t %all report relevant data to ! ,commission on a p]iodic basis4 7f7 ,no ,effect on ,programmatic ,missions ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to affect ! programmatic missions ( ,f$]al ag5cies provid+ fund+ = broadb& infra/ructure developm5t4 7g7 ,nonduplication ,! requirem5ts 9 ?is section %all be consi/5t ) & avoid duplication ) ! provisions ( section #ijc ( division ,,ff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj74 7h7 ,fund+ ,( ! am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is division "u ?is ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to c>ry out ?is section4 ,,ii ,tribal connectivity te*nical am5dm5ts4 #fjbja4 ,tribal connectivity te*nical am5dm5ts ,section #ije ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ dur+ ! ,,covid-#ai p&emic2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ #ahj days aft] receiv+ grant funds & ins]t+ #ah mon?s aft] receiv+ an allocation ( funds pursuant to a specific grant aw>d2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ rev]t to ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury & ins]t+ be made available to o!r eligible entities = ! purposes provid$ 9 ?is subsection2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ #a ye> aft] receiv+ grant funds & ins]t+ #d ye>s aft] receiv+ an allocation ( funds pursuant to a specific grant aw>d2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,ext5sions = o!r projects ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may1 = good cause %[n1 ext5d ! p]iod "u clause 7i7 = an eligible entity t proposes to use ! grant funds = an eligible use o!r ?an con/ruction ( broadb& infra/ructure1 bas$ on a detail$ %[+ by ! eligible entity ( ! ne$ = an ext5sion4 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,multiple grant aw>ds ,if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds multiple grants to an eligible entity "u ?is subsection1 ! deadl9es "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 %all apply individually to ea* grant aw>d4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ( eligible entities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 an eligible entity may use n m ?an #b p]c5t ( grant funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection = adm9i/rative purposes4 7,b7 ,broadb& infra/ructure projects ,an eligible entity t proposes to use grant funds = ! con/ruction ( broadb& infra/ructure may use an am\nt ( ! grant funds equal to n m ?an #b4e p]c5t ( ! total project co/ = plann+1 feasibility1 & su/a9ability /udies relat$ to ! project4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,additional appropriations = tribal broadb& connectivity program 7,a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m initial r\nd ( fund+-- 7i7 means ! allocation "u p>agraph 7#b77;,e7 ( funds appropriat$ "u subsection 7b77#a72 & 7ii7 does n include any reallocation ( funds "u p>agraph 7#b77;,f74 7,b7 ,new fund+ ,if ,congress appropriates additional funds = grants "u subsection 7c7 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7i7 may use a portion ( ! funds to fully fund any grants "u t subsection = :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y receiv$ an application & :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y did n fully fund dur+ ! initial r\nd ( fund+2 & 7ii7 %all allocate any rema9+ funds ?r\gh subsequ5t fund+ r\nds consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 ( ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,exceptions ,if ,congress appropriates additional funds = grants "u subsection 7c7 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7i7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to issue an additional notice "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection1 b %all in=m eligible entities t additional fund+ has be5 made available = grants "u subsection 7c7 & describe ! *anges made to ! ,tribal ,broadb& ,connectivity ,program "u t subsection by section #fjbja ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act2 7ii7 ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 ( ?is subsection %all be appli$ individually to ea* r\nd ( fund+ = grants "u subsection 7c72 7iii7 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 ( ?is subsection %all be appli$ by sub/itut+ #ahj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y in=ms eligible entities t additional fund+ has be5 made available = grants "u subsection 7c7 = #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y issues ! notice "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7iv7 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b77;,f7 ( ?is subsection1 9 ! case ( funds appropriat$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 t 7 n allocat$ dur+ ! initial r\nd ( fund+1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may elect to allocate ! funds dur+ any subsequ5t r\nd ( fund+ = grants "u subsection 7c74 4 ,,iii ,digital ,equity ,act ( #bjba #fjcja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,digital ,equity ,act ( #bjba4 #fjcjb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,adoption ( broadb& ,! t]m adoption ( broadb& means ! process by :i* an individual obta9s daily access to ! int]net-- 7,a7 at a spe$1 quality1 & capacity-- 7i7 t is necess>y = ! individual to accompli% common tasks2 & 7ii7 su* t ! access qualifies z an advanc$ telecommunications capability2 7,b7 ) ! digital skills t are necess>y = ! individual to p>ticipate onl9e2 & 7,c7 on a-- 7i7 p]sonal device2 & 7ii7 secure & conv5i5t network4 7#b7 ,advanc$ telecommunications capability ,! t]m advanc$ telecommunications capability has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gjf7;d7 ( ! ,telecommunications ,act ( #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb7;d774 7#c7 ,ag+ individual ,! t]m ag+ individual has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m old] individual 9 section #ajb ( ! ,old] ,am]icans ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb74 7#d7 ,appropriate committees ( ,congress ,! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#e7 ,assi/ant ,secret>y ,! t]m ,assi/ant ,secret>y means ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation4 7#f7 ,community an*or in/itution ,! t]m community an*or in/itution means a public s*ool1 a public or multi-family h\s+ au?ority1 a libr>y1 a m$ical or heal?c>e provid]1 a community college or o!r in/itution ( high] education1 a ,/ate libr>y ag5cy1 & any o!r nonpr(it or gov]nm5tal community support organization4 7#g7 ,cov]$ h\sehold ,! t]m cov]$ h\sehold means a h\sehold1 ! income ( :i* = ! mo/ rec5tly complet$ ye> is n m ?an #aej p]c5t ( an am\nt equal to ! pov]ty level1 z det]m9$ by us+ crit]ia ( pov]ty e/abli%$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 7#h7 ,cov]$ populations ,! t]m cov]$ populations means-- 7,a7 individuals :o live 9 cov]$ h\seholds2 7,b7 ag+ individuals2 7,c7 inc>c]at$ individuals1 o!r ?an individuals :o are inc>c]at$ 9 a ,f$]al correctional facility2 7,d7 vet]ans2 7,e7 individuals ) disabilities2 7,f7 individuals ) a language b>ri]1 includ+ individuals :o-- 7i7 are ,engli% le>n]s2 & 7ii7 h l[ levels ( lit]acy2 7,g7 individuals :o are memb]s ( a racial or e?nic m9ority gr\p2 & 7,h7 individuals :o prim>ily reside 9 a rural area4 7#i7 ,cov]$ programs ,! t]m cov]$ programs means ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,capacity ,grant ,program e/abli%$ "u section #fjcjd & ! ,digital ,equity ,competitive ,grant ,program e/abli%$ "u section #fjcje4 7#aj7 ,digital equity ,! t]m digital equity means ! condition 9 :i* individuals & communities h ! in=mation te*nology capacity t is ne$$ = full p>ticipation 9 ! society & economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#aa7 ,digital inclusion ,! t]m digital inclusion-- 7,a7 means ! activities t are necess>y to ensure t all individuals 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates h access to1 & ! use (1 af=dable in=mation & communication te*nologies1 su* z-- 7i7 reliable fix$ & wireless broadb& int]net s]vice2 7ii7 int]net-enabl$ devices t meet ! ne$s ( ! us]2 & 7iii7 applications & onl9e cont5t design$ to enable & enc\rage self-suffici5cy1 p>ticipation1 & collaboration2 & 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 obta9+ access to digital lit]acy tra9+2 7ii7 ! provision ( quality te*nical support2 & 7iii7 obta9+ basic aw>5ess ( measures to ensure onl9e privacy & cyb]security4 7#ab7 ,digital lit]acy ,! t]m digital lit]acy means ! skills associat$ ) us+ te*nology to enable us]s to f9d1 evaluate1 organize1 create1 & communicate in=mation4 7#ac7 ,disability ,! t]m disability has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb74 7#ad7 ,eligible ,/ate ,! t]m eligible ,/ate means-- 7,a7 ) respect to plann+ grants made available "u section #fjcjd7;c77#c71 a ,/ate ) respect to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has approv$ an application submitt$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u section #fjcjd7;c77#c77;,c72 & 7,b7 ) respect to capacity grants aw>d$ "u section #fjcjd7;d71 a ,/ate ) respect to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has approv$ an application submitt$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u section #fjcjd7;d77#b71 includ+ approval ( ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan develop$ by ! ,/ate "u section #fjcjd7;c74 7#ae7 ,g5d] id5tity ,! t]m g5d] id5tity has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bdi7;c7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#af7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d7;e7 ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7#ag7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education-- 7,a7 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 & 7,b7 includes a po/second>y vocational in/itution4 7#ah7 ,local educational ag5cy ,! t]m local educational ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #haja7cj7 ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja7cj774 7#ai7 ,po/second>y vocational in/itution ,! t]m po/second>y vocational in/itution has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajb7;c7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;c774 7#bj7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;b77#c7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7b77#c774 7#ba7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7,a7 any ,/ate ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,c7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico4 7#bb7 ,vet]an ,! t]m vet]an has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#bc7 ,work=ce developm5t program ,! t]m work=ce developm5t program has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c7ff7 ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7ff774 #fjcjc4 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 a broadb& connection & digital lit]acy are increas+ly critical to h[ individuals-- 7,a7 p>ticipate 9 ! society1 economy1 & civic in/itutions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 access heal? c>e & ess5tial s]vices1 obta9 education1 & build c>e]s2 7#b7 digital exclusion-- 7,a7 c>ries a high societal & economic co/2 7,b7 mat]ially h>ms ! opportunity ( an individual ) respect to ! economic success1 educational a*ievem5t1 positive heal? outcomes1 social inclusion1 & civic engagem5t ( t individual2 & 7,c7 exac]bates exi/+ weal? & income gaps1 especially ^? exp]i5c$ by cov]$ populations2 7#c7 a*iev+ digital equity = all p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates requires additional & su/a9$ inve/m5t & rese>* ef=ts2 7#d7 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 z well z ,/ate1 tribal1 t]ritorial1 & local gov]nm5ts1 h made social1 legal1 & economic obligations t necess>ily ext5d to h[ ! citiz5s & resid5ts ( ^? gov]nm5ts access & use ! int]net2 & 7#e7 a*iev+ digital equity is a matt] ( social & economic ju/ice & is wor? pursu+4 #fjcjd4 ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,capacity ,grant ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t2 purpose 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,capacity ,grant ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program7-- 7,a7 ! purpose ( :i* is to promote ! a*ievem5t ( digital equity1 support digital inclusion activities1 & build capacity = ef=ts by ,/ates relat+ to ! adoption ( broadb& by resid5ts ( ^? ,/ates2 7,b7 ?r\gh :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all make grants to ,/ates 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section2 & 7,c7 :i* %all ensure t ,/ates h ! capacity to promote ! a*ievem5t ( digital equity & support digital inclusion activities4 7#b7 ,consultation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 no conflict ,9 e/abli%+ ! ,program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 consult )-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7iii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,education2 7iv7 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor2 7v7 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices2 7vi7 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 7vii7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7viii7 ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission2 7ix7 ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission2 7x7 ! ,director ( ! ,in/itute ( ,museum & ,libr>y ,s]vices2 7xi7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration2 7xii7 ! ,f$]al ,co-,*air ( ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission2 & 7xiii7 ! head ( any o!r ag5cy t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7,b7 ensure t ! ,program complem5ts & enhances1 & does n conflict )1 o!r ,f$]al broadb& initiatives & programs4 7b7 ,adm9i/]+ entity 7#a7 ,selection2 function ,! gov]nor 7or equival5t (ficial7 ( a ,/ate t wi%es to be aw>d$ a grant "u ?is section %all1 f among entities t are eligible "u p>agraph 7#b71 select an adm9i/]+ entity = t ,/ate1 :i* %all-- 7,a7 s]ve z ! recipi5t (1 & adm9i/]+ ag5t =1 any grant aw>d$ to ! ,/ate "u ?is section2 7,b7 develop1 implem5t1 & ov]see ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan = ! ,/ate describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7,c7 make subgrants to any entity describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,d7 t is locat$ 9 ! ,/ate 9 support (-- 7i7 ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan = ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 digital inclusion activities 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally2 & 7,d7 s]ve z-- 7i7 an advocate = digital equity policy & digital inclusion activities2 & 7ii7 a repository ( be/ practice mat]ials reg>d+ ! policies & activities describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,any ( ! foll[+ entities may s]ve z ! adm9i/]+ entity = a ,/ate = ! purposes ( ?is section if ! entity has demon/rat$ a capacity to adm9i/] ! ,program on a /atewide level3 7,a7 ,! ,/ate1 a political subdivision1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( ! ,/ate1 an ,indian ,tribe locat$ 9 ! ,/ate1 an ,alaska ,native entity locat$ 9 ! ,/ate1 or a ,native ,hawaiian organization locat$ 9 ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,a f\ndation1 corporation1 in/itution1 association1 or coalition t is-- 7i7 a n-=-pr(it entity2 7ii7 provid+ s]vices 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7iii7 n a s*ool4 7,c7 ,a community an*or in/itution1 o!r ?an a s*ool1 t is locat$ 9 ! ,/ate4 7,d7 ,a local educational ag5cy t is locat$ 9 ! ,/ate4 7,e7 ,an entity locat$ 9 ! ,/ate t c>ries out a work=ce developm5t program4 7,f7 ,an ag5cy ( ! ,/ate t is responsible = adm9i/]+ or sup]vis+ adult education & lit]acy activities 9 ! ,/ate4 7,g7 ,a public or multi-family h\s+ au?ority t is locat$ 9 ! ,/ate4 7,h7 ,a p>tn]%ip betwe5 any ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g74 7c7 ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan 7#a7 ,developm5t2 cont5ts ,a ,/ate t wi%es to be aw>d$ a grant "u subsection 7d7 %all develop a ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan = ! ,/ate1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 ! id5tification ( ! b>ri]s to digital equity fac$ by cov]$ populations 9 ! ,/ate2 7,b7 measurable objectives = docum5t+ & promot+1 among ea* gr\p describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h7 ( section #fjcjb7h7 locat$ 9 t ,/ate-- 7i7 ! availability (1 & af=dability ( access to1 fix$ & wireless broadb& te*nology2 7ii7 ! onl9e accessibility & inclusivity ( public res\rces & s]vices2 7iii7 digital lit]acy2 7iv7 aw>5ess (1 & ! use (1 measures to secure ! onl9e privacy (1 & cyb]security ) respect to1 an individual2 & 7v7 ! availability & af=dability ( consum] devices & te*nical support = ^? devices2 7,c7 an assessm5t ( h[ ! objectives describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 w impact & int]act ) ! ,/ate's-- 7i7 economic & work=ce developm5t goals1 plans1 & outcomes2 7ii7 educational outcomes2 7iii7 heal? outcomes2 7iv7 civic & social engagem5t2 & 7v7 deliv]y ( o!r ess5tial s]vices2 7,d7 9 ord] to a*ieve ! objectives describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a description ( h[ ! ,/ate plans to collaborate ) key /akehold]s 9 ! ,/ate1 :i* may include-- 7i7 community an*or in/itutions2 7ii7 c\nty & municipal gov]nm5ts2 7iii7 local educational ag5cies2 7iv7 :]e applicable1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,alaska ,native entities1 or ,native ,hawaiian organizations2 7v7 nonpr(it organizations2 7vi7 organizations t repres5t-- 7,i7 individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ organizations t repres5t *ildr5 ) disabilities2 7,,ii7 ag+ individuals2 7,,iii7 individuals ) language b>ri]s1 includ+-- 7aa7 individuals :o are ,engli% le>n]s2 & 7bb7 individuals :o h l[ levels ( lit]acy2 7,,iv7 vet]ans2 & 7,v7 individuals 9 t ,/ate :o are inc>c]at$ 9 facilities o!r ?an ,f$]al correctional facilities2 7vii7 civil rights organizations2 7viii7 entities t c>ry out work=ce developm5t programs2 7ix7 ag5cies ( ! ,/ate t are responsible = adm9i/]+ or sup]vis+ adult education & lit]acy activities 9 ! ,/ate2 7x7 public h\s+ au?orities 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7xi7 a p>tn]%ip betwe5 any ( ! entities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7x72 & 7,e7 a li/ ( organizations ) :i* ! adm9i/]+ entity = ! ,/ate collaborat$ 9 develop+ & implem5t+ ! ,plan4 7#b7 ,public availability 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! adm9i/]+ entity = a ,/ate %all make ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate available = public comm5t = a p]iod ( n less ?an #cj days be=e ! date on :i* ! ,/ate submits an application to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#b74 7,b7 ,consid]ation ( comm5ts receiv$ ,! adm9i/]+ entity = a ,/ate %all1 ) respect to an application submitt$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u subsection 7d77#b7-- 7i7 be=e submitt+ ! application-- 7,i7 consid] all comm5ts receiv$ dur+ ! comm5t p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to ! application 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subp>agraph z ! comm5t p]iod72 & 7,,ii7 make any *anges to ! plan t ! adm9i/]+ entity det]m9es to be wor?:ile2 & 7ii7 :5 submitt+ ! application-- 7,i7 describe any *anges pursu$ by ! adm9i/]+ entity 9 response to comm5ts receiv$ dur+ ! comm5t p]iod2 & 7,,ii7 include a writt5 response to ea* comm5t receiv$ dur+ ! comm5t p]iod4 7#c7 ,plann+ grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ 9 ! fir/ fiscal ye> t beg9s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all1 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph1 aw>d plann+ grants to ,/ates = ! purpose ( develop+ ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plans ( ^? ,/ates "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,9 ord] to be aw>d$ a plann+ grant "u ?is p>agraph1 a ,/ate-- 7i7 %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y an application "u subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7ii7 may n h be5 aw>d$1 at any "t1 a plann+ grant "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,application ,a ,/ate t wi%es to be aw>d$ a plann+ grant "u ?is p>agraph %all1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! notice ( fund+ availability ) respect to ! grant is releas$1 submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y an application1 9 a =mat to be det]m9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 t conta9s ! foll[+ mat]ials3 7i7 ,a description ( ! entity select$ to s]ve z ! adm9i/]+ entity = ! ,/ate1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7ii7 ,a c]tification f ! ,/ate t1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds ! plann+ grant to ! ,/ate1 ! adm9i/]+ entity = t ,/ate %all develop a ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan "u ?is subsection1 :i*-- 7,i7 ! adm9i/]+ entity %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 includ+ ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7iii7 ,! assurances requir$ "u subsection 7e74 7,d7 ,aw>ds 7i7 ,am\nt ( grant ,a plann+ grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph %all be det]m9$ accord+ to ! =mula "u subsection 7d77#c77;,a77i74 7ii7 ,duration 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 ) respect to a plann+ grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,/ate %all exp5d ! grant funds dur+ ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,/ate is aw>d$ ! grant funds4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may grant an ext5sion ( n long] ?an #ahj days ) respect to ! requirem5t "u subclause 7,i74 7iii7 ,*all5ge me*anism ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all ensure t any eligible ,/ate to :i* a plann+ grant is aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph may appeal or o!rwise *all5ge 9 a timely fa%ion ! am\nt ( ! grant aw>d$ to ! ,/ate1 z det]m9$ "u clause 7i74 7,e7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible ,/ate to :i* a plann+ grant is aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph %all1 ?r\gh ! adm9i/]+ entity = t ,/ate1 use ! grant funds only = ! foll[+ purposes3 7i7 ,to develop ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 7,i7 ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 to make subgrants to any ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 to assi/ 9 ! developm5t ( ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate "u ?is subsection4 7,,ii7 ,if ! adm9i/]+ entity = a ,/ate makes a subgrant describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! adm9i/]+ entity %all1 ) respect to ! subgrant1 provide to ! ,/ate ! assurances requir$ "u subsection 7e74 7d7 ,/ate capacity grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y beg9s aw>d+ plann+ grants "u subsection 7c77#c71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all ea* ye> aw>d grants to eligible ,/ates to support-- 7,a7 ! implem5tation ( ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plans ( ^? ,/ates2 & 7,b7 digital inclusion activities 9 ^? ,/ates4 7#b7 ,application ,a ,/ate t wi%es to be aw>d$ a grant "u ?is subsection %all1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! notice ( fund+ availability ) respect to ! grant is releas$1 submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y an application1 9 a =mat to be det]m9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 t conta9s ! foll[+ mat]ials3 7,a7 ,a description ( ! entity select$ to s]ve z ! adm9i/]+ entity = ! ,/ate1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( t ,/ate1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,a c]tification t ! ,/ate1 act+ ?r\gh ! adm9i/]+ entity = ! ,/ate1 %all-- 7i7 implem5t ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 make grants 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) ! aims ( ! ,plan describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,d7 ,! assurances requir$ "u subsection 7e74 7,e7 ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has previ\sly aw>d$ a grant "u ?is subsection1 any am5dm5ts to ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( t ,/ate1 z comp>$ ) ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate previ\sly submitt$4 7#c7 ,aw>ds 7,a7 ,am\nt ( grant 7i7 ,=mula ,subject to clauses 7ii71 7iii71 & 7iv71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all calculate ! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is subsection 9 accordance ) ! foll[+ crit]ia1 us+ ! be/ available data = all ,/ates = ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! grant is aw>d$3 7,i7 #ej p]c5t ( ! total grant am\nt %all be bas$ on ! population ( ! eligible ,/ate 9 proportion to ! total population ( all eligible ,/ates4 7,,ii7 #be p]c5t ( ! total grant am\nt %all be bas$ on ! numb] ( individuals 9 ! eligible ,/ate :o are memb]s ( cov]$ populations 9 proportion to ! total numb] ( individuals 9 all eligible ,/ates :o are memb]s ( cov]$ populations4 7,,iii7 #be p]c5t ( ! total grant am\nt %all be bas$ on ! comp>ative lack ( availability & adoption ( broadb& 9 ! eligible ,/ate 9 proportion to ! lack ( availability & adoption ( broadb& ( all eligible ,/ates1 :i* %all be det]m9$ accord+ to data collect$ f-- 7aa7 ! annual inquiry ( ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission conduct$ "u section #gjf7;b7 ( ! ,telecommunications ,act ( #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb7;b772 7bb7 ! ,am]ican ,community ,survey or1 if necess>y1 o!r data collect$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7cc7 ! ,,ntia ,int]net ,use ,survey1 :i* is adm9i/]$ z ! ,comput] & ,int]net ,use ,supplem5t to ! ,curr5t ,population ,survey ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 & 7dd7 any o!r s\rce t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 aft] appropriate notice & opportunity = public comm5t1 det]m9es to be appropriate4 7ii7 ,m9imum aw>d ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye> %all be n less ?an #j4e p]c5t ( ! total am\nt made available to aw>d grants to eligible ,/ates = t fiscal ye>4 7iii7 ,additional am\nts ,if1 aft] aw>d+ plann+ grants to ,/ates "u subsection 7c77#c7 & capacity grants to eligible ,/ates "u ?is subsection 9 a fiscal ye>1 !re are am\nts rema9+ to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all di/ribute ^? am\nts-- 7,i7 to eligible ,/ates to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has aw>d$ grants "u ?is subsection = t fiscal ye>2 & 7,,ii7 9 accordance ) ! =mula describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7iv7 ,data unavailable ,if1 9 a fiscal ye>1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause z ,pu]to ,rico7 is an eligible ,/ate & specific data = ,pu]to ,rico is unavailable = a factor describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,ii7 ( clause 7i71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all use ! m$ian data po9t ) respect to t factor among all eligible ,/ates & assign x to ,pu]to ,rico = ! purposes ( mak+ any calculation "u t clause = t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,duration ,) respect to a grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is subsection1 ! eligible ,/ate %all exp5d ! grant funds dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! eligible ,/ate is aw>d$ ! grant funds4 7,c7 ,*all5ge me*anism ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all ensure t any eligible ,/ate to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may appeal or o!rwise *all5ge 9 a timely fa%ion ! am\nt ( ! grant aw>d$ to ! ,/ate1 z det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,use ( funds ,! adm9i/]+ entity = an eligible ,/ate to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection %all use ! grant am\nts = ! foll[+ purposes3 7i7 7,i7 ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 to update or ma9ta9 ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate4 7,,ii7 ,an adm9i/]+ entity = an eligible ,/ate to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may use n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = ! purpose describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,to implem5t ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate4 7iii7 7,i7 ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 to aw>d a grant to any entity t is describ$ 9 section #fjcje7;b7 & is locat$ 9 ! eligible ,/ate 9 ord] to-- 7aa7 assi/ 9 ! implem5tation ( ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate2 7bb7 pursue digital inclusion activities 9 ! ,/ate consi/5t ) ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate2 & 7cc7 report to ! ,/ate reg>d+ ! digital inclusion activities ( ! entity4 7,,ii7 ,be=e an adm9i/]+ entity = an eligible ,/ate may aw>d a grant "u subclause 7,i71 ! adm9i/]+ entity %all require ! entity to :i* ! grant is aw>d$ to c]tify t-- 7aa7 ! entity %all c>ry out ! activities requir$ "u items 7aa71 7bb71 & 7cc7 ( t subclause2 7bb7 ! receipt ( ! grant %all n result 9 unju/ enri*m5t ( ! entity2 & 7cc7 ! entity %all coop]ate ) any evaluation-- 7,,aa7 ( any program t relates to a grant aw>d$ to ! entity2 & 7,,bb7 t is c>ri$ out by or = ! adm9i/]+ entity1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 or ano!r ,f$]al (ficial4 7iv7 7,i7 ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 to evaluate ! efficacy ( ! ef=ts fund$ by grants made "u clause 7iii74 7,,ii7 ,an adm9i/]+ entity = an eligible ,/ate to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may use n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = a purpose describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7v7 7,i7 ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 = ! adm9i/rative co/s incurr$ 9 c>ry+ out ! activities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv74 7,,ii7 ,an adm9i/]+ entity = an eligible ,/ate to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may use n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = a purpose describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7e7 ,assurances ,:5 apply+ = a grant "u ?is section1 a ,/ate %all include 9 ! application = t grant assurances t-- 7#a7 if an entity describ$ 9 section #fjcje7;b7 is aw>d$ grant funds "u ?is section 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z a cov]$ recipi5t71 provide t-- 7,a7 ! cov]$ recipi5t %all use ! grant funds 9 accordance ) any applicable /atute1 regulation1 & application proc$ure2 7,b7 ! adm9i/]+ entity = t ,/ate %all adopt & use prop] me?ods ( adm9i/]+ any grant t ! cov]$ recipi5t is aw>d$1 includ+ by-- 7i7 en=c+ any obligation impos$ "u law on any ag5cy1 in/itution1 organization1 or o!r entity t is responsible = c>ry+ out ! program to :i* ! grant relates2 7ii7 correct+ any defici5cy 9 ! op]ation ( a program to :i* ! grant relates1 z id5tifi$ ?r\gh an audit or ano!r monitor+ or evaluation proc$ure2 & 7iii7 adopt+ writt5 proc$ures = ! receipt & resolution ( compla9ts alleg+ a violation ( law ) respect to a program to :i* ! grant relates2 & 7,c7 ! adm9i/]+ entity = t ,/ate %all coop]ate 9 c>ry+ out any evaluation-- 7i7 ( any program t relates to a grant aw>d$ to ! cov]$ recipi5t2 & 7ii7 t is c>ri$ out by or = ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y or ano!r ,f$]al (ficial2 7#b7 ! adm9i/]+ entity = t ,/ate %all-- 7,a7 use fiscal control & fund acc\nt+ proc$ures t ensure ! prop] disbursem5t (1 & acc\nt+ =1 any ,f$]al funds t ! ,/ate is aw>d$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y any reports t may be necess>y to enable ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to p]=m ! duties ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u ?is section2 7,c7 ma9ta9 any records & provide any in=mation to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 includ+ ^? records1 t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es is necess>y to enable ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to p]=m ! duties ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u ?is section2 & 7,d7 ) respect to any significant propos$ *ange or am5dm5t to ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan = ! ,/ate1 make ! *ange or am5dm5t available = public comm5t 9 accordance ) subsection 7c77#b72 & 7#c7 ! ,/ate1 be=e submitt+ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate1 has compli$ ) ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c77#b74 7f7 ,t]m9ation ( grant 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all t]m9ate a grant aw>d$ to an eligible ,/ate "u ?is section if1 aft] notice to ! ,/ate & opportunity = a he>+1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7,a7 pres5ts to ! ,/ate a rationale & support+ in=mation t cle>ly demon/rates t-- 7i7 ! grant funds are n contribut+ to ! developm5t or execution ( ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate1 z applicable2 & 7ii7 ! ,/ate is n uphold+ assurances made by ! ,/ate to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 det]m9es t ! grant is no long] necess>y to a*ieve ! orig9al purpose = :i* ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>d$ ! grant4 7#b7 ,r$i/ribution ,if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 a fiscal ye>1 t]m9ates a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all r$i/ribute ! unsp5t grant am\nts-- 7,a7 to eligible ,/ates to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has aw>d$ grants "u subsection 7d7 = t fiscal ye>2 & 7,b7 9 accordance ) ! =mula describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,a77i74 7g7 ,report+ & in=mation requirem5ts2 ,int]net disclosure ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 require any entity to :i* a grant1 includ+ a subgrant1 is aw>d$ "u ?is section to publicly report1 = ea* ye> dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,d77ii7 or 7d77#c77;,b71 z applicable1 ) respect to ! grant1 & 9 a =mat specifi$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 on-- 7i7 ! use ( t grant by ! entity2 7ii7 ! progress ( ! entity t[>ds fulfill+ ! objectives = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$2 & 7iii7 ! implem5tation ( ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( ! ,/ate2 7,b7 e/abli% appropriate me*anisms to ensure t ea* eligible ,/ate to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is section-- 7i7 uses ! grant am\nts 9 an appropriate mann]2 & 7ii7 complies ) all t]ms ) respect to ! use ( ! grant am\nts2 & 7,c7 create & ma9ta9 a fully se>*able database1 :i* %all be accessible on ! int]net at no co/ to ! public1 t conta9s1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 ! application ( ea* ,/ate t has appli$ = a grant "u ?is section2 7ii7 ! /atus ( ea* application describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7iii7 ea* report submitt$ by an entity "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7iv7 a record ( public comm5ts made reg>d+ ! ,/ate ,digital ,equity ,plan ( a ,/ate1 z well z any writt5 responses to or actions tak5 z a result ( ^? comm5ts2 & 7v7 any o!r in=mation t is suffici5t to all[ ! public to und]/& & monitor grants aw>d$ "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 may e/abli% additional report+ & in=mation requirem5ts = any recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section4 7h7 ,supplem5t n supplant ,a grant or subgrant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all supplem5t1 n supplant1 o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate funds t h be5 made available to c>ry out activities describ$ 9 ?is section4 7i7 ,set asides ,f am\nts made available 9 a fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! ,program1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all res]ve-- 7#a7 n m ?an #e p]c5t = ! implem5tation & adm9i/ration ( ! ,program1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 provid+ te*nical support & assi/ance1 includ+ ensur+ consi/5cy 9 data report+2 7,b7 provid+ assi/ance to-- 7i7 ,/ates1 or adm9i/]+ entities = ,/ates1 to prep>e ! applications ( ^? ,/ates2 & 7ii7 adm9i/]+ entities ) respect to grants aw>d$ "u ?is section2 & 7,c7 develop+ ! report requir$ "u section #fjcjf7;a72 7#b7 n less ?an #e p]c5t to aw>d grants to1 or ent] into contracts or coop]ative agreem5ts )1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,alaska ,native entities1 & ,native ,hawaiian organizations to all[ ^? tribes1 entities1 & organizations to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is section2 & 7#c7 n less ?an #a p]c5t to aw>d grants to1 or ent] into contracts or coop]ative agreem5ts )1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 & any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t is n a ,/ate to enable ^? entities to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is section4 7j7 ,rules ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may prescribe su* rules z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7k7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$-- 7#a7 #fj1jjj1jjj = ! aw>d ( grants "u subsection 7c77#c71 :i* %all rema9 available until exp5d$2 7#b7 = ! aw>d ( grants "u subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 #bdj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7,b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7#c7 su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye> aft] ! end ( ! #e-;fiscal ye> p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 #fjcje4 ,digital ,equity ,competitive ,grant ,program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y beg9s aw>d+ grants "u section #fjcjd7;d71 & n be=e t date1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce ! ,digital ,equity ,competitive ,grant ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program71 ! purpose ( :i* is to aw>d grants to support ef=ts to a*ieve digital equity1 promote digital inclusion activities1 & spur great] adoption ( broadb& among cov]$ populations4 7#b7 ,consultation2 no conflict ,9 e/abli%+ ! ,program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7,a7 may consult a ,/ate ) respect to-- 7i7 ! id5tification ( gr\ps describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h7 ( section #fjcjb7h7 locat$ 9 t ,/ate2 & 7ii7 ! allocation ( grant funds )9 t ,/ate = projects 9 or affect+ ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 %all-- 7i7 consult )-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7,,ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7,,iii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,education2 7,,iv7 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor2 7,v7 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices2 7,,vi7 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 7,,vii7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7,,viii7 ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission2 7,,ix7 ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission2 7,x7 ! ,director ( ! ,in/itute ( ,museum & ,libr>y ,s]vices2 7,,xi7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration2 7,,xii7 ! ,f$]al ,co-,*air ( ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission2 & 7,,xiii7 ! head ( any o!r ag5cy t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 & 7ii7 ensure t ! ,program complem5ts & enhances1 & does n conflict )1 o!r ,f$]al broadb& initiatives & programs4 7b7 ,eligibility ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u ! ,program to any ( ! foll[+ entities if ! entity is n s]v+1 & has n s]v$1 z ! adm9i/]+ entity = a ,/ate "u section #fjcjd7;b73 7#a7 ,a political subdivision1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate1 includ+ an ag5cy ( a ,/ate t is responsible = adm9i/]+ or sup]vis+ adult education & lit]acy activities1 or = provid+ public h\s+1 9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,an ,indian ,tribe1 an ,alaska ,native entity1 or a ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7#c7 ,a f\ndation1 corporation1 in/itution1 or association t is-- 7,a7 a n-=-pr(it entity2 & 7,b7 n a s*ool4 7#d7 ,a community an*or in/itution4 7#e7 ,a local educational ag5cy4 7#f7 ,an entity t c>ries out a work=ce developm5t program4 7#g7 ,a p>tn]%ip betwe5 any ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f74 7#h7 ,a p>tn]%ip betwe5-- 7,a7 an entity describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f72 & 7,b7 an entity t-- 7i7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 by rule1 det]m9es to be 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7ii7 is n a s*ool4 7c7 ,application ,an entity t wi%es to be aw>d$ a grant "u ! ,program %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y an application-- 7#a7 at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may require2 & 7#b7 t-- 7,a7 provides a detail$ explanation ( h[ ! entity w use any grant am\nts aw>d$ "u ! ,program to c>ry out ! purposes ( ! ,program 9 an effici5t & exp$iti\s mann]2 7,b7 id5tifies ! p]iod 9 :i* ! applicant w exp5d ! grant funds aw>d$ "u ! ,program2 7,c7 includes-- 7i7 a ju/ification = ! am\nt ( ! grant t ! applicant is reque/+2 & 7ii7 = ea* fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! applicant w exp5d ! grant funds1 a budget = ! activities t ! grant funds w support2 7,d7 demon/rates to ! satisfaction ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y t ! entity-- 7i7 is capable ( c>ry+ out-- 7,i7 ! project or function to :i* ! application relates2 & 7,,ii7 ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7h7-- 7aa7 9 a compet5t mann]2 & 7bb7 9 compliance ) all applicable ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local laws2 & 7ii7 if ! applicant is an entity describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 %all appropriate or o!rwise unconditionally obligate f non-,f$]al s\rces funds t are necess>y to meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7e72 7,e7 discloses to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ! s\rce & am\nt ( o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or outside fund+ s\rces f :i* ! entity receives1 or has appli$ =1 fund+ = activities or projects to :i* ! application relates2 & 7,f7 provides-- 7i7 ! assurances t are requir$ "u subsection 7f72 & 7ii7 an assurance t ! entity %all foll[ su* additional proc$ures z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may require to ensure t grant funds are us$ & acc\nt$ = 9 an appropriate mann]4 7d7 ,aw>d ( grants 7#a7 ,factors consid]$ 9 aw>d ( grants ,9 decid+ :e!r to aw>d a grant "u ! ,program1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 consid]-- 7,a7 :e!r an application %all1 if approv$-- 7i7 increase int]net access & ! adoption ( broadb& among cov]$ populations to be s]v$ by ! applicant2 & 7ii7 n result 9 unju/ enri*m5t2 7,b7 ! comp>ative geographic div]sity ( ! application 9 relation to o!r eligible applications2 & 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* an application may duplicate or conflict ) ano!r program4 7#b7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! activities requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 an entity to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ! ,program %all use ! grant am\nts to support n less ?an #a ( ! foll[+ activities3 7i7 ,to develop & implem5t digital inclusion activities t b5efit cov]$ populations4 7ii7 ,to facilitate ! adoption ( broadb& by cov]$ populations 9 ord] to provide educational & employm5t opportunities to ^? populations4 7iii7 ,to implem5t1 consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ?is title-- 7,i7 tra9+ programs = cov]$ populations t cov] basic1 advanc$1 & appli$ skills2 or 7,,ii7 o!r work=ce developm5t programs4 7iv7 ,to make available equipm5t1 in/rum5tation1 network+ capability1 h>dw>e & s(tw>e1 or digital network te*nology = broadb& s]vices to cov]$ populations at l[ or no co/4 7v7 ,to con/ruct1 upgrade1 exp5d1 or op]ate new or exi/+ public access comput+ c5t]s = cov]$ populations ?r\gh community an*or in/itutions4 7vi7 ,to und]take any o!r project & activity t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y f9ds to be consi/5t ) ! purposes = :i* ! ,program is e/abli%$4 7,b7 ,evaluation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ! ,program %all use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! grant am\nts to measure & evaluate ! activities support$ ) ! grant am\nts4 7ii7 ,submission to ,assi/ant ,secret>y ,an entity to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ! ,program %all submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ea* measurem5t & evaluation p]=m$ "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 9 a mann] specifi$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7,,ii7 n lat] ?an #ae mon?s aft] ! date on :i* ! entity is aw>d$ ! grant am\nts2 & 7,,iii7 annually aft] ! submission describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 = any ye> 9 :i* ! entity exp5ds grant am\nts4 7,c7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,an entity to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ! ,program may use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant = adm9i/rative co/s 9 c>ry+ out any ( ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,"t limitations ,) respect to a grant aw>d$ to an entity "u ! ,program1 ! entity-- 7i7 except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 %all exp5d ! grant am\nts dur+ ! #d-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! entity is aw>d$ ! grant am\nts2 & 7ii7 dur+ ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t is #d ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! entity is aw>d$ ! grant am\nts1 may cont9ue to measure & evaluate ! activities support$ ) ! grant am\nts1 z requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7e7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( any project = :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ! ,program may n exce$ #ij p]c5t4 7#b7 ,exception ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may grant a waiv] ) respect to ! limitation on ! ,f$]al %>e ( a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 ! applicant ) respect to ! project petitions ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ! waiv]2 & 7,b7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es t ! petition describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 demon/rates f9ancial ne$4 7f7 ,assurances ,:5 apply+ = a grant "u ?is section1 an entity %all include 9 ! application = t grant assurances t ! entity %all-- 7#a7 use any grant funds t ! entity is aw>d$-- 7,a7 9 accordance ) any applicable /atute1 regulation1 & application proc$ure2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t requir$ "u applicable law2 7#b7 adopt & use prop] me?ods ( adm9i/]+ any grant t ! entity is aw>d$1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 en=c+ any obligation impos$ "u law on any ag5cy1 in/itution1 organization1 or o!r entity t is responsible = c>ry+ out a program to :i* ! grant relates2 7,b7 correct+ any defici5cy 9 ! op]ation ( a program to :i* ! grant relates1 z id5tifi$ ?r\gh an audit or ano!r monitor+ or evaluation proc$ure2 & 7,c7 adopt+ writt5 proc$ures = ! receipt & resolution ( compla9ts alleg+ a violation ( law ) respect to a program to :i* ! grant relates2 7#c7 coop]ate ) respect to any evaluation-- 7,a7 ( any program t relates to a grant aw>d$ to ! entity2 & 7,b7 t is c>ri$ out by or = ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y or ano!r ,f$]al (ficial2 7#d7 use fiscal control & fund acc\nt+ proc$ures t ensure ! prop] disbursem5t (1 & acc\nt+ =1 any ,f$]al funds t ! entity is aw>d$ "u ! ,program2 7#e7 submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y any reports t may be necess>y to enable ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to p]=m ! duties ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u ! ,program2 & 7#f7 ma9ta9 any records & provide any in=mation to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 includ+ ^? records1 t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es is necess>y to enable ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to p]=m ! duties ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u ! ,program4 7g7 ,deobligation or t]m9ation ( grant ,9 addition to o!r au?ority "u applicable law1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 deobligate or t]m9ate a grant aw>d$ to an entity "u ?is section if1 aft] notice to ! entity & opportunity = a he>+1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7,a7 pres5ts to ! entity a rationale & support+ in=mation t cle>ly demon/rates t-- 7i7 ! grant funds are n be+ us$ 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) ! application ) respect to ! grant submitt$ by ! entity "u subsection 7c72 & 7ii7 ! entity is n uphold+ assurances made by ! entity to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u subsection 7f72 & 7,b7 det]m9es t ! grant is no long] necess>y to a*ieve ! orig9al purpose = :i* ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>d$ ! grant2 & 7#b7 ) respect to any grant funds t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y deobligates or t]m9ates "u p>agraph 7#a71 competitively aw>d ! grant funds to ano!r applicant1 consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is section4 7h7 ,report+ & in=mation requirem5ts2 int]net disclosure ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 require any entity to :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y aw>ds a grant "u ! ,program to1 = ea* ye> dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,d7 ) respect to ! grant1 submit to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y a report1 9 a =mat specifi$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 reg>d+-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ! grant2 7ii7 ! use by ! entity ( ! grant am\nts2 & 7iii7 ! progress ( ! entity t[>ds fulfill+ ! objectives = :i* ! grant 0 aw>d$2 7,b7 e/abli% me*anisms to ensure appropriate use (1 & compliance ) respect to all t]ms reg>d+1 grant funds aw>d$ "u ! ,program2 7,c7 create & ma9ta9 a fully se>*able database1 :i* %all be accessible on ! int]net at no co/ to ! public1 t conta9s1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 a li/ ( ea* entity t has appli$ = a grant "u ! ,program2 7ii7 a description ( ea* application describ$ 9 clause 7i71 includ+ ! propos$ purpose ( ea* grant describ$ 9 t clause2 7iii7 ! /atus ( ea* application describ$ 9 clause 7i71 includ+ :e!r ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y has aw>d$ a grant ) respect to ! application &1 if s1 ! am\nt ( ! grant2 7iv7 ea* report submitt$ by an entity "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7v7 any o!r in=mation t is suffici5t to all[ ! public to und]/& & monitor grants aw>d$ "u ! ,program2 & 7,d7 ensure t any entity ) respect to :i* an aw>d is deobligat$ or t]m9at$ "u subsection 7g7 may1 9 a timely mann]1 appeal or o!rwise *all5ge t deobligation or t]m9ation1 z applicable2 & 7#b7 may e/abli% additional report+ & in=mation requirem5ts = any recipi5t ( a grant "u ! ,program4 7i7 ,supplem5t n supplant ,a grant aw>d$ to an entity "u ! ,program %all supplem5t1 n supplant1 o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate funds t h be5 made available to ! entity to c>ry out activities describ$ 9 ?is section4 7j7 ,set asides ,f am\nts made available 9 a fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! ,program1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all res]ve-- 7#a7 #e p]c5t = ! implem5tation & adm9i/ration ( ! ,program1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 provid+ te*nical support & assi/ance1 includ+ ensur+ consi/5cy 9 data report+2 7,b7 provid+ assi/ance to entities to prep>e ! applications ( ^? entities ) respect to grants aw>d$ "u ?is section2 7,c7 develop+ ! report requir$ "u section #fjcjf7;a72 & 7,d7 conduct+ outrea* to entities t may be eligible to be aw>d$ a grant "u ! ,program reg>d+ opportunities to apply = su* a grant2 7#b7 #e p]c5t to aw>d grants to1 or ent] into contracts or coop]ative agreem5ts )1 ,indian ,tribes1 ,alaska ,native entities1 & ,native ,hawaiian organizations to all[ ^? tribes1 entities1 & organizations to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is section2 & 7#c7 #a p]c5t to aw>d grants to1 or ent] into contracts or coop]ative agreem5ts )1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 & any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t is n a ,/ate to enable ^? entities to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is section4 7k7 ,rules ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may prescribe su* rules z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7l7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section-- 7#a7 #bej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fir/ #e fiscal ye>s 9 :i* funds are made available to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7#b7 su* sums z may be necess>y = ea* fiscal ye> aft] ! end ( ! #e-;fiscal ye> p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #fjcjf4 ,policy rese>*1 data collection1 analysis & model+1 evaluation1 & dissem9ation 7a7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y beg9s aw>d+ grants "u section #fjcjd7;d77#a71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report t docum5ts1 = ! ye> cov]$ by ! report-- 7i7 ! f9d+s ( ea* evaluation conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,b72 7ii7 a li/ ( ea* grant aw>d$ "u ea* cov]$ program1 :i* %all include-- 7,i7 ! am\nt ( ea* su* grant2 7,,ii7 ! recipi5t ( ea* su* grant2 & 7,,iii7 ! purpose = :i* ea* su* grant 0 aw>d$2 7iii7 any deobligation1 t]m9ation1 or modification ( a grant aw>d$ "u ! cov]$ programs1 :i* %all include a description ( ! subsequ5t usage ( any funds to :i* su* an action applies2 & 7iv7 ea* *all5ge made by an applicant =1 or a recipi5t (1 a grant "u ! cov]$ programs & ! outcome ( ea* su* *all5ge2 & 7,b7 conduct evaluations ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! cov]$ programs1 :i* %all include an evaluation (-- 7i7 :e!r eligible ,/ates to :i* grants are aw>d$ "u ! program e/abli%$ "u section #fjcjd are-- 7,i7 abid+ by ! assurances made by ^? ,/ates "u subsection 7e7 ( t section2 7,,ii7 meet+1 or h met1 ! /at$ goals ( ! ,digital ,equity ,plans develop$ by ! ,/ates "u subsection 7c7 ( t section2 7,,iii7 satisfy+ ! requirem5ts impos$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y on ^? ,/ates "u subsection 7g7 ( t section2 & 7,,iv7 9 compliance ) any o!r rules1 requirem5ts1 or regulations promulgat$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y 9 implem5t+ t program2 & 7ii7 :e!r entities to :i* grants are aw>d$ "u ! program e/abli%$ "u section #fjcje are-- 7,i7 abid+ by ! assurances made by ^? entities "u subsection 7f7 ( t section2 7,,ii7 meet+1 or h met1 ! /at$ goals ( ^? entities ) respect to ! use ( ! grant am\nts2 7,,iii7 satisfy+ ! requirem5ts impos$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y on ^? ,/ates "u subsection 7h7 ( t section2 & 7,,iv7 9 compliance ) any o!r rules1 requirem5ts1 or regulations promulgat$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y 9 implem5t+ t program4 7#b7 ,public availability ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all make ea* report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 publicly available 9 an onl9e =mat t-- 7,a7 facilitates access & ease ( use2 7,b7 is se>*able2 & 7,c7 is accessible-- 7i7 to individuals ) disabilities2 & 7ii7 9 languages o!r ?an ,engli%4 7b7 ,au?ority to contract & ent] into o!r arrangem5ts ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may aw>d grants & ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & o!r arrangem5ts ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 public & private organizations1 & o!r entities ) exp]tise t ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate 9 ord] to-- 7#a7 evaluate ! impact & efficacy ( activities support$ by grants aw>d$ "u ! cov]$ programs2 & 7#b7 develop1 catalog1 dissem9ate1 & promote ! ex*ange ( be/ practices1 bo? ) respect to & indep5d5t ( ! cov]$ programs1 9 ord] to a*ieve digital equity4 7c7 ,consultation & public engagem5t ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 & to fur!r ! objectives describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7b71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all conduct ongo+ collaboration & consult )-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7#c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,education2 7#d7 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor2 7#e7 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices2 7#f7 ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 7#g7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7#h7 ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission2 7#i7 ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission2 7#aj7 ! ,director ( ! ,in/itute ( ,museum & ,libr>y ,s]vices2 7#aa7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration2 7#ab7 ! ,f$]al ,co-,*air ( ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission2 7#ac7 ,/ate ag5cies & gov]nors ( ,/ates 7or equival5t (ficials72 7#ad7 entities s]v+ z adm9i/]+ entities = ,/ates "u section #fjcjd7;b72 7#ae7 national1 ,/ate1 tribal1 & local organizations t provide digital inclusion1 digital equity1 or digital lit]acy s]vices2 7#af7 rese>*]s1 academics1 & philan?ropic organizations2 & 7#ag7 o!r ag5cies1 organizations 7includ+ int]national organizations71 entities 7includ+ entities ) exp]tise 9 ! fields ( data collection1 analysis & model+1 & evaluation71 & community /akehold]s1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7d7 ,te*nical support & assi/ance ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all provide te*nical support & assi/ance1 assi/ance to entities to prep>e ! applications ( ^? entities ) respect to grants aw>d$ "u ! cov]$ programs1 & o!r res\rces1 to ! ext5t practicable1 to ensure consi/5cy 9 data report+ & to meet ! objectives ( ?is section4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z may be necess>y to c>ry out ?is section1 :i* %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 #fjcjg4 ,g5]al provisions 7a7 ,nondiscrim9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no individual 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates may1 on ! basis ( actual or p]ceiv$ race1 color1 religion1 national orig91 sex1 g5d] id5tity1 sexual ori5tation1 age1 or disability1 be exclud$ f p>ticipation 91 be d5i$ ! b5efits (1 or be subject$ to discrim9ation "u any program or activity t is fund$ 9 :ole or 9 "p ) funds made available to c>ry out ?is title4 7#b7 ,en=cem5t ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all effectuate p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to any program or activity describ$ 9 t p>agraph by issu+ regulations & tak+ actions consi/5t ) section #fjb ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d-#a74 7#c7 ,judicial review ,judicial review ( an action tak5 by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be available to ! ext5t provid$ 9 section #fjc ( ! ,civil ,rights ,act ( #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d-#b74 7b7 ,te*nological neutrality ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 c>ry out ?is title 9 a te*nologically neutral mann]4 7c7 ,audit & ov]sight ,beg9n+ 9 ! fir/ fiscal ye> 9 :i* am\nts are made available to c>ry out an activity au?oriz$ "u ?is title1 & 9 ea* ( ! #d fiscal ye>s !reaft]1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce #a1jjj1jjj = audits & ov]sight ( funds made available to c>ry out ?is title1 :i* %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,,iv ,enabl+ middle mile broadb& infra/ructure #fjdja4 ,enabl+ middle mile broadb& infra/ructure 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,an*or in/itution ,! t]m an*or in/itution means a s*ool1 libr>y1 m$ical or heal?c>e provid]1 community college or o!r in/itution ( high] education1 or o!r community support organization or entity4 7#b7 ,assi/ant ,secret>y ,! t]m ,assi/ant ,secret>y means ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation4 7#c7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 ,tribal gov]nm5t1 te*nology company1 electric utility1 utility coop]ative1 public utility di/rict1 telecommunications company1 telecommunications coop]ative1 nonpr(it f\ndation1 nonpr(it corporation1 nonpr(it in/itution1 nonpr(it association1 regional plann+ c\nsel1 ,native entity1 or economic developm5t au?ority2 or 7,b7 a p>tn]%ip ( #b or m entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,,fcc fix$ broadb& map ,! t]m ,,fcc fix$ broadb& map means ! map creat$ by ! ,commission "u section #hjb7;c77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a77;,b774 7#f7 ,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 #ecjd774 7#g7 ,int]connect ,! t]m int]connect means ! physical l9k+ ( #b networks = ! mutual ex*ange ( traffic on non-discrim9atory t]ms & conditions4 7#h7 ,int]net ex*ange facility ,! t]m int]net ex*ange facility means physical infra/ructure ?r\gh :i* int]net s]vice provid]s & cont5t deliv]y networks ex*ange int]net traffic betwe5 _! networks4 7#i7 ,middle mile infra/ructure ,! t]m middle mile infra/ructure-- 7,a7 means any broadb& infra/ructure t does n connect directly to an end-us] location1 includ+ an an*or in/itution2 & 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 leas$ d>k fib]1 int](fice transport1 backhaul1 c>ri]-neutral int]net ex*ange facilities1 c>ri]-neutral subm>9e cable l&+ /ations1 und]sea cables1 transport connectivity to data c5t]s1 special access transport1 & o!r simil> s]vices2 & 7ii7 wir$ or private wireless broadb& infra/ructure1 includ+ micr[ave capacity1 radio t[] access1 & o!r s]vices or infra/ructure = a private wireless broadb& network1 su* z t[]s1 fib]1 & micr[ave l9ks4 7#aj7 ,middle mile grant ,! t]m middle mile grant means a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7c74 7#aa7 ,native entity ,! t]m ,native entity means-- 7,a7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7,b7 an ,alaska ,native ,corporation2 7,c7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag772 7,d7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s2 & 7,e7 ! ,(fice ( ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7#ab7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec74 7#ac7 ,subm>9e cable l&+ /ation ,! t]m subm>9e cable l&+ /ation means a cable l&+ /ation1 z t t]m is us$ 9 section #a4gfg7;a77#e7 ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 t c be utiliz$ to l& a subm>9e cable by an entity t has obta9$ a lic5se "u ! fir/ section ( ! ,act entitl$ ,an ,act relat+ to ! l&+ & op]ation ( subm>9e cables 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 approv$ ,may #bg1 #aiba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cd7 7commonly kn[n z ! ,cable ,l&+ ,lic5s+ ,act74 7#ad7 ,tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal gov]nm5t means ! recogniz$ gov]n+ body ( any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 b&1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 compon5t b&1 or compon5t res]vation1 individually id5tifi$ 7includ+ p>5!tically7 9 ! li/ publi%$ mo/ rec5tly z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act pursuant to section #ajd ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#ae7 ,tru/ l& ,! t]m tru/ l& has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cgfe ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#af7 ,und]s]v$ ,! t]m und]s]v$1 ) respect to an area1 means an area-- 7,a7 t is designat$ z a ,tribally und]s]v$ area ?r\gh ! process describ$ 9 subsection 7g72 or 7,b7 t-- 7i7 is ( a /&>d size n l>g] ?an a c5sus block1 z e/abli%$ by ! ,commission2 7ii7 is n an uns]v$ area2 & 7iii7 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! ,,fcc fix$ broadb& map1 does n h access to broadb& s]vice )-- 7,i7 except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 a d[nload spe$ ( n less ?an #ajj megabits p] second2 & 7bb7 an upload spe$ ( n less ?an #bj megabits p] second2 or 7,,ii7 m9imum d[nload & upload spe$s e/abli%$ z b5*m>ks by ! ,commission = purposes ( ?is ,act aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 if ^? m9imum spe$s are high] ?an ! m9imum spe$s requir$ "u subclause 7,i74 7#ag7 ,uns]v$ ,! t]m uns]v$1 ) respect to an area1 means an area-- 7,a7 t is designat$ z a ,tribally und]s]v$ area ?r\gh ! process describ$ 9 subsection 7g72 or 7,b7 t-- 7i7 is ( a /&>d size n l>g] ?an a c5sus block1 z e/abli%$ by ! ,commission2 & 7ii7 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! ,,fcc fix$ broadb& map1 does n h access to broadb& s]vice )-- 7,i7 except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7aa7 a d[nload spe$ ( n less ?an #be megabits p] second2 & 7bb7 an upload spe$ ( n less ?an #c megabits p] second2 or 7,,ii7 m9imum d[nload & upload spe$s e/abli%$ z b5*m>ks by ! ,commission = purposes ( ?is ,act aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 if ^? m9imum spe$s are high] ?an ! m9imum spe$s requir$ "u subclause 7,i74 7b7 ,purpose2 s5se ( ,congress 7#a7 ,purpose ,! purposes ( ?is section are-- 7,a7 to enc\rage ! expansion & ext5sion ( middle mile infra/ructure to r$uce ! co/ ( connect+ uns]v$ & und]s]v$ areas to ! backbone ( ! int]net 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! la/ mile72 & 7,b7 to promote broadb& connection resili5cy ?r\gh ! creation ( alt]native network connection pa?s t c be design$ to prev5t s+le po9ts ( failure on a broadb& network4 7#b7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7,a7 9 aw>d+ middle mile grants1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %\ld give priority to-- 7i7 projects t lev]age exi/+ rights-(-way1 assets1 & infra/ructure to m9imize f9ancial1 regulatory1 & p]mitt+ *all5ges2 7ii7 projects 9 :i* ! eligible entity designs ! r\te ( ! middle mile infra/ructure to enable ! connection ( uns]v$ an*or in/itutions1 includ+ ,tribal an*or in/itutions2 & 7iii7 projects t facilitate ! developm5t ( c>ri]-neutral int]connection facilities2 & 7iv7 projects t-- 7,i7 improve ! r$undancy & resili5cy ( exi/+ middle mile infra/ructure2 & 7,,ii7 r$uce regulatory & p]mitt+ b>ri]s to promote ! con/ruction ( new middle mile infra/ructure2 & 7,b7 a regulat$ utility %\ld use funds receiv$ f a middle mile grant z a supplem5t to ! core utility capital inve/m5t plan ( ! regulat$ utility to-- 7i7 facilitate increas$ broadb& resili5cy or r$undancy ( exi/+ middle mile infra/ructure2 or 7ii7 provide connectivity to uns]v$ areas & und]s]v$ areas )9 ! s]vice t]ritory ( ! utility & ne>by communities4 7c7 ,middle mile grants ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y makes grants on a te*nology-neutral1 competitive basis to eligible entities = ! con/ruction1 improvem5t1 or acquisition ( middle mile infra/ructure4 7d7 ,applications = grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process = middle mile grants 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,evaluation ( applications ,9 e/abli%+ an application process = middle mile grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all give priority to an application f an eligible entity t satisfies #b or m ( ! foll[+ conditions3 7,a7 ,! eligible entity adopts fiscally su/a9able middle mile /rategies4 7,b7 ,! eligible entity commits to (f]+ non-discrim9atory int]connect to t]re/rial & wireless la/ mile broadb& provid]s & any o!r p>ty mak+ a bona fide reque/4 7,c7 ,! eligible entity id5tifies specific t]re/rial & wireless la/ mile broadb& provid]s t h-- 7i7 express$ writt5 int]e/ 9 int]connect+ ) middle mile infra/ructure plann$ to be deploy$ by ! eligible entity2 & 7ii7 demon/rat$ su/a9able bus9ess plans or adequate fund+ s\rces ) respect to ! int]connect describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,d7 ,! eligible entity has id5tifi$ supplem5tal inve/m5ts or 9-k9d support 7su* z waiv$ fran*ise or p]mitt+ fees7 t w accel]ate ! completion ( ! plann$ project4 7,e7 ,! eligible entity has demon/rat$ t ! middle mile infra/ructure w b5efit national security int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7#c7 ,grant application compet5ce ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all include 9 ! application process e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 a requirem5t t an eligible entity provide evid5ce t ! eligible entity is capable ( c>ry+ out a propos$ project 9 a compet5t mann]1 includ+ by demon/rat+ t ! eligible entity has ! f9ancial1 te*nical1 & op]ational capability to c>ry out ! propos$ project & op]ate ! result+ middle mile broadb& network4 7e7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,prioritization ,to be eligible to obta9 a middle mile grant1 an eligible entity %all agree1 9 ! application submitt$ ?r\gh ! process e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d71 to prioritize-- 7,a7 connect+ middle mile infra/ructure to la/ mile networks t provide or plan to provide broadb& s]vice to h\seholds 9 uns]v$ areas2 7,b7 connect+ non-contigu\s tru/ l&s2 or 7,c7 ! (f]+ ( :olesale broadb& s]vice at reasonable rates on a c>ri]-neutral basis4 7#b7 ,build\t timel9e ,subject to p>agraph 7#e71 to be eligible to obta9 a middle mile grant1 an eligible entity %all agree1 9 ! application submitt$ ?r\gh ! process e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d71 to complete build\t ( ! middle mile infra/ructure describ$ 9 ! application by n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* am\nts f ! grant are made available to ! eligible entity4 7#c7 ,project eligibility requirem5ts 7,a7 ,capability to support retail broadb& s]vice ,a project %all be eligible = a middle mile grant if1 at ! "t ( ! application1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y det]m9es t ! propos$ middle mile broadb& network w be capable ( support+ retail broadb& s]vice4 7,b7 ,mapp+ data 7i7 ,use ( mo/ rec5t data ,9 mapp+ out gaps 9 broadb& cov]age1 an eligible entity t uses a middle mile grant to build out t]re/rial or fix$ wireless middle mile infra/ructure %all use ! mo/ rec5t broadb& mapp+ data available f "o ( ! foll[+ s\rces3 7,i7 ,! ,,fcc fix$ broadb& map4 7,,ii7 ,! ,/ate 9 :i* ! area t w be s]v$ by ! middle mile infra/ructure is locat$1 or ! ,tribal gov]nm5t ) jurisdiction ov] ! area t w be s]v$ by ! middle mile infra/ructure 7if applicable74 7,,iii7 ,spe$ & usage surveys ( exi/+ broadb& s]vice t-- 7aa7 demon/rate t m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! respond5ts display a broadb& s]vice spe$ t is sl[] ?an ! spe$s requir$ = an area to qualify z uns]v$2 & 7bb7 are conduct$ by-- 7,,aa7 ! eligible entity2 7,,bb7 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! area t w be s]v$ by ! middle mile infra/ructure is locat$2 or 7,,cc7 ! ,tribal gov]nm5t ) jurisdiction ov] ! area t w be s]v$ by ! middle mile infra/ructure 7if applicable74 7ii7 ,%>+ facility locations 7,i7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is clause1 ! t]m cov]$ recipi5t1 ) respect to an eligible entity1 means-- 7aa7 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y2 7bb7 ! ,commission2 7cc7 ! ,tribal gov]nm5t ) jurisdiction ov] ! area t w be s]v$ by ! middle mile infra/ructure 7if applicable72 & 7dd7 ! ,/ate broadb& (fice = ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! area t w be s]v$ by ! middle mile infra/ructure is locat$4 7,,ii7 ,provision ( in=mation ,subject to subclauses 7,,iii7 & 7,,iv71 an eligible entity t con/ructs1 improves1 or acquires middle mile infra/ructure us+ a middle mile grant %all %>e ) ea* cov]$ recipi5t ! location ( all ! middle mile broadb& infra/ructure4 7,,iii7 ,=mat ,an eligible entity %all provide ! in=mation requir$ "u subclause 7,,ii7 to ea* cov]$ recipi5t 9 a uni=m =mat det]m9$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y4 7,,iv7 ,protection ( in=mation 7aa7 ,9 g5]al ,! in=mation provid$ by an eligible entity "u subclause 7,,ii7 may only be us$ = purposes ( c>ry+ out ! grant program "u subsection 7c7 & any report+ relat$ !reto4 7bb7 ,legal def5ses 7,,aa7 ,9 g5]al ,a cov]$ recipi5t may n receive in=mation "u subclause 7,,ii7 unless ! cov]$ recipi5t agrees 9 writ+ to ass]t all available legal def5ses to ! disclosure ( ! in=mation if a p]son or entity seeks disclosure f ! cov]$ recipi5t "u any ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local public disclosure law4 7,,bb7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 subitem 7,,aa7 is int5d$ to be or %all be con/ru$ z a waiv] ( ,tribal sov]eign immunity4 7,c7 ,connection to an*or in/itutions ,to ! ext5t feasible1 an eligible entity t receives a middle mile grant to build middle mile infra/ructure us+ fib] optic te*nology %all-- 7i7 ensure t ! propos$ middle mile broadb& network w be capable ( provid+ broadb& to an an*or in/itution at a spe$ ( n less ?an-- 7,i7 #a gigabit p] second = d[nloads2 & 7,,ii7 #a gigabit p] second = uploads to an an*or in/itution2 & 7ii7 include direct int]connect facilities t w facilitate ! provision ( broadb& s]vice to an*or in/itutions locat$ )9 #a1jjj feet ( ! middle mile infra/ructure4 7,d7 ,int]connection & nondiscrim9ation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives a middle mile grant to build a middle mile project us+ fib] optic te*nology %all (f] int]connection 9 p]petuity1 :]e te*nically feasible )\t exce$+ curr5t or reasonably anticipat$ capacity limitations1 on reasonable rates & t]ms to be negotiat$ ) reque/+ p>ties4 7ii7 ,nature ( int]connection ,! int]connection requir$ to be (f]$ "u clause 7i7 includes bo? ! ability to connect to ! public int]net & physical int]connection = ! ex*ange ( traffic4 7iii7 ,inclusion 9 application ,an applicant = a middle mile grant %all disclose ! applicant's propos$ int]connection1 nondiscrim9ation1 & network managem5t practices 9 ! application submitt$ ?r\gh ! process e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,acc\ntability ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% suffici5t transp>5cy1 acc\ntability1 report+1 & ov]sight measures = ! grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c7 to det] wa/e1 fraud1 & abuse ( program funds2 & 7,b7 e/abli%-- 7i7 build\t requirem5ts = ea* eligible entity t receives a middle mile grant1 :i* %all require ! completion ( a c]ta9 p]c5tage ( project miles by a c]ta9 date2 & 7ii7 p5alties1 :i* may include rescission ( funds1 = grantees t d n meet requirem5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or ! deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,ext5sions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at ! reque/ ( an eligible entity1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y may ext5d ! build\t deadl9e "u p>agraph 7#b7 by n m ?an #a ye> if ! eligible entity c]tifies t-- 7i7 ! eligible entity has a plan = use ( ! middle mile grant2 7ii7 ! project to build out middle mile infra/ructure is und]way2 or 7iii7 ext5uat+ circum/ances require an ext5sion ( "t to all[ completion ( ! project to build out middle mile infra/ructure4 7,b7 ,effect on int]im build\t requirem5ts ,if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y grants an ext5sion "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all modify any build\t requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#d77;,b77i7 z necess>y4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! am\nt ( a middle mile grant aw>d$ to an eligible entity may n exce$ #gj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7g7 ,special rules = ,tribal gov]nm5ts 7#a7 ,waiv]s2 alt]native requirem5ts ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,tribal gov]nm5ts & ,native entities1 may waive1 or specify alt]native requirem5ts =1 any provision ( subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7f7 if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y f9ds t ! waiv] or alt]native requirem5t is necess>y-- 7,a7 = ! effective deliv]y & adm9i/ration ( middle mile grants to ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 or 7,b7 ! con/ruction1 improvem5t1 or acquisition ( middle mile infra/ructure on tru/ l&4 7#b7 ,tribally uns]v$ areas2 ,tribally und]s]v$ areas ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,tribal gov]nm5ts & ,native entities1 %all develop a process = designat+ ,tribally uns]v$ areas & ,tribally und]s]v$ areas = purposes ( ?is section4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 ,v ,broadb& af=dability #fjeja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title-- 7#a7 ! t]m broadb& int]net access s]vice has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #h4a7;b7 ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 & 7#b7 ! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 #fjejb4 ,broadb& af=dability 7a7 ,ext5sion & modification ( ,em]g5cy ,broadb& ,b5efit 7#a7 ,ext5sion ,section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ dur+ em]g5cy p]iod relat+ to ,,covid-#ai2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#i7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 z p>agraphs 7#h7 ?r\gh 7#ab71 respectively2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ dur+ ! em]g5cy p]iod2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ dur+ ! em]g5cy p]iod2 & 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ dur+ ! em]g5cy p]iod14 7#b7 ,*ange to ,program "n ,section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#g71 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,em]g5cy broadb& & ins]t+ ,af=dable connectivity2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,em]g5cy ,broadb& ,b5efit & ins]t+ ,af=dable ,connectivity2 7,c7 9 subsection 7i71 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,em]g5cy ,broadb& & ins]t+ ,af=dable2 7,d7 by /rik+ ,em]g5cy ,broadb& ,b5efit ea* place ! t]m appe>s & ins]t+ ,af=dable ,connectivity2 7,e7 by /rik+ ,em]g5cy ,broadb& ea* place ! t]m appe>s & ins]t+ ,af=dable2 & 7,f7 by /rik+ em]g5cy broadb& ea* place ! t]m appe>s & ins]t+ af=dable connectivity4 7#c7 ,o!r initial modifications ,section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! t]m 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,high-co/ areas ,! ,commission %all1 by regulation1 e/abli% a me*anism by :i* a p>ticipat+ provid] 9 a high-co/ area 7z def9$ 9 section #fjajb7;a77#b7 ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act7 may provide an af=dable connectivity b5efit 9 an am\nt up to ! am\nt specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = an int]net s]vice (f]+ provid$ on ,tribal l& ^u a %[+ t ! applicability ( ! l[] limit "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! provision ( ! af=dable connectivity b5efit by ! provid] w\ld cause p>ticul>iz$ economic h>d%ip to ! provid] su* t ! provid] may n be able to ma9ta9 ! op]ation ( "p or all ( its broadb& network4 2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#aj7 z p>agraphs 7#ab7 ?r\gh 7#ae71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,requirem5t to all[ cu/om]s to apply af=dable connectivity b5efit to any int]net s]vice (f]+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p>ticipat+ provid]-- 7i7 %all all[ an eligible h\sehold to apply ! af=dable connectivity b5efit to any int]net s]vice (f]+ ( ! p>ticipat+ provid] at ! same t]ms available to h\seholds t are n eligible h\seholds2 & 7ii7 may n require ! eligible h\sehold to submit to a cr$it *eck 9 ord] to apply ! af=dable connectivity b5efit to an int]net s]vice (f]+ ( ! p>ticipat+ provid]4 7,b7 ,nonpaym5t ,no?+ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all prev5t a p>ticipat+ provid] f t]m9at+ ! provision ( broadb& int]net access s]vice to a subscrib] aft] #ij days ( nonpaym5t4 7#h7 ,public aw>5ess ,a p>ticipat+ provid]1 9 collaboration ) ! applicable ,/ate ag5cies1 public int]e/ gr\ps1 & non-pr(it organizations1 9 ord] to increase ! adoption ( broadb& int]net access s]vice by consum]s1 %all c>ry out public aw>5ess campaigns 9 s]vice areas t are design$ to highlight-- 7,a7 ! value & b5efits ( broadb& int]net access s]vice2 & 7,b7 ! exi/5ce ( ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program4 7#i7 ,ov]sight ,! ,commission-- 7,a7 %all e/abli% a d$icat$ compla9t process = consum]s :o p>ticipate 9 ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program to file compla9ts ab\t ! compliance ( p>ticipat+ provid]s )1 includ+ ) respect to ! quality ( s]vice receiv$ "u1 ! ,program2 7,b7 %all require a p>ticipat+ provid] to supply in=mation ab\t ! exi/5ce ( ! compla9t process describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to subscrib]s :o p>ticipate 9 ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program2 7,c7 7i7 %all act exp$iti\sly to inve/igate pot5tial violations ( & en=ce compliance ) ?is section1 includ+ "u clause 7ii7 ( ?is subp>agraph2 & 7ii7 9 en=c+ compliance ) ?is section1 may impose =feiture p5alties "u section #ejc ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc72 & 7,d7 %all regul>ly issue public reports ab\t compla9ts reg>d+ ! compliance ( p>ticipat+ provid]s ) ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program4 7#aj7 ,in=mation on ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program 7,a7 ,p>ticipat+ provid]s ,:5 a cu/om] subscribes to1 or r5ews a subscription to1 an int]net s]vice (f]+ ( a p>ticipat+ provid]1 ! p>ticipat+ provid] %all notify ! cu/om] ab\t ! exi/5ce ( ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program & h[ to enroll 9 ! ,program4 7,b7 ,f$]al ag5cies ,! ,commission %all collaborate ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ to ensure relevant ,f$]al ag5cies update _! ,sy/em ( ,records ,notices1 to ensure t a h\sehold t p>ticipates 9 any program t qualifies ! h\sehold = ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program is provid$ in=mation ab\t ! ,program1 includ+ h[ to enroll 9 ! ,program4 7,c7 ,commission outrea* 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission may conduct outrea* ef=ts to enc\rage eligible h\seholds to enroll 9 ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program4 7ii7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 ! ,commission may-- 7,i7 facilitate consum] rese>*2 7,,ii7 conduct focus gr\ps2 7,,iii7 engage 9 paid m$ia campaigns2 7,,iv7 provide grants to outrea* p>tn]s2 & 7,v7 provide an ord]ly transition = p>ticipat+ provid]s & consum]s f ! ,em]g5cy ,broadb& ,b5efit ,program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 7z t p>agraph 0 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act7 to ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program4 7#aa7 ,consum] protection issues 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission %all1 aft] provid+ notice & opportunity = comm5t 9 accordance ) section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 promulgate rules to protect consum]s :o p>ticipate 91 or seek to p>ticipate 91 ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program f-- 7i7 inappropriate upsell+ or d[nsell+ by a p>ticipat+ provid]2 7ii7 inappropriate requirem5ts t a consum] opt 9 to an ext5d$ s]vice contract z a condition ( p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program2 7iii7 inappropriate re/rictions on ! ability ( a consum] to swit* int]net s]vice (f]+s or o!rwise apply support f ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program to a diff]5t int]net s]vice (f]+ ) a p>ticipat+ provid]2 7iv7 inappropriate re/rictions on ! ability ( a consum] to swit* p>ticipat+ provid]s1 o!r ?an a requirem5t t ! cu/om] return any cu/om] premises equipm5t provid$ by a p>ticipat+ provid]2 & 7v7 simil> re/rictions t am\nt to unju/ & unreasonable acts or practices t und]m9e ! purpose1 int5t1 or integrity ( ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,9 comply+ ) ?is p>agraph1 ! ,commission may take advantage ( ! exceptions set =? 9 subsections 7e7 & 7f74 2 & 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#ad71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#ab74 7b7 ,delay$ am5dm5ts to ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,effective on ! date on :i* ! ,commission submits ! c]tification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 or ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba1 :i*ev] is e>li]1 section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 z am5d$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ be=e ! semicolon at ! end ! foll[+3 except t su* subsection 7a71 includ+ = purposes ( su* subsection 7b71 %all be appli$ by sub/itut+ #bjj p]c5t = #ace p]c5t2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d71 respectively2 7,,iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,v7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 z s r$esignat$-- 7aa7 by /rik+ or ,,covid-#ai2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,,vi7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 at lea/ "o memb] ( ! h\sehold receives assi/ance ?r\gh ! special supplem5tal nutritional program = wom51 infants1 & *ildr5 e/abli%$ by section #ag ( ! ,*ild ,nutrition ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf74 2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ :i* %all be no m ?an ! /&>d rate = an int]net s]vice (f]+ & associat$ equipm5t12 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #ej & ins]t+ #cj2 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 z s r$esignat$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 by /rik+ 1 (f]$ 9 ! same mann]1 & on ! same t]ms1 z describ$ 9 any ( su* provid]'s (f]+s = broadb& int]net access s]vice to su* h\sehold1 z on ,decemb] #a1 #bjbj2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ab71 z s r$esignat$ by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b77#f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c71 respectively2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7ii71 7iii71 & 7iv7 z clauses 7i71 7ii71 & 7iii71 respectively4 7#b7 ,applicability ( am5dm5t to eligibility ,a h\sehold t qualifi$ = ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program "u section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 be=e ! effective date 9 p>agraph 7#a7 &1 z ( t effective date1 w\ld1 b = ?is subp>agraph1 see a r$uction 9 ! am\nt ( ! af=dable connectivity b5efit "u ! ,program1 %all1 dur+ ! #fj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on t effective date1 be eligible = ! af=dable connectivity b5efit 9 ! am\nt 9 effect ) respect to t h\sehold1 z ( ! day be=e t effective date4 7#c7 ,transition ,aft] ! effective date "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible h\sehold t 0 p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,em]g5cy ,broadb& ,b5efit ,program "u section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & qualifies = ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program e/abli%$ "u t section 7z am5d$ by ?is section7 %all cont9ue to h access to an af=dable s]vice (f]+4 7#d7 ,c]tification requir$ ,on ! date on :i* ! am\nts appropriat$ "u section #ijd7;i77#b7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 h be5 fully exp5d$1 ! ,commission %all submit to ,congress a c]tification reg>d+ t fact4 7c7 ,broadb& transp>5cy rules 7#a7 ,rules ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all issue f9al rules reg>d+ ! annual collection by ! ,commission ( data relat+ to ! price & subscription rates ( ea* int]net s]vice (f]+ ( a p>ticipat+ provid] "u ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program e/abli%$ "u section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 7z am5d$ by ?is section7 to :i* an eligible h\sehold subscribes4 7#b7 ,updates ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* rules are issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 & :5 det]m9$ to be necess>y by ! ,commission !reaft]1 ! ,commission %all revise ! rules to v]ify ! accuracy ( data submitt$ pursuant to ! rules4 7#c7 ,r$undancy avoidance ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to require ! ,commission1 9 ord] to meet a requirem5t ( ?is subsection1 to duplicate an activity t ! ,commission is und]tak+ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 if-- 7,a7 ! ,commission ref]s to ! activity 9 ! rules issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 ! activity meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection2 & 7,c7 ! ,commission discloses ! activity to ! public4 7#d7 ,availability ( data 7,a7 ,public availability ,! ,commission %all make data relat+ to broadb& int]net access s]vice collect$ "u ! rules issu$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 available to ! public 9 a commonly us$ electronic =mat )\t risk+ ! disclosure ( p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation or propriet>y in=mation1 consi/5t ) section #j4dei ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ( p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation ,! ,commission-- 7i7 %all def9e ! t]m p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation1 = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh notice & comm5t rulemak+2 & 7ii7 may n make any data available to ! public "u subp>agraph 7,a7 be=e complet+ ! rulemak+ "u clause 7i7 ( ?is subp>agraph4 7d7 ,guidance ,! ,commission may issue su* guidance1 =ms1 in/ructions1 or publications1 or provide su* te*nical assi/ance1 z may be necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ! programs1 projects1 or activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 includ+ to ensure t su* programs1 projects1 or activities are complet$ 9 a timely & effective mann]4 7e7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ! ,univ]sal ,s]vice ,adm9i/rative ,company to provide = ! exp$iti\s %>+ ( data ?r\gh ! ,national ,v]ifi] 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #ed4djj ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation71 or any successor sy/em1 = ! purposes ( v]ify+ consum] eligibility = ! program e/abli%$ "u section #ijd ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 z am5d$ by ?is section2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 beg9 to %>e data "u ! memor&um ( und]/&+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = ! purposes describ$ 9 t p>agraph4 #fjejc4 ,coord9ation ) c]ta9 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies ,section #hjd7;b77#b7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;b77#b771 z add$ by section #b ( ! ,broadb& ,,data ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acj71 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 coord9ate ) ! ,po/ma/] ,g5]al1 ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies t op]ate deliv]y fleet vehicles1 & ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus = assi/ance ) data collection :5ev] coord9ation c\ld feasibly yield m specific geographic data4 4 #fjejd4 ,adoption ( consum] broadb& labels 7a7 ,f9al rule ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all promulgate regulations to require ! display ( broadb& consum] labels1 z describ$ 9 ! ,public ,notice ( ! ,commission issu$ on ,april #d1 #bjaf 7,,da #af-ceg71 to disclose to consum]s in=mation reg>d+ broadb& int]net access s]vice plans4 7b7 ,introductory rate in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! broadb& consum] label requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all also include in=mation reg>d+ :e!r ! (f]$ price is an introductory rate &1 if s1 ! price ! consum] w be requir$ to pay foll[+ ! introductory p]iod4 7#b7 ,use 9 broadb& data collection ,! ,commission %all rely on ! price in=mation display$ on ! broadb& consum] label requir$ "u subsection 7a7 = any collection ( data relat+ to ! price & subscription rates ( ea* cov]$ broadb& int]net access s]vice "u section #fjejb7;c74 7c7 ,he>+s ,9 issu+ ! f9al rule "u subsection 7a71 ! ,commission %all conduct a s]ies ( public he>+s to assess1 at ! "t ( ! proce$+-- 7#a7 h[ consum]s evaluate broadb& int]net access s]vice plans2 & 7#b7 :e!r disclosures to consum]s ( in=mation reg>d+ broadb& int]net access s]vice plans1 includ+ ! disclosures requir$ "u section #h4a ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 are available1 effective1 & suffici5t4 #fjeje4 ,,gao report 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#c7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7#d7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7#e7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7#f7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#g7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#h7 ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ! ,repres5tatives4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report t evaluates ! process us$ by ! ,commission = e/abli%+1 review+1 & updat+ ! upload & d[nload spe$ ?re%olds = broadb& int]net access s]vice1 includ+-- 7#a7 h[ ! ,commission reviews & updates broadb& int]net access spe$ ?re%olds2 7#b7 :e!r ! ,commission %\ld consid] future broadb& int]net access s]vice spe$ ne$s :5 e/abli%+ broadb& int]net access s]vice spe$ ?re%olds1 includ+ :e!r ! ,commission consid]s ! ne$1 or ! anticipat$ ne$1 = high] upload or d[nload broadb& int]net access s]vice spe$s 9 ! #e-ye> p]iod & ! #aj-ye> p]iod aft] ! date on :i* a broadb& int]net access s]vice spe$ ?re%old is to be e/abli%$2 & 7#c7 :e!r ! ,commission %\ld consid] ! impacts ( *ang+ uses ( ! int]net 9 e/abli%+1 review+1 or updat+ broadb& int]net access s]vice spe$ ?re%olds1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! prolif]ation ( int]net-bas$ bus9ess2 7,b7 work+ remotely & runn+ a bus9ess f home2 7,c7 video teleconf]5c+2 7,d7 di/ance le>n+2 7,e7 9-h\se web ho/+2 & 7,f7 cl\d data /orage4 #fjejf4 ,digital discrim9ation 7a7 ,/atem5t ( policy ,x is ! policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t1 ins(> z te*nically & economically feasible-- 7#a7 subscrib]s %\ld b5efit f equal access to broadb& int]net access s]vice )9 ! s]vice area ( a provid] ( su* s]vice2 7#b7 ! t]m equal access1 = purposes ( ?is section1 means ! equal opportunity to subscribe to an (f]$ s]vice t provides comp>able spe$s1 capacities1 lat5cy1 & o!r quality ( s]vice metrics 9 a giv5 area1 = comp>able t]ms & conditions2 & 7#c7 ! ,commission %\ld take /eps to ensure t all p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates b5efit f equal access to broadb& int]net access s]vice4 7b7 ,adoption ( rules ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all adopt f9al rules to facilitate equal access to broadb& int]net access s]vice1 tak+ into acc\nt ! issues ( te*nical & economic feasibility pres5t$ by t objective1 includ+-- 7#a7 prev5t+ digital discrim9ation ( access bas$ on income level1 race1 e?nicity1 color1 religion1 or national orig92 & 7#b7 id5tify+ necess>y /eps = ! ,commissions to take to elim9ate discrim9ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,f$]al policies ,! ,commission & ! ,attorney ,g5]al %all ensure t ,f$]al policies promote equal access to robu/ broadb& int]net access s]vice by prohibit+ deploym5t discrim9ation bas$ on-- 7#a7 ! income level ( an area2 7#b7 ! pr$om9ant race or e?nicity composition ( an area2 or 7#c7 o!r factors ! ,commission det]m9es to be relevant bas$ on ! f9d+s 9 ! record develop$ f ! rulemak+ "u subsection 7b74 7d7 ,model ,/ate & local policies ,! ,commission %all develop model policies & be/ practices t c be adopt$ by ,/ates & localities to ensure t broadb& int]net access s]vice provid]s d n engage 9 digital discrim9ation4 7e7 ,compla9ts ,! ,commission %all revise its public compla9t process to accept compla9ts f consum]s or o!r memb]s ( ! public t relate to digital discrim9ation4 ,,vi ,telecommunications indu/ry work=ce #fjfja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,telecommunications ,skill$ ,work=ce ,act4 #fjfjb4 ,telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,"p ,i ( title ,,iii ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cdd4 ,telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p means ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all e/abli% )9 ! ,commission an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to develop recomm5dations to address ! work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry1 includ+ ! safety ( t work=ce4 7#b7 ,date ( e/abli%m5t ,! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all be consid]$ e/abli%$ on ! date on :i* a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! work+ gr\p h be5 appo9t$1 consi/5t ) subsection 7d74 7c7 ,duties ,9 develop+ recomm5dations "u subsection 7b71 ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all-- 7#a7 det]m9e :e!r1 & if s h[1 any ,f$]al laws1 regulations1 guidance1 policies1 or practices1 or any budget>y con/ra9ts1 may be am5d$ to /r5g!n ! ability ( in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or =-pr(it bus9esses to e/abli%1 adopt1 or exp& programs int5d$ to address ! work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry1 includ+ ! work=ce ne$$ to build & ma9ta9 ! #e;,g wireless infra/ructure necess>y to support #e;,g wireless te*nology2 7#b7 id5tify pot5tial policies & programs t c\ld enc\rage & improve coord9ation among ,f$]al ag5cies1 betwe5 ,f$]al ag5cies & ,/ates1 & among ,/ates1 on telecommunications work=ce ne$s2 7#c7 id5tify ways 9 :i* exi/+ ,f$]al programs1 includ+ programs t help facilitate ! employm5t ( vet]ans & milit>y p]sonnel transition+ into civilian life1 c\ld be lev]ag$ to help address ! work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry2 7#d7 id5tify ways to improve recruitm5t 9 work=ce developm5t programs 9 ! telecommunications indu/ry2 7#e7 id5tify ,f$]al inc5tives t c\ld be provid$ to in/itutions ( high] education1 =-pr(it bus9esses1 ,/ate work=ce developm5t bo>ds e/abli%$ "u section #aja ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa71 or o!r relevant /akehold]s to e/abli% or adopt new programs1 exp& curr5t programs1 or p>tn] ) regi/]$ appr5tice%ip programs1 to address ! work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry1 includ+ su* ne$s 9 rural areas2 7#f7 id5tify ways to improve ! safety ( telecommunications work]s1 includ+ t[] climb]s2 & 7#g7 id5tify ways t tr5ds 9 wages1 b5efits1 & work+ conditions 9 ! telecommunications indu/ry impact recruitm5t ( employees 9 ! sector4 7d7 ,memb]s ,! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all be compos$ ( ! foll[+ repres5tatives ( ,f$]al ag5cies & relevant non-,f$]al indu/ry & labor /akehold] organizations3 7#a7 ,a repres5tative ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education1 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,education4 7#b7 ,a repres5tative ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 appo9t$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation4 7#c7 ,a repres5tative ( ! ,commission1 appo9t$ by ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission4 7#d7 ,a repres5tative ( a regi/]$ appr5tice%ip program 9 con/ruction or ma9t5ance1 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7#e7 ,a repres5tative ( a telecommunications indu/ry association1 appo9t$ by ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission4 7#f7 ,a repres5tative ( an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 appo9t$ by ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission4 7#g7 ,a repres5tative ( a rural telecommunications c>ri]1 appo9t$ by ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission4 7#h7 ,a repres5tative ( a telecommunications contractor firm1 appo9t$ by ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission4 7#i7 ,a repres5tative ( an in/itution ( high] education describ$ 9 section #cga7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a771 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,education4 7#aj7 ,a public int]e/ advocate = t[] climb] safety1 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7#aa7 ,a repres5tative ( ! ,directorate ( ,con/ruction ( ! ,occupational ,safety & ,heal? ,adm9i/ration1 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7#ab7 ,a repres5tative ( a labor organization repres5t+ ! telecommunications work=ce1 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor4 7e7 ,no comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7f7 ,o!r matt]s 7#a7 ,*air & vice *air ,! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all "n a *air & a vice *air1 :o %all be responsible = organiz+ ! bus9ess ( ! work+ gr\p4 7#b7 ,subgr\ps ,! *air & vice *air ( ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 9 consultation ) ! o!r memb]s ( ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 may e/abli% su* subgr\ps z necess>y to help conduct ! "w ( ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 7#c7 ,support ,! ,commission & ! ,secret>y ( ,labor may detail employees ( ! ,commission & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 respectively1 to assi/ & support ! "w ( ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 ?\gh su* a detailee %all n be consid]$ to be a memb] ( ! work+ gr\p4 7g7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p is e/abli%$1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit a report conta9+ its recomm5dations to address ! work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,heal?1 ,education1 ,labor1 & ,p5sions ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,education & ,labor ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,e7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor2 & 7,f7 ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,majority support ,! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p may n submit ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 unless ! report has ! support ( n less ?an ! majority ( ! memb]s ( ! work+ gr\p4 7#c7 ,views ,! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all-- 7,a7 include ) ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 any concurr+ or diss5t+ view (f]$ by a memb] ( ! work+ gr\p2 & 7,b7 id5tify ea* memb] to :om ea* concurr+ or diss5t+ view describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %\ld be attribut$4 7#d7 ,public po/+ ,! ,commission & ! ,secret>y ( ,labor %all make a copy ( ! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 available to ! public on ! websites ( ! ,commission & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 respectively4 7h7 ,nonapplicability ( ,,faca ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! telecommunications int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 4 7b7 ,sunset ,section #cdd ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd1 z add$ by subsection 7a71 %all be repeal$ on ! day aft] ! date on :i* ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 ( t section submits ! report to ,congress "u subsection 7g7 ( t section4 #fjfjc4 ,telecommunications work=ce guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! ,*airman ( ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission1 %all e/abli% & issue guidance on h[ ,/ates c address ! work=ce ne$s & safety ( ! telecommunications indu/ry1 includ+ guidance on h[ a ,/ate work=ce developm5t bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #aja ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa7 c-- 7#a7 utilize ,f$]al res\rces available to ,/ates to meet ! work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry2 7#b7 promote & improve recruitm5t 9 work=ce developm5t programs 9 ! telecommunications indu/ry2 & 7#c7 ensure ! safety ( ! telecommunications work=ce1 includ+ t[] climb]s4 #fjfjd4 ,,gao assessm5t ( work=ce ne$s ( ! telecommunications indu/ry 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,heal?1 ,education1 ,labor1 & ,p5sions ( ! ,s5ate2 7#c7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#d7 ! ,committee on ,education & ,labor ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report t e/imates ! numb] ( skill$ telecommunications work]s t w be requir$ to build & ma9ta9-- 7#a7 broadb& infra/ructure 9 rural areas1 includ+ e/imates bas$ on-- 7,a7 curr5t ne$2 & 7,b7 project$ ne$1 if ,congress enacts legislation t accel]ates broadb& infra/ructure con/ruction 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 ! wireless infra/ructure ne$$ to support #e;,g wireless te*nology4 ,g ,o!r au?orizations ,i ,indian ,wat] ,rights ,settlem5t ,completion ,fund #gjaja4 ,indian ,wat] ,rights ,settlem5t ,completion ,fund 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates a fund to be kn[n z ! ,indian ,wat] ,rights ,settlem5t ,completion ,fund 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,fund74 7b7 ,deposits 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! lat] ( ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 & ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 out ( any funds 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all deposit 9 ! ,fund #b1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,availability ,am\nts deposit$ 9 ! ,fund "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 )\t fur!r appropriation or fiscal ye> limitation1 = ! uses describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7c7 ,uses ,subject to subsection 7d71 am\nts deposit$ 9 ! ,fund "u subsection 7b7 %all be us$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior = transf]s to funds or acc\nts au?oriz$ to receive discretion>y appropriations1 or to satisfy o!r obligations id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 "u an ,indian wat] settlem5t approv$ & au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,scope ( transf]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,transf]s au?oriz$ "u subsection 7c7 %all be made 9 su* am\nts z are det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to be appropriate to satisfy ! obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ appropriate index+1 pursuant to ! applicable ,indian wat] settlem5t4 7#b7 ,sequ5ce & tim+ ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all h ! discretion to det]m9e ! sequ5ce & tim+ ( transf]s f ! ,fund "u subsection 7c7 9 ord] to sub/antially complete ! eligible ,indian wat] settlem5ts z exp$iti\sly z practicable4 ,,ii ,wildfire mitigation #gjbja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,wildl& ,fire ,mitigation & ,managem5t ,commission ,act ( #bjba4 #gjbjb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ( ,congress ,! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7,e7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7,f7 ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,g7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,h7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,i7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,j7 ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,k7 ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! commission e/abli%$ "u section #gjbjc7;a74 7#c7 ,high-risk ,indian tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m high-risk ,indian tribal gov]nm5t means an ,indian tribal gov]nm5t1 dur+ n few] ?an #d ( ! #e ye>s prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 t receiv$ fire managem5t assi/ance "u section #dbj ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahg72 or 7,b7 l& ( :i* includ$ an area = :i* ! ,presid5t decl>$ a major disa/] = fire 9 accordance ) section #dja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 7#d7 ,high-risk ,/ate ,! t]m high-risk ,/ate means a ,/ate t1 dur+ n few] ?an #d ( ! #e ye>s prec$+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 receiv$ fire managem5t assi/ance "u section #dbj ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eahg72 or 7,b7 includ$ an area = :i* ! ,presid5t decl>$ a major disa/] = fire 9 accordance ) section #dja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj74 7#e7 ,indian tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,indian tribal gov]nm5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 7#f7 ,secret>ies ,! t]m ,secret>ies means-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 & 7,c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7#g7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eabb74 7#h7 ,wildl&-urban int]face ,! t]m wildl&-urban int]face has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa74 #gjbjc4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,commission 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>ies %all jo9tly e/abli% a commission to /udy & make recomm5dations to improve ,f$]al policies relat+ to-- 7#a7 ! prev5tion1 mitigation1 suppression1 & managem5t ( wildl& fires 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 ! rehabilitation ( l& 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates deva/at$ by wildl& fires4 7b7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,composition ,! ,commission %all be compos$ (-- 7,a7 ea* ( ! ,secret>ies 7or designees71 :o %all jo9tly s]ve z ! co-*airp]sons ( ! ,commission2 7,b7 #i repres5tatives ( ,f$]al dep>tm5ts or ag5cies1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>ies1 includ+-- 7i7 n few] ?an #a repres5tative f ea* (-- 7,i7 ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t2 7,,ii7 ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice2 7,,iii7 ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs2 7,,iv7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice2 & 7,v7 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7ii7 a repres5tative ( or liaison to ! ,mitigation ,framework ,lead]%ip ,gr\p ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 7iii7 a repres5tative to ! ,national ,int]ag5cy ,coord9ation ,c5t]1 :i* is "p ( ! ,national ,wildfire ,coord9ation ,gr\p2 7iv7 a repres5tative f #a ( ! coord9at+ ag5cies ( ! ,recov]y ,support ,function ,lead]%ip ,gr\p2 & 7v7 if ! ,secret>ies det]m9e x to be appropriate1 a repres5tative ( any o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 su* z ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 & 7,c7 #ah non-,f$]al /akehold]s ) exp]tise 9 wildl& fire prep>$ness1 mitigation1 suppression1 or managem5t1 :o collectively h a comb9ation ( backgr\nds1 exp]i5ces1 & viewpo9ts & are repres5tative ( rural1 urban1 & suburban areas1 to be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>ies1 includ+-- 7i7 n few] ?an #a ,/ate haz>d mitigation (fic] ( a high-risk ,/ate 7or a designee72 7ii7 ) pref]5ce giv5 to repres5tatives f high-risk ,/ates & high-risk ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts1 n few] ?an #a repres5tative f ea* (-- 7,i7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( natural res\rces1 =e/ry1 or agriculture or a simil> ,/ate ag5cy2 7,,ii7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( en]gy or a simil> ,/ate ag5cy2 7,,iii7 a c\nty gov]nm5t1 ) pref]5ce giv5 to c\nties at lea/ a portion ( :i* is 9 ! wildl&-urban int]face2 & 7,,iv7 a municipal gov]nm5t1 ) pref]5ce giv5 to municipalities at lea/ a portion ( :i* is 9 ! wildl&-urban int]face2 7iii7 ) pref]5ce giv5 to repres5tatives f high-risk ,/ates & high-risk ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts1 n few] ?an #a repres5tative f ea* (-- 7,i7 ! public utility indu/ry2 7,,ii7 ! prop]ty developm5t indu/ry2 7,,iii7 ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,,iv7 wildl& firefight]s2 & 7,v7 an organization-- 7aa7 describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( t ,code2 & 7bb7 ) exp]tise 9 =e/ managem5t & environm5tal cons]vation2 7iv7 n great] ?an #b o!r appropriate non-,f$]al /akehold]s1 :i* may include ! private sector2 & 7v7 any o!r appropriate non-,f$]al /akehold]s1 :i* may include ! private sector1 ) pref]5ce giv5 to non-,f$]al /akehold]s f high-risk ,/ates & high-risk ,indian tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#b7 ,/ate limitation ,ea* memb] ( ! ,commission appo9t$ "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 %all repres5t a diff]5t ,/ate4 7#c7 ,date ,! appo9tm5ts ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all be made n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,p]iod ( appo9tm5t2 vacancies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a memb] ( ! ,commission %all be appo9t$ = ! life ( ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy 9 ! ,commission-- 7,a7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,commission2 & 7,b7 %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 7d7 ,meet+s 7#a7 ,initial meet+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* all memb]s ( ! ,commission h be5 appo9t$1 ! ,commission %all hold ! fir/ meet+ ( ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,commission %all meet n less frequ5tly ?an once e #cj days4 7#c7 ,type ,! ,commission may hold meet+s1 & a memb] ( ! ,commission may p>ticipate 9 a meet+1 remotely ?r\gh teleconf]5ce1 video conf]5ce1 or simil> means4 7#d7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all con/itute a quorum1 b a less] numb] ( memb]s may hold he>+s4 #gjbjd4 ,duties ( ,commission 7a7 ,report on recomm5dations to mitigate & manage wildl& fires 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! fir/ meet+ ( ! ,commission1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report describ+ recomm5dations to prev5t1 mitigate1 suppress1 & manage wildl& fires1 includ+-- 7,a7 policy recomm5dations1 includ+ recomm5dations-- 7i7 to maximize ! protection ( human life1 community wat] supplies1 homes1 & o!r ess5tial /ructures1 :i* may include recomm5dations to exp& ! use ( initial attack /rategies2 7ii7 to facilitate effici5t %ort- & long-t]m =e/ managem5t 9 resid5tial & nonresid5tial at-risk areas1 :i* may include a review ( community wildfire protection plans2 7iii7 to manage ! wildl&-urban int]face2 7iv7 to manage utility corridors2 7v7 to rehabilitate l& deva/at$ by wildl& fire2 & 7vi7 to improve ! capacity ( ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to conduct haz>d\s fuels r$uction projects2 7,b7 policy recomm5dations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to any recomm5dations =-- 7i7 categorical exclusions f ! requirem5t to prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t or analysis "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7ii7 additional /aff+ or res\rces t may be necess>y to m exp$iti\sly prep>e an environm5tal impact /atem5t or analysis "u t ,act2 7,c7 policy recomm5dations = mod]niz+ & exp&+ ! use ( te*nology1 includ+ satellite te*nology1 remote s5s+1 unmann$ aircraft sy/ems1 & any o!r type ( em]g+ te*nology1 to prev5t1 mitigate1 suppress1 & manage wildl& fires1 includ+ any recomm5dations ) respect to-- 7i7 ! implem5tation ( section #aaad ( ! ,john ,d4 ,d+ell1 ,jr4 ,cons]vation1 ,managem5t1 & ,recreation ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agdh;b-#a72 or 7ii7 improv+ e>ly wildl& fire detection2 7,d7 an assessm5t ( ,f$]al sp5d+ on wildl& fire-relat$ disa/] managem5t1 includ+-- 7i7 a description & assessm5t ( ,f$]al grant programs = ,/ates & units ( local gov]nm5t = pre- & po/-wildl& fire disa/] mitigation & recov]y1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! am\nt ( fund+ provid$ "u ea* program2 7,,ii7 ! effectiv5ess ( ea* program ) respect to long-t]m =e/ managem5t & ma9t5ance2 & 7,,iii7 recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ea* program1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7aa7 ! conditions on ! use ( funds receiv$ "u ! program2 & 7bb7 ! ext5t to :i* additional funds are necess>y = ! program2 7ii7 an evaluation1 includ+ recomm5dations to improve ! effectiv5ess 9 mitigat+ wildl& fires1 :i* may include au?oriz+ prescrib$ fires1 (-- 7,i7 ! ,build+ ,resili5t ,infra/ructure & ,communities program "u section #bjc ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc72 7,,ii7 ! ,pre-,disa/] ,mitigation program "u t section 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc72 7,,iii7 ! ,haz>d ,mitigation ,grant ,program "u section #djd ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c72 7,,iv7 ,haz>d ,mitigation ,grant ,program po/-fire assi/ance "u sections #djd & #dbj ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c1 #eahg72 & 7,v7 su* o!r programs z ! ,commission det]m9es to be appropriate2 7iii7 an assessm5t ( ! def9ition ( small impov]i%$ community "u section #bjc7;a7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc7;a771 specifically-- 7,i7 ! exclusion ( ! p]c5tage ( l& own$ by an entity o!r ?an a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t2 & 7,,ii7 any relat$ economic impact ( t exclusion2 & 7iv7 recomm5dations = ,f$]al budget+ = wildl& fires & po/-wildfire recov]y2 7,e7 any recomm5dations = matt]s "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 specific to-- 7i7 =e/ type1 vegetation type1 or =e/ & vegetation type2 or 7ii7 ,/ate l&1 ,tribal l&1 or private l&2 7,f7 7i7 a review ( ! national /rategy describ$ 9 ! report entitl$ ,! ,national ,/rategy3 ,! ,f9al ,phase 9 ! ,developm5t ( ! ,national ,cohesive ,wildl& ,fire ,managem5t ,/rategy & dat$ ,april #bjad2 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations = *anges to t national /rategy to improve its effectiv5ess2 & 7,g7 7i7 an evaluation ( coord9ation ( response to1 & suppression (1 wildfires occurr+ on ,f$]al1 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & local l& among ,f$]al1 ,tribal1 ,/ate1 & local ag5cies ) jurisdiction ov] t l&2 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations to improve ! coord9ation describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#b7 ,specific policy recomm5dations ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include detail$ %ort- & long-t]m policy recomm5dations1 includ+ any recomm5dations = ,f$]al legislation4 7#c7 ,int]im reports ,be=e ! submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 on approval ( all memb]s ( ! ,commission1 ! ,commission may submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress #a or m int]im reports1 z ! ,commission det]m9es to be appropriate1 relat+ to any matt]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report on a]ial wildl& firefight+ equipm5t /rategy & inv5tory assessm5t 7#a7 ,submission ( inv5tory to ! ,commission ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,commission holds ! fir/ meet+ ( ! ,commission1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies %all submit to ! ,commission an inv5tory ( surplus c>go & pass5g] aircraft & excess common-use aircraft p>ts t may be us$ = wildl& firefight+ purposes1 exclud+ any aircraft or aircraft p>ts t are-- 7,a7 reasonably anticipat$ to be necess>y = milit>y op]ations1 read9ess1 or fleet managem5t 9 ! future2 or 7,b7 already obligat$ = purposes o!r ?an fight+ wildl& fires4 7#b7 ,submission ( report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,commission receives ! inv5tory describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,commission %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report outl9+ a /rategy to meet a]ial firefight+ equipm5t ne$s ?r\gh #bjcj 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann]1 includ+-- 7,a7 an assessm5t ( ! expect$ numb] ( aircraft & aircraft p>ts ne$$ to fight wildl& fires ?r\gh #bjcj2 7,b7 an assessm5t ( exi/+ au?orities ( ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to provide or sell surplus aircraft or aircraft p>ts to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local au?orities = wildl& firefight+ use1 includ+-- 7i7 a description ( ! curr5t use ( ea* exi/+ au?ority2 & 7ii7 a description ( any additional au?orities t are ne$$ = ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se & ! heads ( o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to provide or sell surplus aircraft or aircraft p>ts to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local au?orities = wildl& firefight+ use2 & 7,c7 recomm5dations to ensure ! availability ( aircraft & aircraft p>ts t ! ,commission expects w be necess>y to fight wildl& fires ?r\gh #bjcj 9 ! mo/ co/-effective mann]4 7#c7 ,consid]ations = access+ aircraft & aircraft p>ts ,9 develop+ ! /rategy 9 ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 & ! recomm5dations "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c71 ! ,commission %all consid] all private & public sector options = access+ necess>y aircraft & aircraft p>ts1 includ+ procurem5t1 contract+1 retr(itt+1 & public-private p>tn]%ips4 7#d7 ,unclassifi$ report ,! inv5tory & report submitt$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively-- 7,a7 %all be unclassifi$2 b 7,b7 may include a classifi$ annex4 7c7 ,majority requirem5t ,n less ?an #b_/c ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all approve ! recomm5dations conta9$ 9 ea* report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 or 7b77#b74 #gjbje4 ,p[]s ( ,commission 7a7 ,he>+s ,! ,commission may hold su* he>+s1 sit & act at su* times & places1 take su* te/imony1 & receive su* evid5ce z ! ,commission consid]s advisable to c>ry out ?is title4 7b7 ,in=mation f ,f$]al ag5cies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commission may secure directly f a ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy su* in=mation z ! ,commission consid]s necess>y to c>ry out ?is title4 7#b7 ,furni%+ in=mation ,on reque/ ( ! ,*airp]sons ( ! ,commission1 ! head ( ! dep>tm5t or ag5cy %all furni% ! in=mation to ! ,commission4 7c7 ,po/al s]vices ,! ,commission may use ! ,unit$ ,/ates mails 9 ! same mann] & "u ! same conditions z o!r dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7d7 ,gifts ,! ,commission may accept1 use1 & dispose ( su* gifts or donations ( s]vices or prop]ty z ! ,commission consid]s necess>y to c>ry out ?is title4 #gjbjf4 ,commission p]sonnel matt]s 7a7 ,no comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,commission %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7b7 ,travel exp5ses ,a memb] ( ! ,commission %all be all[$ travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 at rates au?oriz$ = employees ( ag5cies "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :ile away f _! homes or regul> places ( bus9ess 9 ! p]=mance ( s]vices = ! ,commission4 7c7 ,/aff 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,*airp]sons ( ! ,commission may1 )\t reg>d to ! civil s]vice laws 7includ+ regulations71 appo9t & t]m9ate an executive director & su* o!r additional p]sonnel z may be necess>y to enable ! ,commission to p]=m its duties1 except t ! employm5t ( an executive director %all be subject to confirmation by ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,comp5sation ,! ,*airp]sons ( ! ,commission may fix ! comp5sation ( ! executive director & o!r p]sonnel )\t reg>d to *apt] #ea & sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 relat+ to classification ( positions & ,g5]al ,s*$ule pay rates1 except t ! rate ( pay = ! executive director & o!r p]sonnel may n exce$ ! rate payable = level ,v ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecaf ( t title4 7d7 ,detail ( gov]nm5t employees ,a ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t employee may be detail$ to ! ,commission )\t reimbursem5t1 & su* detail %all be )\t int]ruption or loss ( civil s]vice /atus or privilege4 7e7 ,procurem5t ( tempor>y & int]mitt5t s]vices ,! ,*airp]sons ( ! ,commission may procure tempor>y & int]mitt5t s]vices "u section #caji7;b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 at rates = individuals t d n exce$ ! daily equival5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay prescrib$ = level ,v ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecaf ( t title4 #gjbjg4 ,t]m9ation ( ,commission ,! ,commission %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,commission has submitt$ ! reports "u subsections 7a7 & 7b7 ( section #gjbjd4 ,,iii ,re=e/ation #gjcja4 ,%ort title ,?is title may be cit$ z ! ,repair+ ,exi/+ ,public ,l& by ,add+ ,necess>y ,trees ,act or ! ,,replant ,act4 #gjcjb4 ,re=e/ation foll[+ wildfires & o!r unplann$ ev5ts 7a7 ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#a7 ,national =e/ cov] policy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ ! second subsection 7d7 7relat+ to ! policy ( ,congress reg>d+ =e/$ l& 9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em7 z subsection 7e72 & 7iii7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7aa7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7,,aa7 by /rik+ #i ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all annually = eight ye>s foll[+ ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection & ins]t+ #i1 ! ,secret>y %all1 annually dur+ ea* ( ! #aj ye>s beg9n+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,,replant ,act2 & 7,,bb7 by /rik+ eight-ye> & ins]t+ #aj-ye>2 7bb7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ su* eight-ye> p]iod & ins]t+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod2 & 7cc7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #aigh & ins]t+ #bjba2 7,,ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsection2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,re=e/ation requirem5ts 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,natural reg5]ation 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m natural reg5]ation means ! e/abli%m5t ( a tree or tree age class f natural se$+1 spr\t+1 or suck]+ 9 accordance ) ! managem5t objectives ( an applicable l& managem5t plan4 7,,ii7 ,inclusion ,! t]m natural reg5]ation may include any site prep>ation activity to enhance ! success ( reg5]ation to ! desir$ species composition & /ructure4 7ii7 ,priority l& ,! t]m priority l& means ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& t1 due to an unplann$ ev5t-- 7,i7 does n meet ! conditions = appropriate =e/ cov] describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,,ii7 requires re=e/ation to meet ! objectives ( an applicable l& managem5t plan2 & 7,,iii7 is unlikely to exp]i5ce natural reg5]ation )\t assi/ance4 7iii7 ,re=e/ation ,! t]m re=e/ation means ! act ( r5ew+ tree cov]1 tak+ into consid]ation species composition & resili5ce1 by e/abli%+ "y trees ?r\gh-- 7,i7 natural reg5]ation2 7,,ii7 natural reg5]ation ) site prep>ation2 or 7,,iii7 plant+ or direct se$+4 7iv7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7v7 ,unplann$ ev5t 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m unplann$ ev5t means any unplann$ di/urbance t-- 7aa7 disrupts ecosy/em or =e/ /ructure or composition2 or 7bb7 *anges res\rces1 sub/rate availability1 or ! physical environm5t4 7,,ii7 ,inclusions ,! t]m unplann$ ev5t may include-- 7aa7 a wildfire2 7bb7 an infe/ation ( insects or disease2 7cc7 a wea!r ev5t2 & 7dd7 animal damage4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,ea* re=e/ation activity "u ?is section %all be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) applicable ,=e/ ,s]vice managem5t practices & def9itions1 includ+ def9itions relat+ to silvicultural practices & =e/ managem5t4 7,c7 ,re=e/ation priority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects on ! priority li/ describ$ 9 clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,priority li/ 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 bas$ on recomm5dations f regional =e/]s1 create a priority li/ ( re=e/ation projects t-- 7aa7 prim>ily take place on priority l&2 7bb7 promote effective re=e/ation foll[+ unplann$ ev5ts2 & 7cc7 may include activities to ensure adequate & appropriate se$ availability4 7,,ii7 ,rank+ ,! ,secret>y %all rank projects on ! priority li/ "u subclause 7,i7 bas$ on-- 7aa7 docum5tation ( an effective re=e/ation project plan2 7bb7 ! ability to measure ! progress & success ( ! project2 & 7cc7 ! ability ( a project to provide b5efits relat+ to =e/ function & heal?1 soil heal? & productivity1 wildlife habitat1 improv$ air & wat] quality1 c>bon seque/ration pot5tial1 resili5ce1 job creation1 & enhanc$ recreational opportunities4 4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #i ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7 is am5d$1 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ p>agraph 7#e7 ( subsection 7g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ section #c7;d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e7 ( section #c2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #afja7;d7 & ins]t+ #afja4 7#b7 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em program elem5ts ,section #i ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjg7 is am5d$1 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjjj & ins]t+ #bjcj4 7b7 ,re=e/ation ,tru/ ,fund ,section #cjc ( ,public ,law #if-dea 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,prop] adju/m5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,adju/m5t ( e/imates ,prop] adju/m5t 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7#c7 ,! am\nts & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,frequ5cy ,! am\nts 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,secret>y 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,transf]s to ,tru/ ,fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ section #c7;d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e7 ( section #c2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #afja7;d7 & ins]t+ #afja4 #gjcjc4 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 a report t describes1 ) respect to ! prec$+ ye>-- 7#a7 an evaluation ( ! degree to :i* ! ,secret>y has a*iev$ compliance ) ! requirem5ts conta9$ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 includ+1 z a result ( ^? am5dm5ts1 ! numb] ( acres cov]$ by re=e/ation projects t foll[ unplann$ ev5ts 7su* z wildfires72 7#b7 ! total numb] ( acres ( l& re=e/$ "u ea* au?ority ( ! ,secret>y "u :i* re=e/ation projects h be5 c>ri$ out2 7#c7 ! numb] ( acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& affect$ by1 & ! sub/ance ( re=e/ation ne$s on t l& result+ f1 unplann$ ev5ts2 & 7#d7 ! numb] ( acres 9 ne$ ( re=e/ation "u subsection 7e77#a7 ( section #c ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja74 ,,iv ,recycl+ practices #gjdja4 ,be/ practices = batt]y recycl+ & label+ guidel9es 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#b7 ,batt]y ,! t]m batt]y means a device t-- 7,a7 consi/s ( #a or m electro*emical cells t are electrically connect$2 & 7,b7 is design$ to /ore & deliv] electric en]gy4 7#c7 ,recycl+ ,! t]m recycl+ means ! s]ies ( activities-- 7,a7 dur+ :i* recyclable mat]ials are process$ into specification-grade commodities1 & consum$ z raw-mat]ial fe$/ock1 9 lieu ( virg9 mat]ials1 9 ! manufactur+ ( new products2 7,b7 t may include collection1 process+1 & brok]+2 & 7,c7 t result 9 subsequ5t consumption by a mat]ials manufactur]1 includ+ = ! manufactur+ ( new products4 7b7 ,be/ practices = collection ( batt]ies to be recycl$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all develop be/ practices t may be implem5t$ by ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts ) respect to ! collection ( batt]ies to be recycl$ 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 is te*nically & economically feasible = ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts2 7,b7 is environm5tally s\nd & safe = wa/e managem5t work]s2 & 7,c7 optimizes ! value & use ( mat]ial d]iv$ f recycl+ ( batt]ies4 7#b7 ,consultation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all develop ! be/ practices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 coord9ation ) ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts & relevant nongov]nm5tal & private sector entities4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! be/ practices develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is subsection #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,volunt>y label+ guidel9es 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy a program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! program7 to promote batt]y recycl+ ?r\gh ! developm5t (-- 7,a7 volunt>y label+ guidel9es = batt]ies2 & 7,b7 o!r =ms ( communication mat]ials = batt]y produc]s & consum]s ab\t ! reuse & recycl+ ( critical mat]ials f batt]ies4 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program are to improve batt]y collection & r$uce batt]y wa/e1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 id5tify+ batt]y collection locations & increas+ accessibility to ^? locations2 7,b7 promot+ consum] education ab\t batt]y collection & recycl+2 & 7,c7 r$uc+ safety conc]ns relat+ to ! improp] disposal ( batt]ies4 7#c7 ,o!r /&>ds & law ,! ,adm9i/rator %all make e reasonable ef=t to ensure t volunt>y label+ guidel9es & o!r =ms ( communication mat]ials develop$ "u ! program are consi/5t )-- 7,a7 int]national batt]y label+ /&>ds2 & 7,b7 ! ,m]cury-,conta9+ & ,re*>geable ,batt]y ,managem5t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcja et seq474 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is subsection #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf4 #gjdjb4 ,consum] recycl+ education & outrea* grant program2 ,f$]al procurem5t 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,adm9i/rator ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7b7 ,consum] recycl+ education & outrea* grant program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! grant program7 to aw>d competitive grants to eligible entities to improve ! effectiv5ess ( resid5tial & community recycl+ programs ?r\gh public education & outrea*4 7#b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d grants "u ! grant program = projects t1 by us+ "o or m eligible activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in=m ! public ab\t resid5tial or community recycl+ programs2 7,b7 provide in=mation ab\t ! recycl$ mat]ials t are accept$ z "p ( a resid5tial or community recycl+ program t provides = ! sep>ate collection ( resid5tial solid wa/e f recycl$ mat]ial2 & 7,c7 increase collection rates & decrease contam9ation 9 resid5tial & community recycl+ programs4 7#c7 ,eligible entities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity t is eligible to receive a grant "u ! grant program is-- 7i7 a ,/ate2 7ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7iv7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag772 7v7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s2 7vi7 ! ,(fice ( ,hawaiian ,affairs2 7vii7 a nonpr(it organization2 or 7viii7 a public-private p>tn]%ip4 7,b7 ,coord9ation ( activities #b or m entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may receive a grant "u ! grant program to coord9ate ! provision ( in=mation to resid5ts t may access #b or m resid5tial recycl+ programs1 includ+ programs t accept diff]5t recycl$ mat]ials1 to provide to ! resid5ts in=mation reg>d+ diff]5ces among ^? resid5tial recycl+ programs4 7#d7 ,requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to receive a grant "u ! grant program1 an eligible entity %all demon/rate to ! ,adm9i/rator t ! grant funds w be us$ to enc\rage ! collection ( recycl$ mat]ials t are sold to an exi/+ or develop+ m>ket4 7,b7 ,bus9ess plans & f9ancial data 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may make a demon/ration "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh ! submission to ! ,adm9i/rator ( appropriate bus9ess plans & f9ancial data4 7ii7 ,confid5tiality ,! ,adm9i/rator %all treat any bus9ess plans or f9ancial data receiv$ "u clause 7i7 z confid5tial in=mation4 7#e7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! grant program may use ! grant funds = activities includ+-- 7,a7 public s]vice ann\ncem5ts2 7,b7 a door-to-door education & outrea* campaign2 7,c7 social m$ia & digital outrea*2 7,d7 an adv]tis+ campaign on recycl+ aw>5ess2 7,e7 ! developm5t & dissem9ation (-- 7i7 a toolkit = a municipal & comm]cial recycl+ program2 7ii7 in=mation on ! importance ( quality 9 ! recycl+ /ream2 7iii7 in=mation on ! economic & environm5tal b5efits ( recycl+2 & 7iv7 in=mation on :at happ5s to mat]ials aft] ! mat]ials are plac$ into a resid5tial or community recycl+ program2 7,f7 bus9esses recycl+ outrea*2 7,g7 b91 c>t1 & o!r receptacle label+ & signs2 & 7,h7 su* o!r activities t ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es are appropriate to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,prohibition on use ( funds ,no funds may be aw>d$ "u ! grant program = a resid5tial recycl+ program t-- 7,a7 does n provide = ! sep>ate collection ( resid5tial solid wa/e 7z def9$ 9 section #bdf4aja ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act77 f recycl$ mat]ial 7z def9$ 9 t section71 unless ! funds are us$ to promote a transition to a sy/em t sep>ately collects recycl$ mat]ials2 or 7,b7 promotes ! e/abli%m5t (1 or conv]sion to1 a resid5tial collection sy/em t does n provide = ! sep>ate collection ( resid5tial solid wa/e f recycl$ mat]ial 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a774 7#g7 ,model recycl+ program toolkit 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! grant program1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 nonpr(it organizations1 & ! private sector1 %all develop a model recycl+ program toolkit = ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 & units ( local gov]nm5t t includes1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 a /&>diz$ set ( t]ms & examples t may be us$ to describe mat]ials t are accept$ by a resid5tial recycl+ program2 7ii7 in=mation t ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es c be widely appli$ across resid5tial recycl+ programs1 tak+ into consid]ation ! diff]5ces 9 recycl$ mat]ials accept$ by resid5tial recycl+ programs2 7iii7 educational pr9ciples on be/ practices = ! collection & process+ ( recycl$ mat]ials2 7iv7 a community self-assessm5t guide to id5tify gaps 9 exi/+ recycl+ programs2 7v7 tra9+ modules t enable ,/ates & nonpr(it organizations to provide te*nical assi/ance to units ( local gov]nm5t2 7vi7 access to consum] educational mat]ials t ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 & units ( local gov]nm5t c adapt & use 9 recycl+ programs2 & 7vii7 a guide to measure ! effectiv5ess ( a grant receiv$ "u ! grant program1 includ+ /&>diz$ measurem5ts = recycl+ rates & decreases 9 contam9ation4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,9 develop+ ! /&>diz$ set ( t]ms & examples "u subp>agraph 7,a77i71 ! ,adm9i/rator may n e/abli% any requirem5ts =-- 7i7 :at mat]ials %all be accept$ by a resid5tial recycl+ program2 or 7ii7 ! label+ ( products4 7#h7 ,s*ool curriculum ,! ,adm9i/rator %all provide assi/ance to ! educational community1 includ+ nonpr(it organizations1 su* z an organization ! sci5ce1 te*nology1 eng9e]+1 & ma!matics program ( :i* incorporates recycl+1 to promote ! introduction ( recycl+ pr9ciples & be/ practices into public s*ool curricula4 7#i7 ,reports 7,a7 ,to ! ,adm9i/rator ,n e>li] ?an #ahj days1 & n lat] ?an #b ye>s1 aft] ! date on :i* a grant "u ! grant program is aw>d$ to an eligible entity1 ! eligible entity %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator a report describ+1 by us+ ! guide develop$ "u p>agraph 7#g77;,a77vii7-- 7i7 ! *ange 9 volume ( recycl$ mat]ial collect$ ?r\gh ! activities fund$ ) ! grant2 7ii7 ! *ange 9 p>ticipation rate ( ! recycl+ program fund$ ) ! grant2 7iii7 ! r$uction ( contam9ation 9 ! recycl+ /ream z a result ( ! activities fund$ ) ! grant2 & 7iv7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,to ,congress ,! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress an annual report describ+-- 7i7 ! effectiv5ess ( resid5tial recycl+ programs aw>d$ funds "u ! grant program1 includ+ /ati/ics comp>+ ! quantity & quality ( recycl$ mat]ials collect$ by ^? programs1 z describ$ 9 ! reports submitt$ to ! ,adm9i/rator "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 recomm5dations on additional actions to improve resid5tial recycl+4 7c7 ,f$]al procurem5t ,section #fjjb ( ! ,solid ,wa/e ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & f "t to "t1 revise & ins]t+ review n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s1 &1 if appropriate1 revise1 9 consultation ) recycl]s & manufactur]s ( products conta9+ recycl$ cont5t1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! completion ( ! initial review aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act & !reaft]1 z appropriate2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,consultation & provision ( in=mation by ,adm9i/rator ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7#a7 consult ) ea* procur+ ag5cy1 includ+ contractors ( ! procur+ ag5cy1 to cl>ify ! responsibilities ( ! procur+ ag5cy "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 provide to ea* procur+ ag5cy in=mation on ! requirem5ts "u ?is section & ! responsibilities ( ! procur+ ag5cy "u ?is section4 7k7 ,reports ,! ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 %all submit to ,congress an annual report describ+-- 7#a7 ! quantity ( f$]ally procur$ recycl$ products li/$ 9 ! guidel9es "u subsection 7e72 & 7#b7 ) respect to ! products describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! p]c5tage ( recycl$ mat]ial 9 ea* product4 4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,( ! am\nt made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #bj p]c5t %all be allocat$ to-- 7,a7 l[-income communities2 7,b7 rural communities2 & 7,c7 communities id5tifi$ z ,native ,am]ican pursuant to section #b7i7 ( ! ,native ,am]ican ,graves ,protection & ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja7i774 ,v ,bioproduct pilot program #gjeja4 ,pilot program on use ( agricultural commodities 9 con/ruction & consum] products 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,con/ruction product ,! t]m con/ruction product means any article1 or compon5t "p !re(1 produc$ or di/ribut$ = use dur+ ! con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 or pres]vation ( a highway1 road1 /reet1 bridge1 build+1 dam1 port1 or airport con/ruction project4 7#b7 ,consum] product ,! t]m consum] product means-- 7,a7 any article1 or compon5t "p !re(1 produc$ or di/ribut$-- 7i7 = sale to a consum] = use 9 or ar\nd a p]man5t or tempor>y h\sehold or resid5ce1 a s*ool1 9 recreation1 or o!rwise2 or 7ii7 = ! p]sonal use1 consumption or enjoym5t ( a consum] 9 or ar\nd a p]man5t or tempor>y h\sehold or resid5ce1 a s*ool1 9 recreation1 or o!rwise2 & 7,b7 any product or product category describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,i7 ( section #c7;a77#e7 ( ! ,consum] ,product ,safety ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeb7;a77#e774 7#c7 ,cov]$ agricultural commodity ,! t]m cov]$ agricultural commodity means any agricultural commodity1 food1 fe$1 fib]1 live/ock1 oil1 or a d]ivative !re(1 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to h be5 us$ 9 ! production ( mat]ials t h demon/rat$ m>ket viability & b5efits 7z describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( subsection 7b77 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#d7 ,qualifi$ in/itution ,! t]m qualifi$ in/itution means a bioproducts rese>* facility t-- 7,a7 is fund$1 9 "p1 by a ,/ate2 7,b7 is locat$ )9 a reasonable di/ance1 n to exce$ #c miles1 ( ! prim>y resid5ce hall ( an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 7,c7 provides /ud5ts opportunities to engage 9 rese>* activities2 & 7,d7 provides opportunities = an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a777 to collaborate ) private ent]prise4 7#e7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a pilot program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all p>tn] ) n less ?an #a qualifi$ in/itution to /udy ! b5efits ( us+ mat]ials d]iv$ f cov]$ agricultural commodities 9 ! production ( con/ruction products & consum] products1 includ+-- 7#a7 co/ sav+s relative to o!r commonly us$ alt]native mat]ials2 7#b7 gre5h\se gas emission r$uctions & o!r environm5tal b5efits relative to o!r commonly us$ alt]native mat]ials2 7#c7 life-cycle & longevity-ext5d+ *>act]i/ics relative to o!r commonly us$ alt]native mat]ials2 7#d7 life-cycle & longevity-r$uc+ *>act]i/ics relative to o!r commonly us$ alt]native mat]ials2 7#e7 l&fill quantity & wa/e managem5t co/ r$uctions2 7#f7 product developm5t & production scale-up2 & 7#g7 any o!r b5efits t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbc4 ,,vi ,cyb]security ,a ,cyb] ,response & ,recov]y ,act #gjfja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,cyb] ,response & ,recov]y ,act4 #gjfjb4 ,decl>ation ( a significant incid5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,xxii ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,c ,decl>ation ( a significant incid5t #bbca4 ,s5se ( congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 ! purpose ( ?is subtitle is to au?orize ! ,secret>y to decl>e t a significant incid5t has occurr$ & to e/abli% ! au?orities t are provid$ "u ! decl>ation to respond to & recov] f ! significant incid5t2 & 7#b7 ! au?orities e/abli%$ "u ?is subtitle are int5d$ to enable ! ,secret>y to provide volunt>y assi/ance to non-,f$]al entities impact$ by a significant incid5t4 #bbcb4 ,def9itions ,= ! purposes ( ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,asset response activity ,! t]m asset response activity means an activity to support an entity impact$ by an incid5t ) ! response to1 rem$iation (1 or recov]y f1 ! incid5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 furni%+ te*nical & advisory assi/ance to ! entity to protect ! assets ( ! entity1 mitigate vuln]abilities1 & r$uce ! relat$ impacts2 7,b7 assess+ pot5tial risks to ! critical infra/ructure sector or geographic region impact$ by ! incid5t1 includ+ pot5tial cascad+ effects ( ! incid5t on o!r critical infra/ructure sectors or geographic regions2 7,c7 develop+ c\rses ( action to mitigate ! risks assess$ "u subp>agraph 7,b72 7,d7 facilitat+ in=mation %>+ & op]ational coord9ation ) entities p]=m+ ?reat response activities2 & 7,e7 provid+ guidance on h[ be/ to use ,f$]al res\rces & capabilities 9 a timely1 effective mann] to spe$ recov]y f ! incid5t4 7#b7 ,decl>ation ,! t]m decl>ation means a decl>ation ( ! ,secret>y "u section #bbcc7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy4 7#d7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ag5cy 9 section #cejb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,fund ,! t]m ,fund means ! ,cyb] ,response & ,recov]y ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #bbcd7;a74 7#f7 ,incid5t ,! t]m incid5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ceeb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#g7 ,r5ewal ,! t]m r5ewal means a r5ewal ( a decl>ation "u section #bbcc7;d74 7#h7 ,significant incid5t ,! t]m significant incid5t-- 7,a7 means an incid5t or a gr\p ( relat$ incid5ts t results1 or is likely to result1 9 demon/rable h>m to-- 7i7 ! national security int]e/s1 =eign relations1 or economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 ! public confid5ce1 civil lib]ties1 or public heal? & safety ( ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 does n include an incid5t or a portion ( a gr\p ( relat$ incid5ts t occurs on-- 7i7 a national security sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #ceeb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 or 7ii7 an in=mation sy/em describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 ( section #ceec7;e7 ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #bbcc4 ,decl>ation 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,decl>ation ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,national ,cyb] ,director1 may make a decl>ation ( a significant incid5t 9 accordance ) ?is section = ! purpose ( enabl+ ! activities describ$ 9 ?is subtitle if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 a specific significant incid5t-- 7i7 has occurr$2 or 7ii7 is likely to occur imm95tly2 & 7,b7 o!rwise available res\rces1 o!r ?an ! ,fund1 are likely insuffici5t to respond effectively to1 or to mitigate effectively1 ! specific significant incid5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,prohibition on delegation ,! ,secret>y may n delegate ! au?ority provid$ to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,asset response activities ,^u a decl>ation1 ! ,director %all coord9ate-- 7#a7 ! asset response activities ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy 9 response to ! specific significant incid5t associat$ ) ! decl>ation2 & 7#b7 ) appropriate entities1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 public & private entities & ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts ) respect to ! asset response activities ( ^? entities & gov]nm5ts2 & 7,b7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal law en=cem5t ag5cies ) respect to inve/igations & ?reat response activities ( ^? law en=cem5t ag5cies2 & 7#c7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal em]g5cy managem5t & response ag5cies4 7c7 ,duration ,subject to subsection 7d71 a decl>ation %all t]m9ate ^u ! e>li] (-- 7#a7 a det]m9ation by ! ,secret>y t ! decl>ation is no long] necess>y2 or 7#b7 ! expiration ( ! #abj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y makes ! decl>ation4 7d7 ,r5ewal ,! ,secret>y1 )\t delegation1 may r5ew a decl>ation z necess>y4 7e7 ,publication 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #gb h\rs aft] a decl>ation or a r5ewal1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! decl>ation or r5ewal 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,a decl>ation or r5ewal publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may n include ! "n ( any affect$ individual or private company4 7f7 ,advance actions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all assess ! res\rces available to respond to a pot5tial decl>ation2 & 7,b7 may take actions be=e & :ile a decl>ation is 9 effect to arrange or procure additional res\rces = asset response activities or te*nical assi/ance ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y1 :i* may include ent]+ into /&by contracts ) private entities = cyb]security s]vices or incid5t respond]s 9 ! ev5t ( a decl>ation4 7#b7 ,exp5diture ( funds ,any exp5diture f ! ,fund = ! purpose ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be made f am\nts available 9 ! ,fund1 & am\nts available 9 ! ,fund %all be 9 addition to any o!r appropriations available to ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy = su* purpose4 #bbcd4 ,cyb] response & recov]y fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ a ,cyb] ,response & ,recov]y ,fund1 :i* %all be available =-- 7#a7 ! coord9ation ( activities describ$ 9 section #bbcc7;b72 7#b7 response & recov]y support = ! specific significant incid5t associat$ ) a decl>ation to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal1 entities & public & private entities on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 includ+ ?r\gh asset response activities & te*nical assi/ance1 su* z-- 7,a7 vuln]ability assessm5ts & mitigation2 7,b7 te*nical incid5t mitigation2 7,c7 malw>e analysis2 7,d7 analytic support2 7,e7 ?reat detection & hunt+2 & 7,f7 network protections2 7#c7 z ! ,director det]m9es appropriate1 grants =1 or coop]ative agreem5ts )1 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal public & private entities to respond to1 & recov] f1 ! specific significant incid5t associat$ ) a decl>ation1 su* z-- 7,a7 h>dw>e or s(tw>e to replace1 update1 improve1 h>d51 or enhance ! functionality ( exi/+ h>dw>e1 s(tw>e1 or sy/ems2 & 7,b7 te*nical contract p]sonnel support2 & 7#d7 advance actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y "u section #bbcc7;f77#a77;,b74 7b7 ,deposits & exp5ditures 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts %all be deposit$ into ! ,fund f-- 7,a7 appropriations to ! ,fund = activities ( ! ,fund2 & 7,b7 reimbursem5t f ,f$]al ag5cies = ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7a71 :i* %all only be f am\nts made available 9 advance 9 appropriations ,acts = su* reimbursem5t4 7#b7 ,exp5ditures ,any exp5diture f ! ,fund = ! purposes ( ?is subtitle %all be made f am\nts available 9 ! ,fund f a deposit describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 & am\nts available 9 ! ,fund %all be 9 addition to any o!r appropriations available to ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy = su* purposes4 7c7 ,supplem5t n supplant ,am\nts 9 ! ,fund %all be us$ to supplem5t1 n supplant1 o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal fund+ = activities 9 response to a decl>ation4 7d7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all require an entity t receives am\nts f ! ,fund to submit a report to ! ,secret>y t details ! specific use ( ! am\nts4 #bbce4 ,notification & report+ 7a7 ,notification ,^u a decl>ation or r5ewal1 ! ,secret>y %all imm$iately notify ! ,national ,cyb] ,director & appropriate congressional committees & include 9 ! notification-- 7#a7 an e/imation ( ! plann$ duration ( ! decl>ation2 7#b7 ) respect to a notification ( a decl>ation1 ! reason = ! decl>ation1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to ! specific significant incid5t or imm95t specific significant incid5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! op]ational or mission impact or anticipat$ impact ( ! specific significant incid5t on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al entities2 7,b7 if kn[n1 ! p]petrator ( ! specific significant incid5t2 & 7,c7 ! scope ( ! ,f$]al & non-,f$]al entities impact$ or anticipat$ to be impact$ by ! specific significant incid5t2 7#c7 ) respect to a notification ( a r5ewal1 ! reason = ! r5ewal2 7#d7 ju/ification z to :y available res\rces1 o!r ?an ! ,fund1 are insuffici5t to respond to or mitigate ! specific significant incid5t2 & 7#e7 a description ( ! coord9ation activities describ$ 9 section #bbcc7;b7 t ! ,secret>y anticipates ! ,director to p]=m4 7b7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( a decl>ation or r5ewal1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! reason = ! decl>ation or r5ewal1 includ+ in=mation & intellig5ce relat+ to ! specific significant incid5t t l$ to ! decl>ation or r5ewal2 7#b7 ! use ( any funds f ! ,fund = ! purpose ( respond+ to ! incid5t or ?reat describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 a description ( ! actions1 initiatives1 & projects und]tak5 by ! ,dep>tm5t & ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts & public & private entities 9 respond+ to & recov]+ f ! specific significant incid5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#d7 an acc\nt+ ( ! specific obligations & outlays ( ! ,fund2 & 7#e7 an analysis (-- 7,a7 ! impact ( ! specific significant incid5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al entities2 7,b7 ! impact ( ! decl>ation or r5ewal on ! response to1 & recov]y f1 ! specific significant incid5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,c7 ! impact ( ! funds made available f ! ,fund z a result ( ! decl>ation or r5ewal on ! recov]y f1 & response to1 ! specific significant incid5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,classification ,ea* notification made "u subsection 7a7 & ea* report submitt$ "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 %all be 9 an unclassifi$ =m ) appropriate m>k+s to indicate in=mation t is exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act72 & 7#b7 may include a classifi$ annex4 7d7 ,consolidat$ report ,! ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to submit multiple reports "u subsection 7b7 = multiple decl>ations or r5ewals if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! decl>ations or r5ewals sub/antively relate to ! same specific significant incid5t4 7e7 ,exemption ,! requirem5ts ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd 7commonly kn[n z ! ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act7 %all n apply to ! volunt>y collection ( in=mation by ! ,dep>tm5t dur+ an inve/igation (1 a response to1 or an imm$iate po/-response review (1 ! specific significant incid5t lead+ to a decl>ation or r5ewal4 #bbcf4 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all be con/ru$ to impair or limit ! ability ( ! ,director to c>ry out ! au?oriz$ activities ( ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy4 #bbcg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,fund #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 :i* %all rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh4 #bbch4 ,sunset ,! au?orities grant$ to ! ,secret>y or ! ,director "u ?is subtitle %all expire on ! date t is #g ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subtitle4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,/at4 #bace7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,subtitle ,c--,decl>ation ( a significant incid5t ,sec4 #bbca4 ,s5se ( congress4 ,sec4 #bbcb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bbcc4 ,decl>ation4 ,sec4 #bbcd4 ,cyb] response & recov]y fund4 ,sec4 #bbce4 ,notification & report+4 ,sec4 #bbcf4 ,rule ( con/ruction4 ,sec4 #bbcg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #bbch4 ,sunset4 4 ,b ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,improvem5t ,act #gjfaa4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,improvem5t ,act4 #gjfab4 ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,xxii ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fea et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbah4 ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ( ,congress ,! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,cyb] ?reat indicator ,! t]m cyb] ?reat indicator has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajb ( ! ,cyb]security ,act ( #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7#c7 ,cyb]security ,plan ,! t]m ,cyb]security ,plan means a plan submitt$ by an eligible entity "u subsection 7e77#a74 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a-- 7,a7 ,/ate2 or 7,b7 ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#e7 ,incid5t ,! t]m incid5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bbji4 7#f7 ,in=mation %>+ & analysis organization ,! t]m in=mation %>+ & analysis organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bbbb4 7#g7 ,in=mation sy/em ,! t]m in=mation sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajb ( ! ,cyb]security ,act ( #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 7#h7 ,multi-entity gr\p ,! t]m multi-entity gr\p means a gr\p ( #b or m eligible entities desir+ a grant "u ?is section4 7#i7 ,onl9e s]vice ,! t]m onl9e s]vice means any int]net-fac+ s]vice1 includ+ a website1 email1 virtual private network1 or cu/om application4 7#aj7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#aa7 ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program ,! t]m ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#ab7 ,tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal gov]nm5t means ! recogniz$ gov]n+ body ( any ,indian or ,alaska ,native ,tribe1 b&1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 compon5t b&1 or compon5t res]vation1 t is individually id5tifi$ 7includ+ p>5!tically7 9 ! mo/ rec5t li/ publi%$ pursuant to ,section #ajd ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,dep>tm5t a program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to address cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats to in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#b7 ,application ,an eligible entity desir+ a grant "u ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program %all be adm9i/]$ 9 ! same (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t t adm9i/]s grants made "u sections #bjjc & #bjjd4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section & a local gov]nm5t t receives funds f a grant "u ?is section1 z appropriate1 %all use ! grant to-- 7#a7 implem5t ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity2 7#b7 develop or revise ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity2 7#c7 pay exp5ses directly relat+ to ! adm9i/ration ( ! grant1 :i* %all n exce$ #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant2 7#d7 assi/ ) activities t address imm95t cyb]security ?reats1 z confirm$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 to ! in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or a local gov]nm5t )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 or 7#e7 fund any o!r appropriate activity det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director4 7e7 ,cyb]security plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity apply+ = a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y a ,cyb]security ,plan = review 9 accordance ) subsection 7i74 7#b7 ,requir$ elem5ts ,a ,cyb]security ,plan ( an eligible entity %all-- 7,a7 incorporate1 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7i7 any exi/+ plans ( ! eligible entity to protect aga9/ cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats to in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7ii7 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 consultation & fe$back f local gov]nm5ts & associations ( local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 7,b7 describe1 to ! ext5t practicable1 h[ ! eligible entity w-- 7i7 manage1 monitor1 & track in=mation sy/ems1 applications1 & us] acc\nts own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 & ! in=mation te*nology deploy$ on ^? in=mation sy/ems1 includ+ legacy in=mation sy/ems & in=mation te*nology t are no long] support$ by ! manufactur] ( ! sy/ems or te*nology2 7ii7 monitor1 audit1 &1 track network traffic & activity transit+ or travel+ to or f in=mation sy/ems1 applications1 & us] acc\nts own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 7iii7 enhance ! prep>ation1 response1 & resili5cy ( in=mation sy/ems1 applications1 & us] acc\nts own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 aga9/ cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats2 7iv7 implem5t a process ( cont9u\s cyb]security vuln]ability assessm5ts & ?reat mitigation practices prioritiz$ by degree ( risk to address cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats on in=mation sy/ems1 applications1 & us] acc\nts own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 7v7 ensure t ! eligible entity &1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 adopt & use be/ practices & me?odologies to enhance cyb]security1 su* z-- 7,i7 ! practices set =? 9 ! cyb]security framework develop$ by ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 7,,ii7 cyb] *a9 supply *a9 risk managem5t be/ practices id5tifi$ by ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology2 & 7,,iii7 k bases ( adv]s>y tools & tactics2 7vi7 promote ! deliv]y ( safe1 recognizable1 & tru/wor?y onl9e s]vices by ! eligible entity &1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 includ+ ?r\gh ! use ( ! 4gov int]net doma92 7vii7 ensure cont9uity ( op]ations ( ! eligible entity &1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 9 ! ev5t ( a cyb]security incid5t1 includ+ by conduct+ ex]cises to practice respond+ to a cyb]security incid5t2 7viii7 use ! ,national ,initiative = ,cyb]security ,education ,work=ce ,framework = ,cyb]security develop$ by ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology to id5tify & mitigate any gaps 9 ! cyb]security work=ces ( ! eligible entity &1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 enhance recruitm5t & ret5tion ef=ts = ^? work=ces1 & bol/] ! k1 skills1 & abilities ( p]sonnel ( ! eligible entity &1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 to address cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats1 su* z ?r\gh cyb]security hygi5e tra9+2 7ix7 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 ensure cont9uity ( communications & data networks )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity betwe5 ! eligible entity & local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity 9 ! ev5t ( an incid5t involv+ ^? communications or data networks2 7x7 assess & mitigate1 to ! greate/ degree possible1 cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats relat+ to critical infra/ructure & key res\rces1 ! degradation ( :i* may impact ! p]=mance ( in=mation sy/ems )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 7xi7 enhance capabilities to %>e cyb] ?reat indicators & relat$ in=mation betwe5 ! eligible entity &-- 7,i7 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity1 includ+ by exp&+ in=mation %>+ agreem5ts ) ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,,ii7 ! ,dep>tm5t2 7xii7 lev]age cyb]security s]vices (f]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 7xiii7 implem5t an in=mation te*nology & op]ational te*nology mod]nization cyb]security review process t ensures alignm5t betwe5 in=mation te*nology & op]ational te*nology cyb]security objectives2 7xiv7 develop & coord9ate /rategies to address cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats 9 consultation )-- 7,i7 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts & associations ( local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 & 7,,ii7 z applicable-- 7aa7 eligible entities t neighbor ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity or1 z appropriate1 memb]s ( an in=mation %>+ & analysis organization2 & 7bb7 c\ntries t neighbor ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 7xv7 ensure adequate access to1 & p>ticipation 91 ! s]vices & programs describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph by rural areas )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 & 7xvi7 di/ribute funds1 items1 s]vices1 capabilities1 or activities to local gov]nm5ts "u subsection 7n77#b77;,a71 includ+ ! fraction ( t di/ribution ! eligible entity plans to di/ribute to rural areas "u subsection 7n77#b77;,b72 7,c7 assess ! capabilities ( ! eligible entity relat+ to ! actions describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7,d7 describe1 z appropriate & to ! ext5t practicable1 ! individual responsibilities ( ! eligible entity & local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity 9 implem5t+ ! plan2 7,e7 outl9e1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! necess>y res\rces & a timel9e = implem5t+ ! plan2 & 7,f7 describe ! metrics ! eligible entity w use to measure progress t[>ds-- 7i7 implem5t+ ! plan2 & 7ii7 r$uc+ cyb]security risks to1 & id5tify+1 respond+ to1 & recov]+ f cyb]security ?reats to1 in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity4 7#c7 ,discretion>y elem5ts ,9 draft+ a ,cyb]security ,plan1 an eligible entity may-- 7,a7 consult ) ! ,multi-,/ate ,in=mation ,%>+ & ,analysis ,c5t]2 7,b7 include a description ( coop]ative programs develop$ by gr\ps ( local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity to address cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats2 & 7,c7 include a description ( programs provid$ by ! eligible entity to support local gov]nm5ts & own]s & op]ators ( critical infra/ructure to address cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats4 7f7 ,multi-entity grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may aw>d grants "u ?is section to a multi-entity gr\p to support multi-entity ef=ts to address cyb]security risks & cyb]security ?reats to in=mation sy/ems )9 ! jurisdictions ( ! eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p4 7#b7 ,satisfaction ( o!r requirem5ts ,9 ord] to be eligible = a multi-entity grant "u ?is subsection1 ea* eligible entity t comprises a multi-entity gr\p %all h-- 7,a7 a ,cyb]security ,plan t has be5 review$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) subsection 7i72 & 7,b7 a cyb]security plann+ committee e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7g74 7#c7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a multi-entity gr\p apply+ = a multi-entity grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %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 ,multi-entity project plan ,an application = a grant "u ?is section ( a multi-entity gr\p "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a plan describ+-- 7i7 ! division ( responsibilities among ! eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p2 7ii7 ! di/ribution ( fund+ f ! grant among ! eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p2 & 7iii7 h[ ! eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p w "w toge!r to implem5t ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ea* ( ^? eligible entities4 7g7 ,plann+ committees 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all e/abli% a cyb]security plann+ committee to-- 7,a7 assi/ ) ! developm5t1 implem5tation1 & revision ( ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity2 7,b7 approve ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity2 & 7,c7 assi/ ) ! det]m9ation ( effective fund+ priorities = a grant "u ?is section 9 accordance ) subsections 7d7 & 7j74 7#b7 ,composition ,a committee ( an eligible entity e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 be compris$ ( repres5tatives f-- 7i7 ! eligible entity2 7ii7 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 c\nties1 cities1 & t[ns )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 & 7iii7 in/itutions ( public education & heal? )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity2 & 7,b7 include1 z appropriate1 repres5tatives ( rural1 suburban1 & high-population jurisdictions4 7#c7 ,cyb]security exp]tise ,n less ?an "o-half ( ! repres5tatives ( a committee e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h pr(essional exp]i5ce relat+ to cyb]security or in=mation te*nology4 7#d7 ,rule ( con/ruction reg>d+ exi/+ plann+ committees ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to require an eligible entity to e/abli% a cyb]security plann+ committee if ! eligible entity has e/abli%$ & uses a multijurisdictional plann+ committee or commission t-- 7,a7 meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection2 or 7,b7 may be exp&$ or lev]ag$ to meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 includ+ ?r\gh ! =mation ( a cyb]security plann+ subcommittee4 7#e7 ,rule ( con/ruction reg>d+ control ( in=mation sy/ems ( eligible entities ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to p]mit a cyb]security plann+ committee ( an eligible entity t meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection to make decisions relat+ to in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity4 7h7 ,special rule = ,tribal gov]nm5ts ,) respect to any requirem5t "u subsection 7e7 or 7g71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 may prescribe an alt]native sub/antively simil> requirem5t = ,tribal gov]nm5ts if ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! alt]native requirem5t is necess>y = ! effective deliv]y & adm9i/ration ( grants to ,tribal gov]nm5ts "u ?is section4 7i7 ,review ( plans 7#a7 ,review z condition ( grant 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 be=e an eligible entity may receive a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all-- 7i7 review ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity1 includ+ any revis$ ,cyb]security ,plans ( ! eligible entity2 & 7ii7 det]m9e t ! ,cyb]security ,plan review$ "u clause 7i7 satisfies ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,duration ( det]m9ation ,9 ! case ( a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 t a ,cyb]security ,plan satisfies ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! det]m9ation %all be effective = ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! det]m9ation4 7,c7 ,annual r5ewal ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 t a ,cyb]security ,plan satisfies ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all-- 7i7 det]m9e :e!r ! ,cyb]security ,plan & any revisions cont9ue to meet ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 r5ew ! det]m9ation if ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 makes a positive det]m9ation "u clause 7i74 7#b7 ,plan requirem5ts ,9 review+ a ,cyb]security ,plan ( an eligible entity "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all ensure t ! ,cyb]security ,plan-- 7,a7 satisfies ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7e77#b72 & 7,b7 has be5 approv$ by-- 7i7 ! cyb]security plann+ committee ( ! eligible entity e/abli%$ "u subsection 7g72 & 7ii7 ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic]1 ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,security ,(fic]1 or an equival5t (ficial ( ! eligible entity4 7#c7 ,exception ,not)/&+ subsection 7e7 & p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u ?is section to an eligible entity t does n submit a ,cyb]security ,plan to ! ,secret>y = review be=e ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc1 if ! eligible entity c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t-- 7,a7 ! activities t w be support$ by ! grant are-- 7i7 integral to ! developm5t ( ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity2 or 7ii7 necess>y to assi/ ) activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#d71 z confirm$ by ! ,director2 & 7,b7 ! eligible entity w submit to ! ,secret>y a ,cyb]security ,plan = review "u ?is subsection by ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc4 7#d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to provide au?ority to ! ,secret>y to-- 7,a7 regulate ! mann] by :i* an eligible entity or local gov]nm5t improves ! cyb]security ( ! in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or local gov]nm5t2 or 7,b7 condition ! receipt ( grants "u ?is section on-- 7i7 p>ticipation 9 a p>ticul> ,f$]al program2 or 7ii7 ! use ( a specific product or te*nology4 7j7 ,limitations on uses ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any entity t receives funds f a grant "u ?is section may n use ! grant-- 7,a7 to supplant ,/ate or local funds2 7,b7 = any recipi5t co/-%>+ contribution2 7,c7 to pay a ransom2 7,d7 = recreational or social purposes2 or 7,e7 = any purpose t does n address cyb]security risks or cyb]security ?reats on in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity t receives ! grant or a local gov]nm5t )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity4 7#b7 ,compliance ov]sight ,9 addition to any o!r rem$y available1 ! ,secret>y may take su* actions z are necess>y to ensure t a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section uses ! grant = ! purposes = :i* ! grant is aw>d$4 7#c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all be con/ru$ to prohibit ! use ( funds f a grant "u ?is section aw>d$ to a ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5t = o!rwise p]missible uses "u ?is section on ! basis t ! ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5t has previ\sly us$ ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal funds to support ! same or simil> uses4 7k7 ,opportunity to am5d applications ,9 consid]+ applications = grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide applicants ) a reasonable opportunity to correct any defects 9 ^? applications be=e mak+ f9al aw>ds1 includ+ by all[+ applicants to revise a submitt$ ,cyb]security ,plan4 7l7 ,apportionm5t ,= fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all apportion am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section among eligible entities z foll[s3 7#a7 ,basel9e am\nt ,! ,secret>y %all fir/ apportion-- 7,a7 #j4be p]c5t ( su* am\nts to ea* ( ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s2 7,b7 #a p]c5t ( su* am\nts to ea* ( ! rema9+ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 #c p]c5t ( su* am\nts to ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#b7 ,rema9d] ,! ,secret>y %all apportion ! rema9d] ( su* am\nts to ,/ates z foll[s3 7,a7 #ej p]c5t ( su* rema9d] 9 ! ratio t ! population ( ea* ,/ate1 be>s to ! population ( all ,/ates2 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t ( su* rema9d] 9 ! ratio t ! population ( ea* ,/ate t resides 9 rural areas1 be>s to ! population ( all ,/ates t resides 9 rural areas4 7#c7 ,apportionm5t among ,tribal gov]nm5ts ,9 det]m9+ h[ to apportion am\nts to ,tribal gov]nm5ts "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#d7 ,multi-entity grants ,an am\nt receiv$ f a multi-entity grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7f77#a7 by a ,/ate or ,tribal gov]nm5t t is a memb] ( ! multi-entity gr\p %all qualify z an apportionm5t = ! purpose ( ?is subsection4 7m7 ,f$]al %>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out us+ funds made available ) a grant "u ?is section may n exce$-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a grant to an eligible entity-- 7i7 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ij p]c5t2 7ii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #hj p]c5t2 7iii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #gj p]c5t2 & 7iv7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #fj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( a grant to a multi-entity gr\p-- 7i7 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj p]c5t2 7ii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ij p]c5t2 7iii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #hj p]c5t2 & 7iv7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #gj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may waive or modify ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 if an eligible entity or multi-entity gr\p demon/rates economic h>d%ip4 7,b7 ,guidel9es ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & publi% guidel9es = det]m9+ :at con/itutes economic h>d%ip = ! purposes ( ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ guidel9es "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]1 ) respect to ! jurisdiction ( an eligible entity-- 7i7 *anges 9 rates ( unemploym5t 9 ! jurisdiction f previ\s ye>s2 7ii7 *anges 9 ! p]c5tage ( individuals :o are eligible to receive b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 f previ\s ye>s2 & 7iii7 any o!r factors ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7#c7 ,waiv] = ,tribal gov]nm5ts ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 may waive or modify ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 = #a or m ,tribal gov]nm5ts if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! waiv] is 9 ! public int]e/4 7n7 ,responsibilities ( grantees 7#a7 ,c]tification ,ea* eligible entity or multi-entity gr\p t receives a grant "u ?is section %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! grant w be us$-- 7,a7 = ! purpose = :i* ! grant is aw>d$2 & 7,b7 9 compliance ) subsections 7d7 & 7j74 7#b7 ,availability ( funds to local gov]nm5ts & rural areas 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* an eligible entity or multi-entity gr\p receives a grant "u ?is section1 ! eligible entity or multi-entity gr\p %all1 )\t impos+ unreasonable or unduly burd5some requirem5ts z a condition ( receipt1 obligate or o!rwise make available to local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity or ! eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p1 consi/5t ) ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity or ! ,cyb]security ,plans ( ! eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p-- 7i7 n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( funds available "u ! grant2 7ii7 ) ! cons5t ( ! local gov]nm5ts1 items1 s]vices1 capabilities1 or activities hav+ a value ( n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant2 or 7iii7 ) ! cons5t ( ! local gov]nm5ts1 grant funds comb9$ ) o!r items1 s]vices1 capabilities1 or activities hav+ ! total value ( n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7,b7 ,availability to rural areas ,9 obligat+ funds1 items1 s]vices1 capabilities1 or activities to local gov]nm5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! eligible entity or eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p %all ensure t rural areas )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity or ! eligible entities t comprise ! multi-entity gr\p receive n less ?an-- 7i7 #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant aw>d$ to ! eligible entity2 7ii7 items1 s]vices1 capabilities1 or activities hav+ a value ( n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant aw>d$ to ! eligible entity2 or 7iii7 grant funds comb9$ ) o!r items1 s]vices1 capabilities1 or activities hav+ ! total value ( n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! grant aw>d$ to ! eligible entity4 7,c7 ,exceptions ,?is p>agraph %all n apply to-- 7i7 any grant aw>d$ "u ?is section t solely supports activities t are integral to ! developm5t or revision ( ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity2 or 7ii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,guam1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 or a ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,c]tifications reg>d+ di/ribution ( grant funds to local gov]nm5ts ,an eligible entity or multi-entity gr\p %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! eligible entity or multi-entity gr\p has made ! di/ribution to local gov]nm5ts requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,ext5sion ( p]iod 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity or multi-entity gr\p may reque/ 9 writ+ t ! ,secret>y ext5d ! p]iod ( "t specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 = an additional p]iod ( "t4 7,b7 ,approval ,! ,secret>y may approve a reque/ = an ext5sion "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! ext5sion is necess>y to ensure t ! obligation & exp5diture ( grant funds align ) ! purpose ( ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program4 7#e7 ,direct fund+ ,if an eligible entity does n make a di/ribution to a local gov]nm5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 9 a timely fa%ion1 ! local gov]nm5t may petition ! ,secret>y to reque/ ! ,secret>y to provide funds directly to ! local gov]nm5t4 7#f7 ,limitation on con/ruction ,a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section may n be us$ to acquire l& or to con/ruct1 remodel1 or p]=m alt]ations ( build+s or o!r physical facilities4 7#g7 ,consultation 9 allocat+ funds ,an eligible entity apply+ = a grant "u ?is section %all agree to consult ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic]1 ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,security ,(fic]1 or an equival5t (ficial ( ! eligible entity 9 allocat+ funds f a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section4 7#h7 ,p5alties ,9 addition to o!r rem$ies available to ! ,secret>y1 if an eligible entity violates a requirem5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 t]m9ate or r$uce ! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section to ! eligible entity2 or 7,b7 di/ribute grant funds previ\sly aw>d$ to ! eligible entity-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity t is a ,/ate1 directly to ! appropriate local gov]nm5t z a replacem5t grant 9 an am\nt det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity t is a ,tribal gov]nm5t1 to ano!r ,tribal gov]nm5t or ,tribal gov]nm5ts z a replacem5t grant 9 an am\nt det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7o7 ,consultation ) /ate1 local1 & tribal repres5tatives ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal repres5tatives ) pr(essional exp]i5ce relat+ to cyb]security1 includ+ repres5tatives ( associations repres5t+ ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 to in=m-- 7#a7 guidance = applicants = grants "u ?is section1 includ+ guidance = ,cyb]security ,plans2 7#b7 ! /udy ( risk-bas$ =mulas requir$ "u subsection 7q77#d72 7#c7 ! developm5t ( guidel9es requir$ "u subsection 7m77#b77;,b72 & 7#d7 any modifications describ$ 9 subsection 7q77#b77;,d74 7p7 ,notification to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #c bus9ess days be=e ! date on :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ann\nces ! aw>d ( a grant to an eligible entity "u ?is section1 includ+ an ann\ncem5t to ! eligible entity1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress notice ( ! ann\ncem5t4 7q7 ,reports1 /udy1 & review 7#a7 ,annual reports by grant recipi5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* an eligible entity receives a grant "u ?is section = ! purpose ( implem5t+ ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity1 includ+ an eligible entity t comprises a multi-entity gr\p t receives a grant = t purpose1 & annually !reaft] until #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* funds f ! grant are exp5d$ or return$1 ! eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t1 us+ ! metrics describ$ 9 ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity1 describes ! progress ( ! eligible entity 9-- 7i7 implem5t+ ! ,cyb]security ,plan ( ! eligible entity2 & 7ii7 r$uc+ cyb]security risks to1 & id5tify+1 respond+ to1 & recov]+ f cyb]security ?reats to1 in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ! eligible entity or1 if ! eligible entity is a ,/ate1 local gov]nm5ts )9 ! jurisdiction ( ! eligible entity4 7,b7 ,abs5ce ( plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* an eligible entity t does n h a ,cyb]security ,plan receives funds "u ?is section1 & annually !reaft] until #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* funds f ! grant are exp5d$ or return$1 ! eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report describ+ h[ ! eligible entity obligat$ & exp5d$ grant funds to-- 7i7 develop or revise a ,cyb]security ,plan2 or 7ii7 assi/ ) ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#d74 7#b7 ,annual reports to ,congress ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all submit to ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 ! use ( grants aw>d$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! proportion ( grants us$ to support cyb]security 9 rural areas2 7,c7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program2 7,d7 any necess>y modifications to ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program2 & 7,e7 any progress made t[>d-- 7i7 develop+1 implem5t+1 or revis+ ,cyb]security ,plans2 & 7ii7 r$uc+ cyb]security risks to1 & id5tify+1 respond+ to1 & recov]+ f cyb]security ?reats to1 in=mation sy/ems own$ or op]at$ by1 or on behalf (1 ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5ts z a result ( ! aw>d ( grants "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,public availability 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all make ea* report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 publicly available1 includ+ by mak+ ea* report available on ! website ( ! ,ag5cy4 7,b7 ,r$actions ,9 mak+ ea* report publicly available "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,director may make r$actions t ! ,director1 9 consultation ) ea* eligible entity1 det]m9es necess>y to protect classifi$ or o!r in=mation exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act74 7#d7 ,/udy ( risk-bas$ =mulas 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a /udy & legislative recomm5dations on ! pot5tial use ( a risk-bas$ =mula = apportion+ funds "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7i7 pot5tial compon5ts t c\ld be includ$ 9 a risk-bas$ =mula1 includ+ ! pot5tial impact ( ^? compon5ts on support = rural areas "u ?is section2 7ii7 pot5tial s\rces ( data & in=mation necess>y = ! implem5tation ( a risk-bas$ =mula2 7iii7 any ob/acles to implem5t+ a risk-bas$ =mula1 includ+ ob/acles t require a legislative solution2 7iv7 if a risk-bas$ =mula 7 to be implem5t$ = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 a recomm5d$ risk-bas$ =mula = ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program2 & 7v7 any o!r in=mation t ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 det]m9es necess>y to help ,congress und]/& ! progress t[>ds1 & ob/acles to1 implem5t+ a risk-bas$ =mula4 7,b7 ,inapplicability ( ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act ,! requirem5ts ( *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act71 %all n apply to any action tak5 to c>ry out ?is p>agraph4 7#e7 ,tribal cyb]security ne$s report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7,a7 describes ! cyb]security ne$s ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 :i* %all be det]m9$ 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 & 7,b7 includes any recomm5dations = address+ ! cyb]security ne$s ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 includ+ any necess>y modifications to ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program to bett] s]ve ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 7#f7 ,,gao review ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a review ( ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! grant selection process ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 a sample ( grants aw>d$ "u ?is section4 7r7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = activities "u ?is section-- 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #djj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,transf]s au?oriz$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,dur+ a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y or ! head ( any compon5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t t adm9i/]s ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program may transf] n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 or o!r am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ! ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program = t fiscal ye> to an acc\nt ( ! ,dep>tm5t = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & o!r adm9i/rative co/s incurr$ = ! managem5t1 adm9i/ration1 or evaluation ( ?is section4 7,b7 ,additional appropriations ,any funds transf]r$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be 9 addition to any funds appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t or ! compon5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & o!r adm9i/rative co/s4 7s7 ,t]m9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! requirem5ts ( ?is section %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe4 7#b7 ,exception ,! report+ requirem5ts "u subsection 7q7 %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! f9al funds f a grant "u ?is section are exp5d$ or return$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,/at4 #bace71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #bbag ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #bbah4 ,/ate & ,local ,cyb]security ,grant ,program4 4 ,,vii ,public-private p>tn]%ips #gjgja4 ,value = money analysis 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 ! case ( a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! entity c>ry+ out ! project %all1 dur+ ! plann+ & project developm5t process & prior to sign+ any ,project ,developm5t ,agreem5t1 conduct a value = money analysis or comp>able analysis ( ! project1 :i* %all include an evaluation (-- 7#a7 ! life-cycle co/ & project deliv]y s*$ule2 7#b7 ! co/s ( us+ public fund+ v]sus private f9anc+ = ! project2 7#c7 a description ( ! key assumptions made 9 develop+ ! analysis1 includ+-- 7,a7 an analysis ( any ,f$]al grants or loans & subsidies receiv$ or expect$ 7includ+ tax depreciation co/s72 7,b7 ! key t]ms ( ! propos$ public-private p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 if applicable 7includ+ ! expect$ rate ( return = private debt & equity71 & major comp5sation ev5ts2 7,c7 a discussion ( ! b5efits & co/s associat$ ) ! allocation ( risk2 7,d7 ! det]m9ation ( risk premiums assign$ to v>i\s project deliv]y sc5>ios2 7,e7 assumptions ab\t use1 dem&1 & any us] fee rev5ue g5]at$ by ! project2 & 7,f7 any ext]nality b5efits = ! public g5]at$ by ! project2 7#d7 a =eca/ ( us] fees & o!r rev5ues expect$ to be g5]at$ by ! project1 if applicable2 & 7#e7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation det]m9es to be appropriate4 7b7 ,project describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 is a transportation project-- 7#a7 ) an e/imat$ total co/ ( m ?an #gej1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 c>ri$ out-- 7,a7 by a public entity t is a ,/ate1 t]ritory1 ,indian ,tribe1 unit ( local gov]nm5t1 transit ag5cy1 port au?ority1 metropolitan plann+ organization1 airport au?ority1 or o!r political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 9 a ,/ate 9 :i* !re is 9 effect a ,/ate law au?oriz+ ! use & implem5tation ( public-private p>tn]%ips = transportation projects2 & 7#c7 7,a7 t int5ds to submit a lett] ( int]e/1 or has submitt$ a lett] ( int]e/ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to be c>ri$ out )-- 7i7 assi/ance "u ! ,,tifia program "u *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7ii7 assi/ance "u ! ,railroad ,rehabilitation & ,improvem5t ,f9anc+ ,program ( ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration e/abli%$ "u *apt] #bbd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,b7 t is anticipat$ to g5]ate us] fees or o!r rev5ues t c\ld support ! capital & op]at+ co/s ( su* project4 7c7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,project reports ,= ea* project describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! entity c>ry+ out ! project %all-- 7,a7 include ! results ( ! analysis "u subsection 7a7 on ! website ( ! project2 & 7,b7 submit ! results ( ! analysis to ! ,build ,am]ica ,bureau & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,build ,am]ica ,bureau1 %all1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 compile ! analyses submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 submit to ,congress a report t-- 7i7 includes ! analyses submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 7ii7 describes-- 7,i7 ! use ( private f9anc+ = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,,ii7 ! co/s & b5efits ( conduct+ a value = money analysis2 & 7iii7 id5tifies be/ practices = private f9anc+ ( projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,guidance ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,build ,am]ica ,bureau1 %all issue guidance on p]=mance b5*m>ks1 risk premiums1 & expect$ rates ( return on private f9anc+ = projects describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 ,,viii ,f$]al p]mitt+ improvem5t #gjhja4 ,f$]al p]mitt+ improvem5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #dajja ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ & any int]ag5cy consultation aft] issu$ by an ag5cy2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ means & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aejh4a ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations742 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,infra/ructure ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 is-- 7,i7 subject to ,,nepa2 7,,ii7 sponsor$ by an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 an ,alaska ,native ,corporation1 a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag771 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s1 or ! ,(fice ( ,hawaiian ,affairs2 & 7,,iii7 locat$ on l& own$ or "u ! jurisdiction ( ! entity t sponsors ! activity "u subclause 7,,ii72 or 2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ means & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aejh4a ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations744 7b7 ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil ,section #dajjb ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,ea* & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ,r$esignation ,if an individual li/$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 designates a diff]5t memb] to s]ve on ! ,c\ncil ?an ! memb] designat$ "u subclause 7,i71 ! individual %all notify ! ,executive ,director ( ! designation by n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! designation is made4 2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7iii77,,ii71 by /rik+ a deputy secret>y 7or ! equival5t7 or high] & ins]t+ ! applicable ag5cy c\ncilmemb]2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c77ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subclause 7,i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! p]=mance s*$ules %all reflect employm5t ( ! mo/ s\nd & effici5t applicable processes1 includ+ ! alignm5t ( ,f$]al reviews ( projects1 r$uction ( p]mitt+ & project deliv]y "t1 & consid]ation ( ! be/ practices = public p>ticipation4 2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,,ii7 z subclause 7,,iii72 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,i7 ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ,goal 7aa7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 & consi/5t ) applicable ,f$]al law1 ! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) ! ,c\ncil1 %all aim to develop recomm5d$ p]=mance s*$ules "u clause 7i7 ( n m ?an #b ye>s4 7bb7 ,exception ,if a recomm5d$ p]=mance s*$ule develop$ "u clause 7i7 exce$s #b ye>s1 ! relevant ag5cies1 9 consultation ) ! ,executive ,director & ! ,c\ncil1 %all expla9 9 t recomm5d$ p]=mance s*$ule ! factors t cause ! environm5tal reviews & au?orizations 9 t category ( cov]$ projects to take long] ?an #b ye>s4 2 & 7iv7 9 subclause 7,,iii77bb7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ on ! basis ( data f ! prec$+ #b cal5d> ye>s & ins]t+ bas$ on relevant hi/orical data1 z det]m9$ by ! ,executive ,director12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh practices = & ins]t+ less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,c\ncil %all issue recomm5dations on ! be/ practices = improv+ ! ,f$]al p]mitt+ process = cov]$ projects1 :i* may include2 7ii7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ /akehold] engagem5t1 includ+ fully consid]+ & ins]t+ 8/akehold] engagem5t1 includ+-- 7,,ii7 fully consid]+ 2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subclause 7,,ii7 7z add$ by subclause 7,i77 ! foll[+3 7,i7 engag+ ) ,native ,am]ican /akehold]s to ensure t project sponsors & ag5cies id5tify pot5tial natural1 ar*eological1 & cultural res\rces & locations ( hi/oric & religi\s significance 9 ! area ( a cov]$ project2 & 2 7iii7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iv7 by r$esignat+ clause 7viii7 z clause 7x72 & 7v7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vii7 ! foll[+3 7viii7 9 coord9ation ) ! ,executive ,director1 improv+ prelim9>y engagem5t ) project sponsors 9 develop+ coord9at$ project plans2 7ix7 us+ programmatic assessm5ts1 templates1 & o!r tools bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce & data2 & 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ag5cy compliance ) int]m$iate & f9al completion dates describ$ 9 coord9at$ project plans aft] au?orizations2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7d74 7c7 ,p]mitt+ process improvem5t ,section #dajjc ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,confid5tiality ,any in=mation relat+ to ,native ,am]ican natural1 cultural1 & hi/orical res\rces submitt$ 9 a notice by a project sponsor "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 kept confid5tial2 & 7ii7 exempt f ! disclosure requirem5ts "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,fre$om ( ,in=mation ,act71 & ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #de days & ins]t+ #ba cal5d> days2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ #ad cal5d> day be=e deadl9e2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ & ! ,executive ,director aft] z applicable12 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,projects o!r ?an cov]$ projects 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,executive ,director may direct a lead ag5cy to create a specific entry on ! ,da%bo>d = a project t is n a cov]$ project & is "u review by ! lead ag5cy if ! ,executive ,director det]m9es t a ,da%bo>d entry = t project is 9 ! int]e/ ( transp>5cy4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #ad days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,executive ,director directs ! lead ag5cy to create a specific entry on ! ,da%bo>d = a project describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! lead ag5cy %all create & ma9ta9 a specific entry on ! ,da%bo>d = ! project t conta9s-- 7aa7 a compreh5sive p]mitt+ timetable1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a72 7bb7 ! /atus ( ! compliance ( ea* lead ag5cy1 coop]at+ ag5cy1 & p>ticipat+ ag5cy ) ! p]mitt+ timetable requir$ "u item 7aa72 7cc7 any modifications ( ! p]mitt+ timetable requir$ "u item 7aa71 includ+ an explanation z to :y ! p]mitt+ timetable 0 modifi$2 & 7dd7 in=mation ab\t project-relat$ public meet+s1 public he>+s1 & public comm5t p]iods1 :i* %all be pres5t$ 9 ,engli% & ! pr$om9ant language ( ! community or communities mo/ affect$ by ! project1 z t in=mation becomes available4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,v7 z subclause 7,,vi72 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,,iv7 ! foll[+3 7,v7 in=mation on ! /atus ( mitigation measures t 7 agre$ to z "p ( ! environm5tal review & p]mitt+ process1 includ+ :e!r & :5 ! mitigation measures h be5 fully implem5t$2 & 2 & 7,,iv7 9 subclause 7,,vi7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 in=mation ab\t project-relat$ public meet+s1 public he>+s1 & public comm5t p]iods1 :i* %all be pres5t$ 9 ,engli% & ! pr$om9ant language ( ! community or communities mo/ affect$ by ! project1 z t in=mation becomes available4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 /rike coord9ation & ins]t coord9at$2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iii7 z subclauses 7,,ii7 ?r\gh 7,,iv71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subclause 7,,ii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,i7 ! facilitat+ or lead ag5cy1 z applicable1 consults ) ! ,executive ,director reg>d+ ! pot5tial modification n less ?an #ae days be=e engag+ 9 ! consultation "u subclause 7,,ii72 2 & 7iii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ 1 ! ,executive ,director1 aft] p>ticipat+ ag5cies2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ int]m$iate & f9al be=e completion dates2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ int]m$iate or f9al be=e completion date2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ a completion date = ag5cy action on a cov]$ project or is at significant risk ( fail+ to con=m ) & ins]t+ an int]m$iate or f9al completion date = ag5cy action on a cov]$ project or reasonably believes ! ag5cy w fail to con=m ) a completion date #cj days be=e2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ significantly risk+ fail+ to con=m & ins]t+ reasonably believ+ ! ag5cy w fail to con=m4 7d7 ,coord9ation ( requir$ reviews ,section #dajje ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 :]e an environm5tal impact /atem5t is requir$ = a project1 prep>e a s+le1 jo9t int]ag5cy environm5tal impact /atem5t = ! project unless ! lead ag5cy provides ju/ification 9 ! coord9at$ project plan t multiple environm5tal docum5ts are m effici5t = project review & au?orization4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,/ate environm5tal docum5ts2 supplem5tal docum5ts4--2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,/ate laws & proc$ures & ins]t+ ! laws & proc$ures ( a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eacj772 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ develop$ pursuant to laws & proc$ures ( t ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe 7z s def9$7 t are ( equal or great] rigor to ea* applicable ,f$]al law & proc$ure1 & aft] ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality12 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#d7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ det]m9es t ! developm5t ( ! high] level ( detail w n prev5t-- & ins]t+ det]m9es t--2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ ! developm5t ( ! high] level ( detail w n prev5t be=e ! lead ag5cy2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! pref]r$ & o!r alt]natives are develop$ 9 suffici5t detail to enable ! public to comm5t on ! alt]natives4 2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,record ( decision ,:5 an environm5tal impact /atem5t is prep>$1 ,f$]al ag5cies mu/1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 issue a record ( decision n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! f9al environm5tal impact /atem5t is issu$4 4 7e7 ,litigation1 judicial review1 & sav+s provision ,section #dajjg ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! action & ins]t+ ! claim2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ( ! f9al record ( decision or approval or d5ial ( a p]mit & ins]t+ ( notice ( f9al ag5cy action on ! au?orization2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ ! action & ins]t+ ! claim2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ?is section & ins]t+ ?is title4 7f7 ,reports ,section #dajjh ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#g7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,executive ,director annual report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,april #ae ( ea* ye> = #aj ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,executive ,director %all submit to ,congress a report detail+ ! progress accompli%$ "u ?is title dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,opportunity to include comm5ts ,ea* c\ncilmemb]1 ) input f ! respective ag5cy ,,c]po1 %all h ! opportunity to include comm5ts conc]n+ ! p]=mance ( ! ag5cy 9 ! report describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,qu>t]ly ag5cy p]=mance report ,! ,executive ,director %all submit to ,congress a qu>t]ly report evaluat+ ag5cy compliance ) ! provisions ( ?is title1 :i* %all include a description ( ! implem5tation & adh]5ce ( ea* ag5cy to ! coord9at$ project plan & p]mitt+ timetable requirem5ts "u section #dajjc7;c74 7#c7 ,ag5cy be/ practices report ,n lat] ?an ,april #ae ( ea* ye>1 ea* p>ticipat+ ag5cy & lead ag5cy %all submit to ,congress & ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget a report assess+ ! p]=mance ( ! ag5cy 9 implem5t+ ! be/ practices describ$ 9 section #dajjb7;c77#b77;,b74 4 7g7 ,fund+ = gov]nance1 ov]sight1 & process+ ( environm5tal reviews & p]mits ,section #dajji ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#h7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is title1 ! ,executive ,director1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( ! ag5cies li/$ 9 section #dajjb7;b77#b77;,b7 & ) ! guidance ( ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 may1 aft] public notice & opportunity = comm5t1 issue regulations e/abli%+ a fee /ructure = sponsors ( cov]$ projects to reimburse ! ,unit$ ,/ates = reasonable co/s incurr$ 9 conduct+ environm5tal reviews & au?orizations = cov]$ projects4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ & #dajjc & ins]t+ ?r\gh #dajjh2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ & ,p]mitt+2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,availability ,am\nts 9 ! ,fund %all be available to ! ,executive ,director1 )\t fiscal ye> limitation1 solely = ! purposes ( adm9i/]+1 implem5t+1 & en=c+ ?is title1 includ+ ! exp5ses ( ! ,c\ncil1 /aff+ ( ! ,(fice ( ! ,executive ,director1 & support ( ! role ( ! ,c\ncil z a ,f$]al c5t] = p]mitt+ excell5ce1 :i* may include support+ int]ag5cy detailee & rotation opportunities1 advanc$ tra9+1 enhanc$ support = ag5cy project manag]s1 & =a = %>+ in=mation & lessons le>n$4 7#c7 ,transf] ,= ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is title1 ! ,executive ,director1 ) ! approval ( ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 may transf] am\nts 9 ! ,fund to o!r ,f$]al ag5cies & ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts to facilitate timely & effici5t environm5tal reviews & au?orizations = cov]$ projects & o!r projects "u ?is title1 includ+ direct reimbursem5t agreem5ts ) ag5cy ,c,e,r,p,os1 reimbursable agreem5ts1 & approval & consultation processes & /aff = cov]$ projects4 4 7h7 ,sunset ,section #dajac ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#ab7 is repeal$4 7i7 ,te*nical correction ,section #dajjb7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcgjm-#a7;b77#b77;,a77ii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ c\ncilmem-b] & ins]t+ c\ncilmemb]4 7j7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,,fa/ ,act 7,public ,law #aad-id2 #abi ,/at4 #acai7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #dajjb & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #dajjb4 ,f$]al ,p]mitt+ ,improvem5t ,/e]+ ,c\ncil4 4 ,,ix ,build ,am]ica1 ,buy ,am]ica ,a ,build ,am]ica1 ,buy ,am]ica #gjija4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,build ,am]ica1 ,buy ,am]ica ,act4 ,i ,buy ,am]ica s\rc+ requirem5ts #gjiaa4 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates mu/ make significant inve/m5ts to in/all1 upgrade1 or replace ! public works infra/ructure ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 ) respect to inve/m5ts 9 ! infra/ructure ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 taxpay]s expect t _! public works infra/ructure w be produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by ,am]ican work]s2 7#c7 ,unit$ ,/ates taxpay] doll>s inve/$ 9 public infra/ructure %\ld n be us$ to rew>d companies t h mov$ _! op]ations1 inve/m5t doll>s1 & jobs to =eign c\ntries or =eign factories1 p>ticul>ly ^? t d n %>e or op5ly fl\t ! commitm5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to environm5tal1 work]1 & workplace safety protections2 7#d7 9 procur+ mat]ials = public works projects1 entities us+ taxpay]-f9anc$ ,f$]al assi/ance %\ld give a commons5se procurem5t pref]5ce = ! mat]ials & products produc$ by companies & work]s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 accordance ) ! high ideals embodi$ 9 ! environm5tal1 work]1 workplace safety1 & o!r regulatory requirem5ts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#e7 common con/ruction mat]ials us$ 9 public works infra/ructure projects1 includ+ /eel1 iron1 manufactur$ products1 non-f]r\s metals1 pla/ic & polym]-bas$ products 7includ+ polyv9yl*loride1 composite build+ mat]ials1 & polym]s us$ 9 fib] optic cables71 glass 7includ+ optic glass71 lumb]1 & drywall are n adequately cov]$ by a dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce1 ?us limit+ ! impact ( taxpay] pur*ases to enhance supply *a9s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#f7 ! b5efits ( dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ces ext5d beyond economics2 7#g7 by inc5tiviz+ dome/ic manufactur+1 dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ces re9ve/ tax doll>s 9 companies & processes us+ ! highe/ labor & environm5tal /&>ds 9 ! _w2 7#h7 /rong dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce policies act to prev5t %ifts 9 production to c\ntries t rely on production practices t are significantly less en]gy effici5t & f> m pollut+ ?an ^? 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#i7 = ov] #ge ye>s1 ,buy ,am]ica & o!r dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce laws h be5 "p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates procurem5t policy1 ensur+ t ! ,unit$ ,/ates c build & rebuild ! infra/ructure ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) high-quality ,am]ican-made mat]ials2 7#aj7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 a dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce requirem5t may n apply1 may apply only to a n>r[ scope ( products & mat]ials1 or may be limit$ by waiv] ) respect to _m infra/ructure programs1 :i* necessitates a review ( su* programs1 includ+ programs = roads1 highways1 & bridges1 public transportation1 dams1 ports1 h>bors1 & o!r m>itime facilities1 int]city pass5g] & freight railroads1 freight & int]modal facilities1 airports1 wat] sy/ems1 includ+ dr9k+ wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems1 electrical transmission facilities & sy/ems1 utilities1 broadb& infra/ructure1 & build+s & real prop]ty2 7#aa7 ,buy ,am]ica laws create dem& = dome/ically produc$ goods1 help+ to su/a9 & gr[ dome/ic manufactur+ & ! millions ( jobs dome/ic manufactur+ supports ?r\gh\t product supply *a9s2 7#ab7 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce policies apply to all ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t procurem5t & to v>i\s ,f$]al-aid infra/ructure programs2 7#ac7 a robu/ dome/ic manufactur+ sector is a vital compon5t ( ! national security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#ad7 z m manufactur+ op]ations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates h mov$ (f%ore1 ! /r5g? & read9ess ( ! def5se indu/rial base ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates has be5 dim9i%$2 & 7#ae7 dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce laws-- 7,a7 are fully consi/5t ) ! int]national obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 toge!r ) ! gov]nm5t procurem5ts to :i* ! laws apply1 are important lev]s = ensur+ t ,unit$ ,/ates manufactur]s c access ! gov]nm5t procurem5t m>kets ( ! trad+ p>tn]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #gjiab4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 7#a7 ,defici5t program ,! t]m defici5t program means a program id5tifi$ by ! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy "u section #gjiac7;c74 7#b7 ,dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce ,! t]m dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce means a requirem5t t no am\nts made available ?r\gh a program = ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance may be obligat$ = a project unless-- 7,a7 all iron & /eel us$ 9 ! project are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! manufactur$ products us$ 9 ! project are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,c7 ! con/ruction mat]ials us$ 9 ! project are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy means any au?ority ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t is an ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #cejb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 o!r ?an an indep5d5t regulatory ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 t section74 7#d7 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bjj4a ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance includes all exp5ditures by a ,f$]al ag5cy to a non-,f$]al entity = an infra/ructure project1 except t x does n include exp5ditures = assi/ance au?oriz$ "u section #djb1 #djc1 #djd1 #djf1 #djh1 or #ejb ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;a1 #eagj;b1 #eagj;c1 #eagb1 #eagd1 or #eaib7 relat+ to a major disa/] or em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #dja or #eja1 respectively1 ( su* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj1 #eaia7 or pre & po/ disa/] or em]g5cy response exp5ditures4 7#e7 ,infra/ructure ,! t]m infra/ructure includes1 at a m9imum1 ! /ructures1 facilities1 & equipm5t =1 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,a7 roads1 highways1 & bridges2 7,b7 public transportation2 7,c7 dams1 ports1 h>bors1 & o!r m>itime facilities2 7,d7 int]city pass5g] & freight railroads2 7,e7 freight & int]modal facilities2 7,f7 airports2 7,g7 wat] sy/ems1 includ+ dr9k+ wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems2 7,h7 electrical transmission facilities & sy/ems2 7,i7 utilities2 7,j7 broadb& infra/ructure2 & 7,k7 build+s & real prop]ty4 7#f7 ,produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,! t]m produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates means-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( iron or /eel products1 t all manufactur+ processes1 f ! initial melt+ /age ?r\gh ! application ( coat+s1 occurr$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 9 ! case ( manufactur$ products1 t-- 7i7 ! manufactur$ product 0 manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 ! co/ ( ! compon5ts ( ! manufactur$ product t are m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is great] ?an #ee p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( all compon5ts ( ! manufactur$ product1 unless ano!r /&>d = det]m9+ ! m9imum am\nt ( dome/ic cont5t ( ! manufactur$ product has be5 e/abli%$ "u applicable law or regulation2 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( con/ruction mat]ials1 t all manufactur+ processes = ! con/ruction mat]ial occurr$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#g7 ,project ,! t]m project means ! con/ruction1 alt]ation1 ma9t5ance1 or repair ( infra/ructure 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #gjiac4 ,id5tification ( defici5t programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all-- 7#a7 submit to ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget & to ,congress1 includ+ a sep>ate notice to ea* appropriate congressional committee1 a report t id5tifies ea* ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program = infra/ructure adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ag5cy2 & 7#b7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] ! report "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all1 = ea* ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program-- 7#a7 id5tify all dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ces applicable to ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance2 7#b7 assess ! applicability ( ! dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce requirem5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 section #cac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 section #ecbc7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 section #bbije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 section #ejaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,e7 section #fjc ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achh72 7,f7 section #adeb7;a77#d7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#d772 7,g7 section #ejce ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciad72 7,h7 any dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce includ$ 9 an appropriations ,act2 & 7,i7 any o!r dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce 9 ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations72 7#c7 provide details on any applicable dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce requirem5t1 includ+ ! purpose1 scope1 applicability1 & any exceptions & waiv]s issu$ "u ! requirem5t2 & 7#d7 include a description ( ! type ( infra/ructure projects t receive fund+ "u ! program1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( entities t are p>ticipat+ 9 ! program2 7,b7 ! am\nt ( ,f$]al funds t are made available = ! program = ea* fiscal ye>2 & 7,c7 any o!r in=mation ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy det]m9es to be relevant4 7c7 ,li/ ( defici5t programs ,9 ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all include a li/ ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance programs = infra/ructure id5tifi$ "u t subsection = :i* a dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce requirem5t-- 7#a7 does n apply 9 a mann] consi/5t ) section #gjiad2 or 7#b7 is subject to a waiv] ( g5]al applicability n limit$ to ! use ( specific products = use 9 a specific project4 #gjiad4 ,application ( ,buy ,am]ica pref]5ce 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all ensure t none ( ! funds made available = a ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program = infra/ructure1 includ+ ea* defici5t program1 may be obligat$ = a project unless all ( ! iron1 /eel1 manufactur$ products1 & con/ruction mat]ials us$ 9 ! project are produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,waiv] ,! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy t applies a dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce "u ?is section may waive ! application ( t pref]5ce 9 any case 9 :i* ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy f9ds t-- 7#a7 apply+ ! dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/2 7#b7 types ( iron1 /eel1 manufactur$ products1 or con/ruction mat]ials are n produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 suffici5t & reasonably available quantities or ( a satisfactory quality2 or 7#c7 ! inclusion ( iron1 /eel1 manufactur$ products1 or con/ruction mat]ials produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates w increase ! co/ ( ! ov]all project by m ?an #be p]c5t4 7c7 ,writt5 ju/ification ,be=e issu+ a waiv] "u subsection 7b71 ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy %all-- 7#a7 make publicly available 9 an easily accessible location on a website designat$ by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget & on ! website ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy a detail$ writt5 explanation = ! propos$ det]m9ation to issue ! waiv]2 & 7#b7 provide a p]iod ( n less ?an #ae days = public comm5t on ! propos$ waiv]4 7d7 ,review ( waiv]s ( g5]al applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an exi/+ g5]al applicability waiv] or a g5]al applicability waiv] issu$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be review$ e #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! waiv] is issu$4 7#b7 ,review ,9 conduct+ a review ( a g5]al applicability waiv]1 ! head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy %all-- 7,a7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a notice t-- 7i7 describes ! ju/ification = a g5]al applicability waiv]2 & 7ii7 reque/s public comm5ts = a p]iod ( n less ?an #cj days on ! cont9u$ ne$ = a g5]al applicability waiv]2 & 7,b7 publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a det]m9ation on :e!r to cont9ue or discont9ue ! g5]al applicability waiv]1 tak+ into acc\nt ! comm5ts receiv$ 9 response to ! notice publi%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,limitation on ! review ( exi/+ waiv]s ( g5]al applicability ,= a p]iod ( #e ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 %all n apply to any product-specific g5]al applicability waiv] t 0 issu$ m ?an #ahj days be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,consi/5cy ) int]national agreem5ts ,?is section %all be appli$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates obligations "u int]national agreem5ts4 #gjiae4 ,,omb guidance & /&>ds 7a7 ,guidance ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all-- 7#a7 issue guidance to ! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy-- 7,a7 to assi/ 9 id5tify+ defici5t programs "u section #gjiac7;c72 & 7,b7 to assi/ 9 apply+ new dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ces "u section #gjiad2 & 7#b7 if necess>y1 am5d subtitle ,a ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 to ensure t dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce requirem5ts requir$ by ?is "p or o!r ,f$]al law are impos$ ?r\gh ! t]ms & conditions ( aw>ds ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance4 7b7 ,/&>ds = con/ruction mat]ials 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all issue /&>ds t def9e ! t]m all manufactur+ processes 9 ! case ( con/ruction mat]ials4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 issu+ /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,director %all-- 7,a7 ensure t ! /&>ds require t ea* manufactur+ process requir$ = ! manufacture ( ! con/ruction mat]ial & ! inputs ( ! con/ruction mat]ial occurs 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 take into consid]ation & seek to maximize ! direct & indirect jobs b5efit$ or creat$ 9 ! production ( ! con/ruction mat]ial4 #gjiaf4 ,te*nical assi/ance p>tn]%ip & consultation support+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation ,buy ,am]ica requirem5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,buy ,am]ica law ,! t]m ,buy ,am]ica law means-- 7,a7 section #cac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,b7 section #ecbc7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 section #bbije7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 section #ejaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,e7 any o!r dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce = an infra/ructure project "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,te*nical assi/ance p>tn]%ip ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a te*nical assi/ance p>tn]%ip ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology-- 7#a7 to ensure ! developm5t ( a dome/ic supply base to support int]modal transportation 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 su* z int]city high spe$ rail transportation1 public transportation sy/ems1 highway con/ruction or recon/ruction1 airport improvem5t projects1 & o!r infra/ructure projects "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 to ensure compliance ) ,buy ,am]ica laws t apply to a project t receives assi/ance f ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration1 or ano!r (fice or modal adm9i/ration ( ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation2 7#c7 to enc\rage te*nologies develop$ ) ! support ( & res\rces f ! ,secret>y to be transition$ into comm]cial m>ket & applications2 & 7#d7 to e/abli% proc$ures = consultation "u subsection 7c74 7c7 ,consultation ,be=e grant+ a writt5 waiv] "u a ,buy ,am]ica law1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,director ( ! ,holl+s ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip reg>d+ :e!r !re is a dome/ic entity t c\ld provide ! iron1 /eel1 manufactur$ product1 or con/ruction mat]ial t is ! subject ( ! propos$ waiv]4 7d7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure & ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7#a7 a detail$ description ( ! consultation proc$ures develop$ "u subsection 7b77#d72 7#b7 a detail$ description ( ea* waiv] reque/$ "u a ,buy ,am]ica law 9 ! prec$+ ye> t 0 subject to consultation "u subsection 7c71 & ! results ( ! consultation2 7#c7 a detail$ description ( ea* waiv] grant$ "u a ,buy ,am]ica law 9 ! prec$+ ye>1 includ+ ! type ( waiv] & ! reason+ = grant+ ! waiv]2 & 7#d7 an update on *all5ges & gaps 9 ! dome/ic supply base id5tifi$ 9 c>ry+ out subsection 7b77#a71 includ+ a li/ ( actions & policy *anges ! ,secret>y recomm5ds be tak5 to address ^? *all5ges & gaps4 #gjiag4 ,application 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,?is "p %all apply to a ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program = infra/ructure only to ! ext5t t a dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce z describ$ 9 section #gjiad does n already apply to iron1 /eel1 manufactur$ products1 & con/ruction mat]ials4 7b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is "p affects a dome/ic cont5t procurem5t pref]5ce = a ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance program = infra/ructure t is 9 effect & t meets ! requirem5ts ( section #gjiad4 7c7 ,limitation ) respect to aggregates ,9 ?is "p-- 7#a7 ! t]m con/ruction mat]ials %all n include cem5t & cem5titi\s mat]ials1 aggregates su* z /one1 s&1 or gravel1 or aggregate b9d+ ag5ts or additives2 & 7#b7 ! /&>ds develop$ "u section #gjiae7;b77#a7 %all n include cem5t & cem5titi\s mat]ials1 aggregates su* z /one1 s&1 or gravel1 or aggregate b9d+ ag5ts or additives z inputs ( ! con/ruction mat]ial4 ,,ii ,make x 9 ,am]ica #gjiba4 ,regulations relat+ to ,buy ,am]ican ,act 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget 7,director71 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator = ,f$]al ,procurem5t ,policy &1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulatory ,c\ncil1 %all promulgate f9al regulations or o!r policy or managem5t guidance1 z appropriate1 to /&>dize & simplify h[ ,f$]al ag5cies comply )1 report on1 & en=ce ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act4 ,! regulations or o!r policy or managem5t guidance %all include1 at a m9imum1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,guidel9es = ,f$]al ag5cies to det]m9e1 = ! purposes ( apply+ sections #hcjb7;a7 & #hcjc7;b77#c7 ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! circum/ances "u :i* ! acquisition ( articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates is inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/4 7#b7 ,guidel9es to ensure ,f$]al ag5cies base det]m9ations ( non-availability on appropriate consid]ations1 includ+ anticipat$ project delays & lack ( sub/itutable articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 :5 mak+ det]m9ations ( non-availability "u section #hcjb7;a77#a7 ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 7,a7 ,uni=m proc$ures = ea* ,f$]al ag5cy to make publicly available1 9 an easily id5tifiable location on ! website ( ! ag5cy1 & )9 ! foll[+ "t p]iods1 ! foll[+ in=mation3 7i7 ,a writt5 description ( ! circum/ances 9 :i* ! head ( ! ag5cy may waive ! requirem5ts ( ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act4 7ii7 ,ea* waiv] made by ! head ( ! ag5cy )9 #cj days aft] mak+ su* waiv]1 includ+ a ju/ification ) suffici5t detail to expla9 ! basis = ! waiv]4 7,b7 ,! proc$ures e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph %all ensure t ! head ( an ag5cy1 9 consultation ) ! head ( ! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,(fice e/abli%$ "u section #gjibc7;a71 may limit ! publication ( classifi$ in=mation1 trade secrets1 or o!r in=mation t c\ld damage ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,guidel9es = ,f$]al ag5cies to ensure t a project is n disaggregat$ = purposes ( avoid+ ! applicability ( ! requirem5ts "u ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act4 7#e7 ,an increase to ! price pref]5ces = dome/ic end products & dome/ic con/ruction mat]ials4 7#f7 ,am5d+ ! def9itions ( dome/ic end product & dome/ic con/ruction mat]ial to ensure t iron & /eel products are1 to ! greate/ ext5t possible1 made ) dome/ic compon5ts4 7b7 ,guidel9es relat+ to waiv]s 7#a7 ,inconsi/5cy ) public int]e/ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to ! guidel9es develop$ "u subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all seek to m9imize waiv]s relat$ to contract aw>ds t-- 7i7 result 9 a decrease 9 employm5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ employm5t among entities t manufacture ! articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies2 or 7ii7 result 9 aw>d+ a contract t w\ld decrease dome/ic employm5t4 7,b7 ,cov]$ employm5t ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 employm5t ref]s to positions directly involv$ 9 ! manufacture ( articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies1 & does n include positions relat$ to managem5t1 rese>* & developm5t1 or eng9e]+ & design4 7#b7 ,assessm5t on use ( dump$ or subsidiz$ =eign products 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! ext5t o!rwise p]mitt$ by law1 be=e grant+ a waiv] 9 ! public int]e/ to ! guidel9es develop$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 ) respect to a product s\rc$ f a =eign c\ntry1 a ,f$]al ag5cy %all assess :e!r a significant portion ( ! co/ advantage ( ! product is ! result ( ! use ( dump$ /eel1 iron1 or manufactur$ goods or ! use ( injuri\sly subsidiz$ /eel1 iron1 or manufactur$ goods4 7,b7 ,consultation ,! ,f$]al ag5cy conduct+ ! assessm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all consult ) ! ,int]national ,trade ,adm9i/ration 9 mak+ ! assessm5t if ! ag5cy consid]s su* consultation to be helpful4 7,c7 ,use ( f9d+s ,! ,f$]al ag5cy conduct+ ! assessm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all integrate any f9d+s f ! assessm5t into its waiv] det]m9ation4 7c7 ,s5se ( ,congress on increas+ dome/ic cont5t requirem5ts ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulatory ,c\ncil %\ld am5d ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation to increase ! dome/ic cont5t requirem5ts = dome/ic end products & dome/ic con/ruction mat]ial to #ge p]c5t1 or1 9 ! ev5t ( no qualify+ (f]s1 #fj p]c5t4 7d7 ,def9ition ( end product manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulatory ,c\ncil %all am5d "p #be ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation to provide a def9ition = end product manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ guidel9es to ensure t manufactur+ processes involv$ 9 production ( ! end product occur dome/ically4 #gjibb4 ,am5dm5ts relat+ to ,buy ,am]ican ,act 7a7 ,special rules relat+ to ,am]ican mat]ials requir$ = public use ,section #hcjb ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,special rules ,! foll[+ rules apply 9 c>ry+ out ! provisions ( subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,iron & /eel manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,= purposes ( ?is section1 manufactur$ articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies ( iron & /eel are deem$ manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates only if all manufactur+ processes involv$ 9 ! production ( su* iron & /eel1 f ! initial melt+ /age ?r\gh ! application ( coat+s1 occurs 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,limitation on exception = comm]cially available (f-!-%elf items ,not)/&+ any law or regulation to ! contr>y1 includ+ section #aijg ( ?is title & ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation1 ! requirem5ts ( ?is section apply to all iron & /eel articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies4 4 7b7 ,production ( iron & /eel = purposes ( contracts = public works ,section #hcjc ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7c7 ,special rules 7#a7 ,production ( iron & /eel ,= purposes ( ?is section1 manufactur$ articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies ( iron & /eel are deem$ manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates only if all manufactur+ processes involv$ 9 ! production ( su* iron & /eel1 f ! initial melt+ /age ?r\gh ! application ( coat+s1 occurs 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,limitation on exception = comm]cially available (f-!-%elf items ,not)/&+ any law or regulation to ! contr>y1 includ+ section #aijg ( ?is title & ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation1 ! requirem5ts ( ?is section apply to all iron & /eel articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies us$ 9 contracts describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 4 7c7 ,annual report ,subsection 7b7 ( section #hcjb ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! end ( ! fiscal ye> dur+ :i* ! ,build ,am]ica1 ,buy ,am]ica ,act is enact$1 & annually !reaft] = #d ye>s1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! total am\nt ( acquisitions made by ,f$]al ag5cies 9 ! relevant fiscal ye> ( articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies acquir$ f entities t m9e1 produce1 or manufacture ! articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,exception = intellig5ce community ,?is subsection does n apply to acquisitions made by an ag5cy1 or compon5t ( an ag5cy1 t is an elem5t ( ! intellig5ce community z specifi$ 91 or designat$ "u1 section #c ( ! ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 4 7d7 ,def9ition ,section #hcja ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m executive ag5cy 9 section #acc ( ?is title4 4 7e7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #hcjb7;a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ dep>tm5t or indep5d5t e/abli%m5t & ins]t+ ,f$]al ag5cy2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ _! acquisition to be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/ or _! co/ to be unreasonable & ins]t+ _! acquisition to be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/1 _! co/ to be unreasonable1 or t ! articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies ( ! class or k9d to be us$1 or ! articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies f :i* !y are manufactur$1 are n m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 suffici5t & reasonably available comm]cial quantities & ( a satisfactory quality2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 to any articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies procur$ pursuant to a reciprocal def5se procurem5t memor&um ( und]/&+ 7z describ$ 9 section #hcjd ( ?is title71 or a trade agreem5t or lea/ develop$ c\ntry designation describ$ 9 subp>t #be4djj ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation2 & 2 & 7#b7 9 section #hcjc-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ dep>tm5t or indep5d5t e/abli%m5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f$]al ag5cy2 7ii7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 to any articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies procur$ pursuant to a reciprocal def5se procurem5t memor&um ( und]/&+ 7z describ$ 9 section #hcjd71 or a trade agreem5t or lea/ develop$ c\ntry designation describ$ 9 subp>t #be4djj ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation2 & 2 & 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,inconsi/5t ) public int]e/ & ins]t+ ,waiv] ,au?ority2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ _! pur*ase to be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/ or _! co/ to be unreasonable & ins]t+ _! acquisition to be inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/1 _! co/ to be unreasonable1 or t ! articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies ( ! class or k9d to be us$1 or ! articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies f :i* !y are manufactur$1 are n m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 suffici5t & reasonably available comm]cial quantities & ( a satisfactory quality2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7d71 z r$esignat$ by subsection 7b77#a7 ( ?is section1 by /rik+ dep>tm5t1 bureau1 ag5cy1 or indep5d5t e/abli%m5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f$]al ag5cy4 7f7 ,exclusion f inflation adju/m5t ( acquisition-,relat$ doll> ?re%olds ,subp>agraph 7,a7 ( section #aijh7;b77#b7 ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] #fg & ins]t+ *apt]s #fg & #hc4 #gjibc4 ,made 9 ,am]ica ,(fice 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all e/abli% )9 ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget an (fice to be kn[n z ! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,(fice4 ,! head ( ! (fice %all be appo9t$ by ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,director74 7b7 ,duties ,! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,director %all h ! foll[+ duties3 7#a7 ,maximize & en=ce compliance ) dome/ic pref]5ce /atutes4 7#b7 ,develop & implem5t proc$ures to review waiv] reque/s or inapplicability reque/s relat$ to dome/ic pref]5ce /atutes4 7#c7 ,prep>e ! reports requir$ "u subsections 7c7 & 7e74 7#d7 ,ensure t ,f$]al contract+ p]sonnel1 f9ancial assi/ance p]sonnel1 & non-,f$]al recipi5ts are regul>ly tra9$ on obligations "u ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act & o!r ag5cy-specific dome/ic pref]5ce /atutes4 7#e7 ,conduct ! review ( reciprocal def5se agreem5ts requir$ "u subsection 7d74 7#f7 ,ensure t ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance recipi5ts1 & ! ,holl+s ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip p>tn] ) ea* o!r to promote compliance ) dome/ic pref]5ce /atutes4 7#g7 ,support executive bran* ef=ts to develop & su/a9 a dome/ic supply base to meet ,f$]al procurem5t requirem5ts4 7c7 ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 work+ ?r\gh ! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,director1 %all report to ! relevant congressional committees on ! ext5t to :i*1 9 ea* ( ! ?ree fiscal ye>s prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies acquir$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 7 m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,su* report %all include = ea* ,f$]al ag5cy ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a summ>y ( total procurem5t funds exp5d$ on articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$-- 7,a7 inside ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7i7 "u ea* category ( waiv] "u ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act2 7ii7 "u ea* category ( exception "u su* *apt]2 & 7iii7 = ea* c\ntry t m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ su* articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies4 7#b7 ,= ea* fiscal ye> cov]$ by ! report-- 7,a7 ! doll> value ( any articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies t 7 m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 9 ! aggregate & by c\ntry2 7,b7 an itemiz$ li/ ( all waiv]s made "u ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act ) respect to articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies1 :]e available1 & ! c\ntry :]e su* articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies 7 m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$2 7,c7 if any articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies 7 acquir$ f entities t m9e1 produce1 or manufacture su* articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates due to an exception 7t is n ! micro-pur*ase ?re%old exception describ$ "u section #hcjb7;a77#b77;,c7 ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 ! specific exception t 0 us$ to pur*ase su* articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies2 & 7,d7 if any articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies 7 acquir$ f entities t m9e1 produce1 or manufacture su* articles1 mat]ials1 or supplies outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates pursuant to a reciprocal def5se procurem5t memor&um ( und]/&+ 7z describ$ 9 section #hcjd ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code71 or a trade agreem5t or lea/ develop$ c\ntry designation describ$ 9 subp>t #be4djj ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation1 a citation to su* memor&um ( und]/&+1 trade agreem5t1 or designation4 7#c7 ,a description ( ! me?ods us$ by ea* ,f$]al ag5cy to calculate ! p]c5tage dome/ic cont5t ( articles1 mat]ials1 & supplies m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,review ( reciprocal def5se agreem5ts 7#a7 ,review ( process ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,director %all review ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se's use ( reciprocal def5se agreem5ts to det]m9e if dome/ic entities h equal & proportional access & report ! f9d+s ( ! review to ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate4 7#b7 ,review ( reciprocal procurem5t memor&a ( und]/&+ ,! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,director %all review reciprocal procurem5t memor&a ( und]/&+ ent]$ into aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se & its c\nt]p>ts 9 =eign gov]nm5ts to assess :e!r dome/ic entities w h equal & proportional access "u ! memor&a ( und]/&+ & report ! f9d+s ( ! review to ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate4 7e7 ,report on use ( ,made 9 ,am]ica laws ,! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,director %all submit to ! relevant congressional committees a summ>y ( ea* report on ! use ( ,made 9 ,am]ica ,laws receiv$ by ! ,made 9 ,am]ica ,director pursuant to section #aa ( ,executive ,ord] #adjje1 dat$ ,janu>y #be1 #bjba 7relat+ to ensur+ ! future is made 9 all ( ,am]ica by all ( ,am]ica's work]s7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act or receipt ( ! reports requir$ "u section #aa ( su* ,executive ,ord]1 :i*ev] is lat]4 7f7 ,dome/ic pref]5ce /atute def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m dome/ic pref]5ce /atute means any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act2 7#b7 a ,buy ,am]ica law 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #gjiaf7;a772 7#c7 ! ,b]ry ,am5dm5t2 7#d7 section #fjd ( ! ,am]ican ,recov]y & ,re9ve/m5t ,act ( #bjji 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dec;b7 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,kissell am5dm5t72 7#e7 section #becc;b ( title #aj 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! specialty metals clause72 7#f7 laws requir+ dome/ic pref]5ce = m>itime transport1 includ+ ! ,m]*ant ,m>9e ,act1 #aibj 7,public ,law #ff-bfa71 commonly kn[n z ! ,jones ,act2 & 7#g7 any o!r law1 regulation1 rule1 or executive ord] relat+ to ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>ds or ,f$]al procurem5t1 t requires1 or provides a pref]5ce =1 ! pur*ase or acquisition ( goods1 products1 or mat]ials produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ iron1 /eel1 con/ruction mat]ial1 & manufactur$ goods (f]$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #gjibd4 ,holl+s ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip activities 7a7 ,use ( holl+s manufactur+ ext5sion p>tn]%ip to ref] new bus9esses to contract+ opportunities ,! head ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy %all "w ) ! ,director ( ! ,holl+s ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip1 z necess>y1 to ensure bus9esses p>ticipat+ 9 ?is ,p>tn]%ip are aw>e ( _! contract+ opportunities4 7b7 ,automatic enrollm5t 9 ,,gsa ,advantage6 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,/&>ds & ,te*nology1 %all jo9tly ensure t ea* bus9ess t p>ticipates 9 ! ,holl+s ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip is automatically enroll$ 9 ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration ,advantage64 #gjibe4 ,unit$ ,/ates obligations "u int]national agreem5ts ,?is "p1 & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is "p1 %all be appli$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates obligations "u int]national agreem5ts4 #gjibf4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 7#a7 ,b]ry ,am5dm5t ,! t]m ,b]ry ,am5dm5t means section #becc;a ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,buy ,am]ican ,act ,! t]m ,buy ,am]ican ,act means *apt] #hc ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#c7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m executive ag5cy 9 section #acc ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,relevant congressional committees ,! t]m relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 ! ,committee on ,bank+1 ,h\s+1 & ,urban ,affairs1 & ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m1 ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices1 & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#e7 ,waiv] ,! t]m waiv]1 ) respect to ! acquisition ( an article1 mat]ial1 or supply = public use1 means ! inapplicability ( *apt] #hc ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ! acquisition by reason ( any ( ! foll[+ det]m9ations "u section #hcjb7;a77#a7 or #hcjc7;b7 ( su* title3 7,a7 ,a det]m9ation by ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy conc]n$ t ! acquisition is inconsi/5t ) ! public int]e/4 7,b7 ,a det]m9ation by ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy conc]n$ t ! co/ ( ! acquisition is unreasonable4 7,c7 ,a det]m9ation by ! head ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy conc]n$ t ! article1 mat]ial1 or supply is n m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 suffici5t & reasonably available comm]cial quantities ( a satisfactory quality4 #gjibg4 ,prospective am5dm5ts to int]nal cross-ref]5ces 7a7 ,specialty metals clause ref]5ce ,section #gjibc7;f77#e7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #becc;b & ins]t+ section #dhfc4 7b7 ,b]ry ,am5dm5t ref]5ce ,section #gjibf7a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #becc;a & ins]t+ section #dhfb4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 ,b ,buy,american4gov #gjica4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,buy,american4gov ,act ( #bjba4 #gjicb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,buy ,am]ican law ,! t]m ,buy ,am]ican law means any law1 regulation1 ,executive ord]1 or rule relat+ to ,f$]al contracts1 grants1 or f9ancial assi/ance t requires or provides a pref]5ce = ! pur*ase or use ( goods1 products1 or mat]ials m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+-- 7,a7 *apt] #hc ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,buy ,am]ican ,act72 7,b7 section #ecbc7;j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,c7 section #cac ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,d7 section #ejaja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,e7 section #bddje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7,f7 section #fjh ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achh72 7,g7 section #adeb7;a77#d7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7;a77#d772 7,h7 section #ejce ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,re=m & ,developm5t ,act ( #bjad 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ciad72 7,i7 section #becc;a ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,b]ry ,am5dm5t72 & 7,j7 section #becc;b ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,executive ag5cy ,! t]m executive ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ag5cy 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #cejb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t x does n include an indep5d5t regulatory ag5cy1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#e7 ( su* section4 7#c7 ,buy ,am]ican waiv] ,! t]m ,buy ,am]ican waiv] ref]s to an exception to or waiv] ( any ,buy ,am]ican law1 or ! t]ms & conditions us$ by an ag5cy 9 grant+ an exception to or waiv] f ,buy ,am]ican laws4 #gjicc4 ,s5se ( ,congress on buy+ ,am]ican ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 e executive ag5cy %\ld maximize1 ?r\gh t]ms & conditions ( ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>ds & ,f$]al procurem5ts1 ! use ( goods1 products1 & mat]ials produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & contracts = outs\rc$ gov]nm5t s]vice contracts to be p]=m$ by ,unit$ ,/ates nationals2 7#b7 e executive ag5cy %\ld scrupul\sly monitor1 en=ce1 & comply ) ,buy ,am]ican laws1 to ! ext5t !y apply1 & m9imize ! use ( waiv]s2 & 7#c7 e executive ag5cy %\ld use available data to r\t9ely audit its compliance ) ,buy ,am]ican laws4 #gjicd4 ,assessm5t ( impact ( free trade agreem5ts ,n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 & ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all assess ! impacts 9 a publicly available report ( all ,unit$ ,/ates free trade agreem5ts1 ! ,_w ,trade ,organization ,agreem5t on ,gov]nm5t ,procurem5t1 & ,f$]al p]mitt+ processes on ! op]ation ( ,buy ,am]ican laws1 includ+ _! impacts on ! implem5tation ( dome/ic procurem5t pref]5ces4 #gjice4 ,judici\s use ( waiv]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by law1 a ,buy ,am]ican waiv] t is det]m9$ by an ag5cy head or o!r relevant (ficial to be 9 ! public int]e/ %all be con/ru$ to ensure ! maximum utilization ( goods1 products1 & mat]ials produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,public int]e/ waiv] det]m9ations ,to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by law1 det]m9ation ( public int]e/ waiv]s %all be made by ! head ( ! ag5cy ) ! au?ority ov] ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>d or ,f$]al procurem5t "u consid]ation4 #gjicf4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,buy,american4gov website 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices %all e/abli% an ,int]net website ) ! address ,buy,american4gov t w be publicly available & free to access4 ,! website %all include in=mation on all waiv]s ( & exceptions to ,buy ,am]ican laws s9ce ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act t h be5 reque/$1 are "u consid]ation1 or h be5 grant$ by executive ag5cies & be design$ to enable manufactur]s & o!r int]e/$ p>ties to easily id5tify waiv]s4 ,! website %all also include ! results ( r\t9e audits to det]m9e data errors & ,buy ,am]ican law violations aft] ! aw>d ( a contract4 ,! website %all provide publicly available contact in=mation = ! relevant contract+ ag5cies4 7b7 ,utilization ( exi/+ website ,! requirem5ts ( subsection 7a7 may be met by utiliz+ an exi/+ website1 provid$ t ! address ( t website is ,buy,american4gov4 #gjicg4 ,waiv] ,transp>5cy & ,/reaml9+ = contracts 7a7 ,collection ( in=mation ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( relevant ag5cies1 %all develop a me*anism to collect in=mation on reque/s to invoke a ,buy ,am]ican waiv] = a ,f$]al contract1 utiliz+ exi/+ report+ requirem5ts :5ev] possible1 = purposes ( provid+ e>ly notice ( possible waiv]s via ! website e/abli%$ "u section #gjicf4 7b7 ,waiv] transp>5cy & /reaml9+ 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,prior to grant+ a reque/ to waive a ,buy ,am]ican law1 ! head ( an executive ag5cy %all submit a reque/ to invoke a ,buy ,am]ican waiv] to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices %all make ! reque/ available on or ?r\gh ! public website e/abli%$ "u section #gjicf = public comm5t = n less ?an #ae days4 7#b7 ,exception ,! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 does n apply to a reque/ = a ,buy ,am]ican waiv] to satisfy an urg5t contract+ ne$ 9 an un=ese5 & exig5t circum/ance4 7c7 ,in=mation available to ! executive ag5cy conc]n+ ! reque/ 7#a7 ,requirem5t ,no ,buy ,am]ican waiv] = purposes ( aw>d+ a contract may be grant$ if1 9 contrav5tion ( subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in=mation ab\t ! waiv] 0 n made available on ! website "u section #gjicf2 or 7,b7 no opportunity = public comm5t conc]n+ ! reque/ 0 grant$4 7#b7 ,scope ,in=mation made available to ! public conc]n+ ! reque/ includ$ on ! website describ$ 9 section #gjicf %all prop]ly & adequately docum5t & ju/ify ! /atutory basis cit$ = ! reque/$ waiv]4 ,su* in=mation %all include-- 7,a7 a detail$ ju/ification = ! use ( goods1 products1 or mat]ials m9$1 produc$1 or manufactur$ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 = reque/s cit+ unreasonable co/ z ! /atutory basis ( ! waiv]1 a comp>ison ( ! co/ ( ! dome/ic product to ! co/ ( ! =eign product or a comp>ison ( ! ov]all co/ ( ! project ) dome/ic products to ! ov]all co/ ( ! project ) =eign-orig9 products or s]vices1 pursuant to ! requirem5ts ( ! applicable ,buy ,am]ican law1 except t publicly available co/ comp>ison data may be provid$ 9 lieu ( propriet>y pric+ in=mation2 7,c7 = reque/s cit+ ! public int]e/ z ! /atutory basis = ! waiv]1 a detail$ writt5 /atem5t1 :i* %all include all appropriate factors1 su* z pot5tial obligations "u int]national agreem5ts1 ju/ify+ :y ! reque/$ waiv] is 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7,d7 a c]tification t ! procurem5t (ficial or assi/ance recipi5t made a good fai? ef=t to solicit bids = dome/ic products support$ by t]ms includ$ 9 reque/s = proposals1 contracts1 & nonpropriet>y communications ) ! prime contractor4 7d7 ,nonavailability waiv]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 = a reque/ cit+ nonavailability z ! /atutory basis = a ,buy ,am]ican waiv]1 an executive ag5cy %all provide an explanation ( ! procurem5t (ficial's ef=ts to procure a product f a dome/ic s\rce & ! reasons :y a dome/ic product 0 n available f a dome/ic s\rce4 ,^? explanations %all be made available on ,buy,american4gov prior to ! issuance ( ! waiv]1 & ! ag5cy %all consid] public comm5ts reg>d+ ! availability ( ! product be=e mak+ a f9al det]m9ation4 7#b7 ,exception ,an explanation "u p>agraph 7#a7 is n requir$ = a product ! nonavailability ( :i* is e/abli%$ by law or regulation4 #gjich4 ,comptroll] ,g5]al report ,n lat] ?an two ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! implem5tation ( ?is subtitle1 includ+ recomm5dations = any legislation to improve ! collection & report+ ( in=mation reg>d+ waiv]s ( & exceptions to ,buy ,am]ican laws4 #gjici4 ,rules ( con/ruction 7a7 ,disclosure requirem5ts ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all be con/ru$ z preempt+1 sup]s$+1 or o!rwise affect+ ! application ( any disclosure requirem5t or requirem5ts o!rwise provid$ by law or regulation4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( successor in=mation sy/ems ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all be con/ru$ z prev5t+ or o!rwise limit+ ! ability ( ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices to move ! data requir$ to be includ$ on ! website e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 to a successor in=mation sy/em4 ,any su* in=mation sy/em %all include a ref]5ce to ,buy,american4gov4 #gjidj4 ,consi/5cy ) int]national agreem5ts ,?is subtitle %all be appli$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates obligations "u int]national agreem5ts4 #gjida4 ,prospective am5dm5ts to int]nal cross-ref]5ces 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gjicb7a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,i71 by /rik+ section #becc;a & ins]t+ section #dhfb2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,j71 by /rik+ section #becc;b & ins]t+ section #dhfc4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb4 ,c ,make ,,ppe 9 ,am]ica #gjiea4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,make ,,ppe 9 ,am]ica ,act4 #gjieb4 ,f9d+s ,congress makes ! foll[+ f9d+s3 7#a7 ,! ,,covid-#ai p&emic has expos$ ! vuln]ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates supply *a9s =1 & lack ( dome/ic production (1 p]sonal protective equipm5t 7,,ppe74 7#b7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates requires a robu/1 secure1 & :olly dome/ic ,,ppe supply *a9 to safegu>d public heal? & national security4 7#c7 ,issu+ a /rategy t provides ! gov]nm5t's anticipat$ ne$s ov] ! next ?ree ye>s w enable suppli]s to assess :at *anges1 if any1 are ne$$ 9 _! manufactur+ capacity to meet expect$ dem&s4 7#d7 ,9 ord] to fo/] a dome/ic ,,ppe supply *a91 ,unit$ ,/ates indu/ry ne$s a /rong & consi/5t dem& signal f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t provid+ ! necess>y c]ta9ty to exp& production capacity inve/m5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,9 ord] to effectively inc5tivize inve/m5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! re-%or+ ( manufactur+1 long-t]m contracts mu/ be no %ort] ?an ?ree ye>s 9 duration4 7#f7 ,to accompli% ?is aim1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates %\ld seek to ensure compliance ) its int]national obligations1 su* z its commitm5ts "u ! ,_w ,trade ,organization's ,agreem5t on ,gov]nm5t ,procurem5t & its free trade agreem5ts1 includ+ by invok+ any relevant exceptions to ^? agreem5ts1 especially ^? relat$ to national security & public heal?4 7#g7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ne$s a long-t]m inve/m5t /rategy = ! dome/ic production ( ,,ppe items critical to ! ,unit$ ,/ates national response to a public heal? crisis1 includ+ ! ,,covid-#ai p&emic4 #gjiec4 ,requirem5t ( long-t]m contracts = dome/ically manufactur$ p]sonal protective equipm5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs1 ! ,committee on ,heal?1 ,education1 ,labor1 & ,p5sions1 ! ,committee on ,f9ance1 & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security1 ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,re=m1 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce1 ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means1 & ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,cov]$ ,secret>y ,! t]m cov]$ ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7#c7 ,p]sonal protective equipm5t ,! t]m p]sonal protective equipm5t means surgical masks1 respirator masks & p[]$ air purify+ respirators & requir$ filt]s1 face %ields & protective eyewe>1 gloves1 disposable & reusable surgical & isolation g[ns1 head & foot cov]+s1 & o!r ge> or clo?+ us$ to protect an individual f ! transmission ( disease4 7#d7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,! t]m ,unit$ ,/ates means ! #ej ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 & ! possessions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,contract requirem5ts = dome/ic production ,beg9n+ #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 9 ord] to ensure ! su/a9m5t & expansion ( p]sonal protective equipm5t manufactur+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & meet ! ne$s ( ! curr5t p&emic response1 any contract = ! procurem5t ( p]sonal protective equipm5t ent]$ into by a cov]$ ,secret>y1 or a cov]$ ,secret>y's designee1 %all-- 7#a7 be issu$ = a duration ( at lea/ #b ye>s1 plus all option p]iods necess>y1 to inc5tivize inve/m5t 9 ! production ( p]sonal protective equipm5t & ! mat]ials & compon5ts !re( 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 be = p]sonal protective equipm5t1 includ+ ! mat]ials & compon5ts !re(1 t is gr[n1 reprocess$1 reus$1 or produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,alt]natives to dome/ic production ,! requirem5t "u subsection 7b7 %all n apply to an item ( p]sonal protective equipm5t1 or compon5t or mat]ial !re( if1 aft] maximiz+ to ! ext5t feasible s\rces consi/5t ) subsection 7b71 ! cov]$ ,secret>y-- 7#a7 maximizes s\rces = p]sonal protective equipm5t t is assembl$ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates conta9+ only mat]ials & compon5ts t are gr[n1 reprocess$1 reus$1 or produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 c]tifies e #abj days t x is necess>y to procure p]sonal protective equipm5t "u alt]native proc$ures to respond to ! imm$iate ne$s ( a public heal? em]g5cy4 7d7 ,availability exception 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all n apply to an item ( p]sonal protective equipm5t1 or compon5t or mat]ial !re(-- 7,a7 t is1 or t includes1 a mat]ial li/$ 9 section #be4ajd ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation z "o = :i* a non-availability det]m9ation has be5 made2 or 7,b7 z to :i* ! cov]$ ,secret>y det]m9es t a suffici5t quantity ( a satisfactory quality t is gr[n1 reprocess$1 reus$1 or produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates _c be procur$ z1 & :51 ne$$ at ,unit$ ,/ates m>ket prices4 7#b7 ,c]tification requirem5t ,! cov]$ ,secret>y %all c]tify e #abj days t ! exception "u p>agraph 7#a7 is necess>y to meet ! imm$iate ne$s ( a public heal? em]g5cy4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 9 consultation ) ! cov]$ ,secret>ies1 %all submit to ! *airs & rank+ memb]s ( ! appropriate congressional committees a report on ! procurem5t ( p]sonal protective equipm5t4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+ elem5ts3 7,a7 ,! ,unit$ ,/ates long-t]m dome/ic procurem5t /rategy = ,,ppe produc$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ /rategies to inc5tivize inve/m5t 9 & ma9ta9 ,unit$ ,/ates supply *a9s = all ,,ppe suffici5t to meet ! ne$s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates dur+ a public heal? em]g5cy4 7,b7 ,an e/imate ( long-t]m dem& quantities = all ,,ppe items procur$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,c7 ,recomm5dations = congressional action requir$ to implem5t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gov]nm5t's procurem5t /rategy4 7,d7 ,a det]m9ation :e!r all notifications1 am5dm5ts1 & o!r necess>y actions h be5 complet$ to br+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates exi/+ int]national obligations into con=mity ) ! /atutory requirem5ts ( ?is subtitle4 7f7 ,au?orization ( transf] ( equipm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a cov]$ ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,/rategic ,national ,/ockpile e/abli%$ "u section #cai;,f-#b ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;b7 any excess p]sonal protective equipm5t acquir$ "u a contract execut$ pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,transf] ( equipm5t dur+ a public heal? em]g5cy 7,a7 ,am5dm5t ,title ,v ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ebi4 ,transf] ( equipm5t dur+ a public heal? em]g5cy 7a7 ,au?orization ( transf] ( equipm5t ,dur+ a public heal? em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices "u section #cai7;a7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7a771 ! ,secret>y1 at ! reque/ ( ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 may transf] to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 on a reimbursable basis1 excess p]sonal protective equipm5t or m$ically necess>y equipm5t 9 ! possession ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,det]m9ation by ,secret>ies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section-- 7,a7 be=e reque/+ a transf] "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all det]m9e :e!r ! p]sonal protective equipm5t or m$ically necess>y equipm5t is o!rwise available2 & 7,b7 be=e initiat+ a transf] "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! heads ( ea* compon5t )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 %all-- 7i7 det]m9e :e!r ! p]sonal protective equipm5t or m$ically necess>y equipm5t reque/$ to be transf]r$ "u subsection 7a7 is excess equipm5t2 & 7ii7 c]tify t ! transf] ( ! p]sonal protective equipm5t or m$ically necess>y equipm5t w n adv]sely impact ! heal? or safety ( (fic]s1 employees1 or contractors ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,notification ,! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices & ! ,secret>y %all ea* submit to ,congress a notification expla9+ ! det]m9ation made "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,requir$ inv5tory 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ,m$ical ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 ma9ta9 an inv5tory ( all p]sonal protective equipm5t & m$ically necess>y equipm5t 9 ! possession ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 make ! inv5tory requir$ "u clause 7i7 available1 on a cont9ual basis1 to-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices2 & 7,,ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,appropriations & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,b7 ,=m ,ea* inv5tory requir$ to be made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 4 7,b7 ,table ( cont5ts am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #aaf ,/at4 #bace7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #ebh ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #ebi4 ,transf] ( equipm5t dur+ a public heal? em]g5cy4 4 7#c7 ,/rategic national /ockpile ,section #cai;,f-#b7;a7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;b7a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,transf]s ( items ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 may sell drugs1 vacc9es & o!r biological products1 m$ical devices1 or o!r supplies ma9ta9$ 9 ! /ockpile "u p>agraph 7#a7 to a ,f$]al ag5cy or private1 nonpr(it1 ,/ate1 local1 tribal1 or t]ritorial entity = imm$iate use & di/ribution1 provid$ t any su* items be+ sold are-- 7,a7 )9 #a ye> ( _! expiration date2 or 7,b7 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to no long] be ne$$ 9 ! /ockpile due to advances 9 m$ical or te*nical capabilities4 4 7g7 ,compliance ) int]national agreem5ts ,! ,presid5t or ! ,presid5t's designee %all take all necess>y /eps1 includ+ invok+ ! rights ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u ,article ,,iii ( ! ,_w ,trade ,organization's ,agreem5t on ,gov]nm5t ,procurem5t & ! relevant exceptions ( o!r relevant agreem5ts to :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a p>ty1 to ensure t ! int]national obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates are consi/5t ) ! provisions ( ?is subtitle4 ,x ,asset concessions #gajja4 ,asset concessions 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #faa4 ,asset concessions & innovative f9ance assi/ance 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,approv$ infra/ructure asset ,! t]m approv$ infra/ructure asset means-- 7,a7 a project 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a772 & 7,b7 a gr\p ( projects 7z def9$ 9 section #fja7;a77 consid]$ toge!r 9 a s+le asset concession or long-t]m lease to a concessionaire by #a or m eligible entities4 7#b7 ,asset concession ,! t]m asset concession means a contract betwe5 an eligible entity & a concessionaire-- 7,a7 "u :i*-- 7i7 ! eligible entity agrees to ent] into a concession agreem5t or long-t]m lease ) ! concessionaire relat+ to an approv$ infra/ructure asset own$1 controll$1 or ma9ta9$ by ! eligible entity2 7ii7 z consid]ation = ! agreem5t or lease describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! concessionaire agrees-- 7,i7 to provide to ! eligible entity #a or m asset concession paym5ts2 & 7,,ii7 to ma9ta9 or exce$ ! condition1 p]=mance1 & s]vice level ( ! approv$ infra/ructure asset1 z comp>$ to t condition1 p]=mance1 & s]vice level on ! date ( execution ( ! agreem5t or lease2 & 7iii7 ! eligible entity & ! concessionaire agree t ! co/s = a fiscal ye> ( ! agreem5t or lease1 & any project c>ri$ out "u ! agreem5t or lease1 %all n be %ift$ to any taxpay] ! annual h\sehold income ( :om is less ?an #djj1jjj p] ye>1 includ+ ?r\gh taxes1 us] fees1 tolls1 or any o!r measure1 = use ( an approv$ infra/ructure asset2 & 7,b7 ! t]ms ( :i* d n include any noncompete or exclusivity re/riction 7or any o!r1 simil> re/riction7 on ! approval ( ano!r project4 7#c7 ,asset concession paym5t ,! t]m asset concession paym5t means a paym5t t-- 7,a7 is made by a concessionaire to an eligible entity = fair m>ket value t is det]m9$ z "p ( ! asset concession2 & 7,b7 may be-- 7i7 a paym5t made at ! f9ancial close ( an asset concession2 or 7ii7 a s]ies ( paym5ts s*$ul$ to be made =-- 7,i7 a fix$ p]iod2 or 7,,ii7 ! t]m ( an asset concession4 7#d7 ,concessionaire ,! t]m concessionaire means a private individual or a private or publicly *>t]$ corporation or entity t ent]s into an asset concession ) an eligible entity4 7#e7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 t-- 7i7 owns1 controls1 or ma9ta9s an approv$ infra/ructure asset2 & 7ii7 has ! legal au?ority to ent] into a contract to transf] own]%ip1 ma9t5ance1 op]ations1 rev5ues1 or o!r b5efits & responsibilities = an approv$ infra/ructure asset4 7,b7 ,entities describ$ ,an entity ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,a ,/ate4 7ii7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7iii7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7iv7 ,an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate1 ,tribal gov]nm5t1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7v7 ,a special purpose di/rict or public au?ority4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to facilitate access to exp]t s]vices =1 & to provide grants to1 eligible entities to enhance ! te*nical capacity ( eligible entities to facilitate & evaluate public-private p>tn]%ips 9 :i* ! private sector p>tn] c\ld assume a great] role 9 project plann+1 developm5t1 f9anc+1 con/ruction1 ma9t5ance1 & op]ation1 includ+ by assi/+ eligible entities 9 ent]+ into asset concessions4 7c7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 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 7d7 ,eligible activities 7#a7 ,te*nical assi/ance grants ,an eligible entity may use am\nts made available f a grant "u ?is section = te*nical assi/ance to build ! organizational capacity ( ! eligible entity to develop1 review1 or ent] into an asset concession1 includ+ =-- 7,a7 id5tify+ appropriate assets or projects = asset concessions2 7,b7 solicit+ & negotiat+ asset concessions1 includ+ hir+ /aff 9 public ag5cies2 7,c7 conduct+ a value-=-money analysis1 or a comp>able analysis1 to evaluate ! comp>ative b5efits ( asset concessions & public debt or o!r procurem5t me?ods2 7,d7 evaluat+ options = ! /ructure & use ( asset concession paym5ts2 7,e7 evaluat+ & publicly pres5t+ ! risks & b5efits ( all contract provisions = ! purpose ( transp>5cy & acc\ntability2 7,f7 id5tify+ be/ practices to protect ! public int]e/ & priorities2 7,g7 id5tify+ be/ practices = manag+ transportation dem& & mobility along a corridor1 includ+ ?r\gh provisions ( ! asset concession1 to facilitate transportation dem& managem5t /rategies along ! corridor t is subject to ! asset concession2 & 7,h7 integrat+ & coord9at+ pric+1 data1 & f>e collection ) o!r regional op]ators t exi/ or may be develop$4 7#b7 ,exp]t s]vices ,an eligible entity seek+ to lev]age public & private fund+ 9 connection ) ! developm5t ( an e>ly-/age approv$ infra/ructure asset1 includ+ 9 ! developm5t ( alt]native approa*es to project deliv]y or procurem5t1 may use am\nts made available f a grant "u ?is section to reta9 ! s]vices ( an exp]t firm to provide to ! eligible entity direct project level assi/ance1 :i* s]vices may include-- 7,a7 project plann+1 feasibility /udies1 rev5ue =eca/+1 economic assessm5ts & co/-b5efit analyses1 public b5efit /udies1 value-=-money analyses1 bus9ess case developm5t1 lifecycle co/ analyses1 risk assessm5t1 f9anc+ & fund+ options analyses1 procurem5t alt]natives analyses1 /atutory & regulatory framework analyses & o!r pre-procurem5t & pre-con/ruction activities2 7,b7 f9ancial & legal plann+ 7includ+ ! id5tification ( /atutory au?orization1 fund+1 & f9anc+ options72 7,c7 e>ly assessm5t ( p]mitt+1 environm5tal review1 & regulatory processes & co/s2 & 7,d7 assi/ance ) ent]+ into an asset concession4 7e7 ,di/ribution 7#a7 ,maximum am\nt 7,a7 ,te*nical assi/ance grants ,! maximum am\nt ( a te*nical assi/ance grant "u subsection 7d77#a7 %all be #b1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,exp]t s]vices ,! maximum am\nt ( ! value ( exp]t s]vices reta9$ by an eligible entity "u subsection 7d77#b7 %all be #b1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,co/ %>+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out "u ?is section may be up to #ajj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,c]ta9 projects ,if ! am\nt ( ! grant provid$ to an eligible entity "u ?is section is m ?an #a1jjj1jjj1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( an activity c>ri$ out us+ grant am\nts 9 excess ( #a1jjj1jjj %all be #ej p]c5t4 7#c7 ,/atewide maximum ,! aggregate am\nt made available "u ?is section to eligible entities )9 a ,/ate %all n exce$1 on a cumulative basis = all eligible entities )9 ! ,/ate dur+ any #c-ye> p]iod1 #d1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t1 z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is section1 = any asset concession = :i* ! grant provides direct assi/ance-- 7,a7 ! asset concession %all n prohibit1 disc\rage1 or make x m difficult = an eligible entity to con/ruct new infra/ructure1 to provide or exp& transportation s]vices1 or to manage associat$ infra/ructure 9 publicly b5eficial ways1 along a transportation corridor or 9 ! proximity ( a transportation facility t 0 a "p ( ! asset concession2 7,b7 ! eligible entity %all h adopt$ b9d+ rules to publi% all major bus9ess t]ms ( ! propos$ asset concession n lat] ?an ! date t is #cj days be=e ent]+ into ! asset concession1 to enable public review1 includ+ a c]tification ( public int]e/ bas$ on ! results ( an assessm5t "u subp>agraph 7,d72 7,c7 ! asset concession %all n result 9 displacem5t1 job loss1 or wage r$uction = ! exi/+ work=ce ( ! eligible entity or o!r public entities2 7,d7 ! eligible entity or ! concessionaire %all c>ry out a value-=-money analysis1 or simil> assessm5t1 to comp>e ! aggregate co/s & b5efits to ! eligible entity ( ! asset concession aga9/ alt]native options to det]m9e :e!r ! asset concession g5]ates additional public b5efits & s]ves ! public int]e/2 7,e7 ! full am\nt ( any asset concession paym5t receiv$ by ! eligible entity "u ! asset concession1 less any am\nt paid = transaction co/s relat+ to ! asset concession1 %all be us$ to pay infra/ructure co/s ( ! eligible entity2 & 7,f7 ! t]ms ( ! asset concession %all n result 9 any increase 9 co/s "u ! asset concession be+ %ift$ to taxpay]s ! annual h\sehold income ( :om is less ?an #djj1jjj p] ye>1 includ+ ?r\gh taxes1 us] fees1 tolls1 or any o!r measure1 = use ( an approv$ infra/ructure asset4 7#b7 ,audit ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* an eligible entity ent]s into an asset concession z a result ( a grant "u ?is section-- 7,a7 ! eligible entity %all hire an indep5d5t auditor to evaluate ! p]=mance ( ! concessionaire bas$ on ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! indep5d5t auditor %all submit to ! eligible entity1 & make publicly available1 a report describ+ ! results ( ! audit "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,treatm5t ,unless o!rwise provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all n1 z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is section1 prohibit or o!rwise prev5t an eligible entity f ent]+ into1 or receiv+ any asset concession paym5t "u1 an asset concession = an approv$ infra/ructure asset own$1 controll$1 or ma9ta9$ by ! eligible entity4 7#d7 ,applicability ( ,f$]al laws ,no?+ 9 ?is section exempts a concessionaire or an eligible entity f a compliance obligation ) respect to any applicable ,f$]al or ,/ate law t w\ld o!rwise apply to ! concessionaire1 ! eligible entity1 or an approv$ infra/ructure asset4 7g7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ,octob] #a1 #bjba1 & on ea* ,octob] #a !reaft] ?r\gh ,octob] #a1 #bjbe1 out ( any funds 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all transf] to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,receipt & acceptance ,! ,secret>y %all be entitl$ to receive1 %all accept1 & %all use to c>ry out ?is section ! funds transf]r$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 )\t fur!r appropriation4 4 7#b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! analysis = *apt] #f ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #faa4 ,asset concessions & innovative f9ance assi/ance4 4 7b7 ,asset recycl+ report ,n lat] ?an ,augu/ #a1 #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t includes-- 7#a7 an analysis ( any imp$im5ts 9 applicable laws1 regulations1 & practices to increas$ use ( public-private p>tn]%ips & private inve/m5t 9 transportation improvem5ts2 & 7#b7 proposals = approa*es t address ^? imp$im5ts :ile cont9u+ to protect ! public int]e/ & any public inve/m5t 9 transportation improvem5ts4 ,,xi ,clean s*ool buses & f]ries #gaaja4 ,clean s*ool bus program ,section #gda ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjia7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #gda4 ,clean s*ool bus program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#b7 ,alt]native fuel ,! t]m alt]native fuel means liquefi$ natural gas1 compress$ natural gas1 hydrog51 propane1 or bi(uels4 7#c7 ,clean s*ool bus ,! t]m clean s*ool bus means a s*ool bus t-- 7,a7 ! ,adm9i/rator c]tifies r$uces emissions & is op]at$ entirely or 9 "p us+ an alt]native fuel2 or 7,b7 is a z]o-emission s*ool bus4 7#d7 ,eligible contractor ,! t]m eligible contractor means a contractor t is a =-pr(it1 n-=-pr(it1 or nonpr(it entity t has ! capacity-- 7,a7 to sell clean s*ool buses1 z]o-emission s*ool buses1 *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure1 or o!r equipm5t ne$$ to *>ge1 fuel1 or ma9ta9 clean s*ool buses or z]o-emission s*ool buses1 to individuals or entities t own a s*ool bus or a fleet ( s*ool buses2 or 7,b7 to arrange f9anc+ = su* a sale4 7#e7 ,eligible recipi5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! t]m eligible recipi5t means-- 7i7 #a or m local or ,/ate gov]nm5tal entities responsible =-- 7,i7 provid+ s*ool bus s]vice to #a or m public s*ool sy/ems2 or 7,,ii7 ! pur*ase ( s*ool buses2 7ii7 an eligible contractor2 7iii7 a nonpr(it s*ool transportation association2 or 7iv7 an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 ,tribal organization 7z def9$ 9 t section71 or tribally controll$ s*ool 7z def9$ 9 section #ebab ( ! ,tribally ,controll$ ,s*ools ,act ( #aihh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa77 t is responsible =-- 7,i7 provid+ s*ool bus s]vice to #a or m ,bureau-fund$ s*ools 7z def9$ 9 section #aada ( ! ,education ,am5dm5ts ( #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 or 7,,ii7 ! pur*ase ( s*ool buses4 7,b7 ,special requirem5ts ,9 ! case ( eligible recipi5ts id5tifi$ "u clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% timely & appropriate requirem5ts = notice & %all e/abli% timely & appropriate requirem5ts = approval by ! public s*ool sy/ems t w\ld be s]v$ by buses pur*as$ us+ aw>d funds made available "u ?is section4 7#f7 ,high-ne$ local educational ag5cy ,! t]m high-ne$ local educational ag5cy means a local educational ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja77 t is among ! local educational ag5cies 9 ! applicable ,/ate ) high p]c5tages ( *ildr5 c\nt$ "u section #aabd7;c7 ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fccc7;c771 on ! basis ( ! mo/ rec5t satisfactory data available1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,education 7or1 = a local educational ag5cy = :i* no su* data is available1 su* o!r data z ! ,secret>y ( ,education det]m9es to be satisfactory74 7#g7 ,s*ool bus ,! t]m s*ool bus has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m s*oolbus 9 section #cjabe7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#h7 ,z]o-emission s*ool bus ,! t]m z]o-emission s*ool bus means a s*ool bus t is c]tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator to h a drivetra9 t produces1 "u any possible op]ational mode or condition1 z]o exhau/ emission (-- 7,a7 any air pollutant t is li/$ pursuant to section #ajh7;a7 ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdjh7;a77 7or any precursor to su* an air pollutant72 & 7,b7 any gre5h\se gas4 7b7 ,program = replacem5t ( exi/+ s*ool buses ) clean s*ool buses & z]o-emission s*ool buses 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% a program-- 7,a7 to aw>d grants & rebates on a competitive basis to eligible recipi5ts = ! replacem5t ( exi/+ s*ool buses ) clean s*ool buses2 7,b7 to aw>d grants & rebates on a competitive basis to eligible recipi5ts = ! replacem5t ( exi/+ s*ool buses ) z]o-emission s*ool buses2 7,c7 to aw>d contracts to eligible contractors to provide rebates = ! replacem5t ( exi/+ s*ool buses ) clean s*ool buses2 & 7,d7 to aw>d contracts to eligible contractors to provide rebates = ! replacem5t ( exi/+ s*ool buses ) z]o-emission s*ool buses4 7#b7 ,allocation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available = aw>ds "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 a fiscal ye>1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all aw>d-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t to replace exi/+ s*ool buses ) z]o-emission s*ool buses2 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t to replace exi/+ s*ool buses ) clean s*ool buses & z]o-emission s*ool buses4 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,9 mak+ aw>ds "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all take into acc\nt ! foll[+ crit]ia & %all n give pref]5ce to any individual crit]ion3 7,a7 ,l[e/ ov]all co/ ( bus replacem5t4 7,b7 ,local conditions1 includ+ ! l5g? ( bus r\tes & wea!r conditions4 7,c7 ,te*nologies t mo/ r$uce emissions4 7,d7 ,:e!r funds w br+ new te*nologies to scale or promote co/ p>ity betwe5 old te*nology & new te*nology4 7#d7 ,priority ( applications ,9 mak+ aw>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator may prioritize applicants t-- 7,a7 propose to replace s*ool buses t s]ve-- 7i7 a high-ne$ local educational ag5cy2 7ii7 a ,bureau-fund$ s*ool 7z def9$ 9 section #aada ( ! ,education ,am5dm5ts ( #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 or 7iii7 a local educational ag5cy t receives a basic support paym5t "u section #gjjc7;b77#a7 ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7;b77#a77 = *ildr5 :o reside on ,indian l&2 7,b7 s]ve rural or l[-income areas2 or 7,c7 propose to complem5t ! assi/ance receiv$ ?r\gh ! aw>d by secur+ additional s\rces ( fund+ = ! activities support$ ?r\gh ! aw>d1 su* z ?r\gh-- 7i7 public-private p>tn]%ips2 7ii7 grants f o!r entities2 or 7iii7 issuance ( s*ool bonds4 7#e7 ,use ( s*ool bus fleet ,all clean s*ool buses & z]o-emission s*ool buses acquir$ ) funds provid$ "u ?is section %all-- 7,a7 be op]at$ z "p ( ! s*ool bus fleet = :i* ! aw>d 0 made = n less ?an #e ye>s2 7,b7 be ma9ta9$1 op]at$1 & *>g$ or fuel$ accord+ to manufactur] recomm5dations or ,/ate requirem5ts2 & 7,c7 n be manufactur$ or retr(itt$ )1 or o!rwise h in/all$1 a p[] unit or o!r te*nology t creates air pollution )9 ! s*ool bus1 su* z an unv5t$ diesel pass5g] heat]4 7#f7 ,aw>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 mak+ aw>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,adm9i/rator may make aw>ds = up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! co/s = replacem5t ( exi/+ s*ool buses ) clean s*ool buses1 z]o-emission s*ool buses1 & *>g+ or fuel+ infra/ructure4 7,b7 ,/ructur+ aw>ds ,9 mak+ an aw>d "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all decide :e!r to aw>d a grant or rebate1 or a comb9ation !re(1 bas$ prim>ily on h[ be/ to facilitate replac+ exi/+ s*ool buses ) clean s*ool buses or z]o-emission s*ool buses1 z applicable4 7#g7 ,deploym5t & di/ribution 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7i7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 a*ieve nationwide deploym5t ( clean s*ool buses & z]o-emission s*ool buses ?r\gh ! program "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 ensure a broad geographic di/ribution ( aw>ds4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! ,adm9i/rator %all ensure t ! am\nt receiv$ by all eligible entities 9 a ,/ate f grants & rebates "u ?is section does n exce$ #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section dur+ a fiscal ye>4 7#h7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ,congress a report t evaluates ! implem5tation ( ?is section & describes-- 7,a7 ! total numb] ( applications receiv$2 7,b7 ! quantity & am\nt ( grants & rebates aw>d$ & ! location ( ! recipi5ts ( ! grants & rebates2 7,c7 ! crit]ia us$ to select ! recipi5ts2 & 7,d7 any o!r in=mation ! ,adm9i/rator consid]s appropriate4 7c7 ,education & outrea* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all develop an education & outrea* program to promote & expla9 ! aw>d program "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,coord9ation ) /akehold]s ,! education & outrea* program "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be design$ & conduct$ 9 conjunction ) int]e/$ /akehold]s4 7#c7 ,compon5ts ,! education & outrea* program "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 in=m pot5tial aw>d recipi5ts on ! process ( apply+ = aw>ds & fulfill+ ! requirem5ts ( aw>ds2 7,b7 describe ! available te*nologies & ! b5efits ( us+ ! te*nologies2 7,c7 expla9 ! b5efits & co/s incurr$ by p>ticipat+ 9 ! aw>d program2 7,d7 make available in=mation reg>d+ be/ practices1 lessons le>n$1 & te*nical & o!r in=mation reg>d+-- 7i7 clean s*ool bus & z]o-emission s*ool bus acquisition & deploym5t2 7ii7 ! build-out ( associat$ infra/ructure & advance plann+ ) ! local electricity suppli]2 7iii7 work=ce developm5t1 tra9+1 & ,regi/]$ ,appr5tice%ips t meet ! requirem5ts "u p>ts #bi & #cj ( title #bi1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ,decemb] #a1 #bjai72 & 7iv7 any o!r in=mation t is necess>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 7,e7 include1 z appropriate1 in=mation f ! annual report requir$ "u subsection 7b77#g74 7d7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,! ,adm9i/rator may use1 = ! adm9i/rative co/s ( c>ry+ out ?is section1 n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = any fiscal ye>4 7e7 ,regulations ,! ,adm9i/rator %all h ! au?ority to issue su* regulations or o!r guidance1 =ms1 in/ructions1 & publications z may be necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ! programs1 projects1 or activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section1 includ+ to ensure t su* programs1 projects1 or activities are complet$ 9 a timely & effective mann]1 result 9 emissions r$uctions1 & maximize public heal? b5efits4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,adm9i/rator to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ( :i*-- 7#a7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! adoption ( clean s*ool buses & z]o-emission s*ool buses2 & 7#b7 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ! adoption ( z]o-emission s*ool buses4 4 #gaajb4 ,electric or l[-emitt+ f]ry pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,alt]native fuel ,! t]m alt]native fuel means-- 7,a7 me?anol1 d5atur$ e?anol1 & o!r alcohols2 7,b7 a mixture conta9+ at lea/ #he p]c5t ( me?anol1 d5atur$ e?anol1 & o!r alcohols by volume ) gasol9e or o!r fuels2 7,c7 natural gas2 7,d7 liquefi$ petroleum gas2 7,e7 hydrog52 7,f7 fuels 7except alcohol7 d]iv$ f biological mat]ials2 7,g7 electricity 7includ+ electricity f sol> en]gy72 & 7,h7 any o!r fuel ! ,secret>y prescribes by regulation t is n sub/antially petroleum & t w\ld yield sub/antial en]gy security & environm5tal b5efits4 7#b7 ,electric or l[-emitt+ f]ry ,! t]m electric or l[-emitt+ f]ry means a f]ry t r$uces emissions by utiliz+ alt]native fuels or onbo>d en]gy /orage sy/ems & relat$ *>g+ infra/ructure to r$uce emissions or produce z]o onbo>d emissions "u normal op]ation4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a pilot program to provide grants = ! pur*ase ( electric or l[-emitt+ f]ries & ! electrification ( or o!r r$uction ( emissions f exi/+ f]ries4 7c7 ,requirem5t ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7#a7 n less ?an #a grant "u ?is section %all be = a f]ry s]vice t s]ves ! ,/ate ) ! l>ge/ numb] ( ,m>9e ,highway ,sy/em miles2 & 7#b7 n less ?an #a grant "u ?is section %all be = a bi-,/ate f]ry s]vice-- 7,a7 ) an ag+ fleet2 & 7,b7 ^: developm5t ( z]o & l[ emission p[] s\rce f]ries w propose to advance ! /ate ( ! te*nology t[>d increas+ ! range & capacity ( z]o emission p[] s\rce f]ries4 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 #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 #gaajc4 ,f]ry s]vice = rural communities 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,basic ess5tial f]ry s]vice ,! t]m basic ess5tial f]ry s]vice means s*$ul$ f]ry transportation s]vice4 7#b7 ,eligible s]vice ,! t]m eligible s]vice means a f]ry s]vice t-- 7,a7 op]at$ a regul> s*$ule at any "t dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod end+ on ,m>* #a1 #bjbj2 & 7,b7 s]v$ n less ?an #b rural areas locat$ m ?an #ej sail+ miles ap>t4 7#c7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ecjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to ensure t basic ess5tial f]ry s]vice is provid$ to rural areas by provid+ funds to ,/ates to provide su* basic ess5tial f]ry s]vice4 7c7 ,program crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% requirem5ts & crit]ia = p>ticipation 9 ! program "u ?is section1 includ+ requirem5ts = ! provision ( funds to ,/ates4 7d7 ,waiv]s ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = ! waiv] ( any requirem5t "u ?is section4 7e7 ,treatm5t 7#a7 ,n attributable to urbaniz$ areas ,an eligible s]vice t receives funds f a ,/ate "u ?is section %all n be attribut$ to an urbaniz$ area = purposes ( apportion+ funds "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,no receipt ( c]ta9 apportion$ funds ,an eligible s]vice t receives funds f a ,/ate "u ?is section %all n receive funds apportion$ "u section #eccf or #eccg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 ! same fiscal ye>4 7f7 ,fund+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7g7 ,op]at+ co/s 7#a7 ,section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,additional uses ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 addition to o!r uses ( funds "u ?is section1 an eligible entity may use am\nts made available "u ?is section to pay ! op]at+ co/s ( ! eligible entity4 4 7#b7 ,section #bah7;c7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7z am5d$ by section #aaaaf ( division ,a71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ op]ation1 repair1 aft] pur*ase14 #gaajd4 ,exp&+ ! fund+ au?ority = r5ovat+1 con/ruct+1 & exp&+ c]ta9 facilities ,section #eji ( ! ,indian ,heal? ,c>e ,improvem5t ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ m9or be=e r5ovations2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ 1 to assi/ & all t foll[s ?r\gh /&>ds4 ,h ,rev5ue provisions ,i ,highway tru/ fund #hjaja4 ,ext5sion ( ,highway ,tru/ ,fund exp5diture au?ority 7a7 ,highway ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba 9 subsections 7b77#f77;,b71 7c77#a71 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbf1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,cont9u+ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba & ,o!r ,ext5sions ,act 9 subsections 7c77#a7 & 7e77#c7 & ins]t+ ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act4 7b7 ,sport ,fi% ,re/oration & ,boat+ ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejd ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,cont9u+ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba & ,o!r ,ext5sions ,act ea* place x appe>s 9 subsection 7b77#b7 & ins]t+ ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba 9 subsection 7d77#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,leak+ ,und]gr\nd ,/orage ,tank ,tru/ ,fund ,section #iejh7;e77#b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbf4 #hjajb4 ,ext5sion ( highway-relat$ taxes 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh3 7,a7 ,section #djda7;a77#a77;,c77iii77,i74 7,b7 ,section #djda7m77#a77;,b74 7,c7 ,section #djha7;d77#a74 7#b7 ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbh3 7,a7 ,section #djda7m77#a77;,a74 7,b7 ,section #djea7;c74 7,c7 ,section #djga7;d74 7,d7 ,section #djha7;d77#c74 7b7 ,ext5sion ( tax1 etc41 on use ( c]ta9 heavy vehicles ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi3 7#a7 ,section #ddha7;f74 7#b7 ,subsections 7c77#d7 & 7d7 ( section #ddhb4 7c7 ,floor /ocks refunds ,section #fdab7;a77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbh2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,m>* #ca1 #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,m>* #ca1 #bjbi2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc & ins]t+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbi4 7d7 ,ext5sion ( c]ta9 exemptions 7#a7 ,section #dbba7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,section #ddhc7;i7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbi4 7e7 ,ext5sion ( transf]s ( c]ta9 taxes 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb ea* place x appe>s 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbh2 7ii7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb 9 ! head+ ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbh2 7iii7 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbb 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ ,july #a1 #bjbc 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ,july #a1 #bjbi2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ ,july #a1 #bjbc & ins]t+ ,july #a1 #bjbi4 7#b7 ,motorboat & small-eng9e fuel tax transf]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,p>agraphs 7#c77;,a77i7 & 7#d77;,a7 ( section #iejc7;c7 ( su* ,code are ea* am5d$ by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbh4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts to l& & wat] cons]vation fund ,section #bjjcaj ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbi2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbh4 7f7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjba4 #hjajc4 ,fur!r additional transf]s to tru/ fund ,subsection 7f7 ( section #iejc ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aa7 z p>agraph 7#ab7 & ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#aj7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#aa7 ,fur!r transf]s to tru/ fund ,out ( money 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is h]eby appropriat$-- 7,a7 #ij1jjj1jjj1jjj to ! ,highway ,acc\nt 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77#e77;,b77 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund2 & 7,b7 #bh1jjj1jjj1jjj to ! ,mass ,transit ,acc\nt 9 ! ,highway ,tru/ ,fund4 4 ,,ii ,*emical sup]fund #hjbja4 ,ext5sion & modification ( c]ta9 sup]fund excise taxes 7a7 ,ext5sion 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dffa7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,t]m9ation ,no tax %all be impos$ by ?is section aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjca4 4 7#b7 ,import$ sub/ances ,section #dfga7;e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,t]m9ation ,no tax %all be impos$ by ?is section aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjca4 4 7b7 ,modification ( rates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dffa7;b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,am\nt ( tax ,! am\nt ( tax impos$ by subsection 7a7 %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! foll[+ table3 ,9 ! case (3,! tax is ! foll[+ am\nt p] ton3 ,acetyl5e#i4gd ,b5z5e#i4gd ,butane#i4gd ,butyl5e#i4gd ,butadi5e#i4gd ,e?yl5e#i4gd ,me?ane#f4hh ,nap?al5e#i4gd ,propyl5e#i4gd ,tolu5e#i4gd ,xyl5e#i4gd ,ammonia#e4bh ,antimony#h4ij ,antimony trioxide#g4ej ,ars5ic#h4ij ,ars5ic trioxide#f4hb ,b>ium sulfide#d4fj ,brom9e#h4ij ,cadmium#h4ij ,*lor9e#e4dj ,*romium#h4ij ,*romite#c4jd ,potassium di*romate#c4ch ,sodium di*romate#c4gd ,cobalt#h4ij ,cupric sulfate#c4gd ,cupric oxide#g4ah ,cupr\s oxide#g4id ,hydro*loric acid#j4eh ,hydrog5 fluoride#h4df ,lead oxide#h4bh ,m]cury#h4ij ,nickel#h4ij ,phosphorus#h4ij ,/ann\s *loride#e4gj ,/annic *loride#d4bd ,z9c *loride#d4dd ,z9c sulfate#c4hj ,potassium hydroxide#j4dd ,sodium hydroxide#j4ef ,sulfuric acid#j4eb ,nitric acid#j4dh4 4 7#b7 ,rate on taxable sub/ances :]e import] does n furni% in=mation to ! secret>y ,section #dfga7;b77#b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ #e p]c5t & ins]t+ #aj p]c5t4 7c7 ,rules relat+ to taxable sub/ances 7#a7 ,modification ( det]m9ation ( taxable sub/ances ,section #dfgb7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ #ej p]c5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,presumption z a taxable sub/ance = prior det]m9ations ,except z o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury 7or ! ,secret>y's delegate71 any sub/ance :i* 0 det]m9$ to be a taxable sub/ance by reason ( section #dfgb7;a77#b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all cont9ue to be treat$ z a taxable sub/ance = purposes ( su* section aft] su* date4 7#c7 ,publication ( initial li/ ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury 7or ! ,secret>y's delegate7 %all publi% an initial li/ ( taxable sub/ances "u section #dfgb7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf4 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,july #a1 #bjbb4 ,,iii ,cu/oms us] fees #hjcja4 ,ext5sion ( cu/oms us] fees 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #acjca7;j77#c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aihe 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #eh;c7j77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 7b7 ,rate = m]*&ise process+ fees ,section #ejc ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,korea ,free ,trade ,agreem5t ,implem5tation ,act 7,public ,law #aab-da2 #ai ,u4,s4,c4 #chje note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 ,,iv ,bond ,provisions #hjdja4 ,private activity bonds = qualifi$ broadb& projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adb7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ or at ! end ( p>agraph 7#ad71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#ae7 & ins]t+ 1 or1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#af7 qualifi$ broadb& projects4 4 7b7 ,qualifi$ broadb& projects ,section #adb ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7n7 ,qualifi$ broadb& project 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#af71 ! t]m qualifi$ broadb& project means any project :i*-- 7,a7 is design$ to provide broadb& s]vice solely to #a or m c5sus block gr\ps 9 :i* m ?an #ej p]c5t ( resid5tial h\seholds d n h access to fix$1 t]re/rial broadb& s]vice :i* deliv]s at lea/ #be megabits p] second d[n/ream & at lea/ #c megabits s]vice up/ream1 & 7,b7 results 9 int]net access to resid5tial locations1 comm]cial locations1 or a comb9ation ( resid5tial & comm]cial locations at spe$s n less ?an #ajj megabits p] second = d[nloads & #bj megabits = second = uploads1 b only if at lea/ #ij p]c5t ( ! locations provid$ su* access "u ! project are locations :]e1 be=e ! project1 a broadb& s]vice provid]-- 7i7 did n provide s]vice1 or 7ii7 did n provide s]vice meet+ ! m9imum spe$ requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,notice to broadb& provid]s ,a project %all n be treat$ z a qualifi$ broadb& project unless1 be=e ! issue date ( any issue ! proce$s ( :i* are to be us$ to fund ! project1 ! issu]-- 7,a7 notifies ea* broadb& s]vice provid] provid+ broadb& s]vice 9 ! area )9 :i* broadb& s]vices are to be provid$ "u ! project ( ! project & its int5d$ scope1 7,b7 includes 9 su* notice a reque/ = in=mation f ea* su* provid] ) respect to ! provid]'s ability to deploy1 manage1 & ma9ta9 a broadb& network capable ( provid+ gigabit capable ,int]net access to resid5tial or comm]cial locations1 & 7,c7 all[s ea* su* provid] at lea/ #ij days to respond to su* notice & reque/4 4 7c7 ,p>tial exception f volume cap 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adf7;g7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ 1 &1 & by ins]t+ imm$iately aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 #ge p]c5t ( any exempt facility bond issu$ z "p ( an issue describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#af7 ( section #adb7;a7 7relat+ to qualifi$ broadb& projects74 4 7#b7 ,gov]nm5t-own$ projects ,! la/ s5t5ce ( section #adf7;g7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ,p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e74 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to obligations issu$ 9 cal5d> ye>s beg9n+ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hjdjb4 ,c>bon dioxide capture facilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adb7;a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 z am5d$ by section #hjdja1 is am5d$ by /rik+ or at ! end ( p>agraph 7#ae71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#af7 & ins]t+ 1 or1 & by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#ag7 qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture facilities4 4 7b7 ,qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture facilities ,section #adb ( su* ,code1 z am5d$ by section #hjdja1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7o7 ,qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture facility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( subsection 7a77#ag71 ! t]m qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture facility means-- 7,a7 ! eligible compon5ts ( an indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility1 & 7,b7 a direct air capture facility 7z def9$ 9 section #de,q7e77#a774 7#b7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible compon5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible compon5t means any equipm5t :i* is in/all$ 9 an indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility t satisfies ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#c7 & :i* is-- 7,i7 us$ = ! purpose ( capture1 treatm5t & purification1 compression1 transportation1 or on-site /orage ( c>bon dioxide produc$ by ! indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility1 or 7,,ii7 integral or functionally relat$ & subord9ate to a process :i* conv]ts a solid or liquid product f coal1 petroleum residue1 biomass1 or o!r mat]ials :i* are recov]$ = _! en]gy or fe$/ock value into a syn!sis gas compos$ prim>ily ( c>bon dioxide & hydrog5 = direct use or subsequ5t *emical or physical conv]sion4 7ii7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph-- 7,i7 ,biomass 7aa7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m biomass means any-- 7,,aa7 agricultural or plant wa/e1 7,,bb7 byproduct ( wood or pap] mill op]ations1 includ+ lign9 9 sp5t pulp+ liquors1 & 7,,cc7 o!r products ( =e/ry ma9t5ance4 7bb7 ,exclusion ,! t]m biomass does n include pap] :i* is commonly recycl$4 7,,ii7 ,coal ,! t]m coal means an?racite1 bitum9\s coal1 subbitum9\s coal1 lignite1 & peat4 7,b7 ,indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! t]m indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility means a facility t emits c>bon dioxide 7includ+ f any fugitive emissions s\rce7 t is creat$ z a result ( any ( ! foll[+ processes3 7,i7 ,fuel combu/ion4 7,,ii7 ,gasification4 7,,iii7 ,bio9du/rial4 7,,iv7 ,f]m5tation4 7,v7 ,any manufactur+ indu/ry relat+ to-- 7aa7 *emicals1 7bb7 f]tiliz]s1 7cc7 glass1 7dd7 /eel1 7ee7 petroleum residues1 7ff7 =e/ products1 7gg7 agriculture1 includ+ fe$lots & dairy op]ations1 & 7hh7 transportation grade liquid fuels4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,= purposes ( clause 7i71 an indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility %all n include-- 7,i7 any geological gas facility1 or 7,,ii7 any air sep>ation unit t-- 7aa7 does n qualify z gasification equipm5t1 or 7bb7 is n a necess>y compon5t ( an oxy-fuel combu/ion process4 7iii7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph-- 7,i7 ,petroleum residue ,! t]m petroleum residue means ! c>boniz$ product ( high-boil+ hydroc>bon fractions obta9$ 9 petroleum process+4 7,,ii7 ,geological gas facility ,! t]m geological gas facility means a facility t-- 7aa7 produces a raw product consi/+ ( gas or mix$ gas & liquid f a geological =mation1 7bb7 transports or removes impurities f su* product1 or 7cc7 sep>ates su* product into its con/itu5t p>ts4 7#c7 ,special rule = facilities ) less ?an #fe p]c5t capture & /orage p]c5tage 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! eligible compon5ts ( an indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility satisfies ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph if su* eligible compon5ts are design$ to h a capture & /orage p]c5tage 7z det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,c77 t is equal to or great] ?an #fe p]c5t4 7,b7 ,exception ,9 ! case ( an indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility design$ ) a capture & /orage p]c5tage t is less ?an #fe p]c5t1 ! p]c5tage ( ! co/ ( ! eligible compon5ts in/all$ 9 su* facility t may be f9anc$ ) tax-exempt bonds may n be great] ?an ! design$ capture & /orage p]c5tage4 7,c7 ,capture & /orage p]c5tage 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! capture & /orage p]c5tage %all be an am\nt1 express$ z a p]c5tage1 equal to ! quoti5t (-- 7,i7 ! total metric tons ( c>bon dioxide design$ to be annually captur$1 transport$1 & inject$ into-- 7aa7 a facility = geologic /orage1 or 7bb7 an enhanc$ oil or gas recov]y well foll[$ by geologic /orage1 divid$ by 7,,ii7 ! total metric tons ( c>bon dioxide :i* w\ld o!rwise be releas$ into ! atmosph]e ea* ye> z indu/rial emission ( gre5h\se gas if ! eligible compon5ts 7 n in/all$ 9 ! indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility4 7ii7 ,limit$ application ( eligible compon5ts ,9 ! case ( eligible compon5ts t are design$ to capture c>bon dioxide solely f specific s\rces ( emissions or portions !re( )9 an indu/rial c>bon dioxide facility1 ! capture & /orage p]c5tage "u ?is subp>agraph %all be det]m9$ bas$ only on su* specific s\rces ( emissions or portions !re(4 7#d7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations or o!r guidance z are necess>y to c>ry out ! provisions ( ?is subsection1 includ+ me?ods = det]m9+ co/s attributable to an eligible compon5t = purposes ( p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 4 7c7 ,volume cap ,section #adf7;g7 ( su* ,code1 z am5d$ by section #hjdja1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ 1 &1 & by ins]t+ imm$iately aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 #ge p]c5t ( any exempt facility bond issu$ z "p ( an issue describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ag7 ( section #adb7;a7 7relat+ to qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture facilities74 4 7d7 ,cl>ification ( private bus9ess use ,section #ada7;b77#f7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 ,cl>ification relat+ to qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture facilities ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! sale ( c>bon dioxide produc$ by a qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture facility 7z def9$ 9 section #adb7o77 :i* is own$ by a gov]nm5tal unit %all n con/itute private bus9ess use4 4 7e7 ,coord9ation ) cr$it = c>bon oxide seque/ration ,section #de,q7f7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,cr$it r$uc$ = c]ta9 tax-exempt bonds ,! am\nt ( ! cr$it det]m9$ "u subsection 7a7 ) respect to any project = any taxable ye> %all be r$uc$ by ! am\nt :i* is ! product ( ! am\nt s det]m9$ = su* ye> & ! less] ( or a fraction-- 7,a7 ! num]ator ( :i* is ! sum1 = ! taxable ye> & all prior taxable ye>s1 ( ! proce$s f an issue describ$ 9 section #adb7;a77#ag7 us$ to provide f9anc+ = ! project ! int]e/ on :i* is exempt f tax "u section #ajc1 & 7,b7 ! d5om9ator ( :i* is ! aggregate am\nt ( additions to ! capital acc\nt = ! project = ! taxable ye> & all prior taxable ye>s4 ,! am\nts "u ! prec$+ s5t5ce = any taxable ye> %all be det]m9$ z ( ! close ( ! taxable ye>4 4 7f7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to obligations issu$ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba4 #hjdjc4 ,increase 9 national limitation am\nt = qualifi$ highway or surface freight transportation facilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adb7m77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cj1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section %all apply to bonds issu$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,v ,relief = taxpay]s affect$ by disa/]s or o!r critical ev5ts #hjeja4 ,modification ( automatic ext5sion ( c]ta9 deadl9es 9 ! case ( taxpay]s affect$ by ,f$]ally decl>$ disa/]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gejh;,a7d7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! late/ incid5t date s specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! lat] ( su* e>lie/ incid5t date describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or ! date su* decl>ation 0 issu$1 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 9 ! same mann] z a p]iod specifi$ "u subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ 9 det]m9+1 "u ! int]nal rev5ue laws1 9 respect ( any tax liability ( su* qualifi$ taxpay]1 :e!r any ( ! acts describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f7 ( section #gejh7;a77#a7 7 p]=m$ )9 ! "t prescrib$ !re= 7det]m9$ )\t reg>d to ext5sion "u any o!r provision ( ?is subtitle = p]iods aft] ! date det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,b771 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,disa/] area ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m disa/] area means an area 9 :i* a major disa/] = :i* ! ,presid5t provides f9ancial assi/ance "u section #djh ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagd7 occurs4 1 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,multiple decl>ations ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! case ( multiple decl>ations relat+ to a disa/] area :i* are issu$ )9 a #fj-;day p]iod1 a sep>ate p]iod %all be det]m9$ "u su* p>agraph ) respect to ea* su* decl>ation4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section %all apply to f$]ally decl>$ disa/]s decl>$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hjejb4 ,modifications ( rules = po/pon+ c]ta9 acts by reason ( s]vice 9 combat zone or cont+5cy op]ation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gejh7;a77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,fil+ a petition ) ! ,tax ,c\rt1 or fil+ a notice ( appeal f a decision ( ! ,tax ,c\rt2 1 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ or 9 respect ( any errone\s refund aft] any tax 9 subp>agraph 7,j74 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to any p]iod = p]=m+ an act :i* has n expir$ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hjejc4 ,toll+ ( "t = fil+ a petition ) ! tax c\rt 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gdea ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,tax ,c\rt & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,fees ,! ,tax ,c\rt 1 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7b7 ,toll+ ( "t 9 c]ta9 cases 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is title1 9 any case 7includ+ by reason ( a lapse 9 appropriations7 9 :i* a fil+ location is inaccessible or o!rwise unavailable to ! g5]al public on ! date a petition is due1 ! relevant "t p]iod = fil+ su* petition %all be toll$ = ! numb] ( days )9 ! p]iod ( inaccessibility plus an additional #ad days4 7#b7 ,fil+ location ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m fil+ location means-- 7,a7 ! (fice ( ! cl]k ( ! ,tax ,c\rt1 or 7,b7 any on-l9e portal made available by ! ,tax ,c\rt = electronic fil+ ( petitions4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,! head+ = section #gdea ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,fee = fil+ petition & ins]t+ ,petitions4 7#b7 ,! item 9 ! table ( cont5ts = "p ,,ii ( sub*apt] ,c ( *apt] #gf ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,fee = fil+ petition & ins]t+ ,petitions4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to petitions requir$ to be timely fil$ 7det]m9$ )\t reg>d to ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section7 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hjejd4 ,au?ority to po/pone c]ta9 tax deadl9es by reason ( significant fires 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gejh;,a ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 1 a significant fire1 aft] f$]ally decl>$ disa/] 7z def9$ 9 section #afe7;i77#e77;,a77 9 subsection 7a71 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 fire1 aft] disa/] ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7a77#a7 & 7b71 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7e7 ,significant fire ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m significant fire means any fire ) respect to :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u section #dbj ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,! head+ ( section #gejh;,a ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ ,presid5tially decl>$ disa/] & ins]t+ ,f$]ally decl>$ disa/]1 significant fire14 7#b7 ,! item relat+ to section #gejh;,a 9 ! table ( sections = *apt] #gg ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ ,presid5tially decl>$ disa/] & ins]t+ ,f$]ally decl>$ disa/]1 significant fire14 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to fires = :i* assi/ance is provid$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,vi ,o!r provisions #hjfja4 ,modification ( tax treatm5t ( contributions to ! capital ( a corporation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aah ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 aft] ,= purposes ( subsection 7a711 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e71 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,special ,rules = wat] & sew]age disposal utilities 7#a7 ,g5]al rule ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m contribution to ! capital ( ! taxpay] includes any am\nt ( money or o!r prop]ty receiv$ f any p]son 7:e!r or n a %>ehold]7 by a regulat$ public utility :i* provides wat] or sew]age disposal s]vices if-- 7,a7 su* am\nt is-- 7i7 a contribution 9 aid ( con/ruction1 or 7ii7 a contribution to ! capital ( su* utility by a gov]nm5tal entity provid+ = ! protection1 pres]vation1 or enhancem5t ( dr9k+ wat] or sew]age disposal s]vices1 7,b7 9 ! case ( a contribution 9 aid ( con/ruction :i* is prop]ty o!r ?an wat] or sew]age disposal facilities1 su* am\nt meets ! requirem5ts ( ! exp5diture rule ( p>agraph 7#b71 & 7,c7 su* am\nt 7or any prop]ty acquir$ or con/ruct$ ) su* am\nt7 is n includ$ 9 ! taxpay]'s rate base = ratemak+ purposes4 7#b7 ,exp5diture rule ,an am\nt meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph if-- 7,a7 an am\nt equal to su* am\nt is exp5d$ = ! acquisition or con/ruction ( tangible prop]ty describ$ 9 section #abca7;b7-- 7i7 :i* is ! prop]ty = :i* ! contribution 0 made or is ( ! same type z su* prop]ty1 & 7ii7 :i* is us$ pr$om9antly 9 ! trade or bus9ess ( furni%+ wat] or sew]age disposal s]vices1 7,b7 ! exp5diture ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 occurs be=e ! end ( ! second taxable ye> aft] ! ye> 9 :i* su* am\nt 0 receiv$1 & 7,c7 accurate records are kept ( ! am\nts contribut$ & exp5ditures made1 ! exp5ditures to :i* contributions are allocat$1 & ! ye> 9 :i* ! contributions & exp5ditures are receiv$ & made4 7#c7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is subsection-- 7,a7 ,contribution 9 aid ( con/ruction ,! t]m contribution 9 aid ( con/ruction %all be def9$ by regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y1 except t su* t]m %all n include am\nts paid z s]vice *>ges = />t+ or /opp+ s]vices4 7,b7 ,pr$om9antly ,! t]m pr$om9antly means #hj p]c5t or m4 7,c7 ,regulat$ public utility ,! t]m regulat$ public utility has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m by section #ggja7;a77#cc71 except t su* t]m %all n include any utility :i* is n requir$ to provide wat] or sew]age disposal s]vices to memb]s ( ! g5]al public 9 its s]vice area4 7#d7 ,disall[ance ( d$uctions & cr$its2 adju/$ basis ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subtitle1 no d$uction or cr$it %all be all[$ =1 or by reason (1 any exp5diture :i* con/itutes a contribution 9 aid ( con/ruction to :i* ?is subsection applies4 ,! adju/$ basis ( any prop]ty acquir$ ) contributions 9 aid ( con/ruction to :i* ?is subsection applies %all be z]o4 7d7 ,/atute ( ,limitations ,if ! taxpay] = any taxable ye> treats an am\nt z a contribution to ! capital ( ! taxpay] describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i71 !n-- 7#a7 ! /atutory p]iod = ! assessm5t ( any defici5cy attributable to any "p ( su* am\nt %all n expire be=e ! expiration ( #c ye>s f ! date ! ,secret>y is notifi$ by ! taxpay] 79 su* mann] z ! ,secret>y may prescribe7 (-- 7,a7 ! am\nt ( ! exp5diture ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( subsection 7c77#b71 7,b7 ! taxpay]'s int5tion n to make ! exp5ditures ref]r$ to 9 su* subp>agraph1 or 7,c7 a failure to make su* exp5diture )9 ! p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( subsection 7c77#b71 & 7#b7 su* defici5cy may be assess$ be=e ! expiration ( su* #c-ye> p]iod not)/&+ ! provisions ( any o!r law or rule ( law :i* w\ld o!rwise prev5t su* assessm5t4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to contributions made aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbj4 #hjfjb4 ,ext5sion ( int]e/ rate /abilization 7a7 ,fund+ /abilization "u ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf ,! table 9 subclause 7,,ii7 ( section #dcj7;h77#b77;,c77iv7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 ,if ! cal5d> ye> is3,! applicable m9imum p]c5tage is3,! applicable maximum p]c5tage is3 ,any ye> 9 ! p]iod />t+ 9 #bjab & end+ 9 #bjaiijaaj ,any ye> 9 ! p]iod />t+ 9 #bjbj & end+ 9 #bjcjieaje #bjcaijaaj #bjcbheaae #bjcchjabj #bjcdgeabe ,aft] #bjcdgjacj4 4 7b7 ,fund+ /abilization "u ,employee ,retirem5t ,income ,security ,act ( #aigd 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! table 9 subclause 7,,ii7 ( section #cjc7;h77#b77;,c77iv7 ( ! ,employee ,retirem5t ,income ,security ,act ( #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhc7;h77#b77;,c77iv77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 ,if ! cal5d> ye> is3,! applicable m9imum p]c5tage is3,! applicable maximum p]c5tage is3 ,any ye> 9 ! p]iod />t+ 9 #bjab & end+ 9 #bjaiijaaj ,any ye> 9 ! p]iod />t+ 9 #bjbj & end+ 9 #bjcjieaje #bjcaijaaj #bjcbheaae #bjcchjabj #bjcdgeabe ,aft] #bjcdgjacj4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aja7;f77#b77;,d7 ( su* ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7;f77#b77;,d77 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba bo? places x appe>s & ins]t+ 1 ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba1 & ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #bjbi & ins]t+ #bjcd4 7,b7 ,/atem5ts ,! ,secret>y ( ,labor %all modify ! /atem5ts requir$ "u subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 ( section #aja7;f77#b77;,d77i7 ( su* ,act to con=m to ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to plan ye>s beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjba4 #hjfjc4 ,in=mation report+ = brok]s & digital assets 7a7 ,cl>ification ( def9ition ( brok] ,section #fjde7;c77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b71 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ any o!r p]son :o 7= a consid]ation7 & ins]t+ any p]son :o 7= consid]ation71 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 &1 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 any p]son :o 7= consid]ation7 is responsible = regul>ly provid+ any s]vice effectuat+ transf]s ( digital assets on behalf ( ano!r p]son4 4 7b7 ,report+ ( digital assets 7#a7 ,brok]s 7,a7 ,treatm5t z specifi$ security ,section #fjde7;g77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( clause 7iii71 by r$esignat+ clause 7iv7 z clause 7v71 & by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+ new clause3 7iv7 any digital asset1 & 4 7,b7 ,def9ition ( digital asset ,section #fjde7;g77#c7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,d7 ,digital asset ,except z o!rwise provid$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! t]m digital asset means any digital repres5tation ( value :i* is record$ on a cryptographically secur$ di/ribut$ l$g] or any simil> te*nology z specifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7,c7 ,applicable date ,section #fjde7;g77#c77;,c7 ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end1 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv71 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc1 9 ! case ( any specifi$ security :i* is a digital asset1 & 4 7#b7 ,furni%+ ( in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fjde;,a ( su* ,code is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ a security :i* is1 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,return requirem5t = c]ta9 transf]s ( digital assets n o!rwise subject to report+ ,any brok]1 ) respect to any transf] 7:i* is n "p ( a sale or ex*ange execut$ by su* brok]7 dur+ a cal5d> ye> ( a cov]$ security :i* is a digital asset f an acc\nt ma9ta9$ by su* brok] to an acc\nt :i* is n ma9ta9$ by1 or an address n associat$ )1 a p]son t su* brok] kn[s or has reason to "k is also a brok]1 %all make a return = su* cal5d> ye>1 9 su* =m z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %[+ ! in=mation o!rwise requir$ to be furni%$ ) respect to transf]s subject to subsection 7a74 4 7,b7 ,report+ p5alties ,section #fgbd7;d77#a77;,b7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ or at ! end ( clause 7xxv71 by /rik+ & at ! end ( clause 7xxvi71 & by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xxvi7 ! foll[+ new clause3 7xxvii7 section #fjde;,a7d7 7relat+ to returns = c]ta9 digital assets71 4 7#c7 ,treatm5t z ca% = purposes ( section #fjej;,i ,section #fjej;,i7d7 ( su* ,code is am5d$ by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ 1 &1 & by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 any digital asset 7z def9$ 9 section #fjde7;g77#c77;,d774 4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to returns requir$ to be fil$1 & /atem5ts requir$ to be furni%$1 aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbc4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all be con/ru$ to create any inf]5ce1 = any p]iod prior to ! effective date ( su* am5dm5ts1 ) respect to-- 7#a7 :e!r any p]son is a brok] "u section #fjde7;c77#a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf1 or 7#b7 :e!r any digital asset is prop]ty :i* is a specifi$ security "u section #fjde7;g77#c77;,b7 ( su* ,code4 #hjfjd4 ,t]m9ation ( employee ret5tion cr$it = employ]s subject to closure due to ,,covid-#ai 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cacd ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#e7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by add+ & at ! end1 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 1 & at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod1 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c71 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7n71 by /rik+ ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjba 7or1 9 ! case ( wages paid by an eligible employ] :i* is a recov]y />tup bus9ess1 ,janu>y #a1 #bjbb74 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to cal5d> qu>t]s beg9n+ aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjba4 ,i ,o!r matt]s #ijjja4 ,ext5sion ( direct sp5d+ r$uctions ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjca ,section #bea;,a7#f7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija;a7#f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjcj & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjcj & ins]t+ #bjca2 7,b7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #e #a_/b & ins]t+ #f2 7ii7 by /rik+ #b4j & ins]t+ #d4j2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7,c7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #f-mon? p]iod beg9n+ on ! day aft] ! la/ day ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 clause 7i7 & ins]t+ second #f mon?s2 7ii7 by /rik+ #d4j & ins]t+ #j2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ clause 7iii74 #ijjjb4 ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve drawd[n & sale 7a7 ,drawd[n & sale 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #afa ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbda71 except z provid$ 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c71 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all draw d[n & sell f ! ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve #hg1fjj1jjj b>rels ( crude oil dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh ?r\gh #bjca4 7#b7 ,tim+ ,subject to p>agraph 7#a7 & subsection 7c77#a71 9 det]m9+ ! tim+ ( ea* drawd[n & sale f ! ,/rategic ,petroleum ,res]ve dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh ?r\gh #bjca "u p>agraph 7#a71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all maximize ! f9ancial return to ! ,unit$ ,/ates taxpay]s4 7#c7 ,deposit ( am\nts receiv$ f sale ,am\nts receiv$ f a sale "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be deposit$ 9 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury dur+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! sale occurs4 7#d7 ,,spr ,petroleum ,acc\nt ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all deposit 9 ! ,,spr ,petroleum ,acc\nt e/abli%$ "u section #afg7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbdg7;a77 #dc1ejj1jjj1 to be us$ to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a7 9 accordance ) section #afg ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbdg74 7b7 ,em]g5cy protection ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all n draw d[n & sell crude oil "u subsection 7a7 9 a quantity t w\ld limit ! au?ority to sell petroleum products "u subsection 7h7 ( section #afa ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbda7 9 ! full quantity au?oriz$ by t subsection4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all n draw d[n or conduct sales ( crude oil "u subsection 7a7 aft] ! date on :i* a total ( #f1ajj1jjj1jjj has be5 deposit$ 9 ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury f sales au?oriz$ "u t subsection4 7#b7 ,m9imum volume ,section #afa7;h77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbda7;h77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cdj1jjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #beb1djj1jjj4 #ijjjc4 ,f9d+s reg>d+ unus$ unemploym5t insurance funds ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,on ,july #af1 #bjba1 ! ,congressional ,budget ,(fice 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ,,cbo7 r$uc$ its project$ co/ ( ! ext5sion ( exp&$ unemploym5t comp5sation z enact$ 9 ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba 7,p4,l4 #aag-b74 7#b7 ,,cbo budget projections includ$ m&atory outlays = ! expansion total+ #add1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 #bjba & #h1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 #bjbb4 ,t e/imat$ co/ is #ej1jjj1jjj1jjj less 9 #bjba1 & #c1jjj1jjj1jjj less 9 #bjbb1 ?an anticipat$ 9 ,,cbo's ,m>* #bjba co/ e/imate4 7#c7 ,,cbo r$uc$ its projections ( ^? co/s = two major reasons4 ,fir/1 sev]al ,/ates h ann\nc$ t !y are discont9u+ "o or m ( ! compon5ts ( exp&$ unemploym5t comp5sation be=e ! expansion's au?orization ends 9 ,septemb] #bjba4 ,9 its orig9al e/imate1 ,,cbo project$ t all ,/ates w\ld p>ticipate 9 ! programs until ,septemb]4 ,second1 because ( ! improv+ economy1 ! ag5cy has l[]$ its =eca/ ( ! unemploym5t rate1 result+ 9 few] project$ b5efici>ies = ! programs1 :i* also r$uc$ project$ co/s4 7#d7 ,x is e/imat$ t !re are approximately #ec1jjj1jjj1jjj 9 sav+s f ! am\nts 9 ! ,treasury orig9ally e/imat$ to be sp5t on unemploym5t insurance funds 7"u ! provisions ( subtitle ,a ( title ,,ii ( division ,a ( ! ,,c>es ,act7 n us$ by ! ,/ates4 #ijjjd4 ,requir+ manufactur]s ( c]ta9 s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drugs payable "u "p ,b ( ! ,m$ic>e program to provide refunds ) respect to disc>d$ am\nts ( su* drugs ,section #ahdg;,a ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciew-#c;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7i72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+ new subsection3 7h7 ,refund = c]ta9 disc>d$ s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drugs 7#a7 ,secret>ial provision ( in=mation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* cal5d> qu>t] beg9n+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#h771 report to ea* manufactur] 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7c77#f77;,a77 ( su* refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug ! foll[+ = ! cal5d> qu>t]3 7i7 ,subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 in=mation on ! total numb] ( units ( ! bill+ & paym5t code ( su* drug1 if any1 t 7 disc>d$ dur+ su* qu>t]1 z det]m9$ us+ a me*anism su* z ! ,,jw modifi] us$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection 7or any su* successor modifi] t includes su* data z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y74 7ii7 ,! refund am\nt t ! manufactur] is liable = pursuant to p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ( disc>d$ am\nts ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77i71 ) respect to a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug furni%$ dur+ a qu>t]1 ! am\nt ( su* drug t 0 disc>d$ %all be det]m9$ bas$ on ! am\nt ( su* drug t 0 unus$ & disc>d$ = ea* drug on ! date ( s]vice4 7,c7 ,exclusion ( units ( packag$ drugs ,! total numb] ( units ( ! bill+ & paym5t code ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug ( a manufactur] furni%$ dur+ a cal5d> qu>t] = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77i71 & ! det]m9ation ( ! e/imat$ total all[$ *>ges = ! drug 9 ! qu>t] = purposes ( p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii71 %all n include su* units t are packag$ into ! paym5t am\nt = an item or s]vice & are n sep>ately payable4 7#b7 ,manufactur] requirem5t ,= ea* cal5d> qu>t] beg9n+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc1 ! manufactur] ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug %all1 = su* drug1 provide to ! ,secret>y a refund t is equal to ! am\nt specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 = su* drug = su* qu>t]4 7#c7 ,refund am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( ! refund specifi$ 9 ?is p>agraph is1 ) respect to a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug ( a manufactur] assign$ to a bill+ & paym5t code = a cal5d> qu>t] beg9n+ on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc1 an am\nt equal to ! e/imat$ am\nt 7if any7 by :i*-- 7i7 ! product (-- 7,i7 ! total numb] ( units ( ! bill+ & paym5t code = su* drug t 7 disc>d$ dur+ su* qu>t] 7z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#a772 & 7,,ii7 7aa7 9 ! case ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug t is a s+le s\rce drug or biological1 ! am\nt ( paym5t det]m9$ = su* drug or biological "u subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 = su* qu>t]2 or 7bb7 9 ! case ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug t is a biosimil> biological product1 ! am\nt ( paym5t det]m9$ = su* product "u subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 = su* qu>t]2 exce$s 7ii7 an am\nt equal to ! applicable p]c5tage 7z def9$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77 ( ! e/imat$ total all[$ *>ges = su* drug "u ?is "p dur+ ! qu>t]4 7,b7 ,applicable p]c5tage def9$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 ! t]m applicable p]c5tage means-- 7,i7 subject to subclause 7,,ii71 #aj p]c5t2 & 7,,ii7 if applicable1 9 ! case ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 a p]c5tage specifi$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to su* clause4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ( drugs t h unique circum/ances ,9 ! case ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug t has unique circum/ances involv+ simil> loss ( product z t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,b77ii71 ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh notice & comm5t rulemak+1 may increase ! applicable p]c5tage o!rwise applicable "u clause 7i77,i7 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,frequ5cy ,am\nts requir$ to be refund$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 %all be paid 9 regul> int]vals 7z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y74 7#e7 ,refund deposits ,am\nts paid z refunds pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 %all be deposit$ into ! ,f$]al ,supplem5t>y ,m$ical ,insurance ,tru/ ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #ahda4 7#f7 ,en=cem5t 7,a7 ,audits 7i7 ,manufactur] audits ,ea* manufactur] ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug t is requir$ to provide a refund "u ?is subsection %all be subject to p]iodic audit ) respect to su* drug & su* refunds by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,provid] audits ,! ,secret>y %all conduct p]iodic audits ( claims submitt$ "u ?is "p ) respect to refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drugs 9 accordance ) ! au?ority "u section #ahcc7;e7 to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts applicable "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,civil money p5alty 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all impose a civil money p5alty on a manufactur] ( a refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug :o has fail$ to comply ) ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 = su* drug = a cal5d> qu>t] 9 an am\nt equal to ! sum (-- 7,i7 ! am\nt t ! manufactur] w\ld h paid "u su* p>agraph ) respect to su* drug = su* qu>t]2 & 7,,ii7 #be p]c5t ( su* am\nt4 7ii7 ,application ,! provisions ( section #aabh;,a 7o!r ?an subsections 7a7 & 7b77 %all apply to a civil money p5alty "u ?is subp>agraph 9 ! same mann] z su* provisions apply to a p5alty or proce$+ "u section #aabh;,a7a74 7#g7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all implem5t ?is subsection ?r\gh notice & comm5t rulemak+4 7#h7 ,def9ition ( refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug means a s+le s\rce drug or biological 7z def9$ 9 section #ahdg;,a7c77#f77;,d77 or a biosimil> biological product 7z def9$ 9 section #ahdg;,a7c77#f77;,h77 = :i* paym5t is made "u ?is "p & t is furni%$ f a s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m refundable s+le-dose conta9] or s+le-use package drug does n include-- 7i7 a drug or biological t is ei!r a radioph>maceutical or an imag+ ag5t2 7ii7 a drug or biological approv$ by ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration = :i* dosage & adm9i/ration in/ructions includ$ 9 ! label+ require filtration dur+ ! drug prep>ation process1 prior to dilution & adm9i/ration1 & require t any unus$ portion ( su* drug aft] ! filtration process be disc>d$ aft] ! completion ( su* filtration process2 or 7iii7 a drug or biological approv$ by ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection & ) respect to :i* paym5t has be5 made "u ?is "p = few] ?an #ah mon?s4 7#i7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al1 aft] consultation ) ! ,c5t]s = ,m$ic>e ,m$icaid ,s]vices & ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 a report on any impact ?is section is report$ to h on ! lic5sure1 m>ket entry1 m>ket ret5tion1 or m>ket+ ( biosimil> biological products4 ,su* report %all be updat$ p]iodically at ! direction ( ! ,committee on ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce & ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 4 #ijjje4 ,ext5sion ( ent]prise gu>antee fees ,section #acbg7;f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,ent]prises ,f9ancial ,safety & ,s\ndness ,act ( #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dedg7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjba & ins]t+ #bjcb4 #ijjjf4 ,moratorium on implem5tation ( rule relat+ to elim9at+ ! anti-kickback /atute safe h>bor protection = prescription drug rebates ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all n1 prior to ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf1 implem5t1 adm9i/]1 or en=ce ! provisions ( ! f9al rule publi%$ by ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices on ,novemb] #cj1 #bjbj1 & titl$ ,fraud & ,abuse2 ,removal ( ,safe ,h>bor ,protection = ,rebates ,involv+ ,prescription ,ph>maceuticals & ,creation ( ,new ,safe ,h>bor ,protection = ,c]ta9 ,po9t-(-,sale ,r$uctions 9 ,price on ,prescription ,ph>maceuticals & ,c]ta9 ,ph>macy ,b5efit ,manag] ,s]vice ,fees 7#he ,f$4 ,reg4 #gffff74 #ijjjg4 ,rescission ( ,,covid-#ai appropriations 7a7 ,economic injury disa/] loan subsidy 7#a7 ,rescission ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,disa/] ,loans ,program ,acc\nt 9 title ,,ii ( division ,b ( ! ,pay*eck ,protection ,program & ,heal? ,c>e ,enhancem5t ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aci71 #ac1ejj1jjj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7#b7 ,designation ,! am\nt resc9d$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 t 0 previ\sly designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe is designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 7b7 ,t>get$ ,,eidl advance 7#a7 ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,t>get$ ,,eidl ,advance 9 section #cbc7;d77#a77;,d7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 #ag1egh1jjj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7#b7 ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available 9 section #ejjb7;b7 ( ! ,am]ican ,rescue ,plan ,act ( #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b7-- 7,a7 am\nts may be transf]r$ to & m]g$ ) ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,disa/] ,loans ,program ,acc\nt = ! co/ ( direct loans au?oriz$ "u section #g7;b7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;b772 7,b7 n m ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj may be transf]r$ to ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,sal>ies & ,exp5ses = necess>y exp5ses1 n o!rwise provid$ =1 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,c7 n m ?an #iib1jjj1jjj may be transf]r$ to1 & m]g$ )1 ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,bus9ess ,loans ,program ,acc\nt = ! co/ ( gu>ante$ loans z au?oriz$ by p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#ce7 ( section #g7;a7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 includ+ ! co/ ( c>ry+ out sections #cbf1 #cbg1 & #cbh ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj74 7c7 ,economic /abilization program ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available 9 section #djbg7;a7 ( ! ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja71 #a1cff1ajj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7d7 ,bus9ess loans program acc\nt 7#a7 ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,bus9ess ,loans ,program ,acc\nt1 ,,c>es ,act 9 section #aajg7;a77#a7 ( ! ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf71 z am5d$ by section #aja7;a77#b7 ( division ,a ( ! ,pay*eck ,protection ,program & ,heal? ,c>e ,enhancem5t ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aci71 & 9 section #cbc7;d77#a77;,a7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 = c>ry+ out p>agraphs 7#cf7 & 7#cg7 ( section #g7;a7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a771 #d1fhd1jjj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7#b7 ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,bus9ess ,loans ,program ,acc\nt 9 section #cbc7;d77#a77;,f7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 #iib1jjj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7e7 ,p&emic relief = aviation work]s1 ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7,,c>es ,act7 ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available 9 section #dabj ( ! ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ijhj71 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7f7 ,education /abilization fund 7#a7 ,rescission ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,education ,/abilization ,fund 9 title ,,viii ( division ,b ( ! ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf7 & 9 title ,,iii ( division ,m ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 t 7 res]v$ = ! ,high] ,education ,em]g5cy ,relief ,fund by sections #ahjjd7;a77#a7 & #ahjjd7;a77#b7 ( division ,b ( ! ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf7 & sections #cad7;a77#a71 #cad7;a77#b71 & #cad7;a77#d7 ( division ,m ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 #cec1djj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7#b7 ,designation ,! am\nt resc9d$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 t 0 previ\sly designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe is designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 7g7 ,small bus9ess adm9i/ration1 sal>ies & exp5ses 7#a7 ,rescission ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration--,sal>ies & ,exp5ses 9 section #aajg7;a77#b7 ( ! ,coronavirus ,aid1 ,relief1 & ,economic ,security ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-acf71 9 title ,,ii ( division ,b ( ! ,pay*eck ,protection ,program & ,heal? ,c>e ,enhancem5t ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-aci71 & 9 section #cbc7;d77#a77;,c7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 #age1jjj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 7#b7 ,designation ,! am\nt resc9d$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 t 0 previ\sly designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe is designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 7h7 ,p&emic relief = aviation work]s ,( ! unobligat$ balances f am\nts made available 9 section #daa ( subtitle ,a ( title ,,iv ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #iaja71 #bjj1jjj1jjj are p]man5tly resc9d$4 #ijjjh4 ,spectrum auctions 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7#b7 ,cov]$ b& ,! t]m cov]$ b& means ! b& ( frequ5cies betwe5 #cajj & #cdej megah]tz4 7#c7 ,relevant congressional committees ,! t]m relevant congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7b7 #c4a-c4de ,g,hz b& 7#a7 ,pre-auction fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all transf] #ej1jjj1jjj f ! ,spectrum ,relocation ,fund e/abli%$ "u section #aah ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ibh7 to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se = ! purpose ( rese>* & developm5t1 eng9e]+ /udies1 economic analyses1 activities ) respect to sy/ems1 or o!r plann+ activities to improve effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( ! spectrum use ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 9 ord] to make available electromagnetic spectrum 9 ! cov]$ b&-- 7i7 = reallocation = %>$ ,f$]al & non-,f$]al comm]cial lic5s$ use2 & 7ii7 = auction "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,exemption ,section #aah7;g7 ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration ,organization ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ibh7;g77 %all n apply ) respect to ! paym5t requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,report to ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se %all report to ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce ! f9d+s ( ! plann+ activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( ?is p>agraph4 7#b7 ,id5tification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ba mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 9 accordance ) ! f9d+s ( ! plann+ activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 & subject to ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy1 & relevant congressional committees1 %all-- 7i7 det]m9e :i* frequ5cies ( electromagnetic spectrum 9 ! cov]$ b& c\ld be made available on a %>$ basis betwe5 ,f$]al use & non-,f$]al comm]cial lic5s$ use1 subject to flexible-use s]vice rules2 & 7ii7 submit to ! ,presid5t & ! ,commission a report t id5tifies ! frequ5cies det]m9$ appropriate "u clause 7i74 7,b7 ,requir$ det]m9ation ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce may id5tify frequ5cies "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 only if ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se has det]m9$ t %>+ ^? frequ5cies ) non-,f$]al us]s w\ld n impact ! prim>y mission ( milit>y spectrum us]s 9 ! cov]$ b&4 7#c7 ,auction ,n e>li] ?an ,novemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 ! ,commission1 9 consultation ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation1 %all beg9 a sy/em ( competitive bidd+ "u section #cji7;j7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cji7;j77 to grant new lic5ses = ! spectrum id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 ( ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,%>+ ( spectrum ,n e>li] ?an ,may #ca1 #bjbe1 ! ,presid5t %all modify any assignm5t to a ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t /ation ( ! frequ5cies id5tifi$ "u clause 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 9 ord] to accommodate %>$ ,f$]al & non-,f$]al comm]cial lic5s$ use 9 accordance ) t p>agraph4 7#e7 ,auction proce$s to cov] #aaj p]c5t ( ,f$]al relocation or %>+ co/s ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to relieve ! ,commission f ! requirem5ts "u section #cji7;j77#af77;,b7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cji7;j77#af77;,b774 7c7 ,,fcc auction au?ority 7#a7 ,t]m9ation ,section #cji7;j77#aa7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cji7;j77#aa77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] #bjbe ! foll[+3 1 & ) respect to ! electromagnetic spectrum id5tifi$ "u section #ijjjh7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act1 su* au?ority %all expire on ! date t is #g ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( t ,act4 7#b7 ,spectrum ,pipel9e ,act ( #bjae ,section #ajjf7;c77#a7 ( ! ,spectrum ,pipel9e ,act ( #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-gd2 #abi ,/at4 #fbd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjbd4 ,j ,appropriations ,t ! foll[+ sums are appropriat$1 out ( any money 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 = ! fiscal ye> end+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbb1 & = o!r purposes1 namely3 ,i ,,agriculture1 ,,rural ,,developm5t1 ,,food ,,& ,,drug ,,adm9i/ration1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,agriculture ,,f>m ,,production ,,& ,,cons]vation ,,programs ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice ,wat]%$ & flood prev5tion op]ations ,= an additional am\nt = ,wat]%$ & ,flood ,prev5tion ,op]ations1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations & project co/3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,wat]%$ ,,rehabilitation ,,program ,= an additional am\nt = ,wat]%$ ,rehabilitation ,program1 #aah1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations & project co/3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,em]g5cy ,,wat]%$ ,,protection ,,program ,= an additional am\nt = ,em]g5cy ,wat]%$ ,protection ,program to repair damages to ! wat]ways & wat]%$s result+ f natural disa/]s1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,rural ,,developm5t ,,programs ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice ,,di/ance ,,le>n+1 ,,telem$ic9e1 ,,& ,,broadb& ,,program ,= an additional am\nt = ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice--,di/ance ,le>n+1 ,telem$ic9e1 & ,broadb& ,program1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #gd1jjj1jjj %all be = ! co/ ( broadb& loans1 z au?oriz$ by section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #a1ibf1jjj1jjj %all be = ! broadb& loan & grant pilot program e/abli%$ by section #ggi ( ,public ,law #aae-ada "u ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf1 z am5d$ 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq473 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t at lea/ #ej p]c5t ( ! h\seholds to be s]v$ by a project receiv+ a loan or grant f funds provid$ "u ! prec$+ proviso %all be 9 a rural area1 z def9$ 9 section #fja7;b77#c7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act1 )\t suffici5t access to broadb& def9$ = su* funds z hav+ spe$s ( n less ?an #be megabits p] second d[nloads & #c megabits p] second uploads3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! pilot program %all be set aside = s]vice areas :]e at lea/ #ij p]c5t ( h\seholds to be s]v$ by a project receiv+ a loan or grant are 9 a rural area )\t suffici5t access to broadb&1 z def9$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 to ! ext5t possible1 projects receiv+ funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! pilot program mu/ build out s]vice to at lea/ #ajj megabits p] second d[nloads & #bj megabits p] second uploads3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 9 adm9i/]+ ! pilot program "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may1 = purposes ( det]m9+ entities eligible to receive assi/ance1 consid] ^? communities :i* are ,areas ,rural 9 ,"*1 z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an #ej1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! pilot program may be us$ = ! purpose ( ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t pole atta*m5t fees & replacem5ts *>g$ by electric coop]atives = ! %>$ use ( _! utility poles %all be an eligible use ( funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! pilot program to enable ! deploym5t ( broadb& 9 rural areas3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all waive any mat*+ funds requir$ = pilot program projects fund$ f am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ,alaska ,native ,corporations = f$]ally-recogniz$ ,tribes1 on sub/antially und]s]v$ ,tru/ areas1 z def9$ 9 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #icf;f7a77#b71 & resid5ts ( a rural area t 0 recogniz$ z a colonia z ( ,octob] #a1 #aihi1 & = projects 9 :i* #ge p]c5t ( ! s]vice area is a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty or c\nties3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = purposes ( ! prec$+ proviso1 ! t]m p]si/5t pov]ty c\nties means any c\nty t has _h #bj p]c5t or m ( its population liv+ 9 pov]ty ov] ! pa/ #cj ye>s1 z measur$ by ! #aiij & #bjjj dec5nial c5suses1 & #bjjg-bjaa ,am]ican ,community ,survey #e-f ye> av]age1 or any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 9 addition to o!r funds available = su* purpose1 n m ?an f\r p]c5t ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be = adm9i/rative co/s to c>ry out ! pilot program & broadb& loans3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be = te*nical assi/ance & pr$evelopm5t plann+ activities to support rural communities1 ( :i* #e1jjj1jjj %all h a priority = ! e/abli%m5t & gr[? ( coop]atives to (f] broadb&1 :i* %all be transf]r$ to & m]g$ ) ! appropriation = ,rural ,developm5t1 ,sal>ies & ,exp5ses3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all collaborate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ) ! ,commission] ( ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission & ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,communications & ,in=mation at ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration to c>ry out ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! pilot program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may transf] funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act betwe5 broadb& loans1 z au?oriz$ by section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act1 & ! pilot program to accommodate dem&3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no funds %all be transf]r$ pursuant to ! prec$+ proviso until ! ,secret>y notifies 9 writ+ & receives approval f ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,agriculture ( bo? ,h\ses ( ,congress at lea/ #cj days 9 advance ( ! transf] ( su* funds or ! use ( su* au?ority3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = purposes ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all adh]e to ! notice1 report+1 & s]vice area assessm5t requirem5ts set =? 9 section #gja7;a7-7d7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc7a7-7d773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,g5]al ,,provision--,,?is ,,title #aja4 ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = su* purpose1 !re is h]eby appropriat$ #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 to c>ry out section #gjeja ( division ,g ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb & #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,ii ,,comm]ce1 ,,ju/ice1 ,,sci5ce1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,comm]ce ,national telecommunications & in=mation adm9i/ration ,broadb& equity1 access1 & deploym5t program 7includ+ transf] ( funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,broadb& ,equity1 ,access1 & ,deploym5t ,program1 #db1dej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = grants z au?oriz$ "u section #fjajb ( division ,f ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb %all be = sal>ies & exp5ses1 adm9i/ration1 & ov]sight1 ( :i* #ab1jjj1jjj %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,broadb& connectivity fund ,= an additional am\nt = ,broadb& ,connectivity ,fund1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = grants = ! ,tribal ,broadb& ,connectivity ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ije7;c7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 z am5d$ by section #fjbja ( division ,f ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,digital equity 7includ+ transf] ( funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,digital ,equity1 #b1gej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = competitive grants z au?oriz$ "u sections #fjcjd & #fjcje ( division ,f ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act-- 7#a7 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 ( :i* #fj1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcjd 7c77#c7 ( division ,f ( ?is ,act1 #bdj1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcjd7;d7 ( division ,f ( ?is ,act1 & #bej1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcje ( division ,f ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 ( :i* #cjj1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcjd7;d7 ( division ,f ( ?is ,act & #bej1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcje ( division ,f ( ?is ,act2 7#c7 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 ( :i* #cjj1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcjd7;d7 ( division ,f ( ?is ,act & #bej1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcje ( division ,f ( ?is ,act2 7#d7 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ( :i* #cjj1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcjd7;d7 ( division ,f ( ?is ,act & #bej1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcje ( division ,f ( ?is ,act2 & 7#e7 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 ( :i* #cjj1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcjd7;d7 ( division ,f ( ?is ,act & #bej1jjj1jjj is = ! aw>d ( grants "u section #fjcje ( division ,f ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all issue notices ( fund+ opportunity n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ea* date ^u :i* funds are made available "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all make aw>ds n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] issu+ ! notices ( fund+ opportunity requir$ "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be = sal>ies & exp5ses1 adm9i/ration1 & ov]sight1 ( :i* #a1jjj1jjj 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,middle mile deploym5t 7includ+ transf] ( funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,middle ,mile ,deploym5t1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = competitive grants z au?oriz$ "u section #fjdja ( division ,f ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all issue notices ( fund+ opportunity n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all make aw>ds n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] issu+ ! notices ( fund+ opportunity requir$ "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be = sal>ies & exp5ses1 adm9i/ration1 & ov]sight1 dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf ( :i* #a1jjj1jjj %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,national oceanic & atmosph]ic adm9i/ration ,,op]ations1 ,,rese>*1 ,,& ,,facilities ,= an additional am\nt = #8#8,op]ations1 ,rese>*1 & ,facilities''1 #b1faa1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provid$1 ,t #eeg1bej1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #eae1ehd1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #eae1ehc1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #eae1ehc1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ejg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 includ+ = adm9i/rative co/s1 te*nical support1 & ov]sight1 unless /at$ o!rwise-- 7#a7 #dib1jjj1jjj %all be = ,national ,oceans & ,coa/al ,security ,fund grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ijf7;c7 ( division ,o ( ,public ,law #aad-aac2 7#b7 #dia1jjj1jjj %all be = contracts1 grants1 & coop]ative agreem5ts to provide fund+ & te*nical assi/ance = purposes ( re/or+ m>9e1 e/u>9e1 coa/al1 or ,great ,lakes ecosy/em habitat1 or con/ruct+ or protect+ ecological features t protect coa/al communities f flood+ or coa/al /orms2 7#c7 #dib1jjj1jjj %all be = coa/al & inl& flood & inundation mapp+ & =eca/+1 & next-g5]ation wat] model+ activities1 includ+ mod]niz$ precipitation frequ5cy & probable maximum /udies2 7#d7 #be1jjj1jjj %all be = data acquisition activities pursuant to section #eaa7;b7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjbj 7division ,,aa ( ,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 ( :i* #h1ccd1jjj %all be available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbc & #h1ccc1jjj %all be available 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe2 7#e7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = wildfire pr$iction1 detection1 obs]vation1 model+1 & =eca/+1 = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7#f7 #a1jjj1jjj %all be = ! /udy ( soil moi/ure & sn[pack monitor+ network 9 ! ,upp] ,miss\ri ,riv] ,bas9 pursuant to section #eaa7;b77#c7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjbj 7division ,,aa ( ,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe2 7#g7 #aej1jjj1jjj %all be = m>9e debris assessm5t1 prev5tion1 mitigation1 & removal2 7#h7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = m>9e debris prev5tion & removal ?r\gh ! ,national ,sea ,grant ,college ,program 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aaba et seq472 7#i7 #bjg1jjj1jjj %all be = habitat re/oration projects pursuant to section #caj ( ! ,coa/al ,zone ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef;c71 includ+ ecosy/em cons]vation pursuant to section #abejb ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef-a71 not)/&+ subsection 7g7 ( t section2 7#aj7 #gg1jjj1jjj %all be = habitat re/oration projects ?r\gh ! ,national ,e/u>9e ,rese>* ,res]ve ,sy/em 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef;c71 includ+ ecosy/em cons]vation pursuant to section #abejb ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adef-a72 7#aa7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be = support+ improv$ & enhanc$ coa/al1 ocean1 & ,great ,lakes obs]v+ sy/ems2 7#ab7 #ef1jjj1jjj %all be = e/abli%$ ,regional ,ocean ,p>tn]%ips 7,r,o,ps7 to coord9ate ! int]/ate & int]tribal managem5t ( ocean & coa/al res\rces & to implem5t _! priority actions1 includ+ to enhance associat$ %>+ & integration ( ,f$]al & non-,f$]al data by ,r,o,ps1 or _! equival5t2 7#ac7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be = consultations & p]mitt+ relat$ to ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act1 ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,protection ,act1 & ,ess5tial ,fi% ,habitat2 & 7#ad7 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be = re/or+ fi% passage by remov+ 9-/ream b>ri]s & provid+ te*nical assi/ance pursuant to section #aag ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,reau?orization ,act ( #bjjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahia;a71 ( :i* up to #ae p]c5t %all be res]v$ = ,indian ,tribes or p>tn]%ips ( ,indian ,tribes 9 conjunction ) an in/itution ( high] education1 non-pr(it1 comm]cial 7= pr(it7 organizations1 ,u4,s4 t]ritories1 & /ate or local gov]nm5ts1 & ( :i* ! rema9+ am\nt %all be = all eligible entities1 includ+ ,indian ,tribes & su* p>tn]%ips ( ,indian ,tribes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "u ?is head+ ! t]m ,indian ,tribe %all h ! mean+ giv5 to ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no?+ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be con/ru$ z provid+ any new au?ority to remove1 brea*1 or o!rwise alt] ! op]ations ( a ,f$]al hydrop[] dam & dam removal projects %all include writt5 cons5t ( ! dam own]1 if own]%ip is e/abli%$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be us$ = consultations & p]mitt+ relat$ to ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act & ! ,m>9e ,mammal ,protection ,act = projects fund$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may waive or r$uce ! requir$ non-,f$]al %>e = am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,procurem5t1 ,,acquisition ,,& ,,con/ruction ,= an additional am\nt = #8#8,procurem5t1 ,acquisition & ,con/ruction''1 #ahj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 z foll[s3 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = obs]vation & dissem9ation infra/ructure us$ = wildfire pr$iction1 detection1 & =eca/+2 7#b7 #hj1jjj1jjj %all be = rese>* sup]comput+ infra/ructure us$ = wea!r & climate model developm5t to improve dr\ght1 flood1 & wildfire pr$iction1 detection1 & =eca/+2 & 7#c7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = coa/al1 ocean1 & ,great ,lakes obs]v+ sy/ems3 ,provid$1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate a detail$ sp5d plan3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,pacific ,,coa/al ,,salmon ,,recov]y ,= an additional am\nt = #8#8,pacific ,coa/al ,salmon ,recov]y''1 #agb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provid$1 ,t #cd1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cd1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cd1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cd1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cd1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate a sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may waive or r$uce ! requir$ non-,f$]al %>e = am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,iii ,,en]gy ,,& ,,wat] ,,developm5t ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,dep>tm5t ( ! army ,corps ( eng9e]s--civil inve/igations ,= an additional am\nt = ,inve/igations1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #cj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s1 to und]take "w au?oriz$ to be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) section #bb ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aigd 7,public ,law #ic-bea2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb;d-#af71 z am5d$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #de1jjj1jjj %all be us$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s1 to und]take "w au?oriz$ to be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) section #bjf ( ! #aifj ,flood ,control ,act 7,public ,law #hf-fde71 z am5d$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ge1jjj1jjj %all be us$ = necess>y exp5ses relat$ to ! completion1 or initiation & completion1 ( /udies :i* are au?oriz$ prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ( :i* #cj1jjj1jjj1 to become available on ,octob] #a1 #bjbb1 %all be us$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s1 to complete1 or to initiate & complete1 /udies c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) section #aah ( division ,,aa ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 except t ! limitation on ! numb] ( /udies au?oriz$ to be c>ri$ out "u section #aah7;b7 & section #aah7;c7 %all n apply3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds id5tifi$ = fiscal ye> #bjbb 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations & new /udies select$ to be initiat$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all provide a brief+ to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations on an implem5tation plan1 includ+ a s*$ule = solicitation ( projects & exp5diture ( funds1 = ! fund+ provid$ = fiscal ye> #bjbc to und]take "w au?oriz$ to be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) section #aah ( division ,,aa ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations = ! fund+ provid$ to und]take "w au?oriz$ to be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) section #aah ( division ,,aa ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t beg9n+ n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all provide a mon?ly report to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate detail+ ! allocation & obligation ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 includ+ new /udies select$ to be initiat$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 con/ruction ,= an additional am\nt = 8,con/ruction01 #aa1fae1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ! ,secret>y may initiate additional new con/ruction />ts ) funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! limitation conc]n+ total project co/s 9 section #ijb ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffb2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 z am5d$1 %all n apply to any project complet$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 su* sums z are necess>y to cov] ! ,f$]al %>e ( con/ruction co/s = facilities "u ! ,dr$g$ ,mat]ial ,disposal ,facilities program %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = major rehabilitation1 con/ruction1 & relat$ activities = riv]s & h>bors1 ( :i* n m ?an #bej1jjj1jjj %all be to und]take "w at h>bors def9$ by section #bjjf ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad1 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb71 z am5d$1 & n m ?an #bej1jjj1jjj may be = projects det]m9$ to require repair 9 ! report prep>$ pursuant to section #aajd ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,improvem5ts = ! ,nation ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be = wat]-relat$ environm5tal infra/ructure assi/ance3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = con/ruction1 replacem5t1 rehabilitation1 & expansion ( inl& wat]ways projects3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t section #ajb7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffb2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbab7;a77 & section #aji ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,/at4 #bfbd7 %all n apply to ! ext5t t su* projects are c>ri$ out us+ funds provid$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 us+ su* funds ref]r$ to 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects includ$ 9 ! ,capital ,inve/m5t ,/rategy ( ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #dfe1jjj1jjj %all be us$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s1 to und]take "w au?oriz$ to be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) section #ad1 z am5d$1 ( ! ,flood ,control ,act ( #aidf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjar71 section #ajc1 z am5d$1 ( ! ,riv] & ,h>bor ,act ( #aifb 7,public ,law #hg-hgd71 section #ajg1 z am5d$1 ( ! ,riv] & ,h>bor ,act #aifj 7,public ,law #hf-fde71 section #bjd ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aiib 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbf71 section #bje ( ! ,flood ,control ,act ( #aidh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #gjas71 section #bjf ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-cjc2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj71 section #aace ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffb2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bcji;a71 or section #afe7;a7 ( division ,,aa ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 not)/&+ ! project numb] or program co/ limitations set =? 9 ^? sections3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #aae1jjj1jjj1 %all be us$ "u ! aquatic ecosy/em re/oration program "u section #bjf ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj7 to re/ore fi% & wildlife passage by remov+ 9-/ream b>ri]s & provide te*nical assi/ance to non-,f$]al int]e/s c>ry+ out su* activities1 at full ,f$]al exp5se & not)/&+ ! individual project co/ limitation set =? 9 t section3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! am\nts provid$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso %all n be con/ru$ to provide any new au?ority to remove1 brea*1 or o!rwise alt] ! op]ations ( a ,f$]al hydrop[] dam1 & d n limit ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s1 f allott+ additional funds f am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = o!r purposes all[$ "u section #bjf ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aiif 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bccj73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #a1ijj1jjj1jjj %all be = aquatic ecosy/em re/oration projects1 ( :i* n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = multi-purpose projects or multi-purpose programs t include aquatic ecosy/em re/oration z a purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #b1eej1jjj1jjj %all be = coa/al /orm risk managem5t1 hurricane & /orm damage r$uction projects1 & relat$ activities t>get+ ,/ates t h be5 impact$ by f$]ally decl>$ disa/]s ov] ! la/ six ye>s1 :i* may include projects au?oriz$ by section #aaf ( ,public ,law #aaa-he1 ( :i* n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = multi-purpose projects or multi-purpose programs t include flood risk managem5t b5efits z a purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be = %ore protection projects3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 & #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = inl& flood risk managem5t projects1 ( :i* n less ?an #gej1jjj1jjj %all be = multi-purpose projects or multi-purpose programs t include flood risk managem5t z a purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 select+ projects "u ! previ\s proviso1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army %all prioritize projects ) ov]rid+ life-safety b5efits3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! proviso prec$+ ! prec$+ proviso1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 prioritize projects 9 ! "w plan t directly b5efit economically disadvantag$ communities1 & may take into consid]ation prioritiz+ projects t b5efit areas 9 :i* ! p]c5tage ( p t live 9 pov]ty or id5tify z belong+ to a m9ority gr\p is great] ?an ! av]age su* p]c5tage 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 bas$ on data f ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ea* fiscal ye>1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations & new con/ruction projects select$ to be initiat$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t beg9n+ n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all provide a mon?ly report to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate detail+ ! allocation & obligation ( ^! funds1 includ+ new con/ruction projects select$ to be initiat$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,mississippi riv] & tribut>ies ,= an additional am\nt = 8,mississippi ,riv] & ,tribut>ies01 #hjh1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #beh1jjj1jjj1 :i* %all be obligat$ )9 #ij days ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all be us$ = necess>y exp5ses to address em]g5cy situations at ,corps ( ,eng9e]s ,f$]al projects caus$ by natural disa/]s3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may initiate additional new con/ruction />ts ) funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! limitation conc]n+ total project co/s 9 section #ijb ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffb2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhj71 z am5d$1 %all n apply to any project receiv+ funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations & con/ruction projects select$ to be initiat$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 su* sums z are necess>y to cov] ! ,f$]al %>e ( eligible op]ation & ma9t5ance co/s = inl& h>bors %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t beg9n+ n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all provide a mon?ly report to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate detail+ ! allocation & obligation ( ^! funds1 includ+ con/ruction projects select$ to be initiat$ us+ funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,op]ation & ma9t5ance 7includ+ transf] ( funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = 8,op]ations & ,ma9t5ance01 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fbf1jjj1jjj1 :i* %all be obligat$ )9 #ij days ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all be us$ = necess>y exp5ses to dr$ge ,f$]al navigation projects 9 response to1 & repair damages to ,corps ( ,eng9e]s ,f$]al projects caus$ by1 natural disa/]s3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ,soil ,moi/ure & ,sn[pack ,monitor+ activities1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djjc7;a7 ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,re=m & ,developm5t ,act ( #bjad1 z am5d$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations1 o!r ?an = ! am\nt = natural disa/]s id5tifi$ 9 ! second proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 su* sums z are necess>y to cov] ! ,f$]al %>e ( eligible op]ation & ma9t5ance co/s = coa/al h>bors & *annels1 & = inl& h>bors %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = any fiscal ye> may be transf]r$ to 8,regulatory ,program0 or 8,exp5ses0 to c>ry out activities fund$ by ^? acc\nts3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives %all be notifi$ at lea/ #cj days 9 advance ( any transf] made pursuant to ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,regulatory program ,= an additional am\nt = 8,regulatory ,program01 #afj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,flood control & coa/al em]g5cies ,= an additional am\nt = 8,flood ,control & ,coa/al ,em]g5cies01 #bea1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t fund+ provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & utiliz$ = au?oriz$ %ore protection projects %all re/ore su* projects to ! full project pr(ile at full ,f$]al exp5se3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 exp5ses ,= an additional am\nt = 8,exp5ses01 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 wat] infra/ructure f9ance & innovation program acc\nt ,= an additional am\nt = ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,program ,acc\nt1 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #fd1jjj1jjj %all be = ! co/ ( direct loans & = ! co/ ( gu>ante$ loans1 = safety projects to ma9ta91 upgrade1 & repair dams id5tifi$ 9 ! ,national ,inv5tory ( ,dams ) a prim>y own] type ( /ate1 local gov]nm5t1 public utility1 or private3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no project may be fund$ ) am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ = a dam t is id5tifi$ z jo9tly own$ 9 ! ,national ,inv5tory ( ,dams & :]e "o ( ^? jo9t own]s is ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act #aa1jjj1jjj %all be = adm9i/rative exp5ses to c>ry out ! direct & gu>ante$ loan programs1 not)/&+ section #ejcc ( ! ,wat] ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,act ( #bjad3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,g5]al provisions--,corps ( ,eng9e]s #cjj4 ,= projects t are c>ri$ out ) funds "u ?is head+1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army & ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget %all consid] o!r factors 9 addition to ! b5efit-co/ ratio :5 det]m9+ ! economic b5efits ( projects t b5efit disadvantag$ communities4 ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,! ,,int]ior ,c5tral utah project ,,c5tral ,,utah ,,project ,,completion ,,acc\nt ,= an additional am\nt = ,c5tral ,utah ,project ,completion ,acc\nt1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 ( :i* #aj1jjj1jjj %all be deposit$ into ! ,utah ,reclamation ,mitigation & ,cons]vation ,acc\nt = use by ! ,utah ,reclamation ,mitigation & ,cons]vation ,commission3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,bureau ( ,reclamation ,,wat] ,,& ,,relat$ ,,res\rces 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,wat] & ,relat$ ,res\rces1 #h1cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1ffj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1ffj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1ffj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1ffj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #a1ffj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #a1aej1jjj1jjj %all be = wat] /orage1 gr\ndwat] /orage1 & conveyance projects 9 accordance ) section #djijb ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds id5tifi$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be available = small surface wat] & gr\nd wat] /orage projects au?oriz$ 9 section #djijc ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj %all be available = transf] into ! ,ag+ ,infra/ructure ,acc\nt e/abli%$ by section #ifjc7;d77#a7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji1 z am5d$ 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #eaj;b7d77#a773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds id5tifi$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = res]v$ or transf]r$ works t h suff]$ a critical failure1 9 accordance ) section #djijd7;a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be made available = dam rehabilitation1 recon/ruction1 or replacem5t 9 accordance ) section #djijd7;b7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = rural wat] projects t h be5 au?oriz$ by an ,act ( ,congress be=e ,july #a1 #bjba1 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,rural ,wat] ,supply ,act ( #bjjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq473 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = wat] recycl+ & reuse projects3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds id5tifi$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #eej1jjj1jjj %all be = wat] recycl+ & reuse projects au?oriz$ 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,wa/ewat] & ,gr\ndwat] ,/udy & ,facilities ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;h et seq471 z describ$ 9 section #djija7d77;,a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act1 & #dej1jjj1jjj %all be = l>ge-scale wat] recycl+ & reuse projects 9 accordance ) section #djije ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be = wat] desal9ation projects 9 accordance ) ! ,wat] ,desal9ization ,act ( #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bih71 z describ$ 9 section #djija7e7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = ! safety ( dams program1 9 accordance ) ! ,reclamation ,safety ( ,dams ,act ( #aigh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ejf et seq473 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be = ,water,s,m,a,r,t ,grants 9 accordance ) section #iejd ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcfd73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds id5tifi$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be = projects t w\ld improve ! condition ( a natural feature or nature-bas$ feature1 z describ$ 9 section #djija7g7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #cjj1jjj1jjj %all be = implem5t+ ! dr\ght cont+5cy plan consi/5t ) ! obligations ( ! ,secret>y "u ! ,colorado ,riv] ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan ,au?orization ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-ad2 #acc ,/at4 #hej71 z describ$ 9 section #djija7h7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds id5tifi$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = use 9 accordance ) ! ,dr\ght ,cont+5cy ,plan = ! ,upp] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas93 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be to provide f9ancial assi/ance = wat]%$ managem5t projects 9 accordance ) subtitle ,a ( title ,,vi ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae et seq473 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be = design1 /udy & con/ruction ( aquatic ecosy/em re/oration & protection projects 9 accordance ) section #aaji ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be = multi-b5efit projects to improve wat]%$ heal? 9 accordance ) section #djijg ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = endang]$ species recov]y & cons]vation programs 9 ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 9 accordance ) ,public ,law #ajf-cib1 title ,,xviii ( ,public ,law #ajb-ege1 & subtitle ,e ( title ,,ix ( ,public ,law #aaa-aa3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = program adm9i/ration & policy exp5ses3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations ( ! prec$+ proviso1 to be fund$ = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t beg9n+ n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all provide a mon?ly report to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate detail+ ! allocation & obligation ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = ^? fiscal ye>s1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,en]gy ,en]gy programs ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy ,= an additional am\nt = 8,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy01 #af1bfd1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be = activities = ! ,en]gy ,effici5cy ,revolv+ ,loan ,fund ,capitalization ,grant ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djejb ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ! ,en]gy ,auditor ,tra9+ ,grant ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djejc ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ! head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bbe1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = implem5t+ ( updat$ build+ en]gy codes1 z au?oriz$ "u section #cji ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhca et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djeaa7;a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #de1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #de1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #de1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #de1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #de1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be = ,build+1 ,tra9+1 & ,assessm5t ,c5t]s1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djeab ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ,c>e] ,skills ,tra9+1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djeac ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #aej1jjj1jjj %all be = activities = ,indu/rial ,rese>* & ,assessm5t ,c5t]s1 z au?oriz$ "u subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7h7 ( section #deg ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djeba7;b7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #djj1jjj1jjj %all be = activities = ,implem5tation ,grants = ,indu/rial ,rese>* & ,assessm5t ,c5t]s1 z au?oriz$ "u section #deg7;i7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaaa et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djeba7;b7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ two provisos1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #hj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities = ,manufactur+ ,lead]%ip1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djecd ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ,en]gy ,effici5cy ,improvem5ts & ,r5ewable ,en]gy ,improvem5ts at ,public ,s*ool ,facilities1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djeda ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ! ,en]gy ,effici5cy ,mat]ials ,pilot ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djedb ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities = ! ,wea!rization ,assi/ance ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,en]gy ,cons]vation & ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhfa et seq473 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #eej1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities = ! ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,cons]vation ,block ,grant ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #edb7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaeb7;a773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ! ,assi/+ ,f$]al ,facilities ) ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,te*nologies ,grant ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #edf7;b7 ( ! ,national ,en]gy ,cons]vation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbef7;b773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be = ext5d$ product sy/em rebates1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ajje ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcaa note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bfj73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be = en]gy effici5t trans=m] rebates1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ajjf ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcag note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bfj73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be = ,batt]y ,mat]ial ,process+ ,grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djbjg7;b7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = ,batt]y ,manufactur+ & ,recycl+ ,grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djbjg7;c7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #abe1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out activities1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djbjg7;f7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be = a ,li?ium-,ion ,batt]y ,recycl+ ,prize ,competition1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djbjg7;e7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ! ,electric ,drive ,vehicle ,batt]y ,recycl+ & ,second-,life ,applications ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u subsection 7k7 ( section #fda ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca71 z am5d$ by section #djbjh7a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #dj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #gej1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ! ,advanc$ ,en]gy ,manufactur+ & ,recycl+ ,grant ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djbji ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = activities = ! ,clean ,hydrog5 ,manufactur+ ,recycl+ ,rese>*1 ,developm5t1 & ,demon/ration ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #hae ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djcad ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ! head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = activities = ! ,clean ,hydrog5 ,electrolysis ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #haf ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djcad ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities = ! ,/ate ,en]gy ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u "p ,d ( title ,,iii ( ! ,en]gy ,policy & ,cons]vation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fcba et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djaji ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #abe1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities "u section #bdb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehha71 z am5d$ by section #djcca ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ge1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities "u section #bdc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehhb71 z am5d$ by section #djccb ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #eec1fjj1jjj %all be = activities = ,hydroelectric ,inc5tives1 z au?oriz$ "u section #bdg ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-eh2 #aai ,/at4 #fgd71 z am5d$ by section #djccc7;a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bgf1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bgf1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ! head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #aj1jjj1jjj %all be = activities = ! ,pump$ ,/orage ,hydrop[] ,w9d & ,sol> ,integration & ,sy/em ,reliability ,initiative1 z au?oriz$ "u section #cbja ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb71 z am5d$ by section #djccd ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #cf1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities1 z au?oriz$ "u section #fcd ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbac73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #gj1djj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities1 z au?oriz$ "u section #fce ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4#agbad73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities = ! ,national ,m>9e ,en]gy ,c5t]s1 z au?oriz$ "u section #fcf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbae73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #hd1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities "u section #fae7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaid7;d773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #fj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities = ! ,w9d ,en]gy ,te*nology ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #cjjc7;b77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#b773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities = ! ,w9d ,en]gy ,te*nology ,recycl+ ,rese>*1 ,developm5t1 & ,demon/ration ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #cjjc7;b77#d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbcg7;b77#d773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#b773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#c773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be = c>ry+ out activities "u section #cjjd7;b77#d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbch7;b77#d773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations & ! ,s5ate ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,h\se ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = program direction3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,cyb]security1 ,en]gy ,security1 & ,em]g5cy ,response ,= an additional am\nt = ,cyb]security1 ,en]gy ,security1 & ,em]g5cy ,response1 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out activities "u ! ,cyb]security = ! ,en]gy ,sector ,rese>*1 ,developm5t1 & ,demon/ration ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djabe7;b7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out activities "u ! ,en]gy ,sector ,op]ational ,support = ,cyb]resili5ce ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djabe7;c7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj1 to c>ry out activities "u ! ,rural & ,municipal ,utility ,advanc$ ,cyb]security ,grant & ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djabd ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations & ! ,s5ate ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,h\se ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = program direction3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,electricity ,= an additional am\nt = ,electricity1 #h1ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = grants "u section #djaja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,transmission ,facilitation ,program1 includ+ = any adm9i/rative exp5ses ( c>ry+ out ! program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djajf7;d77#c7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be to c>ry out activities "u ! ,sm>t ,grid ,inve/m5t ,mat*+ ,grant ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #acjf ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agchf71 z am5d$ by section #djajg ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out an advanc$ en]gy security program to secure en]gy networks1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djabe7;d7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations & ! ,s5ate ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,h\se ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = program direction3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,nucle> ,en]gy ,= an additional am\nt = ,nucle> ,en]gy1 #f1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 to c>ry out activities "u ! ,civil ,nucle> ,cr$it ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djcbc ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #cf1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be made available 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = program direction3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,fossil ,en]gy & ,c>bon ,managem5t ,= an additional am\nt = ,fossil ,en]gy & ,c>bon ,managem5t1 #g1dig1adj1gha1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #caj1adj1gha %all be to c>ry out activities "u ! ,c>bon ,utilization ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #ifi;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;a71 z am5d$ by section #djcjb ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #da1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fe1bej1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ff1efb1ejj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fg1idj1fbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #fi1chg1fef1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out ! front-end eng9e]+ & design program out activities "u ! ,c>bon ,capture ,te*nology ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #ifb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib71 z am5d$ by section #djcjc ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out activities = ! ,c>bon ,/orage ,validation & ,te/+1 z au?oriz$ section #ifc ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbic71 z am5d$ by section #djcje ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out a program to develop f\r regional clean direct air capture hubs1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ifi;,d ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d71 z am5d$ by section #djcjh ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #ae1jjj1jjj %all be = precomm]cial direct air capture te*nology prize competitions1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ifi;,d7e77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7e77#b77;,a773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be = comm]cial direct air capture te*nology prize competitions1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ifi;,d7e77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbih;d7e77#b77;,b773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = am\nts id5tifi$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] pre-con/ruction commitm5ts ) select$ projects = future aw>ds = qualifi$ c>bon dioxide capture3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #adj1jjj1jjj %all be = a ,r>e ,e>? ,elem5ts ,demon/ration ,facility1 z au?oriz$ "u section #gjja ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accdd71 z am5d$ by section #djbje ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #abg1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out r>e e>? m9]al security activities1 z au?oriz$ "u section #gjja7;a7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #accdd7;a773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bd1bjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #be1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bf1fjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bg1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #fjj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out critical mat]ial innovation1 effici5cy1 & alt]natives activities "u section #gjjb7;g7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;g773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bcj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ace1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ace1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #ge1jjj1jjj %all be = ! ,critical ,mat]ial ,supply ,*a9 ,rese>* ,facility1 z au?oriz$ "u section #gjjb7;h7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;h773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 & #ce1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #cj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out activities au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi7;b77#b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4#aeijg7;b77#b771 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = program direction3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,c>bon ,dioxide ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,program ,acc\nt ,= an additional am\nt = ,c>bon ,dioxide ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,program ,acc\nt1 #b1ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 to c>ry out activities = ! ,c>bon ,dioxide ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation ,program1 z au?oriz$ by subtitle ,j ( title ,,ix ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaha et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djcjd7;a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t su* co/s1 includ+ ! co/ ( modify+ su* loans1 %all be z def9$ 9 section #ejb ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #c1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb & #b1jig1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! am\nt made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye> #bjbb %all be = adm9i/rative exp5ses to c>ry out ! loan program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,(fice ( ,fossil ,en]gy & ,c>bon ,managem5t %all ov]see ! ,c>bon ,dioxide ,transportation ,infra/ructure ,f9ance & ,innovation program1 9 consultation & coord9ation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy's ,loan ,program ,(fice3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations an analysis ( h[ subsidy rates w be det]m9$ = loans f9anc$ by appropriations provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & an analysis ( ! process = develop+ draft regulations = ! program1 includ+ a crosswalk f ! /atutory requirem5ts = su* program1 & a timetable = publi%+ su* regulations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbg1 ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all include a detail$ reque/ = ! am\nt recomm5d$ = allocation = ! ,c>bon ,dioxide ,transportation ,f9ance & ,innovation program f am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & su* detail$ reque/ %all include any in=mation requir$ pursuant to ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,re=m ,act ( #aiij1 su* z cr$it subsidy rates1 a loan limitation1 & necess>y adm9i/rative exp5ses to c>ry out ! loan program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations ,= an additional am\nt = ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations1 #ba1def1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t ! ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations1 z au?oriz$ by section #dabja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act1 %all conduct adm9i/rative & project managem5t responsibilities = ! demon/ration projects provid$ = "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,(fice ( ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/rations %all consult & coord9ate ) te*nology-specific program (fices to ensure alignm5t ( te*nology goals & avoid unnecess>y duplication3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #cee1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,en]gy ,/orage ,demon/ration ,pilot ,grant ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #cbja7;c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;c773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #hh1gej1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #hh1gej1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #hh1gej1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #hh1gej1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #aej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ! ,long-duration ,demon/ration ,initiative & ,jo9t ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #cbja7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,act ( #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbcb7;d773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #cg1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cg1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cg1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cg1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #b1dgg1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,advanc$ ,reactor ,demon/ration ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #iei;,a ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgi;a73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #fgg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso %all be = projects select$ prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #icg1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,c>bon ,capture ,l>ge-scale ,pilot ,projects1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ifb7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7;b77#b77;,b773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #chg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #b1ecg1jjj1jjj %all be = ! ,c>bon ,capture ,demon/ration ,projects ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ifb7;b77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbib7;b77#b77;,c773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #icg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ,indu/rial ,emission ,demon/ration ,projects1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ded7;d77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,indep5d5ce & ,security ,act ( #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaac7;d77#c773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = ?is purpose1 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,clean ,en]gy ,demon/ration ,program on ,curr5t & ,=m] ,m9e ,l&1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djcdb ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be made = ,regional ,clean ,hydrog5 ,hubs1 z au?oriz$ "u section #hac ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afaea et seq471 z am5d$ by section #djcad ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = grants = ! ,program ,upgrad+ ,our ,electric ,grid & ,ensur+ ,reliability & ,resili5cy1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djajc7;b7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out activities = en]gy improvem5t 9 rural & remote areas1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djajc7;c7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = program direction3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,p[] ,,m>ket+ ,,adm9i/rations ,con/ruction1 rehabilitation1 op]ation & ma9t5ance1 we/]n area p[] adm9i/ration 7includ+ transf] ( funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,con/ruction1 ,rehabilitation1 ,op]ation & ,ma9t5ance1 ,we/]n ,area ,p[] ,adm9i/ration1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! pur*ase ( p[] & transmission s]vices3 ,provid$1 ,t ! am\nt made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury & %all be reimbursable f am\nts collect$ by ! ,we/]n ,area ,p[] ,adm9i/ration pursuant to ! ,flood ,control ,act ( #aidd & ! ,reclamation ,project ,act ( #aici to recov] pur*ase p[] & :eel+ exp5ses3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nts z ! ,adm9i/rator1 ,we/]n ,area ,p[] ,adm9i/ration1 deems necess>y = ! same purposes z outl9$ above may be transf]r$ to ,we/]n ,area ,p[] ,adm9i/ration's ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9s ,p[] ,m>ket+ ,fund acc\nt3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,g5]al ,,provisions--,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,en]gy 7includ+ transf] ( funds7 #cja4 ,not)/&+ section #ccjd ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & )\t reg>d to ! provisions ( sections #ccji ?r\gh #ccah ( su* title #e1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 ^u a det]m9ation t !re is a sev]e %ortage ( c&idates or a critical hir+ ne$ = p>ticul> positions to c>ry out ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy activities fund$ "u ?is title1 may1 f )9 ! funds provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy "u ?is title1 recruit & directly appo9t highly qualifi$ individuals into ! competitive s]vice3 ,provid$1 ,t su* au?ority %all n apply to positions 9 ! ,except$ ,s]vice or ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t any action au?oriz$ h]e9 %all be consi/5t ) ! m]it pr9ciples ( section #bcja ( su* title #e1 & ! ,dep>tm5t %all comply ) ! public notice requirem5ts ( section #ccbg ( su* title #e3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! au?ority "u ?is section %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations an e/imate ( ! numb] ( highly qualifi$ individuals x expects to hire "u ! au?ority provid$ 9 ?is section4 #cjb4 ,up to "o-t5? ( "o p]c5t ( ea* am\nt appropriat$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy 9 ?is title may be transf]r$ to ,dep>tm5tal ,adm9i/ration to be us$ = additional managem5t & mission support = funds made available to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act4 #cjc4 ,"o-t5? ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy "u ea* head+ 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy to ov]see ! funds made available to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act4 ,indep5d5t ,ag5cies ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission ,= an additional am\nt = ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 not)/&+ #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #adgjd3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,delta regional au?ority ,= an additional am\nt = ,delta ,regional ,au?ority1 #aej1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,d5ali commission ,= an additional am\nt = ,d5ali ,commission1 #ge1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,nor!rn bord] regional commission ,= an additional am\nt = ,nor!rn ,bord] ,regional ,commission1 #aej1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,s\!a/ cresc5t regional commission ,= an additional am\nt = ,s\!a/ ,cresc5t ,regional ,commission1 #e1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,s\?we/ bord] regional commission ,= an additional am\nt = ,s\?we/ ,bord] ,regional ,commission1 #a1bej1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,iv ,,f9ancial ,,s]vices ,,& ,,g5]al ,,gov]nm5t ,,executive ,,(fice ,,( ,,! ,,presid5t ,,& ,,funds ,,appropriat$ ,,to ,,! ,,presid5t ,(fice ( ! ,national ,cyb] ,director ,sal>ies & exp5ses ,= an additional am\nt = ,(fice ( ! ,national ,cyb] ,director1 #ba1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbb1 to c>ry out ! purposes ( section #ageb ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc73 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,f$]al ,communications ,commission ,,af=dable ,,connectivity ,,fund ,= an additional am\nt = ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,fund1 #ad1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ijd7;b77#a7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj71 z am5d$ by section #fjejb ( division ,f ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,f$]al ,,p]mitt+ ,,improvem5t ,,/e]+ ,,c\ncil ,,environm5tal ,,review ,,improvem5t ,,fund ,= an additional am\nt = ! ,environm5tal ,review ,improvem5t ,fund1 #c1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provid$1 ,t #fej1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbb1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fej1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fej1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fej1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,g5]al s]vices adm9i/ration ,,real ,,prop]ty ,,activities ,,f$]al ,,build+s ,,fund 7,,includ+ ,,transf]s ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt to be deposit$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,build+s ,fund1 #c1dah1jjh1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = con/ruction & acquisition1 & repairs & alt]ations ( bord] /ations & l& ports ( entry1 ( :i* no m ?an #bej1jjj1jjj %all be = ,program ,cont+5cy & ,op]ational ,support = necess>y exp5ses = projects fund$ "u ?is head+1 includ+1 mov+ gov]nm5tal ag5cies 7includ+ space alt]ations & adju/m5ts1 & telecommunications relocation exp5ses7 9 connection ) ! assignm5t1 allocation & transf] ( space1 leas+ ( tempor>y space1 & build+ op]ations1 ( :i*-- 7#a7 #b1ebg1hjh1jjj %all be = projects on ! ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection five-ye> plan2 7#b7 #dcj1bjj1jjj %all be = projects ) complet$ ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection_/,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration feasibility /udies z prioritiz$ 9 ! ,am]ican ,jobs ,plan ,project ,li/ submitt$ to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations on ,may #bh1 #bjba2 & 7#c7 #baj1jjj1jjj %all be = l& ports ( entry 7,,lpoe7 infra/ructure pav+2 acquisition ( leas$ ,l,p,o,es2 & additional ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration requirem5ts at ! ,s\!rn ,bord]3 ,provid$1 ,t ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration %all submit a plan1 by project1 reg>d+ ! use ( funds made available to ! ,adm9i/rator "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate )9 #ij days ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices %all notify ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate qu>t]ly on ! obligations & exp5ditures ( ! funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act by acc\nt ( ! ,f$]al ,build+s ,fund3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ,f$]al ,build+s ,fund activities may be transf]r$ to1 & m]g$ )1 o!r acc\nts )9 ! ,f$]al ,build+s ,fund only to ! ext5t necess>y to meet program requirem5ts = su* activities3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration w provide notice 9 advance to ! ,committees on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,s5ate ( any propos$ transf]s3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds made available to ! ,adm9i/rator "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to section #ccjg ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to any o!r am\nts made available = su* purposes1 includ+ = con/ruction & acquisition or repairs & alt]ations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,v ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,homel& ,,security ,,security1 ,,en=cem5t1 ,,& ,,inve/igations ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & bord] protection ,,op]ations ,,& ,,support ,= an additional am\nt = ,op]ations & ,support1 #ccj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = furniture1 fixtures1 & equipm5t = ! l& ports ( entry mod]niz$ ) fund+ provid$ to ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,procurem5t1 ,,con/ruction1 ,,& ,,improvem5ts ,= an additional am\nt = ,procurem5t1 ,con/ruction1 & ,improvem5ts1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = l& port ( entry con/ruction1 mod]nization1 & su/a9m5t3 ,provid$1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,dep>tm5t %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = ! am\nt made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,coa/ gu>d ,,op]ations ,,& ,,support ,= an additional am\nt = ,op]ations & ,support1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = p]sonnel & adm9i/rative exp5ses3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,procurem5t1 ,,con/ruction1 ,,& ,,improvem5ts ,= an additional am\nt = ,procurem5t1 ,con/ruction1 & ,improvem5ts1 #dbi1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act-- 7#a7 #aca1ejj1jjj %all be = h\s+1 family support1 safety1 & tra9+ facilities1 z describ$ 9 ! ,coa/ ,gu>d ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbb ,unfund$ ,priorities ,li/ submitt$ to ,congress on ,june #bi1 #bjba2 7#b7 #aeh1jjj1jjj %all be = %ore con/ruction address+ facility defici5cies1 z describ$ 9 ! ,coa/ ,gu>d ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbb ,unfund$ ,priorities ,li/ submitt$ to ,congress on ,june #bi1 #bjba2 7#c7 #ai1ejj1jjj %all be = %ore con/ruction support+ op]ational assets & m>itime comm]ce1 z describ$ 9 ! ,coa/ ,gu>d ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbb ,unfund$ ,priorities ,li/ submitt$ to ,congress on ,june #bi1 #bjba2 & 7#d7 #abj1jjj1jjj %all be = con/ruction & improvem5t ( *ildc>e developm5t c5t]s3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,dep>tm5t %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,transportation & ,infra/ructure 9 ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a detail$ exp5diture plan1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations "u ea* p>agraph 9 ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,protection1 ,,prep>$ness1 ,,response1 ,,& ,,recov]y ,cyb]security & infra/ructure security ag5cy ,,op]ations ,,& ,,support ,= an additional am\nt = ,op]ations & ,support1 #ce1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = risk managem5t op]ations & /akehold] engagem5t & requirem5ts3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,cyb]security ,,response ,,& ,,recov]y ,,fund ,= an additional am\nt = ,cyb]security ,response & ,recov]y ,fund1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 = cyb] response & recov]y1 z au?oriz$ by subtitle ,c ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be available only ^u a decl>ation ( a significant incid5t by ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security pursuant to section #bbcc ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy %all provide to ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,ov]sight & ,re=m ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives mon?ly reports1 to be submitt$ n lat] ?an ! t5? bus9ess day foll[+ ! end ( ea* mon?1 on ! /atus ( funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 includ+ an acc\nt+ ( ! mo/ rec5t fund+ allocation e/imates1 obligations1 exp5ditures1 & unobligat$ funds1 del9eat$ by significant incid5t1 z def9$ 9 section #bbcb ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,f$]al em]g5cy managem5t ag5cy ,,op]ations ,,& ,,support ,= an additional am\nt = ,op]ations & ,support1 #fg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = ,f$]al ag5cy dam safety activities & assi/ance to ,/ates "u sections #g ?r\gh #ab ( ! ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;e ?r\gh #dfg;h73 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,f$]al assi/ance 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,f$]al ,assi/ance1 #b1bcc1jjj1jjj1 :i* %all be allocat$ z foll[s3 7#a7 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = grants pursuant to section #bje ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eace73 ,provid$1 ,t #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 addition to am\nts made available = adm9i/rative exp5ses "u section #bje7;d77#b7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eace7;d77#b771 no m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbc1 & #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbf "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy--,op]ations & ,support = sal>ies & exp5ses4 7#b7 #gcc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #adh1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = grants to ,/ates pursuant to section #h7;e7 ( ! ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f7e773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #ehe1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = grants to ,/ates pursuant to section #h;,a ( ! ,national ,dam ,safety ,program ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dfg;f-#b71 ( :i* no less ?an #ge1jjj1jjj %all be = ! removal ( dams3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t dam removal projects %all include writt5 cons5t ( ! dam own]1 if own]%ip is e/abli%$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 addition to am\nts made available = adm9i/rative exp5ses1 no m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy--,op]ations & ,support = sal>ies & exp5ses4 7#c7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = grants to /ates1 local1 tribal1 & t]ritorial gov]nm5ts = improvem5t to cyb]security & critical infra/ructure1 z au?oriz$ by section #bbah ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #djj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbe "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy--,op]ations & ,support = sal>ies & exp5ses3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,disa/] relief fund 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,disa/] ,relief ,fund1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 9 addition to any am\nts set aside pursuant to section #bjc7;i7 ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eacc71 = grants pursuant to su* section3 ,provid$1 ,t #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no m ?an #af1ejj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy--,op]ations & ,support = sal>ies & exp5ses3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,national ,,flood ,,insurance ,,fund ,= an additional am\nt = ,national ,flood ,insurance ,fund1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to be d]iv$ f ! ,g5]al ,fund ( ! ,treasury1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = flood mitigation actions & = flood mitigation assi/ance "u section #acff ( ! ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act ( #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dajd;c71 not)/&+ sections #acff7;e71 #acaj7;a77#g71 & #acfg ( su* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4#dajd;c7e71 #djag7;a77#g71 #dajd;d71 9 addition to any o!r funds available = ?is purpose3 ,provid$1 ,t #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t not)/&+ section #acff7;d7 ( ! ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act ( #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dajd;c7d771 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy may also use am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 to provide flood mitigation assi/ance "u section #acff ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dajd;c7 = mitigation activities 9 an am\nt up to #ij p]c5t ( all eligible co/s = a prop]ty-- 7#a7 locat$ )9 a c5sus tract ) a ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion ,social ,vuln]ability ,index score ( n less ?an #j4ejja2 or 7#b7 t s]ves z a prim>y resid5ce = individuals ) a h\sehold income ( n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! applicable area m$ian income3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,directorate ,,rese>* ,,& ,,developm5t ,= an additional am\nt = ,rese>* & ,developm5t1 #aeg1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = critical infra/ructure security & resili5ce rese>*1 developm5t1 te/1 & evaluation3 ,provid$1 ,t ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be us$ =-- 7#a7 special ev5t risk assessm5ts rat+ plann+ tools2 7#b7 electromagnetic pulse & geo-magnetic di/urbance resili5ce capabilities2 7#c7 position+1 navigation1 & tim+ capabilities2 7#d7 public safety & viol5ce prev5tion to evaluate s(t t>get security1 includ+ c\nt]+ improvis$ explosive device ev5ts & protection ( ,u4,s4 critical infra/ructure2 & 7#e7 rese>* support+ security te/+ capabilities relat+ to telecommunications equipm5t1 indu/rial control sy/ems1 & op5 s\rce s(tw>e3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,dep>tm5t %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = ! am\nt made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,g5]al ,,provision--,,?is ,,title #eja4 ,"o-qu>t] ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ea* head+ 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,homel& ,security = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act4 ,,vi ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,! ,,int]ior1 ,,environm5t1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,! ,,int]ior ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice ,,res\rce ,,managem5t 7,,includ+ ,,transf]s ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,res\rce ,managem5t1 #dee1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #ia1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ia1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ia1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ia1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ia1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 & %all be 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available = su* purpose-- 7#a7 #bee1jjj1jjj %all be = ! foll[+ regional ecosy/em re/oration purposes-- 7,a7 #bf1jjj1jjj %all be = ,delaw>e ,riv] ,bas9 ,cons]vation ,act2 7,b7 #afb1jjj1jjj %all be = ,klama? ,bas9 re/oration activities1 includ+ habitat re/oration1 plann+1 design1 eng9e]+1 environm5tal compliance1 fee acquisition1 infra/ructure developm5t1 con/ruction1 op]ations & ma9t5ance1 improvem5ts1 & expansion1 z necess>y1 on l&s curr5tly leas$ by ! ,u4,s4 ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice = cons]vation & recov]y ( endang]$ species2 7,c7 #ag1jjj1jjj %all be = implem5t+ section #e7;d77#b7 ( ! ,lake ,tahoe ,re/oration ,act2 & 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = sagebru% /eppe ecosy/em2 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be = re/or+ fi% & wildlife passage by remov+ 9-/ream b>ri]s & provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u ! ,national ,fi% ,passage ,program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no?+ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be con/ru$ z provid+ any new au?ority to remove1 brea*1 or o!rwise alt] ! op]ations ( a ,f$]al hydrop[] dam & dam removal projects %all include writt5 cons5t ( ! dam own]1 if own]%ip is e/abli%$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey ,,surveys1 ,,inve/igations1 ,,& ,,rese>* 7,,includ+ ,,transf]s ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,surveys1 ,inve/igations1 & ,rese>*1 #eaj1ffh1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out activities au?oriz$ 9 sections #djbja1 #djbjd1 & #dajjc7;a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be allocat$ z foll[s3 7#a7 #cbj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out section #djbja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #fd1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fd1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fd1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fd1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #fd1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7#b7 #afg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = fiscal ye> #bjbb to c>ry out section #djbjd ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 7#c7 #bc1ffh1jjj to c>ry out section #dajjc7;a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #h1ffh1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbd1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available = su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,(fice ( ,surface ,m9+ ,reclamation & ,en=cem5t ,,ab&on$ ,,m9e ,,reclamation ,,fund 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt to be deposit$ 9 ! ,ab&on$ ,m9e ,reclamation ,fund1 #aa1bic1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 to c>ry out section #djgja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be to c>ry out activities z au?oriz$ 9 section #djgja7;g7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,indian affairs ,bureau ( indian affairs ,,op]ation ,,( ,,indian ,,programs 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,op]ation ( ,indian ,programs1 #baf1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ = tribal climate resili5ce1 adaptation1 & community relocation plann+1 design1 & implem5tation ( projects :i* address ! v>y+ climate *all5ges fac+ tribal communities across ! c\ntry3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! funds 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 #dc1bjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #dc1bjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #dc1bjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #dc1bjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #dc1bjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ! prec$+ proviso = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 #acj1jjj1jjj %all be = community relocation1 & #hf1jjj1jjj %all be = tribal climate resili5ce & adaptation projects3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t aw>ds made "u subsection 7d7 to ,tribes & ,tribal organizations "u ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 %all be consid]$ non-recurr+ & %all n be "p ( ! am\nt requir$ by section #ajf ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe71 & su* funds %all only be us$ = ! purposes id5tifi$ 9 ?is section3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,con/ruction 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,con/ruction1 #bej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = con/ruction1 repair1 improvem5t1 & ma9t5ance ( irrigation & p[] sy/ems1 safety ( dams1 wat] sanitation1 & o!r facilities3 ,provid$1 ,t any funds provid$ = ! ,safety ( ,dams program pursuant to ! ,act ( ,novemb] #b1 #aiba 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ac71 %all be made available on a nonreimbursable basis3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 ,n less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj %all be = address+ irrigation & p[] sy/ems2 & 7#b7 #bjj1jjj1jjj %all be = safety ( dams1 wat] sanitation1 & o!r facilities3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,dep>tm5tal ,(fices ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ,dep>tm5tal ,op]ations 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,dep>tm5tal ,op]ations1 #ije1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out activities1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djhjd ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #ccg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #adb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #adb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #adb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #adb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may transf] ! funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act to any o!r acc\nt 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may au?orize ! transf] ( funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5ts = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out activities z au?oriz$ 9 section #djhjd7;b77#a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,dep>tm5t-,wide ,programs ,wildl& ,fire ,managem5t 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,wildl& ,fire ,managem5t1 #a1deh1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #djg1fjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bfb1fjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bfb1fjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bfb1fjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bfb1fjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes = ! foll[+ fiscal ye>s-- 7#a7 #a1jee1jjj1jjj = ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out activities = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djhjc ( division ,d ( ?is ,act1 includ+ fuels managem5t activities1 ( :i* #cbg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb & #ahb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#b7 ,9 addition to am\nts made available 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = fuels managem5t activities1 #ce1fjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = su* purpose2 & 7#c7 ,9 addition to am\nts made available 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = burn$ area rehabilitation1 #de1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = su* purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf f funds made available 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( ! prec$+ proviso %all be = implem5tation ( ! ,tribal ,=e/ry ,protection ,act1 z am5d$ 7,public ,law #ajh-bgh73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may transf] ! funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act to any o!r acc\nt 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds appropriat$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice & ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out _! responsibilities "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to consult & conf]5ce1 z requir$ by section #g ( su* ,act1 9 connection ) wildl& fire managem5t activities3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,en]gy ,community ,revitalization ,program 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,dep>tm5t-,wide ,programs1 #d1fgg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = an ,en]gy ,community ,revitalization program to c>ry out orphan$ well site plugg+1 rem$iation1 & re/oration activities au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg71 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes-- 7#a7 #bej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be to c>ry out activities au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi7;b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg7;b771 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 #gge1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be to c>ry out activities au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi7;c77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg7;c77#c771 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 7#c7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be to c>ry out activities au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi7;c77#d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg7;c77#d771 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 7#d7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be to c>ry out activities au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi7;c77#e7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg7;c77#e771 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 7#e7 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be to c>ry out activities au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi7;d7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4#aeijg7;d771 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #b1jjj1jjj %all be provid$ by ! ,secret>y ?r\gh a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! ,int]/ate ,oil & ,gas ,compact ,commission to c>ry out ! consultations au?oriz$ 9 section #cdi ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg71 z am5d$ by section #djfja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available = su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act are n available to fulfill ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act 7,,c]cla7 obligations agre$ to 9 settlem5t or impos$ by a c\rt1 :e!r = paym5t ( funds or = "w to be p]=m$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may transf] ! funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act to any o!r acc\nt 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior to c>ry out su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may transf] funds made available 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( ! fir/ proviso "u ?is head+ to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 to c>ry out su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,g5]al ,provisions1 ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior #fja4 ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 & = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act = t fiscal ye>4 ,,environm5tal ,,protection ,,ag5cy ,environm5tal ,programs & ,managem5t 7,,includ+ ,,transf]s ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,environm5tal ,programs & ,managem5t1 #a1iei1jjj1jjj1 :i* %all be allocat$ z foll[s3 7#a7 #a1gag1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ,geographic ,programs z specifi$ 9 ! explanatory /atem5t describ$ 9 section #d ( ! matt] prec$+ division ,a ( ,public ,law #aaf-bfj3 ,provid$1 ,t #cdc1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cdc1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cdc1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cdc1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cdc1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available 9 ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = ,great ,lakes ,re/oration ,initiative2 7,b7 #bch1jjj1jjj %all be = ,*esapeake ,bay2 7,c7 #bd1jjj1jjj %all be = ,san ,francisco ,bay2 7,d7 #hi1jjj1jjj %all be = ,puget ,s\nd2 7,e7 #ajf1jjj1jjj %all be = ,long ,isl& ,s\nd2 7,f7 #ec1jjj1jjj %all be = ,gulf ( ,mexico2 7,g7 #af1jjj1jjj %all be = ,s\? ,florida2 7,h7 #dj1jjj1jjj %all be = ,lake ,*ampla92 7,i7 #ec1jjj1jjj %all be = ,lake ,pont*>tra92 7,j7 #ae1jjj1jjj %all be = ,s\!rn ,new ,engl& ,e/u>ies2 7,k7 #gi1jjj1jjj %all be = ,columbia ,riv] ,bas92 & 7,l7 #d1jjj1jjj %all be = o!r geographic activities :i* includes ,pacific ,nor?we/3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,adm9i/rator may waive or r$uce ! requir$ non-,f$]al %>e = am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = ! purposes describ$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso2 7#b7 #acb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! ,national ,e/u>y ,program grants "u section #cbj7;g77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act1 not)/&+ ! fund+ limitation 9 section #cbj7;i77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #bf1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bf1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bf1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bf1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bf1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,adm9i/rator may waive or r$uce ! requir$ non-,f$]al %>e = am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration2 7#c7 #fj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = actions "u ! ,gulf ,hypoxia ,action ,plan3 ,provid$1 ,t #ab1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ab1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ab1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ab1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ab1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds %all be provid$ annually to ! twelve /ates s]v+ z memb]s ( ! ,mississippi ,riv]_/,gulf ( ,mexico ,wat]%$ ,nutri5t ,task ,=ce 7,arkansas1 ,i[a1 ,ill9ois1 ,indiana1 ,k5tucky1 ,l\isiana1 ,m9nesota1 ,miss\ri1 ,mississippi1 ,ohio1 ,t5nessee1 & ,wiscons97 9 equal am\nts = ea* /ate = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye> #bjbb to fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration2 7#d7 #be1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 to support p]mitt+ ( ,class ,,vi wells z au?oriz$ "u section #djcjf ( division ,d ( ?is ,act1 to be c>ri$ out by ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,programs3 ,provid$1 ,t #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7#e7 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = develop+ batt]y recycl+ be/ practices1 z au?oriz$ "u section #gjdja7;b7 ( division ,g ( ?is ,act1 to be c>ri$ out by ! ,res\rce ,cons]vation & ,recov]y ,act program2 7#f7 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = develop+ volunt>y batt]y label+ guidel9es1 z au?oriz$ "u section #gjdja7;c7 ( division ,g ( ?is ,act1 to be c>ri$ out by ! ,res\rce ,cons]vation & ,recov]y ,act program2 ,provid$1 ,t funds provid$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice & ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out _! responsibilities "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to consult & conf]5ce1 z requir$ by section #g ( su* ,act1 9 connection ) ,geographic programs1 ! ,national ,e/u>y ,program1 & ! ,gulf ,hypoxia ,action ,plan3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available = su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,haz>d\s sub/ance sup]fund 7,,includ+ ,,transf]s ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,haz>d\s ,sub/ance ,sup]fund1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 consi/+ ( su* sums z are available 9 ! ,tru/ ,fund on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjba1 z au?oriz$ by section #eag7;a7 ( ! ,sup]fund ,am5dm5ts & ,reau?orization ,act ( #aihf 7,,s>a7 & up to #c1ejj1jjj1jjj z a paym5t f g5]al rev5ues to ! ,haz>d\s ,sub/ance ,sup]fund = purposes z au?oriz$ by section #eag7;b7 ( ,,s>a1 = all co/s associat$ ) ,sup]fund3 ,rem$ial activities3 ,provid$1 ,t 9 provid+ te*nical & project implem5tation assi/ance = am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all consid] ! unique ne$s ( ,tribal communities ) contam9at$ sites :]e ! pot5tially responsible p>ties _c pay or _c be id5tifi$1 b %all n alt] ! process = prioritiz+ site cleanups3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available = su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to co/ %>e requirem5ts "u section #ajd7;c77#c7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7,,c]cla7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7;c77#c773 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all annually report to ,congress on ! /atus ( fund$ projects3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,/ate & tribal assi/ance grants 7,,includ+ ,,transf]s ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,/ate & ,tribal ,assi/ance ,grants1 #ee1dbf1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be allocat$ z foll[s3 7#a7 #aa1gac1jjj1jjj = capitalization grants = ! ,clean ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,funds "u title ,,vi ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1ijb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #b1bjb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #b1djc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #b1fjc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #b1fjc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ! funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb & fiscal ye> #bjbc1 ! ,/ate %all deposit 9 ! ,/ate loan fund f ,/ate moneys an am\nt equal to at lea/ #aj p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( ! grant to be made to ! ,/ate1 not)/&+ sections #fjb7;b77#b71 #fjb7;b77#c7 or #bjb ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 =ty-n9e p]c5t ( ! funds made available to ea* ,/ate = ,clean ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,fund capitalization grants %all be us$ by ! ,/ate to provide subsidy to eligible recipi5ts 9 ! =m ( assi/ance agreem5ts ) #ajj p]c5t =giv5ess ( pr9cipal or grants 7or any comb9ation ( ^!71 not)/&+ section #fjc7;i77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #achc73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb & up to two p]c5t 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! am\nts ! ,adm9i/rator uses 9 ea* fiscal ye> = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration f am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = su* purposes %all be us$ = purposes o!r ?an hir+ full-"t employees3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #j4ce p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#b7 #aa1gac1jjj1jjj = capitalization grants = ! ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,funds "u section #adeb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1ijb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #b1bjb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #b1djc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #b1fjc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #b1fjc1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ! funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb & fiscal ye> #bjbc1 ! ,/ate %all deposit 9 ! ,/ate loan fund f ,/ate moneys an am\nt equal to at lea/ #aj p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( ! grant to be made to ! ,/ate1 not)/&+ section #adeb7;e7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 =ty-n9e p]c5t ( ! funds made available to ea* ,/ate = ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,fund capitalization grants %all be us$ by ! ,/ate to provide subsidy to eligible recipi5ts 9 ! =m ( assi/ance agreem5ts ) #ajj p]c5t =giv5ess ( pr9cipal or grants 7or any comb9ation ( ^!71 not)/&+ section #adeb7;d77#b7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb & up to two p]c5t 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! am\nts ! ,adm9i/rator uses 9 ea* fiscal ye> = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration f am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = su* purposes %all be us$ = purposes o!r ?an hir+ full-"t employees3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t #j4ce p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj = capitalization grants = ! ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,funds "u section #adeb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = lead s]vice l9e replacem5t projects & associat$ activities directly connect$ to ! id5tification1 plann+1 design1 & replacem5t ( lead s]vice l9es3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 =ty-n9e p]c5t ( ! funds made available to ea* ,/ate = ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,fund capitalization grants %all be us$ by ! ,/ate to provide subsidy to eligible recipi5ts 9 ! =m ( assi/ance agreem5ts ) #ajj p]c5t =giv5ess ( pr9cipal or grants 7or any comb9ation ( ^!71 not)/&+ section #adeb7;d77#b7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to ! mat*+ or co/ %>e requirem5ts ( section #adeb7;e7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb & up to two p]c5t 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#d7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = capitalization grants = ! ,clean ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,funds "u title ,,vi ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bbe1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bbe1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bbe1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bbe1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = eligible uses "u section #fjc7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act t address em]g+ contam9ants3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to ! mat*+ or co/ %>e requirem5ts ( sections #fjb7;b77#b71 #fjb7;b77#c71 or #bjb ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act deposit$ into ! /ate revolv+ fund %all be provid$ to eligible recipi5ts z assi/ance agreem5ts ) #ajj p]c5t pr9cipal =giv5ess or z grants 7or a comb9ation ( ^!73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb & up to two p]c5t 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#e7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj = capitalization grants = ! ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,/ate ,revolv+ ,funds "u section #adeb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #hjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #hjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #hjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #hjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #hjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be to address em]g+ contam9ants 9 dr9k+ wat] ) a focus on p]fluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances ?r\gh capitalization grants "u section #adeb7t7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act = ! purposes describ$ 9 section #adeb7;a77#b77;,g7 ( su* ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act deposit$ into ! ,/ate revolv+ fund %all be provid$ to eligible recipi5ts z loans ) #ajj p]c5t pr9cipal =giv5ess or z grants 7or a comb9ation ( ^!73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to ! mat*+ or co/ %>e requirem5ts ( section #adeb7;e7 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb & up to two p]c5t 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#f7 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj = grants = address+ em]g+ contam9ants "u subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7j7 ( section #adei;,a ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;a73 ,provid$1 ,t #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ to ,/ates "u ?is p>agraph may be us$ = projects t address em]g+ contam9ants support+ a community describ$ 9 section #adei;,a1 subsection 7c77#b71 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act1 not)/&+ ! def9ition ( und]s]v$ communities 9 section #adei;,a1 subsection 7a77#b71 ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to ! mat*+ or co/ %>e requirem5ts ( section #adei;,a ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#g7 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 to aw>d ,und]gr\nd ,injection ,control grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #djcjf ( division ,d ( ?is ,act1 & = activities to support /ates' ef=ts to develop programs lead+ to primacy3 ,provid$1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#h7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj = br[nfields activities3 ,provid$1 ,t #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts made available 9 ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes1 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7,a7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ,br[nfields projects au?oriz$ by section #ajd7k7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7,,c]cla71 includ+ grants1 int]ag5cy agreem5ts & associat$ program support co/s1 ( :i* up to #fjj1jjj1jjj1 not)/&+ fund+ limitations 9 su* sections ( su* ,act1 may be =-- 7i7 grants "u section #ajd7k77#c77;,a77ii7 ( ,,c]cla to rem$iate br[nfields sites 9 am\nts n to exce$ #e1jjj1jjj p] grant2 7ii7 multipurpose grants "u section #ajd7k77#d77;,b77i7 ( ,,c]cla 9 am\nts n to exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj p] grant2 7iii7 grants "u sections #ajd7k77#b77;,b7 & #ajd7k77#e77;,a77i7 ( ,,c]cla = site *>act]ization & assessm5t activities on a community-wide or site-by-site basis 9 am\nts n to exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj p] grant & )\t fur!r limitation on ! am\nt t may be exp5d$ = any individual br[nfield site2 7iv7 grants "u sections #ajd7k77#c77;,a77i7 & #ajd7k77#e77;,a77ii7 ( ,,c]cla = capitalization ( revolv+ loan funds 9 am\nts n to exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj p] grant2 & 7v7 grants "u section #ajd7k77#g7 ( ,,c]cla = job tra9+ 9 am\nts n to exce$ #a1jjj1jjj p] grant2 & 7,b7 #cjj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out section #abh ( ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to co/ %>e requirem5ts "u section #ajd7k77#aj77;,b77iii7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all annually report to ,congress on ! /atus ( fund$ projects3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = all co/s = c>ry+ out section #ffje ( ! ,pollution ,prev5tion ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to co/ %>e requirem5ts "u section #ffje7;c7 ( ! ,pollution ,prev5tion ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#aj7 #bge1jjj1jjj = grants "u section #cjb7;a7 ( ! ,save ,our ,seas #b4j ,act 7,public ,law #aaf-bbd73 ,provid$1 ,t #ee1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ee1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ee1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ee1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ee1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t not)/&+ section #cjb7;a7 ( su* ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator may also provide grants pursuant to su* au?ority to tribes1 int]tribal consortia consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts 9 #dj ,,cfr #ce4ejd7;a71 =m] ,indian res]vations 9 ,oklahoma 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior71 & ,alaskan ,native ,villages z def9$ 9 ,public ,law #ib-bjc3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#aa7 #ge1jjj1jjj to aw>d grants focus$ on improv+ mat]ial recycl+1 recov]y1 managem5t1 & r$uction1 z au?oriz$ "u section #gjdjb ( division ,g ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #ae1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ae1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act2 7#ab7 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj = ! ,clean ,s*ool ,bus ,program z au?oriz$ "u section #gda ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjia71 z am5d$ by section #gaaja ( division ,g ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds provid$1 #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be provid$ annually = z]o-emission s*ool buses1 z def9$ 9 section #gda7;a77#h7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjia7;a77#h771 z am5d$ by section #gaaja ( division ,g ( ?is ,act1 & #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be provid$ annually = clean s*ool buses & z]o-emission s*ool buses1 z def9$ 9 section #gda7;a77#c7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjia7;a77#c771 z am5d$ by section #gaaja ( division ,g ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t if !re are unobligat$ funds 9 any ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf aft] ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy issues aw>ds = t fiscal ye>1 ,/ates may compete = ^? funds1 not)/&+ ! #aj p]c5t limitation "u section #gda7;b77#g77;,b7 ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afjia7;b77#g77;,b771 z am5d$ by section #gaaja ( division ,g ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available = su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,g5]al provisions--,environm5tal protection ag5cy 7,,includ+ ,,transf]s ,,( ,,funds7 #faa4 ,funds made available to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy by ?is ,act = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration purposes may be transf]r$ to ! ,environm5tal ,programs & ,managem5t acc\nt or ! ,sci5ce & ,te*nology acc\nt z ne$$ = su* purposes4 #fab4 ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 & = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds provid$ to ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy 9 ?is title = t fiscal ye>4 #fac4 ,= ?is fiscal ye> & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 su* sums z are available 9 ! ,haz>d\s ,sub/ance ,sup]fund e/abli%$ "u section #iejg ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf at ! end ( ! prec$+ fiscal ye> f taxes receiv$ 9 ! ,treasury "u subsection 7b77#a7 ( su* section %all be available1 )\t fur!r appropriation1 to be us$ to c>ry out ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 #fad4 7a7 ,dr9k+ wat] ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! purposes ( section #adeb ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab71 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ^? purposes1 an additional #a1abf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 7b7 ,clean wat] ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! purposes ( title ,,vi ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq471 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ^? purposes1 an additional #a1fci1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,=e/ ,s]vice ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,rese>* ,= an additional am\nt = ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,rese>*1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 to c>ry out activities ( ! ,jo9t ,fire ,sci5ce ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 section #djhjc ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #b1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #b1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,/ate & ,private ,=e/ry 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,/ate & ,private ,=e/ry1 #a1ebf1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provid$1 ,t #cje1cfj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cje1cfj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cje1cfj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cje1cfj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cje1cfj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #gah1jjj1jjj = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 to c>ry out activities = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 z au?oriz$ 9 sections #djhjc & #djhjd ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 ,9 addition to am\nts made available 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = grants to at-risk communities = wildfire mitigation activities1 n less ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj = su* purposes2 7#c7 ,n less ?an #hh1jjj1jjj = ,/ate ,fire ,assi/ance2 & 7#d7 ,n less ?an #bj1jjj1jjj = ,volunte] ,fire ,assi/ance3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf may be transf]r$ betwe5 acc\nts affect$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice budget re/ructure outl9$ 9 section #dce ( division ,d ( ! ,fur!r ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 to c>ry out ! activities 9 support ( ?is head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em1 #b1hed1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #gcd1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ebi1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ebi1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ebi1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ebi1hjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes-- 7#a7 #b1aae1jjj1jjj = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 to c>ry out activities = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture z au?oriz$ 9 sections #djhjc & #djhjd ( division ,d ( ?is ,act1 ( :i* #ehg1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb & #chb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#b7 ,9 addition to am\nts made available 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = haz>d\s fuels managem5t activities1 #ajb1hjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = su* purposes2 & 7#c7 ,9 addition to am\nts made available 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = burn$ area recov]y1 #de1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #ab1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf f funds made available 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ! prec$+ proviso may be us$ to make grants1 us+ any au?orities available = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice "u ! ,/ate & ,private ,=e/ry appropriation = ! purposes ( creat+ inc5tives = increas$ use ( biomass f ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s1 includ+ ! ,community ,wood ,en]gy ,program & ! ,wood ,innovation ,grants ,program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #h1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf f funds made available 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( ! prec$+ proviso %all be = implem5tation ( ! ,tribal ,=e/ry ,protection ,act1 z am5d$ 7,public ,law #ajh-bgh73 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds appropriat$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice & ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out _! responsibilities "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to consult & conf]5ce1 z requir$ by section #g ( su* ,act1 9 connection ) wildl& fire managem5t activities3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may au?orize ! transf] ( funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5ts = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out activities z au?oriz$ 9 section #djhjd7;b77#a7 ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf may be transf]r$ betwe5 acc\nts affect$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice budget re/ructure outl9$ 9 section #dce ( division ,d ( ! ,fur!r ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 to c>ry out ! activities 9 support ( ?is head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be available = sal>ies & exp5ses3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,capital ,,improvem5t ,,& ,,ma9t5ance 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,capital ,improvem5t & ,ma9t5ance1 #cfj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi3 ,provid$1 ,t #gb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #gb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #gb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #gb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #gb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #bej1jjj1jjj to c>ry out activities ( ! ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program1 z au?oriz$ 9 ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecb et seq47 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act71 z am5d$ by section #djhja ( division ,d ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = con/ruction ( tempor>y roads or recon/ruction & ma9t5ance ( roads to facilitate =e/ re/oration & managem5t projects t r$uce wildfire risk2 & 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! removal ( non-hydrop[] ,f$]al dams & = provid+ dam removal te*nical assi/ance3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds appropriat$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice & ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out _! responsibilities "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to consult & conf]5ce1 z requir$ by section #g ( su* ,act1 9 connection ) wildl& fire managem5t activities3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf may be transf]r$ betwe5 acc\nts affect$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice budget re/ructure outl9$ 9 section #dce ( division ,d ( ! ,fur!r ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-id7 to c>ry out ! activities 9 support ( ?is head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,wildl& ,fire ,managem5t 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,wildl& ,fire ,managem5t1 #fif1bjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 to c>ry out activities = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture z au?oriz$ 9 section #djhjc ( division ,d ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #eeb1bjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cf1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cf1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cf1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cf1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds appropriat$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice & ! ,national ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,s]vice = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out _! responsibilities "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to consult & conf]5ce1 z requir$ by section #g ( su* ,act1 9 connection ) wildl& fire managem5t activities3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf may be transf]r$ betwe5 acc\nts affect$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice budget re/ructure outl9$ 9 section #dce ( division ,d ( ! ,fur!r ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf- #id7 to c>ry out ! activities 9 support ( ?is head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 %all be available = sal>ies & exp5ses to c>ry out su* purposes3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,adm9i/rative ,provision--,=e/ ,s]vice ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds provid$ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 & = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = ! funds provid$ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act = t fiscal ye>4 ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,heal? ,,& ,,human ,,s]vices ,indian heal? s]vice ,,indian ,,heal? ,,facilities 7,includ+ ,transf]s ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,indian ,heal? ,facilities1 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! provision ( dome/ic & community sanitation facilities = ,indians1 z au?oriz$ by section #g ( ! ,act ( ,augu/ #e1 #aied 7#fh ,/at4 #fgd73 ,provid$1 ,t #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #gjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+1 up to #b1bjj1jjj1jjj %all be = projects t exce$ ! economical unit co/ & %all be available until exp5d$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to ?ree p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no funds available to ! ,indian ,heal? ,s]vice = sal>ies1 exp5ses1 adm9i/ration1 & ov]sight %all be available = contracts1 grants1 compacts1 or coop]ative agreem5ts "u ! provisions ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act z am5d$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds "u ?is head+ made available to ,tribes & ,tribal organizations "u ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 %all be available on a "o-"t basis1 are nonrecurr+1 & %all n be "p ( ! am\nt requir$ by section #ajf ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbe71 & %all only be us$ = ! purposes id5tifi$ 9 ?is head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,vii ,,labor1 ,,heal? ,,& ,,human ,,s]vices1 ,,& ,,education1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,heal? ,,& ,,human ,,s]vices ,adm9i/ration = ,*ildr5 & ,families ,,l[ ,,income ,,home ,,en]gy ,,assi/ance ,= an additional am\nt = ,l[ ,income ,home ,en]gy ,assi/ance1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 = mak+ paym5ts "u subsection 7b7 ( section #bfjb ( ! ,l[-,income ,home ,en]gy ,assi/ance ,act ( #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq473 ,provid$1 ,t #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available 9 fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! am\nt available = obligation 9 a fiscal ye> "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #ej1jjj1jjj %all be allocat$ z ?\gh ! total appropriation = su* paym5ts = su* fiscal ye> 0 less ?an #a1ige1jjj1jjj3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,viii ,,transportation1 ,,h\s+ ,,& ,,urban ,,developm5t1 ,,& ,,relat$ ,,ag5cies ,,dep>tm5t ,,( ,,transportation ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y ,,national ,,infra/ructure ,,inve/m5ts ,= an additional am\nt = ,national ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5ts1 #ab1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = necess>y exp5ses to c>ry out *apt] #fg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ( :i* #e1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out section #fgja ( su* title & #g1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out section #fgjb ( su* title3 ,provid$1 ,t1 ( ! am\nt made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act to c>ry out section #fgja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! am\nt made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act to c>ry out section #fgjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & pursuant to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,safe ,,/reets ,,& ,,roads ,,= ,,all ,,grants ,= an additional am\nt = ,safe ,/reets & ,roads = ,all ,grants1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = competitive grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #bdaab ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( fund+ opportunity n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ea* date ^u :i* funds are made available "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all make aw>ds n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] issu+ ! notices ( fund+ opportunity requir$ "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,national ,,culv]t ,,removal1 ,,replacem5t1 ,,& ,,re/oration ,,grants ,= an additional am\nt = ,national ,culv]t ,removal1 ,replacem5t1 & ,re/oration ,grants1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 z au?oriz$ by section #fbjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,/r5g!n+ ,,mobility ,,& ,,revolutioniz+ ,,transportation ,,grant ,,program ,= an additional am\nt = ,/r5g!n+ ,mobility & ,revolutioniz+ ,transportation ,grant ,program1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 z au?oriz$ by section #bejje ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,adm9i/rative ,,provisions--,,(fice ,,( ,,! ,,secret>y ,,( ,,transportation 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 #hja4 7a7 ,am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation's ,op]at+ ,adm9i/rations 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act & 9 section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf = ! co/s ( aw>d1 adm9i/ration1 or ov]sight ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ! programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,infra/ructure & ,freight may be transf]r$ to an ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,infra/ructure & ,freight acc\nt1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! necess>y exp5ses ( aw>d1 adm9i/ration1 or ov]sight ( any discretion>y f9ancial assi/ance programs fund$ "u ?is title 9 ?is ,act or division ,a ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts transf]r$ pursuant to ! au?ority 9 ?is section 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! am\nt provid$ by ?is section is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 7b7 ,9 addition to programs id5tifi$ 9 section #aah7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,infra/ructure & ,freight %all adm9i/]1 ) support f ! ,dep>tm5t's ,op]at+ ,adm9i/rations1 ! foll[+ f9ancial assi/ance programs-- 7#a7 ! national infra/ructure projects program "u section #fgja ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ! local & regional projects program "u section #fgjb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#c7 ! /r5g!n+ mobility & revolutioniz+ transportation grant program "u section #bejje ( division ,b ( ?is ,act2 7#d7 ! nationally significant freight & highways projects "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#e7 ! national culv]t removal1 replacem5t1 & re/oration grant program "u section #fbjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#f7 o!r discretion>y f9ancial assi/ance programs t ! ,secret>y det]m9es %\ld be adm9i/]$ by ! ,(fice ( ,multimodal ,infra/ructure & ,freight1 subject to ! approval ( ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations z requir$ "u section #dje ( ,division ,l ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba4 ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration ,,facilities ,,& ,,equipm5t ,= an additional am\nt = ,facilities & ,equipm5t1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be =3 7#a7 replac+ t]m9al & en r\te air traffic control facilities2 7#b7 improv+ air r\te traffic control c5t] & comb9$ control facility build+s2 7#c7 improv+ air traffic control en r\te rad> facilities2 7#d7 improv+ air traffic control t[] & t]m9al rad> approa* control facilities2 7#e7 national airspace sy/em facilities ,,o%a & environm5tal /&>ds compliance2 7#f7 l&+ & navigational aids2 7#g7 fuel /orage tank replacem5t & managem5t2 7#h7 un/aff$ infra/ructure su/a9m5t2 7#i7 real prop]ty disposition2 7#aj7 electrical p[] sy/em su/a9 & support2 7#aa7 en]gy ma9t5ance & compliance2 7#ab7 haz>d\s mat]ials managem5t & environm5tal cleanup2 7#ac7 facility security risk managem5t2 7#ad7 mobile asset managem5t program2 & 7#ae7 adm9i/rative exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies & exp5ses1 adm9i/ration1 & ov]sight3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n less ?an #bjj1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be = air traffic control t[]s t are own$ by ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration & /aff$ ?r\gh ! contract t[] program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations ( air traffic control t[]s & contract t[]s1 to be fund$ = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = fund+ t w be made available "u ?is head+ 9 ! upcom+ fiscal ye>1 includ+ a li/ ( projects = replac+ facilities t are own$ by ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ air traffic control t[]s t are /aff$ ?r\gh ! contract t[] program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,airport ,,infra/ructure ,,grants 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,airport ,infra/ructure ,grants1 #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provid$1 ,t #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be made available to sponsors ( any airport eligible to receive grants "u section #dgaae ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = airport-relat$ projects def9$ "u section #djaag7;a77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 ,n m ?an #b1dhj1jjj1jjj %all be available = prim>y airports z def9$ 9 section #dgajb7af7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & c]ta9 c>go airports3 ,provid$1 ,t su* funds %all n be subject to ! r$uc$ apportionm5ts ( section #dgaad7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* funds %all fir/ be apportion$ z set =? 9 sections #dgaad7;c77#a77;,a71 #dgaad7;c77#a77;,c77i71 #dgaad7;c77#a77;,c77ii71 #dgaad7;c77#b77;,a71 #dgaad7;c77#b77;,b71 & #dgaad7;c77#b77;,e71 #dgaad7;c77#a77;,j7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t !re %all be no maximum apportionm5t limit3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t any rema9+ funds aft] su* apportionm5t %all be di/ribut$ to all sponsors ( prim>y airports 7z def9$ 9 section #dgajb7af7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 bas$ on ea* su* airport's pass5g] enplanem5ts comp>$ to total pass5g] enplanem5ts ( all airports def9$ 9 section #dgajb7af7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = cal5d> ye> #bjai 9 fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc & !reaft] = ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> enplanem5ts ^u :i* ! ,secret>y has apportion$ funds pursuant to section #dgaad7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ,n m ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = g5]al aviation & comm]cial s]vice airports t are n prim>y airports z def9$ 9 p>agraphs 7#g71 7#h71 & 7#af7 ( section #dgajb ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all apportion ! rema9+ funds to ea* non-prim>y airport bas$ on ! categories publi%$ 9 ! mo/ curr5t ,national ,plan ( ,integrat$ ,airport ,sy/ems1 reflect+ ! p]c5tage ( ! aggregate publi%$ eligible developm5t co/s = ea* su* category1 & !n divid+ ! allocat$ funds ev5ly among ! eligible airports 9 ea* category1 r\nd+ up to ! ne>e/ ?\s& doll>s3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t any rema9+ funds "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be di/ribut$ z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 9 ?is proviso "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act2 & 7#c7 #bj1jjj1jjj = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to make competitive grants to sponsors ( airports p>ticipat+ 9 ! contract t[] program & ! contract t[] co/ %>e program "u section #dgabd ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code to3 7#a7 su/a91 con/ruct1 repair1 improve1 rehabilitate1 mod]nize1 replace or relocate nonapproa* control t[]s2 7#b7 acquire & in/all air traffic control1 communications1 & relat$ equipm5t to be us$ 9 ^? t[]s2 & 7#c7 con/ruct a remote t[] c]tifi$ by ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ acquisition & in/allation ( air traffic control1 communications1 or relat$ equipm5t3 ,provid$1 ,t ! ,f$]al ,aviation ,adm9i/ration %all give priority consid]ation to projects t enhance aviation safety & improve air traffic effici5cy3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s = :i* a grant is made "u ?is p>agraph %all be #ajj p]c5t3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t any funds made available 9 a giv5 fiscal ye> t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( ! f\r? fiscal ye> aft] :i* !y 7 fir/ made available = obligation %all be made available 9 ! fif? fiscal ye> aft] :i* !y 7 fir/ made available = obligation to ! ,secret>y = competitive grants3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y = competitive grants "u ! prec$+ proviso1 ! ,secret>y %all fir/ provide up to #ajj1jjj1jjj1 z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 ( ! f\r? proviso1 & any rema9+ unobligat$ balances 9 excess ( t am\nt %all be available to ! ,secret>y = competitive grants o!rwise eligible "u ! ?ird proviso t r$uce airport emissions1 r$uce noise impact to ! surr\nd+ community1 r$uce dep5d5ce on ! electrical grid1 or provide g5]al b5efits to ! surr\nd+ community3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t none ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be us$ to pay = airport debt s]vice3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t a grant made f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be treat$ z hav+ be5 made pursuant to ! ,secret>y's au?ority "u section #dgajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = p]sonnel1 contract+1 & o!r co/s to adm9i/] & ov]see grants1 ( :i* #a1jjj1jjj 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( a project "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( ! f\r? proviso "u ?is head+ %all be ! p]c5t = :i* a project = airport developm5t w\ld be eligible "u section #dgaji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t obligations ( funds "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitations on obligations provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,airport ,,t]m9al ,,program 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,airport ,t]m9al ,program1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to provide competitive grants = airport t]m9al developm5t projects t address ! ag+ infra/ructure ( ! nation's airports3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcj1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( fund+ opportunity n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 n m ?an #ee p]c5t %all be = l>ge hub airports1 n m ?an #ae p]c5t %all be = m$ium hub airports1 n m ?an #bj p]c5t %all be = small hub airports1 & n less ?an #aj p]c5t %all be = nonhub & nonprim>y airports3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 aw>d+ grants = t]m9al developm5t projects f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y may consid] projects t qualify z t]m9al developm5t 7includ+ multimodal t]m9al developm5t71 z t t]m is def9$ 9 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgajb7bh71 projects = on-airport rail access projects z set =? 9 ,pass5g] ,facility ,*>ge 7,,pfc7 ,update #ge-ba1 & projects = relocat+1 recon/ruct+1 repair+1 or improv+ an airport-own$ air traffic control t[]3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 aw>d+ grants = t]m9al developm5t projects f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all give consid]ation to projects t increase capacity & pass5g] access2 projects t replace ag+ infra/ructure2 projects t a*ieve compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act & exp& accessibility = p]sons ) disabilities2 projects t improve airport access = hi/orically disadvantag$ populations2 projects t improve en]gy effici5cy1 includ+ upgrad+ environm5tal sy/ems1 upgrad+ plant facilities1 & a*iev+ ,lead]%ip 9 ,en]gy & ,environm5tal ,design 7,,le$7 accr$itation /&>ds2 projects t improve airfield safety ?r\gh t]m9al relocation2 & projects t enc\rage actual & pot5tial competition3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project c>ri$ out f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be #hj p]c5t = l>ge & m$ium hub airports & #ie p]c5t = small hub1 nonhub1 & nonprim>y airports3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t a grant made f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be treat$ z hav+ be5 made pursuant to ! ,secret>y's au?ority "u section #dgajd7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may provide grants f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = a project at any airport t is eligible to receive a grant f ! discretion>y fund "u section #dgaae7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 mak+ aw>ds f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all provide a pref]5ce to projects t a*ieve a complete developm5t objective1 ev5 if aw>ds = ! project mu/ be phas$1 & ! ,secret>y %all prioritize projects t h receiv$ p>tial aw>ds3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be = p]sonnel1 contract+ & o!r co/s to adm9i/] & ov]see grants1 ( :i* #a1jjj1jjj 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration ,,highway ,,infra/ructure ,,program 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,highway ,infra/ructure ,programs1 #dg1bgb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ except z o!rwise provid$ "u ?is head+3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 #i1ded1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #i1ded1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #i1ded1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #i1ded1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #i1ded1djj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 %all be 9 addition to any o!r am\nts made available = su* purpose1 & %all n affect ! di/ribution or am\nt ( funds provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 except = funds provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 up to #a4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = op]ations & adm9i/rations ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 ( :i* #a1jjj1jjj 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! am\nts made available 9 ! prec$+ proviso may be comb9$ ) ! funds made available 9 p>agraph 7#a7 "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! same purposes 9 ! same acc\nt3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitation on obligations = ,f$]al-aid highways or highway safety con/ruction programs set =? 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #bg1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = a bridge replacem5t1 rehabilitation1 pres]vation1 protection1 & con/ruction program3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 except z o!rwise provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t a project fund$ ) funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be treat$ z a project on a ,f$]al-aid highway3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = a fiscal ye>1 #c p]c5t %all be set aside to c>ry out section #bjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds set aside "u ! prec$+ proviso to c>ry out section #bjb7;d7 ( su* title %all be 9 addition to funds o!rwise made available to c>ry out su* section & %all be adm9i/]$ z if made available "u su* section3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = funds set aside "u ! ?ird proviso ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to c>ry out section #bjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s %all be #ajj p]c5t3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 = ! purposes ( funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 ! t]m (f-sy/em bridge means a highway bridge locat$ on a public road1 o!r ?an a bridge on a ,f$]al-aid highway2 & 7#c7 ! t]m ,f$]al-aid highway means a public highway eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 o!r ?an a highway functionally classifi$ z a local road or rural m9or collector3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be = ! adm9i/ration & op]ations ( ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 aft] sett+ aside funds "u ! ?ird proviso ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute ! rema9+ funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act among ,/ates z foll[s-- 7,a7 #ge p]c5t by ! proportion t ! total co/ ( replac+ all bridges classifi$ 9 poor condition 9 su* ,/ate be>s to ! sum ( ! total co/ to replace all bridges classifi$ 9 poor condition 9 all ,/ates2 & 7,b7 #be p]c5t by ! proportion t ! total co/ ( rehabilitat+ all bridges classifi$ 9 fair condition 9 su* ,/ate be>s to ! sum ( ! total co/ to rehabilitate all bridges classifi$ 9 fair condition 9 all ,/ates3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! am\nts calculat$ "u ! prec$+ proviso %all be adju/$ su* t ea* ,/ate receives1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 no less ?an #de1jjj1jjj "u su* proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = purposes ( ! prec$+ #b provisos1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e replacem5t & rehabilitation co/s bas$ on ! av]age unit co/s ( bridges f #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbj1 z submitt$ by ,/ates to ! ,f$]al ,highway ,adm9i/ration1 z requir$ by section #add7;b77#e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = purposes ( det]m9+ ! di/ribution ( funds to ,/ates "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all calculate ! total deck area ( bridges classifi$ z 9 poor or fair condition bas$ on ! ,national ,bridge ,inv5tory z ( ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbj3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 subject to ! foll[+ proviso1 funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act t are di/ribut$ to ,/ates %all be us$ = highway bridge replacem5t1 rehabilitation1 pres]vation1 protection1 or con/ruction projects on public roads3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act t are di/ribut$ to a ,/ate1 #ae p]c5t %all be set aside = use on (f-sy/em bridges = ! same purposes z describ$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 except z provid$ 9 ! foll[+ proviso1 = funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act t are di/ribut$ to ,/ates1 ! ,f$]al %>e %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #abj ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act t are di/ribut$ to ,/ates & us$ on an (f-sy/em bridge t is own$ by a c\nty1 t[n1 t[n%ip1 city1 municipality or o!r local ag5cy1 or f$]ally-recogniz$ ,tribe ! ,f$]al %>e %all be #ajj p]c5t2 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ = am\nts made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 %all be to c>ry out a ,national ,electric ,vehicle ,=mula ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act z ! ,program7 to provide fund+ to ,/ates to /rategically deploy electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure & to e/abli% an int]connect$ network to facilitate data collection1 access1 & reliability3 ,provid$1 ,t funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be us$ =3 7#a7 ! acquisition & in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure to s]ve z a cataly/ = ! deploym5t ( su* infra/ructure & to connect x to a network to facilitate data collection1 access1 & reliability2 7#b7 prop] op]ation & ma9t5ance ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure2 & 7#c7 data %>+ ab\t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure to ensure ! long-t]m success ( inve/m5ts made "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute among ! ,/ates ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act s t ea* ,/ate receives an am\nt equal to ! proportion t ! total base apportionm5t or allocation det]m9$ = ! ,/ate "u subsection 7c7 ( section #ajd or "u section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 be>s to ! total base apportionm5ts or allocations = all ,/ates "u subsection 7c7 ( section #ajd & section #afe ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,f$]al %>e payable = ! co/ ( a project fund$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be #hj p]c5t3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a deadl9e by :i* a ,/ate %all provide a plan to ! ,secret>y1 9 su* =m & su* mann] t ! ,secret>y requires 7to be made available on ! ,dep>tm5t's website71 describ+ h[ su* ,/ate int5ds to use funds di/ribut$ to ! ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to c>ry out ! ,program = ea* fiscal ye> 9 :i* funds are made available3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! deadl9e e/abli%$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! ,dep>tm5t's website & submit to ! ,h\se ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure1 ! ,s5ate ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works1 & ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations1 a report summ>iz+ ea* plan submitt$ by a ,/ate to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & an assessm5t ( h[ su* plans make progress t[>ds ! e/abli%m5t ( a national network ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t if a ,/ate fails to submit ! plan requir$ "u ! f\r? proviso ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to ! ,secret>y by ! date specifi$ 9 su* proviso1 or if ! ,secret>y det]m9es a ,/ate has n tak5 action to c>ry out its plan1 ! ,secret>y may )hold or )draw1 z applicable1 funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = ! fiscal ye> f ! ,/ate & aw>d su* funds on a competitive basis to local jurisdictions )9 ! ,/ate = use on projects t meet ! eligibility requirem5ts "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 prior to ! ,secret>y mak+ a det]m9ation t a ,/ate has n tak5 actions to c>ry out its plan1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,/ate1 consult ) ! ,/ate1 & id5tify actions t c be tak5 to rectify conc]ns1 & provide at lea/ #ij days = ! ,/ate to rectify conc]ns & take action to c>ry out its plan3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all provide notice to a ,/ate on ! int5t to )hold or )draw funds n less ?an #fj days be=e )hold+ or )draw+ any funds1 dur+ :i* "t ! ,/ates %all h an opportunity to appeal a decision to )hold or )draw funds directly to ! ,secret>y3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t any funds )held or )drawn f a ,/ate "u ! prec$+ proviso _c be fully aw>d$ to local jurisdictions )9 ! ,/ate "u ! prec$+ proviso 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purpose ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 any su* funds rema9+ %all be di/ribut$ among o!r ,/ates 7except ,/ates = :i* funds = t fiscal ye> h be5 )held or )drawn "u ! prec$+ proviso7 9 ! same mann] z funds di/ribut$ = t fiscal ye> "u ! second proviso "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 except t ! ratio %all be adju/$ to exclude ,/ates = :i* funds = t fiscal ye> h be5 )held or )drawn "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds di/ribut$ "u ! prec$+ proviso %all only be available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act may be us$ to contract ) a private entity = acquisition & in/allation ( publicly accessible electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure & ! private entity may pay ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project fund$ "u ?is p>agraph3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be = projects directly relat$ to ! *>g+ ( a vehicle & only = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure t is op5 to ! g5]al public or to au?oriz$ comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators f m ?an "o company3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t any electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure acquir$ or in/all$ ) funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be locat$ along a designat$ alt]native fuel corridor3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t no lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all develop guidance = ,/ates & localities to /rategically deploy electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 consi/5t ) ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all consid] ! foll[+ 9 develop+ ! guidance describ$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso3 7#a7 ! di/ance betwe5 publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure2 7#b7 connections to ! electric grid1 includ+ electric di/ribution upgrades2 vehicle-to-grid integration1 includ+ sm>t *>ge managem5t or o!r protocols t c m9imize impacts to ! grid2 alignm5t ) electric di/ribution int]connection processes1 & plans = ! use ( r5ewable en]gy s\rces to p[] *>g+ & en]gy /orage2 7#c7 ! proximity ( exi/+ (f-highway travel c5t]s1 fuel retail]s1 & small bus9esses to electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure acquir$ or fund$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act2 7#d7 ! ne$ = publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure 9 rural corridors & und]s]v$ or disadvantag$ communities2 7#e7 ! long-t]m op]ation & ma9t5ance ( publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure to avoid /r&$ assets & protect ! inve/m5t ( public funds 9 t infra/ructure2 7#f7 exi/+ private1 national1 ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & t]ritorial gov]nm5t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure programs & inc5tives2 7#g7 fo/]+ enhanc$1 coord9at$1 public-private or private inve/m5t 9 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure2 7#h7 meet+ curr5t & anticipat$ m>ket dem&s = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 includ+ ) reg>d to p[] levels & *>g+ spe$1 & m9imiz+ ! "t to *>ge curr5t & anticipat$ vehicles2 & 7#i7 any o!r factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t if a ,/ate det]m9es1 & ! ,secret>y c]tifies1 t ! designat$ alt]native fuel corridors 9 ! ,/ates are fully built out1 !n ! ,/ate may use funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph = electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure on any public road or 9 o!r publically accessible locations1 su* z p>k+ facilities at public build+s1 public s*ools1 & public p>ks1 or 9 publically accessible p>k+ facilities own$ or manag$ by a private entity3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t subject to ! m9imum /&>ds & requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u ! foll[+ proviso1 funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act may be us$ =3 7#a7 ! acquisition or in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure2 7#b7 op]at+ assi/ance = co/s allocable to op]at+ & ma9ta9+ electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure acquir$ or in/all$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 = a p]iod n to exce$ five ye>s2 7#c7 ! acquisition or in/allation ( traffic control devices locat$ 9 ! "r-(-way to provide directional in=mation to electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act2 7#d7 on-premises signs to provide in=mation ab\t electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act2 7#e7 developm5t phase activities relat+ to ! acquisition or in/allation ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7#f7 mapp+ & analysis activities to evaluate1 9 an area 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates designat$ by ! eligible entity1 ! locations ( curr5t & future electric vehicle own]s1 to =eca/ commut+ & travel patt]ns ( electric vehicles & ! quantity ( electricity requir$ to s]ve electric vehicle *>g+ /ations1 to e/imate ! conc5trations ( electric vehicle *>g+ /ations to meet ! ne$s ( curr5t & future electric vehicle driv]s1 to e/imate future ne$s = electric vehicle *>g+ /ations to support ! adoption & use ( electric vehicles 9 %>$ mobility solutions1 su* z micro-transit & transportation network companies1 & to develop an analytical model to all[ a city1 c\nty1 or o!r political subdivision ( a ,/ate or a local ag5cy to comp>e & evaluate diff]5t adoption & use sc5>ios = electric vehicles & electric vehicle *>g+ /ations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy & 9 consultation ) relevant /akehold]s1 %all1 z appropriate1 develop m9imum /&>ds & requirem5ts relat$ to3 7#a7 ! in/allation1 op]ation1 or ma9t5ance by qualifi$ te*nicians ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act2 7#b7 ! int]op]ability ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act2 7#c7 any traffic control device or on-premises sign acquir$1 in/all$1 or op]at$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act2 7#d7 any data reque/$ by ! ,secret>y relat$ to a project fund$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 includ+ ! =mat & s*$ule = ! submission ( su* data2 7#e7 network connectivity ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure2 & 7#f7 in=mation on publicly available electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure locations1 pric+1 real-"t availability1 & accessibility ?r\gh mapp+ applications3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all designate national electric vehicle *>g+ corridors t id5tify ! ne>- & long-t]m ne$ =1 & ! location (1 electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure to support freight & goods movem5t at /rategic locations along major national highways1 ! ,national ,highway ,freight ,network e/abli%$ "u section #afg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & goods movem5t locations includ+ ports1 int]modal c5t]s1 & w>eh\s+ locations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! report issu$ "u section #aea7;e7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all include a description ( ef=ts to a*ieve /rategic deploym5t ( electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure 9 electric vehicle *>g+ corridors1 includ+ progress on ! implem5tation ( ! ,program "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 be=e di/ribut+ funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside f funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to c>ry out ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act n m ?an #cjj1jjj1jjj1 :i* may be transf]r$ to ! ,jo9t ,(fice describ$ 9 ! tw5ty-f\r? proviso ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 to e/abli% su* ,jo9t ,(fice & c>ry out its duties "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 aft] sett+ aside funds "u ! prec$+ proviso1 & be=e di/ribut+ funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y %all set aside f funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = su* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act #aj p]c5t = grants to ,/ates or localities t require additional assi/ance to /rategically deploy electric vehicle *>g+ infra/ructure3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program to adm9i/] to ,/ates or localities ! am\nts set aside "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 except z o!rwise specifi$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act1 o!r ?an funds transf]r$ "u ! n9ete5? proviso ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to ! ,jo9t ,(fice1 %all be adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all n be transf]able "u section #abf ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t !re is e/abli%$ a ,jo9t ,(fice ( ,en]gy & ,transportation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act z ! ,jo9t ,(fice7 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy to /udy1 plan1 coord9ate1 & implem5t issues ( jo9t conc]n betwe5 ! two ag5cies1 :i* %all include3 7#a7 te*nical assi/ance relat$ to ! deploym5t1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( z]o emission vehicle *>g+ & refuel+ infra/ructure1 r5ewable en]gy g5]ation1 vehicle-to-grid integration1 includ+ microgrids1 & relat$ programs & policies2 7#b7 data %>+ ( in/allation1 ma9t5ance1 & utilization 9 ord] to cont9ue to in=m ! network build out ( z]o emission vehicle *>g+ & refuel+ infra/ructure2 7#c7 p]=mance ( a national & regionaliz$ /udy ( z]o emission vehicle *>g+ & refuel+ infra/ructure ne$s & deploym5t factors1 to support grants = community resili5ce & electric vehicle integration2 7#d7 developm5t & deploym5t ( tra9+ & c]tification programs2 7#e7 e/abli%m5t & implem5tation ( a program to promote r5ewable en]gy g5]ation1 /orage1 & grid integration1 includ+ microgrids1 9 transportation rights-(-way2 7#f7 /udy+1 plann+1 & fund+ = high-voltage di/ribut$ curr5t infra/ructure 9 ! rights-( way ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em & = con/ruct+ high-voltage & or m$ium-voltage transmission pilots 9 ! rights-(-way ( ! ,int]/ate ,sy/em2 7#g7 rese>*1 /rategies1 & actions "u ! ,dep>tm5ts' /atutory au?orities to r$uce transportation-relat$ emissions & mitigate ! effects ( climate *ange2 7#h7 developm5t ( a /reaml9$ utility accommodations policy = high-voltage & m$ium-voltage transmission 9 ! transportation "r-(-way2 & 7#i7 any o!r issues t ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy id5tify z issues ( jo9t int]e/3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,jo9t ,(fice ( ,en]gy & ,transportation %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 a public database1 accessible on bo? ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy websites1 t includes3 7#a7 in=mation ma9ta9$ on ! ,alt]native ,fuel ,data ,c5t] by ! ,(fice ( ,en]gy ,effici5cy & ,r5ewable ,en]gy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy ) respect to ! locations ( electric vehicle *>g+ /ations2 7#b7 pot5tial locations = electric vehicle *>g+ /ations id5tifi$ by eligible entities ?r\gh ! program2 & 7#c7 ! ability to sort g5]at$ results by v>i\s *>act]i/ics ) respect to electric vehicle *>g+ /ations1 includ+ location1 9 t]ms ( ! ,/ate1 city1 or c\nty2 /atus 7op]ational1 "u con/ruction1 or plann$72 & *>g+ type1 9 t]ms ( ,level #b *>g+ equipm5t or ,direct ,curr5t ,fa/ ,*>g+ ,equipm5t3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all coop]atively adm9i/] ! ,jo9t ,(fice consi/5t ) ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy may transf] funds betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy f funds provid$ "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to e/abli% ! ,jo9t ,(fice & to c>ry out its duties "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act & any su* funds or portions !re( transf]r$ to ! ,jo9t ,(fice may be transf]r$ back to & m]g$ ) ?is acc\nt3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation & ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all notify ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations n less ?an #ae days prior to transf]r+ any funds "u ! previ\s proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ! purposes ( funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! t]m ,f$]al-aid highway means a public highway eligible = assi/ance "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 o!r ?an a highway functionally classifi$ z a local road or rural m9or collector3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! funds made available 9 ?is division or division ,a ( ?is ,act = ! ,f$]al l&s transportation program "u section #bjc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 n less ?an #g1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ea* ,f$]al ag5cy o!rwise eligible to compete = am\nts made available "u t section = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 7#c7 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,nationally ,significant ,freight & ,highway ,projects program "u section #aag ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#d7 #i1bce1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,bridge ,inve/m5t ,program "u section #abd ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t1 ( ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = a fiscal ye>1 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be set aside to c>ry out section #bjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = a fiscal ye>1 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be set aside to provide grants = plann+1 feasibility analysis1 & rev5ue =eca/+ associat$ ) ! developm5t ( a project t w\ld subsequ5tly be eligible to apply = assi/ance "u ?is p>agraph3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds set aside "u ! fir/ proviso ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to c>ry out section #bjb7;d7 ( su* title %all be 9 addition to funds o!rwise made available to c>ry out su* section & %all be adm9i/]$ z if made available "u su* section3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = funds set aside "u ! fir/ proviso ( ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act to c>ry out section #bjb7;d7 ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s %all be #ajj p]c5t2 7#e7 #aej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! ,r$uction ( ,truck ,emissions at ,port ,facilities ,program "u section #aadjb ( division ,a ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t1 except z o!rwise provid$ 9 section #aadjb ( division ,a ( ?is ,act1 ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be adm9i/]$ z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#f7 #ie1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ = am\nts made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 %all be to c>ry out ! ,univ]sity ,transportation ,c5t]s ,program "u section #eeje ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#g7 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ = am\nts made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 %all be to c>ry out ! ,reconnect+ ,communities ,pilot ,program 7ref]r$ to "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act z ! pilot program7 "u section #aaeji ( division ,a ( ?is ,act1 ( :i* #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be = plann+ grants "u section #aaeji7;c7 ( division ,a ( ?is ,act & ( :i* #djj1jjj1jjj %all be available = capital con/ruction grants "u section #aaeji7;d7 ( division ,a ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = section #aaeji7;c7 ( division ,a ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #ae1jjj1jjj dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf to provide te*nical assi/ance "u section #aaeji7;c77#c7 ( division ,a ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 except z o!rwise provid$ 9 section #aaeji ( division ,a ( ?is ,act1 am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be adm9i/]$ z if made available "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#h7 #cdb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ = am\nts made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 %all be to c>ry out ! ,con/ruction ( ,f]ry ,boats & ,f]ry ,t]m9al ,facilities program "u section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be adm9i/]$ z if made available "u section #adg ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#i7 #a1bej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ = am\nts made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf1 %all be = con/ruction ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em z au?oriz$ "u section #ajfi7y7 ( ,public ,law #ajb-bdj3 ,provid$1 ,t1 = ! purposes ( funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = con/ruction ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em1 ! t]m ,appala*ian ,/ate means a ,/ate t conta9s #a or m c\nties 7includ+ any political subdivision locat$ )9 ! area7 9 ! ,appala*ian region1 z def9$ 9 section #adajb7;a7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t a project c>ri$ out ) funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = con/ruction ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em %all be made available = obligation 9 ! same mann] z if apportion$ "u *apt] #a ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t3 7#a7 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any project c>ri$ out ) ^? am\nts %all be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) section #adeja ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 ! am\nts %all be available to con/ruct highways & access roads "u section #adeja ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 subject to ! foll[+ two provisos1 9 consultation ) ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission1 ! funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act = con/ruction ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em %all be apportion$ to ,appala*ian ,/ates accord+ to ! p]c5tages d]iv$ f ! #bjba ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em ,co/-to-,complete ,e/imate1 dat$ ,m>* #bjba1 & confirm$ z ea* ,appala*ian ,/ate's relative %>e ( ! e/imat$ rema9+ ne$ to complete ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em1 adju/$ to exclude ^? corridors t su* ,/ates h no curr5t plans to complete1 z report$ 9 ! #bjac ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em ,completion ,report1 unless ^? ,/ates h modifi$ & assign$ a high] priority = completion ( an ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em corridor1 z report$ 9 ! #bjbj ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em ,future ,outlook3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all adju/ apportionm5ts made "u ! ?ird proviso 9 ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act s t no ,appala*ian ,/ate %all be apportion$ an am\nt 9 excess ( #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available = con/ruction ( ! ,appala*ian ,developm5t ,highway ,sy/em "u ?is head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all adju/ apportionm5ts made "u ! ?ird proviso 9 ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act s t3 7#a7 ea* ,/ate %all be apportion$ an am\nt n less ?an #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf2 & 7#b7 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is proviso1 a ,/ate %all n receive an apportionm5t t exce$s ! rema9+ funds ne$$ to complete ! ,appala*ian developm5t highway corridor or corridors 9 ! ,/ate1 z id5tifi$ 9 ! late/ available co/ to complete e/imate = ! sy/em prep>$ by ! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any project c>ri$ out ) funds made available "u ?is p>agraph 9 ?is ,act %all be up to #ajj p]c5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,f$]al ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,,motor ,,c>ri] ,,safety ,,op]ations ,,& ,,program ,= an additional am\nt = ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,op]ations & ,program1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 to c>ry out motor c>ri] safety op]ations & programs pursuant to section #caaaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise provid$ = su* purpose3 ,provid$1 ,t #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #aj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 %all be 9 addition to any o!r am\nts made available = su* purpose1 & %all n affect ! di/ribution or am\nt ( funds provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t obligations ( funds "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitations on obligations provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & pursuant to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,motor ,,c>ri] ,,safety ,,grants ,= an additional am\nt = ,motor ,c>ri] ,safety ,grants1 #fbb1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 to c>ry out sections #caajb1 #caajc1 #caajd1 & #cacac ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise provid$ = su* purpose3 ,provid$1 ,t #abd1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #abd1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #abd1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #abd1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #abd1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be available = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 up to #djj1jjj1jjj %all be = ! motor c>ri] safety assi/ance program2 7#b7 up to #hj1jjj1jjj %all be = ! comm]cial driv]'s lic5se program implem5tation program2 7#c7 up to #acb1ejj1jjj %all be = ! high priority activities program2 & 7#d7 up to #aj1jjj1jjj %all be = comm]cial motor vehicle op]ators grants3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 %all be 9 addition to any o!r am\nts made available = su* purpose1 & %all n affect ! di/ribution or am\nt ( funds provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t obligations ( funds "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitations on obligations provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #a4e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be = ov]sight & adm9i/ration3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & pursuant to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,,cra% ,,data 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,cra% ,data1 #gej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 to c>ry out section #bdajh ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #aej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t up to #c p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = sal>ies & exp5ses1 adm9i/ration1 & ov]sight1 & %all be transf]r$ & m]g$ ) ! appropriations "u ! head+ ,op]ations & ,rese>*3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a fund+ allocation plan = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a fund+ allocation plan = fund+ t w be made available "u ?is head+ 9 ! upcom+ fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & pursuant to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,vehicle ,,safety ,,& ,,behavioral ,,rese>* ,,programs 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,vehicle ,safety & ,behavioral ,rese>* ,programs1 #edh1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 to c>ry out ! provisions ( section #djc ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+ behavioral rese>* on ,automat$ ,sy/ems & ,advanc$ ,driv] ,assi/ance ,sy/ems & improv+ consum] responses to safety recalls1 & *apt] #cjc ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise provid$ = su* purpose3 ,provid$1 ,t #aji1gjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #aji1gjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #aji1gjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #aji1gjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #aji1gjj1jjj to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t obligations ( funds "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitations on obligations provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 up to #cej1jjj1jjj may be transf]r$ to ,op]ations & ,rese>* to c>ry out traffic & highway safety au?oriz$ "u *apt] #cja & "p ,c ( subtitle ,,vi ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a fund+ allocation = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a fund+ allocation = fund+ t w be made available "u ?is head+ 9 ! upcom+ fiscal ye>3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & pursuant to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,supplem5tal ,,highway ,,traffic ,,safety ,,programs ,= an additional am\nt = ,supplem5tal ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,programs1 #caj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 to c>ry out sections #djb & #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & section #bdaja7;a77#e7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #fb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fb1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #fb1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t obligations ( funds "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitations on obligations provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf3 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be = highway safety programs "u section #djb ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 #aaj1jjj1jjj %all be = national priority safety programs "u section #dje ( title #bc1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#c7 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be = adm9i/rative exp5ses "u section #bdaja7;a77#e7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & pursuant to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration ,,consolidat$ ,,rail ,,infra/ructure ,,& ,,safety ,,improvem5ts ,= an additional am\nt = ,consolidat$ ,rail ,infra/ructure & ,safety ,improvem5ts1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = competitive grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> = ! co/s ( aw>d & project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u section #bbijg ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,nor!a/ ,,corridor ,,grants ,,to ,,! ,,national ,,railroad ,,pass5g] ,,corporation 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,grants to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation1 #f1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = activities associat$ ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 z au?oriz$ by section #bbaja7;a7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be made available = capital projects = ! purpose ( elim9at+ ! backlog ( obsolete assets & ,amtrak's def]r$ ma9t5ance backlog ( roll+ /ock1 facilities1 /ations1 & infra/ructure3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be made available = ! foll[+ capital projects-- 7#a7 acquir+ new pass5g] roll+ /ock = ! replacem5t ( s+le-level pass5g] c>s us$ 9 ,amtrak's ,nor!a/ ,corridor s]vices1 & associat$ rehabilitation1 upgrade1 & expansion ( facilities us$ to ma9ta9 & /ore su* equipm5t2 7#b7 br++ ,amtrak-s]v$ /ations to full compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act2 7#c7 elim9at+ ! backlog ( def]r$ capital "w on sole-b5efit ,amtrak-own$ assets locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 or 7#d7 c>ry+ out ,nor!a/ ,corridor capital r5ewal backlog projects3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations "u ! prec$+ proviso to be fund$ = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations "u ! ?ird proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to o!r am\nts made available = su* purposes1 includ+ to enable ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to make or am5d exi/+ grants to ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor1 z au?oriz$ by section #bbaja7;a7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be us$ by ,amtrak to fund1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ! capital co/s ( ,nor!a/ ,corridor capital r5ewal backlog projects1 includ+ ! co/s ( jo9t public transportation & int]city pass5g] rail capital projects1 not)/&+ ! limitations 9 section #bdcai7;g7 & section #bdije7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t not)/&+ section #bdiaa7;f7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be us$ z non-,f$]al %>e = ,nor!a/ ,corridor projects select$ = aw>d "u su* section aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may reta9 up to "o half ( #a p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u bo? ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & ! ,national ,network ,grants to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation head+ 9 ?is ,act to fund ! co/s ( ov]sight ( ,amtrak1 z au?oriz$ by section #bbaja7;c7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 addition to ! ov]sight funds au?oriz$ "u section #bbaja7;c7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y may reta9 up to #e1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ea* fiscal ye> = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bdije ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to facilitate a coord9at$ & effici5t deliv]y ( projects c>ri$ out "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to & m]g$ ) am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,national ,network ,grants to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation 9 ?is ,act = ! purposes au?oriz$ "u t head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,national ,,network ,,grants ,,to ,,! ,,national ,,railroad ,,pass5g] ,,corporation 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,national ,network ,grants to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation1 #af1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = activities associat$ ) ! ,national ,network1 z au?oriz$ by section #bbaja7;b7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t #c1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #c1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be made available = capital projects = ! purpose ( elim9at+ ,amtrak's def]r$ ma9t5ance backlog ( roll+ /ock1 facilities1 /ations & infra/ructure1 includ+-- 7#a7 acquir+ new pass5g] roll+ /ock to replace obsolete pass5g] equipm5t us$ 9 ,amtrak's long-di/ance & /ate-support$ s]vices1 & associat$ rehabilitation1 upgrade1 or expansion ( facilities us$ to ma9ta9 & /ore su* equipm5t2 7#b7 br++ ,amtrak-s]v$ /ations to full compliance ) ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act2 7#c7 elim9at+ ! backlog ( def]r$ capital "w on ,amtrak-own$ railroad assets n locat$ on ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor2 & 7#d7 projects to elim9ate ! backlog ( obsolete assets associat$ ) ,amtrak's national rail pass5g] transportation sy/em1 su* z sy/ems = res]vations1 security1 tra9+ c5t]s1 & te*nology3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit to ! ,h\se & ,s5ate ,committees on ,appropriations a detail$ sp5d plan1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations "u ! prec$+ proviso to be fund$ = fiscal ye> #bjbb3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a detail$ sp5d plan = t fiscal ye>1 includ+ a li/ ( project locations "u ! ?ird proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 & 9 addition to am\nts made available = simil> purposes "u ?is head+ 9 prior ,acts1 ,amtrak %all use su* am\nts z necess>y = ! replacem5t ( s+le-level pass5g] c>s & associat$ rehabilitation1 upgrade1 & expansion ( facilities us$ to ma9ta9 & /ore su* pass5g] c>s1 & su* am\nts %all be = its direct co/s & 9 lieu ( paym5ts f ,/ates = su* purposes1 not)/&+ section #bji ( ! ,pass5g] ,rail ,inve/m5t & ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 z am5d$3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be 9 addition to o!r am\nts made available = su* purposes1 includ+ to enable ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to make or am5d exi/+ grants to ,amtrak = activities associat$ ) ! ,national ,network1 z au?oriz$ by section #bbaja7;b7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 addition to ! ov]sight funds au?oriz$ "u section #bbaja7;c7 ( division ,b ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y may reta9 up to #c1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ea* fiscal ye> = ! ,/ate-,support$ ,r\te ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bdgab7;a7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y may reta9 up to #c1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> = int]/ate rail compact grants1 z au?oriz$ by section #bbiaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 n less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> %all be us$ to make grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #bbijh ( title #di ,unit$ ,/ates ,code consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( t section3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 su* sums z are necess>y1 %all be available = purposes au?oriz$ 9 section #bbbad ( division ,b ( ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may be transf]r$ to & m]g$ ) am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,grants to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation 9 ?is ,act = ! purposes au?oriz$ "u t head+3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,railroad ,,cross+ ,,elim9ation ,,program ,= an additional am\nt = ,railroad ,cross+ ,elim9ation ,program1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = competitive grants1 z au?oriz$ "u section #bbiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = ! co/s ( aw>d & project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u section #bbiji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,f$]al-,,/ate ,,p>tn]%ip ,,= ,,int]city ,,pass5g] ,,rail ,,grants ,= an additional am\nt = ,f$]al-,/ate ,p>tn]%ip = ,int]city ,pass5g] ,rail ,grants1 #cf1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = grants1 z au?oriz$ section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t #g1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #g1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #g1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #g1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #g1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 not)/&+ subsection #bdiaa7;d77#c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 n m ?an #bd1jjj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be = projects = ! ,nor!a/ ,corridor3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ! head+ ,nor!a/ ,corridor ,grants to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation 9 ?is ,act may be us$ z non-,f$]al %>e = ,nor!a/ ,corridor projects select$ = aw>d "u section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 not)/&+ subsection #bdiaa7;f7 ( su* title3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may )hold up to #b p]c5t ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> = ! co/s ( aw>d & project managem5t ov]sight ( grants c>ri$ out "u section #bdiaa ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,adm9i/rative ,,provisions--,,f$]al ,,railroad ,,adm9i/ration 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 #hjb4 ,am\nts made available to ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation or to ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act = ! co/s ( aw>d1 adm9i/ration1 & project managem5t ov]sight ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ! programs t are adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration may be transf]r$ to a ,f9ancial ,assi/ance ,ov]sight & ,te*nical ,assi/ance acc\nt1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! necess>y exp5ses to support ! aw>d1 adm9i/ration1 project managem5t ov]sight1 & te*nical assi/ance ( programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,railroad ,adm9i/ration "u ?is ,act3 ,provid$1 ,t "o-qu>t] ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts transf]r$ pursuant to ! au?ority 9 ?is section 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-qu>t] ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts transf]r$ pursuant to ! au?ority 9 ?is section 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,national ,railroad ,pass5g] ,corporation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act4 ,f$]al ,transit ,adm9i/ration ,,transit ,,infra/ructure ,,grants 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,transit ,infra/ructure ,grants1 #aj1bej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #b1jej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #b1jej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #b1jej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #b1jej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #b1jej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury1 %all be 9 addition to any o!r am\nts made available = su* purpose1 & %all n affect ! di/ribution ( funds provid$ 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitation on obligations = ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,assi/ance ,program set =? 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t1 ( ! am\nt provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! foll[+ am\nts %all be = ! foll[+ purposes 9 equal am\nts = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf-- 7#a7 #d1gej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! /ate ( good repair grants "u section #eccg7;c7 & 7d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 #e1bej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! l[ or no emission grants "u section #ecci7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#c7 #bej1jjj1jjj %all be to c>ry out ! =mula grants = ! enhanc$ mobility ( s5iors & individuals ) disabilities z au?oriz$ "u section #ecaj ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an two p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be available = adm9i/rative & ov]sight exp5ses z au?oriz$ "u section #eccd & section #ecch7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & %all be 9 addition to any o!r appropriations = su* purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts 9 ! prec$+ proviso %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,capital ,,inve/m5t ,,grants 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,capital ,inve/m5t ,grants1 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #a1fjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an #ee p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> may be available = projects au?oriz$ "u section #ecji7;d7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> may be available = projects au?oriz$ "u section #ecji7;e7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> may be available = projects au?oriz$ "u section #ecji7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act 9 ea* fiscal ye> may be available = projects au?oriz$ "u section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,surface ,transportation ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y may adju/ ! p]c5tage limitations 9 any ( ! prec$+ f\r provisos by up to #e p]c5t 9 ea* fiscal ye> = :i* funds are made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act only :5 !re are unobligat$ c>ry ov] balances f funds provid$ = section #ecji7;d71 section #ecji7;e71 or section #ecji7;h7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or section #cjje7;b7 ( ! ,fix+ ,am]ica's ,transportation ,act t are equal to or great] ?an am\nts provid$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ea* fiscal ye> ?r\gh #bjbf1 z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all submit a li/ ( pot5tial projects eligible = ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act = t fiscal ye>1 includ+ project locations & propos$ fund+ am\nts consi/5t ) ! projects ,full ,fund+ ,grant ,agreem5t annual fund+ pr(ile :]e applicable3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t funds allocat$ to any project dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjae or #bjag pursuant to section #ecji ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all rema9 allocat$ to t project ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbc3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,all ,,/ations ,,accessibility ,,program 7,includ+ ,transf] ( ,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,all ,/ations ,accessibility ,program1 #a1gej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to make competitive grants to assi/ eligible entities 9 f9anc+ capital projects to upgrade ! accessibility ( legacy rail fix$ guideway public transportation sy/ems = p]sons ) disabilities1 includ+ ^? :o use :eel*airs1 by increas+ ! numb] ( exi/+ 7z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 /ations or facilities = pass5g] use t meet or exce$ ! new con/ruction /&>ds ( title ,,ii ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq473 ,provid$1 ,t #cej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #cej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #cej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #cej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #cej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t eligible entities "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all include a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t au?ority3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t an eligible entity may use a grant aw>d$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 = a project to repair1 improve1 modify1 retr(it1 or relocate infra/ructure ( /ations or facilities = pass5g] use1 includ+ load-be>+ memb]s t are an ess5tial "p ( ! /ructural frame2 or 7#b7 to develop or modify a plan = pursu+ public transportation accessibility projects1 assessm5ts ( accessibility1 or assessm5ts ( plann$ modifications to /ations or facilities = pass5g] use3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t eligible entities are enc\rag$ to consult ) appropriate /akehold]s & ! surr\nd+ community to ensure accessibility = individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ accessibility = individuals ) physical disabilities1 includ+ ^? :o use :eel*airs1 accessibility = individuals ) s5sory disabilities1 & accessibility = individuals ) intellectual or developm5tal disabilities3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t all projects %all at lea/ meet ! new con/ruction /&>ds ( title ,,ii ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t eligible co/s = a project fund$ ) a grant aw>d$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be limit$ to ! co/s associat$ ) c>ry+ out ! purpose describ$ 9 ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t an eligible entity may n use a grant aw>d$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act to upgrade a /ation or facility = pass5g] use t is accessible to & usable by individuals ) disabilities1 includ+ individuals :o use :eel*airs1 consi/5t ) curr5t 7z ( ! date ( ! upgrade7 new con/ruction /&>ds "u title ,,ii ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaca et seq473 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t a grant = a project made ) am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be = #hj p]c5t ( ! net project co/3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! total ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance available "u *apt] #ec ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = an eligible entity t receives a grant aw>d$ "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may n exce$ #hj p]c5t3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! recipi5t ( a grant made ) am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act may provide additional local mat*+ am\nts3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an two p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be available = adm9i/rative & ov]sight exp5ses z au?oriz$ "u section #eccd & section #ecch7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & %all be 9 addition to any o!r appropriations = su* purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! ( ! am\nts 9 ! prec$+ proviso %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,electric ,,or ,,l[-,,emitt+ ,,f]ry ,,program 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= competitive grants = electric or l[-emitt+ f]ry pilot program grants z au?oriz$ "u section #gaajb ( division ,g ( ?is ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #ej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitation on obligations = transit programs set =? 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an two p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be available = adm9i/rative & ov]sight exp5ses z au?oriz$ "u section #eccd & section #ecch7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & %all be 9 addition to any o!r appropriations = su* purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! ( ! am\nts 9 ! prec$+ proviso %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,f]ry ,,s]vice ,,= ,,rural ,,communities 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= competitive grants to ,/ates = eligible ess5tial f]ry s]vice z au?oriz$ "u section #gaajc ( division ,g ( ?is ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 ,provid$1 ,t #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be d]iv$ f ! g5]al fund ( ! ,treasury3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all n be subject to any limitation on obligations = ! ,f$]al ,public ,transportation ,assi/ance ,program set =? 9 any ,act mak+ annual appropriations3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an two p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be available = adm9i/rative & ov]sight exp5ses z au?oriz$ "u section #eccd & section #ecch7;c7 ( title #di1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & %all be 9 addition to any o!r appropriations = su* purpose3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts 9 ! prec$+ proviso %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is title 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,m>itime ,adm9i/ration ,,op]ations ,,& ,,tra9+ ,= an additional am\nt = ,op]ations & ,tra9+1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcb1 = ! ,am]ica's ,m>9e ,highway ,program to make grants = ! purposes au?oriz$ "u sections #eefja7;b77#a7 & 7#c7 ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code3 ,provid$1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,,port ,,infra/ructure ,,developm5t ,,program ,= an additional am\nt = ,port ,infra/ructure ,developm5t ,program1 #b1bej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcf3 ,provid$1 ,t #dej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcb1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #dej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcc1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #dej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcd1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #dej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjce1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #dej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t = ! purposes ( am\nts made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act & 9 prior ,acts1 & 9 addition to projects already eligible = aw>ds "u ?is head+1 eligible projects1 z def9$ "u section #ejcjb7;c77#c7 ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all also include projects t improve ! resili5cy ( ports to address sea-level rise1 flood+1 extreme wea!r ev5ts1 e>?quakes1 & tsunami inundation1 z well z projects t r$uce or elim9ate port-relat$ crit]ia pollutant or gre5h\se gas emissions1 includ+ projects =-- 7#a7 ,port electrification or electrification ma/] plann+2 7#b7 ,h>bor craft or equipm5t replacem5ts_/retr(its2 7#c7 ,developm5t ( port or t]m9al micro-grids2 7#d7 ,provid+ idl+ r$uction infra/ructure2 7#e7 ,pur*ase ( c>go h&l+ equipm5t & relat$ infra/ructure2 7#f7 ,work] tra9+ to support electrification te*nology2 7#g7 ,in/allation ( port bunk]+ facilities f ocean-go+ vessels = fuels2 7#h7 ,electric vehicle *>ge or hydrog5 refuel+ infra/ructure = drayage1 & m$ium or heavy duty trucks & locomotives t s]vice ! port & relat$ grid upgrades2 or 7#i7 ,o!r relat$ to port activities includ+ *>g+ infra/ructure1 electric rubb]-tir$ gantry cranes1 & anti-idl+ te*nologies3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,pipel9e & ,haz>d\s ,mat]ials ,safety ,adm9i/ration ,,natural ,,gas ,,di/ribution ,,infra/ructure ,,safety ,,& ,,mod]nization ,,grant ,,program 7,,includ+ ,,transf] ,,( ,,funds7 ,= an additional am\nt = ,natural ,gas ,di/ribution ,infra/ructure ,safety & ,mod]nization ,grant ,program1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ = ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation to make competitive grants = ! mod]nization ( natural gas di/ribution pipel9es3 ,provid$1 ,t #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcb1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcc1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcd1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjce1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 & #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjcf1 %all be made available = fiscal ye> #bjbf3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t grants f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act %all be available to a municipality or community own$ utility 7n includ+ =-pr(it entities7 to repair1 rehabilitate1 or replace its natural gas di/ribution pipel9e sy/em or portions !re( or to acquire equipm5t to 7#a7 r$uce incid5ts & fatalities & 7#b7 avoid economic losses3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t 9 mak+ grants f funds made available "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures = aw>d+ grants t take into consid]ation ! foll[+3 7#a7 ! risk pr(ile ( ! exi/+ pipel9e sy/em op]at$ by ! applicant1 includ+ ! pres5ce ( pipe prone to leakage2 7#b7 ! pot5tial ( ! project = creat+ jobs2 7#c7 ! pot5tial = b5efit+ disadvantag$ rural & urban communities2 & 7#d7 economic impact or gr[?3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all n aw>d m ?an #ab4e p]c5t ( ! funds available "u ?is head+ to a s+le municipality or community-own$ utility3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all issue a notice ( fund+ opportunity n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ea* date ^u :i* funds are made available "u ! fir/ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t ! ,secret>y %all make aw>ds n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] issu+ ! notices ( fund+ opportunity requir$ "u ! prec$+ proviso3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available 9 ea* fiscal ye> %all be available to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( c>ry+ out ! grant program "u ?is head+ 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t "o-half ( "o p]c5t ( ! am\nts transf]r$ pursuant to ! au?ority 9 ?is section 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbf %all be transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation = ov]sight ( fund+ provid$ to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation 9 ?is ,act3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t su* am\nt is designat$ by ! ,congress z be+ = an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe4 ,g5]al provision--,dep>tm5t ( transportation #hjc4 ,any funds transf]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation f am\nts made available 9 ?is division 9 ?is ,act %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,,ix ,,g5]al ,,provisions--,,?is ,,division #ija4 ,ea* am\nt appropriat$ or made available by ?is division is 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise appropriat$ = ! fiscal ye> involv$4 #ijb4 ,no "p ( any appropriation conta9$ 9 ?is division %all rema9 available = obligation beyond ! curr5t fiscal ye> unless expressly s provid$ h]e94 #ijc4 ,unless o!rwise provid$ = by ?is division1 ! additional am\nts appropriat$ by ?is division to appropriations acc\nts = a fiscal ye> %all be available "u ! au?orities & conditions applicable to su* appropriations acc\nts = t fiscal ye>4 #ijd4 ,any am\nt appropriat$ by ?is division1 designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #daab7;a7 ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah1 & to section #bea7;b7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe1 & transf]r$ pursuant to transf] au?orities provid$ by ?is division %all reta9 su* designation4 ,,budget>y ,,effects #ije4 7a7 ,/atutory ,,paygo scorec>ds ,! budget>y effects ( ?is division & am\nts resc9d$ 9 section #ijjjg ( division ,i t 7 previ\sly designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe %all n be ent]$ on ei!r ,,paygo scorec>d ma9ta9$ pursuant to section #d7;d7 ( ! ,/atutory ,pay ,z-,y-,g ,act ( #bjaj4 7b7 ,s5ate paygo scorec>ds ,! budget>y effects ( ?is division & am\nts resc9d$ 9 section #ijjjg ( division ,i t 7 previ\sly designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe %all n be ent]$ on any ,,paygo scorec>d ma9ta9$ = purposes ( section #dajf ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress74 7c7 ,classification ( budget>y effects ,not)/&+ ,rule #c ( ! ,budget ,scorekeep+ ,guidel9es set =? 9 ! jo9t explanatory /atem5t ( ! committee ( conf]5ce accompany+ ,conf]5ce ,report #aje-bag & section #bej7;c77#g7 & 7c77#h7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe1 ! budget>y effects ( ?is division & am\nts resc9d$ 9 section #ijjjg ( division ,i t 7 previ\sly designat$ by ! ,congress z an em]g5cy requirem5t pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe %all be e/imat$ = purposes ( section #bea ( su* ,act & z appropriations = discretion>y acc\nts = purposes ( ! allocation to ! ,committee on ,appropriations pursuant to section #cjb7;a7 ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd & section #daab ( ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ga 7#aae? ,congress71 ! concurr5t resolution on ! budget = fiscal ye> #bjah4 ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5ts & ,jobs ,appropriations ,act4 ,k ,m9ority bus9ess developm5t #ajjjja4 ,%ort title ,?is division may be cit$ z ! ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t ,act ( #bjba4 #ajjjjb4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is division3 7#a7 ,ag5cy ,! t]m ,ag5cy means ! ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t ,ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce4 7#b7 ,community-bas$ organization ,! t]m community-bas$ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 ! t]m eligible entity-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 a private sector entity2 7ii7 a public sector entity2 or 7iii7 a ,native entity2 & 7,b7 includes an in/itution ( high] education4 7#d7 ,f$]al ag5cy ,! t]m ,f$]al ag5cy has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ag5cy 9 section #eea ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,f$]ally recogniz$ area ( economic di/ress ,! t]m f$]ally recogniz$ area ( economic di/ress means-- 7,a7 a ,h,u,b,zone1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #ca7;b7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;a7b772 7,b7 an area t-- 7i7 has be5 designat$ z-- 7,i7 an emp[]m5t zone "u section #acia ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 or 7,,ii7 a ,promise ,zone by ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 or 7ii7 is a l[ or mod]ate income area1 z det]m9$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7,c7 a qualifi$ opportunity zone1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #adjj,z-#a ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 or 7,d7 any o!r political subdivision or un9corporat$ area ( a ,/ate det]m9$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y to be an area ( economic di/ress4 7#f7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#g7 ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,! t]m ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] means a bus9ess c5t] t-- 7,a7 is e/abli%$ by ! ,ag5cy2 & 7,b7 provides te*nical bus9ess assi/ance to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is division4 7#h7 ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t ,! t]m ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t means a legal in/rum5t-- 7,a7 reflect+ a relation%ip betwe5 ! ,ag5cy & ! recipi5t ( a ,f$]al assi/ance aw>d t is ! subject ( ! in/rum5t2 & 7,b7 t e/abli%es ! t]ms by :i* ! recipi5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all op]ate an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t]4 7#i7 ,m9ority bus9ess ent]prise 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m m9ority bus9ess ent]prise means a bus9ess ent]prise-- 7i7 t is n less ?an #ea p]c5t-own$ by #a or m socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals2 & 7ii7 ! managem5t & daily bus9ess op]ations ( :i* are controll$ by #a or m socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7,b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be con/ru$ to exclude a bus9ess ent]prise f qualify+ z a m9ority bus9ess ent]prise "u t subp>agraph because (-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ! bus9ess ent]prise z a =-pr(it or n-=-pr(it ent]prise2 or 7ii7 ! annual rev5ue ( ! bus9ess ent]prise4 7#aj7 ,native entity ,! t]m ,native entity means-- 7,a7 a ,tribal ,gov]nm5t2 7,b7 an ,alaska ,native village or ,regional or ,village ,corporation1 z def9$ 9 or e/abli%$ pursuant to ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afja et seq472 7,c7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag72 7,d7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s2 & 7,e7 ! ,(fice ( ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7#aa7 ,private sector entity ,! t]m private sector entity-- 7,a7 means an entity t is n a public sector entity2 & 7,b7 does n include-- 7i7 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7ii7 any ,f$]al ag5cy2 or 7iii7 any in/rum5tality ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#ab7 ,public sector entity ,! t]m public sector entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 an ag5cy ( a ,/ate2 7,c7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,d7 an ag5cy ( a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 or 7,e7 a ,native entity4 7#ac7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce4 7#ad7 ,socially or economically disadvantag$ bus9ess conc]n ,! t]m socially or economically disadvantag$ bus9ess conc]n means a =-pr(it bus9ess ent]prise-- 7,a7 7i7 t is n less ?an #ea p]c5t own$ by #a or m socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals2 or 7ii7 t is socially or economically disadvantag$2 or 7,b7 ! managem5t & daily bus9ess op]ations ( :i* are controll$ by #a or m socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7#ae7 ,socially or economically disadvantag$ individual 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m socially or economically disadvantag$ individual means an individual :o has be5 subject$ to racial or e?nic prejudice or cultural bias 7or ! ability ( :om to compete 9 ! free ent]prise sy/em has be5 impair$ due to dim9i%$ capital & cr$it opportunities1 z comp>$ to o!rs 9 ! same l9e ( bus9ess & competitive m>ket area7 because ( ! id5tity ( ! individual z a memb] ( a gr\p1 )\t reg>d to any individual quality ( ! individual t is unrelat$ to t id5tity4 7,b7 ,presumption ,9 c>ry+ out ?is division1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all presume t ! t]m socially or economically disadvantag$ individual includes any individual :o is-- 7i7 ,black or ,african ,am]ican2 7ii7 ,hispanic or ,lat9o2 7iii7 ,am]ican ,indian or ,alaska ,native2 7iv7 ,asian2 7v7 ,native ,hawaiian or o!r ,pacific ,isl&]2 or 7vi7 a memb] ( a gr\p t ! ,ag5cy det]m9es "u "p #adjj ( title #ae1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ,novemb] #bc1 #aihd1 is a socially disadvantag$ gr\p eligible to receive assi/ance4 7#af7 ,specialty c5t] ,! t]m specialty c5t] means an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] t provides specialty s]vices focus+ on specific bus9ess ne$s1 includ+ assi/ance relat+ to-- 7,a7 capital access2 7,b7 ,f$]al procurem5t2 7,c7 entrepr5eur%ip2 7,d7 te*nology transf]2 or 7,e7 any o!r area det]m9$ necess>y or appropriate bas$ on ! priorities ( ! ,ag5cy4 7#ag7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7,a7 ea* ( ! ,/ates ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7,d7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s2 7,e7 ,guam2 7,f7 ,am]ican ,samoa2 7,g7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 & 7,h7 ea* ,tribal ,gov]nm5t4 7#ah7 ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal ,gov]nm5t means ! recogniz$ gov]n+ body ( any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 b&1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 compon5t b&1 or compon5t res]vation1 individually id5tifi$ 7includ+ p>5!tically7 9 ! li/ publi%$ mo/ rec5tly z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is division pursuant to section #ajd ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#ai7 ,"u ,secret>y ,! t]m ,"u ,secret>y means ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t1 :o is appo9t$ z describ$ 9 section #c7;b7 to adm9i/] ?is division4 #ajjjjc4 ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t ,ag5cy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce ! ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t ,ag5cy4 7b7 ,"u ,secret>y 7#a7 ,appo9tm5t & duties ,! ,ag5cy %all be head$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t1 :o %all-- 7,a7 be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 except z o!rwise expressly provid$1 be responsible = ! adm9i/ration ( ?is division2 & 7,c7 report directly to ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,comp5sation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all be comp5sat$ at an annual rate ( basic pay prescrib$ = level ,,iii ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecad ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ecad ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ & ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,travel & ,t\rism & ins]t+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,travel & ,t\rism1 & ,"u ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t4 7#c7 ,ref]5ces ,any ref]5ce 9 a law1 map1 regulation1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,director ( ! ,ag5cy %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,"u ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! organizational /ructure ( ! ,ag5cy2 7#b7 ! organizational position ( ! ,ag5cy )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce2 & 7#c7 a description ( h[ ! ,ag5cy %all function 9 relation to ! op]ations c>ri$ out by ea* o!r compon5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce4 7d7 ,(fice ( ,bus9ess ,c5t]s 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,ag5cy ! ,(fice ( ,bus9ess ,c5t]s4 7#b7 ,director ,! ,(fice ( ,bus9ess ,c5t]s %all be adm9i/]$ by a ,director1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y4 7e7 ,(fices ( ! ,ag5cy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! regional (fices t ! ,"u ,secret>y is requir$ to e/abli% "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all e/abli% su* o!r (fices )9 ! ,ag5cy z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is division4 7#b7 ,regional (fices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to c>ry out ?is division1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all e/abli% a regional (fice ( ! ,ag5cy = ea* ( ! regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z det]m9$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,duties ,ea* regional (fice e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all exp& ! rea* ( ! ,ag5cy & enable ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to bett] s]ve ! ne$s ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises 9 ! region s]v$ by ! (fice1 includ+ by-- 7i7 und]/&+ & p>ticipat+ 9 ! bus9ess environm5t ( t region2 7ii7 work+ )-- 7,i7 ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t]s t are locat$ 9 t region2 7,,ii7 res\rce & l5d+ p>tn]s ( o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies t are locat$ 9 t region2 & 7,,iii7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local procurem5t (fices t are locat$ 9 t region2 7iii7 be+ aw>e ( bus9ess ret5tion or expansion programs t are specific to t region2 7iv7 seek+ out opportunities to collaborate ) regional public & private programs t focus on m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7v7 promot+ bus9ess cont9uity & prep>$ness4 ,i ,exi/+ initiatives ,a ,m>ket developm5t1 rese>*1 & in=mation #ajjaja4 ,private sector developm5t ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all1 :5ev] ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es su* action is necess>y or appropriate-- 7#a7 provide ,f$]al assi/ance to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises op]at+ 9 dome/ic & =eign m>kets by mak+ available to ^? bus9ess ent]prises1 ei!r directly or 9 coop]ation ) private sector entities1 includ+ community-bas$ organizations & national nonpr(it organizations-- 7,a7 res\rces relat+ to managem5t2 7,b7 te*nological & te*nical assi/ance2 7,c7 f9ancial1 legal1 & m>ket+ s]vices2 & 7,d7 s]vices relat+ to work=ce developm5t2 7#b7 enc\rage m9ority bus9ess ent]prises to e/abli% jo9t v5tures & projects-- 7,a7 ) o!r m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 or 7,b7 9 coop]ation ) public sector entities or private sector entities1 includ+ community-bas$ organizations & national nonpr(it organizations1 to increase ! %>e ( any m>ket activity be+ p]=m$ by m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7#c7 facilitate ! ef=ts ( private sector entities & ,f$]al ag5cies to advance ! gr[? ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 #ajjajb4 ,public sector developm5t ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all1 :5ev] ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es su* action is necess>y or appropriate-- 7#a7 consult & coop]ate ) public sector entities = ! purpose ( lev]ag+ res\rces available 9 ! jurisdictions ( ^? public sector entities to promote ! position ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises 9 ! local economies ( ^? public sector entities1 includ+ by assi/+ public sector entities to e/abli% or enhance-- 7,a7 programs to procure goods & s]vices ?r\gh m9ority bus9ess ent]prises & goals = t procurem5t2 7,b7 programs (f]+ assi/ance relat+ to-- 7i7 managem5t2 7ii7 te*nology2 7iii7 law2 7iv7 f9anc+1 includ+ acc\nt+2 7v7 m>ket+2 & 7vi7 work=ce developm5t2 & 7,c7 in=mational programs design$ to in=m m9ority bus9ess ent]prises locat$ 9 ! jurisdictions ( ^? public sector entities ab\t ! availability ( programs describ$ 9 ?is section2 7#b7 meet ) lead]s & (ficials ( public sector entities = ! purpose ( recomm5d+ & promot+ local adm9i/rative & legislative initiatives ne$$ to advance ! position ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises 9 ! local economies ( ^? public sector entities2 & 7#c7 facilitate ! ef=ts ( public sector entities & ,f$]al ag5cies to advance ! gr[? ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 #ajjajc4 ,rese>* & in=mation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to a*ieve ! purposes ( ?is division1 ! ,"u ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 collect & analyze data1 includ+ data relat+ to ! causes ( ! success or failure ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 7,b7 conduct rese>*1 /udies1 & surveys (-- 7i7 economic conditions g5]ally 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 h[ ! conditions describ$ 9 clause 7i7 p>ticul>ly affect ! developm5t ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7,c7 provide outrea*1 educational s]vices1 & te*nical assi/ance 91 at a m9imum1 ! #e mo/ commonly spok5 languages 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ensure t limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5t individuals receive culturally & l+ui/ically appropriate access to ! s]vices & in=mation provid$ by ! ,ag5cy2 & 7#b7 may p]=m an evaluation ( programs c>ri$ out by ! ,"u ,secret>y t are design$ to assi/ ! developm5t ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 7b7 ,in=mation cle>+h\se ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% & ma9ta9 an in=mation cle>+h\se = ! collection & dissem9ation to relevant p>ties 7includ+ bus9ess own]s & rese>*]s7 ( demographic1 economic1 f9ancial1 manag]ial1 & te*nical data relat+ to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7#b7 take su* /eps z ! ,"u ,secret>y may det]m9e to be necess>y & desirable to-- 7,a7 se>* =1 collect1 classify1 coord9ate1 integrate1 record1 & catalog ! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) section #eeb;a ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 protect ! privacy ( ! m9ority bus9ess ent]prises to :i* ! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 relates4 ,b ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,developm5t ,ag5cy ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program #ajjaaa4 ,def9ition ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! t]m ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program means ! program e/abli%$ "u section #aac4 #ajjaab4 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program %all be to create a national network ( public-private p>tn]%ips t-- 7#a7 assi/ m9ority bus9ess ent]prises 9-- 7,a7 access+ capital1 contracts1 & grants2 & 7,b7 creat+ & ma9ta9+ jobs2 7#b7 provide c\nsel+ & m5tor+ to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7#c7 facilitate ! gr[? ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises by promot+ trade4 #ajjaac4 ,e/abli%m5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,ag5cy a program-- 7#a7 t %all be kn[n z ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program2 7#b7 t %all be sep>ate & di/9ct f ! ef=ts ( ! ,"u ,secret>y "u section #aja2 & 7#c7 "u :i* ! ,"u ,secret>y %all make ,f$]al assi/ance aw>ds to eligible entities to op]ate ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t]s1 :i* %all1 9 accordance ) section #aad1 provide te*nical assi/ance & bus9ess developm5t s]vices1 or specialty s]vices1 to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 7b7 ,cov]age ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all take all necess>y actions to ensure t ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program1 9 accordance ) section #aad1 (f]s ! s]vices describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c7 9 all regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #ajjaad4 ,grants & coop]ative agreem5ts 7a7 ,requirem5ts ,an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subtitle z a ,c5t]71 ) respect to ! ,f$]al f9ancial assi/ance aw>d made to op]ate ! ,c5t] "u ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program-- 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises programs & s]vices det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,"u ,secret>y1 :i* may include-- 7i7 ref]ral s]vices to meet ! ne$s ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7ii7 programs & s]vices to accompli% ! goals describ$ 9 section #aja7a72 7,b7 develop1 cultivate1 & ma9ta9 a network ( /rategic p>tn]%ips ) organizations t fo/] access by m9ority bus9ess ent]prises to economic m>kets1 capital1 or contracts2 7,c7 cont9ue to upgrade & modify ! s]vices provid$ by ! ,c5t]1 z necess>y1 9 ord] to meet ! *ang+ & evolv+ ne$s ( ! bus9ess community2 7,d7 e/abli% or cont9ue a ref]ral relation%ip ) n less ?an #a community-bas$ organization2 & 7,e7 collaborate ) o!r ,c5t]s2 & 7#b7 9 provid+ programs & s]vices "u ! applicable ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t1 may-- 7,a7 op]ate on a fee-=-s]vice basis2 or 7,b7 g5]ate income ?r\gh ! collection (-- 7i7 cli5t fees2 7ii7 memb]%ip fees2 & 7iii7 any o!r appropriate fees propos$ by ! ,c5t] 9 ! application submitt$ by ! ,c5t] "u subsection 7e74 7b7 ,t]m ,subject to subsection 7g77#c71 ! t]m ( an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t %all be n less ?an #c ye>s4 7c7 ,f9ancial assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( f9ancial assi/ance provid$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y "u an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t %all be n less ?an #bej1jjj = ! t]m ( ! agreem5t4 7#b7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,c5t] %all mat* n less ?an #a_/c ( ! am\nt ( ! f9ancial assi/ance aw>d$ to ! ,c5t] "u ! t]ms ( ! applicable ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t1 unless ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es t a waiv] ( t requirem5t is necess>y aft] a demon/ration by ! ,c5t] ( a sub/antial ne$ = t waiv]4 7,b7 ,=m ( funds ,a ,c5t] may meet ! mat*+ requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by us+-- 7i7 ca% or 9-k9d contributions1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! contribution is made by a ?ird p>ty2 or 7ii7 ,f$]al funds receiv$ f o!r ,f$]al programs4 7#c7 ,use ( f9ancial assi/ance & program income ,a ,c5t] %all use-- 7,a7 all f9ancial assi/ance aw>d$ to ! ,c5t] "u ! applicable ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t to c>ry out subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 all income t ! ,c5t] g5]ates 9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a7-- 7i7 to meet ! mat*+ requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 if ! ,c5t] meets ! mat*+ requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection1 to c>ry out subsection 7a74 7d7 ,crit]ia = selection ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% crit]ia t-- 7,a7 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all use 9 det]m9+ :e!r to ent] into an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t ) an eligible entity2 & 7,b7 may include crit]ia relat+ to :e!r an eligible entity is locat$ 9-- 7i7 an area1 ! population ( :i* is compos$ ( n less ?an #ea p]c5t socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals1 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) data collect$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7ii7 a f$]ally recogniz$ area ( economic di/ress2 or 7iii7 a ,/ate t is und]s]v$ ) respect to ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program1 z def9$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 make ! crit]ia & /&>ds e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available1 includ+-- 7,a7 on ! website ( ! ,ag5cy2 & 7,b7 9 ea* ,notice ( ,fund+ ,opportunity solicit+ ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5ts4 7e7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desir+ to ent] into an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t %all submit to ! ,"u ,secret>y an application t includes-- 7#a7 a /atem5t (-- 7,a7 h[ ! eligible entity w c>ry out subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 any exp]i5ce or plans ( ! eligible entity ) respect to-- 7i7 assi/+ m9ority bus9ess ent]prises to-- 7,i7 obta9-- 7aa7 l>ge-scale contracts1 grants1 or procurem5ts2 7bb7 f9anc+2 or 7cc7 legal assi/ance2 7,,ii7 access e/abli%$ supply *a9s2 & 7,,iii7 engage 9-- 7aa7 jo9t v5tures1 team+ arrangem5ts1 & m]g]s & acquisitions2 or 7bb7 l>ge-scale transactions 9 global m>kets2 7ii7 support+ m9ority bus9ess ent]prises 9 increas+ ! size ( ! work=ces ( ^? ent]prises1 includ+1 ) respect to a m9ority bus9ess ent]prise t does n h employees1 aid+ ! m9ority bus9ess ent]prise 9 becom+ an ent]prise t has employees2 & 7iii7 advocat+ = m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7#b7 ! budget & correspond+ budget n>rative t ! eligible entity w use 9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a7 dur+ ! t]m ( ! applicable ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t4 7f7 ,notification ,if ! ,"u ,secret>y grants an application ( an eligible entity submitt$ "u subsection 7e71 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all notify ! eligible entity t ! application has be5 grant$ n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ! la/ day on :i* an application may be submitt$ "u t subsection4 7g7 ,program exam9ation2 accr$itation2 ext5sions 7#a7 ,exam9ation ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all conduct a programmatic f9ancial exam9ation ( ea* ,c5t]4 7#b7 ,accr$itation ,! ,"u ,secret>y may provide f9ancial support1 by contract or o!rwise1 to an association1 n less ?an #ea p]c5t ( ! memb]s ( :i* are ,c5t]s1 to-- 7,a7 pursue matt]s ( common conc]n ) respect to ,c5t]s2 & 7,b7 develop an accr$itation program ) respect to ,c5t]s4 7#c7 ,ext5sions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,"u ,secret>y may ext5d ! t]m "u subsection 7b7 ( an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t to :i* a ,c5t] is a p>ty1 if ! ,c5t] cons5ts to ! ext5sion4 7,b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance ,if ! ,"u ,secret>y ext5ds ! t]m ( an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all1 9 ! same mann] & am\nt 9 :i* f9ancial assi/ance 0 provid$ dur+ ! initial t]m ( ! agreem5t1 provide f9ancial assi/ance "u ! agreem5t dur+ ! ext5d$ t]m ( ! agreem5t4 7h7 ,,mbda involvem5t ,! ,"u ,secret>y may take actions to ensure t ! ,ag5cy is sub/antially involv$ 9 ! activities ( ,c5t]s 9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 includ+ by-- 7#a7 provid+ to ea* ,c5t] tra9+ relat+ to ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program2 7#b7 requir+ t ! op]ator & /aff ( ea* ,c5t]-- 7,a7 att5d-- 7i7 a conf]5ce ) ! ,ag5cy to e/abli% ! s]vices & programs t ! ,c5t] w provide 9 c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts be=e ! date on :i* ! ,c5t] beg9s provid+ ^? s]vices & programs2 & 7ii7 tra9+ provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 receive necess>y guidance relat+ to c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a72 & 7,c7 "w 9 coord9ation & collaboration ) ! ,"u ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program & o!r programs ( ! ,ag5cy2 7#c7 facilitat+ connections betwe5 ,c5t]s &-- 7,a7 ,f$]al ag5cies o!r ?an ! ,ag5cy1 z appropriate2 & 7,b7 o!r in/itutions or entities t use ,f$]al res\rces1 su* z-- 7i7 small bus9ess developm5t c5t]s1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #c7t7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7t772 7ii7 wom5's bus9ess c5t]s describ$ 9 section #bi ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fef72 7iii7 eligible entities1 z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #bdaa ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t provide s]vices "u ! program c>ri$ out "u *apt] #adb ( t title2 & 7iv7 entities p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,holl+s ,manufactur+ ,ext5sion ,p>tn]%ip ,program e/abli%$ "u section #be ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghk72 7#d7 monitor+ projects c>ri$ out by ea* ,c5t]2 & 7#e7 e/abli%+ & en=c+ adm9i/rative & report+ requirem5ts = ea* ,c5t] to c>ry out subsection 7a74 7i7 ,regulations ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all issue & publi% regulations t e/abli% m9imum /&>ds reg>d+ v]ification ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prise /atus = cli5ts ( entities op]at+ "u ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program4 #ajjaae4 ,m9imiz+ disruptions to exi/+ ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] program ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* ,f$]al assi/ance aw>d made "u ! ,bus9ess ,c5t]s program ( ! ,ag5cy1 z is 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 is c>ri$ out 9 a mann] t1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 prev5ts disruption ( any activity c>ri$ out "u t aw>d4 #ajjaaf4 ,publicity ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all widely publicize ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program1 includ+-- 7#a7 on ! website ( ! ,ag5cy2 7#b7 via social m$ia outlets2 & 7#c7 by %>+ in=mation relat+ to ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program ) community-bas$ organizations1 includ+ int]pretation gr\ps :]e necess>y1 to communicate 9 ! mo/ common languages spok5 by ! gr\ps s]v$ by ^? organizations4 ,,ii ,new initiatives to promote economic resili5cy = m9ority bus9esses #ajjbja4 ,annual div]se bus9ess =um on capital =mation 7a7 ,responsibility ( ,ag5cy ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all conduct a ,gov]nm5t-bus9ess =um to review ! curr5t /atus ( problems & programs relat+ to capital =mation by m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 7b7 ,p>ticipation 9 =um plann+ ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all invite ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 su* z ! ,*airman ( ! ,securities & ,ex*ange ,commission1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 & ! ,*airman ( ! ,bo>d ( ,gov]nors ( ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,sy/em1 organizations repres5t+ ,/ate securities commission]s1 repres5tatives ( lead+ m9ority *amb]s ( comm]ce1 n less ?an #a c]tifi$ own] ( a m9ority bus9ess ent]prise1 bus9ess organizations1 & pr(essional organizations conc]n$ ) capital =mation to p>ticipate 9 ! plann+ ( ea* =um conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,prep>ation ( /atem5ts & reports 7#a7 ,reque/s ,! ,"u ,secret>y may reque/ t any head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy1 dep>tm5t1 or organization1 includ+ ^? describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 or any o!r gr\p or individual1 prep>e a /atem5t or report to be deliv]$ at any =um conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,coop]ation ,any head ( a ,f$]al ag5cy1 dep>tm5t1 or organization :o receives a reque/ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 coop]ate ) ! ,"u ,secret>y to fulfill t reque/4 7d7 ,transmittal ( proce$+s & f9d+s ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 prep>e a summ>y ( ! proce$+s ( ea* =um conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 :i* %all include ! f9d+s & recomm5dations ( ! =um2 & 7#b7 transmit ! summ>y describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ea* =um conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 ! p>ticipants 9 ! =um2 7,b7 ,congress2 & 7,c7 ! public1 ?r\gh a publicly available website4 7e7 ,review ( f9d+s & recomm5dations2 public /atem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,f$]al ag5cy to :i* a f9d+ or recomm5dation describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a7 relates %all-- 7,a7 review t f9d+ or recomm5dation2 & 7,b7 promptly aft] ! f9d+ or recomm5dation is transmitt$ "u subsection 7d77#b77;,c71 issue a public /atem5t-- 7i7 assess+ ! f9d+ or recomm5dation2 & 7ii7 disclos+ ! action1 if any1 ! ,f$]al ag5cy int5ds to take ) respect to ! f9d+ or recomm5dation4 7#b7 ,jo9t /atem5t p]mitt$ ,if a f9d+ or recomm5dation describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a7 relates to m ?an #a ,f$]al ag5cy1 ! applicable ,f$]al ag5cies may1 = ! purposes ( ! public /atem5t requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 issue a jo9t /atem5t4 #ajjbjb4 ,ag5cy /udy on alt]native f9anc+ solutions 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to provide in=mation relat+ to alt]native f9anc+ solutions to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises1 z ^? bus9ess ent]prises are m likely to /ruggle 9 access+1 p>ticul>ly at af=dable rates1 traditional s\rces ( capital4 7b7 ,/udy & report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy on opportunities = provid+ alt]native f9anc+ solutions to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,ag5cy1 a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a74 #ajjbjc4 ,educational developm5t relat+ to managem5t & entrepr5eur%ip 7a7 ,duties ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all1 :5ev] ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es su* action is necess>y or appropriate-- 7#a7 promote ! education & tra9+ ( socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals 9 subjects directly relat+ to bus9ess adm9i/ration & managem5t2 7#b7 enc\rage in/itutions ( high] education1 lead]s 9 bus9ess & indu/ry1 & o!r public sector entities & private sector entities1 p>ticul>ly m9ority bus9ess ent]prises1 to-- 7,a7 develop programs to (f] s*ol>%ips & fell[%ips1 appr5tice%ips1 & int]n%ips relat+ to bus9ess to socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals2 & 7,b7 sponsor sem9>s1 conf]5ces1 & simil> activities relat+ to bus9ess = ! b5efit ( socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals2 7#c7 /imulate & accel]ate curriculum design & improvem5t 9 support ( developm5t ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7#d7 enc\rage & assi/ private in/itutions & organizations & public sector entities to und]take activities simil> to ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c74 7b7 ,p>r5 ,j4 ,mit*ell entrepr5eur%ip education grants 7#a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible in/itution means an in/itution ( high] education describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( section #cga7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#b7 ,grants ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible in/itutions to develop & implem5t entrepr5eur%ip curricula4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,an eligible in/itution to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is subsection %all use ! grant funds to-- 7,a7 develop a curriculum t includes tra9+ 9 v>i\s skill sets ne$$ by contempor>y successful entrepr5eurs1 includ+-- 7i7 bus9ess managem5t & m>ket+2 7ii7 f9ancial managem5t & acc\nt+2 7iii7 m>ket analysis2 7iv7 competitive analysis2 7v7 innovation2 7vi7 /rategic & succession plann+2 7vii7 m>ket+2 7viii7 g5]al managem5t2 7ix7 te*nology & te*nology adoption2 7x7 lead]%ip2 & 7xi7 human res\rces2 & 7,b7 implem5t ! curriculum develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 at ! eligible in/itution4 7#d7 ,implem5tation timel9e ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all e/abli% & publi% a timel9e "u :i* an eligible in/itution to :i* a grant is aw>d$ "u ?is section %all c>ry out ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,reports ,ea* ye>1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all submit to all applicable committees ( ,congress1 & z "p ( ! annual budget submission ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a report evaluat+ ! aw>d+ & use ( grants "u ?is subsection dur+ ! fiscal ye> imm$iately prec$+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! report is submitt$1 :i* %all include1 ) respect to ! fiscal ye> cov]$ by ! report-- 7,a7 a description ( ea* curriculum develop$ & implem5t$ "u ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! date on :i* ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is section 0 aw>d$2 & 7,c7 ! numb] ( eligible entities t 7 recipi5ts ( grants aw>d$ "u ?is section4 ,,iii ,rural m9ority bus9ess c5t] program #ajjcja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,f9ancial ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a m9ority-s]v+ in/itution2 or 7,b7 a consortium ( in/itutions ( high] education t is l$ by a m9ority-s]v+ in/itution4 7#c7 ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,! t]m ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] means an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] t provides te*nical bus9ess assi/ance to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises locat$ 9 rural areas4 7#d7 ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t ,! t]m ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t means an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t t e/abli%es ! t]ms by :i* ! recipi5t ( ! ,f$]al assi/ance aw>d t is ! subject ( ! agreem5t %all op]ate an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]4 7#e7 ,m9ority-s]v+ in/itution ,! t]m m9ority-s]v+ in/itution means an in/itution describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( section #cga7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#f7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#g7 ,rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prise ,! t]m rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prise means a m9ority bus9ess ent]prise locat$ 9 a rural area4 #ajjcjb4 ,bus9ess c5t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,"u ,secret>y may e/abli% ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]s4 7b7 ,p>tn]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] e/abli%$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] 9 p>tn]%ip ) an eligible entity 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,,mbda agreem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to ea* ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] e/abli%$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) an eligible entity t provides t-- 7i7 ! eligible entity %all provide space1 facilities1 & /aff+ = ! ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]2 7ii7 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all provide fund+ =1 & ov]sight ) respect to1 ! ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]2 & 7iii7 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! eligible entity %all mat* #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! fund+ provid$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y "u clause 7ii71 :i* may be calculat$ to include ! co/s ( provid+ ! space1 facilities1 & /aff+ "u clause 7i74 7,b7 ,l[] mat* requirem5t ,bas$ on ! available res\rces ( an eligible entity1 ! ,"u ,secret>y may ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! eligible entity t provides t-- 7i7 ! eligible entity %all mat* less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! fund+ provid$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 or 7ii7 if ! ,"u ,secret>y makes a det]m9ation1 ^u a demon/ration by ! eligible entity ( sub/antial ne$1 ! eligible entity %all n be requir$ to provide any mat* ) respect to ! fund+ provid$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii74 7,c7 ,eligible funds ,an eligible entity may provide mat*+ funds requir$ "u an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t ) ,f$]al funds receiv$ f o!r ,f$]al programs4 7#c7 ,t]m ,! initial t]m ( an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t %all be n less ?an #c ye>s4 7#d7 ,ext5sion ,! ,"u ,secret>y & an eligible entity may agree to ext5d ! t]m ( an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t ) respect to an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]4 7c7 ,functions ,an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] %all-- 7#a7 prim>ily s]ve cli5ts t are-- 7,a7 rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 or 7,b7 m9ority bus9ess ent]prises t are locat$ m ?an #ej miles f an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] 7o!r ?an t ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]72 7#b7 focus on-- 7,a7 issues relat+ to-- 7i7 ! adoption ( broadb& int]net access s]vice 7z def9$ 9 section #h4a7;b7 ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or any successor regulation71 digital lit]acy skills1 & e-comm]ce by rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 7ii7 advanc$ manufactur+2 7iii7 ! promotion ( manufactur+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7iv7 ways 9 :i* rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prises c meet gaps 9 ! supply *a9 ( critical supplies & ess5tial goods & s]vices = ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7v7 improv+ ! connectivity ( rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prises ?r\gh transportation & logi/ics2 7vi7 promot+ trade & export opportunities by rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 7vii7 secur+ f9ancial capital2 7viii7 facilitat+ entrepr5eur%ip 9 rural areas2 & 7ix7 creat+ jobs 9 rural areas2 & 7,b7 any o!r issue relat+ to ! unique *all5ges fac$ by rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7#c7 provide education1 tra9+1 & legal1 f9ancial1 & te*nical assi/ance to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all issue a ,notice ( ,fund+ ,opportunity reque/+ applications f eligible entities t desire to ent] into ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5ts4 7#b7 ,crit]ia & priority ,9 select+ an eligible entity ) :i* to ent] into an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 select an eligible entity t demon/rates-- 7i7 ! ability to collaborate ) gov]nm5tal & private sector entities to lev]age capabilities ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips2 7ii7 ! rese>* & ext5sion capacity to support m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 7iii7 k ( ! community t ! eligible entity s]ves & ! ability to conduct effective outrea* to t community to advance ! goals ( an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]2 7iv7 ! ability to provide innovative bus9ess solutions1 includ+ access to contract+ opportunities1 m>kets1 & capital2 7v7 ! ability to provide s]vices t advance ! developm5t ( sci5ce1 te*nology1 eng9e]+1 & ma? jobs )9 m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 7vi7 ! ability to lev]age res\rces f )9 ! eligible entity to advance an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t]2 7vii7 t ! mission ( ! eligible entity aligns ) ! mission ( ! ,ag5cy2 7viii7 ! ability to lev]age relation%ips ) rural m9ority bus9ess ent]prises2 & 7ix7 a ref]ral relation%ip ) n less ?an #a community-bas$ organization2 & 7,b7 give priority to an eligible entity t-- 7i7 is locat$ 9 a ,/ate or region t has a significant population ( socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals2 7ii7 has a hi/ory ( s]v+ socially or economically disadvantag$ individuals2 or 7iii7 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,"u ,secret>y1 has n receiv$ an equitable allocation ( l& & f9ancial res\rces "u-- 7,i7 ! ,act ( ,july #b1 #ahfb 7commonly kn[n z ! ,fir/ ,morrill ,act7 7#ab ,/at4 #ejc1 *apt] #acj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 or 7,,ii7 ! ,act ( ,augu/ #cj1 #ahij 7commonly kn[n z ! ,second ,morrill ,act7 7#bf ,/at4 #dag1 *apt] #hda2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba et seq474 7#c7 ,consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ :e!r to ent] into an ,,mbda ,rural ,bus9ess ,c5t] agreem5t ) an eligible entity "u ?is section1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all consid] ! ne$s ( ! eligible entity4 #ajjcjc4 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report t includes-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! ef=ts ( ! ,"u ,secret>y to provide s]vices to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises locat$ 9 ,/ates t lack an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t]1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & especially 9 ^? ,/ates t h significant m9ority populations2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations = ext5d+ ! outrea* ( ! ,ag5cy to und]s]v$ areas4 #ajjcjd4 ,/udy & report 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,"u ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) relevant lead]%ip ( ! ,ag5cy & relevant individuals outside ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce1 %all conduct a /udy t addresses ! ways 9 :i* m9ority bus9ess ent]prises c meet gaps 9 ! supply *a9 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ) a p>ticul> focus on ! supply *a9 ( advanc$ manufactur+ & ess5tial goods & s]vices4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report t includes ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 :i* %all include recomm5dations reg>d+ ! ways 9 :i* m9ority bus9ess ent]prises c meet gaps 9 ! supply *a9 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,,iv ,m9ority bus9ess developm5t grants #ajjdja4 ,grants to nonpr(it organizations t support m9ority bus9ess ent]prises 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ entity means a private nonpr(it organization t-- 7#a7 is describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f7 ( section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 & 7#b7 c demon/rate t a prim>y activity ( ! organization is to provide s]vices to m9ority bus9ess ent]prises1 :e!r ?r\gh education1 mak+ grants or loans1 or o!r simil> activities4 7b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to make grants to cov]$ entities to help ^? cov]$ entities cont9ue ! necess>y "w ( support+ m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 7c7 ,designation ( (fice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all designate an (fice to make & adm9i/] grants "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 designat+ an (fice "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all ensure t ! (fice designat$ has adequate /aff+ to c>ry out ! responsibilities ( ! (fice "u ?is section4 7d7 ,application ,a cov]$ entity desir+ a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,"u ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,"u ,secret>y may require4 7e7 ,priority ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all1 9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 prioritize grant+ an application submitt$ by a cov]$ entity t is locat$ 9 a f$]ally recogniz$ area ( economic di/ress4 7f7 ,use ( funds ,a cov]$ entity to :i* a grant is made "u ?is section may use ! grant funds to support ! developm5t1 gr[?1 or ret5tion ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises4 7g7 ,proc$ures ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all e/abli% proc$ures to-- 7#a7 disc\rage & prev5t wa/e1 fraud1 & abuse by applicants =1 & recipi5ts (1 grants made "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 ensure t grants are made "u ?is section to a div]se array ( cov]$ entities1 :i* may include-- 7,a7 cov]$ entities ) a national pres5ce2 7,b7 community-bas$ cov]$ entities2 7,c7 cov]$ entities ) annual budgets bel[ #a1jjj1jjj2 or 7,d7 cov]$ entities t pr9cipally s]ve l[-income & rural communities4 7h7 ,inspector ,g5]al audit ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,"u ,secret>y beg9s mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce %all-- 7#a7 conduct an audit ( grants made "u ?is section1 :i* %all seek to id5tify any discrepancies or irregul>ities ) respect to ^? grants2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report reg>d+ ! audit conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7i7 ,updates to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,"u ,secret>y makes ! designation requir$ "u subsection 7c71 & once e #cj days !reaft]1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t conta9s-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( grants made "u ?is section dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report2 & 7#b7 ) respect to ! grants describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 ! geographic di/ribution ( ^? grants by ,/ate & c\nty2 7,b7 if applicable1 demographic in=mation ) respect to ! m9ority bus9ess ent]prises s]v$ by ! cov]$ entities to :i* ! grants 7 made2 & 7,c7 in=mation reg>d+ ! indu/ries ( ! m9ority bus9ess ent]prises s]v$ by ! cov]$ entities to :i* ! grants 7 made4 ,v ,m9ority bus9ess ent]prises advisory c\ncil #ajjeja4 ,purpose ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! ,m9ority ,bus9ess ,ent]prises ,advisory ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is title z ! ,c\ncil7 to advise & assi/ ! ,ag5cy4 #ajjejb4 ,composition & t]m 7a7 ,composition ,! ,c\ncil %all be compos$ ( #i memb]s ( ! private sector & #a repres5tative f ea* ( n few] ?an #aj ,f$]al ag5cies t support or o!rwise h duties t relate to bus9ess =mation1 includ+ duties relat+ to labor developm5t1 monet>y policy1 national security1 en]gy1 agriculture1 transportation1 & h\s+4 7b7 ,*air ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all designate #a ( ! private sector memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil z ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil = a #a-ye> t]m4 7c7 ,t]m ,! ,c\ncil %all meet at ! reque/ ( ! ,"u ,secret>y & memb]s %all s]ve = a t]m ( #b ye>s4 ,memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil may be reappo9t$4 #ajjejc4 ,duties 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil %all provide advice to ! ,"u ,secret>y by-- 7#a7 s]v+ z a s\rce ( k & in=mation on developm5ts 9 areas ( ! economic & social life ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t affect socially or economically disadvantag$ bus9ess conc]ns2 7#b7 provid+ ! ,"u ,secret>y ) in=mation reg>d+ plans1 programs1 & activities 9 ! public & private sectors t relate to socially or economically disadvantag$ bus9ess conc]ns2 & 7#c7 advis+ ! ,"u ,secret>y reg>d+-- 7,a7 any measures to bett] a*ieve ! objectives ( ?is division2 & 7,b7 problems & matt]s ! ,"u ,secret>y ref]s to ! ,c\ncil4 7b7 ,capacity ,memb]s ( ! ,c\ncil %all n be comp5sat$ = s]vice on ! ,c\ncil b may be all[$ travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7c7 ,t]m9ation ,not)/&+ section #ad ( ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 ! ,c\ncil %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,vi ,f$]al coord9ation ( m9ority bus9ess programs #ajjfja4 ,g5]al duties ,! ,"u ,secret>y may coord9ate1 z consi/5t ) law1 ! plans1 programs1 & op]ations ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t t affect1 or may contribute to1 ! e/abli%m5t1 pres]vation1 & /r5g!n+ ( socially or economically disadvantag$ bus9ess conc]ns4 #ajjfjb4 ,p>ticipation ( ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consult ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies & dep>tm5ts z appropriate to-- 7,a7 develop policies1 compreh5sive plans1 & specific program goals = ! programs c>ri$ out "u subtitle ,b ( title ,i & title ,,iii2 7,b7 e/abli% regul> p]=mance monitor+ & report+ sy/ems to ensure t goals e/abli%$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y ) respect to ! implem5tation ( ?is division are be+ a*iev$2 & 7,c7 evaluate ! impact ( ,f$]al support ( socially or economically disadvantag$ bus9ess conc]ns 9 a*iev+ ! objectives ( ?is division2 7#b7 conduct a coord9at$ review ( all propos$ ,f$]al tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance activities 9 direct support ( ! programs c>ri$ out "u subtitle ,b ( title ,i & title ,,iii to ensure consi/5cy ) program goals & to avoid duplication2 & 7#c7 conv5e1 = purposes ( coord9ation1 meet+s ( ! heads ( su* ,f$]al ag5cies & dep>tm5ts1 or _! designees1 ! programs & activities ( :i* may affect or contribute to ! c>ry+ out ( ?is division4 ,,vii ,adm9i/rative p[]s ( ! ,ag5cy2 miscellane\s provisions #ajjgja4 ,adm9i/rative p[]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is division1 ! ,"u ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 adopt & use a seal = ! ,ag5cy1 :i* %all be judicially notic$2 7#b7 hold he>+s1 sit & act1 & take te/imony z ! ,"u ,secret>y may det]m9e to be necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ?is division2 7#c7 acquire1 9 any lawful mann]1 any prop]ty t ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y or appropriate to c>ry out ?is division2 7#d7 ) ! cons5t ( ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy1 ent] into an agreem5t ) t ,f$]al ag5cy to utilize1 ) or )\t reimbursem5t1 any s]vice1 equipm5t1 p]sonnel1 or facility ( t ,f$]al ag5cy2 7#e7 coord9ate ) ! heads ( ! ,(fices ( ,small & ,disadvantag$ ,bus9ess ,utilization ( ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#f7 develop proc$ures "u :i* ! ,"u ,secret>y may evaluate ! compliance ( a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is ,act ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act2 7#g7 deobligate assi/ance provid$ "u ?is ,act to a recipi5t t has demon/rat$ an insuffici5t level ( p]=mance ) respect to ! assi/ance1 or has engag$ 9 wa/eful or fraudul5t sp5d+2 & 7#h7 provide t a recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is ,act t has demon/rat$ an insuffici5t level ( p]=mance ) respect to ! assi/ance1 or has engag$ 9 wa/eful or fraudul5t sp5d+1 %all be ineligible to receive assi/ance "u ?is ,act = a p]iod det]m9$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y1 consi/5t ) ! consid]ations "u section #ahj4hfe ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation71 beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,"u ,secret>y makes ! applicable f9d+4 7b7 ,use ( prop]ty 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 9 c>ry+ out ?is division1 ! ,"u ,secret>y may1 )\t co/ 7except = co/s ( c>e & h&l+71 all[ any public sector entity1 or any recipi5t nonpr(it organization1 = ! purpose ( ! developm5t ( m9ority bus9ess ent]prises1 to use any real or tangible p]sonal prop]ty acquir$ by ! ,ag5cy 9 c>ry+ out ?is division4 7#b7 ,t]ms1 conditions1 res]vations1 & re/rictions ,! ,"u ,secret>y may impose reasonable t]ms1 conditions1 res]vations1 & re/rictions ^u ! use ( any prop]ty "u p>agraph 7#a74 #ajjgjb4 ,f$]al assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,provision ( ,f$]al assi/ance ,to c>ry out sections #aja1 #ajb1 & #ajc7;a71 ! ,"u ,secret>y may provide ,f$]al assi/ance to public sector entities & private sector entities 9 ! =m ( grants or coop]ative agreem5ts4 7#b7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* am\nts are appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all1 9 accordance ) subsection 7b71 broadly publi% a /atem5t reg>d+ ,f$]al assi/ance t w1 or may1 be provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 dur+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ^? am\nts are appropriat$1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! actual1 or anticipat$1 am\nt ( ,f$]al assi/ance t w1 or may1 be made available2 7,b7 ! types ( ,f$]al assi/ance t w1 or may1 be made available2 7,c7 ! mann] 9 :i* ,f$]al assi/ance w be allocat$ among public sector entities & private sector entities1 z applicable2 & 7,d7 ! me?odology us$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y to make allocations "u subp>agraph 7,c74 7#c7 ,consultation ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all consult ) public sector entities & private sector entities1 z applicable1 9 decid+ ! am\nts & types ( ,f$]al assi/ance to make available "u p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,publicity ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all broadly publicize all opportunities = ,f$]al assi/ance available "u ?is section1 includ+ ?r\gh ! means requir$ "u section #aaf4 #ajjgjc4 ,recordkeep+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is division %all keep su* records z ! ,"u ,secret>y %all prescribe1 includ+ records t fully disclose1 ) respect to ! assi/ance receiv$ by ! recipi5t "u ?is division-- 7#a7 ! am\nt & nature ( t assi/ance2 7#b7 ! disposition by ! recipi5t ( ! proce$s ( t assi/ance2 7#c7 ! total co/ ( ! und]tak+ = :i* ! assi/ance is giv5 or us$2 7#d7 ! am\nt & nature ( ! portion ( ! co/ ( ! und]tak+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 t is suppli$ by a s\rce o!r ?an ! ,ag5cy2 7#e7 ! return on inve/m5t1 z def9$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y2 & 7#f7 any o!r record t w facilitate an effective audit ) respect to ! assi/ance4 7b7 ,access by ,gov]nm5t (ficials ,! ,"u ,secret>y1 ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce1 & ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or any duly au?oriz$ repres5tative ( any su* individual1 %all h access1 = ! purpose ( audit1 inve/igation1 & exam9ation1 to any book1 docum5t1 pap]1 record1 or o!r mat]ial ( ! ,ag5cy or an ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t]4 #ajjgjd4 ,review & report by ,comptroll] ,g5]al ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a ?or\gh review ( ! programs c>ri$ out "u ?is division2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a detail$ report ( ! f9d+s ( ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u ! review c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a71 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! programs 9 a*iev+ ! purposes ( ?is division2 7,b7 a description ( any failure by any recipi5t ( assi/ance "u ?is division to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u ?is division2 & 7,c7 recomm5dations = any legislative or adm9i/rative action t %\ld be tak5 to improve ! a*ievem5t ( ! purposes ( ?is division4 #ajjgje4 ,biannual reports2 recomm5dations 7a7 ,biannual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & #ij days aft] ! la/ day ( ea* odd-numb]$ ye> !reaft]1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,ag5cy1 a report ( ea* activity ( ! ,ag5cy c>ri$ out "u ?is division dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report4 7b7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,"u ,secret>y %all p]iodically submit to ,congress & ! ,presid5t recomm5dations = legislation or o!r actions t ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y or appropriate to promote ! purposes ( ?is division4 #ajjgjf4 ,sep>ability ,if a provision ( ?is division1 or ! application ( a provision ( ?is division to any p]son or circum/ance1 is held by a c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction to be invalid1 t judgm5t-- 7#a7 %all n affect1 impair1 or invalidate-- 7,a7 any o!r provision ( ?is division2 or 7,b7 ! application ( ?is division to any o!r p]son or circum/ance2 & 7#b7 %all be conf9$ 9 its op]ation to-- 7,a7 ! provision ( ?is division ) respect to :i* ! judgm5t is r5d]$2 or 7,b7 ! application ( ! provision ( ?is division to ea* p]son or circum/ance directly involv$ 9 ! controv]sy 9 :i* ! judgm5t is r5d]$4 #ajjgjg4 ,executive ,ord] #aafbe ,! p[]s & duties ( ! ,ag5cy %all be det]m9$-- 7#a7 9 accordance ) ?is division & ! requirem5ts ( ?is division2 & 7#b7 )\t reg>d to ,executive ,ord] #aafbe 7#cf ,f$4 ,reg4 #aiifg2 relat+ to prescrib+ additional arrangem5ts = develop+ & coord9at+ a national program = m9ority bus9ess ent]prise74 #ajjgjh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,"u ,secret>y #aaj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe to c>ry out ?is division1 ( :i*-- 7#a7 a majority %all be us$ 9 ea* su* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ! ,,mbda ,bus9ess ,c5t] ,program "u subtitle ,b ( title ,i1 includ+ ! compon5t ( t program relat+ to specialty c5t]s2 & 7#b7 #bj1jjj1jjj %all be us$ 9 ea* su* fiscal ye> to c>ry out title ,,iii4 ,secret>y